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Lok Sabha Question No. 2754 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Price Cycle of Pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, Dr. BHOLA SINGH

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2754

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## PRICE CYCLE OF PULSES

2754.  SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

## Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a study by CRISIL has shown that spurt in the prices of pulses is cyclical due to rising demand and supply constraints, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  analysed  the  reasons  for  steep  hike  in  prices  of  pulses during the current year, if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has worked out any action plan to remove supply constraints and  encourage  people  to  explore  alternative  sources  of  protein  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the further steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=ky; ea=h ¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½

## THE MINISTER FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(a) & (b) : Yes, Madam. According to the study by SRISIL, data for the last decade shows a clear  pattern  of  spikes  in  pulses  inflation  every  third  year,  which  appeared  as  cycles  during 2006-07, 209-10 and 2012-13 respectively.

During  the  current  year,  prices  of  pulses  increased  mainly  on  account  of  decline  in production from 19.25 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 17.20 million tonnes in 2014-15 because of adverse  weather  conditions.  In  addition,  factors  like  fall  in  acreage,  hoarding  and  blackmarketing also contributed to the price rise during this year.

- (c) & (d) : To remove supply constraints and improve production, Government is implementing  a  number  of  plan  schemes/programmes  like  National  Food  Security  MissionPulses  (NFSM-Pulses),  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  Macro  Management  of Agriculture (MMA) and Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm & Maize (ISOPOM), Accelerated Pulses Production Programme (A3P), etc. In addition, Government is also regularly enhancing the  Minimum Support Price (MSP) of pulses.  As an  alternative source of protein, Government  is  implementing  various  schemes  for  animal  husbandry,  dairy  development, fisheries, and poultry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2752 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE, SUDHEER GUPTA, BHARATENDRA SINGH, GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2752

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI SINCHAYEE YOJANA

2752.     SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD: SHRI NANA PATOLE: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: KUNWAR BHARATENDRA: SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recently launched Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for the benefit of farmers in the country;
- (b) if so, the salient features of Yojana;
- (c) the role of States and other Stakeholders under the Yojana;
- (d) whether the Government has reviewed the overall implementation of the Yojana;
- (e) if so, the outcome thereof; and
- (f) the success achieved so far under the Yojana in each State/UT?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA )

- (a): Yes, Madam. The Government has launched Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) with the vision of providing end-to end solutions in irrigation  supply chain, viz. water sources, distribution network and farm level applications.

(b) & (c): Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)  has been formulated amalgamating ongoing schemes  viz. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation; Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of Department of Land Resources; and On Farm Water Management (OFWM) component of National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture  (NMSA)  of  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare. PMKSY is to be implemented in an area development approach, adopting decentralized state level planning and projectised execution, allowing the states to draw their irrigation development plans based on district/blocks plans with a horizon of 5 to 7 years. A sum of Rs. 50,000 crore of central share has been provisioned for scheme for the next five years (2015-16 to 2019-20) and budget provision of Rs. 5300 crore has been made for implementation of PMKSY during 2015-16.

(d) to (f): The  Yojana  has  been  launched  recently  with  the  approval  of  Cabinet Committee on Economic  Affairs on 01.07.2015 and is in the initial stage of implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Visit of Home Minister to China
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, PR. SENTHILNATHAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, Shrirang Appa Barne, DHARMENDRA YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2751

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

VISIT OF HOME MINISTER TO CHINA

2751. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Home  Minister  has  visited  China  recently,  if  so,  the  details thereof along with the issues discussed therein;
- (b) whether both countries have agreed to form ministerial level mechanism to boost security cooperation, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  to  enhance  the  security  cooperation  to  tackle  global terrorism, trans-national crimes, drug trafficking etc.?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) and (b): Yes, Madam. At the invitation of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, Hon'ble Union Home Minister visited China in  November,  2015.  In  Beijing,  Hon'ble  Union  Home  Minister  held  meetings with the Hon'ble Minister of Public Security of People's Republic of China and the  Secretary  of  the  Central  Political  and  Legal  Affairs  Commission  of  the Chinese Communist Party. He also called on the Hon'ble Chinese Premier.

During the discussions, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in combating terrorism,  drug-related  crimes,  cyber  crimes,  economic  crimes, illegal  immigration  activities  and  other  transnational  crimes  as  well  as encourage  long-term,  healthy  and  stable  development  of  law  enforcement cooperation  between  them.  A consensus  was  reached  to  establish  a  High Level Meeting Mechanism led by the Home Minister of India and the Minister of  Public  Security  of  China,  to  be  held  in  Beijing  and  Delhi  once  every  two years.  A  Joint  Statement  between  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  and  Ministry  of Public Security of the People's Republic of China was issued.

