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Lok Sabha Question No. 2268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Electric Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2268

ANSWERED ON 20.12.2022

## ELECTRIC VEHICLES

2268. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the consumer constrains with regard to the electric vehicles and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the steps taken by the Government for making electric vehicles more popular?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir, the Government is aware of the consumer constrains with regard to the electric vehicles, the details are as under:

- (i) High upfront cost of electric vehicle as compared to corresponding Internal Combustion (IC) engine vehicle.
- (ii) Customer anxiety about range of electric vehicle.
- (iii) Limited models available in  India compared to  ICE vehicles  especially  in Electric  car segment.

Following steps have been taken by the Government for making electric vehciles more popular in the country:

- i. Under FAME-India Scheme Phase-II, the demand incentive for electric two wheelers has been increased to Rs. 15,000/KWh from Rs. 10,000/KWh along with an increase in cap from 20% to 40% of the cost of electric vehicle with effect from 11 th June, 2021.
- ii. The Government on 12 th May, 2021 approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) in the country which will lead to lowering the prices of battery in the country along with a consequent drop in the cost of electric vehicles. Further, the PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component was notified on 23 rd September, 2021 also has the provision for incentivizing Electric Vehicles.
- iii. GST on electric vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5%; GST on chargers/ charging stations for electric vehicles has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
- iv. Keeping in view the need for promoting electric mobility and alternate fuels, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, vide notification issued on October 18, 2018, has exempted Battery Operated Vehicles, from the requirement of permit for carrying passengers or goods.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Misuse of Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2266

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th  December, 2022

## MISUSE OF KISAN CREDIT CARD SCHEME

2266.    SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA.:

- Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एंव कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state: (a) whether there have any instances of misuse of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  action  against  the  persons  responsible  for  the misuse, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to prevent such instances of misuse; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE कृ ष एंव कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR) (a): No such instances are reported to this Ministry. (b): Question does not arise. (c) & (d): Reserve Bank of India has issued consolidated guidelines on Kisan Credit Card scheme which are available in RBI's Master Circular on 'Kisan Credit Card Scheme' dated July 04, 2018. The scheme provides broad operational guidelines for banks for its implementation. Further, as per para 5.3 of RBI's circular on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Working Capital for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries dated February 4, 2019, banks have been advised that the monitoring of end use of funds will be in line with other loans (KCC on crop loans included) viz., field visits to the site of unit/project to be carried out by the branch officials for checking the progress of the unit. Banks will periodically review the facility and continue/withdraw/scale down the facility based on the performance of the borrower.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2264 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: EWS Reservation
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2264 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2022

## EWS RESERVATION

## 2264. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED:

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

- (a) whether the Government has fixed any time frame to implement Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservations for General Category, if the details thereof; SO,
- (b) whether any survey has been conducted or proposed to be conducted for identification of EWS beneficiaries. if SO, the details thereof; State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has issued any direction to the State Governments to issue EWS certificate, if So, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up separate Divisions to look after the welfare of EWS among any General Category and if so. the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): 10% reservation to Economically Weaker  Section (EWS) has been  implemented by the Government since January, 2019.
- (b): No Sir:
- (c): Yes Sir: Instructions have been issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on 31.01.2019.
- (d): No Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Employment for Transgender
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Bhartruhari Mahtab

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2261 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2022

## EMPLOYMENT FOR TRANSGENDER

## 2261. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

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

- (a) the measures taken to comply with the directive of   Supreme Court for   providing accommodation to transgender persons seeking employment; and
- (b) whether any policy is being drafted to ensure the employment of transgender persons as envisaged by the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act; 2019 and further directed by the apex court and if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

- (a) & (b): The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has enacted the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 which provides enough and appropriate provisions for protection of rights of transgender persons in domain of employment, housing and other welfare measures. In addition, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment had formulated a scheme for   providing several welfare measures to the Transgender Persons which also   provides opportunities for skill development and livelihoods

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2257 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Promotion of Animal Husbandry, Fish Farming and Dairying
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Santosh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2257 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## PROMOTION OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, FISH FARMING AND DAIRYING

## 2257. SHRI SANTOSH PANDEY :

Will the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

## मत्स्यपाऱन , पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the schemes being implemented by the Government in Chhattisgarh to promote animal husbandry, fish farming and dairying;
- (b) whether funds are provided by the Union Government to the State Government for implementation of the said schemes; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAMRUPALA)

