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Lok Sabha Question No. 3639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Technical Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3639 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## TECHNICAL EDUCATION

## †3639. SHRI SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA

## Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government  has noticed that a very favourable atmosphere exists in the city of Allahabad for the establishment of Technical education institutions; and
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Government for the setting up of the same?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

- (a) & (b): Yes Madam, the Government is well aware about the favorable atmosphere in the city of Allahabad for the establishment of Technical education institutions. In this  regard,  two  Centrally  funded  institutes  i.e.  Indian  Institute  of  Information Technology (IIIT) & Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) and 39 other AICTE approved technical institutions are already functioning in Allahabad district`.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Setting up of New IIIT
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

## 3638.	DR.	K.	KAMARAJ:

Will	the	Minister	of	HUMAN	RESOURCE	DEVELOPMENT	be	pleased	to	state:

- (a) whether	 the	 Government	 has	 decided	 to	 establish	 new	 Indian	 Institutes	 of	 Information Technology	(IIIT)	on	a	Not-for-Profit,	public	private	partnership	basis;
- (b) if	so,	the	details	thereof;
- (c) whether	the	Government	of	Tamil	Nadu	has	requested	to	sanction	more	IIITs	for	the	State; and
- (d) if	so,	the	details	thereof	and	the	time	by	which	it	is	likely	to	be	implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)	&	(b):	Yes,	Madam.	To	address	the	challenges	faced	by	the	Indian	Information	Technology	(IT) industry	and	growth	of	the	domestic	IT	market,	Government	has	approved	starting	of	twenty	Indian Institutes	of	Information	Technology	(IIITs),	on	a	Not-for-profit	Public	Private	Partnership	(N-PPP) basis,	with	participation	of	Central,	State	Governments	and	the	industry.	The	following	are	the	details of	the	scheme:

-  The	capital	cost	of	each	IIIT	expected	to	be	Rs.	128.00	crore	will	be	contributed	in	the	ratio	of 50:35:15	by	the	Central	Government,	the	State	Government	and	the	industry	respectively.		In	the North-Eastern	states,	the	industry	participation	for	capital	expenditure	will	be	kept	at	7.5%	and Central	Government	participation	at	57.50%	while	State	Governments'	at	35%.
-  Rs.	 50.00	 crore	 for	 faculty	 development	 programme	 is	 expected	 to	 be	 provided	 by	 the	 Central Government.
-  During	the	first	four	years	of	setting	up	each	IIIT,	the	Central	Government	is	expected	to	provide assistance	towards	recurring	expenditure	to	the	extent	of	Rs.	10	crore.
-  Each	 IIIT	 is	 expected	 to	 meet	 its	 entire	 operating	 expenditure	 on	 its	 own	 within	 5	 years	 of commencement	out	of	students	fees,	research	and	other	internal	accruals.
-  The	concerned	State	Government	should	provide	50-100	acres	of	land,	free	of	cost.

(c)	 &	 (d):	 Based	 on	 the	 proposal	 received	 from	 the	 State	 Government	 of	 Tamil	 Nadu,	 IIIT	 in	 PPP mode	at	Srirangam	in	Tamil	Nadu	was	approved	on	30.10.2012.	IIIT	Srirangam	has	already	started functioning.	There	is	no	proposal	for	setting	up	of	another	IIIT	in	PPP	mode	in	Tamil	Nadu.

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## GOVERNMENT	OF	INDIA MINISTRY	OF	HUMAN	RESOURCE	DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT	OF	HIGHER	EDUCATION

LOK	SABHA UNSTARRED	QUESTION	No.	3638 TO	BE	ANSWERRED	ON	08.08.2016

## Setting up of New IIIT
Lok Sabha Question No. 3636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Selfie Danger Zones
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL, SAVITRI THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3636

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## SELFIE DANGER ZONES

## †3636. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL: SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any steps are being taken by the Government to check the incidence of death of tourists while taking selfies;
- (b) whether any danger zones have been declared in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  sign  board  have  been  put  at  dangerous  places advising the tourists for not taking selfies at such dangerous spots; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (d): Provision of Safety to tourists for various activities of tourism including safety-precautionary measures  to  prevent any  un-toward incident including declaring of 'Selfie Danger Zones' at tourist sites is the primary responsibility of concerned State Governments/UT Administrations.

However,  the  State  Governments  of  Karnataka  and  Maharashtra have  informed  that  they  have  taken  measures  to  create  awareness through signages indicating danger zones including selfie danger zones.

