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Lok Sabha Question No. 1785 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Biometric Scanning
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1785

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 08.12.2021

## BIOMETRIC SCANNING

## 1785.     SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Biometric scanning facility will be provided in JeevanPramaan mobile app while using the latest mobile phones which includes Biometric reading facility so that lakhs of senior citizens would be facilitated to submit their details for life certificate with much more ease; and
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  and  (b):  The  JeevanPramaaan App  developed  to  facilitate  senior  citizens  submission  for details of life has been designed to use Aadhaar based face authentication in the latest android smart phones. Further, STQC certified, UIDAI registered biometric devices may also be used for generation of JeevanPramaan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Deep Ocean Mission
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1783 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 8 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## DEEP OCEAN MISSION

## 1783.   SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details regarding deep sea mining activities announced under 'Deep Ocean Mission';
- (b) whether  the  technology  to  be  used  for  deep  sea  exploration  and  mining  is  imported  or  is indigenously developed and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government plans to take steps to ensure that deep-sea habitats are not adversely impacted by heavy mining machinery and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) Under  the  Deep  Ocean  Mission  (DOM),  it  is  envisaged  to  develop  technology  and  to demonstrate deep sea mining of polymetallic nodules (PMN) from depths up to 6000 m in the Area in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB), allocated by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to India for survey and exploration.
- (b) Yes, Sir. The deep sea mining technology development being pursued is indigenous. Concept development, research and analysis, configuration and actual integration and development of system  modules  are  all  indigenous.  Certain  specialised  and  niche  area  equipment  and components for 6000 m ocean depth are procured from specialised international OEMs and integrated and adapted through in-house efforts into the planned deep sea mining system.
- (c) Yes, Sir. The deep sea mining work and associated survey, exploration and mining system trials  are  being  undertaken  in  international  waters  coming  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the International  Seabed  Authority.  During  design  and  development  of  the  mining  system, aspects  of  possible  impact  on  thedeep  sea  conditions  are  well  considered  and  suitably incorporated.The deep mining systems developed and test plans at sea are in keeping with the directives  and  guidelines  issued  by  the  International  Seabed  Authority  on  environmental impact and necessary monitoring of the activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1779 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Modernisation of Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar, Nishikant  Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1779 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## MODERNISATION OF STATIONS

†1779.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR: DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  proposes to modernize and enhance facilities  at  Bagaha  and  Narkatiaganj  railway  stations  of  Valmikinagar and  at  Valmiki  Tiger  Project  and  Bhitiharwa  Gandhi  Ashram  which  are major tourist centres;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the details of allocations, if any, made by the Government in this regard;
- (c)  whether the Government has received any request or proposal from the State Government of Jharkhand in this regard, and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  Modernization  (Provision  of  new  station  building and  circulating  area)  of  Bagha  and  Narkatiaganj  Railway  Stations have  been  taken  up  as  a  part  of  Sagauli-Valmikinagar  (110  Km) doubling project of East Central Railway. This project was sanctioned in  the  year  2016-17. Sanctioned cost of the project is ₹ 1216 Cr. So far, an expenditure of ₹ 516 Cr. has been incurred on the project. An outlay  of ₹ 125  Cr.  has  been  provided  for  the  current  financial  year 2021-22.  Bhitiharwa  Ashram  is  a  halt  station  in  Amolwa  -  Gaunaha section.  Passenger  amenities  on  the  station  as  per  railway  scale have  been  provided  as  part  of  Jaynagar-Darbhanga-Narkatia  GanjBhiknatori Gauge Conversion project. Presently, there are no Railway infrastructures at Valmiki Tiger Project. (c): No, Sir. (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1778 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Leftwing Extremists Area Development Funds
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Kotagiri Sridhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1778 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## LEFTWING EXTREMISTS AREA DEVELOPMENT FUNDS

1778.   SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  ready  to  utilise  the  Leftwing  Extremists Area  Development  Funds  for  development  of  new  Railway  projects instead of depending on State Government contribution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  :  There  is  no  fund  by  the  name  of  'Leftwing  Extremists  Area Development  Fund'  in  operation  in  Indian  Railways.  Projects  aimed  at development  of  under-developed  areas  of  the  country  are  executed regularly  by  the  railways  on  their  own  and  in  collaboration  with  State Governments.
- (b) and (c) : Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1777 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Barwadih-Chirimiri Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1777 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## BARWADIH-CHIRIMIRI RAIL LINE

