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Lok Sabha Question No. 1498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Procurement of Agricultural Produce
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

O.I.H

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1498

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH   JULY, 2016

## PROCUREMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

1498.      SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

- (a) the  details  of  suggestions  made  by  the  Union  Government  to  the States  whereby the farmers would be able to sell their produce directly to the consumers;
- (b) the action taken by the States thereon so far;
- (c) the extent to which the farmers have been successful in setting their produce directly to the consumers; and
- (d) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): Government  through  Section  48  of  the  Model  Agricultural  Produce  Market  Committee (APMC) Act,  2003  suggested  States/  Union  Territories  (UTs)  to  establish  farmer  -  consumer markets  by  any  person  where  producer  of  agricultural  produce  himself  may  sell  his  produce directly to the consumer, provided consumer may not purchase more than 5 quintals of produce at a time.

Further, after establishing Kisan Mandi in Alipur (Delhi) with the Government's budgetary support  to  provide  a  direct  trading  platform  for  farmers  and  Farmer  Producer  Organizations, Small Farmers Agri-business Consortium (SFAC) offered the States technical support, if they establish such markets in their States.

- (b): On  Government's  suggestion,  16  States  (Arunachal  Pradesh,  Assam,  Chhattisgarh, Gujarat,  Goa,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Karnataka,  Maharashtra,  Mizoram,  Nagaland,  Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and West Bengal) have amended their APMC Act to provide the provision for farmer-consumer market to be established by any person.
- (c) & (d): Farmers are directly selling their produce to the consumers in already operational farmer-consumer markets like Uzhavar Sandhai (Tamil Nadu and Puducherry), Rythu Bazaars (Andhra  Pradesh    &  Telangana),  Apni  Mandis  (Punjab  and  Haryana),  Krushak  Bazaars (Odisha), Raitha Santhe (Karnataka), Shetkaribazar and Hadaspar Vegetable Market (Maharashtra).

On  the  lines  of  farmers-consumer  markets  promoted  by  State  Governments/APMCs, Government is  also  promoting  such  markets  to  be  established  in  private    sector.    However, noticeable progress has not been made by the States in this respect.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: New Forest Policy
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY, DHARMENDRA YADAV, C. N. JAYADEVAN, GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1497

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2016

## New Forest Policy

## 1497.   SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has prepared a draft on the new National Forest Policy and if so, the details and present status thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to impose green cess and to allow the private companies to make use of it for the development of forest land and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether certain sections of the society have raised objections in this regard and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d) whether the IIFM, Bhopal has conducted any study in this regard and if so, the details and findings thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has studied the said report; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) & (b) No, Sir.
- (c) Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.
- (d) Yes. Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal under the Ministry of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  (MoEF&CC)  was  asked  to prepare  a  draft  National  Forest  Policy.  IIFM  has  submitted  the  draft  policy document.
- (e) & (f) No decision has been taken on the draft policy submitted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1496 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Smuggling of Narcotics
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS, SUBHASH PATEL, AJAY NISHAD, MOHAMMAD SALIM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1496

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

SMUGGLING OF NARCOTICS

1496. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: SHRI SUBHASH PATEL: SHRI AJAY NISHAD: SHRI MOHD. SALIM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are reports of smuggling of narcotic drugs/substances including ganja from across the border;
- (b)  if  so,  the  number  of  such  cases  reported,  quantum  of  drugs  seized and  smugglers  arrested  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the current year, border wise;
- (c) whether there are reports of involvement of Government officials in the said cases of smuggling;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against such officials;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  give  more  powers  to  BSF personnel to curb cross-border smuggling; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof along with the other measures taken to curb smuggling along the border areas of the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (f):        The  information  is  being  collected  and  will  be  laid  on  the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1495 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Security of Devotees
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1495

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  JULY, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA) SECURITY OF DEVOTEES

†1495. SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether various accidents are taking place during pilgrimages due to carelessness;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government for the safety of devotees during pilgrimages?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): No such information is maintained Centrally. Further, 'Public Order'  and  'Police'  being  State  subjects  as  per  the  provisions  of  the Constitution of India, the responsibilities of maintaining law and order, registration and prosecution of crimes rest primarily with the respective State Governments/Union Territory Administrations.   The Government of India  issues  advisories  to  State  Governments/UT  administrations  from time to time with regard to crowd  management  and to  ensure security

## LS.US.Q.No.1495 FOR 26.07.2016

and  safety  of  the  people  visiting  such  religious  places.  The  State Governments/UT  Administrations have  also been  asked  to play a proactive  role  to  ensure  foolproof  security  of  religious  place(s).  The State Governments/UT Administrations have also been requested to set up  State  Level  Security  Committees  (SLSC)  to  draft  and  implement security plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc. of places of religious importance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1493 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Use of GEO-SPATIAL Technology in Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1493

