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Lok Sabha Question No. 3366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Incentive to Domestic manufactures
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi, S.R. Parthiban

## INCENTIVE TO DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES

## 3366. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI: SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  high  cotton  prices  this  season  has  become  a  subject  of  concern  to  the  domestic  textile industry as the units are facing not only spike in raw material prices but also shortage in availability;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  industry  has  made  representation  that  Indian  cotton  prices  are  higher  than  the international prices, thereby affecting the competitiveness of the industry and requested the Government to immediately remove the import duty on cotton;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the present status thereof;

(e) whether the Government is planning to provide any incentives to domestic manufacturers including export incentives; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

(a) & (b): India  is  a  cotton  surplus  country  wherein  production  is  more  than  consumption.  The current cotton season 2021-22 commenced on 1 st October 2021 with an estimated carry over stock of 73.20 lakh bales & the estimated production is 362.18 lakh bales. The estimated consumption is 338 lakh bales. Thus, there is sufficient availability of cotton in the country. However, Ministry is constantly engaged with various stakeholders across the entire cotton value chain in respect of the prices of cotton and cotton yarn to harmonize their interest. Prices are affected by market forces of demand and supply. In addition, cotton being an internationally traded commodity, its price is also affected by the price in the international market.

(c) & (d): During current cotton season 2021-22, average domestic prices have been closer to the international  cotton  prices.  Representations have been received from the industry  over high prices of Indian  cotton,  requesting  removal  of  import  duty  on  cotton.  Ministry  has  taken  up  the  matter  with Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

(e) & (f): In  order  to  make  textile  products  cost  competitive  and  adopting  the  principle  of  zero rated export, the Government has approved continuation of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levis (RoSCTL)  on  exports  of  Apparel/Garments  and  Made  -ups  till  31 st March  2024.  The  other  textiles products which are not covered under the RoSCTL shall be eligible to avail the benefits, if any, under RoDTEP  along  with  other  products.The  Government  has  further  approved  the  Production  Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Textiles, with an approved outlay of Rs.10,683 crore, to promote production of  MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles in the country to enable Textile sector to achieve size and scale and to become competitive.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Startup Companies in MP
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3365.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 23 RD      MARCH, 2022.

## STARTUP COMPANIES IN MP

## 3365.  SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) the number of startup companies started during the last five years in Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) whether the startup companies are functioning smoothly;
- (c) if not, whether the Government also has any information about closure of the some startup companies; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and 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): The number of startups recognised by DPIIT, as on 14 th  March 2022, during the last five years in the State of Madhya Pradesh is as below :

| Year                         |   No. of recognised startups in Madhya Pradesh |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| 2017                         |                                            103 |
| 2018                         |                                            291 |
| 2019                         |                                            331 |
| 2020                         |                                            425 |
| 2021                         |                                            562 |
| 2022 (till 14 th March 2022) |                                            142 |

- (b) to (d) : There  is  no  centralized  compilation  of  information  on  functioning  of startups.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: SCTIMST
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3364 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## SCTIMST

3364.   MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ǒव£ान और Ĥौƭोिगकȧ मंğी be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the total number of backlog reservation vacancies in Sree  Chitra Tirunal  Institute  for  Medical  Sciences  and  Technology (SCTIMST) Group-A category for individual posts/grade;
- (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to fill the backlog vacancies in Group-A category;
- (c) whether  SCTIMST  obtained  any  exemption  from  implementing reservation  policies  of  the  Government  of  India  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d) whether the Ministry of Higher Education had issued an order to fill up backlog vacancies in the ministry and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the steps have been taken by the Ministry of Science and Technology/Department  of  Science  and  Technology  (DST)  to  fill  the backlog vacancies in the Autonomous Institutions under DST and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

ǒव£ान और Ĥौƭोिगकȧ तथा पृØवी ǒव£ान मंğालय क े राÏय मंğी ( èवतंğ Ĥभार) ( डॉ. ǔजतɅġ िसंह )

- (a) Sir, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is a Statutory Body under an Act of Parliament. The reservation  in  Group  A  category  of  SCTIMST  has  been  implemented prospectively  with  effect  from  16.08.2021  i.e.  the  date  of  publishing  of Regulation Amendment with respect to Reservation in Group 'A ' category in the Gazette of India. After notification of the above regulation, no direct recruitment  for  Group  'A'  posts  has  been  done.  Therefore,  there  is  no backlog vacancy exists in such posts.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) No such exemption has been obtained.
- (d) No such order is in receipt from Department of Higher Education.
- (e) Instructions  issued  by  Department of  Personnel & Training in this regard are being followed wherever applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Water Logging in Underpasses
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3363 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## WATER LOGGING IN UNDERPASSES

