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Lok Sabha Question No. 2274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: CSR Professionals
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2274

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 6th MAY, 2016

VAISAKHA 16, 1938 (SAKA)

## CSR PROFESSIONALS

## QUESTION

## 2274. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA :

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether    the  Government  has  taken  note  of  huge  demand  of  trained Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) professionals from the corporate and other sectors to implement CSR projects in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Institute of Corporate  Affairs (ICA) has  launched  a certificate programme in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR);
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  number  of  professionals  from  PSUs  who  have  undergone  this programme?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

(SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

( श्री अरुण जेटली )

- (a) to (e): The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), a body established under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs  had  launched a certificate programme for CSR in the year 2014, for preparing professionals for CSR through a nine months  programme  -'IICA  Certificate  Programme  (ICP)  in  CSR'.  In  the  first batch  169  participants,  of  which  60  were  corporate  sponsored,  were registered and completed the course. This includes 33 officers of six Public Sector Undertakings. In the second course running since February, 2016, 130 participants have been registered.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Academic Research Institute
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2273 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN STITUTE

## 2273. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  set  up  a  centrally  sponsored  Academic Research Institute  for  making  cheap  and easily  accessible  health  services  to  the  needy peopl   and strengthening health sector; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )

(a )& (b): No such proposal is there from this Department. The Indian Council of Medic Research  (ICMR),  which  is  an  autonomous body  of  Department  of  Health  Research  (DHR), Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare , conduct  health  research  to  feed  the  national  health programmes/priorities of the country. In addition, Department of Health Research has lau following five schemes to a ugment health research in the country:

- i. Establishment of a Network of Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories for Managi Epidemics and Natural Calamities;
- ii. Establishment  of  Multi - Disciplinary  Research  Units  in  Government  Medical  Colleges and Research Institutions;
- iii. Establishment of Model Rural Health Research Units in the States;
- iv. Grant - in - aid  schemes  for  Inter - Sectoral  Convergence  for  promotion  and  guidance  on health research;
- v. Scheme for Human Resource Development for Health Research.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Herbs Based Industries
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUE STION NO. 2271 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## HERBS BASED INDUSTRI ES

## 2271. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to set up herbs based industries in Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has recei ved any such proposal from the State; and
- (d) if so, the details and the status thereof ?

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

- (a) &( b) : The Central Government provided financial support of Rs. 1.50 crore in 2005 - 2006 for Government Ayurvedic Pharmacy at Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Drugs Quality Control.
- (c) & (d): Ministry of AYUSH received a request letter dated 20 th February 2016 from the Jharkhand state to establish pharmacy of Ayurvedic, Unani and Homoeopathic medicines.  T request has been examined and the State was advised vide letter dated 1 1 th April 2016 to first settle the accounts of previous grants and then submit a fresh proposal as a part of Annual Action Plan 2016 - 17 for consideration of support under the National AYUSH Mission. So far, neither the utilization certificates o f the grants released in the past to Jharkhand have been liquidated nor the State Annual Action Plan for 2016 - 17  is  received  under  National  AYUSH Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Road Construction by BRO
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MAJ. GEN. (RETD) BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI AVSM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2270

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## ROAD CONSTRUCTION BY BRO

2270.  MAJ. GEN. B.C. KHANDURI AVSM (Retd):

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether construction of a new alignment is proposed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on NH 58 to reach Mana / Badrinath, avoiding Joshimath town in Uttarkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the local people of Joshimath have been consulted before proposing the new alignment and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  use  the  proposed  road  exclusively  for defence and emergency purpose so that livelihood of local residents is not affected; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is considering a new alignment leading to Char Dham avoiding Joshimath town in Uttarakhand based on the Detailed Project Report (DPR).  Public consultation is not yet done.

(d) & (e): The proposed by-pass after its completion shall be opened for all types of vehicles.  However, State Government may decide for using the same as one way or two way from time to time, as it is a subject matter of State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Reverse Mortgage Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: OM BIRLA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2269 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 th May, 2016/ VAISAKHA 16, 1938 (SAKA)

## Reverse Mortgage Scheme

## 2269. SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state whether the reverse mortgage scheme started in 2007 has not been received well among senior citizens; if so, the details thereof along with the number of senior citizens who availed the benefit of reverse mortgage so far; and

- (a)
- (b)
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to improve awareness about the benefit of reverse mortgages in India?

## Answer The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

## (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) to (c): Information is being collected.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Research in Traditional Medicine in AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2268 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## RESEARCH IN TRADITIO NAL MEDICINE IN AIIMS

## 2268. SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish a centre for integrative healthcare for clinical research, medical education and training in use of traditional medicine along with conven tional modern medicines in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof ?

