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Lok Sabha Question No. 2751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Fire Accidents in Buildings
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Karti P. Chidambaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2751

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1945 (SAKA)

FIRE ACCIDENTS IN BUILDINGS

2751. SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government is aware of numerous fire accidents in highrise buildings across the country;

(b)  if  so,  the  number  of  deaths  due  to  fire  accidents  in  residential  and commercial buildings reported across the country, State-wise since 2019;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to improve fire safety in residential and commercial buildings; and

(d) the details of other sanctions along with criminal sanctions, if any, the Government proposes to impose on the builders/developers if they fail to construct safe and reliable projects?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):  Fire  service  is  a  State  Subject  and  has  been  included  as  a municipal function  in  the  XII  Schedule  of  the  constitution  of  India  under Article 243(W). It is the primary responsibility of the State Governments to take  necessary  steps  required  for  safety  of  life  and  property  from  fire hazards in the area of their jurisdiction. The Central Government does not maintain any data related to fire accidents/incidents in States centrally.

Effective  enforcement  of  Bye  Laws  /  Rules  of  States  Governments  /  UT Administration is in the domain of respective States / UTs.

Directorate General  (Fire  Service,  Civil  Defence  and  Home  Guards), Ministry of Home Affairs, plays an advisory role through the Standing Fire Advisory Council (SFAC).  Advisories are issued to all States/UTs from time to time to suitably incorporate the fire safety measures in their respective Fire Service Acts/Rules.

The Model Building Bye Laws, 2016, was issued by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for guiding the States / UTs, which contains a Chapter-11 on 'Fire  protection  and  fire  safety  requirements'  prescribing  the  norms  and standards for fire protection.

Central  Government  has  also  circulated  a  'Model  Bill  to  Provide  for  the Maintenance  of  Fire  and  Emergency  Service  for  the  State'  to  all  the States/UTs  on  16.09.2019  for  suitable  revision  in  their  respective  Fire Service Rules / Regulations.

Central  Government  has  also  launched  a  scheme  for  'Expansion  and Modernization of Fire Services in the States' on 04.07.2023 for strengthening fire services at State level, with an outlay of Rs. 5000 Crore as Central Share.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2750 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Free Cattle Treatment Centres
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

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

ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2750 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## FREE CATTLE TREATMENT CENTRES

## 2750. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

मत्स्यपालन

,

पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of free cattle treatment centres in the country, state-wise;
- (b) whether the Government is taking any steps to set up more free cattle treatment centres;
- (c) if so, the amount of funds allocated for the same;
- (d) the present common diseases prevalent among cattle; and
- (e)  the vaccines being administered to cattle to prevent above diseases?

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

- (a) and  (b):  Animal  Husbandry  is  a  State  subject  and  treatment  of  cattle  including  free treatment is the domain of the state governments. As informed by the states, cattle are treated free of cost at the state veterinary hospitals/dispensaries. There is no central scheme for setting up  free  cattle  treatment  centres.  However,  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying under the component of Establishment &  Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals & Dispensaries-Mobile Veterinary Units (ESVHD-MVU)  provides  financial  assistance to States/UTs  for  delivery  of  veterinary  healthcare  services  through  Mobile  Veterinary  Units (MVUs)  through  a  toll  free  number  (1962)  at  farmers'  doorsteps  which  include  disease diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, minor surgical interventions, audio-visual aids and extension services.

## (c): Question does not arise

- (d) and (e): The common diseases prevalent among cattle are Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis  and  Lumpy  Skin  Disease  (LSD).  Department  provides  financial  assistance  to states/UTs  for  prevention  of  above  cattle  diseases  through  preventive  vaccination  and  the details of the vaccines administered to cattle to prevent above diseases during the year 2023 (from January, 2023 to 13 th December 2023) are as under.

| Name of disease   |   Vaccine administered (doses in crore) |
|-------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| FMD               |                                   13.01 |
| Brucellosis       |                                    2.71 |
| LSD               |                                    9.86 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Funds for AIR
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2738

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2023)

FUNDS FOR AIR

2738. MS. NUSSRAT JAHAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  measures  for  the modernization  of  Akashvani  and  Doordarshan  Kendras  in  the country including those from West Bengal to meet the changing  demands,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor; and
- (b) the  details  of  the  amounts  sanctioned,  released  and  utilized for the All India Radio (AIR) stations in West Bengal during the last three years and the current year, year-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND

MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) & (b): The  modernization  and  strengthening  of  infrastructure and network of Prasar Bharati in respect of Akashvani and Doordarshan  (DD)  at  different  stations  across  the  country  is  a continuous process under the Central Sector Scheme 'Broadcasting Infrastructure  and  Network  Development'  (BIND)  Scheme.  This scheme has been further continued for the period 2021-26 with an outlay of Rs. 2539.61 crore for various components. As  envisaged  under  the  BIND  Scheme,  funds  are  sanctioned, released  and  utilized  component-wise  not  State-wise.  Under  the BIND Scheme, Prasar Bharati has taken up projects for modernization of various studios and upgradation and establishment of MW/FM transmitters at Kolkata, Siliguri, Kurseong, Murshidabad, Shantiniketan, Asansol, Cooch Behar, Bardhaman and Alipurduar in West Bengal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Stadiums in Rural Areas
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2736 ANSWERED ON 19.12.2023

Stadiums in Rural Areas

†2736 . SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government has any proposal to  set up stadiums in rural areas of the country; and

(b)  if  so,  the  details  of  stadiums  in  urban  and  rural  areas  of  the  country, State-wise/Union territory-wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

(a) and (b) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports, including setting up of stadiums in rural and urban areas of the country,  rests  primarily  with  the  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The Union Government supplements their efforts. However, under the 'Creation and  upgradation  of  sports  infrastructure'  component  of  the  Khelo  India Scheme, this Ministry renders financial support for creation of basic sports infrastructure such as sports complex, synthetic athletic tracks, synthetic hockey fields, synthetic turf football grounds, multipurpose halls, swimming pools,  etc.  along  with  sports  equipment.  Further,  under  National  Sports Development Funds (NSDF), Government supports various institutions and individuals  for  creation  and  upgradation  of  sports  facilities  across  the country, including rural areas.

Till date, this Ministry has sanctioned 341 sports infrastructure projects of various categories in various States/ UTs across the country, including rural areas. The details of the sports infrastructure sanctioned under Khelo India Scheme,  across  the  country, are available in public  domain  on  the dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdf-glance.html

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Promotion of Battery Manufacturing
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2734

ANSWERED ON 19.12.2023

## PROMOTION OF BATTERY MANUFACTURING

## 2734.  SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to promote battery manufacturing in the country;
- (b) the current status of battery manufacturing capacity in the country; and
- (c) the challenges faced by the battery manufacturing industry in the country?

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

- ( a ): To promote the battery manufacturing in the country, the Government is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, 'National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage'.  The total outlay of the scheme is Rs. 18,100 Crore.  Initial 2 years will be gestation period and subsequent 5 years will be for performance and claiming incentives.  The scheme envisages to establish ACC battery giga scale manufacturing set up in the country for 50 GWh.
- (b): Under  the  PLI ACC  scheme  of  MHI,  presently,  30GWh  PLI ACC  capacity  has  been allocated to 3 beneficiary companies.  The approved beneficiary companies are in the process of setup their manufacturing plant.
- (c): Currently, no challenges have been reported by the selected beneficiary companies under PLI-ACC scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Development of Sports Infrastructure
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2733 ANSWERED ON 19.12.2023

## Development of Sports Infrastructure

## 2733. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has provided adequate funds for the development  of  sports  infrastructure  and  world-class  training  facilities including coaching camps in foreign countries for budding sportspersons to reach international standards;
- (b) if so, the details thereof for the State of Maharashtra;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government for the construction of a multipurpose sports  stadium  at  Thane  Parliamentary  Constituency  for  the benefit and development of sports?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

(a)  and  (b)  Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  has  developed  adequate  sports infrastructure  and  world  class  training  facilities  including  provisioning  of funds  for  coaching  camps  in  foreign  countries  for  budding  sportspersons from  all  over  the  country  including  from  State  of  Maharashtra  to  reach international standards. This has been achieved through schemes such as Khelo  India  Scheme,  Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federations,  Target Olympic  Podium  Scheme  and  Sports  Promotional  schemes  of  Sports Authority of India.

- (c) Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.

(d)  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  for  development  of sports rests primarily with the respective State/ Union Territory Governments. The Union Government supplements their efforts. Under the Khelo India Scheme, this Ministry has sanctioned 01 multipurpose hall and 01 Khelo India Centre in the Thane Parliamentary Constituency, in Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Security Consultancy by CISF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2722

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1945 (SAKA)

SECURITY CONSULTANCY BY CISF

2722. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  Central  Industrial  Security  Force  (CISF)  is  doing  security consultancy for public and private sector and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of amount that CISF is earning through security consultancy;

(c) the formula being followed for charging security consultancy by CISF;

(d) whether there are any plans to take up international security consultancy;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f)  whether  any  discussions  have  been  held  with  other  countries  or international agencies and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  Central  Industrial  Security  Force  (CISF)  provides  technical consultancy  service  to  industrial  establishments  in  public  and  private sector.  CISF  has  generated  a  revenue  of  Rs.  16.07  crores  from  228 establishments from consultancy services.

