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Lok Sabha Question No. 443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Micro Irrigation Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.443

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19 TH  JULY, 2016

## MICRO IRRIGATION SCHEME

443.   SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether the micro irrigation scheme has gained acceptance amongst the farming community across the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the said scheme is being implemented in the ratio of 60 : 40 i.e. 60 percent by the Central Government 40 per cent by the State Governments, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received proposals from various State Governments including Tamil Nadu to allocate more funds for the said scheme; and
- (d) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

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

- (a):     Yes,  Madam.  Micro  Irrigation  scheme  has  been  particularly  accepted  amongst the  farming  community  in  the  States  namely;  Maharashtra,  Gujarat,  Andhra  Pradesh, Karnataka,  Tamil  Nadu,  Telangana,  Rajasthan,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Chhattisgarh  and Haryana.  In  other  States,  especially  in  North  Eastern  Region  (NER)  and  Himalayan States implementation of Micro Irrigation  scheme is still to take off on major scale.
- (b): Yes,  but  for  NER  and  Himalayan States  where  the funding  pattern  is  of  90:10 between Central and State Governments respectively.
- (c) & (d): Central  Assistance  is  allocated  based  on  overall  availability  of  financial resources  under PMKSY (Per Drop More Crop) to all States including State of Tamil Nadu.  As  per  request  of  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  allocation  of  fund  has  been enhanced from Rs.63.9 crore of 2014-15 to Rs.95.0 crore during 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Guidelines on Deep Sea Fishing
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMNAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.439 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## GUIDELINES ON DEEP SEA FISHING

## 439. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) Whether the deep sea fishing guidelines mandate boats, that are above 15 meters overall length, engaged in near shore fishing just beyond the territorial waters of India, to obtain a letter of permission from the Government of India and voyage clearance from the Indian Coast Guard for each fishing voyage;
- (b) if so the details thereof;
- (c) whether the new guidelines not only restrict the open access of the country's fishermen in the Exclusive Economic Zone but also set a dangerous precedent of allowing foreign vessels of more than 15 meters overall length to compete with our fishermen for resources which need  to be conserved for utilization by the country's fishermen;
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to protect the interest of the country's fishermen; and
- (e) whether the  Government has received  a  representation  from  the  State  Government  of Tamil Nadu in this regard, if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE:

(SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. As per the Guidelines for operation of Deep Sea Fishing Vessels in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) issued on 12 th November, 2014 a Letter of Permission (LOP) is required from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India for operating any fishing vessel(s) of 15 meter overall length (OAL) and above or any resource specific vessel or any vessel fit for deep sea fishing for their operation in Indian EEZ beyond 12 nautical miles. The LOP holder DSFVs are required to comply all the conditions stipulated under the said Guidelines dated 12 th November,  2014  which  includes  inspection  of  vessel(s)  by  nearest  Coast  Guard  Authority before and after completion of each voyage.
- (c) No, Madam.  Any Indian citizen, Indian entrepreneur; Partnership Firm; Private Ltd. Company; Public Ltd. Company; Joint Venture Company (with at least 51% Indian equity), Corporation and registered Cooperative Society may apply for obtaining  LOP for deep-sea fishing in the Indian EEZ beyond 12 nautical miles. Whereas, foreign vessels are not allowed to fish within the Exclusive Economic Zone of India.
- (d) Does not arise.
- (e) The State Government of Tamil Nadu vide its letter dated 03.5.2015 had raised its concerns on the Guidelines dated12 th November, 2014. A Committee has been constituted on 28.7.2015 to suggest draft of the National Policy on Marine Fisheries and also to review the Guidelines for deep-sea fishing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Alleged Migration of Hindus
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 437

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

ALLEGED MIGRATION OF HINDUS

437. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether migration of Hindus due to fear factor in Uttar Pradesh has been reported;

(b) if so, the number of persons who have migrated and the details of the efforts made by the Government for their rehabilitation;

(c)  the  action  taken by the Government to check the same and punish the persons responsible for this incident;

(d) whether the Government has taken special measures to protect the immovable properties of the Hindus who have migrated; and

(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the details of advisories issued by the Union Government to Uttar Pradesh in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e):   There  were  recent  media  reports  about  migration  of

Hindus in Uttar Pradesh. A report in this regard has been received very  recently  from  the  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  that  would need  examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: New Policy for Senior Citizens
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

436. New for Senior Citizens Policy

## KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

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

- (a) the present status of formulation of a new policy for Senior Citizens to the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP); 1999; and replace
- whether the Government has initiated consultations with Non Governmental Organizations and other stakeholders in the formulation of tlle aforermentioned policy and if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

## MNISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) & (b): Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment had constituted a Committee in 2010 in order (i) to assess the present status of various issues concerning the senior citizens, in general, and implementation of National   Policy on Older Persons (NPOP), 1999, in particular; and (ii) to draft & new NPOP keeping in view the emerging trends in demographic, socio-economic, technological and other relevant fields Based o the draft proposed by the Committee, the Ministry, after  examination and consultation, has prepared a draft  policy which is under finalization.

