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Lok Sabha Question No. 2762 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Stalls at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2762 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2015

## STALLS AT STATIONS

†2762. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  basis  for  allotment  of  permanent  and  temporary stalls of eatable at the railway stations across the country;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  a  new  policy  in connection with allotment of these stalls;
- (c) if so, the details of the scheme;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  any  rules  and  regulations  for pantry cars of the Railways also; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a):  As  per  Catering  Policy  2010,  allotment  of  all  static  General  Minor Units (GMUs) at A, B & C categories of stations is done through open and competitive two-packet tender system while allotment of all static Special  Minor  Units  (SMUs)  at  A,  B,  and  C  category  stations  and    all GMUs  and  SMUs  at    D,  E  and  F  category  stations  is  done  by  calling applications through press notification.

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(b) & (c): Review of provisions of Catering Policy and necessary changes required for upgradation of catering services is an ongoing process . (d)  &  (e):  The  guidelines for providing catering services in trains have been  stipulated  in  the  Catering  Policy,  2010.  Further,  Standard  Bid Document  has  been  issued  in  2013  by  the  Railway  Board  wherein various  terms  &  conditions  and  guidelines  for  award  of  pantry  car contracts for provision of catering services in trains  have  been enunciated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2761 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Insurance of Railway Passengers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2761 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2015

## INSURANCE OF RAILWAY PASSENGERS

2761.   SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to  provide insurance to

railway travellers; and

- (b)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI MANOJ SINHA )

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 236 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Sale of Acid
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE, VIRENDRA  KUMAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*236 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 24,1937 (SAKA)

SALE OF ACID

*236. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE: DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there are reports of unregulated sale of acid in various parts of the country including sale of  acid in the guise of 'toilet  cleaners' despite the Supreme Court's direction to the contrary;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including the NCT of Delhi;

(c) whether steps have been taken to curb the unregulated sale of acid and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the  other  measures  taken to regulate sale of acid in the open market along with the guidelines issued to the States and Police Departments in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*236 FOR 15.12.2015

- (a) & (b): Sale of various kinds of acid is regulated under the Poisons Act, 1919.  The  National  Crime  Records  Bureau  (NCRB)  does  not  separately maintain  data  on  cases  registered  for  sale  of  acid  in  violation  of  the Poisons Act, 1919.
- (c) & (d): In accordance with the direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, in WP (Crl) 129 of 2006,  the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to all the States/UTs titled 'Measures to be taken to prevent acid attacks on  people  and  for  treatment  and  rehabilitation  of  survivors'  dated  30 th August,  2013.    This  Advisory  is  available  in  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs website

http://www.mha.nic.in/sites/upload\_files/mha/files/AdvisoryAfterSupremeCou rtOrderInLaxmCase\_Short.pdf

The Ministry of Home Affairs has prepared Draft Model Poison Rules 2013 with the objective of regulating sale of acid. The Model Rules include, inter alia, the form of acids (liquids or crystalline and its concentration) that can be stored and sold, issue of licenses, procurement by individuals, educational  and  research  institutions,  hospitals,  industries,  Government Departments and departments of Public Sector  Undertakings.

Through the aforesaid advisory the States/UTs were advised to notify rules under section 2 of the Poisons Act, 1919.

As per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India 'Police' and 'Public order'  are  State  subjects  and,  as  such,  the  primary  responsibility  of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime lies  with  the  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administrations.    Hence, the  enforcement  of  the  legislation  with  regard  to  availability  of  acids  is completely within the domain of States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 235 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Skill Training to Inmates
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*235 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 24,1937 (SAKA)

SKILL TRAINING TO INMATES

*235. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Union Government has taken initiatives with the help of the  State  Governments  and  jail  administrations  to  start  massive  skill development drive to train inmates in numerous employable skills;

b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made so far in this regard;

(c)  the  States/Jail  administrations  which  have  been  roped  in  and  the assistance provided to them in this regard; and

(d)  the  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  prison  reforms  in  the country?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*235 FOR 15.12.2015

(a) to (c): 'Prisons' is a State subject as per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution  of  India  and    management  of  jails,  including  skilling  of inmates  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  the  States.  Under  the  Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), 1200 inmates of Central Jail, Tihar are  undergoing  training  in  a  range  of  trades  including  Beauty  and Wellness,  Retail,  Data  Entry  Operator,  Electrician,  Hospitality,  Telecom, Customer  Care  Executive,  Sewing  Machine  Operator  etc.  through  two vocational  training  partners  of  National  Skill  Development  Corporation (NSDC).

- (d): Although 'Prisons' is a State subject as per entry 4 of List II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and  the administration and management  of  prisons  is  primarily the responsibility of the  State Governments the Government of India had provided the financial assistance to the 27 States (except Arunachal Pradesh) under the scheme of  Modernisation  of  Prisons  from  2002-2007  with  further  extension  upto 2009 involving a total outlay of Rs. 1800 crore on a cost sharing basis in the  ratio  of  75:25  between  the  Central  Government  and  the  State Governments respectively. The scheme closed on 31.3.2009. The Thirteenth  Finance  Commission  had  also  allocated    Rs.  609  crore  from 2011-15 for upgradation of prisons to the following eight States - Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha  and Tripura.

