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Lok Sabha Question No. 4463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Ease of Doing Business 2.0
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4463. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 30 TH  MARCH, 2022.

## EASE OF DOING BUSINESS 2.0

## 4463.  SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government is considering to extend ease of doing business 2.0 reforms, specifically to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to make factory production faster, improving logistics, strengthening value chains and reducing compliance among other things;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a) & (b):

Department  for  Promotion  of  Industry  and  Internal  Trade  (DPIIT)  is spearheading  the initiatives under Ease  of  Doing  Business  and Reducing Compliance Burden which are aimed at creating a conducive business environment. The key focus areas of the initiative are:

- (i) Simplification  of  procedures  related  to  applications,  renewals, inspections, filing records, etc.,
- (ii) Rationalization by repealing, amending or subsuming redundant laws,
- (iii) Digitization by creating online interfaces eliminating manual forms and records, and
- (iv) Decriminalization of minor technical or procedural defaults

These efforts are aimed to cover all sectors/industries of the economy, including  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has also undertaken the following initiatives to create a conducive environment for the promotion and development of MSMEs:-

- (i) Udyam Registration (UR) Portal has been developed to provide an online, paperless and transparent MSME registration process.
- (ii) Digital Payments have been introduced to pass on the benefits of the  schemes  of  Ministry  of  MSME  through  digital  payment gateway.
- (iii) MSME  SAMBANDH  Portal  has  been  developed  to  help  in monitoring the implementation of Public Procurement Policy for micro and small enterprises.
- (iv) MSME  SAMADHAAN  Portal  has  been  developed  to  register cases relating to delayed payments.
- (v) A  digital  platform  called  MSME  SAMPARK  Portal  has  been introduced, wherein job seekers (pass out trainees /students of MSME Technology Centres) and recruiters get connected.
- (vi) CHAMPIONS Portal has been developed for speedy redressal of grievances.
- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Mega Silk Park
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Prajwal Revanna

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4461 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## MEGA SILK PARK

## 4461. SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set mega silk park in Mysore district of karnataka and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the employment that is likely to be generated in the region by setting up of such park; and
- (c) the funds sanctioned by the Government for setting up of the said park?

उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

- (a): The  Government  has  approved  setting  up  of  Mysore Mega  Silk  Cluster under Comprehensive Powerloom/ Silk Mega Cluster Scheme with a project cost of Rs. 49.19 cr in Mysore.
- (b): The  Silk  Mega  Cluster  is  expected  to  benefit  about  6,000  looms  in  improving  their production in the area.
- (c): First instalment of Rs. 2.49 cr has already been released to the project on 31.12.2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4454 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Textile Policy
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Margani Bharat

- (a): Yes.
- (b) to (d): Government is formulating New Textile Policy for overall development of textile sector. New Textile Policy is under process of consultation with stakeholders and has not been finalised yet.

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4454 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## TEXTILE POLICY

## 4454. SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

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

- (a) whether the textile policy at the national level was formulated nearly 20 years ago;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to revisit the Policy and formulate a new one taking into account various developmental, technological, marketing and other changes in the world;
- (c) whether the Government has initiated to formulate a new textile policy in place of old one; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 4453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Infrastructure Facilities of ISRO
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Debasree Chaudhuri

