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Lok Sabha Question No. 1202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Fertilizer Import
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DHARAMBIR BHALERAM

## Annexure-1

The year-wise quantity and value of urea imported during the last three years and the current year (upto November, 2018)

| Year      | From OMIFCO   | Through STE   | Total Urea Imported   | Value         |
|-----------|---------------|---------------|-----------------------|---------------|
|           | (LMT)         | (LMT)         | (LMT)                 | (Million US$) |
| 2015-16   | 20.77         | 63.96         | 84.73                 | 2,087.61      |
| 2016-17   | 20.02         | 34.79         | 54.81                 | 1,047.28      |
| 2017-18   | 20.92         | 38.83         | 59.75                 | 1,295.72      |
| 2018-19 * | 14.39         | 27.64         | 42.03                 | 1,048.59      |

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## Annexure-2

The year-wise details of quantity of P&K fertilizers imported during the last three years and current year (upto November, 2018)

## <Figures in Lakh MT >

| Year      |   DAP |   NPK |   MOP # |
|-----------|-------|-------|---------|
| 2015-16   | 60.08 |  6.29 |   32.43 |
| 2016-17   | 43.85 |  5.21 |   37.36 |
| 2017-18   | 42.17 |  4.99 |   47.36 |
| 2018-19 * | 52.2  |  4.04 |   27.53 |

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## Annexure-3

## Name of the companies who have imported P&K fertilizers during the last 3 years and the current year

1. Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (CFCL),
2. Coromandel International Ltd (CIL),
3. Deepak Fertilizers & Petrochemicals Ltd (DFPL),
4. Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT),
5. Green star Fertilizer Ltd.(GFL),
6. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC),
7. HINDALCO/Indo Gulf  Fertilizers Ltd (IGFL),
8. HPM Chemicals & Fertilizes,
9. Indian Farmers Fertilsers Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO),
10. Indian Potash Ltd (IPL),
11. Kanpur Fertilizers,
12. Krishak Bharati Cooperative (KRIBHCO),
13. Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (MCFL),
14. Madras Fertilizer Ltd (MFL),
15. Mosaic India Pvt. Ltd,
16. Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (NFCL),
17. National Fertilizers Limited (NFL),
18. Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL),
19. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd (RCF),
20. Shriram Ferts & Chemicals,
21. Sunfert International Pvt. Ltd,
22. Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL),
23. Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd (ZACL).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1201 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Hacking of NSG Website
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1201

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

HACKING OF NSG WEBSITE

†1201.     SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  employees  in  the  National  Security  Guard  (NSG)  at present;

(b) whether some time ago, some hackers had hacked the website of the NSG and posted objectionable comments against India on the website; and

(c) If so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a): The present posted strength of NSG is 10217.

(b): On  01.01.2017,  NSG  website  was  partially  defaced  and  abusive message was posted by unknown hackers.

(c): The website was immediately blocked. Security audit was conducted by NIC and new GIGW (Guidelines for India Govt. Website) compliant and SSL  (Secure Socket layer)  based NSG  website  has  been  developed and hosted on NIC secure cloud with enhanced cyber security measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Empowerment of Economically Backward Classe
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: PARVESH SAHIB SINGH

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1200 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2018

## EMPOWERMENT OF ECONOMICALLY BACKWARD CLASSES

## 1200. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

(a) the special schemes related to educational empowerment of Economically Backward Classes people in Delhi;

(b) the concessional loans and subsidies granted for Self-Employment of such people in Delhi during the last four years; and

(c the Scholarships and Skill Training provided to Economically Backward Classes students in Delhi during the said period?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a): A Centrally Sponsored Scheme   namely Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)   students is implemented in entire   country including Delhi with the objective to provide financial assistance to the students of Economically Backward Class  studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary   stage to enable them to complete their education: The scholarships will be open to Indian nationals belonging to General Category (Other than Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Classes) and the total income  from all sources  of' the employed candidate or his/her  parents/guardians   in unemployed candidate shall not exceed Rs.1.00 lakh per annum. being

