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Lok Sabha Question No. 1389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Electric Buses for Rohtang Pass
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAM SWAROOP SHARMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1389 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

## Electric Buses for Rohtang Pass

1389. SHRI RAM SWAROOP SHARMA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  intimated  the  NGT  that  Electric  Bus  for  Rohtang  Pass  in Himachal Pradesh  has  been  approved  in  which  the  Government  will  release  75  per  cent  of  the required funds (37.5 crore rupees) itself for purchasing 25 electric buses in the beginning;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  released  Rs.  37.5  crore  to  the  State  Government  of Himachal Pradesh; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Yes, Madam.

- (b) & (c): Government has approved in principle for funding 75% of the cost of 25 electric buses subject  to  maximum  of Rs.37.50  Crore    to  the  State  Government  of  Himachal  Pradesh  and  the Hon'ble NGT has also been informed.  Fund will be release as and when the state government of Himachal Pradesh request for it, after issuance of supply order.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Generic Drug Companies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1388

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 rd  May, 2016

## Generic Drug Companies

1388. SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL:

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

- (a) the details of the manufacturers of generic drugs and the companies registered for their manufacturing in the country;
- (b) whether  these  manufacturers  are  associated  with  Food  and  Drug Administration (FDA); and
- (c) the  detailed  list  of  the  drugs  manufactured  by  the  aforesaid companies?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c): The  licences  for  manufacturers  of  drugs  in  the  country  are issued by the Drugs Control Authority of the States under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. As such, Department of Pharmaceuticals does not maintain details of companies manufacturing generic drugs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1387 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Review of AFSPA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1387 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

REVIEW OF AFSPA

1387. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  agreed  to  review  and  withdraw  the Armed  Forces  Special  Powers  Act  (AFSPA)  in  Kashmir  and  some  other States; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  Madam, there is no proposal under consideration of Government of India to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Kashmir and other States at present. However, the same is reviewed periodically by the Government of India after consultations with State Government concerned and the Central Agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Treason Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1386 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

TREASON CASES

1386. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to review the cases relating to treason in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Committee headed by AP Shah to review such cases has submitted its report to the Government;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the time by which the Committee is likely to submit its report?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The Law Commission of India has reported that  the  20 th   Law

Commission headed by Justice A P Shah has not submitted any report to the Government on the subject  'Treason Cases'  during the tenure of the Commission (01.09.2012 to 31.08.2015)and as such, no such proposal is pending with this Ministry presently. However, a reference has been made to  the  Law  Commission  to  examine  and  give  a    comprehensive  report covering all aspects of criminal laws so that comprehensive amendments can be made in various criminal laws.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Manufacturing of Electric Cars
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: OM BIRLA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1384 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

## Manufacturing of Electric Cars

## 1384. SHRI OM BIRLA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  new  scheme  for  boosting  manufacturing  of electric cars in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the financial incentives proposed to encourage the use of electric cars;
- (c) the details of companies that are producing electric cars in the country;
- (d) whether the Government aims to reach out to electric car manufacturers to encourage growth under Make in India campaign; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e): Government  has  already  introduced  new  scheme  for  boosting  manufacturing  of electric  &  hybrid  vehicles  in  the  country  for  initial  period  of  two  years  w.e.f.  01.04.2015, popularly known as Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India FAME India. The detail of the vehicle segment wise breakup of amount of demand incentive can be  seen  in  DHI  website  [www.dhi.nic.in  =>  Automotive  Industry  =>  Faster  Adoption  and Manufacturing  of  (Hybrid  &)  Electric  Vehicles  India  (FAME  India)  =>  Scheme  for  Faster Adoption  and  Manufacturing  of  (Hybrid  &)  Electric  Vehicles  in  India  -  FAME  India  -  Reg. (Gazette notification)]. As per the registrations made by various manufacturers with Department of Heavy Industry, the following companies are manufacturing electric and/or hybrid vehicles in the country.

- i. Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Private Limited.
- ii. Electrotherm (India) Limited.
- iii. Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
- iv. Hero Electric Vehicles Private Limited.
- v. Toyata Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Limited.
- vi. Lohia Auto Industries.
- vii. Ampere Vehicles Pvt. Limited.
- viii. Avon Cycles Limited.
- ix. Chris Motors.
- x. Ajanta Manufacturing Limited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Misuse of Section 498A of IPC
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1383

