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Lok Sabha Question No. 3863 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Central Citizen Portal
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: C.R. CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3863 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

CENTRAL CITIZEN PORTAL

3863. SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to launch a 'Central Citizen Portal'  for  providing  services  regarding  police  verification  for  passport issue/ renewal, online reporting of cyber-crimes etc.; and

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be launched?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes Madam. Central Citizen Portal is one of the key components of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network &Systems (CCTNS) Project  to  provide  online  facility  for  reporting  crime,  cybercrime  cases, missing person & loss of property, Passport Verification etc. Centralized Citizen Portal is expected to be launched by end of March 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3862 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Corruption in SPCBs
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3862

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Corruption in SPCBs

## 3862.  SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of media reports regarding corruption in the State Pollution Control Boards;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  starting  a  new  All  India  Service  called  the Indian  Environment  Service  to  bring  improvement  and  transparency  in  the  working  of SPCBs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) & (b) Matters  relating  to  administration  of  State  Pollution  Control  Boards  (SPCBs) including  recruitment,  finances,  audit,  vigilance  etc.  are  under  the  purview  of  the  State Governments  concerned.  Appropriate  remedial  action  to  tackle  corruption  in  the  SPCB  is taken/to be taken by the State Government concerned.

- (c) No Sir.

- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Spy Pigeon
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3861

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

SPY PIGEON

3861. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether a spy  pigeon from Pakistan has  been caught in India in the month of May, 2015;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the spy work of Pakistan against India is increasing; and

(d) if so, the action taken in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): No such incident has come to the notice of the Government of India. (c)  &  (d):    The  Government  has  been  pursuing  a  well  coordinated  and multi  pronged  approach  to  tackle  espionage  activities  which  include strengthening vigilance  on  the  borders  to  check  infiltration/illegal  cross border activities and close interaction and coordination between intelligence Agencies of the Centre and the State Governments. This has resulted in neutralization of a large number of espionage networks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Community Policing Scheme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3860

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

## COMMUNITY POLICING SCHEME

3860. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of Community Policing Scheme in various States and if so, the details  and the outcome thereof;
- (b)  the  total  funds  allocated,  sanctioned  and  utilized  by  various  States under the scheme since inception of the scheme, State-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  that  shortage  of  funds  has affected the implementation of the scheme in various States including the NCT of Delhi; and
- (d) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): ' Public Order' and ' Police' are 'State subjects' as per entry 2 of the list II of the VII schedule of the constitution of India. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the State Governments/UTs administration to implement the various police reforms measures. The Centre can at best persuade the States from time to time to bring the requisite reforms in the Police Administration.

No  separate  fund  for  Community  Policing  Scheme  is  allocated  to  the States/UTs Governments. However, to improve the attitude and behaviour of Police personnel to make them citizen friendly and service oriented and develop  a  positive  and  helping  attitude,  a  project  namely  '  Soft  Skills Training for police personnel' was approved by MHA on 22.7.2009.

Under  this  project,  various  training  programmes  have  been  conducted. Two  Delhi  Police  districts  i.e.  South  &  South-West  Districts  have  been completely covered under Soft Skill Training.

Further,  the  MHA  has  sanctioned  Rs.  57/-  lakhs  for  conducting  5  days training for police  personnel on Soft Skill  Development in 19 districts of Kerala.

The Planning Commission has allocated funds to the tune of Rs. 93.22 Cr. for  Plan  Schemes  of National  Police  Mission (NPM),  Bureau of Research and Development (BPR&D) under 12 th  five year Plan. NPM directorate has prepared  four  projects  comprising  3  projects  relating  to  Community Policing  i.e.  (a)  Community  Policing  for  the  Students-Student  Cadet Programme,  (b)  Community  Counselling  Centres,  (c)  Police  Community Partnership, in this regard.

(c) & (d): As stated above, No separate fund for Community policing has been allocated for various States including NCT of Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3856 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Balloon based Aerial Surveillance System
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3856 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

BALLOON BASED AERIAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

3856. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the security agencies for acquiring balloon based aerial surveillance systems of Israel; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): No, Madam. The Government has not received any such proposal from  the  Central  Armed  Police  Forces  Security  Agencies  for  acquiring balloon based aerial surveillance system of Israel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3855 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Import of Seeds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: B. S. YEDDYURAPPA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3855

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND    DECEMBER, 2015

## IMPORT OF SEEDS

3855.     SHRI B.S. YEDIYURAPPA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  importing  seeds  of  different  agro  products  to  improve  the yields;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  any  observation  system  to  evaluate  the  quality  of such seeds; and
- (c) if so, the details of seeds imported and the testing procedures therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR  BALYAN)

