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Lok Sabha Question No. 1003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Informers of Tax Evasion
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE, RAMA DEVI, LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK    SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1003

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 29 TH  APRIL, 2016 9 th Vaisakha, 1937 (SAKA)

## INFORMERS OF TAX EVASION

†1003. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI: SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) the details of schemes run by the Government to get information about tax evasion; (b) the extent to which informers of tax evasion are protected; (c) whether the system has scared away potential informers; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof and reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (JAYANT SINHA)

(a) Direct Taxes:Any person who provides specific information with respect to evasion of direct taxes and such information helps in detection of undisclosed income and/or seizure of undisclosed cash, valuables resulting in levy and collection of extra income tax, is entitled to receive reward as per 'Guidelines for grant of rewards to informants, 2007', which came into effect from 1 st December, 2007.  As per the guidelines, the Competent Authority may Grant reward not exceeding 10% (Ten percent) of the extra income-tax and wealth-tax levied and actually realized, but subject to a ceiling of Rs. 15, 00,000/- (Rupee fifteen lakhs only) if the aforesaid taxes are directly attributable to the information, including documents, supplied by the informant. The monetary ceiling shall apply with reference to a Group of cases and not in respect of the individual assesses of the group. Central  Board  of  Excise  and  Customs  vide  Ciruclar  no  20/2015  dated 31.07.2015 has issued fresh reward guidelines for government servants and informers so as

Indirect  taxes:to get information about tax evasion.

(b) The  detail of  the  informer is  kept confidential  and  is  not  disclosed  under  any circumstances.

(c)   No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise in view of (c) above. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Development of Surface-to-Air Missiles
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.999

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  APRIL, 2016

## DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES

999. SHRI  FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government had signed any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a French Company for the development of Surface-to-air Missile Maitri; and
- (b) if so, the details and the present status of the project?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) In view of reply given above at (a), Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Success of World Yoga Day
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY

(AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 998 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH APRIL, 2016

## SUCCESS OF WORLD YOG A DAY

## 998. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  extent  to  which  the  success  of  the  'International  Yoga  Day'  held  in  June,  2 achieved worldwide;
- (b) whether there is any plan to train a large number of youth in yoga for sending them t countries in order to spread yoga with a view to encourage other countries to adopt yoga lifestyle and school curriculum; and
- (c) if so, the detai ls hereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) : The International Day of Yoga celebrated on 21 st June, 2015 across the world was a grand  success  as  millions  of  enthusiastic  people  participated  in  the  event,  succes organised in 192 member countries of the United Nations.
- (b)  &  (c) : To  ensure  credibility  of  knowledge  and  skills  of  yoga  experts,  a  scheme voluntary certification of yoga professionals was launched on 22 nd June, 2015, by the Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with Quality Council of India (QCI), during the valedictor y session of 'International Conference on Yoga for Holistic Health'. While on the one hand, the scheme aims at promoting authentic yoga as a preventive and health promoting drugless therapy; on the it would certify the competence level of the profes sionals, which would help their deployment within and outside the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: PMSSY
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 996 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH APRIL, 2016

## PMSSY

## 996. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has initiated implementation of various projects under the Pr Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in the State of Andhra Pradesh, if so, the det thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has released funds for the projects under this scheme to Anant and Vijayawada; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a): The Government has initiated implementation of the following projects under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in the State of Andhra Pradesh:
- (i)Upgradation of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati with estim cost  of Rs.120  crore  (Central  Share  Rs.60  crore  for  procurement  of  Medical  equipment including consultancy fee and Institute Share Rs. 60 crore) under Phase 1 of PMSSY. (ii) Upgradation  of  Govt.  Medical  College,  Anantapur  and  Siddhartha  Medical  College, Vijayawada w ith an approved cost of Rs.150 crore (Central share - Rs.120 crore and State share -Rs.30 crore) per Institute under Phase III of PMSSY. th
- (iii) The Cabinet has approved setting up of new AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh on 7 October 2015. Accordingly, establishment of ne w AIIMS at Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh is being implemented.  The MoU has been signed between the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh. Taking over of the land at Andhra Pradesh has been done. Soil sur topographical survey has been co mpleted.Tender for boundary wall has been awarded.
- (b): & (c) :    Yes , initial project funds at the rate of 3% i.e. Rs.2.40 crore of the t tal cost of civil works for each Government Medical College has been released to HITES, the Executing Agenc in  respect  of  Government  Medical  College,  Anantpur  and  HSCC  (India)  Ltd.  in  respect Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Investigation into Pathankot Attack
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, KAMAL NATH, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, ASADUDDIN OWAISI, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY, SUSHMITA DEV, GAURAV GOGOI, OM BIRLA, ANTO  ANTONY, RAKESH SINGH, ANANDRAO  ADSUL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.995