## 3363. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any representations to take corrective measures on the issue of water logging on the railway underpasses in Rajkot division;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is aware that due to faulty design of underpasses there is frequent water logging due to which the industries in the vicinity are suffering;
- (c) if so, the facts thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is also aware of the possibilities of loss of lives due to short-circuiting in these water logged areas;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a):    Yes,  Sir.    Representations  have  been  received  regarding  water logging on the railway underpasses in Rajkot division.
- (b) & (c): Railways have taken several remedial measures to minimise the problem of water logging. Adequate drainage arrangement has been

made integral part of planning of new Road Under Bridge (RUB)/Subways.  In  existing  RUB/subways  feasible  remedial  measures like  water  flow  diversion  to  nearest  bridge  &  nallahs,  provision  of covered  shed  on  approach  roads,  provision  of  hump  at  entry  to  Road under Bridge (RUB), provision of cross drains, sealing of joints etc. have been made as per site suitability. In addition, pumping arrangement has also been made in identified RUBs, to drain out water expeditiously in case of emergency. Wherever  natural  drainage  is  not  available,  pumping  arrangement  is provided  during  monsoon  at  all  identified  Road  Under  Brides  (RUBs) having water logging possibility.  No such case of any nearby industry getting  affected  due  to  water  logging  in  RUB  has  been  reported  to Railways. (d) to (f):  There is no case reported of loss of life due to short circuiting in  the  accumulated    water  on  the  RUBs/Subways  constructed  and maintained by Railways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Leave Travel Concession
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3358

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022)

## LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION

## 3358. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has issued any guidelines to restrict booking of Air tickets by Central Government employees for LTC purpose by three Government owned firms viz. Balmer Lawrie, Ashoka Travels and IRCTC only;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has not authorized the official website of airlines companies to purchase  air  tickets  for  LTC  purpose  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons therefor;
- (d) whether keeping in view of ease of access and strengthening digital India campaign, the Government proposes to authorize website of airline companies for purchase of air tickets for travel by Government employee on LTC; and
- (e) if  so,  the details thereof and the time by which the notification is likely to be issued in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (e):  In order to ensure the booking of tickets for Government employees at 'Best Available Fare'  on  Government  account,  the  three  travel  agencies  viz.  M/s  Balmer  Lawrie  &  Company Limited (BLCL), M/s Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT) and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation  Ltd.(IRCTC)  have  been  authorized  vide  O.M.  No.19024/03/2021-E.IV  dated 31.12.2021 and dated 16.02.2022, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Unreserved Post to Reserved Category
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3356

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022)

## UNRESERVED POST TO RESERVED CATEGORY

## †3356. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken/proposed  to  take  any  steps  for  providing  job  to  a reserved category person against unreserved posts in Government/Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in case if a candidate scores equal or higher marks as compared to a general category candidate;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (c):   In pursuance of the judgement dated 10.2.1995 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the Writ Petition (Civil) No. 79/1979 titled 'R. K. Sabharwal and Ors vs State of Punjab and Ors', persons  belonging  to  reserved  category,  who  are  appointed  on  merit  and  not  owing  to reservation, occupy the unreserved points in the reservation roster.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: STPI Incubation Centre
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3354

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 23.03.2022

## STPI  INCUBATION CENTRE

## 3354    SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any action on setting up a Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Incubation Centre under Next Generation Incubation Scheme in Shillong;
- (b) if so, the funds allocated and spent thereon including the status of the aforesaid scheme; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Government is fully committed to the growth and expansion of Indian start-ups, which is one of  the  fastest  expanding  global  ecosystems.  Next  Generation  Incubation  Scheme  (NGIS)  has  been approved by the Union Government of India to handhold 300 tech start-ups over a period of 3 years through 12 specialised incubators of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) located at Agartala, Bhilai,  Bhopal,  Bhubaneswar,  Dehradun,  Guwahati,  Jaipur,  Lucknow,  Prayagraj,  Mohali,  Patna  & Vijayawada. The Scheme was launched in August, 2020. Currently, STPI Incubation Centre at Shillong is not a part of NGIS.
- (b):  As NGIS was approved for 12 pre-identified Tier II/III locations mentioned above, therefore, no funds are allocated for Shillong under the Scheme. However, the total budget outlay of NGIS over a period of 3 years is Rs. 95.03 Crore. Till date, an amount of Rs. 20.54 Crore have been released by Government

of  India  for  the  NGIS,  out  of  which  Rs.  15.41  Crore  have  been  spent.So  far,  three  Open  Challenge Programmes have been launched under NGIS for selection of start-ups. Total 171 start-ups have been selected under the Scheme out of which 111 start-ups have been on-boarded.

