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Lok Sabha Question No. 1287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Corruption in Paddy Procurement
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1287

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 DECEMBER, 2018

## CORRUPTION IN PADDY PROCUREMENT

## 1287.   SHRI NAGENDRA PRATAP SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any complaint of corruption in paddy procurement in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if  so, whether the complaints has been received that high quality of paddy is being declared as substandard by purchase centres and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  farmers  are  given  less  price  citing  certain  deficiency despite the cost of paddy being Rs. 1750 per quintal and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether such work is taking place in connivance with middlemen and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the  paddy  is  being  purchased  down  by  the  farmers  at  low price and the same paddy is sold at higher price by middlemen and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): During  the  procurement  of  wheat  in  Rabi  Marketing  Season  (RMS) 2018-19 and paddy in Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2018-19, one complaint of corruption was received by FCI from Shri Kali Prasad Pandey, Ex-MP (Lok Sabha) against Manager (QC), FCI, Fatehpur (UP).
- (b): No such complaint has come to the notice of Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India that high quality of paddy is being declared as substandard by purchase centres.
- (c) to (e): There exists a transparent and uniform policy for procurement by Government Agencies across the country. Under this policy, whatever wheat and paddy are offered by farmers within the stipulated period, conforming to the  specifications  (Fair  Average  Quality  norms)  prescribed  in  advance  by Government of India (GOI), is purchased at Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the  Government  Agencies  including  Food  Corporation  of  India  (FCI),  for Central Pool.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Conversion of Saline Land to Cultivable Land
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL

O.I.H

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1286 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## CONVERSION OF SALINE LAND TO CULTIVABLE LAND

1286.     SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL :

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to  make  a  provision  to  increase  the  per hectare amount  provided  under  Rashtriya  Krishi    Vikas    Yojana-Remunerative  Approaches    for Agriculture  and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) scheme to convert saline land into cultivable land under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  any  problem  is  being faced in the said task due to provision of inadequate per hectare amount under the said scheme;
- (c) if so, the provision being made by the  Government  to  address  the  said problem;
- (d) whether there is any proposal to frame new rules in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM  RUPALA)

- (a) to (e): No, Madam.   Reclamation of Problem Soils (alkali/saline & acid) is implemented as a sub-scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) on pilot basis from 2016-17 in States that have a greater problem of soil reclamation.   The scheme envisages reclamation of alkali/ saline soils  at an  overall  unit cost  of  Rs.60,000/ha.   There  is  no  proposal  for  revision of  cost norms of the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Milk Booths/Units under National Dairy Development Board
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS' WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1285 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 th  DECEMBER 2018

## MILK BOOTHS/UNITS UNDER NATIONAL DAIRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

1285.  SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the milk booths/dairy units opened in the country under National Dairy Development Board, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to set up more such booths/units in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons there for ?

A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a) No,  Madam,  no  Milk  booths/dairy  units  have  been  opened  in  the  country  under National Dairy Development Board.
- (b) to (d) does not arise in view of the reply given in  part (a)  above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Old Age Homes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +1280 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2018

## OLD AGE HOMES

## 1280. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering to formulate any policy for providing help to needy elders keeping in view the rising number of old people in the country and if So, the details thereof;

(6) the number of districts in which old age homes are run in the country at present; being

(c) the details regarding the plans of the Government to provide more facilities in the existing old age homes;

(d) whether the Government is likely to open old age homes in all those districts which lack such homes; and

(e) if the time by which it is likely to be done and if not; the reasons therefor? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a): Government of India has formulated the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) in 1999 for ensuring welfare of senior citizens. The Policy envisaged State support to ensure financial and food security, health care, shelter  and other  needs of older persons, equitable share in development; protection against abuse and exploitation, and availability of services to improve the quality of their lives.

(b): The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements a Central Sector Scheme of Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) {previously known as Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP)} under which grants in aid are given for running and maintenance of Senior Citizens Homes (Old Age Homes) Continuous Care Homes, Mobile Medicare Units, etc to the Implementing Agencies (IAs) such as State Governments Union Territory Administrations   (through Registered   Societies)  Panchayati Raj Institutions   (PRIs) Local bodies; Non-Governmental/ Voluntary Organizations.

Centralised data regarding number of districts in which old age homes are run in the country is not maintained in this Ministry. However; under   IPSrC   Scheme, Senior Citizen Homes (Old Age Homes) are assisted in 189 districts of the country. being being

- (c): The Scheme of IPSrC has been substantially revised w.e.f: 01.04.2018, including increase in cost norms of Senior Citizen Homes upto 103%. Under the revised Scheme, new component of in these Homes has been introduced. An indicative Food Menu; provision for anti-slippery tiles/ railing in near toilets, clothing to inmates and educational qualification & experience for the staff' of the projects have been made a part of the Scheme. Non-recurring grants to the projects under the Scheme is now admissible after every five years. Yoga

(d) & (e): Under the Scheme of IPSrC, State UT Governments have already been advised to forward new project proposals for Senior Citizens Homes in unserved districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Sexual Harassment of Women Police Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI, RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

## \GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1278

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA) SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN POLICE PERSONNEL

1278.

SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  as  per  the  recommendations  of  the  Parliamentary  Committee  on the Empowerment of Women in its Action Taken Report (2014) on the 'Working Conditions of Women in Police Force', the Government maintains a State-wise record of complaints of sexual harassment of women police personnel at the work place, including the number of complaints received, disposed of, and the action taken against the implicated official(s);

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c): Police is a State subject as List-II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution  of  India,  State  Governments  take  action  on  the  complaints  of sexual  harassment  of  women  police  personnel  at  the  work  place,  strictly following the guidelines of Hon'ble Supreme Court in this regard and the Sexual Harassment  of  Women  at  Workplace  (Prevention,  Prohibition  and  Redressal) Act, 2013. The  Act casts an obligation to provide a safe and secure environment  to  women  at  the  workplace. The  Acts  also  casts  an  obligation upon all the employers to constitute Internal Complaint Committee. Section 23 of  the  Act  casts  responsibility  on  the appropriate  Government to  monitor  the implementation of the Act and maintain data on the number of cases filed and disposed  off.  State-wise  record  of  complaints  of  sexual  harassment  at  the workplace of women police personnel is currently not maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Hunger Free Society
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1277

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 DECEMBER, 2018

## HUNGER FREE SOCIETY

## 1277. DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be  pleased  to  state steps/projects  have  been  taken  during  2014-2017 society  in  India,  if so,  the  project  details  thereof  along  with funds allotted, financial yearwise?

PUBLIC whether any for  making  a  hunger  free the  amount  of

A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

For making a hunger free society in India and to provide food security to  the  people,  the  Government  of  India  is  implementing  the  National  Food Security Act, 2013 which provides for coverage of 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population for receiving foodgrains at highly subsidized prices of Rs.1/2/3 per kg for nutri-cereals/wheat/rice respectively, thus covering about two-thirds  of  the  total  population  of  the  country.  The  eligible  households under the Act identified by the States/UTs, entitled to receive foodgrains @ 35kg per family per month for the households covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana and @ 5 kg per person per month for Priority Households. The Act is being implemented in all 36 States/UTs with coverage of more than 80 crore persons.

During  the  year  2014-15,  2015-16,  2016-17  and  2017-18,  the  total funds (subsidy) released by the Govt. of India to Food Corporation of India and  Decentralized  Procurement  (DCP)  States  is  Rs.  113171.16  crore,  Rs. 134919.00 crore,  Rs.  130672.96  crore  (including  Rs.  25000  crore  to  FCI  as NSSF  loan)  and  Rs.  139981.69  crore  (including  Rs.  40000  crore  to  FCI  as NSSF loan) respectively. During the year 2018-19 upto 04.12.2018, the Govt of India has released Rs. 142431.02 crore against subsidy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: National Register of Citizens
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JITENDRA CHAUDHURY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1275

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA) NATIONAL REGISTER OF CITIZENS

1275.

SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the salient features of National Register of Citizens (NRC) system;

(b) the number of minority people Stateless rendered under this programme;

(c) the names of States that are covered under this programme; and

(d) the further action being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (d): Madam;  the  Citizenship Act, 1955  provides for compulsorily registration  of  every  citizen  of  India  and  issuance  of  National  Identity  Card  to him.  The  Citizenship  Rules,  2003  framed  under  the  Citizenship  Act,  1955 prescribe the manner of preparation of the National Register of Citizens.  There is  a  special  provision  under  the  Rules  to  prepare  National  Register  of  Citizens (NRC)  in  Assam  which  is  application  based  and  distinct  from  the  rest  of  India where the process is enumeration based. The applications for preparation of NRC in  Assam  were  invited  in  May-August,  2015  and  after  necessary  scrutiny  & verification,  the  draft  NRC  has  been  published  on  30 th   July,  2018.  After  the publication of draft NRC, the process of filing claims & objections on the draft NRC has started on 25.09.2018 and will remain open upto 31.12.2018 whereafter the verification process will  commence from  15.02.2019 in accordance with the

## LS.US.Q. No.1275 FOR 18.12.2018

directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court.  Any person, who does not find his/her name  in  the  draft  NRC  may  file  the  claims.  Similarly,  any  person  can  file objections in respect of inclusion of any name in the draft NRC list. Total number of  persons included in the draft NRC is 2,89,83,677 out of 3.30 crore.  Hon'ble Supreme Court of India is monitoring the NRC process in the State of Assam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Merger of Manipur State
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1274

