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Lok Sabha Question No. 2430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Chain Snatching
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2430

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 12, 1943 (SAKA)

CHAIN SNATCHING

2430.     SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  taking  steps  to  stop  incidents  of  chain snatching faced by women in the territory of Delhi, if so details thereof;

(b)  the  number of chain snatching incidents reported during the last two years in Delhi and conviction ratio in those cases; and

(c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  Delhi  Police  to  ensure  safety  and security of women in Delhi?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Delhi Police has taken various measures to curb chain snatching cases which inter-alia  include,  dynamic  identification  of  crime-prone  areas  and deployment  of  police  resources  including  pickets,  foot  patrolling,  PCR Vans and Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) to enhance visibility and prevent  crime;  identification,  surveillance  and  arrest  of  active  criminals; integrated  patrolling  by  local  police,  PCR  staff  and  Traffic  police;  antisnatching teams in all districts to develop  intelligence, identify and arrest

## L.S.US.Q. NO.2430 FOR 03.08.2021

street  crime  offenders;  gathering  of  macro-intelligence  against  criminal gangs;  and  public  participation  through  schemes  like  'Eyes  and  Ears' Scheme.

(b): Details of chain snatching cases reported during the last two years are as under:

|   Year |   No. of cases reported |   No. of persons arrested |
|--------|-------------------------|---------------------------|
|   2019 |                    1604 |                      1041 |
|   2020 |                    1184 |                       859 |

(Source: Delhi Police)

(c)    Delhi  Police  has  instituted  a  number  of  measures  to  prevent  and expeditiously  detect  crimes  against  women,  of  which  the  major  ones include  integration  of  112  India  Mobile  App  with  panic  button  in  mobile phones; making registration in the 'Himmat Plus' app simple and bilingual; stationing  of  all  women  PCR  vans  in  vulnerable  areas;  exclusive  women help desks in Police Stations; dedicated women helpline number; regular liaison  with  civic  agencies  for  lighting  of  dark  stretches;  constitution  of Police Station-level women safety committees; and imparting self-defence training to women/girls.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Legislation for Protection of Consumers
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Gangasandra Siddappa Basavaraj

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2429

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## LEGISLATION FOR PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS

## 2429.  SHRI G.S. BASAVARAJ:

## Will  the  Minister  of CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  keen  to  enact  the  long-pending  legislation  relating  to protection of consumers' interests as envisioned in the Draft Consumer Protection Bill;
- (b) whether  with  the  increasing  onslaught  of  e-commerce  platforms  on  retailing  sector taking  gullible  consumers  on  a  ride,  it  has  become  expedient  to  see  through  the enactment of Consumer Protection Bill; and
- (c) if so, the steps being taken in this direction?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  :    Consumer  Protection  Bill,  2019  was  passed  in  Lok  Sabha  on  30.07.2019  and  in Rajya  Sabha  on  06.08.2019  and  was  published  in  the  official  gazette  on  09.08.2019.  The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has been enacted w.e.f 20.07.2020.

Under  the  provisions  of  CP  Act,  2019,  the  Consumer  Protection  (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 have also been notified on 23rd July, 2020 for prevention of unfair trade practices in e-commerce.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Amendment of FCRA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kumbakudi Sudhakaran, Amar Singh, K. Muraleedharan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2425

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 12, 1943 (SAKA)

AMENDMENT OF FCRA

2425.     SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN: DR. AMAR SINGH: SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act (FCRA) of 2020 which restricts sub-grants as well as channels for receiving foreign donations, in light of the demand for COVID-19 related assistance;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government intends to address the conflict between the new  tax  exemption  on  COVID-19  relief  imports  which  require  States  to certify  all  receiving  entities,  and  the  FCRA  which  requires  approval  from the Ministry of Home Affairs for all entities receiving foreign donations; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) and (b):      Vide  The  Foreign  Contribution  (Regulation)  Amendment Act,  2020,  the  provision  of  transfer  of  foreign  contribution  by  a recipient NGO/person to another NGO/person has been deleted in order to ensure more transparency and better compliance of the provisions of

## L.S.US.Q. NO.2425 FOR 03.08.2021

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Any NGO/person willing to do  philanthropic  work  for  social  gains  can  apply  on  the  online  portal 24×7×365  for  registration  or  prior  permission  of  Central  Government  to receive and utilize foreign contribution in India.

