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Lok Sabha Question No. 1113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: PMAY-G in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Soni

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1113

ANSWERED ON 13/12/2022

## PMAY-G IN CHHATTISGARH

## 1113.   SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the funds are released on time to the States in proportion to the number of beneficiaries by the Union Government under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G);
- (b) whether the amount of the first, second and third installments has been released in proportion to the number of beneficiaries of Chhattisgarh so far;
- (c) if so, whether the fund has been transferred to the beneficiaries on time by the State Government; and
- (d) if not, whether any guidelines have been issued to the State Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)  to  (d):  Yes  Sir.  The  Central  assistance  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Awaas  Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is  released  to  the  State  on  the  basis  of  balance  targets,  liabilities  and  unspent balance available. These funds are released directly to the State/UT considering the State/UT as  a  unit.  Further  release  of  these  funds  to  beneficiaries  in  various  districts  is  done  by  the respect State/UT Governments.

Under  PMAY-G,  Central assistance of Rs.6903.39 crore has been released to the Chhattisgarh  State  till  date.  A  total  target  of  11,76,150  houses  have  been  allocated  to  the State, out of which 10,09,098 houses have been sanctioned to the beneficiaries by the State and 8,28,818 houses have been completed as on 8.12.2022.  The first instalment has been released to 9,37,534 beneficiaries, second instalment released to 9,09,603 beneficiaries and third instalment released to 8,65,650 beneficiaries by the State.

Under PMAY-G, the State Govt. of Chhattisgarh was allocated a target of 6,48,867 houses for  2020-21,  however,  the  State  surrendered  a  target  of  4,91,052  units  due  to  financial constraints and difficulty in releasing the corresponding State share.  The Ministry had also allocated  target  of  7,81,999  houses  for  financial  year  2021-22,  however,  the  Ministry  was compelled  to  withdraw  the  target  due  to  the  inability  of  the  State  Government  to  release corresponding State share to the previously released central share of funds and unsatisfactory progress of the scheme. Despite several meetings and communications from various levels in the  Ministry,  the  State  Govt.  of  Chhattisgarh  has  not  shown  enough  progress  under  the PMAY-G scheme during the last two years despite its commitment to do so.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Banning of Glyphosate
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ghanshyam Singh Lodhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1110

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## BANNING OF GLYPHOSATE

## 1110.     SHRI GHANSHYAM SINGH LODHI

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

- (a) whether  the  use  of  Glyphosate,  a  widely  used  herbicide  to  kill  the  weeds,  has  been banned ;
- (b) if so, its effects observed  on the health of humans and animals due to its use ;
- (c) whether any steps have taken to make farmers aware about the banned pesticide; and
- (d) the steps taken to stop its manufacturing  and sale  by the companies  and retailers ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

(a) to (d): Pesticides are toxic substances which are registered for use in the country by the Registration  Committee  only  after  satisfying  itself  about  their  efficacy  and  safety  to  human health, animal and environment. The Pesticide do not pose any adverse effect on human beings, animals  and  the  environment  if  they  are  used  as  per  the  label  and  leaflet  approved  by  the Registration  Committee.  Accordingly,  Glyphosate  is  registered  for  use  in  tea  plantation  and non-cropped area only. Use of Glyphosate is not banned in India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Independent Assessment by ICAR
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gaurav Gogoi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1109

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT BY ICAR

1109. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  climatic  seasons  for  which  the  independent  assessment  was conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on the Nano-urea, developed by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO); (b)  whether  nano-urea  will  cut  farmers'  dependence  on  urea  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; (c) the details regarding evidence for the effectiveness of nano-urea; and (d)  whether  the  normal  packaged  urea  is  necessary  at  the  initial  stage  of  crop development, despite the use of nano-urea and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) In two climatic seasons ( rabi and kharif ), ICAR conducted agronomic assessment of nano urea developed by IFFCO in collaboration with IFFCO.

