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Lok Sabha Question No. 424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: CFSL and DNA Profiling Centres
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL, CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 424

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

CFSL AND DNA PROFILING CENTRES

424.

SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

## Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  acute  shortage  of  Central  Forensic  Science Laboratories (CFSLs) and DNA profiling centres, inadequate technical manpower and forensic experts as well as lack of equipments in such centres thereby resulting in delay in prosecution of accused and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in this regard;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to establish new CFSLs/set up CFSLs in all the States, particularly in those States where no CFSL exist,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  allocation  of  funds made by the Government for this purpose; and
- (c)  the  time  by  which such CFSLs are likely to be set up in all the States?

## ANSWER

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

(a): No, Madam. Out of the six Central Forensic Science Laboratories(CFSLs), three CFSLs under the Directorate of Forensic Science  Services  (DFSS)    and  one  CFSL(CBI)  under  the  control  of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have full-fledged facilities and the  latest  and  sufficient  number  of  equipments  are  provided  for conducting  DNA  profiling,  along  with  the  necessary  manpower  and experts.    .

## LSUS.Q.NO.424 FOR 26.04.2016

(b) & (c) : Government of India has undertaken a Plan Project (201217) for upgradation of existing facilities in CFSLs  at  Kolkata, Chandigarh and Hyderabad and opening of new CFSLs in the States where  there  are  no  CFSLs.      New  CFSLs  at  Pune,  Guwahati  and Bhopal  have  been  established  recently  and  these  laboratories  are going to be fully functional in a couple of years.  Government of India has allocated an amount of Rs.279 crore for this purpose under XII Five  Year  Plan  project.    Six  new  Divisions  are  being  opened  in  the existing  Laboratories  at  Kolkata,  Chandigarh  and  Hyderabad  and  in the newly established CFSLs at Pune, Bhopal and Guwahati as well viz.  (i)  Digital  Forensic  Division  (Forensic  Electronics),  (ii)  Forensic DNA Division, (iii) Forensic Engineering Division, (iv) Forensic Intelligence Division, (v) Forensic Psychology Division and (vi) Narcotics  Drug  Division  as  a  part  of  the  plan  project  (2012-17) approved by the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Subsidy on Life Saving Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: B. S. YEDDYURAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 423 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 th  April, 2016

## Subsidy on Life Saving Drugs

423. SHRI B.S. YEDIYURAPPA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to give subsidy on life saving drugs and diabetic drugs; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): In view of reply to (a) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Security at Borders
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 421

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

## SECURITY AT BORDERS

421. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  constituted  any  committee  for increasing security of border and monitoring the fencing work at the Indo-Pak border;
- (b) if so, the details and the date on which the said committee was constituted along with the terms of reference of the committee;
- (c)  whether  the  said  committee  has  submitted  its  report,  if  so,  the details and follow up action taken thereon; and
- (d) if not, the time by which the said committee is likely to submit its report?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  :  In  order  to  strengthen  border  protection  and  address the issue  of  gaps  and  vulnerability  in  border  fencing,  Ministry  of  Home Affairs  vide  its  communication  dated  29.3.2016  has  constituted  a Committee  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Shri  Madhukar  Gupta,  Retd. Home Secretary.

## LSUS.Q.NO.421 FOR 26.04.2016

The mandate of the Committee is to study all types of gaps in fencing & all other vulnerabilities even where there are no physical gaps in the International Border on Indo-Pakistan Border, to suggest comprehensive  approach  to  fix  these  gaps  in  fencing  &  other vulnerabilities  on  interim  &  permanent  basis.  It  will  also  study relevant  aspects  of  Border  Management  like  elements  of  human resources,  methods  adopted  by  infiltrators  etc.  The  comprehensive approach will include both civil engineering and technological solutions.

(c) & (d): The Committee has been asked to submit its report within three months.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Development of Kho-Kho
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## Development of Kho-Kho

420. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government has any proposal to develop traditional games like kho-kho, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether some more games would be included for women's sports category, if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) Madam,  'Sports'  is  a  state  subject.  The  primary  responsibility  for development  of  sports  including  traditional  games  like  Kho-Kho  rests  with  the State Governments and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) concerned.

To promote traditional/domestic and indigenous sports, Government of India has given recognition to various NSFs  like Indian  Amateur  Kabaddi Federation, Kho-Kho Federation of India, Tug-of-War Federation of India and Atya Patya Federation of India.

In order to promote traditional games, Government  approved financial assistance  up  to  30  lakhs  to  Kho-Kho  Federation  of  India  for  organizing  the  3 rd Asian Kho-Kho Championship for Men & Women in India during April, 2016.

(b) Madam, there is no separate women's sports category. All the schemes of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports are inclusive in nature.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 416 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: State Security Commission
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 416

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

STATE SECURITY COMMISSION

416.

DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the State Security Commission (SSC) for Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has been constituted;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of meetings held by the said Commission so far;
- (c) whether the said Commission has been reconstituted; and
- (d) if not, the steps being taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) :  Yes, Madam. A Security Commission for National Capital Territory of Delhi was constituted vide Ministry of Home Affairs' O.M no. 14040/127/2010-UTP dated 10.01.2011 with the following composition:

-  Administrator, Delhi

-  Chief Minister, Delhi

-  Leader of opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly

- 

- Joint Secretary in charge of UT Division in Ministryof home Affairs - Member

-  Commissioner of Police, Delhi

- Chairperson

- Member

- Member

- Secretary/Convenor

-  5 Independent Members

## LSUS.Q.NO.416 FOR 26.04.2016

- -Selected by the Administrator from amongst a panel prepared by the Search Committee, constituted for the purpose by the Administrator.

So far, five meetings were held by the Commission.

- (c) &  (d)  :  No,  Madam.  The  Government  of  NCT  of  Delhi  has initiated action for reconstitution of the Commission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Maharashtra Civil Courts Act
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 415

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

MAHARASHTRA CIVIL COURTS ACT

415.  SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  relating  to enhancing the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of District Court upto Rs. 25 lakhs by amending the Maharashtra Civil Courts Act, 1859 from the State Government of Maharashtra for approval;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  present  status  of  the  said proposal; and
- (c) the time by which the proposal is likely to be approved along with the reasons for delay in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to (c): In the year 2014, the Government of Maharashtra sent 'The Maharashtra Civil Courts (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014' providing for enhancing  the  pecuniary  appellate  jurisdiction  of  the  District  Court from ten lakh rupees to 25 lakh rupees.  The matter was examined and the State Government  was  requested  to considervesting unlimited   pecuniary   jurisdiction   with   the District   Courts  in  the

## L.S. US.Q No.415 for 26.04.2016

State of Maharashtra in order to obviate the future need of amending the Act. Subsequently, the State Government of Maharashtra submitted  'The  Maharashtra  Civil  Courts  (Amendment)  Bill,  2015' providing  for  enhancing  the  pecuniary  appellate  jurisdiction  of  the District Court upto rupees one crore. The said Bill was examined and assent of the President to 'The Maharashtra Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2015' was conveyed in July, 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: New Items under PDS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 414

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  APRIL, 2016

## NEW ITEMS UNDER PDS

414. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  include  more  items under Public Distribution System (PDS); and
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof?

A N S W E R MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a)  &  (b):  Government  allocates  foodgrains  (rice,  wheat  and  coarse grains) and kerosene to all States/UTs for distribution through the Public Distribution system (PDS). Government also provides subsidy to States/UTs  who  procure  and  distribute  Sugar  under  the  PDS.    Further, Government has no proposal to include more items under PDS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Cultivation of Crops
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL

O.I.H

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.412

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH   APRIL, 2016

## CULTIVATION OF CROPS

412. SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:

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

- (a) whether there are several States/UTs in the country where farmers cultivate three crops in a calendar year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government propose to take initiatives to introduce such cropping pattern in other States, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to increase the production of foodgrains to make India self-reliant in the field of agriculture?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.  Farmers cultivate three crops in  a  calendar year depending ujon availability of irrigation facilities in a number of States e.g. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh etc.
- (c): Farmers are encouraged to grow as many crops as possible depending upon irrigation facilities available.  In order to increase irrigation facilities, Government  of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).  Farmers are being encouraged to take up cultivation  of  rice,  wheat,  pulses  and  coarse  cereals  under  National  Food  Security  Mission (NFSM),  oilseeds  under    National  Mission  on  Oilseeds  and  Oil  Palm  (NMOOP),  horticulture crops  under  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH),  as  second  and  third crop apart from intervention under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
- (d): In  order  to  enhance  production  of  foodgrains  in  the  country,  Government  of  India  is implementing    various  crops  production  programme  viz.  National  Food  Security  Mission (NFSM), Bringing  Green  Revolution  to  Eastern  India  (BGREI),  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana (RKVY), National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP), National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture    (NMSA),  Soil  Health  Card  Scheme,  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Drought Relief
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.410

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH   APRIL, 2016

## DROUGHT RELIEF

410.     DR. PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  that  the interim memorandum for Rs. 815 crore by the Odisha Government for the drought in 2015 has not yet been received by the State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective action taken by the Government thereon;
- (c) whether the Government has taken action on the final memorandum for the release of additional funds for 235 drought affected blocks in Odisha, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to expedite the payment of drought relief to the State to assist affected farmers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) to (d):   The Central Government has approved Rs.815 crore to the Government of Odisha for  drought  during Kharif 2015 in response to a Memorandum from the State Government for financial assistance of Rs.2217.08 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).The Central Government has released Rs. 600.52 crore from NDRF which is the net sum due to the State government after necessary adjustment of balances in the State Disaster Response Fund(SDRF).

