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Lok Sabha Question No. 602 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Redevelopment of Railway Stations in Rajasthan
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P.P. Chaudhary, Krishna Pal Singh Yadav, Sandhya Ray, Mahendra Singh Solanky, Rajbahadur Singh, Sangamlal Kadedin Gupta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.602 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2021

## REDEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY STATIONS IN RAJASTHAN

602.  SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

DR. KRISHNA PAL SINGH YADAV:

SHRIMATI SANDHYA RAY:

SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH SOLANKY:

SHRI RAJBAHADUR SINGH:

SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of 150 railway stations to be tentatively developed across the country;
- (b)  the  details  of  timeline  of  the  redevelopment  of  eight  Railway Stations in Rajasthan; and
- (c)  the  estimated  cost  of  carrying  out  the  redevelopment  of  the stations and connecting them with high-speed corridors?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 602 BY SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY, DR. KRISHNA  PAL  SINGH  YADAV,  SHRIMATI  SANDHYA  RAY,  SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH SOLANKY, SHRI RAJBAHADUR SINGH, SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 01.12.2021 REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY STATIONS IN RAJASTHAN (a):  Two  stations  viz.,  Gandhinagar  Capital  (Gujarat)  and  Rani Kamlapati Railway Station (Madhya Pradesh) have been developed and  commissioned.    Sir  M.  Visvesvaraya  Terminal  (Bengaluru)  is ready for commissioning.  Work is in progress at five stations viz. Ayodhya,  Safdarjung,  Bijwasan,  Gomtinagar  and  Ajni.  Technoeconomic  feasibility  studies  at  other  stations  are  under  various stages. (b):  Master  Plans  at  three  stations  have  been  finalized.    Master Plan at one station has been prepared. Techno-economic feasibility studies at other stations are under various stages. (c): Station development program is first of its kind and complex in nature  and  requires  detailed  techno-financial  feasibility  studies and various statutory clearances from local bodies etc.  Therefore, no time-frame or cost can be indicated at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 598 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Nanded Railway Division
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Prataprao Govindrao  Patil Chikhalikar

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Do not arise.

(c) & (d): No specific case of neglect of Nanded Division by South Central Railway has come to notice of Railway administration. All possible efforts are being made by  the  Indian  Railways  to  provide  best  services  to  the  traveling  public  in  the region.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.598 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2021

## NANDED RAILWAY DIVISION

†598. SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  connect  Nanded  Railway Division with Central Railway;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that proper attention is not being given to the developmental works of Nanded Division Railway coming under South Central Railways due to which inconvenience is being caused to the public; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 597 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Rubber Production
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Thomas Chazhikadan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 597 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 st  DECEMBER, 2021

## RUBBER PRODUCTION

## 597.   SHRI THOMAS CHAZHIKADAN:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण᭔य एवं उ᳒ोग मंᮢी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the rubber producers in Kerala are getting adequate price for their produce visa-vis expenditure and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any significant  steps are being taken to redress  the situation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the area of land under agricultural occupation has decreased in the last five years and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b)   The  natural  rubber producers in Kerala are getting adequate  price  for their product  vis-a  vis  expenditure.   Domestic  Natural  Rubber  prices  have  increased  in  the country in the recent past and the monthly average price for the RSS4 grade natural rubber in  Kerala  during  October  2021  was  Rs.  171.14  per  kg,  against  the  tentative  cost  of production i.e. Rs 99.46 per kg,  including all paid out costs, interest on working capital and depreciation of fixed assets .

As  domestic NR price is highly sensitive and  is linked to prevailing international prices of natural rubber , the Government has been taking steps from time to time to ensure that domestic farmers get remunerative prices for their produce.

