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Lok Sabha Question No. 1336 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: IPR Policy
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI, M. K. RAGHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1336. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2015.

## IPR POLICY

## 1336. SHRI JOSE K. MANI: SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether  the Government  proposes  to  announce  a  national  Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  new  IPR  Policy  will  help  the  country  to  retain  its  patent  rights  on several issues which are now being held by foreign entities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) & (b): An all-encompassing IPR Policy will promote a holistic and conducive ecosystem  to  catalyse  the  full  potential  of  intellectual  property  for India's economic growth and socio-cultural development, while protecting public interest. This policy shall weave in the strengths of the Government,  research  and  development  organizations,  educational institutions,  corporate  entities  including  MSMEs,  start-ups  and  other stakeholders in the creation of an innovation-conducive environment. It will complement the strengths of our substantive laws with transparent, predictable and efficient administrative and procedural mechanisms as also well informed adjudicatory structure.
- (c) & (d): Patent  Rights  are  granted  to  the  inventors  for  inventions  patentable under the Patents Act, 1970 irrespective of the nationality of inventors. The Policy will aim to provide an assurance to the domestic, as well as foreign investors, of existence of a stable IPR regime in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1335 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: World Heritage Status to Lotus Temple
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1335 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7.12.2015 AGRAHAYANA 16,1937 (SAKA)

## WORLD HERITAGE STATUS TO LOTUS TEMPLE

## 1335. DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is & fact that the Lotus Temple which attracted more than 70 million visitors was enlisted on the UNESCO's tentative list of World Sites in April, 2014 and is competing for worid heritagc tag due to its unique and craftsmanship; Heritage design
- (6) if so, the details thereof ;
- (c) whether the ASI is preparing nomination dossier to submit it to UNESCO; and
- (d) if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MNISTER OF STATE, CULTURE & TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION (DR MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a)&(b): Madam the Lotus Temple (Baha i House of Worship in New Delhi) has enlisted on the UNESCO'$ tentative list of Worid Heritage Sites in April, 2014. Yes, been
- (c): Madam. Since it is not & Archaeological Survey of India'$ protected monument, Archaeological Survey of India is not preparing nomination dossier for the Lotus Ternple to submit it to UNESCO
- (d): Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1334 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Agricultural Trade
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1334

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## AGRICULTURAL TRADE

## 1334(H). SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV: SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

- a) whether the India has merely 1.55 per cent share in the world agricultural trade;
- b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto;
- c) whether the Government has taken steps to enhance its share in the world agricultural trade; and
- d) if so, the details thereof along with the progress made so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग राज् य मंत्री )श्रीमती निममला सीतारमि((स्वतंत्र प्रभार ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a & b) As per World Trade Organization (WTO) International Trade Statistics 2015 (based on trade in 2014), India's share in world exports of agricultural products was 2.5%. India ranks 7 th among the leading exporters of agricultural products. Keeping in view the fact that India has a large domestic consumption base for agricultural  products,  India's  share  in  the  world  agriculture  trade  cannot  be termed as insignificant.
- (c  &  d)  Encouraging  exports  of  agricultural  products  is  a  continuous  process.  The Government  is  taking  steps  to  encourage  exports  of  agro  products  through measures  and  incentives  under  Plan  schemes  of  the  Commodity  Boards  and Export Promotion Councils. Besides these measures, the Ministry of Commerce &  Industry  has  put  in  place  various  schemes  namely  Market  Development Assistance (MDA), Market Assistance Initiative (MAI) and Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme (MEIS) etc. to provide assistance to encourage exports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Higher Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1333 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2015

## Higher Education

## 1333. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has formulated any scheme to have women representation at senior positions in higher education in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a to c)  Yes, Madam. 'Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education' is the  scheme  being  implemented  by  the  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  to promote,  strengthen  and  give  direction  to  the  women's  studies  programme  in  the country.  The objectives of the scheme are as follows:

-  To  increase      the  participation  of  women  in  higher  education  management  for better gender equity.
-  To sensitize the higher education system through policies and procedures, which recognize women's equity and diversity, and facilitate their advancement.
-  To ensure qualitative development of higher education by involving the unutilized pool of women capable of becoming administrators.

Guidelines of the Scheme are available on UGC website www.ugc.ac.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Training Centres for Teachers
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1331 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2015

Training Centres for Teachers

## †1331. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether  there  are  training  centres  in  the  country  for  teachers  engaged  in imparting educations to the differently abled children;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  signed  any  agreement  with  the  national  and international organisations in this field;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether  the  Government  has  allocated  any  funds  allocated  for  the  State  of Rajasthan in this regard; and

- (f) if so, the details thereof during the last three years and the current year?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

( a) & (b) The  Rehabilitation  Council  of  India  (RCI),  a  statutory  body  under  the Ministry  of  Social  Justice  and  Empowerment,  is  mandated  to  regulate  and  monitor training programmes for human resource development in special education and disability rehabilitation.  As per the information made available by the RCI, five courses are being run by the Institutions/Organizations/Universities approved by RCI all over the country. These  are:  1.Diploma  in  Early  Childhood  Special  Education  (DECSE)  (MR)  in  26 Training Centres.  2. Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (MR) (PGDSE) (MR) in 02 Training Centres. 3. Diploma in Education Spl. Ed. (MR) (D.Ed.Spl. ED.) in 189

Training Centres.  4. B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR) in 89 Training Centres. 5. M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR) in 15 Training Centres.

