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Lok Sabha Question No. 1299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Categorisation of OBCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SHER SINGH GHUBAYA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

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#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1299

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015

**1299.  CATEGORISATION OF OBCS**

**SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:**

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

(a) whether the National Commission for Backward Classes has submitted its report to the Government on subcategorisation of OBC into A, B and C categories to give equitable justice to all sections of OBCs;

(b) if so, the details and salient features of the report;

(c) whether the NCBC in its report has placed denotified, nomadic and seminomadic tribes in OBC category and if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the report of NCBC is ordinarily binding on the Government under the provisions of NCBC Act, 1983 and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this report?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)**

(a) & (b): Yes. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has submitted a Report on Sub-categorization within OBCs. The NCBC has recommended sub-categorization within OBCs into three sub-categories, namely:

1. Extremely Backward Classes (Group 'A')
2. More Backward Classes (Group 'B').
3. Backward Classes (Group 'C').

(c): It has been recommended that the Extremely Backward Classes (Group 'A') should be grouped into a separate group which could include aboriginal tribes, vimukta jatis, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes, wandering classes etc.  This has been recommended on the grounds of equity and fair play by not equating these Extremely Backward Classes with the forwards among the backward classes.

(d) & (e): Only advices for inclusion/exclusion tendered under Section 9(1) & (2) of the NCBC Act 1993 are ordinarily binding upon the Central Government.  The proposal of sub-categorization amongst OBCs is not covered under Section 9(1) of the NCBC Act and it need not be binding upon the Central Government.  As such this is a recommendation which is not binding upon the Central Government, no action is required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Ban on Fishing
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1295

TO BE ANSWERED ON  28 TH JULY, 2015

**BAN ON FISHING**

**1295. 	SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO:**

**SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:**

**SHRI  VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:**

**SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:**

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE  कृषि मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Committee constituted by the Government in 2013 has recommended for ban of fishing in the Indian coast;

(b) if so, the details of recommendations made by the said Committee;

(c) whether there has been a difference among various States for uniform Fishing Ban time and duration;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether any foreign vessel has been found engaged in illegal fishing in the Indian waters during 2014 and 2015 so far; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government against such vessels?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICUTURE

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The Committee constituted by the Government in 2013 has recommended for a seasonal ban on fishing in the Indian Coast as detailed below:-

(i) The seasonal fishing ban shall be observed in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), for an extended duration of 61 days instead of the current 47 days.

(ii) The seasonal closure of mechanised as well as motorised fishing may commence from 15 April to 14 June (61 days) along the East Coast.

(iii) The seasonal closure of mechanised as well as motorised fishing may commence from 01 June to 31 July (61 days) along the West Coast.

(c) &(d)  Yes, Madam. There are differences amongst the States especially related to the duration of the uniform fishing ban. However, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture has advised that the States who would prefer to have fishing ban of less than 61 days in their territorial waters are advised to reach 61 days ban period in their territorial waters, gradually within a period of 5 years for the purpose of ensuring uniformity.

(e)  & (f) Yes, Madam. The Indian Coast Guard has reported that 68 foreign fishing vessels were apprehended for illegally fishing in Indian waters, out of which 55 vessels were apprehended in 2014 and 13 vessels were apprehended in 2015. The Indian Coast Guard has further reported that these apprehended vessels were handed over to the concerned police authorities for legal action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Cluster Development Programme for Pharma Sector
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1294**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**Cluster Development Programme for Pharma Sector**

1294.	SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

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

1. whether the Government has launched the Cluster Development Programme for Pharma Sector (CDP-PS) to provide support to the pharma industry;
2. if so, the details thereof and salient features thereof;
3. whether the said programme is for setting up of new clusters as well as upgradation of existing clusters and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
4. whether the Government has appointed Project Management Consultant (PMC) for implementing the CDP-PS; and
5. if so, the details thereof and the present status of the said programmes?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)**

(a): 	Yes, Madam.

(b):	The Government has announced a central sector scheme titled ‘Cluster Development Programme for Pharma Sector (CDP-PS)’. The scheme would be implemented on a Public Private Partnership format through one time grant –in – aid to be released in various phases  for creation of identified infrastructure and common facilities in the form of Common Facility Centers(CFC) to Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) set up for the purpose.

(c):	The scheme is for funding common facilities in new clusters as well as upgradation of facilities of existing clusters. The location of these clusters has not yet been finalized.

(d):	Yes, Madam.

