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Lok Sabha Question No. 1512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Protection of International Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1512

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 17, 1937 (SAKA)

PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL BORDER

1512. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  due  to  erosion,  the Indo-Bangladesh Border in Dhubri district of Assam  is merging into Brahmaputra river which is posing threat to the national security; and

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

ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  Erosion  of  Brahmaputra  River  has  been  occurring  in  the Mankachar  Klair-alga  and  Masalabari  area  in  Assam  near  International Border. Ministry of Water  Resources,  River  Development  &  Ganga Rejuvenation  has  already  approved  a  scheme  of  Rs.23.79  crore  for protection  of  the  above  areas  and  the  work  has  been  undertaken  by Brahmaputra Board. Further, to guard the riverine stretch of International Border with Bangladesh, Border Security Force (BSF) has established 16 BSF Border Out Posts (BOPs) and one Check post which are located on the  Charlands  inside  River  Brahmaputra,  duly  supported    with  water crafts including big launchers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Import of Pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: CHAND NATH

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1511

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## IMPORT OF PULSES

1511.  SHRI CHAND NATH: (OIH)

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 quantum of pulses likely/ proposed to be imported by the Government during the year 2015-16;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to create buffer stock of pulses; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=ky; ea=h

## ¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½

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

- (a) : During the current year i.e., 2015-16, as on date, Government has imported 5000 MT  of  Tur  dal  through  Price  Stabilisation  Fund  Scheme  of  Department  of  Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare.
- (b) & (c): Yes,  Madam.  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers  Welfare  has moved a proposal for creation of the buffer stock of pulses.

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## ORIGINAL IN HINDI
Lok Sabha Question No. 1507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PARESH RAWAL, DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1507

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

## 1507.  SHRI PARESH RAVAL: SHRI D.S.RATHOD:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plans for more plantation under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana and if so, the details thereof:
- (b) whether  the  Government  plans  to  provide  vegetable  and  fruit  plant/seeds  to  the  forest departments of various States for implementing the said Yojana: and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (c) Ministry of Rural Development has informed that different activities in 696 Gram Panchayats identified under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) take place through the convergence and implementation of existing Government Schemes and Programmes.

Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  &  Climate  Change  implements  afforestation  programmes and  schemes  which inter  alia include  National  Afforestation  Programme  (NAP)  and  National Mission  for  a  Green  India  to  encourage  vegetable  and  fruit  plants  through  Agro-Forestry  and Social Forestry by involving local communities in project governance. Under NAP, an advisory has been issued by the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board to the State Forest Development Agencies to ensure convergence of SAGY with NAP at village level afforestation, wherever, appropriate/possible.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Recruitment of Youth of Border Areas in CAPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1506 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 17, 1937 (SAKA)

RECRUITMENT OF YOUTH OF BORDER AREAS IN CAPF

†1506. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  a  campaign  for  recruiting youths of border areas in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF); and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): No, Madam. The Government has no proposal to launch a campaign at  present  for  recruiting  youth  of  border  areas  in  Central  Armed  Police Forces.  However,  as  per  this  Ministry's  scheme,  20%  of  vacancies  for recruitment of constable/General Duty in Border Guarding Forces (BGFs) i.e. Border  Security  Force  (BSF),  Indo-Tibetan  Border  Police  (ITBP),  Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) & Asam Rifles, are earmarked for border districts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Illegal Migration to Assam
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY, NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE, BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY, SUSHMITA DEV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1502

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 17,1937 (SAKA)

ILLEGAL MIGRATION TO ASSAM

1502.

SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY:

SHRI NANA PATOLE:

SHRIMATI BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY:

KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV:

## Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  recent  report  by  the  Supreme  Court  appointed  court commissioner has revealed that there has been a sudden influx of electors in certain areas of Assam  and the migrants were registered with the Government even though their nationality was yet to be ascertained;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Union  Government thereto;
- (c) whether the influx of illegal Bangladeshi migrants into Assam is changing the demographic pattern in the State;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (e) the steps being taken to implement all the recommendations of the said report including high level inquiry into illegal entry/infiltration in Assam from Bangladesh?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (e)  The  commission  appointed  by  the  Supreme  Court  of  India  has suggested/recommended for examining electoral rolls in Assam. The Election Commission  of  India  has  been  requested  to  take  necessary  action  in  this regard.  Other recommendations / suggestions made by the commission are being  deliberated  by  the  committee  constituted  by  the  Supreme  Court  of India.  As  per  Census  Report  2011,  increase  in  decadal  growth  in  Assam  is 17.1 percent in comparison to national decadal growth of 17.7 percent.

