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Lok Sabha Question No. 1592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Rehabilitation Programme for Prisoners
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1592

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

## REHABILITATION PROGRAMME FOR PRISONERS

1592. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any rehabilitation programme for prisoners lodged in prisons, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether such programmes have shown a favourable outcome and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  has  conducted  surveys or collected feedback  from  inmates  about  such  programmes  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  programmes  have  led  to  inmates  earning  sufficient wages through their term at the prison and after and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):    'Prisons'  is  a  State  subject  as  per  Entry  4  of  List  II  of  the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Therefore, the administration and management of prisons is primarily the responsibility of  the  State  Governments.  However,  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has prepared  a  new  Model  Prison  Manual  2016  for  guidance  of  States/UTs that also provides for after care and rehabilitation of prisoners in which

LS.US.Q.No. 1592 FOR 03.05.2016 it  has  been  envisaged  that  special  committees  known  as  Discharged Prisoners' After-Care and Rehabilitation Committees should be set up at the district or State level for planning and devising appropriate mechanisms for rehabilitation and after-care assistance to prisoners. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Pharmaceutical Companies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1591

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 rd  May, 2016

## Pharmaceutical Companies

1591. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a) the  number  of  pharmaceutical  companies  in  the  country  and  the details of their production capacity;
- (b) whether  some  unregistered  pharmaceutical  companies  are  also manufacturing drugs;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  against  such companies?

## ANSWER

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

## AND

- (a): As  per  the  Report  of  Working  Group  on  Drugs  &  Pharmaceutical Industry 12 th   Five  Year  Plan  (2012-2017),  there  are  10,563  Pharma manufacturing  companies  operating  in  India.  The  details  of  production capacity is not available with the Department.
- (b): All  the  Pharmaceutical  Companies  are  required  to  take  necessary approval  from  Drug  Controller  General  of  India/  State  Drug  Controllers before marketing their products.
- (c) & (d):   In view of the reply (b) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: National Horticulture Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RITA TARAI, RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1590

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  3 RD  MAY, 2016

## NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION

1590.     SHRIMATI RITA TARAI: SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government faces the challenges in horticulture production assessment since the vegetables are grown in small and scattered portions of land;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  methodology  or  techniques  currently  used  in order to make more precise estimation of the same; and
- (c) whether there will be an increase in assistance under area expansion programme taken up under National Horticulture Mission, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA )

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b): Since many of the horticulture crops are grown in small plots, road side or in the back  of  the  houses  and  do  not  have  single  harvesting,  it  is  difficult  to  assess  their production. Many horticulture crops have multiple pickings in a single season.

In  view  of  above  difficulties,  the  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  and Farmers' Welfare has launched a project called Coordinated  programme  on Horticulture Assessment and Management using geoiNformatics (CHAMAN). The programme  has  the  objective  to  develop  and  firm  up  scientific  methodology  for estimation of area and production under horticulture crops. It has two main components namely: (1) Remote sensing (RS) Technology and (2) Sample Survey (SS) methodology for estimation of area and production of horticultural crops. Using both of these methodologies, assessment of area and production of major horticulture crops is being done on pilot basis in 11 states.

- (c): At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  to  increase  assistance  under  area  expansion programme under the National Horticulture Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: COBRA Force
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1589

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

## COBRA FORCE

1589. SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  Commando  Battalions  for  Resolute  Action  (CoBRA) sanctioned/ raised by the Government during the last three years and the current year;

(b) the total number of posts sanctioned/vacant in the CoBRA;

(c) whether the CoBRA has been provided with the required ammunitions and  weaponry  necessary  for  combat  operations  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

(d) the funds allocated/utilised in this regard during the said period;

(e) whether the CoBRA battalions deployed in the Naxal-affected areas have been provided with adequate quarters and ration facilities; and

(f) if so, the details thereof along with the other facilities provided in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) No  Commando  Battalion  for  Resolute  Action  (CoBRA)  have  been sanctioned/raised  in  the  last  3  years.    However,  ten  (10)  CoBRA Battalions were sanctioned in 2008-09, which have been raised.

