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Lok Sabha Question No. 2446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Persons Burnt Alive
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 2446

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015/** SHRAVANA 13, **1937 (SAKA)**

**PERSONS BURNT ALIVE**

2446.	SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of incidents of some persons burnt alive in the country;

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

(c) the total number of such cases reported and the action taken against the guilty persons during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; and

(d) the steps taken to stop such cases in future?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d) :	No Such data is maintained centrally. ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are the State subjects under the seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and therefore, the State Governments are primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and for prosecuting the criminals through the machinery of their law enforcement agencies as also for protecting the life and property of the citizens.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Illegal Activities along Indo-Myanmar Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shrirang Appa Barne, DHARMENDRA YADAV, ANANDRAO  ADSUL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 2445

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015/** SHRAVANA 13, **1937 (SAKA)**

**ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES ALONG INDO-MYANMAR BORDER**

†2445.	 SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the populace at Indo-Myanmar border are living under constant threat from the extremists;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the villages situated at the said border are becoming the centres of transborder supply of arms and psychotropic substances;

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

(e) whether the Government has constituted any committee to deal with the said situation, if so, the details and present status thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)&(b): There are some isolated incidents along Indo-Myanmar border where insurgents have been reported to have harassed the locals to meet their requirements.  However, Border Guarding Forces through their relentless efforts are dominating the situation effectively.

(c)&(d): No, Madam.  However, there are some instances where security forces have apprehended individuals in possession of contraband items near the border areas of India-Myanmar border.

(e):  	Government of India has constituted a Committee on effective policing along Indo-Myanmar Border in Ministry of Home with the mandate to conduct an in depth study of the existing security infrastructure along Indo-Myanmar Border, vulnerability to the security threat of this border and suggest suitable measures for framing an effective policy to strengthen the border policing along Indo-Myanmar Border.  Two meetings of the Committee have taken place.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Degree Awarded by NIPER
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

**MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS**

**DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS**

**LOK SABHA**

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2443

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 th AUGUST, 2015

**DEGREE AWARDED BY NIPER**

**2443.  SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK**

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

1. whether  the Government is promoting the standards of excellence, research and development in the pharmaceutical sector;
2. if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
3. whether the Pharmaceutical Council of India has not recognized the degrees awarded by  National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER);and
4. if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor and the measures taken by the Government to promote research and development in the Pharmaceutical sector?

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**ANSWER**

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

(a) & (b) Seven NIPERs are functioning under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals at Mohali, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Hajipur,  Hyderabad,  Kolkata and Raebareli. The basic objectives of these institutes are to nurture and promote quality and excellence in pharmaceuticals education and research and toning up the level of pharmaceutical education and research by training the future teachers, research scientists and managers for the industry and profession.

(c) & (d) The MS Programmes of NIPERs are recognized by Pharmacy Council of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Damage to Fencing Due to Flood
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 2442

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015/** SHRAVANA 13, **1937 (SAKA)**

**DAMAGE TO FENCING DUE TO FLOOD**

2442. 	DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether due to the recent floods in the Kashmir valley, border fencing and BSF posts have been extensively damaged;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures taken by the Government for repairing of the said damages/properties?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (c) :	During the current year, there has been no reports of any damage to the Border Security Force (BSF) fencing and posts along the International Boundary in Jammu & Kashmir being hoarded by the BSF. However, during 2014, 24 km of border fencing was damaged/washed away at Jammu frontier due to floods in jammu & Kashmir. In order to restore/repair this damaged fencing, Ministry of Home Affairs has approved BSF’s proposal amounting to Rs. 17.00 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: NHRC Report on Prison
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 2441

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015/** SHRAVANA 13, **1937 (SAKA)**

**NHRC REPORT ON PRISON**

2441. 	SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) report based on data collected from Indian prisons between 2007 and 2011 has revealed that a majority of suicides in the jails were because of samesex rapes by fellow prisoners;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; and

(c) the corrective steps taken to check such cases in future?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b): The National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Publication, ‘Suicide in Prison’ is based upon the data obtained from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).  NHRC has not collected such data itself.

The NHRC’s publication ‘Suicide in prison’ reflects on the problem of suicide in prison, legal position and preventive measures that can be initiated to check suicide. Suicide cannot be attributed to a single factor.  The publication ‘Suicide in Prison’ nowhere concludes or reveals that the same sex rape is one of the main reasons behind suicide in prisons.

