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Lok Sabha Question No. 3129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Tax Evasion
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P.P. CHAUDHARY, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3129

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015/SHRAVANA 16, 1937 (SAKA)

**TAX EVASION**

†3129. SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

SHRI J. J. T. NATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)	the number of cases of evasion of Central Excise and Service tax which came to light during the last three years and current year, State-wise;

(b)	whether the Government proposes to formulate strict laws to check the evasion of Central Excise duty and service tax;

(c)	if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be formulated and implemented;

(d)	whether the Government has launched an investigation against some companies for possible tax evasion and money laundering; and

(e)	if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

**(a):** The details of cases of evasion of Central Excise duty and Service Tax is not maintained State-wise. However, the details of cases of evasion of Central Excise duty and Service Tax during the last three years and current year, is provided below:

**Cases of Central Excise Duty evasion**

(Rs. in crore)

| **Year**                 |   **No. of SCNs issued** |   **Duty Demanded (Rs.)** |
|--------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2012-13                  |                     3470 |                   6269.68 |
| 2013-14                  |                     1789 |                      5170 |
| 2014-15                  |                     1427 |                   4478.56 |
| 2015-16 (upto May, 2015) |                      250 |                   1530.64 |

**Cases of Service Tax evasion**

(Rs. in crore)

| **Year**                 |   **No. of SCNs issued** |   **Duty Demanded (Rs.)** |
|--------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2012-13                  |                    12810 |                  24768.42 |
| 2013-14                  |                     9215 |                  14842.00 |
| 2014-15                  |                     6454 |                   9840.92 |
| 2015-16 (upto May, 2015) |                      951 |                   1907.34 |

**(b) & (c):** Presently, no such proposal to formulate strict laws to check evasion of Central Excise duty and Service Tax is under consideration. The existing provisions under Central Excise and Service Tax laws are adequate to check the evasion of these duty/tax.

**(d) & (e)** : Detection of duty/tax evasion and consequent action therefor, is an ongoing process, which, inter-alia includes launching of investigations against such companies, issuing show-cause notice etc.  However, evasion of Central Excise duty and Service Tax is not an offence under the Schedule to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
Lok Sabha Question No. 3128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Re-Constitution/Revival of Rubber Board
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3128**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST 2015**

**RE-CONSTITUTION/REVIVAL OF RUBBER BOARD**

**3128. SHRI JOSE K. MANI:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (´ÉÉÉÊhÉVªÉ A´ÉÆ =tÉÉäMÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ)** be pleased to state:

- 1.1. whether the Government proposes to re-constitute/revive the Rubber Board;
- 1.2. if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- 1.3. whether the Government proposes to restrict the import of rubber and rubber products; and
- 1.4. if so, the details thereof?

### ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a)&(b):  The tenure of the previous Board expired on 28 February 2014. As per Rules, the functions of the Board until reconstitution are discharged by the Chairman within his delegated powers. Steps have been taken for reconstitution of the Board.  Chairman of Spices Board currently has additional charge of the Chairman of the Rubber Board.  All statutory and administrative functions of the Board are currently undertaken by the Chairman.

(c)&(d): There is presently no proposal under consideration of the Government to restrict import of rubber and rubber products. However, with the objective of augmenting demand for locally produced rubber, the Government has increased the duty on import of dry rubber from “20% or Rs 30 per kg whichever is lower” to “25% or Rs. 30 per kg. whichever is lower” w.e.f 30.4.2015. The Government has also reduced the period of utilization of imported dry rubber under advance licensing scheme from 18 months to 6 months.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: PPP Model
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: HEMAMALINI, HARISH CHANDRA MEENA, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, LAXMAN GILUWA, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PLANNING

###### 1 LOK SABHA

###### 2 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3127

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**PPP MODEL**

3127.  SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:

SHRI HARISH MEENA:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

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(a)      the details of projects/programmes running under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) 	model in the country along with projects under consideration of the Government, 	project and State/ UT-wise;

(b)    whether the Government is aware that PPP model has not yielded desired result to 	attract investment in infrastructure sector, if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor 	along with the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard;

(c)  the details of the existing mechanism/ framework which regulate/monitors 	projects/programmes being implemented under the PPP model for socio-economic 	development of the country;

(d)    whether the Government has conducted any review to assess the impact of these 	projects/programmes being run under PPP, if so, the details and outcome thereof;

(e)     whether due to PPP model a trend is developing in the Government bureaucracy to 	provide maximum benefit to the Private Partners instead of according priority to the 	work, if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(f)  the remedial measures taken/being taken by the Government for effective   	implementation of PPP projects in the country?

