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Lok Sabha Question No. 3410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Promotion of Textile Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Joshi

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3410 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## PROMOTION OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY

## 3410. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

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

(a) the details of the work done in Rajasthan during the last three years to promote the textile industry;

(b) the quantum of amount that has been spent in last five years; year-wise data;

(c) whether the Government has plan to establish Shilp Gram in Rajasthan, particularly in Chittorgarh Lok Sabha constituency;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) & (b): Government is implementing various schemes viz the Amended Technology Upgradation  Fund  Scheme  (A-TUFS),  Schemes  for  the  development  of  the  Powerloom  Sector (Power-Tex),  Scheme  for  Integrated  Textile  Parks  (SITP), SAMARTH-  The  Scheme  for  Capacity Building  in  Textile  Sector,  Jute  (ICARE-  Improved  Cultivation  and  Advanced  Retting  Exercise), Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS), Silk Samagra, National Handloom Development Programme, National Handicraft Development Programme, Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP), Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, Rebate of State and central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL),  National  Technical  Textiles  Mission  (NTTM)  etc.  catering exclusively for promotion and development of textile sector in the country including the state of Rajasthan.

The  quantum  of  amount  released  under  major  schemes  of  Ministry  of  Textiles  in  Rajasthan year-wise is given at Annexure .

(c) to (e): The proposal to set up Craft Village is considered by Ministry on the receipt of viable proposal  from  the  concerned  State  Government.  So  far,  no  such  proposal  has  been  received  from Government  of  Rajasthan  for  Chittorgarh.  However,  during  2020-21,  Ministry  of  Textiles  has sanctioned a Craft Village (Shilp Gram) at Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The quantum of amount released under major schemes of Ministry of Textiles in Rajasthan year-wise:

| Year    | Amount released (Rs. in crore)   |
|---------|----------------------------------|
| 2016-17 | 191.48                           |
| 2017-18 | 91.48                            |
| 2018-19 | 32.46*                           |
| 2019-20 | 35.08*                           |
| 2020-21 | 69.17                            |

*Major portion of committed liabilities under erstwhile Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) scheme were released in 2016-17 and 2017-18 under Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (A-TUFS).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Unmanned/Manned Level Crossings in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3409 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## UNMANNED/MANNED LEVEL CROSSINGS IN CHHATTISGARH

## †3409. SHRIMATI JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of unmanned/manned level crossings in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the  number  of  Rail  Over  Bridges/Rail  Under  Passes  constructed  by the Union Government in Chhattisgarh;
- (c) the number of Rail Over Bridges/Rail Under Passes whose construction work has not been completed and the time line for its completion;
- (d) the  number  of  Rail  Over  Bridges/Rail  Under  Passes  proposed  to  be constructed  in  Chhattisgarh  along  with  the  progress  of  previous proposed construction work, district-wise; and
- (e) whether the construction of Rail Over Bridge in Korba-Champa has not  been  completed  even  after  the  completion  of  prescribed  time limit and if so, the reasons therefor and the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a):    There  are  209  manned  level  crossings  (LCs)  and  no  unmanned level crossings (UMLCs) in Chhattisgarh.

(b):  67  ROBs  &  159  RUBs  have  been  constructed  by  Railways  in Chhattisgarh. (c) & (d): Work on 86 Nos. ROBs/RUBs  is in progress. It is not feasible to fix timelines for completion of these ROBs/RUBs as construction of ROBs/RUBs depends upon the consent of State Government for closure of LCs and cost sharing, wherever applicable, availability of encroachment  free  land  for  approach  roads,  technical  feasibility, shifting  of  utilities,  allocation  of  adequate  funds  by  State  agencies, public support etc. ROBs  and  RUBs  are  being  proposed  and  constructed  based  on density of road and rail traffic at LC gates, consent of cost sharing by State  Govt.,  sanction  and  execution  of  works  on  the  approaches  by State  Government  including  making  available  land  and  shifting  of utilities  etc.    As  such  it  is  not  feasible  to  provide  list  of  proposed construction works at this stage. (e):   The work of ROB in lieu of LC No. 337 in Champa yard, Railway portion  has  been  completed in August'2021 by Railway. The work on approaches is being executed by State Government. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Number of ATMs
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3408 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD  MARCH, 2022

