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Lok Sabha Question No. 104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: False Advertisement
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Joshi

## Government of India

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 104 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

## FALSE ADVERTISEMENT

104. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: (OIH)

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

- (a) whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  to  check  the  false  advertisements  to  mislead  people during the Corona pandemic;
- (b) if so, the details of action taken against the companies by the Government along with their names; and
- (c) if not, the Government's view in this regard?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh nkuos jkolkgsc nknkjko½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  Central  Consumer  Protection  Authority  (CCPA)  has  been  established  w.e.f.  24th July,  2020  under  section  10  of  the  Consumer  Protection  Act,  2019  (CP  Act)  to  regulate  matters relating  to  violation  of  rights  of  consumers,  unfair  trade  practices  and  false  or  misleading advertisements  which  are  prejudicial  to  the  interests  of  public  and  consumers  and  to  promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers as a class.

So far CCPA has issued show cause notices to 14 companies pertaining to various sectors such  as  water  purifier,  paints,  floor  cleaner,  apparel,  disinfectant,  furniture  for  resorting  to misleading claims such as immunity, covid-19 virus protection etc. and an advisory has also been issued to industry associations highlighting the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and to impress upon their members to cease from making false claims about effectiveness against corona virus which are not supported by competent and reliable scientific advice.

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## ORIGINAL IN HINDI
Lok Sabha Question No. 99 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Financial Assistance to Parents of PwDs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Abdul Majeed Ariff

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.99 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

## Financial Assistance to Parents of PwDs

## 99. ADV. AM ARIFF:

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

- (a) who are forced to stay home to look after their children and if the details thereof;
- b parents, at least to partially compensate their income; if so, the details thereof;
- if so the details thereof?
- whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of monthly financial assistance given to such parents; and
- (e) ifnot, whether the Government will consider the same?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a) Sir. The  Government is aware of the plight of the parents of persons with mental disabilities who are forced to   stay home to look after their  children. To address the issue, the Government has set up National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities in 1999. Under the National Trust Act, there is provision of appointment of Legal for persons with disabilities   through Local Level   Committee, constituted at district level under the Chairmanship of District Magistrate/Distriet Collector: Yes; Palsy;

- (6) Sir. No;
2. (c) (d) and (e) Does not arise; in view of (b) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 95 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Sale of Poultry
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 95 TO BE ANSWERED ON  2 ND  FEBRUARY, 2021

## SALE OF POULTRY

95. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मात्स्यिकी , पशुपालन और डेिरी मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has asked the States not to shut down poultry markets or restrict sale of eggs or broiler chicken meat in the wake of the avian influenza outbreak that  has  affected  at  least  ten  States  as  there  have  never  been  any  cases  of  bird  flu being transmitted to humans in India, and there is no danger of such transmission if the meat is properly cooked; and

- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  present  status  thereof  on  the  affect  on  poultry industry in the country, State-wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(DR SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a)& (b) Yes Sir.  Poultry and Poultry products such as Egg and Poultry Meat  after being cooked  properly  at  60°C  -70°C  destroys  Avian  Influenza  virus.  The  poultry  industry  has faced  a  loss  because  of  the  consumption  of  Poultry  products  has  reduced  and  it  has affected almost all the poultry producing States in the country as per information received from the Industry Associations. However, with regard to latest outbreaks of Avian Influenza, Department has put all efforts to intervene and extend help to Poultry industry by issuing Advisories to all the States creating awareness amongst the people not only for preparedness, control and containment of Avian Influenza but also in regard to Avian Influenza not being spread from consumption

of Poultry and Poultry products..

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Lok Sabha Question No. 89 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: CSR Fund
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Hemant Tukaram Godse

## MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 89

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  FEBRUARY, 2021

'CSR Funds'

## 89: SHRI HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  data  regarding  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  (CSR) funds spent by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/ Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) and corporates during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of women organizations or societies or women benefitted from the CSR?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) & (b): As per information furnished by Ministry of Corporate Affairs on the basis of filings made by the companies in MCA 21 registry, the CSR amount spent by all companies, including PSUs during the last three years (upto 30.09.2020) is given below:

| PSU/Non PSU   |   Total Company FY 2017-18 |   Amount Spent during FY 2017-18 (Rs in crore) |   Total Company FY 2018-19 |   Amount Spent during FY 2018-19 (Rs in crore) |   Total Company FY 2019- 20 |   Amount Spent during FY 2019-20 (Rs in crore) |
|---------------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| PSU           |                        535 |                                        2704.32 |                        609 |                                         3835.5 |                          14 |                                         438.29 |
| Non PSU       |                      20915 |                                       11185.5  |                      24323 |                                        14819.3 |                        1061 |                                        7384.21 |
| Grand Total   |                      21450 |                                       13889.9  |                      24932 |                                        18654.8 |                        1075 |                                        7822.5  |