(b) & (c): Yes. Nano-urea may cut farmers' dependence on urea through savings on top  dressed  fertilizer  nitrogen.  Two  spray  of  nano-urea  as  top  dressing  alongwith recommended basal dose of nitrogen gave comparable yield to that obtained with total recommended dose of nitrogen with yield advantage of 3-8% and urea saving of 2550% in various crops.

(d): Yes.  Normal  packaged  urea  is  necessary  at  the  initial  stage  of  crop development  as  basal  dose,  despite  the  use  of  nano-urea  which  is  sprayed  on standing crops as top dressing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: People’s Participation in Panchayati Raj
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Thirumaa Valavan Thol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1107 ANSWERED ON 13/12/2022

## PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION IN PANCHAYATI RAJ

## 1107.   SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any new programme to promote people's participation in the activities of Panchayati Raj;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  promote  the  public  cooperation  and coordination in the efforts made by the Panchayats; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

## (SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL)

(a) to (d) The Ministry has been rolling out People's Plan Campaign as 'Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas' since 2018 for preparation of evidence based, holistic and inclusive Plan in structured manner for the next financial year through people's participation. This year, the campaign is being  undertaken from  2 nd October  2022  for  preparation  of  thematic  Gram  Panchayat Development Plan for  next  financial  year  i.e.  2023-24  through  people's  participation.  The People's Plan Campaign is an effective strategy for ensuring preparation of participatory Gram Panchayat Development Plans in a campaign mode with voluntary involvement of community, elected representatives, frontline workers of respective Line Departments, Self Help Groups, and other related stakeholders.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Rehabilitation Home for Mentally Challenged People
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Vinod Chavda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

- (a) The Ministry does not maintain such data.
- (b)  and  (c)  Relief  to  the  disabled  is  a  State  subject  by  virtue  of  entry  9  of  the  State  list  of  the Constitution  of  India.    However,  the  Ministry  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State  Government through various schemes and programmes. Under the Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) grant-in-aid is provided to NGOs/voluntary organisations for running various projects for the welfare of persons with disabilities including persons with intellectual disability and persons with mental illness.  Further, the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities also implements the following schemes for rehabilitation of these categories of persons with disabilities:
- i. SAMARTH (a  respite  care  residential  scheme  for  children)  to  provide  respite  homes  for orphans,  abandoned, families in crisis  and  also  for  persons  with  disabilities  from  BPL  and allied  families  including  destitute,  with  at  least  one  of  the  four  disabilities  covered  under National Trust Act, 1999.
- ii. Gharaunda, (a scheme for group home for adults) to provide an assured home and minimum quality  care  services  throughout  the  life  of  persons  with  autism,  cerebral  palsy,  mental retardation and multiple disabilities with adequate and quality care services with acceptable living standards including provision for basic medical care for professional doctors.

The performance of the organizations running the projects supported under the above schemes are monitored as per the respective scheme guidelines.

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UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1106

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2022

## REHABILITATION HOME FOR MENTALLY CHALLENGED PEOPLE

## 1106.  SHRI VINOD L. CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT सामािजक ᭠याय और अिधकाᳯरता मंᮢी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that lakhs of mentally challenged people are left neglected for begging on the streets across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Government has any policy or programme to set up rehabilitation centres for such people and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether the Government regularly reviews and evaluates the performance of these rehabilitation centres, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Countrywide Campaign under DAY-NRLM
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Hema Malini

