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Lok Sabha Question No. 2441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Targets under PMAY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ajay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2441

ANSWERED ON 09.03.2021

## TARGETS UNDER PMAY

## 2441.   SHRI AJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the targets fixed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) during the last three years;
- (b) the  percentage  of  target  achieved  alongwith  the  reasons  for  not  achieving  the  actual target; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Ministry to achieve the said target?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a)  &  (b)      The  Pradhan  Mantri  Awaas  Yojana-Gramin  (PMAY-G)  being  implemented  with effect from 1 st April, 2016 aims to provide 'Housing for all' through provision of pucca houses with basic amenities to all houseless households and households living in kutcha and dilapidated houses  in  rural  areas  and  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana-Urban  (PMAY-U)  has  been implemented  since  25.06.2015  for  providing  assistance  to  States/  Union  Territories  (UTs)  for addressing the housing shortage of the eligible people in urban areas by the year 2022.

Under PMAY-G, a total of 116.61 lakh houses have been allocated for completion during the  last  three  years,  out  of  which  97.62  lakh  houses  have  been  completed  by  the  States/UTs, which  is  83.71%  of  the  total  targets.    Under  PMAY-U,  States/UTs  have  undertaken  demand survey for assessing actual demand of housing under the Scheme.  The assessed demand reported by States/UTs is around 112 lakhs.  A total of 111 lakh houses have so far been sanctioned, Out of  this,  73.5  lakh  are  at  various  stages  of  construction  and  43.2  lakh  have  been  completed/ delivered which is 38.57% of the total targets.  The delay in completion of houses is due to cases of  unwillingness  of  beneficiary,  migration,  death  of  beneficiaries  without  legal  heir,  delay  in allotment of land to landless beneficiaries by the States/UTs in rural areas, Covid-19 pandemic and General/Assembly/Panchayat elections.

(c) States/UTs  have  been  requested  to  expedite  the  completion  of  houses  approved  under PMAY.  Other steps to expedite the completion of houses include timely allocation of targets to the States/UTs under PMAY-G, provision of adequate funds and promotion of eco-friendly and innovative  technologies  for  house  construction,  provision  of  land  to  landless  beneficiaries  in rural areas,  regular review of progress at the level of Secretary/Additional Secretary/Deputy DG, Ministry  of  Rural  Development  and  separate  review  of  States/UTs  with  high  target,  poor performing States/UTs and delayed houses in States/UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Fisheries Sector in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Soni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2439 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## FISHERIES SECTOR IN CHHATTISGARH

## 2439. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI:

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

- (a) the  details of the funds allocated and utilised under fisheries sector in the State of Chhattisgarh during the last two years ;and
- (b) the  details of the guidelines issued by the Government to the State Government of Chhattisgarh for proper implementation of the fisheries subsidies provided by the Union Government?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) on Blue Revolution :Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries  provided    funds  to  the  tune  of  Rs  4338.59  lakh  during  the  last  two  financial  years  to  the Government  of  Chhattisgarh  for  development  of  fisheries.  The  State  Government  has  reported utilisation of the entire funds provided by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India. The details of  funds released during the last two years and utilized as reported by the Government of Chhattisgarh are furnished below:

## (Rs. in lakhs)

|   S.No | Year    |   Central Funds released |   Funds Utilized |
|--------|---------|--------------------------|------------------|
|      1 | 2018-19 |                  1045.69 |          1045.69 |
|      2 | 2019-20 |                  3292.9  |          3292.9  |

(b)   :   Detailed guidelines on  CSS on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development & Management of fisheries  were  issued  in  the    year  2016    vide  letter  No.  27035-19/2015  (Fy)  (IV)  Vol.II  to  all States/Union  Territories  (UTs)  including  the  Government  of  Chhattisgarh  for  availing  benefits  for developmental fisheries. The Government of Chhattisgarh has reported that the Guidelines have been followed for proper implementation of the fisheries subsidies. Besides, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries  in June, 2020 has also issued detailed Operational Guidelines of the newly launched 'Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)- A scheme to bring  about  Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and  responsible  development  of  fisheries  sector  in India' to all the States/UTs including Chhattisgarh for availing  its benefits as well as implementation of the scheme for development of fisheries in their respective  States and UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: South Breakwater Project
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2433 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## SOUTH BREAKWATER PROJECT

