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Lok Sabha Question No. 4018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Improvement of Ports
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

## GOVERNIVENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4018

TO BE ANSWERED  ON 12I DECEMBER,  2O19

## IMPROVEMENT OF PORTS

## 4018. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state: '11-d qfa{dq ri*

- (a) the details  of steps taken/being  taken by the Government  to improve the functioning of various ports including  fishing  ports so far under  the Sagarmala  Programme;
- (b)thenumberofprojectstobesetupunderthesaidprogrammealongwiththecost expected to be incurred in implementation  thereof,
- (c) the details  of the total land required  along with the land acquired so far for the purpose;
- (d) the problems  being  faced in acquiring  such lands and whether there have been any concerns among fishing communities  regarding  the same; and
- (e) if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the same?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b) A National Perspective Plan (NPP) for the comprehensive development  of lndia's coasfline  and maritime sector has been prepared  Programme in April 2016 under the Sagarmala.

ASapartoftheNPP,aroadmapisdevelopedforincreasinglndianportcapacityto 3300+ MTPA by 2025. Master Planning of 12 Major Ports has been carried out and 95 capacity  expansion  and port modernization  projects have been identified  Major  ports capacity has been re-rated with respect to global benchmarks as per berthing  policy 2016 and effective  capacity  has increased by 293 MTPA after re-rating  Global benchmarks have been adopted to improve  the efficiency and productivity for major ports and 116 initiatives  have been identified to unlock 100 MTPA of capacity at major ports.

Under Sagarmala Programme'  236 proiects  have been identified for enhancing the infrastructure  at ports and are expected  to mobilize  around Rs  1'17'600 Cr of infrastructure  investment.  I'hese  projects would be implemented  by maior  ports' state maritime boards,  private agencies etc'

tJndercoastalcommunitydevelopmentComponentofSagarmalaProgramme, MinistryofShippingisfundingconstructionoffishingharbours/fishlandingcentresin Maritimes  States and Ul s in convergence  mode of implementation  with Centrally Sponsored Scheme  of Department of Fisheries  16 projects  have been funded  by Ministry of Shipping  under  this scheme'

(c) to (e) Sagarmala  pro1ects are being  implemented  by various  stakeholders  viz Major Ports, Central  line Ministries/  Agencies' Maritime  States/UTs'  State Maritime  Boards' Special Purpose Vehicles  (SPVs) etc' For execution  of sagarmala  projects' Major  Ports do not face land acquisition  issue  generally as the land are usually owned by them' Fishing Harbours/  Fish Landing Centres are implemented  by State  Maritime Boards/Coastal  State Governments/UTs etc These  projects are considered  for funding afterconfirmationoflandavailabilityfortheprojectbyrespectiveimplementingagencies and State Governments'
Lok Sabha Question No. 4017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Policy on Cleanliness
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kaushal Kishore

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS Lok SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4017

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019. POLICY ON CLEANLINESS

## NO. 4017. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether there is any policy on cleanliness of shaft area, stair-case and adjacent corridors including common areas CPWD
- quarterslbuildings located in Delhi particularly in NDMC area;
- (b) Whether the Government is aware of the facts that there is no arrangement by CPWD cleanliness the said area CPWD quarterslbuildings located in NDMC area particularly at BKS Phase-I and if SO, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; for Marg
- c) Whether the Government proposes to make a policy for cleanliness drive on daily basis after consultation with other stake-holders including NDMC   keeping in view Prime scheme Swachh Bharat Mission; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said policy is likely to be implemented and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) Yes sir-
- (b) & (c) Cleaning of shaft area, stair case and adjacent corridors including common areas of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) quarterslbuildings maintained by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) located in Delhi   including Baba Kharak Singh (BKS) Marg Phase is done by CPWD:
- (d)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Sales Centres of Khadi and Gramodyog Commission
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Shantanu Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4016 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

## SALES CENTRES OF KHADI AND GRAMODYOG COMMISSION

## 4016.  SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI: SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH: SHRI SHANTANU THAKUR:

Will  the  Minister  of  MICRO,  SMALL  AND  MEDIUM  ENTERPRISES  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the  number  of  the  retail  sales  centres  of  Khadi  and  Gramodyog  Commission working in the country, State-wise;
- (b) whether  many  retail  sales  centres  of  Khadi  and  Gramodyog  Commission  are  in dilapidated condition;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NITIN GADKARI)

(a): Khadi and Village Industries Commission has 23 Departmental Sales Outlets/Centres (DSOs) under its 07 Khadi Gramodyog Bhavans. State-wise DSOs and its branches are as follows:

| State          | DSOs                                        | Branches                                                                  |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Delhi          | 1 - DSO at Regal Building, Connaught Circus | 6 - Branches [BKS Marg, Ashoka Hotel, RK Puram, Hauz Khas, Rohini &NOIDA] |
| West Bengal    | 1 - DSO at Chandi Chowk, Kolkata            | 4 - Branches [Gariahat Road, Burdwan, Darjeeling &Kharagpur]              |
| Maharashtra    | 1 - DSO at Vile Parle, Mumbai               | 2 - Branches [Andheri-W &Nasik]                                           |
| Kerala         | 1 - DSO at M.G. Road, Ernakulum, Cochin     | 2 - Branches [Thiruvananthapuram& Guruvayoor]                             |
| Bihar          | 1 - DSO at Patna                            | -                                                                         |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 - DSO at Bhopal                           | 1 - Branch [Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal]                                        |
| Goa            | 1 - DSO at Margaon, Goa                     | 1 - Branch [Panaji]                                                       |

(b)&(c): No,   Sir.  The Outlets are renovated and modernized from time to time on need basis.

(d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Women at the Centre of Urban Planning
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sumalatha Ambareesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4015

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019

## WOMEN AT THE CENTRE OF URBAN PLANNIG

- NO. 4015. SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH: Will Minister HOUSING URBAN AFFAIRS

the of AND pleased to state:

- the extent of role of women at the centre of urban planning in the country;
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of the Toshima's experience in Japan where if women are neglected, demographic challenges can creep up on even superficially thriving districts in the country including in Karnataka, if SO, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- the   steps being taken by the Government to revamp public spaces as well remodeling toilets for women in the urban areas in the country   including Karnataka along with funds sanctionedlspent during
- the last five years and the current year; and
- (d) the steps being taken for cumulative impact these female-centric urban planning and their role in development of the cities to meet the future needs of the cities and towns Iike Mandya in Karnataka?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a)& (b): Urban Planning is a State subject: Government of India supports States in their efforts for planning and development. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has released Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines 2014 which contains a chapter on Special

be

Requirements Gender Sensitive Planning: It covers women's travel, employment opportunities closer to home etcThe guidelines also advise that while preparing development plan, special attention must be on safety, security and participation of women; elderly, and other segments of society requiring special needs: for paid

(c) & (d) Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, Community and Public Toilets (CTsIPTs) are being constructed in urban areas of the country with special features keeping in mind the requirements of women. This includes separate blocks within the CTsIPTs complex, with separate entrances and provisioning of sanitary pads vending machines and incinerators for safe and  hygienic disposal of used  sanitary pads: Besides this, other features include provision of mirrors, towels etc. within the CTsIPTs:  Ministry has also released Model Building Bye Laws (MBBL), 2016 which has provision for daycare center facilities and segregated public toilets for women.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Development of Sports Infrastructure for Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4013 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

