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Lok Sabha Question No. 3883 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: National Geriatric Institute
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:+ 3883 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2016

t3883. NATIONAL GERIATRIC INSTITUTE

SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set-up National Geriatric Institute in the 12th Five Year Plan for old-age people;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the aforesaid institute is likely to start functioning?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI   VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a) to (c): Yes; Madam: According to the information provided by Ministry of Health &nd Family Welfare; two National Centres of Ageing (NCAs) have been approved to be set-up during the remaining of 12th Five Year Plan, within the premises of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai under tertiary care activities of National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE); Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) had been signed with the AIIMS, New Delhi and MMC, Chennai on 19.01.2016. The functions of the NCAs are as indicated below: period

- Training of Health Professionals.
- Health Care delivery with 200 bedded facility.
- Research activity.
- Development of IEC material and course curricula
- Development of Health Professionals:

So far Rs. 30.00 crore each to Government of Tamil Nadu and AIIMS, New Delhi; have been released for Civil Works, Machinery & Equipments and Ambulance towards establishment of these NCAs:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3879 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Drug Smuggling through IGI Airport
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3879

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

DRUG SMUGGLING THROUGH IGI AIRPORT

3879.

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is becoming a transit point for drug smuggling;
- (b) if so, the number of drug smugglers caught and the quantity of drugs seized  from  them  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the  current year; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  drug  smuggling through International airports?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a) Seizure of drugs by the enforcement agencies at Indira Gandhi

International  Airport  (IGI)  suggests  that  it  is  becoming  a  transit point of drug smuggling.

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## (b) The total  number  of  drug  smugglers  caught  at  Indira  Gandhi International  Airport  and  the  quantity  of  drugs  seized  are  as under:

- A. Drugs seized:                               in Kgs/Nos.
- B. Persons arrested

| Particulars      | 2013   | 2014   | 2015   | 2016   |
|------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| ATS              | 7.36   | --     | 20     | --     |
| Cocaine          | --     | 0.115  | 15.92  | 6.33   |
| Ganja            | --     | --     | 0.19   | --     |
| Hashish          | --     | --     | 0.72   | 7.20   |
| Heroin           | --     | --     | 4.67   | 0.33   |
| Ketamine         | 16.72  | --     | --     | --     |
| Methaqualone     | 65.13  | 6.3    | 46.5   | 17.25  |
| Pseudo Ephedrine | 17.4   | 84     | 72.80  | 40.50  |
| Phensedyl(Nos.)  | --     | --     | 225    | 150    |
| Cough Syrup(Nos) | --     | --     | 170    | 170    |

| Particulars   |   2013 | 2014   |   2015 |   2016 |
|---------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Indians       |      4 | --     |      2 |      1 |
| Foreigners    |      4 | 7      |     16 |     10 |

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## L.S.U.S.Q No. 3879 FOR 09.08.2016

(c)  Various steps including strict surveillance and enforcement at export/import points of the Airport, installation of display boards at airports to spread awareness about the punishment provided under the  law  for  drug  trafficking  and  its  abuse.    Sensitization  and training  of  drug  law  enforcement  agencies  are  also  done  to enhance their enforcement capacity against new modus operandi so as to check drug smuggling through the airports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3878 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3878

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  August, 2016

## Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs

3878. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

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

- (a) whether  manufacturing  of  synthetic  drugs  is  increasing  in  the country including Hyderabad and Mumbai;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the drug authorities are aware of the said increase; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof alongwith the effective steps being taken by  the  Government  to  identify  all  illegal  drug  units  and  to  cancel their licences?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a): Department has no information on whether manufacturing of synthetic drugs is increasing in the country. All drugs are approved and allowed to be manufactured  and  marketed  in  India,  as  per  provisions  of  Drugs  and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945, based on their risk-benefit assessment.  Under  the  provision  of  Drugs  and  Cosmetics  Act,  1940  and Rules,  1945  made  there  under,  State  Licensing  Authorities  appointed  by State Governments are empowered to grant license for manufacture for sale, sale or distribution. Under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 made thereunder, the regulatory control over the drugs imported in to the country is exercised by the Central Government through the Central Drugs Standard  Control  Organization  (CDSCO),  while  the  manufacture,  sale  and distribution  of  drugs  is  regulated  by  the  State  Drugs  Control  Authorities appointed  by  the  State  Governments.  In  case  of  contravention  of  any provisions of the Act or the Rules, the State Licensing Authorities (SLAs) are empowered to take action against the offender.