- †1777. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :
- (a) whether Barwadih-Chirimiri railway line project is proposed to be undertaken by the Railways and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Railways  has  requested  assistance  from  Coal India for the construction of the said railway line;
- (c)  if so, the response of Coal India in this regard;
- (d)  whether  any  joint  venture  has  been  formed  or  likely  to  be formed  for  the  construction  of  the  said  railway  line  along with the details thereof; and
- (e) whether any report/demand has been received from Jharkhand  and  Chhattisgarh  State  Governments  for  the construction  of  the  said  railway  line  along  with  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS &

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1777 BY SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  08.12.2021  REGARDING BARWADIH-CHIRIMIRI RAIL LINE

(a) to (c) Barwadih to Chirmiri (Ambikapur)  new line project was included  in  Budget  2013-14  subject  to  requisite  approvals.  As of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Coal India Ltd were requested  to provide land free of cost and develop this project jointly. Neither State Government of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand nor Coal India Ltd advised by Planning Commission, State Government responded. As such project could not be taken forward. (d)  and  (e)  Chhattisgarh  Rail  Corporation  Ltd.  (CRCL),  a  JV Company of State Government of Chhattisgarh (51%) and Ministry of Railways (49%)  has been incorporated to undertake mutually  identified  rail  infrastructure  projects  in  the  State  of Chhattisgarh. CRCL has identified the project BarwadihAmbikapur for feasibility studies so that it can be developed on debt equity mode. State Government of Chhattisgarh has requested M/s South Eastern Coalfield Limited(SECL) for investment in this project. Accordingly Ministry of Railways has also  requested  Ministry  of  Coal  in  November,  2021  for  cost sharing in this project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Redevelopment of Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sumalatha Ambareesh, D.K. Suresh, Nalin Kumar Kateel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1776 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## REDEVELOPMENT OF STATIONS

1776. SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH:

SHRI D.K. SURESH:

SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether Railways has proposed for redevelopment of Railway stations in the country including Karnataka and Maharashtra;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether there is any target set for redevelopment of railway stations; and
- (d)  the  details  along  with  the  timeframe  fixed  for  the  redevelopment  of railway stations?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  &  (b):    Yes,  Sir.  Two  stations  viz.,  Gandhinagar  Capital  (Gujarat)  and Rani  Kamlapati  Railway  Station  (Madhya  Pradesh)  have  been  developed and commissioned.  Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (Bengaluru) is ready for commissioning.    Work  is  in  progress  at  five  stations  viz.  Ayodhya, Safdarjung,  Bijwasan,  Gomtinagar  and  Ajni.  Techno-economic  feasibility studies  at  other  stations  over  Indian  Railways  including  Karnataka  and Maharashtra are under various stages.

(c) & (d):  Development of railway stations at this scale is first of its kind and complex in nature and requires detailed techno-economic feasibility studies  and  various  statutory  clearances  from  urban/local  bodies  etc. Therefore, no specific time-frame can be indicated at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Sugar Mills Problems
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Anto  Antony

## MINTSTRY OF CONSUMER  AFFATRS' FOOD & PUBLIG DISTRIBUTIOiI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMET{T OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.{773 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 8IH DECEMBER' 2O2{

## SUGAR TUIILLS  PROBLEMS

## {773. SHRI ANTO ANTOilY

Will the Minister of  GONSUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIoN  scsiTal  qrfe, sr(-q sik  qrffid, Bil{UI d'* be pteased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has conducted any meeting/discussion between sugafcane farmers/sugar  mill owners recently;
- (b) if so, the details  of discussion/meeting;
- (c) the details of demand of the sugarcane farmers/ sugar mill owners;
- (d)  whether the Government has given any assurance to them;
- (e)  if so, the details thereof;
- (0 whether the Government  has any plans to enhance the Minimum Support Price of Sugarcane; and
- (g)  if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government  in this regard?

