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Lok Sabha Question No. 3882 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Sub-categorisation of SCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Anumula Revanth Reddy

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3882 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2020

## SUB-CATEGORISATION OF SCs

## 3882. SHRI ANUMULA REVANTH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received  representations for   sub-categorisation of Seheduled Castes(SCs) and if so. the details thereof:
- (b) whether the Justice Usha Mehra Commission has submitted a report in this regard 2008 and decision is still pending: during
- (c) if so. the reasons for non-implementation of the recommendations of the report:
- (d) whether  the Government would take   immediate   steps   to  introduce a Bill in the Parliament for sub-categorisation of Seheduled Castes and take all necessary actions to enacl a legislation in this regard:
- (e) if so. the details of action proposed to be taken thereon and if not; the reasons therefor: and
- whether the Government is likely to take follow up action with the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations to expedite the matter and if so. the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Representations have been received from various quarters for sub-categorisation of Seheduled Castes:

- (b) to (): A National Commission t0 examine the issue of Sub-  categorisation of Seheduled Castes in Andhra Pradesh (NCSCSC) headed by Justice Usha Mehra in its report  submitted 01.05.2008 had recommended amendment Article 341 of' the Constitution t0 provide  for sub-categorisation and  de-sub-categorisation of'  Scheduled Castes: Government has decided to seek views of the major stake holder's viz. the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations the recommendation of the NCSCSC. The States UTs were last reminded on 09.12.2019 to expedite their comments.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3880 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Detention Centres in Assam
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3880

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

3880. SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of detention centres in Assam including new detention centres which are yet to be constructed and made operational;

(b) the total capacity for each of these detention centres;

(c)  the  number of people died in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) detention camps/centres in North-Eastern States specially in Assam during the last one year;

(d) whether National Human Rights Commission has visited these camps in the last one year to monitor the living condition of the detainees;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): There are 06 (six) Detention Centres in Assam having capacity of 3,331 persons with the following details:

| SI.No.   | Name of Detention Centre   | Capacity   |
|----------|----------------------------|------------|
| 1        | Tezpur                     | 797        |
| 2        | Silchar                    | 479        |
| 3        | Dibrugarh                  | 680        |
| 4        | Jorhat                     | 670        |
| 5        | Kokrajhar                  | 335        |
| 6        | Goalpara                   | 370        |
|          | Total                      | 3,331      |

## L.S.US.Q.NO.3880 FOR 17.03.2020

A  Detention  Centre  at  Matia,  Goalpara  with  a  capacity  of  3000  is under construction.

There is no National Register of Citizens (NRC) detention camp/center is State of Assam.  10 inmates of the 06 Detention Centers in Assam,  where  declared  foreigners/convicted  foreigners  are  kept,  died  in different hospital from 1 st  March, 2019 to 29 th  February, 2020.

During  last  one  year,  from  1 st March,  2019  to  29 th   February,  2020, three  teams  of  National  Human  Right  Commission  (NHRC)  have  visited Detention  Centers  in  Assam  and  have  interacted  with  declared  foreign nationals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3879 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Consumption of Milk
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi, Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3879

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2020

## CONSUMPTION OF MILK

3879.  DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY: SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

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

- (a) whether the consumption of milk is increasing year by year within the country, if
- so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the current production of milk is required to meet the present demand, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the cases of adulteration of milk is increasing within the country due to the increasing demand of milk; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government against milk adulteration?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a)   As  per  National  Account  Statistics  2019,  consumption  expenditure  on  milk  and milk products has increased from Rs. 415617 crore in 2013-14 to Rs.537531 crore in 2017-18.
- (b)   Yes Sir. The current production of milk is sufficient to meet the present demand. By  and  large  milk  produced  in  the  country  is  consumed.    Milk  production  in country increased from 137.7 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 187.7 million tonnes in 2018-19  and  value  output  has  increased  from  Rs.423150  crore  to  Rs.701530 crore  during  corresponding period.  The per capita availability of milk increased from 307 gm/day in 2013-14 to 394 gm/day in 2018-19.
- (c)  There is no information in the Department that the cases of adulteration of milk are increasing within the country due to increased demand of milk. However, in a nation-wide National Milk Safety and Quality survey conducted by FSSAI in 2018, only 0.18% samples found to contain adulterants.
- (d)  As per Food Safety and Standard Act,2006 (Para 57), there is provision of penalty for possessing adulterant which is given as below:-

