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Lok Sabha Question No. 1544 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Funds for Pulses Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1544

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH   JULY, 2016

## FUNDS FOR PULSES PRODUCTION

1544. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has earmarked Rs. 1100 crores in 2016-17 towards its share of a total Rs. 1700 crores allocated under the National Food Security Mission Scheme to increase production of pulses; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) & (b): Government  has  allocated  Rs.1700  crore  funds  under  National  Food  Security Mission  (NFSM),  out  of  which  Rs.1100  crores  is  embarked  for  NFSM-Pulses  for  enhancing pulses production.  The breakup of details is as under:

(Rs. in crore)

|          |                       | (Rs. in crore)    |
|----------|-----------------------|-------------------|
| S. No. 1 | Component NFSM-Pulses | Allocation 850.00 |
| 2        | Grant-in-aid-         | 250.00            |
|          | General-Pulses Total  | 1100.00           |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1538 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: CRZ Norms
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

## पयार्वरण, वन और जलवायु प�रवतर्न मंत्रालय

## भारत सरकार लोक सभा अतारां�कत प्रश्न सं. 1538 26.07.2016 को उत्तर क े  �लए

## सीआरजेड मानक

## 1538.   श्री क े .सी. वेणुगोपाल :

क्या पयार्वरण, वन और जलवायु प�रवतर्न मंत्री यह बताने क� क ृ पा कर�गे �क:

- (क) क्या सरकार का देश क े  तट�य �ेत्र� म� तट�य �व�नयमन �ेत्र म� कोइर् प�रवतर्न करने का �वचार
- है और य�द हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है;
- (ख) क्या सरकार क� छोटे स्तर क� �नमार्ण ग�त�व�धय� जैसे �क मत्स्यन और सीआरजेड मानक� से देश म� भंडारण उद्देश्य से संबं�धत अवसंरचनात्मक �वकास को छ ू ट देने क� कोइर् योजना है और
- य�द हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है;
- (ग) य�द नह�ं, तो सरकार द्वारा देश क े  छोटे स्तर पर मत्स्यन समुदाय क� �चंताओं को दूर करने क े
- �लए क्या कारर्वाइर् �कए जाने क� संभावना है; और
- (घ) सीआरजेड मानक� म� उक्त प�रवतर्न� को कब तक अं�तम रूप �दए जाने क� संभावना है?

## उत् त र

पयार्वरण, वन और जलवायु प�रवतर्न राज् य मंत्री (स् वतंत्र प्रभार) (श्री अ�नल माधव दवे)

- (क) सरकार  ने  �नम् न�ल�खत  प्रस् ताव�  पर  लोग�  से  �टप् प�णयां  आमं�त्रत  करते  ह ु ए,  पयार्वरण (संर�ण) अ�ध�नयम, 1986 क े  तहत तट�य �व�नयमन जोन अ�धसूचना, 2011 म� प्रारूप संशोधन अ�धसू�चत �कए ह� :
- (i) गोवा  क े  सीआरजेड �ेत्र म� ज ून से अगस् त क े  दौरान गैर -प्रचालन  रूप  म�  अस् थायी अवसंरचनाएं बनाने क� अनुम�त प्रदान करने हेतु;
- (ii) ग्रेटर मुंबई क े  सीआरजेड-। म� नगर�य प्रा�धकरण� द्वारा मलजल शोधन संयंत्र क े  �नमार्ण क� अनुम�त प्रदान करने हेतु;
- (iii) सीआरजेड-।(ए)  को  छोड़कर  सीआरजेड  �ेत्र  म�  भंडारण  हेतु  अनुमत  रासायन�  क�  सूची  म� संशोधन करने हेतु; और
- (iv) तट�य  जोन  प्रबंधन  प्रा�धकरण  क े   अप्रचालनरत  होने  क े   मामले  म�  अ�धसूचना  क े   अनुसार प्रस् ताव�  क े   मूल् यांकन  का  उत् तरदा�यत् व राज् य सरकार/संघ  राज् य�ेत्र  प्रशासन  (यूट�)  क े   वन
- �वभाग को प्रदान करने क े  �लए।
- (ख) और (ग)  जी, नह�ं, सीआरजेड अ�धसूचना, 2011 क े  प्रावधान� म� देश म� लघ ु स् तर  क े मत् स् य न समुदाय� क� �चंताओं को दूर करने क े  उपाय भी शा�मल ह�।
- (घ) पयार्वरण (संर�ण) अ�ध�नयम, 1986 क े  अनुसार, प्रस् ता�वत संशोधन� को अं�तम रूप देने क े
- �लए 545 �दन� क� समय-सीमा �नधार्�रत क� गई है।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1537 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Reexamination of Sikh Riot Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1537

