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Lok Sabha Question No. 1426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Vulnerability Analysis of Coastal Areas
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Su Thirunavukkarasar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1426

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020/BHADRAPADA 29, 1942 (SAKA)

VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS OF COASTAL AREAS

1426.

DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN: SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government had  carried  out  vulnerability/gap  analysis  in consultation with Coast Guard to firm up the additional requirements for Phase-II and  III  of  the  Coastal  Security  Scheme  in  the  coastal  States/UTs,  particularly Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the funds allocated and construction of Coastal Police Stations, purchase  of  high  speed  fibre  boats,  hovercrafts  and  water-bikes  under  the Coastal Security Scheme; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to solve the security and safety problems faced by Indian Fishermen in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   Coastal  Security  Scheme  has  been  implemented  in  phases  with  the objective  of  strengthening  infrastructure  of  Coastal  Police  Force  for  patrolling and  surveillance  of  coastal  areas,  particularly  shallow  waters    close    to  the coast.   Phase-I  of  the  Scheme  was  implemented during 2005-2011 based on the requirements projected by the coastal States/Union Territories.  On the basis of  vulnerability/gap  analysis,  carried  out  in  consultation  with  all  stakeholders including  Indian Coast Guard,  Phase-II of the  Scheme has  been formulated  and

## LS.US.Q.NO.1426 FOR 20-09-2020

implemented  during  the  period  w.e.f.  01.04.2011  to  31.03.2020.    Under  the Scheme 204 Coastal Police Stations, 204 boats, 60 jetties, 284 four-wheelers, 554 two-wheelers,  97  check  posts,  58  out  posts  and  30  barracks  along  with navigation/communication  equipment,  card  readers,  equipment  enhancing  night operation  capabilities  of  boats,  computer  systems,  etc.,  have  been  provided  to the Coastal States/Union Territories with a total cost of Rs.778.06 crore.

(d) To address the security and safety problems faced by Indian fishermen in the coastal areas, including Tamil Nadu, Community Interaction Programmes are organized by Indian Coast Guard along with Coastal Police personnel and fishery officials  to  sensitize  them  to  the  prevailing  security  situation.    As  part  of  the Programme,  to  bring  awareness  about  safety  issues  at  sea,  the  fishermen  are also  advised  to  carry  their  Biometric  Identity  Cards  while  venturing  at  sea,  for identification by maritime security agencies, along with life saving devices such as Life Jackets, Life Buoys etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Threat of Drone Attacks
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Adala Prabhakara Reddy, Pocha Brahmananda Reddy, Sanjeev Kumar Singari, Kuruva Gorantla Madhav, M V V Satyanarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1425

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020/BHADRAPADA 29, 1942 (SAKA) THREAT OF DRONE ATTACKS

1425. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY: SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY: DR.SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI: SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV: SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  guidelines  in  the  light  of  the possibilities of drones being used as  weapon of attack on high security installations;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is aware of the increased sale of Chinese made drones in the Indian Market;

(d) whether there is any regulatory agency in this area that observes the usage of drones in the country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  In  order  to  counter  the  threat  of  drones  in  the  country,  necessary guidelines have been issued, which include measures to be taken by the Central and the State Governments, in consultation with the security agencies.

(c),  (d)  &  (e):  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  and  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation (DGCA) regulate the operation of drones in the country. On 22-08-2018, DGCA had notified  the  Civil  Aviation  Requirements  for  operation  of  Civil  Remotely  Piloted Aircraft  System,  laying  down  the  norms  for  the  import,  sale  and  operation  of drones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Pesticides Management Bill
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Feroze Varun Gandhi

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1422

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## PESTICIDES MANAGEMENT BILL

1422.    SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

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 extend the definition to include insecticides,  fungicides,  herbicides,  acaricides  under  Pesticides  Management  Bill,  if  so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether this statute is applicable to pesticides in healthcare use and household use and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  incorporate  a  needs  and  alternatives assessment into the regulatory regime where pesticides are to be registered only when alternatives are unavailable; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a): The  definition  of  the  pesticides  under  the  Pesticides  Management  Bill  will  cover insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and acaricides.
- (b): The Bill is applicable to pesticides in healthcare use and household use.
- (c) & (d): The Bill provides that while making a decision regarding the registration of a pesticide, the Registration Committee shall be guided by factors including safety, efficacy, necessity, end-use of the pesticide, risk involved and the availability of safer alternatives to the pesticides.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Police Personnel Infected with COVID-19
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1417

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020/BHADRAPADA 29, 1942 (SAKA)

POLICE PERSONNEL INFECTED WITH COVID-19

1417. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  police  personnel  infected  with  COVID-19  while  on  duty  and  the number of such personnel who lost their lives, State-wise;

(b)  whether  the  Central/State  Governments  have  provided  compensation  to  the victim's family; and

