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Lok Sabha Question No. 1452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Low Cost Alternative Treatment
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN, SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1452 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## LOW COST ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT

## 1452. SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN: SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the patient sector ratio in AIIMS;
- (b) whether the Government has received any recommendation in AIIMS to set up a task force t identify and validate low cost alternative treatment; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEA LTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a) to (c): Nearly 10,000 patients visit in AIIMS every day.  No recommendation has been received to set up a task force in AIIMS to identify and  validate low cost alternative tr

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: National Media Centre
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: RAM SWAROOP SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1451 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2016

## NATIONAL MEDIA CENTRE

## 1451.     SHRI RAM SWAROOP SHARMA:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]

(a) Journalists  accredited  with  State  Governments  are  not  entitled  for  entry  in National Media Centre. Journalists granted accreditation by Press Information Bureau (PIB) only are entitled to enter National Media Centre. PIB extends accreditation to journalists residing in Delhi and its periphery, who fulfills the criterion laid down in its Central Newsmedia Accreditation Guidelines, 1999, to facilitate information flow from Union Government offices. Information about Central Government policies and programmes  is  disseminated  through  various  regional  and  branch  offices  of  PIB functioning  all  over  the  Country.  The  information  is  regularly  uploaded  on  PIB's website in English, Hindi and Urdu from PIB's Headquarters and other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter etc.

(b) At present, no proposal is under consideration for allowing journalists accredited with State Governments to enter in the National Media Centre.

- (c) Does not arise.

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be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the journalists accredited with State Governments are entitled for entry in National Media Centre, New Delhi, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  Government  considers  to  allow  journalists  accredited  with  State Governments  for  entry  in  the  national  media  centre  for  facilitating  them  for meeting with top officials and writing an programmes and schemes of Central Government; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Ban on Smoking Scenes
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1450

( TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2016 )

## BAN ON SMOKING SCENES

## 1450. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  banned  the  scenes  showing  cigarette smoking and other tobacco products in movies including serials/programmes  being  telecast  on  Doordarshan  and  private  TV channels;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING ( COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)

- (a) to (c): Prasar Bharati has informed that the films telecast by Doordarshan are  certified  by  the  Central  Broad  of  Film  Certification  (CBFC)  who  ensure compliance of all related guidelines. CBFC has implemented the notification issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide their notification No. GSR 708(E)  dated  21.9.2012  containing  guidelines  regarding  health  spots  to  be carried during depiction of smoking scenes in films screened in film theatres as well as on private television. The scenes depicting cigarette smoking and other tobacco products consumption in movies including serials/programmes are  telecast  on  Doordarshan  with  statutory  warning  scrolled  during  such scenes

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Tax Rebate on Electronic Transfers
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK    SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1449

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4 TH    MARCH, 2016 14 TH  Phalguna, 1937 (SAKA)

## TAX REBATE ON ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS

1449. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

(a) whether the Government proposes to give tax benefits to merchants for accepting electronic  payments  as  well  as  income  tax  rebate  to  consumers  for  making expenditure through electronic means; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  removing  prevailing  convenience essential

- fee/service charge/surcharge levied for making e-transactions to commodities, utility services, railway ticket bookings through IRCTC etc.?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) to (c): There is no such proposal.  Any convenience fee or service charge taken by  a  business  entity  for  facilities  any  electronic  transaction  is  in  the  nature  of  a commercial  fees  and  not  a  tax  or  statutory  levy,  which  can  be  regulated  by  the Government.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Supply of Rifles to Infantry
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1448

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  MARCH, 2016

## SUPPLY  OF  RIFLES  TO  INFANTRY

1448.  SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  army has  cancelled  the  supply  of  INSAS  Rifles  to  the Infantry  and seeks to replace the same with Excalibur Rifles;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  price  and  performance  of  Excalibur  Rifles  compares  well  with  the other world-class rifles; and
- (d) the  timeframe  by  which  Excalibur  Rifles  would  be  introduced  in  the  infantry?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) & (b): Army  has  not  cancelled  the  supply  of  INSAS  Rifles  to  the infantry and other arms.

(c) & (d): There has been no Trial Evaluation of the Excalibur Rifles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: National Youth Health Programmes
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1447 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## NATIONAL YOUTH HEALT H PROGRAMMES

## 1447. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  operate  youth  clinics  at  each  district  centre National Youth Health Programmes in the country including Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details t hereof;
- (c) the total number of districts in which youth clinics are to be opened in the first country including Rajasthan;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  open  such  clinics  at  primary  health  centr villages; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a):     Government proposes to operate  Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics in all in the country including Rajasthan.

(b) to (e):  Government p roposes to operate Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) at the level of Medical Colleges, District Hospitals, Sub District Hospitals, Com Health Centres and  Primary Health Centres in a phased manner.

