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Lok Sabha Question No. 1636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: National Data Governance Framework Policy
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Manne Srinivas Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED DIARY NO. 1636

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 27.07.2022

## NATIONAL DATA GOVERNANCE  FRAMEWORK POLICY

## 1636.    SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  National  Data  Governance  Framework  Policy  will  ensure  equitable access to non-personal data as it seeks public consultation, and working amendments and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the policy focuses on improving the institutional framework for Government data  sharing,  promoting  principles  around  privacy  and  security  by  design  and encouraging the use of anonymization tools,
- (c) if so the details thereof/present status thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken to give clarity on the operations of the IDMO and for provisions such as access to annotated datasets for AI innovation, collaboration with the private sector and social impact firms to build data capacity; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof including the steps being taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

(a) to (c): The Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy aims to ensure that nonpersonal  data  and  anonymized  data  from  both  Government  and  Private  entities  are  safely accessible by Research and Innovation eco-system.

The  policy  aims  to  provide  an  institutional  framework  for  data/datasets/metadata  rules, standards,  guidelines  and  protocols  for  sharing  of  non-personal  data  sets  while  ensuring privacy, security and trust.

(d) to (e): The IDMO shall coordinate closely with line Ministries, State Governments, and other  schematic  programs  to  standardize  data  management  by  building  up  capacity  and capabilities  in  each  Ministry.  Further  it  will  accelerate  inclusion  of  non-personal  datasets housed within ministries and private companies into the India Datasets program.

MeitY released the Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy on 26 th May 2022 for public consultation. Currently the draft policy is under finalization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1635 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Updating National Textile Policy
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1635 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## UPDATING NATIONAL TEXTILE POLICY

## 1635. SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  update  the  National  Textile  Policy,  2000  to  make  it  more aligned with the emerging trends and technologies in the textile sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the reasons for not updating National Textile Policy for the past twenty years;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to conduct industry stakeholder consultations for the purpose of updating the National Textile Policy; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

- (a) to (e): Government  is formulating a New Textile  Policy for  the 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 Question No. 1633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Assessment of Performance of SSC
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil, Geetha Viswanath Vanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1633

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022)

## ASSESMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF SSC

## 1633. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted an assessment of the performance of the Staff Selection Commission during the last five years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether the Government has taken note of the regular delays in release of marks, answer keys, merit list, appointment letters and the arbitrary change in criteria of Tier-II examination;
- (d) whether the Government conducts any audit of recruitment commissions' performance; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (e):   The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts its examinations as per its calendar and makes concerted efforts to ensure that the process is completed as per schedule and in a time bound manner.

For the smooth conduct of examinations and to fully achieve the objective of merit based selection, the  commission  constantly reviews and reforms the examination  process and procedures,  wherever  required.    New  initiatives  are  also  taken  to  bring  about  maximum efficiency and credibility in the examination process.  An important initiative has been taken for a swift and comprehensive migration from the Optical Marks Reader (OMR) based mode to the Computer Based Mode (CBM) for conducting Objective Type Multiple Choice Examinations. The  examinations  for  recruitment  to Selection  Posts,  which  were  earlier  made  through interviews, are also now conducted in the CBM.

Normally marks, answer key and merit list are released by SSC without delay and  all stages  of  examinations  are  conducted/ completed  strictly  in  accordance  with  the  examination calendar. However, exams had to be postponed during the two peak spells of COVID between March-October, 2020 and April-July, 2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Restoration of Train Route from Bareilly to Prayagraj
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Arun Kumar Sagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1630 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## RESTORATION OF TRAIN ROUTE FROM BAREILLY TO PRAYAGRAJ

## †1630. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  train No.54377/54378  is  presently being run from Lucknow to Prayagraj;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to restore the route of this train from Bareilly to Prayagraj as per its earlier route  and  also to start train No.14315/14316  Bareilly-Delhi  Intercity express from Shahjahanpur instead of Bareilly;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has received any requests from the public representatives in this regard; and
- (e)
- (a)
- if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon so far?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- No, Sir.
- (b) At present, there is no proposal for restoration of 54377/78 PrayagrajBareilly Passenger (discontinued owing to poor patronage) and extension of 14315/16 New Delhi-Bareilly Express upto  Shahjahanpur.
- (c)
- Does not arise.
- (d) and (e) Request from the Hon'ble Member of Parliament, inter alia, for operation  of  54377/78  Prayagraj-Bareilly  Passenger  and  extension  of 14315/16 New Delhi-Bareilly Express upto Shahjahanpur has been received. However, these have not been found feasible for implementation at present due to operational constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Textile Technology Development Scheme
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Kavitha Malothu, Dayakar Pasunoori, Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta

- (a) & (b):

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1629 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

1629.  SHRIMATI KAVITHA MALOTHU: SHRI PASUNOORI DAYAKAR: DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: SHRI VENKATESH NETHA BORLAKUNTA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) the aims and objectives of Textile Technology Development Scheme (TTDS) along with the details of its outlay;
- (b) whether beneficiaries of PLI eligible for the TTDS and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the above scheme is going to replace Amended Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) which ended in March, 2022 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether there is any proposal to extend ATUFS and if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

No such scheme has been approved.

