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Lok Sabha Question No. 3314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Subsidy under PDS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

3314

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 JANUARY, 2019

## SUBSIDY UNDER PDS

## 3314. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

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

- (a) the  names  of  the  States  in  which the  subsidy  received  under  the Public Distribution  System  is  being  transferred directly  into  the  bank accounts of consumers;
- (b) the details of the action plan for direct transfer of the above subsidy into the bank accounts of all the consumers; and
- (c) the time by which the aforesaid scheme will be implemented across the country?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): Cash transfer of food subsidy scheme is being implemented in Union  Territories  of  Chandigarh,  Puducherry  and  urban  areas  of  Dadra  and Nagar  Haveli.  This  scheme  is  implemented  as  per  provisions  of  the  Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy Rules, 2015, which inter alia provides that the cash transfer scheme can be taken up in identified areas, subject to fulfillment of certain conditions regarding preparedness to implement the scheme. Identified area is defined under the Rules as State or Union territory or any specified area within the State or Union territory for which there is a written consent  of  the  State  Government  for  implementation  of  the  scheme.  It  is therefore optional for the States/UTs to implement the cash transfer scheme or continue with distribution of foodgrains as per provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013 through fair price shops.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Physically Disabled Prisoners
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, V. PANNEER SELVAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3313

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  JANUARY, 2019/, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA) PHYSICALLY DISABLED PRISONERS

PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

3313. SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  data  regarding  the  percentage  of physically disabled prisoners in the country including undertrials;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  living  condition  of  physically  disabled  prisoners  is  very  poor with lack of basic facilities, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(d) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

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

- (a)  The    data  relating  to  disabled  prisoners  including  under  trails  is  not maintained centrally.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c)  &  (d):    'Prisons'  and  'persons  detained  therein'  is  a  'State'  subject  as  per entry  4  of  List  II  of  the  Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India.    The administration  and  management  of  prisons  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of respective  State  Governments.  The  States  and  UTs  are  competent  to  adopt suitable measures  to provide adequate infrastructure and facilities for physically disabled prisoners.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Cotton Research
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3308

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/01/2019

## COTTON RESEARCH

## 3308.  SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Central Institute for Cotton Research in Nagpur and All India  Coordinated  Cotton  Improvement  Project  in  Coimbatore  of  ICAR  are  providing only  financial  and  technical  support  and  conducting  basic  strategic  applied  research through Navsari Agriculture University and Junagarh Agriculture University;

- (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that these two institutes cannot serve as a 'Centre of excellence for cotton';
- (c) whether Gujarat, which is producing 30 per cent of the total production of cotton in  India  and  generating  rural  employment  is  the  right  place  for  this  purpose,  if  so, whether a proposal forwarded to Union Government in 2001 for establishment of 'Centre of Excellence for Cotton' in Gujarat is still pending for the Government's approval;
- (d) if so, the action taken in this connection so far; and
- (e) the  time  by  which  and  the  place  where  this  centre  is  going  to  be  established  in Gujarat?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research in Nagpur and All India Coordinated Cotton  Research  Project  in  Coimbatore  of  ICAR  are  providing  financial  and  technical support  to  Navsari  Agriculture  University  and  Junagadh  Agriculture  University  for conducting basic, strategic & applied research on cotton.

(b) ICAR-CICR,  Nagpur  and  AICRP  on  Cotton  Coimbatore  are  doing  excellent research work for sustainable cotton cultivation in the country.

(c) Gujarat  is  a  leading  state  in  cotton  production  in  the  country  and  requires  a Regional Research Centre on Cotton.

(d) & (e): Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR)  has  decided  to  establish 'Regional Research Centre on Cotton' in Gujarat for strengthening the cotton cultivation in the State. Accordingly the request for providing the suitable land has been sent to the Chief  Secretary,  Government  of  Gujarat.  However  ICAR-CICR,  Nagpur  has  already started experimentation on cotton at Junagadh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3304 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Non-Payment of Retirement Dues
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA

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

## LOK-SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3304 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2019

## Non-Payment of Retirement Dues

## 3304. SHRI SHYAMA CHARANGUPTA:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the number of retired employees under the Ministry from October, 2016 till date has gone upto around 250 and every employee, out of these, is to be paid around Rs. 15 lakh to 40 lakh and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether the families of these retired employees are not going to suffer financial crisis due to non-payment of retirement dues and if so, the details thereof; and (c)  whether the Government had not made arrangements for the required payment to the employees who retired prior to September 2016, with the approval of the cabinet through
- the head of the institute and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a): Total twenty (20) employees have been retired from M/o Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises  from  October,  2016  till  November,  2018.  The  retirement  dues  of  all  these employees have been paid to them and there is no pendency on this account.
- (b): Not  Applicable  as  the  retirement  dues  have  been  paid  to  all  the  20  employees, retired from the Ministry from October, 2016.
- (c): Not applicable as all employees retired prior to September, 2016 from the Ministry have been paid their retirement dues.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Foreigner Tribunals in Assam
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3303