- (a)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4453

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022

## INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES OF ISRO

## 4453.  MS. DEBASREE CHAUDHURI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has decided to open up its space to the private sector;
- if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  proposals  received infrastructure
- (b) from various companies for using ISRO's facilities;
- (c) the  quantum  of  revenue  earned  by  ISRO  from  launching satellites of various private and international agencies during the last three years; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  or  proposed  by  the  Government  to  develop ISRO's  space  business  to  earn  more  revenue,  particularly from abroad?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- Yes Sir. The Government has opened up the space sector for private  players  with  the  announcement  of  space  sector reforms  and  formation  of  IN-SPACe,  an  independent  body
- under Department of Space which will regulate and promote private sector activities.
- (b) There are 48 applications received to IN-SPACe for undertaking space activities and their applications are being processed for further action. Out of these, the applications with  respect  to  authorizing  the  space  activities  to  NGPEs are  16  and  sharing  of  technology  and  facilities  of  DoS  to NGPEs are 23 and Consultancy & Promotion are 9.  All  the proposals of NGPEs are at different stage of approvals.
- (c) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a CPSE under Department of Space has earned a Foreign Exchange revenue of approx. 35 Million  USD  and  10  Million  Euros  during  last  three  years 2019-2021, through launching of satellites of various private and international agencies.
- (d) NSIL has already launched 45 international customer satellites on-board ISRO's PSLV during the last three years and has secured 4 Dedicated Launch service contracts for foreign  satellite  customers.  With  the  emergence  of  Global Broadband communication needs, NSIL envisages launches of several of these foreign satellites on-board ISRO's SSLV, PSLV and GSLV-MkIII. NSIL through participation in various international conferences and exhibitions is ensuring better foot  print  of  ISRO's  expertise  in  building  earth  observation and communications satellites, providing launch and mission support services including establishment of ground segments for foreign customers to ensure enhanced Foreign Exchange revenue earnings for the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: NIDAN Kendras
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Chandeshwar Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4447 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## NIDAN Kendras

## 4447. SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY िवǒान और ŮौȨोिगकी मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the guidelines to set up 'NIDAN KENDRAS' in specific areas of the country;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to set up 'NIDAN KENDRAS' in AIIMS and other Government hospitals at district and block-level across the country including Bihar;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is planning to set up infrastructure for training more clinicians; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

## ͪव£ान और Ĥौɮयोͬगकȧ तथा पृØ  वी ͪव£ान क े  राÏ य मंğी (è वतंğ Ĥभार) (डॉ. िजतेÛ ġ ͧसंह)

- (a)  Sir,  the  Department  of  Biotechnology  started  the  Unique  Methods  for  Management  of Inherited Disorders (UMMID) initiative to address the burden of genetic disorders in the country. One  of  the  components  of  the  UMMID  initiative  is  establishing  NIDAN  Kendra  (National Inherited Disorders AdministratioN Kendras) for providing clinical care broadly encompassing the activities of prenatal testing for genetic disorders, newborn screening for relatively common treatable  genetic  metabolic  disorders,  and  genetic  counseling  of  pregnant  mothers  carrying fetuses with high risk of genetic disorders.
- (b) & (c) In the pilot phase of the UMMID initiative, NIDAN Kendras have been established at five Government hospitals spread in four states of the country. In the next phase of the UMMID initiative,  the  NIDAN  Kendras  are  being  expanded  to  institutes  in  different  states  including Bihar, and these will be in Government Hospitals including AIIMS depending upon capacity.
- (d) & (e) Clinician training is one of the components of the UMMID initiative which envisages supporting establishment of training centres for providing training to the clinicians working in Government  hospitals  in  Biochemical  Genetics,  Cytogenetics,  Molecular  Genetics,  Clinical Genetics and Comprehensive clinical care. At present, six training centres are being supported for providing training to clinicians.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: UN Clean Seas Programme
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Jayant Sinha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4443 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 30 TH  MARCH, 2022

