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Lok Sabha Question No. 2132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Category of Disabilities
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Divyangjan)

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## Category of Disabilities

## 2132. SHRI AT. NANA PATIL:

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

- (a) the details of disabilities notified s0 far under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act;
- a number  of representations for  inclusion of certain  new categories of disabilities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c the action taken by the Government on such requests for inclusion of new categories of disabilities?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act; 2016)   recognizes the following as specified disabilities:
1. Locomotor disability including leprosy cured, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy and acid attack victims.
- 3\_ Hearing impairment (deaf and hard of hearing)
2. Visual impairment blindness and low vision)
4. Speech and language disability
6. Mental Illness
5. Intellectual disability including learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder: specific
- 7, Disability caused due to
- (ii) Blood disorder (haemophilia, thalassemia and   sickle cell disease)
- (i) Chronic neurological conditions, such as  multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease
- 8\_ Multiple disabilities including deaf- blindness

(b) & The Government received representations seeking inclusion of Epidermolysis Bullosa. Thrombasthenia, Type I Diabetes, Hemifacial Microsomia, Cancer Patients, Polycystic Kidney Disease etc. as specified disabilities in terms of the RPwD Act; 2016. These representations were considered by a Standing High Powered Inter-Department Committee constituted by the Government in its meeting held on 10.01.2018. The said Committee opined that there is a clear distinction between disability and medical condition. The RPwD Act; 2016 mainly focuses on disability. person suffering from such disease conditions, if in the term, develops any of the above specified disabilities is already covered within the ambit of the said Act: The High Powered Committee recommended not to include any of these medical conditions as specified disability. Any long

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UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2132 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2018
Lok Sabha Question No. 2131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Manufacturing of Pharmacuticals
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: HARIOM SINGH RATHORE

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2131 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 st  July, 2018

## Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals

2131. SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  been  promoting  the  domestic  manufacturing  of pharmaceuticals; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND  FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  & (b):- The Government is committed to make India sufficiently self-reliant in end to end indigenous drug manufacturing by reducing the import dependence on drugs and to make Indian Pharma Industry globally competitive. The policies formulated by Government from time to time are made so that the country's dependence on imports  are  minimized  and  to  give  fillip  to  indigenous  manufacturing.  In  this direction,  the  Government  vide  its  notification  dated  28 th January,  2016  has withdrawn exemption of customs duty of certain categories of Bulk Drugs/APIs. The Government is also facilitating all kinds of clearances required by the manufacturers to give a boost to domestic manufacturing of bulk drugs. Further, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has prepared an umbrella scheme namely 'Scheme for Development  of  Pharmaceutical  Industry '  with  the  objective  to  increase  the efficiency and competitiveness of domestic pharmaceutical industry so as to enable them to play a lead role in the global market and to ensure accessibility, availability and  affordability  of  quality  pharmaceuticals  of  mass  consumption.  The  umbrella scheme has the following sub-schemes:-
- (i) Assistance to Bulk Drug Industry for Common Facility Centre;
- (ii) Assistance to Medical Device Industry for Common Facility Centre;
- (iii)  Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (PTUAS);
- (iv)  Assistance for Cluster Development; and
- (v) Pharmaceutical Promotion Development Scheme (PPDS)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Outsourcing Non-core Duties of Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2129

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST   JULY, 2018/SHRAVANA 9, 1940 (SAKA)

OUTSOURCING NON-CORE DUTIES OF POLICE

2129. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Union Government has directed the State Governments to outsource non-core duties of police;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  this  move  will  help  the  police  forces  to  concentrate  on  key areas where policing is much needed; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): No, Madam.

Further,  Police  being  a  State  subject  falling  in  List-II  (State  List)  of  the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, it is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territories to outsource noncore duties of police.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Cess on Sugar
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2128 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2018

## CESS ON SUGAR

## 2128. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the Government is considering to impose cess on sugar and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the levying cess on sugar has been referred to the Ministry of Law for its opinion on the legality of such a levy; and
- (c) if so, the views received from the Ministry in this regard?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): A proposal to impose cess on sugar has been sent by Department of Food and Public Distribution to Department of Revenue, which has referred the matter to GST Council for consideration.  Based on the decisions taken in the  meeting  of  GST  Council  held  on  04.05.2018,  a  Group  of  Ministers  has been constituted to examine feasibility of imposition of cess on sugar.
- (b): Yes, Madam. The issue of levying cess on sugar has been referred by Department  of  Revenue  to  Department  of  Legal  Affairs,  Ministry  of  Law  & Justice for legal opinion.
- (c): The Ministry of Law & Justice is examining the issue.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Foodgrain Stocks
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2127

ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2018

## FOODGRAIN STOCKS

## 2127.   PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

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

- (a) the present status of the foodgrain stocks and the buffer norms in the country, grain-wise;
- (b) whether  the  foodgrain  stocks  have  declined  and  are  likely  to  decline  further  due  to  severe drought in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to ensure adequate stocks in the country;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to import wheat in view of its shortage; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a): As informed by the Department of Food and Public Distribution, the stock of foodgrains in the Central Pool as on 01.07.2018 was 650.53 lakh tons comprising of 232.52 lakh tons of rice and 418.01 lakh tons of wheat as against the foodgrains stocking norms for Central Pool (Buffer Norms) of  411.20  lakh  tons  comprising  of  135.40  lakh  tons  of  rice  and  275.80  lakh  tons  of  wheat  for  the quarter July to September.
- (b): No Madam.
- (c) to (e): Question does not arise in view of (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Integrated Transmission System
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2126

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 31, 2018

## INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

No. †2126. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  integrated  transmission  system  of  sewerage  for Narmada  and  Bharuch  districts  of  Gujarat  is  being  funded  by  the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take the assistance of any foreign agency to set up sewerage system in Narmada and Bharuch districts of Gujarat; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) & (b). Sewerage and Septage Management is a major component of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).

…2/-

In  the  State  of  Gujarat,  31  cities  have  been  selected  under  the Mission  including  Bharuch  city  in  Bharuch  district.  No  town  from Narmada district is included in the Mission.

Under AMRUT, selection, appraisal, approval and implementation  of  individual  projects  is  done  by  the  concerned State/Union Territory (UT).  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approves only the State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) submitted by the States/UTs and releases Central Assistance (CA) as per Mission guidelines. Under the Mission, funds are allocated State-wise and not city or sector wise.

For  Gujarat,  the  Ministry  has  approved  SAAPs  for ₹ 4,884.42 crore for the entire Mission period, which includes projects costing ₹ 2,634.37 crore for sewerage & septage management.

In case of Bharuch city, so far State Government has taken up two  projects  for  sewerage  infrastructure  which  include  sewerage 43.23

network and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at a total cost of ₹ crore.

(c) & (d). No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Re-development of Government Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2125

## DUE FOR ANSWER ON 31.07.2018 RE-DEVELOPMENT OF GOVERNMENT COLONIES

No. 2125       PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of ongoing redevelopment plans of Government colonies in New Delhi;
- (b) the agencies involved in the redevelopment plan;
- (c) whether the percentage of flats earmarked for private players is leasehold or freehold; and
- (d) if leasehold, the tenure of the leasehold?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## [SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI]

(a)  to  (d)  The  Government  is  undertaking  redevelopment  of  eight government  colonies  i.e.  East  Kidwai  Nagar,  Nauroji  Nagar,  Netaji Nagar, Sarojini Nagar through NBCC (I) Limited and Thyagaraj Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Srinivaspuri and Mohammedpur through Central Public Works Department (CPWD).  No flats have been earmarked for private players in any of the eight redevelopment projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Ban on Cow Slaughter
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2117 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2018 PROTECTION TO INDIGENOUS BOVINES

## BAN ON COW SLAUGHTER

## 2117. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court in its judgement passed in October, 2005 had justified the decision of the complete ban on cow slaughter in one State of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the States of the country wherein there is a complete ban on cow slaughter along with those where such ban is not in vogue as on date;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  enact  a  law  to  impose  a  complete  ban  on  cow slaughter across the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE& FARMERS WELWARE

## (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

Part (a) & (b):  The Hon'ble Supreme Court upheld The Bombay Animal Preservation (Gujarat Amendment) Act, 1994 ( Gujarat Act No. 4 of 1994), in which inter alia slaughter of bulls and bullocks  over  the  age  of  16  years  in  October  2005  was  banned.(  SC  Case  No:  Appeal  (Civil) 4937-4940 of 1998)

Part  (c)  to  (e):  Under  the  distribution  of  legislatives  powers  between  the  Union  of  India  and States under Article 246(3) of the Constitution, the preservation of cattle is a matter on which the legislature of the States has exclusive powers to legislate. Therefore, it is up to the States to enact laws on slaughter of cows. All States/Union Territories have legislations on slaughter of cows except five States viz Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland and one Union Territory that is Lakshadweep. The list of States/Union Territories having legislation on banning or restricting slaughter of cow and its progeny is given at Annexure-I.

## Annexure-I

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (C) TO (E) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2117 BAN ON COW SLAUGHTER TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 ST JULY 2018.

STATES/UNION TERRITORIES HAVING LEGISLATIONS ON RESTRICTING/PROHIBITING/ BANNING SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS INCLUDING MILCH ANIMALS LIKE COWS

## Name of the States Name of the Union Territories

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Assam
3. Bihar
4. Goa.
5. Gujarat
6. Haryana
7. Himachal Pradesh
8. Jammu & Kashmir
9. Karnataka
10. Madhya Pradesh
11. Maharashtra
12. Orissa
13. Punjab
14. Rajasthan
15. Sikkim
16. Tamil Nadu

17.

