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Lok Sabha Question No. 1943 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Sickle Cell Anaemia
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1943**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**Sickle Cell Anaemia**

**1943. 	SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:**

**SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:**

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

(a) whether cases of sickle cell anaemia have been reported from various parts of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years and the current year, State/ UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Control Programme in the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said programme is likely to be launched; and

(e) the details of the assistance likely to be provided to the States/UTs under the said programme?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a) & (b):	Yes. As per information from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Sickle Cell Disease has been reported over the years from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Tribes in Nilgiri Hill areas, Kerala, Tea Garden Workers from North East and West Bengal.

The State / UT wise exact number of patients suffering from Sickle Cell Anaemia is not monitored and maintained centrally.

(c) to (e):	Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to provide health care services to the citizens lies with State/UT Governments.  However, financial and technical support is provided to States/UTs under National Health Mission (NHM) to strengthen their healthcare system, including support for addressing the problems of blood disorders (Thalassemia, Haemophilia, Sickle Cell Anaemia etc.) based on the proposals submitted by the State/UT Governments in their Programme Implementation Plans.

Rashtriya Bal SwasthyaKaryakram (RBSK) under NHM provides facilities for early detection and treatment of Sickle Cell Anaemia among children, as this disease is included among 30 selected health conditions based on the high prevalence of disease in certain geographical pockets of some States/UTs. For ensuring availability of testing and specialized support facilities, States and UTs may incorporate them as part of this initiative.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Internal Complaints Committee in Private Companies
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUDHEER GUPTA, Dr. BHOLA SINGH, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1941**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2015

**INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE IN PRIVATE COMPANIES**

1941.  	ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:				DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:		KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:				SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

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

(a)  	whether the Government has made it mandatory for private companies to inform the Government about constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) as mandated under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, if so, the details and compliance thereof during the last three years and the current year, company and State/UT-wise;

(b) 	whether the majority of the private companies have not set up ICC so far in the country, if so, the details thereof, company-wise and the reasons therefor;

(c) 	whether her Ministry has taken up the matter with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to notify the constitution of ICC mandatorily in private companies across the country and if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Ministry of the Corporate Affairs so far; and

(d) 	the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this direction?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

(SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

(a) 	& (b): The Section 23 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 casts the responsibility on the appropriate Government to monitor the implementation of this act and maintain data on the number of cases filed and disposed of.

(c): 	Yes madam. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has requested Ministry of Corporate Affairs to make constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) as mandatory disclosure under the Companies Act, 2013.

(d):    	The Ministry of Women and Child Development had issued advisories to all States/UTs Government on 23rd December, 2013 and 27th October, 2014 to ensure effective implementation of the Act. The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), [Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry](http://www.ficci.com/) (FICCI), Confederation of Indian Society, Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI), and National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) have been requested to ensure effective implementation of the Act amongst their members in private sector entities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1938 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: National War Memorial
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1938**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL**

1938.	SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	the present status of the proposal for constructing National War Memorial;

(b)	whether the Government has identified the places for setting up of National War Memorials in the country; and

(c)	if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (c):** **Yes, Madam.  A proposal to construct a National War Memorial  and a National War Museum to commemorate our brave soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country is under active consideration of Ministry of Defence.  The site identified for National War Memorial and Museum is around India Gate and Princess’ Park respectively.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1937 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Project Varsha
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1937**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**PROJECT VARSHA**

1937.	SHRI  FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	the details of Project Varsha of the Indian Navy;

(b)	whether the Government has taken note of two spies from Pakistan caught for their spying activities against Project Varsha; and

(c)	if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Nuclear Attack Submarine from Russia
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: G. HARI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1936**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBMARINE FROM RUSSIA**

1936.	SHRI  G. HARI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has signed any agreement with Russia to lease a new nuclear attack submarine, giving a much needed boost to its depleting underwater fleet; and

(b)	if so, the details and present status thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a)	No, Madam.**

**(b)	Does not arise.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Corruption in FSSAI
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1935**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

Corruption in FSSAI

**1935. SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:**

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

(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of rampant corruption in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India;

(b) if so, the details thereof indicating cases detected, probe conducted, prosecution launched and conviction madein this regard during each of the last three years and the current year; and

(c) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a) to (c): Complaints regarding corruption, if any, received are examined as per the prevailing instructions/guidelines issued by the Central Vigilance Commission and the Department of Personnel and Training, and action taken in accordance with the relevant provision of the law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Fall in Tobacco Price
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1932**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 31** **ST** **JULY 2015**

**FALL IN TOBACCO PRICE**

**1932. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (´ÉÉÉÊhÉVªÉ A´ÉÆ =tÉÉäMÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ)** be pleased to state:

- 1.1. whether the Government has taken note of drastic fall in price of tobacco in the country, particularly in Andhra Pradesh;
- 1.2. if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- 1.3. the impact of such fall in price on tobacco growers; and
- 1.4. the reaction of the Government thereto along with the steps taken to solve the problems faced by tobacco growers?

### ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a)  & (b) The Government has taken note of fall in price of unmanufactured FCV tobacco, particularly in Andhra Pradesh.  As per the auction status in the state of Andhra Pradesh by 24/07/2015, a quantity of 76.48 million kg was marketed and the average price realized was Rs.106.28 per kg as against Rs. 119.57 per kg during the corresponding period of last year.  The decline in price is Rs.13.29 per kg. i.e. 11%.

Surplus global production including in India, subdued demand of FCV tobacco in the domestic & international markets, release of good volumes of cheap tobacco into market by China, greater turnout of low and medium variety of Indian crop due to bad weather etc. are major  causes for fall in price.

(c) & (d)	Price realisation to growers is a factor of market dynamics and international events including demand and supply.  However, any fall in prices is likely to adversely impact the growers.  The Ministry has adopted multi-pronged strategy to address the issue:-

i) 	 The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has taken up with the Ministry of External Affairs requesting them to issue necessary instructions to certain Indian Embassies abroad to explore opportunities to export tobacco to those countries.

ii) 	The Tobacco Board / Government has conducted a series of meetings with all concerned stakeholders resulting in some buoyancy in price realisations & quantities marketed in auction platforms lately.

iii)	 Tobacco Board has led trade delegation to Egypt and China to promote export of tobacco from India.

iv)	Based upon RBI’s circular dated 03.07.2015, a clarification has been issued to Tobacco Board to allow foreign buyers to participate in the auction process on cash & carry and retail basis in terms of the said circular.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1931 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Janashree Bima Yojana
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

1. the amount allocated/utilized under Janashree Bima Yojana for the insurance for khadi artisans during the last three years and current year, State -wise;
2. whether the said scheme overlap with any of the other health insurance schemes implemented by the Government; and
3. if so, the details thereof along with the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

1. The erstwhile Social Security Schemes, Janashree Bima Yojana (JBY) was merged into Aam Admi Bima Yojana (AABY) w.e.f. 01.01.2013 and the consequently revised AABY scheme is being implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The scheme which caters to 47 Vocational groups/occupations including Handloom & Khadi weavers as one of them. Thus JBY has ceased to exist since 01.01.2013. The details of Handloom & Khadi weavers beneficiaries covered under the AABY in the last three policy years 2011-12,2012-13, 2013-14 and current policy year 2014-15 are given in Annex.

1. The AABY provides Death and Disability cover to self employed Khadi weavers associated with Khadi Institutions affiliated to Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)/ State and UT Khadi and Village Industries Boards, aged between 18 years and 59 years. It does not overlap with any health insurance scheme implemented by the Government as it is not a health insurance scheme.

1. Does not arise in view of the (b) above.

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| **Annex**                                  |                                                                |                                                  |                            |                     |
|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------|
| **Policy Year**                            | **Lives  covered under AABY for Handloom & Khadi Weavers** | **Premium**  **Amount**  **Allocation (in Rs.)** | **No of Claims**  **Paid** | **Amount (in Rs.)** |
| 15.08.2011 to 14.08.2012                   | 274276                                                         | 2,74,27,600                                      | 217                        | 69,35,000           |
| 15.08.2012 to 14.08.2013                   | 280743                                                         | 2,80,74,300                                      | 276                        | 88,35,000           |
| 15.08.2013 to 14.08.2014                   | 284056                                                         | 2,84,05,600                                      | 267                        | 80,41,000           |
| 15.08.2014 to 14.08.2015  As at 30.06.2015 | 286760                                                         | 2,86,76,000                                      | 183                        | 56,70,000           |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Tax on Petrol and Diesel
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P. KUMAR, NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, RODMAL NAGAR, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF FINANCE**

### DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1930

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**SHRAVANA 9, 1937 (SAKA** **)**

**TAX ON PETROL AND DIESEL**

**1930.	SHRI P. KUMAR:**

**SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:**

**SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:**

**SHRI D.K. SURESH:**

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the tax collection from petrol and diesel has increased in the country during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof petrol and diesel-wise;

(c) whether the increase in the tax collection has made any impact on the Government subsidy to oil companies;

(d) if so, the details of the subsidy disbursed to oil companies during the last three years;

