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Lok Sabha Question No. 4211 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Objectionable Content in Web Series
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sukanta Majumdar, Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTON NO. 4211

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.03.2022

## OBJECTIONABLE CONTENT IN WEB SERIES

4211.  DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR: SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  increased  instances  of  objectionable, obscene,  unauthorised  content,  messages,  advertisement  or  communication, transmitted on various Over The Top (OTT) channels that or inconsistent with the laws  of  the  country  and  portrayal  of  sex  and  violence  in  National  and  Regional Television including Bengali in the form of web series which is creating a negative impact on children and youths;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken/proposed  to  take  stringent  corrective measures to check the negative impact of rising depiction of sex and violence in web series on the children and youths;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether the Government has received many complaints from the public in this regard and if so, the action taken thereon;
- (f)  whether  the  Government  has  deliberated  to  setup  a  screening  body  for  web series  programmes  on  the  lines  of  Censor  Board  for  films  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (g) the other corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) to (g): Government has notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines  and  Digital  Media  Ethics  Code)  Rules,  2021  under  the  Information Technology   Act, 2000 on 25th February, 2021.

Part III of the Rules inter-alia provide for adherence to Code of Ethics by publishers of  news  and  current  affairs  on  digital  media  and  publishers  of  online  curated content (OTT Platforms). The Code of Ethics requires OTT platforms not to transmit any content which is prohibited by law and undertake age-based self classification of  content,  based  on  general  guidelines  provided  in  the  Schedule  to  the  Rules, along  with  adequate  safeguards  for  restricting  age-inappropriate  content  for children with adequate access control measures.

The Rules also provide for a three-level Grievance Redressal Mechanism consisting of the publisher (Level-I), Self-Regulating Body constituted by the publishers (LevelII)  and  an  Oversight  Mechanism  of  the  Government  (Level-III),  to  look  into complaints/grievances relating to violation of the Code of Ethics by OTT platforms. Complaints  relating  to  violation  of  Code  of  Ethics  are  addressed  as  per  this mechanism.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Decarbonization of Automobile Sector
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Jayanta Kumar Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4210

ANSWERED ON 29.03.2022

## DECARBONIZATION OF AUTOMOBILE SECTOR

## 4210.  SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO: DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan for decarbonization of the automobile/transportation sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of preparedness of Automotive Industry for meeting India's commitment at COP 26;
- (c) whether the Government is making any efforts in greening the automotive/transportation sector in the country; and
- (d) if so, the other steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): To promote clean vehicles, following steps have been taken:-
1. The  Ministry of Heavy  Industries formulated a scheme  Faster Adoption  and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) 2015 for promoting adoption of electric/ hybrid vehicles (xEVs) in the country.  At present, Phase-II of FAME India Scheme is being implemented for a period of 5 years w.e.f. 01st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crores.
2. The Government on 12 th May, 2021 approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) in the country in order to bring down prices of battery in the country with an outlay of Rs. 18,100 crore.
3. The  PLI  scheme  for  Automobile  and  Auto  Components  was  approved  on  15 th September, 2021 with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crore for a period of five years.  The scheme provides incentives upto 18% for Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles.
4. GST  on  electric  vehicles  have  been  reduced  from  12%  to  5%;  GST  on  chargers/ charging stations for electric vehicles have been reduced from 18% to 5%.
5. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) announced that battery-operated vehicles will be given green license plates and be exempted from permit requirements.
6. MoRTH issued a notification advising states to waive road tax on EVs, which in turn will help reduce the initial cost of EVs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Boats for Deep Sea Fishing
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Nandigam Suresh, Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4209

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  MARCH, 2022

## Boats for Deep Sea Fishing

## 4209.  SHRI NANDIGAM SURESH: SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will  the  Minister  of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has provided financial assistance to build boats for deep sea fishing; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  deep  sea  fishing  ships  built  in  various  States  of  the  country including Andhra Pradesh and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) and (b)  The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India under its flagship scheme namely, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) being implemented with highest ever estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crore in fisheries sector for a period of 5  years with effect from the financial year  2020-21,  introduced  a  component  namely,  'Support  for  Acquisition  of  Deep-Sea Fishing  vessels  for  traditional  fishermen'  for  promoting  deep-sea  fishing  in  the  coastal States and Union Territories (UTs) including Andhra Pradesh. An amount of Rs. 9484.00 lakh has been approved for release to States/UTs including Andhra Pradesh, under the subcomponent, 'Support for acquisition of Deep-Sea Fishing vessels for traditional fishermen' of PMMSY, for procurement of 273 Deep Sea Fishing Vessels during FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22.