## ANSWER

MTNISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND coNsuMER AFFAIRS' FOOD & PUBLIG DISTRIBUTIOI{ (SADHVI  NTRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a): No Sir, Gentral Government  has not recently conducted  any meeting/ discussion  between sugarcane farmens/ sugar mi!! owneEl on demand of the sugarcane farmers/sugar  mill ownens.
- (b)  to(e): Does not arise.
- (0 & (g): The FRP for previous  sugar season  2O2O'21 was fixed at Rs' 285/qfl which was enhanced  to Rs. 290/qtl for curent sugaf season 2O2l' 22.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Price Rise in Edible Oil
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Geeta Kora, Ramesh Chander Kaushik, Saikia Dilip, Riti Pathak

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.,I 768 BE ANSWERED  ON 8TH DEGEMBER, 2O2{

## PRICE RISE IN EDIBLE OIL

t,I768.  SHRIMATI  GEETA KORA SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK: SHRI DILIP SAIKIA: SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK

WIll the Minister of  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTIoN STtfraI err*, urc-a :Et{ 9rffif,6 kfior d+ be pleased to state:

- (a) the reasons for increase  in the prices of edible oils in the country;
- whether the Govemment  proposes to import edible oils in the country to check the unethical etements eaming money under the pretext of
- (b) shortage of edible oils; and
- (c) if so, the detalls thereofif

AN SWE R

i,IINISTER  OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  AilD Go]{SUMERAFFAIRS,  FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI  NIRANJAN  JYOTI}

- (a): Domestic  production  of edible oils is unable to meet domestlc demand. The domestic consumptlon/demand  of edible oils is around 25O LMT while the domestic production is onty l'l'1.6 LMT. fhe gap between  demand and supply of edibte oits is around 567o and is met through imports. The increase in the intemational  prices of edible oits have an impact on domestic  prices of edible oils in the country.  The production of domestic oilseeds has been stagnant since 2O'l O-'l'1. However, domestic demand for edible oils has been increasing at a  pace faster than that of production due to growth in population  and improvement  in the living standards of  people. Hence domestic production is insuffic:ent to meet the demand. lncrease in the intematio-dat  prices  of edibte oils dudng 2o2o-21 has led to increase in cost of lmports of edible oils and consequently  their prices.
- (b): lmport of edible oils is under Open General Licence (OGL) and anybody can import after following the procedure. Howeverr there is no proposal  to
- import edible olls in the country by the Govemment.
- (c): Does not arase.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Violation of Common Rights
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Pallab Lochan Das

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1764

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## VIOLATION OF COMMON RIGHTS

## 1764.  SHRI PALLAB LOCHAN DAS:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  initiatives  taken  by  the  Government  to  safeguard  interests  of  consumers  using  ecommerce;
- (b) the number of complaints received by the Government regarding forgery, unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements by consumers using e-commerce; and
- (c) the  details  of  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  violation  of  consumer  rights  while purchasing goods online?.

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h (श्री अश्विनी क ु मार चौबे)

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

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  Consumer  Protection  Act,  2019  provides  for  establishment  of  a  three  tier  quasi-judicial mechanism  -  District  Consumer  Disputes  Redressal  Commissions,  State  Consumer  Disputes  Redressal Commissions and National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, where consumers can file consumer complaints  for  redressal  including  those  pertaining  to  transactions  on  e-commerce  platforms.  Under  the provisions for prevention of unfair trade practices in e-commerce of this Act, the Government has notified Consumer Protection (e-commerce) Rules, 2020 to safeguard the interests of consumers. The Government has also setup the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to inquire into unfair trade practices that affect the rights of consumers as a class. The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) receives grievances of consumers through  telephone,  web  portal,  letters,  SMS,  emails  etc.  and  through  the  Mobile  App.  These grievances are taken up with the concerned entities for resolution.

Total 4,71,724 grievances relating to forgery, unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements were reported on NCH from April, 2019 to November, 2021.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1761 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: PMGKAY
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Agatha K. Sangma