## NUMBER OF ATMS

## 3408.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  enhance  the  number  of  ATMs  to  cover  all  the Departmental Post Offices for the benefit of people especially from rural areas of Jharkhand; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  the  said  installation  is  likely  to  be completed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)

- (a) No Sir, there is no proposal under consideration to enhance the number of ATMs to cover all the Departmental Post Offices.
- (b) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Steel and Recycled Materials
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3405 FOR ANSWER ON 23/03/2022

## STEEL AND RECYCLED MATERIALS

## 3405.  SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that steel produced using recycled materials emit less carbon and are better for the environment and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  plans  to  publicise  public  and  private  sector  steel manufacturers to reutilisation or recycling achievements such as through the means of country-wide sustainability rankings; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

## ANSWER

(SHRI RAM CHANDRA PRASAD SINGH)

(a)to(c): Yes, Sir.  Steel produced using recycled material such as steel scrap emits substantially  less  emissions  and  hence  it  is  highly  desirable.  The  steel  scrap generated  inside  the  steel  plants  are  fully  recycled  back  in  the  process.  The  steel scrap generated from various end use & sources are to be collected, segregated and sized before it can be used by the steel producers.

The following initiatives have been taken to enhance availability of steel scrap for the steel sector and promote recycling/ circular economy:-

- Ministry of Steel has notified a steel scrap recycling policy to ensure scientific processing  of  steel  scrap  from  various  sources  so  that  higher  quantities  of steel scrap is available for the steel producers.
- The  Vehicle  Scrappage  Policy,  has  been  launched  by  Ministry  of  Road Transport  &  Highways,  to  promote  replacement  of  end  of  life  vehicles  and boost demand for new vehicles. According to the policy, end of life vehicles will  have  to  be  mandatorily  scrapped  if  they  do  not  pass  the  fitness  and emission  tests.  Under  the  policy,  automated  testing  stations  and  scrapping facilities are to be set up in phases.
- CERO,  a  joint  venture  between  Mahindra  Accelo  and  MSTC  Ltd.  (a  PSU under  the  Ministry  of  Steel)  has  set  up  two  vehicle  scrapping  centres  at Greater Noida and Pune.
- Ministry of Steel is also funding research & development projects to increase consumption  of  steel  in  the  country.  Increase  in  consumption  will  generate more end of life steel as scrap and promote circular economy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Upgradation of IIHT
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Suresh Pujari

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3404 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## UPGRADATION OF IIHT

## 3404. SHRI SURESH PUJARI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  in  the  coming  financial  year  to  upgrade  different  Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) having 3 year diploma course to 4 year degree courses;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  will  consider  upgradation  of  IIHT,  Bargarh  of  Odisha  to  the  next level from 3 year diploma course to 4 year degree course being the 5th such Institute in India; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  will  consider  different  specialisation  courses  in  the  Institute  and simultaneously consider training of handloom artisans, and global marketing of Sambalpuri Sarees?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) & (b): 4 year degree course 'B.Tech in Handloom & Textile Technology' has been introduced at IIHT, Salem and Varanasi from the academic years 2015-16 & 2021-22 respectively, in addition to the 3 year Diploma course in Handloom and Textile Technology. The Government of India has taken a policy decision to introduce said degree course in the IIHTs under its control including at Bargarh as per feasibility of introducing the degree course.

- (c): At present, all the  IIHTs  are conducting 3 year diploma (DHTT) course. IIHTs at Salem and Varanasi  also  conduct  1  ½  year  Post  Diploma  course  in  Textile  Processing.  Skill  up-gradation  of handloom weavers in technical areas viz. weaving, dyeing, designing etc. was earlier conducted under National  Handloom  Development  Programme  and  Comprehensive  Handloom  Cluster  Development Scheme and since 2020-21, under Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SAMARTH). For marketing of Handloom at the international level, Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) has been organizing International Fairs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Railway Freight Corridor
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Satyadev Pachauri, Dinesh Chandra Yadav, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3403 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## RAILWAY FREIGHT CORRIDOR

3403.  SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI: SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV: SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of railway freight corridors;
- (b) the amount spent on each railway freight corridor;
- (c) whether the construction of both freight corridors are being much delayed; and
- (d) if so, the reasons for the same and the additional amount likely to be spent in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  3403  BY  SHRI  SATYADEV  PACHAURI, SHRI  DINESH  CHANDRA  YADAV  AND  SHRI  RAJIV  RANJAN  SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 23.03.2022 REGARDING RAILWAY FREIGHT CORRIDOR.