The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying,  Government  of  India,  under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  (CSS)  on  'Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries' had released an amount of  Rs.  31209.51  lakh  to  States/UTs  including  Andhra  Pradesh  under  the  subcomponent, 'Assistance for Deep Sea Fishing', for procurement of 918 Deep Sea Fishing Vessels and also  released  an  amount  of  Rs.  427.50  lakh  under  the  sub-component,  'Conversion  of Trawlers into Resource Specific Deep-Sea Fishing Vessels' under Blue Revolution Scheme for conversion of 57 trawlers into Deep Sea Fishing vessels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: New Guidelines to Social Media
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4203 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.03.2022

NEW GUIDELINES TO SOCIAL MEDIA

4203. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R. :

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a) whether any new guidelines have been introduced by the Government  in  the  social  media  platforms  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; (b) whether any prior consultations with it's stake holders have been made  by  the  Government  for  introducing  new  guidelines,  if  so,  the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? (c) whether  any  representations  have  been  received  from  the  stake holders  including  the  Journalist  community  for  withdrawal  of  new dangerous clauses; and (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a) to (b): Government  has  notified the Information  Technology (Intermediary  Guidelines  and  Digital  Media  Ethics  Code)  Rules,  2021 on 25th February 2021 under Information Technology Act, 2000.

Part-II  of  these  Rules,  administered  by  Ministry  of  Electronics  and Information  Technology  (MeITY),  relate  to  intermediaries,  including social media intermediaries.

Part-III  of  these  Rules,  administered  by  Ministry  of  Information  and Broadcasting provides for an institutional mechanism for publishers of news  &  current  affairs  on  digital  media  and  publishers  of  online curated  content  (OTT  Platforms),  which  inter-alia  provide  for  the following:-

- I.
- Code of Ethics to be followed by publishers.
- II. A  three-level  Grievance  Redressal  Mechanism  consisting  of  the publisher (Level-I), self-regulating body constituted by the publishers (Level-II) and an Oversight Mechanism of the Government (Level-III) to look into complaints/grievance relating to violation of the Code of Ethics.

Meity  has  undertaken  public  consultation  with  stakeholders  with regard  to  amendments  in  the  Intermediary  Guidelines,  2011  before notification of the IT Rules, 2021. Similarly, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has held consultations with stakeholders, including OTT players and their associations before notification of the Rules.

(c)  &  (d)  The  Government  has  received  representations  from  various stakeholders  regarding  applicability  and  implementation  of  the  IT Rules, which were addressed through various communications and in the several webinars conducted on the Rules by the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4201 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: New Central Media Accreditation Guidelines for Freelance Journalists
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4201 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.03.2022

NEW  CENTRAL  MEDIA ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES  FOR  FREELANCE JOURNALISTS

4201.  SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE: SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has proposed new central media accreditation guidelines for the freelance journalists with restrictive reporting of Government affairs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  the details of new rules for accreditation to journalists with stringent provisions of revoking?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) to (b) The Government has issued 'The Central Media Accreditation Guidelines, 2022' for grant of accreditation to working journalists  and  other  categories  of  persons  including  freelance working journalists at the headquarters of the Government of India, in accordance with the eligibility criterion and other conditions, etc. laid  down  under  these  guidelines.  The  Central  Media  Accreditation Committee, chaired by the Principal DG, PIB and comprising of up to 25 Members representing different media organisations, discharges the  functions  laid  down  under  these  guidelines  and  takes  decision including  suspension/withdrawal  of  accreditation  on  the  basis  of various criterion laid down therein.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Incentives under Sub-Mission of Agro-forestry
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Jual Oram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4200

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 th  MARCH, 2022

## INCENTIVES UNDER SUB-MISSION OF AGRO-FORESTRY

4200.   SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  Government  has  implemented  the  Sub-Mission  of  Agro-forestry  (SMAF) under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) to promote tree plantation on farmland for enhancing productivities of crops and cropping system;
- (b)    if  so,  the  incentive  provided  in  other  schemes  for  horticulture/miscellaneous  tree plantation;
- (c)   whether there is any provision to extend the SMAF in other districts of Odisha; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a):     Yes  sir.    Ministry  of  Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare  is  presently  implementing  SubMission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme under National Mission for sustainable agriculture (NMSA) to  promote  tree  plantation  on  farmland  for  enhancing  productivities  of  crops  and cropping system in 23 States/ UTs including State of Odisha.
- (b):    Under the SMAF scheme, 50% assistance to farmers is given through State Govt. for nursery  development,  boundary  plantation  and  block  plantation  of  prominent  tree  species. Incentives  are  also  provided  under  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture (MIDH) scheme for holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root and  tuber  crops,  mushrooms,  spices,  flowers,  aromatic  plants,  coconut,  cashew  etc. Assistance to farmers is given for quality planting material, drip system, integrated nutrient management, integrated pest management etc.
- (c) & (d):      The State Government of Odisha may implement SMAF scheme in any district of the State as per their requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4198

