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Lok Sabha Question No. 2202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: NPAs of MSME Sector
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## 2202. SHRI SUBBARAYAN K:

COM. SELVARAJ V:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the quantum of Non-Performing Assets amount of MSME Sector;
- (b) the percentage of NPAs of MSMEs to the total NPA;
- (c) whether the Government introduce relaxation of NPA provisioning norms for MSME loans and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government consider increasing NPA classification period to 180 days for MSME loans?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to  (b):  As  informed  by  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI),  the  total  Credit  outstanding  of  Scheduled Commercial  Banks  (SCBs)  to  MSME  sector  as  on  31.3.2024  is  Rs.  28.04  lakh  crore  of  which  NonPerforming Assets of SCBs to MSME sector is Rs. 1.25 lakh crore. The Gross NPA percentage of SCBs, for MSME sector is 4.46% as against 2.74% for total loans and advances.

(c) to (e): The NPA classification and provisioning norms for all advances including MSME loans are in place as per extant Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. No proposal for separate dispensation for MSME loans is under consideration.

An advisory has been issued to Public Sector Banks (PSBs) for use of framework of the Early Warning System for Special Mention Account (SMA) with the objective of revival of MSME accounts so that it does not create undue difficulties in operation of accounts.

Further, the Union Budget 2024-25 has inter alia provided for a credit support mechanism to MSMEs through a guarantee scheme for facilitating continuation of bank credit to MSMEs during their period of stress, while in 'special mention account' (SMA) stage for reasons beyond their control.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2202

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE AUGUST 5, 2024/ 14 SHRAVANA, 1946 (SAKA)

## NPAs OF MSME SECTOR
Lok Sabha Question No. 2201 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Reasons for Slowdown in CSR Spending
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Vijayakumar Alias Vijay Vasanth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2201

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024/14 SHRAVANA, 1946 (SAKA)

## REASONS FOR SLOWDOWN IN CSR SPENDING

## QUESTION

2201 SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any data on CSR spending by corporations since 2014, year-wise;
- (b) whether there is a slowdown in CSR spending since 2014 and if so, the details thererof and the reasons therefor, sector-wise;
- (c)  the  initiatives  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  and  facilitate  CSR spending by corporations;
- (d)  whether  any  new  policies  or  amendments  are  planned  to  enhance  the effectiveness of CSR spending;
- (e) the main challenges faced by corporations in meeting their CSR obligations; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  address  these  challenges  to  ensure smoother and more effective CSR implementation?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS [SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a): Yes Sir. On the basis of the filings made by the companies in the MCA21 registry, the  CSR spent by all the companies since inception in a year-wise format is as below:

|   Sr. No. | Financial Year   | Amount (in Cr.)   |
|-----------|------------------|-------------------|
|         1 | 2014-15          | 10,065.93         |
|         2 | 2015-16          | 14,517.21         |
|         3 | 2016-17          | 14,542.51         |
|         4 | 2017-18          | 17,098.57         |

| 5.          | 2018-19     | 20,217.65   |
|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| 6.          | 2019-20     | 24,965.82   |
| 7.          | 2020-21     | 26,210.95   |
| 8.          | 2021-22     | 26,616.30   |
| 9.          | 2022-23     | 29,987.92   |
| Grand Total | Grand Total | 184,222.87  |

(Data upto 31.03.2024) (Source: Corporate Data Management Cell)

(b): There is no slowdown in CSR spending since 2014.