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

- (a) & (b): As of now, there is no such proposal under consideration in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Funds for Establishment of Medical Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: LADU KISHORE SWAIN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2267 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## FUNDS FOR ESTABLISHM ENT OF MEDICAL COLLEGES

## 2267. SHRI LADU KISHORE SWAIN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has made adequate provision towards non recurring cap tal cost for establishment of medical colleges in the country particularly in Odisha; and
- (b)  if  so,  the details  thereof  indicating funds  allocated/released  and utilization certificates received under National Health Mission during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT - wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b): Under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  for  ' Establishment  of  New  Medical Colleges  attached  with  existing  District/Referral  hospitals', the  Central  Government  provides support to the State Government for capital cost of establishment of the medical colleges. The above Scheme was approved in 2014; details of funds released during 2014 - 15 & 2015 - 16 are at Annexure. During the current year 2016 - 17, no funds have been released so far.

## ANNEXURE

(Rs. in crore)

| S.   | States/UT                   | Amount Re leased   | Amount Re leased   |
|------|-----------------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
| No.  |                             | 2014- 15           | 2015- 16           |
| 1.   | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 0                  | 28.00              |
| 2.   | Arunachal Pradesh           | 0                  | 42.50              |
| 3.   | Assam                       | 0                  | 30.00              |
| 4.   | Bihar                       | 0                  | 8.00               |
| 5.   | Chhattisgarh                | 14.00              | 39.02              |
| 6.   | Himachal Pradesh            | 12.53              | 67.98              |
| 7.   | Madhya Pradesh              | 14.00              | 24.00              |
| 8.   | Maharashtra                 | 6.00               | 7.00               |
| 9.   | Mizoram                     | 0                  | 30.00              |
| 10.  | Nagaland                    | 0                  | 36.50              |
| 11.  | Odisha                      | 35.00              | 85.00              |
| 12.  | Rajasthan                   | 41.00              | 89.20              |
| 13.  | Uttar Pradesh               | 0                  | 16.00              |
| 14.  | Uttarakhand                 | 6.00               | 8.00               |
| 15.  | West Bengal                 | 0                  | 20.00              |
|      | TOTAL                       | 128.53             | 531.20             |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Anti-ballistic Missile System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2266

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEM

2266.  SHRI  RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government proposes to acquire S-400 'Triumf' anti-ballistic missile system from Russia; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) & (b): The Defence Acquisition Council has in its meeting held on 17 th December, 2015, accorded approval for purchase of S-400 LRSAM system (Triumf Missile System) alongwith associated equipment and missiles from Russia.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2264 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Cashless Transactions
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2264

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 th May, 2016 (FRIDAY)/VAISAKHA 16, 1938 (SAKA)

## Cashless Transactions

## 2264. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any policy/guidelines to promote the cashless transactions, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the existing infrastructure/mechanism is adequate to make the card transactions safe and free from fraudulent activities, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure secure electronic transactions and rationale use of fees charged on debit/credit card transactions for encouraging credit/debit cards in the country?

## Answer The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) to (c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued instructions on Credit/Debit card transactions - Security and Risk mitigation measures to enhance the security of card transactions (including card based online transactions) and Security and Risk Mitigation measures for electronic payment transactions (including e-banking transactions). The details of the instructions issued are available on RBI website www.rbi.org.in. Some of the important instructions are as under:

- I. Banks have been advised to provide online alerts for all card transactions.
- II. Banks have been advised to put in place a system of providing additional factor of authentication/validation (2FA) for all card not present transactions using the information which is not available on the card.
- III. All new debit and credit cards to be issued only for domestic usage unless international use is specifically sought by the customers. Such card enabling international usage will have to essentially EMV chip and PIN enabled.
- IV. Customer induced options may be provided for fixing a cap on the value/mode of transactions/beneficiaries. In the event of customer wanting to exceed the cap, an additional authorization may be insisted upon.

RBI's instructions on charges levied by banks on cards inter-alia mention that the banks should not levy any charge that was not explicitly indicated to the credit card holder at the time of the issue of the card without getting his/her consent. The debit card issuing bank should also specify the basis of any charges levied.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Payment to Private Labs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2261 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## PAYMENT TO PRIVATE L ABS

## 2261. SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

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

- (a) whether the Government of Rajasthan has forwarded a proposal to the Union Government seeking sanction of funds for making payment of bills of private laboratories for the services rendered by them during the outbreak of Swine Flu in Rajasthan; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the funds are likely to be sanctioned?

