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Lok Sabha Question No. 1197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Shelter Homes for Stray Cattle
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Arvind Dharmapuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1197

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JULY, 2021

## SHELTER HOMES FOR STRAY CATTLE

1197. SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND

## मत्स्यपाऱन , पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री

DAIRYING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is an arrangement made by the Government to give shelter or protect cattle such as cows, ox, etc that are unclaimed and stray freely on the roads;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  if  not,  whether  the  Government  intends  to  create  shelter  homes  for  the  cattle without homes in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) & (b) As per the Constitution of India, preservation, protection and improvement of stock and  prevention  of  animal  diseases;  veterinary  training  and  practice  is  under  state  list.  The panchayats and local municipalities are empowered to establish and run Cattle Pounds (Kanji Houses)/ Gaushala Shelters (community assets) at their respective jurisdiction for manage the stray animals and providing shelter for stray the animals. Many States has taken measures for creating shelter homes for stray animals, assisting the gaushalas for keeping the unproductive and stray animals.

However, Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is implementing schemes for providing Grants to the recognized Animal Welfare Organizations including gaushalas for creating new shelters as well as for maintaining stray cattle.  The AWBI is also providing assistance for feed  &fodder,  ambulance  and  treatment  of  animals  to  the  recognized  Animal  Welfare Organizations and gaushalas.

- (c) In view of the reply (a) &(b) above, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: New Scheme in Auto Industry
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1193

ANSWERED ON 27.07.2021

## NEW SCHEME IN AUTO INDUSTRY

## 1193. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY :

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to launch new scheme in auto industry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government got any proposal regarding the same;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the time by which the Government is planning to implement the said scheme; and
- (f) the details of funds allocated for this purpose?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): The Union Cabinet on 11 th November, 2020 has given its approval to introduce the  Production-Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  in  10  specified  key  sectors  for  enhancing India's  Manufacturing  Capabilities  and  Enhancing  Exports  -  Atmanirbhar  Bharat  including the Automobile and Auto Components Sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Schemes for Tribal Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gajendra Singh Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1189

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021

## SCHEMES FOR TRIBAL FARMERS

1189. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL:

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

- (a) whether any new scheme for farmers' welfare in tribal areas is under consider of the Government;
- (b) the effective works being carried out for farmers' welfare in tribal areas; and
- (c) the subsidy and facilities being provided to the farmers in tribal areas and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFAR E

## कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) No sir,
- (b)  &  (c)  Department  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers'  Welfare  is  implementing  various schemes for the welfare of farmers including farmers in tribal areas. Funds under most schemes are released separately for the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP). Subsidy pattern varies from scheme to scheme as per the guidelines of the respective scheme. Facilities are provided as per provisions/contours of each scheme such as income support under PMKISAN, compensation for crop loss under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), support to horticulture activities under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH)etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1188 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Remunerative Prices for Paddy Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Arun Sao, Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1188

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021

## REMUNERATIVE PRICES FOR PADDY FARMERS

1188.  SHRI  ARUN SAO:

SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

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

(a) whether the Government is aware that the paddy farmers in various States of the country are not getting proper/remunerative prices for their crops;

(b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  Chhattisgarh  and  the  reasons  therefor; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure proper remunerative price to the paddy farmers in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ ष एवं कसान कल् याण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a)  to  (b):  The  procurement  of  paddy  at  Minimum  Support  Price  (MSP)  is  done through  Food  Corporation  of  India  (FCI)  and  State  Agencies.  During  Kharif Marketing  Season  (KMS)  2020-21,  on  MSP  procurement  of  paddy,  all  time  high 128.36 lakh  farmers (including the farmers of  Chhattisgarh)  benefitted so  far as against 124.59 lakh farmers last year. Similarly, due to MSP procurement in Rabi Marketing  Season  (RMS)  2021-22,  record  49.14  lakh  farmers  benefitted  against 43.35 lakh last year.

(c):  There  exists  a  transparent  &  uniform  policy  for  MSP  procurement  of  Food grains  including  paddy  by  Government  agencies  across  the  country.  Under  this policy, whatever food grains are offered by farmers within the stipulated procurement period, conforming to the specifications prescribed are purchased at MSP  by  the  Government  agencies  including  FCI.  However,  if  any  farmers/ producer get better price in comparison to MSP, they are free to sell his produce in open market.

O.I.H.

The  Minimum  Support  Price  is  announced  by  the  Government  at  the beginning of the sowing season of crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Cost s and Prices (CACP). This enables the farmer to take informed decision with regard to choice of crop to be grown.

