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Lok Sabha Question No. 3781 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Threat to Indian Weightlifting Federation
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUDHEER GUPTA, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, V. PANNEER SELVAM, V. PANNEER SELVAM

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3781

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

Threat to Indian Weightlifting Federation

## 3781. DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

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

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Weightlifting  Federation  faces  the  threat  of suspension by the world body after two of its lifters tested positive for  performance  enhancing  drugs,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the response of the Government thereto;
- (b) whether  any  enquiry  is  being  conducted  in  this  regard,  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) the corrective measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to completely eradicate the menace of doping in sports in the country?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Madam,  Indian  Weightlifting  Federation  (IWF)  has  informed  that there is  no threat of suspension  of  the Indian Weightlifting Federation by the World Body after two dope positive cases were

reported during the 2015 Commonwealth Championship at Pune in October, 2015. (b) The two Indian weightlifters tested positive for  dope are  serving provisional  suspension imposed by the International Weightlifting Federation.  An enquiry committee has been constituted by Indian Weightlifting Federation to look into the matter. (c)&(d) :  Government has already set up the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), which functions independently in accordance with rules and regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). NADA  deals  with  matters  relating  to  awareness  about doping  in sports including dissemination of information, educating sportspersons, coaches and support personnel on the ill effects of doping through teaching sessions/seminars/workshops.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Construction of Bunkers at Indo-Pak Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA, GANESH SINGH, KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3780

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

CONSTRUCTION OF BUNKERS AT INDO-PAK BORDER

†3780.  SHRI JUGAL KISHORE: SHRI GANESH SINGH:

SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  are  inputs  to  suggest  that  Pakistan  has  constructed tunnels along the border area;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to construct bunkers along the Indo-Pak border to protect people from the crossborder firings; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the funds sanctioned in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  An  underground  tunnel  was  discovered  by  troops  deployed  in general area Chakla of Palanwala Sector (Jammu District) on 21 st  August, 2014  approximately  300  meters  on  Indian  side  of  Line  of  Control  (LoC). Thereafter, the concerned agency has been asked to carry out assessment/detailed analysis of the tunnel and suggest measures to detect such tunnels in future.
- (c)  &  (d):  Government  has  approved  a  pilot  project  for  construction  of  60 bunkers  @  5  Lakh  each  i.e.  total  cost  of  Rs.  3  crore  along  International Border for safeguards of the civilians during cross-border firings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3777 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: National Handicapped Development Commission
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, SAKUNTALA LAGURI

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

## LOK SARHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATIZ FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) to (c) There is no such proposal to constitute National Handicapped Development Commission. However; the Government has introduced the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 in Rajya Sabha on 7h February, 2015 , which envisages setting up of National Commission for Persons with Disabilities,

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UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3777 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## National Handicapped Development Commission

## 3777. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY: SHRIMATI SAKUNTA ILA LAGURI:

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

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to constitute a National Handicapped  Development Commission;
- (6) if so, the  details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Surrender of BLT Militants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NABA KUMAR SARANIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3775

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

SURRENDER OF BLT MILITANTS

3775.   SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state the details of the Bodoland  Territorial  Council  (BTC)  Accord  signed  between  the  State Government  of  Assam,  Union  Government  and  Bodo  Liberation  Tigers

(BLT) in 2003?

ANSWER

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

A  Memorandum  of Settlement  (MoS)  was  signed  by  the  Central Government, Government of Assam and the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) on 10.2.2003. The main clauses of the MoS interalia includes setting up of  Bodoland  Territorial  Council  (BTC)  in  the  State  of  Assam  under  the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, inclusion of Bodo language in the  Eighth  Schedule  to  the  Constitution,  revision  of  list  of  Scheduled Tribes  for the State  of  Assam,  setting  up  of  Central  Institute of Technology, additional development package of Rs.100 crore per annum for  5  years  over  and  above  the  normal  plan  assistance  to  the  State  of Assam, rehabilitation of BLT cadres, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3774 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Interceptor Boats for Odisha
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ARKA KESHARI DEO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3774

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

INTERCEPTOR BOATS FOR ODISHA

3774.   SHRI ARKA KESHARI DEO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  provide  more  interceptor boats to Odisha State;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the patrolling time of interceptor boats in sea for the safety of Indian coasts; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  The  State  Government  of  Odisha  has  been  provided  with  10 nos.  of  12  Ton  boats  and  5  nos.  of  5  Ton  boats  under  the  Coastal Security Scheme (Phase-I), during its implementation from 01.04.2005 to 31.03.2011. The State Government of Odisha has also been sanctioned with a provision of 26 nos. of 12 Ton boats under the ongoing Phase-II of the Coastal Security Scheme.
- (c)  &  (d):  The  patrolling  of  the  interceptor  boats  is  mandated  with  the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Funds for Coastal Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3773

