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Lok Sabha Question No. 3714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Expansion of Visa on Arrival Facilityto Promote Tourism
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan, Vijay Kumar Dubey, Chirag Paswan, Rebati Tripura

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3714

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020/ PHALGUNA 27, 1941 (SAKA)

EXPANSION OF VISA ON ARRIVAL FACILITY TO PROMOTE TOURISM

3714.

SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGHBHAI CHAUHAN:

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

SHRI CHIRAG KUMAR PASWAN:

SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  extended  the  'Visa  on  Arrival'  facility  to promote tourism sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  number  of  foreign  tourists  has  increased  after  expansion  of 'Visa on Arrival' facility; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e)  whether  the  Government has any proposal to enlist more countries under the said scheme to increase foreign tourism in the near future; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Presently nationals of Japan, South Korea & UAE have been granted the  facility  of  visa-on-arrival  (VOA).  This  facility  can  be  availed  by  such nationals for business, tourism, conference and medical purposes.

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L.S.US.Q.NO. 3714 FOR 17.03.2020 Number of VOA passengers from these countries during the period 2017 to 2019 is given below:

|                      | 2017   | 2018   |   2019 |
|----------------------|--------|--------|--------|
| Japan                | 12025  | 13053  |  13810 |
| South Korea          | -      | 7735   |  28098 |
| United Arab Emirates | -      | -      |    434 |

(e) & (f): Expansion of VOA facility is an ongoing process which is taken up after appropriate consultation with all stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: ISRO’s Assistance in finding RichFishing Areas
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shardaben Anilbhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3711 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2020

## ISRO's Assistance in finding Rich Fishing Areas

## 3711. SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL:

will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपाऱन, पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Indian  Space  Research  Organisation  (ISRO)  through  its  satellites  is  helping fishermen by providing information on potential rich fishing areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the energy cost to the fishermen; and

(d) the details of the annual savings of fishermen on fuel consumption, etc. for finding fishing areas?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) Yes, Sir. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Ministry of  Earth  Sciences  (MoES),  Hyderabad  has  reported  that  Oceansat  Satellite  data  from  Indian Space  Research  Organization  (ISRO)  are  used  to  prepare  the  Potential  Fishing  Zone  (PFZ) advisories  on  the  potential  rich  fishing  areas  and  provide  to  the  sea  faring  fishermen  in  all states.

(b)  ISRO has developed the methodology for the generation of fishery advisories and transfer to  INCOIS  since  2002  as  an  operational  service  for  providing  PFZ  advisories.  This  service utilizes data on chlorophyll concentration (Chl) obtained from ISRO's Oceansat-2 satellite and the sea surface temperature from National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA / USA satellites).

(c)  &  (d)  INCOIS  has  reported  that  a  study  conducted  by  National  Council  for  Applied Economic Research revealed that the emission of carbon in the environment is reduced due to the savings in diesel consumption and reported a carbon credit equivalent to an annuity of Rs. 36,200  crore.  Another  study,  conducted  the  Central  Marine  Fisheries  Research  Institute (CMFRI)  in  Maharashtra  during  2013-14,  under  National  Agricultural  Innovation  Project (NAIP) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), reported that a fishing village of 32  fishing  boats  in  Maharashtra  could  save  70,000  litres  of  diesel  in  a  month  as  the  PFZ advisories helped them in avoiding the unwanted search for fish shoals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Price Rise of Paracetamol and Azithromycin
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, A.K.P. Chinraj, T. R. Paarivendhar

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3710 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  March, 2020

## Price Rise of Paracetamol and Azithromycin

## 3710.  DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ: DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the price of paracetamol, the most  commonly  used  analgesic  has  jumped  by  40  per  cent  and  the  cost  of azithromycin has risen by 70 per cent in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the reasons for sudden increase in the prices of these medicines; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government to bring down the prices of these commonly used medicines and ensure regular and uninterrupted supply?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has not received any reference regarding sudden increase in the price of paracetamol by 40 per  cent  and  azithromycin  by  70  per  cent  in  the  country.  The  All  Indian  Origin Chemists  &  Distributors  Ltd.  -  Advanced  Working,  Action  &  Correction  System (AIOCD AWACS) has reported increase in drug prices for month ending February, 2020  at  0.6  %.  Further,  the  NPPA  has  issued  D.O.  dated  20.02.2020  to  Chief Secretaries of all the States /UTs to monitor the production and availability of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)s  and their formulations to prevent black marketing and  hoarding  and  to  ensure  price  compliance  as  per  the  Drugs  (Prices  Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013) under intimation to the NPPA.

