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Lok Sabha Question No. 2100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Amount Pending to Tamil Nadu
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: P. Velusamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO'21 OO

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 2ND AUGUST, 2023

## AMOUNT PENDING TO TAMIL NADU

## 2100a  SHRI  VELUSAMY P.:

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- (a)  the total amount pending to be reimbursed to Tamil Nadu as on 31.12.2022 on account of procurement of paddy under the Decentralized Procurement Scheme;
- (b) the details of pending amount till  date and the date on which it will be cleared  to Tamil  Nadu;
- (c) the reasons for delay in releasing the money and the details of unsettled amount for  each State and Union Territory for  the past three years and the current  year;
- (d) whether the  delay in  pending amount to  various States  including Tamil Nadu causes any delay in procurement of paddy; and
- (e) if sol the details thereof?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a) to (b): Tamil Nadu  has  adopted Decentralized Procurement (DCP) rnode1  wherein procurement operations are carried out by State Government and  its  agencies, Being a  deficit  Dep state,  the  foodgrains stock  procured by the State Govt. and its  agencies are consumed within the State,

No State-wise allocation  of funds is  made by Government of India for procurement of  paddy. However, details of  funds released to  State Government  of  Tamil Nadu  for  distribution of food  grains for Central Schemes covered under National Food Security Act  and Other Welfare Schemes during the last five years are as under:-

| Financial Year   | Amount (Rs, in Crore   |
|------------------|------------------------|
| 201 8..1 9       | 1 1 36.61              |
| 201 9-20         | 3242.79                |
| 2020-21          | 31 09.76               |
| 2021 -22         | 6250.93                |
| 2022-23          | 8685.95                |

- (c): The claims  of State Governments are processed keeping in view the  opening and closing balance of stocks, procurement, allocation and distribution of food grains, Food Corporation of  India's reconciliation, Utilization Certificates received, Economic Cost of food grains, prevalent guidelines etc.,  among others, This is  an  ongoing and continuous process. Department of  Food & Public Distribution,  Government of  India has been continuously releasing admissible amounts of food subsidy to the States on quarterly basis.
- (d) to (e): Procurement operation for  paddy is carried-out by the State Government. However, the admissible amount of food subsidy is reimbursed to the State for distribution of food grains for Central Schemes covered under National Food Security Act and Other Welfare Schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Cities under 5G Connection
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Sandhya Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2097 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2023

## CITIES UNDER 5G CONNECTION

## 2097.   SHRIMATI SANDHYA RAY:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the number of cities in Madhya Pradesh that are covered under 5G connection since its launch;
- (b) whether the Government has set any time for Madhya Pradesh to cover all the districts under 5G connectivity; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)

(a) to (c) As on 07-07-2023, 5G networks have been rolled out in all 52 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have deployed 10,400 base stations for 5G services in Madhya Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Spectrum Band
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey, Bhartruhari Mahtab

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2093 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2023

## SPECTRUM BAND

## 2093.   SHRI RITESH PANDEY: SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has compared costs and benefits of licensing 6 Ghz spectrum band with  permitting  its  license  exempt  use  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken thereon;

(b) whether the Government proposes to enhance the quality of services offered by the wireless network technology and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon;

(c) whether  the  Government  has  held  transparent  and  open  consultations  with  stakeholders, consumer groups and experts to determine the spectrum management for the 6 GHz spectrum band and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government is considering permitting full or partial license-exempt use of 6 Ghz spectrum band in line with global best practices and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)

(a) to (d) In  accordance  with  technological  advancements,  needs  of  the  public  and  best international practices, India has also been continuously making endeavours to maintain a balance between licensed and de-licensed use of spectrum. Accordingly, Government has been de-licensing the use of certain spectrum from time to time following due process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Stoppage of Train No. 12101/12102
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sunil Baburao Mendhe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2092 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2023

