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Lok Sabha Question No. 653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Promotion of Industries in Bihar
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, Dinesh Chandra Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 653.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 06 th  DECEMBER, 2023.

## PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIES IN BIHAR

## 653.   SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH: SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any initiative to provide central assistance to set up and promote industries in Bihar;
- (b) whether  the  said  central  assistance  is  likely  to  provide  opportunities  for investment and employment in backward States like Bihar as well as improve the economic condition of the States;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to improve the economic condition of Bihar and other extremely backward States by granting them special status, if so, the details thereof?

## 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) to (d): Setting up of industry is primarily the domain  of State  Governments. Government  of  India,  however,  provides  support  for  promotion  of  industrial activities  across  the    country.  Government  of  India,  through  Department  for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and other Central Ministries/Departments, tries to provide an enabling eco System for the  overall industrial development of the country through appropriate policy interventions.

In  addition  to  ongoing  schemes  of  various  Departments  and  Ministries, Government  of  India,  through  DPIIT  has  taken  various  other  steps  for promotion and facilitating of setting up of industries across States/UTs such as Make in India, Start Up India, PM Gati Shakti, National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP),  National  Industrial  Corridor  Programme,  Production  Linked  Incentive Scheme  (PLI),  promoting  Ease  of  Doing  Business  (EoDB)  and  reducing compliance  burden, National Single Window System (NSWS), India Industrial Land  Bank  (IILB),  reforms  in Foreign  Direct Investment  (FDI),  Project Monitoring Group (PMG), etc which facilitate setting up of major infrastructure projects across the  country.  Also,  an  institutional  mechanism  to  fast  track investments  has been put in place in the form of Project Development Cells (PDC) in all concerned Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

As per Ministry of Finance, the request of Bihar for Special Category Status was considered by an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) which submitted its Report on 30 th   March,  2012.  The  IMG  came  to  the  finding  that  based  on  existing National Development Council criteria, the case for Special Category Status for Bihar is not made out.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Stoppage of Jodhpur Express at Karad Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 651 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023

## STOPPAGE OF JODHPUR EXPRESS AT

## KARAD RAILWAY STATION

## 651. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  proposals  have  been  received  for  stoppage  of  various trains on Pune-Miraj Railway line, if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government;
- (b) whether the proposal for stoppage to be provided in Karad Railway Station to the Jodhpur Express (16533/16534) is under consideration, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to reintroduce Sahyadri Express, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  start  Vande  Bharat  Express between Kolhapur to Mumbai, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  request  for  providing halt to the said Vande Bharat Express at Karad Railway Station, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  and  (b)  Requests,  including  from  Hon'ble  Member  of  Parliament, have been received for provision of stoppage of 11049/50 AhmedabadKolhapur Express at Karad. At present, 18 pairs of trains are serving Karad station including 04 pairs connecting it to Ahmedabad and 06

pairs connecting it to Kolhapur. Besides, provision of stoppages is an on-going process on Indian Railways(IR). (c) IR have undertaken rationalization of the time table in a scientific manner  with  the  assistance  of  IIT-Bombay.  The  exercise  has  been undertaken inter  alia   to  provide  for  better  passenger  safety  by creating maintenance corridor blocks, generation of additional paths   and  minimizing  conflicts  in  existing  time  table  to  improve punctuality. The exercise necessitated rationalisation of train services including the discontinuation services of Sahyadri Express. However, to  cater  the  needs  of  passengers  of  Pune-Kolhapur  sector,  01023/24 Pune-Kolhapur Special is being operated w.e.f. 05.11.2023. (d)  and  (e)  Presently,  03  pairs  of  train  services  are  serving  the Kolhapur-Mumbai  sector.  Introduction  of  new  Vande  Bharat  train services and their stoppages are ongoing processes on Indian Railways subject to operational feasibility, traffic justification, etc. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: National Aluminium Company Limited
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  647 ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023

## NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED

## 647.  SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the problems of the people in Odisha who have  been  displaced  by  the  projects  of  National  Aluminium  Company  Limited (NALCO) and Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited (MCL) in Odisha;
- (b) if so, the number of such displaced families; and
- (c) the steps taken to resolve their problems?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a): The  subject  matter  of  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  (R&R)  of  displaced people in mining projects is in the purview of State Governments. As informed by National Aluminum Company (NALCO) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), the problems of the people of Odisha who have been displaced by the projects of NALCO are  being  periodically  reviewed  by  the  Rehabilitation  and  Periphery  Development Advisory Committees (RPDAC) constituted by Government of Odisha. In Mahanadi Coalfields  Ltd.  (MCL),  compensation  against  acquisition  of  land,  trees/  crops  and structures is assessed as per Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act, 2013) and being paid to the villagers after vesting of land with MCL under The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act 1957 (CBA (A&D) Act, 1957).
- (b) & (c): A total number of 636 persons were displaced by project activities in NALCO. Out of which, 601 persons were displaced in Damanjodi, Koraput District and 35 persons were displaced at Angul District. Out of 601 land displaced persons (LDP) at  Damanjodi,  599  LDPs/  their  nominees  were  employed  in  NALCO.  Regarding balance two cases, nomination towards one case recently identified is to be approved by District Administration and for balance one case decision is awaited from District Authority due to non-finalization of the nominee because of their family dispute. Out of 35 LDPs at Angul, 34 LDPs/their nominees were employed at NALCO while one LDP had preferred for one-time cash assistant in lieu of employment.

