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Lok Sabha Question No. 3134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Kiosk Policy in NDMC
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Dubey

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3134

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  AUGUST, 2023/ SRAVANA 17, 1945 (SAKA)

KIOSK POLICY IN NDMC

3134. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  revamp  Kiosk  policy  in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC);

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  existing  kiosks  in NDMC;

(c) the details of kiosks which are not functional and the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether the Government has any proposal to allot non-functional kiosks to new person so that revenue generation may be started?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): As per information provided by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC),  there  is  no  such    proposal  as  on  date  to  revamp  Kiosk  policy. There  are  233  Kiosks  in  the  NDMC,  out  of  which  25  kiosks  are  nonfunctional. Out of the 25 non-functional kiosks, 17 kiosks are sealed due to non-payment  of  dues  and  other  violations;  and  remaining  08  kiosks  are vacant.  The kiosks are allotted through e-auction.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: National Sports Development Code
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya, Umesh G. Jadhav

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3130 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

National Sports Development Code

3130.  SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA: DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure that the National Sports Federation (NSF) are being governed in an efficient and  transparent  way  including  compliance  to  the  National  Sports Development Code of India, 2011;
- (b) if so, the details of steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) the details of action taken by the Government against NSFs that are  not  compliant  to  the  Sports  Code  during  each  of  the  last  four years and the current year; and
- (d)  the  details  of  the  funds  provided  to  NSFs  for  development  of sports and the activities that are being/have been done using these funds during the said period?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]

(a) to (c): The  National  Sports  Development  Code  of  India,  2011 ('Sports  Code'')  is  an  amalgamation  of  orders  and  instructions issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports from time-to-time and is a dynamic document. The adherence to the provisions of the Sports Code is an ongoing and continuous exercise and the Ministry constantly  monitors  the  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs)  with regard to the observance of the provisions of Sports Code by them. The Ministry ensures that recognised NSFs abide by the basic and cardinal principles, such as age & tenure restrictions in respect of office bearers of the NSFs, conduct of fair and transparent elections,  protection  of  athletes'  interests,  etc.  The  Government insists  on  observance  of  the  provisions  of  the  Sports  Code  by  the NSFs to maintain their recognition on year-to-year basis. Wherever any such violations are noticed, necessary action including suspension,  non-renewal  of  annual  recognition  and  withdrawal  of recognition is taken.

## (d): The details of funds provided to NSFs during the last 3 years is given below:

| Financial Year   |   Amount (In Rupees Crore) |
|------------------|----------------------------|
| 2020-21          |                     114.11 |
| 2021-22          |                     177.61 |
| 2022-23          |                     264.18 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Comprehensive Guidelines for Public Service Awareness Films
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Manne Srinivas Reddy, Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3128

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

## COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AWARENESS FILMS

3128.   SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  working  on  comprehensive  guidelines  for  exhibition  of public  service  awareness  films  released  by  the  Union  Government  for  exhibition  in cinemas;
- (b)    whether the Government has sought comments and suggestions from all stakeholders to  rationalise  the  screening  where  various  Ministries  and  departments  produce  scientific films, those intended for educational purposes  and dealing with news  and current events, documentary  or  indigenous  films  for  publicity  of  their  programmes  and  developing  a cinematic record of the country; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  present  status  of  its  implementation  in  the  country particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  issues  guidelines  for  exhibition  of  public  service awareness  films  in  cinema  halls  in  the  country  from  time  to  time,  including  in  the States of Andhra  Pradesh  and  Telangana.  A  draft  for  revising the same  as comprehensive guidelines, has been circulated on 07.07.2023 for obtaining comments or suggestions of the stakeholders, which has also been uploaded on the website of the Ministry in What's New section.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Direct Assignment Policy for Private Producers/Filmmakers
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: C. Lalrosanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3125

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023)

DIRECT ASSIGNMENT POLICY FOR PRIVATE PRODUCERS/ FILMMAKERS

3125. SHRI C. LALROSANGA:

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

- (a)  whether  Prasar  Bharati  formulated  a  new  policy  to  give  direct assignment to private producers/ filmmakers for doing commissioned programmes for Doordarshan in its various DD channels;
- (b) the procedure adopted by Prasar Bharati to select private producers/filmmakers in this direct assignment policy;
- (c)  the  number of programmes given to private producers/filmmakers under this category during the last three years;
- (d) the amount of funds spent during the last three years for the same;
- (e)  whether  the  Prasar  Bharati  has  any  plan  to  introduce  a  special direct assignment programme for the private producers/filmmakers of the North-East; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Prasar Bharati has informed that the Content Procurement Policy 2023  has  been  notified which  inter-alia includes guidelines for acquisition of content through Direct Assignment Process in supersession  of  earlier  notified  policies.  Direct  Assignment  Process (DAP) Guidelines enables Prasar Bharati to directly commission reputed Producers/Production houses, creative directors, with proven track  record  in  specific  genres  to  effectively  serve  its  mandate  of Public Broadcasting and to bring high value content on its platforms, in addition to other modes of content acquisition. (b):  Prasar  Bharati  identifies/shortlists  topics  of  national  significance and other themes and identifies reputed producers/creative directors for  commissioning  of  the  programmes  on  shortlisted  topics.  The Programme and Financial proposals from the identified producers are called  and  evaluated  as  per  the  laid  down  procedure  notified  in  the DAP Guidelines. Prasar  Bharati  has  also  launched  an  online  portal  for  submission  of suo-moto  programme  proposals  from  reputed  producers  to  ensure supply of good quality programmes of varied genres for its channels. The  portal  is  made  public  from  time  to  time  for  submission  of programme proposals.

