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Lok Sabha Question No. 1613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Status of Navi Mumbai City
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1613 TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019

## STATUS OF NAVI MUMBAI CITY

## NO. 1613.      SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a) whether the citizens of Navi Mumbai city developed by CIDCO in Maharashtra are still living in dilapidated buildings;
- (b)
- if so, the role of CIDCO in re-development of these buildings;
- (c) the  steps  taken  to  grant  ownership  rights  through  deemed conveyance  deed  for  the  re-development  of  these  dilapidated buildings;  and
- (d) whether  it  has  been  decided  to  provide  increased  FSI  to  the builders  who  are  not  coming  forward  for  taking  up  the  redevelopment of these buildings and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) Urban  Planning  including  Town  Planning  is  a  State  subject. Government of Maharashtra has intimated that there are 28 buildings  constructed  by  CIDCO  which  are  declared  as  old  and dilapidated buildings, under the  provisions of Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, within the jurisdiction  of  Navi  Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

- (b) The State Government vide Notification dated 04.02.2015, has modified  Regulation  46  (3)  of  Development  Control  Regulations  for Navi  Mumbai Municipal Corporation, which provides  for permission to  re-develop  these  buildings  with  increased  FSI,  constructed  by CIDCO. The policy offers the following 2 options:
- (i) Re-development  by  the  Co-operative  Housing  Societies/ Association or Lessees of CIDCO.
- (ii) Re-development  by  CIDCO  directly  or  jointly  with the Cooperative Housing Societies/Association or Lessees of CIDCO.
- (c) For buildings constructed by CIDCO prior to 1991, CIDCO has formed Apartment Owners Associations (AoA)  and registered them under the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act 1970. Also, lease of the land is executed with the AoAs. As the ownership rights are already granted, deemed conveyance is not required.

In  case  of  private  developers,  if  conveyance  deed  is  not executed  by  the  developer,  the  Apartment  owners  can  approach Joint Registrar Cooperative Housing Societies, for grant of deemed conveyance deed.

- (d) Yes Sir. The State Government vide Notification dated 04.02.20I5,  has  approved  policy  for  CIDCO  constructed  dilapidated buildings,  for  grant  of  increased  FSI  ranging  from  1.80  to  2.50 depending upon the plot size and width of access roads.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1611 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Wind Energy Production
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1611

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28/11/2019

## WIND ENERGY PRODUCTION

## +1611. SHRIMATI RANJAN BEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to do away with the lease rent of wind energy production;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any steps in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY,  POWER and MoS for  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI R. K. SINGH)

- (a) to (d): The Government of India  does not charge any lease rent for onshore wind energy projects, as  'land' is  subject  that falls under the State list.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 140 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: Mining Activities
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 140

## ANSWERED ON 27.11.2019

## MINING ACTIVITIES

## †*140. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has granted permission to private companies for mining, particularly  in  backward  and  tribal  dominated  areas  of  the  country  during  the  last three years; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  ensure  that  private  companies engaged in mining activities in the said areas set up industries in tribal dominated areas only; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  of  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  140  FOR  ANSWER  ON  27.11.2019  ASKED  BY  SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE REGARDING MINING ACTIVITIES.

(a) to (d): As per the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957  and  the  Rules  framed  there  under,  the  Powers  have  been  devolved  upon  the State  Government  to  grant  mineral  concessions  for  the  minerals  located  within  their respective jurisdiction, in accordance with law.

The State Governments are committed to safeguard the tribal rights in the mining areas. Grant of mineral concessions in Scheduled areas are guided by the provisions contained in article 244 read with Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Constitution relating to  administration  of  the  Scheduled  Areas  and  Tribal  Areas.  Further,  all  statutory provisions applicable to Scheduled and Tribal areas are to be complied before starting the mining operations.

As  per  Provisions  of  Section  4  (k)  &  (l)  of  the  Panchayats  (Extension  to  the Scheduled  Areas)  Act,  1996  the  recommendations  of  the  Gram  Sabha  or  the Panchayats at the appropriate level is mandatory prior to grant of prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals or auction of minor minerals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 139 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: One Country-One Voter List
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Vinod Kumar Sonkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. *139

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 27 TH   NOVEMBER, 2019

## ONE COUNTRY - ONE VOTER LIST

*139.SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps for preparing 'one country-one voter list' in the country;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the details of the progress made so far in this regard; and
- (d)  the time by which such list is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  PARTS    (a)  TO  (d)    OF  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION    No.  139    FOR  REPLY  ON  27 TH NOVEMBER, 2019

(a) to  (d):  The    Election  Commission  of  India  has  informed  that electoral rolls are maintained Assembly Constituency-wise which are used for both State Assembly and Lok  Sabha Elections. For using the  same  electoral  rolls  for  local  body  elections  in  the  States,  the State  Governments  have  to  amend  their  election  laws  in  terms  of clause  (4)  of  article  243K  and  clause  (2)  of  article  243ZA    of  the Constitution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 138 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: Cyber Warfare Threats
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 138

