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Lok Sabha Question No. 1118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Cultivation of Rice in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P. Velusamy, K. Shanmuga Sundaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1118

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## CULTIVATION OF RICE IN TAMIL NADU

1118.  SHRI VELUSAMY P.: SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.:

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

- (a) the total cultivation of rice in the country and out of which what is the total cultivation of rice in Tamilnadu;
- (b) the quantum of rice production in Tamilnadu and the MSP (Minimum Support Price) fixed for paddy cultivation;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  having  any  proposal  to  increase  the  MSP  since  the Government is targeting to double the income of farmers;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government is having any proposal to increase the insurance amount under PM Fasal Yojana and reducing the premium paid by the paddy cultivators; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ िष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) The total area under paddy in the country is 450.67 lakh ha including20.38 lakh ha in Tamil Nadu(4 th Advance estimates 2020-21).
- (b) The  production  of  rice  in  Tamil  Nadu  during  the  year  2020-21  is  72.83  lakh tonnes(4 th Advance estimates 2020-21) and the Minimum Support Price (MSP) ofpaddyfor the year 2021-22 is as below;

(In Rs. Per Qtl.)

| Paddy Variety   |   Minimum Support Price (MSP) |
|-----------------|-------------------------------|
| Common          |                          1940 |
| Grade 'A'       |                          1960 |

- (c)& (d) : In  order  to  provide  remunerative  returns  to  the  farmers,  the  Government has increased the MSP for all mandated crops with a return of at least 50 per cent over all India weighted average cost of production from the year 2018-19.
- (e)& (f) : There is  no  proposal  regarding  change  in  methodology  to  calculate  claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Apportionment of Manpower between UT Ladakh & UT JK
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1116

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022/ MAGHA 19, 1943 (SAKA)

APPORTIONMENT OF MANPOWER BETWEEN UT LADAKH & UT JK

1116. SHRI JAMYANG TSERING NAMGYAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has completed the apportionment and allocation of  man  power  between  the  UT  Ladakh  and  UT  J&K  among  the  employees working at the Sher-I-Kashmir institutes of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Saura Srinagar in particular and employees of erstwhile J&K in general;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  if  not,  the  reason  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to complete this process;
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  Government  will  be  able  to  complete  this apportionment and allocation of man power to UT Ladakh?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):    Apportionment of manpower between Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union territory of Ladakh is governed in terms of Section 89 of the  Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 in respect of substantive Government  employees.  The  apportionment  of  such  category  of  employees has  been  finalized  where  under  11189  employees  have  been  apportioned  to Union territory of Ladakh.

Further, the apportionment of employees of autonomous bodies, public sector undertakings, agencies etc, is governed in terms of Section 92 of the said Act, which  provides  for  determining  the modalities for distributing  the personnel

## LU.US.Q.NO.1116 FOR 08.02.2022

between the successor Union Territories by the concerned bodies. The Sher-IKashmir      institutes  of  Medical  Sciences  (SKIMS),  Saura,  Srinagar  is    an Autonomous Tertiary Healthcare Institute. There is no equivalent organization in the UT of Ladakh to accommodate the employees of the SKIMS and hence, the apportionment of manpower of the employees of the Institute, in terms of Section 92 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, may not be feasible.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Research & Development in Agricultural Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1113

TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 Th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

## 1113. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  priorities  regarding  research  and development in agricultural sector in the next ten years;
- (b) if so, the details of the priority sectors under the said Schemes; and
- (c) the manner by which the benefits of the same are proposed to be given to the farmers?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a)  &  (b): Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR)/  Department  of  Agricultural Research  and  Education  (DARE)  has  developed  a  clear  roadmap  for  next  10  years harnessing the power of science and innovation for securing food and nutritional security of  our  people,  farmers'  prosperity  and  to  enhance  natural  resource  base  to  promote inclusive growth and sustainable development of Indian agriculture sector. The focused areas of research and development include;  Genetic enhancement of plants/animals/fish for higher productivity under increased intensity of biotic and abiotic stresses, productivity enhancement through sustainable intensification, and mechanization of agriculture and food system, enhancing value, safety and income through food processing, development of energy efficient technologies and farming practices, education and human-resource development & developing and promoting innovations in technology transfer systems .

(c) To  ensure  that  the  newer  technologies  like  improved  variety  seeds of  crops, new breeds/  strains  of  livestock  and  fish  and  the  improved  production  and  protection technologies  reach  the  farmers  and  end  users  in  shortest  possible  time,  technology demonstrations at the farmers' fields in close coordination with the concerned Central and state Government Departments and agencies are carried out. For this purpose, a network of 729 Krishi Vigyan Kendras has been created at district level in the country. Technology  transfer  also  happens  through  systems  using  knowledge  platforms  like Portals, Mobile Apps and Web based communication networks. The capacity building of farmers, farmers groups and community - based Organisations like Farmers Producer Organisations, Self Help Groups etc. for acquiring knowledge and advisory for capacity building  is  also  given  focused  attention.  The  rapid  developments  in  Information  and Communication  Technology  (ICT)  are  used  as  facilitator  for  faster  dissemination  of information and technologies developed by the National Agricultural Research System.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Assistive Devices to Disabled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1110

