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Lok Sabha Question No. 2402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Funds under Corporate Social Responsibility
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: UDIT RAJ, SHARAD TRIPATHI, NEELAM SONKER

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2402 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2015 Funds Under Corporate Social Responsibility

2402:  DR. UDIT RAJ: SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI:

SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

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

- (a) the  details  of  funds  earmarked  and  utilised  by  the  Central  Public  Sector Undertakings  (CPSUs)  including  Maharatna,  Navratna  and  Miniratna  under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the  funds  allocated  by  each  CPSUs  to  various  channelising  agencies  viz. NGOs/Trusts/Societies and the percentage of fund directly spent during the said period, CPSU-wise;
- (c) whether the Government monitors the utilisation of funds under CSR and if so,
- the details thereof; and
- (d) the policy of the Government  for utilisation of CSR  funds  including on developmental work by these CPSUs and in the backward areas of the country?

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

(SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA)

(a) to  (d):  The  policy  of  the  Government  for  implementation  of  Corporate  Social Responsibility  (CSR)  by  companies  including  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises (CPSEs) is provided in Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 which states that all companies whose net worth is Rs. 500 crore or more, or turnover is Rs. 1000 crore or more or has a net profit of Rs. 5 crore or more are required to spend 2% of their average  net  profits  of  three  immediately  preceding  financial  years  for  activities specified in Schedule-VII of the Act. These provisions are to be complied with by all CPSEs  including  Maharatna,  Navratna  and  Miniratna  CPSEs  with  effect  from

1.04.2014.

The responsibility of implementation lies with the respective Board of Directors of the CPSEs  and  the  details  for  the  first  year  for  implementation  of  the  provisions  of Section  135  i.e.  2014-15  are  not  maintained  centrally  by  Department  of  Public Enterprises.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Storage Facilities
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA

O.I.H

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2401**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH AUGUST, 2015

**STORAGE FACILITIES**

2401. 	SHRI KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	      कृषि मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is considering to make arrangements at Gram Sabha level for direct storage of foodgrains by the farmers in rural areas; and

(b)	 if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the scheme is likely to be implemented?

### 1 ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री     (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

(a) & (b):	At present, as per information available, other than under Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI)  sub scheme of Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) which is implemented by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC), there is no other proposal under consideration with the Government to make arrangements at Gram Sabha level for direct storage of foodgrains by the farmers in rural areas.

The AMI sub scheme of ISAM provides assistance in the form of subsidy for creation of agri-marketing infrastructure including storage to beneficiaries who inter alia include individuals, group of farmers /growers, registered farmers producer organization, cooperatives, marketing federations, autonomous bodies of the Government, panchayats and self help groups.  The scheme is demand driven and subsidy is provided to eligible beneficiaries @ 25% and 33.33% for general and special categories respectively with the subsidy celling of Rs.225.00 to 400.00 lakhs for construction of rural godowns upto 30,000 MT capacity.  The scheme has however been temporarily stopped since 05.08.2014 for general categories beneficiaries and is only applicable for beneficiaries from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes and North Eastern Region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Special Permits for Bangladeshi Nationals
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2397

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04 TH AUGUST, 2015/ SHRAVANA13, 1937 (Saka)

**SPECIAL PERMITS FOR BANGLADESHI NATIONALS**

2397.	 SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Bangladesh Government has expressed any desire to discuss the issue of illegal migration with a proposal to give 'special permits' to Bangladeshi nationals who want to work in India; and

(b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) :  No, Madam.

(b) :  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Creation of Autonomous District
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2396

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04 TH AUGUST, 2015/ SHRAVANA13, 1937 (Saka)

**CREATION OF AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT**

2396. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal for creation of autonomous district council comprising of Gorkha inhabited areas and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether there is also a proposal for simplification of the process of inclusion of Gorkha community members in the National Register of citizens; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a): No, Madam. No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

(b): No, Madam.