## LS.US.Q.No.1502 FOR 08.12.2015

The Government of Assam has constituted 500 State Police Units  for detection  of  illegal  migrants  in  27  districts  of  Assam  and  referring  such matters  to  the  Foreigner  Tribunals  (FTs)  for  opinion.  As  on  date  100 Foreigners Tribunals are functional for disposal of pending cases. Names of the  declared  illegal  migrants  are  being  deleted  from  the  electoral  rolls  in Assam.

Besides,  Government  has  taken  various  steps  to  curb  the  illegal infiltration from Bangladesh. These include strengthening of Border Security Force (BSF) and equipping them with modern and sophisticated equipment/ gadgets; raising  of additional  battalions  of BSF;  reduction of  gaps between border  outposts;  intensification  of  patrolling;  accelerated  programme  of construction  of  border  roads  and  border  fencing;  provision  of  surveillance equipments etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER, NISHIKANT  DUBEY, ANIRUDHAN SAMPATH, ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1498 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Rights of Persons with Disabilities

## 1498. SHRIMATI PKSREEMATHI TEACHER: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: DR A. SAMPATH: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to enact a new lawlamend the existing law o Rights of persons with disabilities;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- whether the Government has fixed any time frame for the implementation of the said lawlamendments and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to expand the list of disabilities in the new Disability Act and if s0, the details thereof and the extent to !hich the persons with disabilities are likely to be benefited; and
- (e) whether the Government has set up any Committee in this regard and if $0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a)&(b) The Government had introduced the Rights of Persong with Disabilities Bill, 2014 in the Rajya Sabha on 7/02/2014 to replace the existing Persons with Disabilities Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) 1995.The Bill was referred to Parliamentary Standing Committee for examination and report; The Parliamentary Standing Committee submitted its report o 7/05/2015 and its recommendations have been examlined, Act,

- No definite time frame for enactment and  implementation of the new proposed law has been envisaged:
- (d) 605 The Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) impairment, (v) locomotor disability, (vi) mental retardation and (vii) mental illness The   Rights of

Persons with Disabilities   Bill, 2014 contains 19 specified   disabilities  namely, 1) Autism Spectrum hemophilia; (vii) hearing impairment, (Viii) intellectual disability; (ix) leprosy cured person; (x) locomotor disability, (xi) low-vision; (xii) mental illness, (xiii) muscular dystrophy, (xiv) multiple scelerosis, (xv) specific learning disabilities: (xvi) speech and language disability, (xvii) thalassemia (xviii) sickle cell disease and (xix) multiple disability. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2014 envisages various rights and entitlements such as right to equality and non-discrimination; community life, protection from cruelty and inhuman treatment, access to justice etc for persons with disabilities The Bill also mandates the appropriate Governments to take various measures, frame schemes and programmes for empowerment of persons with disabilities in the area of educatic skill development and employment; social security, rehabilitation and recreation etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Production of Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DADDAN MISHRA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1497 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Production of Urea

## 1497: SHRI DADDAN MISHRA:

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

- (a) the production of urea each of the last three years in the country; during
- (b) whether the country has become self-reliant in the production of urea; and
- (c) if the details thereof, if not; the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a) The production of urea in the country for the year 2012-13 to 2014-2015 are given below:-
- (b) No. Madam
- (c) Department of Fertilizers had announced New Investment Policy (NIP) 2012 on 2nd January 2013 and its amendment on 7th October; 2014 to facilitate fresh investment in urea sector and to reduce import dependency: The . commissioning of new fertilizer plant takes around 3 to 3.5 years from the zero date date of financial closure).

| Year    |   Production in Lakh MT |
|---------|-------------------------|
| 2012-13 |                  225.75 |
| 2013-14 |                  227.15 |
| 2014-15 |                  225.85 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1495 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Coconut Development Board
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1495

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

1495.      PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

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

- (a) the details of the schemes formulated by the Coconut Development Board to enhance the coconut production in the country; and
- (b) the  details  of  the  schemes  introduced  for  the  production  of  various  coconut  based products in the country?