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2022

## ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO DISABLED

## 1110.      SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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

- (a)  whether  assistive  devices  are  provided  to  the  handicapped  (Divyangjans)  persons  under  the ADIP scheme by the Government, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that due to administrative apathy in Dharbanga parliamentary constituency, the accessories have not been distributed so far,
- (c) if so, the details therof and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  Government  will  provide  the  benefits  of  this  ambitious  scheme  to  the disabled people, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a).   Yes, Sir. The Ministry is implementing a Scheme entitled 'Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of  Aids and  Appliances (ADIP)'  to provide  aids and assistive devices  to  eligible persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) which can  promote their physical, social and psychological empowerment by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhancing their economic potential.   During the last three years and the current year, aids and assistive devices were provided to 10.85 Lakh Divyangjan across the country, involving a total amount of Rs.713.12 crore.
- (b) to (d). Under the ADIP Scheme, a camp was organised in Darbhanga district of Bihar in 2019 by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under this Department, wherein aids and assistive devices were provided to 311 Divyangjan.

During  2021,  the  assessment  of  beneficiaries  has  been  carried  out  by  Composite  Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Patna an organisation under this Department in Tardih and Bahadurpur blocks of Darbhanga district in which 234 and 64 beneficiaries respectively, have been identified.  Aids and assistive devices have already been distributed to 102 beneficiaries of Tardih block. The remaining beneficiaries in the two blocks would  be  provided  aids  and  assistive  devices  on  a  convenient  date  decided  in  consultation  with District Administration.

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## LOK SABHA
Lok Sabha Question No. 1109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Functioning of Doordarshan Kendra Puducherry
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1109

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2022)

## FUNCTIONING OF DOORDARSHAN KENDRA PUDUCHERRY

1109. SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

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

- (a) whether the Doordarshan Kendra Puducherry is functioning with full production facility;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of the transmission timing of the DDK, Puducherry;
- (c) whether  the  DDK-Puducherry  is  transmitting  through  satellite mode with its own earth station; and
- (d) the  time  by  which  it  is  going  to  telecast  through  DD-Free  Dish DTH?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a)  to  (d)  There  is  a  programme  generation  facility  available  at Doordarshan  Kendra,  Puducherry,  comprising  of  one  studio,  two Electronic  News  Gathering  (ENG)  field  cameras  along  with  post programme production setup at the Kendra for limited hours production from Puducherry.

There  is  no  earth  station  at  Doordarshan  Kendra  (DDK)  in Puducherry and hence telecom infrastructure is utilized for transmission of signals.

The  content  generated  by  DDK  Puducherry  is  available  on satellite  mode  through  the  satellite  channel  'DD  Podhigai'  on  its designated slot. 'DD Podhigai' is available on DD Free Dish and other platforms.

Further the content generated  by  DDK  Puducherry  is  also available through internet  streaming  and  on-demand  viewing  on YouTube through a dedicated digital channel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Schemes for North Eastern States
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Saikia Dilip, Ramesh Chander Kaushik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## SCHEMES FOR NORTH EASTERN STATES

1108. SHRI DILIP SAIKIA: SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## मत्स्यपाऱन , पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the schemes being implemented by the Government in North-Eastern States including the States of Assam and Haryana and other States at present;
- (b)  whether  any  proposal  from  the  said  States  in  this  regard  is  currently  pending  with  the Central Government; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) The Government is implementing various schemes to enhance production and productivity of bovines & small ruminants (sheep & goat), piggery & poultry across the country including North-Eastern States including the States of Assam and Haryana and other States at present namely:
- i. Rashtriya Gokul Mission(RGM)
- ii. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)
- iii. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund(DIDF)
- iv. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities (SDC&FPO)
- v. National Livestock Mission(NLM)
- vi. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund(AHIDF)
- vii. Livestock Health & Disease Control(LH&DC)
- viii. National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)
- ix. Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey (LC&ISS)
- (b)  and  (c)  No  proposals  from  the  said  States  are  currently  pending  with  the  Central Government under above schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: BPL and Old Age Pension Scheme
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1106

ANSWERED ON 08/02/2022

## BPL AND OLD AGE PENSION SCHEME

## 1106. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that old age parents of a middle class family do not get any help and are forced to go to old age homes;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is considering to remove the compulsion of BPL for Old Age Pension Scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a):         Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parent and Senior Citizens (MWPSC) Act, 2007, parents and senior citizens are entitled to get maintenance amount of upto Rs.10,000/per  month  upon  making  a  claim  before  the  Maintenance  Tribunal.  The  Act  also  provides security  against  neglect  through  measures  like  revocation  of  property  ownership  of  the children/  relatives  by  a  senior  citizen.  Old  age  pension  is  provided to  below  poverty  line elderly persons at the rate of Rs.200/- per month to those in the age group of 60-79 years and Rs.500/- per month to those in the age of 80 years and above under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).
- (b)  &  (c):  There  is  no  proposal  to  remove  compulsion  of  BPL  households  for  Old  Age Pension Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Cancelled Houses under PMAY due to Kisan Credit Card
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Subhash Chandra Baheria

