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Lok Sabha Question No. 1910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Import of Coal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1910 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2015

## Import of Coal

## 1910.SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a):  whether the Government proposes to import coal in the next financial year;
- (b):  if so, the details thereof; and
- (d): the steps taken by the Government to improve the quality of coal and reduce its import?

## Answer

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER AND NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a)&(b): As  per  the  current  import  policy,  coal  is  already  under  Open  General License  (OGL)  and  consumers  are  free  to  import  coal  from  the  source  of  their choice as per their contractual prices on payment of applicable duty.

(c): The focus of the Government is on improving the domestic production of Coal which include efforts to expedite clearances, pursuing with State Government for help  in  expediting  land  acquisition  and  coordinated  effort  with  Railways  for movement  of  coal.  Steps  have  been  taken  by  Coal  India  Limited  (CIL)  and  its subsidiaries  to  improve  the  production  and  quality  of  coal  by  adopting  latest available  technologies  such  as  Continuous  Miners,  Selective  Mining,  Surface Miners and clean Coal Technologies, Coal sizing and sampling. CIL has recently introduced  'third  party  sampling'  of  the  coal  supplied  under  which  the  coal purchasing party is free to choose a sample of its choice from the empanelled list of  third  party  samples.To  address  the  quality  of  coal  issue  CIL  has  undertaken project  to  construct  15  washeries  (9  non-coking  and  6  coking)  having  total capacity of 112.6 Mte.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Employees at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1909 (To be answered on the 10 th  December 2015)

## EMPLOYEES AT AIRPORTS

1909.

SHRI P.K. BIJU

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  total  number  of  Group  A,B,C  and  D  employees  posted  at Trivandrum, Kochi and Calicut  airports;
- (b)  the  number  of  them  working  on  regular  and  on  contract  basis separately; and
- (c) the number of loaders category workers employed at these airports?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) to (c): The details of Airports Authority of India (AAI) employees are as under:

|                 | Trivandrum 137   | Kochi 80   | Calicut 67   |
|-----------------|------------------|------------|--------------|
| Group-A         | 63               | 15         | 69           |
| Group-B Group-C | 221              | 05         | 94           |
| Group-D         | 81               | 06         | 22           |
| Total           |                  |            |              |
|                 | 502              | 106        | 252          |

All employees of AAI of the above three airports are on regular basis. AAI has not employed any loader category of employees at these airports. The details of employees working with Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Customs, Immigration, Air India, etc., are being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1908 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: National Lab Policy for Renewable Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1908

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2015

## NATIONAL LAB POLICY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

## 1908.  SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether National Lab Policy for    Renewable Energy Projects has not been approved by the Government so far, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to formulate/ implement a National Lab Policy for testing, standardization and certification of renewable energy projects in the country;
- (c) if so, the details along with the steps taken so far by the Government in this regard;
- (d) the  manner and the extent  to  which the growth of renewable energy has reportedly suffered in the absence of such policy; and
- (e) the time by which the Government is likely to finalise and implement a National Lab Policy for renewable energy projects in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL & NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a)&(b): The  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy(MNRE)  in  September  2015 decided to prepare a 'National Lab Policy for Testing, Standardization  and Certification for Renewable  Energy  Sector'  to  ensure  the  quality  and  reliability  of  renewable  energy systems/devices for proper functioning in field.
- (c): The  Lab  Policy  will  bring  out  action  plan  and  infrastructure  needed  for  expanding testing and certification labs with financial implications. A high level expert committee under the  chairmanship  of  an  eminent  scientist  has  been  set  up  for  the  purpose.  A  draft  policy document is being prepared by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) of MNRE for perusal of the expert committee for preparing the National Lab Policy.
- (d): The need for such a policy arose in view of enhanced target of 175 GW Renewable Power set by MNRE in 2015, which includes 100GW from solar. Further, up-gradation of existing test labs and updation of standards and test protocols with technology progression is essential for the growth of renewable energy.
- (e): The National Lab Policy is expected to be ready in the  next 6 months. Thereafter, the policy will be considered for implementation after ensuring budgetary provision for the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1907 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Establishment of Research and Development Institute for Ganga
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1907

ANSWERED ON 10.12.2015

## ESTABLISHMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR GANGA

1907.   SHRI KIRTI AZAD

Will  the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  establish  a  dedicated  research  and  development institute for Ganga River and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the funds earmarked by the Government for the purpose; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be established?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(SUSHRI  UMA  BHARTI)

- (a)  No, Madam. Setting up of any dedicated research and development institute for Ganga river is currently not under active consideration of the Union Government.
- (b)  &  (c) Do not arise in view of reply to Part (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1906 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Development of Safdarjung Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1906

(To be answered on the 10 th  December 2015)

## DEVELOPMENT OF SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT

1906. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION (Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a): No, Madam. Safdarjung Airport is a notified airport for Cat-2B aircraft and handles VIP operations and other strategic operations. (b), (c) & (d): Does not arise.