## UN CLEAN SEAS PROGRAMME

## 4443. SHRI JAYANT SINHA:

## Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) the detailed objectives that India seeks to achieve through the United Nations Clean Seas Programme;
- (b) whether the Ministry has undertaken any research/policy measures to achieve such objectives and if so, the details thereof; and;
- (c) whether any steps have been taken to study the level and nature of marine litter in the country and if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) The objectives of the UN Clean Seas programme are;
- (i) An urgent and concerted action against marine  litter and plastic pollution by  setting  up  a  National  marine  litter  action  plan  to  quantify  the  total marine  litter  footprint  in  Indian  coastal  waters  and  to  reduce  the  flow  of plastics into the ocean.
- (ii) Creating awareness to the public on marine litter and plastic pollution.
- (b) Yes, Sir.  National  Centre  for  Coastal  Research  (NCCR),  an  attached  office  of MoES  is  undertaking  research  activities  in  quantifying  litter  in  the  beaches (macro, meso, &  microplastics) and microplastics in the coastal water, sediment, and different biota including commercial  fishes, bivalves, and crustacea. Data on the level of micro-plastic pollution was generated for the east coast of India and the west coast is proposed to be assessed shortly. A National level  workshop  was  conducted  with  the  participants  from  various  research institutes,  stakeholders,  and  policymakers,  industrial  and  academic  experts  to prepare a roadmap for formulating the National Marine litter Policy.
- (c) Yes, Sir. Under the Pan-India coastal monitoring, beach clean-up activities are being undertaken by NCCR, Chennai at regular intervals at various beaches of India,  to  assess  the  marine  litter  from  2018-2021  and  it  was  found  that  more than 50% composition was contributed by single use plastics. The Beach litter survey has further revealed that the maximum litter accumulation occurs in the backshore  than  in  the  intertidal  zone.  Moreover,  urban  beaches  have  higher accumulation rates than the rural beaches. Samples  from coastal water, sediment,  beach,  and  biota  are  analyzed  for  micro/  meso/  macro  plastics pollution. An increase in the abundance of microplastics is observed along the east coast of India, during the monsoon. The stations nearer to the river mouth had higher numbers of microplastic concentrations.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Construction of Over Bridge at Kotikulam Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4441

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## CONSTRUCTION OF OVER BRIDGE AT KOTIKULAM STATION

## 4441. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  has  acquired  land  for  constructing  a  Railway Over Bridge (ROB) at Kotikulam railway station in Kasaragod district;
- (b) if so, whether the acquisition of railway land was started as a part of the railway project in 2006-2007 but has not reached the tender till now;
- (c)
- if so, the details and reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  noticed  that  this  project  has  been inordinately delayed;
- (e)
- if so, the reasons therefor;
- (f) whether the Railways is taking steps to hand over the land to Roads and  Bridges  Development  Corporation  (RBDC)  Kerala  to  float  the tender;
- (g)
- if so, the time by which the same is likely to be done; and
- (h) whether any action is pending in this regard from the State Government/RBDC  due  to  which  Railways  is  not  handing  over  the original land for ROB and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (e) : Yes, Sir.  The work of Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of level crossing (LC) No.280 in Kotikulam  Yard  was   sanctioned on cost sharing basis  during  the  year  2006-07.  For  this  ROB,  Railway  portion  was  to  be executed by Railways and approaches by Road and Bridges Development Corporation  of  Kerala  (RBDCK).    The  Alignment  details  for  ROB  was submitted by RBDCK on 21.10.2016. Further a fund of ` 19.60 crore was sanctioned  by  Kerala  Infra-structure  Investment  Fund  Board  (KIIFB)  on 16.05.2017.  After  this  the  requisition  for  sparing  of  Railway  land  was submitted  by  RBDCK  on  16.02.2018.  The  project  was  delayed  due  to delayed action by RBDCK.  Since there was no progress for more than 10 years,  the  above  work  was  deleted  from  Pink  Book  of  railways  after conveying  the  same  to  Principal  Secretary/PWD,  Govt.  of  Kerala.    This work has again been sanctioned by Railways. (f) to (h): Yes, Sir.  The latest cost of land is being worked out by Railway for  advising  to  Govt.  of  Kerala.    Land  can  be  handed  over  to  Govt.  of Kerala only after receipt of cost of land from Govt. of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Inclusion of Pan Methi in Spices Commodity
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4440 (H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 th  MARCH, 2022

## INCLUSION OF PAN METHI IN SPICES COMMODITY

## 4440(H).   SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to instruct the Spices Board of India to include the world famous 'Pan Methi' of Nagaur in Rajasthan in the spices commodity;
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be undertaken;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to give GI tagging considering the high quality of Methi of Nagaur (Rajasthan);
- (e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be undertaken; and
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (c):   The Government is in the process of drafting a Spices (Promotion and Development) bill, 2022 to replace the existing Spices Board Act, 1986. This is currently being discussed with stakeholders'.  A suggestion has been received from a Stakeholder to include 'Pan Methi' in the Schedule-I of draft Bill. The suggestion will be taken into account before finalizing the Bill.