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH   JULY, 2016

## USE OF GEO-SPATIAL TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE

1493.      SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  signed  any  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  with ISRO to promote the use of 'GEO-SPATIAL Technology' in the agriculture sector and if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the manner in which this technology is likely to be helpful in increasing the crop yield and the profitability of the farmers;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to expand the Forecasting of Agriculture Output Using Space, Agro-Meteorology and Land Based Observations (FASAL) to crops other than paddy and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to facilitate and support the Mahalonobis National Crop Forecast Centre in the assessment of crop loss in case of natural calamities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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

- ( a): There  is no formal  MoU signed between Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and ISRO.  However, there is ongoing collaboration between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Government  for use of Geospatial Technology in Agriculture Sector, including Crop Forecasting,  Drought  Assessment,  Horticultural  Inventory  and  Development,  Technology  for Crop Insurance.
- (b): Geospatial technology is being used for various applications in agriculture such as crop damage  assessment,  crop  condition  monitoring,  yield  estimation,  crop  cutting  experiment planning,  horticultural  development,  identification  of  rice  fallow  areas  and  so  on.    These technologies    are  useful  for  adopting  appropriate  and  interventions  by  farmers  for  improving their crop productivity.
- (c): Yes, under the FASAL Programme, multiple season (Kharif & Rabi) production forecasts are being  generated  for six crops other than paddy, namely, jute, sugarcane, cotton, rapeseed

&  mustard,  rabi  sorghum  and  wheat.    Additionally,  pre-harvest  production  forecast  are  also being  generated  for  potato  crop  under  CHAMAN  (Coordinated  Horticulture  Assessment  and Management using geo-iNformatics) programme.

(d): Yes, Government has launched a Project called KISAN (C{K}rop Insurance using Space technology and geo-iNformatics) on Pilot basis for exploring the use of high resolution remote sensing data from satellites and UAVs for optimum crop cutting experiment planning, improving yield estimation and crop damage/loss assessment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Reform in Agriculture Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA, NISHIKANT  DUBEY

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1488

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH   JULY, 2016

## REFORM IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

1488.  SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to give a new dimension to the agriculture sector in the  country  with  the  objective  of  making  farming  competitive  and  profitable  and  to  make  the country self-sufficient in providing food to the growing population and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has sought any suggestions from the State Governments for making widespread reforms in the agriculture sector in the country;
- (c) if so, the details of suggestions received and included in the draft for bringing changes in the existing agriculture sector; and
- (d) the  details  of  ongoing  schemes  for  the  benefit  of  poor  farmers  particularly  in  the  rural parts of the country?

## ANSWER

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

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

- (a): Government is implementing various programmes/schemes like National Food Security Mission (NFSM), Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana  (RKVY),  Mission  for  Integration  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH),  Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), National Agriculture Market (NAM), Soil Health Card, Sub Mission on  Agricultural  Mechanization  (SMAM),  etc.  to  increase  farm  productivity  for  making  farming competitive, profitable and to attain self sufficiency in food production in the country to meet the demand of growing population.
- (b) & (c): Before finalization  of  operational  guidelines  as  well  as  during  implementation of crop development programmes, Government discuss with the states and incorporate valuable suggestions  of  the  states  in  the  implementation  of  programmes.    Recently,  based  on  the discussion  held,  Government  has  approved  Pradhan  Mantri Fasal  Bima  Yojana  which  would replace the existing schemes of National Agricultural Insurance Schemes (NAIS ) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS) from Kharif 2016 season.
- (d): The  ongoing  programmes  such  as  NFSM,  RKVY,  MIDH,  PMKSY,  SMAM,  PKVY, PMFBY, etc. are being implemented in rural areas for benefits of the farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Disaster Management
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1487

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

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

†1487. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken or proposes to take any steps to constitute  an  Expert  Committee  to  suggest  sustainable  measures  to curb the loss of life, crops and damage to property caused due to floods, cyclones  and  other  natural  disasters  in  various  parts  of  the  country every year;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken so far, in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a): No Madam.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Fencing on Indo-Bangladesh Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1485

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

FENCING ON INDO-BANGLADESH BORDER

1485. SHRI JOSE K. MANI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the length of the Indo-Bangladesh border yet to be sealed;
- (b) whether any decision has been taken to seal the border in Assam;
- (c) if so, whether any target has been fixed for completion of the fencing along the border; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)   The total sanctioned length of fence along Indo-Bangladesh Border is  3326  km,  out  of  which  2727  km  has  been  completed  and  599  km stretch is yet to be fenced.
- (b) The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to cover the entire border length on Indo- Bangladesh Border in the State of Assam by means of physical/non-physical barrier.
- (c) & (d)  The ongoing fence work along the complete Indo-Bangladesh border  is  targeted  for  completion  by  March,  2019.    Further,  in  the stretches in which site is not available, fence work will be completed in three years from the date of availability of site.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Use of Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA, RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1484

