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Lok Sabha Question No. 450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Mediation Centres
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 450

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY, THE 25 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

## Mediation Centres

## †450. SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Mediation Centres and Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) centres set up in the country along with the objectives thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the details of funds allocated and spent thereon during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the number of cases disposed of by these centres during the said period, State/UT-wise including Chhattisgarh; and
- (d) the number of such centres which are approved and yet to be set up in the country, State/UT-wise along with the timeframe set for the purpose?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

- (a) to (d) The information is being collected and shall be laid on the Table of the House,.
Lok Sabha Question No. 449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Aviation Policy
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

449.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 449

(To be answered on the 25th February 2016)

## AVIATION POLICY

SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- with all the stakeholders in the country;
- b)ifso, the details and the timeframe set by the Government to implement the  e policy suggestion in the aviation sector;
- their own airlines in the country; and
- d) if Ithe details along with the number %f State Government having approached the Government to issue license in this regard? S0,

## ANSWER

Minister of State im the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

a) and (b) The Goverument has completed the process of stakeholder Around 450 responses were received on Various aspects 0f the were examined internally in the Ministry. Further discussions

consultations: which were also held with various stakeholders  Action is approval of the competent authorities for finalisation of the Policy: an airline. However; no formal licence has been sought s0 far for starting & scheduled airline. Policy being
Lok Sabha Question No. 448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Listing of AAI on Bourses
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 448 (To be answered on the February 2016) 25th

448.

SHRI V. ELUMALAI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is considering a proposal for corporatising and listing the Airports Authority of India on the bourses;
- (c) the current status of the proposal?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) : Madam.  No such proposal at present: Nos

- (b) & (c) : Do not arise.

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(Dr Mahesh Sharma)
Lok Sabha Question No. 447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Compensation by NTPC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: TAMRADHWAJ SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.447 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.02.2016

## COMPENSATION BY NTPC

†447.  SHRI TAMRADHWAJ SAHU:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of land displaced persons who have been compensated/yet to be compensated from NTPC Raigarh Power Project in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the number of land displaced persons who have been given employment; and

(c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  rehabilitation  to  landless agricultural labourers and non-agricultural labourers including Tendupatta collectors?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : NTPC  is  setting  up  a  3x800  MW  Lara  Super  Thermal  Power  Project  in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. Land Acquisition (LA) for the project is being done by the  State  Government  of  Chhattisgarh  under  LA  Act.  Till  date,  2510  Project  Affected Persons (PAPs) have been paid land compensation by District Administration. However, LA process is still in progress. Final list of persons to be compensated will be known after completion of LA process.

- (b) : Due to State-of-the-art technology being adopted at Lara project, opportunities for direct employment of the persons who are not technically qualified  are very  restricted.  As  an  alternative  to  employment  options  of  rehabilitation  grant  in  the form  of  either  annuity  for  30  years  or  lumpsum  cash  payment  were  finalized  in consultation  with  the  PAPs  and  the  District  Administration.  Further,  Power  projects generate  ample  downstream  employment  opportunities  to  affected  families  through contracting agencies, petty contracts, cooperative societies and other self-employment avenues.

(c) : Rehabilitation  grants  is    paid  to  landless  labourers  including  Tendupatta Collectors. Disbursement of Rehabilitation grant to eligible persons as certified by the District Administration has been initiated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Marketing of Pochampally Sarees
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.446 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.02.2016

## MARKETING OF POCHAMPALLY, SAREES

## 446. DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Pochampally  sarees  and  Pochampally  handloom  cloth  has  become nationally and internationally famous;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the plans of the Government to promote the marketing of Pochampally sarees; and
- (d) The steps taken by the Government for checking the illegal printed version of Ikat design of Pochampally sarees?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज् य मंरी (स्त्वतंर प्रभार) (श्री संतोष क ु मार गंगवार) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

## IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a)  &  (b): Yes,  Madam.    Pochampally  Sarees,  Bed  Sheets,  Dress  Material  and furnishings etc. are widely used in India and other countries.
- (c): 'India  Handloom  Brand'  has  been  launched  to  promote  famous  and  premium handloom products and Pochampally sarees are included in this Brand.
- (d): The  Pochampally  Ikkat  has  received  Geographical  Indication  registration  dated 31.12.2004  with GI. No.3. As per the Geographical Indication Act, 1999. Infringement of  the  Act  is  punishable  with  imprisonment  to  (3)  years  and  fine  of  minimum  of Rs.50,000/- and maximum of Rs.2,00,000/-.  State Government of Telangana have taken all suitable steps to give wide publicity to Geographical Indication for Pochampally Ikkat Fabric.  The  Government  have  also  constituted  the  State  Level  and  District  Level Committees to protect the G.I vide G.O Rt. No. 310, dated: 20.05.2005.
Lok Sabha Question No. 444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Special Hospitals in Coal Mining Areas
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.444 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.02.2016

## Special Hospitals in Coal Mining Areas

## 444. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL :

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to make special hospitals for treatment of cancer in coal mining areas of the country by using corporate social responsibility funds;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  names  of  the  cities/towns  where  these  hospitals  are  likely  to  be  established  along with the criteria for selection of cities/towns for the said purpose; and
- (d) the time-frame fixed for making these hospitals operational?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  COAL, POWER AND NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (d) : Discussions  are  going  on  between  CIL  and  Tata  Medical  Centre,  Kolkata  for assisting  CIL  Subsidiariesto  set  up  facilities  for  providing  cancer  care  in  hospitals  of  coal companies in coal mining areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Supply of Food Items in Flights
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: LALLU SINGH, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 443

(To be answered on the February 2016) 25th

## SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS IN FLIGHTS

SHRI LALLU SINGH DR P VENUGOPAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Air India has decided to serve hot vegetarian meals in flights with duration of 60 to 90 minutes;
- (b) if s0, the details thereof with the reaction of the passengers thereto; along
- (c) whether the passengers have registered their protest on the certain points of the circular issued by the Department on 23rd December, 2015 regarding
- (d) if s0, the details thereof; and `
- (e) whether the Air India is considering to make a rethink on it and if the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister f State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) & (b) : Madam: Effective January, 2016, based on the feedback of the passengers Air India is serving hot vegetarian meals instead of cold vegetarian meals in economy class on flights with duration between 61-90 minutes. Yes,
- (c) : No such feedback has been received from the passengers.
- (d) : Does not arise in view 0f (c) above
- (e) : Madam. No,
Lok Sabha Question No. 442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Construction of Towers Near Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

8 442 (To be answered on the 25th February 2016

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## CONSTRUCTION OF TOWERS NEAR AIRPORT

## 442. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (6) if so,the current status of the proposal;

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from Government of Maharashtra to grant approval to construct towers 0f 90m height at BandraKurla Complex (BKC) and 225m at Wadala as the location 0f the BKC and Wadala Notified Areas are much farther than the Navi Mumbai International Airport;
- (c) whether Government has agreed to the proposal;
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?
- (d) if s0, the time by which the concurrence 0f the Government is likely to be sent to Maharashtra Government; and

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Madam: Yes,

(Dx Mahesh Sharma)

(b) to (e): Keeping in view the safety of aircraft operations at Mumbai airport as well as the requirement of vertical growth 0f the Mumbai the Airports Authority of India has sought assistance from International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to find out a feasible solution for development of area around Mumbai Airport without compromising with the safety, regularity and efficiency of aircraft operations. Concurrence of the Government in this matter depends on the outcome of the ICAO study. City,
Lok Sabha Question No. 441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Development of Mumbai Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 441

