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Lok Sabha Question No. 3095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Protection of Small Tea Growers
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAJEN GOHAIN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3095**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST 2015**

**PROTECTION OF SMALL TEA GROWERS**

**3095. SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (´ÉÉÉÊhÉVªÉ A´ÉÆ =tÉÉäMÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ)** be pleased to state:

- 1.1. whether the Government has any information about the number of small tea growers in the country and area of land cultivated by them and if so, the details thereof;
- 1.2. whether the Government has taken note that due to non-purchasing of green tea leaves from small tea growers by the big size tea producers, lakhs of tonnes of green leaves had to be destroyed by small tea growers in North-Eastern Region; and
- 1.3. if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to protect the small tea growers from such problem being faced by them?

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### ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a):	The estimated number of small growers in the country is reported to be around 2 lakh covering an area of 1,60,000 hectares (Ha.).

(b):	No report has been received by the Tea Board regarding forced destruction of green tea leaves by the small tea growers due to refusal of large tea producers to purchase green tea leaves.

(c):	The Tea Board has a network of field offices located in all important tea growing regions, including North-Eastern Region where the small growers are concentrated.  A price sharing formula has been notified for ensuring equitable sharing of sale proceeds between factories and growers.  District Level Price Monitoring Committees have been formed in the tea growing areas to monitor the green leaf price.  The Tea (Marketing) Control Order, 2003 has been amended to ensure transparency in prices paid by tea manufacturers to the small growers by referencing them to the average auction prices of tea in the region.  The growers are also being encouraged to set up their own tea factories either individually or collectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: North-East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS, RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3094.**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015.**

**NORTH-EAST INDUSTRIAL AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION POLICY**

**3094. 	SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:**

**SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:**

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

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग मंत्री**

1. whether the Government proposes to review and make amendments to the North-East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), 2007;

1. if so, the details thereof indicating the shortcomings noticed therein along with the measures taken by the Government to plug the loopholes and leakages of subsidies from the existing policy;

1. whether the Government proposes to start fresh registration of industrial units for claiming benefits of the schemes under the said policy; and

1. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग राज्‍यमंत्री (स्‍वतंत्र प्रभार)(श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारमण)**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)**

**OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)**

(a):	No Madam. At present there is no proposal to review and make amendments to the North East Industrial and Investment Policy (NEIIPP), 2007.

(b):	Does not arise in view of answer at (a) above.

(c):	No Madam. At present there is no proposal to start fresh registration of industrial units for claiming benefits of the schemes of NEIIPP, 2007.

(d):	Does not arise in view of answer at (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Mixing of Synthetic Rice
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SATYA PAL SINGH, GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3093**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Mixing of Synthetic Rice**

**3093. 	SHRI SATYAPAL SINGH:**

**DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:**

Will the Minister of **HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE** be pleased to state:

(a) whether instances of mixing and sale of plastic/synthetic rice have come to the notice of the Government in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the number of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government has made any assessment of the health hazards due to consumption of rice/food products mixed with synthetic/plastic rice;

(d) if so, the details and findings thereof; and

(e) the remedial measures taken/being taken by the Government to curb the menace of such food adulteration in the country?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a) & (b):	On the basis of International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) alert, matter was taken up with the State Governments of Kerala and Gujarat. The State Governments have confirmed that no incidence of imported plastic rice has been reported in these States.

(c) & (d):		No such assessment has been carried out.

(e):	Surveillance, monitoring, inspection, and regular and random sampling are undertaken by State Food Safety Departments to ensure compliance of the Food Safety and Standards Act, Rules and Regulations made thereunder. In cases, where the food samples are found to be non-conforming, action is taken as per provisions of the FSS Act, 2006.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Ticket from Air India
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED** QUESTION No. **3092**

TO BE ANSWERED ON

**FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015/SHRAVANA 16, 1937(SAKA)**

**TICKET FROM AIR INDIA**

3092. SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether his Ministry has directed other Ministries/Departments to buy tickets from Air India or other airlines directly in order to save agent commission; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the present status thereof?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE**

