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Lok Sabha Question No. 2492 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: National/Adarsh School for Differently Abled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SANGANNA AMARAPPA KARADI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2492**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015**

**NATIONAL/ADARSH SCHOOL FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED**

**2492 SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA**

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

1. whether the Government is running any national centres or Adarsh Vidyalayas for the visually impaired, deaf, dumb and other differently abled persons in the country;

1. if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

1. the number of students enrolled in these Centres/Adarsh Vidalayas State-wise?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT**

**(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)**

(a) & (b) The following National Institutes under this Department are running the centres/schools:

**National Institute for Visually Handicapped, Dehradun**

(i) Model School for the Visually Handicapped, Dehradun.

Number of students:  249

(ii) Hill Model of Inclusive Education Centre at Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) and Shillong (Meghalaya).

Number of students: 143

(iii)   The Institute Regional Chapter at Kolkata runs a school programme for children in age group of 3 to 5 years.

Number of students: 17

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**National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad**

1. A Special Education Centre at its Headquarters, Secunderabad.

Number of students: 115

1. A Model Special Education Centre at New Delhi and

Number of students:  80

1. A Model Special Education Centre at NOIDA for mentally retarded children.

Number of students: 54

**Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Institute for the Physically Handicapped, New Delhi.**

(i) The Institute runs an Integrated Primary School at New Delhi to impart education upto 5 th standard to the children with mild to moderate locomotor disability.

Number of students: 70

(c)    A total number of 728 students are enrolled in these seven schools/centres during 2015-16.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2489 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Border Dispute
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT, OM BIRLA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 2489

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015/** SHRAVANA 13, **1937 (SAKA)**

**BORDER DISPUTE**

†2489. 	SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether several States in the country are embroiled in inter-State border disputes;

(b) if so, the details of such States and the reasons for the said disputes;

(c) whether the Government has received any request from the States as well as various Organisations to resolve inter-State border dispute amicably, if so, the details thereof indicating the total number of such requests received and the action taken thereon during the said period State-wise; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to resolve inter-State border disputes in the country?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b) :	Yes, Madam. As per available information, there are border disputes mostly arising out of claims and counter claims over territories between Assam-Meghalaya; Assam-Nagaland; Assam-Mizoram; Assam-Arunachal Pradesh and maharashrta- Karnataka.

(c) :	No, Madam.

(d) :	 The approach of the Central government has consistently been that inter-State boundary disputes can be resolved only with the willing cooperation of the State Governments concerned and that the Central Government works only as a facilitator for amicable settlement of the dispute in a spirit of mutual accommodation and understanding.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Fall in Foodgrain Prices
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: ANANT KUMAR DATTATREYA HEGDE

**ORIGINAL IN HINDI**

**Government of India**

## of  Affairs,  Distribution

**of  Affairs**

**LOK SABHA**

##### UN NO.2488

##### ANSWERED .08.2015

**FALL IN FOODGRAIN PRICES**

2488.	SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE:

**(OIH)**

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

(a)	whether the United Nations has recently published a report indicating that the prices of foodgrains are likely to decline during the current decade i.e. 2015 to 2024;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c) 	whether the decline in prices is likely to take place due to decline in demand;

(d) 	if so, whether the increasing production of foodgrains will pose a threat to the world economies including India; and

(e) 	if so, the prospective policy of the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

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**THE FOR**

**CONSUMER AFFAIRS,  AND  DISTRIBUTION**

**(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)**

(a) to (e) 	:	Yes Madam. The Report titled ‘OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2015-2024’brought out jointly by Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of United Nations has indicated that in real terms (i.e. after adjusting for inflation), the prices for agricultural products are expected to decline over the next ten years on account of productivity growth, lower input prices and slower demand increases etc.

However, the report provides only plausible scenario based on certain assumptions like macroeconomic conditions, weather conditions, international market developments etc.  In so far as foodgrains are concerned Government has put in place a mechanism of price policy wherein Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) are announced for various agricultural crops with the objective that farmers are assured of remunerative price for their produce and to prevent distress sale.  In order to insulate the vulnerable sections of society, Government has initiated measures like allocation of foodgrains at affordable prices under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2486 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Functioning of Tanneries
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2486**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015

###### 1 

**Functioning of Tanneries**

2486. KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

(a) whether the owners of closed Tanneries has been given the consent licence to operate on a trial basis in Kanpur despite the NGT orders for the shutting of these tanneries and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of observations made by the Centre and State Pollution Control Boards during the trial period; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

**ANSWER**

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)&(b) No Sir. Conditional consent to operate was granted by Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to 70 Tanneries in compliance of the Orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), dated 15/12/2014 and 26/05/2015.  The reports of the inspections jointly conducted by Central Pollution Control Board and UPPCB team have been submitted to NGT and the case is listed on 10 th August, 2015.

