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Lok Sabha Question No. 3443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Drug Manufacturing in Ayurvedic Pharmacy
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3443 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## DRUG MANUFACTURING I N AYURVEDIC PHARMACY

## 3443. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL "NISHANK":

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  drug  manufacturing  in  Ayurvedic Pharmacy scientific, modern and efficient, if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this r
- ( b)  the  policy  to  impart  modern  education  to  the  persons  associated  with  the  productio marketing in this sector and to issue them license; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  keep  unskilled  and  unqualified  persons  away treating people under the Indian system of medicine?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

(a): Manufacturing  of  Ayurvedic  drugs  in  the  country  is  regulated  under  the  provision Chapter IVA of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Rules framed thereunder. Rule 158 -B of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 specifically prescribes the guidelines and requirements for licensing of various categories of Ayurvedic products. Adherence to the quality stan drugs prescribed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia and authoritative books and compliance Good  Manufacturing  Practices  (GMP)  are  mandatory  for  the  Ayurvedic  drugs  manufacturer. Need-based  amendments  are  made  in  the  Drugs  &  Cosmetics  Rules  from  time  to  time  in consultation  with  the  Ayurvedic,  Siddha  and  Unani  Drugs  Technical  Advisory  Board PharmacopoeiaCommission of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy has been set up to undertake the work of developing quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for dr Financial support is extended through National AYUSH Mission and Central Sector Schemes f r drugs  quality  control  activities,  development  of  industry  clusters,  research  &  devel projects and participation in scientific conferences, workshops, promotional events etc.

- (b):Ayurvedic Pharmacy courses of study and training are conducted in s ome states and it is proposed  to  set  up  a  regulatory  framework  for  promoting  quality  education  and  practi pharmacy in Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy.
- (c ): Legal provisions are already provided in the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, t o control the practice of Indian Medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani. Registr of practitioner in the state or central register of practitioners is must for doing med and  recognized  qualifications  are  listed  in  the  schedules  of  t he  Act.    Penalty  provisions  are prescribed for the persons acting in contravention of the legal provisions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Surveillance Cameras along IndoChina Border
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3442

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS ALONG INDO-CHINA BORDER

3442.  SHRIMATI  V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether an ambitious project of the Government to install high resolution surveillance cameras along the China border has not started;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): Surveillance  systems  for  different  sectors  of  the  border  are developed, deployed and reviewed in accordance with operational requirements.  However, disclosure of details in this regard on the floor of the House will be not in the interest of national security.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: National Nutrition Mission
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3440

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2015

## NATIONAL NUTRITION MISSION

- 3440  SHRI RAJAN VICHARE

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  National  Nutrition  mission  piloted  by  the  government  appears  to  be  in jeopardy with the Expenditure Finance Committee rejecting the plan and
- (b) If so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a)       No, Sir.
- (b)       Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Council for Various Streams of Indian Medicine
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3439 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## COUNCIL FOR VARIOUS STREAMS OF INDIAN ME DICINE

## 3439. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- ( a)  whether the Government proposes to constitute a combined council for various stream Indian medicine; and
- ( b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): No.

- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Bogus Companies
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3437 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 18TH DECEMBER, 2015 [AGRAHAYANA 27, 1937 (SAKA)]

BOGUS COMPANIES

## QUESTION

3437. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  his  Ministry  and  Registrar  of  Companies  (RoC),  Mumbai  has received complaints on bogus/ghost companies involved in irrigation, Public Works Department (PWD) and Maharashtra Sadan Scam of Maharashtra; if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether a list of 300 companies were submitted to his Ministry in the year 2012-13, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (c) whether  his  Ministry  has  asked  the  Regional  Director  and  RoC  to investigate said matters and submit report; and
- (d) if so, the details and status thereof?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS             (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has received certain complaints in this regard,  which  have  been  forwarded  to  respective  Registrars  of Companies for examination and necessary action as per the provisions of Companies Act, 1956.