- (c): As mentioned above. However, STPI is establishing Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) and Start-up Innovation Zones (SIZs) in capital city of each North Eastern State of India in phased manner names as 'OCTANE'. Under OCTANE phase-I a CoE in Animation has been established in STPI Incubation Centre at Shillong with the support of Ministry of Electronics and IT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Director of Inquiry
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3352

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022)

## DIRECTOR OF INQUIRY

## 3352. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has appointed a Director of Inquiry for conducting preliminary inquiry into graft complaints sent by the anti-corruption ombudsman, as mentioned in the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Lokpal will make public the details of the prosecution in the corruption cases received by it in 2021 and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government aims to amend the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) to confer upon the Lokpal powers to reconsider and review its orders; and
- (e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be amended and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) & (b):   As per the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, Director of Inquiry is to be appointed by the Lokpal.
- (c):   As per section 20(10) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the website of the Lokpal shall, from time to time, display to the public, the status of number of complaints pending before it or disposed of by it. Details of complaints are available on the website of the Lokpal.
- (d) & (e):  Amendments to laws are considered as per necessity from time to time, if so required in public interest. The occasion for such an amendment has not arisen at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Introducing Economy Class Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Debasree Chaudhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3350

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## INTRODUCING ECONOMY CLASS COACHES

3350.  MS. DEBASREE CHAUDHURI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has rolled out its first AC three-tier economy class coach recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and its main features;
- (c) whether the facility to be provided in these economy class coaches would be at par with other AC three tier class coaches and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether this economy class would be introduced in all routes and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government to provide more comfort to train passengers by developing world class infrastructure?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) Rail  Coach  Factory,  Kaputhala  rolled  out  first  rake  of  15  AC three-tier economy class coaches on 31.05.2021.

- (b) &  (c)  Main  features  and  improved  facilities  provided  are  as follows: (i)  Capacity of 83 berths as against 72 berths of AC three-tier coach. (ii)  Provided with one disabled friendly toilet. (iii)  AC  ducting  redesigned  to  provide  individual  AC  vents  for  each berth. (iv)  Improved and modular design of seats & berths, foldable snack tables & water holders. (v) Individual reading lights, mobile charging points with USB ports. (vi)  Improved  fire  safety  furnishing  compliant  to  EN  45545-2  HL3 standard. (d) Subject to operational feasibility, traffic pattern & availability of Rolling Stock, induction of economy class coaches is being undertaken over Indian railways. As on 15.03.2022, 65 economy class coaches have been inducted over Indian Railways. (e) (i)  The  Government  has  sanctioned  High  Speed  Rail  Corridor between Mumbai  and Ahmadabad  with financial and technical assistance from Government of Japan. The rolling stock to be used in the High speed Corridor will be state of art. (ii) 02 Rakes of Vande Bharat Train sets are successfully running. 44 Rakes are under manufacturing. These trains are high speed fully air  conditioned  trains  having  passenger  amenities  like  on  board infotainment  and  GPS  based  passenger  information  system,  CCTV, automatic  sliding  doors  with  retractable  coach  footsteps  and  Zero
- discharge vacuum based bio-toilets.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-23
Subject: Projects for Nuclear Power Generation
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3348

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2022

## PROJECTS FOR NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION

3348.  SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the projects for nuclear power generation proposed by the Government during the last five years along with the success achieved in this regard;
- (b) the  names  and  sites  where  such  projects  have  been  commissioned/are pending during the said period;
- (c) the total power expected to be generated by these projects; and
- (d) the total number  of nuclear power  projects pending  for approval from the Government, State-wise and the reasons for the pendency, project-wise?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

(a)to(c)The details of the nuclear power projects accorded administrative approval and financial sanction during the last five years are as follows:

| State          | Location      | Project            | Capacity (MW)   | Status                                                                                                      |
|----------------|---------------|--------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Tamil Nadu     | Kudankulam    | KKNPP-5&6          | 2 X 1000        | Under Construction                                                                                          |
| Karnataka      | Kaiga         | Kaiga-5&6          | 2 X 700         | Pre-project activities at sites and bulk procurement of long manufacturing cycle equipment are in progress. |
| Haryana        | Gorakhpur     | GHAVP- 3&4         | 2 X 700         | Pre-project activities at sites and bulk procurement of long manufacturing cycle equipment are in progress. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Chutka        | Chutka-1&2         | 2 X 700         | Pre-project activities at sites and bulk procurement of long manufacturing cycle equipment are in progress. |
| Rajasthan      | Mahi Banswara | Mahi Banswara- 1&2 | 2 X 700         | Pre-project activities at sites and bulk procurement of long manufacturing cycle equipment are in progress. |
| Rajasthan      | Mahi Banswara | Mahi Banswara- 3&4 | 2 X 700         | Pre-project activities at sites and bulk procurement of long manufacturing cycle equipment are in progress. |

On progressive  completion  of  these  nuclear  power  projects,  a  total  capacity  of 9000MW would be added in the country.

- (d)  Presently, no nuclear power project is pending approval from the Government.

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