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Lok Sabha Question No. 2804 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Registration of Birth
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2804

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 25, 1937 (SAKA)

REGISTRATION OF BIRTH

2804. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government has taken any steps towards registration of birth of children by the Registrar General of India for the past three years; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a): Yes Madam; the office of Registrar General, India has taken several steps  for  improving  the  registration  of  births  and  deaths  in  the  country, resulting  into  more  than  85%  births  and  70%  deaths  being  registered  in the country.

- (b): The following major steps have been taken in this regard during the last three years:
- i. To  ensure  the  reporting  of  all  birth  and  death  events,  nation-wide database of medical institutions where births and deaths occur has been prepared.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.2804 FOR 15.3.2016

- ii. CRS  (Civil  Registration  System)  Software,  a  web-based  application for  issuance  of  birth  and  death  certificates  and  generation  of Statistical tables has been developed. The software is being implemented  in  various  States/  Union  Territories.  It  also  enables members  of  public  to  search  and  get  certificates  free  of  cost  by accessing the public portal.
- iii. Enhancement of computerization of CRS- Digitization of old birth and death records.
- iv. Office  of  RGI  has  intensified  publicity  campaigns  on  the  need  and importance  of  registration  of  births  and  deaths  through  electronic and print-media  at the central level.
- v. Under  the  scheme  of  central  assistance  to  States,  the  financial assistance is provided to States/UTs for -
5. ò publicity  and  advertisement  through  IEC  (Information  Education Communication) activities,
6. ò training of registration functionaries and
7. ò providing  infrastructural  supports  in  terms  of  staff,  computers, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Extradition of Criminals
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2800

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 25, 1937 (SAKA)

EXTRADITION OF CRIMINALS

2800. SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has requested Britain to swiftly act on its
- 131 pending pleas for extradition of wanted criminals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to share information about criminals with the United Kingdom;
- (d) if so, the details in this regard;
- (e) whether the Government has raised the issue of extradition of wanted persons  under  the  Extradition  Treaty  during  the  recent  meeting  held between the Home Ministers;
- (f)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  UK  Government  thereto; and
- (g) the details of other issues taken up during the said meeting?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam.  India has made 15 Extradition requests to the UK Government (instead of 131 mentioned in the question). The Government of India  has been  in  constant  touch  with  the  UK  Government  for facilitating the extradition of the fugitives.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.2800 FOR 15.3.2016

(c) & (d): The  Government  of  India  shares  information  with  the  United Kingdom with regard to criminals  and vice-versa as and when a request for investigation is received from Investigating Agency.

(e) to (g): In a meeting held on 15 th  February, 2016 at New Delhi between the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India and Minister of State  for  Migration,  UK,  the  issue  of  pending  extradition  requests  was raised.   The UK Minister clarified that these matters are Sub-judice in the British courts.   On the part of the Government, the UK Minister assured cooperation on the pending issues on case-to -case basis.   The Ministers also briefly discussed about the immigration issues, E-Tourist Visa and on exploring the possibilities for greater cooperation on exchanging information on criminals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2797 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Setting up of Mango Processing Unit
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2797

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 TH  MARCH, 2016

## SETTING UP OF MANGO PROCESSING UNIT

2797.    SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of  Kerala  for  setting  up  of  Mango  Processing  Unit  in  Kannur  district  under  Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana; and
- (b) if so, the present status of the proposal and the time by which the unit is likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIYA)

- (a)  & (b): Project  proposals  under  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY)  are considered and approved by the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) headed by the Chief Secretary of the concerned State Government which is the empowered body to approve projects under RKVY.  As per the details made available by the states in the Relational Database and Management Information System (RDMIS), state government of  Kerala  approved  five  Mango  Processing  Units  costing  Rs.  5  lakh  in  the  district  of Kannur during 2007-08 and has completed these projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2795 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Brood Stock Multiplication Centres
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2795 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  MARCH, 2016

## BROOD STOCK MULTIPLICATION CENTRES

## 2795.  DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the country is importing its shrimp brood stock from the USA and other countries;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is considering to establish more Brood Stock Multiplication Centres both in Public and Private Sectors in order to avoid dependency on other countries for all the domestic requirements;
- (c)     if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)    the steps taken by the Government for the development of aquaculture in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (DR.SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) & (b) Yes, Madam.

