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Lok Sabha Question No. 249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Threat by ISIS
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.249

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH JULY, 2016/ASHADHA 28, 1938 (SAKA)

THREAT BY ISIS

249. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  received  the  video  clips by ISIS threatening attacks in the country as well as on many religious leaders;

(b) if so, whether the Government has investigated the authenticity of the said videos;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the  steps  taken  to  provide  security  to  the  people  under  threat  along with the details of security measures taken by the Government to check such activities?

ANSWER

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

(a): No, Madam.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.

(d): In  order  to  counter  terror  activities,  there  exists  a  close  and effective coordination between intelligence and security agencies at the Centre  and  the  State  levels.    This  has  resulted  in  busting  of  several terrorist modules by the Security Agencies including ISIS/ISIL phenomenon.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Tenant Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.246

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## TENANT FARMERS

246.   SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA: SHRI B.V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a large number of tenant farmers, who obtain land  on  lease  for  cultivation,  are  not  entitled  for  farm  loan,  Kisan  Credit  Cards  and  other relief  packages  such  as  crop  insurance  etc.,  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the reasons therefor; and
- (b) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Union Government to ensure that the benefits of various Government schemes are available to tenant farmers?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a)  & (b): According to Agriculture Census 2010-11, the number of tenant farmers in the country is estimated to be more than 28 lakh.  To provide loans to landless farmers, such as tenant farmers, oral lessees, share croppers, etc.  National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has developed a credit product i.e. Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), which is an informal group of farmers comprising of 4-10 individuals coming together for the purpose  of  availing  bank  loan  against  mutual  guarantee.    JLGs  undertaking  farming activities  are  extended  the  benefit  of  interest  subvention  on  crop  loan  availed  by  them. Under Kisan Credit Kard Scheme guidelines, tenant farmers, oral lessees, share croppers. Self Help Groups and Joint Liability Groups of farmers are eligible for Kisan Credit Card.  It is also mandatory for loanee farmers to be covered under the Crop Insurance Scheme for the notified crops.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 241 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Supply of DAP Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA, BHOLA SINGH, FEROZE VARUN GANDHI, KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO, SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 241

TO BE ANSWERED ON

:19.07.2016

## Supply of DAP fertilizers

## 241 SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any measures to ensure sufficient supply of DAP fertilizers in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI  MANSUKH  L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)& (b):  Yes Madam, Government has taken following measures to ensure sufficient supply of DAP fertilizers in the country.  The month-wise demand of subsidized fertilizers including DAP was  assessed  and  projected  by  the  Department  of  Agriculture  &  Co-operation  and  Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) in consultation with the State Governments before commencement of each cropping season.

- (ii)    On  the  basis  of  month-wise  &  state-wise  projection  given  by  DAC&FW,  Department  of Fertilizers is allocating sufficient/ adequate quantities of fertilizers to States by issuing monthly supply plan and continuously monitoring the availability through following system:
- (iii)   The movement of all major subsidized fertilizers is being monitored throughout the country by  an  on-line  web  based  monitoring  system  ( www.urvarak.co.in ) also called as Fertilizer Monitoring System (FMS);

(iv):    The  State  Governments  are  regularly  advised  to  coordinate  with  manufacturers  and importers  of  fertilizers  for  streamlining  the  supplies  through  timely  placement  of  indents  for railway rakes through their state institutional agencies like Markfed etc.

(v):    Regular  Weekly  Video  Conference  is  conducted  jointly  by  Department  of  Agriculture, Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare  (DAC&FW),  Department  of  Fertilizers  (DoF),  and  Ministry  of Railways with State Agriculture Officials and corrective actions are taken to dispatch fertilizer as indicated by the State Governments.

It is also stated that in the last year the availability of DAP was 101.28 LMT against the sales of 97.47 LMT and in the current year upto June, 2016, the availability of DAP is 25.06 LMT against the sales of 15.07 LMT and there is no shortage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 240 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Identification of Assets of Migrant Pakistanis
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.240 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH JULY, 2016/ASHADHA 28, 1938 (SAKA)

IDENTIFICATION OF ASSETS OF MIGRANT PAKISTANIS

240. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  initiated  a  survey  in  several  States  to identify  movable  and  immovable  assets  once  owned  by  people  who had migrated to Pakistan;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that the Government has appointed many personnel and surveyors and accountancy and management personnel in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.      The  Government  has  initiated  a  survey  in  the

States of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal & Delhi.

