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Lok Sabha Question No. 4597 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Protection of Farmers from Price Volatility
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4597

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8 th  JANUARY, 2019

## PROTECTION OF FARMERS FROM PRICE VOLATILITY

4597.  SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether  many  State  Governments  have  come  out  with  various  schemes  to protect farmers from price volatility;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  proposes  to  support  them  under  the  existing schemes under remunerative prices with agricultural and horticulture produce;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether these produce are likely to  be  covered  under  Price  Support  Schemes (PSS) and Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) which are not covered under MSP; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and financial support provided to States in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी ( SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (d): To protect farmers from distress sale. Union Government already supports farmers  producing  agriculture  and  horticulture  commodities  in  consultation  with  State Governments/Union Territories. The objective of support is to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices for their produce and do not have to resort to distress sale.
- (e) & (f); Notified  oilseeds  and  pulses  are  covered  under  Price  Support  Scheme (PSS) and other perishable agriculture/horticultural produce for which Minimum Support Price  (MSP) is not announced are covered under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). Financial support is not provided to States. Instead, losses, if any, incurred by procuring agencies in undertaking PSS/MIS operations are reimbursed by the Union Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Delegation of Power to Registrar, Cooperative Societies
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी ( SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Question does not arise.
- (c): The powers of the Central Registrar u/s 84 relating to disputes for arbitration and 108 for inspection of multi-state cooperative societies under the Multi State Cooperative societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 had already been delegated to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies of all the States/UTs for proper monitoring and functioning of the multi state cooperative  societies.  As  such,  delegation  of  further  powers  to  the  Registrar  of Cooperative Societies of the States is not required at present.

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O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4592

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8 th  JANUARY, 2019

## DELEGATION OF POWER TO REGISTRAR, COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES

4592.  SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to delegate powers to Registrar, Cooperative Societies,  of  the  States  under  sections  21,  39,  54,  78,  79,  80,  81  and  82  for  the management and control of the capital collected by multi State cooperative societies;
- (b) if so, the time by which the said powers will be delegated; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 4591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Hostels for Differently Abled Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL

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

LOK SABHA

- (a) No, Sir:
- (b) to (d) Does not arise in view of (a) above

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4591 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.01.2019

Hostels for Differently Abled Students

## 4591. SHRI BHEEMRAO B.PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has  received proposals   from the State   Government of financial assistance specially to the physically and mentally challenged/differently abled boys
- Telangana regarding construction of hostels/care and rehabilitation centres and for providing and girls in the State during the last three years;
- (b) if the details thereof; location-wise;
- of such  proposals which have been accorded administrative and financial
- the   details approvals, location-wise; and
- (d) the details and reasons for such proposals which have not been accorded approval, locationwise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)
Lok Sabha Question No. 4588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: National Commission for Backward Classes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4588 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.01.2019

## NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR BACKWARD CLASSES

## 4588. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to the Members and Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes; appoint the composition of the said Commission; SO,

(c) if not, the time frame for appointing the members as the community is deprived of the help from the commission;

(d) whether the commission has the powers to advise the Government to include Or exclude any caste from the Central List of OBCs; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a) to (e): The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) constituted We f 15.08.2018 by insertion of new article viz. article 338B in the Constitution, similar to article 338, applicable for National Commission for Scheduled Castes and article 338A applicable for National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, would have the powers and responsibilities that of NCSC for SCs and NCST for STs including power to advice on inclusion in the Central List of OBCs. The issue of appointment of the Chairman and the Members is under consideration of the Government\_

The Commission consist of a Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson and Three Members:

Classes Chairperson, Vice Chairman  and Members (Conditions of Service and Tenure) Rules, 2018 established under Article 338B has been notified on 23.08.2018 (G.S.R 8OO(E) (copy enclosed) Clause 3(2) (c) of the said Rules reads as follows cat least one other Member shall be appointed from amongst women;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Price of Farmers’ Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4587

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8 th  JANUARY, 2019

## PRICE OF FARMERS' PRODUCE

4587.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

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

- (a) whether the problems of the farmers are increasing as the price of their produce does not rise in proportion to their cost of farming;
- (b) if so, whether the Government would consider increasing the price of their produce in proportion to the rise in their cost of farming; and
- (c) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

( SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी

(a) to (c): The  prices  of  agricultural  produce  are  determined  by  supply  and  demand conditions in the market on a day-to-day basis. The prices of agricultural produce tend to fall immediately after harvest due to increase in market arrival of new crops in a lumpy manner.