In MCL, 17,262 families have been identified as project displaced families (PDFs) till date  and  12,789  families  have  been  given  resettlement  benefit.  The  issues  of Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  (R&R)  of  displaced  persons  are  monitored  and reviewed by RPDACs and the grievances of the displaced persons are redressed. The RPDACs have also constituted sub-Committees for redressal of the individual cases consisting  of  the  local  Hon'ble  MP,  MLA,  Collector  &  SP  of  concerned  District, Director(Personnel), MCL and CGM/GMs of MCL. Further, MCL is now holding regular grievance  redressal  meetings  to  address  individual  grievances  and  provides  R&R benefits to all PDFs within and beyond the R&R Policy of Government of Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Impact of Mobile Tower Radiation on Animals
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 646 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## IMPACT OF MOBILE TOWER RADIATION ON ANIMALS

## †646.   SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is true that the animals are adversely getting affected as a result of high radiation emanating from the towers of private mobile companies established in the country particularly in metro cities and rural areas and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any step to save the animals from the harmful effects of radiation emanating from the towers of private mobile companies; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Based on in-depth review of the scientific literature, the World Health Organization (WHO)  has  concluded  that  current  evidence  does  not  confirm  the  existence  of  any  health consequences from exposure to low level Electromagnetic Fields (EMF). WHO further concluded that  EMF  exposures  below  the  limits  recommended  by  the  International  Commission  on  NonIonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) international guidelines do not appear to have any known health consequences.

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has prescribed norms for exposure limits for EMF radiation (i.e. Base Transceiver Station Emissions), which are 10 times more stringent than the safe limits prescribed by ICNIRP/ recommended by WHO. The government of India has established a well-structured  process  and  mechanism  so  that  Telecommunications  Service  Providers  (TSPs) strictly adhere to these prescribed norms, including submission of certificates by Telecom Service Providers  before  the  commercial  start  of  Base  Transceiver  Station  (BTS)  site  and  extensive compliance audit.

DoT has launched the Tarang Sanchar web portal for information sharing on Mobile Towers and EMF emission compliances for the general public. The portal has the complete collated technical details, including the latest certified EMF level of all the BTSs installed in the country. The EMF Portal provides an easy map-based search feature for viewing the mobile towers in the vicinity of any locality. Users can obtain information regarding the EMF emissions compliance status of mobile towers. Additionally, anyone can request EMF emission measurement at a location by paying an online fee of Rs 4,000/-. To avail of these services, users can access the Tarang Sanchar web portal at www.tarangsanchar.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Export Hubs
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban, P. Velusamy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 645 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/12/2023

## EXPORT HUBS

## 645.         SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.: SHRI VELUSAMY P. :

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

(a) whether the Government is taking measures to promote districts as export hubs in the country aimed at targeting export promotion, manufacturing and employment generation at the grassroots level;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the proposed export hubs in the State of Tamil Nadu;

- (c) the details of progress made in this regard;
- (d) the employment potential in this regard; and
- (e) the proposed measures to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) The  Government  has  taken  measures  to  promote  exports  from  the  districts under the Districts Export Hub initiative. All the districts of Tamil Nadu have been included under  the  Districts  as  Export  Hubs  initiative.  Products/Services  with  export  potential  have been identified in these districts under the initiative. An institutional mechanism has been set up in States/UTs by forming State Export Promotion Committee (SEPC) and Districts Export

Promotion  Committee  (DEPC)  at  the  District  level.  District  Export  Action  Plans  under 'Districts  as  Export  Hubs'  detailing  the  existing  bottlenecks  in  the  supply  chain  and identifying  possible  interventions  to  mitigate  the  existing  gaps  are  being  prepared  by  the districts.  These  outline  the  support  required  by  the  local  exporters  and  manufacturers  to seamlessly export the identified products and services by supporting new business to export and  generating  employment  opportunities  in  the  districts.  To  encourage  exports  from  the districts  under  'Districts  as  Export  Hubs  initiative',  export  promotion  outreach  events  are being held in various districts. This includes handholding sessions with exporters and export related  awareness  sessions  with  exporters  along  with  the  representatives  of  various  related agencies/departments  such  as  Department  of  Posts,  Central  Board  of  Indirect  Taxes  and Customs (CBIC), Banks, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Export Promotion  Councils,  Local  Trade  Associations/Chambers,  District  Industries  Centres,  etc. Further, there is a huge employment potential especially with the proposed implementation of e-commerce exports.

