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Lok Sabha Question No. 382 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Assistance for Mid Sea Fish Processing Park
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 382

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## ASSISTANCE FOR MID SEA FISH PROCESSING PARK

## 382. SHRI  V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to provide assistance for mid sea fish processing park, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received a representation from the State Government of Tamil Nadu in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a)  to (c)  :   The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture  and Farmers  Welfare  provides  financial  assistance  for  development  of  fisheries  under  the  Central  Plan Scheme on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries. The Government of Tamil Nadu  has  proposed  a Comprehensive  Special Package for Deep  Sea  Fishing and Infrastructure for central assistance, which includes setting up of a Mid Sea Fish Processing Park at a cost  of    Rs.80  crore  as  one  of  the  components.    Under  this  component,  the  State  Government  has proposed the introduction of a 'Carrier Mother Vessel' to be stationed at mid-sea to support the 'Baby Vessels' involved in commercial fishing in the deep sea.  In this regard, the Government of Tamil Nadu has been advised to take up a pilot project in the potential fishing grounds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Setting up of Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 381 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19/07/2016

## SETTING UP OF KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS

## 381. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k ,oa fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has received demands from various States to set up more Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in their States, if so, the steps taken by the Union Government thereon; and

(b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  create  awareness  among  farmers  to cultivate  agricultural  produce  according  to  the  climate  and  soil  conditions  of  the  area through various ways, if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k ,oa fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) Yes, Madam.  In view of demand from various States for Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the Government has approved for setting-up of 106 more KVKs in the country during 12 th Plan.
- (b) Yes, Madam.  Based  on  the  location  specific information on soils, climate, cultivation techniques and socio-economic conditions Contingency plans for 614 districts of 25 states have been prepared.  Suitable crops and varieties, soil and water conservation measures and cultural practices under different geographical conditions of the districts are also  recommended  in  the  District  Contingency  Plans.  Awareness  of  these  plans  is disseminated  through  farmers-scientists  interface  meetings,  trainings,  demonstrations, exhibitions and mass media campaigns. Presently, such plans are demonstrated by taking one representative village in each of 130 vulnerable districts. Monsoon Action Plan 2016a village level contingency plan for climate resilient agriculture has also been prepared in collaboration with 121 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under Technology Demonstration Component (TDC) of National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Disability Equipment Distribution Camps
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO, 379

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.7.2016 Disability Equipment Distribution Camps

## 379. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) Whether the Government has received requests for organising Disability Equipment Distribution Camps in Banda and Chitrakoot districts of Uttar Pradesh during the last two years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the dates on which these requests were received;
- (c) the reasons for not organising the said Disability Equipment Distribution Camps till date; and
- (d) the time by which the said camps are likely to organised at the aforesaid places?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar )

- (a) Yes, Sir
- (b) request dated 4.12.2015 has been received on 7.12,2015 for organizing a camp in Banda and Chitrakoot districts of Uttar Pradesh

(c&d) The camps for distribution of aids and appliances under the Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) are organized after conducting identification/assessment of beneficiaries in the Districts in co-ordination  with District Administration  who are required to make   arrangements Certificates and income certificales to each of' the eligible beneficiaries  Artificial Limbs Manufacturing  Corporation of' India (ALIMCO) as well as District Administration of Chitrakoot and Banda Districts of" Uttar Pradesh have already been been  requested on 13.1.2016 and 12.7.2016 for making assessment of beneficiaries in both the   places  As per the assessment of the beneficiaries undertaken with the support of the district administration; the distribution of aids and assistive devices shall be ensured in the districts of Banda and Chitrakoot
Lok Sabha Question No. 378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Drought Management Cell
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY, REKHA ARUN VERMA