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Airports Authority of India (AAI)/Government has any
- proposal  to  develop  Delhi's  Safdarjung  Airport  into  world  class commercial  hub  and  convention  centre; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated cost of the project and the time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented; (c) whether the AAI/Government has taken note/care of the security implications/concerns before according approval to the said proposal; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1904 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Self Service Baggage Drop Kiosks at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1904

(To be answered on the 10 th  December 2015)

## SELF SERVICE BAGGAGE DROP KIOSKS AT AIRPORTS

1904. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) to (d): Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated process with scheduled completion in 2016-17 to implement self service baggage drop kiosks  to  resolve  baggage  related  issues  at  13  airports  namely Ahmedabad, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Calicut, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Kolkata,  Lucknow,  Mangalore,  Pune,  Srinagar  and Thiruvananthapuram.

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Airports Authority of India has implemented proposed to implement self service baggage drop kiosks at various airports across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the said facility is likely to be operational; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to give real time information on the status of passengers/baggage and resolve all baggage related issues on
- priority basis?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: CAPART
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1902

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12. 2015

## CAPART

## 1902. SHRI LAXMI  NARAYAN  YADAV:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the nature and scope of schemes approved  sanctioned by the Council for Advanc of   People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) in Madhya Pradesh during t two years;
- (b) whether the work under the se schemes has commenced, if so, the details thereof and not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Non -Governmental Organisations (NGOs) through which the work under said schemes is being undertaken are monitored; and
- (d) if so, the details t hereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BIRENDER SINGH)

(a): Council For Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) has not approved any scheme in Madhya Pradesh during the last two years as funding h been kept under abeyance.

(b) to (d): Questions do not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1901 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Direct Flights from Ranchi to Chennai
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1901 (To be answered on the 10 th  December 2015)

## DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM RANCHI TO CHENNAI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) whether the Government proposes to start direct flight between Ranchi and Chennai;

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

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which it is likely to be done?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

## 1901. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

be pleased to state:-

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) Currently Air India/Alliance Air (a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India) has no plans to start direct flight between Ranchi and Chennai.

(b) Does not arise.

- (c)  The traffic potential between Chennai and Ranchi is approx 15 passengers per day which is not large enough to sustain commercially viable operations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1900 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Feed in Tariff Policy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1900

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2015

## FEED IN TARIFF POLICY

## 1900. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to design formulate a Feed in Tariff (FIT) policy to accelerate solar energy generation in the country; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL & NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a)&(b): No Madam. No separate policy for Feed in Tariff (FIT) is being proposed. The National Tariff Policy includes renewable power also. The feed in tariff, wherever applicable for solar  power  is  fixed  by  Central  Electricity  Regulatory  Commission  and Electricity  Regulatory Commissions of respective States/UTs in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1898 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: NH in Odisha
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  National  Highways  in  Odisha  and  the  funds  sanctioned  for  their improvement renovation during the last three years, NH-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  amount  sanctioned  for  the  National  Highways  has  been  utilized  for renovation, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  any  timeframe  has  been  fixed  for  the  completion  of  the  work  related  to  these Highways; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action being taken for non-completion of the work?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) & (b) There are 22 numbers of National Highways in Odisha. Ministry allocates fund State  wise  not  NH-wise.  Fund  allocated  during  last  three  years  for  development  and maintenance of  National Highways in Odisha is as under:

Fund Utilized

| Year      |   Fund Allocated (Rs. in crore) |   Fund Utilized (Rs. in crore) |
|-----------|---------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 2012-2013 |                          470.19 |                         470.19 |
| 2013-2014 |                          422.18 |                         405.66 |
| 2014-2015 |                          522.58 |                         516.67 |

- (d) Timeframe for completion of renovation work is generally 6 to 12 months and that for improvement work, it is generally 2 to 3 years. In case of non-completion of works within stipulated timeframe, penalty is imposed as per provision of contract.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1898

ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## NH IN ODISHA

1898.      SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA  RAJESWARI SINGH:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1896 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Mobile Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1896

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY, 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## Mobile Courts

†1896. SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to encourage the State Governments to set up mobile courts as per requirement in their States particularly in backward areas, State/UT-wise including Odisha;
- (b)  the  number  of  such  courts  set  up  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the current year, State/UT-wise including Odisha; and
- (c) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI D. V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) to (c): Under the provisions of the Constitution, the primary responsibility for establishment of subordinate courts in the States, rests with the respective State Government.  The Central Government  provides  financial assistance to State  Governments  for  setting  up  Gram Nyayalayas which may hold mobile court outside their headquarters in terms of the provisions contained in the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008.

