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Lok Sabha Question No. 941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Funds for Hostels for SCs and OBCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +941 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2018

## FUNDS FOR HOSTELS FOR SCs AND OBCs

+941. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to release Central assistancelshare for the construction of hostels for Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes;
- (6b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam\_ The Ministry of Social  Justice and  Empowerment  provides central assistancel share for construction of hostels for Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes under   the Schemes of Babu Jagjivan   Ram Chhatrawas Yojna (BJRCY) and Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Construction of Hostels for OBC and Girls respectively. Under these schemes, admissible central assistance is released to the State Governments/ UT Administrations and other eligible implementing agencies on receipt of proposals, complete in all respects from them. Boys
- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Installation of Automated Kiosks
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 940

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018 / SHRAVANA 2, 1940 (SAKA)

INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATED KIOSKS

940. DR. K. GOPAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering to install automated kiosks eGates for speedy document and identity verification;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether at the e-Gates, foreigners can present their machine readable passports, place their fingerprints on the scanner and complete a customs declaration; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):      Yes madam. There is a proposal for installation of e-Gates at

06  major  Airports  viz.  Delhi,  Mumbai,  Chennai,  Kolkata,  Bangalore  and Hyderabad. Through these e-Gates, identity of the traveler can be verified by scanning passport, obtaining finger prints and facial bio-metrics.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA

No. 936

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 936

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 24, 2018 SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN

SHRI ANOOP MISHRA:

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

- (a)  the  efforts  made  under  the  Swachh  Bharat  Abhiyan  (urban)  to
- achieve its objective of eliminating manual scavenging; and
- (b)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the  condition  of
- community toilets in the country including Madhya Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a): The  objective  of  Swachh  Bharat  Mission-Urban  (SBM-U)  is  to achieve 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2 nd  October 2019 in urban areas.  As  per  Swachh  Bharat  Mission-Urban  (SBM-U)  Guidelines,  all Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) being constructed are only sanitary toilets  which  eliminates  manual  scavenging.  Government  have  also brought out a National Policy on Fecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM)  in  the  year  2017  which  emphasizes  implementation  of  legal prohibition of 'manual scavenging' under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.

(b):    Some of the steps taken to improve the condition of community toilets (CTs) in the country including Madhya Pradesh are as under: (i). Promotion of toilets with water connectivity to improve the condition of CTs, (ii). Online feedback systems have been installed for regular monitoring and cleaning of toilets, (iii).  Information,  Education  and  communication  (IEC)  activities  are conducted at ULB level for generating awareness about proper use of toilets. (iv).  Funds  have  been  disbursed  to  ULBs  by  State  Governments  for sanitary pad dispensers and installation of incinerators in the toilets. (v). MoHUA is monitoring the progress of SBM-U through consultation workshops with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), video conferencing with the State Mission Directors, ULBs uploading of ground level data on SBM portal etc. (vi). A random check is done during 'Swachh Survekshan' to ascertain the  overall  cleanliness  and  facilities  such  as  water  &  electricity availability, collection of user charge for maintenance etc. provided in community toilets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Reservation for SCs and OBCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 935 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2018

## RESERVATION FOR SCs AND OBCs

## 935. SHRI K ASHOK KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has sought strict adherence to reservation for SCs ad OBCs in hiring of contractual employees and consultants;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also sought similar reservation for outsourced work in various Ministries and Government departments; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2018, addressed the Central   services, for taking action as appropriate, in the matter of providing the benefit of reservation in cases of Contractual appointment; Appointment of Consultants, Appointment of persons for time-bound projects Outsourced appointment of personnel through contractors in Ministries/Departments, Corporations, Autonomous Bodies etc. May has; and

Besides, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment also seeks verification from its grantee Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) regarding implementation of reservation policy in respect of employees of the grantee NGO.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 934 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Allocation of Foodgrains to Rajasthan
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 934

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH  JULY, 2018

## ALLOCATION OF FOODGRAINS TO RAJASTHAN

## 934. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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- (a) the details of foodgrains allocated to Rajasthan under National Food Security Act;
- (b) whether  the  Government proposes  to  allocate  additional  two  lakh metric ton foodgrains to the State of Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  any  request  has  been received  from  Rajasthan  for  issuing instructions to FCI for one time issuance of foodgrains to the State;
- (d) if  so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (e) the details of the action taken by the Government for giving priority to Rajasthan in allocation of sugar?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): At present, the monthly allocation of the State Government is 32,620 tons of wheat for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category and 2,00,011 tons of wheat for Priority Household (PHH). The total monthly allocation of wheat to State Government of Rajasthan is 2,32,631 tons.
- (b)  to  (d):  No  such  proposal  has  been  received  from  State  Government  of Rajasthan.
- (e): Under  the  current  scheme,  Central  Government  has decided  to provide sugar subsidy at Rs. 18.50 per kg with restrictive coverage to AAY families  @  1  kg  of  sugar  per  family  per  month. The  State  Governments/UTs are  required  to  procure  sugar  from  the  open  market  through  a  transparent system for distribution under PDS. The Government of Rajasthan is participating in the current scheme. The annual quota of sugar of Rajasthan for distribution in PDS for AAY families is 11,185 MT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Heritage City Tag
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: KHAN SAUMITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.933 TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 24, 2018 HERITAGE CITY TAG

No. 933

SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

Will the Minister of HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS be please to state:

- (a) whether the State Government of West Bengal has sent any proposal to bring certain ancient and tourist structures under Heritage tag during the last four years; and

- (b)  if so, the details and status thereof including Bishnupur?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Madam.

