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Lok Sabha Question No. 2513 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Complaints Received by NCRB
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shivkumar Chanabasappa Udasi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2513

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 18, 1941 (SAKA )

COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY NCRB

2513. SHRI SHIVAKUMAR C. UDASI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  as  per  the  National  Crime  Records  Bureau  (NCRB)  and  the National Commission for Women (NCW), Karnataka is one of the top 10 States with the highest number of complaints on violence against women including  such  complaints  registered  by  women  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to set up women police stations in all the States; and

## ANSWER

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

(a): No, Sir. As per the National Commission for Women, Karnataka  is not  one  of  the  top  10  States  with  highest  number  of  complaints  of violence  against  women/  deprivation  of  their  rights,  in  terms  of  total complaints  received  by  them,  in  the  last  five  years  and  current  year. Such data is not published by National Crime Records Bureau.

(b) & (c): 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibility of setting up of women police stations rests with the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Factors Restricting Domestic Demand
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Vishnu Dayal Ram

## HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2512 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.07.2019

## Factors Restricting Domestic Demand

## 2512. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

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

- (a) whether negative approach towards domestic hike in prices under the procurement policy  of  the  Government,  hard  contractual  conditions,  continuous  imports,  use  of obsolete machinery with no encouragement for their replacement, zero import charges under  project  import  and  delay  in  implementation  of  projects  are  the  factors  that inhibit domestic demand; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT)

(a) &  (b):  In  order  to  strengthen  the  technology  development  and  to  augment  the manufacturing infrastructure  in  the  Capital  Goods  sector,  the  Department  of  Heavy Industry launched a scheme for the 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector' in the year 2014.  This was followed by the National Capital Goods Policy, 2016 which enunciates the initiatives that are being taken to accelerate the growth of the Capital Goods sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Special Status of J&K
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Farooq Abdullah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2510

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 18, 1941 (SAKA )

SPECIAL STATUS OF J&K

2510. DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  concerted  efforts  are  being  made  to weaken/revoke  the  special  status  enjoyed  by  the  State  of  Jammu  and Kashmir;

(b) whether it is also a fact that some individuals and NGOs affiliated with right  wing  organisations  are  taking  recourse  to  judiciary  to  weaken Article 370, Article 35A; and

(c) if so, the steps being taken to safeguard the special status of Jammu and  Kashmir  enshrined  in  the  Constitution  as  the  State  has  witnessed enough bloodshed, chaos and mayhem?

ANSWER

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

(a): From  time  to  time  provisions  of  Constitution  of  India  are  made applicable to Jammu and Kashmir based on consultation/concurrence of the State Government, as required.

(b) and (c):      Certain  cases  relating  to  Article  35A  and  Article  370  are before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Assessment for Functioning of PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Poonam (Mahajan) Vajendla Rao

## HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2509 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.07.2019

## Assessment for Functioning of PSUs

## 2509. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry with all its Departments  as well as Public Sector Undertakings  under  it,  has  conducted  any  manpower  need  assessment  for  its  own functioning and administration; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether, before recruiting new personnel for various positions under the Ministry and allied  organisations,  option  for  re-skilling  and  re-deploying  the  existing  human
- resources that may be underutilised, is explored as a matter of practice; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT)

(a) to (d): Yes, manpower needs in Departments of the Ministry are assessed and the requirement  is  submitted  to  the  concerned  Cadre  Controlling  Authorities.  Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under administrative control of the Department of Heavy  Industry  (DHI)  conduct  periodical  manpower  need  assessment  and  always explore options for re-skilling and re-deploying of existing manpower.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Promotion of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2508

TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  JULY, 2019

## PROMOTION OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

## 2508. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government of Maharashtra is working on any scheme to promote animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries industry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) to (c) The Government is implementing various schemes to complement and supplement the efforts of States/UTs including Maharashtra for promotion of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries sectors such as;
- i. Rashtriya Gokul Mission,
- ii. National Programme for Dairy Development,
- iii. National Dairy Plan-I,
- iv. Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
- v. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund,
- vi. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities
- vii. National Livestock Mission,
- viii. Livestock Health and Disease Control
- ix. Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries
- x. Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Online Fraud Cases
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Darshana Vikram Jardosh

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2507

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.07.2019

## ONLINE FRAUD CASES

2507.  SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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- (a) whether  there  is  any  Government  scheme  to  protect  the  customers  from  the  increasing incidents of online fraud in these days of online shopping;
- (b) the  total  number  of  complaints  regarding  frauds  in  online  shopping  received  to  the Government during the last five years; and
- (c) the details of the number of cases in which action has been taken?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a)  : Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, a three tier quasi-judicial mechanism has been set up  at  District,  State  and  Central  levels  for  better  protection  of  the  interests  of  consumers  and  to provide simple and speedy redressal of consumer disputes including online frauds. The consumer fora are empowered  to  give  relief of a specific nature and award, wherever  appropriate, compensation to consumers. Besides, the Department of Consumer Affairs is also running a National Consumer Helpline  (NCH) where a consumer can call to seek information, advice or guidance and file complaints.

