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Lok Sabha Question No. 3471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Sale of Loss Making PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Manoj Kumar Tiwari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3471

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2019

## Sale of Loss Making PSUs

## 3471. SH MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for sale of loss making PSUs in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of the implementation procedure and time limit for any such proposal in the near future?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (c): As per information furnished by Department of Investment and Public Asset Management  (DIPAM),  profitability/loss of the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)  is  not  among  the  relevant  criteria  for  disinvestment.  Government  follows  a policy  of  strategic  disinvestment  of  CPSEs,  which  are  not  in  'priority  sectors'.  The Government has  given  'in-principle'  approval  for  strategic  disinvestment  of  33  CPSEs including subsidiaries, Units and Joint Ventures with sale of majority stake of Government of India and transfer of management control.

(d): The procedure and mechanism of the strategic disinvestment of CPSEs as approved by Competent  Authority involves constitution of Core Group  of Secretaries on Disinvestment  (CGD),  Inter-Ministerial  Group  (IMG),  Evaluation  Committee  (EC)/ Evaluation  Sub-Committee  (ECS)  and  Consultative  Group  (CG)  to  implement  the decisions of the Competent Authority on strategic disinvestment of CPSEs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Loans to KCC Holders
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Bharti Pravin Pawar

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3470

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH   DECEMBER, 2019

## LOANS TO KCC HOLDERS

3470. DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR:

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

- (a) the details of loan allocated to Kisan Credit Card holders in Maharashtra during the last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the number of cases wherein the amount of loans exceed Rs. 3,00,000;
- (c) whether there is a proposal to increase the amount of loan to Kisan Credit Card holders in view of increasing farmers' expenditure; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

(a): The  details  of  loans  allocated/  disbursed  to  the  farmers  including  Kisan  Credit  Card (KCC) holders in Maharashtra during the last three years are as given under:

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|   S. No. | Year    | Disbursement   |
|----------|---------|----------------|
|        1 | 2016-17 | 81,38383.63    |
|        2 | 2017-18 | 72,47875.54    |
|        3 | 2018-19 | 86,80910.59    |

(b): No such data is maintained.

(c) & (d): Short term production credit limit under KCC is sanctioned taking into account the area  under  cultivation,  crops  proposed  to  be  grown  and  scale  of  finance  for  the  crop.  Thus, there  is  no  upper  ceiling  prescribed  for  fixing  the  limit  under  KCC.    The  limit  for  second  and subsequent year is arrived by taking first year limit for crop cultivation arrived at plus 10% of the limit  towards  cost  escalation/increase  in  scale  of  finance  for  every  successive  year  for  the tenure of KCC. Further, keeping in view the overall inflation and rise in agricultural input cost over  the  years  since  2010,  the  limit  for  collateral  free  agricultural  loans  was  raised  from  the existing level of Rs.1 lakh to Rs.1.6 lakh. Reserve Bank of India vide circular dated February 7, 2019 had issued guidelines to all Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to implement the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: North Sentinel Island of A&N Island
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sisir Kumar Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3468

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th  DECEMBER, 2019/ AGRAHAYANA 19, 1941 (SAKA)

NORTH SENTINEL ISLAND OF A&N ISLAND

3468. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  failed  to  protect  the  tribal  reserve  of  North Sentinel Island of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands;

(b) if not, whether murder of a foreign national has been reported from that area;

(c) if so, whether repeal of the Restricted Area permit is one of the cause of the murder; and

(d) if so, the policy of the Government to keep such protected areas peaceful?

ANSWER

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

(a):   No Sir.

(b):   It has been reported that a foreign national perished in his attempt to enter into prohibited tribal reserve.

(c):  No Sir. The Restricted Area Permit has been relaxed subject to   conditions including  'separate  approvals  of  the  competent  authority  would  continue  to  be required for visiting Reserve Forest, Wild Life Sanctuaries and Tribal Reserves as was the case earlier'.

