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Lok Sabha Question No. 48 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Air Quality
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: P. KUMAR

## 48. SHRI P. KUMAR:

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

- (a) the details of the monitoring mechanism to check the air quality in the country;
- (b) whether there is any National Air Quality  Index to assess the air quality and pollution level;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the functioning and effectiveness of the same; and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government to improve the air quality in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) The  ambient  air  quality  is  monitored  by  the  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  in association with various State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Pollution Control Committees (PCCs)  for  UTs  and  NEERI  at  249  cities,  towns  and  industrial  areas  under  National  Air Monitoring  Programme  (NAMP).  Continuous  Ambient  Air  Quality  Monitoring  Stations  have also been installed in select cities for data on ambient air quality on 24 x 7 basis.

(b) & (c) Yes sir, National Air Quality Index, a public information tool on air quality has been launched  while  considering  pollution  levels  for  eight  pollutants  in  ambient  air.  The  values  so generated are loaded on the website of Central Pollution Control Board for 11 cities.

(d) The  Government  has  taken  various  steps  to  improve  air  quality  in  the  country  which interalia  include,  notification  of  emission  standards  for  various  categories  of  industry  and gensets; introduction of cleaner fuels (B.S. III/IV) as per the Auto Fuel Policy; registration of B.S. IV compliant passenger cars in selected cities and towns; supply of gaseous fuel (CNG and LPG) in selected cities and towns; use of beneficiated coal for coal based thermal power plants; enforcement  of  stringent  Pollution  Under  Control  (PUC)  certificate  scheme  to  check  exhaust emissions from in-use vehicles; issuance of directions to all the SPCBs/PCCs to direct all the industries under 17 categories of highly polluting industries to install online effluent /emission monitoring system; strengthening of mass public transport including establishment of metro rail, low floor bus, etc.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 48

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Air Quality
Lok Sabha Question No. 47 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Supply of Material for Disaster Relief
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.47

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ASHADHA 30, 1937 (SAKA)

**SUPPLY OF MATERIAL FOR DISASTER RELIEF**

47.	SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has asked all the State Governments and NGOs to specify the relief material they are able to supply within 72 hours of a natural disaster;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of the response received from the State Governments/NGOs in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (c):	On the basis of experience from recent disasters, this Ministry has made an attempt to compile a list of disaster relief inventory, which can be supplied within 72 hours and on free of cost basis to the affected areas.  This is more of a standing arrangement between the Government Sector and the Non-Government Sector.  The Government has set up an arrangement to channelize the resources of private Sector.   The effort is an ongoing process to improve disaster preparedness and response.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 46 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Subsidy on Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: NEPAL SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED** QUESTION **NO. 46**

TO BE ANSWERED **ON** : **21-07-2015**

**Subsidy on Fertilizers**

**46:	DR. NEPAL SINGH:**

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

(a)	whether the fertilizers manufacturing companies have been demanding lowering of urea prices, reducing subsidy on urea and increasing on phosphate and potash fertilizers;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the action thereon;

(c)	whether cases of excessive use of urea have come to light; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

( **SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)**

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(a):	No, Madam.

(b):	In view of (a) above, question does not arise.

(c) & (d):  Based on information furnished by ICAR, it has been observed that  annual consumption of ‘N’ nutrient in States namely Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana and Punjab has been more than the recommended quantity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 44 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: One Child One Tree Scheme
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 44

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## One Child One Tree Scheme

## 44. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to launch 'One Child-One Tree' scheme to sensitize the children about the protection of environment and promotionof tree plantation in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c )   whether the Union Government has held consultation with the State Governments for early implementation of the scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (d) As  of  now,  there  is  no  such  scheme  under  consideration  in  the  Ministry  of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 42 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Allocation to Flour Mills
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 42

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## ALLOCATION TO FLOUR MILLS

## 42.   DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE:

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

- (a) whether the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has taken any decision to regulate the allocation of wheat to the flour mills under the open market sales scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether wheat from the Central pool is being sold to the flour mills due to shortage of wheat in the open market;
- (d) if  so,  whether  any  apprehension  has  been  expressed  regarding  its adverse  effect  on  the  distribution  of  wheat  under  the  Public  Distribution System; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

(a)  &  (b):  The  Government  has  issued  guidelines  for  sale  of  foodgrains under Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) during 2015-16. Accordingly,  FCI sells stock of wheat available under Central Pool over and above stocking norms    to    State  Government(s)/Bulk  Consumers/Private  Traders  through e-auctions from its depots located in various States.