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

MISUSE OF SECTION 498A OF IPC

1383. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the implementation issues in  terms  of  police  abuse,  delay  in  judicial  process  and  misuse  of Section 498A of IPC and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  amend  Section  498A  on  the suggestions of the Law Commission and Justice Malimath Committee on reforms of criminal justice system and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which such amendment is likely to be effected?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Based  on  the  observations/directions  of  the  Hon'ble  Supreme Court  of  India,  advisory  has  been  issued  to  all  the  State  Governments  / Union  Territory  Administrations  on  the  measures  to  be  taken  to  curb misuse of Section 498A   of the Indian Penal Code. There is a proposal to make  section  498A  of  the  Indian  Penal  Code  a  compoundable  offence, with the permission of the Courts, as per the recommendations of the Law Commission  of  India  and  the  Malimath  Committee.  Being  a  legislative process, no time line as such can be fixed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1382 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Illegal Construction in Delhi
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJESH VERMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1382

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION IN DELHI

†1382. SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there are reports that unauthorized construction activities are taking place in various parts of the NCT of Delhi in connivance with the builders and officials;

(b) if so, whether the Government is contemplating to conduct investigation in this regard;

(c) if so, the time by which such investigation is likely to be conducted; and

(d) the effective steps taken to stop such activities in future?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  The New Delhi Municipal Council(NDMC) has informed that no unauthorised construction activity has been reported in the area under its jurisdiction.    However,  as  and  when  any  unauthorised  construction  is noticed,  the  action  is  taken  as  per  the  extant  rules.    Besides  this,  the officials of Enforcement Department also keep vigilance over construction activities in NDMC area.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.1382 FOR 03.05.2016

The Delhi Cantonment Board has informed that it takes action on all unauthorised  construction  timely  under  the  provisions  of  Cantonments Act, 2006 and Public Property Eviction Act, 1971.

The  Directorate  of  Local  Bodies(the  nodal  department  for  all  the three  Delhi  Municipal  Corporations)  has  informed  that  the  Vigilance Department in  each  of  the  Delhi  Municipal  Corporation  i.e.  North,  South and  East  has  been  established  to  deal  with  the  complaints  against delinquent officials/officers.  During the preliminary investigation/inquiry of the complaints regarding illegal construction, if officials are found guilty then  regular  departmental  action  is  initiated  against  them  as  per  the extant rules.

(d):  The Directorate of Local Bodies has informed that as and when any illegal  construction  is  noticed  in  the  area,  necessary  action  against  the same  is  taken  by  the  Building  Department  of  the  concerned  Municipal Corporations in respective zone as per the various provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.1382 FOR 03.05.2016

The  Mobile  App  'NDMC  311'  has  been  launched  by  New  Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for the public to register any complaint, which is  automatically  referred  to  the  concerned  official.    The  action  taken report  is  also  monitored  by  the  concerned  officer  as  well  as  by  the complainant.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 115 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-02
Subject: Exploration of Oil and Gas
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.115 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  MAY, 2016

## EXPLORATION OF OIL AND GAS

## 115. SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  current  depressed  oil  and  gas  prices  scenario  makes  fresh  investment unviable and the companies involved in the oil and gas production are reluctant to invest in the said sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto along with the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c)   whether the Government proposes to maintain reserves of national resources and import oil and gas at cheaper rates and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether the Government proposes to create/increase its buffer stock/ strategic reserves to meet the future requirement of the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज्य मंत्री ( प्राार रन्त्िवत्र ( ) प्रााप्र ामेवध ीी )

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (I/C)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  PETROLEUM  &  NATURAL GAS

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (d) A statement is laid on the table of the house.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  No.  115  BY  RAHUL  SHEWALE:  TO  BE ANSWERED ON 02.05.2016 REGARDING 'Exploration of Oil and Gas'.

(a) Crude oil and gas prices are governed by many factors and generally are volatile in nature. High oil prices allow companies to earn higher profits and thus it encourages companies to carry out  extensive oil exploration and production activities. Due to falling oil prices E&P companies may restrict/ reduce the budget on exploration & development activities to cope up with low price market. They may also resort to other cost cutting measures to maintain profitability. But some operators may also take this as an opportunity for further exploration as cost of oil field services and equipments have also fallen in low oil and gas price regime.

(b)    Recent  Government  decisions  such  as  levying  oil  cess  at  ad-valorem  basis  instead  of fixed 4500/-per Metric Tonne, providing marketing including pricing freedom for the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT)/Deepwater  28  discoveries would incentivise the investment in the oil and gas production.

- (c) There is no proposal to reduce the production by the national oil companies.