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016
Lok Sabha Question No. 435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: e-Commerce Complaints
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.435

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## E-COMMERCE COMPLAINTS

## 435. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  a  panel/committee  to  deal  with  the complaints of the consumers against companies trading on e-commerce platforms and if so, the details thereof indicating the composition of the said committee; and
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  frame  rules  and  regulations  for  consumer protection on e-trading platforms and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h

## ¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½

## THE MINISTER OF

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

(a) & (b) :

No Madam. There is no such proposal, at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Action Plan for Backward Classes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

t434. Action Plan for Backward Classes

## SHRI ALOK SANJAR:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any action plan to identify the most backward classes among all sections of the society;

- (6) if the details thereof and the time by which the said action plan is likely to be implemented; and SO,
2. (c) ifnot; whether the Government is considering to formulate any scheme for the most backward classes of the society? special

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(a) and (b): The Government is already implementing educational empowerment and economic development Schemes for non-creamy of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes and De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic tribes, where, the income ceiling for of scholarships is as follows: layer grant

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (i) Pre-matric scholarship for Other Backward Classes (Income ceiling 44, per annum). ,500/ -
- (ii). Post-matric   scholarship for Other Backward Classes   (Income  ceiling Rs. annum).
- (iii) . Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls.
- (v) National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes
- (iv)\_ Assistance to voluntary organizations working for the welfare of OBCs (Income ceiling Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum)
- (vi) Dr: Ambedkar Scheme of Interest subsidy on educational loan for overseas studies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and EBCs (Income ceiling Rs 3.00 lakh for OBCs and Rs. 1.00 lakh for EBCs per annum)
- (viii). Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Pre-matric and Post-matric scholarship for De-notified Nomadic and semi-nomadic Tribes (DNTs) [Income ceiling Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum]-
- (vii): Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Post-matric   scholarship Classes (Income ceiling Rs, 1.00 lakh per annum)

In addition, the National Backward Classes Development Corporation is implementing & number of micro-finance schemes for the welfare of Backward Classes where the annual income ceiling is fixed at Rs, 1.20 lakh and Rs. 98.00 thousand for urban & rural areas respectively.

(c): Does not arise,

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UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016 t434
Lok Sabha Question No. 432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: National Livestock Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMNAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.439 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## GUIDELINES ON DEEP SEA FISHING

## 439. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) Whether the deep sea fishing guidelines mandate boats, that are above 15 meters overall length, engaged in near shore fishing just beyond the territorial waters of India, to obtain a letter of permission from the Government of India and voyage clearance from the Indian Coast Guard for each fishing voyage;
- (b) if so the details thereof;
- (c) whether the new guidelines not only restrict the open access of the country's fishermen in the Exclusive Economic Zone but also set a dangerous precedent of allowing foreign vessels of more than 15 meters overall length to compete with our fishermen for resources which need  to be conserved for utilization by the country's fishermen;
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to protect the interest of the country's fishermen; and
- (e) whether the  Government has received  a  representation  from  the  State  Government  of Tamil Nadu in this regard, if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE:

(SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. As per the Guidelines for operation of Deep Sea Fishing Vessels in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) issued on 12 th November, 2014 a Letter of Permission (LOP) is required from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India for operating any fishing vessel(s) of 15 meter overall length (OAL) and above or any resource specific vessel or any vessel fit for deep sea fishing for their operation in Indian EEZ beyond 12 nautical miles. The LOP holder DSFVs are required to comply all the conditions stipulated under the said Guidelines dated 12 th November,  2014  which  includes  inspection  of  vessel(s)  by  nearest  Coast  Guard  Authority before and after completion of each voyage.
- (c) No, Madam.  Any Indian citizen, Indian entrepreneur; Partnership Firm; Private Ltd. Company; Public Ltd. Company; Joint Venture Company (with at least 51% Indian equity), Corporation and registered Cooperative Society may apply for obtaining  LOP for deep-sea fishing in the Indian EEZ beyond 12 nautical miles. Whereas, foreign vessels are not allowed to fish within the Exclusive Economic Zone of India.
- (d) Does not arise.
- (e) The State Government of Tamil Nadu vide its letter dated 03.5.2015 had raised its concerns on the Guidelines dated12 th November, 2014. A Committee has been constituted on 28.7.2015 to suggest draft of the National Policy on Marine Fisheries and also to review the Guidelines for deep-sea fishing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Abuse of Drugs by Students
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY, N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 429

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

## ABUSE OF DRUGS BY STUDENTS

SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN":

429. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government is aware that the use of drugs among the students is on the rise in the NCT of Delhi and if so, the details thereof and the number of such cases reported during the last twelve months in the National Capital Territory of Delhi;

- (b) whether  there  are reports regarding sale,  purchase  and  easy availability  of  drugs,  narcotic  and  psychotropic  substances  near  the schools and educational institutions and operation of drug mafia in the NCT of Delhi;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  corrective  action  taken  by  the Government and the Social Justice Department in this regard; and
- (d)  the other measures taken by the Government to stop availability of such substances near schools and educational institutions in the NCT of Delhi?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   The  Government  is  concerned  about  the  use  of  drugs  by students  in  the  NCT  of  Delhi  as  well  as  in  other  parts  of  the  country. However,  no  specific  reports  have  been  received  by  the  Government regarding   rise in the use of drugs by students in the NCT of Delhi or the