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

MERGER OF MANIPUR STATE

1274. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the erstwhile Manipur State was merged with the Union of India under a Merger Agreement in 1949 and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said Merger Agreement was rejected by the then Manipur State Assembly;

(c) if so, whether the Merger Agreement was ratified by the then Parliament of India; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (d): Information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Aged Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL), KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE

## AGED PERSONS

## +1273. SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI PATIL: SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the number of persons in the country at present and the number of Government aided old age homes run in the country for them; aged being

(b) the manner in which the said persons are taken care of; and aged being

(c) whether the Government provides any pension to the said persons as have no means of livelihood and if So, the details thereof? aged they

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a) & (b): As per 2011 Census Report; the number of persons in the country is 10.38 crore 8.6% of the total population. aged

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements a Central Sector Scheme of Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) {previously known as Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP)} under which grants in aid are given for running and maintenance of Senior Citizens Homes (Old Homes) Continuous Care Homes, Mobile Medicare Units, etc to the Implementing Agencies (IAs) such as State Governments Union Territory Administrations (through Registered Societies)   Panchayati Raj Institutions   (PRIs) Local bodies; Non-Governmental/ Voluntary Organizations. Under IPSrC 368 Senior Citizen Homes (Old Age Homes) are financially assisted in the country. Age

To improve the quality of life of destitute Senior Citizens by providing food, shelter; Health Care, recreation facilities, this Ministry provides financial assistance in the form of grant in aid to IAs for running and maintenance of the project of Senior Citizen Homes including etc,

Senior Citizen Homes for 50 elderly women under the Scheme of IPSrC

(c): Under National  Social Assistance Programme, Indira Gandhi National Old Pension Scheme   (IGNOAPS) is extended to the persons   belonging to below poverty line   (BPL) households. Central assistance or Rs. 200/- is provided to the BPL persons of the age group of 60-79 years and central assistance of Rs. 500/- is provided to the BPL persons of 80 or above. The total number of beneficiaries under the scheme is 221 lakh: Age years

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +1273 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2018
Lok Sabha Question No. 1270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Status of Physiotherapists
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: AJAY (TENI) MISRA, K. KAMARAAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1270

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA) STATUS OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

1270.

SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

DR. K. KAMARAJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  physiotherapists  employed  by  the  Ministry  including  in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), allied offices and autonomous organisations;
- (b) the details of recruitment rules for physiotherapists in the said organisations;
- (c) whether an uniform recruitment rule and procedure is being adopted for the said recruitments;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e)  the  details  of  the  recommendations  of  the  7th  Pay  Commission  with respect  to  physiotherapists  and  the  pay  scale  given  by  the  Ministry  at  the entry level presently; and
- (f) the reasons for giving lower pay scales to the physiotherapists in the CAPFs e.g. CRPF and ITBP?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)There are 38 posts of Physiotherapists authorized in CAPFs. At present, 32 posts are filled.

(b)Recruitment  Rules  of  Physiotherapists  envisage        classification,  scale  of pay, method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, composition of DPC, etc.

- (c) & (d): The Recruitment Rules are framed as per guidelines of DoP&T.
- (e)  &  (f):  Recommendations of the 7 th   Pay  Commission with  respect to level/ pay matrix of physiotherapists are as under:

## LS.US.Q.NO.1270 FOR 18.12.2018

- (i) ASI(Physiotherapist) : Level 5 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.29,200 - 92,300).
- (ii) SI(Physiotherapist) :  Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.35,400 - 1,12,400).

Pay  scales  as  recommended  by  the  7 th   Pay  Commission  have  since  made applicable to the Physiotherapists in the CAPFs including CRPF and ITBP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: DNA Profilling
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1269

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

DNA PROFILLING

1269. SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering to make arrangement for DNA profiling for the investigation of crimes, identifying the missing persons and strengthening the judicial system;

(b) if so, whether the Government has fixed any time limit to make the said system fully operational; and

(c) if so, the details of the benefits likely to accrue from DNA profiling?

ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c)  DNA profiling facilities are available in three Central Forensic Science Laboratories located at Chandigarh, Kolkata and Hyderabad and CFSL (CBI), New Delhi.  DNA profiling facilities are also available in several State Forensic Science Laboratories.  These facilities are used for investigation of crime. Government has also introduced 'The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 in Lok Sabha on 9-8-2018.  The 'DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 proposes to facilitate establishment of identification of certain category of persons including the victims, offenders, suspects, undertrials, missing persons and  unknown  deceased  persons.    The  Bill  has  provisions  to  establish  a  DNA Regulatory Board and setting up of National and Regional DNA Data Banks.  This also has provisions for development of uniform code of practices in all laboratories  involved  in  DNA  testing,  education  and  training  of  the  personnel involved in justice delivery system and creating societal awareness.

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