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1100

ANSWERED ON 08/02/2022

## CANCELLED HOUSES UNDER PMAY DUE TO KISAN CREDIT CARD

## 1100.   SHRI SUBHASH CHANDRA BAHERIA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of houses sanctioned and constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Bhilwara Parliamentary Constituency;
- (b) whether any houses under PMAY have been cancelled after sanction;
- (c) if so, the number of the houses cancelled and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the houses have been cancelled due to Kisan Credit Card; and
- (e) if so, the norms therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) Under  Pradhan  MantriAwaasYojana-Gramin  (PMAY-G),  a  total  of  41,051  houses have been sanctioned and out of these, 32,650 houses have been constructed as on date in Bhilwara Parliamentary Constituency.
- (b)&(c)  Yes  Sir.  A  total  of  3  houses  have  been  cancelled  after  sanction  in  Bhilwara Parliamentary Constituency as per the details given below:-
- (d)  &  (e)  As  per  Framework  for  Implementation  of  the  Scheme,  households  having  Kisan Credit Card with credit limit of Rs.50,000 or above are already excluded. None of the houses have been cancelled due to this criterion.

|               | Reason for cancellation                                |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Beneficiary 1 | Already having pucca house/availed under other schemes |
| Beneficiary 2 | Unwilling to construct house                           |
| Beneficiary 3 | Beneficiary not-traceable                              |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Indian Citizenship to Foreigners
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Haji Fazlur Rehman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1099

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022/ MAGHA 19, 1943 (SAKA) INDIAN CITIZENSHIP TO FOREIGNERS

1099. SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details and the total number of foreigners granted Indian Citizenship by the Government during the last five years; and

(b) the reasons for taking Indian Citizenship by the said foreigners?

ANSWER

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

- (a) The details are at Annexure - I.

(b) The  citizenship  of  India  is  governed  under  the  provisions  of  the Citizenship Act, 1955. The citizenship to eligible foreigners is granted by registration  under  section  5,  by  naturalization  under  section  6  or  by incorporation of  territory  under  section  7  of  the  Citizenship  Act,  1955. The  reasons  for  taking  Indian  citizenship  varies  in  terms  of  specific circumstances of each applicant subject to the provisions contained in the Citizenship Act, 1955 and rules made thereunder.

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## ANNEXURE-I

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1099 FOR 08.02.2022

## Number of Persons granted Indian citizenship during last five years (as per data generated from online citizenship module)

| Year   |   Number of foreigners granted Indian citizenship |
|--------|---------------------------------------------------|
| 2017   |                                               817 |
| 2018   |                                               628 |
| 2019   |                                               987 |
| 2020   |                                               639 |
| 2021   |                                              1773 |
| Total  |                                              4844 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: DNA Survey of Child Beggars
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Arvind Kumar Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1094

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022/ MAGHA 19, 1943 (SAKA) DNA SURVEY OF CHILD BEGGARS

1094. DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  the  DNA  survey  of  children begging on streets, so as to take steps to reunite trafficked children with their biological parents;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is considering to create a pan India database of DNA information for trafficked children and their biological parents; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISHRA)

(a) to (d): 'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the  Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibility to maintain law and order, protection of life of citizens, including investigation and prosecution of crime  against  children,  rests  with  respective  State  Governments,  who  are competent to deal with such offences under the extant provisions of laws.

Preventing  and  combating  the  crime  of  human  trafficking  and  crime against children is a continuous and evolving process, which involves various facets of technology and other efforts on the part of various stakeholders. A specific proposal on DNA survey is not under consideration of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

## LS.US.Q.NO.1094 FOR 08.02.2022

However, the Government of India has been supplementing the efforts of State  Governments  by  providing  them  financial  assistance  to  establish  and strengthen the infrastructure for preventing and combating the crime of human trafficking  and  also  by  providing  them  guidance  and  advice  through  various advisories  and  Standard  Operating  Procedures  (SOPs)  issued  from  time  to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Supply to  FPIs
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Sunita Duggal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1092

ANSWERED ON 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## SUPPLY TO FPIs

## 1092.  SHRIMATI SUNITA DUGGAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received supply related complaints from Food Processing Units  and  related  industries  as  different  States/UTs  imposed  lockdown  or  different COVID guidelines;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to launch any  grievances cell to  provide hassle free supply in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):  Ministry of Food Processing Industries is committed towards the resolution of issues faced by the food processing industries due to ongoing COVID pandemic. The Ministry had, accordingly, created a COVID Grievance Cell for effective handling and timely disposal of such complaints. This Cell received 649 logistic related complaints from the various units since its inception in April 2020 in view of difficulties faced by them due to restrictions imposed by different  States/UTs  to  curb  the  spread  of  corona  virus.  These  complaints  were  effectively resolved in a timely manner.
- (c) & (d):  The COVID Grievance Cell is working for the benefit of food related industry with the aim to ensure hassle free operations and uninterrupted supply of essentials. The Cell has again  been  made  operational  on  7th  January  2022  for  the  resolution  of  complaints,  if  any, received through the designated email: covidgrievance-mofpi@gov.in

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