(a)  and  (b):  Presently,  Ministry  of  Railways  is  implementing  two Dedicated Freight Corridors namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor  (EDFC)  from  Ludhiana  to  Sonnagar  (1337  Km)  and  Western Dedicated  Freight  Corridor  (WDFC)  from  Dadri  to  Jawaharlal  Nehru Port Trust (1506 km.). Sonnagar-Dankuni (538 km) is being planned on PPP mode. Currently,  1110  km  out  of  2843  km  of  Dedicated  Freight Corridor (DFC) has been completed. The Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) incurred in these Corridors till date is as under:-

(

` in crores)

| DFCs   | CAPEX (Excluding Land)   | For Land   | CAPEX (With Land)   |
|--------|--------------------------|------------|---------------------|
| EDFC   | 27,559                   | 9,066      | 36,625              |
| WDFC   | 39,063                   | 9,252      | 48,315              |
| Total  | 66,622                   | 18,318     | 84,940              |

(c) and (d):  The progress of these projects suffered serious setbacks due  to  several  factors  including  huge  delays  in  land  acquisition, delays  in  environment/forest  clearances  from  State  Governments, court cases, law and order problems and adverse impact of Covid-19 pandemic/lock downs and contract related issues. However, several proactive measures have been taken  to  fast track  the project such as hike in fund allocation, close monitoring, resolution of contractual issues,  resolving  land  acquisition  issues  and  State  Government related  matters  etc.,  besides  other  steps.  The  additional  amount likely to be spent in these Projects due to delays can be ascertained properly only after full completion of the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: National Infrastructure Pipeline
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Locket Chatterjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3402 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE

3402.   MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state the manner in which the Government is planning to utilize/elevate the infrastructure of Railways under the National Infrastructure Pipeline?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

The Government of India had set up a Task Force to draw up the National  Infrastructure  Pipeline  (NIP)  for  the  period  upto  Financial Year  (FY)  2025.  The  Terms  of  Reference  of  the  Task  Force  were  to identify technically feasible and financially/economically viable infrastructure projects that can be initiated in the period FY 2019-20 to FY  2024-25;  to  estimate  annual  infrastructure  investments/capital costs  and  to  provide  visibility  of  such  projects  to  the  prospective investors, both domestic and foreign. Ministry of Railways also joined this  initiative  in  respect  of  its  major  value  infrastructure  projects  of Doubling,  New  Lines,  Gauge  Conversion,  Wagon  procurements  etc. with a view to complete in a focused manner with timely allocation of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Average Price Rise of Cotton
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3401 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## AVERAGE PRICE RISE OF COTTON

## 3401. SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state :

## वस्त्र मंत्री

- (a) whether the average price of cotton has risen consistently over the last year;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) the manner in which the rise in prices has affected the textile industry, including the export sector; and
- (d) the corrective measures taken by the Government to contain the rise in price?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) to (d): Cotton  prices  have  increased  over  the  last  year  owing  to  market  forces  and  higher international  prices.  Ministry  is  constantly  engaged  with  various  stakeholders  across  the  cotton  value chain in respect of the prices of cotton and cotton yarn to harmonize their interest. Prices are affected by market forces of demand and supply. In addition, cotton being an internationally traded commodity, its price  is  also  affected  by  the  price  in  the  international  market.  Export  of  textiles  and  apparel  during April-January 2021-22 is USD 34.459 billion, posting a growth of 49% over the same period in 2020-21 (USD 23.137 billion).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3398 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Modernisation of Jaunpur City Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3398 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## MODERNISATION OF JAUNPUR CITY RAILWAY STATION

3398. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  efforts  made  by  the  Government  to  modernise Jaunpur  City  and  Jaunpur  Junction  railway  stations  with  latest amenities in view of tourism and huge volume of passenger traffic;

(b) the total budget earmarked and funds allocated for modernisation of  these  railway  stations  during  the  last  and  current  financial  year; and

(c)  the  time  by  which  the  modernisation  of  the  above  two  railway stations are likely to be completed?

