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Lok Sabha Question No. 1927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Inclusion in the Central List of OBCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shobha Karandlaje

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1927 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2020

## INCLUSION IN THE CENTRAL LIST OF OBCS

## 1927. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

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

- (a) whether the State Government of Karnataka has recommended Kunchitiga; a sub caste of Vokkaliga to be included in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for the State of Karnataka;
- (b) whether the Union Government has   also received any  representation   from various stakeholders and public representatives in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details and status thereof;
- (d) whether the proposal for inclusion of the said sub caste in the Central List of OBCs for the State of Karataka was earlier considered twice by the National Commission for Backward Classes and if SO; thc details thereof;
- (e) the reasons for in inclusion of Kunchitiga, & sub caste of Vokkaliga in the Central List of OBCs for Karnataka; delay
- (f) whether the new Article 3424 provides for inclusion in or exclusion from the Central List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINTSTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

- (a): Yes; Sir.
- (b) & (c): A total of 28 representations have been   receivcd in this   regard, AII such representations have been forwarded to the State Government of Karnataka.
- (d): The proposal for inclusion of the "Kunchitiga' castelcommunity in the Central List of OBCs for the State of' Karnataka was earlicr considered twice by the National Commission

for Backward Classes (NCBC), &nd both times NCBC vide their Advice No.65/97/Karnataka dated 20.01.1998 and No./ 1 15/2004/Karnataka in 2004 had decided not to recommend the proposal as 'Kunchitiga' castelcommunity is not  Socially and Educationally Backward. (e): The modalities for inclusion or exclusion of any caste o community in/from the Ccntral List of Socially and Educationally Backiard Classcs as per provision of Article 343A(2) of the   constitulion, is under   consideration of the Government but are  yet to be   finalized: Proposal for inclusion of Kunchitiga sub-caste of Vakkaliga in the Central List of SEBCs can be considered after the said modalities are finalized. (f) & (g): Vide the Constitution (One Hundred 342A    provides   for and and Second Amendment) Act 2018 new Article i.e. Article 342A was inserted in the Constitution: Article inclusion in or exclusion from of communities in the Central List of  Socially Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Increasing Income of Farmers
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru, Y. S. Avinash Reddy

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1926 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2020

## INCREASING INCOME OF FARMERS

1926.  SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHANA RAJU: SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

## 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 with the objective of increasing the income of farmers and providing ease of doing business, is planning to bring amendments to the Essential Commodities Act, 1995 and remove initiation of criminal procedure;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has sought the views of the State Governments in this regard and if so, the details thereof and the response of the State Governments in this regard; and
- (d) the action taken/being taken by the Government in case of negative response from the State Governments?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh nkuos jkolkgsc nknkjko½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a) to (d) : The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is amended from time to time in consultation with stakeholders including States and UTs has adequate provisions empowering the Government to take decision to increase the income of farmers and promoting ease of doing business. Recently, to improve ease of doing business Government has taken a decision under the act that, in respect of the essential commodities validity of licenses, if required, would be increase to at least not less than five years  from  the  date  of  issue.  Further,  to  encourage  investment  in  agriculture  and  agro-processing industry  the  Government  has  exempted  contract  farming  purchaser  registered  under  the  concerned Act of a State, from stock limits to the extent of quantity purchased under contract farming. Secondly, exemption has been provided to the stock of specified commodities in which derivatives trading is permissible and kept in warehouses accredited by a commodity derivatives exchange and registered with the Warehouses Development and Regulatory Authority for delivery on exchange platforms as long as these conditions are fulfilled.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Swacch Bharat Mission in Rajasthan
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ranjeeta Koli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1925

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2020

## SWACCH BHARAT MISSION IN RAJASTHAN

## 1925.   SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the works carried out in thedistricts of Rajasthan under Swacch Bharat Mission and the amount of funds allocated/released/utilized under the Mission during the last three years; and
- (b) the estimated number of people benefited from Swacch Bharat Mission in Rajasthan ?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a):  As  per  information  received  from  the  Department  of  Drinking  Water  and Sanitation,  Ministry  of  Jal  Shakti,  under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Grameen)  [SBM (G)], 83,52,303 individual household latrines (IHHLs) and 3286 community sanitary complexes  (CSCs)  have  been  constructed  in  Rajasthan  and  all  the  42,860  villages have declared themselves Open Defecation Free (ODF).

