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Lok Sabha Question No. 196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Influence of ISIS
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI), MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE, ASHWINI KUMAR, YOGI ADITYANATH, BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA, A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN, PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 196

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ ASHADHA 30, 1937(SAKA)

**INFLUENCE OF ISIS**

196. 	SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:

SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn towards the possibility of youth in Jammu and Kashmir getting attracted to the ISIS;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there has been reports of ISIS and Pakistan flags being waved in J&K this year;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the number of youths identified for these acts; and

(e) the measures taken to check the radicalisation of youth and influence of the ISIS in the country?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (e):	Some youths have come to notice for unfurling flags of ISIS and Pakistan in Srinagar on a few occasions in the recent past and appropriate action has been taken. However, there are no credible inputs to indicate any discernable increase in the affinity of youth in Jammu & Kashmir towards ISIS.

The Government is closely monitoring the situation and has directed the intelligence and security agencies to keep a watch on any such activities. The Cyber-space is also being closely scanned in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Compensation for Victims of Naxal Violence
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, UDIT RAJ

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 195

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ ASHADHA 30, 1937(SAKA)

**COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF NAXAL VIOLENCE**

195. 		KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of extant compensation policy for victims of naxal violence in the country;

(b) whether the Government is planning to bring a special scheme for enhanced compensation and job to the family member of civilians who are killed by the naxals;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and

(d) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government for the welfare of families affected by naxal violence?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d): The State Governments have their own compensation policy for the families of civilians and the State Police personnel killed in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) violence. However, under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, the Central Government reimburses to the State Governments the ex-gratia payment of up to Rs. 1 lakh to the family of civilian killed and Rs. 3 lakh to the family of security personnel killed in LWE violence. An ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 15 lakh is, inter-alia, paid to the next of kin (NoK) of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel killed in action.

Besides, the Government of India is administering a Scheme titled “Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victims of Terrorist/ Communal/ Naxal Violence” under which a financial assistance of Rs. 3 lakh is given for each death or permanent incapacitation (disability of 50% or above) to the family of civilian victims subject to the condition that no employment has been provided to any of the family members of the victim

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Lok Sabha Question No. 189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Yoga for CAPF Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, JOSE K. MANI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 189

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ ASHADHA 30, 1937(SAKA)

**YOGA FOR CAPF PERSONNEL**

189. 	SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI JOSE K. MANI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has recently made yoga compulsory for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel including those posted in border and left wing extremism affected areas as part of their "daily physical exercise";

(b) if so, whether the Government has also sought a compliance report in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the extent to which it is likely to reduce stress, improve the mental health and arrest suicides among CAPF personnel

including CRPF?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b) Yes, Instructions have been issued to CAPFs vide UO No. MHA/Yoga/Pers-Coord/2015/1253-69 dated 26.05.2015 to incorporate Yoga as part of daily physical exercise in various field establishments and submit compliance accordingly.

(c) CAPFs have submitted compliance to this effect.

(d) Yes, it would be appropriate to incorporate Yoga as a part of daily routine of para-military personnel. This will also help the para-military personnel to beat their stress, if any, and keep them physically as well as mentally better off.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Decline in Production of Oilseeds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

O.I.H.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.187**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**DECLINE IN PRODUCTION OF OILSEEDS**

187. 	SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	      ‡ãðŠãäÓã ½ãâ¨ããè

be pleased to state:

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(a) 	whether the production of oilseeds is declining due to insect and pest infections in various parts of the country;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	the efforts made by the Government to resolve the said problem with a view to improve the production of oilseeds; and

(d) 	the extent to which the success achieved as a result thereof?

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

‡ãðŠãäÓã  ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã•¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè           ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA )

(a):	No, Madam.

(b):	Does not arise.

(c) & (d):	Improved varieties/hybrids of oilseed crops tolerant/resistant to major insect-pests and diseases have been widely propagated. Support are being provided to farmers for adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technologies and capacity building through Farmers Fields School (FFS) to control majo r diseases and pests. Monitoring of pests and diseases are being done and scientific pest management advisories are given to farmers through SMS. Pesticides are being supplied to farmers at subsidized rates. There have been no reports of large scale infestation of insect and pest in last 4-5 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, MUZAFFAR HUSSAIN BAIG, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, K. ASHOK KUMAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.181**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI SINCHAI YOJANA**

181.	SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI  MUZAFFAR HUSSAIN BAIG:

DR.  HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI  DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI  MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI  SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	      ‡ãðŠãäÓã ½ãâ¨ããè

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether it is a fact that the 65 per cent of the 142 million hectares of cultivable farmland in the country are not covered under irrigation;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) 	whether the Government is considering plans to absorb all irrigation schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, if so, the details thereof;

(d) 	the ratio of funds to be shared between Union Government and State Government in this regard along with the funds allocated by the Government for the said yojana, State/UT-wise; and

(e) 	the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to provide water to every farm in the country?

### ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

‡ãðŠãäÓã  ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã•¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè           ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA )

(a) to (c):	As per available estimates, net area sown in the country is about 140 million ha. While the country’s un-irrigated area has decreased from 83.6 million ha. (2003-04) to 73.8 million ha. (2012-13), during the same period, area under irrigation has increased  from 57 million ha. to 66 million ha. due to implementation of various irrigation schemes/programmes. Government of India has approved Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinachai Yojana (PMKSY) in order to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level with an aim to enhance physical access of water on farm land and at the same time to improve water use efficiency so as to reduce wastage and increase availability of water both in duration and extent.

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(d) & (e):	Funds sharing  between Central and State Governments  is in the ratio of 50:50 basis.  During 2015-16, an amount of Rs. 5,300 crore has been allocated, comprising Rs. 1000  crore  of  Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) and Rs. 1000 crore of PMKSY (Har Khet ko Pani), both under Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR;  Rs. 1500 crore of PMKSY (Watershed Development) to be implemented by Department of Land Resources (DoLR) and Rs. 1800 crore of PMKSY(More crop per drop) of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. Operational Guidelines have been issued to all the State Governments to take up activities as envisaged in the guidelines for providing assured irrigation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 180 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Linking of NPR Data with Aadhaar Numbers
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, SUDHEER GUPTA, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 180

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ ASHADHA 30, 1937(SAKA)

**LINKING OF NPR DATA WITH AADHAAR NUMBERS**

180. 	SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to revisit 25 crore households in the country to seed Aadhaar numbers into the National Population Register (NPR) database and update the NPR data;

(b) if so, the details and the purpose thereof indicating the funds likely to be incurred and the time by which it is likely to be completed;

(c) whether the Government has also any proposal to approve Resident Identity Card (RIC) Project as a final step in the NPR process and if so, the estimated number of RIC likely to be issued to

persons above 18 years of age;

(d) whether the Government proposes to issue a Smart Card by integrating Aadhaar number with Photo Election Card, Passport, Pan Card, Driving Licence, Ration Card etc. and if so, the details thereof; and

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LS.US.Q.NO. 180. DATED FOR 21.07.2015

(e) the corrective steps taken to avoid duplication of efforts between different agencies of the Government as expenditure from the Public Exchequer?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): The Government has decided to update the National Population Register (NPR) and seed the Aadhaar number in NPR database at an estimated cost of Rs. 951.35 crore. The field work would be completed by March 2016. This updated NPR database along with Aadhaar Number would become the mother database and can be used by various government departments for selection of beneficiaries under their respective schemes.

(c): No, Madam.

(d): Question does not arise.

(e): There is no duplication of efforts as all the agencies namely Registar General of Citizen Registration India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Unique Identification Authority of India, NITI Aayog, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Mission, Ministry of Finance and State/Union Territories Governments are working in close coordination for completion of the above exercise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Rating Cards of Consumer Forums
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne

**Government of India**

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

**Department of Consumer Affairs**

**LOK SABHA**

##### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.179

##### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**RATING CARDS OF CONSUMER FORUMS**

179.	SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

**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 give rating cards to consumer forums on the basis of their speed of disposal of cases, period and number of adjournments and average time taken for admission;

(b) 	if so, the details and the objective thereof;

(c)	whether the Government also proposes to bring major amendments for selection of the members of district forums through tests conducted by the State Public Service Commissions and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) 	the other corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government to revamp the consumer forums in the country to check procedural delays/adjournments and provide speedy justice to consumers?

**ANSWER**

**miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=ky; ea=h**

**¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½**

**THE MINISTER FOR**

**CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION**

**(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)**

(a) & (b) :	The admission, adjournments and disposal of cases in Consumer Fora  is reviewed through an electronic monitoring system” Computerization and Computer networking of Consumer Fora (CONFONET)’.

(c)	    :	In the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, selection of the Members of District Consumer Forum is proposed to be made by the State Government on the recommendations of the State Public Service Commission in such manner as may be prescribed.

