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Lok Sabha Question No. 2093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Food Security Law
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2093

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2018

## FOOD SECURITY LAW

## 2093. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

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  it is a fact that  the digitization of  the  data  of  PDS beneficiaries, facility  for  online  grievances  redressal,  toll free  helplines, installation of Point of Sale (PoS) machines, online capturing of transaction are  key  reforms  to  be undertaken for effective  implementation  of the  food security law;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  the States  have  been  asked  to implement the above on a war footing basis and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c):  Department  of  Food  and  Public  Distribution  is  implementing  a scheme on 'End-to-End Computerization of TPDS Operations'. Component-I of the scheme comprises digitization of ration cards/beneficiary other database, online allocation, computerization of supply chain management, setting up of transparency portal and grievance redressal mechanisms. Under the scheme, ration  cards/beneficiaries  database  have  been  completely  digitized  in  all States/UTs, transparency portal and online grievance redressal facility/Tollfree number have been implemented in all States/UTs, online allocation has been implemented in 30 States/UTs and supply chain management has been computerized in 21 States/UTs. Component-II of scheme comprises automation  of  Fair Price Shops  (FPSs), which  involves installation of electronic  Point  of  Sale  (ePoS)  devices  at  FPSs  for  authentication  of beneficiaries and electronic recording of sale transactions. As per information received from States/UTs, out of total 5.29 lakh FPSs across the country, more than 3.33 lakh FPSs have been automated so far. Since some of the States/UTs could not complete all activities under the scheme within the plan period, the validity of the scheme has been extended upto 31.3.2019 without  any  escalation  in  the  cost  of  the  project  to  allow  such  States  to complete the project.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Wheat and Rice Stock with FCI
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2090

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2018

## WHEAT AND RICE STOCK WITH FCI

2090. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk  ekeys]  [kk|  vkSj  lkoZtfud  forj.k  ea=h be  pleased  to  state  the details of wheat and rice stock with the Food Corporation of India (FCI)?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

The stock of foodgrains in the Central Pool with Food Corporation of India and State Agencies as on 1 July, 2018 was 650.53 lakh tons consisting of  232.52  lakh  tons  of  rice  and  418.01  lakh  tons  of  wheat.  This  includes 187.80 lakh tons and 163.48 lakh tons of rice and wheat respectively with FCI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Metro Projects
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2089

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 31, 2018

## METRO PROJECTS

No. 2089   SHRI G. HARI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  approved  in  principle,  five  metro
- projects across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is true that all these five metro projects would involve a sum of Rs. 1.07 lakh crore; and
- (d) if so, the cost involved on each metro project?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) & (b) After  issuance  of  Metro  Rail  Policy-2017  in  August,  2017, Government of India has granted 'in principle' approval for taking up five metro rail projects for appraisal. The approval of these metro rail projects will depend upon their feasibility and availability of resources.

## The  details  of  these  metro  rail  projects  as  received  from  respective state governments are as under:

| State/UT       | City   | Cost (in Rs. Crore)   |
|----------------|--------|-----------------------|
| Delhi          | Delhi  | 34, 580.00            |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | 6962.92               |
|                | Indore | 7522.63               |
| Uttar Pradesh  | Kanpur | 18,176.00             |
|                | Agra   | 13,807.00             |
| Total          | Total  | 81048.55              |

- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) The details of costs involved in each metro project is given in the reply to parts (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Welfare of Transgenders
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2088 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2018

## WELFARE OF TRANSGENDERS

## 2088. SHRI M: CHANDRAKASI:

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

- (a) the details regarding the status of   eligibilitylsuitability of   transgender   persons for appointment to all types of posts in public/private services;
- (b) whether any study has been conducted to find out the percentage of transgender persons in public services and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to protect transgender persons from discrimination in employment; mis-treatment and working conditions, etc? being

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Department of Personnel & Training has informed that no such information is available with them, but according to RGL census, the population of others including transgender is 487803 .
- (b): No such study has been conducted by this Ministry.
- (c): In order to provide for protection of rights of transgender persons and their welfare, the Ministry has introduced a Bill titled  "The  Transgender  Persons  (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016" in the Lok Sabha on 2.8.2016.The Bill prohibits the establishments for discrimination against transgender persons in any matter relating to employment.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Complaints on National Consumer Helpline
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2087

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2018

## COMPLAINTS ON NATIONAL CONSUMER HELPLINE

2087.   SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

(OIH)