The Ministry of Tourism also takes up the issue of ensuring safety and security of all tourists, domestic and international, with the State Governments and UT Administrations from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: New Steel Plants in Telangana
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: SEETARAM AJMEERA NAIK

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3634

## FOR ANSWER ON 08/08/2016

## NEW STEEL PLANTS IN TELANGANA

3634.  PROF. A.S.R. NAIK:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  for  setting  up  of  steel plant in the State of Telangana;
- (b) if so, the details and the status thereof, proposal-wise; and
- (c) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be cleared?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

(a)to(c): In terms of the Thirteenth Schedule of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act,  2014,  SAIL  was  to  examine  within  six  months  from  the  appointed  day  i.e. 02.06.2014,  the  feasibility  of  establishing  an  integrated  steel  plant  in  Khammam district  of  Telangana.  The  feasibility  report was  submitted  by  SAIL  on  02.12.2014. Thus,  SAIL  has  completed  the  task  assigned  to  it  as  per  the  Andhra  Pradesh Reorganization  Act,  2014.  As  per  the  feasibility  report,  setting  up  of  steel  plant  is prima  facie  not  financially  viable.  On  a  request  made  by  the  Government  of Telangana,  a  Task  Force  comprising  of  representatives  from  the  Central  &  State Government, SAIL, RINL and NMDC was constituted on 06.02.2015 to suggest ways and means to make the project financially viable.  An MoU has been signed between Telangana  Government  and  Geological  Survey  of  India  (GSI)  on  14.03.2016  for comprehensive survey of iron ore reserve. The feasibility of the steel plant, among other things, is dependent on the outcome of the GSI report.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Under Water Museum
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3633 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016 SHARAVANA 17, 1938 (SAKA)

## UNDER WATER MUSEUM

## 3633. SHRI D.S. RATHOD:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Gujarat to develop under water museum at Dwarka and to develop an oceanarium to  spread  awareness  about  the  aquatic/marine  life  with  funding  under-PRASAD scheme costing Rs.26.23 crore and HRIDAY Scheme costing Rs.22.26 crore;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  current  position  of  release  of  funds  which  have  already  been  sanctioned amounting to Rs.24.98 crore for the PRASAD scheme and Rs.22.26 crore under HRIDAY scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (Dr. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a)to(c) No  such  proposal  is  pending  with  Ministry  of  Culture.  However,  information received from Ministry of Tourism in respect of PRASAD Scheme and Ministry of  Urban  Development in respect  of  HRIDAY Scheme is at Annexure 'A' and Annexure 'B'.

## Annexure 'A'

## The information received from Ministry of Tourism (PRASAD DIVISION) is as under:

- (a) & (b) Ministry has not received any proposal from Government of Gujarat to develop under water museum at Dwarka and to develop an oceanarium to  spread  awareness  about  the  aquatic/marine  life  for  funding  underPRASAD scheme.
- (c) A project 'Infrastructure Development in Dwarka' has been approved by the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) for Rs.26.23 crore. However, final sanction to the same has not yet been accorded  on  account  of  pending  utilization  certificates  from  the  State Government.

Annexure 'B'

The information received from Ministry of Urban Development (HRIDAY SCHEME) is as under:

- (a) & (b) No Sir.
- (c) Out of the total allocation of Rs.22.26 crore for the city of Dwarka, following projects have been sanctioned so far:

|   S. No. | Project Name                               |   Sanctioned Amount (Rs. in crore) |   Released amount (Rs. in crore) |
|----------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
|        1 | Development of Vegetable Market Square.    |                               3.71 |                             0.74 |
|        2 | Development of Sidheshwar Mahadev Precinct |                               3.24 |                             0.65 |
|        3 | Development of Darshan Path-Teen Batti     |                               1.98 |                             0.39 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Online Monitoring of Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3632 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## Online Monitoring of Mid-Day Meal Scheme

## †3632. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  daily  online  monitoring  of  Mid-Day  Meal Scheme in schools;
- (b) if  so,  the  points  at  which  online  reporting  is  likely  to  be  made  under  the  said monitoring;
- (c) whether  the  quality  of  edibles  especially  rice,  wheat  and  oil  used  for  mid  day meal is very poor; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to make provision to inspect the items used in preparing food under the online monitoring of mid-day meal and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)&  (b):  The  Ministry  has  suggested  to  the  State  Govts./UTs  to  have    an  automated system of data collection on a daily basis for monitoring of number of children that avail of mid day meal.  The online reporting is to be made to the State level portal as well as the central level portal.

