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Lok Sabha Question No. 1267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: NRC in Assam
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adhikari Dibyendu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1267

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA) NRC IN ASSAM

1267.

SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Register of Citizens (NRC) Assam has failed to prove the citizenship rights to legal claimants;

(b)  if  so,  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  since  the  last  few  years  the  Union Government  has  issued  election  authority  to  the  people,  who  are  now  are called/identified as 'illegal immigrants';

(c) whether it is also a fact that the Government is in fear of minority veto in electoral process and thus NRC has lost its moral ground thereof; and

(d) if so, the plan of the Government to redress the problem on humanitarian ground?

ANSWER

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

(a)to(d): Madam, the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Assam is the Register containing  names  of  Indian  Citizens  in  Assam  in  accordance  with  the provisions of Citizenship Act, 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and  Issue  of  National  Identity  Cards)  Rules,  2003.  The  complete  draft  NRC, Assam  has  been  published  on  30.07.2018.    The  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  is monitoring the progress of NRC update. The process of claims & objections on the draft NRC has started on 25.09.2018 and will remain open upto 31.12.2018 whereafter  the  verification    process  will  commence  from  15.02.2019  in accordance with the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Any person, who

## LS.US.Q.NO.1267 FOR 18.12.2018

does not find his/her name in the draft NRC may file the claims in accordance with Clause 6 of the Schedule to Citizenship Rules, 2003.  Similarly, any person can file objections in respect of inclusion of any name in the draft NRC list. The NRC exercise has been carried out in a totally objective, transparent and meticulous  manner.  Mechanism  to  deal  with  the  grievances  in  a  fair  and objective manner is already in place.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Illegal Infiltration
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1266

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA) ILLEGAL INFILTRATION

1266. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether it is true that 100 crore infiltrators had entered into the country and are depriving the people of the country of their benefits;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  push  them  back  to  their  original place?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b):  No  Madam. Since illegal migrants enter into the country without valid  travel  documents  in  clandestine  and  surreptitious  manner,  there  is  no accurate data regarding number of such migrants living in the country.

(c): Deportation of illegal migrants is a continuous process. Central Government is vested with powers under Section 3(2)(c) of the Foreigners Act, 1946 to deport foreign nationals staying illegally in the country.

These  powers  to  identify,  detain  and  deport  illegally-staying  foreign nationals  have  also  been  delegated  to  all  the  State  Governments  /  UT Administrations  and  Bureau  of  Immigration.  Further,  instructions  have  been issued  to  State  Governments  from  time  to  time  for  taking  appropriate  and prompt steps to identify illegal migrants, their restriction to specified locations as per provisions of law, and  initiation of legal proceedings  including deportation proceedings as per provisions of Law.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Religious Conversion
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1265

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA) RELIGIOUS CONVERSION

1265. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  with  the  assistance  of  foreign  funds  some  Non-Governmental Organizations are involved in religious conversion;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to take any concrete and effective steps to control the same; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be done?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) : As per Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, registered NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) can receive foreign  contribution  for  five purposes viz., Social, Educational, Religious, Economic, and Cultural. Presently 5804 NGOs are registered for Religious purpose under the Act.

Activities  of  FCRA  NGOs  aimed  at  conversion  through  inducement  or force  either  directly  or  indirectly,  from  one  religious  faith  to  another  are prohibited under the Act. For any such violations reported, action as per  the FCRA, 2010 is taken against the defaulting NGOs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1263 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Misleading Advertisements
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1263

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2018

## MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS

## 1263.   SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

## Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Advertising  Standards  Council  of  India  (ASCI)  has  been receiving complaints regarding misleading, false and unsubstantiated claims in advertisements;
- (b) if so, the details of such complaints during the last three years and the action taken against these complaints along with the present status thereof; and
- (c) the details regarding complaints received against companies selling natural/ herbal products in respect of such advertisements and the action taken along with the present status of the complaints, date-wise?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) : Yes Madam. Department of Consumer Affairs has launched a portal 'Grievance Against Misleading Advertisements (GAMA)' to handle complaints relating to misleading advertisements. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has been assigned the task of processing the complaints received through the GAMA portal.
- (b) : From  May  2015  till  November  2018, a  total  of  9658 complaints  were  received  in  the GAMA portal. 5477 complaints were resolved where either the advertiser withdrew or modified the objected advertisement or the complaint was not upheld.  1883 complaints are under process with ASCI at various levels of progress. 2298 complaints were considered to be incomplete or out of the scope and hence disposed of.
- (c) : As  informed  by  the  Ministry  of  Ayurveda,  Yoga  &  Naturopathy,  Unani,  Siddha  and Homeopathy (AYUSH), during the period from 20 th  January, 2017 to 19 th January,  2018,  ASCI have dealt with complaints pertaining to misleading advertisements of AYUSH sector. About 456 complaints have been escalated directly by ASCI to State regulators for appropriate action and 233 advertisers  have  complied  with  ASCI's  recommendations  by  either  modifying  or  removing  the advertisements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Violence at Place of Worship
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1261

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

VIOLENCE AT PLACE OF WORSHIP

1261. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government collects any data on violence at places of worship belonging to religious minorities; and

(b)  if  so,  the  number  of  cases  of  attacks  on  places  of  worship  belonging  to religious minorities during the last three years, State-wise?

ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  Government  does not  centrally  maintain  data  regarding  violence  or attacks at places of worship. 'Public Order' and 'Police' are State subjects as

per the provisions of the Constitution; as such the responsibility of maintaining law and order, including dealing with attacks on places of worship, rests with

the respective State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1259 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Torture in Prison
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1259 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA) TORTURE IN PRISON 1259. SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a)  the  number  and  details  of  complaints  filed  in  courts  alleging  torture  in prisons in the country since January 2014 till June 2018, State-wise; (b) the number of such cases resolved, State-wise; and (c) the details of the action taken against the guilty persons? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR) (a) to (c) :  'Prisons' and 'persons detained therein' is a 'State' subject as per entry  4  of  List  II  of  the  Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India.  The administration  and  management  of  prisons  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of respective  State  Governments.    The  data  regarding  complaints  filed  in  the courts alleging torture in prisons is not maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Insurance to Flood Affected Farmers of Kerala
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1256

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## INSURANCE TO FLOOD AFFECTED FARMERS OF KERALA

1256.      ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether the farmers are satisfied with the current insurance schemes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government disbursed  the  insurance  coverage  and financial  support  to farmers  after  recent floods  in  Kerala  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d) the details of funds given to farmers after floods in Kerala; and
- (e) the details of pending amounts to be disbursed to farmers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM  RUPALA)

(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.  Both  loanee  and  non-loanee  farmers  are  enrolled  under  the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Loanee farmers are those who avail the Kisan Credit Card/Crop Loan for notified crops and they are mandatorily covered under the scheme. Participation of non-loanee farmers in the scheme is voluntary.

After implementation of the PMFBY since April, 2016, enrolment of non-loanee farmers has increased from 27.81 lakh in 2015-16 under erstwhile schemes to 136.66 lakh in 2016-17 and to 138.47 lakh in 2017-18 indicating increasing acceptance of the scheme.

Further, as against the premium amounting to Rs.4216.04 crore collected from farmers in 2016-17,  claims  of  Rs.16279.25  crore  have  been  paid  to  farmers.  Similarly,  claims  of  Rs. 16967.92 crore have been paid during 2017-18 (Kharif 2017) against premium amounting to Rs. 3038.70 crore collected from farmers.

(c) to (e): State Government of Kerala invoked the Prevented Sowing provision of PMFBY for paddy crop in Alappuzha and Kottayam district in Kharif 2018 after the flood.   Out of the total  claims  of  Rs.5.95  crore  under  PMFBY,  Rs.5.19  crore  were  paid  to  2572  farmers,  and remaining amount of Rs.0.76 crore is pending for want of clarification from State Government and  receipt  of  short  premium  from  banks.    Claims  of  Rs.0.78  crore  are  payable  under Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1255 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: ATR from States
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1255

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

ATR FROM STATES

1255. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  or  sought  Action  Taken  Reports (ATRs)from the State Governments on its advisory issued on 17th July, 2009 during the last three years;

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

(c)  whether  in  the  changed  global  terror  scenario  and  in  view  of  the requirement of police and prison reforms, the Union Government would initiate consultations with the State Governments to bring them on board to shape out a separate administration for prisons; and

(d)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be  done  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  Pursuant to the advisories issued by the Central Government, action is  taken  by  the  concerned  State  Government;  and  since  'Prison'  is  a  State

subject under Entry-4 of List-II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution, no

ATRs from the States are asked for.

(c): There is no proposal under consideration of the Government, at present.

(d): Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1252 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Prison Reforms
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1252

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

PRISON REFORMS

1252. SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government has taken any measure to reform the country's century  old  system  of  prisons  and  bring  changes  in  the  criminal  justice system;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether the Government has taken appropriate comprehensive measures to improve the conditions of prisons; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):    'Prisons'  and  'persons detained therein' is a 'State' subject as per entry  4  of  List  II  of  the  Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India.    The administration  and  management  of  prisons  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of respective  State  Governments.    However,  The  Government  has  implemented the e-prisons project and has provided financial assistance to all States and UTs.  The project provides nation-wide integrated information about inmates and provides assistance to inmates in booking visits and information related to their  term  of  sentence,  parole  etc.  Advisories  have  also  been  issued  to  the States and UTs from time to time on issues concerning prisons   and  prison administration.  The   Ministry   of  Home  Affairs  has  also   prepared  a  Model

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## LS.US.Q.NO.1252 FOR 18.12.2018