STOPPAGE OF TRAIN NO. 12101/12102

†2092. SHRI SUNIL BABURAO MENDHE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  give  stoppage  of  train number 12101/12102 Shalimar LTT at Gondia and Bhandara railway station; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## ANSWER (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)&(b) Presently, 12101/12102 Shalimar-Lokmnaya Tilak (T) Jnaneswari  Express  has  scheduled  stoppage  at  Gondia.  Further, Bhandara Road is connected with Howrah by 05 pairs and Mumbai by 04 pairs of train services.  However, provision of stoppage over Indian  Railways  is  an  ongoing  process  subject  to  operational feasibility, traffic justification, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Conversion of Manned Gates to ROBs and RUBs
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2090 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2023

## CONVERSION OF MANNED GATES TO ROBs AND RUBs

## †2090. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government proposes to convert manned gates into ROBs and RUBs, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the total number of ROBs and RUBs for which target has been set to be constructed in the country along with the details of amount sanctioned and spent thereon; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes any new policy for the construction of ROBs and RUBs, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  2090  BY  SHRI  RAHUL  KASWAN  TO  BE ANSWERED IN LOK SHABHA ON 02.08.2023 REGARDING CONVERSION OF MANNED GATES TO ROBs AND RUBs. (a) & (b): Construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs)/Road Under Bridges (RUBs) is taken up to eliminate manned level crossing gates and is a continuous process in all Zones of Indian Railways. Priority of elimination  of  level  crossing  (LC)  is  based  on  its  impact  on  safety  in train operations, mobility of trains, impact for road users and feasibility etc.  During  2014-2023,  total  1654  ROBs  and  9213  RUBs  have  been completed and ` 30602 crores have been spent. As  on  25.07.2023,  total  1863  ROBs  and  2490  RUBs  have  been sanctioned  over  all  Zonal  Railways,  which  are  in  different  stages  of planning  and  execution. ` 8000  crores  have  been  allocated  during  the year 2023-24, out of which ` 1549 crores have been utilized up to June' 2023. (c):  In  order  to  improve  safety  in  train  operation,  to  increase  mobility and to accelerate road crossing works, Railway has issued new policy on 02.03.2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Logistics Cost
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Kani K. Navas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2088. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 02 ND  AUGUST, 2023.

## LOGISTICS COST

## 2088.  SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that the logistics cost in India is currently thirteen percent of the GDP as compared to eight percent in the rest of the world, which makes it difficult for Indian exports to compete globally; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  initiatives  that  are  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government to bring down logistics cost to 7.5 percent of GDP from the current thirteen percent?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a) & (b): There are no official estimates of Logistics Cost or its impact on competitiveness, though various reports put it at 8% - 13%. To reduce logistics cost,  Government  has  launched  the  PM  GatiShakti  National  Master  Plan initiative on 13 October 2021 and to complement it, National Logistics Policy was notified in September, 2022. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is a transformative  approach  for improving logistics efficiency  and  reducing logistics cost, with focus  on integration of existing and proposed infrastructure development  initiatives  of  different  agencies  to  ensure  first  and  last  mile connectivity, for seamless movement  of people and goods.

While  development  of  integrated  infrastructure  and  network  planning  is addressed through the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, for efficiency in services  (like  processes,  digital  systems,  regulatory  framework)  and  human resource development, the National Logistics Policy, through its Comprehensive  Logistics  Action  Plan  (CLAP),  provides  a  framework  for creating data-driven decision support  mechanism  aimed  at reducing  logistics cost and enhancing logistics efficiency in        the country.