## MlNlsrRY  oF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO.{76{

## TO BE ANSWERED  ON 8TH DECEMBER,2O2'I

## PUGKAY

## 1761. KUMAR! AGATHA  lC SA GMA:

Will the Minister of CONSUIUIER AFFAIRS' FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION sqsl.fiIl  qrrr*,  qrfi  st{  gr€dft6  fut{sr {'ff be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether it as fact that Pradhan mantrl Garib Kalyan Yoiana (PmGKAY)has been d:scontinued now and if sor the leasons therefo4
- (b) whether the Govemment  is aware of the number of vutnerable populatlon excluded from the Public Distributlon  Systemi
- (c) lf so, the details  thereof and it notr the reasons  thetefo4
- (d) whether the Govemment ls aware that reliance 2o{'l census data to calculate State.wise  PDS coverage is outdated  and leads to exclusion  of crores of Beneficiaries;
- (e) if so, whether the Govemment  is taking steps to update the database to identiry Beneficlaries and af sor the detaals thereof;
- (0 whether  the Govemment has fomulated or has plans to forrnulater specific steps to address the Issue conceming the population without ration catds that have been left out and
- (S) if so, the details  theroofi,

## ANSWER

TTNISTER  OF STATE FOR If,INISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPII'ENT AND GONSUIf,ER

## AFFAIRS,  FOOD & PUBLIG DISTRIBUTION

(SADHVI  NIRANJAN  JYOTD

(a):  No Sir, The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yoiana  (PMGXAY) has been extended fur  period  of another  four months i.e. December,  2021 to l/tra]ch,20.22  (Phasev).

(b) to (g): Government of India enacted Nataonal Food Security Act' 2Ol3 which provides  for coverage of about 75% of the rurat and 5oo/o of the urban population  (67% of the total  population  of the country)  for receiving  highly subsidized foodgrains under Targeted Pubtic Distributlon system (TPDS), whach at census 2oll comes to about 8{.35 crore. The coverage under the Act is s.rbstantially high to ensure that all the vulnerable and needy sections  of the society get its benefit.

section I  of the Act  provades  that the p€rcentage  coverage under the Talgeted Public Distribution  System in rura! and uttan areas fur each State shall be detemaned by the Central Govemment and tho total number of Persons  to bo Govered in such rural and uiban aleas of the State shatl be calculated on the basis of the Population  estimates  as per the eensus  of whlch the relevant  figures have been  published. The responslbility  for identificafion  of eligtble beneficiaries under NFSA lies with the respective State/UT.  All States/UTs  have been advised to identitl the eligibte benofacaaries  under NFSA upto their respective coverage limlt.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1759 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Facilities in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1759 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2021

## FACILITIES IN TRAINS

†1759. SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to resume catering and refreshment facility in trains;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether it is also proposed to provide bedsheets, pillows, hand towels and blankets in the trains;
- (e) if so, the time by when it is likely to begin;
- (f) whether this service is likely to be made available in all the trains; and
- (g) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (c): Ministry of Railways have issued instructions on 19.11.2021 to resume the services of cooked food in trains. The service of Ready To Eat meals will also continue.
- (d) to (g): With the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, as part of precautionary measures linen and blankets have been withdrawn. In view of  the  continuing  COVID-19  pandemic,  this  precautionary  measure  will remain in force.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1758 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-08
Subject: Distribution under PMGKAY
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Joshi, Rodmal Nagar

## GOVERI{MENT OF INDIA

## IYUNISTRY OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLtc  DISTRIBUTIOil DEPARTMEilT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.{758 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 8nl DECEMBER,2O2l

## DISTRIBUTION UNDER PMGKAY

tr758.  SHRI GHAIiIDRA PRAXASH JOSHI:

SHRI RODMAL NAGAR:

Will the Minister of GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIG DlsTRlBUTloN  rmtftI arri, ur<-a aik srdafr6, Ef{rr dfr be pteased to state:

- (a)  the details of food grains distributed across the country under the
- Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yoiana (PMGKAY);
- (b) the number ,of  beneficiaries under this scheme;
- (c) whether ration was also distributed to those needy people who do not haye ration cards, under this schemel and
- (d) if so, the de{:ails thereofil

## ANSTYER

MINISTER  OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND coNsuMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTR|BUT|ON

(sADHVt NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a) & (b): Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yoiana (PMG](AY), so far, a  total of about 549.{9 LMT foodgrains have been dlstributed  during the implementation  phases I, ll, lll and !V, to around EO Grore beneficiaries.
- (c) & (d): The free PM-GKAY foodgrains  are distributed to all NFSA beneficiaries having either Antyodaya  Ann Yoiana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration cards at the scale of 5 Kg per person per month oyer and above their regular monthly NFSA entitlements of AAY/PHH ration card.

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