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th  November, 2019

## CYBER WARFARE THREATS

*138. DR. (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Armed forces are prepared for handling cyber warfare threats;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  and  allocated  funds  to  enhance  the capability for undertaking offensive cyber warfare attacks?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                    (SHRI RAJNATH SINGH)

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(a) to (c):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c)  OF  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  138  FOR  ANSWER  ON  27.11.2019 REGARDING 'CYBER WARFARE THREATS'

(a)  to  (c):    Yes,  Sir.    Government  has  approved  establishment  of  Defence  Cyber Agency  to  control  and  coordinate  the  Joint  Cyber  operations.    To  mitigate  cyber threats,  all  the  three  Services  have  established  their  respective  Cyber  Emergency Response Teams (CERT).  Adequate safeguards have been instituted in the form of Cyber Audits, Physical Checks and Policy Guidelines to ensure a robust cyber posture of  armed  forces.    Sufficient  budgetary  allocation  is  being  provided  for  Cyber operations and capability development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 137 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: Defence Space Research Agency
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 137

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th  November, 2019

## DEFENCE SPACE RESEARCH AGENCY

*137. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has set up Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA);
- (b) whether India has developed deterrence capability against adversaries who may attack Indian satellites to cripple systems in times of war; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  students  to  take  part  in  Space research?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                    (SHRI RAJNATH SINGH)

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(a) to (c):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c)  OF  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  137  FOR  ANSWER  ON  27.11.2019 REGARDING 'DEFENCE SPACE RESEARCH AGENCY'

(a):     No, Sir.

(b): The desired information is strategic/sensitive in nature and its disclosure is not in the interests of National Security.

(c):  ISRO  organized  a  structured  programme  named  'YUVIKA'.  Selected  111 meritorious  students  from  all  states  and  union  territories  and  conducted  interactive class room and technical visits at 4 different ISRO centres to encourage space research among the students of secondary school level.

Additionally,  ISRO  conducts  student  outreach  programs  at  district/  taluk  level, where ISRO organizes exhibitions, AV shows, competitions, interactive sessions and quizzes throughout the year. So far, more than 30 locations are covered pan India and covered  more  than  10  lakhs  students.  Six  mobile  exhibition  buses  were  realized  by ISRO  and  these  buses  are  being  taken  to  all  rural  areas  to  improve  the  research orientation  among  rural  and  urban  students.  So  far,  these  buses  have  crossed  more than 6000 kms. in 8 States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 135 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: International Support on J&K Issue
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.135 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.11.2019

## INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT ON J&K ISSUE

- † *135. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY :

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Pakistan is reportedly getting frustrated and spreading false propaganda against India after removal of Article 370 and 35-A from Jammu and Kashmir;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Pakistan is being condemned and not being taken seriously on this issue by the international community and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether India is getting extensive international support on this issue and  Pakistan has become isolated from the international community; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (DR. SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR)

- (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF   THE   LOK   SABHA   STARRED   QUESTION   NO.   *135 REGARDING 'INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT ON J&K ISSUE' FOR ANSWER ON 27.11.2019

(a) to (e) Pakistan has repeatedly resorted to false and malicious propaganda against India, including on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at international fora such as the United Nations, the UN Human Rights Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Government has completely and unequivocally rejected in entirety all such actions and statements by Pakistan. Government has adopted proactive approach and briefed members of the international community on the facts. They have been apprised of Pakistan's continued aid and abetment to crossborder terrorism against India, including in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

As a result of Government's efforts, Pakistan's attempts to interfere in internal affairs of India; to present an alarmist situation of the region; and its abuse of international fora including United Nations have been successfully and effectively thwarted. Countries have shown understanding that matters related to Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, are internal to India. Countries have also called on Pakistan to not allow its territory to be used for terrorism in any manner. They have also acknowledged that issues, if any, between India and Pakistan should be addressed bilaterally and peacefully.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 134 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Narayana Swamy Abbaiah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 134 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.11.2019

## TUMKUR-CHITRADURGA-DAVANAGERE RAILWAY LINE

## *134.  SHRI A. NARAYANA SWAMY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) the  status  of  the  survey  for  Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway line along with the reasons for delay in conducting the survey, if any;
- (b) the status of land acquisition for Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway line;
- (c) the details of land acquisition completed so far for the project; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government  to  expedite the land acquisition  process  along  with  the  reasons  for  delay,  if  any,  in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a)  to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 134 BY SHRI A. NARAYANA SWAMY TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  27.11.2019  REGARDING  TUMKURCHITRADURGA-DAVANAGERE RAILWAY LINE

(a)  to  (d):  Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davangere  new  line  project  (191  Km) was included in the Budget 2011-12. Project is on cost sharing basis with  State  Government  of  Karnataka,  in  which  State  Government  of Karnataka is providing land free of cost and sharing 50%  of construction cost of the project.

Latest  cost  of  this  project  is ` 1801.01  crore.  An  expenditure  of ` 39.99 crore has been incurred on this project upto March, 2019. An outlay  of ` 115  crore  has  been  provided  for  this  project  for  the  year 2019-20.

