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Lok Sabha Question No. 3409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Barauni Plant
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## GOVERNMFNT QF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT QF FERTILIZERS

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3409 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 01.01.2019

## Barauni Plant

## 3409. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a} the current status of the Barauni Fertilizer Plant in Bihar;
- (b) the details therecl;
- (c} the amount spent by the Government for making Barauni Fertilizer Company operational during the last five years;
- (d) whetnar the State is to be benefited consequent upon the said company made operational; and likely being
- (e) if s0, the details therecf?

## ANSWER

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

(a) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), approved the Tevival of the Gorakhpur & Sindri units of Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited(FCIL) and Barauni unit of Hinduslan Fertilizer  Corporation Limited (HFCL) on 13.07.2016 Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL); a Joint Venture company of Coal India Limited, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, FCIL and HFCL has been entrusted with the task Qf revival of Gorakhpur;, Sindri & Barauni Fertilizer plants,

Lump Sum Turn Contract for setting up Natural Gas based new Fertilizer Project (Ammonia-Urea) with a production capacity cf 2200 MTPD Ammonia and 3850 MTPD Urea (1.27 MMTPA neem coated urea) at Barauni has been awarded in 2018, Key May

- Fertilizer Project at Barauni is scheduled to start productionlbecome operational from May 2021,
- (c) Revival of Barauni unit is   subject to non-Tecourse to Government funding; Rs 282 has sinca its incorporation on 15.06.2018 for Baraunl Fertilizer Project
- (d) & (e): Demand supply gap of Urea would be bridged ad urea will be easily available to farmers of the state. It will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities
Lok Sabha Question No. 3407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Availability of Seeds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAJESH RANJAN  (PAPPU  YADAV), KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR, RANJEET RANJAN

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3407

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  1 ST  JANUARY, 2019

## AVAILABILITY OF SEEDS

3407.   SHRI RAJESH RANJAN: SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR: SHRIMATI RANJEET RANJAN:

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

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to provide quality and proper seeds to the farmers in the country;
- (b) whether the Government imports high quality, high production seeds;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the system adopted for their distribution;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  concrete  steps  to  increase  the  production  of  high quality seeds in the country itself and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  it  is  proposed  to  avail  the  services  of  Dr.  Rajendra  Prasad  Central  Agricultural University in Pusa, Bihar for the purpose; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## 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): The  Government  provides  financial  assistance/subsidy  for  production  and  distribution  of certified seeds to the farmers through various crop development programmes/schemes viz. National Food  Security  Mission,  National  Mission  on  Oilseeds  and  Oil  Palm, Sub-Mission  on  Seeds  and Planting  Materials,  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  and  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas Yojana.
- (b) & (c ): Yes, Madam. To provide the best seeds and planting materials available in the World to  the  Indian  farmers,  Government  allows  the  importer  to  import  of  high  quality  seeds  for  farmers under the New Policy on Seed Development, 1988.
- (d): Well  established  systems  are  already  existing  for  production  of  high  quality  seeds  in  the Country under various crop development programmes viz. National Food Security Mission, National Mission  on  Oilseeds  and  Oil  Palm, Sub-Mission  on  Seeds  and  Planting  Materials,  Mission  for Integrated Development of Horticulture and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
- (e) & (f): Dr.  Rajendra  Prasad  Central Agricultural  University  (RPCAU),  Pusa,  Bihar  produces nucleus, breeder, foundation and certified seeds. The foundation and certified seeds are distributed among the farmers of the State of Bihar and neighboring States through the Krishi Sewa Kendra, Agriculture Technology Information Center, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Seed Dealers' of RPCAU.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Inclusion of ‘Ho’ Language
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3405

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

INCLUSION OF 'HO' LANGUAGE

†3405.     SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to include the 'Ho' language in the  8th  schedule of  the  constitution  keeping  in  view  the  development  of the tribal people;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the State  Government of Jharkhand for inclusion of 'Ho'  language in  the  8th schedule of the Constitution; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  outcome  of  the  action  taken  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): At  present  there  are  demands  for  inclusion  of  38  languages

- including Ho in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.  These are:

(1)  Angika,  (2)  Banjara,  (3)  Bazika,  (4)  Bhojpuri,  (5)  Bhoti,  (6)  Bhotia,  (7)

Bundelkhandi,  (8)  Chhattisgarhi,  (9)  Dhatki,  (10)  English,  (11)  Garhwali

(Pahari),  (12)  Gondi,  (13)  Gujjar/Gujjari  (14)  Ho,  (15)  Kachachhi,  (16)

Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21)

## L.S.US.Q.NO.3405 FOR 01.01.2019

Kumaoni   (Pahari),   (22)   Kurukh,    (23)   Kurmali,   (24)    Lepcha, (25) Limbu,  (26)  Mizo  (Lushai),  (27)  Magahi,  (28)  Mundari,  (29)  Nagpuri,  (30) Nicobarese,  (31)  Pahari  (Himachali),  (32)  Pali, (33)  Rajasthani,  (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali,  (35)  Shaurseni  (Prakrit),  (36)  Siraiki,  (37)  Tenyidi  and (38) Tulu.