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  July, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

REEXAMINATION OF SIKH RIOT CASES

1537. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to re-examine some cases of the 1984 Sikhs riots;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to provide more compensation to the victims; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): The  Govt. has, vide order dated 12 th February,  2015 constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigating/reinvestigating the cases of 1984 riots. The terms of reference of SIT are as under:-

(i) To  re-investigate  the  appropriately  serious  criminal  cases which  were  filed  in  the  National  Capital  Territory  of  Delhi  in

## LS USQ No. 1537 for 26.07.2016

connection with the 1984 Riots and have since been closed. For this purpose, the SIT shall examine the records afresh from the Police Stations concerned and also the files of Justice J.D. Jain and Sh. D.K. Agarwal Committee and take all such measures under law for a thorough investigation of the criminal cases.

(ii)     To file charge sheet against the accused in the proper Court where after investigation sufficient evidence is found available.

- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) Not applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1536 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Shortage of Rakes
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RANJIT SINGH  BRAHMPURA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1536 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  JULY, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF RAKES

1536. SHRI RANJIT SINGH BRAHMPURA:

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  there  is  an  acute  shortage  of  rakes  for  transportation  of foodgrains from Punjab to other States leading to shortage of storage space in the State and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the procurement of wheat has been affected badly due to lack of storage  space  in  the  State,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  corrective  steps proposed in this regard; and
- (c) present status of construction of modern silos, which were supposed to be constructed in various parts of the country including Punjab for storage of foodgrains in most scientific manner?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a): No,  Madam.  There  is    no  shortage  of  rakes  for  transportation  of foodgrains  from  Punjab.  The  dispatching  details  of  rakes  during  last  six months are given below:

| Month   |   Despatch of rakes |
|---------|---------------------|
| Jan'16  |                 542 |
| Feb'16  |                 517 |
| Mar'16  |                 620 |
| Apr'16  |                 528 |
| May'16  |                 417 |
| June'16 |                 508 |

On an average every month about 16-17 LMT of foodgrains was moved out from Punjab.

There is no shortage of storage space in Punjab.

- (b): No, Madam. Procurement of wheat has not been affected due to lack of storage  space  in  the  state  of  Punjab.  During  RMS  2016-17  procurement  of wheat in Punjab was 106.45 LMT compared to 103.44 LMT during RMS 2015-16.
- (c): Actions  have  been  taken  by  Government  of  India/Food  Corporation  of India (FCI) for construction of silos in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. So far, tenders have been awarded for construction and operation of silos at six  places  for  2.5  lakh  MT  capacity.    This  includes  two  places  in  Punjab, namely Kotkapura (25,000 MT) and Sahnewal (50,000 MT).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1533 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Loans for FCI
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: S. RAJENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1533

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  JULY, 2016

## LOANS FOR FCI

## 1533. SHRI S. RAJENDRAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has invited the scheduled banks for raising short term loans for Food Corporation of India (FCI);
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for  raising  the  said  loans; and
- (c) the mechanism for repayment of the said loans?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b): Food Corporation of India (FCI) is raising short term loans (STL) from scheduled banks to mobilize funds for meeting its funds requirement during  a  financial  year  for  the  working  capital  requirements  to  finance procurement operations and maintain buffer stocks. Based on quarterly/monthly Plan for release of food subsidy by the Government, FCI prepares monthly cash flow statement.  When funds requirement is more than the Cash Credit Limit (CCL) of Rs.54,495 crore available to FCI, STL is raised to meet the cash flow mismatch.
- (c): FCI  made  the  repayment  of  STL  loans  out  of  monthly/  quarterly subsidy  instalments  received  from  the  Government  and  by  availing another  short  term  loan,  if  subsidy  instalment  amount  is  insufficient  to repay the short term loan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1532 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Old Age Homes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

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

+1532. OLD AGE HOMES

## SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received proposals for opening of Old Homes in the country during each of the last three years; Age
- (6) if the details thereof; State-wise; SO,
- State-wise; and
- (d) ifnot; the time by which the approval is likely to be granted?

