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Lok Sabha Question No. 136 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Global Warming
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 136

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Global Warming

## †136. SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a)   whether Global warming is causing uncertainty in temperature as the 50 years old records of summer and winter temperature has shown constant change every year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government is preparing any effective Action plan to control global warming; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Yes Sir.According to the information received from the India Meteorological Department, the mean annual surface air temperature over India show a warming trend of 0.62 degree C for the period 1901-2014. The mean winter and summer surface air temperatures show a warming trend of 0.70 degree C and 0.57 degree C for the period 1901-2014, respectively. The latest IPCC report (2014) highlights that mean surface temperature of the globe has risen by 0.85 ± 0.18 degree C since 1901. In line of rising temperature across the globe, all India mean temperature has risen 0.62 degree C over the last 110 years. During the 19812010 period, rate of rise in the mean annual temperature over India is 0.17 degree C per decade.
- (c) and (d) The Government has launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in June, 2008 to deal with the climate change related issues. NAPCC outlines eight Missions in  specific  areas  of  solar  energy,  enhanced  energy  efficiency,  habitat,  water,  sustaining Himalayan Ecosystems, forestry, agriculture and strategic knowledge for climate change. Further, States/Union Territories have also prepared State Action Plans on Climate Change consistent with the objectives of NAPCC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: HMT Units
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 134**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015**

**HMT Units**

134. SHRI SUMAN BALKA:

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

(a) the total number of HMT units functioning in the country;

(b) the number of HMT units functioning in the country, running in losses and closed down during the last three years and the current year, unit-wise;

(c) the details of Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) being implemented for the employees of HMT Units; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to revive HMT units in the country?

**ANSWER**

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

(a): HMT Limited has five subsidiaries companies with 22 numbers of units functioning at different places in the country.

(b): All the HMT units except HMT (International) Ltd., and HMT Machine Tools Limited, Kalamassary, are running in losses. None of the HMT Units were closed down during the last three years and current year.

(c): The VRS provided to the employees in the following subsidiaries in the last three years is as follows:

| **S.No.**   | **Company**              | **2011-12**   |   **2012-13** | **2013-14**   |
|-------------|--------------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1.          | HMT Watches Ltd.         | 124           |            51 | -             |
| 2.          | HMT, Chinar Watches Ltd. | -             |            57 | 18            |
|             | Total                    | 124           |           108 | 18            |

(d):The CCEA has approved a roadmap for revival of HMT Machine Tools and HMT Limited with  closure of three loss making subsidiaries namely HMT Watches Ltd., HMT Chinar Watches Ltd. and HMT Bearings Ltd.  A CCEA Note on the same has been circulated for inter-ministerial consultation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 133 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Expenditure on VIP Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** †133

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

**EXPENDITURE ON VIP SECURITY**

†133.	SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state?

(a) the details of the security provided to VVIPs, VIPs and other persons under various categories, category-wise;

(b) the details of the structure of security provided under various categories;

(c) the details of expenditure incurred on the security of such persons during each of the last three years and the current year,

State-wise;

(d) the expenditure incurred each year per person getting such security, category wise; and

(e) the head under which the said expenditure has been incurred?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (e): Security cover is provided to individuals by virtue of the posts held by them viz. the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Chief Justice/Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Speakers of the Lok Sabha and their counter-parts in the State Government set-up and some senior Government functionaries dealing with sensitive subjects having a bearing on national security. Security cover is also provided to an individual on the basis of comprehensive ‘assessment-of-threat’ carried out by the security agencies.

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L.S.U.S.Q.NO.133 FOR 21.7.2015

Since ‘Law and Order’ is a State subject under the Constitution, the responsibility for providing security to an individual who is ordinarily resident in or happens to be under the jurisdiction of a State Government, lies primarily with the State Governments concerned. State Governments have their own mechanism for assessing threat, providing security and reviewing security.

The Central Government too provides security cover on the basis of assessment of threat to some individuals. The security provided is subject to periodic review, based on which security is continued/ withdrawn/ downgraded/ upgraded. Thus the number of protected in the Central List varies from time to time. However, as on date, there are 275 threat-based protected in the Central List, as per details below:

“Z+” category –   31

“Z”   category  –   77

“Y”   category  – 136

“X”   category  –   31

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Total – 275

Details of protected of the State Governments and expenditure incurred on their security, are not available with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

As regards expenditure on security, the same is difficult to determine precisely as it would include salary and allowances to security personnel, communication, transport vehicles etc. which are accounted for under respective budget heads of different security agencies, including State Government agencies, involved in providing security cover.  Such details are not compiled centrally and so cannot be provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Service of Home Guard
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** †130

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

**SERVICE OF HOME GUARD**

†130.  SHRI KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  there  is  any  national  policy  for  regularisation  and upgradation of the terms and conditions of service of Home             Guards who play great role in the internal security of the country;

