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Lok Sabha Question No. 22 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: National Lake Conservation Plan
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 22

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## National Lake Conservation Plan

## 22.  SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  National  Lake  Conservation  Plan  is  being  implemented  by  the Government;
- (b) if so, the salient features of the scheme and the conditions of admissibility for sanctioning a project under the scheme; and
- (c) the  details  of  lakes  identified  in  Mumbai  under  the  scheme  and  the  amount sanctioned for the same during each of the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b)  For conservation and management of identified lakes and wetlands in the country,  this  Ministry  had  been  earlier  implementing  two  separate  programmes, namely National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) and National Wetland Conservation Programme  (NWCP).  To  have  better  synergy  and  to  avoid  overlap,  both  the programmes have been merged in February, 2013 into a new integrated scheme of 'National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems' (NPCA). The scheme aims at  holistic  conservation  and  restoration  of  lakes  and  wetlands  for  achieving  the desired water quality enhancement,  besides  improvement  in biodiversity and ecosystem through an integrated and multidisciplinary approach as well as common framework.  NPCA  is  presently  operational  during  XII  Plan  Period  on  70:30  cost sharing between Central Government and respective State Governments (90:10 for North Eastern States). Proposals under NPCA are considered for financial assistance subject to their conformity with the scheme guidelines, pollution status, prioritization, appraisal by independent institutions and availability of Plan funds.
- (c) No lake has been identified in Mumbai during last three years and the current year under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 21 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Protection of rare species of Birds
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.21

TO BE ANSWERED ON  21.07.2015

## Protection of rare species of Birds

## 21. SHRIMATI  SANTOSH  AHLAWAT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any scheme/proposal to launch any scheme to protect rare species of birds in consultation with the State Governments in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Rajasthan; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this  regard  including  the  quantum  of  funds allocated during the last three years and the current year, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a),(b)&(c)

No specific scheme has been launched by the Ministry for protection of rare species  of  birds  in  the  country.  However,  a  specific    component  of 'Recovery programmes for saving critically endangered species and habitats' is provided  in  the  ongoing  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of 'Integrated  Development  of  Wildlife  Habitats'  for  focused  conservation action  on  16  identified    critically  endangered  species  including  bustards, Edible-nest  Swiftlet  ,  Nicobar  megapode, Jerdon's  Courser and  vultures. Following are the range states for each of these species.

| Bustards             | Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.   |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Edible-nest Swiftlet | Andaman &Nicobar Islands.                                          |
| Nicobar megapode     | Andaman &Nicobar Islands.                                          |
| Jerdon's Courser     | Andhra Pradesh                                                     |
| Vultures             | All states                                                         |

The  component  is  a  part  of  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  'Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats'. Funds are released based on the Annual Plans  of  Operation  (APOs)  submitted  by  the  States.    Details  of  funds released  for  the  recovery  programmes  of  the  bird  species  during  the  last three years are as follows:

## (Rs. in lakhs)

| Name of the species   | Year    | Year    | Year    |
|-----------------------|---------|---------|---------|
|                       | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 |
| Edible-nest Swiftlet  | 17.54   | 13.79   | -       |
| Jerdon's Courser      | -       | -       | 63.31   |

No  Plans  have  been  received  from  the  range  states  during  the  current financial year, 2015-16 under this component.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 20 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Naxal Problem
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 20

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ASHADHA 30, 1937 (SAKA)

**NAXAL PROBLEM**

20.	SHRI B.V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether discussion has been held on issues like lack of coordination between State police forces and Central paramilitary forces in tackling naxal problem;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any proposal to increase special financial allowance for paramilitary and police forces deployed in naxal affected areas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):	There is no lack of coordination among the Government agencies dealing with the LWE problem in the country.  Ministry of Home Affairs conducts periodical review meetings at different levels to ensure enhanced coordination amongst State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and between the police forces of LWE affected states.