Development of Sports Infrastructure for Olympics

4013.  SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any development projects to improve the sports infrastructure and training facilities in the country to prepare for Tokyo Olympics 2020;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the total funds allocated to each of the projects, State-wise; and
- (d) the effective steps taken by the Government to provide state of the art technology, sports infrastructure and world class training facilities for Indian sportsmen, sportswomen and to increase the medal tally in next Olympics in Tokyo, 2020?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (c): Sports infrastructure and other sports facilities at five stadia of Sports Authority of India (SAI) in New Delhi and Regional Centres of SAI across the country are of international standards, Upgradation of sports facilities at SAI stadia and Regional Centres in terms of infrastructure and equipment is as an ongoing process. The Government is also providing financial assistance from National Sports Development Fund for sports infrastructure, customized training under reputed coaches at Institutes having world-class facilities, participation in international competitions, purchase  of  equipment  and  Services  of  support  persons  like  Physical Trainer,  Mental  Trainer  and  Physiotherapist  etc.  to  potential  athletes which is also facilitating in preparation for Tokyo Olympics, 2020. The allocation of funds for development of these sports facilities are carried

out based on technical feasibility and these are not allocated State wise. (d) Through  the  schemes  of  the  Department  of  Sports  such  as Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), Target Olympic Podium Scheme  (TOPS)  the  identified  promising  sportspersons  and  teams  are being provided support of modern sports sciences, exposure in abroad under experts of respective sports discipline, participation in International  events/  competitions  as  measures  for  further  enhancing their preparedness for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI),  an  autonomous  body  under  this Ministry has also been engaging foreign coaches, physiotherapists etc. from time to time in various sports disciplines to meet the specialised training needs of the core probables of the Olympics to increase the medal tally in Tokyo Olympics, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Road Projects in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari, Geetha Viswanath Vanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4011

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## ROAD PROJECTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 4011.   SHRI N. REDDEPPA:

SHRIMATI VANGAGEETHA VISWANATH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is undertaking road projects in Andhra Pradesh under Public Private Partnership (PPP) model namely Kadapa-Pulivendula to Damajipalli (NH-43)- Anantapur  Ring  Road,  Rajampet  to Nellore district-Gudur Road  (Corridor-1), Chagalamarri to Rayachoti (Corridor-3) in Anantapurdistrict, Somandepalli to Thumakunta road in Chittor district and Kalavagunta to Nedragunta road; and

- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) No Sir.

- (b) Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: New Highways in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Margani Bharat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4009 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## NEW HIGHWAYS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 4009.   SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  expanded  and  developed  new  highways  in  Andhra Pradesh during 2017-2018 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government/NHAI  proposes  to  develop  a  new  highways  between Khammam  and  Kovvur  via  LND-Data  and  Dondapudi  Panchayats  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  villages  along  this  proposed  route  have  requested  By-Passes  around LND-Data and Dondapudi and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that lives and livelihoods of people of affected villages are not disrupted?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) This Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways  in  the  Country.  Development  of  a  total  length  of  799  kms  of  National Highways have been taken up in Andhra Pradesh during 2017-2018 at a total cost of Rs. 11243 crores.
- (b) & (c) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken up preparation of detailed  project  report  (DPR)  for  'Construction  of  4  lane  Khammam-  Devarapalle section (Greenfield alignment)  under  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  in  the  States of Telangana  &  Andhra  Pradesh'.  As  the  said  Greenfield  alignment  does  not  pass through  the  villages  of  LND  Data  and  Dondapudi  Panchayats,  construction  of bypasses around these villages does not arise.
- (d) Land of the affected villages is acquired as per the procedure laid down in NH Act, 1956  and  compensation  is  determined  by  the  Competent  Authority  for  Land Acquisition as per RFCTLARR Act, 2013.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Transportation of School Children
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Kirron  Kher

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4008

ANSWERED ON  12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN

4008. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the  Government proposes to formulate a policy to ensure safer transportation of school children and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  number of accidents and casualties involving transport vehicles  carrying children to and from school during the last three years, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to make road transport safer for school children?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)   This Ministry by notifying G.S.R. 868(E) dated 8th September, 2016 has  defined 'School Bus' in  rule  2  clause  (zc)  of  CMVR,  1989.  The  school  bus  is  to  meet  requirements  of  AIS063:2005.
- (b) The ministry does not maintain data of road accidents involving transport vehicles carrying children  to  and  from  school.  The  data  on  accidents  of  any  type  is  sourced  from  respective States.
- (c)    The  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  administers  Motor  Vehicles  Act  (MVA), 1988  and  Central  Motor  Vehicles  Rules  (CMVR)  1989.  The  provisions  of  MVA,  1988  and CMVR 1989 provisions  are  implemented  by  the  State  Government  /UTs.    The  Ministry  of Road Transport & Highways has also conveyed its concern about safe transportation of school children to the all the States / UTs who is entrusted with responsibility to ensure maintenance of the traffic discipline by all road users.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4006 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Solar Systems under PM-KUSUM
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4006

