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Lok Sabha Question No. 60 (STARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Demonstration-cum-Seed Production Farm
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 60

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## DEMONSTRATION-CUM-SEED PRODUCTION FARM

*60.  Dr. Bessetti Venkata Satyavathi :

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has established Demonstration-cum-Seed Production (DSP) Farm in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details of procedure and pre-requisites for establishment of DSP Farm; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी (SHRI ARJUN MUNDA)

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

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 60 DUE FOR REPLY ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024.

- (a): Yes,  Coconut  Development  Board,  an  Autonomous  body  under  the  Ministry  of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has established a Demonstration cum Seed Production (DSP) Farm at Vegiwada village, West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh.
- (b): The prerequisite for establishing a Demonstration-cum-Seed Production farm is the availability of land  with an extent of 20 to 40 Ha with suitable agroclimatic features for coconut cultivation.

Coconut Development Board has established DSP Farms across the country in lands handed over by different State Government either free of cost or on long lease basis. Once suitable land is available, expert Committees assess the feasibility of establishing the farm and propose to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for consideration. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India gives the final approval for establishment of new DSP Farm in suitable locations.

- (c): Not applicable in light of (b).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: E-services through PACS
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Sushil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 690 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/02/2024

## E-services through PACS

## †690.  SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to provide e-services through the Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) at village level; and

(b)  if so, the details regarding the said scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (b):  In  order  to  strengthen  Primary  Agricultural  Credit  Societies  (PACS),  the  project  for Computerization of 63,000 functional PACS with a total financial outlay of ₹2,516 Crore has been approved by the Government of India, which entails bringing all the functional PACS onto an ERP (Enterprise  Resource  Planning)  based  common  national  software,  linking  them  with  NABARD through State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).

The National Level Common Software for the project has been developed by NABARD and ERP trial run has started in 15,783 PACS in 27 States/ UTs so far.

Implementation of Common Accounting System (CAS) and Management Information System (MIS) at PACS level under this project would improve governance and transparency in PACS, thus leading to  speedy  disbursal  of  loans,  lowering  of  transaction  cost,  reduction  in  imbalances  in  payments, seamless accounting with DCCBs and StCBs and will also increase efficiency.

In  addition  to  the  above,  to  enable  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 e-services, including banking, insurance, Aadhar enrolment/  updation,  health  services,  agricultural  services,  etc.    at  the  village  level  across  the country. Onboarding of PACS as CSCs has already been started and so far, total 30,647 PACS have started providing CSC services in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Comprehensive Personal Insurance Sehemes
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Debasree Chaudhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.688 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## Comprehensive Personal Insurance Schemes

## 688. MS. DEBASREE CHAUDHURI:

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

- (a) the  number  of  fishermen  registered  under  the  Group  Accident  Insurance  for  Active Fishermen scheme;
- (b) the number of families who have been assisted by the scheme, year-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  institute  a  comprehensive  personal insurance scheme for the fishermen fully funded by the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying, Government of India under the sub-component on Group Accident Insurance Scheme (GAIS) of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) provides insurance coverage to fishers  across  the  Country  which  includes  (i)  Rs.  5,00,000/-  against  accidental  death  or permanent total disability, (ii) Rs. 2,50,000/for permanent partial disability and (iii) hospitalization expenses in the event of accident for a sum of Rs. 25,000/-. During last two years (2021-22 to 2022-23) and current financial year (2023-24), 96.48 lakh fishers with an average of 32.16  lakh  fishers  annually  have  been  enrolled  for  providing  insurance  coverage  under  the Scheme.  Year-wise details of the fisher family provided assistance under GAIS through claim settlement are as below:

| Year    |   Number of families assisted for Claim Settlement |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------|
| 2021-22 |                                                329 |
| 2022-23 |                                                298 |
| 2023-24 |                                                  9 |

(c) and (d): As  the  existing  Group  Accident  Insurance  Scheme  (GAIS)  under  PMMSY provides insurance coverage to all categories of fishers including fish workers, fish farmers and any other categories of persons directly involved in fishing and fisheries related activities, with no contribution towards insurance premium from beneficiary, there is no proposal to institute a comprehensive personal insurance scheme for the fishermen.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Advisory by ICAR regarding Feeding of Animals
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 686

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## ADVISORY BY ICAR REGARDING FEEDING OF ANIMALS

686. SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute has issued an advisory on feeding of animals with parts of cassava (Tapioca) in view of the incident in Idukki in Kerala where 13 cows died in a farm recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  ICAR-Central  Tuber  Crops  Research  Institute  is  also  conducting research on other plants which contain the compounds called cyanogenic glucosides; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री (SHRI ARJUN MUNDA)

- (a) & (b): In view of the death of cows in Idukki district of Kerala after feeding with cassava peels, ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institutes has issued an advisory on how to feed the animals with parts of cassava (Tapioca plant parts and the same has been published in major newspapers and also uploaded on website.

