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Lok Sabha Question No. 4417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Self-censorship for OTT Channels
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: S. Jothimani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4417 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20/03/2020

SELF-CENSORSHIP FOR OTT CHANNELS

4417. MS. S. JOTHIMANI:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any representations have been received from the stakeholders or OCCPs regarding self-censorship for Over the Top (OTT) channels and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Central  Board  of  Film  Certification  (CBFC)  also  act  as  the censor board for media streaming platforms on the internet;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) the proposed reforms for improving the functioning of the CBFC; and
- (e) the  details  of  objections  received  and  action  taken  against  content  on television and  in films, subject- wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING;  AND  MINISTER  OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (d):  The  Central  Board  of  Film  Certification  (CBFC)  created under  Section  3  of  the  Cinematograph  Act,  1952  performs  the statutory function  of certifying films for public exhibition in accordance  with  the  Cinematograph  Act,  1952,  Cinematograph

(Certification)  Rules,  1983  and  guidelines  issued  thereunder.  All films,  promos,  teasers,  songs,  trailers,  etc.  meant  for  public exhibition,  irrespective  of  their  length  and  media  type  (Celluloid, video, CD or DVD) are subjected to certification by the CBFC. The entire  film  certification  process  is  being  done  online  by  CBFC since  the  launch  of  Online  Certification  System  in March  2017. However, CBFC does not have mandate over internet platforms.

(e):   The  Ministry  of  Information  and  Broadcasting  and the CBFC receive  complaints,  etc.  from  different  sections  of  society  from time to  time  regarding  content  on  TV  and  in  films.    The  content telecast on private satellite TV channels is required to adhere to the Programme and Advertising Codes as prescribed in the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.  Appropriate action is taken  as  per  the  rules  whenever  violation  of  the  said  Codes  is established. For films, these are considered based on merits and disposed of, by taking suitable action under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act and Rules. Excisions and/or modifications are directed if any Guidelines under Section 5(2) of Cinematograph Act 1952 are violated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: FM Radio Auction
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4414 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

'FM RADIO AUCTION' 4414. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a) the details of second batch of phase-3 of FM radio auctions; (b) the  number  of  frequencies  that  the  Government  has  auctioned  and details of cities that have been covered for the biddings; and (c)

the details of bids that have been concluded/auctioned successfully and the revenue generated therefrom, frequency and city-wise?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE; MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING;  AND  MINISTER  OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) & (b)   Government conducted e-Auction of second batch of FM Phase-III for 266 channels in 92 cities from 26.10.2016 to 14.12.2016, details of which are available on Ministry's website www.mib.nic.in.

(c)      Government  received  an  amount  of  ₹ 200.24  Crore  from  successful bidders  of  66  channels  in  48  cities,  details  of  which  are  available  on Ministry's website www.mib.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: National Forest Policy 1988
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: C.N. Annadurai, T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4408 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## National Forest Policy 1988

4408.   SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Forest Policy of 1988 has provisions to tackle current challenges of economic growth;
- (b) if  so,  the  measures taken to frame new National Forest Policy to ensure sustainable development;
- (c) whether the Government has invited comments/ suggestions on the National Forest Policy  2018  from  various  stakeholders  including  public/private  organisations  and concerned citizens, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  total  number  of  comments/suggestions  that  have  been  received  from  the  public and the action taken by the Government on these suggestions?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) The National Forest Policy, 1988 is the main policy document containing guiding principles for conservation, protection and management of forests in the country. The principal aim of the National Forest Policy, 1988 is to ensure environmental stability and maintenance of ecological balance including atmospheric equilibrium which  are  vital  for  sustenance  of  all  lifeforms,  human,  animal  and  plant.  The derivation of direct economic benefit is subordinated to this principal aim.
- (b) to (d)  A draft was prepared to update the existing National Forest Policy, 1988 after wide consultations with all major stakeholders. The draft was circulated to all concerned Central  Ministries/Departments  and  State/UT  Governments.  The  draft  was  also placed in the public domain in March, 2018 for inviting comments from various stakeholders in the public/private Sectors, NGOs, civil societies, experts and other concerned individuals. More than 1200 comments/suggestions were received from those stakeholders.

These comments/suggestions were considered and the draft has been appropriately revised  in  respect  of  various  aspects  including  improving  livelihoods  of  people based  on  sustainable  management  of  forests  for  provision  of  ecosystem  services and  ecological  security,  increasing  productivity  of  forests,  addressing  Climate Change issues, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: e-Waste Clinics
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Jaskaur Meena, V. Kalanidhi, Andimuthu Raja, Kripanath Mallah, Nihal Chand Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4403.