- (b), (c) & (d): In view of reply to (a) above, does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3877 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Regional Disparity in J&K
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THUPSTAN CHHEWANG

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3877

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

REGIONAL DISPARITY IN J&K

3877. SHRI THUPSTAN CHHEWANG:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  growing  anger  and resentment among the people of Jammu and Kashmir specially in  the  two  regions  of  Jammu  and  Ladakh  regarding  the  disparity  that exists  in  economic  development  of  their  respective  regions  which  is confirmed  in  the  reports/  recommendations  of  various  committees constituted i.e. Gajendra Gadkar and Sikri Commissions;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c) whether the Government has received any proposal/demands for addressing the issue of regional disparity through various measures; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  to (d):  The State Government of Jammu and Kashmir had constituted a State Finance Commission in the year 2007 to ascertain inter  and  intra  region  development  index.    The  main  findings  of  the report are as below:

## L.S. U.S.Q.No.3877 FOR 09.08.2016

| Region   |   Index Value 1980-81 |   Index Value 2006-07 | Improvement   |
|----------|-----------------------|-----------------------|---------------|
| Kashmir  |                0.3481 |                0.4349 | 24.94%        |
| Jammu    |                0.3039 |                0.4333 | 42.58%        |
| Ladakh   |                0.2432 |                0.3374 | 38.74%        |

Development funds in the state are presently allocated on the basis of various parameters such as:

i Geographical area/population of the district.

ii Backwardness of the district.

Iii Development needs etc.

The  emphasis  is  laid  upon  institution  of  system  of  the  criteria  based allocation of financial resources across all the three regions to ensure equitable distribution and balanced development.

## L.S. U.S.Q.No.3877 FOR 09.08.2016

Further,  two  Special  Task  Forces  were  set  up  in  2010  to  examine  the development  needs  of  the  Jammu  and  Ladakh  regions.    These  Task Forces recommended an amount of Rs. 496.63 crore for 32 schemes for Jammu and Rs.  415.70 crore for 89 schemes for Ladakh region to fill the critical developmental gaps under the State plan.

| Region   |   Rs. in crore |   No. of Schemes |
|----------|----------------|------------------|
| Jammu    |         496.63 |               32 |
| Leh      |         189.19 |               37 |
| Kargil   |         226.51 |               52 |
| TOTAL    |         912.33 |              121 |

Recently, on November 7, 2015, the Hon'ble prime Minister announced a Developmental Package for overall economic development of the state which encompasses all the three regions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3874 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Shortage of Bulletproof Jackets
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3874

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

SHORTAGE OF BULLETPROOF JACKETS

3874. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is acute shortage of bulletproof jackets and helmets for the personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof, force-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to purchase/provide light weighed bulletproof jackets and helmets of international standards to the personnel of CAPF?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c): Requirement of Bullet Proof Jackets and Helmets changes with increase in strength of forces and change in theatres of  action  from  time  to  time.    The  concerned  forces and  MHA  take necessary steps to meet this requirement accordingly

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## L.S. U.S.Q.No.3874 FOR 09.08.2016

Government  of  India  has  been  making  provisions  for  improved versions of Bullet Proof Jackets and Bullet Proof Helmets for CAPFs keeping  in  view  the  approved  Qualitative  Requirements  (QRs)  and International  Standards.    As  per  latest  approved  QRs  of  MHA,  the weight of the BP Jackets has been reduced to make it light weight and  accordingly  procurement  of  38,862  light  Bullet  Proof  Jackets and 27,812 Bullet Proof Helmets is being done on a need basis as per operational requirement of the CAPFs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Separate States
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: TATHAGATA SATPATHY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3873

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

SEPARATE STATES

3873. SHRI TATHAGATA SATPATHY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  demands  for  creation  of separate States;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government  in  this regard;

(c) whether the Government has any proposal for formation of New State reorganisation commission to look into these demands; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  & (b):  Demands and representations are received from time to time from various individuals and organisations for creation of new States.

Creation of a new State has wide ramifications and direct bearing on the federal polity of our country.

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Government moves on the matter of formation of new States after taking into  consideration  all  relevant  factors.    Presently  there  is  no  such proposal under consideration.

(c): No  such  proposal  for  formation  of  new  State  Reorganisation Commission is under consideration.

(d): In view of (c) above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3872 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Funds for Pharma with Companies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3872 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 th  August, 2016

## FUNDS FOR PHARMA WITH COMPANIES

## 3872.   Shrimati Rama Devi

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

- (a)      the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  for  the  development  of  Indian  pharmaceutical industry during the last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the amount of funds utilised out of the allocated fund, year-wise; and
- (c) the  reasons  for  not  utilising  the  full  amount  along  with  the  reaction  of  the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT  AND HIGHWAYS;  MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH  L. MANDAVIYA)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

- (a) & (b) -  Under Pharmaceutical Promotion & Development Scheme Rs. 2 crores are allocated in each year for the development of Indian Pharmaceuticals Industry during 2013-14, 2014-15 and  2015-16.  The  utilization  under  Pharmaceutical  Promotion  &  Development  Scheme  is Rs. 0.87 crore, Rs. 1.49 crore and  Rs. 1.34 crore respectively during the years 2013-14, 201415 and 2015-16.

