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Lok Sabha Question No. 417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Increase the Creamy Layer Criteria
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: S. Jothimani

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.417 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2021

## INCREASE THE CREAMY LAYER CRITERIA

417. MS: S: JOTHIMANI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal to increase the creamy criteria, if SO, the details thereof; layer
- (b) whether the Government is planning to increase the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) creamy layer income slab to 15 lakhs, if S0, the details of implementation; and
- (c) the details of proposals from the Rohini Commission regarding the structuring of the OBC reservation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)

- (a) & (b): Yes Sir: A proposal for revision of the income criteria for determining the Creamy Layer amongst the OBCs is under consideration of the Government.
- (c) The Commission to examine sub-categorization of OBCs (CESOB) has been constituted by the Government under the Chairpersonship of Justice (retd ) Ms G. Rohini; to examine the issue of sub-categorization of OBCs. The Commission is yet to submit its report to the Government:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Setting up of Private/Public Sector Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 415

ANSWERED ON 20.07.2021

## SETTING UP OF PRIVATE/PUBLIC SECTOR INDUSTRIES

## 415. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) the names of the backward and rural circles of the country in which the Government is contemplating to set up private or public sector industries as on date; (b) the details of the requests received from the State Governments in this regard during the last three years; (c) the action taken or being taken by the Government in this regard; (d) whether the Government proposes to set up public or private sector industries especially in the backward and rural circles of the country; (e) if so, the details thereof; and

- (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

- (a) to (f): Since  Industry  is  a  State  subject,  no  centralized  data  regarding  establishing industries  in  various  areas  of  the  country  is  maintained  by  the  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries (MHI).  There is no proposal in MHI to set up industries.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Agricultural Productivity
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: A. Chellakumar, M. Selvaraj

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 410

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  JULY, 2021

## AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY

410.       DR. A. CHALLAKUMAR: SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the farmers are poor due to low productivity (yield per hectare) of all major crops in the country during the last two years;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  responsible  for  low  productivity  of agriculture in the country;
- (c) whether  increase  in  agricultural  productivity  requires  greater  investment  in farm inputs; and
- (d) if  so,  the  steps  taken  to  increase  investment,  both  public  and  private,  in agriculture in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) & (b): As per Agriculture Statistic At A Glance 2019, published by Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare the Yield (in kg/hectare) has been increasing. In the year 2014-15, it was 2028 while in 201819 (4 th Advance Estimates) was 2299.
- (c) & (d): Agriculture  productivity  increases  due  to  various  factors  viz.  improved seeds, timely availability/ supply of critical inputs like fertilizers etc, less occurrence of pests/  diseases,  farm  mechanization,  irrigation  facilities,  weather,  adequate  credit, and  marketing  facilities.  The  Government  has  taken  various  steps  to  increase productivity by promoting investments in both private and public, in agriculture in the country  through  various  schemes/  programmes  such  as  National  Food  Security

Mission  (NFSM),  Rainfed  Area  Development  Programme,  Drip  Irrigation  System under Pradhan  Mantri Krishi Sinchai, Mission for Integrated  Development  of Horticulture,  Funds  under  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana,  formation  of  Farmer Producer  Organization  Scheme  (FPOs),  Agriculture  Infrastructure  Fund,  Interest Subvention  Scheme,  Micro  Irrigation  Fund,  Custom  Hiring  Centers,  Introduction  of Kisan Rail, Start-ups under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Packaging of Processed Food
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 407 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY, 2021