O.I.H

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.378

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH   JULY, 2016

## DROUGHT MANAGEMENT CELL

378. SHR1 PANKAJ CHAUDHARY: SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA:

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

- (a) whether  there  exist  guidelines  for  establishing  Drought  Management  Cell  and  District Disaster Management Authority in the States in the country;
- (b) if so, the number of States wherein Drought Management Cell and District Management Authority has been established so far;
- (c) whether the Supreme Court of India has made any comment/observation in this regard;
- (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (e) the  concrete  measures/steps  taken by  the  Government  to  implement  Drought  Manual and  drought  management  guidelines  in  those  States  where  Drought  Management  Cells  and District Disaster Management Authority have not been established so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) & (b): The  provision  for  establishment  of  District  Disaster  Management  Authority  for every  district  in  the  State  is  provided  under  Section  25(1)  of  the  Disaster  Management  Act, 2005.  National Disaster Management Guidelines on Management of Drought mentions about creation  of  separate  Drought  Monitoring  Cells  (DMCs)  at  the  State  level  with  adequate  staff under  the  control  of  State  Disaster  Management  Authorities  (SDMAs).  As  per  available information, District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) have been constituted in all the districts of all the 29 States except for 4 districts in Uttar Pradesh, 2 districts in West Bengal, 7 districts in Assam and 1 district in Tamil Nadu.
- (c) & (d): No, Madam.  Supreme Court of India has not given any direction in this regard.
- (e): State Governments have a mechanism to respond to disasters, including drought. The Manual for Drought Management and the National Disaster Management Guidelines serve as a guide to State Governments in monitoring, planning and providing relief in the wake of drought.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 377 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Modernisation of Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK, CH. MALLA REDDY, K. GOPAL, VEENA DEVI, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHOBHA KARANDLAJE, DHARMENDRA YADAV, MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.377

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016/ASHADHA 28, 1938 (SAKA)

MODERNISATION OF POLICE

377. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has decided to continue central assistance for the modernisation of police force scheme from this year onwards and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the funds provided earlier under the said scheme to the State Governments  were  inadequate  and  if  so,  the  action  taken  by  the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether many State Governments have demanded enhanced allocation of fund under the said assistance and if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government has received a representation from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  The  central  assistance  under  the  Modernisation  of  Police  Forces scheme is being continuously given since the year 2000-01 and the same has not been discontinued. Therefore, question of decision on continuance of central assistance under the MPF Scheme does not arise.

## LS.US.Q.NO.377 FOR 19.07.2016

(b):  Since  'Police'  is  a  state  subject  under  the  Seventh  Schedule  of  the Constitution of India, the Government of India has been only supplementing the efforts and resources of the States by implementing the MPF  Scheme.  Moreover,  funds  are  provided  to  the  State  Governments keeping in view availability of funds, utilization by State Governments and adequacy/requirement of funds.

(c):  to  (e)  Under  the  MPF  Scheme,  the  central  allocation  amongst  the States  is made  on  a  pro  rata  basis,  factoring in:  population  (35% weightage), Sanctioned strength of police force (25% weightage), Number of police stations (15% weightage), Incidence of crime per lakh population (25% weightage). However, State Governments demand enhanced allocation of fund under  the said assistance  over  and  above  their allocation.  Based  on  availability  of  funds  &  utilization  by  the  states, additional  funds  are  allocated  to  states.  Further,  under  the  MPF  scheme there  is  a  provision  of  Contingency  Fund  of  HM  to  meet  additional  & contingent  requirement  of  States.  However,  during    year  2015-16  an amount of Rs. 63.90 crore have been released to the State Government of Tamil Nadu under the MPF Scheme and for the current financial year an amount of Rs. 32.31 crores have also been allocated to the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Onion Prices
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.375

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH   JULY, 2016

## ONION PRICES

375. SHRI   B.V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी

- be pleased to state: (a) whether there is apprehension of adverse impact on local farmers in the country due to import of onions, if so, the details thereof; and the remedial steps being taken by the Government to ensure adequate profitable prices

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a): Onions have not been imported by country in the last six months. Therefore, there can be no apprehension of adverse impacts on local farmers in the country due to the import of onions. In fact, India is an exporter of onions.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (b) to the onion growers for their produce?

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Lok Sabha Question No. 373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Criminals Operating in Punjab
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, K. MARAGATHAM, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.373

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016/ASHADHA 28, 1938 (SAKA)

CRIMINALS OPERATING IN PUNJAB

373. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether gangs of criminals operating in Punjab's border areas may be affecting the country's national security;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether a communique has been sent to Punjab Police by the Indian Army; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the State Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): As per reports, criminal gangs operating in Punjab's border areas are not affecting the country's National security.