If  any person who whether by himself or by any other person on his behalf, imports or manufactures for sale, or stores, sells or distribute any adulterant shall be liable -

- (i) where  such  adulterant  is  not  injurious  to  health,  to  a  penalty  not exceeding two lakh rupees;
- (ii) where such adulterant is injurious to health, to a penalty not exceeding ten lakh rupees.

The  Act  is  implemented  by  Food  Safety  and  Standard  Authority  of  India (FSSAI) through the State Food Commissioners in each State.

Further,  this  Department  under  National  Programme  for  Dairy  Development (NPDD) has provided milk testing  equipments for  testing  of  microbiological  and chemicals parameters of milk & milk products including adulterants to 231 dairy plants  in  Cooperative sector with  total  outlay  of  Rs.  271.64  crore  during  current financial year.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3876 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Subsidy under FAME-II
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3876

ANSWERED ON 17.03.2020

## SUBSIDY UNDER FAME-II

3876. SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Karnataka  has  submitted  any  proposal  to  avail subsidy  under  Faster  Adoption  and  Manufacturing  of  (Hybrid  and)  Electric  vehicles (FAME-II) scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  is  being  reported  that  Karnataka  has  not  been  able  to  get  bidders  for  the estimated cost and the State Government is finding the prices quoted by bidders who are willing to provide electric buses on lease, very high and as a result, further delay will occur and the deadline may be missed;
- (d) if so, whether the Government would consider extending the deadline; and
- (e)  whether  it  is  incumbent  on  the  State  Government  to  find  a  suitable  bidder  and  avail subsidies under FAME-II and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e):  Department of Heavy Industry had invited the Expression of Interest (EoI) from million plus cities, smart cities, State/UT capitals and cities from special category states for submission  of  proposal  for  deployment  of  Electric  Buses  on  operational  cost  basis.  In response thereof, proposal from State of Karnataka was received for deployment of electric buses  and  after evaluation  of the  proposal  as per EoI, on  the advice  of Project Implementation  and  Sanctioning  Committee  (PISC)  the  Government  sanctioned  350 electric buses to 2 Cities / State Transport Corporations for intra-city operation; 50 electric buses  for  intercity  operation.  Under  FAME  India  Phase  II  scheme,  the  amount  of incentives  may further be subject to competitive bidding among the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) conducted by public transport undertakings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3875 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Promotion of Rural Markets
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Hema Malini

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3875

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  17 TH  MARCH, 2020

## PROMOTION OF RURAL MARKETS

## 3875.  SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:

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

- (a) whether the Ashok Dalwai Committee on doubling farmers' income has recommended that  steps  should  be  taken  for  advancing  and  promoting  rural  retail  markets  through upgrading  the  existing  over  20,000  rural  periodical  markets  as  Primary  Rural  Agricultural Markets;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken/is  taking  the  necessary  policy  initiatives  in  this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) & (b): The Ashok Dalwai Committee on doubling farmers' income has recommended that  'the  effectiveness  of  an  efficient  marketing  system  can  be  gained  by  upgrading  the existing more than 20,000 rural periodical markets as Primary Rural (grameen) Agricultural Markets (GRAMs)'.