(b) to (d) These complaints account for approximately 182 such companies, of  which  action  has  been  taken  against  77  companies  in  respect  of  noncompliance  of  provisions  of  the  Companies  Act,  1956.  In  the  remaining companies,  examination  of  documents  /scrutiny  is  being  carried  by  the respective Registrars of Companies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3434 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2015

## NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR ANIMATION, GAMING AND VISUAL EFFECTS

## 3434: SHRI VISHNUDAYAL RAM

## Will the Minister of Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  National  Centre  of Excellence for Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects in the country;

(b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  name  of  the  places  where  such centres are proposed to be set up;

- (c) the  details  of  the  facilities  likely  to  be  made  available  to  the  people through these centres;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up such centres in rural areas also; and

(e) if so, the details of the criteria for selection of locations for setting up of these centres?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)] :

(a) to (e) : The Government proposes to set up a National Centre for Animation, Gaming  and  Visual  Effects  (NCOE).  The  objective  of  NCOE    is  to  build  a national center of excellence to impart world class education at affordable fee structure in animation, gaming & visual effects and create a world class talent pool in India to cater to the Indian and global players. It is proposed to set up the Centre with participation from the Industry and with the help of Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC). The NCOE would be located in a place closer to the animation and gaming industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Tube Well Plan
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3433 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2015

## TUBE WELL PLAN

## 3433. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a million tube well plan is being implemented in the States including Maharashtra  with the Central assistance;
- (b) if so, whether any review of this plan has been conducted; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the number of farmers benefited by the said plan, State/UT-wise including Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a)    No scheme by name 'Million Tube Well Plan' is being implemented in Maharashtra and in other States with Central assistance.
- (b)    and (c) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Licences to Private Shipyards for Defence Purpose
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3432

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## LICENCES TO PRIVATE SHIPYARDS FOR DEFENCE PURPOSE

## 3432.  SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether recently, the Government has given licences to three private shipyards for defence purposes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  announced  additional  income  tax  incentives  for  the domestic ship building industry; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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(a) & (b): Yes, Madam.    Industrial licences  have  been  issued  by  the Government for manufacture of Warship Vessels / Submarines / Patrol Boats etc.

- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Foreign Medical Degree Holders
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED, MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3430 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## FOREIGN MEDICAL DEGR EE HOLDERS

## 3430. MOHAMMED FAIZAL: SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether a number of Indian students go abroad every year to pursue medical ucation and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  the  number  of  foreign  medical  degree hold rs  who  appeared  in the  Screening  test for recognition of their medical degrees in the country and the number of them succeeded during each of the last three years and the current year;

(c) whether the Government proposes to ease the existing guidelines in this regard and make certain exemptions to allow the foreign medical degree holders to practice in the country, if so, the details thereof and i not, the reasons therefor;

(d)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  prevent/caution  Indian  students  from taking admissions  in  m edical  institutions abroad  reportedly  imparting  low  quality/ standards  of medical education, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons theref r; and

(e)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  use  the  services  of  nurses/staff  nurses who  have returned from foreign countries including United Kingdom and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a): No such data is maintained centrally.

(b): The  details  of  n umber  of  Indian  medical  graduates  from  foreign  countries  who appeared and passed in the screening test during each of the last three years and the cur year is as given below:

| Year                         |   Appeared |   Passed |
|------------------------------|------------|----------|
| 2012- 13                     |      13953 |     3948 |
| 2013- 14                     |       6395 |     1065 |
| 2014- 15                     |      12494 |     1636 |
| 2015- 16 (June session only) |       5863 |      610 |

(c) & (d): The requirement of screening test has been dispensed with in the case of English  speaking  countries  (US,  UK,  Canada,  Australia  and  New  Zealand)  provided  th students holds both UG & PG degrees from these countries.

The  Ministry  has  also  issued  guidelines  for  Indian  students  seeking  medi qualifications from foreign countries.

(e): Indian  Citizens  possessing foreign  nursing  qualification  are  granted  approval  for registration and practice i n India with the recommendation of equivalence committee of the Indian Nursing Council under Section 11(2) (a) of INC Act, 1947
Lok Sabha Question No. 3429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Shortage of Staff in DD/AIR
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA, PINAKI MISRA, RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3429

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2015)

## SHORTAGE OF STAFF IN DD/AIR

## 3429.  ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a large number of various posts like news reader, presenters, announcers etc. including technical and nontechnical are lying vacant in All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) for a long period;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, DDK/AIR station-wise and category-wise;
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to fill up the said posts;
- (d) whether a large number of employees in AIR and DD are working on contractual basis since long time, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective  measures taken/being taken by the Government to regularise their services?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  INFORMATION  AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]:

- (a) to (c): Though there are vacancies in All India Radio and Doordarshan in technical and non-technical posts, there is a need to reassess actual requirement of staff in Prasar Bharati  keeping  in  view  changes  in  broadcast  technologies.  Prasar  Bharati  has  been advised to carry out a Manpower Audit to identify posts actually needed to be filled up.

