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Lok Sabha Question No. 321 (STARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: External Support to Insurgent Groups
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KALYAN BANERJEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*321 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

EXTERNAL SUPPORT TO INSURGENT GROUPS

*321. SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  insurgent/extremist  groups  in  the  North  Eastern  Region are reportedly getting external support from neighbouring countries and if so, the details thereof including financial and other assistance;

(b) whether the Government is aware that the National Socialists Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) is acting at the behest of neighbouring countries and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the follow up action taken by the Government thereon?

ANSWER

MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI RAJNATH SINGH)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFFERED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  THE  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO.*321 FOR 09.08.2016.

(a) to (c): While there is intelligence that Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs)  have  established  their  camps,  shelter  houses  and  training centres  across  the  border  in  neighbouring  countries  of  North Eastern  Region,    there  is  no  specific  information  that  National Socialists Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) is acting at the behest of neighbouring countries.

The  Central  Government  has  taken  various  steps  for  keeping close  vigil  on  the  international  borders  by  way  of  deployment  of Security  Forces  and  equipping  them  with  modern  equipments, erection  of  fencing,  installation  of  floodlights,  strengthening  of riverine patrolling etc.  The neighbouring countries have been urged to take stern action against the leaders of IIGs and dismantle their safe houses/hideouts in their country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Allocation of Wheat
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA, Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3910

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## ALLOCATION OF WHEAT

3910. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

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  a  surplus  allocation  of  nearly  25559  MT  of  wheat  is  lying unutilized  with  the  Government  of  Odisha  as  the  Union  Government  has adopted  a  78.83:21.17  ratio  of  rice  and  wheat  for  the  State  under  the National Food  Security Act, whereas  the  ratio as per the option of beneficiaries  is  85.82:14.18,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for changing  the  ratio  along  with  the  method/criteria  adopted  for  making  the said change;
- (b) whether the Government of Odisha has requested for reverting to the old ratio as per the choice of the beneficiaries; and
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (c) Government of Odisha has implemented NFSA from December, 2015 onwards and Government of India had allocated a quantity of 1.26 lakh tons of rice  and  0.34  lakh  tons  of  wheat  in  the  ratio  of  78.83  :  21.  17.  As  per  the demand  of  Government  of  Odisha  for increase in the rice allocation, Government of India vide letter dated 01.06.2016 has allocated a quantity of 1.49 lakh tons of rice and 0.25 lakh tons of wheat per month to Government of Odisha  in  the  ratio  of  85.5  :  14.5.  The  above  allocation  is  made  as  per  the existing wheat-rice policy as stated below:

'The States, which annually procure more wheat or rice than their present annual entitlement/demand for wheat and rice respectively, will be allocated the  preferred  foodgrains  as  per  their  requirement  in  the  normal  NFSA allocation  i.e.  AAY  and  Priority  category.  The  allocation  in  the  tide  over category will be the discretion of the Department and subject to availability of foodgrains in the Central Pool, impact on food subsidy'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Depletion of Groundwater Resources
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3909

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09/08/2016

## Depletion of Groundwater Resources

## 3909. SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any policy initiatives to control depletion of goundwater resources and if so, the details of the schemes or policies in this regard;

(b) the punishments or penalty for the offenders or those responsible for misuse of groundwater; and

(c) the Budget allocated for research related to Groundwater along with the progress made so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) According to the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR) has formulated National Water Policy (2012) which inter alia advocates conservation, promotion and protection of water and highlights the need for augmenting availability of water through rain water harvesting,  direct  use  of  rainfall,  recycle  and  reuse  of  water  and  other  management measures.  The  National  Water  Policy  (2012)  has  been  forwarded  to  all  State/UT Governments for adoption.
- (b) Punishment of fine, imprisonment or both can be imposed under relevant provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- (c) CGWB has reported that research projects are sponsored by MoWR, RD&GR through three  Indian  National  Committees  (INCs) viz: on  Surface  Water,  Ground  Water  and Climate Change under its planned scheme "Research & Development (R&D) Programme in Water Sector" wherein an allocation of ₹ 2.25 crore has been made during the  financial  year  2016-17.  Currently,  eight  (8)  groundwater  research  projects  are  ongoing under the Indian National Committee on Ground Water.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3908 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: DRUG Trafficking
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3908

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

DRUG TRAFFICKING

3908. SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to  state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  drug  abuse  and  trafficking pose  a  serious  threat  to  everyone  and  narco  business  generates  the highest  illegal  fund  flows  that  leads  to  narco  terrorism  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (b)  whether it  is  a  fact  that  the  issue  poses  a  serious  threat  to  global security and endangers peace, health and stability in the country and if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.  Some  instances  of  smuggling  of  Fake  Indian Currency  Notes  (FICN),  illegal  arms,  ammunition  and  narcotics,  have come to  notice  in  India  also.  The  Government  has  taken  initiatives  to prevent drug trafficking and reduce both supply and demand of drugs by

