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Lok Sabha Question No. 4443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4443

## RASHTRIYA VAYOSHRI YOJANA

## +4443. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

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

- (a) the main objectives of the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana;
- b) whether senior citizens of the country are provided assistance through this they can lead a dignified life; yojana
- (c\_ if s0, whether the senior citizens from the tribal districts of Gujarat are also provided benefits under this scheme? being

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a) (b): The objective of the scheme is to provide the Senior Citizens, suffering from any of the age related disabilitylinfirmity, with assisted devices which can restore near normalcy in their bodily functions, overcoming the disabilitylinfirmity manifested such as low vision; hearing impairment, loss of teeth and loco-motor disabilities. The devices are provided to Senior Citizens belonging to BPL Category and Senior Citizens with the monthly income having not more than 15,000/- per Month: living
- (c): The Scheme is being implemented nationwide.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Fisheries in Mithila Region
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4440 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23rd MARCH, 2021

## FISHERIES IN MITHILA REGION

## 4440.     SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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

- (a)   whether any separate policy/programme is proposed to be launched to promote fisheries in Mithila region, where fish has got a special importance and fisheries is the backbone of livelihood for people there;
- (b) if so, the time by which the same is likely to be implemented; and
- (c)   the  details  of  the  Governmental  programmes  meant  for  opening  new  cow  sheds  for  protection  of cows and running of old cow sheds in a streamlined and proper way?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) and (b): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a flagship scheme namely 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) - to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India' with highest  ever  investment  of  Rs.20050  crore  in  fisheries  sector  in  all  the  States/Union  Territories  (UTs) including Bihar for a period of 5 years with effect from the financial year 2020-21. During the current financial  year  (2020-21),  the  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying has accorded approval to the proposal of Government of Bihar at a total cost of Rs.183.32crore under  the  PMMSY  for  development  of  fisheries  in  the  State  including  Mithila  region.  The  approved activities primarily include construction of hatcheries, rearing ponds, grow-out ponds with inputs, biofloc ponds  with  inputs,  stocking  of  fingerlings  in  reservoirs  and  wetlands,  ornamental  fish  culture,  Recirculatory Aquaculture System, installation of cages in reservoirs, ice plants, fish transport vehicles, fish markets, fish feed plants, mobile fish kiosks, Matsya Seva Kendra, brood bank, aquatic referral labs etc.

(c):  The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying  is  not  running  any  scheme  for  cowshed.  However,  Animal  Welfare  Board  of  India  is implementing shelter home scheme under which assistance are provided to establish shelter for animals by the recognized Animal Welfare Organisation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Direction on Use of National Emblems
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4437

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD      MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

DIRECTION ON USE OF NATIONAL EMBLEMS

4437.  SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  recently  issued  directions  that  due respect  be  paid  to  national  emblems  including  the  National  Flag  and the  National  Anthem  and  directed  all  States  and  Union  Territories  to strictly  adhere  to  the  Flag  Code  of  India,  2002  and  the  Prevention  of Insults to National Honor Act, 971;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  reasons  and  circumstances  for  directing  all  States  and  Union Territories in this regard; and
- (d) the response received from all the States and UTs?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):  As per Seventh Schedule to the Constitution, 'Police' and 'Police Order' are State subjects, and  as such  the primary  responsibility of implementation of various provisions of laws rests with the State Governments  and  Union  Territory  Administrations.  The  Ministry  of  Home Affairs  issues  advisories,  from  time  to  time,  to  all  State/Union  territory Governments  to  strictly  comply  with  the  provisions  of  the  Prevention  of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of  Improper  Use)  Act,  2005,  the  Flag  Code  of  India,  2002  and  the  Orders relating to the National Anthem of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Mid-term Compensation under PMFBY
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Soni, Arun Sao, Vijay Baghel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4433

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021

## MID-TERM COMPENSATION UNDER PMFBY

4433. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI: SHRI ARUN SAO: SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

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

(a) whether  there  is  no  provision  of  mid-term  compensation  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), an ambitious scheme of the Government of India;

- (b) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that farmers are not able to get insurance cover on damage caused to the standing paddy from heavy rains, storm etc.;
- (c) if so, the details thereof including the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to make a provision of mid-term compensation in the said scheme for providing maximum benefit to the farmers under PMFBY; and
- (e) if so, the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

(a)  to  (c):      Provisions  of  mid-term  compensation  due  to  prevented/failed  sowing  and prevented planting/germination claims; mid-season adversity, losses due to localized risks of hailstorm, landslide, inundation, cloud burst & natural fire and post-harvest losses due to  unseasonal  rains,  cyclone/cyclonic  rains  and  hailstorm  are  already  available  under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to provide interm and additional benefits to the  insured  farmers  besides  the  end  season  claims  based  on  shortfall  of  yield  in  the notified insurance unit area due to any adverse climatic conditions including heavy rains, storms etc.

