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Lok Sabha Question No. 442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Streamlining/Revival of CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: DUSHYANT SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.442 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## Streamlining/Revival of CPSEs

## 442.  SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Department of Public Enterprises has issued guidelines for streamlining the mechanism of revival and restructuring of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the list of PSUs which have been categorized under different categories like sick, incipient sick and weak CPSEs;
- (c) the key features of the revival and restructuring plan as envisaged in the guidelines; and
- (d) the present status of the implementation of these guidelines by the respective Ministries/Departments of the CPSEs?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI G.M.SIDDESHWARA)

- (a): Yes, Madam. Department of Public Enterprises has issued the guidelines on 29.10.2015.
- (b) to (d): As per the guidelines, the responsibility for addressing the sickness of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) lies with the concerned administrative Ministries/ Departments.  The administrative Ministries/ Departments  monitor  the  sickness of CPSEs  and  identify  the sick/incipient  sick/weak  CPSEs  functioning  under  their  control  based  on  the  performance  and take timely redressal measures.

The  concerned  administrative  Ministries/Departments  formulate  revival/restructuring  plans  for such  CPSEs  on  a  case-to-case  basis  and  after  obtaining  the  approval  of  competent  authority implement the plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Procurement of Medicines for Jan Aushadhi Stores
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 438 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  APRIL, 2016

## Procurement of Medicines for Jan Aushadhi Stores

## 438. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to procure essential medicines in bulk from public as well as private drug manufacturing firms to sell under 'Jan Aushadhi'  brand  to  ensure  availability  of  medicines  at  affordable  rates; and
- (b) if so, the number of essential medicines identified for procurement and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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(a): Yes, Madam.

(b):  550  medicines  and  165  surgicals  and  consumables  have  been  identified  for procurement. The details are being obtained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Stadiums in Rural Clusters
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MUKESH RAJPUT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †437 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## Stadiums in Rural Clusters

†437. SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  State Governments for constructing stadiums in rural clusters, if so, the details of the proposals received from various State Governments; and
- (b)  the  time  likely  to  be  taken  in  granting  approval  to  these  proposals along with the details thereof ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) & (b) The  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  has  not  received  any proposal  from  State  Governments  for  constructing  stadiums  in  rural clusters.  Therefore,  the  question  of  time  likely  to  be  taken  in  granting approval to these proposals does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Security Measures at Airports
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 436

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

SECURITY MEASURES AT AIRPORTS

436. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  has  been  lack  of  coordination  between  Central Agencies and Agencies of Civil Aviation in the month of March with regard to the steps taken to avoid the bomb scare threat to Indian flights;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto;
- (c) whether the intelligence agencies have failed to collate the bomb scare threat after Brussel Terrorist attack; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon to avoid such situation in future?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  :  No,  Madam.  There  is  a  standing  mechanism  to  deal  with  such threats, which includes representatives from agencies of the Ministry of Civil Aviation,  Central Security Agencies and other stakeholders.
- (b) : In view of (a) above, the Question does not arise.
- (c)  &  (d)  :  No,  Madam.  The  Bureau  of  Civil  Aviation  Security  (BACS) has  also  involved  the  National  Investigative  Agency  (NIA)  and  the National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) for detailed investigation and technical analysis of such threats.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Strengthening of Milk Cooperatives
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P. KUMAR

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.435

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  26 TH  APRIL, 2016

## STRENGTHENING OF MILK COOPERATIVES

435.   SHRI P. KUMAR:

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

- (a) the details of the role played by cooperatives in the agriculture sector;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  strengthen  the  role  of  cooperatives  in agriculture sector;
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the details of the performance of cooperatives in milk production, poultry farming and fisheries in different States of the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA )

- (a): The role  of  Cooperative  sector  is  important  in  agricultural  sector  as  it  supplies agricultural credit and inputs and has the potential to deliver goods and services in vital areas where state and private sector has not been able to do very much. The village Cooperative  societies  provide  strategic  inputs  for  the  agricultural  sector.  Cooperative marketing  societies  help  the  farmer  to  get  remunerative  prices  and  Cooperative processing units help in value additions to the raw products etc.
- (b) & (c): Central Government through NCDC has been promoting, developing and financing  post-harvest  activities  through  Cooperatives  in  agricultural  sector.  These comprise, inter-alia, marketing storage and processing of agricultural produce besides supply  of  agricultural  inputs.  Subsidy  to  the  tune  of  15%  to  25%  is  provided  to Cooperatives depending on the category of state in addition to term loan.
- (d): The details of the units sanctioned and assistance by NCDC for Milk Production, Poultry Farming and Fishery Cooperatives as on 31.03.2016 are as under:-

| Activity`            |   No. of Units Sanctioned |   Assistance relelase (Rs. in Crore) |
|----------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Milk Production      |                      4685 |                              579.645 |
| Poultry Farming      |                       373 |                               86.357 |
| Fishery Cooperatives |                     10568 |                             1310.79  |