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

FUNDS FOR COASTAL POLICE STATIONS

3773.   SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has sanctioned 13 more Marine Police Stations for Odisha and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  funds  allocated  for  construction  of  each  Marine  Police Station  at  Rs.48.00  lakh  is  inadequate  and  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto;
- (c) whether more funds are being spent by the executive agency i.e., Odisha State  Police  Housing  &  Welfare  Corporation  Ltd.  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d) whether the State Government of Odisha has corresponded with the Government in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (e):  The  State  Government  of  Odisha  has  been  sanctioned  with  a provision of 13 Coastal Police Stations(CPSs) under the ongoing Phase-II of the  Coastal  Security  Scheme  at  construction  cost  of  Rs.48  lakh  for  each CPS .     All the sanctioned 13 CPSs are operational in the State of Odisha. The sites for 12 CPSs have been identified out of which the construction of 3 CPSs have been completed and construction work is underway at 8 CPSs. All  the  components  of  the  Coastal  Security  Scheme  including  their  cost have been finalized subsequent to vulnerability/gap analysis and in consultation  with  all  the  coastal  States/UTs.    Each  component,  including their  cost,  is  fixed  and  frozen  at  the  beginning  of  the  Scheme  itself.  The entire eligible amount for construction of the CPSs (@ Rs.48 lakh per CPS) sanctioned  under  the  Phase-II  of  the  Coastal  Security  Scheme  has  been released to the State Government of Odisha.  The spending of more funds beyond the eligible amount, for construction of CPSs is mandated with the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3772 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Adulteration in Jewellery
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3772

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## ADULTERATION IN JEWELLERY

## 3772. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  as  per  the  World  Gold  Council  study,  only  30%  of  Indian jewellery is pure and even the purity of Hallmarked jewellery varies from place to place;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto;
- (c) whether suggestions/ recommendations have been received from some experts to set up a network of Hallmarking centres across the country to ensure purity of jewellery; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=ky; ea=h ¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½

## THE MINISTER FOR

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

- (a) & (b) : Madam,  as  per  World  Gold  Council  report,  about  30%  of  the  jewellery  is hallmarked  in  the  country.  In  this  report,  it  is  mentioned  that  there  are  concerns  about  the quality  and  credibility  of  some  hallmarking  centres.  Presently,  the  Hallmarking  Scheme  is voluntary in nature.

Out of the 1242 test reports received from the samples drawn during 2014-15 by BIS, 871 samples were found of equal to or higher purity than the declared purity. 371 samples were found of marginally lower purity with 0.33% average shortage of purity.

Relevant  provisions  have  been  made  in  the  Hallmarking  Scheme  for  imposition  of penalty on the Assaying and Hallmarking Centre, if the fineness in a hallmarked jewellery/article upon testing by BIS is found to be lower than the marked fineness.

During 2015-16 till 25 th November, 2015, penalty of Rs. 4.69 lakh has been imposed on the Assaying and Hallmarking Centres and 11 centres have also been derecognized.

- (c)  & (d) : No  specific  suggestions/recommendations  have  been  received  from  experts regarding  setting  up  of  a  network  of  Hallmarking  Centres  across  the  country.  However,  the setting up of an Assaying & Hallmarking Centre is a market driven activity depending on the commercial viability as assessed by the entrepreneur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3770 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Testing of Hybrid Paddy Seeds in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KAMALBHAN SINGH MARABI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3770

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND   DECEMBER, 2015

## TESTING OF HYBRID PADDY SEEDS IN CHHATTISGARH

3770.   SHRI KAMALBHAN SINGH MARABI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has constituted any committee for testing the quality of hybrid paddy seeds in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also constituted any committee for regulating the rise in prices of hybrid paddy seeds; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the deficiencies identified therein?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) & (b): The State Government of Chhattisgarh has reported that no such Committee has been constituted for testing the quality of hybrid paddy seeds in Chhattisgarh.  However, the facility for testing the hybrid paddy seeds is available at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur.
- (c) & (d): At present, the issue of regulating the price of hybrid paddy seeds is not under consideration of this Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3769 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Organised Services Status to CAPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3769

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

ORGANISED SERVICES STATUS TO CAPF

3769.   SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to grant organized services status to all the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF);

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

- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  undertake  'non-functional financial  upgradation'  of  CAPF  and  ensure  improved  pay  grades  and career  prospects  for  their  personnel  by  treating  them  as  organized cadre; and

(d) whether the Delhi High Court has given any judgment in this regard and if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c):   No, Madam. There is an established process and framework as defined by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) for declaring a Central Group 'A' service as Organised Group 'A' Service (OGAS). CAPF Group  'A'  service  cadres  do  not  meet  the  requirements  and  have  not been  recognized  as  OGAS.  The  Group  'A'  officers  of  CAPF  are  given benefits  of  time  bound  Senior  Time  Scale  (STS)  and  Modified  Assured Career Progression (MACP).