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## e-Waste Clinics

## 4403. SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA:

DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

SHRI A. RAJA:

SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has set up e-Waste clinics in the country in the form of pilot project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details regarding the funds sanctioned and allocated along with the funds utilized for this purpose;
- (d) the details of the target fixed under this project;
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  setup  more  e-Waste  clinics  in  the  country including Rajasthan;
- (f) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Rajasthan; and
- (g) the time by which these clinics are likely to be set up by the Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) to (g):  Government has not setup any E-Waste Clinics in the country in the form of pilot project. There is no proposal for setting up of E-Waste Clinicsunder consideration in the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Skill Training Centres
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4400 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## SKILL TRAINING CENTRES

## 4400.   DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state : (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  establish  skill  training  centres  for  advanced technology in textiles industry; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the details about the action taken/current status of such projects, if any, especially in Uttar Pradesh?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d): Under the Samarth-Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SCBTS), Ministry of  Textiles  is  promoting  skill  development  in  advance  courses  in  textiles  concerning  apparel  & garmenting, textiles processing and technical textiles segments. A target for imparting advance training in level 4 and above courses under the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) protocol has been set  for  upskilling.  As  of  now,  30  industry  partners  have  already  collaborated  with  Ministry  of Textiles for imparting such training to 20,571 persons. So far, 3 training centres in Uttar Pradesh have been registered for conducting the upskilling training.

Besides, the government has approved the proposal for creation of National Technical Textiles Mission for a period of 4 years (2020-21 to 2023-24) with an outlay of Rs.1480 crores. Apart from other  initiatives,  the  Mission  also  aims  at  promoting  technical  education  at  higher  engineering  and technology levels related to technical textiles and its application areas covering engineering, medical, agriculture, aquaculture and dairy segments.  Skill development is aimed to be promoted and adequate pool  of  highly  skilled  manpower  resources  aims  to  create  for  meeting  the  need  of  relatively sophisticated technical textiles manufacturing units.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Handloom Haat in Gujarat
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4399 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## HANDLOOM HAAT IN GUJARAT

## 4399.   SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether there is any proposal to set up urban handloom/handicraft haat across the country including Central Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the amount and location-wise allocation made in this regard;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of the urban handloom/handicraft haats functional in Gujarat at present, location-wise?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) to (d): Ministry  of  Textiles  has  till  date  sanctioned  38  no.  of  Urban  Haats  in different  states.  During  the  year  2019-20,  one  Urban  Haat  has  been  sanctioned  for Madhubani in Bihar with a project cost of Rs.300.00 lakhs.

The location-wise details of Urban Haats in Gujarat are as below:

|   S. No. | Place     | Year of Sanction   | Status     |
|----------|-----------|--------------------|------------|
|        1 | Bhuj      | 2002-03            | Functional |
|        2 | Ahmedabad | 1998-99            | Functional |
Lok Sabha Question No. 4395 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Detergents Causing Cancer
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Anto  Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4395 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH MARCH, 2020

## DETERGENTS CAUSING C ANCER

## 4395. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has noted that the recent study conducted by an NGO's show that the use of ten detergents in India is causing cancer;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken any  steps  to  identify  the  detergents  that  are  causin cancer;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has any plan to ban such detergents in the country; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (f):      Yes. A study conducted by the environmental Non - Gov rnm ent  Organization (NGO)  'Toxic  Link'  states  that  certain  detergents  cause  cancer.  The  study  claims  that Nonylphenol, organic compounds used in production of detergents may cause cancer. Scientific studies report differing opinions about carcinogenic potential of Nonylphenol. It is rep this compound's potential role as an endocrine disruptor and due to its ability to act like estrogen it  may  cause  increased  incidences  of  breast cancer.    However,  Nonylphenol  has  not  been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as human carcinog Due  to  lack  of  scientific  evidence  that  Nonylphenol  may  affect  human  health,  there maximum residual limit or safety l evel proposed by World Health Organization, European Food Safety Authority or any other International agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4393 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: MoU between India and US
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi, Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4393 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH MARCH, 2020

## M O U BETWEEN INDIA AND US

## 4393. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

## SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recently signed an MoU with the Department of Health a Human Services of the Government of the US;
- (b) if so, the details the reof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  target  set  to  be  achieved  as  per  the  said  MoU  and  the  estimat allocated/ proposed thereunder?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & (b):An MoU on Mental Health has been signed between Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India and the Department of Health and Human Services of the Government of United States of America on 21 st February, 2020 with the objective to developfurther cooperation in the field of mental health for their reciprocal and mutual b
- (c):The areas of collaboration agreed upon in the MoU include:
- i. Existing systems of mental healthcare;
- ii. Statutory frameworks governing mental healthcare;
- iii.Suicide p revention measures;
- iv. Shortages of human resources for mental healthcare across the life span;
- v. Early detection and management of depression;
- vi. The role of traditional Indian systems like Yoga;
- vii. Dementia;
- viii.Addiction; and
- ix. Short term training of non - specialists in the field of mental health.

