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Lok Sabha Question No. 2650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Proposals to Raise I.R. Battalion
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2650

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 11, 1938, (SAKA)

PROPOSALS TO RAISE I.R. BATTALION

†2650. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state?

- (a)  whether the Government has received proposals from various States to raise I.R. Battalion in their respective State;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  total  number  of  such  proposals received, Statewise including Rajasthan and Punjab; and
- (c) the time by which such proposals are likely to be approved?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b): Till  date  Government  has  sanctioned  170  IR  Battalions  to various States/UTs.  Further Government has received 16 proposals from States/UTs to raise 44 additional IR Battalions as detailed below:

|   Sl No. | Name of the State                    |   Demand of additional IR Battalions |
|----------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
|        1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands            |                                   01 |
|        2 | Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli |                                   01 |
|        3 | Rajasthan                            |                                   01 |
|        4 | Tripura                              |                                   03 |
|        5 | Punjab                               |                                   05 |
|        6 | Assam                                |                                   02 |
|        7 | Haryana                              |                                   03 |
|        8 | Himachal Pradesh                     |                                   02 |
|        9 | Jharkhand                            |                                   01 |

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2650 FOR 02.08.2016

| 10.   | Karnataka         |   02 |
|-------|-------------------|------|
| 10.   | Kerala            |   01 |
| 11.   | Manipur           |   11 |
| 12.   | Meghalaya         |   02 |
| 13.   | Gujarat           |   03 |
| 14.   | Madhya Pradesh    |   02 |
| 15.   | Puducherry        |   02 |
| 16.   | Arunachal Pradesh |   02 |
|       | Total             |   44 |

(c):      IR Battalions are sanctioned taking into account various factors like  threat  perception  of  the  State,  status  of  the  State  Police  and  the existing IR Battalions earlier sanctioned to the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Generic Drug Stores at Block Level
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2648 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  August, 2016

Generic Drug Stores at Block Level

## 2648. SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up Generic Drug stores at Block level in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  details  regarding  the  guidelines  for  setting  up  of  such  stores,  terms and conditions for the purpose along with the future prospects thereunder?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to  (c):  To  make  quality  drugs  available  at  affordable  prices  to  people  under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY), it has been decided to open 3000 Jan Aushadhi Stores (JAS) under the Yojana across the country by the end of March, 2017.
- (d) In order to open JAS proposed within Government hospital premises, a one-time financial  assistance  is  provided  to  the  extent  of  Rs.  2.50  lakh  (Rs.  1  Lakh  for furnishing, Rs. 50000/- for computer and peripherals, refrigerator etc and another Rs. 1 Lakh worth medicines to commence operation). The margin available for the retailers is 20% so as to ensure a reasonable level of profitability for them.

In addition to the retailers' margin upto 20%, incentive @ 15% of monthly sales subject to a ceiling of Rs 10,000/ per month upto a total of Rs. 2.50 lakhs, is also  given  to  the  JAS  opened  outside  the  government  hospitals. For  the  stores opened  in  North  Eastern  States  and  other  difficult  areas  i.e.  Naxal  affected areas/Tribal areas etc., the rate of incentive is 15% of monthly sale subject to a

ceiling of Rs. 15,000/- per month up to a total limit of Rs. 2.50 lakhs.

State Governments / Local bodies/individuals entrepreneurs/pharmacists, Doctors/registered medical practitioners/Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/Trust/Social/Charitable  institutions/private hospitals/ self  help  groups, having B. Pharma degree or D. Pharma diploma are eligible for opening of JAS. Applicant  should  have  own  or  hired  space  of  minimum  120  sq.  ft..  Detailed guidelines are also available at the website janaushadhi.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Fisheries Insurance
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2647

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## FISHERIES INSURANCE

## 2647. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  the  State  Government  of  Odisha  to subsidise up to 50% of the premium demanded by insurance companies from farmers for fish ponds, to issue instructions to insurance companies to insure fish crops like agricultural crops and to issue simple guidelines and procedures for claim disbursal;
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (c) whether the Government is aware that some insurance companies are refusing to insure fish ponds due to which farmers sustain heavy losses when struck by natural calamities, if so, the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

(SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) :  No, Madam.
- (b) : Does not arise.
- (c)
- : No, Madam. No such reports have been received in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: National Fertilizer Limited
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2646 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 02.08.2016

## National Fertilizer Limited

## 2646   SHRI M.  MURALI MOHAN:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  steps  being  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government to enhance the production of urea in order to meet the  demand  and consumption of farmers across the country;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  revival  and  expansion  of  the fertilizer plants under the National Fertilizer Limited; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  &  FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

(SHRI  MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

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- (a): Department of Fertilizers had announced New Investment Policy (NIP) - 2012 on 02 nd January, 2013 and its amendment thereof on 07 th October, 2014 to facilitate fresh investment in urea sector and to reduce import dependency.