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MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING       AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) to (f):  The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Restoration of Interest Subvention Scheme
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY, RAM CHARITRA, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne, SAUGATA ROY, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN, RATTAN LAL KATARIA, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3126**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST 2015**

**RESTORATION OF INTEREST SUBVENTION SCHEME**

**3126.   SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:**

**PROF. SAUGATA ROY:**

**SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:**

**SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:**

**SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:**

**SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:**

**SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:**

**SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:**

**SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R. K.:**

**SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (´ÉÉÉÊhÉVªÉ A´ÉÆ =tÉÉäMÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ)** be pleased to state:

- 1.1. whether the Government has discontinued the Interest Subvention Scheme for the exporters;
- 1.2. if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- 1.3. whether the Government proposes to restore the said scheme to alleviate exporters of their problems and in view of decline in exports from the country;
- 1.4. if so, the details and the present status thereof; and
- 1.5. the additional financial burden likely to fall on banks due to restoration of the said scheme along with the reaction of the Government to provide them with additional assistance to bear the burden?

### ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

1. & b):   The Interest Subvention Scheme was available upto 31.03.2014.

c) to e):  A proposal for Interest Subvention Scheme to various sectors is under consideration of the Government. The details of the scheme would be available once the scheme is approved and announced.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: FDI from Pakistan
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3125.**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015.**

**FDI FROM PAKISTAN**

**3125.	SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY** be pleased to state:

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग मंत्री**

1. whether the Government has given approval to the Foreign Direct Investment from Pakistan;

1. if so, the details thereof; and

1. the benefits likely to accrue to the country thereby in boosting investment and bilateral relations between the two countries?

**ANSWER**

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग राज्‍यमंत्री (स्‍वतंत्र प्रभार)(श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारमण)**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)**

**OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)**

(a) & (b): FDI proposal from Ms. Maham Nayyar and Ms. Sahar Nayyar for investment of Rs 0.60 crore, to undertake the business of import of finished carpets from Dubai and other countries and to trade in India, was approved by Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in its meeting held on 9 th April, 2015. However, as per Reserve Bank of India data, no foreign investment has been reported from Pakistan.

(c):	With a view to promote bilateral investment and to remove impediments therein, the existing FDI Policy permits a citizen of Pakistan or any entity incorporated in Pakistan to make investments in India, under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space and atomic energy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Sexual Offences Against Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3124**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2015

**SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN**

3124.	DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

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

(a) 	whether the Government has taken note of the rising number of sexual offences against children in the country;

(b) 	if so, whether it is a fact that  in many such cases the accused are repeat offenders and if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the Government proposes to introduce a centralised database for all such convicted offenders;

(d) 	if so, the details thereof;

(e) 	whether the Government has ensured that the courts handling such cases follow it in a child friendly manner; and

(f) 	if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

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

(a): 	As per available information, a total of 8,541 cases, 12,363 cases and 13,766 cases of rape of children (below 18 years) were registered in the country during 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively, showing a rising trend. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has started collecting data on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act since 2014. As per available data, a total of 8,904 cases were registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act during 2014.

(b):	This specific information is not maintained separately by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB).

(c) 	& (d):	The Ministry of Home Affairs has a proposal to publish the list of convicted persons for crime against women in the Citizen Portal of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). However, this is subject to funding being restored in the CCTNS.

( e) 	to (f):	Sections 28,32,33,35,36 and 37 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 provide for safeguarding the interests of the child at every stage of the judicial process by incorporating child-friendly mechanisms for speedy trial of offences designated Special Courts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Sukanya Samridhi Account
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB, SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3123**

TO BE ANSWERED ON. 07.08.2015

**SUKANYA SAMRIDHI ACCOUNT**

3123. 	SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:

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

(a)   	whether the Government has launched a special deposit scheme *viz.* Sukanya Samridhi Account for girl child as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign in the country;

(b)    	if so, the details thereof along with the salient features of the said scheme;

(c)    	the cost sharing pattern between the centre and the States under the said scheme along with the manner in which the amount deposited under the scheme is likely to be utilised for welfare of the girl child;

(d)   	whether the National Development Council has accorded its permission to transfer the said scheme to the States;

(e)    	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the time by which it is likely to be done; and

**(f)   	the steps taken/being taken by the Government for adequate publicity of the scheme and welfare of girl child across the  country?**

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

(SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

(a):  	As informed  by the Department of Economic Affairs, the Government of India has  notified a new small savings scheme viz. Sukanya Samriddhi Account on 2.12.2014 for marriage and education of girl child.