Another Scheme namely Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for OBCs/EBCs is implemented with the objective to award interest subsidy to meritorious EBC    students SO as to provide them better   opportunities   for higher education in abroad and enhance their employability. The total income from all sources of the employed   candidate or his/her   parents/guardians in case of unemployed candidate   shall not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh per annum being

(b) & (c): From Financial Year 2018-19,National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) has included Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) defined as persons with annual family income less than Rs. 1.00 lakh in its target group to provide them benefit of concessional loan and training for skill development for upgradation of their technical and entrepreneurial skills:

Govt. of NCT of Delhi has not sent the proposal for release of funds under Centrally Sponsored Scheme named Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) students so far.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Functioning of CFSL
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1193

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

FUNCTIONING OF CFSL

1193.       SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  Central  Forensic  Science  Laboratory  (CFSL)  and State  Forensic  Science  Laboratory  (SFSL)  functioning  in  the  country  till date;
- (b)  the  total  funds  allocated  for  the  laboratories  and  the  total  number  of vacancies yet to be filled;
- (c)  the  average  number  of  references  made  to  a  central  laboratory  in  a month; and
- (d)  whether  all  the  forensic  laboratories  are  equipped  with  high  end technology  for  assessment  of  DNA  and  other  testing  etc.  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a):   A total of seven Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) and

31 State Forensic Science Laboratories are functioning in the country.

(b):   Rs. 82.02 crore has been allotted during BE 2018-19 for seven CFSLs.

Data  on  budget  allocation  to  State  FSLs  are  not  centrally  maintained.

There are 4047 vacancies in the State/UTs Forensic Science Laboratories and 114 vacancies in the Central Forensic Science Laboratories.

## L.S.US.Q NO. 1193 FOR 18.12.2018

(c):   An average of 820 cases are referred to CFSLs per month. (d): 4 CFSLs have the facility for DNA and other testing.  The remaining 3 CFSLs have testing facilities  other  than    DNA  analysis.    Development  of State  of  Art  Forensic  Centre  for  DNA  analysis  at  CFSL,  Chandigarh  has been approved at a total cost of Rs.99.76 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Ration Shops
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 DECEMBER, 2018

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1191 RATION SHOPS

## 1191. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  popularize  the  ration  shops under PDS system in the country;
- (b) whether there are any plans at present aimed to improve the stock portfolio  of  ration  shops  and  thereby  making  them  more  accessible  to consumers; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c):  Public  Distribution  System  (PDS)  is  operated  under  the  joint responsibility  of  the  Central  and  the  State  /  UT  Governments.  Central Government is responsible for procurement, allocation and transportation of foodgrains upto the designated depots of the Food Corporation of India. The operational responsibilities for allocation of foodgrains within the States/UTs, identification of eligible beneficiaries/families, issuance of ration cards to them, distribution of foodgrains to eligible beneficiaries under PDS and  supervision  over  and  monitoring  of  functioning  of  Fair  Price  Shops (FPSs),  etc.  rest  with  the  concerned  State/UT  Governments.  Though  the popularization  of  the  ration  shops  under  PDS  in  the  State/UT  rests  with concerned  State/UT  Government,  the  Central  Government  has  also  taken steps  to  create  awareness  about  the  NFSA,  2013  and  the  provisions  and entitlements  there  under.  Half  page  advertisements  have  been  released  in this connection in 31 States/UTs.

The information contained in the campaign  messages  include  the following:

- (i) Date of implementation of NFSA in the particular State/UT.
- (ii)
- (iii)
- Coverage.
- Entitlement/Scale of distribution.
- (iv) Provisions regarding Food Security Allowance, transportation subsidy, dealers' margin, DGRO and SFC
- (v)
- Non-denial of foodgrains due to bio-metric failure.
- (vi) Web-link to beneficiary data.
- (vii)
- Toll Free No.
- (viii) Subsidy share of Government of India.