Government fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) of 22 mandated crops based on the  recommendations  of  the  Commission  for  Agricultural  Costs  &  Prices  (CACP).  While recommending  MSPs,  CACP  takes  into  account  the  cost  of  production,  overall  demandsupply,  domestic  and  international  prices,  inter-crop  price  parity,  terms  of  trade  between agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, the likely effect on the rest of the economy, besides ensuring rational utilization of production resources like land and water. These MSP crops cover approximately 99 per cent of the total agricultural production in the country.

While  recommending  MSPs,  CACP  considers  a  host  of  factors  including  all  India weighted average cost of production of crops. Government generally increases the MSPs of all  notified  crops  which  provide  adequate  return  over  cost  of  production.  Government  has increased MSPs substantially for all mandated crops for the season 2018-19 . This decision of the Government was a historic one as it fulfills the commitment to the farmers to provide 50 per cent return over cost of production for the first time for all mandated crops.

Government has taken several initiatives to reduce the cost of production, raise the yield  levels  and  provide  remunerative  price  to  farmers  which  include  Soil  Health  Card, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), neem-coated urea (NCU), bio pesticides for promoting integrated pest management, production and supply of quality seeds, promoting water saving devices like sprinkler sets, drip irrigation systems etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4586 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: e-NAM in Jharkhand
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4586

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8 th  JANUARY, 2019

## E-NAM IN JHARKHAND

4586.  SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY: SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal to connect a particular 'Mandi' of Jharkhand with the National Agriculture market project of the Government of India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the decision taken by the Government so far on the above proposal; and
- (d) the extent to which the said decision has been implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी ( SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a)  to (d): The Government of India had received proposal for 19 mandis of Jharkhand for integration with e- National Agriculture Market (e- NAM) platform. The proposal received from Jharkhand has already been approved by the Government of India and all the 19 mandis of the  Jharkhand  has  been  integrated  with  e-NAM  platform,  the  list  of  which  is  placed  at Annexure-I. Hence, the decision has been fully implemented.

Annexure-I

List of Jharkhand Mandis integrated with e-NAM

|   S.No. | State     | Mandis Name   |
|---------|-----------|---------------|
|       1 | Jharkhand | Bokaro        |
|       2 | Jharkhand | Chaibasa      |
|       3 | Jharkhand | Chakulia      |
|       4 | Jharkhand | Daltenganj    |
|       5 | Jharkhand | Deoghar       |
|       6 | Jharkhand | Dhanbad       |
|       7 | Jharkhand | Dumka         |
|       8 | Jharkhand | Garhwa        |
|       9 | Jharkhand | Gridih        |
|      10 | Jharkhand | Gumla         |
|      11 | Jharkhand | Hazaribagh    |
|      12 | Jharkhand | Jamshedpur    |
|      13 | Jharkhand | Koderma       |
|      14 | Jharkhand | Lohardaga     |
|      15 | Jharkhand | Pakur         |
|      16 | Jharkhand | Pandra Ranchi |
|      17 | Jharkhand | Ramgarh       |
|      18 | Jharkhand | Sahebganj     |
|      19 | Jharkhand | Simdega       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: NCRB Data on Juveniles
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4583

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  JANUARY, 2019/ PAUSHA 18, 1940 (SAKA)

NCRB DATA ON JUVENILES

4583. SHRI ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the percentage of Juveniles involved/accused of committing crimes of serious nature as per the NCRB data during the period of 2014-2018;

(b)  the steps taken by the Government to address the problem of Mental Health of adolescents which will help reduce Juvenile Crimes; and

(c) the targets of National Mental Health Policy?

