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Lok Sabha Question No. 1124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Modernization of Indian Navy
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1124

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2016

## MODERNIZATION OF INDIAN NAVY

1124.  SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether  there is  any proposal  under consideration  of  the  Government  for strengthening and modernization of the Indian Navy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be completed?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

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(a) to (c): Modernisation of the Indian Navy is an ongoing process, based upon  assessment  of  prevailing  external  strategic  environment,  threat perception,  operational  necessity,  emerging  technologies,  capabilities  to be achieved and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Funds for ICMR
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1123 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 2 ND JULY, 2016

## FUNDS FOR ICMR

## 1123. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- (a) the details of the financial outlays under the 12th Five Year Plan for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) along with the funds allocated, released and utilised as on date;
- (b) whether the Government has taken note that the allocated amounts are decreasing over the years for the ICMR;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to increase the funding for ICMR?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a): The  approved  outlay  under  the  12 th Five  Year  Plan  for  Indian  Council  of  Medical Research (ICMR) is      Rs. 4770 crore. Against the approved outlay, a total of Rs. crores have been released between 2012 - 13, 013 - 14, 2014 - 15 and 2015 -16 and an amount of Rs. 610 crore has been earmar ked for ICMR during 2016 - 17 as Budget Estimate. The details are as under:

(Rs. In Crores)

| Year     |   Budget approved in XIIth (Plan) |      RE |   Funds received | Funds Utilized   |
|----------|-----------------------------------|---------|------------------|------------------|
| 2012- 13 |                               440 |  440    |           460.14 | 549.14*          |
| 2013- 14 |                              1086 |  480    |           480.2  | 538.24*          |
| 2014- 15 |                              1185 |  505    |           486.74 | 527.50*          |
| 2015- 16 |                              1100 |  545.66 |           545.66 | 565.16*          |
| 2016- 17 |                               959 |  610    |           102.85 | -                |
| Total    |                              4770 | 2580.7  |          2075.59 | 2180.04          |

- (b) to (d): The  grant  allocated  to  Indian  Council  of  Medical  Research  has  increase marginal ly over the years.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Health Warnings
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1120 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 2 ND JULY, 2016

## HEALTH WARNINGS

## 1120. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

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

- (a) whether according to the international status report on Cigarette Package Health Warnings, 2014 India is ranked 136 among 198 countries in terms of pictorial health warning, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  whether the  Government  is considering  to  enhance  further  the  size  of health  warning  on cigarette package, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons the for?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a): As per the report titled Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status R compiled by Canadian Cancer Society with contributions from the World Health Organizati Tobacco Free Initiative, the Campaign for Tobacco -Free Kids, and the Framework Convention Alliance,  India  is  ranked  136  among  198  countries  based  on  warning  size  on  packages Cigarettes.

The above report was published in September, 2014.

- (b): The Government has already enhanced the size of health warnings on tobacco produc packages  vide  notification  of  the  Cigarettes  and  Other  Tobacco  Products  (Packaging Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2014, dated 15 th October, 2014 and further notification da ted 24 th September,  2015  which  mandates  specified  health  warnings  covering  85%  of  the  princip display area of the packages of tobacco products with effect from 1 st April, 2016.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: ED Notice with Regard to Solar Power Generation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTTON NO; 2227

## TOBE ANS\\ERED ON 29(h JTL\ 2D'I6 QUESTION

Monetary Policy Committec

## 2227.SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes setting up of the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)  Monetary Policy  Committee (MPC);
- (b) if so, the details  and  the objectives thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has notified  rules governing  the procedure for selection of members  of the MPC and the terms and conditions  oftheir appointment and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which the MPC is likely to be made op€rational?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) and (b): A new Chapter IIIF on Monetary Policy has been inserted in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (RBI Act) by the Finance  Act, 20'16 to provide  for constitution  of a Monetary Policy Committee  (MPC) to determine the policy rate required for achieving  the inflation target determined by Government, in consultation  with RBI, in terms  of the Consumer  Price Index. The insritutionalized and statutory monetary policy framework  has been envisaged  in the RBI Act to meet the challenge of an increasingly  complex  economy. The primary objective  ofthe monetary policy is to maintain price stability,  while keeping  in mind the objective of grouh. The Govemment  has decided to bring the provisions  of RBI Act regarding constitution of MPC into force on 27'h June, 2016 vide Notification in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary dated 27.06.2016.

(c)  The Rules governing  the Procedure  for Selection of Members of Monetary  Policy Committee  and Terms and Conditions of their Appointment  have also been notified in the Gazette on 27.6.2016. out of the six Members of MPC, three Members will be from the RBl, including the Govemor,  who will be the ex-officio Chairperson,  the Deputy  Governor,  RBI and one officer  of RBI. The other three MEmbers of MPC will be appointed by the Central Government,  on the recommendations  of a Search-cum-Selection  Committee,  which will be headed by the Cabinet Secretary.  These three Members of MPC will be experts in the field of economics or banking or finance or Monetary  policy and will be appointed for a period of4 years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.

