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Lok Sabha Question No. 1604 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Price of Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne, POONAM  MAHAJAN

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1604

TO BE ANSWERED ON

: 26.7.2016

## Price of Fertilizers

1604  SHRI  DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI  VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI  ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI  SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRIMATI  POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to reduce the prices of key fertilizers in view of the hardships being faced by farmers due to poor monsoon in the past several years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the extent to which it is likely to be reduced fertilizerwise along with the manner in which the farmers would be benefited; and
- (c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c):    As the prices of P&K fertilizers have come down in the International market, the  fertilizer  companies  have  reduced  the  MRP  of  DAP,  MOP  and  NPK  Complex fertilizers by Rs. 2500/MT, Rs. 5000/MT and Rs. 1000/MT respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Regulation on Online Sale of Medicines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUDHEER GUPTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1601

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  July, 2016

## Regulation on Online Sale of Medicines

1601. DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that there is no regulation on online sale of medicines in  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  the  chemists  across  the  country  have  called  for  an indefinite strike to demand regulation on online sale of medicines;
- (c) if  so,  whether  All  India  Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) have requested the Government to make it mandatory for companies to produce a price list to retailers with the updated MRPs; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  response  of  the  Government thereto along with the steps taken/being taken by the Government  to  address  the  concerns  of  the  chemists  in  the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a): In accordance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Rules made thereunder, the sale of drugs in the country is regulated  by  the  State  Licensing  Authorities.  As  per  the  Drugs  and Cosmetics Rules 1945, drugs specified in Schedule H, H1 or Schedule X cannot be sold by retail except on and in accordance with the prescription

of a Registered Medical Practitioner. The supply of prescription drugs can be  effected  only  by  or  under  the  personal  supervision  of  a  registered pharmacist from a licensed premises.

(b): As  per  the  information  available,  the  All  India  Organization  of Chemists  and  Druggists  (AIOCD)  had  called  for  one  day  strike  on  14 th October, 2015 against the online sale of medicines.

(c): Yes Madam. AIOCD had with reference to the directions issued by National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority(NPPA) vide their  OM  No 25(5)/2014/Div-V/NPPA  dated  13.04.2016  to  comply  with  the  notified prices fixed / revised by them, had requested the Government vide their letter dated 20.04.2016.

(d): NPPA  issued  a  clarificatory  OM  No.  25(5)/2014/Div-V/NPPA  dated 10.05.2016 directing all manufacturers and retailers to ensure that prices fixed/notified by NPPA for essential medicines are duly implemented and benefit of price is made available to consumers. No further communication has been received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Threat to Hindu Minority in Bangladesh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1600

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  July, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

THREAT TO HINDU MINORITY IN BANGLADESH

1600.

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  Hindu  population  residing  in  Bangladesh  at present;
- (b) whether Hindus residing in Bangladesh are living in fear due to recent attacks on them  and  if so, the action taken  by the Government to address their security concerns;
- (c) whether representations have been received by the Government requesting to formulate a policy for rehabilitation of the Bangladeshi Hindus;
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  response  of  the  Government thereto; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  guidelines  in  this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## LS USQ No. 1600 for 26.07.2016

(a): As per information available, the Hindu population in Bangladesh is approximately 10% of the total population of around 160 million.

(b) The primary responsibility for protection of life and liberty of all  citizens  of  Bangladesh,  including  the  minorities,  rests  with  the Government of Bangladesh.  The issue regarding attacks targeting minorities in Bangladesh including Hindus has been taken up with the Government of Bangladesh on various occasions. The Government of Bangladesh has assured that they take attacks on minorities including Hindus very seriously and are fully committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice.  Government of Bangladesh has publicly reiterated its firm commitment to root out terrorism and militancy in Bangladesh.

(c) to (e): Government has issued two notifications on 7 th September, 2015 under the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and the Foreigners Act, 1946 regularizing the entry and stay of persons

## LS USQ No. 1600 for 26.07.2016

belonging to minority communities, namely, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists,  Jains,  Parsis  and  Christians  in  Bangladesh  who  have entered into India on or before 31.12.2014 without valid documents or with valid documents but the validity of any of such documents has expired.  Such persons can apply for Long Term Visa (LTV) for their  continued  stay  in  India.  An  online  application  form  for  this purpose has already been launched.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Manufacturing Licence
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1591

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 th  July, 2016

## Manufacturing Licence

1591.   SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has given the licence for manufacturing  of  generic  version  of  rotavirus  vaccine  to  any non-Governmental research establishment;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of licences being provided to other research institutes/companies/ individuals/foreign establishments for manufacturing of generic medicines, if any?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ROAD  TRANSPORT  AND HIGHWAYS;  MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b): The  manufacturing  license  has  been  granted  for  rotavirus vaccine  to  M/s  Bharat  Biotech  International  Ltd.,  Hyderabad  by  the sponsorship of Department of Biotechnology vide license no. 03/HD/AP/98/V/R, dated 15.01.2014 valid upto 31.12.2016.
- (c): No  other  manufacturing  license  has  been  granted  to  any  other research institutes /companies /individuals / foreign establishments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Pending Project with NBWL
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1588