(d)  The  Government,  through  Indian  Strategic  Petroleum  Reserve  Limited  (ISPRL)  has constructed crude oil reserves with storage capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) at three  locations  viz.  Visakhapatnam  (1.33  MMT),  Mangolore  (1.5  MMT)  and  Padur  (2.5 MMT). In order to further increase the Strategic Crude Oil storage capacity, a detailed Project Report  has  been  prepared  for  establishing  additional  crude  oil  reserves  of  12.5  MMT  at Chandikhol (3.75MMT), Padur(2.5MMT), Rajkot(2.5MMT) and Bikaner (3.75MMT).
Lok Sabha Question No. 108 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-02
Subject: World Class Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.05.2016

## World Class Universities

## †*108. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the  Government has identified or proposes to identify Central Universities/ Organisations that are likely to make their mark globally in the field of education and research and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  allocated  any  funds/incentives  to  the  said public and private institutions in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI )

- (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  108  FOR  02.05.2016  ASKED  BY HON'BLE  MEMBER  SHRI  UDAY  PRATAP  SINGH  REGARDING  WORLD CLASS UNIVERSITIES.

(a)	to	(c):	 There	 is	 a	 proposal	 to	 establish	 a	 regulatory	 architecture	 to	 enable	 ten public	and	ten	private	institutions	to	emerge	as	World-Class	Teaching	and	Research Institutions.	 The	 details	 of	 the	 same	 are	 being	 worked	 out	 including	 selection	 of institutions.		The	Government	has	not	as	yet	allocated	any	funds	for	the	proposal, but	will	provide	adequate	support	to	assist	10	public	institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 107 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-02
Subject: Pilgrimages Selected under PRASAD
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*107 ANSWERED ON 02.05.2016

## PILGRIMAGES SELECTED UNDER PRASAD

†*107. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  names  of  the  pilgrimages  selected  under  the  National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD);
- (b) whether  the  famous  pilgrimage  of  Chitrakoot  Dham  is  also included thereunder; (c) if so, the details thereof; and the funds released for the said site during the last three years
- (d) and the works undertaken therewith?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  to (d):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.

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STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION NO.+*107  ANSWERED  ON  02.05.2016  REGARDING  PILGRIMAGES SELECTED UNDER PRASAD.

(a) to (d):   Ministry of Tourism has identified 13 pilgrimage sites so far  in  the  country  for  development  and  beautification  under  the Scheme 'National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive' (PRASAD). These are Amritsar, Ajmer, Kedarnath, Dwarka, Mathura, Varanasi, Gaya, Kamakhya,  Puri, Amravati, Kanchipuram, Velankanni and Patna. The pilgrimage site of  Chitrakoot  Dham  is  presently  not  identified  under  the  scheme. Identification of more destinations under the scheme is a continuous process, subject to availability of resources.

Under  the  another  Plan  Scheme  'Swadesh  Darshan'  (SD) launched  by  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  in  2014-15,  13  theme  based circuits have been identified for development, which include 'Ramayana Circuit' and 'Spiritual Circuit'.

During  the  last  three  years  following  projects  have  been sanctioned/released for Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh under Product Infrastructure Development  for Destination & Circuits (PIDDC) scheme:

(Rs. in lakh)

| Sl. No   | Name of project & year                                                                  | Amt. sanctioned   | Amt. released   |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
|          | 2013-14                                                                                 |                   |                 |
| 1.       | Beautification work of Ramghat in District Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh                    | 309.88            | 61.98           |
| 2.       | Beautification works of Kamad Giri Parikrama Path in District Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh | 361.61            | 72.32           |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 105 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-02
Subject: Trade Facilitation Agreement of WTO
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 105 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  MAY, 2016

## TRADE FACILITATION AGREEMENT OF WTO

## *105. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a) the salient features of Trade Facilitation Agreement of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) along with the status of ratification of the said TFA;
- (b) whether India is likely to ratify WTO trade facilitation agreement soon and if so, the details thereof along with the benefits likely to accrue as a result thereof;
- (c) whether the Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union is likely to be concluded in near future; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the steps 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. 105 FOR ANSWER ON 02 nd  MAY, 2016 REGARDING 'TRADE FACILITATION AGREEMENT OF WTO'

- (a) & (b) The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to expedite the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit. It also sets out measures for effective cooperation between customs and other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance issues. It further contains provisions for technical assistance and capacity building in this area. These objectives are in consonance with India's ' Ease of Doing Business ' initiative.

The TFA contains three parts, Section -I contains provisions on simplification of border clearance procedures and adoption of new transparency measures, Section -II pertains to Special & Differential Treatment provisions for developing countries and Least Developed Country Members; and Section III deals with Institutional Arrangements and Final Provisions.

India has

ratified the

Trade

Facilitation

Agreement

(TFA)

on

22

nd

April,

2016.

Even though India has ratified the TFA, it will enter into force once two -thirds of the World Trade Organization members have completed their domestic ratification process. It is expected that the effective implementation of TFA will reduce transaction costs and improve the overall ease of doing business.

- (c) & (d) The India EU BTIA negotiations are underway and 16 rounds of negotiations have been held so far. Recently, two rounds of stocktaking meetings have taken place on 18 th January, 2016 and 22 nd February, 2016. We are committed to an early and balanced outcome of the negotiations.

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