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Lok Sabha Question No. 3801 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Foodgrain Sale in Open Market
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3801

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND    DECEMBER, 2015

## FOODGRAIN SALE IN OPEN MARKET

3801. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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 is selling or proposes to sell foodgrains in open market to check price rise; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  total  quantum  of  foodgrains sold  in  open  market  by  Food  Corporation  of  India  during  the  last  three years and the current year?

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

- (a): Yes,  Madam.  The  Government,  under  Open  Market  Sale  Scheme (OMSS),  sells  foodgrains  especially  wheat  and  rice  at  pre-determined prices in the open market out of its surplus stock in central pool from time to time to enhance the supply of wheat especially during the lean season and  thereby  to  moderate  the    market  prices  especially  in  the  deficit regions.
- (b): The details of sale of wheat and rice under OMSS (D) during the last 3 years and the current year are  annexed at Annexure.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART ( b ) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3801 DUE FOR  ANSWER  ON 22-12-2015  IN THE LOK SABHA

Statement showing the sale of wheat and rice under OMSS (D) during the last 3 years and the current year are as under:

Wheat

| Year    | Qty. (Lakh MT)   |
|---------|------------------|
| 2012-13 | 68.67            |
| 2013-14 | 61.16            |
| 2014-15 | 42.37            |
| 2015-16 | 28.97*           |

## Rice

| Year    | Oty.(Lakh MT)   |
|---------|-----------------|
| 2012-13 | 0.99            |
| 2013-14 | 1.68            |
| 2014-15 | Nil allocation  |
| 2015-16 | 0.49*           |

* Till 14 th December, 2015

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Online Sale of Essential Commodities
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

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

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3800

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## ONLINE SALE OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES

## 3800.  SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

## 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  has  permitted  online  sale  of  essential  commodities  including foodgrains;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  companies  permitted  to  sell  essential  commodities  including foodgrains and groceries online;
- (c) whether the Government has also constituted any monitoring mechanism to supervise the stock of essential commodities being sold by the said companies; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government to ensure the availability of essential commodities in normal retail market?

## ANSWER

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

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

(a)  &  (b)  :  There  is  no  ban  on  online  sale  of  essential  commodities  including  foodgrains.  At present,  there  is  no  separate  law/regulations  to  govern  e-commerce/online  sale  of  goods  and services.  Therefore  like  any  other  retailing  business  they  come  under  the  purview  of  different laws like Shop and Establishment Act, Sales of Goods Act, Information Technology Act, 2000, Income Tax Act, Foreign Exchange Regulations Act, Indian Penal Code, Consumer Protection Act and the Contract Act etc.

(c) & (d) :

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Revival of FACT
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3799

TO BE ANSWERED ON

22.12.2015

## Revival of FACT

## 3799 SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

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

- (a) whether the State Government of Kerala has given any revival package in connection with the Fertilizers and Chemicals Tranvancore (FACT) Ltd; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MNISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (b): State Government of Kerala has not given any financial relief package to FACT. However; Government of Kerala has exempted the Value Added Tax (VAT) for LNG from 04.02.2015 to 31.03.2016.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3798 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Plastic Industry
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3798 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## PLASTIC INDUSTRY

3798:   Shri Vinayak Bhaurao Raut, Shri Rahul Shewale and Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde.

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

- (a) The details of annual production and demand of plastic in the country;
- (b) Whether the Government proposes to set up a world-scale ethylene complex to meet the rising demend for plastics;
- (c) If  so, the details thereof and the location identified therefor and the capacity thereof;
- (d) the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon; and
- (e) the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  production  and  estimated  consumption  of  plastics  during  2013-14  is reported to be around 69.97 lakh MT and 91.12 lakh MT in the country.
- (b) & (c) The  Government  has  no  proposal  to  set  up  a  new  world  class ethylene  complex  in  the  country  to  meet  the  rising  demand  of  the  plastics. However, the Assam Gas Cracker Project (AGCP), approved by the Government in 2006, is being implementated by M/s Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited at Lepetkata, District Dibrugharh in Assam to produce polymers [Linear Low Density Poly  Ethylene  (LLDPE)/  High  Density  Poly  Ethylene  (HDPE)  &  Poly  Propylene (PP)].  The  complex  will  have  a  capacity  of  220000  tonne  per  annum  (TPA)  of Polyethylene and 60000 tonne per annum (TPA) of Polypropylene.
- (d) The  approved  cost  of  the  project  is  Rs.  8920  crore,  out  of  which  capital subsidy of Rs. 4690 crore has been provided by the Government.
- (e) Not applicable in view of the above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3797 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: MoUs on Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3797

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND   DECEMBER, 2015

## MOUS ON AGRICULTURE

3797.   KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

- (a) the details of the bilateral meeting held with the Minister of Agriculture, Brazil;
- (b) whether  this meeting  builds on the previous MoUs  already  signed  by  the two countries, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  status  of  the  previous  MoUs  signed  between  India  and  Brazil  as  well  as  between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its Brazilian equivalent, EMBRAPA?

