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Lok Sabha Question No. 406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Agri-Tech Industry
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 406

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## AGRI-TECH INDUSTRY

## 406.  SHRI T.R. BAALU:

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

- (a) whether the Government agrees with the view that the Agri-Tech industry can play a vital role  in  leading  the  transformation  in  food  systems  and  improving  the  efficiency,  quality  and profitability of small farms;
- (b) if so, the measures that have been taken or being taken by the Government keeping in mind  that  Agri-Tech  has  huge  transformational  potential  with  capabilities  of  automating agricultural functions, improving traceability of the agriculture supply chain, fighting risks and uncertainties through predictive power, directly connecting farmers with consumers, Agribusinesses, credit institutions and with the Government policies and many more; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि एवं षकसान कल्याण मंत्री (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (c) : The government acknowledges the significant potential of the Agri-Tech industry in driving the transformation of food systems and enhancing the efficiency and profitability of small farms. Further, various initiatives and policies have been introduced to promote technological advancements in agriculture, recognizing the role of Agri-Tech in addressing challenges and fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The government has laid the initiatives to establish a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Agriculture, incorporating standardised Registries in the agriculture  sector,  Krishi  Decision  Support  System,  Agri  Data  Exchange,  Consent  Manager, Sand  Box  and  a  Unified  Farmer  Service  Interface  (UFSI).  This  initiative  aims  to  enhance interoperability  and  convergence  of  efforts,  fostering  the  development  of  applications  in  the agricultural sector using emerging digital technologies. Further, to complement these efforts and create opportunities for public-private partnerships,  a  Screening  Committee  has  been constituted to invite Expressions of Interest from non-government entities and to recommend suitable Agri-Tech entities for collaborative work with government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Lifestock Health Care
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

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

LOK SABHA

ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION No.402

TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## LIFESTOCK HEALTH CARE

## 402. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of steps taken by the Government to implement the recommendation of NK Jain Committee report;

- (b) whether the Government realise the inadequacy of Lifestock health care; and
- (c) if so, the details of steps taken by the Government to address such issue?

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

(a).  The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has taken steps to make the use of Aadhar number in  various  programmes/schemes  like  National  Livestock  Mission  (NLM),  Animal  Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), Rastriya Gokul Mission (RGM). The Aadhar number is also required for registration of farmers on National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) portal where data related to animal productivity, health and vaccination is updated.

(b  &  c).  Animal  Husbandry  is  a  state  subject.  However,  the  Department  is  supporting  and augmenting  livestock  health  care  through  the  implementation  of  Livestock  Health  &  Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) which is a Central sector scheme, in all states/UTs, with the aim of reducing risk to animal health by prophylactic vaccination against diseases of animals, capacity building of Veterinary services, disease surveillance and strengthening Veterinary infrastructure. The  major  activities  supported  are  vaccination  against  Foot  and  Mouth  Disease  (FMD), Brucellosis, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)  and Classical Swine Fever (CSF), Assistance to States  for  Control  of  Animal  Disease  (ASCAD)  for  control  of  state  prioritized  economically important exotic, emergent and zoonotic animal diseases and Establishment and Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries-Mobile Veterinary Units (ESVHD-MVU). Further, under ESVHD-MVU, the Central Government has provided 100% financial assistance to the States/UTs towards  procurement  and  customization  of  MVUs  to  strengthen  veterinary  health  services. Additionally,  there  are  National Action  Plans  and  guidelines  on  diseases  like Avian  Influenza, African  Swine  Fever  (ASF),  Glanders  and  Lumpy  Skin  Disease  (LSD)  for  control  and containment of diseases within a definite time frame.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Agriculture Technology
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Hema Malini

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 401

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

## 401. SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is taking various steps to ensure that the exponential growth in the agriculture technology sector is appropriately leveraged for the benefit of the farmers of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also constituted any screening Committee in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (d): Yes, the government acknowledges the significant potential of the Agri-Tech industry in driving the transformation of food systems and enhancing the efficiency and profitability of small farms.  Further,  various  initiatives  and  policies  have  been  introduced  to  promote  technological advancements  in  agriculture,  recognizing  the  role  of  Agri-Tech  in  addressing  challenges  and fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The government has laid the initiatives to establish a Digital  Public  Infrastructure  (DPI)  for  Agriculture,  incorporating  standardised  Registries,  Krishi Decision Support System, Agri Data Exchange, Consent Manager, Sand Box and a Unified Farmer Service Interface (UFSI). This initiative aims to enhance interoperability and convergence of efforts, fostering  the  development  of  applications  in  the  agricultural  sector  using  emerging digital technologies.  Further,  to  complement  these  efforts  and  create  opportunities  for  public-private partnerships, a Screening Committee has been constituted to invite Expressions of Interest from non-government entities and to recommend suitable entities for collaborative work with government. The copy of the order of constitution of Screening Committee is given at Annexure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 398 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: FM Radio Malayalam
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 398