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

- (a) & (b): The Government of Rajasthan submitted a proposal amounting to Rs 9.7 crore for payment incurred to private laboratories @ Rs 2500 per test for swine flu investigation a the National Health Mission Programme Implementation Plan for 2015- 16. The app roval to the proposal was pended for want of clarification from the State Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2260 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Indian’s Current Account Deficit
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2260

TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 06,   2016

INDIA'S CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT

2260. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government made any assessment/study that the Current Account Deficit (CAD) of the country would increase sharply by 2021;
- (b) if so, the outcome thereof;
- c) whether the World Economic Outlook (WEO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also projected the increase in country's CAD; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a)  &  (b)  The  Government  and  the  Reserve  Bank  of  India  regularly  assess  the  Current Account  Deficit  (CAD)  situation  though  no  specific  estimates  for  the  coming  years  have been made.  However, the Reserve Bank of India in its Monetary Policy Report, released on 5 th April, 2016 indicated that the estimate of the current account deficit (CAD), as per the assessment of survey of professional forecasters  for 2016-17 is at 1.3 per cent of GDP.
- (c) The projections of India's CAD by IMF in the World Economic Outlook are given in the following table:
- (d)  The  Government  and  the  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  are  closely  monitoring  the emerging external position including current account deficit on an on-going basis and are calibrating appropriate policies to support robust macroeconomic outcomes.

Table: IMF's projection of India's Current Account Deficits

|   Year |   CAD (US$ billion) |   CAD as %of GDP |
|--------|---------------------|------------------|
|   2016 |               -34.5 |             -1.5 |
|   2017 |               -51.8 |             -2.1 |
|   2018 |               -58.7 |             -2.2 |
|   2019 |               -69.8 |             -2.3 |
|   2020 |               -82.2 |             -2.5 |
|   2021 |               -94.7 |             -2.6 |

Source: WEO database, April 2016, IMF.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2258 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Acquisition of Defence Equipment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: G. HARI, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2258

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## ACQUISITION OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT

2258.  SHRI  G. HARI: DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government has achieved the targets and objectives of the acquisition plans during the 11 th and 12 th Five Year Plans;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the other steps taken by the Government to modernise the Army's helicopter fleet and replace the old and ageing defence equipment?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): Modernisation of Army is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes to keep it in a  state  of  readiness  to  meet  the  entire  spectrum  of  security  challenges. The  equipment  requirements  of  the  Army  are  reflected  in  the  planning process  which  includes  15  year  Long  Term  Integrated  Perspective  Plan (LTIPP),  five  year  Service-wise  Capability  Acquisition  Plan  and  two  year roll-on Annual Acquisition Plan. Capital Procurement of Defence equipment is carried out as per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP).

Ageing of equipment is a natural process and is dealt with through proper maintenance, obsolescence management, upgrades and acquisition of new equipment.

During  the  11 th Plan  period,  180  numbers  of  contracts  have  been signed  with  cumulative  value  of  Rs.63,172.80  crore  and  in  the  12 th Plan period (2012-13 to 2015-16), 95 numbers of contracts have been signed with cumulative  value  of  Rs.40685.45  crore  for  Capital  Acquisitions  of  Army. The  equipment  contracted  include  helicopters,  Tanks,  Missiles,  Rockets, UAVs, Radars, Simulators and vehicles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2257 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Account of Gold
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PR. SENTHILNATHAN

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION No.2257

TO BE ANSWERED ON: Friday, May 6, 2016/Vaisakha 16, 1938 (Saka)

Account of Gold

## QllrEsTroN

## 2257. by Shri PR. SENTHIL NATHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (a) lVhether the Reserve Bank of India has account of the total quantity and value of gold in Government's possession  and in markets for domestic  consumption as well as in public  possession as on date;
- (b) If so, the details of the total quantity and value of gold in Government's possession,  in markets for domestic consumption and in public possession as on date;
- (c) The total  quantity and value of gold imported and exported during each of the last three years; and
- (d) The various  measures taken by the Government  to control and steady the gold in Government's possession, in markets  for domestic consumption  and in public possession?

## ANSWER

## II{INISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) and (b) Reserve Bank of India holds 557.75 metric tons of gold having value of Rs. 1334,3 billion as part of its foreign  exchange reserves as on April 22, 2016. It is estimated that there are stocks of over 20,000 tons of gold in India.
- (c) The details of total  quantity and value of gold imported and exporced during each of the last three years  are as under:

|         | IMPORT OF GOLD   | IMPORT OF GOLD    | EXPORTOF (iOI,I)   | EXPORTOF (iOI,I)   |
|---------|------------------|-------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
| YF,A R  | onnes) TY        | VAL(MILI.ION USD) | TY onnes           | vAt,ilvtILt.toN S  |
| 0r3-14  | 661.71           | 28704.67          | 72.0L              | 46                 |
| 2014-15 | lsrs.az          | 3MO7 .78          | 70.82              | izaas.rs           |
| 20t5-16 |                  | 31679.47          | lras.zr            | issrz.sz           |

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- (d) Government.has launched the Gold Monetisation Scheme and Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme in this regard. *x****