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.3398 BY SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 23.03.2022 REGARDING MODERNISATION OF JAUNPUR CITY RAILWAY STATION

- (a) to (c) Upgradation/ modernisation of railway stations is a continuous and on-going process.  Various developmental works such as provision of water booth, Kota Stone at Platform No.1, Pay & Use toilet, Platform shelter of 2 bays have been carried out in the recent past at Jaunpur city Station.  Similarly, at Jaunpur Junction station, construction  of  an  additional  Foot  Over  Bridge  and  an  additional platform (Platform No.6) has been taken up as part of the Barabanki Akbarpur doubling work.

The  details  of  allocation  and  expenditure  for  development  and maintenance of stations are maintained zonal Railway-wise and not Station-wise.  Passenger  amenities  are  generally  funded  under  Plan Head - 53 'Passenger Amenities'.  Jaunpur City and Jaunpur Junction Railway  Stations  fall  under  Northern  Railway.  The  details  of  funds allocated  and  expenditure  incurred  by  Northern  Railway  under  Plan Head-53  'Passenger  Amenities',  during  last  year  and  current  year i.e.2020-21 and 2021-22 is as under:-

(Fig. in ` crore)

| Zonal            | 2020-21    | 2020-21     | 2021-22    | 2021-22                      |
|------------------|------------|-------------|------------|------------------------------|
| Railway          | Allocation | Expenditure | Allocation | Expenditure (till Feb, 2022) |
| Northern Railway | 268.37     | 247.25      | 217.72     | 149.02                       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: New Railway line in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sanghamitra Maurya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3397 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022 NEW RAILWAY LINE IN UTTAR PRADESH

† 3397.     DR. SANGHMITRA MAURYA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any scheme related to introduction of new railway line  in  Uttar  Pradesh through which the people of Badaun can travel directly to Lucknow or Delhi;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  it  is  going  to  be implemented;
- (c) if not, whether there is any plan for the same in future; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (d): Budaun is already connected to Lucknow and Delhi on Broad Gauge  rail  network  via  Bareilly.    As  adequate  connectivity  already exists, presently no other rail line is planned from Budaun.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Import of Substandard and Harmful Toys
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Ajay Nishad

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3396 (H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 rd  MARCH, 2022

## IMPORT OF SUBSTANDARD AND HARMFUL TOYS

## 3396(H). SHRI AJAY NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether substandard and harmful toys are being imported in the country from China and these are easily available in retail shops;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any steps have been taken to prevent the import and sale of such toys in toy shops; and
- (d) if so, the details of the measures taken/being taken for quality check of products imported from China and other countries?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The import of toys, games, sports equipment from China is showing a declining trend. The imports of these products from China have reduced from 451.71 USD million in 2018-19 to 206.11 USD millions in 2021 (from April 2021 to Jan 2022).

To control import of cheap and sub-standard toys, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) vide notification No. 33/2015-2020 dated 2.12.2019 has mandated sample testing from each consignment and no permission for sale unless the quality testing is successful. In  case  of  failure,  the  consignment  is  either  sent  back  or  destroyed  at  the  cost  of  the importer.

The  Government  has  also  issued  Toys  (Quality  Control)  Order,  2020  on  25  Feb  2020 through which toys have been brought under compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification with effect from 1 st Jan 2021. This QCO is equally applicable to domestic manufacturers as well as foreign manufacturers who intend to export their toys to India. As per this QCO,  it is mandatory for toys to conform to Indian standards for safety of toys and bear the standard mark (ISI mark) under license from BIS as per Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity  Assessment)  regulations  2018,  and  no  person  shall  manufacture,  import , distribute, sell, hire, lease, store or exhibit for sale any toys without the ISI mark. Under the BIS Product Certification scheme, only those foreign manufacturers whose manufacturing and testing capability has been assessed as satisfactory by BIS will be able to obtain BIS licence and thereby, export toys to India.

Further, BIS also undertakes market surveillance activities and factory surveillance in order to check whether the licensee is operating satisfactorily as per the terms of the licence and Scheme of Inspection and Testing is being followed. Samples are also drawn for testing during these surveillance inspections.

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