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Lok Sabha Question No. 4793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Lift Irrigation Projects
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

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## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.4793 TO BE ANSヽ ″ ERED ON 23.07.2019

## Lift lrrigatiOn Projects

4793.SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

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- (a)Whethcr thc Union Government has rcceived any prOposal fOr litt irrigation pr● ects under the Micro Watershed Schellle fl・ onl the State Governnlent ofAssanl;
- (b)if So,thc details thereof and the reactiOn ofthe CrOvernll■ ent theretO;
- (C)thC rcasons for dclay in appro宙 ng the praCCti and
- (d)the tinlc by、 vhich the l〕 1・ Qlect iS likel)′ tO be apprO、 ′ cd〔llld thc an10unt likcly tO bc l・ cicascd to the State Governnlent?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SFIRI NARENDRA  SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (d) The Department  of Land Resources  has not received  any proposal for lift irrigation projects  under the Watershed  Development  Component  of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinclayee Yojana  scheme from the State Government  of Asiam.

However, as per information received fi'om Departrnent  of Water Resources, River Development  and Ganga  Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, water resources projects including  lift inigation  projects  are planned,  implemented  and managed  by the concerned State  Government  as per their or.l,n resources andpriority.  In order to zupplement  the efforts of the State Goventments,  Government  of India provides technical and financial  assistance  to State Governments  to encourage sustainable development  and efficient management  of water resources through various  schemes and programmes  such as Accelerated Irrlgation Benefits Programme (AIBP); and schemes of Repair, Renovation  and Restoration  ([RR) "f *";. bodies etc.

Three  ongoing  irrigation  projects  namely  Champamati, Dhansiri and Borolia  in the State of Assam have been prioritized  in consultation with the State for completion  in phases  by December, 2019 under Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  -  Accelerated  Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBp)  in 2Ot6\_17.

These projects were sanctioned  prior to March, 2016 with Central Assistance  of Rs. 43g.639 crore under AIBP scheme.  Out of Ultimate  Irrigation  Potential of about 1.25 lakh hectare targeted  by these  three projects,  iruigation  potential  of about 0.96 lakh hectare  is reported  to lrave been cleated upto March  ,2019.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Packaging Industry
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Faizal P.P. Mohammed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4792

ANSWERED ON 23 RD  JULY, 2019

## PACKAGING INDUSTRY

## 4792.  SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to contribute Packaging Industry in the global market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Packaging Industry can create demand for various products;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has found a solution for recycling and reusing of plastic in food industries and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a)  & (b): For the development of packaging industry, the Government had established the Indian Institute of Packaging, an autonomous body under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The main objective of the Institute is to promote the export market by  way  of  innovative  package  design  and  development  and  also  to  upgrade  the  packaging standards at National Level. The Institute has also linkages with the international packaging industries  and  federations  in  the  capacity  of  founder  member  and  member  in  various international forums such Asian Packaging Federation (APF), World Packaging Organization (WPO), Institute of Packaging professionals, UK, MOU's with leading international publishers such as M/S Springers, Germany, etc., The Institute is regularly contributing to the cause of the Indian as well as international packaging industry in the form of organizing international training  programme,  dissemination  of  information  through  in  house  international  peer reviewed journal of Packaging Technology and Research, organizing national and international exhibitions, seminars, conferences and workshops in collaborations with these international organizations.

(c) & (d): The packaging industry can create demand for various products as each and every product requires packaging which not only contains, protects and preserves it throughout its supply chain but also promotes and adds value to the product by providing valuable information as well as giving the product an aesthetic appeal thereby acting as a silent salesman and creating demand for various products.

(e): Bureau of Indian Standards have formulated Indian Standards (IS 14534, 14535) for recycling of plastics as well as recycled plastics for the manufacture of products to promote recycling  and  reuse  of  plastics.  However,  the  Food  Safety  and  Standards  (Packaging) Regulations, 2018 provides that the products made of recycled plastics including carry bags shall not be used for packaging, storing, carrying or dispensing articles of food.
Lok Sabha Question No. 420 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Skill Development Centres
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: T.R.V.S. Ramesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

## *420.  SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  and  ENTREPRENEURSHIP  be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to open Skill Development Centres in Tamil Nadu including Cuddalore;
- (b) if  so,  the  total  number  of Skill  Development  Centres  going to  be opened  in Tamil Nadu including Cuddalore;
- (c) the details of the budget allocated for the purpose, centre-wise; and
- (d) the  timeline  fixed  by  the  Government  for  the  opening  of  these  Centres  in  Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

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

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019 ASKED BY SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH REGARDING SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

(a) to (d) Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-20. PMKVY 2016-20 does not mandate the establishment of skill  development  centres,  however,  it  enables  large  number  of  prospective  youth  for taking  up  Short  Term  Training  (STT)  courses  and  Recognition  of  Prior  Learning  (RPL) courses  through  accredited  and  affiliated  training  centers/training  providers  (TCs/TPs) throughout  the  country  including  in  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu.  Under  the  scheme,  for imparting the skill training, the accreditation and affiliation of TCs/TPs is being done under single  window  IT  application  known  as  SMART  (Skill  Management  and  Accreditation  of Training Centres). As on 12.06.2019, 888 TCs have been accredited and affiliated in State of Tamil Nadu including Cuddalore.