- (d) The MPC will be made operational  after the Members  under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45ZB of the RBI Act are appointed by the Government  on the recommendations  of the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Visit by WB President
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S.SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN, NAGARAJAN P.

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## ・          LOK SABHA     I I - UNSTARRED QUEST10N NO:111忠      ~

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY July22,2016/AShidhi 31:1938(Sik五 )

## -             Visit by WB President

-      I       QUESTION

## ll18。 SHRISiSELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN: SHRIPeNAGARAJAN

Will the Minister of FII\ANCE be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the World Bank President has visited New Delhi recently,  if so, the details  thereof and the purpose  of visit;
- (b) whether  any high level discussion was held between  the World Bank President and Indian Government; and
- (c) if so, the outcome  thereofl

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OT'FINANCE (SHRI ARJTJN  RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) Yes Sir. The World Bank Group President Jirn Yong Kim visited India from 28th June to 30th June, 2016. The purpose of the visit was to review the progress on the six priority areas for World Bank support that Indian Govemment  had identified in July 2014 and also to understand  India's efforts on renewable  energy and nutrition.
- (b) Yes Sir. The World Bank Group President met with Prime Minister, Finance Minister,  Minister for Women and Child Development,  Minister of State for Power, and senior government officials.
- (c) During the discussions  with the Prime Minister and the Finance  Minister,  the world Bank Group President was updated about the progress  on the six priorify areas identified  by the Govemment of India. He expressed satisfaction over the progress made so far in these areas and made his commitment to continue World Bank support to these six priority areas.

A Roundtable Discussion on Child Health and Nutrition  was also held with the President, World Bank Group. The objective of the discussion was to present an overview of . the interventions being implemented by different sectors to improve Child Health and Nutrition, the current thinking  on an integrated, multisectoral  child Health and Nutrition Strategy and lessons from intemational experience that can be helpful in our efforls to meet Sustainable  Development Goals.

A  Joint Declaration between  the World Bank and the Interim Administrative  Cell of the Intemational  Solar Alliance (ISA Cell), consisting of 121 countries  led by India, was signed to promote  solar energy globally. The Joint Declaration  will help in accelerating  mobilization of finance for solar energy to meet ISA's goals for the massive deployment  of affordable  solar energy.

A loan agreement  between the Government  of India and the World Bank for a USD 625 million grid connected rooftop solar program was also signed during the visit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Loss of Documents
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1117 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2016/31 ASHADHA, 1938 (SAKA) LOSS OF DOCUMENTS QUESTION

## 1117. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaints  against  banks  not sanctioning loans to the people of Char areas in Assam, who losses their land due to flood in spite of their names listed in voter list and having other documents; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c): No, Madam.  Government has not received any  such complaint against banks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Gold Bond Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1115 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 22 nd JULY, 2016 ASHADHA31, 1938 (SAKA)

## Gold Bond Scheme

## 1115. PRATHAP SIMHA :

Will the Minister of   FINANCE ( ? व ? त मं ? ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had launched the Gold Bond Scheme last year and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number  of  applications  received  for  subscribing  to  it  and  the  total  amount  of subscription received in the first, second and third tranches of the scheme, respectively; and
- (c) the details of multi-media and multilingual campaign to increase awareness amongst potential depositors?

## ANSWER

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) Yes Sir. The Gold Bond Scheme was Notified on 5th November, 2015.
- (b) The details of applications received and total amount of subscription received during the first, second and third tranches is shown below:
- (c) To  increase  the  awareness  amongst  potential  investors,  Government  had  launched  a multi-media, multi-lingual campaign on 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' through AIR, FM Radio, Print Media and Mobile SMS. The campaign was undertaken in 14 languages, that is English, Hindi, Assamese, Bangla, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odiya, Urdu and Sindhi.

| Tranche   |   Applications received | Amount Subscribed   |
|-----------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| First     |                   61993 | ` 245.20 Crore      |
| Second    |                  318527 | ` 746.41 Crore      |
| Third     |                   80699 | ` 326.52 Crore      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Iron Dust in Tea
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1113 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 2 ND JULY, 2016

## IRON DUST IN TEA

## 1113. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken note  of  presence  of  iron  dust  contents beyo d  the prescribed limit/norms in the packaged tea and that sold loose;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken against the erring companies;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to make stringent norms to prevent such adulteration; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (d): Keeping in view the need to regulate the presence of iron dust in tea, the standards  prescribing  a  limit  of  not    more  than  150  mg/kg  of  iron    fillings  in  tea, approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). These standards were uploaded on the website of FSSAI i.e. fssai.gov.in on 04.12.2015. Thereafter, the enfor officials in States and Union Territories have been instructed on 22.04.2016 to implemen st andards  till  issuance  of  final  notification.    Since mplementation  and  enforcement  of  Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 primarily rests with the State/UT Governments,  FS through periodic written communications as also interactions during the meetings of the Advisory  Committee  of  the  Food  Authority  continues  to  emphasize  the  need  for  stric enforcement of the law and the regulations.  Random sampling and testing of food products, etc. is  undertaken  by  officials  of  Food  Safety  Departments  of  the  respective  States/UTs  to compliance of standards laid down under the FSS  Act, 2006 and Regulations thereunder. In cases,  where  the  food  samples  are  found  to  be  non - conforming  to  the  prescribed  standards, recourse is taken to penal provisions under Chapter IX of the FSS Act, 2006.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Withdrawal of Fund from the Market
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, BHARAT SINGH