(c) and (d):      All  decisions  have  been  taken  as  per  the  provisions  of  the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Benefit of Centrally Sponsored Schemes to Converted Christians
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2424 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## BENEFIT OF CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES TO CONVERTED CHRISTIANS

## 2424. SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHNA RAJU:

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

- (a) whether the benefits of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) meant for the welfare and development of Scheduled Castes can be extended to Converted Christians from Scheduled Castes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether the Government is aware that Christian converts out of Scheduled Castes have been extended benefits of centre schemes in the State of Andhra Pradesh vide G.OMSNo.341 dated 30.8.1977 by if SO, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  such   extension of CSS schemes to the converted Christians from Scheduled Castes is legally and constitutionally valid, if So, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard to stop such illegal practices?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI A. NARAYANASWAMY)

- (a) to (e): No Sir: No person who professes a religion different from the Hindu; the Sikh or the Buddhist religion shall be deemed to be a member of a Scheduled Caste. The benefits of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) meant for the welfare ad development of Scheduled Castes can not be extended to Converted Christians from Scheduled Castes

Government of Andhra Pradesh vide their letter dated 30.07.2021 has informed that they have issued orders vide GO.Ms. No\_ 341, Social Welfare Dept,, dated 13.08.1977 that nonstatutory concessions granted to the Scheduled Castes (Hindus) by the State Government be extended to Scheduled Caste converts to Christian and to Buddhism:

Since this will not apply to the benefits under Centrally Sponsored Schemes o any other statutory benefits, no further action is contemplated from the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Fluctuation of Price of Fish Products
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2423

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  AUGUST, 2021

## Fluctuation of Price of Fish Products

## 2423.   SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

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

- a) whether the Government of India has devised any measure to check the price fluctuation of fish products as the fish prices fluctuate widely across the day, season and regions, which is very high because of the uncertain nature of the fish harvest, its perishable nature, and variation in the short-run supply, besides, the fish supply being highly inelastic, a bumper catch can slash down the fish prices and a small catch will boost the prices to a very high level; and
- b) if so, details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  and  (b):    Fish  is  a  perishable  item  and  the  price  of  fish  products  is  market  driven  and dependent  on  several  factors  like  demand,  arrival  of  fish  in  market,  fish  size,  species,  type, season, accessibility, consumption pattern and region etc. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  through  the  National  Fisheries  Development Board (NFDB) is implementing a Fish Market Price Information System (FMPIS) for collecting price details of different commercially important fish species from different fish markets. Based on these details, an analytical report is uploaded on the NFDB website on a weekly basis. This aims  at  promoting  trading  of  commercially  important  fish  species.  FMPIS  facilitates  better marketability (fisher/seller) and accessibility (consumer/buyer).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah

## Government of India Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

## Lok Sabha

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b) Yes, Sir: The Ministry has set up 14 Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres at 7 National Institutes and 7 Composite   Regional Centres  functioning   under  the  Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, namely, Ali Yavar National Institute for Speech And Hearing Disabilities Mumbai, National Intellectual Disabilities Secunderabad, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities Chennai; National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities Dehradun, National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities Kolkata, Pandit Deenadayal Upadhyaya National Institute for the Persons with Physical Disabilities and Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation; Training and Research Cuttack, and Composite Regional Centres located at Bhopal; Kozhikode, Lucknow, Nellore, Patna, Rajnandgaon and   Sundernagar to support   infants and  young children (0-6 years) at-risk of disabilities or with disabilities to improve their physical, sensory and cognitive abilities Jung

(c) to (d) Yes Sir: The Ministry has decided to set up similar Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres at 14 Composite Regional Centres located at Agartala, Ahmedabad, Balangir, Davangere, Gangtok, Gorakhpur, Guwahati , Imphal, Nagpur; Naharlaghun, Port Blair, Ranchi, Shillong, and Srinagar:

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Unstarred Question No: 2422 To be answered on 03.08.2021

## Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres

## 2422. SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH:

pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has approved the setting up of a Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government plans to increase the number of such centres in the country to reduce the disability among the children of 0-6 years of age; and?
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: FPOs linked with NABARD
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj), Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2421

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 rd  AUGUST, 2021

## FPOs LINKED WITH NABARD

2421.  SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ): SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

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

- (a) the number of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) registered in States of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra so far including the number of such FPOs out of  the  said  FPOs  which  have  been  linked  with  National  Bank  for  Rural Development (NABARD) for getting necessary assistance; and
- (b) the total number of FPOs in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra which have been provided credit linkage through banks and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): As  informed  by  the  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  a  total  of  571  Farmer Producer Organizations(FPOs) have been registered in the State of Uttar Pradesh out of  which a  total  of  282  FPOs  are  linked  with  National  Bank  for  Rural  Development (NABARD).

Further, as informed by Government of Maharashtra, a total of 5320 Farmer Producer  Companies  have  been  registered  till  31.05.2021.  The  National  Bank  for Rural Development (NABARD) has promoted a total of 352 FPOs in Maharashtra out of which 280 FPOs are registered.

- (b): As per the details received from various implementing agencies, a total of 36 FPOs  in  Uttar  Pradesh  and  05  FPOs  in  Maharashtra  have  been  provided  credit linkage  by  NABARD. Further a total  of 03  FPOs in Uttar  Pradesh  and  30 FPOs in Maharashtra  is  provided  credit  linkage  by  Small  Farmers  Agribusiness  Consortium (SFAC).
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: BPL Cards
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERI{MENT OF INDIA

## MINTSTRY OF GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLtc  DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMET{T  OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUT'ON

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2420 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 3RD AUGUST,  2O2{

## BPL GARDS

## 2420. PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTIOil  sqfltrfrr arrd, ur<-a  *f grffiA6,  Pfi{ur t'f  be pteased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government  noticed that a targe number of un.deserved
- people  obtained BPL Ration Gards in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the steps taken to veriflr the facts; and
- (c)  the steps taken to ensure BPL Gards to the deserving poor people of the countryP