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2016

## Pending Project with NBWL

## 1588.  SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Ken-Betwa  river  interlinking  project  is  pending  with  the  National  Board  for Wildlife (NBWL) for green clearance;
- (b) if so, the present status thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  National  Board  for  Wildlife  has  raised  serious  concerns  on  the  safety  and protection of animals; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) and (b) The  Ken-Betwa  river  interlinking  project  is  under  consideration  of  Standing Committee of NBWL (SC-NBWL). The SC- NBWL considers the proposals on the recommendations of Chief Wildlife Warden and State Board for Wildlife on a case to  case  basis,  appraises  the  impact  on  the  Protected  Areas  (PAs)  and  in  a prescribes the mitigation measures for minimizing the impact.  Accordingly, the proposal was placed before the Standing Committee in its 37 th meeting held on 26 th February,  2016.  It  was  decided  to  constitute  a  committee  comprising  two members of NBWL, representatives of NTCA, WII, State Government and User Agency to conduct a site visit and submit the report on the impact of project on habitat  and  wildlife  of  Panna  Tiger  Reserve.  The  report  of  the  committee  is awaited.
- (c) and (d) No decision has been taken on the proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1586 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Production of Automobiles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1586 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2016

## Production of Automobiles

## 1586. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  production  of  Automobiles  have  increased  during  the  last  three  years  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  enforce  strict  green  norms  in  Automobile Industries; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) & (b) :Yes Madam, the production of  Automobiles  have  increased  during  the  last  three years  in  the  country.  As  per  the  information  provided  by  Society  of  Indian  Automobiles Manufacturers (SIAM), the detail of the Automobiles production in the last three years is as under:

## Automobile Production

| Category                  | 2013-14    | 2014-15    | 2015-16    |
|---------------------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Total Passenger Vehicles  | 3,087,973  | 3,221,419  | 3,413,859  |
| Total Commercial Vehicles | 699,035    | 698,298    | 782,814    |
| Total Two Wheelers        | 16,883,049 | 18,489,311 | 18,829,786 |
| Three Wheelers            | 830,108    | 949,019    | 933,950    |
| Grand Total               | 21,500,165 | 23,358,047 | 23,960,409 |

(In Numbers)

- (c) & (d): Yes, Madam.  It has been decided to enforce stricter BS VI emission norms from April 2020 and skipping BS V emission norms. The draft notification  has  already been  issued by the Ministry of Road  Transport  &  Highways  vide  GSR 187(E)  dated  19 th February, 2016  in this connection. Further, BS IV emission   norms  would  be  introduced  across  the  country  in  a  phased manner and would be applicable across the country from 1 st April, 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Naming of Roads
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1585

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  July, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

NAMING OF ROADS

1585. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  representations  from public representatives, social organisations to change the names of some roads in the NCR region of Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government in each case?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c):  The Article 239AA of the Constitution inter-alia provides that  the  Legislative  Assembly  of  Delhi  shall  have  power  to  make laws  with  respect  to  any  of  the  matters  in  the  Sate  List  or Concurrent List, in so far as they are applicable to the NCT of Delhi, except 'Public Order', 'Police' and 'Land.'  The Central Government is not directly involved in examination of cases of naming of roads in  Govt.  of  NCT  of  Delhi.   However,  based  on  the  information

## LS USQ No. 1585 for 26.07.2016

received  from  the  concerned  authorities  in  GNCTD,  the  details  of such cases are as under:

(i) The State Naming Authority (SNA) Branch of Department of Urban Development, Govt. of NCT of Delhi has received 04 representations in the year 2015 to change the names of some roads in the NCT of Delhi and the same have been forwarded to all concerned agencies for their comments.

(ii) The New Delhi Municipal Council(NDMC) has informed that it has received 21 representations since 01.01.2015 from public representatives/individuals/organizations etc. to change the names of  some  roads  in  its  area.    It  has  been  informed  that  name  of Aurangzeb Road has been changed as Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Road vide  Council's  Resolution  No.07(T-01)  dated  28.08.2015  and  the other requests have already been placed before the Council as per provisions of the NDMC Act, 1994.