As  part  of  the  Comprehensive  Logistics  Action  Plan  (CLAP)  under  the National Logistics Policy 2022, the Government is focusing on development of integrated digital logistics system and IT solutions through Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). Currently, around 34 digital systems across 8 line Ministries/Departments  have  been  integrated  on  to  ULIP.  Such  integrated digital  systems intend to help achieve greater information symmetry across supply chains and enable more informed decision-making for both domestic and international trade.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Rice Auction under OMSS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRSy FOOD & PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2087

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 2ND AUGUST, 2023

## RICE AUCTION UNDER OMSS

2087.  DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

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- (a) whether it  is a fact that the response from the private players to Government's plan to auction rice from the Food Corporation of India under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) was lukewarm;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it  is also true that the Government is considering to tweak the OMSS;
- (d) whether it  is also true  that the Government has restricted  the State Governments from purchasing foodgrains using OMSS; and
- (e) whether it  is true that the Government favours private players over State Governments and if so! the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  AND CONSUMER AFFAIRSI FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## ANSWER (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (b): 4  weekly  e-auctions (till  26.07.2023)  was  conducted  by  Food Corporation of India (PCI) for sale of rice under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS(D)] 2023 to  private parties, The quantity sold in these euauctions are as under:

| Date of e-auction   | Quantit' Sold (in MT)   |
|---------------------|-------------------------|
| 05.07.2023          | 1 70.00                 |
| 1 2.07.2023         | 290.00                  |
| 1 9.07.2023         | 1 0.00                  |
| 26.07.2023          | 1 00.00                 |
| Total               | 570BOO                  |

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(c): OMSS(D) policy is reviewed whenever required considering the stock position in central pool, prevalent market prices of wheat and rice etc.,

(d) to (e): Government of India has discontinued the sale of rice and wheat under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS (D)] to  all  State Governments w.,e,f, 13th June1 2023, barring northeast, hilly states and those facing law and order situations and natural calamities, Keeping in view the benefit of  -- 140 crore citizens of the country, Government of India has taken this  decision to maintain adequate stock  in Central Pool for distribution  under National Food Security Act (NFSA) and other welfare schemes (OWS) amid concerns over monsoon due to expected deficiency in  rainfall caused by El-Nino which will  adversely affect Kharif crop production in  country, control  inflationary trends and  the  ongoing geopolitical situation. Also, it was decided to offer rice under OMSS(D) to retail  buyers for  controlling the  price  rise  in  the  market  and  thereby controlling the food inflation. However, Government is providing foodgrains to NFSA beneficiaries as per their entitlement free of cost as commited under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna (PM-GKAY) wHeat lst  January, 2023,

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: FDI in Karnataka
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2086. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 02 ND  AUGUST, 2023.

## FDI IN KARNATAKA

## 2086.  SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) the details of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) made to the State of Karnataka since the last four years;
- (b) whether the Government is of the view that there has been drastic reduction in FDI in  the  State  of  Karnataka  in  the  last  four  years  due  to  which  there  is  less employment generation and job opportunities;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a): The total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow includes  equity inflow, equity capital of unincorporated bodies, re-invested earnings, and other capital. The State-wise details are maintained only for equity component of total FDI inflow since October, 2019.  The  details  of  FDI  equity  inflow that  has  been  reported  in  the  state of Karnataka since October, 2019 till March, 2023 are as under:
- (b) to (d): FDI inflow into a country (and consequently to any state) depends on a  host  of  factors  such  as  availability  of  natural  resources,  market size, infrastructure,  political and investment climate, macro-economic stability and  investment decision of foreign investors. FDI inflow have also been impacted by threat of global recession, economic crisis due to Russia- Ukraine conflict, global protectionist  measures  and decline  of  real GDP growth rates of Singapore, USA and UK which are  the  major source countries for FDI.

| S.No.   | Financial Years             | FDI Equity inflow (Amount in USD Million   |
|---------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| (1)     | (2)                         | (3)                                        |
| 1       | 2019-20 (from October 2019) | 4,288.98                                   |
| 2       | 2020-21                     | 7,670.49                                   |
| 3       | 2021-22                     | 22,071.94                                  |
| 4       | 2022-23                     | 10,429.37                                  |
|         | Total                       | 44,460.79                                  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: India-UAE Trade Pact
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Midhun Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2082 ANSWERED ON 02/08/2023

