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Lok Sabha Question No. 1083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Misuse on Social Media and Online News Platform
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Maddila  Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1083

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 8.2.2023

## MISUSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE NEWS PLATFORM

## 1083.   SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to implement a new scheme on safeguarding the right to freedom of expression of the citizens and prevention of the misuse of social media and online news platform;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the manner in which the Government proposes to implement the said new scheme and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the time by which, the new scheme is likely to be implemented and the benefits that are likely to be accrued to the common people therefrom?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b):The policies of the Government are aimed at ensuring an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet for its users. With the expansion of the Internet and more and more Indians coming  online,  the  number  of  Indians  exposed  to  misuse  of  social  media  and  online  news platforms has also grown.

Towards  this,  the  Central  Government,  in  exercise  of  powers  conferred  by  the  Information Technology Act, 2000 ('IT Act'), has notified the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021('IT Rules, 2021'). These IT Rules, 2021 cast  specific  obligation  on  intermediaries  vis-à-vis  what  kind  of  information  is  to  be  hosted, displayed, uploaded, published, transmitted, stored or shared. Intermediaries are also required to remove any content violative of any law for the time being in force as and when brought to their knowledge  either  through  a  court  order  or  through  a  notice  by  appropriate  government  or  its authorised agency. In case of failure to follow diligence as provided in the IT Rules, 2021, by intermediaries, they shall lose their exemption from liability under section 79 of the IT Act and shall be liable for consequential action as provided in such law.

The intermediaries are also not to host, store or publish unlawful information prohibited under law for the time being in force, on a voluntary  basis on violation of the above, and on actual knowledge upon receipt of a grievance or court order or notice from the appropriate government or its agency.

The enhanced due diligence required includes respecting the rights accorded to citizens under the Constitution,  including  in  articles  14  (equality  before  law),  19  (protection  of  rights  regarding freedom of speech, etc.) and 21 (protection of life and personal liberty), while discharging their duties.

(c) and (d): The IT Rules, 2021have been notified by the Government and are in force across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Rubber Park
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1081 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  FEBRUARY, 2023

## RUBBER PARK

## 1081. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is intending to establish and operationalize the rubber park at Pathanapuram taluk in Kollam district of Kerala;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  intending  to  further  provide  funds  to the modernization of the rubber park; and
- (c) 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) : The development works at site of Rubber Park at Piravanthoor in Pathanapuram taluk of Kollam district in Kerala has been completed. The process for plot allotment to industrial units has not started yet.

(b) to (c)

- : No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: RCEP
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1079 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  FEBRUARY, 2023

## RCEP

## 1079.   DR. TALARI RANGAIAH:

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

- (a) the details of reasons behind not joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP);
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of the benefits and cost of the said decision; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh vuqfiz;k iVsy½

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

(a)  to  (c):    The  Government  held  extensive  consultations  with  stakeholders  such  as  the  domestic industry,  exporters,  Export  Promotion  Councils,  trade  experts,  various  Ministries/Departments, academicians  as  well  as  the  State  Governments  and  received  inputs,  which  were  taken  into consideration  while  formulating  India's  position  in  the  Regional  Comprehensive  Economic Partnership  (RCEP)  negotiations.  Based  on  such  consultations,  India's  position  in  RCEP  was formulated  with  an  aim  to  achieve  equitable  outcomes,  balance  ambitions  and  address  domestic sensitivities of its stakeholders including small entrepreneurs. While RCEP was intended to provide mutually beneficial outcomes for RCEP countries, the structure of RCEP did not adequately address the ambitions and concerns of India's stakeholders. In light of these, India decided not to join the RCEP, in its current form. Accordingly, during the 3 rd RCEP Leaders' Summit held on 4 th  November, 2019 in Bangkok, India conveyed its position that current structure of RCEP did not reflect the RCEP Guiding Principles or address the outstanding issues and concerns of India. However, India re-iterated that the Act East Policy has been the bedrock of India's economic policy and that India's engagement with the ASEAN countries and other trading partners would continue. There has been no change in India's position since then.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Cost of Doing Business
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1078.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023.

## COST OF DOING BUSINESS

## 1078.  SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  on  the  cost  of  doing business in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take initiative for reducing the cost of doing business; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a) to (d): Department  for  Promotion  of  Industry  and  Internal  Trade  (DPIIT) interacts with  Stakeholders on regular basis on Ease of Doing Business and reducing  compliances.  As part of the interactions with industry  and trade associations across different sectors, cost implications of Government  Regulations  and  procedures  are  also    discussed.  After consultation with Stakeholders, a draft framework for Cost of Regulation (CoR) has been shared with States/Union Territories.