- (b) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Autistic Children
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Partha Pratim Ray

## 932. Shri Partha Pratim:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the number of autistic children is increasing by throughout the country; and day day -

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## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) The Ministry relies on Census of India data on number of persons with disabilities under various categories in the country. Till 2011, Census data did not cover persons with autism.
- (6) Does not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF NNDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## Autistic Children

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 932 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2018
Lok Sabha Question No. 930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Bt. Cotton
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ANIRUDHAN SAMPATH

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 930

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018

## Bt. COTTON

930. DR. A. SAMPATH:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that a non-approved third kind of Bt. cotton is being cultivated in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether corrective measures have been taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; 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 PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) & (b): Yes  Madam.  Few  incidences  of  cultivation  of  non-approved  Herbicide  Tolerant (HT)  cotton  were  reported  in  the  States  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  Gujarat,  Telangana  and Maharashtra in 2017-18.
- (c) & (d): Department of Agriculture,  Cooperation  and  Farmers  Welfare  has  issued advisories to all cotton growing States to take appropriate necessary action to curb and control the spread HT Cotton.

In order to investigate the matter of illegal cultivation of HT Cotton in the country, 'Field Inspection and Scientific Evaluation Committee' (FISEC) was constituted under Department of Biotechnology (DBT),  Ministry  of  Science  and  Technology,  Government  of  India.  FISEC  has suggested strategies and measures to control the HT cotton.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 929

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018

## AGRI-TECH INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

929.   SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  sensitize  and  release  the  subsidy/financial assistance under the Central Sector Scheme of Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) although the  initial  costs  have  been  incurred  by  Regulated  Market  Committee  concerned  to  expedite immediate launching of e-platform in various States of the country including Odisha; and
- (b) 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) & (b): The  Government  has  approved  the  central  sector  Scheme  for  promotion  of National Agriculture Market through Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) on 1st July 2015 with a budget of Rs. 200 crore. The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) scheme was launched on 14th April, 2016.

Under the scheme, the Government provides free software and financial assistance to States/Union Territories (UTs) up to Rs. 30.00 Lakh per market based on their Detailed Project Report on account of assistance related to computer hardware, internet connection, assaying equipment  and  related  infrastructure  for  installation  and  roll  out  of  e-NAM  scheme.  As  per Budget Announcement 2017-18, the assistance has been decided to be enhanced to States from existing Rs. 30.00 Lakh to a maximum of Rs. 75 lakh per e-NAM mandi. The additional grant of Rs. 45 lakh per mandi is for setting up of cleaning, grading and packaging facilities and also compost unit in the mandis. The States are required to prepare Detailed Project Report for each regulated mandi to be integrated to e-NAM, with admissible components for consideration and approval before actual integration.

So  far,  585  wholesale  regulated  markets  of  16  States  and  02  Union  Territories  have been  integrated  by  31 st March,  2018  with  e-NAM  platform,  of  which  10  wholesale  regulated markets  of  Odisha  have  been  integrated  with  e-NAM  platform.  Rs.  3.00  crore  have  been released to Odisha for implementation of e-NAM..

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Lok Sabha Question No. 928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Special Laboratories for the Investigation of Rape Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT, RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †928

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018 / SHRAVANA 2, 1940 (SAKA)

SPECIAL LABORATORIES FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF RAPE CASES

†928. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT: SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  special/exclusive forensic  laboratories  for  investigation  of  cases  related  to  rape  in  the country so as to speed up the large number of pending rape cases;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken so far by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Yes Madam. The Government has decided to support States/UTs  in  setting  up  of  special  forensic  units  to  meet  the  forensic needs of sexual assault cases in a timely manner, apart from strengthening the Central Forensic Science Laboratories.