(c) Total area under rubber cultivation has not decreased during the last five years. In the state of Kerala, it has almost been static as given in the following table :

|         | Area under rubber in India (ha)   | Area under rubber in Kerala (ha)   |
|---------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| 2016-17 | 818,000                           | 551,050                            |
| 2017-18 | 820,900                           | 551,115                            |
| 2018-19 | 822,000                           | 551,200                            |
| 2019-20 | 822,300                           | 551,030                            |
| 2020-21 | 823,000                           | 550,650                            |

Source: Rubber Board

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Lok Sabha Question No. 595 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: ROB in Assam
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.595 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2021

## ROB IN ASSAM

## 595. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- whether the  Government is aware that there is a strong public demand for construction of Rail Over Bridge (ROB) at Badarurghat and uninterrupted  Road
- (a) Kanisail near Karimganj  town in Assam  for communication and for safety of the road users; and
- (b) if so, whether the Government is going to take up the matter with the  Union  Surface  Transport  Ministry  and  Government  of  Assam  for formulating a proposal for early materialization of the public demand?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  &  (b):  No,  Sir.    There  is  no  place  known  in  this  context  as Badarurghat.  However, it may be Badarpurghat.  Level Crossing (LC) No.  1-BS  at  km.  2/9-3/0  near  Badarpurghat  and  LC  No.  1-KM  at  km. 189/7-8  at  Kanisail  near  Karimganj  Town,  fall  on  National  Highway

- (NH).

As per the Memorandum  of Understanding (MoU) signed between  Ministry  of  Railway  &  MoRTH/  NHAI  dated  10.11.2014,  all

LCs on NH corridors are to be replaced by ROBs/RUBs by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH)/ National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at their cost on single entity basis. During  last  coordination  meeting  with  MoRTH/NHAI/NHIDCL, list of LCs on NH corridors (including these two LCs) has been given to them for planning ROBs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 594 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Indian Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: A. Chellakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 594

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2021 INDIAN SPACE PROMOTION AND AUTHORISATION CENTRE (IN-SPACe)

594. DR. A. CHALLAKUMAR:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched the Indian Space Promotion  and  Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to  promote private investment and innovation in the space sector;
- (b) if so, the specific measures through which IN-SPACe will be used to attract such investment;
- (c) the regulatory, financial, and institutional mechanisms  the Government intends to implement under this program to facilitate greater private participation; and
- (d) the specific operations, within the space industry, that Government will allow private players to participate in?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG &

PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a)
- Yes, Sir.
- (b) Indian  National  Space  Promotion  and  Authorization  Center (IN-SPACe) is launched for handholding, promoting, authorizing and regulating private space activities. In order to  promote private investment and innovation in the space

sector, access to ISRO technology, expertise and facilities which  are  capital  intensive  and  otherwise  not  available elsewhere  in  the  country  will  be  given  at  free  of  cost wherever feasible or at reasonable cost to private entities. The existing sector specific policies in space domain will be revised and new policies will be brought in by government to bring  in  predictable  policy  and  regulatory  environment  to private players. IN-SPACe will bring in promotional measures within  ambit  of  the  above  policy  and  legal  framework  set forth  by  government.    Apart  from  this,  DOS  will  nurture Indian space industries by sharing its experiences on quality and reliability protocols, documentation and testing procedures. ISRO/DOS  will also identify areas to offer challenges to industries in new domains of technology and Announcement  of  opportunity  will  be  made  for  selected science and exploration missions to private industries.

- (c) The various space sector policies which are under consideration  by  the  government  together  with  the  draft Space  Activities Bill will together form the regulatory mechanisms.  IN-SPACe will be the autonomous agency in Department of Space for enabling space activities as well as usage  of  ISRO/DOS  owned  facilities  by  private  entities. Appropriate financial mechanisms will be put in place once regulatory and institutional mechanisms are fully established.
- (d) Government will allow private players to participate in endto-end  space  activities  including  building  and  launching satellites,  launch  vehicles,  establishment  and/or  operation of ground infrastructure and space based services/applications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Amending Legal Metrology
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy, Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari, Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 591

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2021

## AMENDING LEGAL METROLOGY

591. SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY: SHRI N. REDDEPPA: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

