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Lok Sabha Question No. 4567 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Shortage of D-Penicillin
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4567 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th  January, 2019

## Shortage of D-Penicillin

## 4567. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the shortage of D-Penicillin medicine in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it  is  true  that  due  to  shortage  of  raw-materials,  the  production  of  this medicine has decreased;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the action taken/being taken by the Government to bridge the gap in the shortage of D-Penicillin in the country?

## 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 (e): National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  has  not  received  any complaint regarding shortage of D-Penicillamine. The production/sales details submitted by major producer of D Pencillamine in the Country i.e., M/s Panacea Biotech Ltd. also do not show any declining trend as detailed below:

|   Sl. No. | Year                                   | Production(strips)   | Sales (strips)   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------|
|         1 | 2016-17                                | 1,11,280             | 1,26,915         |
|         2 | 2017 -18                               | 2,87,965             | 2,75,772         |
|         3 | 2018-19(half-year only till 30.9.2018) | 1,52,690             | 1,37,237         |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4564 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Amendment of SC/ST Act
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +4564 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.01.2019

## AMENDMENT OF SCIST ACT

## +4564. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

(a) whether the amendment ordinance of the SC/ST Act has angered the upper castes as well as the backward castes across the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has made any efforts to pacify their anger and prevent misuse of the said Act; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a) to (c): The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities){PoA} Act; 1989, has been further amended by an Act of Parliament namely, the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act; 2018, having   considered the canons of criminal jurisprudence and relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. No Ordinance was promulgated in this regard.

Some individuals have, however, filed Writ Petitions in the Superior Courts,  wherein vires of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act: 2018 have been challenged and the Union of India has filed the Counter Affidavit in respect of a Writ Petition: The matter is presently sub-judice.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4559 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Stock of Pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, Shrirang Appa Barne, KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, DHARMENDRA YADAV

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4559

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.01.2019

## STOCK OF PULSES

4559.  DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT: DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI KUNWAR
2. PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

## 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  has  hired  a  consultant  to  advise  it  on  engaging  a  professional agency for  efficient  management  of  buffer  stock  of  pulses  that  is  being  created  for  use  in times of price rise;
- (b) if so, the reasons for engaging private consultant;
- (c) whether the Government has fixed target of 20 lakh tonnes buffer stock of pulses; and
- (d) if so, the details of the buffer stock of pulses built so far?

## ANSWER

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

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

- (a) & (b) : PwC  was  selected and engaged through an open tender process, in which participation by all interested and eligible agencies, whether Government or Private, was permitted.
- (c) & (d) : Government approved creation of a dynamic buffer of up to 20 lakh MT (LMT) of pulses. A buffer stock of 20.50 LMT of pulses consisting of 13.66 LMT Tur, 1.36 LMT Urad, 1.73 LMT Chana, 1.66 LMT Masur and 2.10 LMT Moong was built under Price Stabilization Fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4557 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Infiltration on Borders
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4557

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

## INFILTRATION ON BORDERS

4557.

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  National  Investigation  Agency  (NIA)  has  submitted  a detailed report to the Government regarding Pakistan infiltration operation recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the main contents of the report;
- (c)  the  reaction  of  the  Government  thereto  along  with  the  measures taken/being taken on the basis of NIA report;
- (d) whether the Government has deputed a team of officers to study this rising cross border infiltration in the country;
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the follow up action taken thereon; and
- (f)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  strengthen  the coordination amongst security agencies and to review the security norms from time to time to check the infiltrations?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): A  report  on  infiltration  of  terrorists  from  Pakistan  has  been received in this Ministry from the National Investigation Agency.  However, further details cannot be disclosed in the interest of the national security.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.4557 FOR 08.01.2019

(f): The Government of India in tandem with the State Governments, have adopted  a  multi-pronged  approach  to  contain  cross  border  infiltration, which, inter alia, include strengthening of border management and multitiered deployment along the International Border/ Line of Control and near the ever changing infiltration routes, construction/ maintenance of border fencing, construction of culverts/bridges on nullahs, improved technology, weapons and  equipments  for  Security  Forces,  improved  intelligence  and operational coordination, installation of border floodlights and synergizing intelligence flow to check  infiltration and pro-active action against terrorists.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: DBT Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: VEENA DEVI

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

## Lok SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO.4547+TO BE ANSWVERED ON:08.01.2019

## DBT Scheme

## 4547+ShRIMATI VEENA DEVI:

## Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased t3 state:

- (2) tnrough Direct Beneft Transfer (DBT}
2. whether huge amount of subsidy has not been cradited in tne acccunts f tertilizar and
3. (d} the and amount of subsidy outstanding November 20187