**(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)**

(a) & (b)	Ministry of Finance has instructed all Ministries and Departments that, where air travel is on Government account i.e. where the cost of air passage is borne by the Government of India, air tickets can be obtained/procured either from Air India/Airlines directly (at booking counters/offices/website) or through three authorised travel agents only; namely M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited, M/s Ashok Travels and Tours Limited and M/s Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation. The mode of purchase of air tickets, either directly from the Airlines or through authorised travel agents, therefore, has to be exercised by the Department/official concerned, as both the modes of purchases of air tickets are valid for settlement of claims. Further that all the three authorised travel agents are Central Public Sector Undertakings and that the Ministries/Departments do not pay any Commission to these authorised travel agents for availing their services in obtaining air tickets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Unidentified Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3091**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**UNIDENTIFIED  AIRCRAFT**

3091.	SHRI  JYOTIRADITYA  M. SCINDIA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether there have been any recent reports of  unidentified aircraft that have been found flying over Indian airspace in the year 2014-15;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the Government plans to take any safety precautions to prevent such occurrence in future; and

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

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) & (b):** **The details of transgression of Indian airspace by unidentified aircraft along the border in the year 2014 and 2015 (up to 3.8.2015) is as follows:**

| **Year**                      | **Total Number**   |
|-------------------------------|--------------------|
| **2014**                      | **18**             |
| **2015**  **(upto 3.8.2015)** | **02**             |

**(c) & (d):** **Strengthening of Air Defence mechanism including enhancing the capability to detect any intrusion in Indian airspace depends upon national security and operational requirement of the defence forces and is reviewed by the Government from time to time.  This is a continuous process.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Recruitment of Gorkha Youth
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3090**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**RECRUITMENT OF GORKHA YOUTH**

3090.	SHRI  B. VINOD KUMAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the recruitment of Gorkha youth in India’s defence forces has declined;

(b) 	whether any proposal to consider Gorkha community certificate issued by the Assam Gorkha Sammelan for recruitment in defence forces;

(c) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(d) 	if not, the reasons therefor?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a)	There is no decline in the recruitment of Gorkha youth in the Indian Army.  Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Air Force (IAF) do not hold separate data relating to recruitment of Gorkha youth.**

**(b) to (d):** **Indian Army does not require community certificate by ‘Assam Gorkha Sammelan’ and certificate signed by village Sarpanch meets the requirement of enrolment in Gorkha Units.  In the case of IAF, Gorkhas (a subject of Nepal) are eligible for recruitment if they meet laid down eligibility criteria.  Further, recruitment in IAF is open to all eligible citizens without any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, religion, region or community.  In the case of Indian Navy, Gorkhas who are citizens of India do not require any certificate of eligibility for recruitment in the Navy.  Further, Gorkha subjects of Nepal also do not require      a certificate of eligibility.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Ayurvedic Treatment
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY,**

**UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY**

**(AYUSH)**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3089**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Ayurvedic Treatment**

**3089. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:**

Will the Minister of **AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)** be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that there has been a steady decline in the number of tourists visiting the State of Kerala for ayurvedic treatment during the last three years and the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the Government proposes to set up ayurvedic clinical research centre in Kerala for traditional systems of healing, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to facilitate the tourists visiting the country for ayurvedic treatment?

Illegal vaccine trials

214. SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN: Will

the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY

WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether illegal vaccine trials are

taking place in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action

taken against such trials and persons

responsible for such acts?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,**

**YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY**

**(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)**

1. & (b):   Government of India does not maintain the data of the tourists visiting the State of Kerala for Ayurvedic treatment.

(c):     Under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) an autonomous organization of Government of India the following two Ayurvedic clinical research centres are presently functioning in the State of Kerala.

1. Ayurveda Research Institute for Mother and Child Healthcare, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram

2. National Research Institute of Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur District.

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At present, there is no proposal under consideration for setting up of additional ayurvedic clinical research centre in Kerala for traditional systems of healing.

(d):      Government of India is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) for promotion of AYUSH systems of medicines including Ayurveda under which grant-in-aid is provided to the State/UT Governments which *inter-alia* makes provision for the upgradation of the existing AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries so that patients including the tourists visiting the country can avail treatment from these hospitals and dispensaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Film Certification
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3087**

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2015

**FILM CERTIFICATION**

**3087: SHRI PINAKI MISRA**

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether there is any authority other than the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) who can preview prints of feature films and those films which need certification from the censor board for awarding censor certificates; and

(b)   if so, the details thereof along with the norms set for functioning of such authorities?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]:**

(a) & (b):Central Board of Films Certification (CBFC) which has been established under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 is the authority which certifies films for public exhibition.  There is no other authority which can preview and certify films for public exhibition.  However, Central Government under the provisions of Section 9 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 may exempt, subject to conditions and restrictions, if any, the exhibition of any film from any provision of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: FDI Policy in Multi-Brand Retail
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3086.**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015.**