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1ST JANUARY, 2019/, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA)

FOREIGNER TRIBUNALS IN ASSAM

3303. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  total  number  of  Foreigner  Tribunals  (FTs)  in  Assam  and  the  judges working there, FT-wise and district-wise;

(b) the total number of people who have been tagged as 'declared foreigners' and 'D voters' by the said Tribunals, FT-wise;

(c) the number of cases disposed of by FTs per month;

(d) whether in most of the cases, alleged persons are not given proper chance to prove their citizenship and FTs pass judgement without hearing the alleged persons;

(e) if so, the corrective measures taken by the Government; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: RAF Battalions
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3301

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1ST JANUARY, 2019/, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA)

RAF BATTALIONS

3301. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has sanctioned five new battalions of anti-riot and crowd control Rapid Action Force (RAF) recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether these new battalions are established under the purview of crowd attacks, mob violence and belief related attacks across the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d)  In the year 2016, Government has approved raising 5 Rapid Action

Force  (RAF)  Battalions  one  each  in  the  States  of  Rajasthan,  Bihar,  Uttar

Pradesh, Haryana and Karnataka to deal with riot and riot-like situations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Construction Laws
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3300

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 1, 2019

## CONSTRUCTION LAWS

No. 3300           SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a) whether construction has been declared as an industry and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  uniform  construction  laws  and  regulations  exist across the country to regulate the construction sector;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the details of the existing rules, laws and Acts governing the construction sector; and
- (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to develop the regulatory/statutory system/body for the
- construction sector?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a): 'Affordable housing'has been given 'infrastructure status'.
- (b)  to  (d):  'Land'  and  'Colonization'  are  state  subjects,  Government  of India  has  however  issued  certain  guidelines,  such  as  Model Building Byelaws, 2016; National Building Code of India, 2016;

Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier-Free Built  Environment  for  persons  with  Disability  and  Elderly Persons, 2016; for adoption by the States.

- (e): Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 has been enacted to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for regulation  and  promotion  of  the  real  estate  sector  and  to ensure  sale  of  plot,  apartment  or  building  and  sale  of  real estate  project  constructed  by  promoter,  in  an  efficient  and transparent manner and to protect the interest of consumers in the real estate sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Terrorist Attacks
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3299

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1ST JANUARY, 2019/, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA) TERRORIST ATTACKS

3299. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) where there is a potential threat of terrorist attack on the country by way of sea route;

(b)  whether  infiltration  by  dangerous  terrorists  from  bordering  areas  of  the country has not been checked completely;

(c) if so, the details and the reasons therefor; and

(d) the outlook of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) : As  per  available  information,  there  is  no  specific  input  about  terrorist groups planning to attack by way of sea route.  However, inputs indicate that Pakistan based terrorist groups have plans to carry out attacks on important installations/cities  located  along  the  coast  after  infiltrating  their  cadres through sea route.

(b)  to  (d)  :  The  Government of India in tandem with the State Governments, have  adopted  a  multi-pronged  approach  to  contain  cross  border  infiltration, which, inter alia, include strengthening of border management and multi-tiered deployment along the International Border/ Line of Control and near the ever changing  infiltration  routes,  construction/  maintenance  of  border  fencing, construction of culverts/bridges on nullahs, improved technology, weapons and

## LS.US.Q.NO.3299 for 01.01.2019

equipments for Security Forces, improved intelligence and operational coordination,  installation  of  border  floodlights  and  synergizing  intelligence flow to check infiltration and pro-active action against terrorists.

In order to strengthen coastal security, a Coastal Security Scheme has been implemented in phases since 2005, with the objective of strengthening capacity  and  infrastructure  of  Police  Force  of  the  coastal  States/UTs  for patrolling and surveillance of coastal areas, particularly shallow areas close to the coast.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Selection of FCI Members
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3298 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 JANUARY, 2019

## SELECTION OF FCI MEMBERS

## 3298. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

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

- (a) the  details  of  procedure  and  criteria for  the  selection  of  the  nonofficial members of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and their tenure;
- (b) whether the Government has received many requests for the post of non-official  members  of  the  Food  Corporation of  India  from  the  State  of Maharashtra particularly in Mumbai which were not ever and appointed and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether in the interest of transparency and probity, all the individuals who apply to be considered for selection as non-official members of the  FCI  considered  on  their  merit, background  etc.  are  given  a  fair opportunity to prove their worth for the post;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if  not,  the  level  at  which  and  the basis on which decision for such appointment is taken?

## A N S W E R

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

(a) to (e): The  non-official  members  include  inter-alia,  representatives from farmers' associations, consumer bodies, social organizations and NGOs, besides public figures from within the State/UT concerned to be nominated by the  Central  Government.  The  tenure  of  non-official  member  is  two  years.  An individual  can  be  appointed  in  the  Consultative  Committee  for  maximum  two tenures.