- (a) to (c): The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is not importing any seeds directly.  However, under the New Policy on Seed Development, 1988, any firm or organization or individual may import seeds and planting materials available anywhere in the world  subject  to  fulfillment  of  Plant  Quarantine  requirements.    Seeds  of  certain  crops  like cereals,  coarse  cereals,  pulses,  oilseeds  and  fodder  crops  are  required  to  be  evaluated  in Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research/In-house  multi-location  trial  for  one  season  before allowing for bulk import.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3854 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Dr. Ambedkar Bhawan
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3854 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

3854. DR. AMBEDKAR BHAWAN

## SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY:

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

- (a) the total number of Dr. Ambedkar Bhawans constructed by the Government all over the country, State-wise;
- (b) the future plan for construction of new Ambedkar Bhawans in the country;
- (c) whether the Government has any provision for repair/maintenance of the old Ambedkar Bhawans and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  funds  earmarked/sanctioned/  spent  for  construction  and  repairing  of  such  Bhawans during the last three years and the current year, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) to (d): There is no scheme under the which Dr. Ambedkar Bhawans are constructed by the Government.

However,  Dr.  Ambedkar  International  Centre,  at  15,  Janpath,  New  Delhi  and  Dr.  Ambedkar Memorial at 26, Alipur Road, Delhi are being set up by the Government. The cost of the projects and funds spent thereon during the last three years and current year are as follows:

| Item                              | Year    | Cost of Project (Rs. Crore)   | Funds spent (Rs. Crore)   |
|-----------------------------------|---------|-------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Dr. Ambedkar International Centre | 2012-13 | -                             | -                         |
|                                   | 2013-14 | 195.04                        | -                         |
|                                   | 2014-15 |                               | 3.29                      |
|                                   | 2015-16 |                               | 6.91                      |
| Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial    | 2012-13 | -                             | -                         |
|                                   | 2013-14 | 99.64                         | -                         |
|                                   | 2014-15 |                               | -                         |
|                                   | 2015-16 |                               | 3.00                      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3852 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Innovation Project
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3852 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22/12/2015

## INNOVATION PROJECT

3852.  SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj d`'kd dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank have been implementing a joint National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) in the country;
- (b) if so, whether the Union Government has assessed the achievements of the NAIP;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details  of  the  World Bank assistance utilized for achieving the NAIP objectives; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Union Government to facilitate accelerated and sustainable transformation of Indian agriculture in support of poverty alleviation and income generation?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj d`'kd dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) & (c): Yes,  Madam.    The  estimated  overall  Financial  Benefit  Cost  Ratio  (FBCR)  is 1.81 and Economic Benefit Cost Ratio (EBCR) is 1.75 to the whole of NAIP. The economic and financial benefit accrued from NAIP as a whole is estimated to be Rs. 23,808.81 million on  an  initial  investment  of  Rs.  13,291.10  million  (including  Global  Environment  Facility (GEF) component) with an internal rate of return of ~40 per cent.
- (d) The total cost of the Project was USD 250 million, out of which World Bank credit was USD 200 million. The Government of India share was USD 50 million. The Project also received a grant of USD 7.34 million for Sustainable Land Ecosystem Management (SLEM) sub-projects  under  the  GEF  programme  of  the  World  Bank.  The  total  sanctioned  budget outlay of Rs.1344.32 crore as on 30 June 2014 was fully utilized.
- (e) Not Applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Environmental Compensation Charge
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 3851

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Environmental Compensation Charge

3851. ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Supreme  Court  has  ordered  imposition  of  an  Environmental  Compensation Charge on commercial vehicles entering the Delhi City;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether environmental cess is in addition to the toll tax; and
- (d)  if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) The Supreme Court of India in the matter of 'M.C. Mehta  versus Union of India' vide its Order  dated  October  9,  2015  has  given  direction  for  imposing  Environment  Compensation Charge (ECC) on light as well heavy duty commercial vehicles entering Delhi from November 1, 2015 as given below:

| Vehicle Category                                                     | ECC imposed   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Category 2 (light duty vehicles etc.) and Category 3 (2 axle trucks) | Rs. 700/-     |
| Category 4 (3 axle trucks) and Category 5 (4 axle trucks and above)  | Rs. 1300/-    |

On  16 th December,  2015,  Supreme  Court  has  further  directed  that  for  Delhi  bound  vehicles loaded with goods, the ECC will be twice the charge stipulated by the Order dated 9 th October, 2015.

