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Lok Sabha Question No. 1444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Use of LEDs by Naxals
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1444

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 17,1937 (SAKA)

USE OF IEDs BY NAXALS

1444. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it  is  true  that  most  of  the  casualties  at  the  hands  of  naxals were from the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the CRPF is keeping a watch on IEDs in naxal hit districts; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are one of the most potent weapons  in  the  hands  of  Left  Wing  Extremist  (LWE)  cadres  that  inflict casualties  on  the  security  forces  (SFs)  and  civilians.  The  details  of casualties of SFs and civilians during the last two years and in the current year (upto 15.11.2015), due to landmine blasts and also other causes such as attacks on police and encounter/exchange of fire, are annexed.

(c) & (d): CRPF  has  taken  a  number  of  steps  to  tackle  the  problem  of IEDs, which are as follows:

- (i) Back tracking of explosives.
- (ii) Institute of IED Management, CRPF, Pune has been providing training to  Central  Armed  Police  Forces  (CAPFs)  &  State  Police  personnel  to effectively counter the IED problem. The institute also prepares Master Trainers and Bomb Detection & Disposal Squads (BDDSs).
- (iii) Dogs, which are capable in detection of IEDs, have been inducted in CRPF.
- (iv) Induction  of  more  Bomb  Detection  &  Disposal  Squads  (BDDSs)  in CRPF.

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## Page 1 of  1 of Annexure L.S.US.Q No. 1444 for 08.12.2015

## Details of casualties of SFs and civilians during the last two years and in the current year (upto 15.11.2015), due to landmine blasts, attacks on police and encounter/exchange of fire

| Type of incident            | 2013       | 2013             | 2014       | 2014             | 2015 (upto 15.11.2015)   | 2015 (upto 15.11.2015)   |
|-----------------------------|------------|------------------|------------|------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| Type of incident            | SFs killed | Civilians killed | SFs killed | Civilians killed | SFs killed               | Civilians killed         |
| Attacks on police           | 58         | 5                | 50         | 2                | 21                       | 0                        |
| Landmines                   | 35         | 20               | 31         | 13               | 10                       | 1                        |
| Encounters/exchange of fire | 22         | 6                | 7          | 0                | 25                       | 2                        |
| Total                       | 115        | 31               | 88         | 15               | 56                       | 3                        |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Import of Wheat
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1443 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  DECEMBER, 2015

## IMPORT OF WHEAT

1443. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

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- (a) whether  despite  availability  of  adequate  quantity  of  wheat  in  the country, some companies imported wheat from foreign countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps likely to be taken to check recurrence of such incidents?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a)  &  (b):  Some  Traders/Millers  have  imported  4,72,192  Metric  Tons wheat  during April to  October, 2015.  The  import of wheat on private account might have been taken place due to its low international prices. There is however sufficient stock of wheat in the Central Pool.
- (c)    To  discourage  import  of  wheat,  the  Government  initially  imposed custom  duty  @  10%  with  effect  from  7 th   August,  2015  which  was subsequently raised to 25% with effect from 19 th  October, 2015.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Air Pollution Alert
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1442

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Air Pollution Alert

## 1442. SHRIMATI  K. MARAGATHAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to deploy US style air pollution alert system in major cities across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Central Pollution Control Board which has the mandate of maintaining air quality and issue of health alerts has failed; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b) Does not arise in view of answer at (a) above.
- (c) & (d) No Sir,  the  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  constituted  under  the provisions of the section 3 of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 has been discharging the functions entrusted to the CPCB under the provisions of the Act.   CPCB is also discharging functions entrusted to it under section 16 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. National Air Quality Index (AQI) based on 8 pollutants in ambient air has been launched in April, 2015 to disseminate air quality information. The AQI has six categories of air quality, viz. Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe with distinct colour scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Special Agriculture Zone
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1441

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## SPECIAL AGRICULTURE ZONE

1441.   SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  recently  Dr.  M.S.  Swaminathan  has  written  to  the  Agriculture Minister to classify all good farm land as Special Agriculture Zone;
- (b) whether  it  is  also  true  that  he  recommended  for  including  farmers  in  land  acquisition when agriculture land is proposed to be acquired for other purposes;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the views of the Ministry on the above suggestions?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a): Yes,  Madam.  Dr. Swaminathan has recommended to declare areas characterized by fertile soils capable of sustaining two to three good crops a year as a Special Agricultural Zone (SAZ).
- (b): No, Madam.
- (c) & (d): Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Single Window System for Differently Abled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1439 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