The NPPA is monitoring the situation regularly to ensure that ceiling prices of essential medicines are not breached and are available uninterruptedly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3709 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Locust attacks in Rajasthan
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P.P. Chaudhary

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3709

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020

## LOCUST ATTACKS IN RAJASTHAN

3709. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the locust swarms that have infested crops in various districts of Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the actions being taken by the Government to tackle the problem and ensure minimum loss of crop;
- (d) whether the Government is planning to announce any scheme for compensating farmers who have lost their crop in the attack; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a)  &  (b):      Desert  Locust  incursion  occurred  during  2019-20  in  Rajasthan  State.  State Government  of  Rajasthan  has  reported  that  locust  swarms  infested  the  crops  in  Jalore, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Barmer, Bikaner, Pali, Sirohi and Sri Ganganagar Districts of Rajasthan and a total of 1,79,584 hectare area was affected during 2019-20.
- (c):       Locust Warning Organization, Jodhpur and 8 Locust Circle Offices situated in Rajasthan are conducting awareness campaigns and training for State Agriculture & Revenue Department officials, farmers and Border Security Force personnel. Sufficient pesticides availability is being ensured and control capabilities are being enhanced.
- (d)  &  (e):          Crop  losses  are  covered  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima  Yojna.  State Government of Rajasthan has reported that Mid-season adversity clause has been invoked in four districts - Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore and Jodhpur. State Government has released the State premium  subsidy  share  to  insurance  companies  on  behalf  of  farmers  as  per  provisions  of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna. Furthermore, State Government of Rajasthan has reported that an amount of Rs.110 crores has been paid to 66,392 affected farmers as Agriculture input subsidy during 2019-20.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3707 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Soil Toxicity
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3707

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020

## SOIL TOXICITY

## 3707. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the use of chemical fertilizers in agricultural land is making the soil toxic which is causing diseases like cancer;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has conducted soil-testing of the same;
- (c) the details of the steps taken by the Government to check the same; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

(a)  & (b): There  is  no  specific  study  regarding  chemical  fertilizers  causing  diseases  like cancer done so far. However, there is no harmful effect if  fertilizers are applied in a balanced judicious manner. Government has been recommending soil health test based use of chemical fertilizers, bio-fertilizers and locally available organic manures like Farm Yard Manure, compost, Vermi Compost and Green manure etc. to maintain soil health and its productivity.

- (c): The following  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  balanced  use  of fertilizers: -
- (i) Soil  Health  Card  Scheme  has  been  introduced  in  year  2014-15  to  assist  State Governments to issue soil health cards to all farmers in the country. Soil health card provide information to farmers on nutrient status of their soil on 12 parameters along with recommendations on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for improving soil health and fertility. Soil status is assessed regularly every 2 years so that nutrient deficiencies are identified and corrective steps taken.
- (ii) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is recommending 4Rs approach i.e. right quantity, right time, right mode and right type of fertilizers to reduce use of chemical fertilizers to improve soil health and fertility. In addition, split application and placement of fertilizers including neem coated area and nitrification inhibitors, growing leguminous crops, and use of Resources Conservation Technologies (RCTs) are also advocated. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)  also  imparts  training,  organizes  front  line  demonstrations  to  educate  farmers  on  this aspect.

(iii) Financial assistance is provided under Soil Health card (SHC) for imparting the farmer's trainings and field demonstrations on balanced use of fertilizers.

(iv) Regular  awareness  programmes  to  farmers  on  Integrated  Nutrient  Management  have been  initiated  in  a  combined  manner  by  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW),  Department  of  Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)  and Department of Fertilisers (DoF).

- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Involvement of Youngsters in various Abuse
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

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

## UNSTARRED) QUESTION N0.3706 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2020

## INVOLVEMENT OF YOUNGSTERS IN VARIOUS ABUSE

3706. SHRI $. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

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

whether the Government has envisaged a detailed plan for saving the younger generation from the abuse of tobacco. alcohol. sugary beverages and junk food from the predatory marketing: (a)

(c) if not. the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND) EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a) to (c The Ministry of Soeial Justice and  Empowerment has   formulated a National Action Plan   for Demand Reduetion (NAPDDR) for 2018-2025. The Plan  aims at reduction of adverse consequences a multi-pronged The activities under the NAPDDR inter-alia; include awareness generation programmes in schools/eolleges Universities   community based peerled intervention programmes for vulnerable adolescent and   youth in the community. provisioning of treatment facilities and The   Ministry has also conducted 1403 awareness  Generation programmes under benefitted. This Ministry is also providing central assistance for running and maintenance for Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addiets (IRCAs) Drug strategy.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Acquittals in Criminal Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kani K. Navas, Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3705

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020/ PHALGUNA 27, 1941 (SAKA)

ACQUITTALS IN CRIMINAL CASES

3705. SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the rate of acquittals in criminal cases is on the rise over the years;

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years;

(c)  whether the lack of a law to protect witnesses is the main reason behind such acquittals; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to bring such a law and plug the gaps in the criminal justice system?

ANSWER

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

(a): No, Sir.