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  AND col{suMER AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLtc  DISTRIBUTION (sADHVr NTRANJAil  JYOTT)

(a): Under the  ationa! Food Security Act, 2O{3 (NFSA), the coverage of eligible households/ beneficiaries under the Targeted  public  Distribution System (TPDS) has been de-linked from the erstwhile poverty estimates and is linked to population  estimates.  Thus, no Below Poverty Line (BpL) category ration cards are issued under NFSA. With the adoption of NFSA in all States/UTs,  the ration cards are issued to eligible households/ beneficiaries under the following  two categories of the Act, namely  -

- (i). Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), and
- (ii).  Priority Households (PHH)

Further, under NFSA, the operationa! responsibilities of identification of eligible households/beneficiaries  under the Act, issuance of AAY/pHH ration cards to them as per their eligibility,  up to the availability of quota  in FSA coverage, after proper verification of eligibility,  including  field verification,  etc. rests with the respective State/UT.

- (b): Does not arise,
- (c): Does not ari,se.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: ONORC in Assam
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MtNISTRY  OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD &  puBl.tc  DtsTRtBUTIOil DEPARTMET{T  OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2417 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 3RD AUGUST, 2O2{

## ot{oRc !N ASSAM

## 24{7. SHR! KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will the Minister  of  GONSUMER AFFA|RS, FOOD AND  pUBLtC DISTRIBUTIoN  rqsfftr arri, urEr aitr grffi*fi,  fuf,{ur  t'fr be pleased to state:

- (a)  the salient features of the One l{ation One Ration Gard Scheme (oiloRc);
- (b)  whether the Government has started this scheme within Assam;
- (c) if so, the details  thereof; and
- (d)  if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which it is likely to be implemented in Assam?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  A]{D coNsuMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIG DISTR|BUT|ON (sADHVt NTRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a): Through technology-driven One Nation One Ration Gard (ONORG) system, all  National Food Security Act, 2O{3 (NFSA} beneficiaries, particularly  migrant beneficiaries, can lift their monthly entifled foodgrains, either in parts or full, from any electronic Point of Sale (epoS) enabted Fair Price Shop (FPS) in the country  -  by using their same existing ration card or Aadhaar number with biometric authentication.  Their famity members back home, if any, may also lift the parUbalance foodgrains on the same ration card.
- (b) & (c):  No Sir. The ONORC plan is not yet enabled in the State of Assam.
- (d): The Department  has regularly followed up with the State Government of Assam for installation  of requisite ePoS devices in all FPSs of the State and to enable the ONORG plan for the benefit of migrant NFSA beneficiaries at the earliest.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Impact of Covid-19 on Dairy Producers of Kerala
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2408 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  AUGUST 2021

## IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON DAIRY PRODUCERS OF KERALA

2408. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## मत्स्यपाऱन , पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the immense damage caused to the dairy producers of the State of Kerala by the collapse of demand for dairy products due to the Covid-19 pandemic;
- (b) whether the Government intends to take any specific measures to alleviate the suffering of dairy producers of the State of Kerala and ensure that they are able to survive this uniquely challenging economic period;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## ( SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA )

- (a) As per the information received from Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF),  milk  business  in  Kerala  did  not  come  to  stand  still  due  to  Covid-19  pandemic. Average sale of milk by KCMMF in May 2019, May 2020 and May 2021 were 13.97 Lakh Liter per Day (LLPD), 12.94 LLPD and 12.78 LLPD respectively. The procurement and distribution was done as usual for milk being an essential commodity.
- (b) &  (c)  As  per  the  information  received  from  KCMMF,  the  surplus  milk  from  Kerala  is  being converted  to  Milk  powder  at  Milk  Powder  plants  of  Karnataka,  Tamil  Nadu  and  Telangana. Further,  this  department  collected  information  on  milk  procurement,  price,  sale  and  stocks  on daily and weekly basis from cooperatives to analyse the dairy business situation in the country. As a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat package, this Department had launched 'Campaign for Kisan Credit Cards (KCC)' for providing working capital loan to dairy farmers of Milk Cooperatives and Milk Producer Companies' from June 2020 to December 2020. As on 02.07.2021, 119218 number of KCC forms have been submitted by Milk Union to Bank Branch and 69,954 number of  KCC  applications  from  Kerala  were  sanctioned.  The  following  schemes  were  introduced/ modified during COVID-19 to mitigate its effect on dairy farmers are given below:
- i. Supporting  Dairy  Cooperative  and  Farmer  Producer  Organizations  (SDCFPO)  engaged  in dairy activities (interest subvention on working capital component)
- ii. As a part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat package:
- i. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
- ii. Provision of KCC to Animal Husbandry
- iii. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)

Under DIDF, a solar electricity generation plant of 2 Mega Watts capacity and a dairy plant have been approved with an outlay of Rs. 15.25 Crore in June 2021.

- (d) Does not arise in view of reply to (b) & (c) above.

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