TO BE ANSWERED ON

:26.07.2016

## Use of Fertilizers

## 1484  SHRI  MANSHANKAR NINAMA: SHRI  RAMSINH RATHWA:

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

- (a) the quantum of chemical fertilizers used annually in the country along with   the quantum of organic/indigenous fertilizers used for agricultural purposes;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  minimize  the  use  of  chemical fertilizers like urea;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  of  works  done  and  efforts  make  in  this  regard  along  with  the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the manner in which the use of organic fertilizers is likely to be beneficial?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI  MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a):    The sales (consumption) of chemical fertilizers used annually in the country for the last three years is given in the table below:

## <Figures in 000 MT>

| Year    |   Urea Sales (Consumption) |   DAP Sales (Consumption) |   MOP Sales (Consumption) |   NPK Sales (Consumption) |
|---------|----------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2013-14 |                    30454.2 |                   6903.04 |                   2192.25 |                   7515.98 |
| 2014-15 |                    30873.9 |                   7557.14 |                   2779.86 |                   8598.46 |
| 2015-16 |                    31968   |                   9747.48 |                   2423.45 |                   9268.5  |

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers' Welfare (DAC&FW) has informed that  in  the  year  2014-15  a  total  of  2298.62  MT  of  different  organic  manures  were produced/available in different States of the country.

(b)  to  (d):  DAC&FW  has  informed  that  Government  is  promoting  soil  test  based integrated Nutrient Management through conjunctive use of both inorganic and organic sources of plant nutrients.  The Government is promoting the use of Neem Coated Urea which  is  having  High  efficiency  over  Urea.    Organic  manures  are  promoted  for mobilizing both macro and micro nutrients in soil in both organic agriculture as well as in conventional agriculture.  The main function is to supply the essential nutrients, improve the soil fertility status as well as sustain eco-friendly environment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1483 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Relaxation in Visa Rules
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BRIJBHUSHAN SHARAN SINGH, HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI, GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1483

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

## RELAXATION IN VISA RULES

†1483.

SHRI BRIJBHUSHAN SHARAN SINGH:

DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU: SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  sanction  visa  relaxation  or  allow 'Visa-Free' entry to business visitors and tourists from certain countries and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the maximum number of days a tourist can stay for trade purposes in the country;
- (c) whether there is any provision for relaxation in rules to make movies in the country;
- (d) the areas in which there are provisions for visa relaxations; and
- (e)  whether  the  cost  of  visa  depends  on  the  number  of  days  a  tourist stays in India or there is any criteria for the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) :  A proposal has been received from the Department of  Commerce for visa waiver/ visa on  arrival for business  visitors and  tourists belonging  to  Brazil,  Russia,  India,  China  and  South  Africa  (BRICS) countries.

## LS.US.Q.No. 1483 FOR 26.07.2016

(b) : Business Visa is normally granted to a foreign national with a stay stipulation.  The  maximum  period  of  stay  allowed  on  each  visit  on  a Business  Visa  is  180  days.  However,  on  e-Tourist  Visa,  a  foreigner  is permitted  to  undertake  casual  business  activities  and  presently,  the maximum period for which e-Tourist Visa is granted is 30 days.

( c) :  As  per  extant  instructions,  foreign  nationals  coming  for  shooting of a feature film/ a reality TV show and/ or commercial TV serials can be granted a Business Visa. However, foreign nationals coming for shooting of documentary film/ advertisement film are granted Journalist Visa.

(d) : Visa is granted by the Indian Missions/ Posts abroad in terms of the detailed  instructions  issued  by  the  government  from  time  to  time. Specific  dispensation  in  deserving  cases  under  rare  and  exceptional cases can be granted only with the prior approval of the Government.

(e) : The  visa  fee  depends  on  the  category  of  visa  and  the  overall validity of the visa.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Controversial Statements
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE, SULTAN  AHMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1482

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

## CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENTS

1482. SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE: SHRI SULTAN AHMED:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government is aware of various provocative speeches and  controversial  statements  issued/made  by  certain  people  including those  in  position  of  authority  which  are  running  counter  to  the  Indian values  of  diversity,  plurality,  amity,  tolerance  and  harmony  amongst different sections of society and religious groups; and

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  against  such  people along with the corrective steps taken by the Government to stop such activities which pose danger to such Indian values?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b)         'Public Order' and 'Police' are State subjects as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.  The responsibility of registration and prosecution of crime including those involving provocative speeches and controversial statements, primarily rests with the respective State Governments.  Details in this regard are not maintained centrally.

There are adequate provisions under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which empower State Governments to deal with the offences relating to provocative speeches.

## LS.US.Q.No.1482 FOR 26.07.2016

To maintain communal  harmony  in  the  country, the Central Government assists the State Governments/Union Territories Administrations in a variety of ways like sharing of information, sending alert  messages,  sending  advisories,  sending  Central  Armed  Police Forces including the composite Rapid Action Force created specially to deal with communal situations, to the concerned State Governments on specific requests. Central Government also helps the State Governments/UTs  in  the  modernisation  of  the  State  Police  Forces. Revised Guidelines to promote communal harmony have been issued to the States and Union Territories in 2008 which delineate preventive and administrative  measures  to  be  taken  to  maintain  communal  harmony. These guidelines are reiterated while sending advisories.

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