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Lok Sabha Question No. 99 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: External Commercial Borrowings
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019/MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA)

STARRED QUESTION NO. *99

## EXTERNAL COMMERCIAL BORROWINGS

- *99: Shri. RAM CHARITRA NISHAD

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Reserve Bank of India in consultation with the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) has decided to rationalizelliberalize the current frameworklrules for External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and rupee denominated bonds to further improve the ease of doing business, if S0, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the RBI has allowed borrowers to raise upto 750 million US dollars a year and expanded the Iist of borrowers eligible to raise ECBs;
- (c) if s0, the details thereof; and
- (d) the extent to which the problems of industries are likely to be solved through this new framework?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House:

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *99 RAISED BY SHRI: RAM CHARITRA NISHAD, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2019 REGARDING "EXTERNAL COMMERCIAL BORROWINGS" \_

- (a): Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the Government of India (Gol), has revised and rationalised the extant framework for External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds and notified a new policy vide AP. (DIR  Series) Circular No. 17 dated January 16, 2019 in this regard:
- (b) and (c): The new ECB Policy expands the list of eligible borrowers to include all entities eligible to receive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Additionally, Port Trusts, Units in SEZ, SIDBI; EXIM Bank, registered entities engaged in micro-finance activities, viz , registered not  for profit  companies, registered  societiesltrustslcooperatives and non-government organisations can also borrow under this framework Further; ECBs up to USD 750 million or equivalent per financial year, which otherwise are in compliance with the parameters and other terms and conditions set out in the new ECB framework;, are permitted under the automatic route:
- (d): RBI in consultation with the Government has been incrementally calibrating the ECB framework over the few years taking into account the emerging financing needs of the Indian entities and the macroeconomic developments, by permitting more resident entities as eligible borrowers, recognizing more entities as lenders, expanding end-uses and rationalizing the all-in-cost and minimum maturity requirements for such borrowings The recent changes that have been brought out in the ECB policy are part of this continued effort and to promote ease of doing business: past
Lok Sabha Question No. 98 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Remuneration of CEOs
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 98

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 8 TH  FEBUARY, 2019/ MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA)

## REMUNERATION OF CEOs QUESTION

*98.  SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Companies Act, 1956 has prescribed any ceiling on  the  remuneration  of  Chief  Executive  Officers  (CEOs)  of companies;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  upper  limit  of  the  remuneration  of CEOs;
- (c) whether some companies are paying more than the prescribed ceiling to their CEOs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and  the action taken  by the Government against such companies?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS           (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL) कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री (श्री  पीर्ूष गोर्ल)

- (a) to (d) :  A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  ANSWER  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO.  98  FOR  08.02.2019  REGARDING  REMUNERATION  OF CEOs

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(a) to (d):    The  total  managerial  remuneration  payable  by  a  public company  to  its  managerial  personnel,  including  Board  level  Chief Executive Officers (CEOs),  is regulated under sections 197 to 200 and Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013. The section 197 provides that the limit of managerial remuneration shall not exceed 11% of the net profits of that company for that financial year computed in the manner laid down in section 198 except that the remuneration of the directors shall not be deducted from the gross profits.  However, the company in general meeting may authorise the payment of remuneration exceeding eleven per cent  of the net profits of the company, subject to the provisions of Schedule V.  Further, in case a company has defaulted in payment of dues  to  any  bank  or  public  financial  institution  or  non-convertible debenture holders or any other secured creditor, the prior approval of the entity concerned or said creditor shall be obtained by the company before obtaining the approval in the general meeting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 93 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Regional Cancer Centre
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 93 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH FEBRUARY ,2019 REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE

## *93. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will  the  Minister  of  HEALTH  AND  FAMILY  WELFARE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  a  proposal  to  convert  the  Regio Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram into a National Cancer Centre;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether the Government is willing to take steps to convert the said RCC i National Cancer Centre;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a)to ( e) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 93* FOR 8 TH FEBRUARY , 20 19

(a)  to  (e):    There  is  no  proposal,  presently  to  consider  Regional  Cancer (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram,  as  a  National  Cancer  Centre.  However,  RCC Thiruvananthapuram  has  been  approved  as  a  State  Cancer  Institute  (SCI)  un Strengthening of Tertiary Care Cancer facilities scheme under Natio Programme  for  Prevention  and  Control  of  Cancer ,  Diabetes,  Cardiovascular Diseases  and  Stroke  (NPCDCS)  and  Rs.  46.96  crore  released  to  the  Sta Government during 2016 - 17 as 1 st installment of Central share.