(d)	:  	Other amendments proposed to simplify the adjudication process include enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction of the Consumer Grievance Redressal Agencies, increasing minimum number of Members in the consumer courts to facilitate quick disposal of complaints, power to review their own orders by the State  and  District Commission,  constitution of ‘Circuit Bench’ to facilitate quicker disposal of complaints, enabling provisions for consumers to file complaints electronically and file complaints in consumer courts that have jurisdiction over the place of residence of the complainant, and deemed admissibility of complaints if the question of admissibility is not decided within the specified period of 21 days.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 168 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Onion Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI, M. UDHAYAKUMAR, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.168**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**ONION PRODUCTION**

168.	 SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	     कृषि मंत्री

be pleased  to state:

(a)	 whether India is self reliant in the production of onion;

(b) 	if so, the demand and supply of onions during the last three years in the country along with the expected quantum of onion production during the rabi season, State/UT-wise;

(c) 	whether there has been a substantial damage to the onion production during the current rabi season;

(d)	 if so, whether the Government has increased the minimum export price of onion so as to keep down the domestic price of onion and discourage export; and

(e) 	if so, the details thereof along with the various steps taken by the Government

to increase the production of onion in the country?

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री  (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA)

(a):	 Yes,  Madam.

(b):	 The requirement of onion for consumption in the country for the last three years is as below :-

| Year    |   Quantity in thousand metric tones |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
| 2012-13 |                              175.25 |
| 2013-14 |                              177.59 |
| 2014-15 |                              179.97 |

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The production of onion during the last three years is as below :-

| Year      |   Area (In Lakh Ha) |   Production (In Lakh MT) |
|-----------|---------------------|---------------------------|
| 2012-13   |               10.52 |                    168.13 |
| 2013-14   |               12.04 |                    194.02 |
| 2014-15 * |               11.81 |                    189.24 |

* 2 nd Advance Estimate

(c) to (e):	 The intermittent rains during the rabi season partially affected the onion production in few states to the low level of  5 to 10%, but was subdued due to 9.5% more production than requirement.

The Government has recently increased the minimum export price of onion from US$ 250 to US$ 425 per metric tonne to discourage the export of onion.

The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) implements various programmes to increase the production of vegetables including onion, under which financial assistance is provided to states for area expansion, seed production, integrated nutrient and pest management, organic farming, horticulture mechanization, post harvest management, marketing infrastructure, transfer of technology through demonstrations and human resource development etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Establishing Heavy Industries in the Country
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 164**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015**

**Establishing Heavy Industries in the Country**

164. 	SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD:

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to encourage establishment of heavy industries in various parts of the country including backward regions and provide ample employment opportunities and check migration of unemployed youth;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government has formulated any National Policy for development of heavy industries in the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

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

1. & (b):  Industry is state subject. Hence, Department of Heavy Industry has no scheme to encourage establishment of heavy industries in various parts of the country including backward regions.   The Department, however seeks to provide technology development as well as environment friendly technologies in the industry through innovative schemes.  Many states have involved incentives and schemes for the development and growth of industries including heavy industries.  Central Government, through Ministry of Finance, also provides incentives in the direct and indirect tax structure for the growth of industries across the country.

(c) & (d):    No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Quality Certification
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: K.R.P. PRABAKARAN

**Government of India**

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

**Department of Consumer Affairs**

**LOK SABHA**

##### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 158

##### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**QUALITY CERTIFICATION**

**158. SHRI K.R.P. PRABAKARAN:**

**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 has revised or proposes to revise the guidelines of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to suit the present day requirements for the harmonious development of standardization, marking and quality certification;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and

(c) 	if not, reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

**miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=ky; ea=h**

**¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½**

**THE MINISTER FOR**

**CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION**

**(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)**

(a) & (b) :	Yes, Madam. The Cabinet in its meeting held on 17.6.2015 has considered the proposal and given approval for introduction of the Bureau of Indian Standards Bill, 2015 in the Parliament.

(c)	  :	Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Air Pollution by Particulate Matter
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 156

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Air Pollution by Particulate Matter

## 156. DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that micro killer particles are poisoning the air as high PM 1 level in the clean air;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether such particles are responsible for heart diseases and lungs problems identified in patients;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  such  pollution  or minimize the PM1 level in the air?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a)    to  (d) No  study  to  assess  the  impact  of  PM1.0 in  ambient  air  on  human  health  has  been undertaken by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or the Ministry. The levels of PM1.0 in ambient air are not monitored by CPCB.

(e) The  Government  has  taken  various  measures  to  control  air  pollution  in  the  country  which inter  alia include,  Clean  India Mission,  supply of cleaner fuels as per auto fuel policy, use of gaseous fuel for public transport, stringent source specific emission standards, strict compliance of  source  specific  emission  standards,  revised  criteria  on  use  of  beneficiated  coal  in  thermal power  plants,  implementation  of  revised  emission  norms  for  gensets,  implementation  of  city specific  action  plan,  etc.  These  action  points  help  in  preventing  and  controlling  levels  of particulate matter including PM1.0 in ambient air.