- (c) & (d): There  is  a  proposal  under  consideration  to  extend  Amended  Technology  Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). Ministry of Textiles is also engaged with stakeholders for formulation of a new scheme for supporting fast development of Textiles and Textiles Machinery Industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Ajay Kumar Mandal

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1626 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## COMPREHENSIVE HANDLOOM CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

## 1626. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

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

(a) whether the Government has sanctioned/proposes to sanction any project under the Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) in Bhagalpur;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  three  Greenfield  projects  have  been  approved  in  Bhagalpur  district  by  the  Government under the CHCDS;

- (d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the funds allocated for Greenfield project under CHCDS?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) to (e): Ministry  of  Textiles  is  implementing  National  Handloom  Development  Programme (NHDP). Earlier schemes of Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) and Handloom  Weaver  Comprehensive  Welfare  Scheme  (HWCWS)  have  been  merged  with  NHDP. Under this programme, funds are not allocated State-wise but are released based on the proposals received from the States/UTs.

Bhagalpur  Mega  Handloom  Cluster  was  announced  in  the  year  2014-15  under  the  erstwhile Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme and financial assistance of Rs. 4.98 Crore has  been  provided  for  three  Greenfield  projects  viz.  setting  up  of  Dye  house,  Design  Studio  & Product  Development  Centre  respectively  and  for  providing  financial  assistance  to  10  smaller clusters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Marine Pollution
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

- (a) Yes,Sir.
- (b) National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), an attached office of MoES, is collecting the real-time information on coastal water quality by deploying water quality buoys at 10m water depth in coastal waters. The collected data is shared with the State Pollution Control Boards.
- (c) Yes, Sir.
- (d) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has instructed all the coastal State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and the Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) of the Union Territories for developing an action plan for prevention of coastal pollution. NCCR, MoES is assisting SPCBs and PCCs in this exercise.
- (e) NCCR has taken up several initiatives to augment the scientific and research capabilities.
1. For continuous water quality observations, a network of water quality buoys is being deployed along the coast.
11. Along with the traditional methods of identification and analysis of biological samples, advanced techniques like use of molecular tools are being employed.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES

## LOKSABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1625 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 27THJULY, 2022

## MARINE POLLUTION

## 1625. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA: DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

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

- (a) whether real-time information on coastal water quality IS collected from across the country's coastal borders and shared with the stakeholders;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to develop an action plan for cases of high pollution levels in the coastal waters;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) the steps taken to augment the scientific and research capabilities of National Centre for Coastal Research; and
- (f) the measures undertaken by the Government to reduce marme pollution in the country during the last five years?

## ANSWER

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

111. Collaborations with leading oceanography institutes of the world (JAMSTEC, Japan; CeFAS, United Kingdom; NIVA, Norway)
- IV. New research programs like Marine Spatial Planning, Marine Litter Monitoring, Coastal Flooding have been initiated.
3. (f) The following measures are being implemented:
1. Preparation of action plans by the coastal states and Union Territories to reduce marine pollution.
11. Deployment of water quality buoys to get real-time information on coastal water quality.
- iii. Scientific exercise has been taken up to study the marine outfalls along the Indian coast to check the compliance in respect to existing standards and update the standards to prevent deterioration of coastal waters.
- IV. Clean coast campaigns are taken up regularly to create awareness among the public and stakeholders to keep the beaches and coastal areas clean.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Clean Coal Technology
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Kotagiri Sridhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1623

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## Clean Coal Technology

## 1623. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)  the targets set for phasing down of coal usage and the progress made thus therein so far;
- (b) whether the Government has implemented any clean coal technology;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to develop indigenous clean coal technology; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## Answer

## MINISTER OF  PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

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(a)to(e) : Coal is the main stay of Indian energy system and close to 70 % of the total  electric  generation  is  coal  based.  Apart  from  power  generation,  other sectors  like  steel  ,  sponge  iron  cement  ,paper  etc.  use  coal  as  important ingredient  and  fuel.  With  'Make  In  India'  initiatives  and  higher  economic growth  projection,  the  demand  of  coal  is  likely  to  increase  over  the  years. However,  share  of  coal  based  power  which  is  close  to  70%  at  present,  is expected to reduce to 50% with the increase in generation of of Renewal Energy by 2030.