- (c) Yes, Sir.
- (d)   Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has issued Gazette Notification on 20 th October, 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Evaluation of Cash Subsidy Scheme
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3849 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND    DECEMBER, 2015

## EVALUATION OF CASH SUBSIDY SCHEME

3849. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

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 has formulated any time bound scheme for direct  transfer  of  food  subsidy  in  cash  to  replace  the  distribution  of foodgrains;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  a  survey  to  evaluate  the preference  of  consumers  with  respect  to  cash  transfers  and  foodgrain distribution and if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
- (d) whether there is a proposal to introduce food coupons and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a) to (d): As per the 'Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy Rules, 2015', which was notified on 21-08-2015, under the National Food Security Act, 2013, scheme  of  providing  food  subsidy  in  cash  into  the  bank  account  of entitled households to enable them to purchase foodgrains from the open market, can be taken up in identified areas for which there is a written consent  of  the  State  Government/  UT  Administration.  This  scheme  is currently  being  implemented  on  a  pilot  basis  in  UTs  of  Chandigarh  and Puducherry w.e.f. September 2015 with their consent.

As regards introduction of food coupons in TPDS, there is no such proposal with the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Agency for Milk Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015

## AGENCY FOR MILK PRODUCTION

## 3844. SHRI SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA:

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

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  agency  to  organise  demand  and  supply  of  milk  production  like  other agricultural producers such as wheat, gram, paddy and pulses etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has any scheme for awarding incentives for promoting the export of milk products such as skimmed milk powder and butter etc., if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  any  study  has  been  undertaken  to  ascertain  whether  the  milk  producers  are  getting competitive prices for their milk; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA)

- (a) No Madam.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, Ministry of Commerce &  Industry  has  informed  that  the  Ministry  encourages  exports  of  its  Scheduled  products  including Dairy products through measures and incentives under the Agriculture Export Promotion Plan Scheme. Assistance is provided to the exporters for Infrastructure development, market development, Quality development  and  transport  assistance  under  the  Scheme.  Besides  these  measures,  Ministry  of Commerce and Industries provides assistance under various schemes namely Marketing Development Assistance,  Market  Access  Initiative  and  Merchandise  Exports  from  India  Scheme  to  encourage exports.

- (d) No study has been conducted by the Department to ascertain whether milk producers are getting competitive prices for their milk.
- (e) Does not arise in view of (d) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Amendment in Arms Licensing
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL, GANESH SINGH, RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE, PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3843

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

## AMENDMENT IN ARMS LICENSING

†3843. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL: SHRI GANESH SINGH: SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposal to amend the licensing system for arms in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  is  examining  a  proposal  to  increase  the validity of licenses to life time with periodic police verifications;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the automated National Data Base on Arms Licenses (NDAL) is  now  available  for  74%  of  licensed  arms  across  the  country  and  the licensees could be tracked anytime;

- (e)  if  so,  whether  this  decision  is  expected  to  limit  the  scope  for corruption; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Yes, Madam. It is proposed to amend licensing system for arms to make  it  contemporary  with  the  current  socio-economic  and  internal security scenario of the country and also to make it more citizen-friendly.

- (b) & (c):    No,  Madam.  There  is  no  proposal  to  increase  the  validity  of arms licences to life time of the licensee.
- (d) & (f): Yes, Madam. As on date, the automated NDAL is available for 82% of the arms licences.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Jatropha Plantation
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3842

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND    DECEMBER, 2015

## JATROPHA PLANTATION

3842.      SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has    initiated  any adhoc plan  or  programme  for  jatropha plantation in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government for increasing jatropha plantation which may be used for bio-fuel so as to combat the negative impacts of increasing use of fossil fuels?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a): Government    of  India  is  implementing  National  Mission  on  Oilseeds  and  Oil  Palm (NMOOP) from 2014-15 to encourage cultivation of oilseeds, oil palm and tree borne oilseeds (TBOs) including jatropha.
- (b): The  Assistance  being  provided  for  Jatropha    plantation  under    Mini  Mission  -III  of NMOOP is as under:

| Interventions                                                                         | Rate of Assistance (Rs. per hectare)   |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Integrated development of nurseries and plantation                                    | 41,000.00                              |
| Maintenance of plantation from 2 nd year till gestation period (2 years)              | 3,200.00                               |
| Intercropping with oilseeds, pulses and other crops during gestation period (2 years) | 1,000.00                               |

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