(d):  All the tribal inhabitations including North Sentinel Island have been notified as  tribal  reserve  areas  under  A&N  Islands  (Protection  of  Aboriginal  Tribes) Regulation, 1956, entry into which by any outsiders including foreigner nationals is prohibited without entry pass from Deputy Commissioner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Corruption in Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3467 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  December, 2019

## Corruption in Jan Aushadhi Kendras

## †3467. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) whether any incidence of corruption has come to light in the distribution of generic medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has received any proposal from private hospitals to review
- the prices of generic medicines; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) No such complaint have been received by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
- (c) & (d) Government has not received any proposal from private hospitals to review the prices of generic medicines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Burning Paddy
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3464

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## BURNING PADDY

3464.  SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

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

- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  is  aware  that  the  State  Government  of  Punjab  has imposed fine on farmers for burning paddy straw under the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court; and
- (b) if so, whether the Centre has fined any farmer for burning paddy straw, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has not issued directions regarding imposing fine on farmers  for  burning  paddy  straw.  However,  as  per  the  information  received  from  the  State Government of Punjab, the State during 2019-20 has imposed Environmental Compensation in 23200  number  of  incidents  of  paddy  straw  burning  as  per  the  directions  of  National  Green Tribunal.
- (b): The Central Government has not fined any farmer for burning paddy straw.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Climate Change on Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3461

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10/12/2019

## CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURE

## 3461.  DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

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  conducted  an  impact  assessment  study  related  to climate change on agriculture in Bihar particularly Gopalganj;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  National  mission  on  sustainable  agriculture  is  providing  measures  for restoration of soil fertility and productivity in the rural parts of the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): Yes,  Sir.    Impact  analysis  of  climate  change  on  agriculture  in  Bihar  was undertaken  in  7  districts  of  Bihar  viz.,  Supaul,  Buxar,  Jehanabad,  Aurangabad,  Nawada, Banka and Saran (the  adjacent  district  of  Gopalganj),  taking  one  village  in  each  of  these districts by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under National Innovations in  Climate  Resilient  Agriculture  (NICRA)  project.  No  such  studies,  however,  were undertaken in Gopalganj.
- (c) & (d): Yes, Sir.  The Government under Integrated Nutrient Management component of  National  Mission  on  Sustainable  Agriculture  (NMSA)  is  promoting  soil  test  based judicious use of fertilizers through conjunctive use of both inorganic and organic sources (manure, biofertilizers etc.).  Further, Government of India has also launched the schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) under NMSA to promote organic farming and restore long term soil fertility. In addition, split application and placement of fertilizers, use of slow releasing N-fertilizers, nitrification inhibitors including neem coated urea,  growing  leguminous  crops  and  use  of  Resource  Conservation  Technologies  (RCTs) are  also  recommended.    Further,  in  order  to  improve  soil  health  and  fertility,  the Government has launched a National Mission on Soil Health Card to provide soil test based fertilizer  recommendations  to  all  the  farmers.  Besides,  the  ICAR  also  imparts  training, organizes front-line demonstrations etc. to educate farmers on all these aspects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Desert Development Programme
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ranjeeta Koli

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3458 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2019

## Desert Development Programme

## +3458. SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Desert Development Programme (DDP) has been implemented in drought prone areas of Bharatpur District in Rajasthan;
- (6) if the details thereof and the amount of funds allocated released utilized for this programme during the last three years; and
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- No Sir.
- Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- Desert Development Programme (DDP) along with other programmes were integrated into a single modified   programme   called the   Integrated Watershed   Management Programme (IWMP) with  effect  from 26.02.2009. This was later  amalgamated as Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) in 2015-16. The WDC-PMKSY is implemented in all districts of Rajasthan including the Bharatpur District: Altogether 12 projects covering an area of 0.68 lakh hectare have been sanctioned in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan and as per information received from Rajasthan State, an amount of Rs. 40.04 crore has been released for implementation of these projects. being
Lok Sabha Question No. 3456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Allocation for Chhattisgarh under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Soni

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3456

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2019

## ALLOCATION FOR CHHATTISGARH UNDER PMGSY

## 3456.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of roads to be completed in Chhattisgarh State in 2019-20 under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY);
- (b) whether  any  proposal  has  been  received  from  the  Chhattisgarh  Government  to increase allocated budget as per the target and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the total amount provided so far out of the allocated amount in the budget; and
- (d) the time by which the balance amount is likely to be provided to the State?

