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Lok Sabha Question No. 1449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Benefits of Farmer Welfare Schemes
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1449 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## BENEFITS OF FARMER WELFARE SCHEMES

1449.  SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken an in-principle decision to provide benefits of farmer welfare schemes to farmers in a uniform manner on the basis of their agriculture land by decategorization of farmers as small, medium and large;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be implemented so as to provide benefits to farmers in a uniform manner; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) to (d): The  Government  with    a  view  to  augment  the  income  of  small  and  marginal farmers  has  announced  a  new  Central  Sector  Scheme,  namely,  'Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan SAmman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)' .  Under the Scheme, financial benefit of Rs.6000/- per year will be provided to all small and marginal land holding farmer families across the country, subject to certain  exclusion,  and  having  cultivable  land  upto  2  hectare.    This  financial  benefit  will  be provided in 3 equal instalments of Rs.2000/- each every four months in a financial year.  The Scheme takes effect from 01.12.2018.  The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the  farmers  in  procuring  various  inputs  to  ensure  proper  crop  health  and  appropriate  yields, commensurate with anticipated farm income.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Warning Signs on Processed Foods
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1448

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## WARNING SIGNS ON PROCESSED FOODS

## 1448.  SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the MINISTER OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  a  system  and  has  asked  the  processed packaged  food  industries  for  carrying  warning  signs  like  those  on  cigarette  packets  on processed/packaged  foods  which  contain  many  harmful  and  additive  ingredients  as  the obesity among kids is on the rise across the country; and
- (b) if so, the list of processed/packaged food items identified for carrying warning signs?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)  &  (b):    Fixing  of  food  safety  and  standards  is  the  mandate  of  Food  Safety  and  Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.  According to FSSAI, Food Safety  and  Standards  (Packaging  and  Labelling)  Regulations,  2011  includes  provisions  with respect to declaration of few product specific warning statements on the labels of packaged food including packages containing pan masala, supari and packages of food containing Monosodium glutamate,  artificial  sweetener.  Additionally,  FSSAI  has  notified  Food  Safety  and  Standards (Alcoholic  Beverages)  Regulations  2018  on  19 th march,  2018  which  includes  the  provision regarding  declaration  of  statutory  warning  on  the  labels  of  alcoholic  beverages,  which  is  as follows:

## CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS INJURIOUS TO HEALTH

## BE SAFE-DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE

These  regulations  came  into  force  on  the  date  of  their  publication  in  Official  Gazette. However, the Food Business Operators shall comply with all the provisions of these regulations by 1 st April, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Unauthorised Seeking of CDR
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1447

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/, MAGHA 23, 1940 (SAKA)

UNAUTHORISED SEEKING OF CDR

1447. SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints from telecom companies regarding seeking of Call Detail Records (CDRs) illegally;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government against the accused during the last five years, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to make any changes in the provision of getting the CDRs from telecom operators;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether the Government has approached a U.S. based search engine for sharing  its  Application  Programming  Interface  (API)  for  identifying  child sexual abuse material on social media platforms;
- (f) if so, the details thereof; and
- (g)  whether  the  Government  has  approached  Microsoft  to  commercially acquire  a  tool  that  aids  in  finding  and  removing  known  images  of  child exploitation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Central Government has not received any complaint from telecom companies  regarding  seeking  of  Call  Details  Records  (CDRs).      Police  and public order are State subjects as per seventh schedule of the Constitution of India and States are responsible for prevention, detection and investigations of  such  crimes  through  their  law  enforcement  machinery.    State  Law Enforcement  authorities  can  take  necessary action as per provision of law.

## LS.US.NO.1447FOR 12.02.2019

Central  database  of  such  actions  taken  by  the  State  Governments  is  not maintained.    Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has  issued    guidelines  in  2016  for seeking Call details records (CDRs) under the statutory provisions contained in Section 92 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 or Section 5(2) of the Indian  Telegraph  Act,  1885  read  with  Rule  419A  of  the  Indian  Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2007.

(e)  &  (f):  Yes  Madam.  M/s  Google  has  been  approached  for  sharing  its Application Programming Interface (API).

(g): Yes Madam.  Microsoft has been approached for sharing a tool that aids in finding and removing known images of child exploitation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Complaints Received by NHRC
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kunhalikutty, P.K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1446

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/, MAGHA 23, 1940 (SAKA) COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY NHRC

1446.