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)   The data in respect of Police personnel who died due to COVID-19 across the  country  is  not  maintained    Centrally.  However,  in  respect  of  Central  Armed Police  Forces,  total  number  of  personnel  infected  with  COVID-19  and  number  of personnel who lost their lives as on 14.09.2020 is given below:

| Name of the Force   |   Total infected with Covid-19 |   Deaths |
|---------------------|--------------------------------|----------|
| BSF                 |                           8934 |       24 |
| CRPF                |                           9158 |       36 |
| CISF                |                           5544 |       24 |
| ITBP                |                           3380 |        7 |
| SSB                 |                           3251 |        7 |
| NSG                 |                            225 |        0 |
| ARs                 |                           1746 |        7 |
| Total               |                          32238 |      105 |

## LS.US.Q.NO.1417 FOR 20.09.2020

In  addition  to  normal  benefits available to a CAPF personnel on death, it has been decided to provide    Rs. 15 Lakh to Next of Kins through 'Bharat Ke Veer' funds,  in  cases  CAPF  personnel  dies  due  to  COVID-19  infection  contracted  while deployed on Covid-19 related duties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1416 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Sale of Drugs at Higher Price
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Shantanu Thakur, Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1416

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th  September, 2020

## Sale of Drugs at Higher Price

## †1416. SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI SHANTANU THAKUR:

SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  information  regarding  pharma  companies which  are  selling  medicines  at  prices  higher  than  the  price  fixed  by  the  National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA);
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  NPPA  has  taken  any  action  or  issued  notices  against  such companies; and
- (d) if so, the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

- (a):       Yes, Sir. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) monitors the prices of both scheduled and non-scheduled formulations on regular basis to check overcharging by pharmaceutical companies. Whenever companies are found to be overcharging  consumer  in  the  sale  of  medicine,  the  NPPA  issues  notices  to  the companies  asking  them  to  deposit  the  overcharged  amount  along  with  applicable interest  under  provisions  of  the  Drugs  (Prices  Control)  Order  (DPCO)  read  with section 7A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
- (b):        The NPPA  does not maintain state-wise record of overcharging by pharmaceutical companies. However, the detailed list of overcharging cases where demand notices have been issued is available on the NPPA's website www.nppaindia.nic.in.
- (c):       Yes, Sir.
- (d):      Since inception of the NPPA till March, 2020, NPPA has issued 2086 demand notices  to  pharmaceutical  companies  for  overcharging  consumers  on  the  sale  of formulations  at  prices  above  the  ceiling  price  notified  by  NPPA.  Demand  Notices have been issued for total amount of Rs. 6411.28 crore.  An amount of Rs. 965.81 crore has been recovered from the Pharma Companies. An amount of Rs. 4081.93 crore  is  under  litigation. The  detailed  list  ofovercharging  cases  where  demand notices have been issued is available on the NPPA's website www.nppaindia.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Food Processing Unit in Sandila
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1413

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## FOOD PROCESSING UNIT IN SANDILA

## 1413.  SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to take steps to set a Food Processing Unit in Sandila, which is  also  an  industrial  area,  to  promote  the  production  of  world  famous  laddos  in Misrikh Parliamentary area under Sandila of Uttar Pradesh keeping in view the policy of promoting local manufacturing by the Central Government;
- (b) if so, the details   thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received requests from public representatives and if so, the details thereof;    and
- (d) the action taken so far or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a) &  (b). Ministry  of  Food  Processing  Industries  (MoFPI)  does  not  set  up  any  food processing unit of its own. The Ministry promotes food processing units (owned by promoters) by granting necessary  assistance.  As  part  of  Aatamnirbhar  Bharat  Abhiyan,  Ministry  of  Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has launched a Centrally  Sponsored Scheme "PM Formalisation of Micro  food  processing  Enterprises  (PMFME)"  for  providing  financial,  technical  and  business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises for a period of five years from  2020-21  to  2024-25  with  an  outlay  of  Rs.10000  cr.  The  scheme  aims  to  enhance  the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing  industry,  promote  their  formalization  and  support  Farmer  Producer  Organizations (FPOs)/ Self Help Groups (SHGs)/ Producers Cooperatives along their entire value chain.

The  support  to  food  processing  units,  SHGs/  FPOs/  Cooperatives  envisaged  in  the scheme is as under:

- (i) Credit linked grant @ 35% of the project cost with maximum grant up to Rs.10 lakh to existing unorganised food processing units for upgradation;
- (ii) Credit  linked  grant  @  35%  of  the project  cost  to  SHGs/FPOs/Cooperatives  for  capital expenditure;
- (iii) Seed capital @ Rs.40,000/- per member of SHGs engaged in food processing as a working capital;
- (iv) Credit linked grant @ 35% of the project cost for common infrastructure;
- (v) Support for marketing & branding up to 50% of the expenditure.
- (c). No Sir.
- (d). Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Status of Tamil Language
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan, A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1412

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020/BHADRAPADA 29, 1942 (SAKA)

STATUS OF TAMIL LANGUAGE

1412. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN: SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Eighth  schedule  of  the  Indian  Constitution  recognises  Tamil language as one of the scheduled languages and the Government of India has also  awarded  the  distinction  of  classical  language  to  Tamil  which  has  a  rich heritage and independent nature, if so, the details thereof;

- (b)  whether the Government has any proposal to amend the Official Languages Act-1963 to include the  ancient  and classical language  of  Tamil  as  one  of  the official language 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) Yes  Sir,  Tamil  language  has  been  recognized  as  one  of  the  scheduled languages under the Eighth schedule to the Constitution of India. The Government  has  also  accorded  the  status  of  Classical  Language  to  Tamil,  in view of the high antiquity of its early texts/recorded history and a body of ancient literature/texts,  which  is  considered  a  valuable  heritage  by  generations  of speakers.

