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Lok Sabha Question No. 561 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Rohingya Migrants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Kanakmal Katara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 561

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JUNE, 2019/ ASHADHA 4, 1941 (SAKA)

ROHINGYA MIGRANTS

561.  SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY: SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  on  the  number  of  Rohingya  and  other  Myanmari migrants living as refugees and illegal migrants in this country, State-wise;

(b)  whether the Government has raised the problem faced due to illegal Rohingya and other Myanmar migrants with the Government of Myanmar;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d)  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  deport  foreign  nationals illegally staying in the country including illegal Rohingya migrants?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d): Detection and deportation of illegal immigrants is a continuous process. Central Government is vested with powers under Section 3(2)(c) of The Foreigners Act, 1946 to deport foreign nationals staying illegally in the country. These powers to detect, detain and deport illegally staying foreign  nationals  have  been  entrusted  under  Article  258  (1)  of  the Constitution of India to the State Governments. Further, under Article 239 (1) of the Constitution of India, the Administrators of the Union Territories have   also   been   directed   to   discharge   the   functions  of the Central

Government  relating  to  detection,  detention  and  deportation  of  illegally staying  foreign  nationals.  These  powers  also  stand  delegated  to  the officials of Bureau of Immigration (BoI).

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also held a number of meetings and  Video  Conferences  at  various  levels  and  has  impressed  upon  the State  Governments  and  other  stakeholders  to  identify  illegal  migrants including  Rohingyas,  watch  their  movements  and  cancel  any  Indian documents  such  as  PAN  Cards,  Aadhar  Cards,  Driving  Licenses,  Ration Cards  etc.  fraudulently  obtained  by  them.  Consolidated  instructions regarding deportation/ repatriation of foreign nationals have been issued, vide MHA letter No. 25022/19/2014-F.I dated 24.04.2014. Further advisories have been issued to the State Governments/ UT Administrations regarding identification of illegal migrants and monitoring thereof, vide MHA letter No. 24013/29/Misc./2017-CSR.III(i) dated 08.07.2017 and No. 25022/63/2017-F.IV dated 28.02.2018.

Government has also taken up the issue of Rohingya migrants with the Government of Myanmar. It has emphasized the need for safe, speedy and sustainable return of these displaced persons.

Since illegal immigrants enter into the country without valid travel documents in clandestine and surreptitious manner, there is no accurate data regarding number of such migrants living in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 560 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Drought Conditions in the Country
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Kapil Moreshwar Patil

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 560

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH   JUNE, 2019

## DROUGHT  CONDITIONS IN  THE COUNTRY

560. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR  PATIL:

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

- (a) the details of the drought affected districts in the country;
- (b) the  number  of  farmers  affected from drought in Maharashtra;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  any  special  package  to  deal  with  the situation that arose due to scanty rains/ weak monsoon in the various States of the country; and
- (d) if    so,    the    details    of    the    funds  allocated  by  the  Government  for  the  above  said purpose during the current year, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) & (b): No  State  has  submitted  any  Memorandum  seeking  financial  assistance  from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) in the wake of drought during Kharif 2019 season. The State of Karnataka has, however, timely submitted a Memorandum for Rabi 2019 season for all the 30 districts in the State, as detailed below:

Bangalore  Urban,  Bangalore  Rural,  Ramangaram,  Kolar,  Chikkaballapura,  Tumkur, Chitradurga,  Davanagere,  Chamarajanagar,  Mysuru,    Mandya,  Bellary,  Koppal,  Raichur, Kalaburgi, Yadgir, Bidar, Belgavi, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Gadag, Haveri, Dharwad, Shivamogga,  Hassan, Chikkamagalur, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi & Uttara Kannada.

In  the  eventuality  of drought and other natural calamities, the State Governments are empowered to initiate necessary relief measures from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) which is readily available with them. Additional financial assistance, over and above SDRF, is considered from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) on receipt of relief Memoranda from State Governments and in accordance with extant norms and procedures.