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

## SOLAR SYSTEMS UNDER PM-KUSUM

## +4006. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to provide solar system under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PMKUSUM) for the farmers to operate diesel pumpsets, generator sets etc. for irrigation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the farmers of Churu, Hanumangarh and Bikaner Districts in Rajasthan have filed a large number of online applications under PM-KUSUM but no approval has been given under the said scheme;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to provide funds to all the farmers who have applied for solar system under PMKUSUM within a stipulated period of time; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY, POWER and MoS for  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) & (b) Ministry has issued approval for implementation of Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme in the country on 8.3.2019, which, inter alia, provides for: (i) installation of 17.5 lakh stand-alone off-grid solar water pumps for irrigation purpose; and (ii) solarization of 10 lakh existing grid-connected agriculture pumps.
- (c)  &  (d)  The  Horticulture  Department,  Government  of  Rajasthan,  which  is  the  implementing agency for installation of stand-alone solar water pumps under PM-KUSUM Scheme in the state of  Rajasthan,  has  reported  that  from  Churu,  Hanumangarh  and  Bikaner  districts  total  10,843 applications  for  installation  of  solar  pumps  have  been  received  through  online  portal  for  solar water  pumping  programme.  Under  PM  KUSUM  Scheme,  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable Energy has already issued sanction for installation of 25,000 numbers of standalone solar pumps in the state of Rajasthan during 2019-20.
- (e)  &  (f)  Under  PM  KUSUM  Scheme,  installation  of  17.5  lakh  stand-alone  solar  pumps  and solarisation of 10 lakh existing grid connected agricultural pumps is targeted by 2022, for which central  financial  assistance  (CFA)  of  30%  of  the  benchmark  cost  or  tender  cost,  whichever  is lower, will be provided to farmers. The State Government will also provide subsidy up to 30% or higher. For North Eastern states including Sikkim; states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh; and island UTs of Lakshadweep and A&N higher CFA of 50% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, will be provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Throwball Federation of India
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: T.R.V.S. Ramesh

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .

## 4005 TO BE ANSWERD ON 12.12.2019

## Throwball Federation of India

4005. SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Federation which is presently true representative of Throwball game in India;
- (b)  whether  recognition  to  Throwball  Federation  of  India,  Bengaluru has ever been suspended and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  right  to  represent  against  the  proposed  suspension  was granted to the federation and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  any  mandatory  injunction  directing  the  Ministry  to  derecognize the Throwball Federation of India, Bengaluru or to recognize Throwball Federation of India, Delhi was issued by the Court and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  any  prohibitory  or  permanent  injunction  restricting  the Ministry  from  providing  grant  or  financial  assistance  to  Throwball Federation of India, Bengaluru was ever issued by a court in India and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

(a) to (c) Throwball Federation of India (TFI), registered with Registrar  of  Societies  at  Bangalore,  was  granted  recognition  by  the Govt. in 1989. Ever since its recognition there have been representations filed by another group registered in Haryana claiming to be the genuine Office Bearers of the Federation. On account of the dispute  this  Ministry  stopped  granting  financial  assistance  to  the federation since February 2008. This Ministry started granting annual recognition  to  National  Sports  Federations  from  the  year  2010.  The Ministry has not granted recognition to any Sports Federation for the discipline  of  Throwball  since  then  due  to  the  ongoing  disputes. Recently, both the groups were asked to submit relevant documents to the  Department  for  consideration  of  their  claims  for  Government recognition.

(d) & (e) No  such  orders  from  any  court  has  been  received  in  this Ministry in the recent past.

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