## 2433. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN

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

- ( a ) the details and status of the extension of South breakwater project of Vellayil fishing harbour, Kozhikode, Kerala;
- (b) the details of the estimated business after the completion of the project; and
- (c) whether any provisions for major fishing business would be added for future and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) to (c) :  The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 20 th November,  2012  had  accorded  approval  to  the  proposal  of  Government  of  Kerala  for construction of a fishing harbour at Vellayil in Kozhikode District at a total  cost of Rs. 3930.20 lakh with 75% central assistance under the erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) on Development of  Marine  Fisheries,  Infrastructure  and  Post  Harvest  Operations.  The  Government  of  Kerala  has informed that Project for extension of South Breakwater to ensure the required tranquillity inside the harbour  basin  was  sanctioned  by  Government  of  Kerala  under  NABARD  RIDF,  XXV  for  an estimated cost of Rs.22.33crore. The work is almost completed and required level of tranquillity is achieved inside the basin. The details of the estimated business after completion of the Project are (i) The harbour construction will enhance  fish  landing to 8980 tonnes per annum  valued at Rs.32.00 crores from 1457 tonnes per annum valued at Rs.519.00 lakhs (ii)The internal rate of return of the project  is  15  to  16%.  (iii)The  Project  also  generates  additional  10,000  direct  employment  and 1,00,000 indirect employment (iv) The fishermen of adjacent villages i.e., Vellayil, Puthiyankadavu, Thoppâyil, Kamburam will be able to land their catches throughout the year even in adverse weather conditions.  The  provisions  being  created  are  adequate  for  meeting  the  needs  of  the  local  fisher communities and as such there is no proposal for adding provisions for major fishing business for future.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Rehabilitation/Assistance to Fishermen Communities
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: M.K. Vishnu Prasad

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2430 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## REHABILITATION/ASSISTANCE TO FISHERMEN COMMUNITIES

## 2430.   DR VISHNU PRASAD M.K.:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  rehabilitation/assistance  of  fishermen communities affected by cyclones/sea erosion in various States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the State Government of Tamil Nadu has submitted any proposal for release of funds from the Union Government for rehabilitation of fishermen; and
- (d) the details of the steps being taken by the Union Government for construction of sea wall to protect fishermen from cyclones?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

- (a) and  (b)  :  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying supplements the efforts of the State/UT Government for overall development of fisheries  and  aquaculture  including  providing  assistance  for  safety  of  fishermen  at  sea. With regards to providing rehabilitation/assistance of fishermen communities affected by cyclones/sea erosion, the primary responsibility rest with the State/UT Government. The Ministry of  Home  Affairs  renders assistance to State Government  during  natural calamities/disasters.
- (c) Presently no proposal relating to rehabilitation of fishermen is pending with Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
- (d) Under the Scheme and Programme implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, there is no provision for construction of sea wall.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: New Guidelines to Banks on FCRA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2428

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09 TH  MARCH, 2021/ PHALGUNA 18, 1942 (SAKA)

NEW GUIDELINES TO BANKS ON FCRA

2428.     SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  new  guidelines  to  banks  on Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) rules recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is true that the donations received in Indian rupees by nongovernmental  organisations  and  associations  from  any  foreign  source, even if that source is located in India at the time of such donation, should be treated as foreign contribution; and

(d)  if  so,  the  reasons  that  necessitated  the  Government  to  bring  in  such guidelines?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The  Foreign  Contribution  (Regulation)  Amendment  Act,  2020 came  into  force  on  29 th   September,  2020.    Consequently,  the  Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 were also amended and notified in the Gazette on 10 th  November, 2020.  A revised Charter for Banks in the context  of  the amended  Section 17 of the FCRA, 2010 has been uploaded

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2428 FOR 09.03.2021

on  the  web  portal  of  FCRA  i.e  www.fcraonline.nic.in  of  the  Ministry  of Home Affairs.