In the State of Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, the reserve price of wheat has been kept at Rs. 1550/- per quintal. For depots of FCI located outside Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, the reserve price of wheat is Rs. 1550/- per quintal plus railway freight from Ludhiana to the nearest railhead and road transportation cost from such railhead to  the depot from which  the  sale  is  to  effected.  The  minimum  and  maximum  quantity  of wheat that a bulk consumers/trader can bid in an e-auction conducted by a Region for a State/UT is 100 MT and 3500 MT respectively. The limit for States per e-auction has been fixed at 100 MT to 40000 MT.

- (c):    The wheat is being sold to the bulk buyers to improve its availability in  the  market  and  contain  inflation  as  well  as  liquidate  surplus  stock  to vacate godown space for further procurement operations.
- (d):   No Madam.
- (e):   Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 41 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Special Category Status
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.41

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ASHADHA 30, 1937 (SAKA)

**SPECIAL CATEGORY STATUS**

41.	SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal to withdraw the ‘special category State’ status of North Eastern States; and

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

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a):	At present, there is no proposal to withdraw the special category State status of North Eastern States.

(b):	In view of (a) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 40 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Revision of Buffer Norms
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 40 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST  JULY, 2015

## REVISION OF BUFFER NORMS

40. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  effected  revision  of  the  buffer  stock norms for the foodgrains to be maintained by each State since the coming into effect of National Food Security Act and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has ensured that each State gets its share of allotment of the required quantity of buffer stocks of foodgrains; and
- (c) if  so,  whether  the  Government has allotted the required quantity of buffer stock of foodgrains to the State of Tamil Nadu?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a) to (c):   Government  of  India  has  revised  buffer  norms  of  foodgrains (now  defined  as  Foodgrains  stocking  norms  for  the  Central  Pool)  w.e.f. 22.1.2015 keeping in view  the requirement of foodgrains under National Food Security Act (NFSA). These norms are maintained for the Central Pool without any State-wise bifurcation.

No  allocation  towards  'buffer  stock'  is  made  to  any  of  the  States. However,  in  order  to  ensure  smooth  supply  of  foodgrains,  stocks  are moved from surplus State to deficit States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 39 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Recognition by NSF
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: C.R. CHAUDHARY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.39

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

Recognition by NSF

39. SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:

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

1. whether the Government/National Sports Federation (NSF) has declined the request of some sports federations for grant of annual recognition;

1. if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor indicating the criteria fixed for granting recognition;

1. whether cases of irregularities in NSF regarding grant of annual recognition has been reported during the last three years and the current year and if so, the details thereof and the corrective action taken in this regard;

1. whether any enquiry has been conducted in this regard; and

1. if so, the details and the outcome thereof along with the officers found involved in such irregularities and the action taken against the said officers?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS**

**(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)**

**(a)to(e)	Madam, the Ministry introduced a system of annual recognition from the year 2010, under which, annual recognition is granted to those National Sports Federations (NSFs) which comply with the various requirements prescribed under the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 (NSDCI) such as submission of valid registration certificate, holding of elections in time, provisions of age and tenure limits in their bye-laws, submission of  annual report & annual audited accounts, etc.  NSFs which fail to comply with these requirements, are not granted renewal of annual recognition till such time they comply with the requirements.**

**During the last three years, a few NSFs were found to have violated the Government guidelines relating to age and tenure restrictions, irregularities in elections, etc. Government has taken action against such NSF.  Archery Association of India and Indian Amateur Boxing Federation have been de-recognized, Korfball Federation of India has not been granted annual recognition since 2012, Athletics Federation of India was directed to conduct elections afresh to some of their office-bearers which they have complied with, Gymnastics Federation of India was also asked to conduct their elections afresh to which it agreed.**

**During the current year, Basketball Federation of India and Taekwondo Federation of India were not granted Annual Recognition for the year 2015 as they failed to comply with the provisions of NSDCI. The Government also suspended PCI because of the failure on their part to properly conduct the National Para Athletics Championship in the desired manner and also due to its suspension by the IPC.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 37 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Buffer Zone
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 37