(c)  To  encourage  and  promote  establishment  of  Shrimp  Broodstock  Multiplication  Centres (BMCs)  for  increasing  production  and  productivity  of  shrimp  aquaculture  sector,  the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has issued guidelines for regulating the  establishment  and  operation  of  Specific  Pathogen  Free  (SPF)  Shrimp  Broodstock Multiplication  Centres  in  the  coastal  areas.  These  guidelines  stipulate  the  norms  and procedures for establishment and operation of BMCs both in public and private sectors. The said guidelines are also aimed at ensuring that BMCs function in an effective way addressing all biosecurity and sustainability issues and also by instituting environmental safeguards.

(d)  The  Ministry  has  restructured  the  fishery  sector  schemes  by  merging  all  the  ongoing schemes  under  an  umbrella  scheme  of  'Blue  Revolution:  Integrated  Development  and Management of Fisheries' which cover activities like fresh water aquaculture, brackish water aquaculture, cold water aquaculture, mariculture etc. Besides, National Fisheries Development Board  (NFDB)  also  provides  financial  assistance  for  various  aquaculture  activities  like intensive aquaculture  in ponds  &  tanks,  trout  culture, cage  and  pen  culture, coastal aquaculture, mariculture and ornamental fish culture.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Transformative Carbon Asset Facility
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2794

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2016

## Transformative Carbon Asset Facility

## 2794.   ADV JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  assistance/funds  from  the  Transformative Carbon  Asset  Facility  (TCAF)  launched  by  the  World  Bank  to  help  developing countries pay for emission reduction and combat climate change;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any developmental activities have been stopped for receiving the funds; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI   PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (d)

The Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF) is an initiative of four European countries Germany,  Norway,  Sweden,  Switzerland  and  the  World  Bank.  It  proposes  a  $  500  million initiative  for  new  ways  to  create  incentives  aimed  at  large  scale  cut  in  greenhouse  gases. TCAF  plans  to  start  operations  in  2016.  So  far,  India  has  not  received  any  funding  from TCAF.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Assets of Super Bazar
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR, RAMA DEVI

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- (a) whether the Government has disposed of the assets of super bazar, if so, the details thereof and the time when the above assets were disposed of;
- (b) the price value of the assets disposed of, location-wise;
- (c) the details of the officers, who had taken the final decision in this regard;
- (d) whether any enquiry has been conducted with regard to the disposal of the assets and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## Government of India

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2793

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2016

## ASSETS OF SUPER BAZAR

2793.  SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(a) to (e) : The  matter  of  the  Super  Bazar  cooperative  Store  Limited  is  Sub-judice  in  the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: MRP of Medicines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN

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

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## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2792

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th  MARCH,   2016

## MRP of Medicines

## 2792. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the MRP of medicines often include a huge share of margin which goes to the chemists, distributors and wholesalers for pushing particular brands;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  cap  the  margin  of  chemists,  distributors  and wholesalers to bring down the prices of medicines to the consumers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a) & (b): The  Drugs  (Prices  Control)  Order  (DPCO),  2013  (DPCO,  2013)  provides  that sixteen  percent  of  the  price  to  retailer  shall  be  allowed  as  margin  to  the  retailer,  while  fixing ceiling price of scheduled formulations and retail prices of new drugs. For non-scheduled drugs, there is no provision in DPCO, 2013 for fixing the margin to retailer.
- (c) & (d): There  is  no  specific  provision  in  the  DPCO,  2013  to  regulate  the  margin  of chemists, distributors and wholesalers for non-schedule drugs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Pollavaram Project
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2791

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2016

## Pollavaram Project

## 2791.  SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU :

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  a  proposal  from  the  State  Government  of Andhra Pradesh regarding lifting the  ban  permanently  on construction  work  on  the Pollavaram project; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI   PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) & (b) Government of Andhra Pradesh requested the Ministry of Environment, Forest &  Climate  Change  (MoEF  &  CC)  to  resume  the  construction  works  of  Pollavaram Multipurpose  Project.    The  MoEF  &  CC  after  due  consideration,  permitted  in  June  2015, construction  activity  for  a  period  of  1  year  with  certain  conditions  which  include  not  to impound the reservoir till the issues with neighbouring States of Odisha and Chhattisgarh is resolved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Shortage of Funds for Research Institutes
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SANGANNA AMARAPPA KARADI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2789

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15/03/2016

## SHORTAGE OF FUNDS FOR RESEARCH INSTITUTES

## 2789. SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) and many other related institutes are facing financial crunch;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of the funds sanctioned to IARI and other institutions during the last three years;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  increase  the  allocation  to  these institutes and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) to (c): On the basis of research priorities and mandate, funds are provided to all the institutes under Crop Science Division including Indian Agriculture Research Institute as per the allocation from the Council. Revised Estimate (RE) of IARI and other  institutes  (Rs.  in  crores)  under  Crop  Science  Division  of  Indian  Council  of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for last three years are as follows:

| Institute/Year   |   2013-14 |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |
|------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| IARI             |     23.9  |     21.67 |     38.45 |
| Other            |    349.11 |    353.92 |    456.55 |