(c) & (d):    'Foreign Contribution' is defined under Section 2(1)(h) of the Foreign  Contribution  (Regulation)  Act,  2010.    Similarly,  'foreign  source' has  also  been  defined  in  Section  2  (1)(j)  of  the  Foreign  Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Criminal Cases Registered Against IPS Officers
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2425

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09 TH  MARCH, 2021/ PHALGUNA 18, 1942 (SAKA)

CRIMINAL CASES REGISTERED AGAINST IPS OFFICERS

†2425.     SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of serious criminal cases registered against the IPS officers deployed  in  various  States,  particularly  in  Uttar  Pradesh,  during  the  last two years;

(b)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  punish  the  officers  involved  in these criminal cases by arresting them; and

(c)  if  so,  the  number  of  officers  on  whose  arrest  a  reward  has  been announced so far?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Indian  Police  Service  (IPS)  Officers  are  allocated  to  various State/Union Territory (UT) Cadres and serve in connection with the affairs of the respective State/UT.  As per the records available, during the last two years i.e. 2019, 2020 and 2021 (as on date), criminal cases against 4 IPS  officers  (including  1  IPS  officer  serving  under  Government  of  Uttar Pradesh) have been registered and they were placed under suspension by the State Governments.  In terms of Rule 7(1)(b)(i) of the All India Services (Discipline  and  Appeal)  Rules,  1969,  the  concerned  State  Government  is the authority competent  to take Departmental  action against such officers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Land Reforms
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOKSABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 2424 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 09.03.2021

## Land Reforms

## i2{24.  SERI RAMCHARAN  BOHRA

Will the Minister  of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Govemment  has assessed the status of land reforms in various  States;
- @)  if so, the details thereof,  State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has given any instructions  to implement  land reforms at the earliest; and
- (d)  if so, the details  thcreof alongwith  the details ofthe  guidelincs issued  by the Govemment in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MIMSTER OF RI,]RAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NAREIIDRA  SINGH TOMAR)

(a)  to (d):  As  per Entry  l8 and Entry 45 in the State List 'l,and' is a State  subjecL Power  to enact laws rclating to 'Land' vests  in t gislatur€s  of States.

Provisions r€lating  to 'Land' are also contained  in Afticle  239AA: Special  provisions  with r€sp€ct  to Delhi;  Article  37lA: Special provision with rcspect  to Nagaland;  Article 37lG: Special provision  with respect  to Mizoram;  Fifth Schedule:  Provisions as to Administration and Control of Scheduled  Areas  and Scheduled Tribes; Sixth Schedule: Pr,ovisions  as to A&ninisration of Tribal Areas in Assam,  Meghalaya,  Tripura and Mizoram.

Each State has its own State-specific Revenue Laws to deal witlr 'Land' and its a&ninisilration.

States have becn undertaking (and will continue to undertake)  St8te-specific  Land Reforms broadly in the following arcas at the wisdom of the lawmakers of the respcctive  States (Lrgislatures of the States):

(i) Ceiling  on landholdings

- for equitable distribution  of land
- (ii) Distribution  of land for agricultural  purposes.  residential  purposes. cottage industries  (to landless / marginal  and small  farmers / village artisans...)
- from land obtained from imposition ofceiling
- from community  land with Gram Sabha
- from land with Covemment

(iii)  Abolition of Intermediary  between  the State and the Tiller  (Zamindari  Abolition)

-  abolition of intermediary between  the State and the tiller
- tenure  rights to the tiller

with transferable  rights without transfenable  rights (inheritable) lessee govemment  less€e

- (iv) Prevention  of fragmentation  of landholdings
- (v1 Consolidation  of landholdings
- consolidate fragmented  landholdings
- provide  land for common/public  requirements
- (vi) Tenancy reforms

There is no central database  as may contain  inlbrmation on all the State-specific Revenue Laws and all the State-specific Land Reforms undertaken  to date by all the various States across  the country.

There is immense  diversity  across the individual  States in the country in respect  of 'land', the (State/s-specific)  revenue  laws, the socio-economic  milieu in relation to'land', the relevance / need / appropriateness  / desirability  of sp€cific land  reforms, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Functioning of PMFBY
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Kaushal Kishore, Arjunlal Meena, P.P. Chaudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICLTURE, COOPERATION AND FAREMRS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2418 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## FUNCTIONING OF PMFBY

2418.  SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE: SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA: SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY :

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

- (a) whether crop insurance is availed if the crop is damaged by locust attack;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  as  well  as  farmers  benefited  from  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) after locust attacks; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (c) : Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima  Yojana  (PMFBY)  comprehensive  risk cover for crops is provided to farmers against all non-preventable natural risks including locust  from  pre-sowing  to  post-harvest.          As  the  major  part  of  the  scheme  is  being implemented on Area Approach basis and season-end claims are worked out on the basis of yield data submitted by the concerned State Government, therefore, particular reasons for crop loss/ claims are not looked into or not known. Hence, risk/peril-wise details i.e. due to  locust,  flood,  drought,  pest  attack,  etc.,  of  claims  are  not  maintained  for  wide  spread calamities/season-end claims under the scheme.  In view of the considerable damage of crops due to locust attack, mid-season adversity provision of the scheme was invoked in locust affected districts to provide immediate relief to the affected farmers.   Details of final claims paid and farmers benefitted (to whom claims paid) in four locust affected districts of Rajasthan in 2019-20 under PMFBY are given below :

| District   |   Claims Paid (Rs. in crore) |   Farmers Benefitted |
|------------|------------------------------|----------------------|
| Jodhpur    |                         7.85 |                13718 |
| Jalore     |                       127.22 |                60650 |
| Jaisalmer  |                        21.97 |                18045 |
| Barmer     |                        70.05 |                52117 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Implementation of Farm Laws
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2417

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  MARCH, 2021

## IMPLEMENTATION OF FARM LAWS

## 2417.  SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

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

- (a) whether the Government has put on hold the implementation of three farm laws;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has set up a Committee to look into several farm issues including pending demands of protesting farmers;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with its composition thereof; and
- (e) the time by which its Report is likely to be submitted?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): As per the Order dated 12 th January, 2021 of Supreme Court of India, the implementation of the three farm laws viz 'The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020; and 'The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020', shall stand stayed until further orders.
- (c) to (e): Supreme  Court  of  India vide order dated 12 th January,  2021  has constituted  a  Committee  comprising  of  (1)  Shri  Bhupinder  Singh  Mann,  National President,  Bhartiya  Kisan  Union  and  All  India  Kisan  Coordination  Committee;  (2)  Dr. Parmod  Kumar  Joshi,  Agricultural  Economist,  Director  for  South  Asia,  International Food  Policy  Research  Institute;  (3)  Shri  Ashok  Gulati,  Agricultural  Economist  and Former Chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices; and (4) Shri Anil Ghanwat, President, Shetkari Sanghatana, for the purpose of listening to the grievances of the farmers relating to the farm laws and the views of the Government and to make recommendations.  Of  the  Committee  Members,  Mr.  Bhupinder  Singh  Mann,  did  not agree to be the part of the Committee. As per the direction of the Supreme Court of India, the Committee shall, upon hearing the Government as well as the representatives of the farmers' bodies,  and  other stakeholders,  submit  a Report  containing  its recommendations before Supreme Court of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2416 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-09
Subject: Objectives of NBS Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2416 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 09.03.2021

## Objectives of NBS Scheme

## 2416. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- the main objectives of the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme;
- (c) the number of beneficiaries under the scheme in Gujarat?
- (b) whether agricultural productivity is likely to be improved under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI D V SADANAND GOWDA)

- (a): The main objectives of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme are as under:
- 1 To promote balanced use of fertilizers.
- iii. To improve availability of fertilizers to farmers.
- ii. To reduce subsidy burden on the Government:
- iv . To encourage competition among fertilizer companies
- (b): Agriculture productivity depends upon many factors\_ DAC&FW has not conducted any study to evaluate the impact of NBS on agricultural   productivity: DAC&FW is promoting and advocating the concept of balanced application of Fertilizer use which is also a major factor related to crop productivity.
- (c): The Government has implemented Nutrient Based Subsidy  Policy W.e.f. 1.4.2010 for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers. Under the policy, a fixed amount of subsidy, decided on annual basis, is provided on subsidized P&K fertilizers depending on their nutrient content: Under 'this policy, MRP is fixed by fertilizer companies as per market dynamics at reasonable level which is monitored by the Government: Accordingly, any farmer who is buying P&K fertilizers at MRP is availing the benefit of subsidy under the NBS scheme irrespective of the state. Thus, all the farmers (including poor and marginal farmers) in the state of Gujarat who are buying these fertilizers at MRP are the beneficiaries under the NBS Scheme.