(To be answered on the February 2016) 25th

## DEVELOPMENT OF MUMBAI AIRPORT

## 441. DR KIRIT SOMAIYA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether GVK is/was supposed to contribute/bring in money of its share for development of Mumbai Airport, if the details thereof;
- (c) if s0, the details thereof;
- (b) whether as per the agreement between Airport Authority of India and GVK, the development, revenue generation and action plan was fixed;
- (d) whether GVK has reportedly failed on all fronts; and
- (0) if s0,the details thereof including the revenue generation, capital contribution etc: by GVK in Mumbai International Airport limited? '`

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a): Yes, Madam: The Chhatrapati Shivaji International (CSI) Airport; Mumbai is operated, managed and developed by a GVK led Special Purpose Vehicle namely, Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL) The GVK Airport Holdings Limited holds 50.5% share in MIAL:

(d): Madam\_ No,

(b) & (c): As per the Operation Management and Development Agreement (OMDA) entered into between Airports Authority 0f India (AAT) and MIAL; the operation management and development of the airport is to be done in accordance with the Master Plan with a view 0f revenue maximization. MIAL pays an Annual Fee to the tune of 38.7% of its revenue to AAI in accordance with OMDA

(e): Does not arise:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Electric Buses for Public Transport
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU, G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 439

ANSWERED ON 25 TH  FEBRUARY, 2016

## ELECTRIC BUSES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

## 439. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  recently  introduced  electric  buses  for  public  transport  on pilot basis;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated cost and capacity;

(c) whether any proposal is under consideration to assist the States for running electric buses in the cities; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  time  by  which  the  above  proposal  is  likely  to  be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (b) The Government of India has approved a pilot project for conversion of 12 diesel buses (10 buses of State Road Transport Undertakings, 2 mini buses for the use of Hon'ble MPs) into electric buses as retro fitment solution with total cost of Rs 1357.87 lakhs.

(c)  to  (d)    No  Madam.  However, Department  of  Heavy  Industries(DHI)  has  formulated  a scheme namely Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME - India). The overall scheme is proposed to be implemented over a period of 6 years, till  2020,  wherein  it  is  intended  to  support  the  hybrid/electric  vehicles  market  development and  its  manufacturing  eco-system  to  achieve  self-sustenance  at  the  end  of  the  stipulated period.

Under FAME India Scheme, DHI has formulated the framework for financing scheme for  E-bus  under  pilot  project  to  State  Transport  Corporations  and  Municipal  Corporations, initially 50 buses under pilot project by way of funding 75% costs of bus subject to maximum of Rs. 1.5 crore is considered.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Diversion on National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 437 ANSWERED ON 25 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

## DIVERSION ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

## 437. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सडक परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that unauthorised diversions on National Highways are putting lives of passengers in danger;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard, NH-wise; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  accidents  along  with  the  loss  of  lives  and  goods  in  them  on  NHs during the last three years, State-wise including Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (c) Unauthorised constructions on National Highways including that of diversions are not allowed on National Highways. These Unauthorised constructions can be removed by authorities  under  relevant  acts/rules.  No  record  of  diversions  on  National  Highways  and accidents along with loss of lives & goods in them are maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: MGNREGS in Naxal Affected Area
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 434

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.0 2.201 6

## MGNREGS IN NAXAL AFFECTED AREA

## 434. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  issued any  guidelines  with  regard  to implementation  of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in hilly and tribal areas including the naxal affected areas of thecountry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT wiseincluding Chhattisgarh;
- (c) whether  such  States  have implemented  these  guidelines,  if  so,  the details  thereof, State/UT - wise;
- (d) thedetails of projects started/proposed to be started in these States under this scheme, State/UT - wise; and
- (e) the financial benefits or any other incentives provided to these states by the Government for smooth and effective implementation of the scheme?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a)to(e): The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is implemented  all  over  the  country  with  the  aims  to  provide  not  less  than  100  da ge employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunt unskilled  manual  work.  No  specific  dispensation  to  any  hilly,  tribal  or  LWE  are provision for additional 50 days of wage emplo yment per Scheduled Tribe household living in the forest area, provided that there households have no others private property except right provided under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Coal Blocks in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 432 TO BE ANSWERED ON  25.02.2016

