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Lok Sabha Question No. 402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Special Olympics Bharat
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.402 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

Special Olympics Bharat

## 402. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

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

- (a) whether Special Olympics Bharat as a scheme of National Sports Federation in the  priority  category,  apart  from  selection  and  training  of  athletes  also provideds other facilities  to the differently abled athletes;
- (b) the number of sports persons who are differently abled and have participated in the Special Olympics Bharat during the last three years;
- (c) whether  adequate  funds  are  allocated  and  utilized  to  ensure  that  there  are adequate number of coaches and equipment provided to the students so that they get quality training at Special Olympics Bharat; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Special  Olympic  Bharat  (SOB)  has  been  accorded  recognition  by  the Government as a National Sports Federation (NSF). It is responsible for promotion of various  sports  and  games  for  differently  abled  athletes.    It  has  been  categorized under  'Priority'  discipline  by  the  Government  for  providing  financial  assistance  for organizing national/international events in India, participation in international events abroad,  coaching/training  of  national  team,  equipment  support  etc  in  accordance with the norms under the Scheme of 'Assistance to National Sports Federations'.

Selection  of  athletes  is  the  responsibility  of  the  NSFs  concerned including  SOB  and  Government  does  not  interfere  in  the  matter  of  selection  of athletes.

(b) The details of athletes with intellectual disability who participated in the Special Olympic Games during the last 3  years is as under:-

|   Year | Participants                             |
|--------|------------------------------------------|
|   2013 | 58 (Special Olympic World Winter Games)  |
|   2015 | 213 (Special Olympic World Summer Games) |

(c)&(d) Government has provided financial assistance to SOB under the Scheme of  'Assistance  to  NSFs'  during  the  last  4  years  for  coaching/training  of  national teams,  organizing  national  championships  in  India,  participation  in  international events abroad, etc are as under:-

| Year                     |   Assistance provided (Rs.in lakhs) |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| 2012-13                  |                               69.28 |
| 2013-14                  |                              274.51 |
| 2014-15                  |                               19.17 |
| 2015-16(as in Dec, 2015) |                              412.28 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Working Hours of Police Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 401

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

WORKING HOURS OF POLICE PERSONNEL

401. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any study has recently been conducted by the Bureau of Police  Research  and  Development  and  the  Administrative  Staff college of India regarding working hours of police personnel;
- (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof along with the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether working hours of police force is not in consonance with Indian Labour laws nor in compliance with the provisions of article 42 of  the  Constitution  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- (d)  whether  due  to  such  reasons,  personnel  of  police  force  have developed health problem, errant behaviour and other problems and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  corrective  steps  taken  to  improve  the  working  condition  of police personnel in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Yes Madam,  the Bureau of Police Research and

Development (BPR&D) sponsored a research project titled 'National

Requirement  of  Manpower  for  8-Hour  Shifts  in  Police  Stations'  to

## LSUS.Q.NO.401 FOR 26.04.2016

Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad.  The said research project  has  been  completed  successfully  and  a  copy  of  the  report alongwith an executive summary has already been forwarded to all the States/ UTs.

'Police' is 'State subject' as per entry 2 of the list II of the VII Schedule to the Constitution of India. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the State Government/UTs administration to implement the various police reforms measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Regulation of Pharmaceuticals & Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 400

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 th  April, 2016

## Regulation of Pharmaceuticals & Drugs

400. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is rolling out tough policies in  a  regulatory  overhaul  of  pharmaceutical  sector  that  includes banning  and  controlling  of  drug  prices  and  withdrawing  of  tax benefits, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of the possible effects of these  regulations  on  'Make  In  India'  initiative,  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a) The  government  keeping  in  view  the  economic  interest  of  the country and the well being of the consumers have been rolling out various  policies  at  regular  intervals  keeping  pace  with  the  global economy.
- (b) Before  taking  any  decision,  the  government  takes  into  overall consideration the interests of the country and the consumers so as to minimize any adverse affect of these policies, if any.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: NGT
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 399

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## NGT

## 399. SHRI  ALOK  SANJAR :

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

- (a) the  total  number  of  cases  received  in  the  National  Green  Tribunal(NGT)  since  its inception so far; and
- (b) the total number of cases disposed of and pending as on date?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) The total number of cases instituted in the National Green Tribunal(NGT) from the date of its inception till 31.03.2016 is 15,088 .
- (b) The total number of cases disposed of as on 31.03.2016 is 11,922 and pending is 3,166.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Use of Banned Medicines in Milk Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY,  DAIRYING & FISHERIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  396. TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  April 2016