Single Wiindow System for Differently Abled

## 1439. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is avvare that persons with disabilities currently have to g0 to & number of offices for getting different passes aud certificates meant for disabled people;
- (6) if $o, the details thereof an] the steps taken by the Government to reduce the difficulties faced by the differently abled;
- whether the Government is contemplating to setting up a single window system where person disabilities can access the Government services and benefits are entitled to; and they
- (d) if s0, the details thereof and the present status of implementation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCLAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) As per  the existing system, disability\_certificate is issued by the appropriate medical authorities notified by thc: State/Central Government' The persons with disabilities are required to apply separately before appropr iate authorities of the State/Central Government to avail various benefits such as concessional travel in State Transport Undertaking buses, by train etc  With a View to provide & single Unique Disability Identity Card to persons with disabilities through a Web-based programme
- (c) Sir: No,
- (d) Does not arise in View of the (c) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Construction in Coastal Region
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1437

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Construction in Coastal Region

## 1437.     MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  given  any  relaxation  for  construction  activities  at  coastal regions including Union Territory of Lakshadweep; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) & (b) The Government have notified the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011  and  Islands  Protection  Zone  (IPZ)  Notification,  2011  in  January,  2011  to  regulate construction in coastal regions of the country. The construction in the coastal region of Union Territory of Lakshadweep is allowed as per the approved Integrated Island Management Plan, prepared in accordance with the IPZ Notification, 2011.

The  CRZ  Notification,  2011  has  been  amended  to  allow  construction  of  buildings  in CRZ-II  subject  to  the  local  town  and  country  planning  regulations  as  in  force  on  the  date  of application, except for Floor Space Index/Floor Area Ratio which remains frozen at the level of 1991. This amendment is not applicable to the CRZ-II of Goa, Kerala and Mumbai.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Funds for TTZ
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1436

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/12/2015

## Funds for TTZ

## 1436.   SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

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

- (a) the funds allocated/released during the last three years to the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority;
- (b) whether the administrative set-up for Taj Trapezium Zone Authority is adequate for discharging the functions entrusted to TTZ;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government is aware of the fact that TTZ is not functioning optimally and if so, the steps taken to rectify the same?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) No funds have been allocated / released during the last three years by the Central Government to Taj Trapezium Zone Authority (TTZA).
- (b) to (d)  TTZA was set up in 1999 under section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for protection and improvement of environment around the Taj Mahal at Agra, Uttar Pradesh and was revamped in April, 2003. TTZA has been empowered to exercise powers under  Section  5  (related  to  direction)  as  well  as  section  19  (related  to  prosecution)  of Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986  to  implement  its  mandate  and    is  discharging  its functions.   The Commissioner, Agra Division is the Chairman of the Authority and the administrative  infrastructure  available  with  that  office  is  being  used  for  discharging  the functions of TTZA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Emission of SO2  and NO2
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 1435

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Emission of SO2 and NO2

## 1435. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has framed any regulatory norms to check the emissions of SO2 and NO2 from the coal fired thermal power plants across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  give  more  emphasis  on  controlling  of  SO2  and NO2 emissions; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to install flue gas desulfurization unit like the one installed at Dahanu Power Plant and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a)&(b) The  Ministry of Environment, Forest and  Climate  Change  had initiated the  process to review the existing standards  for  thermal  power  plants.   Various  parameters inter alia water  consumption,  particulate matter, SO2, NO2 have been reviewed/or added to the standards and the same have been approved for final notification.
- (c) Yes, Sir.
- (d) Different limits of emission standards of SO2 and NOX have been provided for thermal power plants installed before December 31, 2003, thermal power plants installed after 2003 to December 31, 2016 and thermal power plants to be installed from January 1, 2017.
- (e) In  order  to  meet  the  proposed  limit  of  SO2,  thermal  power  plants  may  require installation of flue gas desulphurization system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Security of DMRC
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJESH VERMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1434 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 17,1937 (SAKA)

SECURITY OF DMRC

†1434. SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether several security loopholes have come to light due to shortage of security personnel deployed for the security of Delhi Rail Corporation (DMRC);

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to increase the number of the security personnel in DMRC; and

(c) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done?

ANSWER

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

(a): No  security  related  incident  on  account  of  shortage  of  security personnel at Delhi Metro Stations, has been reported to this Ministry.