SCIs  are  envisaged  as apex  institutions  in  the  State  for  cancer  relat activities and expect ed to mentor and coordinate the activities of other Institut the  State  dealing  with  the  tertiary  care  for  cancer.    SCI  will  provide services, diagnosis and referral treatments, undertake research, participate registry programme and enhance the manpower capacity in the State in the field cancer care.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 92 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Divestment Target
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF INVESTMENT AND PUBLIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

## LOKSABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *92

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 MAGHA 19, 1940(SAKA)

## Divestment Target

## *92. ADV.M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is unlikely to meet the Rs. 80,000 crore divestment target by Rs. 20,000 crore, leading to fiscal slippage and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the fiscal deficit will come at 3.5 per cent against the targeted 3.3 per cent due to shortfall in divestment mop-up and dip in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) & (b): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 92 TQ BE ANSWERRED QN 8TH February, 2019 REGARDING 'DIVESTMENT TARGET'. (PRIORITY NO. 12)

- (a) Necessary action is being taken to meet the target of disinvestment during the current financial year.
- (b) The Revised Estimate of Fiscal Deficit for 2018-19 has been raised to 3.4% ofGDP due to implementation of income support scheme for farmers (PM-KISAN) with effect from lSI December, 2018 and transitional impact ofGST.
Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Exemption from Angel Tax Notices
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: G. HARI, BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*90 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA)

## 'EXEMPTION FROM ANGEL TAX NOTICES'

## *90. SHRI G. HARI & SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has simplified the process for startups mobilizing funds through angel investors/seeking exemption from angel tax  notices  by  eliminating  the  need  for  a  certification  from  an  interministerial body;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the move seeks to ease the concern raised by startups about tax officials  questioning  the  share  premium  received  at  the  time  of  raising capital through the sale of new shares;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  exemption  is  likely  to  benefit  the  private  and  recognized startup companies and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## FINANCE MINSTER:

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (e): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 87 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: National Company Law Tribunal
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 87 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/

[MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA)]

## NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL QUESTION

*87.  SHRI K ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government is planning to set up more benches of the    National  Company  Law    Tribunal  (NCLT)  in  the  next  two-three months and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  about  9,000  cases  are  currently  pending  before  NCLT benches in the country for insolvency and other routine matters and if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(श्री पीर्ूष गोर्ल)

(a) & (b):- A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  &  (b)  OF  THE STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  87  FOR  ANSWER  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 08.02.2019

(a): No, Sir. The Benches of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) are being set up in a phased manner keeping in view the quantum of cases, geographical location etc. (b) As per data furnished by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), 15,040  cases  are  pending  in  NCLT  as  on  31.12.2018  including  7,060 cases  under  Insolvency  and  Bankruptcy  Code,  2016,  1723  cases  of merger and amalgamation and 6257 cases of other matters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 82 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Exemption under Income Tax Act
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 82 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA)

## 'EXEMPTION UNDER INCOME TAX ACT'

## *82. SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether his Ministry is aware that by withdrawing exemption under Section 80 (P) of the Income Tax  Act,  the  Urban  Cooperative  Banks  have  been  deprived  of  the  funds  which  they  otherwise could loan to small traders, professionals and middle class of the urban society and if so, the
- (b)
- (c)

details thereof; whether  his  Ministry  is  reconsidering  the  issue  and  contemplating  to  exempt  the  Urban Cooperative Banks under Section 80 (P) of the Income Tax Act; and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER FINANCE MINSTER:

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 81 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Disaster Management Fund
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 81

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 8thFEBRUARY, 2019/

MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA)

## DISASTER MANAGEMENT FUND

## QUESTION

- *81.  SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

## Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  amend  the  Corporate  Social Responsibility  (CSR)  rules  under  the  Companies  Act,  2013  to  make  it mandatory for the companies to create a corpus for disaster management and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  each  company  will  be  required  to  create  its  own  disaster management fund or contribute to the national fund; and
- (c) whether the Government intends to introduce any further non-financial obligations  as  part  of  CSR  such  as  mass  awareness  campaigns, distribution  of  disaster  management  kits,  etc.  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कारपोरेटकार्यमंत्री

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(श्रीपीर्ूषगोर्ल)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  ANSWER  TO  PART  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.  81*(1STPOSITION)  FOR  8THFEBRUARY, 2019 REGARDING DISASTER MANAGEMENT FUND. (a)  to  (c)  :  No  such  proposal  is  under  consideration of the Government. However, section 135 (3) & (4) of  the  Companies Act,  2013,  empowers the Board of the company to take decisions regarding allocation of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for items listed in Schedule VII  of  the  Act.Ministry  had  issued  clarification  through  General  Circular dated 18th June, 2014 which explains that 'disaster relief' can cover wide range of activities which are broadly covered under various items listed in the Schedule VII of theAct.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Shortage of Staff
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1149

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th  FEBRUARY, 2019 / MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA))

## Shortage of Staff

## 1149. SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  FINANCE  be  pleased  to  refer  to  the  reply  given  to Unstarred Question No. 529 dated 20 July, 2018 and state:

- a) whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) on its own strength lacks expertise  and  experienced  officials  to  deal  with  technical  areas  and  area requiring specialized knowledge and skill relating to banks, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- b) whether the officials particularly of the Central Bank of India are working on unofficial manner in the DFS to avoid their out station postings and drawing salary from the Central Bank of India with due promotions;
- c) if so, the number of such officials of Central Bank of India and the reasons for continuing them in DFS unofficially; and
- d) the steps taken by the DFS for repatriation of Central Bank of India officials?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla)

(a) to (d): The Department of Financial Services (DFS), inter-alia, deals with issues relating to Banking, Insurance, Pension Reforms which are very technical in nature and  therefore often requires expertise and  experience  from  the  practitioners. Considering this, the services of staff of Public Sector Banks are utilized as and when required.  As  on  date,  three  officials  from  Central  Bank  of  India  are  working  in  this Department.  The  Department  is  also  implementing  a  large  number  of  important schemes  such  as  Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Dhan  Yojana  (PMJDY),  Pradhan  Mantri Suraksha  Bima  Yojana  (PMSBY),  Pradhan  Mantri  Jeevan  Jyoti  Bima  Yojana (PMJJBY),  Pradhan  Mantri  Mudra  Yojana  (PMMY),  Atal  Pension  Yojana  (APY), Stand  Up  India  etc.  The  Department  is  also  coordinating  MSME  Support  and Outreach  campaign  from  2 nd   November,  2018.  Considering  the  fact  that  all  these schemes require close coordination with banks/financial institutions, the services of some officials from Banks are utilized from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Funds to Telangana
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1145

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019/MAGHA 19, 1940 (SAKA)

## Funds to Telangana

## 1145. Shri Gutha Sukender Reddy:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State Government of Telangana  requesting for release of Rs. 484 crores for the formation of new districts in the State and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  whether any decision has been taken by the Union Government in this regard, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI P. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) & (b): As per information available with the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has not received any proposal from the State Government of Telangana requesting for release of Rs. 484 crore for the formation of new districts in the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: NMDPC
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1144 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH FEBRUARY, 2019

