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Lok Sabha Question No. 50 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Implementation of RERA
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 50 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018

## IMPLEMENTATION OF RERA

No. 50 DR. P. VENUGOPAL :

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

- (a)   whether the Government has organised any workshop for home buyers, bank representatives, builders and other stakeholders for effective implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)Act (RERA);
- (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof; and
- (c) whether similar workshops are likely to be held in many parts of  the  country  for  the  said  purpose  and  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) to (c):  Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has organised Regional Workshops on the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)Act2016 (RERA) in the Western, Southern and Northern regions of the country involving  all  the  stakeholders  including  home  buyers,  real  estate developers, financial institutions, Real Estate Regulatory Authorities

and  Real Estate Appellate Tribunals.  The  workshops  provide  a platform for discussion, learn best practices and suggest way forward. First workshop for the Western Region was organised at Pune on 10 th September,  2018;  second  workshop  for  the  Southern  Region  was organised at Chennai on 12 th  October, 2018 and third workshop for the Northern  Region  was  organized  at  New  Delhi  on  15 th November, 2018.Fourth  workshop  for  the  Eastern  and  North  Eastern  region  is scheduled at Ranchi (Jharkhand) on 15th December, 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 49 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Closure of CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 49

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2018

## Closure of CPSEs

## 49. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has identified land for disposal regarding those Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)that have been earmarked for closure;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the guidelines issued for disposal of land and the current status of the same; and
- (c) the details regarding proceeds realised from disposal of assets of such CPSEs?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The activities relating to identification / sale / transfer of land of CPSEs under closure are done by the concerned CPSE / administrative Ministry/Department. DPE has on 14.6.2018 issued guidelines  on  time  bound  closure  of  sick  /  loss  making  CPSEs  and  disposal  of  movable  and immovable  assets  to  all  the  administrative  Ministries/  Departments.  These  guidelines  are  also available on the DPE website (www.dpe.gov.in) under 'DPE guidelines' under 'Financial policies' at Sl.No.32).

As  per  the  guidelines  issued  on  14.6.2018,  the  administrative  Ministry  /  Department  /  CPSE  in consultation  with  Land  Management  Agency  identifies/  and  undertakes  sale/  transfer  of  land  of CPSE under  closure.  As  per  para  7  of  the  guidelines,  proceeds  from  sale  of  assets  after  making payment for all liabilities would be deposited in Consolidated Fund of India.
Lok Sabha Question No. 48 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Security Clearance
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE, G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 48

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  11 th   DECEMBER,  2018  /  AGRAHAYANA  20,  1940 (SAKA)

## SECURITY CLEARANCE

48. SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE: SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  Whether the Government has launched a portal for individuals and private companies  to  submit  applications  and  view  their  status  in  seeking  security clearance for setting up business in certain sensitive sectors.

- (b) If so, the details thereof;

(c) Whether it is true that the Home Ministry is the nodal authority for granting security clearance in certain sensitive sectors; and

- (d)  If so, the details thereof; and

(e)  The  total  number  of  cases  so  far  uploaded  on  the  said  portal  and  the clearance given as on date?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):    Yes, Madam. A portal named 'e-sahaj' has been developed by the Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  for  submission  of  application  online  for  security clearance  in  aviation  sector.    Ministry  of  Home  affairs,  with  assistance  of Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation,  has  adopted  same  e-sahaj portal  after  modification for receipt of application for security clearance of other sectors also.

## L.S.US.Q NO. 48 FOR 11.12.2018

(c) & (d): Yes,  Madam.  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  is  the  nodal  Ministry  for security clearances  in certain sensitive sectors such  as  Civil Aviation, Information & Broadcasting, Telecom, Petroleum, Currency, Banking, Shipping, Ports etc., before issue of licence/permit, permission, contract etc. to companies / bidders / individuals by the administrative Ministry.

(e):   Since the launch of portal 'e-sahaj' in February, 2018, total 121 proposals have been received online till date.   Out of the online applications received, 63 proposals have been cleared till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 47 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Ban on Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 47

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  December, 2018

## Ban on Drugs

†47. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  ban  various  drugs  being  used  for supplementing same salt;
- (b) if so, the number of such drugs banned by the Government, so far; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  measures  taken/  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  such unauthorized trade of drugs?

