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Lok Sabha Question No. 101 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Surface Water Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, YOGI ADITYANATH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO.101**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015

**Surface Water Pollution**

*101.     SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

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

(a) 	whether the Government has taken note of latest assessment made by the Water Aid, 	an international organisation, to the effect that 80% of India’s surface water is 	polluted;

(b) 	if so, the facts in this regard and reaction of the Government thereto; and

(c) 	whether the Government proposes to take any corrective action in the matter and if so, 	the details thereof?

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**ANSWER**

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (c)	A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARAS (A) TO (C) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.101 FOR 28/07/2015 REGARDING SURFACE WATER POLLUTION BY SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA AND SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:**

1. As per available information, Water Aid has not made any independent assessment of surface water pollution level in India and its report is based on assessment of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other organizations. CPCB has a network of 1693 Water Quality Monitoring Stations for surface water spread over the country.  Available data from these stations indicate that 58% observations conform to criteria related to BOD, 47% of total coliform and 62% to faecal coliform.

(b)&(c) Surface water pollution is a major concern and Government has recently taken a number of steps including direction issued by Central Pollution Control Board to State Pollution Control Boards on 21 st April, 2015 under section 18(1)(b) of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 requiring local/urban bodies to set up sewerage system for sewage collection, treatment and disposal.  The direction further enjoins upon Sewage Treatment Plants to meet the standards laid down for treated effluent sewage to be used for non-potable purposes. To mitigate industrial pollution, directions have been issued for installation of online (24x7) monitoring devices as well as promotion of zero liquid discharge in three sectors in Ganga basin and adoption of water conservation practices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Black Listed Persons
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1380

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/ SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (Saka)

**BLACK LISTED PERSONS**

1380. 	SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has maintained any black-list of persons who left Punjab during militancy days;

(b) if so, whether the Government is aware that such people want to come back  to India but has no valid documents;

(c) if so, the manner in which the Government is likely to help them;

(d) whether it is a fact that many such persons have been denied permission to visit their hometowns; and

(e) if so, the details thereof ?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (e): Names of foreign nationals and foreigners of Indian origin who are found to have violated the visa rules or indulged in undesirable and anti-India activities during their earlier stay in India, are placed in the black list depending on the nature of offence committed by them with a view to ban their entry in India. Ministry of Home Affairs is a nodal agency for preparing and maintaining the black list.

Review of names of persons in the blacklist is done as per an established procedure and is a continuous process. This review is undertaken in consultation with concerned organization including the Government of Punjab etc. The details of Blacklisted persons are confidential in nature and keeping in view the security imperatives, it can not be disclosed to any external agency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Mobile Application for Dairy Development
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1376

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JULY, 2015

**MOBILE APPLICATION FOR DAIRY DEVELOPMENT**

1376.	SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE कृषि मंत्री

be pleased to state:

1. whether National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has launched a mobile application that will recommend a balanced diet for cows and buffaloes;
2. if so, the details thereof;
3. the benefit that the farmers will get out of this application along with the number of farmers which are  likely to be covered initially under this application;
4. the estimated reduction in the feed cost per day per animal and estimated average increase in milk production per animal per day after launching the mobile app; and
5. the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve productivity of bovine population as compared to developed countries?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE

**(SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA)**

1. Hon’ble Union Agriculture Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh launched “Pashu Poshan” a mobile application developed by the National Dairy Development Board on 7 th July 2015.

1. The said mobile application will recommend a balanced ration for cows and buffaloes, to help boost dairy farmers’ income, as it will increase the yield of milk and reduce the cost of feed. The application is available on Google Play Store and can also be accessed by registering on the INAPH portal (http://inaph.nddb.coop).

1. The benefits of this application include reduction in feeding cost of the animal and increase in milk production. The initial target is to cover 10 lakh animals through the agencies which have infrastructure and reach available to the village level to ensure Ear Tagging of animals, provision of mineral mixture and monitoring support.
2. The reduction in the feed cost would vary from region to region and on an average it would be about Rs 10 -15 per animal per day.  The increase in milk yield would vary from animal to animal based on breed and stage of lactation; which may vary from 0.2 litre to 1 litre, per day, per animal.

1. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India is implementing following schemes to improve productivity of bovine population in the country:

1.	National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development

2.	National Dairy Plan-I

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Pharma Price Data Bank
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS**

**DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS**

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LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1375

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th JULY, 2015

**Pharma Price Data Bank**

1375. 	SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:                                                                                                                             SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

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

(a)	whether the Government has launched Pharma Price Data Bank for Pharma industry and if so, the salient features thereof and the extent to which such move is likely to be beneficial for the consumers;

(b)	whether any nodal agency has been entrusted with the responsibility for management and operation of the data bank and if so, the details thereof;

(c)	whether all pharma manufacturers / importers / distributors are required to submit mandatory information online under the said scheme; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof including the response received from the stakeholders and the steps being taken by the Government to ensure submission of timely information for smooth functioning of the Pharma Price Data Bank?