In addition, the Model Prison Manual 2003 is being revised and updated to align it with the International norms for guidance of the prison administrations of States/UTs. An e-prison project has also been approved for  roll  out  in  the  States/UTs  which  would  ensure  digitization  of  inmate records and management of prisons through an application software and provide quick access to prison data.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 231 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Private Sector Participation in Afforestation
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 231

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## Private Sector Participation in Afforestation

## *231. SHRI LALLU SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the private sector is being involved in the afforestation/expansion of forest areas in the country and if so, the details of guidelines/policy enunciated in this regard;
- (b) the assistance provided/likely to be provided to the private sector during the last three years; and
- (c) the status of implementation of the schemes in the States/UTs?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (c)  A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (c) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 231 due for answer on 15.12.2015 asked by SHRI LALLU SINGH regarding  Private Sector Participation in Afforestation

- (a) to (c) Private  Sector  is  taking  up  afforestation  programme  on  areas  outside  forests, largely  in  partnership  with  farmers  and  other  land  owners.  The  National  Forest Policy, 1988 provides that as far as possible, a forest-based industry should raise the raw  material needed  for meeting  its own  requirements, preferably by establishment of a direct relationship between the factory and the individuals who can  grow  the  raw  material  by  supporting  the  individuals  with  inputs  including credit, constant technical advice and finally harvesting and transport services.However,  the  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  is working  on  policy  guidellines  for  encouraging  participation  of  all  stakeholders including  public  and  private  sector  in  afforestation  and  restoration  of  degraded forests with the objectives to improve forest cover, productivity and quality.

There is no specific scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to provide assistance to private sector for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 226 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: ARYA Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH, NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 226 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15/12/2015

## ARYA SCHEME

## *226. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

## SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj d`'kd dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  a  new  scheme  namely  'Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture' (ARYA) for the rural youths of the country;
- (b) if so, the salient features of the scheme;
- (c) the benefits likely to accrue to the rural youths under the scheme; and
- (d) the funds allocated and the success achieved so far in bringing more rural youths under the scheme?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj d`'kd dY;k.k ea=h (SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH)

(a) to (d)

: A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 226 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15/12/2015 REGARDING 'ARYA SCHEME'

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Realizing the importance of rural youth in agricultural development  especially  from  the  point  of  view  of  food  security  of  the  country, Government  has  initiated  a  program  on  'Attracting  and  Retaining  Youth  in Agriculture'  in  selected  districts  of  22  States,  through  KVKs  at  the  rate  of  one district for each State.

The objectives of ARYA project are:-

- (i)  To  attract  and  empower  the  Youth  in  Rural  Areas  to  take  up  various Agriculture, allied and service sector enterprises for sustainable income and gainful employment in selected districts.
- (ii) To enable the Farm Youth to establish net work groups to take up resource and capital intensive activities like processing, value addition and marketing, and
- (iii) To demonstrate functional linkage with different institutions and stakeholders for  convergence  of  opportunities  available  under  various  schemes/  program  for sustainable development of youth.

In the project district, rural youths will be identified and provided with skill development in entrepreneurial activities and  for establishment  of  related  microenterprise  units  in  the  area  of  Apiary,  Mushroom,  Seed  Processing,  Soil  testing, Poultry,  Dairy,  Goatry,  Carp-hatchery,    Vermi-compost  etc.,  KVKs  will  involve the  Agricultural  Universities  and  ICAR  Institutes  as  Technology  Partners.  The purpose is  to  establish  economic  models  for  youth  in  the  villages  in  the  area  of agriculture,  allied  and  service  sector  enterprises  for  earning  sustainable  income through self employment.

- (d) During the current financial year (2015-16), a provision of Rs 4.00 crore has been made for implementation of ARYA Scheme. A provision of Rs 100.00 crore has been made in the scheme for XII Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 222 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Loss of Crops Due to Pest Attack
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

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

## LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 222

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## LOSS OF CROPS DUE TO PEST ATTACK

## *222.     SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are reports of heavy losses suffered by the farmers in various parts of the country due to pest attack during the last one year;
- (b) if  so, the crops affected and the estimated loss suffered as a result thereof by the farmers;
- (c) the States/UTs which have sought relief assistance from the Union Government in this regard; and
- (d) the details of relief provided to these States/UTs and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to protect the crops from pest attack in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè (SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH)

- (a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 222  DUE FOR REPLY ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015.

- (a) & (b): During  Kharif,  2015  whitefly  infestation  was  reported  in  cotton  crop  in Punjab and Haryana.  State Government of Punjab has reported damage to Cotton crop in  3.32  lakh hectares, especially in eight cotton growing districts of Fazilka, Bathinda, Mansa,  Shri  Muktsar  Sahib,  Sangrur,  Barnala,  Faridkot  and  Moga.    The  State Government of Haryana has ordered special gridawari to assess the losses in cotton due  to  whitefly  attack.    The  Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh  has  reported  loss  to soybean, Urad and Moong crop during Kharif 2015, on account of yellow mosaic virus.
- (c): The State Government  of Madhya  Pradesh  has submitted a composite memorandum for Rs.4821.64 crores as financial assistance for drought and pest attack.
- (d): National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines provide for relief in cases of disasters, including pest attack.  No, memorandum for financial assistance under NDRF has been received from Punjab and Haryana.  The Inter Ministerial Central Team visited affected districts of Madhya Pradesh and submitted its recommendation which is under consideration   of the Central Government.

