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Lok Sabha Question No. 2610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2610

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## GENETIC MANIPULATION OF CROP PLANTS

2610.     SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether it is true that field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop (transgenic food crop) have been facing a major crisis, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) intents to withdraw funding for the project  and  to  withdraw  from  the  Centre  for  Genetic  Manipulation  of  Crop  Plants  at  Delhi University;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Union Government has accorded its permission for commercial production of transgenic food crops; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a): Confined  field  trials  of  GM  mustard  hybrid  DMH-11  developed  by  Center  for  Genetic Manipulation of  Crop  Plants  at  Delhi  University;  have  been  completed  under  BRL-I  (2010-11 and 2011-12) and BRL-II (2014-15). Trials were conducted  by ICAR. Bio-safety studies have also been completed.
- (b) & (c): NDDB has been supporting the mustard breeding project  of  Centre for  Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants (CGMCP), University of Delhi. However, it has now informed that it proposes to stop the funding and wants ICAR to fund the project in the next phase.
- (d) & (e): The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) notified under Rules, 1989 is the apex body to accord approval for large scale use and commercial release of Genetically Modified  Organisms.  GEAC  had  approved  the  application  from  Centre  for  the  Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants, University of Delhi (CGMCP) for permission to conduct BRL-II trials of transgenic mustard hybrid (DMH-11) at three places i.e. Ludhiana, Bhatinda and Delhi. After completion of the trials, the CGMCP has submitted an application to the GEAC for consideration for commercial release of transgenic mustard.

Introduction of any new GM crop is preceded by a careful analysis of risks and evaluation of  long  term  benefits,  for  which  extensive  rules  and  guidelines  have  been  framed  by  the Government  of  India  for  evaluating  environmental  and  health  safety  impact  of  genetically modified organisms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2609 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: CBI Investigation in Terrorism and Financial Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2609

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

CBI INVESTIGATION IN TERRORISM AND FINANCIAL CASES

†2609.    SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  is  investigating  cases  of terrorism and financial crimes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, including Maharashtra;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  or  proposes  to  take  any  steps  to speed-up the investigations into such cases; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)& (b): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not investigated any cases relating to terrorism in the last three years.  The number of cases of financial  crimes  registered  by  the  CBI  during  2012,  2013,  2014  and  2015 (upto 30.11.2015) is  given below:

| Year                  |   No. of cases registered |
|-----------------------|---------------------------|
| 2012                  |                       179 |
| 2013                  |                       164 |
| 2014                  |                       221 |
| 2015(upto 30.11.2015) |                       159 |

The data with regard to investigation of financial crimes by the States is not maintained centrally.  The Central Government's Nodal Agency to investigate cases related to terrorism is the National Investigation Agency (NIA).  Since its inception (19.01.2009), the NIA has registered 111 cases of terrorism and charge sheet has been filed in 70 cases.

- (c) & (d) :  Special Courts have been constituted for trial of cases investigated by the CBI as well as the NIA.  The system of Special Courts ensure expeditious disposal of cases investigated by the Agencies concerned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Pollution by Chemicals
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2608

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Pollution by Chemicals

## 2608.    SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  pollution  caused  by  indiscriminate  use  of  fertilizers  and  pesticides  has affected the fishery resources in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  State-wise including Kuttanadu in Kerala;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to tackle this issue; and
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any impact study on the wetland ecosystem of Kuttanadu and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is not aware that pollution caused by indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides has affected the fishery resources in the country.
- (b) & (c) Does not arise in view of answer at (a) above.
- (d) This Ministry has not conducted any impact study on the wetland ecosystem of Kuttanadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2607 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Bid for 2024 Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2607 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15-12-2015

Bid for 2024 Olympics

2607. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state: (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  country  is  considering  to  bid  for  the  2024 Olympic Games; (b) whether it is also true that IOC believes that Olympics in India would be a game changer for the country; and (c) the views of the Government on launching a serious bid for 2024 Olympic

- Games?