**FDI POLICY IN MULTI-BRAND RETAIL**

**3086. 	KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:**

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

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग मंत्री**

1. whether the Government proposes to repeal the 51% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in multi-brand retail in view of direction issued by Hon'ble court in this regard;

1. if so, the details thereof;

1. the measures taken by the Government to structure the retail sector; and

1. whether the Government proposes to introduce a National Trade Policy for retail sector and if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग राज्‍यमंत्री (स्‍वतंत्र प्रभार)(श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारमण)**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)**

**OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)**

(a) & (b): 	No direction has been issued by Hon’ble court to Government for repealing the 51% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in multi-brand retail.

(c): 	Retail trade is a State subject.

(d): 	At present there is no proposal to introduce a National Trade Policy for retail sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Defence Act
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3085**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**DEFENCE  ACT**

3085.	DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government proposes to amend Defence Act, 1903;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the Government has made any study of the depots of army in the foreign country and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) 	the steps taken by the Government / for modernising the depot situated near the civil populated areas of the country?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) & (b):** **A committee consisting of representatives of various wings of the Ministry, the Services, OFB, DGDE and DRDO has been constituted to examine and suggest amendments to Works of Defence Act, 1903.**

**(c)	No, Madam.**

**(d)	The following steps have taken by the Government for modernizing Depots:**

| **(i)**   | **Design and construction of Armament / ammunition Depots as per STEC regulations issued by Centre for Fire Explosive and Environmental Safety (CFEES) of DRDO.**           |
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| **(ii)**  | **Army has chalked out a plan for modernization of 45 depots.**                                                                                                             |
| **(iii)** | **Directions issued for the constitution of a Task Force of experts for preparation of “Ammunition Storage Policy” which would cover use of better and modern techniques.** |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Sowa-Rigpa Traditional System of Medicine
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: THUPSTAN CHHEWANG

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY,**

**UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY**

**(AYUSH)**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3081**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Sowa-Rigpa Traditional System of Medicine**

**3081. SHRI THUPSTAN CHHEWANG:**

Will the Minister of **AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)** be pleased to state:

(a) whether Sowa-Rigpa, a traditional system of medicine is being widely practised in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to promote this system;

(d) whether the Government proposes to set up a National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa in the country; and

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

Illegal vaccine trials

214. SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN: Will

the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY

WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether illegal vaccine trials are

taking place in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action

taken against such trials and persons

responsible for such acts?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,**

**YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY**

**(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)**

1. & (b):   Sowa-Rigpa System is a traditional system of medicine of Indian origin recogonised under IMCC Act, 1970. This is being practiced mainly in Himalayan states of India especially in J&K (Laddakh), Himanchal Pradesh (Lahoul&Spiti), West Bengal (Darjeeling), Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The system has been recogonised under IMCC Act 1970 by an amendment which came into force w.e.f. 1 st January, 2012 by notification dated 12/12/2011 published in Gazette of India on 16/12/2011.

(c):   The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India established one Research Institute for Sowa Rigpa at Leh under Central Council for Research and Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in the year 1976 which was upgraded as National Research Institute of Sowa – Rigpa vide notification no. 12-30/2009-CCRAS/Estt dated 15/12/2009. One Sowa-Rigpa expert has been nominated by the Central Government as the member to the Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM). Sowa-Rigpa system is also being promoted under Central Sector Scheme of Ministry of AYUSH for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Public Health Initiative (PHI).

(d) & (e):	A proposal to set up a National Institute of Sowa – Rigpa is under consideration for which a draft Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) note has been circulated. The comments received on draft EFC note for developing National institute of Sowa-Rigpa from various Ministries/Departments have been compiled and preparation of final draft is under process.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Industry Status to Film Industry
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3080.**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015.**

**INDUSTRY STATUS TO FILM INDUSTRY**

**3080. 	SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:**

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

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग मंत्री**

1. whether the Government has given/proposes to give industry status to the Film industry and also proposes to provide financial assistance to it; and

1. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग राज्‍यमंत्री (स्‍वतंत्र प्रभार)(श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारमण)**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)**

**OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)**

(a) & (b):	According to the information provided by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has accorded Industry status to the Entertainment Industry including Film industry. Financial assistance to the Entertainment Industry is governed by guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India vide circulars dated May 14, 2001 and June 8, 2002.

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