In Shanghai, Hon'ble Union Home Minister met the Mayor of Shanghai and discussed ways to institutionalize annual exchanges as part of the sister city relationship with Mumbai,  in particular  strengthening of exchanges between the police forces of Shanghai and Mumbai.

(c) The steps taken to enhance security cooperation include establishment of mechanism for meetings at senior officers' level and exchange of information on  security  related  matters.    The  two  sides  have  agreed  to  work  towards signing of an agreement on security cooperation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Exploitation of Domestic Helpers
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA, NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2749

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

## EXPLOITATION OF DOMESTIC HELPERS

2749.

SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA: SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether incidents of  exploitation of domestic helpers are on the rise in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and total number of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  investigation  in  the  case  of exploitation  and  abusing  of  two  Nepalese  women  in  a  Saudi  diplomat's residence in Gurgaon;
- (d) if so, the findings of the investigation;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  made  adequate  provision  for  rescue  of domestic help victims; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): As per information provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), data on exploitation of domestic helps is not maintained.

(c)  to    (f):  As  per  the  seventh  schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India  `Police` and `Public Order` are State subjects and, as such, the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime, lies with the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations.

As  per  the  information  received  from  Haryana Government,  investigation in this case will proceed in accordance with law and rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Planting of Trees
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT, OM PRAKASH YADAV, SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, C.R. CHAUDHARY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2747

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Planting of Trees

## 2747.   SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHNAGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme  to  provide  incentives  to  the  farmers  for planting more trees on their fields and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) if  not,  whether  the  Government  is  intending  to  formulate  such  scheme  for  the  benefit of farmers and ecology as well; and
- (c) if so, the time by which the said scheme is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (c)  The  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  has  no  scheme  to provide incentives to the farmers for planting more trees on their fields. However, to  promote  agroforestry  in  the  country,  the  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers Welfare has enacted the National Agroforestry Policy, 2014.

The  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  and  Farmers  Welfare  (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing National Agroforestry  and  Bamboo  Mission  (NABM)  as  a  sub  scheme  of  Centrally Sponsored  Scheme  called  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture (MIDH) since  2006-07  in  all  the  States  except  Haryana.    Financial  assistance  is being provided to farmers for bamboo cultivation in non-forest area, improvement of existing stock and demonstration of plantation technology etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Issuance of Caste Certificate
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: JANAK RAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## †2744. ISSUANCE OF CASTE CERTIFICATE

## SHRI JANAK RAM:

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

- (a) whether the Scheduled Castes are facing lots of difficulties in getting caste certificates from the concerned authorities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Bihar and the action taken by the Government to resolve the problem;
- (c)  whether the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has considered the suggestion for withdrawal of clause pertaining to provide residence proof prior to the year 1950 for the people belonging to the SC; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a)  &  (b):  Issuance  and  verification  of  caste  certificates  is  the  responsibility  of  the  concerned State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations  (UT's).  Representations  with  regard  to difficulties  in  getting  caste  certificates,  as  and  when  received  in  Ministry  are  sent  to  the concerned State/ UT Administration for redressing the grievance.
- (c):  There  is  no  recommendation  from  the  National  Commission  for  Scheduled  Castes  for revoking the stipulation of 1950.
- (d): Does not arise.

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## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2744 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015
Lok Sabha Question No. 2743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: PDS Rice Scam
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2743

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## PDS RICE SCAM

## 2743. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to handover the investigation with regard to the Public Distribution System rice scam worth rupees  36  thousand  crore  in  Chhattisgarh  to  CBI  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

- (b) whether any complaint had been filed and investigation is being done against  the  Intelligence  Department  of  the  State  Government  in  this regard; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof?

A N S W E R

MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a): No, Madam.

- (b): As informed by the State Government, there is no such case.

- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: G20 Summit on Climate Change
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2741

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## G20 Summit on Climate Change

## 2741. SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has presented a seven points formula on climate change at the recent G20 summit;
- (b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to adopt the said formula in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (d) During the recently held G-20 Summit in Turkey, it was mentioned that India intends to meet  its  vast  and  growing  energy  needs  in  a  sustainable  manner.  In  this  direction,  India  has targeted additional 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, cut back on subsidies on fossil fuel and imposed carbon cess on coal. India envisages that about 40 percent of its energy shall come from non-fossil fuel based energy sources by 2030. It has further advocated following measures at G-20:

- I. Increase research and development in clean and renewable energy; and, reduce cost and make it affordable and accessible for all;
- II. Increase  financial  support  and  technology  transfer  to  increase  access  and  transition  to clean energy;
- III. Focus research efforts on clean coal technology and coal gasification;
- IV. Develop proliferation-resistant nuclear energy technology;
- V. Increase energy efficiency and moderate energy use;
- VI. Promote an integrated global gas market; and
- VII. Give greater voice to major emerging economies in the global governance structure for energy.