## USE OF BANNED MEDICINES IN MILK PRODUCTION

| 396. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:                                                             | 396. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:                                                                                        |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE                                    | Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE                                                               |
| be pleased to state:                                                                    | be pleased to state:                                                                                               |
| (a)                                                                                     | whether dairy farmers are using banned medicines to increase the milk production in various States of the country; |
| (b)                                                                                     | if so, the number of such cases recorded during the last two years, State/ Union Territory wise; and               |
| (c)                                                                                     | the action taken by the Government in this regard?                                                                 |
| ANSWER                                                                                  | ANSWER                                                                                                             |
| (a): As reported by Drug Controller General (India) there is no record of use of banned | (a): As reported by Drug Controller General (India) there is no record of use of banned                            |
Lok Sabha Question No. 395 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: New Arhar Variety
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 395 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26/04/2016

## NEW ARHAR VARIETY

## 395.  ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Scientists  at  Indian  Agricultural  Research  Institute  (IARI)  have developed a new arhar variety;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the expected annual production of this newly developed arhar variety and the extent to which the prices of arhar dal are likely to come down in the country; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering to encourage the State level agricultural scientists to develop new varieties of arhar dal?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) & (b): ICAR-IARI has developed  early  maturing  (120  days)  arhar  genotype PADT-16.    This  genotype  is  determinate  in  habit,  short  statured  (<100  cm)  and suited for close planting (30x15cm).
- (c) This genotype is yet to be evaluated in different agro-ecologies in All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Pigeonpea.
- (d) ICAR is funding AICRP on Pigeonpea and its centres are located in the State Agricultural Universities.  During the last 6 years (2010-15), through AICRP, 9 new pigeonpea varieties have been released and notified for cultivation in different agroecologies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 393 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Establishment of a Central Drug Controller
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 393

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 th  April, 2016

## Establishment of a Central Drug Controller

393. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to establish a separate Central Drug Controller, AYUSH medicines to ensure quality control of these medicines and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  a  task  force  committee  set  up  for  this  purpose  has  also recommended for the same, if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  &  (b): Department-related  Parliamentary  Standing  Committee  relating to Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy on Demand for Grants made recommendations in its reports for strengthening  of  laboratories  and  enforcement  mechanism  at  Central  and State  level,  control  of  misleading  advertisements,  revision  of  the  quality control  scheme  and  establishment  of  separate  Central  Drugs  Controller  of AYUSH to ensure quality control of AYUSH medicines. Ministry of AYUSH has also received the recommendations of the AYUSH Task Force set up by the Government under Chairmanship of Prof. H.R. Nagendra has also recommended for quality control and certification of AYUSH medicines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Indigenous Production of API
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 392

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 th  April, 2016

## Indigenous Production of API

## 392. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to encourage pharmaceutical companies to provide generic and cheap medicines/drugs  for  the  needy/poor  people,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  taken  up  the  issue  with  the  drug manufacturers and pharmaceutical industries to indigenously produce  and  use  Active  Pharmaceutical  Ingredients  instead  of depending heavily on Chinese Markets for these ingredients, if so, the details and outcome thereof along with further steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  the  sale  of  spurious drugs and expired medicines in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a): The provisions under National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Policy2012(NPPP-2012), are to put in place a regulatory framework for pricing of essential drugs as per the strength and dosages as specified in the National Lit  of  Essential  Medicines  which  satisfy  the  priority  healthcare  needs  of majority of the population.
- (b): Yes,  Madam.  The  Government  is  now  examining  the  viability  of supporting  the  proposal  for  providing  assistance  for  common  minimum facilities for 03 Greenfield Bulk Drugs/ API Parks to the extent of Rs. 200 cr. Besides  this,  the  Department  in  association  with  Ministry  of  Environment, Forests & Climate Change and Ministry of Commerce & Industry are sorting out  the  difficulties  being  faced  by  the  Bulk  Drug  Manufacturers  relating  to Environmental issues.

(c): The  sale  of  medicines  in  the  country  is  as  per  the  provisions  of  the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and any violators of these provisions are dealt with according to the Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 390 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Surplus Stocks
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 390 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  APRIL, 2016

## SURPLUS STOCKS

390.  SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA: SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

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 country is holding excess foodgrain stocks worth nearly Rs. 50,000 crore over and above the stipulated buffer limits;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government was able to offload less than 2 million tonnes from the 15 million tonnes targeted to be liquidated during the last year; and
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## A N S W E R (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a) & (b):   The stock of foodgrains in the Central Pool as on 1.4.2016 was 36.69  million  tons  as  against  the  foodgrains  stocking  norms  for  Central Pool (Buffer Norms) of 21.04 million tons for April-June quarter.
- (c) & (d): During  the  year  2015-16,  Government  of  India  has  allocated 61.10  million  tons  of  foodgrains  for  Targeted  Public  Distribution  System (TPDS)/ National Food Security Act (NFSA), Other Welfare Schemes (OWS), natural  calamities  etc.  This  includes  additional  allocation  of  around  5 million tons of foodgrains allocated over and above the normal TPDS/NFSA allocation during 2015-16 for Above Poverty Line (APL) and Below Poverty Line  (BPL)  families.  Government  has  also  sold  a  quantity  of  7.19  million tons  of  foodgrains  during  2015-16  under  the  Open  Market  Sale  Scheme (OMSS) through e-auction.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Bomb Threat Calls
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 389

