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Lok Sabha Question No. 2652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Drop in Prices of Milk Products
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2652

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## DROP IN PRICES OF MILK PRODUCTS

2652. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received requests from milk producers for profiting their interests after there was a significant drop in the prices of ghee and butter oil in the international market;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard and the response of the Government thereto; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  protect  the  interests  of  domestic  milk producers?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA)

- (a) No Madam, the Government has not received requests from milk producers for profiting their interests after there was a significant drop in the prices of ghee and butter oil in the international market.
- (b) & (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Activities under CSR
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: P.P. CHAUDHARY

## MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2651 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## ACTIVITIES UNDER CSR

2651:  SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY

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

- (a) whether  Public  Sector  Undertakings  have  to  undertake  CSR  activities  only around their areas of operations and factories or they can undertake developmental works in any of the backward areas of the country; and
- (b) if  so,  the  guidelines  issued  by  the  Government  regarding  CSR  work  areas  for PSUs both at the State and Central levels?

## A N S W E R

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

(a)  &  (b):  Section  135  of  the  Companies  Act,  2013  deals  with  the  provision  of Corporate  Social  Responsibility.  As  per  first  Proviso  to  Section  135  (5)  of  the  Act, Company shall give preference to the local area and areas around it where it operates, for  spending  the  amount  earmarked  for  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  activities. However, the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 notified thereunder do not restrict CPSEs to undertake CSR projects/ activities in other parts of the country, including backward areas with the approval of Board of Directors.

The second Proviso to  Rule  (6)  (b)  of  Companies  (CSR  Policy)  Rules,  2014  notified under Section-135 of the Act states that the Board of Directors of a CPSE shall ensure that activities included in its CSR Policy are related to activities covered in Schedule-VII of the Act, which lists the activities that can be undertaken by CPSEs under its CSR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Life Saving Drugs on EMI
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2650

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 th  December, 2015

## Life Saving Drugs on EMI

2650. SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

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

- (a) whether  the  pharmaceutical  companies  propose  to  provide  life saving  drugs  on  EMI  so  that  expensive  medicines  could  be  made available at affordable prices, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether it is difficult to bear the expenses of patented drugs due to lack of health insurances in the country, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Department of Pharmaceuticals does not have of any proposal for providing  life  saving  drugs  on  EMI  so  that  expensive  medicines  could  be made available at affordable prices.
- (b): Patented medicines are costly. However,  Generics of  the  same therapeutic  category  are  available  in  the  market  which  are  much  cheaper than the patented medicines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Manufacturing of Life Saving Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: MAMTAZ SANGHAMITA

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

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2648

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 15th DECEMBER,   2015

## Manufacturing of Life Saving Drugs

## 2648.   DR. MAMTAZ SANGHAMITA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  there  is  sufficient  supply  of  some  life saving drugs like Pethidine, Morphine and Magsulf which are quite cheap, if so, the measures being taken for regular production and supply of these drugs;
- (b) whether it is true that pharmaceutical companies are not much interested in the production of these drugs due to less profitability; and
- (c) whether the Government can insist Indian pharmaceutical companies to produce these medicines with some subsidy, if required?

## Answer

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

(a): National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  has  not  received  any complaints regarding  inadequate  supply or shortage of pethidine,  morphine  or magnesium sulphate.  Whenever any  shortage  of  medicines  is  reported,  NPPA  takes remedial steps to ensure that medicines are made available in the affected area in the country. State Drugs Controllers are also advised to take appropriate steps that may be required.

(b) & (c):  As per para21(2) of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO) -2013, any manufacturer of scheduled formulation, intending to discontinue any scheduled formulation  from  the  market  shall  issue a public notice and  also intimate the Government  in  Form-IV  of  Schedule-II  of  DPCO,2013  in  this  regard  at  least  six months prior to the intended date of discontinuation and the Government may, in public interest,  direct  the  manufacturer  of  the  scheduled  formulation  to  continue  with  the required level of production or import for a period not exceeding one year, from the intended date of such discontinuation within a period of sixty days of receipt of such intimation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Nirbheek Programme
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUDHEER GUPTA, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2647

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

## NIRBHEEK PROGRAMME

2647.