Recommendation for inclusion of 'Ho' language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution has been received from the State Government  of Jharkhand.  However, there is no established set of objective criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.  As the evolution  of  dialects  and  languages  is  a  dynamic  process,  influenced  by social, economic and political developments, it is difficult to formulate any criterion  for  inclusion  in  the  English  Schedule  to  the  Constitution.    Two previous  attempts,  through  the  Pahwa  Committee  (1996)  and  Sitakant Mohapatra (2003) Committees to evolve such  criteria have not borne fruit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Eight Hours Shift System in Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3402

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

EIGHT HOURS SHIFT SYSTEM IN POLICE STATIONS

3402.     SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  implement  the recommendations of the report 'National Requirement of Manpower for 8 hours shift in Police stations' published by the Bureau of Police Research and Development in 2014;

(b) if so, the steps taken towards implementation of the same;

(c)  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  efforts  being  made  to implement the same; and

(d)  the details of police departments and police commissionerates which have introduced the 8 hour shift system, Statewise?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Bureau of Police  Research  and  Development  sponsored  a research  project  titled  'National  Requirement  of  Manpower  for  8-Hour Shifts  in  Police  Stations'  to  the  Administrative  Staff  College  of  India, Hyderabad.  The said research project was successfully completed and a copy of the report alongwith an executive summary was forwarded to all the States/ UTs.  'Police' is State subject as per Entry 2 of List II of the Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution.  Accordingly,  the  responsibility  to implement the various police reforms measures rests with the respective State Govt./UTs Administration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Separate Toilet for Women Police Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3400

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

SEPARATE TOILET FOR WOMEN POLICE PERSONNEL

3400.     SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the names of the States that included proposals to construct separate toilets  and  rest  rooms  for  women  police  personnel  in  police  stations  in their  State  Action  Plan  under  the  Modernization  of  State  Police  force scheme for the year 2014-15;

(b) the details of the States that were granted funds under the said scheme to build separate toilets and rest rooms in 2014-15 and every successive financial year;

(c)  the  total  expenditure  incurred  in  this  regard  in  2014-15  and  every successive financial year, State-wise; and

(d) the total number of police stations, outposts and barracks, that have a separate  toilet  and  rest  room  for  women  police  personnel  at  present, State-wise?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Information is being collected from the State Governments and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Grameen Anaj Mandi
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3399

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  1 ST  JANUARY, 2019

## GRAMEEN ANAJ MANDI

3399.  SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  22000  Grameen  Anaj  Mandis  for farmers to sell their agricultural products;
- (b) whether these 22000 mandis include the already existing 7600 grameen haats; and
- (c) the  manner  in  which  the  Government  proposes  to  fund  the  establishment  of  these 22000 Grameen  Anaj  Mandis throughout the country?

## 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)  & (b): Pursuant  to  announcement  in  the  Union  budget,  2018-19,  to  develop  and upgrade  existing  22,000  Grameen  Haats,  Government  is  engaged  in  developing  these Grameen  Haats  into  Grameen  Agricultural  Markets  (GrAMs)  to  provide  better  marketing facilities to the farmers to directly sell their products to consumers and bulk purchasers for remunerative prices.  The Grameen Haats would not include the regulated wholesale market yards which are regulated under respective State Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) Act.
- (c): As per announcement in Union Budget 2018-19, physical infrastructure and facilities will be strengthened using MGNREGA and other Government schemes. Road connectivity to these Haats from habitations will be provided under Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak Yojana(PMGSY) Phase-III. Apart from above, marketing infrastructure in the GrAMs will be provided under Agri. Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF) of Rs.2000 crore. Further, Government has already circulated 'Operational Guidelines' to the States to facilitate them to supervise the establishment and operation of the GrAMs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Supply of Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

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

## DR: RAMESH POKHRIYAL "NISHANK"

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

- (a) the steps taken by the Govarnment to ensure supply of fertilizers in remote hilly and naxal affected areas;
- (b) responsible mechanism In thia regard;
- (c)
- (d) the action taken by the Government so far against the defaulters and tne staps taken tor addressing tre shortcomings in fulure?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, FERTILIZERS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- Before the commencement of each cropping season; Departrent of Agriculture, Cooparation and Farmers in consultation with all the State DACEFW projects month-wisa requirement of fertilizers
- On the basis cf mcnth-wise & state-wisa projection (including remote, and naxal affected States) by [ssuing monthly supply plan and continuously monitors tne avallabllity through following systemi; given hilly
- Tha Movament cf all Major subsidized fertilizers i5 being moniored Integrated Fertilizer Management System (IFMS};

- The State Govemments are regulary advised to coordinate with manufacturers and importers cf fertilizers through timely placement of indents for railway rakes through their state institutional agencies Ilke Markfed etc
- Agriculture & Cooperation and Farmers Weliare (DACSFW , Department of and corective actions State Governments
- The gap between demand (requirement) and production i met through imports The import for the t0 ensure timely availability;