## 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 number of persons who did online shopping in the country during the last three years;
- (b) the total amount incurred by people and purchase of goods through e-commerce;
- (c) the number of complaints received by National Consumer Helpline during the last three years;
- (d) the number of complaints redressed out of these;
- (e) whether there is any scheme under consideration of the Government to create awareness among consumers; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b):   As per the NASSCOM data, the Indian e-commerce market was USD 33 billion and growing at a rate of 19% in the FY 2017. As per the NASSCOM Information Technology Strategic Report 2017, the Indian e-commerce industry is expanding in tier II/ tier III regions and with 40 % share, online retails traverse is visible or known in India.
- (c) & (d ): The number of complaints received by National Consumer Helpline (NCH) for convergence companies  related  to  e-commerce  and  complaints  disposed  since  August  2016  to  March  2018  are  as under:-
- (e) & (f)  :   There is a National level  scheme of media awareness campaign - 'Jago Grahak Jago'. The Jago  Grahak  Jago  campaign  endeavours  to  create  consumer  rights  awareness,  pro-active  consumer behaviour and consumer protection.

| Year                        |   Total dockets registered under e- commerce for convergence companies | Redressal   |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| * 12 Aug 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |                                                                  17495 | 15398 (88%) |
| 1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018    |                                                                  50820 | 48043(95%)  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Rearing of Ornamental Fishes
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## 2086 .  DR. P.K. BIJU

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a)

whether the Government has issued an order barring rearing and exchange of ornamental fishes;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the State Governments have enacted laws to control production and protection of fisheries and if so, the details thereof;

- (d) whether the Government is aware that the said order impinges on the right of the persons to engage in production and marketing of fishes and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to review the order in consultation with the State Governments and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## (SMT KRISHNA RAJ)

(a):  No  Madam.  The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries,  Ministry  of Agriculture  And  Farmers  Welfare  has  not  issued  any  barring  order  on  rearing  and  exchange  of ornamental fishes. However, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had issued a Gazette notification on 23 rd May, 2017 regarding Prevention of Cruelty to Animals  (Aquarium and Fish Rank Animals Shop) Rules, 2017 and the same was withdrawn on 30 th November, 2017. (b) to (e): Does not arise.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2086

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2018

## REARING OF ORNAMENTAL FISHES
Lok Sabha Question No. 2085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Facilities to Women Prisoners
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2085

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST  JULY, 2018 /SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA)

FACILITIES TO WOMEN PRISONERS

2085. DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether women prisoners lodged in different jails are often deprived of basic  needs  like  medical  facilities,  sanitary  napkins,  education  facilities and even legal awareness;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

- (c)  whether the Ministry in association with the National Commission for Women (NCW), is planning to introduce new jail reforms;
- (d) if so, the time by which these reforms are likely to come into force;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  projects  to  provide sanitary napkins or menstrual cups to women prisoners for maintenance of health and hygiene; and
- (f)  if  so,  whether  the  same  will  be  distributed  free  of  cost  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): 'Prisons' and 'persons detained therein' is a State subject under

Entry  4  of  List  II  of  the  Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India. Administration and management  of prisons is the responsibility of respective State Governments. The Ministry of Home Affairs has prepared and circulated  the  Model  Prison  Manual 2016 to all  States and UTs.  The

Manual  provides  guidance  to  all  States  and  UTs  on  various  aspects  of prison  management  and  welfare  of  prison  inmates  like  'Medical  Care', 'Education of Prisoners' and 'Legal Aid' etc. There is a dedicated chapter in the Manual titled 'Women Prisoners' which lays down several steps for the healthcare and welfare of women prisoners which, inter alia, provides that sterilized sanitary pads should be issued to women prisoners as per their requirement.  The Ministry of Home Affairs also issues various advisories to States and UTs from time to time which are available on the website of Ministry of Home Affairs.

Jail reform is a continuous process and no time frame can be prescribed in this  regard.    State  Governments  are  competent  to  provide  necessary facilities to prison inmates and introduce necessary jail reforms as may be necessary for the welfare of prisoners including women inmates.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Financial Assistance to Disabled Children
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA, RITI PATHAK

## GOVERNEMTN OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN)

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) and (b): The Central Government has Scholarship schemes namely Pre-matric, Post-matric, class, National   fellowship. Free coaching and National overseas to  provide  scholarship to students with disabilities throughout the country. In addition, National  Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), a public sector unit, provides self employment loan for persons with disabilities There is no scheme for providing financial assistance to the families of persons with disabilities. In the financial year 2017-18, Rs. 56.47 crores and Rs: 90.14 crores have been released   for   scholarships and self employment loan benefitting 21206 and  11767 persons   with disabilities respectively. Top

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2083

TO BE ANSWERED ON. 31.07.2018

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED CHILDREN

## 2083: SHRI JUGAL KISHORE: SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be please to state

(a) Whether any scheme for providing financial assistance to the disabled children/persons and their family members in the country particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh is under consideration of the Government; and

- (b) If so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Urban Poor
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2082

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 31, 2018

## URBAN POOR

No. 2082 SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS

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

- (a) the total number of urban poor in the country at present including migrants;
- (b) whether urban poor/migrants living in various metropolitan cities and cities are covered under JNNURM and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Ministry has held any fruitful discussion with Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment  for  providing  social
- security to these people; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) As per Poverty Estimates for 2011-12 released by erstwhile  Planning  Commission,  the  total  number  of persons below poverty line in urban areas was estimated as 5.32 crore. The estimates do not mention the number of migrants separately.

