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Lok Sabha Question No. 2528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Steel Seat
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Verma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2528 FOR ANSWER ON 06.08.2024

## STEEL SEAT

2528.  SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  broad  categories  of  specialty  steel  identified  under  the  Production  Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme including the details of their applications;
- (b) the details of the investment and employment generation potential of this scheme;
- (c) the manner in which 'Made in India' branding initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Steel is being implemented;
- (d) the extent to which such an initiative going to help the steel sector of the country; and
- (e) the details of the role of the Quality Council of India (QCI) in this initiative?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE         (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

(a)&(b): Five broad categories of Specialty Steel were identified under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel, which are - (i) coated/plated steel products;  (ii)  high  strength/wear  resistant  steel;  (iii)  specialty  rails;  (iv)  alloy  steel products and steel wires and (v) electrical steel. Selected companies under the PLI Scheme  for  Specialty  Steel  have  committed  to  an  additional  investment  of  about ₹29,530 crores and an additional direct employment for about 18,000 persons by the end of scheme tenure.

(c)to(e): 'Made in India' branding of steel products provides for labelling of domestic steel products by way of a 'Made in India' label along with a QR Code, containing the details of the product. A pilot roll out has been implemented by the major Integrated Steel Plants. 'Made in India' brand will enable the steel consumers to view the product details using a QR Code, thereby enhancing trust in India-made steel products. Steel mill  owners  can  position  their  products  under  the  'Brand  India'  umbrella  in  the international market and thus attract steel customers preferring steel products made in India. The initiation and determination of Country of Origin and quality criteria for steel were driven through stakeholder consultations facilitated by Quality Council of India  (QCI).  QCI  has  also  aided  in  the  development  and  management  of  the technology platform for 'Made in India' label which allows manufacturers to register on the platform.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Cow Shelters
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Utkarsh Verma Madhur

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2527

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## COW SHELTERS

## 2527:  SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR:

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

- (a) whether the Union and State Governments are aware that the crops of farmers are being destroyed  by  stray  animals  like  cows  and  bulls  in  Lakhimpur  Kheri  district  of  Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the condition of the cattles is very pathetic due to lack of sufficient cow shed and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government proposes to set up additional cow shelters for their better health and maintenance in view of the pitiable condition of the cattles;
- (d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be set up; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a) As  per  information  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  no  such information is available.
- (b) No Sir. As informed by the State Government, in Lakhimpur Kheri district, there are 130 temporary  Gau  Ashraya  Sthals,  02  kanha  Gaushalas,  05  Virhad  Gau  Sanrakshan  Kendras  are functional  in  which  total  34496  Stray  Cattle  are  conserved.  Apart  from  that,  05  Virhad  Gau Sanrakshan  Kendras  and  20  Gau  Ashraya  Sthals  are  under  construction.  All  facilities  like treatment,  vaccination,  feeding  and  health  management  are  available  in  these  cow  shelters adequately.
- (c) No Sir.
- (d) & (e) Does not arise in view of reply at (c).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: New Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Shri Bharat Singh Kushwah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2525 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/08/2024

## New Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

## †2525 SHRI BHARAT SINGH KUSHWAH:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  set  up  new  Multipurpose  Primary Agricultural Credit Societies;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the manner in which the said scheme is likely to benefit the farmers towards providing other forward and backward linkages; and

(d) the likely benefits of the said scheme to farmers?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. Government on 15.02.2023, has approved the Plan for strengthening cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots. The Plan entails establishment of  new  multipurpose  PACS  or  primary  dairy/  fishery  cooperative  societies  covering  all  the Panchayats/ villages in the country in the next five years, through convergence of various existing GOI schemes, including Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF), National Programme for Dairy  Development  (NPDD),  PM  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY),  Fisheries  &  Aquaculture Infrastructure  Fund  (FIDF),  etc.  This  plan  is  being  implemented  with  the  support  of  National Cooperative  Development  Corporation  (NCDC),  National  Bank  for  Agricultural  and  Rural Development  (NABARD),  National  Dairy  Development  Board  (NDDB),  National  Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), National Level Cooperative Federations and State Governments. As per National Cooperative Database, till now 2,658 new PACS have been registered in the country since the launch of this initiative.