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Buffer Zone

## 37.   SHRI  KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

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

- (a) whether    the  Government  has  developed  any  buffer  zone  for  protection  of  forest, animals in Amroha District of Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the legal status of these zones and the laws and rules under which these zones have been developed along with the area required for it;
- (c) whether there is any possibility of relaxation in laws after development of these zones; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  has  received  a proposal for declaration of identified areas within 1.00 km. from the boundary of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Jyotiba Phule Nagar (Amrohi) District, Uttar Pradesh, as Eco-Sensitive Zone.
- (b) to (d) The  notification  of  Eco-Sensitive  Zone  around  National  Parks  and  Sanctuaries are  issued  as  per  the  provisions  of  the  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986. Section 3 of the said Act provides powers to the Central Government to regulate certain activities in such identified areas.  In such notified Eco-Sensitive Zones, only  such  activities  are  regulated  which  may  have  severe  impact  on  the environment. Normal activities of the people living in the area are not controlled in such notified areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 36 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Farm Gate Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 36**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21 ST JULY, 2015

**FARM GATE SCHEME**

36. 	SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	     कृषि मंत्री

be pleased  to state:

(a) 	whether the Government/NAFED have launched Farm Gate Scheme in the country;

(b)	 if so, the details of the farm gate outlets identified and functioning in the country including in Andhra Pradesh, Statewise; and

(c) 	the extent to which the role of middle men has been reduced after the implementation of the scheme?

### ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री  (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA)

(a):	No, Madam.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 35 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Suicide Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.35

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST JULY, 2015/ASHADHA 30, 1937 (SAKA)

**SUICIDE CASES**

35.	SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the number of suicide cases are on the rise and fifteen people committed suicide every hour in India as per the report of National Crime Records Bureau in the country;

(b) if so, whether the number of deaths due to suicides is higher than any other lethal diseases in the country; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a):	A total of 1,35,445,  1,34,799 and 1,31,666 persons committed suicides in the country during 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively, thereby showing a declining trend.  As per latest available data for the year 2014, on an average 15 persons committed suicides every hour during 2014.

(b) to (c):	The data on deaths due to lethal diseases is not maintained by National Crime Records Bureau.  Major mental health problems like depression, schizophrenia, addiction to alcohol, affective disorders, drug dependence, adjustment disorders, mood and personality problems have been identified among those committed or attempting suicides.  The Government has approved implementation of the District Mental Health Programme in some of the districts of the country with added components of suicide prevention services, work place stress management, life skills training and counseling in schools and colleges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 34 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Pollution by Non-Biodegradable Pesticides
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 34 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

## Pollution by Non-Biodegradable Pesticides

## 34. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has collected data on the pollution caused by the use of nonbiodegradable pesticides/insecticides and weedicides;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  is keeping a check on the pollution caused by  nonbiodegradable   pesticides/insecticides and weedicides; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the corrective action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a)&(b)   As reported by the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi, the data on pollution caused by use of non-biodegradable pesticides/insecticides and weedicides are not collected.
- (c)  &  (d)  The  pesticides/insecticides and weedicides registered in  India  are monitored for half life  of  their  persistence  in  environment.  The  newly  registered  pesticides/insecticides and weedicides have short half life and therefore do not leave adverse effect on nature. The  use  of  pesticides  does  not  cause  any  pollution  problem  unless  used  in  excess quantities  and  not  as  per  the  method  recommended.  The  farmers  are  advised  to  use pesticides  as  per  recommended quantities  and  method.  The  corrective  actions  are taken by using bioremediation techniques.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 29 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Education Loan to SC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### 

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 29

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**29. EDUCATION LOAN TO SC STUDENTS**

**SHRI VIRENDER KASHYAP:**

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide education loan to the students belonging to SC category at zero percent interest; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

(a) No Sir.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 27 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-21
Subject: Inclusion in SC List
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: HARI NARAYAN RAJBHAR

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### 

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †27

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2015

**†27. INCLUSION IN SC LIST**

**SHRI HARINARAYAN RAJBHAR:**

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to include 17 more castes including Bhar, Nishad etc. in the Scheduled Castes List;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there are demands from various quarters in this regard; and

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

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) & (d): There have been demands from individuals, organisations, etc. for inclusion of 17 communities in the list of Scheduled Castes of Uttar Pradesh. The Government of Uttar Pradesh had also submitted a proposal in this regard which has been examined in accordance with Modalities decided for the purpose. The Office of the Registrar General of India has not supported the proposal even on a second reference.

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