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1103 ANSWERED ON 13/12/2022

## COUNTRYWIDE CAMPAIGN UNDER DAY-NRLM

## 1103.   SHRIMATI  HEMA MALINI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a 15 days country-wide campaign was conducted by the Government from September 7 to 20, 2022 with an aim to speed up the process of linking rural poor and poor women left out from Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) in all States and Union Territories with women Self Help Groups (SHGs) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the success of this campaign has been reviewed and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a) Yes Sir.  A  social  mobilization  campaign  was  organised  from  7 th September  to  20 th September, 2022 in order to expedite the process of social mobilization for bringing left out eligible  rural  poor  households  into  Self  Help  Groups  (SHGs)  under  the  SHG  fold  of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural  Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).  Later, on request of State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs), the campaign period was expanded till  30 th September, 2022. During this campaign 16,25,286 households were mobilized into 1,29,493 SHGs.
- (b) The success of the campaign was reviewed by the Ministry and it was found out that the campaign has given a definite push and expedited the mobilization of the left out rural women into SHGs. The average monthly mobilization of the rural women into SHGs during the current Financial Year up to August, 2022 was 5,61,272 and during the campaign period of less than one month, 16,25,286 rural women were brought under the SHG network under the Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Agriculture as a Source of Living
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P. Velusamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1099

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH   DECEMBER, 2022

## AGRICULTURE AS A SOURCE OF LIVING

1099. SHRI VELUSAMY P.

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

- (a) whether  the  agriculture  along  with  its  allied  sectors  is  the  largest  source  of livelihood  in  the  country  as  70  percent  of  its  rural  households  still  depend  primarily  on agriculture for their livelihood with 82 percent of farmers being small and marginal in 201718, total foodgrain production was estimated at 275 million tonnes (MT) and also we are the largest  producer  (25%  of  global  production),  consumer  (27%  of  world  consumption)  and importer (14%) of pulses in the world;
- (b) whether the Government will take steps for separate budget for agriculture taking into consideration the welfare of the farmers; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): According  to  Periodic  Labour  Force  Survey  (PLFS),  2020-21  conducted  by Ministry  of  Statistics  &  Programme  Implementation  (MoSPI),  the  percentage  of  rural workers  including  small  and  marginal  farmers  in  the  usual  status  engaged  in  agriculture sector of the country is 60.8%.  As per the Agricultural Statistics At A Glance 2021, India contributed  25.44  %  of  global  production  for  pulses  in  the  year  2019.  India  was  second largest importer (14.12%) of pulses in the year 2020-21. There has been record foodgrain production of 310.74 Million Tonnes in the year 2020-21

(a) and (c): There  is  no  proposal  to  introduce  a  separate  budget  for  agriculture. However,  Government  of  India  provides  top  most  priority  to  the  sector  which  is  the backbone of the Indian economy. This is reflected in the fact that budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare is very substantial. It has increased from Rs 27,662.67 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,32,513.62 crore in 2022-23, i.e. an absolute increase of 379%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Sub-Mission on Agro Forestry
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dhal Singh Bisen

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE& FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1097

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH   DECEMBER, 2022

## SUB-MISSION ON AGRO-FORESTRY

1097.  DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN:

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

- a) whether  any  Sub-Mission  on  Agro  Forestry  (SMAF)  since  2016-17  for  planting timber  or  non-timber  trees  for  increasing  income  of  farmers  and  employment, income generation etc. is operationalized by the Government;
- b) if so, name of the States implementing the said scheme along with details of criteria followed;
- c) whether the said scheme is currently operational in Madhya Pradesh and if so, the number of farmers benefited from the scheme during the last five years; and
- d) the details of the beneficiary farmers of Balaghat Parliamentary Constituency under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a):  The  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  Sub-Mission  on  Agroforestry  (SMAF)  was implemented  by  the  Department  of  Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare  since  2016-17  to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/ cropping systems to help the farmers  get  additional  income  and  make  their  farming  systems  more  climate  resilient and adaptive.

(b): The scheme  was  implemented  in 21 States viz. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh,  Gujarat,  Haryana,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Jharkhand,  Karnataka,  Kerala, Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Odisha,  Punjab,  Rajasthan,  Tamil  Nadu,  Telangana, Uttar  Pradesh,  Mizoram,  Manipur,  Meghalaya,  Nagaland  and  2  Union  Territories  viz. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh with funding pattern of 60:40 between Centre and State Govt. for all States except NE & Hilly states, where funding pattern is 90:10 between

O.I.H.

Centre and State Governments and 100% central funding in case of UTs & National Level  Agencies.  The  scheme  is  implemented  in  the  States  having  liberalized  transit regulations for transport of timber.