(c) to (f): Under CSR legal framework, every CSR mandated company as mentioned under section 135(1) is obligated to comply with the CSR provisions. As of now, there is no such proposal for any new policies or amendments. The CSR statutory framework  is  an  evolving  law  and  in  keeping  with  eco-system  needs.  Various amendments in section 135 of Companies Act, 2013, Schedule VII of the Act and CSR Policy Rules, 2014 have been made till date. These amendments addressed challenges and streamlined CSR process which further have encouraged, facilitated and strengthened the effectiveness of CSR eco-system and ensured a smoother CSR implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Target Performance based Insurance Claim
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Dr. Rani Srikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2200 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## TARGET PERFORMANCE BASED INSURANCE CLAIM

2200. DR. RANI SRIKUMAR:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)whether the Government is aware of the recent Report regarding a food delivery company that the company linked the insurance claim of its delivery workers to their performance targets;
- (b)if so, then what are the measures taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c)whether any monitoring mechanisms developed by it for its proper implementation?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) & (b): No such report is available in this Ministry.

(c): The  provisions  of  social  security  &  welfare  for  gig  and platform workers have been given in the Code on Social Security, 2020 for the first time which has been enacted by the Parliament.

The Code provides for framing of suitable social security measures for gig workers and platform workers on matters relating to life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity benefits, old age protection, etc. The Code also provides for setting up  a  National  Social  Security  Board  to  recommend  the  Central Government  for  framing  suitable  schemes  for  gig  and  platform workers and monitor such welfare schemes.

The provisions of the Code are yet to come into effect.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Construction of Hotels/Resorts  in Buffer Zone
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2199 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Construction of Hotels/Resorts in Buffer Zone

## 2199. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether, as per the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) there is a ban upon construction of hotels, resorts etc. inside the buffer zones of any forest reserve area, forest land etc. along with the catchment and submergence areas of lakes;
- (b) if so, the basis on which hotels and resorts were constructed in the buffer zone of Sariska and in the catchment area of Siliserh Lake in Alwar district of Rajasthan along with the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to demolish such illegal constructions by taking suo-motu cognizance of such cases without any delay;
- (d) if so, the proposed action plan of the Government thereto; and
- (e) if not, the reasons along with details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) & (b) The directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in order dated June 3, 2022 stated that no new permanent structure shall be permitted for whatsoever purpose  within  the  Eco-Sensitive  Zone  (ESZ).    The  referred  order  of Hon'ble Supreme Court was later clarified vide the said Court order dated April 26, 2023  wherein activities were permitted subject to strict adherence of the guidelines of this Ministry dated February 9, 2011.
- (c), (d) & (e) Compliance  of  the  order  of  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  and  the  guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have to be adhered by the States/Union Territories for protection and management of forest areas including Eco-Sensitive Zones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Welfare of Mining Labourers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Karan Bhushan Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2197

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## WELFARE OF MINING LABOURERS

2197. SHRI KARAN BHUSHAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  provide  welfare measures for labourers employed in mines;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  establish  special welfare funds at the local level for people affected by mining; and (d)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a) & (b): Welfare measures for labourers employed in mines have been provided under Mines Act, 1952 and Mines Rules, 1955 which are  administered  by  Directorate  General  of  Mines  Safety  (DGMS) under  the  Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment.  These  welfare measures  include  provisions  for  regular  health  checkup,  first  aid, adequate  shelter,  canteen,  drinking  water,  sanitation  at  working places, appointment of welfare officer in mines where more than 500 workers are employed etc.  Provisions of crèche have also been made under the Mines Crèche Rules, 1966.
- (c) & (d): Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowers the State Government to establish District  Mineral  Foundation  to  work  for  welfare  and  benefits  of persons affected by mining related operations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Scholarship in Higher Education to Women
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Khagen Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2196

ANSWERED ON 05/08/2024

## SCHOLARSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION TO WOMEN

## 2196. SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has offered any scholarship in higher education to promote science education & research among women;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

(DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a) to (c):  The Government is implementing different scholarship schemes for providing financial assistance in higher education to promote science education & research among women. The details of these scholarship schemes may be accessed at https://www.education.gov.in/parl\_ques .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Construction of Modern Sports Complex Building
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2195 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