SHRI P.K. KUNHALIKUTTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of complaints /requests received by the National Human Rights Commission during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
- (b) whether the number of such complaints/requests is on the rise and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  strengthen  the  mechanism  for protection of human rights?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):        A  statement  indicating  year  wise  details  of  the  complaints registered  by  the  National  Human  Rights  Commission(NHRC)during  the  last three years and the current year up to 31.1.2019 is given below:

|   S. No. | Year                       |   No. of complaints |
|----------|----------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | 2015-16                    |              117808 |
|        2 | 2016-17                    |               91887 |
|        3 | 2017-18                    |               79612 |
|        4 | 2018-19 (upto 31.01.2019.) |               76693 |

- (c):     NHRC has been emphasizing upon the State Governments to constitute State Human  Rights  Commissions  and  Human  Rights  Courts  for better protection  of  human  rights.  Efforts  are  also  being  made  to  sensitize  public servants during   workshops, seminars and camp  sittings. NHRC has also made

required assistance  to human rights.

## LS.US.Q.NO.1446 FOR  12.02.2019

efforts to strengthen its complaint handling mechanism through promotion of online submission of complaints and utilization of common Service Centers in the country for enhancing the outreach to people. Further,  Focal  Point  and  Toll  Free  numbers  have  been  in  place  to  provide human  rights  Defenders  and  NGOs,  civil  society members,  etc.  to  get  easy  access  to  NHRC  in  case  of  alleged  violation  of

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Functioning of Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1443

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/, MAGHA 23, 1940 (SAKA)

FUNCTIONING OF POLICE

1443. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the general public/common men are not satisfied with the functioning of police and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is seriously contemplating to change the functioning of police;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  'Police'  is  a  State  subject  falling  in  List-II  (State  List)  of  the  Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. It is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/UT  Administrations  to  improve  the  functioning  of  Police  to  the satisfaction  of  general  public/common  men.  Implementation  of  various  Police Reforms is an ongoing process. The Centre issues advisories to the States from time to time to bring the requisite reforms in the Police administration to meet the expectations of the people.

In order to improve the functioning of the police, the Union Government has set up various Commissions/Committees i.e. National Police Commission (1977), Padmanabhaiah  Committee  (2000),  Malimath  Committee  on  Criminal  Justice (2002).  Further,  the  Government  constituted  a  Review  Committee  to  review  the recommendations of the previous Commissions and Committees on Police Reforms

## LS.US.Q.NO.1443 FOR 12.02.2019

in  December  2004.  The  Committee  submitted  its  report  in  March  2005.  The Committee shortlisted 49 recommendations among those recommendations, which had not been implemented or partially implemented. The recommendations of the Review  Committee  have  been  sent  to  State  Governments  and  Union  Territory Administrations for taking appropriate action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Co-operative Group Housing Societies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1441

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2019 CO-OPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETIES

No. 1441 SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

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

- (a) whether  the  Delhi  Development  Authority  (DDA)  has allotted  land  to  different  Co-operative  Group  Housing Societies in Dwarka, Delhi;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of the fact that most of the  Co-operative  Group  Housing  Societies    in  Dwarka, Delhi  have  not  submitted  their  douments    including membership list to the respective authorities;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof and the reasons therfor;
- (e) whether it  is  true  that  most  of  the  Co-operative    Group Housing  Societies    in  Dwarka,  Delhi  have  not  followed rules and regulations during draw and allotment of flats to their members; and
- (f) If so, the details thereof and the action taken/being taken by the  Government  in  this  regard  to  safeguard  the interest  of  the  members  of  these  Co-operative  Group Housing Societies in Dwarka, Delhi ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (f)  :  The information is being collected from the concerned agency and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Decline in Agricultural Exports
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1440

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## DECLINE IN AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS

1440.  SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  farm  exports  were  systematically discouraged, leading to a decline in agricultural  exports  from  $  43  billion  in  2013-14  to  $  33 billion in 2016- 17, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether during the same period import of lentil, chana, wheat, sugar and milk powder was allowed that led to crash in crop prices for the Indian farmers and trade surplus went down from $ 27 billion to less than $ 8 billion, 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): No,  Madam.    It  is  not  true  to  say  that  exports  are  systematically  discouraged.    The exports fell due to two consequent drought years during 2014-15 and 2015-16.  However, the Agri and allied exports are showing an increasing trend during the last three years. Exports of USD 32.87 billion took place during 2015-16, it increased to USD 33.79 billion during 2016-17 and further increased to USD 39.02 billion during 2017-18.
- (b): Though imports were allowed, Government imposed quantitative restrictions on import of various pulses such as Tur, Moong, Urad, Peas during the last two years.  The import duties were  also  raised  in  respect  of  Pulses  and  Edible  Oils  so  as  to  protect  out  farmers.    In Agriculture and allied commodities, the trade balance is in favour of India and increased during the last two years.  During 2016-17, the trade balance was USD 9.24 billion and it increased to USD 15.42 billion during 2017-18.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Requirement of Housing Units
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1439

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2019

## REQUIREMENT OF HOUSING UNITS

No. 1439 SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE :

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

- (a) whether an increase in urban population has been recorded in the country during the last two decades and if so, the details
- thereof;
- (b) whether any assessment has been made regarding the required number of housing units with respect to the increase in the population of cities;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof;
- whether the Government proposes to construct housing units to check the pressure of migration or has introduced/proposes to introduce any scheme for meeting the increasing demand of
- (d) new townships ;
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a): As  per the

Census  of  India  2001  and  2011,  urban population  as  a  percentage  of  total  population  of  India has increased from 27.82% in 2001 to 31.14% in 2011.

