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Lok Sabha Question No. 3500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Selection of Scientists
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

**O.I.H.**

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

#### 1 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

**LOK SABHA**

#### 2 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3500

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11/08/2015

**SELECTION OF SCIENTISTS**

3500.	SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE **d`f"k ea=h**

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether a multi member Agriculture Scientist Selection Board is entrusted with the responsibility of selecting agriculture Scientists, if so, the details and the composition thereof indicating the fields from which its members are selected;

(b) 	whether presently there is no member in the Board from crop science background, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor and the time by which it is likely to be filled up; and

(c)	whether the members and president of the Board have continued in the office despite completion of their term, if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken in this regard?

**A N S W E R**

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

**d`f”k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h**

**(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)**

(a)	Agricultural Scientists’ Recruitment Board (ASRB) is responsible for recruitment to the posts of Scientists under Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The composition of the ASRB is as under:

1. Chairman–Dr. Gurbachan Singh

(representing crop science field)

1. Member–Dr. V.N. Sharda

(representing soil science field)

1. Member–Dr. S.K. Bandyopadhyay

(representing animal science field)

(b)	Dr. Gurbachan Singh, Chairman, ASRB is presently representing the Crop Science group.  The other two members of ASRB are representing the Soil Science and Animal Science groups respectively.

(c)	No Madam.  The Chairman and Members of ASRB are continuing in their respective positions as per their term of appointment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3496 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Review of CSSs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3496

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

**3496. REVIEW OF CSSs**

**SHRI  SUMAN  BALKA:**

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

(a) whether the Government is reviewing the Centrally Sponsored Schemes/Central Sector Schemes relating to the Welfare of SCs/OBCs/Senior Citizens/persons with disabilities etc. implemented through NGOs in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the outcome of such review along with the future plan regarding implementation of such schemes?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

(a) to (c): The review of Centrally Sponsored Schemes/ Central Sector schemes relating to the Welfare of SCs/OBCs/Senior Citizens/persons with disabilities etc. is an on-going process. The scheme of Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organizations working for Scheduled Castes has been reviewed and revised with effect from 1.4.2014 by enhancing financial assistance by 100%. The cost norms in respect of the scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons (Senior Citizens) has also been revised w.e.f. 1.4.2015 and enhanced under different components ranging from 70 to 110%, which covers honorarium to staff, room rent, cost of medicines, food for running and maintenance of Old Age Homes, Day Care Centres, Mobile Medicare Units etc. Similarly, cost norms for the Central Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Drugs Abuse were revised w.e.f. 1.1.2015 and enhanced under different components ranging from 80 to 100% covering staff honorarium, room rent, cost of medicines and food for the inmates of the De-addiction Centres. The scheme of Assistance to Disabled persons for purchase/fitting of aids/appliance was also evaluated in December, 2012 following which it was revised w.e.f. 1.4.2014, to ensure better delivery of the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Setting up of Bio-Technology Institute
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

**O.I.H.**

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

#### 1 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

**LOK SABHA**

#### 2 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3494

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11/08/2015

**SETTING UP OF BIO-TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE**

3494.	SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE **d`f"k ea=h**

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has laid foundation stone of Agriculture Bio-Technology Institute in Jharkhand;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof along with the allocation made and total budget already allotted for the project; and

(c)	the target fixed for making the institute operational along with the present status of the Institute?

**A N S W E R**

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

**d`f”k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h**

**(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)**

(a)	Yes, Madam.

**(b) & (c):** The Foundation stone of ICAR - Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IIAB) was laid on August 25, 2014. The total budget allocated for setting of the institute is Rs. 287.50 crores during XII Plan. The allocation of the budget for 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 was Rs. 189.75, Rs. 243.00 and Rs. 294.33 lakhs, respectively. The expenditure during the corresponding period was Rs. 189.75, Rs. 235.33 and Rs. 293.54 lakhs. The budget estimate for the current year (2015-16) is Rs. 1970.00 lakhs and expenditure upto June, 2015 is Rs. 20.97 lakhs.

The institute has already started functioning with Officer-on-Special Duty and eleven scientists. Research Advisory Committee has also been constituted. Scientists started working on different research projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3493 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Status of NATGRID
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3493

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015/SHRAVANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

**STATUS OF NATGRID**

†3493.	SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) set up with a view to

track criminals has become non-functional;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the expenditure on the setting up of the same; and

(c) the reasons for discontinuing NATGRID?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):	The NATGRID is conceived to be a framework which will leverage Information Technology to connect approved User Agencies (security/law enforcement) with designated Data providers (Airlines, Banks, SEBI, Railway, Telecom etc.) with a view to enhance the country’s counter- terrorism capability.  The platform envisages approved operating procedures and oversight mechanisms to facilitate access between users and providers to enable them to analyze and disseminate information/intelligence for synergizing efforts to counter terrorism related activity.  The total expenditure upto 31.03.2015 on NATGRID project is Rs.98.14 Crore.   Work on both the physical infrastructure and a technical component is in progress.