Final Location Survey for this new line project has been completed and land acquisition documents have been submitted to the Government of Karnataka during 2012-13 and 2013-14. State Government has initiated land acquisition, under New Land Acquisition Act  2013,  which  requires  Social  Impact  Assessment  Study,  land acquisition process could be started in 2016. Status of land acquisition for the project is as under:-

Total  revenue  land  required  for  the  project  is  2246.06  acre,  out  of which,  State  Government  has  handed  over  135.66  acre  land  for Urakere-Timmarayanahalli section  (12  Km)  to  Railway  in  2018.  State Government has to expedite land acquisition of balance 2110.40 acre revenue land and also to expedite Forest land diversion of 34.66 acre forest land.

Work  will  be  taken  up  in  full  swing  only  after  the  required  land  is handed over to Railway and forestry clearance for forest land is given by the State Government of Karnataka and concerned Authorities.

Regular meetings are being held with the State Authorities including Chief Secretary of Karnataka Government  to expedite the land acquisition.  Government of Karnataka has also expressed its intent for quick land acquisition at various meetings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 133 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: Upgradation of Signalling  System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.133 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.11.2019

## UPGRADATION OF SIGNALLING SYSTEM

†*133.SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  upgrade  the signalling system to cope up with the pressure of traffic on Delhi-Rewari railway line and to run more trains on this section and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any proposal has been received to divide the lengthy block from Khalilpur to Rewari into two parts for signalling purposes;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be completed;
- (d) whether the work to increase the height of Bhojawas halt platform is  pending  for  more  than  one  year  as  tender  was  cancelled  due  to paucity of funds; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the time limit for completion of the said work?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (e) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.133 BY SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 27.11.2019 REGARDING UPGRADATION OF SIGNALLING SYSTEM

- (a) Yes, Sir. Signalling improvement works completed and/sanctioned for  Delhi-Rewari  Section  to  enhance  line  capacity  on  Delhi-Rewari Section include:
- (i) State  of  the  art  Electronic  Interlocking  (EI)  installed  at  10 stations and Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) at one station.
- (ii) Replacement  of  signalling  gears  by  Electronic  Interlocking (EI) sanctioned at two Stations.
- (iii) Train Management System (TMS) at Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Patel Nagar & Delhi Cantt. Stations as part of Delhi area sanctioned to efficient manage train operations.

(b) and (c) Yes, Sir. The  work  of 'Provision of Intermediate Block Signalling (IBS) in Khalilpur-Rewari section' has been sanctioned and is targeted to be completed by 28.02.2020.

(d) and (e) The  work  to  increase  the  height  of  Bhojawas  halt  platform was sanctioned in the financial year 2017-18 under the Lumpsum work (Umbrella  work)  of  'Provision  of  foot  over  bridges  and/or  high  level platforms at stations as per requirement'.  The tender was discharged as available funds were fully tied up with requirements of stations with higher level of traffic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 132 (STARRED), answered on 2019-11-27
Subject: Incentives for Electronics Manufacturers
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*132

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 27.11.2019

## INCENTIVES  FOR ELECTRONICS  MANUFACTURERS

## * 132     SHR L .S.   TEJASVI SURYA:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the proposed fresh incentives and subsidies for electronics manufacturers;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to incentivize the States by matching fifty per cent of the investments made by them in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing  (ESDM)  and  Intelligent  Electronics  Segment  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) the status of renewal for the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (MSIPS), Electronics  Manufacturing  Cluster  (EMC)  and  the  Electronic  Development  Fund (EDF);
- (d) whether the incentives proposed by the Government would also include setting up of new IT Parks and Centres in the country in addition to the existing IT SEZs; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the probable formation of new clusters and special zones in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a) to (e):    A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *132 FOR 27-11-2019 REGARDING INCENTIVES FOR ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURERS

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- (a):          The  aim  of  the  new  National  Policy  on  Electronics,  2019  is  to  position  India  as  a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and create an enabling environment  for  the  industry  to  compete  globally.  Under  this  policy,  the  Ministry  of Electronics  and  Information  Technology  (MeitY),  after  due  stakeholder  consultation,  has formulated the following three draft Schemes for promotion of electronics manufacturing in the country:
- i. Interest Subvention Scheme
- ii. Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme
- iii. Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0)
- (b):     No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.
- (c):     Though Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (MSIPS) was closed to receive new  applications  on  31 st December,  2018,  applications  received  under  MSIPS  are  for proposed investment till September, 2026.

The  receipt  of  applications  under  Electronics  Manufacturing  Clusters  (EMC)  Scheme  was closed  in  October,  2017.  Disbursement  of  Grant-in-Aid  will  continue  till  October,  2022. Revised Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0) is presently at draft stage.

Electronics Development Fund (EDF) was closed for selecting new Daughter Funds on 31st December,  2017.  However,  the  funds  are  released  as  per  the  draw  down  requirements  of approved Daughter Funds. Presently, there is no proposal under consideration to renew EDF.

- (d):     No, Sir.

- (e):     Does not arise.

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