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

- (a):   No, madam. There is no proposal to bid for 2024 Olympic Games in India.
- (b) & (c):   Questions do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2605 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Setting up of National Fisheries Development Board
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2605 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## SETTING UP OF NATIONAL FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT BOARD

## 2605.   SHRIMATI  KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

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

- (a)    whether the Government has any proposal to set up National Fisheries Development   Board in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh; and
- (b)    if so, the details thereof and the time by which the proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a):      No,  Madam.  The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries,  Ministry  of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is not considering the setting up of National Fisheries Development Board in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- (b):   Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2604 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Price Monitoring
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2604

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## PRICE MONITORING

2604.  SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR: (OIH)

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  prepared/is  preparing  any  list  of  essential  foodgrains fruits,  daily  utility  goods  and  food  items  for  special  monitoring  to  check  frequent fluctuation in their prices;
- (b if so, the details of the products proposed to be covered;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  tackle  such  regular  price fluctuations?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER FOR

## CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

- (a)  to (c) : Prices of 22 select essential commodities are already being monitored on daily basis by the Department of Consumer Affairs. These include Foodgrains like price and wheat, Pulses  like  gram,  tur,  urad,  moong  and  masur,  Edible  oils  like  groundnut  oil,  mustard  oil, vanaspati, soya oil, sunflower oil, and palm oil, Vegetables like potato, onion and tomato, and Other items like sugar, gur, milk, atta, tea, and salt.
- (d) : The  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  tackle  price  fluctuations  include appropriate  policy  measures  for  improving  availability  and  ensuring  stability  in  prices  of essential  commodities  such  as  facilitating  import  of  various  items  of  mass  consumption  at zero or concessional import duties together with restrictions on export, fixation of Minimum Export  Price  (MEP)  for  onions,  regulation  of  price  volatility  through  assistance  under  the Price  Stabilisation  Fund  (PSF)  Scheme,  prescribing  stock  holding  limits  under  Essential Commodities  Act,  allocation  of  foodgrains  at  affordable  prices  under  Targeted  Public Distribution System (TPDS) etc.

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## ORIGINAL IN HINDI
Lok Sabha Question No. 2603 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Emission of Green House Gases
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: C.S. PUTTARAJU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2603

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Emission of Green House Gases

## 2603. SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

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

- (a) whether any study has been made to find out the extent of emission of green house gases due to the use of domestic refrigerators and air conditioners and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the likely trend in this regard during the next five years; and
- (c) the efforts being made to ensure use of energy efficient appliances to get both savings on power bills and less emission of green house gases?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b) Does not arise in view of answer at (a) above.
- (c)  Bureau  of  Energy  Efficiency  (BEE)  has  launched  star  labelling  program  for  room  air conditioners, frost free refrigerators and direct cool refrigerators. The star labelling for appliances will help in reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Mandatory labelling standards for air conditioners and frost free refrigerators have been made more stringent with effect from 1 st January, 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Empowerment of Differently Abled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) & (b) Number of persons with disabilities constituted 2.13 % of total population numbering 2.19 crore as per Census 2001 and has increased to 2.21 % of total population amounting to 2.68 crore as per Census 2011, The increase is thus very marginal i.e. 0.08%.
- (c) & (d) The Government recognizes the role of information and communication technology for the empowerment of persons with disabilities The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014 introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 7.02.2014 envisages creation of accessible environment for the physical environment; transportation; information and communication including appropriate technology and system and services for the persons with disabilities. The Government also provides financial support to the States and the organisations run by Central/State Government for developing accessible website to facilitate the persons with disabilities to have access to information on an equitable platform:

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2601 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Empowerment 0f Differently Abled

## 2601, SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the number of differently abled persons have increased considerably during the last decade;
- (b) if $0, the details and the reasons therefor; State and age-Wise;
- whether the Government has a comprehensive   plan on the   concept of From Exclusion to Empowerment:The Role of Information and Communication Technologies for Persons with Disabilities' and
- (d) if s0, the details and present status thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Exercise on Disaster Management
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2600

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

EXERCISE ON DISASTER MANAGEMENT

2600.   SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  invited  Pakistani  delegation  to  attend  a simulation exercise on disaster management in India; and

(b) if so, the details of the talks held and the outcome thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a):  Govt of India organized the first South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise -2015 (SAADMEX-2015) in  National Capital Region (NCR) during 23-26 th November,  2015,  where  delegates  of all the SAARC  countries,  including Pakistan, participated. The Urban Search & Rescue operation was conducted in the exercise. As a secondary disaster due to Earthquake, a Chemical Emergency scenario  was  also  simulated  for  the  teams  to  respond  to  the  situation  and neutralize the threat.