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  APRIL, 2016

## INVESTIGATION INTO PATHANKOT ATTACK

995. SHRI  HARISH MEENA:

SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

SHRI KAMAL NATH:

SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV:

SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

SHRI OM BIRLA:

SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government has permitted Joint Investigation Team (JIT) from Pakistan to probe into the terror attack on the Air Force base, Pathankot;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the outcome of the said investigation along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  send  National  Investigation  Agency  team  to Pakistan for further investigation purpose, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which investigation is likely to be completed?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                                  (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (d): A  Joint  Investigation  Team  (JIT)  from  Pakistan  visited  India  from 27.03.2016 to 01.04.2016.  The objective of the visit was to share information on our investigation  into  the  Pathankot  Air  Base  Attack,  obtain  a  brief  from  the  JIT  on Pakistan's investigations and to discuss follow up actions.  The interaction with JIT was held in accordance with Terms of Reference mutually agreed on the basis of reciprocity and extant legal provisions.  The Pakistan JIT was informed that a team of NIA officials would like to visit Pakistan to carry forward the investigation in the Pathankot airbase attack.  It does not seem feasible to indicate any time line at this stage for completion of the investigation in this case.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Plastic/Synthetic Rice
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 994 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH APRIL, 2016

## PLASTIC/SYNTHETIC RI CE

## 994. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of presence of imported plastic/ synthetic ric country during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise and the action taken again st the erring Food Safety and  Standards  Authority  of  India  (FSSAI)  officials  for  clearing  such  adulterated consignments; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken by the Government to prevent the import of adulterated food

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed that o n the basis  of  International  Food  Safety  Authorities  Network  (INFOSAN)  alert  received  on  21 st May, 2015, the matter was taken up by the FSSAI with various State Governments. As per data available in the Food Import Clearance System (FICS), no import of plastic/synthetic has been noticed during last three years. The State Governments have also informed that no incidence of imported plastic rice has been reported in their respective states.

(b) & (c):  Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 993 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Import of Radioactive Food Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ANANDRAO  ADSUL, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, Shrirang Appa Barne

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 993 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH APRIL, 2016

## IMPORT OF RADIOACTIV E FOOD PRODUCTS

## 993. SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken      note  of  import  of  radioactive  food  pro ducts  in  the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  been  monitoring  the  import  of  such  radiation  affected items;
- (c) if so, the details thereof countrywise and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the technology available and used by the Government for detecting radioactive elements the imported food items; and
- (e) the other proactive steps taken by the Government to curb the import of such harmfu items?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAM ILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a)to (c): The  Alert  regarding  possible  contamination  of  food  articles  with  radioact elements  was  received  with  respect  to  only  Japan.  The  import  of  food  articles  from  th country, particularly fresh produce such as seafood, fruits, vegetables and meat was therefor monitored with effect from March 2011 to February 2016. Three advisories dated   15 th , 18 th March, 2011 and 5 th April 2011 were also issued for monitoring the food import from Japan f rad ioactive contamination.  As none of the samples tested had failed on the basis of rad contaminations, the said advisory was withdrawn by the FSSAI on 17.02.2016.
- (d): The Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology ,Mumbai, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, New Delhi and Monarch Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Chennai have been testing food article radioactive contamination. As per available information, gamma spectrometry is  available used by the labs for detecting radioactive elements in impor ed food items .

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(e): India is one of the Member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South Ea Asia Region, and through International  Food  Safety  Authorities  Network  (INFOSAN) , WHO assists its Member States in managing food safety risks, ensuring rapid sharing of info during food safety emergencies to stop the spread of contaminated food from one countr another.  INFOSAN  also  facilitates  sharing  experiences  and  detail s  of  tested  solutions  among countries in order to optimize future interventions to protect the health of consumers.

Based on the alerts received from INFOSAN, the FSSAI issues directives from time time to all the officials posted across the countr y to monitor, test and accordingly, if needed, issue further directives to curb the import of such harmful food items.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Age Waiver for Widows
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU, RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 991

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.04.2016

## AGE WAIVER FOR WIDOWS

## 991.  SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.: SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a)  whether the Government proposes an age waiver for widows allowing them to sit for competitive exams for Government and PSU jobs and tax rebates for single married women (who are separated, divorced or widowed) with children and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government also proposes for creation of a relief fund for children of those farmers who have committed suicide or are bankrupt, besides offering more incentives for higher education of girl child and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the time by which these proposals are likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) to (c) No Madam.  There has been  no such proposal formulated so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 989 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: News Coverage of Rural and Remote Areas
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 989 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.04.2016 )

## NEWS COVERAGE OF RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS

## 989.  SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note that the hinterland and remote area  reporting  over  AIR  and  Doordarshan  (DD)  is  scanty  if  so,  the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  Government  has  any  scheme  to  encourage  rural  and  remote area reporting in its news bulletins and current affairs programmes;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  the  coverage  of reportings of these areas over AIR and DD along with the time by which it is likely to be done?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)

## (a) to (d):

## Doordarshan

Prasar Bharati has informed that Doordarshan News always endeavour to  report  on  rural  and  remote  areas  with  804  Stringers  and  167  Part  Time Correspondents empanelled with it and sends its reporters/crew from Headquarters whenever any newsworthy event happens in any corner of the country.