(a)  to  (c)    The  details  of  the  schemes  being  implemented by the Ministry of  Fisheries, Animal Husbandry  and  Dairying,  Government  of  India  to  supplement  efforts  of  the  States/UTs    to promote animal husbandry, fish farming and dairyingacross the country including Chhattisgarh are as under:

- (i). Rashtriya Gokul Mission,
- (ii). National Programme for Dairy Development,
- (iii). Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund,
- (iv). Supporting  Dairy  Cooperatives  and  Farmer  Producer  Organizations  engaged  in  dairy activities,
- (v). National Livestock Mission,
- (vi). Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
- (vii). Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
- (viii). Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey
- (ix). Pradhan Mantri Matsya SampadaYojana
- (x). Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund

The  details  of  fund  released  to  Chhattisgarh  under  the  schemes  implemented  by  the  Ministry during the last three years are as under:

(Rs. In Lakh)

| Name of the Scheme                                 |   2019-20 |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |
|----------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| RashtriyaGokul Mission                             |   1019.78 |    101.25 |    841.65 |
| National Programme for Dairy Development           |    465    |    251    |      0    |
| National Livestock Mission                         |     36    |   1906.17 |    297.22 |
| Livestock Health &Disease Control (LH&DC)*         |    319.6  |    486.25 |   3200.38 |
| National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)* |   1939.32 |    785.21 |    119.64 |
| Livestock Census and Integrated Sample Survey      |    367.66 |     60    |     41    |
| PradhanMantriMatsyaSampadaYojana                   |   3293.9  |   3606.74 |   3296.56 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Fishing Activities in Indian Ocean Region
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2256 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## Fishing Activities in Indian Ocean Region

## 2256.     SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any report on the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR);
- (b) if so, the mechanisms in place to monitor and control the IUU fishing in the IOR;
- (c) the details of the extra-regional fishing fleets present in the IOR;
- (d) whether these IUU activities impact the fishing community and the fish stock in the IOR affecting the marine ecology; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) :   The Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) such as Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) maintains the list of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The list of IUU fishing vessels of IOTC and other RFMOs are periodically updated and available on the public domain.

(b) & (c):  The RFMOs i.e., IOTC and its member countries are implementing monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) measures to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing. Countries determine IUU fishing as per their national framework of laws, regulations and/or administrative procedures in their jurisdiction areas and take punitive action. Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy are authorized under the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 (i.e., MZI Act, 1981) to prevent IUU fishing by foreign fishing vessels in Indian waters. Besides, Maritime States/Union Territories (UTs) under their respective  Marine  Fishing  Regulation  Acts  (MFRAs)  have  provisions  for  preventing  IUU  fishing.  The RFMOs (i.e., IOTC) are maintaining the list of authorized and active vessels including extra-regional fishing fleet of the distant water fishing countries, those who are member of the RFMO. These lists of authorized fleets under the RFMOs are available on the public domain.

(d)  & (e):  As per the studies of the independent researchers the IUU fishing impacts the fishing community, fish stocks and also affecting the marine ecology.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2248 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

## 2248.  SHRI N. REDDEPPA:

Will  the  Minister  of FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  measures  to  enhance  the  contributions  by considering  that  in  developing  countries,  contributions  made  by  inland  fisheries  and aquaculture have the potential of increasing food supplies and alleviating poverty;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)   the  details  of  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  and  improve  fisher's  and  fish farmers'access to  adequate technical information required to improve their practices to increase production?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to    (c):  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying, Government of India under the ongoing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has taken steps to intensify and diversify inland fisheries and aquaculture with focus on  diversification  of  species,  introduction  of  new  species  and  peg  the  critical  gaps  in  the demand and supply of quality brood and seed of cultivable species and species-specific feeds, Adequate number of brood banks, hatcheries, seed rearing units,  specific  pathogen  free  or resistant seed, genetically improved brood stock, and feed mills.As a result,Inland fisheries and aquaculture  has  contributed  74.59%  of  the  total  fish  production  of  India  during  2021-22. Further, the Department of Fisheries under PMMSY is also supporting exposure visits, training and  capacity  building  programme  of  fish  farmers  and  other  stakeholders  in  modern technologies developed in fisheries and aquaculture viz Cage culture in Reservoir, pen culture in wetlands, Biofloc Technology, Re-circulatory Aquaculture System, Scaling up of Freshwater Prawn (Scampi) Culture, promotion of Inland Saline Aquaculture in potential area to improve farm practices for enhanced production.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2247 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Grants to Zila Parishads
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Dibyendu Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2247