(b): SAADMEX 2015 was followed by a SAARC Regional Workshop on 27.11.2015 to  share  best  practices  of  disaster  management  and  deliberate  upon  the outcomes of SAADMEX 2015. Some of the key outcomes and decisions are:

- There  should  be  a  regional  mechanism  and  common  platform  for countries to share best practices;
- Standard  Operating  Procedures  (SOPs)  which  have  been  developed by SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC) must be implemented  in  all  SAARC  countries  and  must  be  continuously monitored and evaluated as per international standards;
- Mechanisms  must  be    designed  and  developed/promoted  to  adapt innovative best practices at National level and DRR should be seen as a key component in any planning process:
- Guidelines must be developed for accepting international assistance during emergencies;
- Integration  of  DRR  into  local  plans,  programmes/schemes  must  be carried out;
- SDMC  should  be  strengthened  to  opreationalize  with  South  Asia regional response.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2598 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Derecognisation of Sports Bodies
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2598 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

Derecognisation of Sports Bodies

2598. SHRI OM BIRLA:

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

- (a) the number of sports bodies in India that have been derecognized by the Sports Ministry in the last five years; and
- (b) the number of sports bodies in India that have stopped receiving funds from the Ministry?

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

- (a) Madam, 2 National Sports Federations (NSFs) namely Archery Association  of  India  and  Indian  Amateur  Boxing  Federation  have  been derecognized during the last 5 years for non-compliance of the age and tenure guidelines of the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 and due to de-recognition by the International body respectively.
- (b) For the purpose of funding, Government has placed the sports disciplines in four categories namely 'High Priority', 'Priority', 'General' and 'Others'.    For  the  25  sports  disciplines  falling  under  'Others'  category,  no direct funding is done by the Government, now but the NSFs are entitled to avail  various  concessions  of  the  Government  such  as  railway  concessions, tax benefits etc.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2596 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Transfer of Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2596

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

TRANSFER OF CASES

2596.   DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is true that the Government is considering to transfer several cases  involving suspected  complicity  of the fugitive  Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) undertrials who had escaped from Khandwa jail in

October 2013 to the National Investigation Agency;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  many  State  Governments  have  suspected  the  involvement  of fugitive SIMI in various blasts across the country; and

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

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):  The Government has transferred three cases relating to IED blasts, which occurred at Bijnaur in Uttar  Pradesh,  Roorkee,  in Uttarakhand and Banglore in Karnataka, to the National Investigation Agency(NIA) for further investigation.  The  undertrial    fugitives  who  escaped  from  Khandwa  jail  are suspected  to  be  involved  in  these  three  cases.  However,  their  actual involvement or otherwise can only be determined after a thorough investigation  of  such  incidents.  Further,  as  per  the  available  information, some cases wherein the  undertrial  fugitives  who escaped from Khandwa jail  are  suspected  to  be  involved,  are  also  being  investigated  by  the  State Governments concerned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2594 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: e-Surveillance in Wildlife Sanctuary
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2594

TO BE ANSWERED ON  15.12.2015

## e-Surveillance in Wildlife Sanctuary

## 2594.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether there has been an increase in unnatural deaths of elephants residing in the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Kerala;
- (b) if so, whether the reasons/causes has been assessed;
- (c) if so, the details and outcome thereof and if  not, the reason therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Ministry  would  consider  tightening  of  surveillance  mechanisms including  installation  of  e-surveillance  mechanisms  like  the  'e-Eye',  in  the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Kerala to prevent poaching of Elephants; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) As informed by the State Government of Kerala, there has been no increase in unnatural deaths of elephants residing in the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala.
- (b)&(c) Does not arise in view of the above.
- (d)&(e) An alert  has  been  issued  to  Chief  Wildlife  Wardens  of  all  Elephant  Range States to tighten surveillance in Protected Areas to minimize the poaching of elephants and smuggling of ivory.

Presently there is no proposal of  installation of 'e-Eye' in the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala under consideration of the Ministry..

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Plastic Littering
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2592

TO BE ANSWERED ON  15.12.2015

## Plastic Littering

## 2592.     SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

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

- (a) whether all the National Parks and Sanctuaries in the country are facing the threats of plastic littering;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to check the plastic littering?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) Management  of  National  Parks  and  Wildlife  Sanctuaries  is  the  responsibility  of concerned State/UT Governments. As National Parks and Sanctuaries are visited by large numbers of visitors every year, plastic littering in parks cannot be ruled out.
- ( b)&(c) No  reports  have  been  received  in  the  Ministry  regarding  national  parks  and sanctuaries are under threat due to plastic littering.

The  Central Government  provides  financial  assistance to the States/  Union Territory  Governments  under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  of  'Integrated Development  of  Wildlife  Habitats',  'Project  Tiger'  and  'Project  Elephant'  for various activities related to conservation  of habitats in  National  Parks  and Sanctuaries. Activities also include publication of publicity and education materials,  public  awareness  programmes  for  children,  stakeholders  and  public  to bring  awareness  among  masses  regarding  conservation  of  wildlife;  cleaning  of garbage,  installing  dustbins  in  the  parks  as  and  when  sought  by  the  State Governments.

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