## ANSWER

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

(a): As  reported  in  the  latest  published  report  of  the  National  Crime Records  Bureau  (NCRB),  the  total  number  of  cases  registered  against juveniles in the country for cognizable crimes during the years 2014, 2015 & 2016 are 38,455, 33,433 & 35,849 respectively.

(b): Government  is  supporting  implementation  of  the  District  Mental Health  Programme (DMHP) under  the  National  Mental  Health  Programme (NMHP)  in  517  districts  of  the  country  for  detection,  management  and treatment of mental disorders/illness.  The DMHP has been restructured to include additional components like suicide prevention services, work place

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4583 FOR 08.01.2019

stress  management,  life  skills  training  and  counselling  in  schools  and colleges.

(c): National Mental Health Policy was announced in October, 2014 with the following objectives:-

-  to  reduce  distress,  disability,  exclusion,  morbidity  and  premature mortality associated with mental health problems across life-span of a person,
-  to enhance understanding of mental health in the country,
-  to provide universal access to mental health care,
-  to increase access to mental health services for vulnerable groups,
-  to reduce risk and incidence of suicide and attempted suicide,
-  to ensure respect for rights and protection from harm of persons with mental  health  problems  and  reduce  stigma  associated  with  mental health problems,
-  to enhance availability and distribution of skilled human resources for mental health.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Rebate on Home Loan
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO, VIKRAM USENDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4578 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 08, 2019 REBATE ON HOME LOAN

No. 4578.

DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO: SHRI VIKRAMUSENDI:

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

- (a)  whether the Government provides any rebate on home loans for purchasing/ construction of houses  in the country including Chhattisgarh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of people benefited from the said rebate in Chhattisgarh during the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):    Under Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for EWS/LIG component of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojan (Urban) {PMAY[U]}, beneficiaries of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) having household  annual  income  upto  Rs.  3,00,000/-  and  Lower  Income Group  having  household  annual  income  between  Rs.3,00,001/-  and uptoRs. 6,00,000/- are eligible  for  an  interest  subsidy  at  the  rate  of 6.5% for housing loans up to Rs. 6 lakh for a maximum tenure of 20 years.

Government  of  India  has  also  launched  a  Credit  Linked  Subsidy Scheme  to  provide  interest  subsidy  for  housing  loans  to  eligible beneficiaries belonging to Middle Income Group (CLSS for MIG). The Scheme  covers  two  income  segments  in  the  MIG  viz. annual household  income  between Rs.6,00,001  to  Rs.12,00,000  (MIG-I)  and annual  household  income  between  Rs.12,00,001  to  Rs.18,00,000 (MIG-II).  The  interest  subsidy  at  the  rate  of  4%  and  3%under  this scheme  will  be  available  to  beneficiaries  for  loan  amounts  upto Rs.9,00,000/and 12,00,000/for MIG-I and MIG-II category, respectively.

(c): A total  of  4,576  housing  loans  have  been  sanctioned  in Chhattisgarh  during  the  last  three  years  and  current  year  and  an amount of Rs.76.88Cr. has been disbursed as interest subsidy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Cultivation of Sugarcane
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ANJU BALA, L.R. Shivaramegowda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4574