(d):   Yes Madam. The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi has given a judgement on 03.09.2015. However, the same has been challenged by filing Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, which is sub-judice .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3767 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Captive Bears
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3767

TO BE ANSWERED ON  22.12.2015

## Captive Bears

## 3767.  SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has an authentic data regarding the number of captive bears in the country, and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the abuse and exploitation of the captive bears that are made to dance in the streets; and
- (c) if  so,  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  stop  the  exploitation  of  these captive bears?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) According to inventory of animals available with the Central Zoo Authority as on  31.03.2015,  total  number  of  various  species  of  bears,  in  captivity,  in  the country is 643.  Species-wise details of captive bears in the country are given in the Annexure.
- (b)&(c) Yes Sir, the Government has taken cognizance of the abuse and exploitation of captive bears that are made to dance in the streets. The Government of India had  banned  the  exhibition,  training  as  performing  animals  vide  notification dated  14.10.1998.  Such  bears  are  rescued  and  rehabilitated  at  recognized rescue centres for their lifetime care.

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## ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) AND (c)  OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3767 REGARDING 'CAPTIVE BEARS' RAISED  BY  SHRI  S.P.  MUDDAHANUME  GOWDA  DUE  FOR  REPLY  OF 22.12.2015

## Species-wise details of captive bears in the country

| Species of bear      |   Male |   Female |   Unsex |   Total |
|----------------------|--------|----------|---------|---------|
| Bear Sloth           |    223 |      220 |      11 |     454 |
| Bear Himalayan Black |     85 |       79 |      20 |     184 |
| Bear Himalayan Brown |      2 |        1 |       0 |       3 |
| Bear Sun - Malayan   |      1 |        1 |       0 |       2 |
| Total                |    311 |      301 |      31 |     643 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Violence in Manipur
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3764 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2015/PAUSHA 1, 1937 (SAKA)

VIOLENCE IN MANIPUR

3764.   SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  recent  violence  in  Manipur despite indefinite curfew imposed by the authorities; and

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

ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  As  per  information  available,  there  were  protests  in  Manipur against  the  there  Bills  passed  by  the  State  Legislature  on  31.08.2015 and reserved by the Governor of Manipur for President's assent namely (i)  The  Protection  of  Manipur  People  Bill,  2015  (ii)  The  Manipur  Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015 and (iii) The Manipur Shops and Establishment (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015. The Government of India has issued advisory to the Government of Manipur to  address  the  issue  and  ensure  maintenance  of  law  and  order  in  the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3763 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Industrial 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.3763

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Industrial Pollution

## 3763. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints regarding air, water and environmental pollution caused by industries and factories in the North-East States;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  industries/  factories  along  with  the  details  of  the  pollution caused by them; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government against such mills/factories?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)to(c)   Yes, Sir. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has reported that CPCB had received  3  complaints  regarding  pollution  from  industries  out  of  which  two  were  against cement plants and one against a paper mill. The details are as below:

- (i) On 07/02/2011, a complaint was received against M/s Purbanchal Cement Limited. The matter was investigated by CPCB and it was found that the allegation made under the complaint were not corroborated with the facts available at the site. The Assam  State  Pollution  Control  Board  (ASPCB)  was  asked  to  take  corrective measures.
- (ii) On  22/08/2014,  a  complaint  was  received  against  M/s  SMCI-  Shaktiman  Cement Limited. The matter was referred to ASPCB for investigation on 08/10/2014. The ASPCB on 18/10/2014 inspected the unit and found that the stack emission and ambient  air  monitoring  values  were  meeting  the  permissible  limits.  However, minor discrepancies were observed in the air pollution  control  system  for  which directions  were  issued  to  the  unit  under  Air  (Prevention  &  Control  of  Pollution) Act, 1981.
- (iii)A  complaint  was  received  in  2015  against  M/s  Hindustan  Paper  Corporation.  The matter was investigated by CPCB during September 10-12, 2015. It was found that the unit was non-complying with respect to emission and effluent discharge norms. CPCB issued closure direction to the unit dated 09/10/2015 under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and directed the unit to stop all manufacturing operation with immediate effect till commissioning of membrane cell technology in the plant.

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