(iii)    The  Directorate  of  Local  Bodies(DoLB),  Govt.  of  NCT  of  Delhi has informed that they have received a total of 186 such cases in all three  Municipal  Corporations  of  Delhi  and  further  action  is  in progress by the Directorate of Local Bodies, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: National Crop Insurance Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1584

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  26 TH  JULY, 2016

## NATIONAL CROP INSURANCE SCHEME

1584.  SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE   ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is contemplating on fast-tracking of the National Crop Insurance Scheme in the light of recent agricultural crisis in the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the incentives being proposed by the Government to the farming community to cope with the crisis?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a)  &  (b):      Yes,  Madam.  To  provide  financial  support  to  farmers  suffering  crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen events, a new scheme namely, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been approved for implementation in all States and Union Territories  from  Kharif  2016  season  in  place  of  National  Agricultural  Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS). PMFBY is a marked improvement over the earlier schemes on several counts and comprehensive risk coverage from pre-sowing to post-harvest losses has been provided under it. Unit area of insurance has been reduced to village/village panchayat level for major crops where claims will be settled on unit area basis. However, for localized risks like hailstorm, landslide and inundation, claims will be settled on individual farm basis. The  premium  payable  by  farmers  has  been  substantially  reduced  and  simplified  and there  is  One  premium  rate  on  pan-India  basis  for  farmers  which  would  be  maximum 1.5%,  2%  and  5%  for  all  Rabi,  Kharif  and  annual  horticultural/commercial  crops, respectively. Other improved features of the scheme are - no capping on premium with no deduction in sum insured; provision for coverage of the risk of post harvest losses due to cyclonic & unseasonal rains will be applicable on pan-India level, allocation of districts/areas on cluster/group basis and for longer period to insurance companies, for more effective implementation, time bound seasonality alongwith calculation of claims & payment to farmers, as well as use of remote sensing technology & use of smartphone for getting images of Crop Cutting Experiments etc. for early settlement of claims have also been introduced.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Involvement of BSF Personnel in Illegal Activities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MOHAMMAD SALIM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1583

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  July, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

INVOLVEMENT OF BSF PERSONNEL IN ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

1583. SHRI MOHD. SALIM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  some  of  the  BSF personnel  are  in  collusion  with  the  unscrupulous  elements  who carry on illegal activities in the border area;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto;
- (c)  the  mechanism  to  redress  the  grievances/complaints  of  local villagers regarding harassment by the BSF personnel; and
- (d)  the  measures being taken to minimize the difficulties faced by the farmers in carrying out the traditional farming activities in their own land across the fence?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): During the last few years, some cases of involvement of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel with the  unscrupulous elements have been  noticed.   Stringent  action  has  been  initiated

## LS USQ No. 1583 for 26.07.2016

against  the  personnel  involved  in  such  activities  and  18(Eighteen) such BSF personnel were convicted during the years 2015 and 2016.

(c): The  Company  Commanders  of  BSF    are  regularly  organising meetings with the villagers in their  area of responsibility in which villagers  are  free  to  put  their  views/  grievances.  Further,  senior officers  of  Ministry  and  BSF  also  interact  with  border  population during their visits on border areas.

(d): Border  fence  gates  are  open  from  morning  till  evening  to facilitate  the  farmers  to  visit  across  the  fence  for  farming.    After checking, all agriculture equipments and machinery are also allowed  to  carry  with  them.    BSF  also  provide  'Kisan  Guards'  to these farmers for their security while farming ahead of fence.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Racial Discrimination
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1582

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  July, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

1582. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of existing legal provisions to check racial discrimination in the country;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to introduce a Bill to amend  the  Indian  Penal  Code  to  make  racial  discrimination  a punishable offence;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of other measures taken by the Government to check racial discrimination?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with cases  that  tend  to  promote  enmity  between  different  groups  on grounds  of  religion,  race,  place  of  birth,  residence,  language  etc. and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony and Section 153B  deals  with  imputations,  assertions,  prejudicial  to  national integration.

## LS USQ No. 1582 for 26.07.2016

Based on the recommendations of the Bezbaruah Committee,  which  inter  alia,  recommended  insertion  of  two  new sections 153C (for making imputations and assertions prejudicial to human dignity) and 509A (word gesture or act intended to insult a member  of  a  particular  racial  group) respectively, there is a proposal to amend the provisions of Indian Penal Code.

Government of India has issued Advisories from time to time to all States and UTs, directing them to have a stringent mechanism to  deal  with  incidents  of  racial  attacks.    State  Governments  and Union  Territories  are  taking  all  necessary  security  measures  to strictly  follow  the  directions  given  in  the  advisories.    The  Delhi Police has  set up Special  Helpline  No.1093  to  address  such grievances.  Similarly Bengaluru Police, Gurgaon Police and Mumbai Police have provided helpline Nos. 09480801020, 0124-2301559 and 08976341108 respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Zero Budget Farming
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1581

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  26 TH  JULY, 2016

## ZERO BUDGET FARMING

1581.  SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE   ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to promote zero budget natural farming for better production of agricultural crops in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (c):   No, Madam.

Realizing the potential and benefits of organic farming particularly in areas like hilly,  tribal  and  also  in  rainfed  areas  where  utilization  of  chemical  fertilizers  and pesticides  is  relatively  lower,  the  Govt.  of  India  is  promoting  organic  farming  in  the country through the dedicated schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).

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