(c): The scheme was operational in the country including Madhya Pradesh upto 202122. The number of farmers benefited from the scheme during the last five years in the State of Madhya Pradesh is 2933.

(d):  One  farmer  from  Koste  village,  Block  Waraseoni  of  Balaghat  Parliamentary Constituency was the beneficiary for raising nursery under the scheme during the year 2018-19.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Gram Parivahan Yojana
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Devji Mansingram Patel

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1088 ANSWERED ON 13/12/2022

## GRAM PARIVAHAN YOJANA

## 1088.   SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to launch 'Gram Parivahan Yojana' to make transport facilities smooth in rural areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether areas have been identified for implementation of this yojana in Rajasthan;
- (c) if so, the amount earmarked for this purpose; and
- (d) the time by which this yojana is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) No sir, no such scheme named Gram Parivahan Yojana is proposed to be launched under  this  Ministry.  However,  the  Ministry  is  implementing  Aajeevika  Grameen  Express Yojana  (AGEY),  a  component  under  the  sub-scheme  Start-up  Village  entrepreneurship programme  (SVEP)  of  Deendayal  Antyodaya  Yojana-National  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission (DAY-NRLM)  to  facilitate  transport  facilities  in  the  rural  areas  and  also  provide  job opportunities to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM. The scheme was launched in August, 2017.

AGEY has the following two objectives:

- (a) To provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services to  connect  remote  villages  with  key  services  and  amenities  (including  access  to markets, education and health) for the overall economic development of the area by making use of the support available within the framework of DAY-NRLM.

(b) To provide an alternative source of livelihood to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their families under DAY-NRLM by facilitating them to operate public transport services in backward rural areas, as identified by the States.

AGEY  is  currently  being  implemented  in  26  States/UTs  and  2165  vehicles  are operational under the scheme as on 30 th November, 2022.

(b) Does not arise. However, under AGEY in Rajasthan, 21 vehicles are operational in  9 blocks.

- (c) Does not arise.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Child Trafficking
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rattan Lal Kataria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1087

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2022/ AGRAHAYANA 22, 1944 (SAKA)

CHILD TRAFFICKING

†1087. SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  any  countrywide  movement  is  being  run  by  the  Union Government to prevent child trafficking;

(b) if so, the details of data of trafficking during the last three years;

(c) whether Delhi Police has busted a child trafficking racket in July, 2022;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government is contemplating to formulate more stringent laws to give severe punishment to culprits involved in child kidnapping and trafficking; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISHRA)

(a): 'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the  Seventh Schedule  to the Constitution of India. Therefore, it is the primary responsibility of respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations (UTs) to take necessary steps for preventing and countering human trafficking.

However, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been supplementing the efforts of the State Governments  by  providing them  guidelines on preventing  and  countering  human  trafficking  in  the  form  of  various Advisories issued from time to time.  The Ministry has sanctioned financial assistance to all States / UTs for setting up Anti Human Trafficking Units in  all  Districts.    The  Ministry  also  assists  the  States  /  UTs  for  holding 'Judicial Colloquiums' and 'State level conferences' for sensitizing Police Officers and law officers etc.

(b): The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles crime statistics reported to it by the States and UTs and publishes the same in its annual publication 'Crime in India'. The latest published report is of the year 2021. Details  of  child  victims  (below  18  years)  trafficked  during  the  last  three years are given below:

|   Year |   Child victims (below 18 years) |
|--------|----------------------------------|
|   2019 |                             2863 |
|   2020 |                             2222 |
|   2021 |                             2877 |

(c) & (d): As per available information, the Delhi Police had busted a gang of human traffickers in July 2022, which was involved in selling new born babies.  A  FIR  No.  128/22  under  section  370(4)/363/34  Indian  Penal  Code (IPC) read with section 81 of Juvenile Justice Act has been registered by the Crime Branch.

(e) & (f): Amendment in Criminal Law, including laws for countering child kidnapping and human trafficking, is an ongoing process on the basis of functional needs and requirements.

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