(c) & (d): 7 Programmes have been approved by Prasar Bharati for DD National Channel in the last three years and the expenditure incurred is about Rs. 48 crore. In addition, 5 Programmes have also been approved by Prasar Bharati for  DD  Podhigai  Channel  in  the  last  three  years  and  so  far,  no expenditure has been incurred on these programme. (e) & (f): The Direct Assignment Process guidelines notified by Prasar Bharati is applicable across the country including North-East. *******
Lok Sabha Question No. 3124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: PMS for SC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Jagannath Sarkar

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION N0.124 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

## PMS FOR SC STUDENTS

## 3124. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any data regarding the outcomes of Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for Scheduled Caste   (SC) students in terms of  enrolment; retention   and completion rates;
- (b) if the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; SO,
- (c) the details of the funds allocated and utilized under the said scheme in the State of West Bengal during the last four years; and
- the number of SC students provided with the scholarship under the scheme in West Bengal during the said period?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI A. NARAYANASWAMY)

(a) & (b): Data regarding the outcomes of Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students (PMS-SC) rate  is not maintained by this Department because PMS-SC is a Centrally Sponsored Scholarships Scheme being implemented through the State Governments/UT Administrations.

- (c) (d): The details of the Central  funds allocated & utilized and number of SC students provided with the scholarship under the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students in the State of West Bengal during the last four years are as follows:

| FY      | Central funds allocated (Rs. in cr)                       | Central funds utilized                                    | No: of beneficiaries (in lakh   |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2019-20 | Not Released as the demand was within committed liability | Not Released as the demand was within committed liability | 5.18                            |
| 2020-21 | 128.71                                                    | 128.66                                                    | 6.77                            |
| 2021-22 | 11226                                                     | 112.26                                                    | 4.93                            |
| 2022-23 | 63.36                                                     | 63.36                                                     |                                 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Newspapers Pending for Media Empanelment
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sisir Kumar Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3123

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023)

NEWSPAPERS PENDING FOR MEDIA EMPANELMENT

3123. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

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

- a) whether it is a fact that thousands of newspapers are pending with Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) for the media empanelment since 2021;
2. b)
3. if so, the reasons behind such pendency; and
- c) the time by which the Government will clear/complete the empanelment procedure?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR}

- (a) to  (c):  The  process  of  empanelment  of  newspapers  by  Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) (erstwhile Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP)) is done by CBC as per the provisions of the Print Media Advertisement Policy, 2020. A Panel  Advisory  Committee  has  been  constituted  as  per  the provisions of the policy and is in place in CBC for scrutiny and consideration  of  applications  for  empanelment  of  newspapers and periodicals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Contamination in Fish
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3120 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2023

## Contamination in Fish

## 3120. SHRI A. RAJA:

## 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  plastic  microparticles  are  found  in  flesh  of  fish  eaten  by humans, according to a new study;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  to  assess  the  extent  of  plastic  microparticle contamination in fish and its potential impact on human health, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is collaborating with relevant scientific and environmental organizations to address the issue;
- (d) if so, the details of the outcomes of such collaborations;
- (e) the details of measures taken by the Government to contain the flow of plastic affluent in the water bodies and to launch awareness campaign; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING:

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) and (b): According to Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), studies in plastic microparticles in  fish  flesh  are  very  limited.  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  & Dairying  has  not  undertaken  any  study  on  potential  impact  of  plastic  microparticle  contamination  on human health.

(c) to (f): Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MFAHD), is  one  of  the  Lead  Partnering  Country  in  the  International  Maritime  Organization  (IMO)-Food  and Agriculture  organization  (FAO)  GloLitter  Partnership  (GLP)  Project  with  the  aim  of  prevention  and reduction of Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) and in particular, sea-based MPL (SBMPL) and to reverse the negative  environmental  impacts  of  plastic.  ICAR  has  informed  that  Central  Marine  Fisheries  Research Institute (CMFRI) had organized a National Conference on Marine Debris (COMAD) during April 11-12, 2018. ICAR-CMFRI has developed 'Nirmala Dhara.' and 'Blue Green Brigade' with public participation for  collecting  and  removing  household  plastic  waste.  Further,  the  Government  of  India  and  local administrations  are  implementing  various  flagship  clean-up  programmes  including Swachhta  Abhiyaan ; Suchitwa  Sagaram , Sundara  Teeram ; Swachh  Sagar,  Surakshit  Sagar' /Clean  Coast  Safe  Sea',  coastal clean-up campaign, etc., to address the issues related to plastic pollution. In addition, several local/beach level  clean-up  programmes are  being  regularly  conducted  at  local  levels.  The  Government  of  India and other  stakeholders  are  actively  participating  and  implementing  the  above  campaigns  and  public-private partnership is ensured in these mass clean-up drives.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Vibrant Village Programme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sushil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3112