## 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) to (c): There is no such situation when drugs are used for supplementing the same salt. Hence, question of banning such drugs does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 44 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Urban Transport System
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: PARVESH SAHIB SINGH

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 44

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018

## URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEM

No. 44

## SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has carried out any technological  advancement  regarding  transportation systems in metropolitan cities    of  the  country  during the last four years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  major  issues  faced  by  the  Government  in  replanning and development of metropolitan cities in the country; and
- (c) the details of major achievements made so far under National Housing Policy during the said period in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  Yes  madam.  During  last  four  years,  about  280  km  of modern metro rail, with technologically advanced systems, have become operational in the country;

- (b)   Major  issues  faced  by  the  Government  in re-planning and  development  of  metropolitan  cities  are:  congestion, densely populated core areas and constraints on existing infrastructure.
- (c) The National Housing Policy 2007 was formulated with the core  focus  on  provision  of  'Affordable  Housing  For All' with special emphasis  on  vulnerable  sections of society.  As  on  03.12.2018,  total  65,43,970  houses  have been approved under the Pradhan  MantriAwasYojana (Urban); out of which 35,49,531 houses have been grounded  for  construction,  12,26,530  houses  have  been completed and 12,19,549 houses have been occupied by the beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 41 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Mega Urea Units
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## Lok SABHA

## Mega Urea Untts

## 41 DR PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH:

- (a} wrether tne Govemment has received propcsals from the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and cocperative Urea manufacturing companies Odhisra;
- (b and
- wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS &

(a)

(b; & (c); Net Applicable\_
Lok Sabha Question No. 40 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Registration System Software
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 40

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  11 th   DECEMBER,  2018  /  AGRAHAYANA  20,  1940 (SAKA)

## REGISTRATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

40. DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  many  registrars  at  local  self-Government  level/ District level and even at the State level do not have access to the statistical information regarding Cause of Death for the area under their jurisdictions from Civil Registration System Software (crsorgi.gov.in) for Birth and Death registration;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has carried out any review of the works done by CRSORGI and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  serious  lapses  on  the  part  of CRSORGI  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto;

(e)  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  for  revamping  the  CRSORGI software to provide access  to statistical data to the State and  local Governments regarding Cause of Death; and

(f)  the steps being taken by the Government to revamp the CRSORGI software for statistical publication of data, district-wise?

ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Madam, the State Governments/UT Administration are responsible for  implementation  of  the  provisions  of  the  Registration  of  Births  and

## L.S.US.Q NO. 40 FOR 11.12.2018

Deaths  (RBD)  Act,  1969  and  the  rules  framed  by  them.      Chief  Registrar, appointed by the State Government / UT Administration, being the executive authority  of  the  State/UT  under  the  provisions  of  RBD  Act,  1969  is  the custodian of the data in his respective State/UT.  The State/UT Governments have  prescribed  processes  and  procedures  in  accordance  with  the  rules  for registration  of  births  and  deaths,  compilation  and  maintenance  of  statistical information.  The  Chief  Registrars  and  District  Registrars  in  the  States/UTs using  Civil  Registration  Software  (crsorgi.gov.in)  have  the  access  to  the statistical information including cause of death for their respective jurisdiction.

Performance of various divisions of Office of the Registrar General, India  (ORGI)  including  CRS  is  reviewed  periodically  and  several  steps  have

(c) to (f): been taken to achieve 100% registration of Births and Deaths.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 36 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: MSP for Organic Farm Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 36

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## MSP FOR ORGANIC FARM PRODUCE

36. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  is  mulling  bringing  organic  produce  under  the Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime to promote pesticide-free farming in the country;
- (b) whether it is also true that the Government is considering offering 20% higher MSP for organic  farm  produce  over  traditional  produce  and  procuring  a  minimum  10%  of  organic produce as the way forward to promote pesticide-free and fertilizer-free farming;
- (c) whether it is also true that these proposals were discussed with the representatives of the State Governments; and
- (d) 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 GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a): Union Government fixes Minimum Support Price (MSP) of 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane on the basis of recommendations of Commission for  Agricultural  Costs  &  Prices  (CACP). While  recommending  MSP,  CACP  considers  host  of factors, of which, cost of production is one of the major component. Government usually does not provide MSP for varieties of crops which are under organic farming.

Sikkim is the first State in the country to become 'Fully Organic Farming State'. Besides a number of initiatives taken by the State government to attain this status, MSP is one of the major interventions.

- (b) to (d): A  suggestion  in  this  regard  was  made  by  the  representatives  of  the  State Governments during  the  National  Conference  2018  on  Agriculture  for  Rabi  Campaign  which was held during 18 th - 19 th September, 2018.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 35 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Urbanization in India
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

- (b)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 35

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018

## URBANIZATION IN INDIA

No. 35. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the standard prescriptions of governance reform such as transparency, accountability and consultation and involvement of the people remain ineffective in
- urbanization in the country;
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether India is facing immense challenges on account of its urbanization and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has any effective mechanism to address these issues; and
- (e)
- 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)& (b): The issues of transparency, accountability and consultation and involvement of the people are very much relevant and  effective  in  addressing  various  aspects  of  urbanization  in  the country.