Online allocation under end-to-end computerization scheme has been implemented by all States/UTs Governments except DBT Cash Transfer UT i.e. Chandigarh and Puducherry. The allocation of foodgrains upto Fair Price Shops is to be done electronically by all States/UTs except Chandigarh and Puducherry.  This  foodgrains  allocation  details  upto  FPSs  is  available  on concerned State/UT Governments' portals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Growth of Chemical Industry Industry
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR, VASANTHI M.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1187 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2018

## Growth of Chemical Industry

## 1187.   ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR: SHRIMATI VASANTHI M:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the country's chemical industry is expected to grow at around 9 per cent per annum to reach US $ 304 billion by the financial year 2025 from US $ 163 billion in the financial year 2018;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  growth  is  likely  to  be  driven  by  rising  demand  in  end  use segments for speciality chemical and petrochemicals intermediates;
- (d) if so the details thereof;
- (e) whether it  is  also  true  that  the  domestic  chemical  industry  attracted  FDI investment of US $ 1.3 billion in the financial year 2018 which is about 3% of the total FDI inflow and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the domestic chemical industry's growth is largely driven by the country's consumption growth story and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS ( RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a & d)       The Chemical sector is de-licensed. According to the knowledge paper prepared  by  Federation  of  Indian  Chambers  of  Commerce  and  Industry  (FICCI), India's chemical Industry is estimated at $163 billion in financial year 2018 and it is estimated to grow at 9% per annum to reach $ 304 billion by financial year 2025. The  growth  is  linked  to  rising  demand  in  the  various  end-use  segments  including speciality  chemicals  &  petrochemicals  intermediates  and  to  increase  in  exports  to various countries.

(e) In the Chemical Sector, 100% FDI is permissible under the automatic route. The FDI Inflow during the financial year 2017-18 in the chemical sector (other than fertilizers)  is  US$  1,307.90  million,  which  is  2.92%  of  the  total  FDI  inflows  of  the order of US$ 44,856.75 million.

(f)     Domestic chemical industry's growth is linked to the consumption requirement by  various  manufacturing  sectors  in  the  industry  &  increase  in  exports  to  various countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1186 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Setting up of Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KRISHN PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1186

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18/12/2018

## SETTING UP OF KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS

1186.  DR. KRISHAN PRATAP:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  to  set  up  Krishi  Vigyan Kendras  under  Indira  Gandhi  Krishi  Vishwavidyalaya  in  various  districts  including Jaunpur of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  approved  the  setting  up  of  Krishi  Vigyan  Kendra only in one district while the approval for the remaining centres is still pending;
- (d) if so, whether the Government has fixed timelimit for granting approval for setting up of the remaining Krishi Vigyan Kendras; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.    The  Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR)  has received  proposal  for  establishment  of  Krishi  Vigyan  Kendras  (KVKs)  in  Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh under Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur.  As far as Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh is concerned, two KVKs have already been established in the district.

(c) to (e): The Government has approved for setting up of 76 KVKs in the country under  three-year  Plan  (2017-2020)  out  of  which  35  KVKs  have  been  set-up  till  date. Fixing  of  time  limit  for  opening  new  KVK  is  not  feasible  as  it  depends  upon  the availability  of  suitable  cultivable  land  in  the  name  of  proposing  host  organization. However, to expedite the process, the ICAR has constituted site selection committees for identifying the suitable land for setting up of remaining 41 KVKs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Restricted Area Permit for A&N Island
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL, BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN, P. C. MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1185

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

RESTRICTED AREA PERMIT FOR A&N ISLAND

1185.     DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  excluded  North  Sentinel  Island  and  28 others in the Union Territory from the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) regime till December 31, 2022 and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether lifting of RAP implies that foreigners could be allowed to visit these  Islands  without  permission  from  the  Government  and  if  so,  the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  may  consider  reimposing  restrictions  that require  foreigners  to  obtain  special  permits  to  visit  protected  Island  in Andaman and Nicobar housing uncontacted, aboriginal tribes, if pressed by experts  and  the  National  Commission  for  Scheduled  Tribe  (NCST)  which first  opposed relaxation of restricted-area-permit regime in August and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether it is true that the doing away with restricted area permit for foreigners to visit North Sentinel Island by the Government had nothing to do with the killing of a foreigner recently; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): 30 Islands in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Island, including North Sentinel Island  were  excluded  from  the Restricted Area