(c):	Pursuant to the guidelines laid down by the National Human Rights Commission, every death in judicial custody is to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours of its occurrence.  While sending such intimation the reason for suicide is not stated and hence, NHRC has no data in the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Wrestling out of Sphere of Olympic Games
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** **†2440**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04-08-2015

**Wrestling out of Sphere of Olympic Games**

†2440. SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

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

(a) whether International Olympic Committee has proposed to keep wrestling out of sphere of Olympic Games;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to keep wrestling in Olympic Games?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

**(SHRI** [Sarbananda Sonowal](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarbananda_Sonowal) **)**

**(a) & (b):	International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) had its meeting in February 2013 recommended 25 core sports for 2020 Olympic Games. EB had further recommended that wrestling, governed by the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA), not be included in the said list of core sports.** However, at 125 th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held in September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the sport of wrestling was elected as an additional sport for the Summer Olympic Games of 2020 and 2024. So, wrestling is included in the list of sports disciplines for Olympic Games.

**(c):	Following the IOC decision in February 2013 to drop wrestling, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports had taken up the matter with them requesting them to reconsider the decision of its Executive Board (EB) and to retain wrestling in the category of core sports for Olympic Games.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Parking Shed
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2439

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04 TH AUGUST, 2015/ SHRAVANA13, 1937 (Saka)

**PARKING SHED**

†2439. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the employees and officers residing in Government accommodation in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) areas has illegally constructed car parking shed in colony parks;

(b) if so, the number of locations where such parking sheds have been constructed;

(c) whether such parking sheds have also been constructed in colonies at Lodhi Roads and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government proposes to remove such illegal parking sheds; and

(e) if so, the time by which such illegal parking sheds are likely to be removed?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a):  The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has informed that their Enforcement Department removes encroachment on NDMC land, including unauthorisedly constructed car parking sheds from the areas under its jurisdiction.  The action for removal of such unauthorised construction is taken periodically on receipt of any complaint or whenever any such activity is noticed.

(b):  No complaint of existence of such unauthorised parking sheds has been received so far.

(c) to (e):  Does not arise in view of the above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Intended Nationally Determined Contributions
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PREM DAS RAI, RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE, ABHISHEK BANERJEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2437**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

**Intended Nationally Determined Contributions**

**2437.** SHRI PREM DAS RAI:

SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

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

(a) whether 47 countries have already submitted Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) as part of the decision during CoP 19 in Warsaw to UNFCCC Secretariat;

(b) whether the process of formulation of INDCs has been completed by India;

(c) if so, the details thereof, including the key proposals envisaged under the INDCs; and

(d) whether the Government has held any consultations with the States and other stakeholders in the formulation of INDCs and if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

1. 50 Countries including28 member states of European Union have submitted their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs).

(b) &(c) In light of the decision of Conference of Parties held in Lima wherein all Parties have been invited to communicate their intended nationally determined contributions well in advance of the twenty-first session of the Conference of Parties by 1 st October 2015 in a manner that facilitates the clarity, transparency and understanding of the intended nationally determined contributions. Government of India has been undertaking an elaborate multi-stakeholder consultations for finalizing the INDCs, keeping in view of India’s national circumstances.

(d)	Multi-stakeholder consultations has been carried out for formulation of INDCs;with various Ministries and departments and state government. Several interactive sessions have been held with NGOs and Industry associations to provide their suggestions on the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Organic Farming
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA, Dr. BHOLA SINGH, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, P. C. MOHAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2435**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  4 TH AUGUST, 2015

**ORGANIC FARMING**

2435. 	    SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

SHRI NINONG ERING:

DR. BHOLA SINGH:

SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

SHRI B.V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	     कृषि मंत्री

be pleased  to state:

(a)	 whether the Government has undertaken research and development works to explore the possibilities of organic farming in the country;

(b)	 if so, the details and the outcome thereof;

(c)	 whether the Government proposes to send some noted agriculture scientists to foreign countries for study and research of bio/organic fertilizers so as to improve the quality of the same and if so, the details thereof;

(d)	 whether the Government proposes to impart training to the farmers for utilisation of modern and latest technology in the organic farming; and

(e)	 if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री  (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA)

(a) to (e):	Yes, Madam.  The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through its Plan Scheme “Network Project on Organic Farming” (NPOF) is undertaking research to develop location specific organic farming package of practices for crops and cropping systems.  Presently, the project is being implemented in 20 centres covering 16 states.  Organic farming packages of practices for 18 crops/ cropping systems  have been developed.