The products and services for all districts under the 'Districts as Export Hubs' have been  identified  on  the  basis  of  consultation  with  the  States/UTs.  Regular  updation  of  the products and services is being carried out in consultation with States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: e-Commerce Policy
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Hemant Tukaram Godse

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 643.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 06 th  DECEMBER, 2023.

## e-COMMERCE POLICY

## 643.   SHRI HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE:

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

- (a) whether  any  measures  are  being  implemented  or  is  in  the  process  of  being implemented in the regulation of e-commerce in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  e-commerce  giants,  require  special  regulations  to  prevent  predatory pricing and monopolising of market share and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the draft e-commerce policy is likely to be put in place along with the details of the two rounds of stakeholder consultations done so far?

## 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): Government has implemented several legislative and policy measures for streamlining  and  regulating  e-commerce  industry  in  the  country.  Some  of  these measures are FDI Policy; Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999; Consumer Protection  Act,  2019;  Competition  Act,  2002;  Central  Goods  and  Services  Tax (CGST)  Act,  2017;  Information  Technology  Act,  2000;  Payment  and  Settlement Systems Act, 2007; Companies Act, 2013; Copyright Act, 1957 etc.
- (b): The provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 are applicable in respect of e- commerce platforms as provided in Section 3 (Anti-competitive Agreements), Section 4 (Abuse of dominant position) and Section 5 and Section 6 (Mergers & Acquisitions).
- (c): A draft e-Commerce policy was placed in public domain on 23rd February, 2019   for public  consultations.  Suggestions  have  been  received  from  various  stakeholders. Since e-Commerce  is an emerging and dynamic sector, wide stakeholder consultations are required for formulation of National e-Commerce Policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Kisan Rails
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 640 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023

## KISAN RAILS

640.   DR. TALARI RANGAIAH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  activities  of  Kisan  rails  run  so  far  since  its inspection;
- (b)  whether  the  50%  transport  subsidy  to  Kisan  rails  has  been discontinued;
- (c) if so, the details and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to continue Kisan rails for the benefit of the farmers to transport their products like fruits and vegetables?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 640 BY DR. TALARI RANGAIAH TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  06.12.2023  REGARDING  KISAN RAILS. (a) to (c):  Since the inception of Kisan Rail service on 7th August 2020 and upto 15 th November 2023, Railways have operated 2,364 Kisan Rail services, transporting approximately 7.93 lakh tonnes of perishables.    The  50%  subsidy  on  transportation  of  fruits  and vegetables through Kisan rail continued till 31.03.2022.  Thereafter 45% subsidy was given by Ministry of Railways. (d) Potential circuits for movement of vegetables, fruits and other perishables are identified in consultation with Ministry of Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare  and  Agriculture/Animal  Husbandry/ Fisheries  Departments  of  State  Governments  as  well  as  local bodies and agencies, Mandis etc., and on the basis of operational feasibility, Kisan Rail services are run. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: 5G Mobile Service in Rural Areas
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Rodmal Nagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 639 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## 5G MOBILE SERVICE IN RURAL AREAS

## †639.   SHRI RODMAL NAGAR:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government aims to provide free 5G mobile service in rural areas to provide better connectivity;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the  various  efforts  being  made  by  the  Government  to  provide  better  mobile  services  in Rajgarh Parliamentary Constituency; and

(d) the details of the steps being made by the Government to provide better connectivity in mobile service in rural areas where mobile service is not yet available?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) India has one of the most affordable data rates in the world. Cost of data has reduced from Rs. 269 per GB in 2014 to Rs. 9.94 per GB in 2023. 5G roll out in the country has been one of the fastest and there is no additional cost for 5G users.

(c) & (d) Rajgarh parliamentary constituency is part of three districts (Rajgarh, Part of Agar Malwa and Guna district). In these districts, out of total 3,555 villages, 3,512 villages are covered with mobile services.

Government through funding from Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)  is implementing  various  schemes  including  4G  Saturation  Scheme  for  providing  mobile  network coverage in all uncovered villages in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Spike in Retail Prices
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Amar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.638 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6TH DECEMBER, 2023

## SPIKE IN RETAIL  PRICES

## 638.  DR. AMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD  AND PUBLIC

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- (a) whether the Government is exploring options like imposing stock holding limit for wheat and releasing additional quantities of the grain over and above the 3 million  tonne  (mt) already approved for  the  open market sale from the Food Corporation of India (FOI) stocks to curb a spike in retail prices;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)to(c): Government of India vide Gazette Notification/Order dated 12.06.2023 and 14.09.2023 has imposed a limit on stockholding of wheat for a period up to  31't March, 2024 in order to  prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, increase availability  in markets and to improve affordability to consumers,

Government of India has decided to offload IOI.5Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) of wheat in the Open Market through Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic), till  March, 2024 with  a view  to stabilize  retail  prices.

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