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be pleased to state:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: ROBs/RUBs at Rajkot Railway Division
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1076 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## ROBs/RUBs AT RAJKOT RAILWAY DIVISION

## 1076. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that several proposals of Rajkot Railway Division for constructing ROBs and RUBs in lieu of level crossings under the Setu Bharatam project that have reached the competent authority for approval are at abeyance;
- (b) if so, the number of construction of ROBs and RUBs approval that has been sanctioned;
- (c) if not, the time by which the same are likely to be sanctioned; and
- (d) the amount of funds sanctioned and released so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (d):  There is no Setu Bharatam Project by Ministry of Railway.  As per Railway's present policy, the Road Owning Authorities (i.e.  Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH)/State Govt.) may construct Road Over Bridge/Road Under Bridge (ROB/RUB) at their own cost as per their own priority under any such project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Damage of Foodgrains during Monsoons
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1074 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8TH FEBRUARY, 2023

## DAMAGE OF FOODGRAINS DURING MONSOONS

## 1074. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

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

- (a) the details of  foodgrains damaged   during monsoons during the last five years;
- (b) whether the Government has done any or analysis to understand the reasons for damage of foodgrains during monsoons; study
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has come up with innovative and tech-based solutions to tackle damage of foodgrains in monsoons; and
- (e) if the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a): Food Corporation of India (FCI) procures, stores & handles large quantities of foodgrains: Procured foodgrains are stored in a scientific manner: Inspite of all precautionary measures, a very negligible quantity of foodgrains accrue as damaged mainly due to natural calamities viz. flood; cyclone rain etc.

The details on the quantity of foodgrains, which damaged due to monsoon factors i.e. flood, cyclone rain etc in godowns of FCI during the last five years are as under: got

| Year    |   Damaged food grains accrued due to monsoon (in LMT) |   Off-take quantity (excluding DCP) (in LMT) |   % of damaged foodgrains against off-take quantity (excluding DCP) |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2017-18 |                                                 0.015 |                                       452.16 |                                                              0.0033 |
| 2018-19 |                                                 0.044 |                                       500.08 |                                                              0.0088 |
| 2019-20 |                                                 0.017 |                                       455.13 |                                                              0.0037 |
| 2020-21 |                                                 0.015 |                                       688.57 |                                                              0.0022 |
| 2021-22 |                                                 0.006 |                                       766.08 |                                                              0.0008 |

- (b) and (c): Natural calamities like floods; rains and cyclones are the main reasons for damage of foodgrains:
- (d) and (e): The foodgrains procured for central pool are stored in godownslsilos which are scientifically designed:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Withdrawal of PMGKAY
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B

## 1073.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1073 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8TH FEBRUARY, 2023

## WITHDRAWAL OF PMGKAY

## SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B::

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the withdrawal of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) under which an extra 5 kg of free foodgrains was provided to every ration card holder will force poor families to spend more money per month to access the current level of entitlement, if SO, the facts thereof;
- whether it is also true that the above decision was taken without
- (b) consulting the State Governments, if SO, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also true that the said decision will help the Government to save over Rs. 1 lakh crore;
- (d) whether it is also true that PMGKAY was introduced due to the deep economic distress faced by the people during the pandemic and the situation has hardly improved to withdraw the said scheme; and
- (e)
- if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

## AN SWE R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (c): Phase VII of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was in operation 31.12.2022. Central Government has decided to provide foodgrains free of cost to around crore NFSA beneficiaries i.e. AAY Families and PHH persons. The decision is taken to strengthen the provisions of NFSA in terms of accessibility; affordability and availability of entitled foodgrains for the poor and ensure effective and uniform implementation of National Food Security Act 2013. The additional cost of making foodgrains free of cost to the NFSA beneficiaries will be borne by Government of India: The decision of providing free foodgrains to AAY (@35 of food grains per family per month) and PHH beneficiaries (@SKg of food grains per person per month) shall be effective for one year, from Ist January 2023. Total food grains allocation under PMGKAY-I to VII was about 1118 LMT & financial outlay planned was about Rs 3.91 Iakh crore. upto Kg

(d) & (e): The Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) had been launched with the specific purpose of ameliorating the hardships faced by the poor and needy due to economic disruptions caused by the outbreak in the countryThe allocation of free foodgrains, under PMGKAY was in addition to normal allocation done under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. The Central Government, to remove the financial burden of the poor beneficiaries and to ensure nationwide uniformity and effective implementation of NFSA, has decided to provide food grains free of cost to AAY households and PHH beneficiaries under NFSA, 2013, for a period of one year; beginning from Ist Jan 2023.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Growth in Handloom Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## 1072. SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Handloom Sector has grown in the recent past;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to boost the handloom sector; and

(d)  the  measures  are  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the  Livelihoods  of  the  workers dependent on handloom Sector?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) to (d): Handloom Sector constitutes an important and integral part of the rural and semi-rural livelihood engaging over 35 lakh persons and majority of these are women.