(e) whether the Government proposes to reduce the duties on petrol and diesel; and (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

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########## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

**(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)**

**(a) and (b):** **All India revenue from Petrol and Diesel during the financial years 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15 was as under:**

**(Rs. in crore)**

| **Petroleum Product**   | **F.Y.2012-13**     |                            | **F.Y.2013-14**     |                            | **F.Y.2014-15**  **(Provisional)**   |                            |
|-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------|
|                         | **Customs Revenue** | **Central Excise Revenue** | **Customs Revenue** | **Central Excise Revenue** | **Customs Revenue**                  | **Central Excise Revenue** |
| **Petrol**              | **492**             | **23710**                  | **626**             | **22424**                  | **901**                              | **31165**                  |
| **Diesel**              | **211**             | **22513**                  | **26**              | **27146**                  | **75**                               | **43300**                  |

**(c) and (d):** **Since the price of Petrol was made market determined effective 26** **th** **June 2010, there is no subsidy payment for Petrol by Government since then. Further, the price of Diesel has also been deregulated effective 19** **th** **October 2014. As regards Diesel, the Cash assistance by Govt. towards Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs’) under recoveries is as under:**

**( Rs. in crore)**

| **F.Y.2012-13**   | **F.Y.2013-14**   | **F.Y.2014-15**   |
|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| **100000**        | **70772**         | **27308**         |

**(e):** **There is no such proposal under consideration at present.**

**(f):** **Does not arise in view of reply to part (e) above.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Rebate on Excise Duty
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF FINANCE**

### DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1929

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**SHRAVANA 9, 1937 (SAKA** **)**

**REBATE ON EXCISE DUTY**

**1929. SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:**

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state :

(a) whether the Government proposes to increase rebate on excise duty and simplify the rules for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Sector; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the extent to which the rebate is likely to be increased?

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########## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

**(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)**

**(a):** **No, Sir. No such proposal is under consideration at present.**

**(b):** **Does not arise in view of the (a) above.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Excise/Taxes on CNG
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF FINANCE**

### DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1928

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**SHRAVANA 9, 1937 (SAKA** **)**

**EXCISE/TAXES ON CNG**

**1928. SHRI D.S. RATHOD:**

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has imposed/proposes to impose excise and other taxes on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG); and

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise?

######## ANSWER

########## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

**(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)**

**(a) and  (b):** **Import of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) generally attracts a concessional rate of 5% Basic Customs Duty (BCD), 14% Additional Duty of Customs (commonly called CVD) and Nil Special Additional Duty (SAD). Domestically manufactured CNG attracts a uniform 14% Basic Excise Duty (BED) across all States and Union Territories.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Ordinance for Restricting Extension of Tea Garden
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1927**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 31** **ST** **JULY 2015**

**ORDINANCE FOR RESTRICTING EXTENSION**

**OF TEA GARDEN**

**1927(H). SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (´ÉÉÉÊhÉVªÉ A´ÉÆ =tÉÉäMÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ)** be pleased to state:

- 1.1. whether the Government has taken note that Government of West Bengal had issued an order in 2001 prohibiting expansion of area of tea nursery and tea plantation in West Bengal;
- 1.2. if so, the details thereof;
- 1.3. the impact of the said order on small tea growers in the State indicating the number of tea growers affected thereby;
- 1.4. whether the Union Government has taken up the matter with the State Government to review the said order;
- 1.5. if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the State Government thereto; and
- 1.6. the present status of the matter?

### ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) to (c):	The Government of West Bengal has prohibited through an order issued on 23 rd July, 2001 further development of tea nursery and tea plantation in new areas in North Bengal with effect from 30 th June, 2001.

Under the provisions of Tea Act 1953, all the tea growers need to be registered with Tea Board after obtaining “No Objection Certificate” from the concerned State Government.  In the absence of No Objection Certificate from Government of West Bengal, Tea Board is unable to register the small growers who have planted tea after 2001.  Following the prohibition, the benefits of various subsidy schemes of the Tea Board could not be extended to these small growers.  About 20,000 Small Growers in North Bengal are reported to be affected due to this development.

(d) to (f):	The Central Government has taken up the matter with the State Government of West Bengal in July, 2015.  The reply from the State Government has not been received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Indian Warships in South China Sea
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1924**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**INDIAN WARSHIPS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA**

1924.	SHRI  RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether four Indian warships are currently in the South China sea on a long overseas deployment; and

(b)	if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) & (b):** **Four Eastern Fleet Ships were sent for overseas deployment to various countries in South China Sea and Southern Indian Ocean from 14** **th** **May  to  2** **nd** **July 2015.**

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