Paddy crop can be notified by the concerned State Government against, prevented sowing, mid-season adversity, localized risks of hailstorm, landslide, cloud burst & natural fire  and post-harvest losses under the scheme.    However, hydrophilic crops where the water stagnation generally beneficial for crop growth like paddy and jute are not covered under localized risk of inundation only.  But these hydrophilic crops are eligible for claims against the aforesaid remaining risks/provisions under the scheme.

(d) & (e): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Ban on 27 Insecticides
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4430

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021

## BAN OF 27 INSECTICIDES

4430.    Dr SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare कृ ष एवं  कसान कयाण  मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed ban on 27 insecticides which are already banned in the  world but still in widespread in the country;
- (b) Expected timeline for the ban's implementation;
- (c) if not, the reason therefor;
- (d) whether   the government  has taken any steps  to reduce the potential  disruption resulting from  ban to farmers who may find it  financially  difficult to switch to approved insecticides and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether government intends to examine and alleviate  this potential disruption;
- (f) if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) to (g): On  the  report  of the  Expert  committee,  after  consultation with the Registration  committee  and  duly  considering  their  report,  the  Government  of  India  in May  2020  published  a  draft  notification  inviting  objections  and  suggestions  from stakeholders with regard to prohibition of  27 pesticides.  Further , Government in June 2020  on  the  request  of  stakeholders  had  increased  the  timeline  for  submission  of objections  and  suggestions  on  the  draft  order  from  forty  five  days  to  ninety  days. Several  objections  and  suggestions  have  been  received  from  the  stakeholders  in response to the draft notification. The Department published all the documents in the public domain, based upon which the draft notification was published.

Government of India has constituted an expert committee in January 2021, to consider the  objections and suggestions  received in response to the draft  notification and  submit  its report. The  expert  committee  is  considering  the  objections  and suggestions  taking  into  consideration  all  aspects  related  to  safety,  toxicity,  efficacy, updated  status  of  submission  of  required  study  and  data,  technical  and  scientific requirements,  availability  of  safer  substitutes,  farmers  interests,  ban  status  in  other countries etc. and matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Lift Irrigation Projects in Odisha
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Jual Oram

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4427

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021

## LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN ODISHA

4427.     SHRI JUAL ORAM:

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

- (a) the number of lift irrigation projects started in Odisha with NABARD assistance;
- (b) whether most of these projects have not been completed;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps  taken to expedite the completion of these  projects?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR) (a) to (c): As reported by National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), 18,986 Lift Irrigation Projects have been sanctioned in Odisha since inception (Tranche I to Tranche XXVI) under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).  Out of the  total  Lift  Irrigation  Projects  sanctioned  under  RIDF,  15,334  have  already  been completed. (d):  Monitoring of projects sanctioned under RIDF is done to facilitate timely completion of  projects,  avoid  cost/time  overrun  and  add  quality  to  the  projects      by  NABARD  and

State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Appeals made to Foreigners Tribunal
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4425

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD      MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

APPEALS MADE TO FOREIGNERS TRIBUNALS

4425.  SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number  of appeals made  to Foreigners Tribunal within the stipulated  120  days  by those  who  were  excluded  from  the  Final  NRC list; and

(b) the fate of those excluded from the final list; and

(c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  Any  person,  not  satisfied  with  the  outcome  of  the  decisions  of claims and objections under paragraph 7 of the Schedule to the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Card) Rules, 2003 may prefer an appeal before the designated Foreigners Tribunal within a period of 120 days from the date of such orders. However, the final National Register of  Indian  Citizens  (NRC)  in  Assam  has  not  been  issued.  Consequently, certified  copy  of  the  rejection  order  has  not  been  issued  to  the  persons excluded  from  the  final  NRC.  Hence,  the  number  of  appeals  made  to  the Foreigners Tribunal by those excluded from the final NRC list is 'Nil' as on date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Grant of Citizenship under CAA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4422

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD      MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