MSDE also promotes establishment of model and aspirational skill centres known as  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Kendra  (PMKK)  in  every  district  throughout  the  country  for imparting skill training through PMKVY 2016-20. MSDE through National Skill Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  provides  capital  expenditure  upto  75%  of  the  project investment as  well  as  operational  support  to  each  PMKK.  As  on  date,  41  PMKKs  have been allocated in 32 districts including Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. Out of allocated PMKKs, 28 PMKKs have been already established. PMKK at Cuddalore district has been established by UTL Technologies Limited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 416 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Jainism Tourist Circuit
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*416 ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## JAINISM TOURIST CIRCUIT

*416. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to establish Jainism Tourist Circuit in different parts of the country in near future; (b) if  so,  the  detailed  list  of  proposed  Tourist  destinations  to  be developed thereunder, especially in Jhansi and nearby areas, along with the progress achieved so far in this regard; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

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

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STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*416 ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019 REGARDING JAINISM TOURIST CIRCUIT.

(a) to (c): Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme has  identified  Tirthankar  Circuit  as  one  of  the  fifteen  thematic circuits  for  development  in  the  country.  All  the  sites  associated with Jainism are covered under this circuit. The  projects  under the  above  scheme  are  identified for development  in  consultation  with  the  State  Governments/Union Territory Administrations and are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable Detailed Project Reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier. Based on the above criteria, Ministry has sanctioned the project 'Development  of Tirthankar Circuit: Vaishali-Arrah-Masad-PatnaRajgir-Pawapuri-Champapuri  in  Bihar'  for  Rs.52.39  crores  in  201617. The project is under implementation and Ministry has released Rs.26.19 crores for the project. The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has not submitted any proposal under Tirthankar Circuit. However, a proposal for Development  of  Krantipath  Jhansi-Lalitpur  under  Heritage  Circuit has been submitted by the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 414 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Norms for Establishment of JNVs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Gaurav Gogoi

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 414 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.7.2019

## Norms for Establishment of JNVs

## *414. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

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

- (a) the  details  of  objectives  and  norms  laid  down  for  establishing  Jawahar  Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the country;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  new  JNVs  in  Assam  to  cater  to  the educational needs of the children of tea garden workers;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d):

A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO THE PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  414  RAISED  BY  SHRI  GAURAV  GOGOI,  HON'BLE MEMBER  OF  PARLIAMENT,  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  22.7.2019  REGARDING NORMS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF JNVs

(a): The objectives of the Navodaya Vidyalayas Scheme are:

(i) to  provide  good  quality  modern  education  -  including  a  strong  component  of culture,  inculcation  of  values,  awareness  of  the  environment,  adventure  activities  and physical education - to the talented children predominantly from the rural areas, without regard to their family's socio-economic condition.

(ii) to ensure that all students of Navodaya Vidyalayas attain a reasonable level of competence in three languages as envisaged in three language formula; and to serve, in each district, as focal points for improvements in quality of school education in general through sharing of experiences and facilities.

(b): The  Navodaya  Vidyalaya  Scheme  envisages  opening  of  one  Jawahar  Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in each district of the country. Opening of new JNVs is a continuous process which  depends  on  the  willingness  of  the  concerned  State  Government  to  make  available requisite  suitable  land  free  of  cost  for  construction  of  the  permanent  building  and  making available  required  temporary  building,  free  of  rent,  to  run  the  Vidyalaya  till  the  permanent building  is  constructed.  However,  actual  sanction  and  opening  of  new  JNV  depends  on availability of funds and approval by the Competent Authority. At present, there is no proposal under  consideration  to  open  new  JNVs  in  Assam  to  cater  to  the  educational  needs  of  Tea Garden workers.

(c): Does not arise.

(d): All the districts of the country including the districts of the state of Assam, which were in existence as on 31.5.2014, have been covered under the scheme (except districts in the state of Tamil Nadu which has not yet accepted the scheme).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 407 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Inflow of Tourists
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*407 ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## INFLOW OF TOURISTS

*407. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  has  been  a  decrease  in  arrival  of  foreign tourists in the country over the past few years; (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof along with the steps being taken by the Government to address this issue; and the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  enhance  the
- (c) tourism potential of the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

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

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STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)  TO  (c)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA 22.07.2019

STARRED QUESTION NO. *407 ANSWERED ON REGARDING INFLOW OF TOURISTS

(a) to (c): No, Sir. The Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India during 2016, 2017  and  2018  were  8.80  million,  10.04  million  and  10.56  million (provisional) respectively.

Development and promotion of tourist places is primarily the responsibility  of  concerned  State  Government/  UT  Administration. However,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  promotes  India  as  a  holistic destination covering its various tourism destinations and products across different States/Union Territories in the country.