**ANSWER**

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

(a) :	Pharma Price Data Bank’ (renamed as ‘Pharma Data Bank’), an Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System (IPDMS) has been launched on 25.06.2015 with a view to providing  a platform to the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/Marketing/ Importing/ Distributing  Companies to file online, mandatory returns prescribed in Form II, Form III and Form V of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013). The database also provides a facility for submitting Form-I application for price approval of ‘new drug’ under DPCO, 2013.

(b):	The above said portal was developed in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC). The responsibility of management and operation of the pharma data bank is carried out by the NPPA with the support of NIC.

(c) & (d):	All manufacturers / importers / distributors are required to submit mandatory information on-line, through IPDMS to the NPPA. In this regard, NPPA  has issued Gazette Notification vide S.O. No. 1910(E) dated 13.07.2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Pollution of Coasts
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

OIH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1364**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015

**Pollution of Coasts**

1364.	 SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

(a)	the quantum of scrap and waste material accumulated along the Indian coasts from abroad during each of the last three years;

(b)	whether there has been any utilization of the said scrap?

(c )	if so, the details thereof and if not, the manner in which the said scrap has been disposed of; and

(d)	the efforts made by the Government to check rising pollution along the Indian coasts?

**ANSWER**

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

1. to (c)	There is no such information available with the Ministry.

(d)	The Central Government has declared the coastal stretches of the country excluding the islands of Andman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep, as Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The CRZ Notification, 2011 provides for restriction on setting up and expansion of any industry, operation for processes and manufacture or handling or storage or disposal of hazardous substances in the said CRZ and prohibits dumping of city or town wastes including construction debris, industrial solid wastes, fly ash etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Investigation by NIA on ISIS Issue
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH, N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1357

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/ SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (Saka)

**INVESTIGATION BY NIA ON ISIS ISSUE**

1357. 	KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

SHRI N.K.  PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has concluded the inquiry into the participation of Indian Muslim national in the ISIS movement;

(b) if so, the details and present status thereof;

(c) whether the Government has facilitated in evolving a consensus among the countries in Central Asia to fight against ISIS growth during the visit of the Prime Minister; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): The Central Government vide notification dated 28.11.2014 entrusted the investigation of a case relating to four Indian youth joining the ISIL (ISIS) after visiting lraq on Ziyarat visa, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). One of these four youth subsequently returned to India and was arrested. After investigation, the NIA filed charge sheet against the arrested accused person in the NIA special Court, Mumbai under sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and section 125 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Further investigation is in progress against the other three absconding accused persons.

(c) to (d): Regional security, including counter-terrorism, was an important subject of Prime Minister’s discussions with the leadership of Central Asian countries during his recent visit. The Central Asian countries share our assessment of the emerging security threats in the region and are keen to  work closely with India in addressing the forces of terrorism and extremism which is a shared concern.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Bio-metric Data of Foreigners
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ABHISHEK BANERJEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1354

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/ SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (Saka)

**BIO-METRIC DATA OF FOREIGNERS**

1354. 	SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry of Home Affairs has turned down a Tourism Ministry proposal to do away withobtaining bio-metric data of foreigners travelling on normal tourist visa before issuance of the travel document;

(b) if so, the reasons for rejecting the proposal; and

(c) the assessment made by the Government on its impact on the tourist inflow into the country?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a to c)  There is no proposal to do away with the capturing of biometric of foreigners traveling to India on normal tourist visa.

At present IVFRT (Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration and Tracking) project is being implemented for smoothening the Visa application and issuance process  as well as strengthening and tracking the movement of Foreigners within the Country.  In this project there is  provision of capturing biometrics of all the Foreigners visiting  India.  Till now, Biometric enrollment system under the project has been implemented in 76 Indian Missions abroad and remaining are being implemented in phased manner based on infrastructure and site readiness.

Biometrics enrollment is one of the critical security components of IVFRT for authentication and authorization of foreigners visiting India and after sufficient interministerial consultations it has been decided to speedily implement the same.