## ANSWER

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

(a): This Ministry is implementing & Central Sector Scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons (TPOP) under which grants-in-aid are given for running and maintenance of Homes; Care  Centres, Mobile Medicare   Units, etc. objective of the Scheme is to improve the quality of life of Older Persons by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities etc. Implementing agencies   eligible for  assistance  under the  Scheme are Panchayati   Raj Institutions/Local Bodies, Non-Governmental Voluntary Organizations, Institutions or Organizations set up by Government as autonomous/subordinate bodies; Government Recognized Educational Institutions, Charitable Hospitals/Nursing Homes, and Recognized Youth Organizations such as Nehru Yuvak Kendra Sanghathan (NYKS) and in exceptional cases the State Government/UT administrations. However, opening of old age homes is not covered under the Scheme of IPOP. Day Age

(6), (c) & (d): Do not arise.

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +1532 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2016

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1531 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Security to VIP
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1531

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  July, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA) SECURITY TO VIP

1531. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN: SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the criteria adopted by the Government to provide security/protection to VIPs in this country;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  various VIPs regarding police protection to them;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the total number of such requests received along with the action taken in this regard during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
- (d) whether the Government has revised the guidelines for protection of VVIPs/ VIPs in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  number  of  VIPs  provided  security  and  those  from  whom  it has been withdrawn during the said period?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The  main  criterion  for  providing  security  to  VIPs  is  the threat perception emanating from terrorists/militant/fundamentalist outfits and organized criminal gangs or public office held by them.

## LS USQ No. 1531 for 26.07.2016

(b) & (c): Yes  Madam,  the  Government  has  received  a  large number of requests from individuals, including public office holders and other dignitaries, for security cover for themselves or for other individuals.    However,  such  requests  are  not  separately  collated from  other  receipts  and  therefore  statistical  information  in  this regard  such  as  numbers  received,  State-wise,  Year-wise  break-up etc. is not maintained.

All  such requests were examined in consultation with the Central security  agencies,  who  carried  out  an  assessment  of  threat  and gave  their  recommendations.  Based  on  the  same,  decisions  were taken   to provide Central security or request the State Government concerned to take necessary action.

(d): Revision  of  the  guidelines  is  an  ongoing  process  which  is based on the experience gained and inputs/feed back received in this regard.

## LS USQ No. 1531 for 26.07.2016

(e): Assessment of threat is a dynamic and continuous exercise. However, as on 21.07.2016 the number of threat-based protectees in the Central List is as under :

| Category   |   No. of Protectees |
|------------|---------------------|
| Z+         |                  31 |
| Z          |                  69 |
| Y          |                 136 |
| X          |                  56 |
| Total      |                 292 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Future Trade in Agriculture
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

## ORIGNAL IN HINDI

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

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1530

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2016

## FUTURE TRADE IN AGRICULTURE

1530. SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO: (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 Government has implemented future market scheme for agriculture products, if so, the details and the objectives thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has reviewed prices of agriculture products after the implementation of said scheme;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  and  the  outcome  thereof  indicating  the  extent  to  which  prices  of agriculture products have increased after implementation of the said scheme; and
- (d) whether the middlemen and the traders have benefited from the said rise in price at the expense of farmers and consumers after the implementation of the said scheme and if so, the corrective action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) : There is no 'future market scheme' for agricultural products under implementation by  Government  of  India.  However,  future  trading  is  permitted  in  various  commodities.  This includes agricultural products also.

(b) to (d) :

Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Impact of Climate Change
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1529