(c): Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Condition of Sports Persons
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: DALPAT SINGH PARASTE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2392

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

Condition of Sports Persons

2392.	SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

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

1. whether instances of gross neglect of national level sportspersons particularly athletes have come to the notice of the Government;

1. if so, the details thereof;

1. whether the neglect and hapless condition of national athletes has become a deterrent for talented sportspersons and athletes to pursue their sports;

1. if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto; and

1. **the measures proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure a life of dignity for its national level athletes and sportspersons?**

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS**

**(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)**

**(a) to (e)	Yes, Madam.  Promotion and development of various discipline of sports including organizing National/International championships in India is the responsibility of the National Sports Federations (NSFs).  Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) which is a recognized NSF had conducted 15** **th** **National Para Athletic Championship, 2015 at Ghaziabad from 20** **th** **to 22** **nd** **March, 2015.  The Federation came under sharp criticism from media etc due to poor conduct of the games in all aspects viz. logistics, technical, administrative etc including hapless condition of the national athletes.**

**Sports Authority of India (SAI) had conducted an enquiry which showed that there had been a total lack of planning in conceptualization and conduct of a prestigious event like National Para Athletic Championship on the part of PCI officials.  The Government suspended PCI because of their failure to conduct the National Para Athletic Championship in the desired manner and also due to its suspension by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).**

**The primary responsibility for organizing various championships rests with the National Sports Federations (NSFs).  It is incumbent upon them to take all measures for smooth conduct of the championships with a vision to empower the athletics to reach their optimum potential.  The Ministry has issued guidelines dated 23-04-2015 to all NSFs to ensure compliance of the same for conducting championships/tournaments.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Use of Wildlife for Cultural/Religious Practices
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2389**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

**Use of Wildlife for Cultural/Religious Practices**

2389.   	SHRI RAJU SHETTY:

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

1. whether the Government proposes to further clarify the term ‘Culture and Religious Practice’ to make it precise and check misinterpretation and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;

1. whether the Government has any proposal to make a distinction between use of wildlife for ‘Cultural and Religious Practices’ and hunting and if so, the details thereof;
2. whether a list, sanctioning cultural activities that warrant wildlife use, has been prepared and if so, the details thereof; and
3. whether a list of animals, which can be killed or captured for Cultural and Religious  reasons has been prepared and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

|  and (b)    | The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has received representations from peoples’ representatives and citizens for consideration of granting permission for capture of snakes during the festival of ‘  *Nagpanchami*  ’. This involves amendment to the provisions of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 which is underway.  No final decision for use of wildlife for cultural and religious practices and for ‘hunting’ has been taken in the Ministry.   |
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| (c) and (d) | No, Sir.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Special Status to Gujarat
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2386**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH AUGUST, 2015

**SPECIAL STATUS TO GUJARAT**

2386.	 SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	      कृषि मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government proposes to grant special status to Gujarat in order to promote agriculture;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	the details of the funds allocated to Gujarat for the purpose so far; and

(d)	 the steps taken by the Government to promote the agriculture and to improve the condition of farmers in the State?

### 1 ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री     (SHRI MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

(a):	 No, Madam.

(b) & (c):	Does not arise.

(d):	 The Government has in the last one year embarked upon a number of initiatives that address the multiple concerns affecting farming as an enterprise.  The emphasis of the Government is on (i) production front with a view to enhancing productivity and on a sustainable basis; (ii)  on post- production front, that takes care of marketing concerns;  ((iii) credit facilitation.  Each of these intervention is being made across the country including Gujarat, through following new schemes as follows:-

(i)	Soil Health Card (SHC)

(ii)	Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

(iii)	Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

(iv)	Agri-tech Infrastructure fund

(v)	Price-stabilization fund

Contd…..2/-

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**Credit Facilitation:-**

Enhanced credit target to the farm sector.

Further, the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation has launched a new scheme called “Krishonnati Yojana” as shown below:-

1.	Krishonnati Yojana

(a)	National Food Security Mission (NFSM)

(b)	Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)

(c)	National Mission on Oilseeds & Oil Palm (NMOOP)

(d)	National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

(e)	National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology

(f)	Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Marketing

All the above schemes alongwith the following schemes help in enhancing production and productivity, risk mitigation, price support etc. Simultaneously, focus is on reducing cost of cultivation.  Schemes like PKVY, SHC and promotion of neem coated urea will bring about reduction of cost of cultivation, while simultaneously achieving higher yield levels.