(d) to (f):  The Registration of Geographical Indications (GI) is not a voluntary act but a legal protection conferred under the framework of the GI Act and Rules. As per the legal frame work of GI act & Rules, an application for registration of Geographical Indications has to be made before the Registrar of Geographical Indications by the producer's association or any organization or authority  established  by  or  under  any  law  for  time  being  in  force,  representing  the  interest  of producers of the concerned goods.

No proposals to give GI tagging for 'Pan Methi' have been received by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Integrated Perimeter Protection Projects
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4438

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## INTEGRATED PERIMETER PROTECTION PROJECTS

4438.  DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has initiated the Integrated Perimeter Protection projects in various atomic and nuclear power stations of Nuclear  Power  Corporation  of  India  (NPCIL)  including  KAPS,  MAPS  at Kalpakkam and KKNP 1&2, 3&4 at Koodankulam in Tamil Nadu; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  projects  executed  during  the  last seven years along with their value?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) Integrated  Perimeter  Protection  Systems  have  been  implemented  in  all operating  nuclear  power  stations  from  MAPS  upto  KKNPP  1&2  (MAPS 1&2,  NAPS  1&2,  KAPS  1&2,  KGS  1&2,  KGS  3&4,  RAPS  3&4,  RAPS 5&6,  TAPS  3&4  and  KKNPP  1&2).  Further  the  systems  are  also upgraded  from  time  to  time  as  per  the  requirements  specified  by  the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). In respect of TAPS 1&2 and RAPS  1&2,  the  Integrated Perimeter Protection project has  been initiated.

The  expenditure  incurred  on  implementation/upgradation  of  Integrated Perimeter  Protection  Systems  carried  out  during  the  last  seven  years including the current year is about Rs. 11.54 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Modern Storage Facilities at Block Levels
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Kani K. Navas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4435

## MODERN STORAGE FACILITIES AT BLOCK LEVELS

## 4435. SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has drawn any action plan to create facilities at grass root and block levels for essential commodities as these have the potential to increase farmers income;
- (b) if sO, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government emphasis on covergence and aggregation of all storage infrastructure in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons tehrefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

Creation of block level storage is Government priority and State Governments are reviewing block level storage infrastructure at their level. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has not drawn up any action plan at present. However, Ministry has requested the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to hold meetings with the state and other stakeholders (like National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) etc:) to inform the States of details of various schemes offered by various Ministrieslorganizations:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Research on Marine Biotechnology
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4432 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30/03/2022 Research on Marine Biotechnology

4432. SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ͪव£ान और Ĥौɮयोͬगकȧ मंğी be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government intends to conduct scientific research on marine biotechnology  at  the  Institute  of  Life  Science  (ILS),  Bhubaneshwar  and  if  so  the  details thereof;

(b) whether there is a need to enhance focus on scientific research on biotechnology in that Institute; and

(c) if so, the steps taken to set up such research wing at ILS, Bhubaneshwar?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

## ͪव£ान और Ĥौɮयोͬगकȧ तथा पृØ  वी ͪव£ान क े  राÏ य मंğी (è वतंğ Ĥभार) ( डॉ. िजतेÛ ġ ͧसंह )

(a) Yes. The Scientific Advisory Committee, the Governing Body and the General Body of  ILS  Society  has  recommended that  a  specific program on Marine Biotechnology be implemented by ILS focusing on Drug Discovery, Genomics, Ecological Restoration and Promotion of Livelihoods of resource for the poor coastal communities.

(b) Yes.

(c) A  research  proposal  entitled  'Establishment  of  a  Centre  for  excellence  on  Marine Biotechnology- A Research and Development initiative for Improving  Food,  Nutrition, livelihood and health security of the vulnerable communities of the selected locations in the eastern coast of India'has been submitted to Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.The proposal received from  the Institute of Life Sciences is under active consideration of the Department of Biotechnology.

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