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023)

FM RADIO MALAYALAM

398. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that there is no Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio Malayalam Programmes available in the Kasaragod district and if so, the action taken in this regard;
- (b) the details of Kannada FM channel are available in the northern part of the Kasaragod district;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  noticed  that  Malayalam  speaking people are more here in Kasaragod district and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  the  transmission power of the nearest Malayalam FM Radio Station in Kannur FM radio to avail Malayalam FM radio in all parts of the district;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (f) the details of the progress of the New Community Radio Stations in Kasaragod; and
- (g) the number of applications still pending for approval in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR) (a)  to  (e)  Akashvani  has  a  100  Watt  FM  Relay  Station  at  Kasargod carrying AIR channel in Malayalam  for localised coverage.  The broadcast follows line of sight and is not strictly bound by geographical boundaries. FM Broadcast from Akashvani FM transmitters at Madikeri and Udupi in adjacent districts of Karnataka is also available in some parts of Kasargod district. The  transmission  capacity  of  FM  Radio  Station  at  Kannur  has  been increased from 6 KW to 10 KW power. In addition, three Private FM radio channels with transmission power of 3KW (minimum) to 10 KW (maximum) are also operating in Kannur. (f)  &  (g)  The  Government  of  India  has  signed  a  Grant  of  Permission Agreement with Tellicherry Social Service Society for setting up of a community radio station in Kasargod.  There is no application pending from any other organizations in Kasargod.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Development Report of PM-KISAN
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 397

TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  DECEMBER, 2023

## DEVELOPMENT REPORT OF PM-KISAN

397.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the development report of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme launched by the Government specially in the State of West Bengal for the F.Y. 2022-23 and 2023-24; and
- (b) the details of developmental works along with future initiatives, if any, State and UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  The  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samman  Nidhi  (PM-KISAN)  is  a  Central  Sector  Scheme,  being implemented w.e.f. 1 st  December, 2018.  The Scheme aims at providing financial assistance to all 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.  Under the Scheme, an amount of Rs. 6000/- per year is transferred in three 4 installments each of Rs.2000/directly into the Aadhar seeded bank accounts of the farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Under the PM-Kisan Scheme, over 2.80 Lakh Crores has been transferred to over 11 Cr. farmers across the country including West Bengal. In West Bengal, PM-Kisan Scheme was onboarded in FY 2021-22 and since then 51,14,346 Farmers have received benefits worth over 7380.46 Cr.

The details of funds released and number of beneficiaries of PM-KISAN for the State of West Bengal in FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 are as follows:

| Financial Year   | No. of beneficiaries   | Fund released     |
|------------------|------------------------|-------------------|
| 2022-23          | 48,69,285              | Rs. 2839.1 Crore  |
| 2023-24          | 46,92,922              | Rs. 1913.09 Crore |

- (b) PM-KISAN Scheme is only concerned with providing financial assistance to all landholding farmer families across  the  country.  No  other  developmental  works  are  linked  with  the  PM-KISAN Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Promotion of Electric Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Khagen Murmu, Ravi Kishan Shukla, Ravindra Kushawaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 396 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023

## PROMOTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

## 396. SHRI KHAGEN MURMU: SHRI RAVI KISHAN: SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any plan to promote the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government for increasing charging stations;
- (d) whether the Government has formulated any policy to provide the facility of changing batteries at charging stations only; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b): Sir,  following  three  schemes  have  been  formulated  by  the  Ministry  of  Heavy Industries to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country: -

- i. Faster  Adoption  and  Manufacturing  of  Hybrid  and  Electric  Vehicles  in  India  (FAME India): The Government notified Phase-II of FAME India Scheme initially for a period of three years commencing from 1 st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crore.  The Scheme was extended for a further period of 2 years up to 31 st March 2024.
- ii. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automotive Sector: The Government on 15 th Sep., 2021 approved the PLI Scheme for Automotive Sector with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crores.
- iii. PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC): The Government on 12 th  May, 2021 approved PLI Scheme for manufacturing of ACC in the country with a budgetary outlay of  Rs.  18,100  crore.    The  scheme  envisages  to  establish  a  competitive  ACC  battery manufacturing set up in the country for 50 GWh.  Additionally, 5 GWh of niche ACC technologies is also covered under the Scheme.
4. (c) to (e): To facilitate the establishment of Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in the country, following major actions have been taken by the Government of India:
- i. Under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme Rs. 1000 Crore is earmarked for installation of Charging Infrastructure.
- ii. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has issued amendments in Model Building ByLaws and Urban and Regional Development Plans to establish charging stations in private and commercial buildings.
- iii. Ministry of Power issued guidelines and standards for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Strengthening of Central Registrar of MCSs
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 394 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05/12/2023