(c):  The  challenges  being  faced  due  to  rapid  urbanisation  are manifold. These include addressing of issues of planned and

sustainable  development,  livelihood,  urban  infrastructure,  delivery of services, housing, transportation, sanitation, waste management etc.

(d) & (e): Yes, Madam. The enactment of the 74 th  amendment to the Constitution  was  made  to  devise  a  mechanism  for  devolution  of funds,  functions  and  functionaries  from  the  States  to  the  Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) so that the ULBs are able to perform effectively as  vibrant  units  of  self-government.  Further  the  devolution  of  the funds by the successive Union Finance Commissions to the States for their ULBs is another mechanism to assist the states to address the challenges of urbanisation.

Urban  Development  is  a  State  subject  and  Government  of  India assists  the  State  Governments  and  Urban  Local  Bodies  through various programmes, schemes and guidelines in implementation of various reforms for efficient urban governance and service delivery. Also the Ministry extends technical and financial assistance to the States through its flagship programmes of Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT), Smart Cities Mission(SCM), Pradhan MantriAwasYojana-Housing  for  All  (Urban)  (PMAY-HFA-U),  Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), DeendayalAntyodayaYojanaNational Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) and Metro Rail projects, to address various challenges of urbanisation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 34 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Financial Assistance for Crop Losses
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 34

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CROP LOSSES

34. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

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

- (a) whether many States were affected by thunderstorms and floods in recent months and if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise;
- (b) whether this has caused damage to a large quantum of standing crops and high value horticultural crops and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has received proposals from the State Governments seeking financial assistance for loss of crops;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response  of the Union Government  thereto, State/UT-wise; and
- (e) whether the Government has sent a Central Team to the affected States to evaluate and ascertain the extent of crop losses and if so, the details thereof along with the outcome thereof?

## 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) to (e): As  per  the  Government  of  India  (Allocation  of  Business)  Rules,  Department  of Agriculture,  Cooperation  and  Farmers  Welfare  (DAC&FW)  is  concerned  with  coordination  of relief measures necessitated by drought, hailstorm, pest attack and cold wave/frost only.

The rest of the natural calamities are dealt by the Ministry of Home Affairs. That Ministry has informed that the relevant information on this question is being collected from various State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 33 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Employment in CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 33

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  DECEMBER, 2018

'Employment in CPSEs'

## 33: SHRI B.V. NAIK:

## Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the rate of employment in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) has been at the lowest during 2017-18 as compared to the last four years;
- (b) if so, the reasons for reduction in jobs despite more CPSEs being set up during that year as compared to previous years;
- (c) whether the Government has undertaken as impact assessment to ascertain the reasons for this reduction;
- (d) whether there has been an increase in hiring of contract employees and decline in the strength of permanent employees;
- (e) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (f) the measures taken by the Government to ensure job security and provide alternate sources of livelihood to the laid off workers?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The total number of personnel employed in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) during 2017-18 at 14.26 lakhs (provisional estimates) was lowest as compared to 14.72 lakhs in 2016-17, 15.01 lakhs in 2015-16 and 15.66 lakhs in 2014-15. The manpower planning and deployment in CPSEs is aligned to  the  objectives  and  targets  of  their  business  plan,  prevailing  business  conditions  &  requirements  and other factors like future operations, expansion / investment plan etc. As per available information, the other reasons  for  changes  in  manpower  employment  include  retirement,  attrition  and  Voluntary  Retirement Scheme (VRS) / Voluntary Separation Schemes (VSS) etc. in CPSEs.

(d) & (e): The proportion of regular employees to total employees during the last four years i.e. 2014-15 to 2017-18 has remained between 82% to 76%. As mentioned above, the reasons for change in manpower employment  include  prevailing  business conditions &  requirements  and  other  factors like future operations, expansion / investment plan, retirement etc.

(f): As a social safety measure, Government is implementing Counselling, Re-training and Redeployment (CRR)  scheme  for  employees  of  CPSEs  who  have  been  released  under  VRS  /  VSS.  These  separated employees have opportunity of self / wage employment after short duration skill trainings under the CRR scheme. In case an employee does not opt for training for him/her self, his/her dependent is eligible for training under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 32 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Proposal for Inclusion in OBC List
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 32 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2018

## PROPOSAL FOR INCLUSION IN OBC LIST

## 32. DR C GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposallrequest from any organisation/community to exclude any community from Scheduled Castes and to include it in Other Backward Classes (OBCs) list;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Madam. The Government has not received any such proposal/request: No,
- (b) and (c): Do not arise, in view of (a) above.

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