(b) & (c): Yes  Madam,  the  Government  has  received  a  proposal  to increase the number of security personnel in Phase I&II of DMRC and for its Phase III. The proposal is under consideration in the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Amendment in GFR 142 and 144
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1429 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## 1429.  AMENDMENT IN GFR 142 AND 144

## DR. UDIT RAJ:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry of Finance could not amend GFR 142 and 144 to give reservation to SC/ST  for  Government  contracts/suppliers/tenders  due  to  non-receipt  of  proposal  from  the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment;
- (b) if so, the reasons for not sending such proposal;
- (c)  the  percentage  of  reservation  proposed  to  be  included  by  the  Ministry  in  the  proposal  to amend GFR 142 and 144;
- (d) whether some States are providing reservation to SC/ST for Government contracts/suppliers/tenders and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the action taken by the Ministry on VIP references received in January, 2015 regarding this issue?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  :  The  Ministry  does  not  have  any  proposal  to  request  the  Ministry  of  Finance  for amending GFR 142 & 144. However, the new Public Procurement Policy of the Ministry of Small Micro & Medium Enterprises (MSME) notified on 23.3.2012, provides for the sub target of 20% for procurement from SC/ST entrepreneurs of the total 20% procurement from MSEs in phases. Form 1 st April, 2015, overall procurement goal of minimum 20% from MSMEs owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs has been made mandatory.
- (d)  :  The  Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh  has  been  implementing,  since  2002,  a  policy  of minimum of 30% of Government purchases from entrepreneurs belonging to SCs and STs.
- (e)  :  The  VIP  reference  was  received  in  January,  2015  and  the  Member  concerned  has  been informed in April, 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Training by Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1428

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/12/2015

## TRAINING BY KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS

## 1428.  SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that innovative methods in vegetable growing bring good yield and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is true that the studying of the market pattern for the crop is important for good income for farmers;
- (c) whether it is also true that the Krishi Vigyan Kendras across the country are imparting such training to farmers to grow vegetables; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

(SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA)

- (a) Yes, Madam.  Adoption  of  innovative methods  helps farmers to bring higher production  and  productivity levels of vegetables in the  country.  The  Krishi  Vigyan Kendras(KVKs)  in  the  country  are  playing  significant  role  in  technology  application  and dissemination of various innovative methods in vegetable growing such as protected farming, plastic  culture,  multi-layer  vegetable  cultivation,  precision  farming,  drip  irrigation,  use  of HYVs, IPM/IDM etc. for the farmers through various interventions like frontline demonstrations, on and off farm training programmes and other extension activities including technology showcasing etc.
- (b) Studying the market pattern for the crop is important to understand the existing market trend/ pattern for various crops for good income of the farmers. This helps the farmers to be aware about market demand and likely price for their produce, based on which farmers decide their cropping pattern for a particular season/year to fetch remunerative prices.

(c) & (d): KVKs in the country carryout various extension activity including training of farmers on various technologies to update their knowledge and skill in the field of agriculture including growing of vegetables.

During the  year  2014-15,  as  many  as  2667  training  programmes  were  organized  on different  thematic  areas  of  vegetable  cultivation  like  nursery  raising,  plant  protection measures, off season vegetables, export potential vegetables, grading and standardization, soil health management, value addition, marketing etc. benefitting a total of 71885 farmers, farm women and rural youths.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Pharma Companies
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1426

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Pharma Companies

## 1426. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  inspect  Plants  of  Pharma  Companies  once  in five years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  measures  proposed  to  be  adopted  by  the  Government  to  control  the  increasing pollution in nearby areas of the pharma plants?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) There is no proposal with this Ministry to inspect pharma plants once in five years .
- (b)&(c)  The  pharma  plants  including  nearby  area  are  monitored  for  adherence  to  consent conditions  by  the  State  Pollution  Control  Boards/  Pollution  Control  Committees concerned and are inspected for monitoring compliance of the standards notified for Pharmaceutical industries under the Environment  (Protection) Act, 1986, as amended from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Investment in Fertilizer Sector
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU, INNOCENT

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1425 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08-12-2015

## Investment in Fertilizer Sector

## 1425 SHRI P.K BIJU: SHRI INNOCENT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to increase the public investment in fertilizer sector , if so, the details thereof and the success achieved therein; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to calllinvite the private sectorINGOs/SHGs in distribution of fertilizers and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): The Union Cabinet in its meeting dated 21.05.2015 has approved setting-up of a Brown Filed Ammonia Urea Complex of 8.646 LMTPA urea production capacity in Joint Venture with an estimated project cost of Rs 4412 Crores. The investment proposed to in JVmode with 48% equity to be allotted on nomination basis to PSUs viz   Ms OIL (26%) , Ms BVFCL (11%) & Government of Assam (11%). The The investor for 52% equity is to be identified, yet

The Government has also\_approved revival of Talcher and Ramagundam units of FCIL for setting up of 1.27 MTPA Ammonia-Urea Complex each at a total estimated cost of Rs 8700 crore and Rs 5300 Crore respectively: Talcher unit to be revived  through nomination route by a consortium of PSUs namely   Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers , GAIL India Coal India Limited & FCIL and Ramagundam unit to be revived through nomination route by a consortium of PSUs The project activities are in its initial phase.

- (b): Madam: There is no such proposal: No,