MSP operations are given wide publicity through pamphlets, banners, sign boards radio, TV and advertisements though print & electronic media. Farmers are made aware of the quality specifications and purchase system etc. to facilitate the farmers to bring  their  produce conforming to  the specifications.  Large  number  of procurement  centres  are  opened  by  respective  State  Government  agencies/FCI taking into account the production, marketable surplus, convenience of farmers and availability  of  other logistics/infrastructure such as storage and transportation etc. Large number of temporary purchase centres in addition to the existing Mandis and depots/godowns  are  also  established  at  key  point  for  the  convenience  of  the farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1186 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Work Status at HURL
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Pashupati Nath Singh, Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 1186 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 27.07.2021

## Work status at HURL

## 1186. SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) the details of the status of work completed in Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL) , Sindri in Jharkhand;
- (b) whether the said work is running as per the schedule fixed by the Government and if not; the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to undertake development of local area especially in the field of education, health and road infrastructure through joint venture between the Government and Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited, Sindri and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not;  the reasons therefor and the details of the schemes and steps taken to resolve the problems related to development of the said infracture? being

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a): Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL) Sindri project has achieved overall progress of 90 % as on 30th June 2021
- (b): As per Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR), the commissioning of the project was scheduled in 2021 . However , due to Covid-19 pandemic, the commissioning date has been rescheduled to February, 2022\_ May,
- (c): No Sir, there is no such proposal in this Department at present.
- (d): The denvelopment of education, health and road  infrastructure etc in the region is primarily looked after by the State.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Reconstitution of National Integration Council
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1183

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021/ SRAVANA 5, 1943 (SAKA)

RECONSTITUTION OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION COUNCIL

1183. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the  Government  proposes to reconstitute the National Integration Council (NIC), the apex body mandated to fight communalism, casteism, regionalism and parochialism, chaired by the Prime Minister and whether the last meeting of NIC was held on 23 rd  September 2013; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): Meetings of the National Integration Council (NIC) are convened as per requirement from time to time. There is no regular or specified time interval for convening meeting of the NIC. The last meeting of the NIC was held on 23.09.2013. However, issues of Communal Harmony and National Integration are addressed continuously by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Housing Provisions to Transgender Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Hibi Eden

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1182

## HOUSING PROVISIONS TO TRANSGENDER PERSONS

1182. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to allocate housing provisions to transgender persons under various Central and State schemes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details and the number of transgender persons who have benefited from National Pension Scheme, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is   formulating a scheme for the welfare of the  Transgender  persons wherein   setting  up of   shelter   homes for destitute and needy Transgender Persons is included as one of the components

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has initiated 12 pilot shelter homes and provided financial assistance to community based organizations (CBOs) for setting up of these shelter homes   'Garima Greh' for  Transgender  persons. These  pilot  shelter homes are   in States   of main aim of these shelter homes is to provide safe and secure shelter to Transgender persons in need. These shelter homes would provide basic amenities like food, medical care, recreational facilities and also conduct  capacity-building/skill  development  programmes   for  Transgender persons

- (d): This Ministry is not implementing ay Pension scheme. However, the Ministry of Rural Development implements the National  Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) in which 3,384 Transgender are being provided monthly pension.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Manual Scavenging
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Arvind Kumar Sharma

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1181 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2021

## MANUAL SCAVENGING

## 1181. DR: BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL: DR ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

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

- (a) is   working on to address the issue of manual scavenging as despite   claims made by many State   Governments that   degrading practice of manual scavenging have been eliminated, it is still in existence; and
- (b) if s0, the details thereof along with the detailed efforts made by the Government and outcomes achieved?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir: Government is committed to complete elimination of the practice of manual scavenging: Apart from strict implementation of the provisions of The Prohibition of Manual Scavenging Act 2013, a survey has been conducted in which 58,098 persons were identified as having been engaged as manual scavengers Of these, all eligible persons have been one development training for alternative livelihoods. 1,387 beneficiaries have been provided capital subsidy for self employment projects. paid

Apart from this, to ensure that no insanitary latrine is left in the Country, under the Swachh areas have been constructed replacing, in many cases, the insanitary latrines This has effectively reduced the practice of manual scavenging: Despite this, in order to verify if any more insanitary latrines have been left; this Ministry has launched a mobile application "Swachhata Abhiyaan on 24.12.2020 under which any person can upload the details, including photographs of the insanitary latrine and manual scavenger, if any engaged in its cleaning:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1180 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Rice Procurement in Punjab
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## GOVERI{MENT  OF INDIA Mll{lsrRY oF G.NSUMER  AFFATR''  FooD &  puBLIc  DrsrRtBUTroN

## DEPARTMEilT  OF FOOD AND PUBLIC  DTSTRIBUTIOil

## LOK SABHA UiISTARRED  SUESTIO}I NO. I.t8O TO BE ANSWERED ON27fiIiIJIJ|LY,2O21

## RICE PROCUREMENT  IN PUI{JAB

{I8O. SHRI RAVI{EET STNGH BITTU:

Wiil the Minister  of GONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD AND  pUBLtc DrsrRrBUTroN  Tqrtfdr era*, ara.r  g+{  8rffif,6 rrir"r ,t+ a"-p,"".Lo  ," state!

- (a)  whether  the Food Corporation  of lndia (FGl) has delayed  the procurement  of custom'mired  rice in the state of  puniab,  if so, thi aetairs thereof;
- (b)  the reasons  for these deray  in procurement  of custom-mi[ed  rice in the state of  punjab  thus risking huge rosses  due to deterioration  in the quality  of rice of miiling process  if derivery  of rice is not compteted  at the earliest;
- (c)  whether  the Government  is taking any steps to ensure speedy procurement  of custom'mitted  rice in the state of  punjab  without any stoppages at an earry date and to prevent  such derays  in tie future; and
- (d)  if so, the details  thereof and tf not, the reasons  therefor?