The Government has taken following steps to introduce clean coal technologies  in  Coal  sector  to  contribute  in  future  energy  security  of  the Country-

1. Mission Coking Coal has been launched to augment coking coal production and supply and to meet the demand of steel sector. Under this mission, 12 coking coal washeries are being constructed having capacity of ~30 MTY.
2. Government has launched coal gasification mission with a target to gasify 100  MT  by  2030.  Under  this  mission,  Surface  Coal/Lignite  Gasification projects are being constructed.
3. Government is producing CBM  gases from Coal bearing areas. 4. Government has also working on Coal to Hydrogen Mission. All these efforts will contribute in future energy security of the Country.

Under "Make in India mission", Government is making all efforts to encourage to develop indigenous clean coal technologies in the country

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Food Waste Index Report
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

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

## Department of Consumer Affairs

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1622 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## FOOD WASTE INDEX REPORT

## 1622.   SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

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- (a) whether the Government has set some time bound target to improve the food wastage problem, as, according  to  'Food  Waste  Index  Report  2021',  released  by  the  United  Nations  Environment Programme (UNEP), in India there happens wastage of 50 kg of food per person per year in India, which is one of the highest in the world;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) : As per report titled 'Food Wastage Index Report 2021' released by  the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the month of March, 2021, household food waste estimate in India is 50 Kg/capita/year which is less than that in many developed countries. Government has carried  out  publicity  campaigns  through  the  print  and  electronic  media  from  time  to  time  to sensitize people against food wastage. In addition, States/UTs were advised by Central Government to include a chapter on prevention of food wastage in the school syllabi in order to inculcate awareness amongst young students and sensitize them on the subject.

Further,  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India  (FSSAI)  has  launched  a  social initiative known as 'Save Food Share Food' to help promote donation of surplus food and reduce food waste by integrating various food distribution agencies and other stakeholders.   FSSAI has also notified Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and Distribution of Surplus Food) Regulations, 2019 which specify the responsibilities of food donors and surplus food distribution organizations so that the donated food remains safe for human consumption.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Railway Projects in Odisha
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Achyutananda Samanta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1619 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## RAILWAY PROJECTS IN ODISHA

## 1619.  SHRI ACHYUTANANDA SAMANTA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  railway  connectivity between Nabarangpur to Junagarh and Malkangiri to Bhadrachalam;
- (b)  whether  there  has  been  delay  in  starting  the  work  for  the  two railway projects and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  time  by  which  these  two  railway  projects  are  likely  to  be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c): Final Location Surveys (FLS) for new railway lines between Junagarh  to  Nabarangpur  (118  km)  and  Malkangiri  to  Bhadrachalam (125  km)  have  been  sanctioned.    The  surveys  have  been  taken  up. Further  consideration  of  the  project  is  possible  once  the  Detailed Project Report (DPR) becomes available and results thereon are firmed up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Package to HCL
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Balak Nath

†1617. SHRI BALAK NATH:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government proposes to provide additional capital assistance/package to PSUs in the State of Rajasthan, especially in the copper mining areas of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) in Khetri;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any steps are being taken by the Government to improve the condition of PSUs in the State of Rajasthan including Alwar; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MINES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1617

## ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## PACKAGE TO HCL

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a) to (d):  Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)  is only CPSE Company under the Ministry of Mines engaged in mining in the State of Rajasthan. One Unit of HCL 'Khetri Copper Complex' is situated at Khetri in Jhunjhunu District of Rajasthan which is operational. HCL is a profit making Company. There is no such proposal in the Ministry of Mines to provide additional capital assistance/package to HCL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Fortified Rice to Tackle Malnutrition
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth, Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

- (a): Yes Sir.
- (b) to (d): The Government has approved the supply of fortified rice through the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and State Agencies in the entire Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) and Other Welfare Schemes (OWS) including Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) schemes, covering all the States and Union Territories in a phased manner. The cost of the initiative (incremental cost plus other administrative and contingency cost) has been funded 100% by the Government of India at a total cost of Rs. 2679.47 crore for the whole country.
- (e) and (f):   FCI and State Agencies have already procured approximately 140 LMT of Fortified Rice so far. Instructions have been issued to all States/UTs to build up necessary infrastructure for rice fortification and to ensure adherence to deadline with regular monitoring.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1613 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JULY, 2022

## FORTIFIED RICE TO TACKLE MALNUTRITION

1613.  SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR (ALIAS) VIJAY VASANTH: SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION उपभोᲦा मामले , खा᳒ और सावᭅजिनक िवतरण मंᮢी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has approved the distribution of fortified rice across Government schemes such as the Public Distribution System and nutrition services for women, school children and anganwadi beneficiaries to tackle malnutrition and poor health;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  said  scheme  at  a  cost  of  Rs.2,700  crore would be borne by the Centre until it is fully implemented by June, 2024;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Food Corporation of India and State agencies are engaged in procuring fortified rice and nearly 88.65 lakh metric tonnes of fortified rice has been procured so far and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the steps taken by the Government to extend the programme country-wide and to arrest malnutrition?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER

AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)