In order to diversify the economic activities of PACS to make them multipurpose economic entities, Model Byelaws have been prepared by the Ministry, enabling PACS to undertake more than  25 business  activities,  including  dairy,  fishery,  setting  up  godowns,  procurement  of  foodgrains, fertilizers,  seeds,  LPG/CNG/Petrol/Diesel  distributorship,  short-term  &  long-term  credit,  custom hiring  centers,  Fair  Price  Shops  (FPS),  community  irrigation,  Business  Correspondent  activities, Common Service Centre, etc.

This  initiative  will  benefit  the  farmer  members  associated  with  Multipurpose  PACS  in  multiples ways, including the following:

- i. Diversification of business activities will expand the size of their markets.
- ii. It  will  provide  them  with  requisite  forward and  backward linkages, thus enabling them to realize better prices for their produce.
- iii. It will also help farmers in obtaining credit and other services at the Panchayat/ village level itself
- iv. It will also provide farmers with additional sources of income, thus creating stable livelihood opportunities for them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Export of Marine Products
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Dr. Mohammad Jawed

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2519 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## Export of Marine Products

## 2519  Dr. Mohammad Jawed:

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

- (a)  the  quantity  of total  production  and  total  export  of  marine products  during  the  last five years;
- (b) whether the Union Government set any targets to achieve exports in the next two years; and
- (c) if so, the details of measures taken by the Government to achieve these targets?

ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a): The Year-wise details of total fish production and fisheries exports in the Last five years are as under:

| S.No.   | Year    | Total Fish Production (in LakhTonnes)   | Fisheries                   | Exports             |
|---------|---------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------|
| S.No.   | Year    | Total Fish Production (in LakhTonnes)   | Quantity (in Metric Tonnes) | Value (Rs in crore) |
| 1       | 2019-20 | 141.64                                  | 1289651                     | 46662.85            |
| 2       | 2020-21 | 147.25                                  | 1149510                     | 43720.98            |
| 3       | 2021-22 | 162.48                                  | 1369264                     | 57586.48            |
| 4       | 2022-23 | 175.45                                  | 1735286                     | 63969.14            |
| 5       | 2023-24 | 182.70 (Projected)                      | 1781602                     | 60523.89            |

(b) and (c): The  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY),  a  flagship  scheme implemented for overall development of fisheries and aquaculture sector in the country, interalia, envisages to  enhance fisheries exports to Rs 1 lakh crores by 2024-25. PMMSY intends to  address  critical  gaps  in  fish  production,  productivity,  quality,  technology,  post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, reduction of post-harvest losses, traceability etc. In order to enhance the global competitiveness of fisheries sector, PMMSY provides support for quality fish production, species diversification, promotion of export-oriented species, branding, standards and certification, training and capacity building, creation of post-harvest infrastructure and development of modern fishing harbours and fish landing centers for hygienic handling of fish catch etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2517 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Supreme Court Mandated Committee on Queer Issues
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Dr. Amar Singh, Shri Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Shri K Sudhakaran

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2517 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2024

## SUPREME COURT MANDATED COMMITTEE ON QUEER ISSUES

## 2517 SHRI K SUDHAKARAN: SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA: DR. AMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) the total number of members of the queer community who are represented on the committee formed by the Union Government in response to the Supreme Court's directive in "Supriyo vs. Union of India";
- (b) the frequency at which the committee was convened since its establishment in April 2024; and
- (c) the specific tasks that the committee has been assigned and the estimated timeline to submit recommendations to the Government?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI B.L.VERMA)

- (a) to (c): As per Hon'ble Supreme Court's directive in the matter of "Supriyo vs. Union of India", Union Government has constituted a Committee, vide gazette notification dated 16.04.2024.

The Committee is to examine and submit the recommendation on the following issues:

- i. measures to be taken by the Central Government and the State Governments to ensure that there is no discrimination in access to goods and services to the queer community;
- iii. measures to be taken to ensure that queer person are not subjected to involuntary medical treatments, surgeries, etc., including modules to cover mental health of queer persons;
- ii. measures to be taken such that queer community do not face any threat of violence, harassment or coercion;
- iv. measures to be taken to ensure that there is no discrimination in access to social weltare entitlements to queer persons;
- V. any other issues as deemed necessary.