Ministry  has  taken  several  initiatives  to  boost  tourism  in  the country, which inter-alia include:

-  Central Financial Assistance to States/UTs under the schemes of Swadesh Darshan, National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and Assistance to Central Agencies for the development of tourism related infrastructure in the country.
- 
- Extension of e- visa facility to citizens of 167 countries.
-  Launch  of  the  Incredible  India  2.0  campaign  with  market specific promotional plans and content creation.
-  Revamping of Incredible India website with the aim to provide more information about India as a tourist destination.
-  Launch  of  24x7  toll  free  multi-lingual  tourist  helpline  in  12 International languages including Hindi and English.
-  Organisation  of  annual  Global  Tourism  Mart  for  India  in  line with  major  international  travel  marts  being  held  in  countries across the world. It provides a platform for all stakeholders in tourism  and  hospitality  industries  to  interact  and  transact business opportunities.
- 
- Organisation of biennial International Buddhist Conclave.
-  Organisation of Annual International Tourism Mart for promotion of tourism in North Eastern States.
-  Promotional activities in tourist generating markets overseas through the India Tourism Offices abroad with active participation  in  travel  fairs  and  exhibitions;  organising  Road Shows, 'Know India' seminars & workshops.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 405 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Women Polytechnics/Engineering College
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Dubey, Santosh Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 405 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22-07-2019

## Women Polytechnics/Engineering Colleges

## *405.  SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY: SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  establish  dedicated  women Polytechnics,  Engineering  and  PG  Colleges  in  each  district  of  the  country  in near future, specially in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and North-East;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  whether  any  progress  has  been  made  so  far  in  this  regard  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## Minister of Human Resource Development (Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank')

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

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LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 405 ASKED BY HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY AND SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR DUE FOR ANSWER ON 22.07.2019 REGARDING WOMEN POLYTECHNICS/ENGINEERING COLLEGES

(a): No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 402 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Regulation of School Fees
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M.K. Vishnu Prasad, Prataprao Govindrao  Patil Chikhalikar

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION No.402 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## Regulation of School Fees

- *402.  DR. M.K. VISHNU PRASAD: SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received several suggestions regarding regulation of school fees in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  fixed  any  time  limit  for  implementation  of  the new National Education Policy (NEP) and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  THE  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.402 FOR ANSWER ON 22.07.2019 ASKED BY DR.  M.K.  VISHNU  PRASAD  AND  SHRI  PRATAPRAO  PATIL  CHIKHLIKAR, Hon'ble  MP, LOK SABHA REGARDING REGULATION OF SCHOOL FEES.

(a) and (b): Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitutions and majority  of  schools  are  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  State  Government.    Thus,  the matter relating to fees and its components in schools are regulated in terms of Rules and  Instructions  of  the  State  Government  concerned.    The  Government  has undertaken a detailed exercise in formulating a New Education Policy (NEP) and the Committee for the Draft NEP under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan has submitted  its  report  to  the  Ministry  on  31 st May  2019.    Draft  NEP  2019  has  been uploaded  on  MHRD  website  and  also  at  innovate.mygov.in  platform  to  elicit suggestions/  comments  from  all  stakeholders.  Suggestions/comments  on  various aspects of education are being received in the Ministry from the various stakeholders including  the  public,  Government  of  India  Ministries,  State  Governments,  Hon'ble MPs, organizations etc.  The Government will finalize the National Education Policy only after considering the inputs/ suggestions and comments of all stakeholders.

(c): No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4790 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Agricultural Tourism Projects
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: T.N. Prathapan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4790 ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## AGRICULTURAL TOURISM PROJECTS

## 4790. SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any agricultural tourism projects are going on in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- whether the Government proposes to initiate a special project and package for agriculture tourism in Thrissur, Kerala where the  agricultural  university,  Kerala  Forest  Research  Institute
- (c) and many unique kole wetlands are present;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  send  a  team  to  study about the possibility of such projects; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) to (c): Identification and development of tourist sites/destinations/centres is primarily the responsibility of the concerned  State  Government/Union  Territory  Administration.  The Department  of  Tourism,  Government  of  Kerala  is  implementing 'Green  Farm  Kerala'  Scheme  for  promotion  farm  tourism.  This scheme  aims  for  preparing  the  farms/plantations  in  the  State  to receive  tourists.  Ministry  of  Tourism  on  its  part  has  instituted  a National Tourism Award in the category of 'Best Rural/Agri/Plantation Tourism Projects' to motivate the stakeholders in the tourism sector for implementing such projects.

- (d):

- No, Sir.

- (e):

- Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Selling of Packed Fuels in Grocery Stores/Supermarkets
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4787 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2019

## Selling of Packed Fuels in Grocery Stores/Supermarkets

4787. SHRI P.R. NATARAJAN:

पैट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had taken a decision for allowing the grocery stores/ supermarkets to sale packed fuel to the consumers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the decision made with regard to safety  arrangement  for preserving and  handling of such fuel commodity in the grocery stores/ supermarkets; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  the  concerns  of  the  users and sellers with regard to safety and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

पैट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री )श्री धमेंद्र प्रधान)

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) to (c) No,  Sir.  This  Ministry  has  not  taken  any  such  decision  for allowing the grocery stores/supermarkets to sell packed fuel to the consumers.

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