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- (a) whether the Government has recently amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of Consumer Rights;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this move will remove the confusion in declaration of quantity sold by number in pre packed commodities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h (श्री अश्विनी क ु मार चौबे)

## CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a)  to ( b) : The  Government  has  amended  the  Legal  Metrology  (Packaged  Commodities)  Rules 2011 vide GSR No. 779 (E) dated 02.11.2021. To protect the interests of consumers, a new provision has been introduced which makes it mandatory for the unit sale price of the commodity to be indicated on  the  package.  This  will  allow  the  consumer  to  take  an  informed  decision,  irrespective  of  the size/quantity of the commodity being packed in the package.
- (c) to (d) : Yes  sir.  In  order  to  remove  the  confusion  in  the  case  of  items  sold  by  number,  the number or unit or piece or pair or set or such other word which represents the quantity in the package shall be mentioned in the pre-packed commodities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Train Routes Under PPP
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 590

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2021

## TRAIN ROUTES UNDER PPP

590. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  one  of  the  routes  identified  out  of  150  trains proposed to be run under PPP is Hyderabad-Tirupati Via Vikarabad, Raichur, Guntakal, etc.;
- (b)
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof;
- whether the proposed train runs daily; and
- (d) if  so,  whether the fare would be affordable and the details of facilities that are likely to be provided in this trains?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) & (b)    Indian Railways had invited bids for private participation to induct 151 trains (rakes) over 12 clusters through Public Private Partnership (PPP). The  list  containing  details  of  these  train  services  in  the  notified  projects (clusters) spread across the entire Indian Railway network, including those on http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/IndicativeRoutesfor12clusters.pdf.  The Bids for the RFP stage were opened on 23rd July, 2021. In all 5 bids were received serving the route from Hyderabad to Tirupati is available for three clusters namely Cluster-2(Mumbai-2), Cluster-3(Delhi-1) and Cluster4(Delhi-2); no bids were received for the remaining 9 clusters.

The Tender Committee, after due deliberation, recommended for discharge of the  Tender.  Competent  Authority  has  accepted  the  recommendation of  the Tender Committee.

(c) & (d) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Abdul Majeed Ariff

## THE MINISTER OF STEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.589 FOR ANSWER ON 01/12/2021

## RASHTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED

589. ADV. A.M. ARIFF:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the protests against its decision for 100 percent disinvestment of the shares in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government intends to reconsider its in-principle approval for the disinvestment of RINL, taking into view that it is a Navaratna Company playing crucial role in the public sector and if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the hardship faced by RINL in steel production is due to the lack of captive iron ore mines and if so, the details thererof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  intends  to  allocate  such  mines  to  ensure  a  level playing ground and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

(SHRI RAM CHANDRA PRASAD SINGH)

(a)&(b): Various representations have been received in the Ministry for reconsideration  of  the  decision  on  disinvestment  of  Rashtriya  Ispat  Nigam  Limited (RINL). The decision for strategic disinvestment of RINL has been taken in line with New Public  Sector  Enterprise  (PSE)  Policy  for  Atmanirbhar  Bharat  notified  by  the Government.   The decision on disinvestment of RINL is not under reconsideration. Strategic disinvestment of Government of India's equity will lead to infusion of capital for  optimum  utilisation,  expansion  of  capacity,  infusion  of  technology  and  better management  practices.    This  will  result  in  higher  production  and  productivity  and expansion of direct and indirect employment opportunities.