- (b) to (d) Such proposals are considered from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1411 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Fish Cryobanks
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1411 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## 'FISH CRYOBANKS'

## 1411. SHRI E.T.MOHAMMED BASHEER :

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

- (a)  whether the Government is planning to establish fish cryobanks in various parts  of the country and abroad; and
- (b)   if so, the details of the same including the programme of action , if any, envisaged for the same.

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) &  (b).  The  National  Bureau  of  Fish  Genetic  Resources  (ICAR-NBFGR)  reported  that Fish  sperm  cryobanking  technology  is  undergoing  field  level  validation  and  has  shown potential to improve fish seed quality.  Presently, the Fish sperm cryobanking technology is in  experimental  stage  and  establishing  of  fish  cryobanks  for  fish  seed  production  will  be finalised only after the completion of experimental attempts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Revival of Newsprint Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Thomas Chazhikadan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1410

ANSWERED ON 20.09.2020

## REVIVAL OF NEWSPRINT INDUSTRIES

## 1410. SHRI THOMAS CHAZHIKADAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTERPRISES भारी उद्योग एवं ऱोक उद्यम मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that several News Print Industries including Hindustan Newsprint Limited (HNL) under Public Sector in Kerala have become sick/under liquidation;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  their  names,  concerned  States  and  number  of employees in each industry, industry-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has received representations for revival of these industries, if so, the steps taken by the Government for revival of these industries with specific reference to HNL, Kerala;
- (d) whether there is any proposal from the State Government of Kerala to take over HNL and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  initiatives  being  taken  by  the  Government  for  revival  of  HNL,  Kerala  which  was  a former 'Navratna' company  with more than 1,500 employees denied wages for the last 24 months?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (e):  Hindustan  Newsprint  Limited (HNL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) setup for manufacturing of newsprint, located in the state of Kerala, is facing the Corporate Insolvency  Resolution  Process  (CIRP)  in  the  National  Company  Law  Tribunal  (NCLT), Kochi bench.  A Resolution Professional (RP) has been appointed by  the NCLT, Kochi to look after the affairs of HNL. The RP had invited Expressions of Interest seeking Resolution Plans, the last date for which was 07.09.2020.

Further, Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited (HPC), the parent company of HNL, a CPSE located in Assam, is presently facing liquidation proceedings under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy  Code  (IBC),  2016  on  the  directions  of  NCLT,  New  Delhi  and  the  National Company  Law  Appellate  Tribunal  (NCLAT).   The  Liquidator  for  HPC  is  managing  the process as per provisions of law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: e-Gram Swaraj Portal
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Basanta Kumar Panda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1408 ANSWERED ON 20.09.2020

## E-GRAM SWARAJ PORTAL

## 1408. SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched e-Gram Swaraj Portal to know about the progress in Panchayati Raj Institutions across the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a)  &  (b)  With  a  vision  to  strengthen  digitalization  in  Panchayats  for  the  purpose  of empowering rural India, a unified tool e-Gram SWARAJ portal (https://egramswaraj.gov.in/) has been developed by the Ministry for effective monitoring and evaluation of works taken up in the Gram Panchayats.

e-Gram  SWARAJ  unifies  the  planning,  accounting  and  monitoring  functions  of  Gram Panchayats. It's combination with the Area Profiler application, Local Government Directory (LGD) and the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) renders easier reporting and tracking of Gram Panchayat's activities. It provides a single window for capturing Panchayat information with the complete Profile of the Panchayat, details of Panchayat finances, asset details,  activities  taken  up  through  Gram  Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), Panchayat information from other Ministries/ Departments such as Census 2011, SECC data, Mission Antyodaya survey report etc.

For the year 2020-21, around 2.43 lakh Gram Panchayats have finalized their GPDP on e-Gram SWARAJ. Further, around 1.24 lakh Gram Panchayats have transacted online using the e-Gram SWARAJ Online Payment Module.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-20
Subject: Extension of PM-KISAN Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1404

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## EXTENSION OF PM-KISAN SCHEME

1404.    SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  ensure  benefits  of  PM  Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme to tenant farmers and women farmers without any land holdings;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) to (c):            Under  the    Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samman  Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, all land-holding farmer-families,   including  women, are  eligible  to  derive  the  benefits  of  the Scheme, subject to  certain  exclusion  criteria  relating  to  higher  income  category.    Since land holding is the basic criterion for eligibility under the Scheme, the tenant farmers are not eligible for the benefits under the Scheme.
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