(c): The benefits of CSR activities undertaken by Central Public Sector Enterprises include women however, no separate details on number of women organizations/ societies / women is maintained centrally by the Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 86 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Payment of MSP
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Mahua Moitra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.86

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  FEBRUARY, 2021

## PAYMENT OF MSP

## 86. SHRIMATI MAHUA MOITRA:

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

- (a) the status of payment of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the budget for the same for the coming year;
- (b) whether the Government is going to delay the implementation given the huge ongoing farmer protests and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a): During  the  current  Marketing  Season  of  2020-21,  upto  31.12.2020,  procurement  of 599.33 LMT of Paddy having MSP value of around Rs 1,13,155 crore, Pulses & oilseeds of 3.06 LMT having MSP value of Rs 1,643 crore, Copra of 5,089 MT having MSP value of Rs 52.40 crore and Cotton of 89.85 lakhs bales having MSP value of Rs 26,277 crore has been done under respective MSP Schemes by the concerned Ministry.

The payment of Minimum Support Price (MSP) of such procurement to the concerned farmers is being made as per scheme's guidelines.

The  Budget  Estimates  (BE)  for  2021-22  for  the  implementation  of  Price  Support Scheme (PSS) for pulses, oilseeds and copra and Market Intervention Scheme is Rs 1500.50 crore. Similarly, Rs 2,42,616 crore has been provided in BE 2021-22 for Food Subsidy which includes MSP operations by the Department of Food and Public Distribution and Rs 136 crore has been provided by Ministry of Textile for cotton.

- (b): Government will continue to implement the MSP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 82 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Stimulus Package for J&K
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 82

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  FEBRUARY, 2021/ MAGHA 13, 1942 (SAKA)

STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR J&K

82. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has created a stimulus package for Jammu and Kashmir to address the economic slump caused by the yearlong lockdown and communication blockade;

(b) if so, the quantum of funds that have been allocated;

(c) the quantum of funds released as on December 31, 2020; and

(d) the quantum of funds utilized as on December 31, 2020?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) and (b):  The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved business revival package of Rs. 1,352.99 Crore on 25 th  September, 2020. (c) and (d): An amount of Rs. 434.08 crore was released up to 31 st  December, 2020, out of which Rs. 250 crore was as Economic Package and Rs. 184.08 crore  as  COVID-19  Relief.    The  amount  of  Rs.  434.08  crore  has  been  fully utilized by 31 st  December, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 80 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Plastic Parks in Haryana
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.80 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

## Plastic Parks in Haryana

## 80 : SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH

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

- (a)      the  number  and  details  of  plastic  parks  set  up  in  the  country  so  far,  Statewise     including Haryana;
- (b)   whether there is any plan to set up new plastic parks in the country and if so,       the details thereof, State-wise and cost-wise including Haryana;
- (c) whether the Government  has any plans to set up plastic parks in Bhiwani-            Mahendragarh- Charkhi Dadri-Nuh districts of Haryana; and
- (d)   if so, the time by which it is likely to be set up and if not, the reasons thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISITER OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI D. V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

- (a): Six Plastic Parks in different States  are at various stages of implementation i.e. Assam (1), Madhya Pradesh (2), Odisha (1), Jharkhand (1) and Tamil Nadu (1) . One Plastic Park has recently been approved in Uttarakhand. The Plastic Park in Haryana was given 'in-principle' approval in 2016, but the same was withdrawn in 2020 because of the lack of interest shown by the State Government of Haryana.
- (b): Yes Sir. The Department had invited proposals from various States/UTs for setting up Plastic Park in their region and a total of five proposals have been  received from four States namely Uttar Pradesh (02 proposals), Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar. There was no proposal from Haryana. After due evaluation of the preliminary proposals the Department has decided to accord 'in-principle' approval to the  proposals received

from Govt. of Uttar Pradesh for setting up a Plastic Park at Gorakhpur and from Govt. of Karnataka for setting up a Plastic Park at Ganjimutt, Karnataka.