The  Government  has  announced  New  Urea  Policy-2015  on  25 th May,  2015  for existing  25  gas  based  urea  units  with  the  objectives  of  maximizing  indigenous  urea production;  promoting  energy  efficiency  in  the  urea  units;  and  to  reduce  the  subsidy burden on the Government.

Government has approved to revive five defunct fertilizer  units  of  the  Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd (FCIL)/Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Ltd.(HFCL) by setting of urea plants having capacity of producing 1.27 Million Metric Ton (MMT) Urea per annum at each of these units. These five units includes Talcher, Ramagundam, Gorakhpur and Sindri units of FCIL and Barauni unit of the HFCL. In addition to these five urea plants Government  has  also  approved  to  establish  a  new  brownfield  Ammonia  -  Urea Complex (Namrup-IV) in the existing premises of the BVFCL The capacity of this plant will be 8.646 Lakh Metric Ton Per Annum.

(b) & (c): Yes,  Madam.    Recently  National  Fertilizers  Limited  (NFL)  submitted  a proposal for setting up of new Greenfield urea project of 1.27 million tonnes of Urea per annum at its existing site at Nangal.  In this regard, NFL has been requested to clarify whether necessary approval of Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests and State Government have been obtained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Training Module for SSB
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2645

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 11, 1938, (SAKA)

TRAINING MODULE FOR SSB

2645. SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  personnel  working  in  Sashastra  Seema  Bal  in  the country;
- (b)  whether the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has started its first on-field Border Outpost (BOP) training module for its personnel guarding the IndoNepal and Indo-Bhutan borders recently;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives of the said training module;
- (d) the numbers of personnel likely to participate in the first phase of the said training module; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to cover all personnel of SSB for the said training module?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a): The details of authorized and posted strength in Sashastra Seema Bal

(SSB) is as under:

|   Authorized |   Posted |
|--------------|----------|
|        96514 |    77761 |

(b) & (c):  Yes.  The SSB has started its first Border Out Post (BOP) Training Module with effect from 11.07.2016 for SSB personnel deployed in BOPs on Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders.

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2645 FOR 02.08.2016

The BOP training module is a unique training programme of 13 days duration for SSB personnel, to upgrade their skills and efficiency without leaving their place of duty.  The aims and objectives of the BOP training module are as under:

(i)    To  ensure  professional  development  of  the  force  personnel  through modernization and training.

(ii)    To Sensitize the force personnel towards emerging challenges on the borders / Area of responsibility (AOR).

(iii)    To  enhance  the  basic  knowledge  and  skills  of  force  personnel  in dealing with day to day cases like searching, seizure and arrest procedure etc.

(iv)  Sensitivity towards local language, skills, culture and its importance in public relations.

(v)    Knowledge  of  crime  pattern  on  open  borders  like  smuggling  of  Fake Indian  Currency  Note  (FICN),  Human  Trafficking,  restricted  /  prohibited goods and narcotics.

(vi)  Development of behavioral and attitudinal skills of the force personnel.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.2645 FOR 02.08.2016

(d)  &  (e):    Approximately  4050  personnel  have  participated  in  the  first phase  of  the  said  training  module.    All  the  force  personnel  will  be  put through  this  training  module  within  08  weeks  for  smooth  conduct  of training.  Various methods have been adopted like training through Digital Video Disks (DVDs), Power Point Presentations (PPTs) etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Naga Peace Accord
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA, A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN, NINONG ERING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2643

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 11, 1938, (SAKA)

NAGA PEACE ACCORD

2643. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA: SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN: SHRI NINONG ERING:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the details of Naga Peace Accord have been worked out;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that in the final settlement, the territorial integrity of other States would not be compromised;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the National Socialist Council of Nagaland had gone back on its demand for full sovereignty;

(f) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(g)  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  resolve  the  issue  in coordination with the concerned States?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)  to  (g)  The  Government  of  India  and  National  Socialist  Council  of

Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) (NSCN/IM) signed a Framework Agreement on 3 rd

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.2643 FOR 02.08.2016

August  2015.  This  agreement  lays  down  the  broad  principles  within which  the  final  agreement  will  be  worked  out.  Consultations  with  all stake-holders, including the State Governments of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh,  Assam  and  Manipur,  will  be  held  before  reaching  a  final agreement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Distribution of Food Subsidy
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2638