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th MARCH, 2022

## PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN MAAN DHAN YOJANA

4198. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL:

Will  the  Minister  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

(a) the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana 2022; and

(b) the number of districts in Gujarat where the farmers have benefitted from the said yojana?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Maan  Dhan  Yojna  (PMKMY),  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  is being  implemented  in  order  to  provide  social  security  net  for  the  Small  and  Marginal Farmers (SMF) by way of pension.  Under this scheme, a minimum fixed pension of Rs. 3,000/-  will  be  provided  to  the  eligible  small  and  marginal  farmers,  subject  to  certain exclusion clauses, on attaining the age of 60 years.  The Scheme is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme, with entry age of 18 to 40 years.

(b)  Farmers  from  all  33  districts  of  Gujarat  have  been  registered  under  the  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (PMKMY).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Constitution of an Expert Committee to review working of film institutes
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4197 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.03.2022

CONSTITUTION  OF  AN  EXPERT  COMMITTEE  TO  REVIEW  WORKING  OF FILM INSTITUTES

4197:  SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA

Will the Minister of INFORMATION & BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has constituted an expert committee to review the working of film institutes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of film institutes operating in the country, State-wise;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up more film institutes across the country;
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the funds likely to be allocated for the said purpose; and
- (f)  the  steps  being  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a)  &  (b):  No,  Sir.  However,  Ministry  had  constituted  an  expert committee  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Shri  Bimal  Julka,  former Secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 14.11.2018 to review the functioning of autonomous bodies in the film sector which includes film institutes viz. Film and Television Institute  of  India,  Pune,  and  Satyajit  Ray  Film  and  Television Institute, Kolkata.

(c):    Currently,  there  are  two  Film  and  Television  Institutes  viz. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata under the purview of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. (d) to (f): No, Sir. However, Government is setting up an extended campus  of  Satyajit  Ray  Film  and  Television  Institute  (SRFTI), Kolkata at Arunachal Pradesh to cater to the needs of people of the North Eastern region at an approved cost of Rs. 204.32 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Development of Fish Farming
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  MARCH, 2022

## Development of Fish Farming

## 4194.  SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will  the  Minister  of FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that there is huge potential for fisheries in case the large amount of river water flowing into sea is utilised and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  there  is  a  lot  of  scope  for  job  creation  and economic growth with developing fish farming using the said water before it merges into sea;
- (c) if so, whether the Government proposes to take steps to utilize the said river water to develop fish farming with constructing appropriate infrastructure; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (d) :Yes, Sir. Recognizing the immense potential of fisheries sector and aiming towards sustainable  utilization  of  water  and  fisheries  resources  in  the  country,  the  Department  of Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  has  formulated  and  is implementing a flagship scheme namely 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada  Yojana (PMMSY)' with highest ever investment of ₹ 20050 crore in fisheries sector for a period of 5 years  with  effect  from  the  financial  year  2020-21  to  FY  2024-25  in  all  States/Union Territories aiming sustainable development of fisheries, increasing employment opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture. PMMSY, inter-alia, supports promotion of capture and culture fisheries in river and estuarine waters and the activities supported towards this end include cage and pen culture, providing replacement boats, fishing nets and other fishing implements, necessary communication devices, post harvest handling, fish marketing like construction of fish  retail  markets  and  fish  kiosks,  fish  transport  facilities,  cold  storages  and  ice  plants. Besides, a dedicated River Ranching programme has also been launched under PMMSY to improve the riverine fish stocks to ensure sustainability of riverine fisheries and generating sustainable  income  to  the  fishers.  Further,  development  of  fish  landing  centres  along  the rivers  &  estuaries,  promotion  of  brackishwater  aquaculture  are  also  supported  under  the PMMSY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4192 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-29
Subject: Changes in Laws for Cooperative Sector
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4192

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  MARCH 2022

## CHANGES IN LAWS FOR COOPERATIVE SECTOR

4192. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN: Will the Minister of COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to bring changes to laws governing the cooperative  sector  to  smoothen  the  processes  in  areas  such  as  multi  sector
- cooperatives; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefore?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a) to (c): Yes Sir. It is proposed to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 so as to have an effective regulatory mechanism for the multi-State cooperative societies,  to  keep  the  legislation  in  tune  with  the  changing  economic  policies,  to make the management accountable to the members of the societies and to protect the interests of the depositors and the shareholders of the societies.

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