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1111

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 22, 2016 / ASHADHA 31, 1938 (SAKA)

'Withdrawal of Fund from the Market'

## QUESTION

## 1111: SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK and SHRI BHARAT SINGH

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether global investors are  withdrawing their invested money due to volatility of market in India, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to provide relaxation to these investors to achieve the targets of fiscal deficit in order to increase growth rate in view of concerns of investors; and
- (c) if so, the effective steps taken by the Government to address problems/ concerns of the global investors?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

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- (a)     The details of FPI investments during the financial years - 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17* are as follows -
- (b)  &  (C)  Budget  2016-17  reflects  Government's  firm  commitment  to    boost    investment  while simultaneously conforming to the principle of gradual adjustments to achieve the fiscal consolidation targets as laid down in the FRBM Act and Rules. Government has taken various steps to facilitate ease of  doing  business  for  foreign  investors  and  their  domestic  recipients.  To  attract  global  investors  a number of reforms were taken in the FDI policy and FPI policy. Foreign investment is allowed in the insurance  and  pension  sectors  in  the  automatic  route  up  to  49%  subject  to  the  extant  guidelines  on Indian management and control to be verified by the Regulators. FPIs have been permitted to invest in units of REITs, Invlts and Category III AIFs. Further, FPIs have also been permitted to acquire NCDs / bonds,  which  are  under  default,  either  fully  or  partly,  in  the  repayment  of  principal  on  maturity  or principal installment in the case of an amortising bond. Debt limits for investment by FPIs in Central Government securities were increased to INR 214,000 cr. w.e.f. July 05, 2016.

|   S. No. | Financial Year   | Net Investments (INR cr.)   |
|----------|------------------|-----------------------------|
|        1 | 2014-15          | 277,461                     |
|        2 | 2015-16          | -18,176                     |
|        3 | 2016-17*         | 10,461                      |

*Till June 30, 2016
Lok Sabha Question No. 1110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Strength of Women Personnel
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN, SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1110

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2016

## STRENGTH OF WOMEN PERSONNEL

## 1110.  SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.: SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

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

- (a) the total number of women officers recruited in defence forces during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the actual strength of women personnel in all the three services of defence forces, service-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to induct women officers in defence forces for the combat duties; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (d): A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1110 FOR ANSWER ON 22.7.2016

- (a)    The  details  of  women  officers  (excluding  medical  and  dental  branch) recruited during the last three years and the current year, Service-wise, are as under:-
- (b)   The strength of women personnel (excluding medical and dental branch) in the three services of the defence forces is as under:-
- (c) & (d):   On experimental basis the Government has inducted three women Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) in IAF into the fighter stream on 18.6.2016.  This experimental entry scheme for women in fighter stream will be valid for 5 years from the date of issue of Government of India letter dated 02.12.2015.  Further possibilities are being examined.

|   Year | Army           | Navy           | Air Force          |
|--------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
|   2013 | 127            | 50             | 144                |
|   2014 | 104            | 57             | 155                |
|   2015 | 72             | 35             | 223                |
|   2016 | 37 (Till date) | 20 (Till date) | 85 (Till 1.7.2016) |

|   Army (as on 1.4.2016) |   Navy (as on date) |   Air Force (as on 1.7.2016) |
|-------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------|
|                    1514 |                 439 |                         1584 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-22
Subject: Defence Agreement with Foreign Countries
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS, SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1108

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2016

## DEFENCE AGREEMENT WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

1108.  PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

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

- (a) whether India has  signed  any  agreements  with  foreign countries like  the  United States, France, Russia, Israel, etc., to get access of the defence technologies;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the benefits likely to be accrued to Indian Armed  Forces through such accessibility;
- (d) whether Indian enjoins major defence partnership with the United States and other countries; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) & (b): India has agreements with several friendly foreign countries to facilitate  access  to  defence  technologies.    These  also  include  projectrelated  arrangements  to  encourage  joint  research,  development  and  /  or production as well as enabling agreements to facilitate sharing of technical information between Indian and foreign entities involved.
- (c) Access to modern defence technology enhances national security by contributing  to  indigenization  of  production  of  advanced  equipment  and armaments to meet the operational requirements of our Armed Forces.
- (d) & (e): India  has  institutionalized  defence  cooperation  with  a  large number  of  friendly  foreign  countries.    This  encompasses  a  range  of activities such as training, joint exercises, acquisition of defence equipment, R&D cooperation, defence production and exchange of military subject matter experts, as well as discussions on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

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