(c):	In view of (a) & (b) above does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3492 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: S.M.A.R.T. Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3492

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015/SHRAVANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

**S.M.A.R.T. POLICE STATIONS**

3492.	SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to introduce the concept of

S.M.A.R.T./Model Police Stations in the country; and

(b) if so, the details including the salient features of such police stations and the present status thereof along with the funds released/spent so far for the purpose, State/ UT-wise?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):	During the 49 th Annual Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police held on 29 th November, 2014, Hon’ble Prime Minister introduced the concept of S.M.A.R.T. Police wherein ‘S’ stands for Sensitive and Strict, ‘M’ for Modern with Mobility, ‘A’ for Alert and Accountable, ‘R’ for Reliable and Responsive and ‘T’ for Trained and Techno-savvy.   BPR&D has prepared a framework for building of such Police Stations.   However, no fund has been released for SMART Police Stations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3490 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Consumer Helpline
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. 3490

##### TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

**CONSUMER HELPLINE**

3490.	SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

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(a)	whether some States have not set up the State Consumer Helplines till date as proposed by the Union Government under the 12th Plan, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(b)	whether some State Governments do not require the sanctioned financial allocation for setting up of State Consumer Helplines; and

(c) 	if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government to ensure setting up of State level consumer helplines in all the States?

**ANSWER**

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**THE MINISTERFOR**

**CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION**

**(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)**

(a) 	   :	Out of 32 States/Union Terriotories which have been sanctioned financial assistance for setting up State Consumer Helplines, 22 State Consumer Helplines are functional. Otheres are at different stages of getting it operational.

(b) & (c) :	Of the remaining four State/UTs, Goa has set up a helpline under project e-PDS. Government of NCT of Delhi and Chandigarh Administration has sought financial assistance for setting up of Consumer Helpline. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is yet to avail of financial assistance for setting up of Consumer Helpline.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3489 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Criminal Justice System
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3489

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015/SHRAVANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

**CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM**

†3489.	SHRI ANOOP MISHRA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the existing criminal justice system has not stood the test of time in reducing the delay in disposal of cases and increasing the rate of conviction in grave crimes;

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

(c) whether the Government has taken measures to reform the criminal justice system in the wake of the Law Commissions report and the report of the Justice Malimath Committee;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government proposes to reclassify certain offences under the non-cognizable category as cognizable offences under the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Penal Code; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d): **Amendments in the Criminal Justice System are a continuous process** in order to make the laws in sync with social changes.  Amendments in the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure are carried out from time to time based on the recommendations of the Law  Commission  of India, various Court judgments and the reports of any

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other Committee specially constituted for the purpose. The Justice Malimath Committee Report of 2003 and **the Professor Madhava Menon Committee Report of 2007 have been referred to the Law Commission of India with a request for giving a comprehensive report covering all aspects of criminal law so that comprehensive amendments can be made in the various laws viz. Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, etc.** The Law Commission of India has intimated that they have identified certain focus areas and formed sub–groups to deliberate on such areas relating to IPC and CrPC.

(e) & (f):	There is no proposal at present to re-classify any of the offences under the non-cognizable category as cognizable offences under the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Penal Code. However, the Law Commission of India has reported that they have received representations for reclassifying the offence under section 187 of Indian  Penal Code from non-cognizable category into cognizable offences.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Emission of Greenhouse Gases
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3488**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

**Emission of Greenhouse Gases**

3488. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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

(a) whether the World Resources Institute (WRI)—a global research organization has come out with its latest analysis on the emission of climate damaging greenhouse gases in various countries and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether it is a fact that India is far behind the developed countries in terms of per capita emission and if so, the details thereof, rank-wise; and

(c) the extent to which the findings of the said report is likely to give India an upper hand while  negotiating for a global climate deal at Paris?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  & (b)   World Resources Institute (WRI) has come out with its latest analysis of the country-wise carbon emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). In per capita emissions for top 10 emitters, India with per capita emission of 1.92 tonnes (approx) of carbon dioxide equivalent is at the bottom most rank, whereas per capita emissions of Canada is 24.6 tonnes (approx), United States is 19. 6 tonnes (approx), Russia is 15.3 tonnes (approx), and China is 7.69 tonnes (approx) of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2011. These are many times more than India’s per capita emission average. India’s per capita emissions are only one-third of the global average.