In the first phase,  clinics will  be opene d in 213 Districts in the country including Rajasthan

These  Adolescent  Friendly  Health  Clinics  will  have  the  presence  of  trai MOs/ANMs to provide counselling and curative services to adolescents.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Sinking of FIC
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1446

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  MARCH, 2016

## SINKING  OF  FIC

1446.  SHRIMATI  V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  an  Indian  Navy  Craft  T-304  and  First  Interceptor  Craft  (FIC)  sank recently in north-east of Chennai; and
- (b) if so, the facts and the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) & (b): Fast Interceptor Craft  (FIC) T-304 on a routine deployment off Chennai, sank on 21.01.2016 in a position approximately 90 nautical miles North East of Chennai, due to reported fire in her engine room.  During this deployment,  FIC  T-304  was  in  company  of  Indian  Navy  Ships  Cheriyam, FAC 83 and FIC T-303.  The proactive actions by Cheriyam resulted in safe rescue of all six personnel onboard FIC T-304.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Functioning of CARA
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1445

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2016

## FUNCTIONING OF CARA

## 1445. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state;

- (a) the details of the work carried out or cases handled through Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether the Government has made any assessment of works carried out by the CARA;
- (c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
- (d) the further measures taken by the Government to improve its functioning?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is engaged in promotion of in-country adoption  and  regulation  of  inter-country  adoption  of  orphan,  abandoned  and  surrendered children in the country. Details of work carried out during the last three years and the current year include:
- (i)      Framing  of  new  adoption  guidelines  in  the  year  2015  which  came  into  effect  from 01.08.2015.
- (ii)  Number  of  children  that  have  been  placed  in  adoption  with  the  efforts  of CARA  and  other  stakeholders  including  States/UTs,  Specialised  Adoption Agencies etc. is as follow:
- (b)  to  (d)  The  functioning  of  Central  Adoption  Resource  Authority  (CARA)  has  been overseen by the Government from time to time.  Major outcomes include implementation of Child  Adoption  Resource  Information  and  Guidance  System  (CARINGS)  and  2015 Adoption Guidelines.  Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)  Act, 2015,  CARA has been given the statutory status to further strengthen its functioning.

| Year                            |   In-country Adoption |   Inter-country Adoption |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------|
| 2012 - 2013                     |                  4694 |                      308 |
| 2013 - 2014                     |                  3924 |                      430 |
| 2014 - 2015                     |                  3988 |                      374 |
| 2015-2016 (upto December, 2015) |                  2210 |                      455 |

(Source: CARA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Defence Personnel from Assam
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1444

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  MARCH, 2016

## TRAINING TO DEFENCE PERSONNEL OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES

1444.  DR. SUBHASH  BHAMRE:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  India  has  provided  training  to  defence  personnel  of  foreign  countries during the last three years and the current year; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) The details are at Annexure-A.

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## ANNEXURE-A REFERRED IN THE REPLY GIVEN IN PART (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1444 FOR ANSWER ON 4.3.2016

The  number  of  Defence  personnel  of  foreign  countries  trained  in India during the last three years and the current year are as under:

|   Sl. No. | Year (July to June)   |   Foreign Defence Personnel trained |
|-----------|-----------------------|-------------------------------------|
|         1 | 2012-13               |                                3286 |
|         2 | 2013-14               |                                3513 |
|         3 | 2014-15               |                                3532 |
|         4 | 2015-16               |                                2775 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Ease of Paying Tax
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## 1442. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Government wants to make it easier to pay taxes;
- (b)        whether India ranks 156 out of 189 countries in ease of paying taxes;
- (a) whether the Government plans to take measures to improve India's ranking; and
- (d)       whether the Government feels that peer review assessment can improve quality of tax order, recommended by the Tax Administration Reform Committee (TARC)?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. It has been the endeavor of the Government to simplify the procedures for compliance with tax laws including payment of taxes. Further, simplification of the procedures relating to payment of central taxes is a continuous process. On Customs' side, facility for 24x7 customs  clearance  for  specified  import  is  now  available  at  18  sea-ports  and  17  air-cargo complexes. The importers can pay the dues any time during the day/night and obtain clearance of goods.

(d): A committee for examining feasibility of recommendations of TARC regarding system of peer review for improving the quality of assessment orders was constituted by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The report of the committee is under examination.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK    SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1442

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4 TH    MARCH, 2016 14 TH  Phalguna, 1937 (SAKA)

## EASE OF PAYING TAX
Lok Sabha Question No. 1440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: CBDT
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1440

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 4 MARCH, 2016

14 PHALGUNA, 1937 (SAKA}

'CBDT'

1440: DR: CGOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a number of scrutiny cases of concealed income up to Rs 5 Iakh are pending with the CBDT; large
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether step have been taken by the CBDT to expeditiously complete these pending cases; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a): It would be premature to ascertain the number of scrutiny cases resulting into detection of a particular amount of concealment (say, amounts up to Rs 5 lakhs) unless assessments in such cases are finalized.