Tripura

18. Uttar Pradesh
19. West Bengal
20. Manipur
21. National Capital Territory of Delhi
22. Uttrakhand
23. Jharkhand
24. Chhattisgarh
1. Andaman and Nicobar Island
2. Chandigarh
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4. Daman - Diu
5. Puducherry
Lok Sabha Question No. 2116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: NFSM-Coarse
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2116

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 ST   JULY, 2018

## NFSM-COARSE

## 2116.  SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the criteria for selection of districts which are included under NFSM-Coarse cereals list;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  increase  the  number  of  districts  under  the Mission in Odisha to include Balasore, Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts due to their large acreage under maize and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the pattern of assistance given under the scheme for seed subsidy in case of pulse  seed  has been increased in  keeping with  the  rising  seed  cost  of  pulses  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  enhance  subsidy  for  pulse  seeds  and  for Water use Efficiency tools to encourage use of sprinklers, pumpsets, rainguns, etc. in Left-Wing Extremism affected districts?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a): The criteria for selection of districts under Coarse Cereals are the districts covering 70% of  the  total  Coarse  Cereals area of the State have only been selected  under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) - Coarse Cereals.
- (b): Since Balasore, Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts do not fall within 70% of the area of  Coarse  Cereals  in  the  State,  hence  do  not  qualify  within  the  criteria  for  inclusion  under NFSM- Coarse Cereals.
- (c) & (d): Yes,  Madam.  From  the  year  2018-19  the  pattern  of  assistance  for  seed distribution and seed production of pulses under the Mission has been increased from 50% of cost limited to Rs.2,500/- per quintal to 50% of cost limited to Rs.5,000/- per quintal for varieties released within last 10 years.   Assistance for water use  efficiency tools such as sprinkles is @ 50% of cost limited to Rs.10,000/- per ha, pumpsets is 50% of cost limited to Rs.10,000/- per unit  and    rainguns  is    @50%  of  cost  limited  to  Rs.15,000/-  per  unit  in  all  the  districts  of  the country covered under NFSM-Pulses including Left-Wing Extremism affected districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Growth in Demand of Retail Food
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Adhikari Dibyendu

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2113

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2018

## GROWTH IN DEMAND OF RETAIL FOOD

## 2113.  SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

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

- (a) whether it  is  a  fact  that  growth  of  personal  and  home  care  consumption  has  crossed  the demand for retail food categories in the country;
- (b) if so the comparative growth value in case of urban and rural areas and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the demand for items of food categories is  consistently  lower  than  that  of  other FMCG; and
- (d) if so, the proposal of the Government for revival of food products both in urban and rural markets?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d)  : Madam, no such data is available.  However, Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) is now governed as per the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA), which provides for coverage of about 67% of the total population of the country (75% of the rural and  50%  of  the  urban  population)  for  receiving  highly  subsidized  foodgrains  under  TPDS. Coverage  under  the  Act  is  under  two  categories-  households  covered  under  Antyodaya  Anna Yojana (AAY) to the extent specified by the Central Government and the remaining households as priority households to be identified by the State Governments/ Union Territories (UT) Administrations as per criteria evolved by them, within the coverage determined for the State/UT. Households  covered  under  AAY  are  entitled  to  receive  35  kg  of  foodgrains  per  household  per month at Rs. 1/2/3 per kg for coarse grains/ wheat/ rice respectively, under the Act. The priority households are entitled to receive 5 kg of foodgrains per person per month at the above prices.

The Act is being implemented in all the States/UTs covering about 80.73 crore persons, against intended total coverage of 81.34 crore persons for receiving highly subsidized foodgrains. Accordingly, 553.28 lakh tons annual foodgrains is being allocated to States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-31
Subject: Agreement with Denmark for Cooperation in Dairy Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS' WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2112 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31 st  July, 2018

## AGREEMENT  WITH  DENMARK FOR COOPERATION  IN DAIRY SECTOR

## 2112.  SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has signed any agreement with Denmark for cooperation in the fields of animal husbandry and dairying;
- b) If so, the main features of the said agreement; and
- c) the manner in which the said agreement is likely to be beneficial for animal husbandry sector in the country?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

(a) & (b):  Yes, Madam. This Department had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark on 16.04.2018  for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.  The main features of the MoU include bilateral cooperation in following areas:-

- i. Matters  of  mutual  concern  or  interest  in  relation  to  livestock  husbandry,  dairy  and  relates matters;
- ii. Collaboration in livestock Health and husbandry, breeding and dairying
- iii. Management and mechanism to enrich feed & fodder nutritionally and its bulk transportation in deficit areas to realize higher productivity and production in livestock.
- iv. Sanitary issues concerning trade in livestock, animal husbandry and animal products, and
- v. Any other matter of joint interest.

The said MoU has come into effect from the date of its signing i.e 16.04.2018 for a period of five years and may be automatically extended for similar period of five years.

(c):  The  activities/bilateral  cooperation  envisaged  under  the  MoU  when  undertaken  would  enable  this Department to effectively make use of the technical knowhow and expertise of Denmark in organizing Animal Husbandry  on  modern  scientific  lines  in  order  to  attain  higher  productivity  among  dairy  animals  and improving quality of milk products for consumers.

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