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD SUBSIDY

2638. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

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 considering any proposal to revamp  the current mechanism of food subsidy distribution through technical upgradation, public participation etc.; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  key  changes  proposed in the system  to  make  it  more  effective  and  responsive  to  needs  of  the beneficiaries?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  &  (b):  Central  Govt.  has  taken  various  steps  to  revamp  the  current mechanism  of  food  subsidy  distribution  through  technical  upgradation  & public  participation.  Central  Govt.  has  asked  States/UTs  to  opt  for  any  of the two models of Direct Benefit Transfer i.e.  Cash transfer of food subsidy into the bank account of beneficiaries or fair price shop (FPS) automation, which  involves  installation  of  Point  of  Sale  (PoS)  device  at  FPS,  for authentication  of  beneficiaries  and  electronic  capturing  of  transactions. The cash transfer of food subsidy is being implemented in 3 UTs on pilot basis namely Chandigarh, Puducherry w.e.f. 1-9-2015 and partially in Dadra & Nagar Haveli w.e.f. 1-3-2016. For remaining areas, States/UTs have been asked  to  expedite  the  pace  of  Fair  Price  Shop  (FPS)  automation.  Out  of 5,30,289  Fair  Price  Shops  across  the  country,  1,25,104  FPSs  have  been automated so far.

A  National  Transparency  Portal  for  TPDS  has  been developed which can  be  accessed  at  http://pdsportal.nic.in.  Citizens  may  also  access  the Portals  of  the  respective  State/UT  Food  and  Civil  Supplies  Department through the links provided on the National portal. As per the provisions of NFSA, every local authority or any authority or body as may be authorised by the State Govt. may conduct periodic social audits on the functioning of fair  price  shops  &  TPDS  and  cause  to  publicise  its  findings  and  take necessary action as may be prescribed by the State Govt.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Mismanagement of Solid Waste
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2636

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## Mismanagement of Solid Waste

## 2636.  SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE: SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE

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

(a) whether cases of violation of Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 and Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 have come to the notice of the Government in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UTwise and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the action taken against the guilty persons/companies in this regard;

(d) whether  the  mismanagement  of  municipal  solid  waste  including  construction  and demolition waste is the major contributor to air pollution in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to ensure reduction and minimize particulate matter released in ambient air during handling and disposing of municipal solid waste in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) to (c) Yes, Sir. However, year-wise and State-wise information on violations along with the reasons  thereof  is  not  compiled  by  the  Ministry.  Local  bodies  including  Municipal Bodies  are  the  designated  enforcement  authorities  for  implementation  of  Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 and Solid Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.
- (d) As per the report on Source Apportionment Studies undertaken by the Central Pollution Control Board in association with other leading institutions in six metropolitan cities including  Delhi  during  the  year  2007-09,  contribution  of  garbage  burning  and

construction  activities  to  dust  particles  (particulate  matter)  in  ambient  air  ranges between 10-24% and 22-23%  respectively.

- (e) The major steps taken by the Government  to minimize release of particulate matter while  handling  and  disposing  municipal  waste  include  notification  of  Solid  Waste Management  Rules,  2016  and  notification  of  Construction  and  Demolition  Waste Management Rules, 2016 prescribing for segregation, reuse and recycle of construction and demolition waste, responsibilities on waste generators, local authorities and service providers in  waste  management,  Ban on  burning of leaves,  biomass,  municipal  solid waste,  Guidelines for  prevention  of dust  and  noise  during  construction  &  demolition works and transportation of debris.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Financial Inclusion of Differently Abled Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## 'DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Divyangjan) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2634 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## Financial Inclusion of Differently Abled Persons

## 2634. SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme or taken initiatives for financial inclusion of the differently abled persons in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) & (b) With a view to promote economic empowerment of persons with disabilities, the Government has set up National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC): NHFDC provides financial assistance in the form of concessional loan on convenient terms to persons with disabilities for   pursuing professional/technical education as well as for their self-employment. It also provides financial assistance in the form for conducting/ sponsoring  training to upgrade skill and entrepreneurial development of persons with disabilities.

Further, Section 40 of the Persons Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 mandates the government and local authorities to reserve not less than three percent in all poverty appropriate alleviation schemes for the benefit of persons with disabilities.

Also , the Department  implements 'Swavlamban' Health Insurance Scheme under the Trust Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities implements Niramaya (Health Insurance   Scheme) to provide affordable Health Insurance to these four categories of persons with disabilities.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: CPSE Appointment Rules
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, HARI OM PANDEY, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2630 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd  August, 2016

## CPSE Appointment Rules

## 2630. PROF.  PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA: SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTERPRISES  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether    the    Ministry    has    any  proposal    to    amend    the    Central    Public  Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)  Appointment Rules in the recent past;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  details  of  the  key  amendments  and  procedural  constraints  of  the  aforesaid amendments??

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a)  to  (d)  :  Appointment  to  below  Board  level  posts  in  Central  Public  Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) is made by the concerned CPSEs themselves. Appointment to full time Board level  posts  in  CPSEs  is  made  by  the  concerned  administrative  Ministry  on  the  basis  of recommendations  of  Public  Enterprises  Selection  Board.  There  is  no  proposal  in  the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises to amend the appointment rules to the above posts in CPSEs.

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