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Lok Sabha Question No. 374 (STARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Museum on Prime Ministers
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.374

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 TH  JANUARY, 2019

## MUSEUM ON PRIME MINISTERS

## *374. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is a proposal to set up a 'Museum  on  Prime  Ministers of India' to depict Modern India through collections relating to each Prime Minister of the country, their lives, works and significant contributions made towards nation building and to give visitors a holistic understanding of the continued thread of leadership, initiatives and  sacrifice that  have  helped  shape  our  nation  since independence;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

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

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.374 FOR 07 TH  JANUARY, 2019. (a)  &  (b)    The  Government of  India  has approved  setting up of  the 'Museum on Prime March,  2018.  The  proposed Museum building complex has been envisioned about the lives and contribution of all the

Ministers  of  India'  in  Teen  Murti  Estate  premises  on  22 nd Prime Ministers of India since independence. (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 367 (STARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: MSMEs in Bundelkhand
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*367 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.01. 2019

## MSMEs IN BUNDELKHAND

†*367.          SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has made any new efforts to encourage small scale industries  and  to  solve  the  problems  being  faced  by  them,  especially  in  Banda  and Chitrakoot districts in Bundelkhand; (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details and the number of Micro, Small and Medium industries/ enterprises set  up  in  Bundelkhand  till  now  along  with  the  number  of  industries  /  enterprises functional/non-functional out of them?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. †*367  FOR REPLY ON 07.01. 2019

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): The Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME)  implements various  schemes  and  programmes  for  promotion  and  development  of  Micro,  Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) throughout India including Bundelkhand region. These  include  the  schemes/programmes  such  as  Prime  Minister's  Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries  (SFURTI),  A  Scheme  for  Promoting  Innovation,  Rural  Industry  and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE), Credit Guarantee Scheme, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme  (CLCSS),  National  Manufacturing  Competitiveness  Programme  (NMCP), Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), etc.

National  Small  Industries  Corporation  (NSIC)  under  the  Ministry  of  MSME also  promotes  and  supports  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  by  providing integrated  support  services  encompassing   marketing,  finance,  technology  and  other services.

(c): From  Bundelkhand  region,  69,205  MSMEs  consisting  of  66,664  Micro enterprises,  2,473  Small  enterprises  and  68  Medium  enterprises  have  registered  on Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) Portal of the Ministry till  02.01.2019  (since September, 2015).

42  MSMEs  in  the  Bundelkhand  region  have  deregistered  till  02.01.2019  at UAM portal of the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 365 (STARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Negotiation with OPEC
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: M. K. RAGHAVAN

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 365

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  JANUARY, 2019

## Negotiation with OPEC

## *365.   SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

## पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  had  negotiated  with  the  Organisation  of  the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as well as its members individually at the level of Prime Minister for reduction of petroleum prices and if so, the details thereof along with the latest decision of reduced production by OPEC leading to price rise of petroleum products in the country;
- (b) the  manner  in  which  the  Government  will  sustain  the  surging  prices  of petroleum products in the country; and
- (c) the expected impact thereof on the Indian economy along with the measures taken by the Government to address the said issue permanently?

## ANSWER

पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान )

THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

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

## STATEMENT REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 365 BY SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 TH  JANUARY, 2019 REGARDING NEGOTIATION WITH OPEC

The Government, including at Prime Minister level, has been strongly taking up the issue of high crude oil price, bilaterally with crude oil producing countries and  with  Organisation  of  Petroleum  Exporting  Countries  (OPEC).  During  his annual interaction with global oil and gas experts, on 15th October 2018, Prime Minister expressed India's concern regarding the rising global crude oil prices and highlighted the issues being faced by consuming countries due to high crude oil prices.  Further,  he  emphasized  the  need  for  synergy  and  cooperation  between producing and consuming countries.

India has also given a call at the level of Prime Minister for responsible and reasonable pricing at several international fora, including at the 16th International Energy  Forum  Ministerial  meeting  held  in  New  Delhi  in  April  2018.  During discussions  with  OPEC,  India  has  stressed  that  it  should  work  closely  with consuming countries for the benefit of  both producers and consumers.

The crude oil price fluctuation is a frequent market phenomenon and crude oil production and price depends on several factors, including demand and supply, geo-political  situation  and  policies  of  crude  oil  producing  countries.  Indian refineries import crude oil from diverse sources depending on their technical and commercial  considerations and keeping in view the domestic requirement. Government has also taken steps to enhance domestic oil and gas production and to reduce reliance on imports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 364 (STARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Branches of Premier Institutes
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION No. 364 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## Branches of Premier Institutes

## *364.   SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  establish  satellite  campuses/  branches  of premier  institutes  of  higher  education  like  Indian  Institutes  of  Technology  (IITs),  Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and Jawaharlal Nehru University in different parts of the country, especially in NCR region, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal in near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the tentative locations, plan outlay and time frame;
- (c)  whether  these  projects  will  be  completed  on  Public-Private  Partnership,  Built-OperateTransfer or existing conventional model and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether there is any proposal from some land owners to provide their land pool for such new establishment on free of cost basis especially in NCR area; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO  (e)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 364 FOR 07.01.2019 ASKED BY SHRI HARI OM PANDAY AND DR. RATNA DE (NAG), HON'BLE MEMBERS  OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING BRANCHES OF PREMIER INSTITUTES.