(c)	The matter subjudice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Investigation into PDS Rice Scam
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAJESH RANJAN  (PAPPU  YADAV)

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2485 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH  AUGUST, 2015

## INVESTIGATION INTO PDS RICE SCAM

2485. SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to hand over the investigation of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice scam in Chhattisgarh to CBI and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether enquiry into the alleged scam has been carried out by any other agency, if so, the details and outcome thereof?

A N S W E R MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a): No, Sir.
- (b): Economic Offences Investigation and Anti Corruption Bureau Raipur, Chhattisgarh  conducted  raids  on  12/02/2015  in  the  different  district offices and residence of the officers of Chhattisgarh State Civil Supplies Corporation and Chhattisgarh State Warehousing Corporation including its headquarter at Raipur and have registered a case against the officers of the corporation. The matter pertains to State Government and is currently sub-judice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Creation of New States
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJEN GOHAIN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 2484

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015/** SHRAVANA 13, **1937 (SAKA)**

**CREATION OF NEW STATES**

2484. 	SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of proposals pending with the Government for creation of new States in the country; and

(b) the action taken by the Government in this regard and the time by which new States are likely to be created?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a)&(b): No proposal is pending with the Government for creation of new States in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2483 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Promotion of Kabaddi Game
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, NAGARAJAN P.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** **2483**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04-08-2015

**Promotion of Kabaddi Game**

2483. 	DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that lack of sufficient ground practitioners is the main cause of the dismal condition/failure of Indian Kabaddi team in various international Kabaddi competitions held in the recent past;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(c) the action/steps taken or proposed to be taken to revamp Kabaddi game?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

**(SHRI** [Sarbananda Sonowal](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarbananda_Sonowal) **)**

**(a) & (b):	The performance of Indian Kabaddi Teams, both men and women, in international events, has been very satisfactory and encouraging, as they won Gold medals in recently held Incheon Asian Games 2014.**

**(c):	The p** rimary responsibility for promotion of Kabaddi in the country is that of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), the National Sports Federation (NSF) for the discipline of Kabaddi recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The Ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) supplement the efforts of the AKFI in promotion of Kabaddi in the country under their schemes such as Scheme of  Assistance to  NSFs, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan, Scheme of Special Awards to winners of medals in international sports events and their coaches, Scheme of Pension  to Meritorious Sportspersons, National Sports Talent Contest  (NSTC) Scheme, SAI Training Center (STC) Scheme, Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme, Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC) Scheme and Centres of Excellence (COE) Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Barrier Free Access to Differently Abled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, ABHISHEK BANERJEE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITES**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2479**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015**

**Barrier Free Access to Differently Abled**

**2479.SHRI D.K. SURESH:**

**SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:**

**SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:**

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

1. Whether the Government is aware that differently abled persons are facing great difficulties due to the lack of access to public facilities including public transportation;
2. if so, the details thereof;
3. whether the Government is planning to make all Government and public buildings as well as public transportation across the country easily accessible for persons with disabilities; and
4. If so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be done?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT**

**(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)**

(a) to (b): For Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), universal accessibility is critical for enabling them to gain access for equal opportunity and live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life in an inclusive society. Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Right and Full Participation) Act, 1995 under section 44, 45 and 46 categorically provides for non-discrimination in transport, non-discrimination on the road and non-discrimination in built environment respectively.

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(c) to (d):  Disability being a State subject, State Governments have been requested to take necessary action for implementation of  the provisions of the PwD Act, 1995. To successfully operationalize and create accessible environment, Government has launched a multi-sectoral campaign the “Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan)” as a nation-wide flagship campaign for achieving universal accessibility for PwDs.  The Campaign focus on enhancing the accessibility of Government and public buildings, and built environment which includes public transportation across the country. It covers surfaces, steps and ramps, corridors, entry ways, emergency exists, parking- as well as indoor and outdoor facilities, lighting, signage, alarm systems, toilets, air travel, buses, taxis, and trains etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2478 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Violation of FCRA Provisions by Political Parties
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.** 2478

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015/** SHRAVANA 13, **1937 (SAKA)**

**VIOLATION OF FCRA PROVISIONS BY POLITICAL PARTIES**

2478. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that some bigger political parties have received donations in violation of FCRA provisions;

(b) if so, the total funds received by these political parties during each of the last three years and the current year;

(c) whether the Election Commission has asked for action against these political parties; and

