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Lok Sabha Question No. 1749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Incidents of Violence
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kapil Moreshwar Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1749

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 11, 1941 (SAKA)

INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE

1749. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  incidents  of  violence  have  increased  in  different  parts  in West Bengal during elections held recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the total loss of life and property due to the said violence;

(c) whether the Government has made any assessment in this regard;

(d) if so, the details of the assessment made and the outcome thereof; and

- (e)  the  concrete  steps  taken/being taken by the Government to check such  incidents  in  future  and  to  curb  the  infiltration  of  Bangladeshi citizens in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Information has been received about a number of incidents of violence before, during and after the General Election-2019 resulting in deaths and injuries to several people including political workers in West Bengal. Concern on the issue was shared by Government with the State Government and an advisory was issued on 09.06.2019 asking the State

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1749 FOR 02.07.2019

Government to maintain law and order, peace and public tranquility in the State.

The Government  has adopted a multi-pronged approach for effective border management to check infiltration along the international borders of the country. The steps taken in this regard in respect of Indo-Bangladesh border include: -

- (i) Setting up of Additional Border Out Posts, nakas etc.
- (ii) Introduction of force multipliers and hi-tech surveillance equipment with day and night vision devices for enhancing border domination.
- (iii) Vulnerability mapping of entire border and identification of sensitive spots to strengthen security in these spots.
- (iv) Utilization of technological solutions in the form of Comprehensive Integrated  Border  Management  System,  based  on  integration  of sensors  and  surveillance  equipments  like  radars,  day  and  night vision cameras.
- (v) Up-gradation of intelligence network and co-ordination with sister agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1746 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Bt. Cotton Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1746

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JULY, 2019

## BT. COTTON PRODUCTION

1746. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

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

- (a) whether the Bt. Cotton production in the country is rising;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has taken necessary steps to ensure the price is commensurate with the cost of production; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a)  & (b): Yes Sir, the production of cotton is rising since last three years (Annexure-I). However, separate production figures are not available for Bt cotton and non-Bt cotton.
- (c) & (d): Government fixed Minimum Support Price (MSP) of cotton at minimum of 50% as the margin over cost of production.

Cotton production in major cotton growing States:

Production ('000' bales of 170 kgs. each)

| S. No.   | States         |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |
|----------|----------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| 1        | Andhra Pradesh |      1888 |   1564    |      2087 |
| 2        | Gujarat        |      9400 |   8575    |     10187 |
| 3        | Haryana        |       993 |   2041    |      1627 |
| 4        | Karnataka      |      2000 |   1010    |      1844 |
| 5        | Madhya Pradesh |      1800 |   2050.69 |      1620 |
| 6        | Maharashtra    |      7500 |  10618.8  |      6094 |
| 7        | Odisha         |       300 |    382    |       408 |
| 8        | Punjab         |       750 |   1031.03 |      1283 |
| 9        | Rajasthan      |      1214 |   1401.92 |      1893 |
| 10       | Tamil Nadu     |       369 |    359    |       445 |
| 11       | Telangana      |      3661 |   3444    |      5195 |
| 12       | Others         |       130 |    100    |       122 |
|          | All India      |     30005 |  32577.4  |     32805 |

Source: Directorate of Economic and Statistics, DAC&FW.

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## Annexure-I
Lok Sabha Question No. 1744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Infiltration from Bangladesh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1744

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 11, 1941 (SAKA)

INFILTRATION FROM BANGLADESH

†1744. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether large scale infiltration from Bangladesh has taken place in the North-Eastern States of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  information  that  the  infiltrators have obtained Indian Identity Cards;

(d) if so, the measures taken by the Government to stop the same;

- (e) whether the Government has any inputs suggesting that due to such infiltration, an unfavourable impact has been made on the Demography of  that  area  and  if  so,  the  details  in  respect  of  North-  Eastern  States, State-wise; and

(f)  the steps taken to curb this intrusion along with the deportation of the infiltrators?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The Central Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to ensure effective surveillance and domination of international borders to check infiltration of illegal migrants.  Physical infrastructure  like  border  fencing, floodlighting, construction of border roads and establishment of border outposts has been created. Vulnerable border outposts are regularly reviewed and strengthened by

deploying  additional  manpower,  special  surveillance  equipments  and other force multipliers. A technological solution in the form of Comprehensive  Integrated  Border  Management  System  (CIBMS)  has been implemented in some vulnerable border areas.

Border guarding forces conduct regular patrolling, lay nakas and establish  observation  posts  and  carry  out  anti-tunnelling  exercises  to stop  illegal  infiltration.    However,  some  illegal  migrants  are  able  to enter in a clandestine and surreptitious manner, mainly due to difficult riverine terrain  in  parts  of  the  long  international  borders  with Bangladesh.  There is no accurate central data regarding exact number of  such  illegal  immigrants  and  any  demographic  change  in  North Eastern states.