(c)  & (d): A communication has been received by the Punjab Police from Indian  Army  regarding  extortion  of  money  from  Military  Engineering Services (MES) contractors. The accused have been arrested and a case has been registered by the Punjab Police. The following steps have been taken by the State Government to deal with the situation :

## LS.US.Q.NO.373 FOR 19.07.2016

- i) Special  Task  Force  (STF)  has  been  created  by  the  Punjab  Police which is being headed by an IGP rank officer.
2. ii) The activities of criminals lodged inside the jails who are indulging in crimes, are being monitored.
3. iii) The  field  police  officers  have  been  sensitized  to  deal  with  such crimes effectively.
4. iv) The special campaign has been lodged by Punjab Police to nab the absconding gangsters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Criminal Attacks
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.370 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016/ASHADHA 28, 1938 (SAKA)

CRIMINAL ATTACKS

370. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  any  representation has  been  received  from the State Government of Kerala for referring some controversial political murders to CBI and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is aware that several political murders/atrocities/ criminal attacks are prevalent in the northern part of Kerala; and

(c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):      As  per  available  information  the  Government  of  Kerala  had requested the Central Government to entrust the investigation of crime No. 780/2014 registered at Kathirur Police Station, District Kannur,  relating to murder of Shri Elamthottathil Manoj, and crime No. 85/2014 registered at Edacherry Police Station, relating to murder of Shri T.P. Chandrashekharan, to CBI.  The investigation of crime No. 780/2014 was entrusted to the CBI in October, 2014, but crime no. 85/2014 was not found to be a fit case for investigation by CBI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Setting up of Chemical Hub
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 368 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## Setting up of Chemical Hub

## 368:   SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS

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

- (a) whether the Government has decided to set up chemical hubs in the vicinity of all the oil refining factories in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the types of products to be produced in these chemical hubs; and
- (c) the time by which this plan is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS , SHIPPING,  ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)   to (c) In  the  launch  event  of  'India  Chem  2016'  held  on  17.06.2016  at Mumbai, Hon'ble Minister(C&F) announced that the central Government plans to set up chemical hubs around 22 refineries in an effort  to  make  the  country  producer  economy  in  chemicals  and petrochemical sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Strengthening Security of Sensitive Military Establishments
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.366

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016/ASHADHA 28, 1938 (SAKA)

STRENGTHENING SECURITY OF SENSITIVE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS

366. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  measures  to  strengthen  the security of sensitive military and official sites in border areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs had recently  stated  that  few  terrorists  were  hiding  in  villages  close  to  the Pathankot  Air  Base  and  there  could  be  a  possible  fresh  attack  on  the airbase;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the measures taken by the Ministry to strengthen the security of the Pathankot Air Base;
- (e) whether the Ministry has handed over the security of the air base to the Border Security Force, the Central Reserve Police Force and the Army and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): As  per  directions  of  the  Government,  the  three  Defence Services have carried out security audit of all their military establishments. However,  further details in the matter cannot be disclosed in the interest of national security.
- (c) : No such report has been received.

## LSUSQ No. 366 for 19.07.2016

(d) & (e) : Security of Air Force Base is looked after by the Force itself from its own resources.  Special and trained air warriors are available to maintain  optimum  level  of  security.    Security  of  Air  Bases  has  not  been handed  over  to  Army  or  any  Central  Police  Organizations.    However, security  of  a  few  sensitive  Air  Bases  located  in  Jammu  &  Kashmir  has been augmented with the Border Security Force (BSF).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: NIPER Establishment
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 365 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  July, 2016

## NIPER Establishment

## 365. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal to establish National Institute for Pharma Education and Research (NIPER) at Visakhapatnam;

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

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ROAD  TRANSPORT  AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a), (b) & (c)   No, Madam. There is no proposal  to establish National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research (NIPER) at Visakhapatnam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Aamali Tiger Safari Project
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 363

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## Aamali Tiger Safari Project

## 363. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

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

- (a) whether any  request  has  been  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Rajasthan  in regard to Aamali Tiger Safari Project in Tonk district;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to sanction the Aamali Tiger Safari Project;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the time limit fixed in this regard;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  earmarked/released  any  amount  for  the  Aamali  Tiger Safari Project; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) & (b) Yes Sir.  The proposal entails setting up a Tiger Safari in buffer zone of the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve at a financial implication of Rs. 115 crores.
- (c) & (d) No Sir.  The proposal has not been considered due to its financial implications.
- (e) No Sir.
- (f) Question does not arise.