## LS.U.S.Q.No. 429 FOR 19.07.2016

easy availability of drugs, narcotics and psychotropic substances near schools and educational institutions. While the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is actively engaged in drug-de-addiction and rehabilitation of addicts for drug demand reduction; on the enforcement side, the total number of cases filed and number of persons arrested by various agencies in the NCT of Delhi is as under:

| Particulars   |   2014 |   2015 |
|---------------|--------|--------|
| Cases         |    361 |    357 |
| Arrests       |    434 |    417 |

(d):   Measures to stop availability of drugs include awareness programmes  in  schools  and  colleges,  .effective  surveillance    over  the activities  of  criminals  involved  in  drug  trafficking,  integrated  police checking,  consisting  of  Local  Police,  PCR  and  Traffic  Police    of  such people  and  taking  stringent  legal  action  under  appropriate  sections  of law  against  persons  involved  in  drug  trafficking.  Besides,  the  National Policy  on  Narcotic  Drugs  and  Psychotropic  Substances  provides  strict guidelines to prevent  sale of drugs to school children.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Flour Prices
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 428

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## FLOUR PRICES

428. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE: (OIH)

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

- (a) whether the Government  is aware of the steep  increase  in the prices of  flour by the mills and has received complaints in this regard during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- © the details of the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to rein in such flour mills and control the price of flour?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h ¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½

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

- (a) & (b) : According to Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data brought out by Department of Industrial Policy  and Promotion (DIPP), the prices of wheat flour have increased by 7.57% over the year in June, 2016 as against an increase of 5.54% recorded during May, 2016. No complaints  with  regard  to  increase  in  price  of  flour  by  mills  have  been  received  by  this Department.
- (c) : Government through Food Corporation of India sells wheat at pre-determined prices in the open market from time to time under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) to enhance the supply of wheat especially during the lean season to moderate open market prices in the deficit regions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Revival of Fertilizer Plants
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 426 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 19.07.2016

## revival of fertilizer plants

## 426 SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to collaborate with the Central Public Sector Undertakings for revival of fertilizer plants in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of fertilizer plants presently under consideration of the  Government for revival under such collaboration; and
- (d) the steps taken for revival of those plants which are left out?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (d):  The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 13.07.2016 has approved to revive three defunct  fertilizer  units,  namely  Gorakhpur,  Sindri  units  of  the  Fertilizer  Corporation  of  India Limited (FCIL) and Barauni unit of Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited(HFCL), by means of Special  Purpose  Vehicle  of  Public  Sector  Units  (PSUs)  namely,  National  Thermal  Power Corporation, Coal India Limited (CIL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited and FCIL/HFCL, through nomination route.

.  Talcher is being revived by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited, Gail (India) Ltd, CIL and FCIL  and Ramagundam is  being revived by National Fertilizers Limited, Engineers India Limited and FCIL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Benefits of Agricultural Schemes
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.424

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  19 TH  JULY, 2016

## BENEFITS OF AGRICULTURAL SCHEMES

## 424.   SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to present a separate budget for agriculture to solve the problems of this sector as 70 per cent of the country's population is dependent upon agriculture for livelihood and only 33 per cent land has the access to the irrigation facilities and rest is dependent on rains;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time limit fixed by the Government for availing of benefits by the farmers from Irrigation  Scheme,  Crop  Insurance  Scheme  and  various  other  agriculture  related schemes; and
- (d) the details of arrangements made/ steps taken by the Government for providing proper  platform  for  redresssal  of  agriculture  related  problems  being  faced  by  the farmers?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

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

- (a):     No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c): To  ensure  early  settlement  of  claims  of  farmers  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a defined timeline for every activity like enrolment of farmers, submission  of  yield/weather  data,  processing  of  claims  by  company  and  payment  of claims etc. has been defined in the Operational Guidelines of the scheme.

Agriculture is a State subject and most of the schemes of Ministry of Agriculture and  Farmers  Welfare  are  being  implemented  by  the  State  Government  agencies. Farmers  can  avail  benefits  of  these  schemes  as  per  provisions  of  guidelines  of  the scheme and as per  perceived need/requirement.

(d): Apart  from  the  various  platforms  available  to  the  farmers  for  getting  replies  to their queries  and grievances relating to agricultural activities by the State Governments and other agencies, the public grievance redressal mechanism  of the Central Government enabled by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances under the Ministry of Personnel, Public  Grievances and Pensions coordinates receipt and disposal  of  various  grievances  of  the  public,  including  relating  to  the  agriculture, through the administrative Ministries/Departments. Under this, every Ministry/Department  of  Central  Government,  including  all  the  Departments  in  the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, appoints a nodal officer for handling such grievances and replying directly to the petitioners.

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