There is no allocation of funds under the MoU.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Distribution Policy of DAVP
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat, Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4392 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## DISTRIBUTION POLICY OF DAVP

## 4392. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

## SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether  Directorate  of Advertising and  Visual  Publicity (DAVP)  is responsible for the dissemination and advertisement of the policies and programmes  of  the  Government  through  various  modes  including  the printed materials and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the amount of funds spent thereon during the last three years;
- (c) whether the Government has spent any amount to promote/ popularise Government's policy decision or any advertisement abroad and if so, the details thereof during the said period, country-wise;
- (d) the details of the distribution policy for printed material of DAVP since this material does not reach to the people; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  ensure  that  the  advertising material reaches each segment of the society for the purpose of general awareness and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES {SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR}

(a):    Bureau  of  Outreach  and  Communication  (BOC)  (erstwhile DAVP), a media unit under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, uses Print Media  (Newspaper  and  Periodicals), Electronic  media  (TV,  Radio,  Digital  Cinema,  Websites,  SMS)  and Outdoor  media  as  well  as  direct  communication  through  Printed materials for publicizing the policies and programmes of Government to create awareness among general masses.

(b): The year-wise details of funds spent during the last three years are available on the website of BOC http://davp.nic.in.

(c): The  Ministry of Information  and  Broadcasting  undertakes communication  campaigns  for  dissemination  of  information  about the policies and programmes of Government within India only.

(d) & (e): Printed materials are used by BOC for distribution through its  Regional  Outreach  Bureaus  (ROBs),  Field  Outreach  Bureaus (FOBs) and regional offices of Press Information Bureau (PIB). The materials  are  distributed  to  the  beneficiaries  during  exhibitions, song & drama programmes and direct & interpersonal communication programmes organised by Regional Outreach Bureaus (ROBs), Field Outreach Bureaus (FOBs) of BOC.

BOC  also  maintains  a  mailing  list  for  distribution  of  the  printed materials.  The  list  includes  Panchayats,  Block  Headquarters  and District Headquarters etc., which is updated from time to time to include target groups.

BOC also undertakes distribution of the publicity materials as per the requirement of the client Department  and/or as per the requirement of the campaign.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Revamp of FM and Medium Wave Channels
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: M. Selvaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4388

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020)

REVAMP OF FM AND MEDIUM WAVE CHANNELS

4388.

SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to revamp the FM and medium wave channel network of All India Radio (AIR) to make it more competitive;

(b) if so, the funds allocated for the purpose; and

(c) the details of the action plan proposed by the Government for utilizing the allocated funds?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c)  Modernization/upgradation  and  strengthening  of  All India  Radio  (AIR)  network  is  a  continuous  process  under  the scheme 'Broadcasting Development and Network Development'. As part of extension of this Scheme for the period 2017-20, funds to the tune of Rs. 435.04 Crore has been approved for AIR, which includes revamping of FM and MW Network.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4387 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Environmental Clearance for Industries
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4387

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Environmental Clearance for Industries

## 4387. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Green Tribunal has ordered a ban on environmental clearances for industries based out of Noida, NCR;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Pollution Control Board of Uttar Pradesh has conducted any survey or on the spot inspection to ascertain the pollution levels in such industries;
- (d) the  total  number  of  industrial  units  in  Noida  which  do  not  comply  with  the environmental standards set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB); and
- (e) the penal action taken by the Government against such industries in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) & (b) Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) vide order dated 14.11.2020 in the matter of O.A.No.1038/2018 has directed certain restrictions for establishment and expansion of Red and Orange Category of industries in Severely Polluted Areas (SPAs) including Noida Territorial jurisdiction of Noida Phase-1, Noida Phase-2, Noida Phase-3, Surajpur Industrial Area, Greater Noida Industrial Area and Chhpapraula Village.

(c) to (e) UPPCB take survey and monitoring of industrial units to ascertain compliance to  stipulated  norms  and  action  are  taken  as  per  provision  of  relevant  Acts/  court  order  for non-complying  industries.  According  to  UPPCB,  44  non-compliant  industries  have  been identified  in  the  designated  Severely  Polluted  Area  of  Noida  since  01-01-2018.  Closure orders have been issued against 23 non-compliant industries and prosecution filed against 21 industries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Sakhi Centres
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Khagen Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.4386

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## SAKHI CENTRES

## 4386.  SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  had  approved  setting  up  of  Sakhi  Centres  in  West Bengal;
- (b) if so, whether none of the said approved centres have been established;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether  there  has  been  a  lack  of  cooperation  from  the  State  Government  in establishment of Sakhi Centres in West Bengal and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (d)  :  Government  of  India  has  approved  23  One  Stop  Centres(OSCs),  also known  as  Sakhi  OSCs,  in  West  Bengal  in  December,  2018.  However,  State Government  of  West  Bengal  has  not  established  any  One  Stop  Centre  so  far.  No communication has been received from the State Government of West Bengal in this regard.

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