Appointment  to  the  post  of  non-official  Members  of  the  Consultative Committee of FCI is made with the approval of Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on the recommendations received in the Department. After approval, the State Government is requested for verification of antecedents of the candidate. Only on the receipt of satisfactory report of verification  of  antecedents,  order  for  appointment  of  the  candidate  for  the concerned State Consultative Committee of FCI is issued.

This Department received applications from the State of Maharashtra. At present, there is no vacancy in the Consultative Committee of FCI for the State of Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: BSF Personnel involved in Spying
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3297

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01 ST JANUARY, 2019 / PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA)

BSF PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN SPYING

3297. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  in  many  cases,  a  number  of  BSF  personnel were  found  involved  in  spying  for  Pakistan's  ISI  as  well  as  illegal activities in bordering areas;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  number  of  such  cases  unearthed during the last two years;

(c) whether the BSF has been asked to bring discipline among its cadre to prevent such activities; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):      There  were  only  two  cases  of  espionage/spying  by  BSF

personnel during the last two years.  Details of the cases are as under:-

(i)   No. 120717673 Constable Sheikh Riyajoddin @ Sonu  of 29 Bn BSF, D T Mal (Ferozepur Sector) was arrested by State Police on 01 November 2018, as he was found in contact  with Pak Intelligence  Organizations    (PIOs) through the social media.

## L.S.US.Q NO. 3297 FOR 01.01.2019

(ii)     No.06444206  Constable  Achyutanand  Mishra  of  120  Bn  BSF  was arrested by ATS UP Police Noida on 18 Sep 2018 at Sector- 18 Noida (UP) as  he  was  found  in  contact  with  Pak  Intelligence  Organizations  (PIOs) through the social media.

(c) & (d):    In order to bring discipline among the troops and prevent such instances, the following measures are being taken:- i. Instructions regarding do's and don'ts about use of the social media have been issued to all field formations.

ii. Commanders at  all  levels  are  regularly  educating  the  troops  under their  command  against  the  use  of  the  social  media  by  Pak  Intelligence Operation with the aim to trap Jawans in their nefarious designs.

iii. Troops  are  being  constantly  trained  and  educated  to  establish identity of the caller whenever a call from an unidentified number or person is received at personal as well as official telephone.

iv. Troops  are  also  being  educated  and  sensitized  about  the  use  of women in honey trapping of force personnel on the social media as well as through telephone conversation.

v. Commanders are regularly briefing the troops under command about do's and don'ts of social media through Sainik Sammelans and during visits to the border positions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Neem Coating of Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY QF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## Lok SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO.3295 TO BE ANSWERED ON. 01.01.2019

## Neem Coating of Urea

## 3295. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

WVill the Ministar of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state;

- (a) whethar the Government has noticod & reduction in the sales of urea alter it had mandated neem coating;
- (b)
- (c whether of urea being   Utilised been noliced; and
- (e) if 50, the number af such cases in the country, State-wise,  especially in Punjab?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER QF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

(a) & (b}: Madam, Enlire  quantity of indigenously produced urea and imported Vrea i5 being neem coated wef 1" September; 2015 and respectively Year-wise gales of urea during 2013-14, 2014.15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & are 304.54 LMT, 308.74 LMT, 319.88 LMT, 298.07 LMT & 303.06 LMT respectivel\_

(c) & (d): under the Essential Commodites Act; 1955 (ECA) and notified Fertilizer (Control) Order (FCO) 1985 Fertilizer (Movement Control) Order; 1973 under the EC Act; State Governments have been adequately empowered to check diversion of fertilizers and to conduct search, make seizures an lake punitive action against any person violating provisions of FCO informed that during the diversicn (in the year 2017-18) has been reported by the State Uttarakhand pericd
Lok Sabha Question No. 3294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Poverty Alleviation
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

No. 3294

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3294

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 01, 2019

## POVERTY ALLEVIATION

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI

Will the Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposals  for poverty alleviation and employment generation in Bihar during each of the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and  the  number  of  proposals approved out of the said proposals;
- (c) the  details  of  proposals  not  approved  so  far  along  with  the
- reasons therefor; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government to expedite the approval for the pending proposals?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY

## ANSWER OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS [SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI]

- (a) No, Madam.  The  Ministry  of Housing  and  Urban  Affairs is, however, implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme viz. 'Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)'  in  the  statutory  towns  to  reduce  poverty  and vulnerability of urban poor households by enabling them access to gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities, for improvement in their livelihoods on a sustainable  basis.  The  mission  also  aims  at  building  strong grassroot level institutions of the urban poor. Further, the mission aims at providing shelter equipped with essential services to the urban homeless. In addition, the Mission also aims at addressing livelihood  concerns  of  the  urban  street  vendors  by  facilitating access  to  suitable  spaces,  institutional  credit,  social  security, etc.
- (b) to (d)  Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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