(c) &  (d) : No  Sir, because  Haryana  has  not  submitted any proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 78 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Subsidy to Cage Fish Farmers
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 78

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  FEBRUARY 2021

## Subsidy to Cage Fish Farmers

## 78. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

Will  the  Minister  of  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received proposals for cage fish farming under the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  from  Satara  district  of Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  Government  had  provided  subsidy  to  the  cage  fish  farmers  in Satara district of Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government has any plans to provide any assistance to farmers who have set up cage fish farms under the earlier Neel KrantiYojana but could not receive subsidies due to the discontinuation of the scheme?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a)  to  (c):Yes  sir.  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal Husbandry  and  Dairying  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana (PMMSY) inter-alia provides  financial  assistance  for  taking  up  cage  culturein inland  water  bodies  (reservoirs)  and  open  sea.During  the  current  financial  year (2020-21),  the  Department  of  Fisheries  has  approved  consolidated  fisheries development proposal of Government of Maharashtra at a total cost of Rs.153.19 crore with central share of Rs. 50.64 crore. This includes an amount of Rs.38.00 crore, with central share of Rs. 12.09 crore for cage culture. The Government of Maharashtrahas reported that they have received proposals for cage fish farming from  Satara  District  under  PMMSY  2020-21.  The  State  Government  further reported that during 2018-19 financial assistance was provided for cage farming in Satara  District  under  the  erstwhile  Blue  Revolution  Scheme.  The  PMMSY provides  to  meet  the  committed  liabilities  in  respect  of  only  approved  projects under the erstwhile Blue Revolution Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 73 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Online Marketing
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 73 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

## ONLINE MARKETING

## 73. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that online market places provide comparison of services of products but do not disclose the main parameters determining how offers resulting from a search query are ranked and the authenticity of product reviews;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken measures to protect the consumers' right to know who is actually selling the product or service and be provided with clear information prior to a purchase;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh nkuos jkolkgsc nknkjko½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a) to (d)    : The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 were notified by the Central Govt. on 23.07.2020 under the provisions of Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Rule  5(3)(f)  of  the  said  Rules  provides  that  every  marketplace  e-commerce  entity  shall provide  an  explanation  of  the  main  parameters  which,  individually  or  collectively,  are  most significant  in  determining  the  ranking  of  goods  or  sellers  on  its  platform  and  the  relative importance of those main parameters through an easily and publicly available description drafted in plain and intelligible language in a clear and accessible manner, displayed prominently to its users at the appropriate place on its platform.

Further, as per the Rule 5(3)(a), every marketplace e-commerce entity shall provide details about  the  sellers  offering  goods  and  services,  including  the  name  of  their  business,  whether registered or not, their geographic address, customer care number, any rating or other aggregated feedback about such seller, and any other information necessary for enabling consumers to make informed decisions at the pre-purchase stage.
Lok Sabha Question No. 71 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Review of Social Justice Policies
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 71 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

## REVIEW OF SOCIAL JUSTICE POLICIES

## 71. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

- (a)  whether the Government is considering a collective review of the Social Justice policies;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- whether the Government intends to seek help from the sector to implement the amended Social Justice policy; if any; and private
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a): No Sir; there is no proposal for collective review of the Social Justice policies
- (b) to (d): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 66 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Objectives of PM-KISAN Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.66

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  FEBRUARY, 2021

## OBJECTIVES OF PM-KISAN SCHEME

## 66. SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

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

- (a) the objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme;
- (b) the number of farmers in Gujarat benefited by the scheme so far;
- (c) the prospective scheme of the Government for the farmers not covered by the scheme; and
- (d) whether Kisan Credit Cards are also likely to be provided under the scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

(a): The  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samman  Nidhi  (PM-KISAN)  aims  at  providing  financial assistance  to  landholding  farmer  families  across  the  country,  subject  to  certain  exclusion criteria, to enable them to take care of expenses related to agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs.

(b): The number of farmers families benefited by the PM-KISAN Scheme so far as on 27 th January 2021 in Gujarat is 57,83,352.

(c): Under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samman  Nidhi  (PM-KISAN)  all  the  landholding farmers  families,  subject  to  certain  exclusion  criteria,  get  the  benefit  of  the  Scheme.  This Scheme does not restrict any eligible beneficiary from getting  the benefit of other Schemes prevailing in the Government.

(d): The  Government  of  India  conducted  aCampaign  for  saturation  of  all  PM-KISAN beneficiaries  with  Kisan  Credit  Cards(KCC).  To  provide  benefit  of  KCC  to  all  PM-KISAN beneficiaries in Mission Mode and with a view to ensure coverage a 15-day special drive was also started from 8 th February, 2020. Also, a form devised by Indian Bank's Association (IBA) has been uploaded on the websites of all Scheduled Commercial Banks as well as on the PM-KISAN portal for eligible beneficiaries of PM-KISAN to avail the benefit of Kisan Credit Card.

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