- (c) & (d):      Assistance from NDRF is provided by Government of India for calamity that is of severe nature.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 557 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Sustainable Practices in Fisheries
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 557

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JUNE, 2019

## SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN FISHERIES

## 557. SHRI. NARANBHAI  KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES,  ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मात्स्यिकी , पशुपालन और डेिरी मंत्री be pleased to state :

- a) whether it is a fact that though India rank 3rd in the global fisheries industry, the industry is hardly driven by sustainable practices;
- b) the  procedures  undertaken  by  the  Government  to  spread  awareness  regarding  sustainable practices in the fisheries industry; and
- c) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  people  employed  in  the  fisheries industry to follow sustainable practices and achieve MSC certification?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING:

(SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) to  (c)  India  ranks  second  in  the  global  fisheries  and  the  fisheries  in  India  focuses  on  the sustainable  utilization  of  fisheries  resources.  The  National  Policy  on  Marine  Fisheries,  2017 proposes to keep sustainability of the resources at the core of all actions. The State/Union Territories (UT) Governments are implementing their respective 'Marine Fishing Regulation Act(s)' (MFRAs) to ensure sustainable fishing practices. Workshops, meetings and awareness programs are organized from  time  to  time  by  the  Central  and  State/UT  Governments,  Coast  Guards,  Fisheries  Research Institutions,  Inter-Governmental  Organization  (IGO),  Fisheries  Universities  &  Colleges,  other agencies as well as Fishermen Associations/Federations etc. to sensitize the stakeholders including fishermen to spread awareness and to follow sustainable practices in the fisheries to ensure quality.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 554 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Adulteration in Vegetables
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 554

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.06.2019

## ADULTERATION IN VEGETABLES

## 554. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has provided the information as follows:

Instances of sale/supply of sub-standard and   adulterated food items, use of excess chemicals, artificial  colouring  of  vegetables,  presence  of  pesticides/insecticides  residues  in  fruits  and  vegetables beyond prescribed MRLs etc.  are detected during the enforcement activities undertaken by the State/UT Governments . Such instances have also been reported to FSSAI through various other channels.

To check adulteration in  vegetable items  and in other food products, State/UT Governments regularly  conduct  surveillance  and  enforcement  drives    and  conduct  regular  surveillance,  monitoring, inspection  and  random  sampling  of  food  products  to  check  that  they  comply  with  the  standards  laid down under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations made thereunder. In cases  where  the  food  samples  are  found  to  be  non-conforming,  recourse  is  taken  to  penal  provisions under Chapter IX of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Further,  consumer  is  being  educated  about  detection  of  adulteration  and  steps  to  be  taken  for reducing harmful effects of chemicals etc.. To combat adulteration in commonly adulterated food items, such  as  milk,  spices  and  condiments,  honey,  water,  oils  &  fats,  FSSAI  has  released  a  Detect Adulteration with Rapid Test (DART) which is a compilation of common quick tests for detection of food  adulterants  at  household  level  by  the  citizens  themselves  so  as  to  induce  awareness  among  the consumers about food safety.

Consumers are also being educated  about  importance of  washing  fruits  and  vegetables  before consumption to avoid harmful effects of pesticides/insecticides residue in fruits and vegetables. FSSAI has  also  asked  Commissioners  of  Food  Safety,  States/UTs  to  undertake  awareness  campaigns  on pesticides/insecticides residues in fruits and vegetables.

Guidance  notes  for  guidance  of  consumers  have  also  been  issued  on  various  topics  such  as artificial ripening of fruits, stickers on Fruits and Vegetables, pulses and beans and many other topics. These are available on website of FSSAI.
Lok Sabha Question No. 551 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Agreement between Government and PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 551

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.06.2019

## Agreement between Government and PSUs

## 551. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a) whether  any  agreement  has  been  signed  between  the  Government  and  Public  Sector Undertakings (PSUs) on distribution of profits;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the funds required for modernisation or capacity building of PSUs are met out of their accrued profits or being given as a separate grant; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## (SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT)

- (a) & (b):  Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has not entered into any agreement with the Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (CPSEs)  regarding  distribution  of  profits.  However,  the guidelines on Capital Restructuring of Central Public Sector Enterprises issued by Department of Investment  and  Public  Asset  Management  (DIPAM),  Ministry  of  Finance  on  27 th May,  2016 provides for profit sharing by way of issuing dividend, buy back of shares, issuing bonus share etc. by CPSEs.

