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Lok Sabha Question No. 219 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Sports Academies in Universities
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 219

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

Sports Academies in Universities

219.  SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up national sports academies in different schools/universities and colleges running in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Punjab; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to impart training to coaches in various disciplines of sports?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) and (b)	The Government of India proposes to set up National Sports Academies (NSA) in the country to nurture sporting talent. However, the Scheme is in conceptual stage and no definite time frame can be indicated.

(c)	The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports implements the following schemes having components of imparting training to coaches :

1. Human Resource Development Scheme (HRDS);
2. Scheme of Sports and Games for the Disabled.

The Ministry, under international cooperation/exchange programs in the field of Sports also provides opportunities to the Indian teams/experts for foreign exposure and for coaching/training abroad.

In addition, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), an autonomous body under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, conducts :

1. Certificate Courses and Refresher Courses from time to time to enhance the knowledge of coaches;
2. Coaches are also sent abroad to update their knowledge and get specialized training in Sports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 216 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Packaged Food Products
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: P.P. CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.216

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS

216. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  has  been  a  record  growth  in  packaged  food  products  in  the country during the last three years; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) & (b): Food Processing Sector is an important segment of the Indian economy. The  sector  constitutes  9.0  and  11.0  per  cent  of  GDP  in  Manufacturing  and Agriculture  sector  respectively.    During  the  last  5  years  ending  2012-13,  Food Processing Industries sector has been growing at an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of around 8.4 per cent.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 215 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Expansion of AQI Monitoring System
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 215

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Expansion of AQI Monitoring System

## 215. SHRI ELUMALAI V.:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  expand  the  Air  Quality  Index  (AQI) monitoring system to all State Capitals in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of funds allocated/ sanctioned for AQI programme for the year 2015-16 along with the funds utilized so far?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a)    to  (c)  The  Ambient  Air  Quality  data  from  Continuous  Ambient  Air  Quality  Monitoring systems is interpreted through a software by the Central Pollution Control Board for projecting  Air  Quality  Index  (AQI),  a  public  information  tool  on  daily  basis.  At present, AQI is calculated for 11 cities which include four State Capitals, namely, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Lucknow apart from National Capital Territory of Delhi. An amount of Rs. 5.5 lacs have been utilized during 2014-15 and there is no separate allocation for AQI in Central Pollution Control Board's budget during 2015-16.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 213 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: High Altitude Shelters for ITBP
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.213

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

**HIGH ALTITUDE SHELTERS FOR ITBP**

213. 	SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has approved the purchase of high altitude shelters for Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in inhospitable terrain along the border areas of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the number of ITBP border posts located above 7000 feet and the total amount sanctioned for the same;

(c) whether highest quality standards for material mandated by the Government to meet the specific conditions posed by altitude, lack of oxygen, hostile environment and psychological impact on the human mind, have been met; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): 	Yes.  MHA has authorized 22 Nos. Of High Altitude Shelter @ 01 No. for each BOP and a sum of Rs. 5,12,40,486/- for the procurement of subject item (@ Rs. 23,29,113/- each) has been sanctioned.  Locations of these shelters are as follows:

Lukma-I, Lukma-II, Gangtambaralam (Himachal Pradesh), Topidunga, Sumla, Mendi, PDA, Nabhidhang, Jollingkong, Kutti and Gyaldung (UKD), DBO, Track Junction, Bursa, Murgo, Silungla (Leh), Gorala, OP (Dorzila) (Sikkim), Jarjing, Yorling, Tadadegi, Hotspring (Arunachal Pradesh).

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LS.US.Q.NO. 213 DATED FOR 21.07.2015

139 BOPs out of 166 BOPs are located above 7000 feet.

(c) to (d): Yes.  As far as highest quality standard for material is concerned, FRP huts have been enlisted under DGS&D Rate Contract and purchased accordingly.  The quality is assured by Quality Control Department of DGS&D.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 212 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Staff Shortage in NIA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.212

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

**“STAFF SHORTAGE IN NIA”**

212. 	SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the extant rules stipulates that most cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have to be led by an officer of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police leading to delay in the investigation;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the NIA is suffering from shortage of staff;

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and

(e) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

**(a)&(b): No, Madam. The NIA Act, 2008 does not specify the level/designation of the officer for taking up investigation of the cases entrusted to the Agency. It is only under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 that an officer not below the rank of** Deputy Superintendent of Police or Police officer of equivalent rank can take up investigation of offences punishable under Chapter IV or Chapter VI of that Act.