## PACKAGING OF PROCESSED FOOD

## 407. SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

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

- (a) whether any efforts have been made by the Government to reduce the production of singleserve plastic packaging for processed food, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether any efforts have been made by the Government to incentivize the production of sustainable single-serve packaging for processed food and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) & (b). Government is taking several efforts to reduce the use of single serve packaging for processed  food.  The  Plastic  Waste  Management  Rules,  2016,  prohibits  manufacture,  import, stocking,  distribution,  sale  and  use  of  carry  bags  and  plastic  sheets  less  than  fifty  microns  in thickness in the country.  Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had also issued a draft notification in the Gazette of India vide GSR No. 169 (E) on 11 th  March 2021 for amending Plastic  Waste  Management  Rules,  2016,  inter  alia  prohibiting  the  use  of  identified  single  use plastic  items  by  2022,  for  public  consultation. Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India (FSSAI) has  notified  Food  Safety  and  Standards  (Packaging)  Regulations,  2018  prescribing standards for materials coming in contact with food products, including packaging materials. FSSAI has been continuously working on the   packaging regulations to accommodate more environment-friendly materials and alternatives to plastics.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing R&D schemes to fund the research and development in the field of food processing sector including packaging for processed food. Indian  Institute  of  Food  Processing  Technology(IIFPT)  has  laid  thrust  on  the  development  of biodegradable packaging materials such as bioplastics, edible cutlery, tableware from agriculture waste for packaging of processed foods such as snacks and confectionery packing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: E-Property Cards
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Midhun Reddy, Talari Rangaiah, Rahul Ramesh Shewale

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 404

ANSWERED ON 20.07.2021

## E-PROPERTY CARDS

## 404.  SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY: SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  E-property  cards  have  been  distributed  in  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  under SVAMITVA Scheme;
- (b)     if so, the details of district-wise break up;
- (c)      whether under this scheme, the entire village properties are surveyed by drones and property cards are distributed to the owners; and
- (d)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL)

(a) to (d) SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide the 'Record of Rights' to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited areas in villages with issuance of legal ownership rights (Property cards/Title deeds). It helps in determining clear ownership of property by mapping of land parcels using drone technology with the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of  Panchayati Raj, State Revenue Department, State Panchayati Raj Department and Survey of India. The pilot phase of the scheme was implemented during Financial Year 2020-21 in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana,  Karnataka,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Punjab,  Rajasthan,  Uttar  Pradesh,  and Uttarakhand. From April 2021, the Scheme is being implemented across the country in phased manner and eventually would cover all the villages of the country by March, 2025.

Subsequent to the drone survey, distribution of property cards to the household owners are made after ensuring all the mandatory activities like ground truthing, inquiry process and dispute resolution.  In the State of Andhra Pradesh as on 14 th July, 2021, drone flying has been completed in 747 villages and the property cards issued are 'Nil'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Protection to Witnesses
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jayadev Galla, Amol Ramsing Kolhe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 403

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  JULY, 2021/ ASHADHA 29, 1943 (SAKA)

PROTECTION TO WITNESSES

403.      SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether there exists any data on the number of witnesses killed and cases  in  which  the  accused  were  set  free  due  to  adverse  attitude  of witnesses, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  scheme  provides  only  three  months  of protection to witnesses, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  there  exists  any  penal  provision  for  individuals  breaking  the confidentiality of personal information, 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): Details of witnesses killed and cases in which accused were set free due to adverse attitude of witnesses is not centrally maintained.

(b): The  Witness  Protection  Scheme,  2018  provides  that  the  witness protection measures ordered shall be proportionate to the threat and shall be  for  a  specific  duration  not  exceeding  three  months  at  a  time.  The duration of   protection  is thus, not  restricted to three months.   The same

## L.S.US.Q. NO.403 FOR 20.07.2021

can be extended by the Competent Authority keeping in view the threat perception.

(c): The Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 provides that all stakeholders including  the  Police,  Prosecution  Department,  Court  Staff  and  Lawyers from  both  sides  shall  maintain  full  confidentiality  and  shall  ensure  that under no circumstance, any record, document or information in relation to the proceedings under this scheme shall be shared with any person in any manner except with the permission of the Trial Court/Appellate Court and that too, on a written order.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: PMAY(G) in Maharashtra
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 397