The measures outlined above have been consistently part of India's approach towards tackling climate change and is also being implemented through National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)  comprising  eight  (8)  National  Missions:  (i)  Solar  Energy  (ii)  Enhanced  Energy Efficiency  (iii)  Sustainable  Habitat  (iv)  Water  (v)  Sustaining  the  Himalayan  Eco-system  (vi) Green  India  (vii)  Sustainable  Agriculture  and  (viii)  Strategic  knowledge  and  other  initiatives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Racial Discrimination
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PREM DAS RAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2736

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

2736. SHRI PREM DAS RAI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the existing legal provisions to check racial discrimination in the country;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to introduce a Bill to amend the Indian Penal Code to make racial discrimination a punishable offence;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of other measures taken by the Government to check racial discrimination in the country?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d) : The Constitution of India prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. There are extant provisions of  laws  to  deal  with  the  cases  of  discrimination  on  the  basis  of  race, ethnicity, language or religion.

Based on the recommendations of the Bezbaruah Committee, there is a  proposal  to  amend  the  provisions  of  Indian  Penal  Code  relating  to promoting or attempting to promote acts prejudicial to human dignity and words, gestures or acts intended to insult a member of a particular racial group. Advisories have been issued to all States and UTs requesting them to  have  a  stringent  mechanism  to  deal  with  the  incidents  of  attacks  on citizens  from  North-Eastern  States.  The  State  Governments  and  Union Territories are taking all necessary security measures to strictly follow the directions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Felling of Trees for Road Project in Assam
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAM PRASAD SARMAH

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2734 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Felling of Trees for Road Project in Assam

## 2734. SHRI RAM PRASAD SARMAH:

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

- (a) whether around four lakh trees were felled for construction of four lane road from Bengal border to Lumding, Assam;
- (b) if so, whether four lakh trees were supposed to be replanted which is not done so far;
- (c) whether a huge amount was paid for re-plantation and if so, the details of funds released;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  directions  to  the  concerned  authorities  for  replantation of trees in Assam and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whetherany  criminal  investigation  has  been  initiated  against  the  concerned  officials  for misappropriation of public fund; and
- (f) if so, the details of the action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) & (b): As  per  the  information  provided  by  the  Government  of  Assam,  the  Ministry  of Environment and Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India has approved the use of 45 Ha. forest land under Lumding RF of Nagaon South Forest Division, Hojai and 70.4  Ha.  underLongthingMopa  RF  under  North  Cachar  Hills  for  upgradation  and improvement of National Highway -54 under East West corridor project in favour of NHAI  vide  their  letter  No.  F.  No.  8-65/2007-FC,  Dtd.  23.10.2010  and  F.  No.  830/2006-FC, Dtd. 23.10.2010 respectively. 13628 trees under Nagaon South Forest Division, Hojai and 2906 trees under Dima Hasao West Division of N.C. Hills were felled for construction of four lane road.
- (c) & (d): In  lieu  of  the  use  of  the  forest  land  for  highway  construction  and  felling  of  trees thereof,  240  Ha.  Compensatory  Afforestation  in  Nagaon  South  Division  and  297 Ha.under Dima Hasao West Division have been carried out in 2011-12 and the same are been maintained till date under CAMPA scheme.The details of the fund released for the creation and maintenance of the plantation are given below:
- (e) & (f): Question does not arise.

| Advance action &creation (2011-12)                                   | Rs. 4564500.00   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| 1st, 2nd, 3rd and current Year Maintenance (2012-13 till June. 2015) | Rs. 8635069.00   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Single Super Phosphate
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

TO BE ANSWERED ON : 15.12.2015

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

2733+

## Single Phosphate Super

## 2733+ SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether chemicals like 'single super phosphate' are being made available to the drought hit farmers at a higher than market price through various State agencies;
- (c) Whether  the Government is  considering to provide subsidy on such chemicals;
- (b) If so, the details thereof with the details of the efforts made by the Government in this direction; along being
- () If so, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): Single Super Phosphate (SSP) is one of the chemical fertilizers, which are provided to farmers at subsidized prices. Fertilizer companies are required to print Maximum Retail Price (MRP) with applicable subsidy on the fertilizer bags clearly: sale above the printed MRP is punishable under the Essential Commodities Act (EC Act): State Governments are the agencies empowered to take necessary administrative and punitivellegal action against those not complying with the provisions of the Fertilizer Control Order; 1985 under EC Act. Hence , no State agency can make available or charge for subsidized fertilizers at & price more than the printed MRP, along Any

- (c) to (e): SSP is already a subsidized fertilizer and at present the Govt. is providing subsidy Rs.3173 per MT on this fertilizer.