(c) & (d): In  this  regard,  the  following personnel have been engaged on

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## contractual basis:

|   S.No. | Designation          |   No. of persons |
|---------|----------------------|------------------|
|       1 | Surveyor             |               32 |
|       2 | Supervisors          |               09 |
|       3 | Chief Supervisor     |               01 |
|       4 | Management Personnel |               06 |

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.240 FOR 19.07.2016
Lok Sabha Question No. 239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Ban on Diesel Vehicle
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.239 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## Ban on Diesel Vehicle

## 239. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the ban on vehicles using diesel fuel in the country;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  any  studies  has  been  conducted  on  the impact  of  such ban on the automobile industries in the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam. However, the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of M.C.Mehta vs. UOI & Ors has ordered December

for ban on registration of diesel vehicles with capacity more than 2000 cc on 16 th 2016  in  the  NCR  of  Delhi  till  31 st March  2016,  which  was  subsequently  extended  till  30 th April 2016. The ban has further been extended till the hearing of matter.

- (b):  No, Madam.
- (c):  Does not arise in view of (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Surplus Land with CPSES
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.238

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.7.2016

## Surplus Land with CPSES

## 238.  SHRIMATI  RAKSHATAI  KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for collaboration and pooling resources of CPSEs such as financial, technical and manpower to enable better   and more optimal solutions in increasing customer driven market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  taking  steps  to  identify  and  unlock  the  surplus  land  available with CPSEs as it can be used in generating the much needed public investments to boost the economy and increase employment opportunities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) & (b): Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) operate in a competitive environment and they collaborate and pool resources to respond to the changing market situations. Policy formulation and strategic responsiveness is a continuous and dynamic exercise and is taken to meet emerging challenges. Department of Public Enterprises has not received any proposal for collaboration and pooling of resources of CPSEs.

(c)  &  (d):  A  web  portal  has  been  set  up  by  the  Ministry  of  Urban  Development  to  develop  a centralized database of inventory of all Government  land including that belonging to Government controlled Statutory Authorities and CPSEs. This centralized database will help in the optimum utilization of land with the CPSEs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Farm Biotech Companies
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 234

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## FARM BIOTECH COMPANIES

234.   SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  come  out  with  rules  for  business  investment  in  the country by farm biotech companies;
- (b) if so, the salient features thereof;
- (c) whether the new rules put a restriction on royalties that the multinational companies enjoyed; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a)  to (d): No, Madam.  The Government has not come out with any policy on   business investment  by  farm  biotech  companies.    However,  the  Department  has  formulated  draft Licensing  Guidelines  for  GM  Technology  in  particular  Bt.  Cotton.      These  Licensing Guidelines  for  GM  Technology  Agreements  have  been  uploaded  on  the  website  of  the Department for inviting public opinion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Capping the Prices of Medical Devices
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 233 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 th  July, 2016 Capping the Prices of Medical Devices

233. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Ministry  has  difference of opinion with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on capping the prices of stent and other medical devices;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  manner  in  which  the  Ministry  is  going  to  resolve  the differences with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in this   regard?

## 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) & (c): No Madam, the Department of Pharmaceuticals at present has no recommendation from the Department of Health & Family Welfare for capping the prices of stents and other medical devices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 232 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Illegal Electric Fences in Forest Areas
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.232

TO BE ANSWERED ON  19.07.2016

## Illegal Electric Fences in Forest Areas

## 232. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that illegal electric fences have posed a threat to wildlife in many parts of the country;
- (b) if so, the details of deaths of wild animals due to erection of such fences;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  action  plan  to  remove  the  illegal  electrical  fences erected in forest areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a)&(b) The  Ministry  has  not  received  any  report  of  death  of  wild  animals  due  to erection of illegal electric fences in forest areas.
- (c)&(d) In view of (a)&(b) above, question does not arise. Protection of forests and wildlife is the mandate of the State Governments. States are empowered to take  action  for  prevention  of  offences  and  against  commission  of  such offences in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 20 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Impact of Brexit on India's Trade
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 20(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016