## L.S.US.Q NO. 1185 FOR 18.12.2018

Permit (R.A.P.) regime  till 31.12.2022  subject to certain conditions. However,  separate  approvals  of  the  appropriate  competent  authorities would  continue  to  be  required  for  visiting  Reserved  Forests,  Wildlife sanctuaries and Tribal reserves as is the case at present. Government can withdraw  the  relaxation  at  any  time  based  on  security  considerations. Relaxing  the  Restricted  Area  Permit  (RAP)  requirements  for  foreigners visiting A&N Islands had nothing to do with the killing of a U.S. National.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1184 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Cold Storage
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JANARDAN MISHRA, RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1184 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 DECEMBER, 2018

## COLD STORAGE

1184. SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA: SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

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  the Government  is formulating any scheme  to  utilise technologies  like  satellite  technology  to  construct  cold  storages  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details theroef; and
- (c) the  details  of  storages  apart  from  cold  storages,  where  the  said technology is likely to be utilised?

A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): At present, there is no such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Coaches in Metro Trains
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1182

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2018 COACHES IN METRO TRAINS

No.1182. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

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

- (a) whether metro trains having six coaches are still in operation on several routes of the Delhi metro;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  replace  six  coach metro trains by eight coach  metro trains on all  crowded routes;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  time  by  which  all  the  metro  trains  running  on  crowded routes  like  Vaishali-Dwarka  and  Noida-Dwarka  are  likely  to  be converted  into eight coach metro trains?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a)to(d): Yes, Madam.   Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has informed that number of coaches per train is decided on the basis of

projected  traffic.  Initially,  with  low  traffic  projection,  trains  with  4coach were operatedon Lines 1, 2, 3 and 4.  Later, with increase in traffic, the trains are converted to 6-coach trains and then to 8-coach trains. Since this is an ongoing process, on these lines some trains are still with 6 coaches.

On Lines 5, 6, 7, 8 and Airport Express Link, 6-coach trains are sufficient to cater to the expected traffic.

(e): DMRC  has  informed  that  action  for  conversion  of  remaining  6coach trains to 8-coach trains running on Vaishali-Dwarka and NoidaDwarka has been initiated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Cyber Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1181

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

CYBER POLICE STATIONS

1181.     SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  plan  of  action  for establishment  of  cyber  police  stations  and  cyber  crime  cells  along  with additional courts to deal with cyber crimes;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  instructed  the  State  Governments  for setting up of separate cyber police stations; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  follow  up  action  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):          'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  as  per  the Constitution  of  India  and  States  are  primarily  responsible  for  prevention, detection and investigation of cybercrimes through their law enforcement machinery. The Law Enforcement Agencies take legal action against the cyber-crime offenders as per the provisions of applicable laws. Ministry of Home  Affairs  has  issued  an  advisory  dated  13-1-2018  to  the  States/UTs regarding Cyber Crime prevention and control advising States to setup an institutional mechanism at State & district level to tackle the cybercrime.

A copy of this advisory is available at www.mha.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Diesel Subsidy for Drought affected Areas
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1179

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## DIESEL SUBSIDY FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED AREAS

1179.  SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

- be pleased to state: (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  subsidy  on  diesel  in  drought  affected districts  of  various  States  in  the  country  particularly  in  Odisha  due  to  sub-normal  monsoon during the current year; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the diesel subsidy scheme is likely to be introduced?

## 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): No, Madam. Presently no such scheme for providing subsidy on diesel in drought affected districts is under implementation.

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