- (b) The objectives of JNNURM, inter-alia, included provision of basic services to the urban poor including security of tenure  at  affordable  prices,  improved  housing,  water supply  and  sanitation,  and  ensuring  delivery  of  other existing universal services of the government for education, health and social security.
- (c) & (d) The Government of India has enacted The Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008 to provide for the social security and welfare of unorganised workers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Procurement of Mineral Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RITI PATHAK

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2081+ TO BE ANSWERED ON: 31.07.2018

## Procurement of Mineral Fertilizers

## 2081+ SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there is shortage of mineral  fertilizers in the country and it is dependent on import of raw fertilizer;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to set up a consortium of public and private   parties for procurement of mineral  fertilizers   along with building mineral reserves to meet the aforesaid shortage; and
- (d) if the details of the efforts made in this regard? SO,

## ANSWER

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

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) & (b): About 1/6th of Urea requirement of the country is imported by the Government  through State   Trading  Enterprises   (STEs): Government does not import any raw material required for production of fertilizers. However, almost all P&k fertilizer producing companies are using imported Rock Phosphate, Potash, and Phosphoric Acid for production of Pek fertilizers due to nonavailabilitylshortage of the raw materials in the country:
- (c) & (d): There is no such proposal at present to constitute any such consortium and  private   companies  from Government side. However, Government has been encouraging Indian Companies to establish Joint Ventures abroad in countries which are rich in fertilizer resources for production facilities with back   arrangements and to enter into long of fertilizers and fertilizer inputs to India: buy

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Swachh Bharat Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

No. 2080

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2080

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 31, 2018

## SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

(a) whether the urban areas are lagging behind under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) compared to rural areas;

- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a): The objectives, targets and challenges of Swachh Bharat MissionGramin (SBM-G) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) are different and  hence  no  comparison  relating  to  their  progress  can  be  made. However, the achievements of both, SBM-G and SBM-U are given below:-

## Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G):

Since  the  launch  of  Swachh  Bharat  Mission-Gramin  (SBM-G)  on 02.10.2014, number of Individual House Hold Latrines (IHHL) constructed under SBM-G till 26.07.2018 are 784.94 lakh units.

## Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U):

Under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission-Urban  (SBM-U),  against  the  target  of 66.42  lakh  IHHL  units,  50.05  lakh  units  have  been  constructed  and another 7.62 lakh units are under construction, totalling to 57.67 lakh units, which is 86.82% of the target.  Against the target of 5.07 lakh Community and Public toilets (Ct/PTs) seats, 3.78 lakh seats have been constructed  and  another  0.356  lakh  seats  are  under  construction, totalling up to 4.136 lakh seats, which is 81.58% of the target.  3197 cities have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) up to 30.07.2018. SBM-U  has  another  objective  of  100%  scientific  management  of municipal  solid  waste  which  includes  Door  to  Door  (D2D)  collection, segregation and processing.  Up to 23.07.2018, out of the total 84,185 wards in the country, 100% D2D collection is being practised in 65,671 wards (78% progress), 100% segregation is being practised in 36,443 wards (43% progress) and waste processing has progressed to 33.15% of the total waste generated.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Drinking Water Facility in Urban Areas
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK   SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2079

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 31, 2018

## DRINKING WATER FACILITY IN URBAN AREAS

No. 2079. SHRI P. KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government is committed to provide clean drinking
- water  to  all  households  in  urban  areas  within  a  certain  time frame;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  percentage  of  urban  households  who  have  access  to  clean drinking water facilities; and
- (d) the  increase  in  the  percentage  of  urban  households  having access to clean drinking water facilities during each of the last three years?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a)  &  (b):  Urban  Water  Supply  is  a  State  subject  and  it  is  the responsibility of the State Governments/ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to maintain water supply. The Government of India, through Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), supplements the efforts  of  the  States/  Union  Territories  (UTs)  in  providing  drinking water in urban areas.

Under  AMRUT  Mission,  individual  projects  are  selected,  appraised, approved and implemented by the concerned State Government. The Government of India only approves State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) and  releases  Central  Assistance  (CA)  as  per  the  Mission  guidelines. SAAPs  for  the  entire  Mission  period  have  been  approved  for  all  the States/UTs  for  Rs.  77,640  crore,  including  the  Central  Assistance  of Rs. 35,990 crore. Out of the total SAAPs of Rs. 77,640 crore, Rs. 39,011 crore have been provided for water supply.

(c)  & (d): No such data is maintained in this Ministry.

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