## LS.US.Q.No. 1589 FOR 03.05.2016

- (b) Total sanctioned posts in CoBRA Battalions are 10609. At present total number of vacancy is 664.
- (c) The  CoBRA  has  been  provided  with  adequate  ammunition  and weaponry  necessary  for  combat  operations.  Details  of  the  weapons cannot be disclosed in public interest.
- (d) Funds  allotted/utilized  during  the  year  2014-15  to  2016-17  are  as under:-
- (e) to (f) Against  total  authorization  of  2960  family  quarters,  2042 family  quarters  have  been  constructed.  In  addition,  596  quarters  have been sanctioned for construction. Remaining personnel are accommodated in barracks and pre-fabricated huts.  Ration Allowance as  per  norms  are  provided  to  all  CoBRA  personnel.    The  CoBRA personnel are also entitled to various allowances like Marine Commandos (MARCOS) Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance, dedicated medical facilities, etc.  Government has also allowed

| Description   |   2014-15 (Rs. lakhs) |   2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs) | 2016-17 (for two months i.e. April & May, 2016) (Rs. in lakhs)   |
|---------------|-----------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Allotted      |               2926.33 |                  3641.88 | 1045.92                                                          |
| Utilised      |               2123.28 |                  3572.59 | -                                                                |

LS.US.Q.No. 1589 FOR 03.05.2016 retention of Government accommodation at the last place of posting for Central  Armed  Police  Force  personnel  deployed/posted  in  Left  Wing Extremism affected areas/districts (except State capitals), as notified by the Government from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Pre-Matric Scholarship
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1584 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

## 1584. PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP

## DR. UDIT RAJ:

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

(a) whether the total assistance released to the States as well as number of beneficia the centrally sponsored scheme of pre - matric assistance to class IX & X has decreased by more than 40% from 2012 - 13 to 2013 - 14;

- (b) if so, the details thereo f and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the corrective steps proposed to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  The  centrally  sponsored  scheme  of  Pre - matric  Scholarship  to Scheduled  Caste Students studying in classes IX & X was introduced from 1.7.2012. During the year 2012 - 13, Central Assistance of Rs.931.37 crore was released to States/UTs, as per anticipated d raised  by  States/UTs.  Many  States  could  not  fully  utilize the  central  assistance  released during  2012 - 13.  Due  to  large  unspent  balance  amount  available  with  the  States/UTs,  t demand  made  by  them  decreased  during  2013 -14  and  Central  Assistance  released  during 2013- 14 was Rs. 546.53 crore, which was 41.31 % less than the previous year.  The number of beneficiaries under this scheme indicated by States/UTs was 40,55,896 for 2012 - 13 and 27,38,058 for 2013 - 4.
- (c ):  State  Government/UTs have been advised to send their proposals in time and thro PFMS  portal  so  that scholarship  is  transferred  directly  into  the  bank  accounts  of beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Border Dispute
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1581

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

## BORDER DISPUTE

1581. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State  Government  of  Maharashtra  regarding  its  border  dispute  with Karnataka;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the present status of the said proposal; and

(c) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be finalized along with the reasons for delay therein?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   Yes,  Madam.  With  a  view  to  settle  the  boundary  dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka, the Central Government constituted  the  one-man  Mahajan  Commission,  which  submitted  its report  in  August  1967.  The  Government  of  Karnataka  insists  on  the implementation of the recommendations of the Mahajan Commission in toto, while the government  of  Maharashtra does not accept the Commission's  recommendations.  The  Government  of  Maharashtra  has filed a suit in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, which is pending in the Apex Court.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Production of Neem Coated Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD

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

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1580 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

Production of Neem Coated Urea

1580   SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD :

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

- (a) the details of total production of urea during the year 2015-16 in the country;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  made  it  mandatory  for  domestic  fertilizer  companies  to neem coat their entire production of urea and if so, the details thereof: and
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any research on neem coated urea and if so, details of the result thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

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- (a):   Sector-wise details of total production of urea for the year 2015-16 are  given below:(Figure in' LMT')
- (b): Yes, Madam. Department of Fertilizers, Vide notification dated 25 th May 2015 has made it mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 100% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU).
- (c): Research  carried  out  by  Indian  Agricultural  Research  Institute,  New  Delhi  indicated increase  in  the  rice  grain  yield  by  6.3%  to  11.9%  with  the  application  of  neem  coated  urea (NCU) over normal urea. Usually, NCU may reduce consumption of urea by 10-15%. As far as environment is concerned, use-efficiency of normal prilled urea is 30% (Paddy crop) to 50% ( Wheat crop) i.e. 50-70% urea is lost by volatilization/  leaching resulting  into  air/ groundwater pollution . In case of NCU, this loss is significantly reduced by about 10-15%.

|   Public Sector |   Co-operative Sector |   Private Sector |   Total |
|-----------------|-----------------------|------------------|---------|
|            70.8 |                 69.36 |           104.59 |  244.75 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Empowerment of Women in Animal Husbandry Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOKSABHA

ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1579

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016

## EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SECTOR

## 1579.  ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare कृ षि और कृ िक कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  there  is  no  central  scheme  for  empowerment  of  women  in  the  Animal  Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries sectors;
- (b) If  so,  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  formulate  some  schemes  to  tackle  gender imbalances, promote gender equality and development of women; and
- (c) If  so,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  such  schemes  in  consultation  with  State Governments, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA)

- (a) & (b)No, madam; there is no specific Central Scheme for empowerment of women in the Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries sectors.
- (c)  Does  not  arise;  however,  the  States/Implementing  agencies  have  been  advised  to  ensure adequate  representation  of  women  beneficiaries  in  the  beneficiary  oriented  schemes  of  the Department like Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme(DEDS), National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD), National Dairy Plan, Phase-I ( NDP-I) and National Livestock Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Search of Militants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: G. HARI, K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1578

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 13, 1938 (SAKA)

SEARCH OF MILITANTS

1578.