## ANSWER

MIilISTER OF STATE FOR MII{ISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  A}ID coilsuMER AFFA|RS,  FooD &  puBLtC  DTSTRIBUTION (SADHVI  iltRANJAil JYOT!)

(a) and (b): Food Gorporation  of  rndia (FGr)  has not derayed procurement  of Gustom Milred Rice in the state of  puniab.  The detairs  are as under:

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- 0) On the request  of State Govemment  of  puniab,  every Kharif Marketing  season (KMS)  from zo174a.o  2ol9-2o initiat mtring period  was flxed upto 3(xh June' Howevefr  during KMs 2,,20-21,  based on the request of state Government of  punjab,  procurement  estimate  of  rice was fixed at '{3 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) and mirting period  was faxed upto 30h Aprir, 2o2{. whereas,  during xMs 2o2o-2r, ttr-e-totat  custom-miiled  rice (GMR) due is {35.89  LMT, due to unprecedented  procurement  of 203.96 LMT paddy  as compared  to average {6O-i65 LMT of paddy  during p"=,  f"* KMS. Later, on the request  of state Government,  the tast oate ir miring was extended  upto 31* Julyr2021.
2. (ii) As on 20.o7-2021'  FCr has procured  128.53 LMT GMR against totar due GMR of r35.g9 LMT as compared  to procurement  of {o7.79 LMT cMR agalnst tota! due rice of i0g.g0 LMT during previous year.

Thus, it is evident that the pace of acceptance  of CMR during KMS 2O2O-21  has been faster as compared  to previous  year.

There is no report of deterioration  rn quatity  of rice during  existing  Krs.

- (c) and (d): The forowing efforts have been made for speedy procurement  of custom mi ed rice by FGl.
- (i) Hiring of godowns  wherever  avaitable.
- 0ll)  Llnking  rice miilers  for deffvery  if  custom milted ]ice wherever storage  space is available.
- (il) Deproying  staff on hotidays  for acceptance ot custom  mired rice.
- (iv) Evacuation  of stocks by enhancing  movement  to other States.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Nutrient Based Subsidy
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Mahua Moitra

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1179 TO,BE ANSWERED ON : 27.07.2021

## Nutrient Based Subsidy

## 1179. SHRIMATI MAHUA MOITRA:

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

- (a) whether the Potassium and Phosphatic Fertilizers have been converted to Nutrient Based Subsidy , if so the details thereof; and
- (b) whether there is any roadmap by the Government to convert Urea Fertilizer Subsidy to Direct Benefit Transfer or Nutrient Based Subsidy and if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) Yes; Sir. 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 subsidised 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:

(b) Sir, Currently there is no such proposal to convert Urea Fertilizer Subsidy to Nutrient Based Subsidy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1178 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Inclusion of Khasi Language in Eighth Schedule
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1178

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021/ SRAVANA 5, 1943 (SAKA)

INCLUSION OF KHASI LANGUAGE IN EIGHTH SCHEDULE

1178. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Khasi Language is in the list to be recognised as one of the languages in the eight schedule, if not, the reasons therefor;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  got  the  recommendations  and  the resolution from the Legislative Assembly and the Government of Meghalaya for inclusion of the Khasi languages in the Eight Schedule; and

(c)  the steps taken by the Government to include the Khasi Language in the Eighth Schedule and the status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): There  have  been  demands  from  time  to  time  for  inclusion  of Khasi in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. Central Government had received  a  proposal  in  this  regard.  As  the  evolution  of  dialects  and languages  is  a  dynamic  process,  influenced  by  socio-cultural,  economic and political developments, it is difficult to fix any criteria for languages, whether to distinguish them from dialects, or for their inclusion   in   the Eighth  Schedule  to  the  Constitution.    The  earlier  attempts,  through  the Pahwa (1996) and Sitakant Mohapatra (2003) Committees, to evolve such fixed criteria have been inconclusive. Government of India is conscious of the  sentiments  and  requirements  for  inclusion  of  other  languages  in  the Eighth  Schedule.  Such  requests  have  to  be  considered  keeping  in  mind these sentiments, and the other relevant considerations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1177 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Induction of Two Additional Battalions of CAPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1177

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021/ SRAVANA 5, 1943 (SAKA)

INDUCTION OF TWO ADDITIONAL BATTALIONS OF CAPF

1177. SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Odisha  Government  has  requested  for  induction  of  two additional  battalions  of  Central  Armed  Police  Force  (CAPE)  in  Left  Wing Extremist affected areas of the State;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  request  under  consideration; and

(c) if not, the reason thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  Government  of  Odisha  had  requested  for  two  additional battalions  of  Central  Armed  Police  Force  (CAPF)  for  deployment  in  LWE affected districts.  A large number of CAPF battalions are already deployed in  Odisha  to  combat  Left  Wing  Extremism.    The  deployment  of  CAPFs  in LWE  affected  States  is  a  dynamic  process  based  on  the  situation, availability of forces and other ground realities.

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