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

- (a): As  reported  by  the  Government  of  Chhattisgarh,  700  road  works  are  targeted  for completion under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) including Road Connectivity Project  for  Left  Wing  Extremism  Areas  (RCPLWEA)  in  the  State  of  Chhattisgarh  during  the year 2019-20.
- (b): The initial allocation for the State of Chhattisgarh under PMGSY (regular) was Rs. 800 crore,  which  has  been  enhanced  to  Rs.  1,750  crore  based  on  the  proposal  received  from  the Government of Chhattisgarh.
- (c) to (d): A sum of Rs. 786.46 crore has already been released to the State. The balance amount  is  released  to  the  states  on  their  fulfilling  the  eligibility  criteria  laid  down  in  the programme guidelines for release of  subsequent  installments  and  receipt  of  proposal  from  the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3454 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Development Priorities for New Kashmir
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. Selvaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3454

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th   DECEMBER, 2019/ AGRAHAYANA 19, 1941 (SAKA)

DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES FOR NEW KASHMIR

3454. SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Prime Minister had talked about the development priorities  and  his  vision  of  new  Kashmir  in  an  interaction  with  a  delegation  of European Parliamentarians who visited Kashmir recently;
- (b) if so, the details of these development priorities and his vision of new Kashmir;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  a  real  political  dialogue  with various political leaders in Kashmir in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Members  of European  Parliament called on the Hon'ble Prime Minister  during  their  visit  to  India.  During  their  meeting,  PM  discussed  further strengthening  of  bilateral  relations  given  the  shared  interests  and  common commitments  to  democratic  values  between  India  and  the  EU  in  the  fields  of trade and economic relations including the commitment of Government of India in concluding a fair and balanced Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) with  the  EU,  regional  and  global  matters  including fight against terrorism and

## LS.US.Q.NO. 3454 FOR 10.12.2019

climate  change.  He  enumerated  the  various  programmes  of  the  Government  of India  for  ensuring  ease  of  living  for  all  Indians  through  key  programmes  like Swachh Bharat,  Ayshman  Bharat,  environment  protection  enhancing  renewable energy targets, commitment to eliminating TB etc. He also expressed the hope that  their  visit  would  give  them  a  better  understanding  of  India's  priorities  and welcomed    their  visit  to  Jammu  and  Kashmir  for  a  better  appreciation  of  its religious diversity and a clear view of the Government's priorities in the region.

(c) & (d):    Dialogue with elected representatives, various organizations, political parties,  political  leaders  etc.  is  a  continuous  process  including  in  Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Industrial Hemp
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: T.R.V.S. Ramesh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3452