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Delhi  Police  has  started  a  programme/operation  named 'Nirbheek, to make minor girl child aware about sexual harassment likely to be faced by them in the society;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether    the    Government    has    any    proposal    to    start    such programme/ operation across the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (b):    Yes,  Madam.  Delhi  Police  launched  a  pilot  project  'Nirbheek'  in North  East  District  in  order  to  fill  up  the  communication  gap  between  the victims  &  police  and  to  make  girls,  particularly,  minor  girls,  aware  about sexual harassment which could be inflicted upon a girl, by people who may be known to them or otherwise. Under  Nirbheek,  Delhi Police officials  visit  allgirls  as well as co-ed schools and conduct interaction sessions with the girl students. The aim of these sessions is to build a rapport with them and talk about various initiatives of Delhi Police to enhance safety of women in order to  instill  a  sense  of  confidence.    A  complaint  box  is  also  installed  at  a conspicuous location and the girl students are encouraged to report any form of abuse or harassment. Lady Constables visit the schools on weekly basis for an hour to collect complaints from the students, if any. This programme has subsequently been extended to all Districts of Delhi Police.

(c)  to  (d):  As  per  Seventh  Schedule,  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State subjects  under  the  Constitution,  and  as  such  the  primary  responsibility  of prevention,  detection,  registration,  investigation  and  prosecution  of  crimes, including  crimes against women lies with the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Amendment to Criminal Procedure Code, IPC and Indian Evidence Act
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2646 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

AMENDMENT TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, IPC AND INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT.

2646.

DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal to amend Criminal Procedure Code, IPC and Indian Evidence Act in order to strengthen the criminal justice system;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  there  was  any  recommendation  from  the  Law  Commission regarding  the  amendment  of  old  and  ineffective  laws  vis-a-vis criminal justice; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government  in  this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Law Commission of India has been requested to undertake a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system and give a comprehensive report covering all aspects of criminal law so that comprehensive  amendments  can  be  made  in  the  various  laws  viz.  Indian Penal  Code,  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  and  the  Indian  Evidence  Act,  etc. The  Law  Commission  has  since  informed  that  they  have  identified  certain focus  areas  of  deliberations.  Amendments  in  criminal  justice  system  is  a continuous process to make the laws in sync with the social changes. The amendments  in  the  Indian  Penal  Code  (IPC)  and  the  Code  of  Criminal Procedure (CrPC) are carried out from time to time based on the recommendations of the Law Commission of India, various Court judgments and  the  reports  of  any  other  committees  specially  constituted  for  the purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Conformity of Production Tests
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU, PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2645 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Conformity of Production Tests

## 2645.   DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU: SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project proposes to purchase different models of cars randomly from individual owners rather than from the manufacturers for testing  as  to  whether  these  vehicles  comply  with  the  emission  specifications  as  part  of  the conformity of production tests;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  any  system  is  in  place  to  deal  with  vehicle  safety  and  standards  so  as  to  check  the vehicles which are sold and are in use comply with the emission norms as specified in the type approval document by individual companies; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes,  Madam  as  per  the  proposal,  this  is  required  to    study  to  compare  NEDC  cycle emission  with  the  WLTC  cycle  emission,  to  understand  how  the  chassis  dyno  emissions  are different than real world emissions, to correlate and recommend the ratio of chassis dynamometer emissions  to  real  world  emissions  for  possible  compliance  in  future  regulations,  to  define  a  test route for real world emission testing in Delhi NCR, to study the effect of heavy traffic congestion on emissions.

(c) &(d):    Every manufacturer of motor vehicles other than trailer and semi trailers have to submit the prototype of the vehicle to be manufactured by him for test by any of the agencies specified therein for granting a certificate as to the compliance of the provisions of the MV Act and CMVRs. Rule 126A of CMVR requires the test agencies, referred to in rule 126, to also test on conduct test on vehicles drawn from the production line of the manufacturer to verify whether these vehicles conform to the provision of rules made under section 110 of MV Act. Enforcement of provison of MV Act  and  CMVRs  comes  under  purviews  of  State  Government/UTs.  Checking  of  emission norms as specified in the type approval document can be done by the testing agencies specified in rule, 126 of CMVRs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2644 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Implementation of Euro-V/VI Standard
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: PARVESH SAHIB SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2644 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Implementation of Euro-V/VI Standard