Accordingly, the Committee has met on 21.05.2024. Thereafter, a meeting of subcommittee was held on 31.05.2024.

This was followed by meeting held on 25.07.2024 wherein members representing the entire spectrum of LGBTQI, experts with domain knowledge and experience regarding queer community, the Central Ministries/Departments and States/UTs participated and provided their inputs/suggestions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Exports of Eggs
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2516 ANSWERED ON 06/08/2024

## EXPORTS OF EGGS

## 2516.  SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether NCT of Delhi contribute to the export of eggs; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

(a) & (b) as below:

वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद) (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

Yes Sir. The data for export of poultry eggs from NCT Delhi during the last 3 years is

|               |          |                                         | 2021-22    | 2021-22              | 2022-23   | 2022-23              | 2023-24   | 2023-24              |
|---------------|----------|-----------------------------------------|------------|----------------------|-----------|----------------------|-----------|----------------------|
| Port          | HS Code  | Product                                 | Qty. in MT | Value in USD Million | Qty. inMT | Value in USD Million | Qty. inMT | Value in USD Million |
| Delhi Airport | 04089900 | Other Birds Eggs Not in Shell Not Dried | 92.31      | 0.19                 | 124.56    | 0.23                 | 131.02    | 0.22                 |
| Delhi (ICD)   | 04079000 | Other Eggs                              | 0.00       | 0.00                 | 0.00      | 0.00                 | 0.10      | 0.00                 |
| Delhi Airport | 04079000 | Other Eggs                              | 34.12      | 0.05                 | 37.75     | 0.03                 | 29.05     | 0.02                 |
| Delhi Airport | 04089100 | Birds Eggs Not in Shell Dried           | 0.06       | 0.00                 | 0.08      | 0.00                 | 6.34      | 0.04                 |
|               |          | Total                                   | 126.49     | 0.24                 | 162.39    | 0.26                 | 166.51    | 0.28                 |

Source: DGCI&S

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Jute Industry in Bengal
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Partha Bhowmick

## JUTE INDUSTRY IN BENGAL

## 2512. SHRI PARTHA BHOWMICK:

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

(a)  the  Government's  current  policy  framework  to  support  and  promote  the  Jute  Industry  in  Bengal, particularly in light of recent challenges such as declining mill operation and reduced working shifts for Jute Mill Worker;

(b) the details of the factors contributing to the significant drop in annual jute sales from 3,80,000 bales to 1,50,000 bales and the measures are being considered to reverse this trend;

(c) the steps the Government is taking to address the reduction in working days and shifts for jute mill workers from seven days and three shifts to four days and two shifts, ensuring both employment stability and industry productivity;

(d)  the  Government's  stance  and  policy  regarding  the  substitution  of  traditional  jute  gunny  bags  with polybags for commodities like sugar, onion and potato;

(e) its impact on the jute industry and the measures being taken to promote the use of jute bags over poly bags; and

(f)  the  details  of  the  Government's  intent  to  manage  and  strengthen bilateral  relation  with  Bangladesh concerning jute procurement and its impact on Indian Jute Farmers and domestic jute industries?

## उत्तर ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) to (e) : In order to boost the jute industry of the country including West Bengal, the Government, has enacted the Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packaging Commodities) Act, 1987 stipulating certain commodities to be packed in jute material. Based upon the demand & supply position of raw jute and jute Goods, the Government prescribes reservation of commodities to be packed in Jute bags. During the  last  six  years,  the  Government  has  kept  reservations  of  100%  and  20%  for  food  grains  and  sugar respectively for packaging in jute bags.

Ministry of Textiles and Department of Food & Public Distribution review the demand and supply plan of  jute  bags  regularly  and  engage  with  State  Procurement  Agencies  for  placing  indent  of  jute  bags  in accordance with supply plan to ensure stability for jute sector.