The Government of India has been promoting and encouraging the handloom sector through a number of policies and programmes. The following schemes are being implemented for development of handlooms and welfare of handloom weavers across the country:

1. National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP);
2. Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS);

Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to the eligible handloom agencies/weavers for  raw  materials,  looms  &  accessories,  infrastructure  development,  designs  &  product  development, marketing of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, Weavers MUDRA Loans etc.

Besides the above, Government has taken the following major initiatives to boost the handloom sector:

-  To  enhance  productivity,  marketing  capabilities  and  ensure  better  incomes,  148  Handloom Producer companies have been formed in different States.
-  Design  Resource  Centres  have  been  set  up  in  Weavers'  Service  Centres  at  Guwahati,  Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Kancheepuram, Kolkata, Meerut, Nagpur, Indore and Panipat to build and create design-oriented excellence in the Handloom Sector and to facilitate weavers, exporters, manufacturers and designers access design repositories for sample/product improvisation and development.
-  Various domestic marketing events are organised in different parts of the country for the weavers to  market  and  sell  their  products.  Around  200  marketing  events  are  organised  every  year  at National, State and District levels to provide marketing avenues for the weavers.
-  For export promotion of handloom products, Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) has been participating/organizing various international marketing fairs/events.
-  'India  Handloom'  brand  (IHB)  has  been  launched  for  branding  of  high-quality  handloom products, with the objective to promote production of niche handloom products with high quality, authentic designs with zero defects, and zero effect on environment.

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1072 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## GROWTH IN HANDLOOM SECTOR
Lok Sabha Question No. 1068 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Underpass at Azad Nagar and Rajnagar Railway Crossings
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1068 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## UNDERPASS AT AZAD NAGAR AND RAJNAGAR RAILWAY CROSSINGS

## †1068. SHRI SANJAY BHATIA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to build an underpass at Azad Nagar  and  Rajnagar  Railway  Crossings  under  Panipat  Ward  17  in Karnal  Parliamentary  Constituency,  if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the Government in this regard;
- (b) whether  the  cost  of  shifting  a  'Shiv  Chowk'  in  Azad  Nagar  and  Raj Nagar for building the above mentioned underpass will be borne by the Railways and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether there is a proposal to build a Foot Over Bridge in wholesale markets of foodgrains and vegetables in these localities and if so, the measures taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  The work for construction of Road Under Bridge (RUB) in lieu of level crossing  (LC)  No.  51  at  Km.  86/1-3  at  Raj  Nagar-Azad  Nagar  Railway crossing on Delhi-Ambala Section is sanctioned.

(b):  A small Shiv temple is situated on the approach road on the west side at LC No. 51.  This temple is 35m away from Railway boundary, which does not need to be relocated. (c): There is no proposal for construction of foot over bridge (FOB) at Raj Nagar-Azad Nagar Railway crossing.  However, foot path will be provided within RUB for pedestrians at above location. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1066 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Vacancies in SWR and RWF
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Prajwal Revanna

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1066

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## VACANCIES IN SWR AND RWF

## 1066. SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways proposes to continue the earlier order of GM  South  Western  Railway  to  give  one  time  exemption  to  fill  up railway  Course  Completed  Act  Apprentices  (CCAAs)  trainees  as  it was done in Central Railway's CCAAs trainees as a substitute track maintainer  vacant  post  in  South  Western  Railway  (SWR)  and  Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) Yelahanka and if so, the time  by which it is likely to be done;
- (b) whether  the  Railways  proposes  to  appoint  Skilled  railway Course  Completed  Act  Apprentices  (CCAAs)  rather  than  conduct CBT examination in South Western railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  of  trackman,  assistant  pointsman  and  other vacancies in SWR and RWF?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) No, Sir.

(b) No,  Sir.    As  per  existing  instructions,  Course  Completed  Act Apprentices (CCAAs) trained in Railway establishments and possessing National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from National Council  of  Vocational  Training  (NCVT)  are  given  20%  horizontal reservation  in  direct  recruitment  to  Level  -1  posts.    Further,  they are given weightage such that, one-third of the marks in preparation of final merit list after conduct of Computer Based Test (CBT) shall be based on marks obtained in their National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT)  examination.  They are also given exemption from Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

- (c) Does not arise.

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