Besides, the Council under Network project on “Soil Biodiversity – Biofertilisers” has developed improved and effective strains of biofertilisers that are specific to different crops and soil types.  Liquid Biofertiliser technology with higher shelf-life has also been developed.  The Council has also developed technologies to prepare   various   types of  organic   manures,   such  as  phosphocompost,  vermin

compost, municipal solid waste compost, bio-enriched compost etc from various organic wates.

The ICAR also imparts training, organizes Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) to educate farmers on all these aspects.

Agricultural scientists visit abroad for study and research in the field of bio/organic farming under various bilaterial programme/ Work Plan/ Foreign collaborative projects/ World Bank aided projects etc. as and when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Public and Private Sector Industries
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2434**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015**

**Public and Private Sector Industries**

2434. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

(a) the number of heavy public sector and private sector industries in the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh;

(b) whether the Government proposes to set up some new projects in the country during the coming years and if so, the details thereof, State and location-wise; and

(c) whether the Government has any proposal to accord priority to the industrially backward regions of the country, particularly Bundelkhand region of UP and if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES  (SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA)**

(a):  Industry is a State subject. Hence, no centralised data regarding  heavy public sector and private sector industries operating in the country, including Uttar Pradesh,  is maintained in Department of Heavy Industry (DHI). The role of DHI is confined to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under its administrative control.  However, under DHI, CPSEs such as Scooters India Ltd., Triveni Structurals Ltd. and Bharat Pumps & Compressors Ltd. are based in Uttar Pradesh while several others have their regional offices/sub-regional offices in cities across Uttar Pradesh.

(b): No, Madam.

(c): Does not arise in view of para (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Upliftment of SC Below Poverty Line
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2432

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

**2432. UPLIFTMENT OF SC BELOW POVERTY LINE**

**DR. RAVINDRA BABU:**

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

(a) whether 50 per cent of the people belonging to the Scheduled Castes in the country are living below poverty line;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to implement any special measures for the upliftment of the people belonging to the Scheduled Castes in the country and particularly for Andhra Pradesh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

(a) & (b) As per data released by the erstwhile Planning Commission, 31.5% and 21.7% of Scheduled Castes in rural and urban areas respectively were below poverty line in the year 2011-12.

(c) & (d) The following schemes are being implemented for welfare of Scheduled Castes in different States, including Andhra Pradesh:-

1. Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes Students.
2. Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas yojana.
3. Upgradation of Merit of Scheduled castes Students.
4. Pre Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes Students studying in IX and X.
5. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowships for Higher Education.
6. “Top Class Education” for Meritorious Students.
7. National Overseas Scholarship.
8. Free Coaching Scheme for Scheduled Castes.
9. Assistance to State Scheduled Castes Development Corporations.
10. Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP).
11. Equity Support to National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation.
12. Assistance to States/UTs for implementation of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
13. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojna (PMAGY).
14. Assistance to Voluntary Organisations working for the Welfare of Scheduled Castes.
15. Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme.
16. Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Study on Impact of PoP
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY, GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2431**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

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**Study on Impact of PoP**

2431. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

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

(a) whether there is no regulation on the use and sale of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) which is causing damage to the environment;

(b) if so, whether the Government or any other agency has conducted any definite and comprehensive scientific study on the impact of PoP on the environment;

(c) if so, the details and outcome thereof;

(d) whether a study conducted by some private agency/body has revealed a steep rise in concentration of heavy metals, dissolved solids, acid content and a drop in dissolved oxygen;

(e) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;

(f) whether the NGT has ordered State Pollution Control Boards to constitute Expert Committees to study the impact of PoP on water bodies; and

(g) if so, the details and status thereof?

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**ANSWER**

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  Guidelines for immersion of idols have been formulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2010.

(b)&(c)	Maharashtra and West Bengal State Pollution Control Boards have conducted studies on impact of immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in water bodies. CPCB studied the impact of immersion of idols during Dussehra Festival on River Hugli and published its findings in a report. Draft Guidelines for Idols Immersion have been formulated by CPCB.

(d)&(e)  The steepness of rise in concentration of heavy metals, dissolved solids, acid content and drop in oxygen is dependent on dilution available and depends upon the site specific conditions.

(f)	Yes, Sir.

(g)	Order of National Green Tribunal (NGT) was circulated to all State Pollution Control Boards / Pollution Control Committees (SPCBs/ PCCs). The SPCBs/ PCCs have constituted Expert Committees and conducted study on the impact of immersion of PoP made idols on water quality of river, ponds, seas or other sources. The compliance status was submitted by CPCB to NGT.

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