Under National Jute Development Program, the Government organizes seminar, workshops, participation in Regional and National exhibitions, publicity campaigns to promote the use of jute bags over  polybags.  During  the  last  three  years,  the  Government  have  incurred  Rs.23.94  crore  on  such awareness campaigns.

(f): The  Government  of  India  regularly  engages  with  the  Government  of  Bangladesh  on  matters relating to bilateral trade under relevant bilateral institutional mechanisms of Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce Secretary Level Talks. Issue of jute imports from Bangladesh is also discussed under such mechanisms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Trafficking of Minors
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ashok Kumar Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2511

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  AUGUST, 2024/ SHRAVAN 15, 1946 (SAKA)

TRAFFICKING OF MINORS

†2511 SHRI ASHOK KUMAR YADAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any special provisions have been made in the criminal laws to prevent trafficking of minors and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  special  provisions  have  been  made  in  the  Bharatiya  Nyay Samhita for strick action on crimes against children; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a) to (c): The Government of India attaches high degree of importance to the prevention and countering of the crime of human trafficking, especially women and children. Section 143 of the Bharatiya  Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023  provides  penal  provisions  for  strict  punishment  for  any  offence  of human trafficking. Section 144(1) of the BNS provides for strict punishment for the offence of sexual exploitation of trafficked children. The punishment for such offences range between five years to life imprisonment.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2511 FOR 06.08.2024

Special provisions have also been, inter-alia, made in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for dealing with crimes against women and children. In particular, Sections 95 to 99 of the BNS deal with offences against children and  provide  for  strict  punishment  to  the  offenders.  These  sections  have provisions for dealing with the offence of hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence; procuration of child; and selling/buying of a child for purposes of prostitution, etc. The punishment for these offences range between three years to fourteen years.

In  addition,  Section  139  of  the  BNS  provides  punishment  against kidnapping or maiming of a child for the purposes of begging. Section 141 of the BNS provides punishment for importation of a girl or boy from foreign country for illicit sexual exploitation etc. The punishment for these offences range between ten years to life imprisonment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: New Criminal Laws-Accountability of Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Saumitra Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2508

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  AUGUST, 2024/ SHRAVAN 15, 1946 (SAKA)

NEW CRIMINAL LAWS-ACCOUNTABILITY OF POLICE

†2508 SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the accountability of the police has been fixed in the new laws; and

(b) if so, the provisions made regarding transparency and accountability in police investigation?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

(a) & (b) The provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 that have enhanced transparency and accountability of police are as under: -

(1) Section 37(b) of BNSS mandates that there will be one designated police officer in every district and at every police station, not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police responsible for maintaining  and  displaying  information  to  the  general  public  about details of persons arrested, etc.

(2)  Section  82(2)  of  BNSS  provides  that  in  case  of  arrest  under  a warrant executed outside the district, the police officer making the arrest shall  forthwith  give  information  regarding such arrest and the

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2508 FOR 06.08.2024

place where the arrested person is being held to the designated police officer and to such police officer of another district where the arrested person normally resides.

- (3)  Section  105  of  BNSS  provides  that  search  and  seizure  shall  be audio-video recorded and the police officer shall send such audio-video recording  to  the  District  Magistrate,  Sub-divisional  Magistrate  or Judicial Magistrate of first class without delay.  Section 185 of BNSS also  provides  that  search  shall  be  recorded  through  audio-video electronic means and copies of any such record shall be sent within 48  hours  to  the  Magistrate  empowered  to  take  cognizance  of  the offence.

(4) Section 176(2) of BNSS requires the police officer to forward the daily diary report fortnightly to the Magistrate.

(5) Section 176(3) of BNSS mandates the video-recording of the crime scene in case of offences made punishable with seven years or more. (6)  Section  193  of  BNSS  mandates  that  a  police  report  must  also include details of the sequence of custody in case of electronic device. The  Section  also  mandates  that  the  police  officer  must  inform  the progress of investigation to the informant or victim within 90 days of the  investigation.  This  section  further  provides  that  after  filing  of charge sheet, if further investigation is required, it shall be completed within 90 days and any extension of time period beyond 90 days shall only be with the permission of the Court.

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