The Government  of  Odisha  submitted  a  further  revised memorandum for release of Rs.127.91 crore additional funds after the visit of the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to the  drought  affected  areas  of  the  State  and  the  approval  of  assistance  from  NDRF.  The proposal for additional assistance from NDRF is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Gun Trade by Naxals
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: P.R. SUNDARAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 408

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA) GUN TRADE BY NAXALS

408. SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

- Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the naxals are involved in gun trade across the country; (b) if so, the details of such cases reported during the last three years and the current year, State-wise; (c) whether it is true that the Government is trying to ascertain the source  of  guns  and  other  modern  sophisticated  equipments  for  the naxals in the country; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken to check those
- sources?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Left  Wing  Extremists  use  weapons  which  are  snatched  from security forces or self made improvised fire arms.

(b):        During  the  last  three  years,  1899  numbers  of  arms  were recovered  from  LWE  cadres.    In  the  current  year  (upto  15 th   April, 2016), 281 numbers of arms were recovered.

(c) & (d): Efforts are made for recovered of weapons being linked to their  source.  Some  such  cases  are  taken  up  by  the  investigating agencies. Appropriate  action is taken as per the existing provisions of law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Fertilizer Subsidy during 12th Five Year Plan
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 407

TO BE ANSWERED

ON: 26.04.2016

## Fertilizer Subsidy during 12 th five year plan

## 407     SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

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

- (a) the  amount  of  Fertilizer  subsidy  provided  by  the  Government  during  the current 12 th Five Year Plan , State-wise;
- (b) whether the union Government proposes to increase the amount of   fertilizer subsidies given to state; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a):   The amount of Fertilizer subsidy provided by the Govt. during 12 th five year plan are as under.

(Rupees in crores)

| Years        |   Imported Urea |   Indigenous Urea |   Imported P&K Fertilizer |   Indigenous P&K Fertilizer |
|--------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------|
| 2012-13      |         20016   |             20000 |                  14576.1  |                       16000 |
| 2013-14      |         15353.3 |             26500 |                  13926.9  |                       15500 |
| 2014-15      |         16200   |             38200 |                   8667.3  |                       12000 |
| 2015-16      |         16400   |             38200 |                   9968.56 |                       12500 |
| 2016-17 (BE) |         15100   |             40000 |                   6999.99 |                       12000 |

The  state/UT  wise  subsidy  paid  figures  are  not  available  as  the  subsidies  are released to fertilizer companies.

(b)& (c):   No Madam,   there is no such proposal in the Department of Fertilizer.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Welfare Schemes for SC and OBC
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

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

## †404. WELFARE SCHEMES FOR SC AND OBC

## SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

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

- (a) the details of welfare schemes launched by the Government for SC and OBC during the last
- (b)  the  funds  allocated/released  to  various  States  for  implementation  of  th e  welfare schemes  during  the above period, scheme and State - wis ;
- (c) whether reports of misuse or diversion of funds by the State Governments have been rece said period;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (e) wh ether the Government has any mechanism for monitoring the implementation of these sc (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †404 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA )

- (a): The following welfare schemes were launched during the last three year for welfare of SC and Government:
1. Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Caste Entrepreneurs with investment of Rs. 200 Cror entrepreneurship among Scheduled Cates was launched in January 2015.
2. Credit Enhan cement Guarantee Scheme for Scheduled Castes for development of entrepreneurshi Scheduled Castes was launched in May 2015.
3. National Fellowship (NF) for OBC Students, commenced in 2014 - 15 at providing financial assistanc the  OBC  students  in  ob taining  quality  higher  education  leading  to  degrees  such  as  M.Phil  a universities, research institutions and scientific institutions.
4. Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for th OBCs, commenced in 2014 - 15 to award interest subsidy to meritorious OBC students so as to pr better opportunities for higher education abroad and enhance their employability.
- (b):  For  the  schemes  mentioned  above,  fund  allocation  is  not  made  to  the  State s.  However,  funds  are released to agencies implementing these Schemes, Banks and Financial Institutions.
- (c): No Sir.
- (d): Not applicable.
- (e)  &  (f):  Yes.  The  following  steps  are  taken  in  order  to  ensure  monitoring  of  the  im schemes:
1. Moni toring of receipt of Utilization Certificates (UC's) from implementing agencies where app licable.
2. Periodic reports for ascertaining physical and financial performance of the Scheme.
3. Evaluation studies for credit based schemes and skill development pr ogrammes.

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