## Coal Blocks in Andhra Pradesh

## 432.    SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA :

Will the MINISTER OF COAL be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  through  Andhra  Pradesh  Mineral  Development Corporation  Limited  has  recently  found  thousands  of  tonnes  of  coal  blocks  in Chintalapudi  in  East  Godavari,  West  Godavari  and  in  Somavaram,  Nuziveedu  in Krishna districts in Andhra Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether these coal blocks have less quality and the State Government has requested the Union Government to give permission to study the same, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  prepare  a  report  through  3D  moulding, geologically by 2017, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Union  Government  has  entrusted  the  responsibilities  to  Central  Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited in Ranchi to undertake the excavation works in these areas, if so, the details and present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER  AND NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY  ( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a)&  (b): Under  Promotional  exploration  Scheme  of  Ministry  of  Coal  (MoC),  regional exploration was done in Chintalpudi (W.Godavari District) and Somavaram  Block (W.Godavari& Krishna Districts) of Andhara Pradesh and established about 578.39 Mt. of resources by Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL).Request has been received from  Andhra  Pradesh  Mineral  Development  Corporation  Limited  in  Ministry  of  Coal  for carrying out detailed exploration in the coal blocks namely Somavaram, Raghavpuram and Chintalapudi  located  in  Godavari  valley  coalfields,  Andhara  Pradesh  under  the  scheme  of detailed drilling in Non-CIL Blocks through MECL. Ministry of Coal has given permission for this study through MECL.

(c): The efficacy of 3D modeling  is yet to be established in Indian coalfields. As such there is no report under preparation.

(d): No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: Filing of False Cases
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK    S A B H A

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 431

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY, THE 25 TH  FEBRUARY, 2016.

## Filing of false cases

## 431. SHRIALOK SANJAR:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  any  legislation  to  curb  the instances  of  filing  of  false/frivolous  cases  and  minimise  the  burden  of pending cases in courts in the country;
- (b) if so,details thereof; and
- (c) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI. D.V.SADANANDA GOWDA)

- (a) to (c) The 20 th  Law Commission of India in its 240 th  Report titled 'Costs in Civil Litigation' on May, 2012 had, inter alia, recommended  for amendments  to  various  provisions  of  the  Code  of  Civil  Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) including section 35A (Compensatory costs in respect of  false  or  vexatious  claims  or  defences)  to  curb  false  and  frivolous litigation.  Since  the  subject  matter  of  the  report  is  relatable  to  a concurrent field  subject,  namely,  Entry  13  of  the  Concurrent  List  of the  Seventh  Schedule  to  the  Constitution,  comments/views  of  the State  Governments  and  Union  territory  Administrations  have  been solicited in the matter.
Lok Sabha Question No. 430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-25
Subject: CAPART
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 430

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.02.2016

## CAPART

## 430. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether funds have been allocated under Council for Advancement of People's Ac Rural Technology (CAPART) during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) if so, the details of institutions which have been alloc ated funds thereunder as on date, State/UT - wise; and
- (c) the details of total number of beneficiaries therefrom across the country during period, state/UT - wise including Maharashtra?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## ( SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT )

- a) : The  details  of  funds  released  to  Council  for  Advancement  of  People's  Action  a Technology (CAPART) during the last three years and the current year is as under: -

## (Rs. in Crore)

| Year                   | Fund release   |
|------------------------|----------------|
| 2012- 13               | Nil            |
| 2013- 14               | Nil            |
| 2014- 15               | 06.00          |
| 2015- 16 (till Jan.16) | 10.00          |

- b) : No funds have been allocated by CAPART  as funding is kept under abeyance since September, 2010.
2. c): Not applicable in view of 'b' above.

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