(c) & (d): The  Government  has  already  taken  measures  for  development  of  physical infrastructure/  basic facilities  in  existing  rural haats under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The Government has also approved an AgriMarket Infrastructure Fund (AMIF) with a corpus of Rs. 2000 crore with National Bank for Agriculture  &  Rural  Development  (NABARD)  for  developing  and  upgrading  agricultural marketing infrastructure in 10,000 Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) and 585 Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Markets and circulated the Scheme Guidelines to the States/Union Territories (UTs) for submission of proposals/ Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to avail assistance under AMIF. Further Government has circulated a Operational Guideline on  'Operation  and  Management  of  Gramin  Agricultural  Market'  to  States/UTs  for  smooth operation of GrAMs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Food Processing Technology Courses
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3873

ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2020

## FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY COURSES

## 3873.  SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH   RATHOD:

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

- (a) whether the Government runs food processing technology courses in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the colleges approved by ICAR and the Ministry in Gujarat which runs food processing technology courses; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  approved  any  private  college  to  run  food  processing technology course in Gujarat and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Yes, Sir. There are only two Institutes under the administrative control of Ministry of Food Processing  Industries  namely;  the  National  Institute  of  Food  Technology,  Entrepreneurship  & Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana and the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT)  at  Thanjavur,  Tamil  Nadu.  They  are  offering  degrees  such  as  B.Tech,  M.Tech,  Ph.D  and M.B.A (only in NIFTEM) in the field of food technology and allied sectors.
- (b)  &  (c):  Anand  Agricultural  University,  Anand  (offering  Bachelor,  Master's  and  Doctoral degrees) and Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Dantiwada (offering Bachelor degree) are the two Universities in Gujarat that are accredited with ICAR and offering courses in food technology.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3868 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Investigation into Pulwama Terror Attack
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Haji Fazlur Rehman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3868

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

INVESTIGATION INTO PULWAMA TERROR ATTACK

†3868. SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  would  make  the  facts  public  regarding  the outcome of the investigation of the Government in the terrorist attack of Pulwama;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) the details of the number of soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the border of Jammu and Kashmir after the Pulwama attack; and
- (d) the action plan of the Government to curb the incidents of infiltration from the borders and to curb the casualties of the soldiers deployed in the security of the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The case is under investigation.

(c):    After the Pulwama attack,  82 security force personnel (including 40 CRPF personnel in Pulwama) have laid their lives in fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

(d):   The Government of India in tandem with the State Governments has adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross border infiltration. This

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.3868 FOR 17.03.2020

includes strengthening of border management and increased deployment of  Security  Forces  along  the  International  Border  /  Line  of  Control.    The measures  include  construction / maintenance  of border fencing, use of modern weapons and equipments by Security Forces, installation of border floodlights,  improved  intelligence  and  synergized  intelligence  flow  and coordinated operations. A technological solution in the form of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) has been implemented in some vulnerable border areas. This includes smart fencing, adoption  of  state-of-the-art  surveillance  technologies  such  as  thermal imagers,  infra-red  and  laser-based  Intruder  alarms,  aerostats  for  aerial surveillance and ground sensors etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Rehabilitation of Beggars
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Harish Dwivedi

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

## REHABILITATION OF BEGGARS

## *3867. SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI:

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

(a) whether the   Government is considering to launch any major   cities for rehabilitation of beggars:

the sehemes run by the Government at present for rehabilitation Of beggars? being

## ANSWER

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

(a) (b): The Ministry of Social  Justice & Empowerment is exploring the possibilities of a scheme for persons   engaged in the act of" begging which would cover identification. rehabilitation: provision of medical facilities: counselling: education: skill development with the support of State Governments/UTs Local Urban Bodies and Voluntary Organizations institutions ete.

and Rs.70 Lakh in 2019-20 to National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC) for skill development programmes for beggars The main objective of the proposed Skill Development Training Programme is provision of vocational skills to members of beggars" gainfully employed: The Corporation has S0 far conducted skill development training programme for 400 members of beggar" S community in Warehouse Packer: Hand-rolled Aggarbatti making: Hand Embroiderer and also sanctioned skill development training programme for 160 members of beggars" community in Self-Employed Tailor: Coir Artisans and Assl. Carpenter job role: get