## IMPACT OF BREXIT ON INDIA'S TRADE

## *20(H). SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS: SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the total quantity and value of India's imports and exports with the European Union (EU) during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether the Government has conducted any study to assess the impact of Brexit on India's trade and investment/ trade agreements with EU and UK and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to revise the terms of trade agreements with EU in the said context and if so, the details thereof along with the other steps taken by the Government to ensure that India's trade with EU does not get affected; and
- (d) whether the exporters of agricultural products and garments are likely to be affected critically due to Brexit and if so, the remedial steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- a) to  d):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 20 (H)  FOR ANSWER ON 18 TH  JULY, 2016 REGARDING 'IMPACT OF BREXIT ON INDIA'S TRADE'

- a)  The total value of India's imports and exports with the European Union (EU) during each of the last three years and the current year is as under:

| Year             |   Imports ( in US $ Bn) |   Exports ( in US $ Bn) |
|------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| 2013-14          |                   49.95 |                   51.64 |
| 2014-15          |                   49.21 |                   49.36 |
| 2015-16          |                   43.53 |                   44.6  |
| 2016-17(Apr-May) |                    6.66 |                    7.39 |

The quantity of India's Imports and Exports with EU are measured in different units of quantity, which are not additive.

- b)  No Madam.
2. (c & d) At present, there is no bilateral trade agreement that India has with EU. Trade with EU member States and India is carried out bilaterally and not with EU as a block and the impact of Brexit on trade with India is expected to be minimal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 19 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Unique Entrepreneurship Number
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.19. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 18 TH  JULY, 2016.

## UNIQUE ENTREPRENEURSHIP NUMBER

## *19. SHRI NANA PATOLE:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

## be pleased to state: वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether the Government has sent any written communication to the various State  Governments  in  respect  of  allotting  Unique  Entrepreneurship  Number (UEN)  to  entrepreneurs  who  propose  to  start  low  capital  ventures  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the objectives and benefits thereof and the response of the State Governments thereto; and
- (c) the  action  taken  by  the  Government  for  implementation  of  the  same  after allotment of UEN and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a): No,  Madam,  there  is  no  such  Unique  Entrepreneurship  Number  (UEN) allotted  to  entrepreneurs  who  propose  to  start  low  capital  ventures  in  the country. However, Ministry of MSME had notified on18th September, 2015 a unique 'Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM)' for registration of new units. After  filing  UAM,  entrepreneurs  get  unique  Udyog  Aadhhar  Memorandum (UAM) Number for their registered unit.
- (b) & (c): As a part of ease of doing business and also to bring the unregistered units into the formal sector, Government of India has devised a simplified one page registration form for 'Udyog Aadhaar'. This has replaced the earlier cumbersome procedures for  filing  Entrepreneurs  Memorandum  (Part-II).  At present, an entrepreneur can file for UAM on-line on self -certification basis. No fees for registration of units and no supporting document is required for online filing of UAM. Since its implementation in September 2015, more than 10 lakhs entrepreneurs have registered themselves.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 18 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-18
Subject: Ganges-Danube Festival in Hungary
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.*18 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH JULY, 2016 GANGES-DANUBE FESTIVAL IN HUNGARY

* 18. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

## KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Ministry has organized Ganges-Danube Cultural Festival of India in Hungary recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with its aims and objectives;
- (c)  the expenditure incurred during the said festival;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  organize  such  type  of  festival  in  other countries in near future; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the Government to promote Indian Culture in the world?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA )

- (a)  to  (e): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT  REFFERED  TO   IN    REPLY    TO    PART    (a)    TO    (e)    OF  THE    LOK    SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO.*  18  FOR  18-07-2016  REGARDING  GANGES  -DANUBE  FESTIVAL  IN HUNGARY (c) Ministry of Culture has, so far, released a sum of Rs.1,27,91,945/- (which is 75%  of  the  total  approved  expenditure  of  Rs.1,70,55,927/-)  to  organise  GangesDanube Cultural Festival of India in Hungary. (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The Festival was organized under the aegis of the Scheme for 'Conducting Festivals of India (FoI) Abroad'' from 17-19 June 2016.  The main objectives of the Scheme are: (i) Promote Indian culture abroad. (ii) Strengthen bonds of foreign countries with India. (iii) Promote bilateral cultural contacts. (iv) Project India's cultural image abroad. (v) Promote Indian artists abroad. (vi) Promote inbound tourism. (d) & (e) Yes, Madam. In  order to promote Indian Culture in the world, Festivals of India are organized in various  countries  in  which  art  and  culture  is  projected  through  dance  and  music performances, exhibitions, food festival, literary festival, film festival, Yoga, Mehandi art etc. The Festivals of India abroad are currently ongoing in Myanmar and Spain.

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