(e):	Projects & Development India Ltd. (PDIL) have been appointed as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for implementing this scheme. The process of calling for the Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested groups/clusters is presently ongoing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Benefits to Employee of Closed CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1287**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015**

**Benefits to Employee of Closed CPSEs**

1287. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has initiated action for closure of five sick units and the process is likely to be completed in the next two-three months and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the cost of closure of these units is estimated to be around Rs. 1400 crore and their assets are estimated to be worth Rs. 22000 crore, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has offered a voluntary retirement scheme to employees of these PSUs, if so, the details thereof including pay scale offered and VRS package given; and

(d) whether the employees have agreed to the VRS proposal mooted by the Government and if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES  (SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA)**

(a) to (d) Yes, Madam. The Government has initiated action for closure of five Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) namely Hindustan Cables Ltd., Tungabhadra Steel Products Ltd., HMT (Watches) Ltd., HMT (Chinar Watches) Ltd. and HMT (Bearings) Ltd. and offer of attractive Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) to their employees on 2007 notional pay scale in relaxation of Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) guidelines. The movable assets like Plant and Machinery, furniture and fixture, vehicles etc. would be either auctioned or transferred to holding/subsidiary/associate CPSEs or Government/Government controlled Body. Immovable assets i.e. land and/ or buildings would be transferred to Central/ State Government or Central/ State Government entities/ PSUs only, depending on the terms of lease/ ownership of concerned CPSE.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Women Empowerment in CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1286

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  July, 2015

## 'Women Empowerment in CPSEs'

## 1286 : Shri Prabhakar Reddy Kotha

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state :

- (a)  whether Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) has organized a two-day Seminar  on  Women  Empowerment  in  the  Public  Sector  Enterprises  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b)  the details of the views and suggestions put forth by participants with regard to women empowerment  and Women's role and challenges being faced in the PSEs; and
- (c)  the steps being considered for their implementation?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI G. M. SIDDESHWARA)

- (a) A  two-day  Seminar  on  'Empowering  Women  in  Public  Sector  Enterprises'  was organized  on  27 th &  28 th May,  2015  by  Standing  Conference  of  Public  Enterprises (SCOPE)  at New  Delhi. The participants / speakers at the seminar included representatives from Public Enterprises Selection Board, Department of Public Enterprises, Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs), International Labour Organization,  National  Skill  Development  Corporation,  Indian  Institute  of  Management and similar other organizations.
- (b) The participants in the seminar focused on issues like need to train Women employees for leadership role, gender equality including equal opportunity in employment, creation of  a  pool  of  potential  women  directors  by  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (PSEs),  better succession planning in PSEs for women employees, representation of women member on the Board of CPSEs and also in Public Enterprises Selection Board,   integration of gender  diversity  in  strategic  corporate  planning,  issues  involved  in  implementing Prevention & Prohibition of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013 etc.
- (c) On  receipt  of  the  proceedings  of  the  seminar  from  SCOPE,  their  request  for  having representation of woman member in Public Enterprises Selection Board, was forwarded to  D/o  Personnel  and  Training  (DoPT)  for  taking  appropriate  action  in  the  matter. Besides this, earlier DPE has advised CPSEs to formulate enabling Human Resource policies  for  women  employees  which  facilitate  experience  sharing,  help  in  confidence building  and  ensure  speedy  redressal  of  their  grievances.  CPSEs  have  also  been advised for mentoring and career counseling of women employees. In addition, CPSEs have  been  advised  to  provide  uniformity  in  facilities  for  women  like  Maternity  Leave, Child  Care  Leave,  Child  Adoption  Leave  etc.    and  constitute  WIPS  Cells  (Women  in Public Sector Cells).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Surrender Policy for Naxals
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1285

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/ SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (Saka)

**SURRENDER POLICY FOR NAXALS**

1285. 	DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to bring a new anti-naxal policy;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any proposal to set up new warfare schools and increase the amount for surrender of a naxal; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): No, Madam. The Central Government came out with a new Left Wing Extremism (LWE) policy on 8 th January, 2015. This envisages an integrated approach to deal with the problem of LWE in the areas of security, development, enforcing rights and entitlements of local communities and public perception management.

(c) to (d): The Central Government has assisted the States in setting up of Counter Insurgency and Anti Terrorist (CIAT) Schools for imparting training to the State Police Force personnel in counter-LWE warfare.  At present, 15 CIAT Schools are functional in LWE affected States of Bihar (3), Chhattisgarh (4), Jharkhand (4), Odisha (3) and West Bengal (1). Further, the Central Government has approved establishment of a CoBRA School of Jungle Warfare and Tactics (CSJWT) at Belgaum (Karnataka) for imparting specialized training for CoBRA Battalions, raised as a specialized force within the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in spearheading counter-LWE operations in the Country.

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The Government of India has revised the guidelines for ‘Surrender-cum-   Rehabilitation Scheme of Left Wing Extremists in the affected States’ with effect from 1.4.2013 which provides for reimbursement of expenditure incurred on the immediate grant for surrendered LWE cadres subject to a ceiling of Rs. 2.5 lakh for higher ranked LWE cadres and Rs. 1.5 lakh for middle/lower ranked LWE cadres. Besides, additional incentives are given for surrender of weapons/ ammunition.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Development of Pisciculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD, ANTO  ANTONY

O.I.H.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES

### 1 LOK SABHA

## 1 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1283

## 2 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28TH JULY, 2015

**DEVELOPMENT OF PISCICULTURE**

1283. 	Shri KIRTI AZAD:

SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of Agriculture कृषि मंत्री

be pleased to state:

1. whether the Government is implementing any scheme called 'Blue Revolution-Inland Fisheries’ (BR-IF) in the country for the promotion of fishery sector and economical growth;

1. if so, the details thereof including its salient features thereof; and

1. the details of the allocation made by the Government to various States under the BR-IF scheme during each of the last two years and the current year, year/State-wise?

