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Lok Sabha Question No. 4199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Vision of Ministry of Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4199 ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## VISION OF MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## 4199. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government/Ministry  of  Tourism  has  envisaged vision for making India as one of the top ten tourism countries in the world in terms of tourist arrival and tourist receipts; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken/being  taken  in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) and (b): With the aim to increase tourist arrivals as well as tourist receipts for the country, the Ministry of Tourism, through its India  Tourism  Offices  overseas  endeavours  to  position  India  as  a preferred tourism destination in the tourism generating markets to promote  various  tourism  products  and  destinations  in  the  country for  increasing  India's  share  in  the  global  tourism  market.  These objectives are met through an integrated marketing and promotional strategy and a synergized campaign in association with the Travel Trade, State Governments and Indian Missions abroad.

To  achieve  the  above  objectives,  the  promotional  efforts undertaken  in  overseas  markets  include  release  of  Global  Media Campaigns in the Print, Electronic, Online/Social Media and Outdoor Media, participation in International Fairs & Exhibitions, organising Know  India  Seminars,  India  Evenings,  Workshops,  Road  Shows, organizing and supporting Indian Food  and  Cultural Festivals, Printing/Production of Brochures and Collaterals, inviting members of  the  Media  and  Travel  Trade  to  visit  the  country  under  the

Hospitality  Programme,  offering  Brochure  and  Joint  Advertising Support;  and  undertaking  Joint  Promotions  with  Airlines,  Tour

Operators and other organizations. Further, financial support is also extended under the Marketing  Development  Assistance  Schemes  to  approved  service providers  and  State  Governments/Union  Territories  for  promotion activities  undertaken  by  them  in  the  overseas  markets  such  as Sales  Tours,  Participation  in  Travel  Fairs/Exhibitions  and  Road Shows.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jharkhand
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4198 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7.1.2019

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN JHARKHAND † 4198. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

- Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether  any  decision  has  been  taken  to  establish  one  more  Kendriya Vidyalaya in Latehar district of Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether there are any rules for running the Kendriya Vidyalayas in two shifts; (c) if  so,  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  run  Kendriya  Vidyalaya  in  Chatra district of Jharkhand in two shifts; and
- (d) if so, by when it is likely to be started and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

- (b) 2 nd Shift has been introduced in Kendriya Vidyalayas to accommodate priority category students who could not be accommodated in 1 st shift due to non-availability st

(a) No, Madam. of seats / additional class rooms in the 1 shift. (c) No such proposal is under consideration at present. (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Vacant Posts in Libraries
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: L.R. Shivaramegowda, ANJU BALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4196 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## VACANT POSTS IN LIBRARIES

## 4196.  SHRI L.R. SHIVARAME GOWDA: SHRIMATI ANJU BALA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether a large number of posts in libraries under the administrative control of the Ministry  are  lying  vacant  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken/being taken by the Government to fill vacant posts in a time bound manner;
- (b)  whether  there  is  an  urgent  need  for  formulating  a  National  Library  Policy  for coordinated development of the libraries in the country and if so, the details thereof and the other measures being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c)  whether  due  to  shortage  of  funds  and  resources,  these  libraries  are  in  a  state  of despair and if so, the detail thereof along with Government's reaction thereto; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government has reviewed the functioning of  these libraries  and if  so, the details and the findings thereof?

## Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Culture Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

## ANSWER

- (a)  No Madam. Most of the live posts in the libraries under the administrative control of this Ministry are filled up.
- (b)  Library is a state subject and Libraries in States/Union Territories function under the administrative  control  of  the  respective  State/Union  Territory  authority.  National Knowledge  Commission,  established  in  2005,  constituted  a  working  group  on Libraries which recommended setting up a National Mission on Libraries to revamp Library and Information Services sectors. Based on the recommendations, National Mission  on  Libraries  has  been  setup  to  achieve  the  goal  of  creating  a  knowledge society.
- (c)  No Madam.
- (d)  The functioning of libraries under administrative control of this Ministry is reviewed from time to time and action taken for smooth execution of library activities.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Quantitative Restrictions on Import of Pulses
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4195 TO BE ANSWERED ON  07 th  JANUARY, 2019

## QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORT OF PULSES

## 4195.  SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा ͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) (a)whether  India's  Quantitative  Restrictions  (QRs)  of  100,000  tonnes  of  peas initially imposed for a period of three months till June 30, 2018 had been extended twice, first till September 30 , 2018 and subsequently till December 31, 2018 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  India  is  facing  increased  heat  at  WTO  for  continuing  with  its  QRs  on import of certain pulses to check falling prices in the domestic market and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  counter  such  objections  at  the WTO; and
- (d) whether  such  objections  are  likely  to  scuttle  Government  initiatives  to  support domestic production and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Import policy of Peas (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) was revised from 'free to 'restricted' initially for a period of three months with effect from 01.04.2018 till 30.06.2018 vide Notification No 04/2015-2020 dated 25.04.2018 with a quota of one lakh MT.  Restriction was extended for a further period of three months,  i.e.,  till  30.09.2018  vide  Notification  No  15/2015-2020  dated  02.07.2018. Again  it  was  extended  till  31.03.2019  vide  Notification  no  S.O.  6364(E)  dated 28.12.2018. These are all available in public domain in DGFT's website: dgft.gov.in.
- (b) to (d) Several WTO Members questioned India at the WTO Committee on Agriculture as well as in the bilateral meetings on the basis on which India imposed QRs and its consistency  with  WTO  rules.  India  has  stated  that  the  imposition  of  QR  was  a temporary  measure  undertaken  to  protect  the  small  and  marginal  farmers  from adverse  impact  of  drop  in  prices.  Thereafter,  such  measures  are  reviewed  on  a regular basis initiatives are taken to support domestic producers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4190 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Incredible India 2.0 Campaign
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA, RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4190 ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## INCREDIBLE INDIA 2.0 CAMPAIGN

## 4190. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that India's spiritual and wellness traditions will form the highlights of Incredible India 2.0 Campaign;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that the Incredible India 2.0 Campaign will focus  on  developing  at  least  10  cities  where  it  will  promote  their spirituality  quotient  and  also  develop  their  medical  and  wellness potential; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (d): The 'Incredible India 2.0' campaign launched by the Ministry of Tourism  marks  a  shift  from  generic  promotions  undertaken  across  the world  to  market  specific  promotional  plans  and  content  creation.  The campaign  focuses  on  promotion  of  Niche  Tourism  products  including wellness  and  spirituality  in  the  important  as  well  as  potential  source markets overseas.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  under  the  Schemes  of  Swadesh  Darshan  Integrated  Development  of  Theme  Based  Tourist  Circuits  and  PRASHAD (National  Mission  on  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual,  Heritage Augmentation Drive) provides financial assistance to State Governments/Union  Territory Administrations for the development  of tourism  infrastructure.  The  projects  under  the  scheme  are  identified  for development in consultation with the State Governments/UT Administrations and  are sanctioned  subject  to availability of funds, submission  of  suitable  detailed  project  reports,  adherence  to  scheme guidelines  and  utilization  of  funds  released  earlier. Under  the  Swadesh Darshan Scheme, 11 projects in the Spiritual Circuit have been sanctioned for  an  estimated  amount  of  Rs.687.34  Crores,  covering  the  States  of Kerala, Manipur, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry and Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Programme in Memory of Sant Kabir
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4189 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH JANUARY, 2019

## PROGRAMME IN MEMORY OF SANT KABIR

## † 4189.   SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has worked out any action-plan for development of cultural centres in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise including Jharkhand;
- (c) the financial assistance provided by the Government for development of such centres, State/UT-wise including Jharkhand;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  release  grant  in  aid  to  State Governments  to  organise  three  day  programme  in  memory  of  Sant Kabir; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (c) To  protect,  preserve  &  promote  various  forms  of  folk  art  and  culture throughout the country, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)  with  headquarters  at  Patiala,  Nagpur,  Udaipur,  Prayagraj,  Kolkata,  Dimapur  and Thanjavur.  Annual  grant-in-aid  is  released  to  these  seven  ZCCs  for  organizing  various cultural activities and programmes all over India including Jharkhand. No State/UT wise funds are released for this purpose. However, the details of funds released to these ZCCs during the last three years is as under:

(Rs. in lakh)

| Sl. No.   | Name of ZCC      |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |
|-----------|------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| 1.        | NZCC, Patiala    |   1412.5  |    642.21 |    818.15 |
| 2.        | WZCC, Udaipur    |    885.15 |    895.26 |    784.12 |
| 3.        | SZCC, Thanjavur  |    560.56 |    841.27 |    529.05 |
| 4.        | EZCC, Kolkata    |    813.65 |    861.32 |    603.6  |
| 5.        | SCZCC, Nagpur    |   1115    |    588.43 |    726.38 |
| 6.        | NCZCC, Prayagraj |    517.37 |    491.58 |    619.35 |
| 7.        | NEZCC, Dimapur   |   1530.1  |   1765    |    609.06 |
| Total     | Total            |   6834.33 |   6085.07 |   4689.71 |

(d) & (e) Government  does  not propose to release grant-in-aid to the State Governments  to  organize  programme  in  the  memory  of  Sant  Kabir.  However,  North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC), Prayagraj participated in the Kabir Festival 'Anhaad Naad' held at Maghar, Uttar Pradesh from 28 th to 29 th June, 2018. An amount of Rs. 75.00 lakhs was also released to NCZCC, Prayagraj for this purpose.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Quality of Public Libraries
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4187 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## QUALITY OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES

## 4187. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  would  consider  the  possibility  of  developing  partnerships between major Indian public libraries and other public libraries across the world through digital connections to increase the number of books available digitally;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  proposals  are  underway  to  improve  the  quality  of  public  libraries  in  the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

## Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Culture Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

## ANSWER

- (a) Currently, there is no such proposal.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) &  (d)  Ministry  of  Culture  through  matching  and  non-matching  schemes  of  Raja Rammohun  Roy  Library  Foundation  and  through  National  Mission  on  Libraries  is providing financial assistance for various purpose e.g. construction/renovation of library buildings,  up-gradation  of  infrastructure  with  furniture  and  equipment,  modernization, procurement  of  books  and  reading  resources,  organization  of  seminar/training  and capacity building of library professionals/workshop/ outreach programmes, establishment of  children  corner,  opening  of  various  sections,  creating  facilities  for  specially-abled, braille corner etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4184 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Area Frame Survey
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT, SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4184 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019 AREA FRAME SURVEY

## 4184. SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  undertake  Area  Frame  Survey across all States/UTs by covering enterprises employing less than 10 workers and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether the Government has asked the Labour Bureau to conduct a survey to estimate/ascertain  the  employment  generated  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri Mudra Yojana and if so, the details and the findings thereof
- (c)whether the Government has ordered an enquiry to find out the causes of the recent fire accident in the Mumbai ESIC hospital and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)whether the Government has received report of the said inquiry and if so, the details and the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Yes, Madam.  In order to assess the employment generation for sizable segment  to  Non-farm  Industrial  economy  covering  8  important  sectors  of  the Indian economy in establishment with 9 or less workers, Ministry of Labour & Employment has instituted a survey for this purpose. Labour Bureau, an attached office of the Ministry, has been entrusted with this Survey work which will first prepare  a  frame  for  starting  this  survey  work  which  has  been  named  as  Area Frame Survey.  An Expert Group constituted by Ministry has already finalized the design and other technical aspects of the survey.
- (b): Yes,  Madam.  In  order  to  assess  employment  generation  under Pradhan  Mantri  Mudra  Yojana  (PMMY),  Ministry  of  Labour  &  Employment  has already launched a Survey in the month of April, 2018.  Further, the field work and data entry work for the survey have also been completed.
- (c) & (d): Yes,  Madam.  Members  of  the  Committee  constituted  by  Hon'ble Chief  Minister  of  Maharashtra  have  already  visited  ESIC  Model  Hospital  cum Occupational Diseases Centre (ODC), Andheri premises on 03.01.2019. Further, Medical Superintendent, Andheri Hospital has also lodged FIR with Maharashtra police in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Promotion of Urdu Language
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4183 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## Promotion of Urdu Language

## †4183. DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that diploma awarded by the National Council for Promotion  of  Urdu  Language  in  the  disciplines  of  Computer  Application,  Business Accounting and Multilingual DTP respectively are valid in a Government job and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to recognize these diplomas awarded to students for Government jobs;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
- (d) if not, the reasons for not recognizing these diploma certificates at par with O-level in order to secure the future of children?