However, the details regarding performance of Cooperatives in milk production, poultry  farming  and  Fisheries  registered  under  the  State  Cooperative  Act  are  not maintained by the Union Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Contribution of Private Sector for Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.434 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26-04-2016

## Contribution of Private Sector for Sports

## 434. SHRI B.V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  encouraged  participation  of  private  sector  in development and management of various sports in the country during the last few years, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government is assisting the private sector in any way to promote
- sports and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) and (b): The  Government  instituted  National  Sports  Development  Fund

(NSDF) in 1998 with a view to mobilizing resources from Government as well as nongovernmental  sources,  including  the  private/corporate  sector  and  non-resident Indians for promotion  and  development  of  sports.  This  fund  has received contributions from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jindal Steel & Power Ltd,  Videocon International Ltd, Jaypee Sports Internatioinal Limited, etc. 100% exemption from Income Tax is available on all contributions to NSDF. Contribution can also indicated the purpose for which their contribution is to be used.

Further training to promote rural sports, nationally recognized sports, paralympic sports and Olympic sports has been included in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, which would allow companies to spend on development of sports from the funds earmarked for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) related activities. Inclusion of sports in this Schedule is expected to give a boost to the promotion and development of sports in the country and the much needed funds from companies, both in public and private sector, are expected to flow into the sports sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Fertilizer Distribution System
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 433+ TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## Fertilizer Distribution System

## 433+  SHRI  KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA:

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

- (a) the  effect  of  distribution  system  of  chemicals  and  fertilizers  on  the  Gross Domestic Product;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  cases  of  suicides  committed  by farmers in the North Eastern States specially in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim, Tripura etc., if so, the details thereof;  and
- (c) the  details  of  funds  spent  by  the  Government  to  promote  agriculture  in North-Eastern States during the last three years?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERILIZERS

## (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): The  requirement  of  fertilizers  of  States  is  assessed  by  Department  of Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare.  Accordingly,  the  Department  of Fertilizers, in consultation  with  the  companies  and  the  State  Governments, preparesa monthly supply plan for the distribution of fertilizers by the producers and suppliers  of  fertilizers  through    their  network  of  dealers/retailers.  There  is  no scarcity of fertilizers because of a well-established distribution system and therefore there is noperceivable  adverse effect on the Gross Domestic Product due to the fertilizers distribution system.

(b): No case of suicide committed by the farmers in the North Eastern States has come to the notice of the Government.

(c): A total of Rs 51 lakhs, Rs 955.20 lakhs and Rs 186.13 lakhs was released in the FY 2013-14, FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16 respectively to North Eastern States under  the  Scheme-National  Project  on  Management  of  Soil  Health  &  Fertility (NPMSH&F) for promotion of Agriculture.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Complaint Monitoring System
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 430

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## COMPLAINT MONITORING SYSTEM

## 430. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

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- (a) whether  it  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the  Government  that  the  centralized  complaint monitoring  systems  of  the  companies  are  not  providing  adequate  service  to  the consumers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government to protect the right of the consumers;
- (c) whether  reports  point  to  the  fact  that  the  manufacturers  are  reluctant  to  replace  the article during the guarantee period even in the case of manufacturing defects;
- (d) if so, the action taken by the Government to protect the right of consumers;
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  implement  a  new  legislation  for  protecting  the rights of consumers in view of emerging challenges posed by and changes in the global marketing system including e-marketing; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

- (a) : Yes,  Madam.  Consumers  are  approaching  National  Consumer  Helpline  after getting unsatisfactory response from the companies.
- (b) to (d) :    The Department operates a National Consumer Helpline to  advise, guide and provide  information  to  consumers  in  resolution  of  their  complaints  with  regard  to  defective goods and deficient services. A number of complaints are received in the National Consumer Helpline  concerning  various  companies  relating  to  defective  goods  /  deficiency  in  services. National Consumer Helpline has partnered with more than two hundred companies as part of the  convergence  initiative  and  forwards  the  complaints  to  these  companies  for  resolution  of complaints by them. 53185 complaints were forwarded by the National Consumer Helpline to convergence companies and response received from them were 82% during the period April 2015 to March 2016.
- (e) & (f) : The  Consumer  Protection  Bill  2015  has  already  been  introduced  in  the  Lok Sabha on 10 th August, 2015. In the proposed legislation, the definition of consumer has been broadened  to  include  the  transactions  made  through  any  mode,  inclusive  of  offline,  online through electronic means, teleshopping or direct selling or multi-level marketing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Re-examination of Disability Bill
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF' [NDIA MINISTR Y OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.429 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## Re-examination of Disability Bill