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  APRIL, 2016/ VAISAKHA 6, 1938 (SAKA)

## BOMB THREAT CALLS

389. SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the security agencies at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were kept on their toes throughout the day due to threat calls about bombs being placed on two Kathmandu bound flights;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government could gather any information about the said phone calls; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to  (d) : Yes, Madam.  It was reported that at about 13:05 hrs. on 27.01.2016, a call was  received in the office of the Deputy Commissioner  of  Police,  Delhi  Police,  Mehram  Nagar  from  a  caller named Hafiz Azaad, who informed that he was calling from Istanbul, Turkey  and  stated  that  Bombs  had  been  placed  in  laptops  in  two flights  to  Kathmandu.    The  caller  repeated  the  same  message  at 13:10  hrs  and  13:15  hrs.  At  about  16:03  hrs.,  another  call  was received  at  Terminal-2  police  Station  wherein  the  caller  described the suspect bags placed onboard the two flights.

## LSUS.Q.NO.389 FOR 26.04.2016

The laid  down  procedures  were  followed  and  passengers  and baggage were off loaded.  After completion of security procedures, the flights took off for their destination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 388 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## 388. Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

## SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

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

(a)  whether  there  exists  any  effective  mechanism  to  identify  the  persons  still  wor manual scavengers in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons th erefor; and

(c) the fresh steps taken by the Government to set up a mechanism in coordination with Governments  and  UT  Administrations  to  work  at  grass root  level  to  identify  manual scavengers  and  ensure  their  liberation  and  proper  rehabilitation  for their  socio - economic development?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FO R SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIAJY SAMPLA )

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): Under 'Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (MS Act, 2013)' Chief Executive Officers of the Municipalities/Municipal Corporation and Gram Panchayat are responsible for survey and identification of manual s cavengers in urban and rural areas respectively under their jurisdiction. The mechanism for surv identification of manual scavengers is prescribed in  the MS Act, 2013 under Sectio and 12 for  urban areas and under 14 and 15 for  rural areas.

(c):  Detailed  guidelines  for  the  survey  of  manual  scavengers  have  been  provided  i 'Prohibition  of  Employment  as  Manual  Scavengers  and  their  Rehabilitation  Rules,  2013 (MS  Rules,  2013)'.  In  addition,  village  level  details  of  insanitary  latrines  as  rep orted  in Census- 2011  and  household - wise  details  of  manual  scavengers  as  reported  in  Socio -Economic  Caste  Census - 2011  have  been  provided  to  the  State  Governments  and  Union Territory  Administrations  to  facilitate  survey  and  identification  of  manual  scaveng s.  A Central  Sector  Scheme,  'Self  Employment  Scheme  for  the  Rehabilitation  of  Manual Scavengers (SRMS)' is implemented to liberate the identified manual scavengers from their traditional  occupation  and  provide  skill  development  training  and  financial  assi tance through  loans  with  subsidy  and  at  concessional  rate  of  interest  for  taking  up  alt livelihood projects on sustainable basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Plug & Play System in Chemical Industry
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 385 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

## Plug and Play System in Chemical Industry

## 385:   SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA.

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement 'plug and play' system by giving all required sanctions to set up chemical industries so as to encourage growth of this industry in the country; and
- (b) if  so, the details thereof and the steps being taken in this regard and if not, the time by which such a system will be implemented in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  to (b) The concept of 'plug and play' model is visualized as a part of creation of Infrastructure facilities under Draft 'National Chemical Policy'  for the growth and development of chemical industry. The Draft 'National Chemical Policy' is still under examination by the concerned Ministries/ Departments. 'Plug and Play' system will also require concurrence by the concerned state government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-26
Subject: Sports Infrastructure in Jharkhand
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †384 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.04.2016

Sports Infrastructure in Jharkhand

†384. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to set up a sports institute at Singhbhum district of Jharkhand; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) & (b) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has not proposed to set up a sports institute at Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Sports is a State subject  and,  therefore,  it  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  the  State Government  to create adequate sports infrastructure. The Central Government complements/supplements the efforts of the State Governments.

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