(c) to (f) The Rehabilitation Council of India has signed an MoU with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) on 8.4.2015 to maintain standards and parity with general  education  teachers  training  to  promote  inclusive  education.    The  RCI  has  not allocated any fund for the State of Rajasthan as it does not provide funds for running such training centres.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1323 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Industrial Growth
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: K.R.P. PRABAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1323. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2015.

## INDUSTRIAL GROWTH

## 1323. SHRI K.R.P.  PRABAKARAN:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE  AND INDUSTRY

## be pleased to state: वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  about  the  need  to  steer  India's  growth lower  to  make  it  more  sustainable  and  driven  by  consumer  demand  rather than investment, and to take any stimulatory measures to put a floor under the global slow down;
- (b) if so, the details of action taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a): While India's economic  growth is driven  by  consumer  demand, increased  emphasis  has  been  laid  on  enhanced  investment  in  the economy.
- (b): The Government has launched the Make in India initiative, opened up the  FDI  regime  provided  increased  outlays  for  infrastructure  and created a conducive environment for Ease of Doing Business.
- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Demand of English Teachers in South East Asia
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, C. MAHENDRAN, NAGARAJAN P., JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1321 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2015

## Demand of English Teachers in South East Asia

1321.   SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

SHRI J. JAYAVARDHAN:

- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to send English teachers to the countries in South East Asia  region,  especially  Malaysia,  to  cater  to  massive  demand  from  the  region  and  if  so,  the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has signed any memorandum of understanding with any country in this regard and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is considering to appoint any agency to select teachers for foreign assignment and if so, the details thereof; (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that this move is not likely to affect students in
- the country as there is already shortage of the teachers and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government to rectify the situation?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani)

(a) to (e): A Memorandum  of  Understanding  between  Educational  Consultants  India Limited  (Ed.CIL),  a  Public  Sector  Undertaking  (PSU)  under  the  Ministry  of  Human  Resource Development,  Government  of  India  and  Government  of  Malaysia,  containing  a  proposal  for sending  of  English  Teachers  to  Malaysia  under  the  English  Language  Teachers  from  India (ELTI)  Programme is  under  discussion.  In  the  context  of  any  such  agreement,  if  signed,  the Government  of  India  would  ensure  that  the  interest  of  students  in  India  are  not  adversely affected.  Signing of MoU with foreign countries aims at strengthening of bilateral relations and is intended to be mutually beneficial to the students/faculty of both the countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: MDMS in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1318 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2015

## MDMS in Tamil Nadu

## 1318.  SHRI R.P.MARUTHARAJA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  funds  allocated  to  Tamil  Nadu  Government  under  the  Mid-Day  Meal Scheme (MDMS) during the last three years and the current year by the Government and the quantum of funds utilized by the State Government, year-wise;
- (b) whether  the  State  Government  has  followed  the  norms  laid  down  by  the  Central Government while spending the funds and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is also aware of the sub-standard food served in Government Schools in the State; and
- (d) if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to improve the quality of food served under Mid-Day   Meal Scheme in the State?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a):  The year-wise details of funds allocated to Tamil Nadu and utilized by the Government of Tamil Nadu under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) during the last three years and the current year are as under:-

(Rs. in lakh)

*upto 30 th September, 2015

| Year     |   Allocation |   Utilization |
|----------|--------------|---------------|
| 2012-13  |      72604.5 |       45269.1 |
| 2013-14  |      49553   |       48470.2 |
| 2014-15  |      65073.9 |       63061.7 |
| 2015-16* |      32161.9 |       23701.7 |

(b): The State Government is implementing mid day meal scheme as per the MDM Guidelines. The  State  Government  has  made  additional  contribution  from  the  state  resources  to  provide nutritious meals to the children.

(c)  &  (d):  Only  one  case  of  serving  of  sub-standard  food  was  reported  in  the  year  2013  in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. As a result, the MDM organizer and cook of the MDM meal centre had been placed under suspension. The State Government also issued detailed instructions to their district level officers to take all precautionary measures and ensure that utmost care is taken  and  hygiene  is  maintained  while  preparing  the  meals  in  the  Schools  and  child  Welfare Centres.

