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Lok Sabha Question No. 1476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Guarantee Card
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1476

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

## GUARANTEE CARD

1476. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: (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  consumers  are  required  to  retain  the  guarantee  card  to  avail  services  in guarantee period and the companies  concerned  refuse to honour  their guarantee commitments in case that card is lost;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the companies honour their commitment within the guarantee period without the manda tory requirement of guarantee card?

## ANSWER

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

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

(a) to (c): Availing  services  in  guarantee  period  depends  on  the  policy  of  the  companies. The  consumer  Protection  Act,  1986  has  been  enacted  to  better  protect  the  interests  of  the consumers.    Under  the  provisions  of  the  Consumer  Protection  Act,    1986  a  three  tier  quasijudicial  mechanism,    called  the  Consumer  Fora  (Consumer  Courts)  has  been  set  up  at  the District,  State  and  National  levels  to  provide  simple  and  speedy  resolution  of  consumer complaints.  Consumers can file complaints about defective goods, deficient services and unfair trade practices  in Consumer Fora. If a complaint is upheld, a Consumer Court can order, inter alia, for removing the defect in the goods or deficiency in service, replacing the goods with new goods, returning to the complainant the price, or, as the case may be, the charges paid by the complainant.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Relaxation in CRZ
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1472 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

## Relaxation in CRZ

## 1472.   SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to provide relaxation in the Coastal Regulation Zone  (CRZ)  for  redevelopment  of  dilapidated  buildings  in  Thane,  Navi  Mumbai  and Mira Bhayander Mahanagar Palika areas; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) No Sir. This Ministry has not received any proposal from the State Government of Maharashtra to provide relaxation for redevelopment of dilapidated buildings in Thane, Navi Mumbai and Mira Bhayander Mahanagar Palika areas in the coastal regulation zone.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Foodgrain Stocks
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1470 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03rd MAY, 2016

## FOODGRAIN STOCKS

1470. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC

DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the foodgrain stocks and the buffer norms in the country, grain-wise;
- (b) whether the foodgrain stocks have declined and are likely to decline further due to severe drought in the country, if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to ensure adequate stocks in the country;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  import  wheat  in  view  of  its shortage; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

A N S W E R MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a): The  stock  of  foodgrains  in  the  Central  Pool  as  on  16.4.2016  was 496.12 lakh tons comprising of 282.35 lakh tons of rice (including paddy in terms of  rice)  and  213.77  lakh  tons  of  wheat  as  against  the  foodgrains stocking  norms  for  Central  Pool  (Buffer  Norms)  of  210.40  lakh  tons comprising of 135.80 lakh tons of rice and 74.60 lakh tons of wheat for the quarter April to June.
- (b):   No Madam
- (c)& (d): Question does not arise in view of (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Biometric Data for NPR
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1469

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  MAY, 2016/ VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

BIOMETRIC DATA FOR NPR

1469.  SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  Unique  Identification  Authority  of  India (UIDAI)  has  refused  to  share  its  biometric  data  with  the  Registrar General of India (RGI) for preparation of mandatory National Population Register (NPR) in the country, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- (b) whether the Government has made any estimation of the expenses likely to be incurred on capturing biometric data of people for NPR in a situation where UIDAI continue to deny sharing of such data with the RGI, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has sought opinion of the Attorney General in  this  regard  as  advised  by  the  Committee  of  Secretaries,  if  so,  the details  thereof  along  with  the  advice  of  the  Attorney  General  on  this issue; and
- (d)  the  corrective  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to prevent wastage of money on duplication of work capturing biometric data  and  to  ensure  greater  cooperation/sharing  among  the  agencies involved in capturing such data in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Citizenship Rules 2003, under which the Population Register is being prepared, do not prescribe the necessity of biometrics.

(b): In 2011, it was estimated that if biometric data, is captured for the

Population Register, the cost would be approximately Rs.6650 crores.