(b): National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes information on crime in its publication 'Crime in India'. The published reports are available till  the  year 2018. The Acquittal Rate [(Cases Acquitted/ Cases in which Trials Completed)*100] under cognizable IPC crimes during the year 2016, 2017 and 2018 was 53.2, 47.0 and 45.9 respectively.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 3705 FOR 17.03.2020

(c) & (d):   Among others, witnesses turning hostile is one of the reason behind such  acquittals.  The  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  prepared  a  'Witness  Protection Scheme, 2018' which was endorsed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its Order dated 05.12.2018 in Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 156 of 2016. As per Article 141/142 of the Constitution, the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all Courts within the territory of India and enforceable throughout the territory of India.  The  scheme  provides  for  protection  of  witnesses  based  on  the  threat assessment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Conferring of Bharat Ratna
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3704

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020/ PHALGUNA 27, 1941 (SAKA)

CONFERRING OF BHARAT RATNA

3704. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering to confer Bharat Ratna to Shaheed Laxman Nayak;

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

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  sad  condition  of  the  family  of Shaheed  Laxman  Nayak  and  is  taking  steps  to  help/support  the  family  and promote his birthplace - Tentuliguma; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

(a) and (b): Recommendations  for  award  of  Bharat  Ratna  are  received regularly  from  various  quarters,  however,  no  formal  recommendation  for  this award is necessary.   The decisions regarding award of Bharat Ratna are taken

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI) from time to time.

(c) and (d): Pension  under Swatantrata Sainik Samman is given to freedom fighters  and  their  eligible  dependents  (spouse  and  unmarried  daughters)  who apply through the State Government concerned. As per available information, the name of Shaheed Laxman Nayak does not figure in the list of  beneficiaries of Freedom Fighter pension.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3703 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Facilities to Paramilitary Forces
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rodmal Nagar, Janardan Mishra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3703

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020/ PHALGUNA 27, 1941 (SAKA)

FACILITIES TO PARAMILITARY FORCES

†3703. SHRI RODMAL NAGAR: SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to provide allowances, facilities and exgratia compensation to paramilitary forces at par with the military forces;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  Government  has  sanctioned    various  allowances  to  Central  Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel at par with Defence Forces personnel, which inter-alia, include Risk & Hardship Allowance, Additional Free Railway Warrant/ Additional Leave Travel Concession, Ration Money Allowance, Dress Allowance, Provision for Compensation for housing to Personnel Below Officer Ranks  (PBORs),  Composite  Personal  Maintenance  Allowance,  Educational Concession, etc. Government also sanctions ex-gratia Lumpsum Compensation to Next of Kins (NoK) of CAPFs personnel who die in the performance of their bona fide official duties at par with Defence Forces personnel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3702 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Permission for Prosecution
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Pratima Bhoumik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3702

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020/ PHALGUNA 27, 1941 (SAKA)

PERMISSION FOR PROSECUTION

3702. MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that more than 140 prosecution permissions are pending with the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof, department-wise and State-wise;

(c)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  give  permission  for  prosecution  in  all the pending requests and 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 (d): Requests    for  prosecution  permission  are  processed  by  the central  Ministries  and  State  Governments  responsible  for  implementation  of relevant legislations as per the law, rules, guidelines etc. and court judgments. No centralized data is maintained on prosecution permissions cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Death Penalty
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gautam Gambhir

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3699

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2020/ PHALGUNA 27, 1941 (SAKA)

DEATH PENALTY

3699. SHRI GAUTAM GAMBHIR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  the  use  of  lethal  injections  for convicts facing death penalty as death by hanging is perceived to be barbaric; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Caste or Economic Reservation Policy in Private Sector
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3697 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2020

## CASTE OR ECONOMIC RESERVATION POLICY IN PRIVATE SECTOR 3697. SHRI D.M: KATHIR ANAND:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken initiatives to implement caste or economic reservation policy in private sector:

- (b) if so. the details of the policy worked ut for this purpose and if not the reasons therefor:
- (c) whether the Government is proposing to give any incentives for encouraging diversity in workplace: and
- (d) if so. the details thereof and if not. the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a) to (d): As per the information provided by the Department for Promotion of Industrial and Internal a coordination Committee On Affirmative Action for   Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in Private Sector Was set Up by the Prime Minister $ oflice in 2006. So far 9 meetings of Coordination Committee have been held. In the   first  Coordination Committee meeting: it was stated that the best course for achieving progress 0n the issue of aflirmative action is through voluntary action by the industry itself:

In the context of reservation in private sector: the Industry representatives are Of the view that reservation is not a solution but are willing to partner with the Government and appropriate ageneies in enhancing and expanding current recruitment policy for the marginalized section; especially the SC and ST at all levels. as also to encourage skill development and training:

Aceordingly. the Industry Associations Code of Conduct (VCC) for their member companies centered around edueation; employability. entrepreneurship and employment to achieve inclusion: Measures undertaken by the member of Industry  Assoeiations   inter-alia: includes scholarships. vocation entrepreneurship development programmes and coaching etc. Apex training:

affirmative action in terms of condueting full sessions with their member companies for day

- this   initiative. adoption villages and encouragement of SCIST entrepreneurs. merit scholarships to researeh scholars. and the career guidance programmes for Tribal Students and support and contribute in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme of Ministry of Skill Development &Entrepreneurship and explore the possibility of placement as Well. Industry Associations were further   requested t0 enroll at least 250/ of  Apprentices   from SCIST Communities