(a) to (e) No,  Madam.  No  proposal  for  opening  of  satellite  campus/branches  by  JNU  or IITs  or  IIMs  is  received  in  Government.  As  a  policy  Government  does  not  encourage establishment of satellite campuses of such educational institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 361 (STARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Victims of Ragging
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

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

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO.361 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## Victims of Ragging

- *361.   SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:
- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)    whether  there  is  any  provision  for  providing  free  medical/psychiatric  counselling sessions for victims of ragging and if so, the details thereof; and (b)  whether the University Grants Commission (UGC) has received any complaints of the  Anti-Ragging  Cells  in  colleges  being  under-funded  or  under-staffed  and  if  so,  the
- measures being taken by UGC to address the same?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

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

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  &  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 361 FOR 07.01.2019 ASKED BY SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING VICTIMS OF RAGGING.

(a):    University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  issued  a  circular  dated  13.11.2017 (https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/6193093\_Psychosocial-Study-of-Ragging.pdf) recommending  urgent  and  mandatory  Psychosocial  Support  and  counselling  to  be offered  to  victims  as  well  as  perpetrators  so  that  the  potential  for  cyclical  abuse  is neutralized.  As per the recommendation of the Committee on 'Psychosocial Study of Ragging in Selected Educational Institutions in India', there is a provision for providing free  medical  and  psychiatric  counselling  to  victims  of  ragging  in  each  college.    These recommendations  are  mandatory  and  all  institutions  are  required  to  take  necessary steps for its implementation. The Anti Ragging Committee of the College counsels each student  who  is  a  victim  of  ragging  and  if  the  Committee  feels  that  the  student  victim requires professional counselling then he/she is referred to the counsellor in the College.

(b):      UGC  has  not  received  any  complaints,  so  far,  regarding  underfunding  or  under staffing  of  college  Anti  Ragging  Cells.  Therefore,  the  question  of  taking  remedial measures does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Online Travel Aggregators
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4369 ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## ONLINE TRAVEL AGGREGATORS

## 4369. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it  is  true  that  the  Online  Travel  Aggregators  (OTAs) will now have to secure accreditation from the Government for conducting any operations and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is considering to set up a grievances redressal mechanism for any complaints against the operations of such OTAs; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (c): The guidelines for the scheme of approval/re-approval of Online Travel Aggregators (OTAs) have been formulated and notified by  the  Ministry  of  Tourism,  Government  of  India.  The  scheme  is purely  voluntary  in  nature  and  it  is  not  binding  upon  any  Online Travel  Aggregators  to  obtain  accreditation  from  the  Ministry  of Tourism. A grievance redressal mechanism, set up by the Government of India, namely Centralized Public Grievance Redress And Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), is already in place for dealing with grievances, if any.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Gas based Power Plants
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

## 4368. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4368

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 7.01.2019

Gas based Power Plants

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the reasons for not supplying adequate quantity of domestic gas to gas-based power plants which has left these power plants stranded;
- (b) the reasons for reduced production of gas by the Reliance-owned portion of the KG Basin; and
- (c) the remedial steps taken/being taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Domestic  gas  is  being  allocated  to  all  sectors  including  power  sector  as  per  Gas Utilization  Policy  of  the  Government.  Supply  of  domestic  gas  against  allocation  is  subject  to availability. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is imported under open general license by the power plants on the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon between the buyers and sellers.

(b) & (c) The reported reasons for reduced gas production from KG-DWN-98/3 (OperatorRIL), inter-alia include ceasation of 13 wells out of 18 gas producer well in D1 & D3 fields due to water loading/ sand ingress in wellbores. Ceasure of 7 oil/ gas producer well in MA field due to  water  ingress  in  wellbores  decline  in  pressure,  variance  in  reservoir  behaviour  etc.    The corrective measures taken to increase natural gas production in KG-DWN-98/3 (KG-D6) block are as under:

- i. To undertake appropriate remedial measures to revive the sick wells in D1 & D3 fields.
- ii. Installation of booster compressor at Onshore Terminal to increase gas recovery from D1 & D3 fields.
- iii. The Field Development Plans (FDP)/ Revised Field Development Plans (RFDP) for D-34 field,  D-2  &  D-22,  D-29  & D-30 and MJ (D-55) fields have been approved by MC to monetize hydrocarbon.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Target of Ashoka Tours and Travels
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4366 ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## TARGET OF ASHOKA TOURS AND TRAVELS

4366. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- whether  Ashoka  Tours  &  Travels  (ATT)  division  has  set  a target of achieving Rs.125 Crore in the years 2016-17 & 2017-
- (a) 18, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether ATT has been successful in achieving the said target;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a): During  the  year  2016-17,  Ashok  Travel  &  Tour  (ATT)  set  a target  of  Rs.125  Crore  of  revenue,  which  was  as  per  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

During the year 2017-18, the accounting system was mandatorily changed to Ind AS based on which the revised target for  2017-18  for  Ashok  Travel  &  Tour  (ATT)  was  set  at  Rs.25.30 Crore.