(c): Consultancy fee is calculated on the basis of expenditure incurred by the Government on the board of officers conducting the consultancy plus contingency charges @ 10%. Methodology of calculating consultancy fee takes into account the factors like number of employees, gross turnover figures  in  a  financial  year  and  geographical  expanse  of  the  industrial establishment.

(d) to (f): Plans to take up international security consultancy is not under consideration at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Financial Assistance for Setting up Dairies
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Mahabali Singh

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2719 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SETTING UP DAIRIES

2719. SHRI MAHABALI SINGH:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

मत्स्यपालन

,

पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  any  Scheme  to  provide  financial assistance for setting up dairies in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  number  of  dairy  industries  given  financial  assistance  in  Bihar  during  the  last  three years; and
- (d) the number of such dairy industries which received the said financial assistance in Bihar?

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## ANSWER (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) and (b) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the following schemes to provide financial support to dairies in the country:
- (i) National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)
- (ii) Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)
- (iii) Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and  Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO)
- (iv) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

(c) and (d) Under the scheme namely National Programme for Dairy Development and Dairy Processing  and  Infrastructure  Development  Fund,  assistance  have  been  made  available  for implementation of 15 projects in Bihar during the last three years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Services by PACS
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Chhedi Paswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2716 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19/12/2023

## Services by PACS

## †2716. SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  signed  any  MoUs  with  various  Government  entities  and stakeholders  to  enable  Primary  Agriculture  Credit  Society  (PACS)  to  function  as  Common Service Centers (CSCs) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the citizen centric services which are likely to be provided through PACS;
- (c) whether services like Jeevan Pramaan, e-stamp, PAN card, passport etc. can be provided through PACS and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the manner in which the farmers of the country are likely to be benefitted through the scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. In order to enable Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to function as Common Service Centres (CSC), a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Ministry  of  Cooperation,  Ministry  of  Electronics  &  Information  Technology,  NABARD  and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, which will enable PACS to deliver more than 300 eservices, including banking, insurance, Aadhar enrolment/ updation, health services, agricultural services, etc. to rural citizens of the country. Till 30 th November, 2023, total 24,470 PACS have started providing CSC services in the country.

PACS functioning as CSC will be able to provide various citizen centric services, including the following:

- i. Pradhan Mantri Welfare Schemes: Ayushman Bharat  Yojana,  PM  Kisan  Maandhan Yojana, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PM Kisan Credit Cards Yojana, E-Shram Registrations, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana etc.
- ii. Central Government Services: Aadhaar, PAN Card, Jeevan Pramaan, Passport, Water & Electricity Bill Payment Services, ITR Filing, E-Stamp, etc.
- iii. State Government Services: E-District Services, PDS Services, Municipal Services, etc.
- iv. Financial  Inclusion  Services: Banking,  Loan,  Insurance,  Pension,  DigiPay,  FASTag, etc.
- v. Agricultural Services: CSC eAgri Portal, Agri Tele-Consultation & ePashu Chikitsa, Soil Testing Center, Kisan eMart, Kisan Credit Card, etc.
- vi. E-Mobility & Smart Products: Rural e-Mobility Dealership, Smart Products, etc.
- vii. Other Services: Stree Swabhiman Initiative, SPARSH Defence Pension Services Portal, Mobile, DTH Recharge & Bill Payment, etc.

Through this initiative, farmers of the country will be able to access more than 300 e-services, including the services mentioned above, at PACS level itself. This would improve their ease of living. In addition, it will provide additional sources of income to PACS, ultimately benefitting crores of small and marginal farmers associated with them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-19
Subject: Promotion of Shrimp Farming and Aquaculture
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2705 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Promotion of Shrimp Farming and Aquaculture

## 2705.    SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has implemented specific projects or initiatives to promote shrimp farming and aquaculture under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) especially in Haryana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any assessments or studies to evaluate the impact of the PMMSY on shrimp production in Haryana;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the funds allocated and utilised for PMMSY especially in Haryana during the last four financial years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (e): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a flagship scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an investment of Rs. 20,050 crore for a period of 5 years with effect from Financial Year 2020-21 to  2024-25 for holistic development of fisheries  and aquaculture. Shrimp farming is one of the thrust areas under this scheme and shrimp farming in saline affected area has been taken up mainly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Under the PMMSY, the Department of  Fisheries,  Government  of  India  supports  quality  shrimp  production,  species  diversification, promotion of export-oriented species, branding, standards and certification, training and capacity building, creation of post-harvest infrastructure etc. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India during last three years and current year has approved a total 2050 hectare of saline affected area for saline aquaculture in the State of Haryana under PMMSY. The Government of Haryana has reported that during the last three financial years (FY 2020- 21 to FY 2022-23) and current financial year (2023-24), a sum of Rs. 169.20 crore has provided for implementation of PMMSY and out of this an amount of Rs.138.22 crore has been utilized for development of fisheries  & aquaculture in the State.

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