## ANSWER

AND MINISTER OF STATE INTHE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) & (b}: Under the DBT system, on various fertilizer grades Ia credited directly in to the bank accounts of the iertilizer manufacturing companies, cn the baaie cf actual sales made by tre retallers to the beneficlaries thrcugh Point 0i Sale (PoS) devices installed at each retailer shop and the teneficiarie3 identled thrcugh Aadhaar Card, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Voter Identity Card, etc; Yes, being
- (c) & (d): The subsidy against the DBT bills are released on weekly basis and baing
Lok Sabha Question No. 4543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Repeal of AFSPA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4543

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

4543. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Ministry  is  considering  the  repeal  of  the  Armed  Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 after its repeated dilution by the Apex Court;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  the  State  Governments  are  also increasingly eager to lift the imposition of this law in their regions; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for  their  eagerness  to withdraw this Law from their States?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  to  repeal  the  Armed  Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) 1958.

(c) & (d): Presently, AFSPA, 1958 is operational in entire States of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (except Imphal Municipal area), three districts namely Tirap, Changlang and Longding of Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within  the  jurisdiction  of  the  eight  police  stations  in  the  districts  of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the State of Assam. The notification declaring Manipur and Assam as 'disturbed areas' have been issued by the State  Governments.    State  Government  of  Nagaland  has  not  supported extension  of  notification  declaring  Nagaland  as  'disturbed  area'  under AFSPA, 1958

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4541 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Cultivation of Coarse Cereals
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4541

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8 th  JANUARY, 2019

## CULTIVATION OF COARSE CEREALS

## 4541.  SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to cultivate coarse cereals on additional land with a view to increase their production;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken in this regard so far along with the details of progress made 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 GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a)  to (c): Coarse Cereal Crops are included as one of the component under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) programme from 2014-15 to increase the production and productivity of coarse cereals through area expansion and productivity enhancement.

From 2018-19, NFSM - Coarse Cereals is divided into two parts, namely; NFSMCoarse  Cereals  (Maize  and  Barley)  and  NFSM-Nutri  Cereals.      NFSM-Coarse  Cereals (Maize and Barley) is being implemented in 269 districts of 27 states and that of NFSMNutri Cereals in 202 districts of 14 states. Under NFSM-Coarse Cereals, assistance is being provided for organizing demonstrations on improved package of practices & intercropping and distribution of seeds of High Yielding Varieties (HYVs) & Hybrids. However, under the programme  of  NFSM-Nutri  Cereals,  assistance  is  provided  to  the  farmers  through  State Governments for organizing cluster demonstrations on improved package of practices, seed production/seed distribution of HYVs/Hybrids, distribution of micronutrients & bio-fertilizers, plant  protection  chemicals  &  bio-agents, Weedicides, manual sprayer, sprinkler, cropping system based trainings, formation of FPOs in cluster area, creation of processing units of FPOs, Center of Excellence, distribution of seed minikits (HYVs), publicity etc.

The production of Coarse Cereals including Nutri- cereals is as under:

## (Production In Million tonnes)

| Year     |   Production |
|----------|--------------|
| 2015-16  |        38.52 |
| 2016-17  |        43.77 |
| 2017-18* |        46.99 |

* 4 th Advance Estimates

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4534 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Horticulture Research and Education
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh,Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4534

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/01/2019

## HORTICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

## 4534.  SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) is setting up a Post Graduate Institute in Horticulture Research and Education (PGIHRE) at Amritsar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the present status of the above Institute at Amritsar; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to expedite completion of the work of PGIHRE at Amritsar?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) The Finance Minister, Government of India made an announcement in his Budget Speech  2015-16,  presented  vide  Para  80  of  abstract  as,  'Honourable  Members  will remember that in the Budget Speech of July, I had indicated my intention to provide one major Central Institute in each State.  In the Fiscal Year 2015-16, ---I also propose to set up a Post Graduate Institute of Horticulture Research and Education in Amritsar'.
- (c) Negotiation meetings with the Officers of Government of Punjab with respect to making land available for the said purpose were held.  As soon as the site for the said purpose is finalized, the establishment of PGIHRE at Amritsar, Punjab will be taken up.
- (d) To expedite the process,  the  Joint  Committee  comprising  Officers  of  the  Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Government of India and the Government of Punjab constituted for the purpose has visited in the past and again it  is due to visit shortly for finalizing the site for establishment of the PGIHRE at Amritsar, Punjab.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4533 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Development of Animal Husbandry in Kerala
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4533 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.01.2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY IN KERALA

4533. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government is giving any financial assistance to Kerala for the various projects in connection with development of animal husbandry in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof during the last four years; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