(d) & (e): The  proposed  Budget  Estimate  (BE)  for  the  year  2016-17  for  Crop Science  Division  is  enhanced  by  about  5%  (Rs.  520  crores),  as  against  Revised Estimate (RE) of Rs. 495 crores for the year 2015-16, keeping in view the demand of the Crop Science Institutes of ICAR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Guidelines for e-Pharma
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2788

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 th  March, 2016

## Guidelines for e-Pharma

2788. SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

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

- (a) whether the Government/DCGI has launched a new guideline for e-pharma and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the guidelines is aimed primarily at ensuring the safety of consumers and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): In  December,  2015  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  had informed  that  a  number  of  representations  have  been  received  from Chemists and Druggist Associations against the online sale of prescription drugs. Similarly, a number of representations have also been received to permit such sales. These representations received were discussed in detail in the 48 th   meeting of the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC), held on 24th July, 2015. The DCC has constituted a 7- Member Sub-Committee to examine the issue of sale of drugs on the internet, while taking care of the risks and  concerns  related to such  sales. All  measures  considered necessary for safeguarding the interests of Consumers are being taken by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2785 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Jurisdiction of NRCP
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2785

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2016

## Jurisdiction of NRCP

2785. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

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

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  to  ensure  an  integrated  approach,  the  Government  is planning to transfer the jurisdiction of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), which takes care of 30 major rivers other than the Ganga and its tributaries; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be finalised?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) There is no proposal to transfer the jurisdiction  of  National  River  Conservation Plan (NRCP).
- (b) Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Tranquilizers for Elephants
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2783

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2016

## Tranquilizers for Elephants

## 2783.  SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether the elephant darting experts have suggested the introduction of new tranquilizers and involvement of a host of officials in  mob control measures while restrive animals are being darted;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether  several  new  drugs  are  being  used  worldwide  for  tranquilizing  wild  animals, including elephants but many of them are still not available in India; and
- (d) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  corrective  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI   PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) & (b) No suggestions have been received from elephant darting experts on introduction of new  tranquilizers.  While  darting  problematic  animals  near  crowded  places,  help  is sought  from  concerned  district  administration,  police  and  other  agencies,  for  mob control.
- (c) & (d) No new drugs have been introduced recently for tranquilization of elephant and other large animals.  Tranquilizing drugs for large wild animals are not available in India and  are  to  be  imported.    Director,  Nandankanan  Zoo,  Bhubaneswar  has  been authorized  to  import  in  bulk  the  tranquilizing  drugs  and  their  antidotes,  for  use  by state forest departments, within the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Women Senior citizens
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## †2782. WOMEN SENIOR CITIZENS

## SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) the steps being taken by the Government to make the policies/schemes meant for th of senior citizens more effective;
- (b) whether the Government has received any suggest ions to reduce the eligibility age of wome senior citizens in the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

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UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2782 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2016

(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a): This Ministry is implementing a Central Sector Scheme of Integrated Programme for Persons  (IPOP),  under  which  financial  assistance,  in  the  form  of  grants - in - aid  is  given  to Panchayati Raj Institutions/Local Bodies, Non - Governmental Voluntary Organisa tions, Institutions  or  Organisations  set  up  by  Government  as  autonomous/subordinate  b Government  Recognized  Educational  Institutions,  Charitable  Hospitals/Nursing  Homes, Recognized  Youth  Organisations  such  as  Nehru  Yuvak  Kendra  sanghathan  (NYKS) etc  for running and maintenance of, inter - alia,  Old  Age  Homes,  Day  Care  Centres,  Mobile  Medicare Units  etc.  In  exceptional  cases  such  financial assistance  is  also  provided  to  the  Stat Governments/UT administrations.

Each NGO which has been receiving grants under the scheme of IPOP is required to inspected by the State Government every year, and grant is considered after recommend the  State  level  grant - in - aid  committee  along  with  the  inspection  report  and  other  rel documents  are  receiv d  through  the  State  Government.  The  Ministry  also  obtains  utili certificate and audited accounts duly certified by a Chartered Accountant from the gra in  order  to  ensure  proper  utilization  of  funds  and  release  of  funds  for  subsequ s considered only after receipt of utilization certificate of the previous year's grant.

- (b): No such suggestions has been received in this Ministry.
- (c): Does not arise.