## Strengthening of Central Registrar of MCSs

## † 394.    SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION (सहकाįरता मंũी) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has initiated any action towards strengthening of the office of the Central Registrar of Multi State Cooperative Societies (MCSs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the benefits likely to accrue to the members of MCSs from such action taken for strengthening of the above?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकाįरता मंũी (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Government has taken number of steps for strengthening the office of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) including the following:
- (i) The Multi State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act & Rules, 2023 have been notified  on  03.08.2023  and  04.08.2023  respectively,  to  strengthen  governance, enhance transparency, increase accountability and reform electoral process, etc. in Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) by supplementing existing legislation and incorporating the provisions of Ninety-seventh Constitutional Amendment.
- (ii) An integrated web portal www.crcs.gov.in for the office of CRCS has been launched on 06.08.2023 to provide a complete digital ecosystem for MSCSs including their Registration,  Amendment  of  Bye-Laws,  Annual  Return  filing,  Branch  Opening, appointment of Sales officer, Appeal, Inspection, Inquiry, Liquidation, Management of  Cooperative  Education  Fund,  Cooperative  Rehabilitation/  Reconstruction  & Development Fund, Elections, etc. This will improve 'Ease of Doing Business' and transparency for the MSCS and their members as all the processes are digital and paperless.
- (iii) A separate State of the art office of CRCS is being established at World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi to overcome the space constraints and enhance overall efficiency.
- (iv) A total of 63 posts including 32 Technical and 31 other supporting staff have been created for strengthening the Office of CRCS. The Recruitments Rules for Technical posts  have  been  notified  on  01.09.2023  and  5  posts  have  already  been  filled  on deputation basis.

(c):  The above initiatives will strengthen the cooperative movement amongst the multi state cooperative societies and benefit its members  by improving governance, increasing transparency,  strengthening  audit  process,  conducting  free  &  fair  elections,  time  bound redressal  of  members  grievances,  filling  regulatory  gaps  and  robust  monitoring  by  CRCS office.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 393 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojana
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 393 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05/12/2023

## Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojana

## 393. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION ( सहकाįरता मंũी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives of the Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojana launched by National Cooperative Development Cooperation (NCDC);
- (b) whether any financial assistance is provided to the eligible groups under the said yojana; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकाįरता मंũी (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a):  National  Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a statutory corporation under the administrative control of Ministry of Cooperation, implements Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojana for extending financial assistance to eligible Credit Cooperatives for onward lending of working capital loan or term loans to women SHGs.

The objectives of the Scheme are as under:

-  Access to the affordable cost-effective reliable financial services to the poor;
-  Facilitating  women SHGs to access adequate bank credit to undertake the common/collective socio-economic activities;
-  Promotion of sustainable livelihood.

(b)&(c): Yes Sir, NCDC provides financial assistance to the following types of Agricultural Credit Cooperatives under the scheme -

-  Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperatives (PACS)
-  District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs)
-  State Cooperative Banks (StCBs)
-  SHG Federated Cooperatives/ Cooperative federations.

As on 23/11/2023, NCDC has sanctioned financial assistance of ₹2000.11 crore and released financial assistance of ₹1300.11 crore to cooperatives under the Scheme.

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## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Promoting Decarbonisation in Heavy Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Bhartruhari Mahtab

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 392

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2023

## PROMOTING DECARBONISATION IN HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## 392. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

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

- (a) whether there is a scheme in place to promote decarbonisation in carbon intensive and carbon specific heavy industries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any measures are being taken by the Government to promote decarbonisation among carbon intensive Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs); and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a): At present, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has no such scheme in place.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): The PSUs under Ministry of Heavy Industries have taken in -house initiatives to reduce the CO2 emissions.
- (d): Major achievements are:

Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. (BHEL): BHEL has successfully demonstrated its indigenous solution for CO2 Capture through a 1.4 TPD CO2 Capture unit, integrated with its 0.25 TPD Coalto-Methanol demonstration plant using amine-based CO2 absorption method.

Advanced  Ultra  Supercritical  Technology  (AUSC),  indigenously  developed  by  BHEL along with NTPC and IGCAR, provides best-in-class efficiency in coal-based power generation by reducing CO2 emissions by about 11% as compared to Super Critical power plants.

BHEL  has  installed  Solar  power  plants  at  its  manufacturing  units,  spread  across  the country, totaling to 35 MW (approx.).

Cement Corporation of India (CCI): CCI has installed Fly Ash Feeding System, hot air duct, replacement of old motors to reduce the carbon emissions from its units.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-05
Subject: Delay in Conduct of Census
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Deepak Baij

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 385

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 14, 1945 (SAKA)

DELAY IN CONDUCT OF CENSUS

†385.     SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to conduct a census to get accurate data of all sections of the society;

(b) if so, the time by which such census is likely to be conducted; and

(c) the reasons due to which the Government has been unable to conduct the census on time?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  The intent of the Government for conducting Census 2021 was notified in Gazette of India on 28th March, 2019.  However due to outbreak of  COVID-19  pandemic,  the  Census  2021  and  the  related  field  activities have been postponed. In Census , data of all persons living in the country at the time of Census is collected.

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