(c)&(d): RINL has tied up with NMDC to meet the requirement of Iron ore for steel making.   RINL has requested various State Governments viz. Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh for recommending reservation of iron ore deposit under Section 17A(2A) of MMDR Act 2015 to the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India.  Ministry of Steel has  also  requested  Government  of  Odisha  for  reservation  of  an  Iron  ore  block  in favour of RINL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Sand Stowing
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

## 588. Shri Mahesh Sahoo:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether there is any strict rule and definite timeline for sand stowing of underground coal mines;
- (b) if so, whether it is being adhered to by the responsible authorities; and
- (c) the time by which the sand stowing work of Dulabera and Handidhua at Talcher in Angul district will be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)     Sand stowing is carried out as per the statutory provisions and guidelines of the regulatory authority, Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS). All mines are planned and operated as per the  approved  mining  plan  including  mine  closure  wherein  time  frame  for  stowing  is  usually specified.  The  timeline  for  sand  stowing  may  vary  depending  upon  mining  conditions.  Sand stowing  is  required  to  be  carried  out  in  the  portion  where  depillaring  with  sand  stowing  is required or any area where stabilization is needed. Sand stowing activity is monitored by DGMS from time to time.
- (b)    Yes, it is executed under the direct supervision of competent person.
- (c)    The sand stowing works of Deulabera and Handidhua mines are expected to be completed within three to five years, subject to clearance of hindrances and availability of land.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 588 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/12/2021

## Sand Stowing
Lok Sabha Question No. 585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: FCI Godown in PPP Moc
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Manoj Kumar Tiwari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLtC  DtSTRtBUTtOl{ DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIG DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.585

## TO BE ANSWERED  ON lsr DECEMBERT2O2l

## FCI GODOWN IN PPP MODE

## 585. SHRI MANO.' TIWARI:

Wil! the Minister of  GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DtsTRtBUTtol{ 5lniffir err*, ar<-a gt{  srd-dfrfi, ffi{ur d+ be pteased  to state:

- (a)  whether the Government  has any proposal  to establish mini FGI Godown in PPP mode;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not the reasons thereforel and
- (d)  the mechanism and nodal officer for the above said proposal, if any?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  Al{D GONSUMER AFFA|RS, FOOD &  pUBLIC  DISTRTBUTTON (sADHVr NTRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a): No, Sir. There is no proposal  to establish  mini Food Gorporation of lndia (FGl) godowns  in Public.Private  Partnership  (PPP)  mode.

- (c):  FGI constructs godowns through PPP mode as per storage gap assessment of minimum size of 5,OOO MT in plain areas and 11670 MT in hllly areas.

- (d): Question doesn't arise.

- (b): Question doesn't arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-01
Subject: Export of Grains
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Khagen Murmu, Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 584 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 st  DECEMBER, 2021

## EXPORT OF GRAINS

## 584.   SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण᭔य एवं उ᳒ोग मंᮢी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government agrees with the view that it must create storage facilities at the district  level  and  ensure  the  supply  lines  to  facilitate  speedy  movement  of  grains  for export, and also that it must also work on the diplomatic front to ward off the pressure tactics of European countries to discourage our export;
- (b) if so, the details of the initiatives taken/being taken by the Government keeping in mind that area specific crops should be encouraged with government support of quality seeds, fertilizers  and  guidance  by  the  experts  to  meet  the  international  export  standard  of commodities; and
- (c) 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)        Yes, Sir.
- (b)       The Department of Commerce is implementing Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES), under which assistance is provided for creating infrastructure for exports, including storage facilities required for export  of  grains.  The  Agricultural  &  Processed  Products  Export  Development  Authority  (APEDA)  also provides assistance for creation of export related infrastructure under its export promotion scheme.

Ensuring that our agriculture exports meet the requirements of importing countries is a continuous process. APEDA  regularly  holds  outreach  and  capacity  building  programmes  to  educate  farmers  and  other stakeholders on measures required to meet specific requirements of importing countries for various products. Mandatory testing and traceability systems have also been put in place for specific products and specific markets to ensure that requirements of the importing countries are met.

Some sanitary and phytosanitary measures in the form of setting very low Maximum Residue Level (MRL) of  different  chemical  substances  in  agri  products have  been  put  in  place by  European  Union  (EU). The Government has been taking up this issue with EU in all bilateral discussions and pressing for setting MRLs based on scientific risk assessment and international standards such as CODEX etc.

- (c)       Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.

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