SHRI G. HARI:

SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  there  are  many  militants  on  the  radar  of  the  Indian Intelligence Agencies;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Indian agencies have approached international agencies including Interpol in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the progress made so far?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Indian intelligence agencies keep a close watch over the activities of the militants, both inside and outside the country.

(c) & (d): National  Central  Bureau  (NCB)  -INDIA  receives  requests  for publication of Red Notices from all the Law Enforcement Agencies. On the basis of Red Notices, information is received from the INTERPOL

LS.US.Q.No.1578 FOR 03.05.2016 member countries, which is shared with the Law  Enforcement Agency concerned from time to time to decide its utility. As on date, 670 Red Notices  published  on  the  request  of  NCB-INDIA  are  Active  and  out  of these  153  Red  Notices  have  been  published  against  the  subjects  who are involved in terror related cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Disputes in Indian Boxing Federation
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BRIJBHUSHAN SHARAN SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1577

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03-05-2016

Disputes in Indian Boxing Federation

†1577. SHRI BRIJBHUSHAN SHARAN SINGH:

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

- (a) whether there is a dispute between officials of Indian sports federations  due  to  which  participation  of  Indian  athletes  in  the ensuing Olympic Games under the National Flag is uncertain;
- (b) whether Amateur International Boxing Organization (AIBA) has given Boxing India an ultimatum to hold election by 14 th  May failing which  Indian  athletes  will  not  be  able  to  participate  in  the  said Games under the National Flag;
- (c) the reasons for the Government remaining silent on the said sensitive issue; and
- (d) whether an adhoc Committee of AIBA is making efforts to raise the number of bogus members of such countries where boxing is not even played nor are they members of Boxing Federation, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b): Madam, the International Boxing Federation i.e. AIBA has derecognized  both  the  Indian  Amateur  Boxing  Federation  and  the Boxing  India  due  to  various  reasons  and  has  formed  an  Ad-hoc

Committee to look after the affairs of boxing sport in India.  The AIBA has also tasked the Ad-hoc Committee with resolving the dispute in Indian boxing and to hold free and fair elections before 14 th  May, 2016 to establish a duly elected body for the sport of boxing in India.  AIBA has also warned the Ad-hoc Committee that in case there is no duly elected  body  before  14 th   May,  2016,  the  Indian  boxers  will  not  be allowed to participate in Olympics at Rio.

(c) Madam, Government has taken pro-active action in the matter. Secretary (Sports) took a meeting on 7-4-2016 with all stakeholders, including  the  members  of  Ad-hoc  Committee,  representatives  of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), State Boxing Associations, etc. to facilitate  establishment  of  a  duly  elected  body  for  the  sports  of boxing in India to ensure participation of Indian boxers in the ensuing Olympic  Games  at  Rio.    Pursuant  to  the  meeting,  the  State Associations for  the  sport  of  boxing  have  a  greed  to  form  a  body named Boxing Federation of India and Government has conveyed its no objection to registration of the said body.  Government has also agreed to send its observer for the elections of the said body as and when held.

(d) No such case has been brought to the notice of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1576 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-03
Subject: Preservation of B R Ambedkar’s Belongings
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1576 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.05.2016

## †1576. PRESERVATION OF B R AMBEDKAR'S BELONGINGS

## SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to preserve the belongings and items asso with Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar such as typewriter, hat, tie, stick etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has provided any budget to the Arc haeological Survey of India (ASI) for the same; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  the  said  proposal  is  lik implemented?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): The Government has approved to set up Dr. Ambedkar Memorial at 26, Alipu Road  Delhi,  which,  inter - alia,  includes  a  museum  to  portray  the  life  and  works  of  Dr Amedkar including his personal belongings.

Some of the belongings and items associated with Dr. Ambedkar such as Typewriter, hat,  tie,  stick  etc  are  also  kept  at  a  museum  maintained  by  a  trust  Dr.  B.  R.  Am Shantiwan,  Chincholi,  Nagpur,  Maharashtra.  The  District  Magistrate/Collector  Nagp Government of Maharashtra ha s also taken up a project for the Beautification and Renovati of the site.

- (c): No, Madam.
- (d): Does not arise.

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