(b) 	& (c):  The natural or legal guardian may open Sukanya Samriddhi account in the name of girl child from the birth of girl child till she attains the age of ten years and in the name of girl child, who had attained the age of ten years, one year prior to the commencement of these rules dated 2.12.2014. The account may be opened with an initial amount of Rs. 1000 (Rupees one thousand rupees). Deposit upto Rs 1,50,000 (Ruppes one lakh and fifty thousand) can be made in a financial year. The account may be transferred anywhere in India. Withdrawals from the account can be made for the purposes of higher education and marriage. Amount deposited under this scheme is exempted from Income Tax.

Sukanya Samriddhi Account scheme is run by Union Government through Post Offices and authorised branches of commercial banks. Central Government entirely bears operation/management costs of this scheme.

(d):  	No Madam.

(e):  	Does not arise.

(f):  	The Government has taken steps to popularise the scheme by carrying out publicity through print and electronic/Audio Visual media on all India basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Inferior Wheat Flour
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3122**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Inferior Wheat Flour**

**3122. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:**

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

(a) whether instances of sale and supply of inferior wheat flour having propensity of getting infected with germs/worms, have come to the notice of the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year and the action taken by the Government thereon, State/UT-wise; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to curb the sale and supply of such food items in the country?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a) & (b):	The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has informed that no particular instance of this nature has been reported.

(c):	The implementation and enforcement of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 primarily rests with the States/ UTs. Random sampling and testing of food products is undertaken  by the officials of Food Safety Departments of the respective States/ UTs for ensuring compliance with the standards laid down under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and  Rules/Regulations.  In cases, where the food samples are found to be non-conforming, action as per provisions of the FSS Act is taken.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Domestic Manufacturing of Chips
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3121**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING OF CHIPS**

3121.	SHRI  RAHUL SHEWALE:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

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be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government proposes to make it mandatory for the strategic sector of defence to use made in India chips that will also boost domestic semi conductor manufacturing business;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the Government have conducted any preliminary talks / study in this regard; and

(d) 	if so, the details thereof and outcome thereof?

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MINISTER OF STATE           			       		(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3121 FOR ANSWER ON 7.8.2015**

**(a) & (b):** **The Government has notified the policy for providing preference to domestically manufactured electronic products in Government procurement vide the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) Notification No.33(3)/2010-IPHW, dated 23.12.2013.  The policy is applicable to all Ministries / Departments (except Ministry of Defence) and their agencies for electronic products purchased for Governmental purposes and not with a view to commercial resale or with    a view to use in the production of goods for commercial sale.**

**(c) & (d):** **A study was carried out by the Department of Electronics and information Technology (DeitY) with the help of India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and M/s Ernst & Young regarding semiconductor design and embedded software.  The study highlighted the potential for growth in this sector in the country and made recommendations regarding policy interventions by Government to realize the potential.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Relaxation in Import Duty
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF FINANCE**

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3119

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 7** **th** **JULY, 2015**

**SHRAVANA 16, 1937 (SAKA** **)**

**Relaxation in Import Duty**

**3119. DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:**

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has relaxed or proposes to relax import duty on certain commodities in view of rising inflation in the country; and

(b) if so, the names thereof?

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########## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

**(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)**

**(a):** **Yes, Sir.**

**(b):** **Customs duty exemption on pulses was extended in March, 2015 for a period of six months, that is, till 30** **th** **September, 2015.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Manufacturing of Helicopters
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3118**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**MANUFACTURING OF HELICOPTERS**

3118.	SHRI  ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government proposes to manufacture helicopters in the country under Make in India initiative with Russian collaboration as part of intensification and diversification of their strategic ties;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether any agreement has been reached between the two countries in this regard;

(d) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(e) 	the details of other projects which are under discussion with Russia?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (e):** **The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) in May 2015 for procurement and co-production of Russian Helicopters in India.  No contract has been concluded in this regard between the two countries.  Other projects under discussion with Russia include tanks, aircraft, ships etc.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Investment Centres
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3112.**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015.**

**INVESTMENT CENTRES**

**3112. 	SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY** be pleased to state:

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग मंत्री**

1. whether the Government had taken any decision to build 50 new investment centres in the country;

1. if so, the details thereof;

1. whether the decision has been rescinded/substituted by some other scheme; and

1. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग राज्‍यमंत्री (स्‍वतंत्र प्रभार)(श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारमण)**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)**

**OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)**

(a):		No, Madam; such a decision has not been taken by the  Government.

(b) to (d):   	Do not arise.

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