As per information  available, 194  Gram  Nyayalayas  have  been  notified by  10 States, including 16 Gram Nyayalayas notified by the Government of Odisha.  Year-wise and Statewise details of Gram Nyayalayas notified by the State Governments during last three years are given below .

|   Sl. No. | Name of State   | 2012   | 2013   | 2014   |
|-----------|-----------------|--------|--------|--------|
|         1 | Maharashtra     | 1      | 1      | 7      |
|         2 | Jharkhand       | 6      | -      | -      |
|         3 | Odisha          | 6      | 2      | -      |
|         4 | Goa             | 2      | -      | -      |
|         5 | Punjab          | -      | 2      | -      |
|         6 | Haryana         | -      | 2      | -      |
|         7 | Uttar Pradesh   | -      | -      | 12     |

….2/-

The issues affecting operationalization of the Gram Nyayalayas were discussed in the Conference of Chief Justices of High Courts and Chief Ministers of the States on 7 th April,

2013. It was decided in the Conference that the State Governments and High Courts should decide  the  question  of  establishment  of  Gram  Nyayalayas  wherever  feasible,  taking  into account  their  local  problems.  The  focus  is  on  setting  up  Gram  Nyayalayas  in  the  Talukas where regular courts have not been set up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1894 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Linking of Handicraft Industry with e-Commerce/Tourism
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## LINKING OF HANDICRAFT INDUSTRY WITH   E-COMMERCE/TOURISM

## 1894.   SHRIMATI RANJANBEN   BHATT:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to link the handicraft industry with e-commerce and tourism; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the   steps taken by the Government in this   regard?

## उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र राज  ् य मंरी ( स्त्वतंर प्रभार ) ( श्री संतोष कु मार गंगवार ) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Yes Madam.

(b): Under the Infrastructure and Technology Development Scheme in 12 th five yer plan there are a components  called  'Craft  Village,  Urban  Haat  and  Mini  Urban  Haat'. These  components  link  craft  promotion  with  tourism.    Under  the  schemes  there  is  a provision  of    financial  assistance  of  Rs.10.00  crore  for  Craft  Village,  Rs.3.00  crores  for Urban  Haat  and  Rs.2.00  crores  for  Mini  Urban  Haat  to  State  and  central  Government organization/  corporations/  Tourism  development  corporations/  state  institutions/  locals Government  bodies,  Panchayati  Raj  institutions,  urban  local  bodies.  In  order  to  promote Handicraft Industry by linking with E-commerce/Tourism a joint effort has been taken up by Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Tourism with all state Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1893 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Traffic Management System
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO.1893

ANSWERED  ON 10 TH     DECEMBER, 2015

## TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1893.   SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a study conducted by Institute of Road Transport Education (IRTE) has reported that traffic violations is the prime cause of accidents on National Highways;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether it is a fact that the role and responsibilities of traffic management agencies are over lapping and not properly defined; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to prepare a national plan to improve road safety and better traffic management system in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) & (b)  Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has not received any such report.
- (c) & (d) Enforcement of various provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, including traffic management comes within the purview of the State Governments. However, the Government has  approved  a  National  Road  Safety  Policy  in  line  with  the  globally  accepted  strategy  to improve  road  safety  based  on  4  'E's  viz.  Education,  Engineering,  Enforcement  and Emergency Care.  Based on this, a draft action plan has been circulated to the States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1892 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-10
Subject: Import of Jute Bags
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## IMPORT OF JUTE BAGS

## 1892.   SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI   GEETHA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Jute Packaging Materials   (compulsory use in Packing commodities)   Act, 1987 stipulates that jute bags supplied   to Government agencies for foodgrains and   sugar under the Public Distribution   System must be manufactured by the   supplier, using only domestically produced   raw jute;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it has come to the notice of   the Government that jute bags imported   from the neighbouring countries by Indian   manufacturers are being supplied to the   Government agencies after putting their   own seal;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with   the action taken thereon; and
- (e) the  steps,  Government  has  taken  or      proposes  to  take  to  ensure  that  the      statutory provisions under the said Act   are not violated?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज  ् य मंरी ( स्त्वतंर प्रभार ) ( श्री संतोष कु मार गंगवार ) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

## IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) & (b): The  Jute  Packaging  Material  (Compulsory  Use  in  Packaging  Commodities)  Act,  1987 (JPM Act) has been enacted in the interests of production of raw jute and jute packaging material, and of persons engaged in the production thereof. Accordingly, as per the Schedule of Notification No. S.O. 527 (E) dated 13-02-2015 issued under the JPM Act, stipulates the minimum percentages of total production of commodity or class of commodities that are required to be packed in jute packaging material manufactured in India and raw jute produced in India.

(c) to (e): In order to preclude the possibility of importing unbranded plain jute sacking from Nepal and Bangladesh and using such bags for  Government supply in India, it has been made mandatory for  all  importers/traders  dealing  with  raw  jute/jute  goods  to  register  their  units  with  the  Jute Commissioner's office.  The importers have been directed to submit monthly reports providing details of import and end use, failing which their registration would be cancelled.  Further, the Land Custom Stations  (LCSs)  have  also  been  advised  to  provide  monthly  import  details  so  that  the  reports submitted by the importers can be verified.  For effective implementation of the JPM Act, 1987, the words 'Bag made in-Country of Origin' are mandatorily required to be marked/printed/branded in case of imported jute bags.