- (b)  :    The  number  of  complaints  regarding  online  shopping  after  operationalization  of  online complaint filing from  August, 2016 to March, 2019 in the National Consumer Helpline is 8373.
- (c)   :   The complaints received in the NCH are forwarded to the companies concerned for redressal. During the period December, 2016 and March, 2019, in 913 such cases the complainants have been advised by the NCH to approach the local police.

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI
Lok Sabha Question No. 2506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Setting up of Fisheries University
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2506 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH  JULY, 2019

## Setting up of Fisheries University

## 2506. SHRI H. VASANTHAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरीमंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry is  planning  to  set  up  fisheries  university  and  research  centres across the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  present  status  of  the  Government's  stand  and  also  the  steps being taken by the Ministry in this regard;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  proposal  for  setting  up  of  new  fisheries  university/college  in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Kanyakumari; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  the  courses  undertaken  at  the college/university?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) & (b) Setting up of fisheries universities and research centres does not fall under the ambit  of  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying. From the inputs received from Department of  Agricultural  Research and Education/ICAR, Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers'  Welfare,  there  is  no  proposal  presently  under consideration by the Government of India to set up fisheries university/college and research centres across the country.

(c) & (d) Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  have  informed  that  a  Fisheries  University (viz. Dr. J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University) had already been established with headquarters at  Nagapattinam with 7 Colleges/Institutes at various places of  Tamil Nadu State. Further, Government of Tamil Nadu have also informed that there is no new proposal to establish a new fisheries university/college in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Kanyakumari District.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Roads Constructed under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Santokh Singh Chaudhary

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2505 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.07.2019

## ROADS CONSTRUCTED UNDER PMGSY

## 2505.   SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY) in Jalandhar constituency, Punjab during the last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the details of ongoing works under PMGSY in Jalandhar;
- (c) whether the Government has received any new proposals for construction of roads in the said region; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): The details of roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Jalandhar Constituency, Punjab during the last three years are as under:
- (b): There are no ongoing works under PMGSY in Jalandhar .
- (c) & (d): No new proposal for construction of rural roads under Jalandhar constituency has been submitted by the State Government so far.

| Year (s)   | Package Number   | Road Name                              | Sanctioned Length (km)   | Sanctioned Cost (in lakh)   | Date of Completion   |
|------------|------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------|
| 2016-17    | NIL              | NIL                                    | NIL                      | NIL                         | NIL                  |
| 2017-18    | PB0845           | L030- Mehsampur to Mehatpur            | 8.01                     | 402.87                      | 27-04-2017           |
| 2017-18    | PB0847           | Jandiala-Patti Mohanpur                | 5.20                     | 274.22                      | 23-06-2017           |
| 2017-18    | PB8049           | T04-Malliwal to Kotla Heran            | 9.07                     | 633.08                      | 30-10-2017           |
| 2017-18    | PB0850           | T02-Malsian Shahkot Moga Road to Punia | 11.08                    | 757.98                      | 28-04-2017           |
| 2018-19    | NIL              | NIL                                    | NIL                      | NIL                         | NIL                  |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2504 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Lack of Coordination between State Police and Central Paramilitary Forces
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2504

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 18, 1941 (SAKA )

LACK  OF  COORDINATION  BETWEEN  STATE  POLICE  AND  CENTRAL PARAMILITARY FORCES

†2504. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  discussion  has  been  held  on  issues  such  as  lack  of coordination between  State  police  forces  and Central Paramilitary Forces in tackling the naxalite problem;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  increase  the  special  financial allowance given to the paramilitary forces and police forces posted in naxal affected areas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):   Meetings to improve co-ordination between  State Police forces and Central Armed Police Forces(CAPFs) are held regularly at the level of field officers. Meetings are also organised periodically at higher levels  with  participation  of  senior  officers  of  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs and  States.  There  is  a  standing  arrangement  for  Unified  Command meetings  which  are  generally  chaired  by  the  Chief  Minister  of  the concerned State with participation  of  officers  from  CAPFs  and  Central Agencies.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2504 FOR 09.07.2019

(c) & (d):  Central  Armed  Police  Forces(CAPFs)  personnel  deployed  in LWE affected areas are entitled to Risk & Hardship Allowance depending on their place of posting.