Prison Manual 2016 and has forwarded the same to all States and UTs in May 2016.  The Manual covers various aspects of prison infrastructure and prison administration viz. Headquarters organization, custodial management, maintenance  of  prisoners,  Medical  Care,  Prison  Discipline,  High  Security Prisoners, Staff Development, Welfare of Prisoners etc. Besides  this,  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  holds  regular  meetings  and conferences  with  the  prison  authorities  and  deliberates  various  issues  with specific  focus  on  improving  the  conditions  of  prisons  and  welfare  of  prison inmates.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Differences in Wholesale and Retail Prices
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RITI PATHAK

- (b)

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1251

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2018

## DIFFERENCES IN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PRICES

## 1251.   SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK: (OIH)

## Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased

## to state:

- (a) whether there is a huge difference in the prices of essential commodities in the
- wholesale and the retail markets;
- if so, the average difference thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  huge  difference  even  in  the  production  cost  and  wholesale market price; and
- (d) if so, the average difference of this type?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to (d) : The difference between the prices of essential commodities in retail and wholesale market as well as the cost of production and wholesale market prices may be attributed to various factors such as demand-supply mismatch, perishability and storability of the produce, transportation cost, loading/unloading expenses, grading/sorting, wholesaler's margin, wastages during movement/weighing, location of retail shops, fixed overhead expenses of retailers and margin of retailers etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Usage of Bio-fertilizers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

O.I.H

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1249

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## USAGE  OF  BIO-FERTILIZERS

## 1249.     DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

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

- (a) whether  the  usage  of  Bio-fertilizers  has  increased  in  the  country  during  the  last  few years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  outcome  with  regard  to  the improvement  in  the  health  conditions  of people owing to it;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to take any action to minimise the use of chemical fertilizers in the country;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) 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 (c): The  production  and  usage  of  carrier  based  bio-fertilisers  has  increased  from 80696.5  MT  in  2014-15  to  121066.5  MT  in  2017-18  which  is  an  increase  of  50%.  Similarly, production and usage of liquid based bio-fertilisers has increased from 4054.5MT in 2014-15 to 9033 MT in 2017-18 which is an increase of 122.79 %. Bio-fertilisers are eco-friendly and help in improving the soil fertility.
- (d) to (f): Government  has  been  promoting  Soil  test  based  judicious  use  of  fertilizers through Soil Health Card Scheme.

Dedicated schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value  Chain  Development  in  North  East  Region  (MOVCDNER)  have  been  implemented  to promote chemical free organic farming in the country.

An assistance of Rs. 50,000/ha over a period of three years is provided to the farmers under  PKVY;  out  of  which  62%  i.e.,  Rs.  31,000  is  provided  for  organic  conversion,  organic inputs, on-farm input infrastructure.

An amount of Rs. 3750/ha over a period of three years is provided to farmers for on-farm and off-farm inputs each under (MOVCDNER).

Under  National  Mission  of  Sustainable  Agriculture  (NMSA)  assistance  is  provided  to States  and  individual/private  agencies  for  setting  up  of  biofertiliser/biopesticide  units  through NABARD.  States are given 100% financial assistance up to maximum limit of Rs. 1.6 crore/unit. Similarly,  individuals/private  agencies  are  eligible  for  assistance  up  to  25%  total  financial outlay(or) Rs. 40 lakhs whichever is less.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Nexus of NDMC Official with Mafia
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1248

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

NEXUS OF NDMC OFFICIAL WITH MAFIA

†1248. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether mafia has encroached upon the footpaths under the jurisdiction of New  Delhi  Municipal  Council  (NDMC)  and  rent  them  out  to  shopkeepers  in connivance with the high officials of NDMC and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  ascertained  the  reasons  and  facts  in  this regard;

(c) if so, the action taken in this regard and the outcome thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the reaction of the Government to the above said outcome?

ANSWER

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

(a):      The  New  Delhi  Municipal  Council(NDMC)  has  informed  that  no  such activity has taken place.  However, encroachment on footpath of various roads in  NDMC  area  is  sporadic  problem  against  which  action  is  taken  on  regular basis.    Further,  raids  and  inspections  are  conducted  on  regular  basis  by  the concerned  department  of  NDMC  to  ensure  that  the  areas  including  footpath remain encroachment free.

(b) to (e):  Do not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: MoU on Human Trafficking
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1246

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 th  DECEMBER, 2018 / AGRAHAYANA 27, 1940 (SAKA)

MoU ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING

1246.       SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that India and Myanmar had held deliberations on a proposal  to  sign  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  on  handling  human trafficking with a focus on Rohingyas who are also victims of trafficking;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also true that there are nearly 40,000 Rohingya Muslims spread across India; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a): No Madam.

(b): Does not arise

(c) & (d): The  entry  of  illegal  migrants  is  clandestine  and  surreptitious and  therefore  accurate  number  of  such  illegal  migrants  staying  in  the country is not available. However, as per an estimate, more than 40,000 illegal  Rohingya  immigrants  are  presently  staying  in  India  mostly  in  the States  of  J&K,  Telangana,  Punjab,  Haryana,  Uttar  Pradesh,  Delhi  and rajasthan.

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