Under  creation  of  IPR  Centre  Scheme  Rs.  1.00  crore  is  allocated  during  the  years 2013-14 and 2014-15. No funds are allocated during 2015-16. The utilization under creation of IPR  Centre  Scheme  is  Rs.  0.25  crore  and  Rs.  0.22  crore  during  2013-14  and  2014-15 respectively. Under Cluster development Scheme Rs. 2.40 crore was allocated during 2015-16 but fund could not be released.

- (c) The  reasons  for  non  utilising  allocated  funds  fully  in  case  of  Pharmaceutical Promotion & Development Scheme is subject to receipt of proposals complete in all respects and in case of Creation of IPR Centre, the Implementation Agency Pharmaxil has faced certain practical difficulties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3871 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Fertilizer Quality Testing
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3871

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  9 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## FERTILIZER QUALITY TESTING

3871.  SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE   ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  that  the  fertilizer quality testing infrastructure in the country are not adequate and up to the mark;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to set up new laboratories and upgrade the existing infrastructure; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  in  this  regard  along  with  the  budgetary allocation and timeframe for completion?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(  SHRI

- (a)  to (c): In the country there are 78 Fertilizer Quality Control Laboratories (FQCLs) with annual analyzing capacity of 1.68 lakh samples.

Under Soil Health Management (SHM) scheme financial assistance is provided to States for setting up of new Fertilizer Quality Control Laboratories (FQCLs) @ Rs.75 lakh per lab and for strengthening of FQCLs @ Rs.30 lakh per lab. Under the scheme funds amounting to Rs.305.62 lakh has been released for setting up of 6 new FQCLs and Rs.381.695 lakh released for strengthening of 37 FQCLs to States during 2014-15 and 2015-16.

During  current  year  2016-17,  budget  allocation  under  the  scheme  is  Rs.360 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3870 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Federal Structure
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3870 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

FEDERAL STRUCTURE

†3870. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  for  strengthening  the Federal structure of the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (b): Various steps have been taken by the Government for  strengthening  the  Federal  structure  of  the  country.    First Commission  on  Centre-State  Relations  was  set  up  on  09.06.1983 under  the  Chairmanship  of  Justice  R.S.  Sarkaria,  to  review  the existing  arrangements  between  the  Centre  and  the  States.  Based upon the Sarkaria Commission's recommendation,   an Inter-State Council was  set up on 28.05.1990 under Article 263 of the Constitution.

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## L.S. US.Q.No.3870 FOR 09.08.2016

The  second  Commission  on  Centre-State  Relations  was  set  up  on 27.04.2007  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Justice  M.M.  Punchhi.  The recommendations of the commission were discussed in 11 th  meeting of Inter-State Council on 16-07-2016.

Zonal  Council  was  set  up  as  Statutory  body  under  State Reorganization Act 1956 to develop cooperative working  among the States and to provide a meeting ground for the States in different zones for solving inter-state problems and fostering balanced socioeconomic development of the respective zones.

Ministry of Finance provides assistance to states through tax devolution, finance commission grants and allocation for welfare of various schemes through different line Ministries/ Departments.  The Fourteenth  Finance  Commission  had  proposed  the  increase  in  tax devolution  to  states  from  32%  to  42%  of  the  net  divisible  pool  of taxes from 2015-16, thus tremendously increasing the funds available to State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3865 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Subsidy on HSD Oil to Fishermen
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3865 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## SUBSIDY ON HSD OIL TO FISHERMEN

3865.   SHRI D. S. RATHOD :

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that fishermen are not getting the benefits of rebate on  High Speed Diesel (HSD) Oil;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  remove  the  BPL  condition  for  availing  the benefits of the said scheme by fishermen; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the said decision is likely to be implemented by the Government?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a) to (d) : During the 10 th Five Year Plan, a rebate on High Speed Diesel (HSD) oil at the rate  of ` 1.50  per  litre  was  provided  to  the  mechanized  fishing  vessels  under  the  Centrally Sponsored Scheme  'Development  of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations'.    The  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare,  Department  of  Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries intended to  continue the scheme during the 11 th Plan  with enhanced subsidy  from ` 1.50  per  litre  to ` 3.00  per  litre.    While  approving  the  said  scheme  in February, 2009, it was decided that such subsidy should be provided only to fishers belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL).   Recently, the Central Plan Scheme on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of  Fisheries  approved  by  the  Government  in  December,  2015 also provides central rebate on HSD to the BPL category fishers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Committee on Life Saving Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3864

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  August, 2016

## Committee on Life Saving Drugs

3864. SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government had constituted an inter-ministerial committee to suggest measures relating to life saving drugs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the recommendations made by the said committee and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether  the  Committee  has  recommended  for  limiting  the  profit margins on essential drugs;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto; and
- (e) the steps taken for implementation of the recommendations of the said report?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a): No,  Madam.  There  is  no  definition  of  life  saving  drugs  either  in  the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 or in Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
- (b), (c), (d) & (e): In view of reply to (a) above, does not arise.

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