In addition to above. this Ministry has also released an 01 Crore t0 National Institute of Soeial Delence (NISD) for beggars

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. *3867 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2020
Lok Sabha Question No. 3865 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: Objectives of Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Diya Kumari

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3865

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  17 TH  MARCH, 2020

## OBJECTIVES OF MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE (MSP)

3865.  MS. DIYA KUMARI:

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

- (a) the objectives of the Minimum Support Price Policy;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to include more commodities under the Scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to take more factors into consideration for the calculation of MSP and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  steps  taken/being taken by the Department to impart awareness about the said Scheme to farmers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a): The objective of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) Policy is to ensure remunerative prices  to  the  growers  for  their  produce  with  a  view  to  encourage  higher  investment  and production.
- (b): Government fixes MSPs of 22 mandated crops on the basis of recommendations of Commission  for  Agricultural  Costs  &  Prices  (CACP),  after  considering  the  views  of  State Governments  and  Central  Ministries/Departments  concerned  &  other  relevant  factors.  In addition,  MSP  for  Toria  and  De-Husked  coconut  is  also  fixed  on  the  basis  of  MSPs  of Rapeseed & Mustard and Copra respectively. These MSP crops account for 99 percent of agricultural production (excluding horticulture) in the country.
- (c): While recommending MSP, CACP considers various factors viz. cost of production, overall demand-supply situations of various crops in domestic and world markets, domestic and international prices, inter-crop price parity, terms of trade between agriculture and nonagriculture sector, likely effect of MSP on consumers and overall economy along with rational utilization of land, water and other production resources.
- After announcement of Union Budget for 2018-19, CACP also considered a minimum of 50 per cent as the margin over cost of production while recommending MSP.
- (d): MSP operations  are  given  wide  publicity  through  pamphlets,  banners,  sign  boards, radio, TV and advertisements through print & electronic media. In addition to that farmers are made aware of  the  quality  specifications  and  purchase  system  to  facilitate  the  farmers  to bring their produce conforming to the specifications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-17
Subject: PURA Scheme
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava, Chhatar Singh Darbar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3864

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2020

## PURA SCHEME

## 3864.   SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA: SHRI CHHATAR SINGH DARBAR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the salient features of Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) scheme implemented in the country;
- (b) the  details  of  the  norms/criteria  fixed  for  selection/  identification  of  Rural/Gram Panchayat clusters for development under the scheme; and
- (c) the number and details of projects likely to be implemented, State-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a):  Restructured  scheme  of  Provision  of  Urban  Amenities  in  Rural  Areas  (PURA)  was implemented in the country during 2010-2015 under the framework of Public Private Partnership  (PPP).  The  scheme  aimed  at  holistic  and  accelerated  development  of  compact areas around a potential growth centre in a Gram Panchayat(s) through PPP framework for providing livelihood opportunities and urban amenities to improve the quality of life in rural areas. The salient features of the scheme are as below:

- (i). Convergence of Central and State Government schemes.
- (ii). Implementation in project mode and life cycle cost approach.
- (iii). Implementation through a single private partner to ensure simultaneous delivery of key infrastructure required in villages leading to optimal use of resources
- (iv). Selection of clusters  by private partner be based on economic viability coupled with development of the area.
- (v).  Agreement  between  Gram  Panchayat  and  the  private  partner  that  makes  the restructured PURA  a  model  for  empowerment  of  Gram  Panchayats  and  public accountability

(b):  Under  the  scheme,  the  Private  Partner  selected  to  undertake  PURA  projects  was to identify a Gram Panchayat or a cluster of geographically contiguous Gram Panchayats for a  population  of  about  25,000-  40,000.  There  may  be  sub-projects  to  cover  each  of  the Panchayats within the cluster, or a large single Panchayat could individually provide critical mass to make the project viable.  In the identified PURA area, the Private Partner was to plan and put up an implementation action plan for different sub-projects of PURA.

- (c):  The scheme has been discontinued with effect from 2015-16.

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