(d) if so, the action taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

**(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)**

(a) to (d):  Election Commission of India forwarded certain  complaints received regarding the  receipt of donation by the Political Parties from foreign sources, to this Ministry, for examination and further necessary action.  Subsequently in PIL No. 131/2013, Hon’ble High Court Delhi directed Union of India to identify foreign contribution received by political parties and to take action as contemplated by law.  Consequently  necessary action was taken and notices were issued to all concerned political parties.  Meanwhile, the direction of Hon’ble High Court Delhi was challenged in  SLP No. 18190/2014 in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and at present, the matter is sub-judice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: National Fishermen Welfare Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2476

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST, 2015

**NATIONAL FISHERMEN WELFARE SCHEME**

2476.  SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN **:**

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE कृषि मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that the amount allotted by the housing project of National Fishermen Welfare Scheme is not sufficient to construct the building;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to implement new scheme with more financial assistance to the fishermen considering rise in price of construction materials;

(c) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that the fishermen who have constructed building under the scheme become indebted due to the loan availed for completion of the building under the scheme;

(d) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard; and

(e) whether the Government has received representation from the State Government of Kerala to increase the amount of financial assistance as unit cost for construction of building under the scheme and if so, the action taken by the Union Government thereon?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE**

**(DR.SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)**

(a) and (b): Yes, Madam. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture has therefore notified the restructured Central Sector Scheme (CSS) on “National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen” on 15 th May, 2014 with enhancement of unit cost of fishermen house from Rs.50,000 to Rs.75,000/- for central financial assistance.

(c):		No, Madam.

(d):		Does not arise

(e):	No, Madam. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has not received any such representation from the Government of Kerala since notification of the restructured CSS in May, 2014 for further increase in financial assistance as well as unit cost for construction of fishermen house.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Procurement of Steel
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2475**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2015**

**Procurement of Steel**

2475. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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

(a) whether there is any proposal to make it compulsory for all public sector companies to procure at least 35% of steel from local manufacturers; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

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

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Gas Based Fertilizer Plant
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: JITENDRA CHAUDHURY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED** QUESTION NO. 2473

TO BE ANSWERED ON : **04-08-2015**

**Gas Based Fertilizer Plant**

**2473	SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY:**

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

(a)	whether it is a fact that Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGCL) and Government of Tripura is going to set up a gas based fertilizer Plant in Tripura under Joint Venture;

(b) 	if so, the present status of the plant; and

(c)	the contribution of the Government to the proposed plant?;

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

( **SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)**

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(a) & (b):  Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (CFCL) has informed that a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed amongst Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), CFCL and Government of Tripura to conceptualize and develop a gas based fertilizer plant  in Tripura.

Subsequent to signing of MOU, pre-feasibility study is underway.  Based on outcome of pre-feasibility study, identification of land and ascertaining availability of gas, decision shall be taken in this regard.

(c):	‘Nil’.  However, Department of Fertilizers (DoF) would facilitate the setting up of the said urea plant by taking up the gas related matters like allocation of gas, providing gas connectivity etc with Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas as and when required.  The subsidy for urea produced will be provided as per the provisions of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 and its amendment thereof.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Vacancies of Independent Directors in CPSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

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

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2472 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 th  AUGUST, 2015

## Vacancies of Independent Directors in CPSEs

## 2472. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

- (a) the details of Central Public Sector Undertakings functioning without Directors PSUwise;
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of the persistent problem of vacant posts of non-official  Directors  on  the  Boards  of  scheduled  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises (CPSEs);
- (c)  if  so,  the  reasons  for  non-appointment  of  independent  Directors  and  the  number  of vacant posts in the CPSEs as on 31 st  March, 2015; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  fill  the  vacant  posts  in  the  said  CPSEs  at  the earliest?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a)    :  The  Articles/Memorandum  of  Association  inter-alia,  lay  down  the  minimum  and maximum  number  of  Directors,  including  functional,  Government  and  non-official Directors,  on  the  Boards  of  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (CPSEs)  concerned.  While there could be vacancies in the total strength of the Boards, there are no CPSEs functioning without a Director.
- (b)  to  (d)  :  As  per  available  information,  in  182  scheduled  CPSEs,  there  are  around  530 vacant  positions  of  non-official  Directors.  Filling  up  of  vacancies  which  arise  due  to completion of normal tenure of three years, resignation/removal of non-official Directors, etc. is a continuous process. The Government has laid down guidelines for selection and appointment of non-official Directors on the Boards of CPSEs so that the process of filling up of vacancies is continuously taken up.

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