(b) & (c): During  the  year  2016-17,  Ashok  Travel  &  Tour  (ATT) achieved revenue of Rs.123.06 Crore which is almost equal to the target set.

During the year 2017-18, Ashok Travel & Tour (ATT) achieved revenue of Rs. 24.95 Crore which is almost equal to the target set.

(d): Does not apply.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Increase/Decline in Basmati Rice Export
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4365 TO BE ANSWERED ON  07 th  JANUARY, 2019

## INCREASE/DECLINE IN BASMATI RICE EXPORT

## 4365.   SHRI RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा ͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is an increase or decline in the export of basmati rice from the country during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  there  have  been  instances  of  dumping  of  agricultural  products  in  the country from various countries; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to prevent  such  incidents  and  make  the  country  self-reliant  in  terms  of  agricultural products?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b): Details of India's exports of basmati rice during the last three years are as under:

Quantity in MT; Value in USD Million

| 2015-16    | 2015-16   | 2016-17   | 2016-17   | 2017-18    | 2017-18   |
|------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|------------|-----------|
| Quantity   | Value     | Quantity  | Value     | Quantity   | Value     |
| 4045822.29 | 3477.98   | 3985195.6 | 3216.59   | 4056758.62 | 4169.48   |

Source: DGCI&S/APEDA

While,  there  was  a  marginal  decline  in  exports  during  2016-17,  there  was  a  substantial increase, in value terms, during 2017-18. Exports of agricultural products like basmati rice depend  on  several  factors  such  as  International  &  domestic  demand  &  supply  situation, international & domestic prices, quality concerns of the importing countries etc.

(c):  There  is  no  reported  case  of  dumping  of  agricultural  products    from  other  countries. Further,  no  application  for  imposition  of  anti-dumping  duty  on  agricultural  products  is pending in Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).

- (d):  Does not arise in view of (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Interest Subsidy for Exporters
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4364 TO BE ANSWERED ON  07 th  JANUARY, 2019

## INTEREST SUBSIDY FOR EXPORTERS

## 4364.  SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा ͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether interest subsidy on post and pre-shipment export credit has been increased and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  details  of  subsidy  given  under  the  scheme  for  promotion  of  labour  intensive sectors which promote employment;
- (c) whether the non-cooperative attitude of state-owned bankers is hurting exports and PSU banks officials are not accessible to exporters and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether this has tightened the hands of these exporters to take orders and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Yes. The Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit is available to manufacturer exporters exporting 416 identified tariff lines and all Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector manufacturers since 1.4.2015 and its rate had been 3% . Recently, to strengthen the eco-system for MSMEs, the interest equalisation rate has been enhanced from 3% to 5% per annum for the MSME Sector under the scheme  with effect from  02.11.2018.
- (b):  The  Interest  Equalisation  Scheme  is  primarily  meant  for  the  labour  intensive  and  MSME sectors. Under the Scheme equalization of Rs.6457 Crores has been granted to eligible exporters during the period from April 2015 to August 2018.

(c)&(d): No such instances have been reported to the Deptt. of Commerce.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Impact of Rupee Devaluation
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4357. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 7 TH  JANUARY, 2019.

## IMPACT OF RUPEE DEVALUATION

## 4357.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether industries have suffered losses due to devaluation of rupee against dollars and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is contemplating to take any steps to save industries from such losses;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज् यमंत्री (श्री सी.आर. चौधरी) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): Overall  performance  of  industrial  sector  is  an  interplay  of  several factors  such  as  domestic  demand,  demand  for  exports,  level  of investment and prevailing  prices.  The  devaluation/depreciation  of  the currency  does  not  impact  industrial  growth  directly;  it  can  indirectly impact through an effect  on exports  and  imports. There  is  no one  to one relationship between devaluation/depreciation and industrial performance.  Industrial  growth  as  measured  by  Index  of  Industrial Production has registered a growth of 5.6 per cent (provisional) during April-  October  2018-19  as  compared  to  2.5  per  cent  growth  in  the corresponding period of 2017-18. India's merchandise Exports for the period April-November 2018 registered a growth of 11.6 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous year.

- (b) to (d): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-07
Subject: Mandates for Eco-Tourists Sites
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4355 ANSWERED ON 07.01.2019

## MANDATES FOR ECO-TOURISTS SITES

## 4355. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  it  mandatory  for the  eco-tourists  sites  located,  developed  &  operating  in  the forest  areas  of  the  States  to  get  clearance  under  Forests Conservation Act (FCA);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  list  of  such  eco-tourism  sites  developed  in  forest  areas, State-wise along with the list of the sites yet to get clearance?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a)  to  (c):    As  per  the  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, any activity including ecotourism  projects  implemented  in  Public  Private  Partnership  (PPP) mode  requires  prior  approval  of  Central  Government  under  the Forest  (Conservation)  Act,  1980.  The  State-wise  eco-tourism  sites developed  is  not  compiled  in  the  MoEF&CC  and  presently  no proposal is pending clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 in the Ministry for development of eco-tourism sites in forest areas.

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