ANSWERED ON 20/07/2021

## PMAY(G) IN MAHARASHTRA

## 397. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  (Gramin)  is  functional  in  the  State  of Maharashtra;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  sanctioned  housing  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  under  the  said scheme; and
- (c) the  status  of  the  scheme  under  the  Wardha  and  Amravati  districts  of  the  State  of Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes Sir.
- (b) In order to achieve the objective of 'Housing for All', 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.    A  total  of  9,88,041  houses  have  been  sanctioned  under PMAY-G in the State of Maharashtra.
- (c) The  status  of  PMAY-G  Scheme  in  Wardha  and  Amravati  districts  of  the  State  of Maharashtra is as follows:

(units in nos.)

| District   | Houses Sanctioned   | Houses Completed   |
|------------|---------------------|--------------------|
| Wardha     | 13,072              | 9,409              |
| Amravati   | 68,405              | 46,035             |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Assessment of Crop Damage due to Cyclone Yaas
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Nitesh Ganga Deb

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 396

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  JULY, 2021

## Assessment of Crop Damage due to Cyclone Yaas

396.   SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB:

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

(a) whether the central Government team has visited Odisha recently to assess the crop damage due to cyclone Yaas in the affected districts;

(b) if so, the details of the crop damage in these districts;

(c)  whether  the  Ministry  has  sanctioned  any  financial  package  to  the  farmers  of  the affected districts; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (d): An  Inter-Ministerial  Central  Team  (IMCT),  constituted  by  the  Ministry  of Home Affairs, visited Odisha in June 2021 for an on the spot assessment of damages in the wake of Cyclone 'Yaas' that struck Odisha in May 2021. As per the Memorandum submitted by the State Government, 2197.34 hectares of agriculture/horticulture crops sustained crop loss to the extent of 33% and above. As per the existing procedure, the report  of  the  IMCT  is  considered  by  the  Sub  Committee  of  National  Executive Committee (SC-NEC). Thereafter, the High Level Committee (HLC) approves the final quantum of financial assistance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 395 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Grahak Suvidha Kendras
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Vijay Baghel, Sunil Kumar Soni, Arun Sao

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 395

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2021

## GRAHAK SUVIDHA KENDRAS

395. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI: SHRI ARUN SAO: (OIH)

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- (a) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  on  proposal  regarding  setting  up  Grahak  Suvidha Kendras in various cities of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the cities identified for setting- up the said Grahak Suvidha Kendras, State-wise/citywise; and
- (d) the other efforts being made by the Government to make the customers/consumers aware of their rights?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to  (c) : No, Sir

- (d) :   To  make  consumers  aware  of  their  rights,  the  Govt.  has  launched  the  'Jago  Grahak  Jago' campaign through print, electronic, outdoor and social media for consumer awareness and advocacy of consumer rights. Consumer awareness and education is also promoted by State Governments with Central assistance under the Consumer Welfare Fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Functioning of PM-KISAN Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dean Kuriakose, Nishikant  Dubey

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 394

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  JULY,2021

## FUNCTIONING OF PM-KISAN SCHEME

## 394. ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE: DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

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

- (a) the quantum of funds disburesed, the number of beneficiaries identified under the Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samman  Nidhi  Yojana  (PM-KISAN)  and  the  number  of  the beneficiaries being benefited under the same till date;
- (b) the number of beneficiaries identified in Jharkhand , especially Santhal Pargana, under  the  PM-KISAN  Scheme  and  the  number  of  beneficiaries  being  benefited  at present;
- (c) the names of the States where the PM-KISAN Scheme is not being implemented properly and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether any payments to farmers are pending, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government intends to provide additional income support to farmers, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): The  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samman  Nidhi  (PM-KISAN)  is  a  Central  Sector Scheme, being implemented since 1 st December, 2018.  The Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to landholding farmer families across the country, subject to certain exclusion criteria,  to  enable  them  to  take  care  of  expenses  related  to  agriculture  and allied  activities,  as  well  as,  domestic  needs.    Under  the  Scheme,  an  amount  of  Rs. 6000/- per year is transferred in three 4-monthly installments of Rs.2000/- directly into the bank accounts of the farmers. Out of 11.93 registered farmers under the Scheme, approximately 11.08 crore beneficiaries have been given financial benefits of more than Rs. 1.37 lakh crore through various installments as on 14.07.2021.
- (b): In State of Jharkhand, approximately 26.05 lakhs beneficiaries have been given financial benefits of more than Rs. 2354.11/- crore through various installments under PM-KISAN Scheme. Also, more than 6.43 lakhs beneficiaries are getting the benefits of PM-KISAN Scheme in the Santhal Pargana Division of Jharkhand.
- (c): PM-KISAN Scheme is being succefully implemented across the country.
- (d): As PM-KISAN is a continuous and ongoing Scheme under which benefit of the Scheme is provided to eligible landholding farmers families as and when their correct and verified data is received on PM-KISAN portal from the respective States/Uts and its validation  through  Aadhaar/PFMS  and  Income  Tax  database,  the  question  does  not arise.
- (e): There is no such proposal under consideration at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 393 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Harvesting under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Devendrappa Y, Pushpendra Singh Chandel