The Advisory gives information on precautions to be taken while using different part of cassava plant for feeding animals as it contains the toxic compounds called cyanogenic glucosides.

- (c) & (d): ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is not conducting research on other plants which contain the compounds called cyanogenic glucosides.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Upgradation of Fishing Harbour
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 685 TO BE answered ON 6TH FEBRUARY, 2024

## Upgradation of Fishing Harbour

## 685.   ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will  the  Minister  of Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the Union Government has directed the State of Kerala to submit revised proposal for  upgradation  of  Muthalappozhi  fishing  harbour  by  incorporating  the  suggestions  of  the studies carried out by the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Union Government has received the revised proposal accordingly; and
- (c) )   if so, the details and the present status thereof and if not, the response of the State thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTEROF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) To (c): The Government of Kerala has submitted a proposal for the upgradation of Existing Muthalappozhi  Fishing  Harbour  in  Muthalappozhi  at  a  cost  of  Rs  50  Crore  and  sought  central financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This proposal has  been  examined  through  a  Technical  Scrutiny  Committee  of  Fisheries  Infrastructure  Project (TSCFIP) constituted by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. After scrutiny, the Government of Kerala has been advised by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry and Dairying in Technical Scrutiny Committee  of  Fisheries  Infrastructure  Project  (TSCFIP)  meeting  held  on  18 th October'2023  to submit the revised proposal for Upgradation of Muthalappozhi Fishing Harbour after incorporating the suggestions of the studies carried out by the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune.

The  Government  of  Kerala  has  reported  that  CPWRS,  Pune  has  submitted  a  Draft  preliminary model  study  report  to  the  Government  of  Kerala  and  the  finding  of  the  studies  have  been discussed  with  the  local  fishermen  and  other  stakeholders  in  a  meeting  held  in  the  Month  of Decemeber'2023  and  the  suggestion  emerged  during  stakeholder  consultation    have  been intimated to CWPRS by the State Government of Kerala for the suitable incorporation in the final model study report.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Sanitary Products for Female Prison Inmates
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sarmistha Sethi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 676

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  FEBRUARY 2024/ MAGHA 17, 1945 (SAKA)

SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR FEMALE PRISON INMATES

676.        SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state :

(a) whether the Government is aware of poor access to sanitary products for female prison inmates;

(b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  initiated  any  action  so  the authorities responsible meet the required standards/guidelines issued for the same; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISHRA)

(a) to (c): 'Prisons'/'persons  detained  therein'  is  a  'State  List'  subject under  Entry  4  of  List  II  of  the  Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of India.  Administration  and  management  of  prisons  and  prisoners  is  the responsibility of respective State Governments/Union Territories (UTs) who are competent to take appropriate steps to ensure that sanitary pads/napkins are made available to the female inmates. A comprehensive Model Prison Manual 2016 was shared by this Ministry with all States and Union Territories in the year 2016. The Manual has a dedicated chapter on

'Women  Prisoners',  which  provides  that  sterilised  sanitary  pads/napkins should be issued to women prison inmates for use during menstruation as per their requirement. Ministry of Home Affairs had also forwarded a report titled 'Women in Prisons', received from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, to all States and UTs for implementation of the suggestions contained in the report. The Report provides that sterilized sanitary pads should be issued free of cost to women prisoners as per their requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 674 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Augmenting Cold Chain in FPIs
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 674

ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## AUGMENTING COLD CHAIN IN FPIS

## 674. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to augment the cold storage and chain capacity in the State of Karnataka with a view to promote Food Processing Industries (FPIs);

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (KM SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (c) The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing the Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure under the umbrella scheme - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The objective of the Scheme is to provide integrated cold chain, preservation  and  value  addition  infrastructure  facilities  without  any  break,  from  farm  gate  to  the consumer in order to reduce post-harvest losses of non-horticulture produce, dairy, meat, poultry and marine/fish (except shrimp).

The  Scheme  is  demand  driven  in  nature.  The  eligible  entities  to  avail  benefits  under  the Scheme include individuals as well as entity/ organisation such as Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmer Producer Companies, Non-Governmental Organisations, Public Sector Undertakings, Firms, Companies etc., with business interest in cold chain solutions and also by those who manage supply chain.

The components of the Scheme are creation of Farm Level Infrastructure, Processing Centre, Distribution  Hub,  Refrigerated  vans/  refrigerated trucks/  insulated  vans/  mobile  insulated tankers. The Scheme also supports creation of Irradiation Facility as a standalone component. The scheme allows flexibility in project planning with special emphasis on creation of cold chain infrastructure at farm level.