## LS.US.Q.NO.1469 FOR 03.05.2016

(c) & (d): The opinion of the Attorney General was sought in the context of  the  interim  orders  of  the  Supreme  Court,  which  is  no  longer contextual in view of the enactment of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial And Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. The Government  is  committed  to  be  prudent  in  the  expenditure  of  public money, and to avoid wastage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Meeting on Farmers’ Issues
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE, GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1467

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016

## MEETING ON FARMERS' ISSUES

1467.  SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE: SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  recently  convened  a  meeting  with  agriexperts  and representatives  of  people  in  Maharashtra  to  discuss  the  issues  of  farmers  and  impacts  of weather scenario on the farming sector in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of issues discussed therein; and
- (c) the follow-up action taken by the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIYA)

(a) to (c): No, Madam.  However,  Central Research Institute of Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), in collaboration with State Agricultural Universities has prepared contingency plans for 600 districts including 33 districts of Maharashtra for implementing location specific interventions to sustain agriculture production in the eventuality of any extreme climatic events.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Drought Relief
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1464

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016

## DROUGHT RELIEF

## 1464.  SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has started any consultancy services for the farmers in drought hit States of the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the manner in which these consultancy services are beneficial to the farmers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIYA)

(a) & (b): The  State  Government  is  primarily  responsible  for  taking  necessary  relief measures in the wake of natural calamities. Government of India supplements efforts of State Government with financial assistance and logistic support.

A  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  on  'Support  to  State  Extension  Programmes  for Extension Reforms' is being implemented since 2005. To strengthen the extension activities, the scheme is now being implemented on mission mode during 12 th Plan Period with some cost modifications and additional components in 652 districts of 29 states & 3 UTs of the country. About 14000 Extension Functionaries are presently working under the Scheme to implement the scheme in the field.

The  scheme  promotes  decentralized  farmer-driven  and  farmer-accountable  extension system among the farming community. Under the scheme grants-in-aid is released to the state treasury  with  an  objective  to  support  State  Governments  efforts  to  revitalize  their  extension system  and  making  available  the  latest  agricultural  technologies  in  different  thematic  areas including water use efficiency in draught hit/rain-fed areas in the country. Extension activities include  Farmers  Training,  Demonstrations,  Exposure  Visits,  Kisan  Mela,  Mobilization  of Farmers Groups and organizing Farm Schools etc. Through these activities, latest agriculture technologies are disseminated to farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: National Chemical Policy
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1463 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

## National Chemical Policy

## 1463:   SHRI K. PARASURAMAN.

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  concerned  that  the  chemical  manufacturing companies  are  a major source of environmental pollution and  the untreated hazardous wastes are being discharge into environment, if so, the details thereof,
- (b) whether the Government has formulated a National Chemical Policy with the aim of promoting sustainable and green technologies; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this matter?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) All the chemical manufacturing industry like Chlor alkali, Pesticide, Pharmaceutical,  Petrochemical,  Dye  &  Dye  Intermediate,    Fertilizer,  Oil  Refinery, Inorganic  chemicals,  Organic  Chemical  have  been  prescribed  effluent  /  emission discharge norms in the Environmental Clearance, Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate.  The units have installed pollution control system for treatment of effluent as well as emission discharges and are discharging after meeting the norms. The Draft 'National Chemical Policy' is still  under examination by the

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- (b) to (c) concerned Ministries/ Departments.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Effluent Treatment
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## भारत सरकार पयार्वरण , वन और जलवायु पिरवतर्न मंऽालय लोक सभा अतारांिकत ूश्न सं . 1461