In February, 2019, Government of India has upgraded the existing allowances   and  classification of districts. The increase in allowances varies  from  Rs.2987/-  to  Rs.11987/-  per  month  for  officers  and  from Rs.2231/-  to  Rs.9831/-  per  month  for  Personnel  Below  Officer  Ranks (PBORs), depending on the areas of deployment.

CAPFs personnel deployed in LWE affected areas (excluding the State capital) have also been entitled to additional HRA as admissible at the last place of posting, if they left behind their family at the last place of posting, and the retention of accommodation has not been availed.

The  State  Governments  provide  special  allowances  as  per  their policies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2503 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Expired of Packed Food
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2503

ANSWERED ON 09 TH  JULY, 2019

## EXPIRED OF PACKED FOOD

## 2503.  SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the quantum of packed food which expires in a year in the country, the details thereof;
- (b) the amount of loss borne by the companies for the expired goods;
- (c) the manner of utilization or disposal of expired food and the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the expired food is reused for some other purposes, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

- (a) to (c): Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified under 'Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006' the   'Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011'  that provides for ' Use-by date' or 'recommended last consumption date' or 'Expiry date' to be indicated on the food packet which has been defined as the date which signifies the end of the estimated period under any stated storage conditions , after which the food probably will not have the quality and safety attributes normally expected by the consumers and the food shall not be sold. However, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries does not collect or maintain any data on quantum of expired packaged food and its disposals.
- (d): The expired food can be used for composting and creation of energy as foods are rich in biomass.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Corruption in Coconut Development Board
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Anto  Antony

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

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2498 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  JULY, 2019

## CORRUPTION IN COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

2498.    SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the serious allegations of corruption in Coconut Development Board (CDB) by its former Chairman;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether there is any enquiry by any agency into the irregularities in CDB, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  removed  the  former  CDB  Chairman  before  the completion of his deputation period;
- (e) if so, the reasons for the same;
- (f) whether there was any case pending against the former CDB Chairman, if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) whether  the  Government  had  conducted  any  enquiry  about  the  former  Chairman prior to his appointment as CDB Chairman, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) to (e): The former Chairman, Coconut Development Board (CDB) was prematurely repatriated  to  his  parent  cadre  due  to  lack  of  devotion  to  duty,  misconduct  and  various irregularities committed by him.

The matter is being dealt with as per the extant guidelines for the purpose.

- (f): No such information is available with this Department.
- (g): No Sir.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-09
Subject: Criminal Activities in Jails
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sangamlal Kadedin Gupta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2494

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 18, 1941 (SAKA )

CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN JAILS

†2494. SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether concrete steps are likely to be taken to check operation of criminal activities from within jails in various parts of the country;

(b) if so, the manner in which it is likely to be done; and

(c) whether special police force is being deployed to ensure the security of district jails where people with serious criminal records are lodged?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) : 'Prisons' and 'persons detained therein' are State subjects as per  Entry  4  of  List  II  of  Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India. The State Governments are thus responsible for custodial management and  prison  administration  including  security  of  Jails  and  curbing  of criminal  activities  in  prison  premises.    The  State  Governments  are competent  to  ensure  the  safety  and  security  of  Jails  housing  inmates with  serious  criminal  records.    However,  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs (MHA) has issued advisories to States and Union Territories for strengthening security arrangements in jails and to evolve a mechanism to  carefully  frisk  the  visitors  of  inmates,  conduct  regular  checks of

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2494 FOR 09.07.2019

inmates  returning  from  courts/hospitals,  surprise  checks  and  visits  by senior officers.   They have also been advised to install CCTV cameras and mobile jammers with State of the Art Prison's Surveillance System to manage prison security challenges and to appoint adequate number of jail staff to manage and supervise prisoners' activities.

MHA has also circulated the Model Prison Manual 2016 to all States and Union  Territories,  which  has  chapters  on  'Custodial  Management'  and 'Inspection of Prisons'.

The Model Prison Manual 2016 also provides for a Quick Reaction Team (QRT)  to  remain  in  a  state  of  readiness  to  meet  any  emergency  in  all Central and District prisons.

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