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better coordination between enforcement agencies in India and abroad and  by  demand  reduction  measures  such  as  awareness/de-addiction programmes. The Government has also promulgated the Money Laundering  Act  and  amended  the  Unlawful  Activities  Act  to  deal  with money laundering and terrorism.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3907 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Training of PCR Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3907

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

TRAINING OF PCR PERSONNEL

3907. SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Delhi  Police  has  any  proposal  to  train  several  PCR personnel  to  speak  fluent  English  with  foreign  accent  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  this  move  will  improve  their  communication  skills  while dealing with foreigners and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  these  PCR  staff,  also  tasked  with  receiving  calls  on  the helpline  numbers  for  foreigners  are  likely  to  be  trained  by  some foreigners and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): Delhi Police has reported that a 40 days duration training programme  for  'English  speaking  course  and  soft  skills'  is  being conducted  regularly  to  train  the  Police  Control  Room  staff  since February, 2015 to enable them to speak fluent English.

## L.S. US.Q.No.3907 FOR 09.08.2016

Till  30.06.2016,  532  police  personnel  of  Police  Control  Room  have been imparted the training. This move has improved the communication  skills  of  the  police  personnel  while  dealing  with foreigners as well as general public.  Delhi Police has a dedicated helpline number 8750871111 for the redressal of grievances of the foreigners.

(c):    Foreigners have not been engaged for imparting the language training to PCR staff.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3906 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Killing of Spies
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3906 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

KILLING OF SPIES

3906. SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to  state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to adopt a uniform policy to take care  of  the  interests  of  families  of  Indian  spies/  victims  killed/tortured etc. in Pakistan;

(b) if so, whether there is a template to be followed in such cases where families of spies fall into bad times and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the Government proposes to bring uniformity in treatment of such spies and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  to (c):  Madam, no such proposal is under the consideration of the

Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3904 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Misuse of Postal Services
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3904

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

MISUSE OF POSTAL SERVICES

3904. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  rising  incidents  of  misuse  of postal services and public booths and emails to spread panic at public places, malls, airports etc.;

(b)  if  so,  the  number  of  such  cases  registered  under  IT  Act  and  other relevant Acts during the last three years and the action taken thereon;

- (c) whether the Government has any proposal for compulsory registration of all types of postal services so as to deter anti-social elements from misusing these services and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the  steps  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  in  coordination with the State Governments on the issue?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): Some instances have been observed in recent past where the anti-social elements  have  sent  such  mischievous  emails  /  letters. Suitable action, as per Law, is taken in such cases.

(c) & (d):

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3903 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Gujarat Forensic Science University
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: LILADHARBHAI KHODAJI VAGHELA, PARESH RAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3903

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

GUJARAT FORENSIC SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

3903.

SHRI L. K. VAGHELA: SHRI PARESH RAVAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government has received a proposal from the State Government for Gujarat for development of the Gujarat Forensic Science University  (GFSU),  Gandhinagar  into  a  world  class  university  having various centres of excellence in different areas related to forensic and allied sciences for the benefit of the society and to widen its reach to strengthen the criminal justice delivery system;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the efforts of the State Government in this regard are being supported  through  financial  assistance  of  Rs.  300  crores  in  the  first phase as developmental funds; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): Yes Madam.  A Proposal has been received from the state

Government of Gujarat.

(b) to (d): The proposal is currently being examined by the Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3900 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Grading of Police Station
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3900

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

GRADING OF POLICE STATION

3900. SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA: SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  grade  police  stations  in the country on the basis of their performance;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Bureau  of  Police  Research  and  Development  has developed parameters on which the police stations would be graded;
- (d) if so, the details and salient features thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has forwarded the proposal to the States for their suggestions and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)& (e): During the DGsP/IGsP Conference 2015, it was decided that all DGsP/IGsP  of  the  States/UTs  will  decide  the  parameters,  with  points associated to each parameter for assessing the performance

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## L.S. US.Q.No.3900 FOR 09.08.2016

of Police Stations and based on the feedback BPR&D should formulate a draft  uniform  pattern  for  gradation  of  Police  Stations.    Accordingly, BPR&D had sent a letter to all the DGsP/IGsP of States/UTs on 5.1.2016 seeking their feedback on the issue. On examination of all the suggestion/feedbacks,  it  is  found  that  the  Performance  Measurement Criteria  for  Police  Station  prepared  by  Rajasthan  Police  are  quite exhaustive and cover almost all the aspects which should be considered for  gradation  of  Police  station.  The  performance  measurement  system along with the matrix has been uploaded on BPR&D website (www.bprd.nic.in)  .  An  advisory  has  been  issued  to  all  States/UTs suggesting suitable action at their level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3896 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Jawahar Bagh Incidents
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3896