The  Central  Government  monitors  the  pest  situation  in  the  Country  and  send advisories to State Governments for effective action.  Experts are also deployed to pest affected areas for proper advice and guidance of farmers and extension functionaries. Central Government  also facilitates registration of sufficient numbers of pesticides to deal with important pests which have the potential to cause serious damage to crops.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2760 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Demand and Supply of Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU, ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL, NISHIKANT  DUBEY, RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA, DILIP PATEL, INNOCENT

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2759 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Foodgrain Stock
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH, SUSHMITA DEV, S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2759

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## FOODGRAIN STOCK

2759.

SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR:

SHRI D.K. SURESH:

KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV:

SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

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 adequate stock of essential commodities including foodgrains, pulses, edible oils and sugar are available in the central pool to meet the domestic requirement and contain prices;
- (b) if so, the details thereof indicating the current stocks and estimated requirement of foodgrains during the ensuing year, commodity-wise and if not, the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) whether  the  stocks  of  essential  commodities  have  declined/are declining due to severe drought during the current year, if so, the details thereof and the remedial steps proposed in this regard?

## MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## A N S W E R (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

(a) & (b): Government  maintains  stock  of  only  wheat  and  rice  in  the Central Pool. The stock of foodgrains in the Central Pool as on 1.12.2015 was  504.99  lakh  tons  comprising  of  236.20  lakh  tons  of  rice  (including paddy  in  terms  of  rice)  and  268.79  lakh  tons  of  wheat  as  against  the foodgrains stocking norms for Central Pool of 307.70 lakh tons comprising of  102.50  lakh  tons  of  rice  and  205.20  lakh  tons  of  wheat  which  is adequate  to  meet  the  requirement  under  Targeted  Public  Distribution System (TPDS) and Other Welfare Schemes (OWS) as per the existing level of  allocation  as  well  as  to  contain  market  price.  Based  on  the  current allocation norms, the estimated allocation of wheat and rice under TPDS for the ensuing year is likely to be 298.35 lakh tons of rice and 250.16 lakh tons of wheat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Awareness of Consumer Law
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO, ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2757

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2015

## AWARENESS OF CONSUMER LAW

2757. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO: (OIH) SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) the details and the outcome  of  the  consumer  awareness  campaigns  launched  by  the Government;
- (b) whether  a  large  number  of  consumers  in  the  country  are  unaware  of  their  rights  and  the consumer laws;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  steps  being  taken  to  create awareness of consumer rights; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to educate people by setting up Grahak Suvidha Kendras in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## 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) to (c) : The 'Jago Grahak Jago' Consumer Awareness Campaign has been carried out on  All  India  basis  through  various  media  like  Newspapers,  Magazines,  All  India  Radio, Doordarshan,  C&S  Channel,  Community  Radio,  Website,  SMS,  Digital  Cinema,  Pvt.  FM Channel, Interactive Railway Enquiry Service, Bus Panel, Bus Queue Shelter, Display Board at Railway Stations/ Metro etc. A study carried out by M/s. Datamation Consultant Pvt. Ltd., in the year 2011 revealed that nearly 91% of the respondents were aware of the campaign.
- (d) : The  scheme  namely  'Grahak  Suvidha  Kendra'  has  been  launched  by  this Department  as  pilot  project  in  6  cities  of  the  Country  i.e.  (i)  Jaipur,  (ii)  Ahmedabad,  (iii) Bangalore,  (iv)  Patna,  (v)  Kolkata  and  (vi)  New  Delhi.    As  per  the  scheme,  the  Grahak Suvidha Kendra will educate people by giving them advice on consumer rights, obligations and practical pre purchase tips.

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## ORIGINAL IN HINDI
Lok Sabha Question No. 2756 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-15
Subject: Illegal Activities in Jails
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2756

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 24, 1937 (SAKA)

ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES IN JAILS

†2756. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the alleged corruption and illegal activities are on the rise in the jails;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether there are reports that criminals of sound financial background are getting every type of facility in the jails and the persons imprisoned for petty crimes are threatened by hardened criminals; and
- (d) if so, the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard along with the progress made as a result of the said measures?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(d)  'Prisons'  is  a  State  subject  as  per  Entry  4  of  List  II  of  the  Seventh Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India.  Therefore,  the  administration  and management of prisons is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments.   However, a comprehensive advisory has been issued by the Government of India to States/UTs on 17 th  July 2009 on Prison Administration. The  same  may  be  downloaded  from  the  website  of  the  Ministry  of  Home Affairs at the following links:

http://mha1.nic.in/PrisonReforms/pdf/PrisonAdmin17072009.pdf

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