## ANSWER

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

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

(a) & (b): A  bilateral  meeting  of  the  Agriculture  Ministers  of  India  and  Brazil  was  held  on 14 th November,  2015  in  New  Delhi.    Discussion  were  held  on  a  number  of  issues  such  as agricultural research, animal husbandry and agricultural trade promotion etc.  These issues are inter - alia covered in the MoU signed between the two countries in 2008.

- (c): As regards MoU signed in 2008, Joint Working Groups have been constituted by both the countries. In pursuance to the signed MoU between ICAR and EMBRAPA in 2005, three Indian scientists have been deputed for study visits to Brazil.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3796 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3796

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  DECEMBER, 2015

## National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

## 3796.  Shri Dinesh Trivedi:

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

- a)  the  number  of  National  Institutes  of  Pharmaceutical  Education  and  Research (NIPERs) sanctioned vis-à-vis operational;
- b)  the reasons for non-operationalisation of some NIPERs;
- c)  whether the posts of Directors are vacant in any of NIPERs and if so, the period of the said posts lying vacant ; and
- d)  whether  the  budgetary  allocation  for  NIPERs  has  been  lessened  from  that  of previous years' and if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

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(a) & (b): At present 7 (seven) National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) are functioning under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals at Mohali, Hajipur, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Rae Bareli, Guwahati and Kolkata.  While NIPER,  Mohali  is  fully  functional,  the  other  6  (six)  NIPERs  are  functioning  with  the assistance  of  Mentor  Institutes.    Eighth  NIPER  at  Madurai  is  under  process  of establishment. During 2015-16, Government  announced  opening of NIPERs  at Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The State Governments are in the process of identifying land for these Institutes.

(c) : Posts of  Directors  in  NIPER,  Guwahati,  Hyderabad,  Hajipur  and Raebareli  are vacant since 2009. In case of NIPER, Mohali, the post of Director is vacant since 2010. A Search-cum-Selection Committee has been constituted for appointment of Directors for the NIPERs.

(d) : No, Madam. The details of budgetary allocation for NIPERs are as under:-

(Rs. in crore)

| Estimates        |   Financial Year 2013-14 |   Financial Year 2014-15 |   Financial Year 2015-16 |
|------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| Budget Estimates |                     88.5 |                      107 |                   141.96 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3795 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Shifting of Assam Rifle Battalion
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3795

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

SHIFTING OF ASSAM RIFLE BATTALION

3795.   SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State Government of Tripura to shift the Assam Rifles Battalion from Agartala town to nearby village area; and

(b)  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 KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b):  The State Government of Tripura had requested for transfer of a portion  of  the  land  occupied  by  the  Assam  Rifles  at  Agartala.  MHA  had requested the State Government to allot alternate suitable land and also meet  the  cost  of  infrastructure  for  Assam  Rifles  on  the  new  land.  The State  Government  offered  land  at  two  locations  which  were  not  found suitable by Assam Rifles. The State Government has not offered alternate land.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: River Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: K. GOPAL

3794. DR. K. GOPAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the traditional way of cremation along the banks of rivers is causing pollution in the country; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  thereon including plans for eco-friendly measures in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Cremation of bodies along the banks of rivers is one of the sources of pollution of rivers in the country.   Construction of electric/improved wood crematoria to  check pollution due to throwing of un-burnt/half-burnt dead bodies is one of the activities taken up under  the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) and National Ganga River Basin Authority  (NGRBA)  programmes for abatement of pollution in identified stretches of  rivers in the country along with interception and diversion of raw sewage, setting up of sewage treatment plants, creation of low cost sanitation facilities and river front development.  These crematoria are more eco-friendly & fuelefficient  in  comparison  to  traditional  way  of  cremation  and  help  in  combating  air pollution and deforestation.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3794

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## River Pollution
Lok Sabha Question No. 3793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: NGT Directive on Water Harvesting
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB, SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3793

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## NGT Directive on Water Harvesting

## 3793. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB: SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:

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

- (a) whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has made water harvesting a prerequisite condition for approval of any project relating to the flyovers, bridges, etc.;
- (b) if so, the details and compliance thereof;
- (c) the number of projects sanctioned after such directions from NGT across the country, State/UT-wise;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  received  suggestions  from  various  quarters  in  this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) & (b) The  National  Green  Tribunal,  Principal  Bench,  New  Delhi,  vide  their  order dated 20 th August, 2015 in Original Application No.72/2014 in the matter of 'Vinod Kumar Jain  Vs  NCT  of  Delhi  &  Othrs'  has  directed  to  ensure  that  no  project  including  flyovers, bridges is to be approved without a specific stipulation in the tender documents to construct adequate capacity rain water harvesting systems as part of the project.
- (c) The projects/activities listed in the Schedule to the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 are considered for environmental clearance as per the provisions contained therein.
- (d) & (e) In  compliance  of  the  directions  of  the  Tribunal,  a  committee  has  been constituted  by  the  Government  of  National  Capital  Territory  of  Delhi  to  perform  all supervisory  functions  while  ensuring  due  implementation  of  the  direction  and  efficient working of rain water harvesting systems, and to submit a report.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Change of Road Names
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3788

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

CHANGE OF ROAD NAMES

3788.    SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  representations  from  public representatives, social organisations to change the names of some roads in the NCT of Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government in each case?

ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  The  State  Naming  Authority  (SNA)  Branch  of  Department  of Urban Development, Govt. of NCT of Delhi has received 14 representations from 01.01.2015 till November, 2015 from public representatives  and  social  organizations  to  change  the  names  of  some roads in the NCT of Delhi.

The New Delhi Municipal Council(NDMC) has received 19 representations since  01.01.2015  from  individuals/MPs/Organisations  etc.  for  change  of names of some roads in its area.

- (c) Department of Urban Development, Govt. of NCT of Delhi has informed that all the representations have been processed for taking 'No Objection Certificates(NOCs)' from concerned agencies

The New Delhi Municipal Council(NDMC) has informed that it has changed the  name  of  Aurangzeb  Road  to  Dr.  A.P.J.  Abdul  Kalam  Road  vide Council's Resolution No.07(T-01) dated 28.08.2015. Remaining representations are under consideration in NDMC as per provisions of the NDMC Act, 1994.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Bezbaruah Committee
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA, A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3787

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

BEZBARUAH COMMITTEE

3787.   SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA: SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of recommendations  made  by the M.P.  Bezbaruah Committee on crime against north eastern people living in different parts of the country and the action taken by the Government to implement all the recommendations made by such Committee;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to bring a legislation/Bill in this regard; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a Committee in February 2014 under the Chairmanship of Shri M.P. Bezbaruah, Member, North-Eastern Council to took into concerns of the persons hailing from the North-Eastern states who are living in different parts of the country, especially  the  Metropolitan  areas,  and  to  suggest  suitable  remedial measures which could be taken by the Government.

Recommendations  made  by  the  Committee,  inter-alia,  include legislative measures, special police initiatives for safety and security of North Eastern people living in Delhi, NCR and other parts of the country, educating people about the North East and addressing their grievances of accommodations etc.

These recommendations have been accepted and are at various stages  of  implementation.  Advisories  have  already  been  issued  to  all States and UTs requesting them to have a stringent mechanism to deal with the incidents of attacks on citizens from North-Eastern States. The State  Government  and  Unions  Territories  are  taking  all  necessary security measures to strictly follow the directions given in the advisories.  Special helpline  numbers  are  provided  by  Delhi  Police, Gurgaon  Police,  and  Bengaluru  Police  for  assisting  citizens  of  North Eastern States who are staying in these cities. Nodal Officers have been appointed to address the grievances of the North Eastern People. Delhi State Legal Services  Authority  (DSLSA) has  empanelled  Legal Services Counsel including lady advocates to deal with cases relating to people of

North Eastern Region.

Based  on  the  recommendations  of  the  Bezbaruah  Committee, there is a proposal to amend the provisions of Indian Penal code relating to  'promoting  or  attempting  to  promote  acts  prejudicial  to  human dignity'  and  'words,  gestures  or  acts  intened  to  insult  a  member  of  a particular racial group'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Complaints Against Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3784 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Complaints Against Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.

## 3784. SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  complaints  regarding  cars  manufactured  by  Mahindra and Mahindra Limited;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government on such complaints, so far; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Forest Officials
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3782

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Forest Officials

## 3782.   SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether there are reports that the forest officials in many parts of the country are guarding the forests and the wildlife without the much needed safety net etc.;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government had asked the State Governments to take appropriate action in the matter; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (d) Protection and Management of forests and wildlife is primarily the responsibility of the State/UT Governments. The concerned State and Union Territory Governments within  the  limited  resources  take  various  measures  such  as  strengthening  of infrastructure,  mobility,  communication,  arms  and  ammunitions,  strengthening  of check posts etc. to provide safety for forest officers in the field. Incidents of attack on  forest  staff  do  take  place.  As  per  the  report  received  from  Government  of Andhra  Pradesh,  several  violent  incidents  in  Red  Sanders  forests  have  occurred, wherein the forest officials intercepting the wood cutters / illicit transporters were physically assaulted resulting in death of two forest personnel in one incident. The Central government has advised the State/UT Governments to take necessary action in this regard. Further the Central Government also supplements the efforts of the State/UT Governments through its schemes namely Intensification of Forest Management  Scheme,  Integrated Development  of Wildlife Habitats, Project Elephant and Project Tiger by providing funds to the States/UTs.

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