2.	Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)

3.	National Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP)

4.	Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

5.	Price Stabilization fund for Cereals and Vegetables

6.	Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Cooperation

7.	Integrated Scheme on Agri. Census & Statistics

The details of funds allocated to Gujarat for promotion of agriculture in Gujarat under various schemes, during the last four years are Annexed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Environmental Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

# GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2385**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

**Environmental Pollution**

2385.	SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

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

- 1.1. whether the Government is aware of the fact due to environmental pollution a large quantity of gross agricultural output is lost every year;
- 1.2. if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- 1.3. whether the Government is working on proper disposal of industrial waste like chemicals etc. to check pollution; and
- 1.4. if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) & (b) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has not made any assessment linking environmental pollution and gross agricultural output.

(c)	Yes, Sir

(d)	In order to ensure proper disposal of industrial wastes, the Government has notified standards for the chemical sector for disposal of treated effluents and emissions and also notified The Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 as amended.

To review and revamp rules relating to waste disposal, draft Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2015, Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2015, e-waste (Management) Rules, 2015, Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2015 and Fly Ash notification, 2015 have been notified.

Further, the critically polluted industrial clusters have been identified and action plans have been prepared for restoring environmental quality in those clusters. The chemical industries such as organic and inorganic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyestuff, fertilizers, pesticides etc. located in the polluted clusters have been covered under the scheme of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Mining in Forest
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## 1 LOK SABHA

## 2 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2383

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

**Mining in Forest**

2383. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

1. the details of norms and guidelines on mining in forest and eco-fragile areas in the country;
2. whether the Supreme Court has issued any directions in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
3. the action taken by the Government to check illegal mining in forests in the country?

**ANSWER**

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

| (a)    | Mining in forest areas requires prior approval of Central Government in accordance with the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. It also requires Environmental Clearance in accordance with the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006. Similarly, mining in eco-sensitive areas notified under relevant provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are governed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the respective notification issued to declare such area as Eco-Sensitive Zones.   |
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| (b)    | Supreme Court has directed that no mining activity shall be permitted within National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and areas located within one kilometer distance from boundary of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| (c)    | States Governments are mainly responsible to prevent illegal mining in forest areas. Central Government under various Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes provides financial and technical assistance to States and Union territories to strengthen the concerned agencies in the State Governments to effectively protect the forests from external pressures, including illegal mining.                                                                                                                        |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Online System for New Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

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LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2380

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4th August 2015

**ONLINE SYSTEM FOR NEW DRUGS**

2380. SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

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

(a)	whether the Government / National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) proposes to introduce online system in Pharma Sector for seeking price approvals/ launching new drugs in the market;

(b)	if so, the salient features and the objectives thereof;

(c)	whether the online system would be able to regulate drug manufacturing industry; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof and the extent to which online system is likely to be beneficial to the consumers as well as Pharma industry?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS    & FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)**

(a) to (d):An Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System (IPDMS) named as Pharma Data Bank has been launched on 25.06.2015 with a view to provide a platform to the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer/ Marketing/ Importer/ Distributor Companies to file online, mandatory returns in Form II, Form III and Form V prescribed in DPCO, 2013. The database also provides facility for submitting Form-I application for price approval of ‘new drug’ under DPCO, 2013. On-line submission of application under Form IV for discontinuation of scheduled formulations under DPCO, 2013 will also be made shortly.

The above said portal was developed in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC). The responsibility of management and operation of the pharma data bank is carried out by the NPPA with the support of NIC.

All manufacturers / importers / distributors would be able to submit on-line information, through IPDMS to the NPPA as provided under the relevant provisions of the DPCO, 2013. The IPDMS would also facilitate monitoring of prices and availability of both scheduled and non-scheduled formulations and other provisions of DPCO, 2013.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Good Samaritans Protection
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2379

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04 TH AUGUST, 2015/ SHRAVANA13, 1937 (Saka)

**GOOD SAMARITANS PROTECTION**

2379. 	DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that according to a Gazette Notification (No. 25035/101/2014-RS) of the Government, standard operating procedures for examining Good Samaritans have to be developed within a time period of one month;

(b) if so, whether the Government has developed the required standard operating procedures;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government has taken any measures to ensure compliance of the Guidelines for the Protection of Good Samaritans by police departments in all the States; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (e) : Yes Madam.  The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued the Gazette Notification (No. 25035/101/2014-RS) through which States/UTs have been advised to develop standard operating procedures for the protection of Good Samaritans according to this Notification. Further, the State Governments/UT Administrations have been advised for taking appropriate action as per the guidelines issued by the above mentioned Gazette Notification.

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