**(c)to (e): No Madam. There is no shortage of personnel in the NIA and the organization is discharging its responsibilities efficiently.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 211 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Review of Status of OBCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

**-GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### 

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 211

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**211. REVIEW OF STATUS OF OBCs**

**SHRI B.V. NAIK:**

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

(a) whether there exists a provision in the National Commission for Backward Classes Act for review of the Status of OBCs after every ten years and provision for reservation as per the social and economic status after such review;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the said review has been conducted after every ten years; and

(d) if so, the details of such review conducted so far along with the outcome thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)**

(a) & (b): Yes, as per Section 11(1) of the NCBC Act, the Central Government may at any time, and shall, at the expiration of ten years from the coming into force of this Act and every succeeding period of ten years thereafter, undertake revision of the lists with a view to excluding from such lists those classes who have ceased to be backward classes or for including in such lists new backward classes.

(c) & (d): No review has been conducted till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Recommendations of Swaminathan Commission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

O.I.H.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.210**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**RECOMMENDATIONS OF SWAMINATHAN COMMISSION**

210. 	SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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(a) 	whether the Government is contemplating to implement the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission in toto in the country including Rajasthan;

(b) 	the details of the crops for which Government provides MSP to the farmers;

(c) 	whether the Government and State Governments are contemplating to provide ten percent growth on minimum support price every year to the farmers; and

(d) 	if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

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(a):	Based on the recommendations of the National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, the Government of India introduced a National Policy for Farmers (NPF) in 2007.  The Policy aims at improving economic viability of farming and increasing net income of farmers. Subsequently, an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) was also set up which laid out a Plan of Action for its operationalization in consultation with the State Governments and the concerned Central Ministries/Departments.  Many of the Schemes/Programmes being implemented by Central and State Governments including Rajasthan are as per the provisions of  NPF, 2007.

(b) to (d):	Government fixes Minimum support Prices (MSPs) of the following commodities viz. paddy, jowar, bajra, maize, ragi, arhar (tur), moong, urad, cotton, groundnut-in-shell, sunflowerseed, soyabean, sesamum, nigerseed, wheat, barley, gram, masur (lentil), rapeseed/mustard, safflower, copra, jute and Fair & remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane. The MSPs are fixed on the recommendation of Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP), views of the State Governments, concerned Central Ministries/Departments and other relevant factors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Setting up of NDRF Unit
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.208

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st July, 2015/Ashadha 30,1937(SAKA)

**SETTING UP OF NDRF UNIT**

208. 	ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is planning to establish a unit of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Idukki;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether sufficient land was acquired for the proposed NDRF unit in Idukki;

(d) whether the State Government has expressed interest in establishing NDRF unit in Idukki; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a): There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government.

(b) & (c) In view of the above question does not arise.

(d) & (e) The Government has not received any such proposal from the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 206 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Sugarcane Reserve Areas
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR, CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 206

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## SUGARCANE RESERVE AREAS

206.  SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR: SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the sugarmills procure sugarcane exclusively from the areas reserved for them;
- (b) if so, the norms for delineation of the sugarcane areas;
- (c) whether the sugarcane farmers face losses due to such reservation of  sugarcane  areas,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto;
- (d)
- (e)
- the benefits for the farmers under the said system; and
- the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

## (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a)&(b): Yes, Madam. Barring exceptional circumstances, sugar mills are required to procure sugarcane from their respective sugarcane reservation areas only. The cane areas are generally allotted to sugar mills by Cane Commissioners  of  concerned  State  Governments  based  on  the  cane crushing capacity of the mills, potential area under sugarcane, availability of sugarcane, facilities for transportation of cane etc.
- (c): No complaint from any State regarding losses to farmers because of
- cane area reservation has been received.
- (d): Cane area reservation system ensures that farmers have a guarantee for disposal of their crop to a particular sugar factory for assured price.
- (e): Dr. C. Rangarajan Committee constituted to look into all the issues of  deregulation  of  sugar  sector  has,  interalia,  recommended  that  the regulations regarding cane area reservation and bonding may be dispensed with by states over the long run. States have been requested to consider the recommendations for implementation as they deem fit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Promoting R &amp; D in Automobile Sector
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 204**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015**

**Promoting R & D in Automobile Sector**

204. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

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

(a) whether the Government is planning to increase the number of centres of excellence to promote research and development and automotive testing infrastructure in the country including Tamil Nadu; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

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

(a) & (b): Yes Madam.   As per Cabinet approval, Government of India has established National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP), the  largest and one of the most significant project to create a state of the art Testing, Validation and R&D infrastructure in the country including Centres of  Excellence (COEs) in select areas of Automobile Research and Testing.