## 03 .0 5 .2016 को उत्तर के िलए बिहॐाव शोधन

## 1461 . ौी मुल् लापल् ली रामचन् िन :

## क्या पयार्वरण , वन और जलवायु पिरवतर्न मंऽी यह बताने की कृ पा करेंगे िक :

- ( क ) क् या िकसी कारखाने या रसायन उद्योग के िवरूद्ध बिहॐाव शोधन से संबंिधत िनयमों के अनुपालन न करने के कारण कोई मामला दजर् िकया गया है ;
- यिद हां , तो िवगत तीन वषोर्ं में ूत् येक वषर् के दौरान राज् य / संघ राज् य क्षेऽ वार तत् संबंधी
- ( ख ) -ब् यौरा क् या है ;
- ( ग ) क् या उद्योगों , कारखानों और अः पतालों द्वारा सतही जल ॐोतों में ठोस अपिशं ट और
- औद्योिगक बिहॐाव की गितिविधयों के संबंध में िशकायतें ूाप् त हु ई हैं और यिद हां , तो तत् संबंधी ौेणी -वार ब् यौरा क् या है ;
- ( घ ) सरकार द्वारा उक् त कारखानों / उद्योगों के िवरूद्ध क् या कारर्वाई की गई है ; और ( ड . ) सरकार द्वारा उक् त िनयमों की अनुपालना सुिनिश्चत करने हेतु क् या कदम / उपाय िकए गए हैं ?

## उत् तर

## पयार्वरण , वन और जलवायु पिरवतर्न राज् य मंऽी ( ः वतंऽ ूभार ) ( ौी ूकाश जावडेकर )

- ( क ) से ( घ ) कें िीय ूदूषण िनयंऽण बोडर् ( सीपीसीबी ) के अनुसार िवगत तीन वषोर्ं के दौरान उसे आसवनी के िवरूद्ध 10 िशकायतें ; लुगदी और कागज उद्योग के िवरूद्ध 25 िशकायतें ; चीनी उद्योगों के िवरूद्ध 38 िशकायतें ; रासायिनक / भेषज उद्योगों के िवरूद्ध 16 िशकायतें ; लौह और इः पात संयंऽों के िवरूद्ध 7 िशकायतें और वधशालाओं , डेयरी , वः ऽ और अन् य उद्योगों के िवरूद्ध 145 िशकायतें ूाप् त हु ई हैं । कें िीय ूदूषण िनयंऽण बोडर् ने इन िशकायतों को आवँ यक कारर्वाई करने के िलए संबंिधत राज् य ूदूषण िनयंऽण बोडोर्ं ( एसपीसीबी ) / ूदूषण िनयंऽण सिमितयों ( पीसीसी ) और क्षेऽीय कायार्लयों को अमेिषत कर िदया है ।
- ( ड . ) िनधार्िरत मानकों का अनुपालन सुिनिश्चत करने के िलए राज् य ूदूषण िनयंऽण बोडर् / ूदूषण िनयंऽण सिमितयां उद्योगों की िनगरानी करती हैं । िनगरानी ूणाली के अनुपालन को और अिधक सुदृढ़ बनाने के िलए कें िीय ूदूषण िनयंऽण बोडर् ने गंगा बेिसन वाले राज् यों में उच् च ूदूषणकारी उद्योगों और अत् यिधक ूदूषणकारी उद्योगों की 17 ौेिणयों में तत् क्षण बिह : ॐाव और उत् सजर्न िनगरानी

ूणाली ः थािपत करने की कारर्वाई शुरू की है िजनमें उन उद्योगों द्वारा ः व -िनगरानी और जांच के उद्देँ य से सीपीसीबी / एसपीसीबी सवर्रों से 24 x7 आंकड़ा कनेिक्टिवटी की ः थापना की जानी है । सीपीसीबी द्वारा उद्योगों , उनक े अनुपालन की जांच करने हेतु यादृिच्छक रूप से औचक िनरीक्षण िकए जाते हैं । सीपीसीबी ने माचर् , 2016 तक तत् क्षण मानीटिरंग ूणाली ः थािपत न करने के िलए 440 यूिनटों को समापन िनदेश भी जारी िकए हैं ।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Awareness Campaign on Soil Health
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA, PARASURAMAN K., RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA, RAMCHARAN BOHARA, Shrirang Appa Barne, ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY, DILIP PATEL

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1458

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016

## AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON SOIL HEALTH

## 1458.  SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA:

SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

SHRI DILIP PATEL:

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

- (a) whether the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is under implementation  to  provide  financial  assistance  to  States  to  impart  training  to  farmers  on balanced use of fertilizers to improve soil health and issue soil health cards in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated and utilised for the purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT and component-wise;
- (c) the  number of beneficiaries of such trainings under the NMSA during the said period, State-wise;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  awareness  campaigns  to  popularise  soil health management amongst the farmers in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIYA)