Under the Scheme, MoFPI provides grant-in-aid @35% of the eligible project cost for projects in General areas and @50% of the eligible project cost for projects in Difficult areas as well as for projects of SC/STs, FPOs and Self Help Groups, subject to maximum of Rs.10 crore per project. So far, MoFPI has approved 12 projects in the State of Karnataka for creation of 0.39 lakh metric tonne (LMT) preservation capacity and 8.14 LMT processing capacity per annum. These projects benefit 1.14 lakh farmers and creates employment opportunities to 7200 persons.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 673 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Ineligible Workers under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 673 ANSWERED ON 06/02/2024

## INELIGIBLE WORKERS UNDER MGNREGS

## 673.  SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B.:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the fifth extension of the deadline to make the Aadhaar based payment system mandatory giving the State Governments time to reconcile database ended and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether since the first push in this direction, the rate at which Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) job cards are deleted  has significantly  risen  and  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether 34.8 percent of registered workers and 12.7 percent of active  workers  have  become  ineligible  for  the  new  payment system under MGNREGS and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  over  7.6  crore  job  cards  under  MGNREGS  have  been deleted since April, 2022 and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a):     Under  Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, beneficiaries are getting wage payment for unskilled manual work, directly into the Bank/Post office account as provided by the beneficiary. The wage payment is routed through Aadhaar Based Payment Bridge System (APBS). This system has been made mandatory since 1st January, 2024.
- (b)&(c): Updation/deletion of Job Cards is a regular exercise conducted  by  the  States/UTs  under  the  Mahatma  Gandhi National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Scheme  (Mahatma  Gandhi NREGS).  The Job cards are not deleted due to reason of non-linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts.

In the current financial year 2023-24 (as on 01.02.2024), a total number of  85.64  lakh  job  cards  have  been  deleted  for  the  following reasons: (i) fake job card (incorrect job card), (ii) duplicate job card, (iii)  not  willing  to  work,  (iv)  family  shifted  from  Gram  Panchayat permanently  and  (v)  single  person  in  job  card  and  that  person  is expired.

(d):    As per NREGASoft, total job card deleted under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS since April 2022  till date i.e 01.02.2024 is 311.19 lakh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 672 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Decadal Census
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 672

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024/ MAGHA 17, 1945 (SAKA) DECADAL CENSUS

672.   SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has finalised the timelines for conducting the decadal census;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government proposes to implement any new technologies for improving the speed, reach and accuracy of the census; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The intent of the Government for conducting Census 2021 was notified  in  Gazette  of  India  on  28th  March,  2019.  The  Government decided  to  conduct  Census  2021  under  the  Census  Act,  1948  in  two phases, viz., (a) Houselisting & Housing Census during April-September, 2020  and  (b)  Population  Enumeration  during  9 th   to  28 th February,  2021. Due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the Census 2021 and the related field activities have been postponed.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 672 FOR 06.02.2024

(c)  &  (d):  The  forthcoming  Census is to be  the  first  digital Census and there  is  a  provision  for  self-enumeration.  Mobile  Apps  for  collection  of data  and  a  Census  portal  for  management  and  monitoring  of  various Census related activities have been developed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Production of EV Charger Components
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 670

ANSWERED ON 06.02.2024

## PRODUCTION OF EV CHARGER COMPONENTS

## 670. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  the  Phased  Manufacturing  Programme  for  Electric  Vehicle  (EV)  charger components, including its key objectives and the broader context within the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) India Scheme, Phase-II;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  localizing  the  production  of  EV  charger components in West Bengal; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a): Under  FAME  India  Scheme  Phase-II,  Phased  Manufacturing  Programme (PMP) has been introduced with the objective of domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles and their components including EV charging components, its assemblies/ subassemblies and parts/sub-parts thereby increasing the domestic value addition.

The  latest  PMP  guidelines  for  electric  vehicle  public  charging  stations  for eligibility  under FAME-II scheme has been notified vide notification no. 1/2/2020NAB-II (Auto) (21949) dated 07.11.2023.  The copy of the notification is annexed as ANNEXURE.

- (b) & (c): Yes Sir.  The Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for localization of electric vehicles public charging stations is applicable on pan India basis including the State of West Bengal for availing incentives/ benefits under FAME India Scheme Phase-II.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-06
Subject: Setting up of SCWs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Hasnain Masoodi

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.669 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2024

## SETTING UP OF SCWs

669. SHRI HASNAIN MASOODI:

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

- (a) the reasons for the absence of State Commissions for Women (SCWs) in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh; Dadar & Haveli and Daman and Diu; and Nagar
- (b) whether the Ministry is planning to set-up SCWs in such States including UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and if the time by which SCWs is likely to be set-up and if not; the reasons therefor? SO,

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): The State Commissions for Women (SCWs) are set up under the statute of the respective States. Central Ministries Departments have no role in setting up of SCWs The Jammu and Kashmir Women Commission has been constituted by the Government vide Govt. order no 17-JK(SWD) of 2022 dated 08.02.2022.