Under NATRiP, the following COE’s are planned to be developed:

1. Centre of Excellence on Powertrain, ARAI, Pune.
2. Centre of Excellence on Fatigue, ARAI, Pune.
3. Centre of Excellence on Materials, ARAI, Pune.
4. Centre of Excellence on Electro-Magnetic Compatibility, GARC, Chennai.
5. Centre of Excellence on Passive Safety, GARC, Chennai.
6. Centre of Excellence on Infotronics, GARC, Chennai.
7. Centre of Excellence on Noise, Vibration & Harshness, iCAT, Manesar.
8. Centre of Excellence on Component Development, iCAT, Manesar.
9. Centre of Excellence on Vehicle Dynamics, NATRAX, Indore.

Out of these, three COEs are being established at Chennai in the State of Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Ambedkar Residence in London
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### 

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 203

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**203. AMBEDKAR RESIDENCE IN LONDON**

**MOHAMMED FAIZAL:**

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to acquire the house in London where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar lived during his study period in the city; and

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof along with the details of expenditure likely to be incurred on it?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

(a) & (b) The Government of India desires to acquire the house in London where Dr. B. R. Ambedkar lived during his study period in the city.  The Government of Maharashtra has already decided in principle to acquire the said property and appointed Solicitor for purchasing the same.  The Government of India has initiated consultations with the Government of Maharashtra regarding purchase of house property by Government of India.  Final decision in this regards will be taken soon.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Consumer Redressal
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

**Government of India**

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

**Department of Consumer Affairs**

**LOK SABHA**

##### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.202

##### TO BE ANSWERED ON21.7.2015

**CONSUMER REDRESSAL**

202. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

**Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:**

(a)	whether the Government is considering to streamline the various bodies dealing with consumer complaints and bring them under a single institution at the Central, State and district levels instead of a number of commissions and forums;

(b)	if so, the details thereof;

(c)	whether the Government is considering to constitute a single authority in this regard; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=ky; ea=h**

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**THE MINISTER OF**

**CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION**

**(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)**

(a) & (b) :	No. Madam.

(c) & (d) :	In the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, a provision is being made for the establishment of a Central Consumer Protection Authority, which will play the role of an executive agency that is consumer centric and will make class action intervention when necessary to prevent unfair trade practices or consumer detriment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Direct Food Subsidy
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV, G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 199 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## DIRECT FOOD SUBSIDY

## 199.  SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI G. HARI:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce direct transfer of food subsidy  to  the  consumers  and  wind  up  the  current  Public  Distribution System  (PDS)  to  restrict  the  fake  beneficiaries  and  limit  the  outgo  of subsidy;
- (b) if so, the details of the plan prepared by the Union Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Union Government estimate indicate that the subsidy bill could fall by 20 per cent a year if the direct benefit transfer scheme is fully implemented; and
- (d) if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Union  Government  to  implement  the direct benefit transfer scheme fully?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a)  to  (d):  No,  Madam.    Government  is  at  present  not  considering  to change  the  distribution  system  of  ration  being  given  under  Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

There  are  various  methods  to  check  leakages  and  diversion  of foodgrains.    Direct  Transfer  of  Cash  subsidy  is  one  of  such  options, which has also  been  discussed  in  various  forums.    Its  implementation however depends upon readiness of States / Union Territories in terms of digitization  and  de-duplication  of  beneficiaries  database,  seeded  with bank accounts numbers, and it can be taken up on specific request from States/UTs.    Interest  has  been  shown  by  UT  of  Chandigarh,  Dadra  & necessary after

Nagar Haveli and Puducherry and they are making preparations. The implications can be assessed only implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Displacement of Rohingaya Tribes
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†198

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st July, 2015/Ashadha 30,1937(SAKA)

**DISPLACEMENT OF ROHINGAYA TRIBES**

†198. 	SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the people belonging to Rohingaya community driven out from Myanmar are residing in India in large numbers;

(b) if so, whether the terrorist organisations are making them easy targets for their own purpose;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) Yes, Madam. Approximately 10,500 Rohingya Muslims have taken shelter in India and are staying in J&K, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Manipur.

(b to d)	No Madam. There are no such confirmed reports. However, one  arrest of a Rohingya  Muslim has been made by the National Investigation Agency from Hyderabad in connection with Burdwan blast case. A close watch is maintained over the Rohingyas who are generally living in makeshift camps.

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