## INDIA-UAE TRADE PACT

## 2082.   SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

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

- (a) the recent updates on India-UAE trade pact and negotiations;
- (b) the possible implications of this deal on small and medium businesses in India;
- (c) whether it would affect our trade deficit with UAE; and
- (d) if so, the impact of the same on all the sectors along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a): The First Meeting of the Joint Committee (JC) of the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership  Agreement  (CEPA)  was  held  on  June  11,  2023,  in  New  Delhi. During the Joint Committee meeting, both sides, inter-alia, reviewed the bilateral trade under the CEPA, agreed to operationalize the established committees/sub-committees/technical council under the CEPA, agreed on mutual exchange of preferential  trade data on quarterly basis for effective monitoring of the CEPA, discussed various matters related to the implementation of the Agreement and agreed on addressing any issue that may potentially act as a hindrance to CEPA implementation or its usage by businesses on both sides and agreed on creation of a new sub-committee on Trade in Services.

(b) to (d): India benefits from preferential market access provided by the UAE on over 97 % of its tariff lines which account for 99% of Indian exports to the UAE in value terms and include products from labourintensive sectors(most of which are in MSME category) such as Gems and Jewellery, Textiles, leather, footwear, sports goods, plastics, furniture, agricultural and wood products.

During the Joint Committee meeting, India and UAE also agreed to set-up a UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) as a B2B collaboration mechanism, with a focus on MSMEs and start-ups, for building greater economic linkages and optimizing CEPA benefits.

During the Financial Year 2022-23 which includes the post-CEPA implementation period, India's exports to the UAE have grown by 11.8%. Key Indian sectors that have gained under CEPA are Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils & products of their distillation, Electrical Machinery and equipment, Gems and Jewellery, Automobiles,  Essential  oils  and  resinoids;  perfumery,  cosmetic  or  toilet  preparations,  Machinery  & mechanical Appliances and cereals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Support to Rubber Farmers
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2081 ANSWERED ON 02/08/2023

## SUPPORT TO RUBBER FARMERS

## 2081.   SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

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

- (a) the steps and measures taken to protect the interests of rubber farmers of Kerala;
- (b) whether the Government has observed that price of imported rubber is causing issues for natural rubber producers of India and if so, the steps and measures taken to redress the grievances of rubber farmers;
- (c) whether the Government has any plans to increase the support price of rubber to Rs. 300/- and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): Government of India through Rubber Board is implementing the scheme 'Sustainable and Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector' for the development of natural rubber sector. Under the scheme, Rubber Board  provides  subsidy  for  new  planting  and  replanting  (of  senile  plantations)  to  growers.  Rubber  Board  also provides quality planting material, promotes Rubber Producers Societies (RPS), sets up Group Processing Centres, provides training for tapping of rubber trees and processing of field latex, provides assistance for rain guarding to increase number of tapping days and provides assistance for prevention of diseases in rubber plantations.
- (b): The  price  of  natural  rubber  is  determined  in  the  open  market  based  on  demand  and  supply. International rubber prices also influence the domestic prices. The Government, with the objective to regulate the impact of international rubber prices on domestic prices, had increased the duty on import of dry rubber from '20% or Rs. 30 per kg whichever is lower' to bound rate of '25% or Rs. 30 per kg whichever is lower', w.e.f 30.4.2015. The Government had also reduced the period of utilization of imported dry rubber under advance licensing scheme from 18 months to 6 months in January 2015. The Port of entry for import of Natural Rubber had also been restricted to ports at Chennai and Nhava Sheva in January 2016. Further, in the Union Budget 2023-24, the rate of custom duty on compound rubber has also been increased from 10% to 25%, same as that on natural rubber.
- (c) & (d):

Presently, no such proposal is under consideration.

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