GRANT OF CITIZENSHIP UNDER CAA

4422.  SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the  process of  granting  Indian  citizenship  to  refugees  under the  Citizenship  Amendment  Act  (CAA)  will  begin  once  the  process  of COVID-19 vaccination ends;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  the  implementation  of  the  law,  CAA  had  to  be  kept  in abeyance after the country was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) : The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) has been notified on 12.12.2019  and  has  come  into  force  w.e.f.  10.01.2020.  The  foreigners covered  under  this  Amendment  Act  may  submit  applications  for  grant  of Indian citizenship after appropriate rules are notified by the Central Government.  The  Committees  on  Subordinate  Legislation,  Lok  Sabha  and Rajya Sabha have granted time upto 09.04.2021 and 09.07.2021 respectively to frame these rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Discontinuation of NSSF Loan to FCI
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Geetha Viswanath Vanga, Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MtNtsTRy oF coNsuMER AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLtC  DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLTC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTTON NO. 4420 TO BE ANSWERED  Oil 23'd MARGH,2O2{

## DISCONTINUATION  OF NSSF LOAN TO FGI

4420. SHRI KOMAT! REDDY VEilKAT REDDY: SHRTMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR  REDDY:

Will the Minister of GONSUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD AND PUBLIG DISTRIBUTION  5clf{il err&, ur<-t dtr srffir fuf{ur d* be pteased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government  proposes  to discontinue the Nationat Small Saving Fund (NSSF)  Loan to FCI for Food Subsidy and the Budget
- Provisions have been made accordingly; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor and v:ews of States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OFI STATE FOR MtNtSTRy  OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD &

PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (sHRt DAilVE RAOSAHEB  DADARAO)

(a)  & (b): Yes Sir, in the para 143 ot Budget Speech 2O21-22r at has been proposed to discontinue the National Small Saving Fund (NSSF) Loan to Food Gorporation  of tndia (FGt) for food subsidy  and accotdingty budget provis-ons have been made in Revised Estimate (RE) 2020-2{ and Budget Estimate(BEl 2021-22. For food subsidy to FGt, budget provision  has been increased  to Rs.3r44,O77 ctote in RE 2O2O-2{ from BE 2O2O-21 of Rs.77,983 crore. !n BE 2O21-22t budget altocation  of Rs.2ro2r6{6  crore has been made for this purpose. NSSF toan is given by the Government  of lndia to FGI only and not to the State Governments per se.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Prevention of Cross Border Smuggling
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gaurav Gogoi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4418

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD      MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

PREVENTION OF CROSS BORDER SMUGGLING

4418.  SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  measures  have  been  taken  to  ensure  that  customs department and border security enforcements work together to increase security of Indian borders to prevent smuggling of counterfeit and unsafe products;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is contemplating to use advanced technologies to aid the customs and border security agencies in their operations to prevent illicit trade and smuggling activities of counterfeit and unsafe products; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  & (b) : Border Guarding Forces (BGFs) are working in coordination with Customs  department  to prevent smuggling of counterfeit and unsafe products.  The measures  adopted to prevent smuggling of counterfeit and unsafe  products  include    construction  of  border  fence,  installation  of floodlights, construction of Border Out Posts (BOPs), deployment of Hi- tech surveillance equipments, sharing of information and conduct of joint operations by BGFs and Customs department.

## L.S.US.Q NO. 4418 FOR 23.03.2021

(c) & (d) :  Advanced    technologies  are  being  used    to  prevent  illicit  trade and  smuggling  of  counterfeit  and  unsafe  products.  These  include  risk management  system,  non-intrusive  inspection  system  such  as  container scanners,  explosive  detector,  Hand  Held  Thermal  Imager  (HHTI),  Night Vision Devices (NVD) etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Pucca Houses in Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Rekha Arun Verma, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4417

ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## PUCCA HOUSES IN UTTAR PRADESH & MAHARASHTRA

## 4417.   SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA: SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of new rural pucca house constructed in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government has any State funding pattern for this purpose; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) To achieve the objective of 'Housing for All', in rural areas of the country, the erstwhile rural  housing  scheme  Indira  Awaas  Yojana  (IAY)  has  been  restructured  into  Pradhan  Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) w.e.f. 1 st April,  2016.  The  scheme  aims  to  provide  pucca house with basic amenities to all houseless households living in kutcha and dilapidated house in rural  areas.  The  details  of  rural  pucca  houses  constructed  in  Uttar  Pradesh  and  Maharashtra during the last three years (financial years 2017-18 to 2019-20) are as under:

| State         |   Houses constructed (units in nos). * |
|---------------|----------------------------------------|
| Uttar Pradesh |                                1422665 |
| Maharashtra   |                                 513250 |

Source: AwaasSoft as on 17.03.2021.

(b)  &  (c)  Yes  Sir.  The  fund  sharing  pattern  under  PMAY-G  between  Central  and  State Government  is  in  the  ratio  of  60:40  except  in  case  of  the  UT  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  NorthEastern States and Hilly States, wherein the sharing pattern is 90:10. In respect of UTs (including Ladakh), the PMAY-G is fully funded by the Central Government.

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