Government of Indian has launched e-Tourist Visa facility to attract more foreign tourists. The scheme has been extended to 74 countries till date.  Biometrics of the foreigners coming on e-Tourist Visa is being captured on arrival. Since the launch of scheme in Nov 2014 about 200000 (Two lac) e-visas have been issued under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Foodgrains for OWS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1351 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH  JULY, 2015

## FOODGRAINS FOR OWS

## 1351. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  stop  the  foodgrain  supply  to charitable  institutions  and  orphanages  through  the  Public  Distribution System;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  changes  in  the  Food Security Act to provide sufficient foodgrains to these deprived categories such as orphanages, old age homes etc., which are not presently covered by the Food Security Act, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  action  taken  by  the  Government  on  the  representation  from Kerala  to  provide  additional  foodgrains  for  orphanages  and  charitable institutions?

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

- (a): No Madam,  there is no such proposal.
- (b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c): There is no such proposal.
- (d):    Government  of  India  has  allocated  891.30  tons  of  rice  and  382.02 tons  of  wheat  to  State  Government  of  Kerala  for  Welfare  Institution Scheme  upto  30.9.2015.    Additional  foodgrains  can  be  allotted  to  the State Government on their request at economic cost  as per the existing policy subject to availability of foodgrains in Central Pool.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: National Bureau of Forensic Science
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1350

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/ SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (Saka)

**NATIONAL BUREAU OF FORENSIC SCIENCE**

1350.	 SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to boost Forensic Science Research and pave the way for a National Bureau of Forensic Science on the lines of the CBI to enable the use of latest scientific knowledge to investigate crimes;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether such move is likely to strengthen and promote confidence in the criminal justice delivery system by ensuring consistency and scientific validity in forensic testing; and

(d)  if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a): No such proposal is presently under consideration of Government.

(b) to (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Seed Banks
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: CHIRAG PASWAN

O.I.H.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1344**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  28 TH JULY, 2015

**SEED BANKS**

1344. 	SHRI CHIRAG PASWAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	      ‡ãðŠãäÓã ½ãâ¨ããè

be pleased to state:

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(a) 	the number of the seed banks working in the country including Bihar, State-wise;

(b) 	whether the existing seed banks are adequate to fulfil the need of the farmers;

(c) 	if so, whether the Government propose to establish new seed banks in the country including Bihar; and

(d) 	if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

‡ãðŠãäÓã  ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã•¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè           (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) to (d):	19 Seed Banks in different States, including Bihar are being operated in the country through State Seeds Corporations/State Seed Development Authority, State Department of Agriculture, and through a National Public Sector undertaking namely National Seeds Corporation. The Seed Banks exists in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala. The existing seed banks are adequate to fulfill the need of farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1343 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Sharing of Expenditures
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1343

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH  JULY, 2015

## SHARING OF EXPENDITURES

1343. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

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  ratio  in  which  the  amount  expended  on  the  implementation  of Public Distribution System/Targeted Public Distribution System/Antyodaya Anna Yojana is shared by Union and the State Governments;
- (b) whether any assessment has been made for any directions issued to the States by the Union Government to conduct an assessment regarding the  additional  requirement  of  foodgrains  to  be  distributed  to  the  poor keeping in view the proposed National Food Security Act;
- (c)
- if so, the details of the outcome thereof;
- whether the Government proposes to increase or allocate additional
- (d) quota of foodgrains for the Above Poverty Line families; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a): It  is  submitted  that  under  Targeted  Public  Distribution  System (TPDS), National Food Security Scheme (NFSA) and Other Welfare Scheme (OWS), food grains at Central Issue Price(CIP) is allocated by the Government of India to various State Governments/ Union Territories based on identified number and entitlement of beneficiaries. While food grains is allocated  by  the  Government  of  India  at  the  CIP,  the  entire  expenditure incurred on account of difference between Economic Cost of food grains and CIP at which food grains is allocated to the beneficiaries is borne by Government of India as Food Subsidy.
- (b) & (c): Based  on  the  coverage  and  food  grains  entitlement  under NFSA, the total annual requirement of food grains for TPDS is estimated at 549.4  lakh  tonnes,  compared  to  allocation  of  504.69  lakh  tonnes  under Normal TPDS during 2012-13 i.e. before NFSA came into force.
- (d) & (e): At present, there is no proposal to increase or allocate additional quota of food grains for the APL families.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1342 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Hosting of Olympic Games, 2024
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1342**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28-07-2015

**Hosting of Olympic Games, 2024**

1342. 	SHRI rayapati sambasiva rao:

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

(a) whether India is considering to bid for hosting the Olympic Games 2024;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is true that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is keen for hosting the said games in the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the details of estimated funds available and requirement of sports infrastructure for organising the said games in the country?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

**(SHRI** [Sarbananda Sonowal](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarbananda_Sonowal) **)**

**(a):	No, Madam.**

**(b):	Question does not arise.**

**(c):	No, Madam.**

**(d):	Question does not arise.**

**(e):	Question does not arise.**

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