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### 2.3 ANSWER

**THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE**

**(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)**

(a) and (b) **:** In compliance with the Budget announcement 2014-15, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture has implemented a Central Sector Scheme, “Blue Revolution- Inland Fisheries” during 2014-15 with the following components:

1. Establishing fish seed hatcheries
2. Establishing fish feed mills
3. Cage culture
4. Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
5. Stocking of fish fingerling in beels/wetlands
6. Creation of new ponds
7. One time inputs of formulated Pelleted fish feed to fish farmers
8. Creation of portal for advisory services to fish farmers on mobile and internet
9. High level training on improved practices of fish culture

(c) :	No specific State-wise allocation of funds is made under the scheme, as the said scheme is demand driven and depends on receipt of complete proposals from the State Government, Union Territories and other beneficiaries organizations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Implementation of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 1282

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28** **TH** **July, 2015/** SHRAVANA 6, **1937 (SAKA)**

**IMPLEMENTATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH REORGANISATION ACT**

1282. 	SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has issued guidelines to implement all sections of the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Reorganisation Act particularly Section 8;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has issued guidelines on each section of the Act until Hyderabad remains common capital for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States and to avoid friction between the two States; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a)&(b):	There is no provision in the Act to issue guidelines for implementation of Section 8 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.

(c)&(d):	The Ministry holds periodic meetings with the representatives of the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to avoid friction between the two States. Last such meeting took place on 30.05.2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Law and Order in Hyderabad
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 1274

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28** **TH** **July, 2015/** SHRAVANA 6, **1937 (SAKA)**

**LAW AND ORDER IN HYDERABAD**

1274. 	DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any provision for special powers for maintaining the Law and Order in the common capital city of Hyderabad as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government so far, as per the Section 8 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):	Yes, Madam. Section 8 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 casts a special responsibility on the Governor of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana with respect to the security of life, liberty and property of all those who reside in common capital area and in particular, the responsibility of the Governor shall extend to matters such as law and order, internal security and security of vital installations, and management and allocation of Government buildings in the common capital area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Misuse of Dowry Prohibition Act
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VIRENDRA SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 1273

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28** **TH** **July, 2015/** SHRAVANA 6, **1937 (SAKA)**

**MISUSE OF DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT**

†1273. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received complaints regarding misuse and lodging of false cases under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of such cases reported and the action taken against the guilty during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(c) whether there is any proposal to provide compensation to the victims of such false dowry cases in order to compensate them for the monetary losses and mental and physical harassment faced by them; and

(d) the action taken by the Government in order to check such cases in future?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d):		Some Complaints regarding lodging of false cases under the provision of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 have been reported. However, specific data

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regarding such cases is not maintained centrally. There are adequate punitive provisions within IPC to discourage filing of false cases. As per 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 State Governments / UTs.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued three advisories to the States / UTs to curb misuse of section 498A of Indian Penal Code(IPC) on 20.10.2009, 16.01.2012 & 11.07.2014 respectively. These advisories, inter-alia, advise the states/UTs on judicious and cautious application of dowry laws so as to ensure that no innocent person is victimized.  Moreover, the victim of false case can also evoke Section 182 of Indian Penal Code(False information with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person) which provides for imprisonment for a term which may extend upto six months or with fine or both.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: E-Waste
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SULTAN  AHMED, RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1270**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015

**E-Waste**

1270.	 SHRI SULTAN AHMED:

SHRI RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

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

1. the quantum of e-waste generated annually in the  country;
2. the steps taken for safe disposal of e-waste including recycling of such wastes and the 	achievements in this regard;
3. whether the illegal imports of hazardous e-waste has been reported in the country and if so, the quantum of such e-waste seized during the last two years and the current year; and
4. the corrective steps taken/ being taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

1. Central Pollution Control Board in the year 2005 has estimated a quantity of 8 lakh metric tonne e-waste generation in the country in the year 2012.

1. e-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 have been notified for effective management of e-waste. These Rules provides for ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ under which producers will be responsible for collection and channelization of e-waste generated from the ‘end of life’ of their products to registered dismantler or recycler. State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control Committees are the designated authorities for monitoring and compliance under these rules.

To ensure better implementation of management of electronic waste, Ministry has published draft E-Waste Management Rules, 2015 inviting public comments and suggestions.  The provisions of this Draft Rule include expanding producers’ responsibility, setting up of Producers’ Responsibility Organizations, and E-waste Exchange, assigning specific responsibility to bulk consumers of electronic products for safe disposal, providing for economic incentives for collection of electronic waste, providing for logo-based identification of e-waste Rules compliant companies, providing for restriction on Government procurement of electronic products only from the companies who are compliant with e-waste Rules, and other measures to include dedicated responsibility of electronic and electrical product manufacturers for collection and channelizing of electronic waste.

1. & (d) No such information is available with the Ministry.

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