(c) &(d): The Boards of CPSEs take decisions regarding the fund requirement and its sourcing for  modernization,  capacity  building,  etc.  with  the  approval  of  the  concerned  competent authority.  The various means of meeting the requirement of funds for modernization, capacity building, etc. of CPSEs include internal profits, grant or loan from the Government, commercial borrowing,  etc.  Further,  the  CPSEs  are  under  the  administrative  control  of  their  respective Ministries/Departments and data on sourcing of funds for modernization/ capacity building etc. is maintained by the concerned Ministry/Department.
Lok Sabha Question No. 548 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Infrastructure for Development of Fisheries
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Y. S. Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.548 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  JUNE, 2019

## Infrastructure for Development of Fisheries

## 548.   SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY :

Will  the  Minister  of  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मात्स्यिकी , पशुपालन और डेिरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  taken  a  decision  to  augment  fisheries production and provide sufficient infrastructure facilities for development of fisheries in the country and earmarked Rs. 7,522 crore for the same;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the funds being provided to the State of Telangana for this purpose?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) to (c):  Yes, Sir.  In order to address the infrastructure requirement for fisheries sector, the Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  during 2018-19 created a dedicated funds namely Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with a total funds size of Rs 7522.48 crore.  The FIDF provides concessional  finance  to  the  Eligible  Entities  (EEs),  including  State  Governments/Union Territories and State entities for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities. The  concessional  finance  is  provided  by  the  Nodal  Loaning  Entities  (NLEs)  namely  (i) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), (ii) National Cooperatives Development Corporation (NCDC) and (iii) All scheduled Banks.  Under the FIDF,  the  Government  of  India  provides  interest  subvention  up  to  3%  per  annum  for providing the concessional finance by the NLEs at the interest rate not lower than 5% per annum. Under the FIDF, loan lending over a period of five years and maximum repayment is over a period of 12 years inclusive of moratorium of 2 (two) years on repayment of principal. The Government of Telangana has not submitted any proposal under FIDF.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Reporting of Crimes
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kaushal Kishore

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 546

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JUNE, 2019/ ASHADHA 4, 1941 (SAKA)

REPORTING OF CRIMES

546.  SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  many  crimes  in  the  country  are  not  even detected or registered in records due to faulty reporting system and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether the Government has taken any initiative towards reforms in the field of reporting of crimes from various parts of the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c): 'Police'  and  'Public  order'  are  State  subjects  under  the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Therefore, State Governments and Union  Territories  Administration  are  responsible  for  registration  and investigation  of  crimes  under  the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  1973. However, the Ministry of Home  Affairs has issued advisories on compulsory  registration  of  FIRs.    In  order  to  ensure  that  the  police register  FIR  for  cases  when  they  receive  a  call/complaint related to a

crime committed outside the jurisdiction of the police station concerned, States/UTs have been advised to instruct police to register 'Zero FIR'.

In  order  to  facilitate  police  in  States/Union  Territories  with  a  common platform  for  filing  reports,  collecting  and  sharing  information  on  crimes and criminals at national level, MHA has implemented Crime and Criminal Tracking  Network  and  Systems  (CCTNS).  Against  the  approved  project target of covering 14306 police stations, a total of 14856 police stations have  been  covered  in  CCTNS  as  new  police  stations  were  added  in States/Union Territories.  A total of 4.43 crore FIR records are available at national level.  Atotal of 35 States/UTs have launched their State Citizen Portals providing citizen centric police services, including online filing of complaints,  obtaining  status  of  complaints,  obtaining  copies  of  FIRs, viewing details of arrested persons/ wanted criminals, viewing details of missing person/ unidentified dead bodies, request for antecedent verification and request for issue of various NOCs from police. A total of 3.25  crore  service  requests  have  been  received  from  citizens  (till  April 2019).  Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have launched e-FIR facility for citizen for property and vehicles thefts where accused are not known.