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

JAWAHAR BAGH INCIDENTS

†3896. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of police personnel and civilians killed/injured during clash between police and illegal occupant at Jawahar Bagh in Mathura alongwith the guilty arrested and the action taken against them;

- (b) whether the Government has provided financial assistance including job to the family members of such victims and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  about  the  source  of  supply  of weapons to the illegal occupants of Jawahar Bagh and if so, the details thereof alongwith the action taken against the guilty;
- (d) whether the Government has set up one member judicial commission to probe the Jawahar Bagh case and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  such  Commission  has  submitted  its  report  and  if  so,  the details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  submit  its report?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) As per the information made available by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, 2 Police Officers and 24 civilians were killed during the clash between Police and illegal occupants at Jawahar Bagh.

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Besides, 86 persons were injured during the said incident. A case FIR  No.242/2016  has  been  registered  at  PS  Sadar  Bazar,  Mathura against the squatters under relevant sections of Law.

(b) The  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  has  provided  financial assistance of Rs.50 lakhs to the dependents of each of the Police Officers  killed  during  the  incident  and  one  member  of  their  family has been provided with job by the State Govt.

(c) All  aspects  related  to  the  incident,  including  the  source  of supply of weapons, are subject matter of investigations underway.

(d) &(e)  The  Government    of  Uttar  Pradesh  has  appointed  one member  Judicial  Commission  headed  by  Justice  Mirza  Imtiyaz Murtaza  retired  Allahabad  High  Court  Judge,  who  was  required  to submit  the  report  of  enquiry  within  two  months.  However,  as completion of enquiry is likely to take some more time, the tenure of the Commission is being extended on the request of the Commission.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3886 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Revival of RDPL
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3886 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 nd  August, 2016

## Revival of RDPL

## 3886.   Shri Manoj Tiwari:

Shri Naranbhai Kachhadiya:

Shri Hari Om Panday:

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

- (a) whether the Rajasthan Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (RDPL), a Central Pharma Public Sector Undertaking is facing financial crises and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal for revival of RDPL in the near future;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of key proposed changes, funding pattern and plan outlay for RDPL in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) : Yes, Madam. RDPL is facing financial crisis for the last three years.  The details are as under:

(Rs. in lakhs)

|   Sl.No. | Particulars             | 2015-16   | 2014-15   | 2013-14   |
|----------|-------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
|        1 | Turnover                | 3773      | 2490      | 4351      |
|        2 | Operating Profit/(Loss) | (493)     | (1762)    | (1690)    |
|        3 | Overall Profit/(Loss)   | (700)     | (1976)    | (1939)    |

(b) to (d):  RDPL Plant  has been supported to become WHO-GMP compliant. For this purpose Rs.6.84 crores was released as Grants-in-Aid in 2014-15. Deptt. of Pharmaceuticals  is  administering  PPP  (Pharmaceutical  Purchase  Policy)  Policy  to accord preference to CPSEs in procurement by Government agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3885 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-09
Subject: Fire Safety
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI, DUSHYANT SINGH, SRINIVAS KESINENI, DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3885

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 18, 1938 (SAKA)

FIRE SAFETY

3885.

SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

SHRI KESINENI NANI:

SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether fire accidents are on the rise in the country and if so, the details  thereof  along  with  the  total  number  of  such  cases  reported, persons died/injured and damage to property during the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(b) the total number of fire stations in each district and the steps taken to  increase  the  number  of  fire  stations  as  well  as  to  improve  the  fire fighting infrastructure in the country along with the total funds granted and utilised in this regard during the last three years and the said period, State-wise;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to minimize the response time of firemen to the accident spots in the country;

(d)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  taken  any  step  in  consultation with  the  State  Governments  to  improve  the  fire  fighting  infrastructure and fire safety system and ensure adequate number of trained manpower for fire services and safety system in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the other measures taken by the Government for modernization of fire fighting system along with the steps taken to ensure implementation of prescribed  guidelines  of  fire  safety  in  all  institutions/buildings  in  the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (e): Fire Services is a State subject and has been included as a municipal function in the XII Schedule of the Constitution of India in terms of Article 243 (W). As such, it is the primary responsibility of  the  State  Governments  to  take  necessary  steps  to  prevent  the fire  accidents  and  maintain  appropriate  statistics.  Therefore,  data regarding persons died/ injured and damage to property, the number of fire stations and the fire fighting infrastructure in the country is not maintained Centrally.

The  Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State Governments  to  minimize  the  response  time  by  way  of  issuing advisories and providing financial  assistance from  time to time to strengthen fire services infrastructure and fire safety system in the country.

It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  concerned  State  Governments  to implement guidelines and advisories.

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