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8 th  JANUARY, 2019

## CULTIVATION OF SUGARCANE

4574.  SHRIMATI ANJU BALA: SHRI L.R. SHIVARAME GOWDA:

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

- (a) whether sugarcane growers are shifting from cultivation of  sugarcane to  other  cash crops and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  encourage  the  farmers  for  cultivation  of sugarcane and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  other  welfare  measures  taken  by  the  Government  for  the  welfare  of  sugarcane farmers during the last four years?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी ( SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a): The  area  under  sugarcane  has  increased  from  47.32  lakh  hectare  during  2017-18 (4 th Advance Estimates) to 51.58 lakh hectare during 2018-19 (1 st Advance Estimates). The area under sugarcane cultivation depends on agro-climatic conditions, inter-crop profitability, irrigation  facilities,  resource  availability  with  farmers  and  timely  payment  of  cane  dues  to farmers by the mills etc.
- (b):          Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare  is  implementing Sugarcane Development Programme under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) in  13 major sugarcane growing states viz., Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand & Uttar Pradesh  from  2014-15  with  an  aim  for  enhancing  production  and  productivity.  Under  this scheme, thrust has been given on transfer of technology through frontline  demonstrations and training in order to  extend the  benefits  to  the farmers. In addition,  States  can  support Sugarcane Development Programme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
- (c): In order to protect the interest of farmers and to encourage them for cultivation of sugarcane, the Government fixes Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for every sugar season well in advance which is a bench mark price below which no sugar mill can purchase  cane  from  farmers.    Besides,  FRP  is  linked  to  a  basic  recovery  rate,  with  a premium payable to farmers for higher recoveries of sugar from sugarcane.

The Central Government also provides loans from Sugar Development Fund (SDF) at concessional  rates  to  sugar  mills  for  cane  development  thereby  benefiting  sugarcane farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Promotion of Electric Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4571 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.01.2019

## Promotion of Electric Vehicles

## 4571.    SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

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

- (a)  whether  any  policy  has  been  formulated  to  promote  the  use  of  electric  vehicles  in  the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any subsidy is being provided for purchase of the said vehicles;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to charge fee on other vehicles to fund the said subsidy; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  Yes,  Madam.  In  order  to  promote  manufacturing  of  electric  and  hybrid  vehicle technology  and  to  ensure  sustainable  growth  of  the  same,  Department  of  Heavy  Industry formulated a  scheme namely  FAME-India Scheme [Faster  Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid  &)  Electric  Vehicles  in  India]  in  the  year  2015.  The  Phase-I  of  the  Scheme  was initially for a period of 2 years w.e.f. 1 st April 2015 till 31 st March 2017, but has since been extended now till 31 st March 2019 or till Notification of FAME-II, whichever is earlier. The Scheme has four focus areas namely Demand  Creation, Pilot Project, Technology Development/ R&D and Charging Infrastructure.

Under  Demand  Creation  focus  area  of  the  scheme,  the  purchaser  of  electric/hybrid vehicles is given an upfront reduction in purchase price by the dealer at the time of purchase of xEVs. The details of the demand incentives available for purchase of xEVs is provided at Annexure 13 of the Gazette Notification of the Scheme and as amended from time to time, which is available in the website of Department of Heavy Industry (www.dhi.nic.in).

Further,  specific  projects  under  Pilot  Projects,  R&D/Technology  Development  and Public  Charging  Infrastructure  components  of  FAME  India  Scheme  are  considered  for extending grant by the Project Implementation & Sanctioning Committee, constituted under this scheme.

The  FAME  Scheme  is  implemented  through  Gross  Budgetary  Support  of  the Government of India. There is presently no proposal under consideration of Department of Heavy  Industry  for  charging  fee  on  other  vehicles  to  fund  the  subsidy  under  FAME-India Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Failure to Register FIR by Police Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4568

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  JANUARY, 2019/ PAUSHA 18, 1940 (SAKA)

FAILURE TO REGISTER FIR BY POLICE PERSONNEL

4568. SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of complaints received and registered against police personnel for failure to register First Information Report (FIR) on receiving complaints from women alleging sexual offences including rape, trafficking, and/or criminal assault, as specified under Section 166A of the Indian Penal Code, for 2017 and 2018, State-wise;

(b) whether this data is being maintained in any form in the public domain;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d)  whether  any  steps  will  be  taken  to  make  such  data  available  in  the public domain and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Police  and  Public  Order  are  State  subjects  as  per  the  7 th schedule  of  Constitution  of  India.  Specific  data  pertaining  to  complaints received  and  cases  registered  for  failure  to  register  First  Information Report (FIR) on receiving complaints from women alleging sexual offences including  rape,  trafficking  and/or  criminal  assault,  as  specified  under section 166 A of the Indian Penal Code,  is not maintained centrally.

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