Ministry of Home Affairs has issued instructions to State Govts./UTs advising them to ensure that no Aadhaar card is issued to illegal migrants. State Governments have been further advised to cancel other  state  level  identification  documents  fraudulently  obtained  by illegal  migrants  vizS.  voter  card,  driving  license,  ration  card  etc.  and initiate deportation proceedings as per provisions of law. The States/UTs  have  also  been  advised  to  share  with  the  UIDAI  the particulars  of  those  illegal  migrants  who  have  wrongfully  obtained Aadhaar Cards for appropriate legal action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1740 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Amendment to Manual for Drought Management, 2016
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a)  to (c): No, Sir. As per the Manual for Drought management, 2016 (Drought Manual), the State Government is required to declare drought through a notification for Kharif, not later than  31 st October  and  for  Rabi,  not  later  than  31 st March.  The  validity  of  such  drought notification is not more than 6 months. In case of delayed sowing/transplantations, States can ask for extension of drought declaration date (31 st October/31 st March) of/upto 3  weeks on providing documentary evidence.

The  manual  for  Drought  Management  was  prepared  in  2016  through  a  consultative process, involving the concerned Central Ministries/Departments, State Governments, Scientific, Technical and Research Organizations.

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O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1740

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JULY, 2019

## AMENDMENT TO MANUAL FOR DROUGHT MANAGEMENT, 2016

1740.  SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to carry out required amendment in Manual for Drought Management, 2016 to extend the period of drought declaration up to the month of July of the next year or arrival of monsoon, whichever is earlier;
- (b) if so, the time by which the said amendment is likely to be carried out; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Revision of Project Costs under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1735

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.07.2019

## REVISION OF PROJECT COSTS UNDER PMGSY

## 1735.   SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government permits the States to revise the estimated cost of projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in order to accommodate increase in the prices of raw materials;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  States  which  have  revised  the  estimated  cost  of  various  projects during 2015-16 and 2016-17, so far; and
- (c) the details of the cost of such projects increased/decreased due to such revisions during the said period?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- ( a): No, Sir. As per para 11.5 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) programme guidelines, all costs due to time over run, arbitration/judicial award shall be borne by the State Government. In case the value of tenders received is above the estimate that has been cleared by the Ministry, the difference (tender premium) pooled for the entire State for works cleared in a phase/batch will be borne by the State Government.  Revision of cost estimates is not permissible in case of increase in prices of raw material after sanction of the project.
- (b) & (c): Question does not arise in view of above reply.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Crowd Management Training to Police Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1734

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 11, 1941 (SAKA)

CROWD MANAGEMENT TRAINING TO POLICE PERSONNEL

1734. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide crowd management  training  to  police  personnel  across  the  country  keeping  in view the huge number of devotees at the Kumbh Mela, 2019;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is likely to establish a division to oversee all mini and major melas throughout the country.

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (e): Sardar  Vallabhbhai  Patel  National  Police  Academy,  the  apex training institute for IPS Probationers/ Officers, provides training on Crowd Management and Police Tactics as a part of Basic Training to Probationers as  well  as  in  various  In-service  Training  Courses.    North  East  Police Academy, a premier training institute in North East, conducts training on Large Scale Public Unrest and also modules on Riot Control to DySsP/SIs of North Eastern States.  Central Armed Police Forces also have modules on Crowd Control in their training curriculum.  Further, advisories are issued by this Ministry from time to time to States/Union Territories for ensuring security, law and order at large congregations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Death due to Violence
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Prasun Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1732 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 nd  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 11, 1941 (SAKA) DEATH DUE TO VIOLENCE 1732. SHRI PRASUN BANERJEE: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the number of people who died in incidents of political violence in West Bengal during the last five years along with the number of people who died in such incidents in the country during the same period; (b)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  advisory  to  the  West  Bengal Government on law and order; and (c) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c) : Information has been received about a number of incidents of  violence  before,  during  and  after  the  General  Election-2019  resulting  in deaths  and  injuries  to  several  people  including  political  workers  in  West Bengal.  Concern  on  the  issue  was  shared  by  Government  with  the  State Government  and  an  advisory  was  issued  on  09.06.2019  asking  the  State Government to maintain law and order, peace and public tranquility in the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1731 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Restructured Weather Based Fasal Bima Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Bhagwanth Khuba

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1731

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JULY, 2019

## RESTRUCTURED WEATHER BASED FASAL BIMA YOJANA

1731.  SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

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

- (a) whether the Government mandated provisions are made available to farmers under the Restructured Weather Based Fasal Bima Yojana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any State Governments have sent proposals to the Centre for the crops-wise Restructured Weather Based Fasal Bima Yojana; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Karnataka?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a)  to (d): Yes  Sir.  With  a  view  to  provide  protection  against  likely  yield  loss  due  to adverse weather parameters, especially to horticultural crops or crops for which past yield data  is  not  available,  weather  index  based  Restructured  Weather  Based  Crop  Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) has also been introduced by the Government from Kharif 2016 season in the country alongwith Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Similar to PMFBY,  RWBCIS  is  available to all States/Union Territories and optional/voluntary  for  the  States  and  they  have  to  select  insurance  company,  notify  the crops & areas and provide weather data of current season to settle the claims under the scheme. During 2018-19, 12 States/Union Territories namely, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal  Pradesh,  Karnataka, Kerala,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal opted for implementation of the RWBCIS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Training Programme for Members of Local Bodies
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1729 ANSWERED ON 02.07.2019

## TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MEMBERS OF LOCAL BODIES

1729. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducts training programmes for the elected members of the Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads;
- (b) if so, the names of the organisations shortlisted to conduct such training programmes;
- (c) if not, whether the Ministry would be considering corporate culture training programmes for the elected members of Local Self Governments; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a)  &  (b)  Under  the  restructured  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of    Rashtriya  Gram  Swaraj Abhiyan  (RGSA)  being  implemented    from  2018-19,  the  Ministry  has  been  providing financial support to States/Union Territories for various activities relating to strengthening of Panchayats  including  Capacity  Building  and  Training  (CB&T)  of  Elected  Representatives (ERs), functionaries and other stakeholders of Panchayats. The scheme provides for conduct of trainings by States/ Union Territories through their State designated Institutions, viz. State Institutes of Rural Development (SIRDs)/ Panchayati Raj Training Institutions (PRTIs).
- (c) & (d) Under the Central component of the scheme of RGSA, there is programmatic focus for  collaboration  with  Academic  Institutions/National  Institutions  working  in  the  area  of capacity  building/  Institutions  of  Excellence/  National  Institute  of  Rural  Development  & Panchayati  Raj  (NIRD&PR),  Hyderabad  for  preparation  of  quality training materials including e-modules, open online courses, mobile apps, printed materials, short films on best practices  and  leveraging  social  media  tools  for  greater  outreach  etc.  Priority  has  been accorded for use of technology for distance  education to expand outreach and coverage of CB&T programmes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Census of BPL Families
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1728

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.07.2019

## CENSUS OF BPL FAMILIES

## 1728.   SHRI B.B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  date  on  which  the  last  census  of  people  living  Below  Poverty  Line  (BPL)was conducted at National and State levels especially in Telangana;
- (b) the outcome of the said census conducted at National and State levels;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to conduct census of such people again;
- (d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Government of India conducted a combined Census (Rural BPL Census, Urban BPL & Religion &Caste Census) known as "Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC), 2011' for collecting socio-economic and caste data of households of all States/UTs including the State of Telangana in both rural and urban areas. The census process began on June 2011 and completed by 31 st March 2016 when census data was published on the website www.secc.gov.in .
- (b): The  SECC  data  has  paved  the  way  for  better  targeting  of  the  poor  and  targeted intervention for ameliorating conditions of the poor households. Increased granularity of SECC data has helped in tackling multidimensional poverty more efficiently than before. SECC data so far been successfully used for selection of beneficiary under various programmes/schemes like Pradhan Mantri AwaasYojana-Gramin(PMAY-G) of Ministry of Rural Development, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana-Saubhagya of Ministry of Power etc.

(c) to (e): No such proposal is before the  Government.  Socio-Economic  and  Caste Census(SECC)-2011 was concluded on 31.03.2016.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Detention Centres
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1724

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 nd  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 11, 1941 (SAKA)

## DETENTION CENTRES

1724.

DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of detention centres set up to hold 'doubtful voters' and 'foreigners' in the State of Assam;
- (b) the total number of people detained in these detention centres;
- (c) the number of persons who have been kept in these detention centres for more than a year;
- (d) the number of persons who have been kept in these detention centres for more than three years;
- (e) the number of people who have been kept in these detention centres with access to free legal aid from the Government; and
- (f) the number of people who have been declared foreigners through ex-parte proceedings by the Foreigners' Tribunals in Assam?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): There  are  total  06  (six)  numbers  of  Detention  Centres  designated  to hold 'Declared Foreigners' in the State of Assam.
- (b): 1133 (one thousand one hundred thirty three) as on 25.6.2019.
- (c): 769 (seven hundred sixty nine) as on 25.6.2019.
- (d): 335 (three hundred thirty five) as on 25.6.2019.
- (e): Free legal aid is being provided to detenues by District Legal Service Authority who are in need of it.

## LS.US.Q.NO.1724 FOR 02.07.2019

(f): 63959 (sixty three thousand nine hundred fifty nine) persons have been declared foreigners through ex-parte proceedings by Foreigners' Tribunals in Assam from 1985 to 28 th  February, 2019. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1723 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-02
Subject: Procurement of Mung, Groundnut, Gram and Mustard
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1723

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JULY, 2019

## PROCUREMENT OF MUNG, GROUNDNUT, GRAM AND MUSTARD

1723.   SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  parameters  and  rules  fixed  by  the  Government  to  procure  mung, groundnut, gram, mustard, etc. from farmers at minimum support price;
- (b) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  fixed  procurement  limit  at  minimum support price; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the details of powers assigned by the Government of the States concerned?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a): Mung,  groundnut,  gram,  mustard  etc.  notified  pulses  and  oilseeds  of  Fair  Average Quality (FAQ) are procured from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP) in consultation with the  concerned  State  Governments/Union  Territories  under  Price  Support  System  (PSS)  as per its prescribed guidelines.
- (b) & (c): No procurement limit has been fixed under PSS. Central Government procures 25% of the actual production of the  commodity for that particular season  and beyond this, State Government may procure the same at its own cost.

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