(d)  to  (e):  Prasar  Bharati  has  informed  that  contractuals  are  engaged  both  by  All  India Radio  and  Doordarshan  for  smooth  functioning  of  their  operations.  Prasar  Bharati  has further informed that as per the terms and conditions of engagement of contractuals, there is no provision for their regularization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Capital Gains Tax
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAMA DEVI, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

- (a) : No , Sir.
- (b)&(c): Question does not arise in view of the answer to part (a) above.
- (d) : Appropriate action against evasion of taxes, including cases involving capital gains, is an on-going process.  Such action under direct tax laws includes searches,  surveys, enquiries, assessment  of  income,  levy  of  tax,  interest,  penalties,  etc.  and filing  of  prosecution complaints in criminal courts, wherever applicable.  Focused actions have been taken against persons who have obtained tax exempt non-genuine long term capital gains in recent years. In appropriate cases, information has also been shared with relevant agencies such as SEBI for taking appropriate action under SEBI Act, 1992 and relevant rules/regulations.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3428 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2015 27 AGRAHAYANA, 1937 SAKA

## CAPITAL GAINS TAX

## 3428.   SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI: SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any inquiry into the role of income tax officers in capital gains tax evasion;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (c) the number of cases of tax evasion unearthed during the said inquiry; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to detect capital gains tax evasion cases?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Bank Loan to Road Projects
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB, BHAGWANTH KHUBA, SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3422 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH DECEMBER 2015/AGRAHAYANA 27, 1937(SAKA) BANK LOAN TO ROAD PROJECTS

3422 : SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA :

SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the banks have extended loans to leading road projects under Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of road projects under PPP model that have been financed by the banks in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, project and State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the banks have ascertained loan lending for the road projects attributing to the banks' Non-Performing Assets and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) & (b) Yes Sir, as per the information compiled by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H), the details of road projects that have been financed by banks in the country during each of the last three years and current year, project and State/UT-wise are annexed at Annexure-I.
- (c) Banks are required to carry out due diligence and ascertain viability of road projects before lending within the framework of overall credit policy and extant guidelines of Reserve Bank of India.
- (d) Government have taken several steps to alleviate the financial stress of PPP model projects which inter-alia include One time fund infusion for languishing BOT Projects, Permitting Equity Divestment, Harmonious substitution in the event of default and Extension of concession period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-18
Subject: Film Clearance
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3421 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2015

## FILM CLEARANCE

## 3421: SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN,

## Will the Minister of Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state:

(a) the  number  and  nature  of  requests  received  from  International  Filmmakers annually;

(b) whether  the  government  is  working  on  a  three  point  agenda  to  facilitate  film makers  with  faster  clearance  to  produce  and  shoot  films  in  India,  if  so,  the  details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is working with Home Ministry on how film clearance with no security issues, threat to conservation of heritage and environment, could be expedited,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  a  decision  is  likely  to  be taken in the matter;

(d) whether the Government has any proposal to set up facilitation office in major cities that will function as a one stop facility for film makers to apply for shooting and production clearances; and

(e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the Government to formulate a policy to promote itself as a destination for filmmakers?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)] :

(a) to (e):  During the year 2015 (till date), a total number of 33 requests from foreign filmmakers for shooting in India were received.  The requests include shooting of feature films and Television shows.  Government has taken several steps to promote India as a filming destination and to promote Indian film industry.  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken up with Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs the  issues  relating  to  easing  of  visa  norms  as  well  as  simplification  of  procedures  for according  permission,  duly  taking  into  consideration  the  security  concerns  and  other related issues.

The  Government  has  accorded  necessary  approval  for  setting  up  of  Film  Facilitation Office (FFO) with the help of National Film Development Corporation, to be located at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The FFO is a facilitation point for the foreign film producers  in  assisting  them  to  procure  requisite  permission  and  to  disseminate information on shooting locations and the facilities available with the Indian film industry for production/post production.

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