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2016

## Impact of Climate Change

## 1529. SHRI LALLU SINGH:

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

- (a) whether any study has been conducted regarding incidents like cloudburst in Uttarakhand and drought in Bundelkhand due to climate change and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to mitigate climate change in the country and the outcome thereof; and
- (c) whether there has been increase in the incidents of flood and drought due to human activities adversely affecting the climate and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) Yes,  studies  on  cloud  burst  in  Uttarakhand  have  been  conducted  by  Wadia  Institute  of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun and a report titled 'Geomorphic control of cloud bursts and flash floods in Himalaya with special reference to Kedarnath area of Uttarakhand, India', was published.  National Institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi conducted a study on  drought  in  Bundelkhand  and  published  a  report  titled  'Bundelkhand  Drought -Retrospective Analysis and Way Ahead'.
- (b) The Government has formulated the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008 to deal with the climate change related issues. Eight National Missions under NAPCC in  the  specific  areas  of  Solar  Energy,  Enhanced  Energy  Efficiency,  Habitat,  Water, Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystems, Forestry, Agriculture and Strategic Knowledge aim to address Climate Change.
- (c) As per the IPCC report titled 'Climate Change 2014', it is likely that human influence has contributed  to  change  in  frequency  and  intensity  of  extreme  weather  events  resulting  in flood  and  drought,  since  1950.  The  report  titled  'Climate  Change  in  India,  A  4X4 Assessment - A Sectoral and Regional Analysis for 2030s', published in November 2010 has projected increase in drought development in those areas that have projected decrease in precipitation or an enhanced level of evapo-transpiration in 2030s. It has also indicated the variation in flooding of 10-30% in existing magnitudes in most of the region.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: MRP of Diammonium Phosphate
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1528

TO BE ANSWERED ON

: 26.7.2016

## MRP of  Diammonium  Phosphate

## 1528 SHRI  DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

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

- (a) whether  major  public  sector  fertilizer  manufacturers  have  decided  to  bring  down  the MRP of diammonium phosphate and muriate of potash, if so, the details thereof and the objective behind the move;
- (b) whether other private fertilizer manufacturers have also agreed to bring down the prices of MOP and DAP and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to ensure that the farmers get maximum  benefits  from  the  companies  manufacturing  MOP  and  DAP  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government to bring down the prices of fertilizer to facilitate balanced use of fertilizer and improving soil health and fertility?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI  MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  &  (b)  :      As  the  prices  of  P&K  fertilizers  have  come  down  in  the  International  market,  the fertilizer companies have reduced the MRP of DAP, MOP and NPK Complex fertilizers by Rs. 2500/MT, Rs. 5000/MT and Rs. 1000/MT respectively.

(c) : The Department of Fertilizers has requested State Governments and Hon'ble Members of Parliament to see that farmers are benefiting from the reduction in prices of DAP, MOP and NPK Complex fertilizers in their States.

- (d) : The reduction in MRP of DAP, MOP and NPK Complex fertilizers is expected to result in balanced use of fertilizers and improved soil health & fertility.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Report on Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1525

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2016

## Report on Pollution

## 1525. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a)   whether the Central Pollution Control Board has submitted its report to the Government and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the pollution level in the country, particularly in Delhi during the 2nd phase of odd-even drive in Delhi;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether any survey has been conducted by the Government regarding the performance of Pollution Control Boards in each State of the country;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof, State-wise particularly in Bihar; and
- (e) the total number of complaints received by the CPCBs regarding violation of pollution laws in the country during each of last three years and the current year and the details of steps being taken by the CPCB against the violators?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The assessment of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicated that there was increase  in  concentration  of  pollutants  at  most  of  the  monitoring  locations  during  the  oddeven period. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on 04-07-2016 observed that as per the CPCB report, the ambient air quality in Delhi during the Odd-Even implementation period is found to be more deteriorated than the one when the said restriction  was not in force.   NGT also observed that the average value of PM2.5 is higher during Odd-Even phase than pre Odd-Even period.

(c) & (d) No such recent survey has been conducted. However, the performance of CPCB is reviewed  by  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  (MoEF&CC)  and  the performance  of  SPCBs/PCCs  are  reviewed  by  State/UT  Government  concerned.    Various issues relating to functioning of SPCBs/PCCs are discussed during the periodical conference of Chairmen and Member Secretaries of SPCBs/PCCs held by CPCB/MoEF&CC.

- (e) CPCB has reported that  it  has  received  a  total  of  3417  complaints  including  VIP  and other references in the last three years and current year as given below:

| Year                    |   Number of complaints |
|-------------------------|------------------------|
| 2013                    |                    634 |
| 2014                    |                    756 |
| 2015                    |                   1287 |
| 2016 (as on 18.07.2016) |                    740 |
| Total                   |                   3417 |

The action taken by the CPCB against the violators of pollution laws includes issue of directions  for  improving  performance  and  compliance  with  norms,  directions  to  service agencies  for  disconnection  of  power/water  supply,  obtaining  of  bank  guarantee,  closure  of industries etc.

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