Government of India  has  issued  updated  guidelines  on  quality,  safety  and  hygiene  for  school level kitchens to all the States / UTs on 13 th February, 2015. These guidelines, inter alia, provide for instruction to schools to procure Agmark quality and branded items for preparation of mid day meals, tasting of meals by 2-3 adults members including at least one teacher before serving to  children and to put in place a system of testing of food samples by accredited laboratories. Further, the MDM Rules 2015 provide for mandatory testing of food samples on a monthly basis by Government recognized laboratories to ensure that the meals meet with nutritional standards and quality

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Price Stabilisation Fund for Rubber
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1313 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## PRICE STABILISATION FUND FOR RUBBER

## 1313. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- a) whether the Government is planning to utilise the price stabilisation fund to rescue rubber farmers in the country;
- b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  funds  provided  for  rubber  plantation/ production during the last five years;
- c) whether  the  State  Government  of  Kerala  has  requested  the  Government  for  price stabilisation fund to support rubber farmers; and
- d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग राज् य मंत्री )णीमीी स मलमा नीीारमि((स्वींत्र प्रभार ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) to (b):  Price  Stabilization  Scheme  was  implemented  by  the  Central  Government  from    the year 2003 to 2013 with a view to protect the farmers of plantation crops including rubber, from losses on account of price fluctuations with the support from the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF). Funds spent for implementation of various plan schemes for the rubber plantation sector during the last five years are as under:

| Year    |   Funds spent under plan scheme - Rubber Board (Rs. in crore) |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2010-11 |                                                        140.97 |
| 2011-12 |                                                        176.34 |
| 2012-13 |                                                        158.09 |
| 2013-14 |                                                        161.03 |
| 2014-15 |                                                        162.23 |

The scheme was reviewed and in light of the experience of implementing the Scheme, a marketlinked Revenue Insurance Scheme for Plantation Crops (RISPC) has been devised for protecting the  farmers  of  plantation  crops,  including  rubber  plantations,  against  losses  arising  from  both fluctuations in yield as well as prices.

(c) to (d): The State Government of Kerala has suggested a Price Support Scheme for rubber crops  in  the  interest  of  rubber  cultivators  in  Kerala.  The  Revenue  Insurance  Scheme  for Plantation  Crops  (RISPC)  includes  provisions  to  stabilize  incomes  of  rubber  farmers  through appropriate insurance cover against price and production uncertainties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Courses on Online Mode
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1311 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2015

## Courses on Online Mode

1311. SHRI HARISH MEENA: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  the  number  of  State  and  Private  Universities  from  all  over  the  country  offering various undergraduate and postgraduate courses solely on online mode; (b) whether there is any criteria that Universities need to take approval from Distance Education Council (DEC)/All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)/University Grants Commission (UGC) to run such course solely through the online mode; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) the action taken against such universities which are running such courses without prior approval; (e)  whether  such  degrees  hold  validly  in  applying  for  Government  services  in  the country; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (c):  The  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  informed  that  it  has  not granted approval to any university to offer any programme through online mode. The UGC  lays  down  and  regulates  minimum  standards  for  grant  of  postgraduate  and undergraduate degrees. The UGC has constituted an Expert Committee to examine the issue  of  implementation  of  Massive  Online  Open  Courses  in  credit  framework  of  the higher education system in the country. (d): The UGC has further informed that on 4 th June, 2015 it has issued a Public Notice for  the  knowledge  of  stake  holders  and  public  at  large  that  UGC  has  not  accorded recognition to any university/ institution to offer programmes through online mode. (e)  &  (f):  No,  Madam.  The  UGC  has  not  accorded  recognition  to  any  university/

- institution to offer programmes through the online mode.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-07
Subject: Diversification of Industries
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1310. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2015.

## DIVERSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIES

## 1310. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

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

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether  there  is  any  initiative  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to diversify the concentration of major Industries in various parts of the country as at present they are concentrated only in a very few major cities and towns of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) to (c): T he Union Government is promoting industrial development across the country, including areas with low industrialisation through schemes like Special  Package  Scheme,  North East  Industrial  and  Investment  Policy (NEIIP) 2007, Freight Subsidy Scheme (FSS) 2013, Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (IIUS) and Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP).

Further, in order to incentivize industrial growth across the country, the Government is promoting Industrial Corridors as follows:-

- (a).   Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- (b).   Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC)
- (c).   Bengaluru-Mumbai Economic Corridor (BMEC)
- (d).   Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC)
- (e).   Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC)

Under DMIC, seven nodes have been identified in the first phase, which are as under:-

- (i)   Ahmedabad-Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat
- (ii)
- Shendra - Bidkin Industrial Park, Maharashtra
- (iii)   Integrated Industrial  Township,  Vikram,  Udyogpuri,  Madhya Pradesh
- (iv) Integrated Industrial Township, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- (v) Manesar - Bawal Investment Region, Haryana
- (vi) Pithampur - Dhar - Mhow Investment Region, Madhya Pradesh
- (vii)  Khushkhera -Bhiwadi -Neemrana Investment Region, Rajasthan

Under CBIC, following three nodes have been identified:-

- (i) Ponneri, Tamil Nadu
- (ii) Tumkur, Karnataka
- (iii)  Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

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