## NMDPC

## 1144. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to set up a National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) in near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  will  work  as  a  facilitator and developmental body for India n MedicalDevices Industry;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether it will also identify redundant processes and provide technical assistance to simplify the approval processes involved in medical devices industry and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (e): Department  of  Industrial  Policy  and  Promotion,  Ministry  of  Commerce  and Industry  has  set  up  National  Medical  Devices  Promotion  Council  ( NMDPC) to facilitate and promote  Indian  medical  device  industry.  The  objectives  of  NMDPC  inter - alia,  include supporting dissemination and documentation of international norms and standards for med devices  by  capturing  the  best  practices  in  the  global market;  driving  a  robust  and  dynamic Preferen tial Market Access (PMA) policy by identifying the strengths of the Indian manufacturers and discouraging unfair trade practices in imports; making recommendation the  Government  based  on  industry  feedback  an d  global  practices  on  policy  and  process interventions  to  strengthen  the  medical  technology  sector,  including  trade  interventi related markets facilitation and promotion of the Indian m edical devices  industry;  identifying redundant processes and ren dering technical assistance to the agencies/ departments concerned order to simplify the approval processes involved in medical devices industry. The Councilis comprisedof members from concerned Government Departments and industry stakeholders.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-08
Subject: Non Utilisation of Foreign Debt
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

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## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA wttNtsrnv  oF FINANgE -, DEPARTMENT or Btonorvuc  AFFATRS

## LOK SABHA

LTNSTARRED  QUESTION NO'  1 143

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## Non Utilisation  of Foreien  Debt

1143.  SHRIMATI  RANJANBEN  BHATT:

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

- (a)whetherthecountryhastopayhugeamountintheformofcommitmentchargesduetonon
- utilizationofforeigndebtamountontime'ifso'thedetailsthereof; (b)vlhethertheGovemmenthavetopayanyamountunderthisheadduringthelastthree
- years; and
- -^.,  alnno with the reasons  therefor? (c)ifso,theamountwhichtheGovernmenthavetopayalongwiththereasonl

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE  IN THE MINISTRY  OF FINANCE (SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)to(c):CommitmentchargesarepaidaSperthetermsandconditionsmentionedinthe agreement  signed  with  the lending  agencies.  The commitment  charges  paid by borrowing  entities during  the last  three  years are annexed'

## ANNEXURE  IN RESPECT OF THE REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1143 BY SHRIMATI RANJANBEN  BHATT FOR ANSWER ON FEBRUARY 08,2019

ore ln crore

| Borrowing entity   | 20ls -2016   | 2016 - 2017   | 2017 -2018   |
|--------------------|--------------|---------------|--------------|
| Central Govt.      | 34.98        | 36.43         | 73.09        |
| States             |              |               |              |
| Andhra Pradesh     | 3.15         | 2.87          | 8.19         |
| Assam              | 3.12         | 3.27          | 3.54         |
| Bihar              | 6.69         | 5.99          | 9.07         |
| Chhattisgarh       | 2.92         | 2.72          | 1.97         |
| Cujarat            | 0.37         | 0.21          | 2.54         |
| Himachal Pradesh   | 7.64         | 7.29          | 7.24         |
| Jharkhand          | 0.61         | r.38          | 1.92         |
| Jammu & Kashmir    | 1.43         | 1.09          | 0.62         |
| Karnataka          | s.35         | 5.35          | 4.03         |
| Kerala             | 4.07         | 1.89          | 0.37         |
| Meghalaya          | 0.93         | 0.90          | 0.78         |
| Maharashtra        | 1.89         | 1.47          | 1.42         |
| Madhya Pradesh     | 9.27         | 8.50          | 10.45        |
| Mizoram            | 0.00s        | 0.00          | 0.00         |
| Odisha -           | 0.56         | 1.25          | I .18        |
| Punjab             | 1.85         | 6.52          | 4.81         |
| Rajasthan          | 5.8s         | 9.23          | 7.80         |
| Sikkim             | 0.32         | 0.32          | 0.26         |
| TamilNadu          | fi.72        | r 9.03        | 17.48        |
| Uttar Pradesh      | 0.42         | 0.42          | 0.36         |
| Uttarakhand        | 5.44         | 3.63          | 1.90         |
| West Bengal        | 2.00         | 2.04          | 5.37         |