## ANSWER MINSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYAPAL SINGH)

(a) to  (d):  National  Council  for  Promotion  of  Urdu  Language  (NCPUL),  runs  the  diploma courses of one year duration in Computer Application, Business Accounting and Multilingual Desktop  Publishing  in  collaboration  with  National  Institute  of  Electronics  &  Information Technology  (NIELIT),  an  autonomous  Scientific  Society  of  Department  of  Information Technology,  Ministry  of  communication  &  Information  Technology.    With  regard  to  the recognition  of  these  diplomas  for  employment  purpose,  NCPUL  has  approached  all  the State  Governments/UTs  for  acceptance  of  the  same  and,  accordingly,  many  State Governments, inter-alia, Delhi,  Bihar,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh have accepted the diploma certificate for employment purpose.  Further, on the request of NCPUL, National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) has forwarded the proposal of the Council for recognition of these one year diplomas/courses for consideration of National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) under its existing 'NSQF' format/schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Steel for Railways Track
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4182 FOR ANSWER ON 07/01/2019

## STEEL FOR RAILWAYS TRACK

4182.  SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has expressed its inability to supply & meet the increasing demand of steel for renewal and doubling & tripling of the existing tracks by Indian Railways, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether SAIL proposes to enhance the manufacturing capabilities by establishing new plants to cope up with increasing demand of railway/requirements of steel  thereby  giving  opportunities  for  the  unemployed  hands  and  strengthen  the Make  in  India campaign  further with saving of the costs on  imported  steel requirement; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

- (a) Railways  have  indicated  rail  demand  for  doubling,  gauge  conversion,  new lines and track renewal works of approximately 14 lakh tons during 2018-19 and 17 lakh tons in 2019-20. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) expects to supply 10 lakh tons in 2018-19 and 12 lakh tons in 2019 -20.

(b)&(c):  Bhilai  Steel  Plant  undertook  Modernisation  and  Expansion  Plan  (MODEX) alongwith  other  integrated  Steel  Plant  under  SAIL  with  capacity  enhancement  of Crude Steel from 3.93 MTPA to 7.0 MTPA. This included installation of 1.2 MTPA capacity Universal Rail Mill. SAIL has established a Mill named 'Universal Rail Mill ' in  Bhilai  Steel  Plant  to  enhance  the  manufacturing  capabilities  of  Rails  to  cope  up with increasing demand of railway requirements. The production from Universal Rail Mill (URM) has commenced from November, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Assistance for New Industries
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4179. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 7 TH  JANUARY, 2019.

## ASSISTANCE FOR NEW INDUSTRIES

## 4179.  SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) the  details  of  the  financial  and  non-financial  assistance  provided  by  the Ministry  to  the  industrial  institutions  for  establishing  new  industries  in  the Ranchi District of Jharkhand during the last three years;
- (b) the number of industrial institutions in the Ranchi District of Jharkhand which have been benefitted by it during the last two years; and
- (c) the  details  of  production  of  these  industrial  institutions  during  the  last  two years?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (c): Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion in the Ministry administers 'Modified  Industries  Infrastructure  Up-gradation  Scheme  (MIIUS)  to upgrade common industrial infrastructure  in  industrial  clusters  across the country. Under this scheme no financial assistance is provided for establishing  new  industries.  However,  under  the  said  scheme,  one project  has  been  sanctioned  in  the  Ranchi  District  of  Jharkhand  with details as under:

(Rs. in crore)

| Name of the project                          | Date of approval   |   Total cost |   Central grant approved |   Central grant released | Status               |
|----------------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------|
| Tupundana Industrial Area, Ranchi, Jharkhand | 10.08.2015         |        18.54 |                     5.54 |                     1.66 | Under implementation |

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