## All India Radio

As a Public broadcaster, All India Radio has a special responsibility to transmit  news  and  programmes  with  a  view  to  inform  and  enlighten  the people, especially in the rural and remote areas.  All India Radio has a wide reach, covering the whole country.  AIR disseminates news and views to every section  of  population  and  also  people  living  in  the  remote  areas  through  its network  of  46  Regional  News  Units  (RNUs)  located  in  different  part  of  the country.

It  is  the  constant  endeavor  of  AIR  to    increase  and  further  expand  the coverage  and  strengthen  its  news  gathering    network,  particularly  from  the rural area. For its news  gathering, AIR has a team  of 53 regular correspondents posts in State capitals and other important  news  generating centres.  Besides, it has 518 Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs), mostly based at  district  headquarters,  who  file  news  to  RNUs  as  well  as  headquarters  in Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Maternity Benefits Under IGMSY
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RITA TARAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION   NO. 988 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.04.2016

## MATERNITY BENEFITS UNDER IGMSY

988. SHRIMATI RITA TARAI.

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

- (a): whether  the  Government  proposes  to  extend/revise  the  entitlement  of  the  maternity benefit to all pregnant women under Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY) in the country and has agreed to the proposal to retain the Mamata scheme pattern of instalments for extension of benefits under the said Yojana; and
- (b): if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a):  The  IGMSY  scheme,  implemented  on  pilot  basis  in  53  districts  is  being  evaluated  by NITI Aayog.

- (b): Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Bank Staff Working on Holidays
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.987

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 9, 1938(SAKA)

## Bank Staff Working on Holidays

## 987: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the bank employees functions on closed holidays in the public interest without any compensation;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether such activities are undertaken by nationalised bank employees in regard to Jan Dhan  Yojana,  insurance  schemes  and  other  such  welfare  activities  announced  by  the Government;

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the compensation is being paid to these employees for extra work in addition to their normal duties; and

(e)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a)  to  (e):  No  particular  banking  hours  have  been  prescribed  by  law.  Public  Sector Banks (PSBs) have flexibility to decide the business hours and weekly holidays keeping in mind the public interest, terms of settlements and local laws.

PSBs have provisions to compensate its staff under the Industrial Awards/Settlements and service conditions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: CSR Fund to Saansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: DILIP KUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 29th APRIL, 2016

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 986 VAISAKHA 9, 1938 (SAKA)

CSR FUND TO SAANSAD AADARSH GRAM YOJANA

## QUESTION

986. SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to amend the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 to allow for the diversion of CSR funds to the Saansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

(SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

( श्री अरुण जेटली )

(a) to (c):  Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 enlists the activities, which can be undertaken by the companies under their CSR Policy. General Circular issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 18th June, 2014 suggests that the items enumerated in Schedule VII can be liberally interpreted to include a wide  range  of  activities  having  implication  for  inclusive  development.  No proposal to include 'Saansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana' in Schedule VII is under consideration of this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-29
Subject: Coastal Security
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.985

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  APRIL, 2016

## COASTAL SECURITY

985. DR. K. KAMARAJ:

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- (a) whether any action plan to protect the Indian coastline from unauthorised entry of various types of small and big foreign vessels into the Indian Waters with some ulterior motive, has been formulated;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is proposed to cover the entire coastline under security radar; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) & (b): The coastal security issues are regularly reviewed at appropriate levels with National Committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS), being the apex body for inter-ministerial and inter-agency coordination.  Post 26/11, the Government has taken a number of  measures to boost capacity and capabilities of  Indian Navy and Indian Coast  Guard  towards  strengthening  maritime  and  coastal  security  of  the country.    It  includes  establishment  of  a  National  Command,  Control, Communication and Intelligence (NC 3 I)  Network for  networking  the  Indian Navy  and  Indian  Coast  Guard  nodes,  strengthening  of  Joint  Operations Centres,  commissioning  of  23  Immediate  Support  Vessels  for  offshore security  and  approved  Induction  of  80  Fast  Interceptor  Crafts  for  force protection and harbour security.
- (c) & (d): Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) which includes radars has been  established  along  the  coastline.    Under  Phase-I  of  this  project  45 radars have been made operational.

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