Construction of Modern Sports Complex Building

2195. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

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

- (a) whether a modern sports complex building is under construction inside Daman  Fort,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  in  respect  of  civil,  interior  and landscaping  work  such  as  name  of  the  work,  estimated  cost,  work commencement date, tender date, advertisements released in newspapers, name  of  consultant,  name  of  contractor,  status  of  work,  amount  paid  to contractor till date.
- (b) the details regarding permission/clearance obtained from Archaeological Survey of  India  or  National  Monuments Authority  for  undertaking  the  said work;
- (c) the action proposed to be taken against the concerned erring officials/consultants/contractors  for  violation  of  provision  of  The  Ancient Monuments  and  Archaeological  Sites  and  Remains  Act,  1958  and  the timeframe  for  the  same,  in  case  the  work  executed  without  requisite permissions; and
- (d)  whether  the  cost  of  construction  of  illegal  buildings  will  be  recovered from concerned ones, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS {DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA}

(a) No, Sir. However, the construction work of a sports complex within the regulated  limits,  as  defined  in  the  Ancient  Monument  and  Archaeological Sites  and  Remains  Act,  1958  of  the  protected  monument  of  national importance namely 'Fort Wall' at Moti Daman is being carried out by Public Works  Department  of  UT  of  Dadara  &  Nagar  Haveli  and  Daman  &  Diu Administration.

(b) No Such details are available with Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) or National Monuments Authority.

(c)  A  show  cause  notice  for  unauthorized  construction  of  sports  complex building in the regulated area has been issued by ASI to UT Government of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for violation of provisions of Ancient Monument  and  Archaeological  Sites  and  Remains  Act,  1958  and  its Amendments and Rules made thereunder.

(d) The Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 has  appropriate  provisions  for  action  against  violations  of  its  provision including unauthorized constructions within regulated limits of the protected monuments of national importance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: GST Tariff on Health Insurance
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2194

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024

## GST TARIFF ON HEALTH INSURANCE

## 2194. SMT. MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of GST tariff on Health Insurance in the last five years, year-wise; and
- (b)  the  details  of  GST  collection  from  Health  Insurance  premium  in  the  last  three  years, yearwise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a):  Since  its  inception,  GST  rate  on  health  insurance  is  18%.  However,  certain  insurance  schemes catering to poor sections of the society and differently abled, such as Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY),  Universal  Health  Insurance  Scheme,  Jan  Argoya  Bima  Policy  and  Niramaya  Health  Insurance Scheme are exempt from GST.

- (b):  The  details  of  GST  collection  from  Health  Insurance  premium  and  Reinsurance  premium  for  past three financial years is tabulated below:

## (Figures in Rs Crores)

| FY      |   GST collection (cash) from Health Insurance premium* |   GST collection (cash) from Health Reinsurance premium* |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2021-22 |                                                5354.28 |                                                   825.95 |
| 2022-23 |                                                7638.33 |                                                   963.28 |
| 2023-24 |                                                8262.94 |                                                  1484.36 |

* Data Source: GSTN.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2192 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Utilisation of CAMPA Fund
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Captain Viriato Fernandes

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2192

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Utilisation of CAMPA Fund

## 2192.   SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  total  amount  of  Compensatory  Afforestation  Fund  Management  and Planning Authority (CAMPA) fund allocated for the State of Goa during the last five years and the current year, year-wise;
- (b) the details of funds utilized and returned back by the said State during the said period;
- (c) whether the State of Goa has submitted utilisation certificate of CAMPA fund for the said period;
- (d) whether there are any guidelines with regard to utilization of CAMPA fund, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the CAMPA fund can be diverted to any other purpose, if so, the details in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) to (e) The main objectives of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 are to compensate the loss of forest & ecosystem services due to diversion of forest land as per the provision of Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980.  The  National  Compensatory  Afforestation  Fund  Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA) approves the Annual Plan of Operation of States/Union Territories as per the provisions of the  Compensatory Afforestation  Fund Act,  2016  and  Rules  thereunder. As  per  the  information received from the State Government of Goa, the details of outlay approved in the  APO's of 2019-2020 to 2024-2025 and utilisation of funds is given in the following table:-