- (b): Not applicable in view of above.

(c) & (d): Not applicable in view ofthe above,

However the steps taken by CBDT to expeditiously complete the assessments that are pending include-

- Selection of Cases for scrutiny through CASS ('Computer Aided Scrutiny Selection') where the enquiry is confined to certain specific parameter only so as to narrow down the scope of assessment:
- () Constant monitoring of progress in disposal of scrutiny assessments by supervisory officers The monthly progress is also monitored by the respective Zonal Members at CBDT.
- (ii) Assessing officers have been instructed to raise specific queries during assessments and not to make frivolous enquiries:

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- (iv) A pilot project for conducting paperless assessment proceedings has been launched so as to reduce the compliance burden and to complete the assessments at a faster pace.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Pending Cases
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1438 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 04 th  MARCH, 2016 [PHALGUNA 14, 1937 (SAKA)]

## PENDING CASES

## QUESTION

1438.  SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the rising number of cases relating to this ministry in various courts is a matter of serious concern;
- (b)   if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  constituted  or  proposed  to constitute  any  group  of  experts  for  evolving  any  system  to reduce the number of pending cases; and
- (d)   if so, the details in this regard ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS    (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a)  &  (b):  The  Ministry  has  not  received  such  concerns.  This Ministry administers Companies Act, 1956/ 2013 which includes filing of prosecution cases against the defaulting companies and their  directors/  officers  in  default,  which  are  pending  in  various courts in the country.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Integrated Health Information System
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## INTEGRATED HEALTH IN FORMATION SYSTEM

## 1436. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has plans to set up a e - health body or institution to look after the development of an integrated health information system in the country;

- (b) if so, the de tails thereof; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a): Yes.

- (b): National Centre for Health Informatics (NCHI) is being setup under Ministry of He and Family Welfare. The proposed institution will be registered under the Societies Registra Act, 1860.    The setting up of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) in India i the objectives of NCHI.

- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Source of Income
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1435 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2016

## SOURCE OF INCOME

## 1435. SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA :

## Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note that 35 lakhs households in urban  areas have no source of income as per raw data available from Socio- Economic and Caste Census  (SECC) in urban areas;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) to (c): The Socio- Economic and Caste Census (SECC) (Urban) in urban areas has been carried out but is yet to be completed.  The results have not been finalized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Defence Personnel from Assam
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH, P. C. MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1434

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  MARCH, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF OFFICERS IN ARMED FORCES

1434.  SHRI  SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI  P.C. MOHAN:

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Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  armed  forces  is  faced  with  shortage  of  officers,  if  so,  the  details thereof, force-wise;
- (b) whether the Government have any proposal to change the recruitment process and recruit NCC cadets to induct into the three services to fill the vacant posts of officers and if so, the details thereof and the time by which the vacant posts are likely to be filled up;
- (c) whether there is a lack of motivation amongst youth to join Defence forces; and
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor and the remedial action taken / proposed to be taken by the Government?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (d):

A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1434 FOR ANSWER ON 4.3.2016

- (a) Details of shortage of officers (excluding medical and dental) in the Armed Forces, force-wise are as under:
- (b) NCC Cadets holding 'C' certificate are already eligible for recruitment as officers in the three services as per the existing policy in vogue.
- (c) & (d): There is  no lack  of  motivation amongst youth  to  join defence forces.  However, some of the major reasons for shortage in Armed Forces include increase in authorized strength due to new accretions in force level from  time  to  time,  availability  of  attractive  alternative  career  avenues, stringent  selection  criteria  and  difficult  service  conditions  coupled  with perceived  high  degree  of  risk.    Government  has  taken  a  number  of measures to  encourage  the  youth  to  join  the  Armed  Forces  to  meet  the shortage,  including  sustained  image  projection,  publicity  campaign  to create  awareness  among  the  youth  on  the  advantages  of  taking  up  a challenging and satisfying career, participation in career fairs and exhibitions, media campaign etc.  Further, Government has taken various steps to make armed forces jobs attractive.  These include implementation of recommendations of the VI Central Pay Commission with improved pay structure, additional family accommodation through Married Accommodation Project (MAP) and improvement in promotion prospects in the Armed Forces.

|   Army (As on 1.7.2015) | Air Force (As on 1.11.2015)   |   Navy (As on 31.1.2016) |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------|
|                    9106 | Nil                           |                     1265 |

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