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  AUGUST, 2023/ SRAVANA 17, 1945 (SAKA)

VIBRANT VILLAGE PROGRAMME

†3112. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the manner in which the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is helpful in the development of border area villages;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  released  any  special  budget  for  the development of border area villages under the said programme; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK)

(a)  to  (c):    Vibrant  Villages  Programme (VVP) approved on 15 th   February, 2003,    as  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme,  envisages  comprehensive development of identified villages in 46 blocks abutting northern border in 19 districts of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and UT of Ladakh.

The programme  includes  both components  of  Central Sector Schemes  (CS)  as  well  as  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  (CSSs)  in  the

identified focused areas of intervention for creation of opportunities for livelihood generation through promotion of tourism & cultural heritage, skill  development  &  entrepreneurship  and  development  of  cooperative societies including agriculture/horticulture, cultivation of medicinal plants/herbs etc. The interventions also include providing road connectivity  to  unconnected  villages,  housing  &  village  infrastructure, energy including renewable energy, television & telecom connectivity.

The objective of the programme is to finance the funding gap in the coverage  of  existing  schemes  and  100%  saturation  of  Central  Sector, Centrally  Sponsored  and  State  Government  Schemes  exclusively  for  the focus  areas  of  interventions  in  the  identified  villages  so  that  there  are sufficient incentives for the people to stay on in the border areas villages.

The financial allocations approved for the VVP from financial years 2022-23 to 2025-26 is as follows:

(Rs.in crore)

| FY 2022-23   | FY 2023- 2024 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Total   |
|--------------|---------------------------------------------|
| 50.00        | 1750.00 1800.00 4800.00                     |
|              | 1200.00                                     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Drug Demand Reduction Campaign
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION N0.3108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

## DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION CAMPAIGN

## 3108. SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH:

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

(a) whether the Government is involving spiritual and faith based  organisations in the demand reduction campaign and if so, the details thereof; and drug

(6) whether the Government has   signed Memorandum of Understanding with various organisations in this regard including with Art of Living and if so, the details there of?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI A: NARAYANASWAMY)

(a): Yes Sir: Considering the work in the field of spirituality and social activities and the huge followers of these spiritual Organizations, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has associated various spiritual and faith based organizations in the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA): These spiritual organizations have been requested to give appeals to the followers to carry the message of SAY NO TO DRUGS to every nook and corner of the country, give message to the youth in the schools/collegeleducation institutions about the need to take up this campaign, spread message against substance abuse in their discourses, conduct rallies, seminars; workshops and events in the project implementing areas. The youth, women, self-help group and other   movements under the religious/  spiritual   organizations to be   encouraged to lead  the programs under NMBA, to use the media platforms of the institutions to spread the awareness on healthy life style  practice including meditation etc. through different centers under the   organization, disseminate  the IEC and NMBA   printed materials through their souvenir shopsl stores etc. Yoga;

(b): Justice &  Empowerment has  signed MoUs with the Brahma Kumaris, Sant Nirankari Mandal and the Art of Living for spreading the message of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) among the youth, women, students, educational institutions etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3107

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH  AUGUST, 2023

## PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022

## 3107.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of the Draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 published on 21st November, 2022;
- (b) whether animals' freedom to express normal behaviour for the species contemplated in  the  draft  Bill  is  subject  to  any  exceptions  for  commonly  practiced  human activities that do not cause unnecessary pain or suffering to animals as contemplated by the original Act;
- (c) if not, whether such a broadly worded freedom may interfere with activities such as milking of cows or transhumance by pastoralists which are crucial to the economic survival of our rural population; and
- (d) whether  the  Ministry  has  undertaken  consultations  with  farmers,  animal-rearers, pastoralists and similar groups that are likely to be affected by the proposed Bill and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Animals  Act  (Amendment)  Bill,  2022  is  not  yet approved.
- (b) Yes, Sir. The freedom to express normal behavior in the proposed Bill doesn't restrict common  practices  such  milking,  slaughtering,  rearing  and  keeping  of  animals provided  the  animals  is  free  from  unnecessary  pain  and  suffering,  as  well  as  there shall not be any violation of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Rules made there under.
- (c) Doesn't arise.
- (d) Yes,  Sir.  The  proposed  Bill  was  circulated  for  public  comments,  thereafter  the numerous  comments  were  received  including  Farmers,  Poultry  Industry,  Animal Activists etc.

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