- (a): Yes, Madam.  Financial assistance to States is provided to impart training to farmers on balanced use of fertilizers under Soil Health Card (SHC) and Soil Health Management  (SHM) Schemes of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
- (b) & (c): The States/UT-wise funds allocation, utilization and number of beneficiaries under SHC since its inception year 2015-16 and under  SHM for the last three years and the current year are given at Annexure I & II respectively.
- (d) & (e): Government  has  launched  awareness  campaign  to  popularize soil health management amongst the farmers in the country through print advertisements, TV sports, radio jingles, organization of World Soil Day, workshops etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Assistance for Construction of Rail Lines
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1457

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  MAY, 2016/ VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RAIL LINES

†1457. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  a  proposal  from  the  State Government of Maharashtra in respect of providing 50 per cent share in the expenditure for laying rail line in naxal affected areas of the country particularly Wadsa-Gadchiroli and Nagpur-Nagbir;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government so far in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  :  A  proposal  was  earlier  received  from  State  Govt.  of Maharashtra proposing that Ministry of Home Affairs may share 50% of the  cost  of  the  Wadasa-Gadchiroli  new  railway  line  project  in  Naxal affected  areas  of  Maharashtra,    while  the  balance  25%  each  be provided by Govt. of Maharashtra and Ministry of Railways. No proposal has been received regarding Nagpur-Nagbir project. However, the MHA does  not  have  provision  for  cost  sharing  on  financing  of  railway projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Espionage Activities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NITYANAND RAI, G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1452

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  MAY, 2016/ VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA) ESPIONAGE ACTIVITIES

†1452.

SHRI NITYANAND RAI:

SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the intelligence agency of Pakistan, ISI is spying on Indian security forces with the help of mobile Apps;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c)  whether  the  Pakistan's  spy  agency  is  making  efforts  to  trap ex-servicemen in the garb of providing job opportunities and financial aid for spying;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  measures  taken  to  check  such  espionage  activities  in  the country?

ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):    Yes  Madam,  There  are  reports  that  Pakistan  Intelligence Agencies are spying on Indian Security Forces by sending malwares in mobile  apps  such  as  Top  Gun  (Game  App),  mpjunkie  (music  App), vdjunky (video app), talking frog (entertainment App).

- (c)  &  (d)  Yes,  Pakistan's  spy  agency  was  making  efforts  to  trap  exservicemen in the garb  of  providing job  opportunities/ financial  aid for

## LS.US.Q.NO.1452 FOR 03.05.2016

spying. During the period 2013 - 2016 (till date), a total number of 07 exservicemen were arrested/ detected for espionage activities for Pakistan's spying agency.

(e) The Indian Security forces have been sensitized about Pakistan ISI using  dubious  applications  on  smartphones.  Besides,  the  Government has  circulated  Computer  Security  Policy  and  Guidelines  to  all  the Ministries / Departments on taking steps to prevent, detect and mitigate cyber attacks which includes sanitization of staff and officers, installations  of  CCTV  and  Biometric  for  electronic  surveillance  with well defined Crisis Management Plan for countering cyber attacks and cyber terrorism for implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: National Security Advisory Board
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY, PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1448

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  MAY, 2016/ VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD

1448.  PROF. SAUGATA ROY: SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) is functioning in the country presently;

(b) if so, the details of the composition of the Board;

(c) whether there is any proposal to reconstitute the NSAB;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the details of the steps taken to revamp the intelligence gathering systems by modernizing the intelligence department?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to (d) : The 9 th  National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) completed its tenure in January, 2015. Reconstitution of the NSAB is going on.

(e) : The Central Government has established the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) and Subsidiary Multi Agency Centres (SMACs) across the country to collate analyze, disseminate and pursue intelligence inputs on near real time basis. Inputs are shared through this network with all member agencies including security agencies and law enforcement agencies of the states. The upgradation/modernization of the intelligence gathering system is on going process.

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