## 2644. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH:

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

- (a) whether all the four wheeler vehicles are Euro-IV/Bharat State-IV complaint at present in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  advance  the  implementation  of  Euro  Standard V/VI-in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Madam, Four wheelers in the country are BS IV compliant in the regions notified by the  Government, as per notification No. GSR 643(E) dated 19.08.2015 issued by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

(c)&(d): Madam, It  has  been agreed with the recommendations of the Expert Committee on Auto Fuel Policy for implementation BS V & BS VI emission norms across the country by 2020 and 2024 respectively. However, in view of the deteriorating air quality, it is agreed to take on a more challenging  task  of  compressing  the  timelines.  In  this  regard,  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways has uploaded on their website draft notification for mandating Mass emission standards Bharat Stage (BS V) for category M & Category N vehicles, manufactured on or after 1 st April 2019 for  new  models  and  on  or  after  1 st April  2020  for  existing  models  and  mass  emission  standards Bharat Stage (BS VI) for M & N category vehicles manufactured on or after 1 st April, 2021 for new models and on or after 1 st April 2022 for existing models.

(d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Development of Tavi River
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2643

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Development of Tavi River

2643. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for development of the river Tavi flowing in the middle of Jammu city and beautification of its banks; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) This Ministry is supplementing the efforts of the State Governments by providing financial  assistance  for  taking  up  pollution  abatement  works  in  towns  along  identified stretches of various rivers under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), on the basis  of  proposals  received  from  the  State  Governments.  No  proposal  has  been received  from  Government  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir  for  development  of  river  Tawi  in Jammu under the NRCP.
- (b) Question does not arise in view of para (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Sustainable Habitat
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2639

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Sustainable Habitat

## 2639. SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:

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

- (a) whether the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat has been abruptly discontinued;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) if not, the work done thereunder since June, 2014?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) & (b): Government has not taken any decision to discontinue National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH).
- (c) Under NMSH no separate programme/fund has been sanctioned. NMSH objectives are being achieved  under  the  variousprogrammes  /schemes  of  the  Government  includingSwachh  Bharat Mission,  Atal  Mission  for  Rejuvenation  and  Urban  Transformation  (AMRUT),  Smart  Cities Mission and National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Commission on Centre-State Relations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2638

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

COMMISSION ON CENTRE-STATE RELATIONS

2638. SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government has taken any action on the recommendations made  by  the    Commission  on  Centre  State  Relations  in  its  report  titled "Socio-Economic Development, Public Policy and Good Governance" regarding the periodic review of the Directive Principles of State Policy for its further development;

(b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  plans  to  conduct  assessment  of  States performance in respect of Directive Principles; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  The  Inter  State  Council  Secretariat  (ISCS)  has  forwarded  the Report of the Commission to all the States/UTs and Central Ministries/Departments,  which  includes  the  recommendations  on  Directive Principles of State Policy and has sought their views/comments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (IDPL)
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2631 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015 Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (IDPL)

## 2631.  SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to start exporting IDPL (Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) made generics if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is also set to infuse a working capital of Rs. 45 crore to kick start the business, if so the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the generics business/export would be started?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): The export of generic drugs manufactured by Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals  Limited  (IDPL)  is  subject  to  the  upgradation  /  compliance  of World  Health  Organization  -  Good  Manufacturing  Practices  (WHO-GMP).  The process of upgradation / compliance to WHO-GMP standards of plants of IDPL has been initiated. Once, the process of upgradation / WHO-GMP compliance is completed, the export of generic drugs manufactured by IDPL can be considered. A rehabilitation scheme for IDPL is under active consideration of the Government which will also have provisions for working capital.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: New Rake Point
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2630 TO BE ANSWERED ON :15.12.2015

## New Rake Point

## 2630 SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJAESHWARI SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has notified new rake points at Narayanpur; Dunguripali; Bamur and Rengali in Odisha;
- (c) if not; the  time by which these facilities will be provided to the newly opened fertilizers rake points; and
- (b) whether necessary infrastructure like platform, covered   shed, electricity, drinking water are available thereat;
- (d) whether the Union Government is proposing to open more rake points in Odisha specially at Kandhamal,  BoudhNayagarh and Ganjam Districts?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): No, Madam.

(b)&(c): Does not arise.

(d): Creation, development and upgradation of rake points is an ongoing activity over Indian   Railvays which is dependent on freight   potential, operational requirement; fund availability, technical feasibility etc.