(c) & (d):	Keeping in view the prevailing difficult circumstances of the LWE areas, the financial allowances paid to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel are revised from time to time and suitable incentives are provided to them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 18 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Emission Norms for Thermal Power Plants
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 18

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Emission Norms for Thermal Power Plants

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

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

- (a) whether new emission norms are laid down by the Government for thermal power plants;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether steps have been taken by the Government to restrict power plants to cut down the withdrawal of fresh water for plant use;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action initiated against the defaulters; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to (e): Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified draft notification on revised emission norms for thermal power plants. The draft notification interalia has proposed to restrict water consumption and envisages that all the thermal power plants with Once Through Cooling (OTC) shall install Cooling Tower (CT) and achieve water consumption maximum of 4m 3 /  MWh within 2 years period from the date of notification. In case of all the existing CTbased plants, there will be reduction of specific water consumption upto maximum of 3.5 5m 3 / MWh within  2  years  period  from  the  date  of  notification.  The  new  plants  which  are  to  be installed  after  January  01,  2017  shall  meet  specific  water  consumption  maximum  of  2.5  m 3 / MWh and achieve zero liquid discharge.

The  draft  notification  also  provides  emission  limits  for  particulate  matter,  sulphur dioxides, oxides of nitrogen and mercury for both existing and yet to be commissioned thermal power plants.

Actions  against  the  defaulters  are  taken  as  per  the  provisions  of  the  Environment (Protection) Act (EPA), 1986 and so far, Central Pollution Control Board has issued directions under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to fourteen (14) thermal power plants and directions under section 18 (1) (b) of the Water (Prevention  of Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention of Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 have been issued to ten (10) thermal power plants for securing compliance to the prevailing environmental standards notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 16 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Promotion of Jackfruit Farming
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 16**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**PROMOTION OF JACKFRUIT FARMING**

16.      ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	     कृषि मंत्री

be pleased  to state:

(a) 	whether the Government has any  plans/schemes to promote jackfruit farming in the country;

(b)	 if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	the details of jackfruit export for the past three years;

(d)	 the details of the countries regularly demanding jackfruit/jackfruit products;

(e) 	whether any research is in progress about the nutritional value of jackfruits; and

(f) 	if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to promote jackfruit farming in the country?

### ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री  (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA)

(a) & (b):	Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) provides assistance for holistic development of horticulture crops, including jackfruit.  This includes support for production of quality planting material, area expansion, organic farming, promotion of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), creation of infrastructure for Post Harvest Management (PHM), processing and marketing.

(c) & (d):	As per information received from Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), there is no separate HS Code for Jackfruit as per DGCIS data, hence export data for Jackfruit is not centrally maintained.

(e) & (f):	Jackfruit has been included as one of the mandated crop under All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Tropical Fruits with major emphasis on collection, conservation and utilization of the diversity along with survey for pests and diseases of jackfruit.

Contd…2/-

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The Rural Bio resource complex project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, was implemented by the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru, in the Tubagerehobli of Doddaballapur Taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, from April 2005 onwards.  This project encouraged growers to maximize farmers’ profits.

During 2010 to 2015, many jackfruit melas were also organized in different parts of the country, especially in south India.  In the past decade, about seventy five jackfruit festivals have been conducted in Kerala and Karnataka, two in Tamil Nadu and one each in Maharashtra, Mizoram.

Encouraged by the demand, UAS Bengaluru organized a national seminar on jackfruit in 2010 and an International Symposium on Jackfruit and Breadfruit of the Tropics, in 2014.

A multi-institutional DBT-UAS, Bengaluru collaborative project titled “A value chain on jackfruit and its value added products” has been operationalised at UAS, Bengaluru.

First National Consultation Meeting was organized by ICAR and KAU at Trichur in June, 2013 to take forward work on jackfruit with regard to its potential as fruit, vegetable and timber.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 15 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Terminal Market Complex
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 15**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**TERMINAL MARKET COMPLEX**

15.     SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	     कृषि मंत्री

be pleased  to state:

(a) 	whether any terminal market complex has been set up in Tamil Nadu;

(b)	 if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the Union Government has received a proposal from the State Government of Tamil Nadu for setting up of terminal market complex; and

(d) 	if so, the time by which the said market is likely to be set up?

### ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री  (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA)

(a) & (b):	Under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), three Terminal Market Complexes (TMC) have been sanctioned, as per details given below:

(Rs. in crore)

| **No.**   | **Location**   |   **Project Cost** |   **Amount Sanctioned** |
|-----------|----------------|--------------------|-------------------------|
| 1.        | Perundurai     |             120.62 |                   28.99 |
| 2.        | Chennai        |             135.00 |                   48.00 |
| 3.        | Madurai        |             120.00 |                   46.25 |
|           |                |             375.62 |                  123.24 |

(c) & (d):	No new proposal for setting up of Terminal Market Complex has been received from Government of Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 14 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Abuse of Senior Citizens
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: HEMAMALINI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### 

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 14

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**14. ABUSE OF SENIOR CITIZENS**

**SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:**

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

(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey on the constant and rising incidents of abuse of older persons especially women;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to set up a National Council for Senior Citizens and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has formulated any policy/scheme to provide separate and specialized comprehensive health care to senior citizens; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

1. & (b): As per information provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, data on crime committed against senior citizens are not maintained centrally. “Police” and “Public Order” are State Subjects and, as such the primary responsibility of prevention detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime including crime against citizens lies with the States/UT Administrations, however, the Union Government attaches highest priority to matters of security of its citizens through various schemes and advisories augments the efforts of States/UTs.

(c): The Government has already constituted the “National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC)” by renaming of the “National Council for Older Persons(NCOP)” vide Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment’s Resolution No.15-40(4)/2010-11/AG dated 17 th February, 2012 published in the Gazette of India(Extra Ordinary) dated 22 nd February, 2012.

The mandate of the National Council of Senior Citizens is to advise the Central and State Governments on the entire gamut of issues related to the welfare of senior citizens and enhancement of their quality of life, with special reference to the following:-

1. Policies, programmes and legislative measures;
2. Promotion of physical and financial security, health and independent and productive living; and
3. Awareness generation and community mobilization.

(d) & (e): Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has Launched the National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE) during the 11 th Plan Period to address various health related problems of elderly people. The basic aim of NPHCE is to provide dedicated healthcare facilities to the elderly people through State Public Health delivery system at primary, secondary and tertiary levels, including outreach services. This Programme is presently being implemented in 104 district of the country, through State Governments, under the overall umbrella of National Health Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 13 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Rejuvenation of Coconut Plantation
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 13**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**REJUVENATION OF COCONUT PLANTATION**

13.       SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	     कृषि मंत्री

be pleased  to state:

(a) 	whether the Government has received any proposal seeking financial assistance for rejuvenation of Ganoderma affected coconut plantations in Karnataka;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(c)	 the steps taken by the Government to release the financial assistance in this regard to protect the coconut growers?

### ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री  (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA)

(a) & (b):	Yes, Madam.  Coconut Development Board (CDB) has received a proposal from Government of Karnataka for financial assistance for rejuvenation of Ganoderma affected  coconut plantations in Karnataka.  The proposal covers an area of 9225 ha.  requires financial assistance of Rs.51.33 crore.

(c):	CDB  is implementing “Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens” with an objective to rejuvenate coconut plantations through cutting and removal of “root wilt” disease advanced and senile palms.  However, the scheme does not have any component for management of Ganoderma disease of coconut.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 11 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Godown in Dahod
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 11 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## GODOWN IN DAHOD

11.   SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

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- (a) whether  the  Food  Corporation  of  India  (FCI)  has  constructed  any godown in Dahod district of Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the said FCI godown has not been made operational till now;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the time by which the said godown is likely to be made operational?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b) to (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 8 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Central Assistance to Karnataka
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### 

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**8. CENTRAL ASSISTANCE TO KARNATAKA UNDER PMS**

**KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:**

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

(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from Karnataka regarding sanction and release of Central assistance under Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the present status of the proposal and the time by which it is likely to be cleared?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

(a) No, Madam. Proposal from State Government of Karnataka for Central Assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes students (PMS-SC) for the Financial year 2015-16 has not been received. However proposal was received in 2014-15 and Central Assistance of Rs. 24.00 crores was released.

(b) Does not arise in view of reply to para (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Withdrawal of CISF Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ASHADHA 30, 1937 (SAKA)

**WITHDRAWAL OF CISF PERSONNEL**

5.	MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received any proposal for withdrawing CISF personnel and handing over of the duty of security frisking to Lakshadweep Local Police for the passengers travelling through Lakshadweep by ships; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (b):	There is no deployment of CISF security at any installation/port in Lakshadweep.

However, CISF has been deployed at Kochi Port in Kerala, which is under the UT Administration of Lakshadweep, for security scanning of passengers and cargo travelling from Kochi to Lakshadweep.  No proposal for withdrawal of CISF from Kochi has been received in this Ministry.

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