(b)  if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, whether the Government proposes to formulate any    policy   for improving the pitiable condition of Home Guards; and

(d)  if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

**MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS**

**(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)**

**(a) & (b): No Madam, the voluntary services of Home Guards in States/UTs are dealt with under the respective State Home Guards Acts and Rules.**

**(c) & (d): No Madam, the extent of utilization of Home Guards is prerogative of the State Governments as it is a State Subject. The Central Government does not maintain any information on the condition of the Home Guards.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Amali Tiger Safari Project
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 228

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Orders of NGT on Air Pollution

## 228. SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the recent order given by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to keep air pollution under control in Delhi;
- (b) if so, the initiatives being pursued to implement such order effectively;
- (c) the number of cases disposed by the NGT since its inception;
- (d) the allocations of funds and human resources for the effective functioning of the NGT so far; and
- (e) whether the Government is formulating any plan to check air pollution in major cities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a)  & (b): Hon'ble Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) are seized with the matters concerning air pollution in Delhi. The issues and action thereon are interministerial  and  related  to  various  organs  of  the  Governance  including  Centre,  States,  National Capital Territory of Delhi and local self Government. The matters are subjudiced.
- (c)  As per information provided by the office of Registrar, National Green Tribunal, a total of 6511 cases have been disposed off till 31 st May, 2015 in NGT.
- (d)  The allocation of funds for the National Green Tribunal as per Budget Estimates for the year 2015-2016 is Rs. 21 crores and total number of human resources sanctioned excluding Members and Chairpersons of NGT is 161.
- (e) Various steps taken by the Government to control air pollution in Delhi inter alia include, Clean  India  Mission,  supply  of  cleaner  fuel  as  per  auto  fuel  policy,  pollution  under  control (PUC) certificate system for in-use vehicles, use of beneficiated coal (ash content not to exceed 34%)  in  coal  based  thermal  power  plants,  strengthening  metro  as  means  of  public  transport, strengthening public transport, closure of Indraprastha coal based thermal power plant, ban on burning of leaves, stopping operation of hot mix plants in Delhi, etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Allocation for Poor
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN, P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 126 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## ALLOCATION FOR POOR

126.  SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN: SHRI P. KUMAR:

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 some States have stopped providing food subsidy for the poor families;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, State-wise; and
- (c) the corrective steps being taken in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a)  &  (b):  No  Madam.  No  such  reports  have  been  received  from  State Governments  regarding  removal  of  poor  families  from  the  ambit  of subsidised food grains.
- (c): For better targeting of food subsidy, removing bogus ration cards, ensuring  timely  availability  of  food  grains,  check  on  leakage  and diversion of foodgrains, introducing public accountability, etc., Government  has  taken  various  steps  in  implementation  of  Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) in States/Union Territories (UTs). The TPDS (Control)  Order,  2015  mandates  the  State/UTs  to  take  action  for smooth  functioning  of  TPDS.  The  National  Food  Security  Act  (NFSA), 2013  also  prescribes  essential  reforms  in  the  TPDS  and  accordingly, government  has  taken  up  with  States/UTs  for  implementing  measures such  as door-step delivery of foodgrains, correct identification of beneficiaries,  monitoring  and  vigilance,  improving  viability  of  fair  price shops operations. Further, with a  view to modernising the system, the Government is implementing a plan scheme on end-to-end computerisation of TPDS operations.
Lok Sabha Question No. 123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Investor Portal in FPI
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.123**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2015

INVESTOR PORTAL IN FPI

123. 	SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

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

1. whether the Government has developed an "Investor Portal" to disseminate information on the State specific resource potential, policy support and fiscal incentives offered to investors in the food processing sector; and

1. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

(SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) & (b):   Yes, Madam.  An “Investors’ Portal” has been developed by the Ministry with the intention to disseminate information on the State specific resource potential, policy support and fiscal incentives offered to investors in food processing sector. Investors can access the information on the Internet through Investors’ Portal ( [http://foodprocessingindia.co.in/](http://foodprocessingindia.co.in/) ) or through Ministry’s website ( [http://mofpi.nic.in](http://mofpi.nic.in/) ).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Computerisation of PDS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 119