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## INDUSTRIAL HEMP

3452. SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH:

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

- (a) whether in view  of the  fact  that  industrial  hemp  is  not-toxic  plant  but  belong  to  'Hemp Plants  Family',  the  Ministry  is  taking  any  steps  to  remove  myth  from  minds  of  State Governments so that coordination in the production of the plant can start;
- (b) the  number  of  States  that  have  so  far  brought  out  a  policy  for  coordination  in  the production of industrial hemp; and
- (c) the quantum of industrial hemp plants and products exported from the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) & (b): As  per  Section  8  of  Narcotic  Drugs  and  Psychotropic  Substances  (NDPS)  Act, 1985  prohibits  cultivation  of  cannabis  plant  (hemp)  except  for  medical  or  scientific  purposes. Section  10  of  the  NDPS  Act,  subject  to  the  provisions  of  Section  8  empowers  the  State Governments  to  permit  and  regulate  the  cultivation of any  cannabis  plant,  production, manufacture, possession, transport, import inter-state, export inter-state, sale,  purchase consumption or use of cannabis (excluding Charas).  Special provision has also been laid down relating to cannabis in Section 14 of the NDPS Act wherein the act empowers the Government to,  by  general  or  special  order,  permit  cultivation  of  cannabis  exclusively  for  horticultural  and industrial  purposes.    Besides,  National  Policy  on  Narcotic  Drugs  framed  in  consultation  with State  Governments  also  provides  provision  for  cultivation  of  Cannabis  for  industrial  and horticulture purposes.   As per available information Government of Uttarakhand has regulated hemp cultivation in the State.
- (c): Export of Hemp during the last two years and current year (upto September 2019) is as under:-

| ITCHS Code   | Description             | Value in US$   | Value in US$   | Value in US$   |
|--------------|-------------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
|              |                         | 2017-18        | 2018-19        | 2019-20        |
| 530210       | True Hemp Raw or Retted | 1213           | 407            | 0              |
| 530820       | True Hemp Yarn          | 71             | 2808           | 40             |
| Total---    | Total---               | 1284           | 3215           | 40             |

Source:- Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS), Kolkata.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-10
Subject: Kartarpur Pilgrimage
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shivkumar Chanabasappa Udasi, Pratima Mondal, Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3451

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th  DECEMBER, 2019/ AGRAHAYANA 19, 1941 (SAKA) KARTARPUR PILGRIMAGE

3451.

SHRI SHIVAKUMAR C. UDASI: SHRIMATI PRATIMA MONDAL: PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the Indo-Pakistan Kartarpur pact signed recently and the number of pilgrims permitted to visit the Gurudwaras of both sides;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  arranged  any  electronic  authorization  for pilgrims;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d)  the details of funds allocated for the construction and manning of Kartarpur Corridor along with the future costs associated with it;

(e) the measures taken for safety and security of the pilgrims;

(f) whether USD 20 charge has been levied by Pakistan on each pilgrim desirous of visiting Kartarpur Sahib; and

(g) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto along with the negotiations made with the Government of Pakistan for waiving of the said charge?

## ANSWER

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

(a): An Agreement between Government of India and Government of Pakistan was  signed  on  24.10.2019  for  facilitation  of  Pilgrims    to    visit  Sri  Gurdwara Darbar  Sahib  Kartarpur.   The  Agreement provides for visa-free travel  of  Indian citizens  and  persons of Indian origin having an OCI card.  Up to  5000  pilgrims may  travel  through  the Corridor on any given day, as individuals or in groups, from dawn to dusk, with a provision for more pilgrims on special occasions.

## LS.US.Q.NO. 3451 FOR 10.12.2019

(b) & (c): Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a bar coded authorization slip containing  details  of  the  applicant  and  travel  date,  sent  to  the  applicant  after applying on the online portal and receiving confirmation for visiting the Gurdwara.

(d): The details of funds for construction and manning of Kartarpur Corridor are as under: -

- (i) Rs. 177.50 crore was sanctioned by Land Ports Authority of India for construction of Passenger Terminal Building.
- (ii) Rs. 120 crore was sanctioned by National Highways Authority of India for  construction of a four-lane Highway and a bridge connecting the zero point at International Boundary.
- (iii) Rs. 18.58 crore was sanctioned to Government of Punjab for security, fire safety and health related arrangements.

(e): Adequate  security  arrangements  have  been  made  for  the  movement  of pilgrims in a safe, secure and smooth manner.

(f) & (g): Government of Pakistan has been levying USD 20 service charge on each pilgrim. Government of India has consistently urged Government of Pakistan that it should not levy any fee or charge on the pilgrims.

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