429,DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether his Ministry has held consultations with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of' Tribal Affairs,  and the Ministry of Women and Child   Development to re-examine the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to dilute the welfare provisions for individuals suffering from diseases such a$ mental illnesses and genetically transfered diseases such as Haemophilia Thalassemia; Sickle Cell Disease, Muscular Dystrophy: Multiple Sclerosis, by consolidating the welfare provisions for all individuals, irrespective of their disability and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Ministry would reconsider this proposal as it would violate India's commitments under the UJnited Nations Convention ol the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and compromise on the quality of existing welfare measures; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) & (b) The Government had introduced the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill (RPwD) 2014 in the Sabha on 07.02.2014 which was  referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee for examination, The Parliamentary Standing Committee submitted its report on 07.05.15. The Department of' Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has held consultations with various concerned Central Ministries/ Departments including Ministry of Home A ffairs , Ministry of Tribal Affairs and  Ministry of Women and Child  Development to  incorporate amendments in the RPwD Bill; 2014 keeping in view the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee. No final decision regarding proposed amendments in the Bill has been taken. Rajya

- (c) No such proposal is under consideration at this stage.
- (d) and (e) Do not arise.
- (b) if the details thereof; including the amendments that have been proposed in the Bill; SO,
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Fertilizer Subsidy
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 428 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## Fertilizers Subsidy

## 428 SHRI  KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO:

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

- (a) the budget estimate for fertilizer subsidy in 2016-17 and  the arrear accrued to the industry;
- (b) the value of import of urea during the last year and the quantum of investment received by the sector during the said period;
- (c) whether  the  Government  plans  to  increase  Urea  prices  by  a  fixed  percentage every  year,  if  so,the  details  thereof  and  the  timeline  for  its  implementation,  if not, the reason therefor; and
- (a) whether the Government  plans to introduce Direct Benefits Transfer for fertilizer  subsidy  to  small  and  medium  farmers  ,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and the timeline for implementation, if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a) :  The budget estimate for fertilizer subsidy in 2016-17 and the arrear accrued to the industry is given as under:

(Rupees in crores)

| Particulars                |   Budget Estimates |   Carry over liabilities |
|----------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------|
| Indigenous Urea            |           40000    |                 23730    |
| Imported Urea              |           15100    |                  3107.87 |
| Indigenous P&K Fertilizers |           12000    |                 10358.4  |
| Imported P&K Fertilizers   |            6999.99 |                  6159.95 |
| City Compost               |               0.01 |                     0    |

(b) :    The  cost  of  urea  imported  during  the financial  year  2015-16  is US$  2087.61 million.    During  this  period,  investment  for  two  new  gas  based  urea  ammonia  plants have been finalized - one by Chambal Fertilizers & Chemical Limited (CFCL) for setting up 1.34 million metric tonne of urea per annum capacity with an estimated investment of approximately Rs.5940 crores at Gadepan (Kota, Rajasthan) and another by Ramgundam Fertilizers & Chemical Limited (RFCL), a joint venture of NFL, EIL & FCIL for setting up of 1.27 million metric tonne of urea per annum capacity with an estimated investment  of  approximately  Rs.5254.28  crores  at  Ramagundam  (Telangana).    In addition,  some  of  the  manufacturers  have  made  sundry  investments  for  revamp, upgradation and conversion of existing urea units.

(c) :    No madam. There is no such proposal.

(d) :  Yes, It is proposed to introduce on a pilot basis in few districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: CISF Security for Private Sector
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 426 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

CISF SECURITY FOR PRIVATE SECTOR

426. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has decided to provide full time security cover to private sector establishments in the country by its armed commandos and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that the CISF has been receiving payment from these private sector establishments for the security provided by CISF commandos; and

(c)  if  so,  the  total  funds  received  from  such  establishment  for deployment of such personnel till date?

ANSWER

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

(a) :  The  CISF  Act,  1968  as  amended  vide  Act  no.  22  of  2009, provides  for  deployment  of  CISF  in  private  units  also.  As  on  date, CISF is deployed in 08 Private Sector Units.

(b) & (c) : CISF is deployed on cost reimbursement basis at these private units. A total amount of Rs. 138.18 crore has been received by CISF till 31/03/2016, from these private units for CISF security cover. *****