Government has already approved a project to set up a State-of-art DNA lab in Central Forensic Science Lab in Chandigarh under the Nirbhaya Fund.  Further, Ministry of Home Affairs is providing financial assistance to the  following  States  under  the  Modernization  of  Police  Forces  scheme (a Centrally Sponsored scheme):

L.S.US.Q NO. 928 FOR 24.07.2018 (i)  upgrading  of  Gujarat  Forensic  Science  University,  Gandhinagar  for establishment of a Centre of Excellence, for training and capacity building activities, (ii) establishment  of hi-tech State Forensic Science  Laboratory  at Amravathi in Andhra Pradesh, (iii) upgrading forensic laboratories and institutes in North-eastern States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Strengthening of Federal Structure
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †927

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018 / SHRAVANA 2, 1940 (SAKA)

STRENGTHENING OF FEDERAL STRUCTURE

†927. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the existing federal framework of the country is hindering the development of the country;

(b) whether there is a need to further strengthen the federal structure of the country; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):      It may  not  be  correct  to say that the existing federal framework has hindered development of the country. India, at present, is among  the  fastest  developing  economy  in  the  world.  Based  on  the recommendations of the first Commission on Centre-State Relations under the Chairmanship of the Justice R.S. Sarkaria, an Inter-State Council was set  up  on  28.05.1990  under  Article  263  of  the  Constitution.  Inter-State Council provides the perfect setting for cooperative federalism since it can be used for evolving policy as well as for ensuring its implementation.

## L.S.US. Q NO. 927 FOR 24.07.2018

Zonal  Councils  set  up  under  the  State  Reorganization  Act,  1956  to develop cooperative working among the States provide a meeting ground for  the  States  in  different  zones  for  solving  Inter-State  problems  and fostering balanced socio-economic development of the respective zones.

Ministry of Finance  provides assistance to States through tax devolution,  Finance  Commission  grants  and  allocation  for  welfare  of various schemes through different line Ministries/Departments. The Fourteenth Finance Commission had proposed the increase in tax devolution to states from 32% to 42% of the net divisible pool of taxes from 2015-16, thus increasing the funds available to State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Relief for Flood and Natural Disaster
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †926

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018 / SHRAVANA 2, 1940 (SAKA)

RELIEF FOR FLOOD AND NATURAL DISASTER

†926. SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  to  provide immediate  relief  for  deaths  due  to  flood  and  natural  disasters  in  the country so that financial assistance may be provided to families of victims directly; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): The Government of India had issued revised norms of assistance  under  State  Disaster  Response  Fund  (SDRF)  and  National Disaster Response  Fund (NDRF) on 8 th  April 2015, which is available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website: www.ndmindia.nic.in.

In  the  case  of  loss  of  human  lives,  the  extant  norms  provides  exgratia  payment  to  the  families  of  deceased  persons  @  Rs.  4.00  lakh  per deceased.  As  per  guidelines  of  SDRF/NDRF  all  individual  beneficiaryoriented  assistance  are  required  to  be  disbursed  only  through  bank accounts of the beneficiary.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Rural Godown Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 925

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018

## RURAL GODOWN SCHEME

925. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing the Rural Godown Scheme in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  achievements  made  under  the  scheme  in  the  entire  State  of  Uttar  Pradesh including Basti region along with the number of godowns constructed therein;
- (c) the details of funds allocated under the scheme during each of the last three years and the current year along with the funds utilised therefrom, State-wise;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  sanction  construction  of  more  godowns  and increase their capacity in various States of the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof, Statewise?

## 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): Yes, Madam.  The Government has been implementing capital investment subsidy sub-scheme  'Agricultural  Marketing  Infrastructure  (AMI)'  of  Integrated  Scheme  for  Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) for creation of Agricultural Marketing infrastructure including storage infrastructure.

A total of 38,936 storage infrastructure projects with 65.24 Million MTs storage capacity have been sanctioned since inception of the scheme and till March, 2018 across the country. So far, a total  of  1,119  Storage  infrastructure  projects  with  5.32  Million  MTs  storage  capacity  have  been sanctioned in Uttar Pradesh.  Further, 4 storage infrastructure projects with 15314.00 MT storage capacity have been sanctioned in Basti region of Uttar Pradesh.

- (c): The AMI sub-scheme of ISAM is a demand driven scheme and no state-wise allocation has been made under the scheme.  AMI sub-scheme has storage (rural godown) component and other than storage marketing infrastructure component without having separate district budget allocation for each category under AMI scheme.  The details of fund allocated and utilized under AMI scheme during last three years and the current year is as below:

Rs. in crore

| Financial year             |   Allocation |   Expenditure incurred |
|----------------------------|--------------|------------------------|
| 2014-15                    |       926.71 |                 878.18 |
| 2015-16                    |       675.86 |                 518.81 |
| 2016-17                    |       838.06 |                 672.97 |
| 2017-18 (Upto March, 2018) |       486.88 |                 378.32 |

(d) & (e): Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Government of India, has approved the proposal for construction of godowns for a total 105 lakh MT for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 under AMI sub scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-24
Subject: Spot Immigration Facility
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 923

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  JULY, 2018 / SHRAVANA 2, 1940 (SAKA)

SPOT IMMIGRATION FACILITY

923. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government is contemplating on introducing a system of providing spot immigration facilities to the selected countries; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): No such proposal is being contemplated.

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