(Rs. in crore)

| Year    |   Approved outlay in Annual Plan of Operation | Fund utilised by Goa State   |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2019-20 |                                         17.95 | 6.87                         |
| 2020-21 |                                         32.68 | 23.39                        |
| 2021-22 |                                         21.55 | 17.75                        |
| 2022-23 |                                         41.4  | 25.76                        |
| 2023-24 |                                         31.28 | 28.87                        |
| 2024-25 |                                         29.56 | -                            |

The State CAMPA Funds are available in the Public Accounts of the respective State/ Union Territory and are utilised as per the approved Annual Plan of Operation. There is no requirement for submission of utilisation certificate by the State in the Compensatory  Afforestation  Fund  Act,  2016  &  Compensatory  Afforestation  Fund Rules, 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2188 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Service Tax on Life and Health Insurance
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2188

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024

## SERVICE TAX ON LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE

## 2188. SHRI S VENKATESAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that Service tax levied on Life insurance and Health insurance puts huge burden on customers, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is a demand from the industry for withdrawal of service tax;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the rationale behind the Government stand in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a): After the introduction of GST with effect from 01.07.2017, GST is leviable on life insurance and health insurance services. GST rates and exemptions are prescribed on the recommendations of the GST Council, which is a constitutional body comprising of representatives from both the Centre and the States/UTs.  Certain insurance schemes catering to poor sections of the society and  differently  abled,  such  as  Rashtriya  Swasthya  Bima  Yojana  (RSBY),  Universal  Health Insurance Scheme, Jan Argoya Bima Policy and Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme are exempt from GST.

- (b) & (c): Representations have been received requesting for exemption or reduction in the rate of GST on life insurance and health insurance.
- (d):  GST  rates  and  exemptions  are  prescribed  on  the  recommendations  of  the  GST  Council, which  is  a  constitutional  body  comprising  of  representatives  from  both  the  Centre  and  the States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2186 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Social Forestry Scheme
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2186

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Social Forestry Scheme

## 2186.   SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note that the green belt areas and number of trees in small towns are very less and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has any scheme to promote plantation in various small cities in the country particularly in the State of Bihar through Non-Governmental Organisations under Social Forestry Schemes with the cooperation of State Governments;
- (c) if so, the details and salient features thereof; and
- (d) the details of various initiatives taken  by  the  Government  for  conservation  and development of forest and green areas in various small cities in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) to (d)  For development of green belts including strengthening of existing ones in urban areas, the Central Government provide funds under Nagar Van Yojna to support the efforts of the States. Nagar Van Yojana envisages creating 1000 Nagar Van / Nagar Vatika in Cities  having  Municipal  Corporation/Municipal  council/Municipality/Urban  Local Bodies (ULBs) for providing wholesome healthy living environment for the residents and thus contributing to growth of clean, green, healthy and sustainable cities. Nagar Van is supported by CAMPA fund. The salient features of Nagar Van Yojana are:
-  Creating green space and aesthetic environment in an urban set up.
-  Creating awareness about plants and biodiversity and developing environment stewardship.
-  Facilitating in-situ conservation of important flora of the region.
-  Contributing to environmental improvement of cities by pollution mitigation,  providing  cleaner  air,  noise  reduction,  water  harvesting  and reduction of heat islands effect.
-  Extending health benefits to residents of the city and
-  Helping cities become climate resilient.

For  preservation  and  protection  of  forest  and  wildlife,  various  laws  including  the Van (Sanrakshan  Evam  Samvardhan)  Adhiniyam ,1980 , Indian  Forest  Act,  1927,  Wildlife (Protection)  Act  1972,  and  other  central/state  laws  as  applicable  to  a  State/UT,  are implemented by the respective State Government /UT Administration.

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