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## COMPUTERISATION OF PDS

## 119.   DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL "NISHANK":

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

- (a) the  number  of  States  where  computerisation  of  the  Public  Distribution System  (PDS)  has  been  carried  out  to  check  irregularities  along  with  the details/salient features of the scheme for complete computerisation of PDS;
- (b) the details of the action plan formulated to ensure distribution in remote, inaccessible tribal areas especially those affected by natural/man made disasters;
- (c) whether any assessment has been made by the Government to check large scale wastage of foodgrains; and
- (d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof alng with the measures taken to check such wastage?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a): With  a  view  to  check  irregularities  in  the  Targeted  Public  Distribution System (TPDS), Government has initiated a plan scheme on 'End-to-end Computerization of TPDS Operations' on cost sharing basis for all the States/UTs. The  components  of  the  scheme  involves  digitization  of  ration  cards/beneficiary and other data bases, computerization of supply chain management, setting up of transparency portals, FPS automation etc.
- (b): TPDS  is  operated  under  the  joint  responsibility  of  States/UTs  where  the operational  responsibility  for  lifting  of  foodgrains  from  the  Food  Corporation  of India (FCI) depots, identification of beneficiaries and distribution of foodgrains to the  beneficiaries  lies  with  the  State/UT  Government.  In  the  event  of  natural calamities like flood and drought, based on the request of the State Governments, additional foodgrains are provided to the States/UTs at Minimum Support Price. Government  also  provides  assistance  in  the  form  of  manpower,  material,  and equipment for proper implementation of TPDS at the time of natural calamities.
- (c) & (d): Government  makes  assessment  of  the  wastage  of  foodgrains  from time to time and takes necessary action such as adoption of scientific storage practices,  fumigation  of  the  godowns,  spraying  of  insecticides,  regular  periodic inspection of the stocks/godowns etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Awareness of NYP
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL

GOVERNMENT OF

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

(DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS)

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 117

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

Awareness of NYP

+ 117.  SHRI SANJAY KAKA  PATIL

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

1. the steps being taken by the Government to make the Youth aware of the National Youth Policy (NYP) and to increase the participation of Youth in the programmes under the NYP;

1. whether the Government is contemplating to cover every school and college in the country under  NYP;

1. if so, the details thereof ?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS**

**(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)**

1. to (c):	Yes Madam. The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has taken several steps for spreading awareness about the National Youth Policy, 2014 and for its effective implementation.  The Policy recommends specific policy interventions for development and empowerment of youth in 11 priority areas, namely, education, employment and skill development, entrepreneurship, health and healthy lifestyle, sports, promotion of social values, community engagement, participation in politics and governance, youth engagement, inclusion and social justice.  The implementation of the Policy is the collective responsibility of all concerned Central Ministries/ Departments, State Governments as well as other stakeholders. The Department of Youth Affairs is playing the coordinating/ facilitating role.

In order to make the youth aware of the National Youth Policy, 2014, the Policy was launched in February, 2014 through a nation-wide campaign, including functions/ rallies all over the country with active involvement of field organisations of the Ministry like Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS) and National Service Scheme (NSS) and advertisements in newspapers. The efforts to create awareness have continued since then. NYKS, with about 8.3 million youth enrolled through 2.95 lakh youth clubs and NSS, with about 3.64 million volunteers are actively involved in the entire process. Copies of the Policy were sent to all stakeholders. A copy of the Policy has also been uploaded on the website of the Ministry [www.yas.nic.in](http://www.yas.nic.in/) . Awareness is also being created through Workshops organised by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) and other stakeholders from time to time.

The National Youth Policy, 2014 is applicable to all the youth in the country in the age-group of 15-29 years, irrespective of whether they are in schools/ colleges or not. The Department of Youth Affairs has constantly pursued the matter with all concerned Central Ministries/ Departments to take necessary steps for implementation of the Policy. The State Governments have also been requested to formulate/ revise their State Youth Policies, in line with the National Youth Policy, 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Fake Cards
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE, LAXMAN GILUWA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No.** † **114**

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

**FAKE CARDS**

† **114.  SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:**

**SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:**

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government has received complaints with regard           to making of fake ration card, driving licence and voter identity card by illegal immigrants;

(b)  if so, the details thereof and the total number of such complaints received and the action taken by Police against them during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(c)  whether it is a fact that the Government does not maintain these kind of security violation information at Central level;

(d)   if so, the reason therefor along with the reaction of the Government in this regard; and

(e)  the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard along with the details of advisories issued to the State and Police department?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS**

**(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)**

(a) to (e): Certain instances of some illegal immigrants having obtained ration cards, driving licences and voter identity cards through fraudulent means have been reported. Statistical data of this nature is not centrally maintained since issue of ration cards, driving licences and voter identity cards to eligible persons and cancellation thereof entirely falls within the domain of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. Further, State Governments/UT Administrations are aware of the security concerns arising due to procurement of such documents by illegal immigrants. As and when such instances are detected, the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations concerned take necessary action for cancellation of such documents along with such other steps as mandated by the provisions of law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Import of Wheat
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JITENDRA CHAUDHURY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 113 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## IMPORT OF WHEAT

113.  SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY:
2. (a) whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  import  15  Lac  tonnes  of Wheat from Australia, France and Russia;
3. (b) if so, the details thereof indicating the price and quantity of proposed imports;
4. (c) whether  five  Lac  tonnes  of  wheat  has  already  been  imported  from Australia during the last four months; and
5. (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

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

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

- (a): No,  Madam.  There  is  no  proposal  /  decision  to  import  wheat  on Government Account from any country.
- (b), (c) & (d): Does not arise.

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