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 393

ANSWERED ON 20/07/2021

## HARVESTING UNDER MGNREGS

## 393. SHRI Y. DEVENDRAPPA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government is considering  to  bring  pre-sowing  and  post-harvest  activities under  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Scheme(MGNREGS); and
- (b) if so, the details of concrete proposal made or funds earmarked for the same?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b)   Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS) is a demand driven wage employment programme which provide for the enhancement of livelihood security of the households in rural areas of the country by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

Gram  Panchayat  is  the  implementing  agency  under  the  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme at Panchayat level and at least 50 percent of the works are to be implemented by Gram Panchayats.

Sub-para 3 of paragraph 4 of the Schedule -I of the Mahatma Gandhi NREG Act provides as under:  'Works,  which  are  non-tangible,  not  measurable,  repetitive  such  as  removing  grass, pebbles, agricultural operations shall not be taken up.'

Accordingly, there is no proposal to bring pre-sowing and post-harvest activities under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (Mahatma Gandhi NREGA).

However, it needs to be mentioned that as per para 4 (2) of the Schedule -  I of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA provides that 'The District Programme Coordinator shall ensure that at least 60% of the works to be taken up in a district in terms of cost shall be for creation of productive assets directly linked to agriculture and allied activities through development of land, water and trees.'

Thus,  implementation  framework  has  been  designed  in  a  manner  which  promotes agriculture and related activities. Under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA out of 262 permissible works, 164  works  relate  to  agri  and  allied  activities.  Mahatma  Gandhi  NREGA  is  a  demand  driven programme and the permissible works related to agri and allied activities are taken up under the Scheme, as per demand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Foreign Funding received by NGOs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chandeshwar Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 386

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  JULY, 2021/ ASHADHA 29, 1943 (SAKA)

FOREIGN FUNDING RECEIVED BY NGOS

386.      SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  Non-Governmental  Organisations  (NGOs)  who  have received foreign funds during last three years in Bihar;
- (b) the quantum of foreign funds received during the said period, year-wise, State-wise;
- (c)  whether such NGOs are submitting audited records as required under the existing laws; and
- (d)  if  not,  the  nature  of  action  taken  to  ensure  submission  of  audited records?

ANSWER

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

- (a):   The number of NGOs which received foreign contribution during the

last three years in Bihar is as under: -

| Year    |   Total number of NGOs |
|---------|------------------------|
| 2017-18 |                    243 |
| 2018-19 |                    204 |
| 2019-20 |                    185 |

(b) to (d): Year-wise and state-wise details of foreign contribution received  by  NGOs  is  available  in  the  public  domain  on  the  web  portal www.fcraonline.nic.in. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and rules made there under require that all FCRA NGOs/Associations have to file  audited  Annual  Returns  every  year.  Failure  to  do  so  attracts  penal actions that include financial penalty and suspension/cancellation of FCRA certificate.  Most  of  the  NGOs  file  their  Annual  Returns.  Action  is  taken against the defaulting NGOs.

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