- (a) Yes, Madam. The Government of India is implementing various schemes / programmes/ as  mentioned  below  for  the  development  of  animal  husbandry  in  all  the  States/UTs including Kerala, namely,
- i. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
- ii. National Programme for Dairy Development
- iii. Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
- iv. National Dairy Plan-I
- v. National Livestock Mission
- vi. Livestock Health & Disease Control
- (b) & (c) The details of financial assistance provided to Kerala under the various schemes being implemented by Government of India for the development of animal husbandry in Kerala is as under:

Fund Released to the State Government of Kerala during the last four years (In lakh)

| S.   | Name of the scheme                        | Years   | Years   | Years   | Years   |
|------|-------------------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| No.  |                                           | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
| 1.   | Rashtriya Gokul Mission                   | 1000.00 | 500.00  | 1000.00 | 136.00  |
| 2.   | National Programme for Dairy Development  | 1756.22 | 0.00    | 400.00  | 543.77  |
| 3.   | National Dairy Plan-I                     | 623.00  | 604.00  | 641.00  | 431.00  |
| 4.   | Dairy Enterpreneurship Development Scheme | 954.56  | 46.05   | 442.08  | 1152.03 |
| 5.   | National Livestock Mission                | -       | -       | 104.28  | 364.74  |
| 6.   | Livestock Health &Disease Control         | 296.80  | 485.40  | 223.00  | 515.63  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4532 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Sponsoring of Agriculture Extension Personnel
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RITA TARAI

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4532

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH   JANUARY, 2019

## SPONSORING OF AGRICULTURE EXTENSION  PERSONNEL

## 4532.    SHRIMATI  RITA  TARAI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state whether  the Ministry  of  HRD/  Agriculture  and  Farmers Welfare has any proposals  for  sponsoring agriculture    extension    personnel/farmers outside    the    country    for exposure  and capacity building, 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)

Yes Madam.    Under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Scheme of  the  Department,  awareness  programme,  Farmers  Training,  Exposure  Visit  etc.  are  being provided  in  India  and  outside  country  for  capacity  building  of  farmers  about  the  latest technologies used in Horticulture.

Further,  Department  under  MIDH  Scheme  is  implementing  bilateral  cooperation  projects with  Israel,  Netherland  and  Germany.  Under  these,  Centre  of  Excellence  (CoE)  have  been established for development of technology, training and planting material. Under this cooperation,  field  officers  from  States  are  also  trained  on  various  horticulture  development aspects in Israel and Netherland.

National Bamboo Mission (NBM) Scheme of the department has been launched in April, 2018. The Scheme envisages transfer of technology through Training, Front-line Demonstration, Publicity  and  Training  of  Trainers  as  an  integral  part  of  the  NBM.  Under  this  program,  Skill development,  adoption  of  scientific  measures,  training  of  farmers  and  field  level  workers  at National and International level is provisioned. Skill India Mission's cost norms are adopted for the purpose.

Similarly,  under  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  'Support  to  State  Extension  Programs  for Extension  Reforms'  popularly  known  as  ATMA  Scheme,  a  component  of  Sub-Mission  of Agricultural  Extension  (SMAE)  of  Green  Revolution  of  Krishonnati  Yojna  has  provision  for sending  the  eligible  Extension  Functionaries  for  studying  best  extension  practices  and  for undergoing trainings in premier institutions within India and abroad.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Setting up of NDRF Unit
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4529

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

SETTING UP OF NDRF UNIT

4529. SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up a National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) unit near Yelahanka in Bengaluru;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the proposed unit is likely to be setup?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Ministry  of  Home  affairs  has  approved  to  set  up  a  Regional Response Centre (RRC) of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) near Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka for immediate response. For establishment of this RRC, 02 acres of land have been acquired by NDRF at Vill-  Vennkatala,  Yelahanka,  Benglore  North  Taluk,  Karnataka.    Further Infrastructure  development  for  this  RRC  at  a  cost  of  Rs.  6.49  crore  has been awarded to Central Public Work Department (CPWD).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Special Funds for Transgenders
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4527 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.01.2019

## SPECIAL FUNDS FOR TRANSGENDERS

## 4527. DR PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to give any fund for   generating   livelihood opportunities to the transgender community; special
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to provide reservations to transgenders in educational institutions and Government jobs; and
- (d) if the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b): A total of Rs.1.00 Crore has been allocated during 2018-19 under the Scheme for Transgender Persons.
- (c) to (d): The Ministry has introduced a Bill titled "The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016" in the Lok Sabha on 2.8.2016, having the provisions of   recognition of identity of   transgender person; prohibition   against discrimination, welfare measures by government, obligation of establishments and other persons, educational, social  security and health of transgender person and National Council for transgender persons etc The Bill was referred to the Lok Sabha Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment for examination and report. The Committee submitted its report on 21.07.2017. The report was examined by the Ministry and accordingly the necessary amendments were done in the Bill. Now the Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha on 17.12.2018.

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