ANSWERED ON 20.12.2022

## GRANTS TO ZILA PARISHADS

## 2247. SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  demand,  sanction  and  disbursement  of  grants  to  zila  parishads  of  the country as recommended by 15th Finance Commission; and
- (b) the  details  of  budget  allotment  of  the  Ministry  for  Financial  Year  2022-23,  Statewise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL)

- (a) As  per  guidelines  issued  by  Ministry  of  Finance  on  operationalization  of  XV  FC recommendations to  RLBs,  the  inter-se  distribution  of  XV  FC  Grants  among  all  the  three tiers  of  Panchayats  shall  be  done  by  the  State  Government  on  the  basis  of  accepted recommendations  of  the  State  Finance  Commission  (SFC)  and  in  conformity  with  the following bands: -

| Range for Distribution   | Zila Parishads /District Panchayats   |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Minimum                  | 5%                                    |
| Maximum                  | 15%                                   |

States  which  have  only  two  tier  system  with  only  village  and  zila  parishads/district panchayats,  the  allocation  of  Zila  Parishads/District  Panchayats  will  be  in  the  following bands:-

| Range for Distribution   | Zila Parishads /District Panchayats   |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Minimum                  | 15%                                   |
| Maximum                  | 30%                                   |

However,  in  the  event  of  SFC  recommendations  not  being  available,  the  inter-se distribution among all the tiers shall be decided by the concerned State Government within the bands indicated above.

- (b)    The total budget allotment of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj for Financial Year 2022-23 is Rs. 868.57 crore .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Development of Football  Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Anto  Antony

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2246

## ANSWERED ON 20/12/2022

Development of Football Sports

2246. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  information  about  position  of India in FIFA World ranking;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  providing  financial  assistance  for  the development of football sports in the country;
- (d) if so, the details of such assistance provided for the development of football sports in the country;
- (e) whether the Government has any plan to start football academies or  provide  financial  assistance  to  private  sector  to  start  football academies in the country; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a) & (b): At present, FIFA World Ranking of Indian Football team is as follows:
- (c) & (d): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is providing financial assistance under Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federation through SAI to All India Football Federation (AIFF) towards training of

Senior Men's Team: 106

Senior Women's Team: 61

athletes    which  includes  all  requisite  facilities  for  their  preparations including  wholesome  nutritious  diet,  food  supplements,  equipment support,  state-of-the-art  infrastructure,  lodging,  travelling  facilities, services  of  reputed  Indian  and  Foreign  Coaches/supporting  staff, scientific & medical support, sports kit, etc. besides financial assistance for their training abroad and participation in international competitions  in  India  and  abroad.  For  the  said  purpose,  Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC) budget is approved for each NSF every year. The details of the funding provided to the AIFF under ACTC are as under:

|   S.N | Year    | Budget           |
|-------|---------|------------------|
|     1 | 2018-19 | Rs. 23.08 Crore  |
|     2 | 2019-20 | Rs. 29.94 Crore  |
|     3 | 2020-23 | Rs. 10.31 Crore  |
|     4 | 2021-22 | Rs. 5.25 Crore   |
|     5 | 2022-23 | Rs. 15.00* Crore |

* Rs. 10 crore was approved for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, in addition to the funding approved under the ACTC 2022-23.

(e) & (f):  The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is providing assistance under Khelo India Scheme for Khelo India Accredited Academies and Khelo India Centres for various sports, including football. For the sport of  football,  at  present,  number  of  Khelo  India  Accredited  Academies and Khelo India Centres are 13 and 111 respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-20
Subject: Relief to Pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2245

TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  20 TH   DECEMBER,  2022/AGRAHAYANA  29,  1944 (SAKA)

RELIEF TO PILGRIMS OF AMARNATH YATRA

2245.  SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  pilgrims  who  lost  their  lives  due  to  flashflood  during  the sacred Amarnath Yatra in July 2022;

(b) whether a number of pilgrims are reported to be missing;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  rescue  and  provide  relief  to pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  As  per  information  provided  by  the  Government  of  Jammu  and Kashmir, 15 persons lost their lives due to flashflood but no person has been reported  missing.  Various  Government  agencies  like  NDRF,  UTDRF,  Army, CAPFs, UT Govt. Officials and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) Officials were deployed for search operations, rescue and relief of pilgrims. The yatris were immediately evacuated to safer places/camps and provided accommodation  and  food  while  the  injured  yatris  were  moved  to  nearest medical facilities. Help line numbers of Joint Control Room Pahalgam, Police Control  Room  Anantnag,  SASB  and  Divisional  Commissioner  Kashmir  were circulated on all platforms including social media.

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