(c) Such studies strengthen India’s position regarding differentiated responsibility for Climate Change. Article 3.1 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) provides that “the Parties should protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future generations of humankind, on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. Accordingly, the developed country Parties should take the lead in combating climate change and the adverse effects thereof”. Preambular para of the Lima Call for Climate Action reiterates that the work of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action shall be under the Convention and guided by its principles. Accordingly, India has been coordinating with the Like Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) and the G-77 and China and BASIC (Brazil, India, China and South Africa) group of countries to ensure an ambitious, equitable and balanced outcome in Paris under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3486 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Discovery of New Species
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL, SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3486

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

**Discovery of New Species**

3486.		Dr. P. VENUGOPAL

SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI :

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

1. whether Scientists and taxonomists have discovered 349 new species of flora and fauna during the last two years in the country ;
2. if so,  the details thereof ;
3. whether it is true that two species of reptile have also been located for the first time in the country ;
4. if so, the details thereof; and
5. the reaction of the Government thereto ?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) & (b)      As per the scientific studies conducted by scientists and taxonomists of Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), 347 plant species and 424 animal species have been discovered in the year 2013 and 2014. The details of the species have been published as “Plant Discoveries 2013” & “Plant Discoveries 2014” published by BSI and “Animal Discoveries 2013” & “Animal Discoveries 2014” by ZSI.

(c) to (e)   Yes, two species of reptiles have been located for the first time in the country. These are “ *Boiga flaviviridis* ” located in Berahampur, Odisha and “ *Rhinophis goweri* ” located in Noolathu Kombai, Bodamalai hills. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 has also been enacted for protection of wild animals, birds and plants. As per the provisions of this Act, Protected Areas viz National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, have been created all over the country covering the important habitats, to provide better protection to wildlife, including threatened species and their habitat. All endangered species are protected under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act 2002, which empowers the Central Government in consultation with the concerned State Government to notify from time to time any species which are on the verge of extinction or likely to become extinct in the near future as threatened species, and prohibit or regulate their collection, and also to take appropriate steps to rehabilitate and preserve those species.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Setting up of Vermicompost Plants
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: C.R. CHAUDHARY

O.I.H

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3485**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015

**SETTING UP OF VERMICOMPOST PLANTS**

3485.	 SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	      कृषि मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is considering to provide cent per cent grant to the farmers to set up vermicompost plants in the country with a view to enhance the soil fertility and to promote the use of organic fertilizers; and

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the time by which these grants are likely to be sanctioned and released?

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री     (SHRI MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

(a) & (b):	Under Soil Health Management of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, Financial assistance is being provided @ 50% of cost subject of a limit of Rs.5000/ha. and Rs.10,000 per beneficiary for promotion of Organic Inputs including Vermi-compost on farmer’s field.

Under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance is provided for establishing vermi compost units @50% of cost subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000/- per beneficiary for a unit having size of 30’ x 8’ x 2.5’.  For smaller units, assistance is determined on pro-rata basis.  For HDPE Vermi bed of 96 cft. size (12’x4’x2’), the assistance is @50%  of cost subject to a maximum of Rs.8,000/- per bed.

Under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is being implemented w.e.f. 2015-16 in cluster of 50 acres of land, where in financial assistance is being provided to cluster members @ Rs.5000/- per unit for procurement of earth worms, preparation of pits, construction of brick wall, labour charges and other raw materials required for construction of vermi-composting units.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3483 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Counsellors Hired by SAI
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

# GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

# MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

# DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS

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# LOK SABHA

# UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3483

# TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

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Counsellors Hired by SAI

3483. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

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

(a) 	whether Sports Authority of India (SAI) is hiring counsellors to interact with all SAI trainees including female trainees for their psychological well-being;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the purpose thereof;

(c) 	whether SAI is planning to post lady warden for safety of girl trainees residing in various SAI hostels;

(d) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(e) 	the details of other steps taken/being taken to enhance the facilities and security to the athletes including female athletes residing in different SAI hostels in the country, centre-wise?

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**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR

YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) 	Yes, Madam.

(b) 		Sports Authority of India (SAI) has started a sensitization campaign to spread awareness amongst its trainees and staff, particularly women & girl trainees, and provide additional awareness for grievance redressal.

Recent actions undertaken by Sports Authority of India includes:

(i)		Two days’ Workshop on Sensitization on Psychological issues of sports persons/coaches was conducted at SAI Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala on 21 st & 22 nd July, 2015 by five experts from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and a Psychiatrist Consultant from Delhi University which was attended by 200 sportspersons & Coaches.

(ii)	It has been decided to introduce Yoga as a compulsory activity in all SAI Training Centres to have a salutary effect on holistic development and emotional well-being of SAI trainees.

**(iii)** Decision to engage Psychological Counselors has been conveyed to all centres.

(c) & (d):       Yes, Madam.

Necessary instructions have already been given to engage lady wardens in girls’ hostels where lady wardens were not available.

(e) 		Instructions have been issued to engage security staff at SAI Sports Training Centres and also to hold a Parent-Coach- Administrator meeting (PACM) at least once in three months to sort-out issues, if any.

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