- (b) to (f):   In pursuance of the Government's vision of 'Housing for All' by 2022, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY(U)]  since  25.06.2015  for  providing  assistance  to States/Union Territories (UTs) in addressing the housing requirement  of  the  people  belonging  to  Economically Weaker Sections (EWS),  Lower  Income  Group  (LIG)  and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories in urban areas.

The PMAY  (U) Guidelines provides for undertaking demand  survey by States/UTs for assessing actual demand  of  housing  under  the  Scheme.   The  demand validated and reported by States/UTs under the PMAY (U)

to this Ministry so far is around 100 lakhs.

As on 04.02.2019, total 15,263 projects have  been approved for construction of 72,80,851 houses under the PMAY(U), out of which 38,67,191 have been grounded for construction, 14,75,879 have been completed and 14,11,786 have been occupied by the beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Guidelines for Declaring a Natural Disaster
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAVITRI THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1438

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/, MAGHA 23, 1940 (SAKA)

GUIDELINES FOR DECLARING A NATURAL DISASTER

†1438. SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the guidelines laid down for declaring a disaster as natural disaster;
- (b)  whether  any  special  assistance  is  provided  to  the  affected  States  in  case  of declaration of natural disaster; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)    Government has not issued any specific guideline to declare a disaster as a natural disaster. However, Government has issued guidelines for operation of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) which  have  been  created  under  the  Disaster  Management  Act  2005,  to  provide financial  assistance  for  emergency  response  and  relief.  Under  these  guidelines immediate relief is provided to victims of 12 notified natural disasters (viz; cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, and frost & cold wave).

Further, State Government may use up to 10 per cent of the annual fund allocation under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be 'disasters' within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters.

These guideline are available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website: www.ndmindia.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Militancy in J&K
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1437

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/, MAGHA 23, 1940 (SAKA)

MILITANCY IN J&K

1437. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  four  militants  killed  by  security  forces  at Khiram Srigufara in South Kashmir were from the outfit, Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir;

(b) whether it is also true that the Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir has no organisation chord with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria;

(c) whether a number of Kashmiri Youths, albeit in small number as of now are joining the outfit through self proclamation;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) As per reports, no specific connection has surfaced between the outfit ISJK and the groups operating in Iraq and Syria.

It  has  been  reported  that  7  local  youths  have  joined  ISJK  through  self proclamation.  Out  of  these  4  terrorists  were  neutralized  on  22.06.2018  at Khiram Srigufawara, Anantnag, 2 were arrested and 1 is presently active in the valley.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Rehabilitation of Beggars
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +1436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2019

## REHABILITATION OF BEGGARS

## +1436. SHRI ALOK SANJAR:

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

(a) the measures undertaken by the Government to ban beggary and for the rehabilitation of the beggars including child beggars in the country;

(b) whether the Government proposes to formulate any Central Scheme or enact a legislation to ban beggary and for the rehabilitation of beggars;

(c) if the details thereof; and

(d) the time by which the said  scheme or legislation is likely to be implemented/ enforced in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): As per the 7h Schedule of the Constitution of India and under serial no. 9 of State List, the subject matter of "Relief of the disabled and unemployable" comes under the purview of State List. The States are responsible for necessary preventive and rehabilitative steps. taking

As per available information, as many as 20 States and 2 Union Territories have either enacted their own Anti-Beggary Legislation or adopted legislations enacted by other States/UTs.

This Ministry has released an amount of Rs. One crore 2017-1 8 & fifty lakhs   during 201819 to National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC) for skill development programmes for beggars on pilot basis. during

According to NBCFDC, an MoU has been signed with NGOs/VOs for mobilizing & handholding 400 members of the beggar $ community in five districts of Ghaziabad, Rampur, Moradabad, Madhepura and Kolkata for providing skill training programme through Government Training Institutes and Sector Skill Councils in Handicraft, logistics apparel & Furniture trades.

The Ministry of Women and Child  Development has informed that are implementing Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) with the objective of creating a safe and secure environment for children in need of care and protection including those children who are found begging: Under ICPS, financial assistance is provided to the State Governments/UT Administrations for, inter-alia, undertaking a situational analysis of children in difficult circumstances, for setting up and maintenance of various types of Child Care  Institutions (CCIs). The Scheme provides institutional care through CCIs. As a rehabilitative measure in these CCIs, children are provided age appropriate education either within the institution or outside in a formal   education   system   through convergence with other schemes and programs of the Government or Civil Society. they