Since SBM(G) is a demand driven scheme, no fixed allocation is made to the States under the programme.  However, Central share released to Rajasthan under SBM (G) and fund utilized by the State during the last three years are as under:

| Year    |   Funds released (Rs. In crore)Funds 1tilized (Rs. In crore) |   Funds released (Rs. In crore)Funds 1tilized (Rs. In crore) |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2016-17 |                                                       777.3  |                                                      1065.63 |
| 2017-18 |                                                       981.51 |                                                       848.21 |
| 2018-19 |                                                       865.88 |                                                       350.19 |

(b): About 4.17 crore people ( @ 5 people/household) are estimated to have benefited from SBM (G) in Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Biofloc Fish Farming
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Nisith Pramanik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1922 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  March, 2020

## ' BIOFLOC FISH FARMING '

## 1922: SHRI NITISH PARMANIK

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government is promoting biofloc fish farming;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of promotion of biofloc fish farming in West Bengal and especially in Cooch Behar Parliamentary Constituency; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING:

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a)  &  (b)  :    Biofloc  fish  farming  is  one  of  the  advanced  aquaculture  technologies  and Government is promoting this technology for enhancing fish production wherever feasible. This is  a  demand  driven  innovative  component  under  the  Blue  Revolution  scheme  and  hence, subsidy assistance for undertaking biofloc fish farming are considered on receipt of proposals from the respective State Governments. As per records, proposal for biofloc fish farming has not been received from Cooch Behar Parliamentary Constituency.

- (c) :  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: BPL Cards in Odisha
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Chandrani Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1920

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2020

## BPL CARDS IN ODISHA

## 1920.   MS. CHANDRANI MURMU :

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Keonjhar,  Mayurbhanj  and  Sundargarh districts  of  Odisha  are  tribal  districts  and  most  of  the  people  of  those  districts belong to the poorest category;
- (b) if so, whether  the said people  are facing lots of difficulties for getting Government benefits after abolition of BPL cards;
- (c) if so, whether the Government would reconsider the same and take steps to issue BPL cards by conducting resurvey; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) & (b):  The Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts of Odisha are among 177 priority districts identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in a focused manner. The automatically included population , according to Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC), 2011, in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and  Sundargarh  districts  of  Odisha  is  28571;  9542  and  3878  respectively.  Given  the multi-dimensionality of poverty, SECC, 2011 followed multiple criteria for categorizing rural  households  into  automatically  excluded,  automatically  included  and  deprived categories. The Government uses SECC data to identify beneficiaries and to benefit them while implementing many of its social welfare programmes like, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin,  Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana etc.

- (c) & (d): At present, there is no such proposal under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1919 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Inmates in Prisons
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1919

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MARCH, 2020/PHALGUNA 13, 1941 (SAKA)

INMATES IN PRISONS

1919. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  and  types  of  prisons  along  with  the  total  number  of  inmates including under-trials in the country;

(b) whether religion and caste details of the prisoners are made accessible to the citizens of the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government is likely to direct the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on promptness of prison statistics; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) : National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles prison statistics reported to it  by  States  and  Union  Territories  (UTs)  and  publishes  the  same  in  its  annual report 'Prison Statistics India'. The latest published report is of the year 2018. There  were  a  total  of  1339  prisons  in  India  as  on  December  31,  2018,  which includes  144  Central  prisons,  404  District  prisons,  628  Sub  prisons,  24  Women prisons,  19  Borstal  Schools,  77  Open  prisons,  41  Special  prisons  and  2  other prisons.  There  were  a  total  of  4,66,084  prison  inmates  in  these  prisons,  out  of which 3,23,537 were undertrials.

LS.US.Q.NO.1919 FOR 03.03.2020 (b) & (c) : The data on religion and caste of prisoners is available in public domain on  NCRB's website : http://ncrb.gov.in.  The  data  available  pertains  to  the  years from 1998 to 2018.

(d)  &  (e)  :  The  latest  published  report  on  prison  statistics  pertains  to  the  year 2018. NCRB makes all efforts to promptly compile and publish the data.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1918 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Special Agriculture Protected Zone
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1918

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MARCH, 2020

## SPECIAL AGRICULTURE PROTECTED ZONE

1918. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has announced the Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu as a Special Agriculture Protected Zone;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if  not,  the  circumstances  under  which  this  announcement  was  made  by  the  State Government of Tamil Nadu overriding the Union Government's prerogative?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (c): There is no proposal under consideration of Government of India to announce the Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu as a Special Agriculture Protected Zone.

Further, the subject relating to Land and its management falls within the jurisdiction of States as per Entry 18 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution. The role of the Central Government in the field of land reforms is only of an advisory nature.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Survey for establishing Heavy Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Devendrappa Y

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1916

ANSWERED ON 03.03.2020

## SURVEY FOR ESTABLISHING HEAVY INDUSTRIES

1916. SHRI Y. DEVENDRAPPA:

Will  the  Minister  of  HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTERPRISES भारी उद्योग एवं ऱोक उद्यम मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a):  whether the Government has made any survey in the areas/States where raw materials to establish heavy industries are available in abundance;
- (b):  if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (c):  the reasons for not establishing any Central Public Sector heavy industries in the States where no Central PSUs have been set up so far?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (c): No Sir, Department of Heavy Industry has not made any survey in the areas / States where raw materials to establish heavy industries are available in abundance. Further, setting up of industry is a state subject and role of this Department is confined to administration of the CPSEs under its administrative control.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Central Government Residential Complexes in NDMC Area
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal, Kaushal Kishore

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1912

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MARCH, 2020/PHALGUNA 13, 1941 (SAKA)

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES IN NDMC AREA

1912.

SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL: SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government/NDMC has received complaints from RWAs or taken suo-moto cognizance regarding damaged/broken main gates of various Government colonies including BKS Marg Phase-II located in NDMC area which is also a serious threat to security;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto and the action taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Government proposes regular inspection of the said colonies to enhance  basic  amenities  and  beautification  of  Central  Government  residential complexes which are under the jurisdiction of NDMC;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the other measures being taken by the Government to enhance the facilities including beautification of parks, roads, complexes etc. in Government residential colonies including BKS Marg Phase-II under the jurisdiction of NDMC?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) & (b):  Some complaints/suggestions have been received by NDMC from RWAs about damaged/broken gates of some Government colonies, including BKS Marg, Phase-II. NDMC is also suo motu aware about the need to repair these gates. The tender for the work has been awarded.

## LS.US.Q.NO.1912 FOR 03.03.2020

(c) to (e): NDMC officials  regularly  conduct  field  inspections  and  interact  with RWAs  and  general  public.  The requirement  of civic amenities/facilities is assessed based on findings of these interactions and inspections. Suggestions of RWAs/general public are also duly considered for provision of civic amenities like water,  sewer,  roads,  footpath,  repair  of  gates  and  civil  work  in  parks,  playing equipment/open gyms, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Prevention of Crime
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1911

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MARCH, 2020/PHALGUNA 13, 1941 (SAKA)

PREVENTION OF CRIME

1911. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  crime  rates  in  the  top  three States viz. Assam, Odisha and Telangana as per NCRB data for 2017;

(b) whether it is a fact that as many as 1,149 rape cases, including 604 involving minors, were registered in Odisha in the first six months in 2019;

(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to check the increasing crime rate in Odisha;

(d) whether the Government is likely to order CBI investigation in the mysterious death case of Village Level Workers (VLW) in Jajpur, Odisha; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI) (a): 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and State Governments are responsible for prevention, detection, registration and  investigation of crime  and  for prosecuting  the criminals through their law enforcement agencies. (b) & (c): The published reports of 'Crime in India' are available till the year 2018 only. (d) & (e): It is for the State Government to decide whether investigation in a case is to be handed over to the CBI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Fake Advertisement for Internship Scheme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Pritam Gopinath Munde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1910

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MARCH, 2020/PHALGUNA 13, 1941 (SAKA)

FAKE ADVERTISEMENT FOR INTERNSHIP SCHEME

1910. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether a large  number of websites attracting youths for providing employment through Internship Scheme have been operating in various parts of the country;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c)  whether these websites have been exploiting youths in various parts of the country; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  of  cases  of  frauds  from  such  websites  reported  and  the number of operators of such websites identified so far in various States?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (d):   'Police' and 'Public order' are State subjects as per the 7 th  Schedule of the  Constitution  of  India.  States/UTs  are  primarily  responsible  for  prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crimes through their law enforcement machinery. The Law Enforcement Agencies take legal action as per provisions of law  against  the  cyber  fraud  offenders.  Data  relating  to  operation  of  websites attracting  youths  for  providing  employment  through  Internship  Scheme,  is  not maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Production of Edible Oils
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Anto  Antony

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1909

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MARCH, 2020

## PRODUCTION OF EDIBLE OILS

1909.  SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any statistics regarding production of edible oils in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the same during the last three years and the current year, year and State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to launch National Mission on Edible Oil;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  encourage  oil  seed  farming  and  oil  palm cultivation in the country, if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (f) whether  the  Government  is  permitting  cultivation  of  Genetically  Modified  (GM)  oil seeds; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): The production of edible oils in the country during last three year and current year are as under:-

| Year    |   Quantity in lakh tonnes |
|---------|---------------------------|
| 2016-17 |                    102.11 |
| 2017-18 |                    104.15 |
| 2018-19 |                    104.85 |
| 2019-20 |                    108.92 |

Directorate  of  Economics  and  Statistics  of  the  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers Welfare does not maintain State wise statistics on production of edible oil.

(c) & (d): Yes. The Government is planning to launch the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)  in  order  to  reduce  the  import  burden  and  increase  the  production  of  domestic vegetable oils availability from primary and secondary sources.

(e): The Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture &  Farmers Welfare, DAC & FW is implementing restructured Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Food Security Mission (Oilseeds & Oil Palm) from 2018-19 onwards in the country with an objective to increase the production of oilseeds and edible oils.

Apart from this, Targeting Rice Fallow Area (TRFA) is also under implementation in the country to increase the area under oilseeds cultivation. This  scheme  is being implemented  in  Eastern  States  like  Assam,  Bihar,  Chhattisgarh,  Jharkhand,  Odisha  and West  Bengal  and  also  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  Tamil  Nadu,  Karnataka  and  Maharashtra  to harness the rice fallow area for cultivation of oilseeds.

(f) & (g): Currently no GM oil seed crop varieties are under cultivation in India.

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