(d): Does not arise in view of reply at (a) to (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: MSP for Specific Crops
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 545

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH   JUNE, 2019

## MSP FOR SPECIFIC CROPS

## 545.    SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to bring certain State specific crops under MSP  and if  so,  the  details  thereof, State-wise;

(b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  include  state  specific  crops  like  cluster  sem (beans),  moth  (moth  beans),  gwar (cluster beans), lobia (black eyed beans), jeera  (cumin seeds),  dhania  (coriander), lahsun (garlic), isabgol, rendi, aloevera and mehandi in the list of MSP crops;

(c) whether  the  said crops  are main crops in several districts of Rajasthan which is  the leading  State  in  production  of  the said crops; and

(d) if so, the details in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) & (b): Union  Government  has  no  proposal  under  consideration  to  fix  MSPs  for  State specific  crops.    However, Government presently fixes minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural crops viz. paddy, jowar, bajra maize, ragi, arhar, moong, urad, groundnutinshell, soyabean, sunflower, sesamum, nigerseed, cotton, wheat, parley, gram, masur (lentil), rapeseed/mustard, safflower, jute and copra and fair & remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors.  In  addition, MSPs for toria and de-husked coconut are also fixed on the basis of MSPs of rapeseed/mustard and copra respectively.  These MSP crops cover approximately 99 per cent of the total agricultural production in the country.

(c) & (d): Minor crops like cluster  sem  (beans),  moth  (moth beans),  gwar  (cluster  beans), lobia  (black  eyed  beans),  jeera  (cumin  seeds),  dhania  (coriander),  lahsun    (garlic),  isabgol, rendi, aloevera and mehandi are produced in some districts of Rajasthan, some  of which are perishable in nature.

Government implements Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for horticultural crops which are perishable in nature and some agricultural crops which are not covered under the MSP on the request of State/UT Governments concerned.  The objective of intervention is to protect the growers of these commodities from making distress sale in the event of a bumper crop during the  peak  arrival  period  when  the  prices  tend  to  fall  below  economic  levels  and  cost  of production.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 544 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-25
Subject: Assistance to Panchayati Raj Institutions
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Manoj Rajoria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 544 ANSWERED ON 25.06.2019

## ASSISTANCE TO PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS

## 544. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government, in order to strengthen and make the Panchayati Raj Institutions self-reliant,  has  been  attempting  to  provide  assistance  to  the  elected  representatives  by adopting capacity building measures and imparting trainings to them;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  the  areas  in  which  the  Union  Government  has  provided  the  assistance  to  the  State Governments?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a)  to  (c)  Yes  Sir.  Ministry  of  Panchayati  Raj  (MoPR)  has  been  providing  programmatic support  for  strengthening  of  Panchayati  Raj  Institutions  (PRIs)  and  capacity  building  of Elected Representatives and functionaries of PRIs  to improve  their functioning and effectiveness  and  make  them  self  reliant.  These  programs  are  specifically  focused  on addressing  the critical gaps  that constrain the functioning of  Panchayats, facilitating democratic planning and decision making through People's participation, and strengthening the institutional structure of Panchayats.

In  order  to  strengthen  governance  capabilities  of  PRIs  to  deliver  on  Sustainable Development  Goals  (SDGs),  the  Government  has  launched  the  core  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), which is being implemented for 4 years from 2018-19 to 2021-22 with  total outlay of Rs.7255.50 crore. Under the scheme of RGSA, financial  support  is  provided  to  States/  Union  Territories  towards  various  activities  for strengthening  of  Panchayats  viz.  Capacity  Building  &Training,   training  infrastructure  and Human  Resource(HR)  support  for  training,  Strengthening  of  Gram  Sabhas  under  the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996  (PESA)  areas, Distance  Learning  Facility,  Support  for  Innovations,  Technical  support  to  PRIs,  Panchayat Buildings, e-enablement of Panchayats, Project based support for economic development and income enhancement, Information Education Communication (IEC) and Programme Management Unit (PMU).

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