## 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): Coconut Development Board has been implementing various schemes/programmes to enhance coconut production in the country as given under:
1.  Production and distribution of planting material
2.  Expansion of Area under Coconut
3.  Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement
4.  Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens
5.  Establishment of new coconut orchards
6.  Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS)
7.  Technology Demonstration/Quality Testing Lab, etc.
- (b): Coconut Development Board introduced the Technology Mission on Coconut in the year 2001-2002  with  the  main  objective  of  promoting  product  diversification  and  value  addition  in coconut.  Details of the scheme are given at Annexure-I

Technology Mission on Coconut  covers four major components as given below:-

## 1. Development and adoption of technologies for processing and product diversification .

- a.  Development of technologies:
- b.  Acquisition, Training, demonstration of technologies:
- c.  Adoption of technologies:

## 2. Market Research and Promotion

- a.  Market Research
- b.  Market Promotion
3. Development and adoption  technologies for management of  pest and diseases .
- a.  Development of technologies
- b.  Demonstration of technologies
- c.  Adoption of technologies
4. Other schemes for the promotion of various coconut based products .

In  addition  to  above,  the  Board  is  also  implementing  the  following  programmes  to promote processing and value addition of coconut in the country:

## (i)  Technology Demonstration/Quality testing lab

The Technology Development Centre is operating at Vazhakulam, Aluva, Kerala.  A full fledged Quality Testing Laboratory (QTL) is operating at the Technology Development Centre, Vazhakulam.

## (ii) Export Promotion Council

The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India has notified Coconut Development Board as an Export Promotion Council (EPC) for all coconut products other than those made from coconut husk and fiber.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Employment Opportunities for Differently Abled Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1494 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITTES FOR DIFFLRENTLY ABLED PERSONS

## 1494 SHRI B SRIRAMULU:

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

- a) whether  employment opportunities for the differently abled/physically challenged persons have increased during the last three years and the current year;

## ANSWER

- 6) if not, the reasons therefor along with the measures taken by the Government in this regard? .

## MINSTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT (SHRI SHRI KRISHNA PAL GURJAR)

- (a) & (): In order to create employment opportunities for Persons with Disabilities through self employment, financial assistance is provided to them through National Handicapped Finance Development   Corporation  (NHFDC), Undertaking under the administrative control of Department of Persons with Disabilities. The number of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) availing such assistance during the last three years which is on an increasing trend and the current year is given below: -
- (c): Does not arise in view of the reply to (a) & (b) above.

| Year                       |   No. of PwDs |
|----------------------------|---------------|
| 2012-13                    |         13296 |
| 2013-14                    |         13312 |
| 2014-15                    |         14703 |
| 2015-16 (as on 15.10.2015= |          8129 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1493 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Trade of Impure Gold
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1493

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## TRADE OF IMPURE GOLD

1493.   DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY: (OIH)

## 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 impure gold trade is increasing in various parts of the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/proposed to be taken to check it?

## 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) : No  Madam.    However,  the  results  of  a  market  Survey  for  purity  of  Gold conducted  in  2006  in  16  cities/towns  showed  that  146  samples  out  of  the  162  samples  tested failed.  The average shortage of purity on an All India basis was 13.15 percent.  The Government is, therefore, trying to  encourage  'hallmarking'  of jewellery since hallmarked jewellery guarantees purity of gold

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1492 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Electric Car by Tesla
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: MIDHUN REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1492 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Electric Car by Tesla

## 1492. SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

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

- (a) whether Electric Car Maker "Tesla" has shown interest to launch its products in India;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; 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. 1490 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Diesel Powered Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1490 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Diesel Powered Vehicles

## 1490. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  number  of  diesel  powered  vehicles  are  increasing  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the details thereof during each of the last three years, vehicle-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  put  a  cap  on  the  number  of  vehicles  including passenger cars registered every year;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken in this regard; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):    Madam, the number of Diesel passenger vehicles along with YOY growth of last three years is given below:

|                         | Domestic Sales (in Nos)   | Domestic Sales (in Nos)   | Domestic Sales (in Nos)   |
|-------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
|                         | 2012-13                   | 2013-14                   | 2014-15                   |
| Diesel Passenger Cars   | 894,529                   | 741,588                   | 701,744                   |
| Diesel Utility Vehicles | 538,599                   | 494,666                   | 498,559                   |
| Diesel Vans             | 126,573                   | 88,696                    | 42,270                    |
| Total                   | 1,559,701                 | 1,324,950                 | 1,242,573                 |
| %Growth                 | 23.23                     | (-)15.05                  | (-)6.22                   |

- (b): No such proposal is under consideration.

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

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