Furner, Gcvernment provides freight subsidy on Primary movement of Urea and PeK fertilizers. Also freight subsidy o Secondary movement of Urea and special compensation for freight subsidy on account of Secondary movement of PgK fertilizers (except SSP} is areas namely Himachal Pradesh, ensure supply of fertilizers in remotelhilly areas given

Due to the above efforts Department of Fertilizers has ensured availability cf fertillizers in all States. However; distribution within the State as Fer requirement is the responsibility of the concerned State Government: The availability of fertilizers is adequate in the country and there Is no report of shortage
Lok Sabha Question No. 3393 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Working in Regional Language
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3393

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

WORKING IN REGIONAL LANGUAGE

†3393.     SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken/proposes  to  take  any  steps  for making arrangements for working in the regional language in the departments and offices of Central Government as well as in undertakings and  banks  in  such  States  where  the  same  has  accorded  sanction  to  its regional language;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): As per Article  343  of  the  Constitution,  the  Official  Language  of  the Union shall be Hindi in Devnagari script.  The form of numerals to be used for  the  official  purposes  of  the  Union  shall  be  the  international  form  of Indian numerals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Fertilizer Subsidy Bills
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

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

## LoK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3392 TQ BE ANSWERED ON: 01.01.2019

## Fertilizer Subsidy Bills

## 3392. SHRIMATI K MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a whethar the Govemment has changed the procedure for disburzement subsidy on receipt of fertilizers in the districts basis to sale of nutrients to the farmer through of gale Machine; point
- (b) whethar it i8 true that entire fertilizer industry faced in
- whether it i8 also true that huge amount of subsidy bills could not be generated by the fertilizer companies by the end and & meagre amount of subsidy payment was released by the Govemment; and year

## ANSWER

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

## (RAQ INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a} Yes; Madam: The Deparment of fertilizers has implemented Direct Benetit Transfer System across all States/UTs we.f March, 2018. Under the DBT system, 100%k subsidy on various fertilizer grades is being released to tha fertilizer companies on the basis of actual sales made by the retailers to the beneliciaries thrcugh Point cf Sale (PoS) devices installed at each retailer and the beneficiaries are identified through Aadhaar Card, KCC, Voter Identity Card, etc shop
- Madam No such complaints have been received fron  fertilizer companies regarding the fertilizer industry facing immense difficulties in generating DBT bills due to systematic issues Till date, the Government has released DBT Cr against Indigenous Urea No,
Lok Sabha Question No. 3391 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Pulses and Oil under PDS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3391 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 JANUARY, 2019

## PULSES AND OIL UNDER PDS

## 3391. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

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 the Government is considering a proposal to include pulses and oil under the public distribution system in addition to wheat and rice;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether there is a surplus stock of procured pulses in the inventories;
- (d) whether the Government has taken steps for  its  distribution,  and  if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has taken steps to promote the consumption of pulses, 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  (e)  The  Department  of  Agriculture  Cooperation  and  Farmers  Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has started a scheme for disposal of pulses procured under Price Support Scheme (PSS) by  way  of  distribution  to  States/UTs  for  utilization  under  various  welfares schemes like Mid-day Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Scheme, PDS etc. with central subsidy of Rs. 15 per kg over the 'issue price' as a 'Onetime measure' for a period of 12 months or till present Price Support Scheme (PSS) pulses stock of 34.88 lakh MT lasts, whichever is earlier. Under this scheme,  FCI  has  issued  delivery  order  of  a  total  of  14061.9  MT  pulses  to various States/UTs till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3390 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: PMBJP at State Level
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3390 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST  JANUARY, 2019

## PMBJP at State Level

## 3390. SHRI R. P. MARUTHARAJAA:

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

- (a) the  number  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Bhartiya  Janaushadhi  Pariyojana  (PMBJP) kendras opened in the State of Tamil Nadu since the inception of this scheme along  with  the  break  up  of  such  kendras  in  Government  Hospital/Medical College/Government  owned  building/premises  in  the  State  and  the  number  of kendras run by pharmacists;
- (b) whether  any  NGOs/charitable  societies/institutions/self-help  groups  are  linked with BPPI headquarters through internet using BPPI provided software; and
- (c) the details regarding individual entrepreneur towards opening of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in the State of Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND  FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) As  on  24.12.2018,  out  of  4632  'Pradhan  Mantri  Bhartiya  Janaushadhi  Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendras' functional across the country, 430 PMBJP Kendras are functional in  Tamil  Nadu.  Out  of  which  2  PMBJP  Kendras  are  functional  in  Government building premises, 351 PMBJP Kendras are being run by Individual entrepreneurs including pharmacists and 77 PMBJP Kendras are being run by NGOs/Trusts/Societies.
- (b) Yes Madam.
- (c) As on 24.12.2018, 351 PMBJP Kendras are being run by Individual entrepreneurs out of 430 PMBJP Kendras functioning in Tamil Nadu.

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