(c) & (d): This Ministry has issued various instructions from time to time to maintain the quality  of  meals  served  to  the  children  under  MDMS.  Updated  guidelines  on  quality, safety and hygiene for school level kitchens have been issued to all the States / UTs on 13 th February,  2015.  These  guidelines,  inter  alia,  provide  for  procurement  of  Agmark quality  and  branded  items  for  preparation  of  meals,  tasting  of  meals  by  2-3  adults members including at least one teacher before serving to children and to put in place a system of testing  of  food  samples  by  accredited  laboratories.  Further,  the  MDM  Rules, 2015 provide for mandatory testing of food samples on a monthly basis by Government recognized  laboratories  to  ensure  that  the  meals  meet  with  nutritional  standards  and quality.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: CBSE Curriculum
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3630 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## CBSE Curriculum

## 3630. SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the draft education policy has proposed a return of the Class X exam for schools under the CBSE where test has been replaced by continuous comprehensive evaluation and summative assessment;

(b)  whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  said  education  committee  felt  schools  need  a  futuristic curriculum but upheld the validity of the national curriculum frame work 2005;

(c) whether it is also true that it has recommended reduction of curriculum load, a greater focus on self  learning  and  reforms  that  address  national  needs  including  social  cohesion,  religious  amity and national integration; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

(a)  to  (d):  'Some  Inputs  for  the  Draft  National  Education  Policy  (NEP),  2016'  has  been formulated, wherein it has been recommended that it will be mandatory for the students to take class X board examination conducted by the Board to which their school is affiliated and the class X Board examination will cover the entire syllabus of class X. Further, it has stated that curricular reforms will be  carried  out  to  meet  the  emerging  aspirations  and  align  to  national  goals  of  social  cohesion, religious amity and national integration. Curriculum should be outcome-based and aim for overall development  of  students  through  imparting  life-skills  in  an  increasingly  technology  driven environment. Also, it states that in the changed context, role of learners and teachers will be redefined to promote adoption of a blended model of pedagogy with a combination of self-learning, practical and collaborative learning components. This also requires reforms in assessment and examination.

Suggestions have been invited from the relevant Ministries of the Government of India, all States and UTs, Hon'ble MPs and all stakeholders by 16 th August, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Anglo-Indian Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: George Baker

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3629 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

Anglo-Indian Schools

3629. SHRI GEORGE BAKER:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Anglo-Indian Schools running in the country with genuine Anglo Indians on their Board of Governors, State/ UT-wise;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated to and utilized by these schools during the last three years, year-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has received any complaint from any of the said schools  running  in  the  country  regarding  the  mis-management/misuse  of funds and, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)  and  (b):  Council  for  Indian  School  Certificate  Examination  (CISCE)  has informed that  there  are  reportedly  155  Anglo-Indian  schools  affiliated  to  it. Members of the Society/Trust/Management Committee are inducted by the respective schools and CISCE has no information on genuineness of AngloIndian  Members.  CISCE does not allocate  any funds to  these  schools  and hence details of fund utilization are not available with it.  Central Board of Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  has  informed  that  it  does  not  maintain  any record on such category of schools.

(c) and (d): This Ministry has no such information.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Funds for ESI Hospital, Margao
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3628 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

## FUNDS FOR ESI HOSPITAL, MARGAO

## 3628. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  LABOUR  AND  EMPLOYMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)whether the Government  has  received a request from State Government  of  Goa  for  release  of  funds  for  purchase  of  Medical machinery and equipment for upgraded 100 bedded ESI Hospital at Margao;
- (b)if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  by  the Government thereon; and
- (c)the time by which the funds are likely to be released for the said
- purpose?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

- (a) to (c): Yes, Madam. On receipt of a request from State Government,  the  Employees  State  Insurance  Corporation  (ESIC)  had approved  an  amount  of  Rs.  7.59  crores  for  purchase  of  medical machinery  and  equipment  and  the  approval  had  been  conveyed  to State  Government  of  Goa  on  26 th   June,  2015.  Further,  the  State Government,  on  11.5.2016,  has  requested  to  release  payment  of Rs.2.33  crore  for  the  said  purpose  which  has  been  approved  by  the ESIC and letter has been sent to State Medical Commissioner, Goa on 5 th  August, 2016 to release the amount.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Unified Scheme Syllabi in Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3625 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2016

Unified Scheme Syllabi in Schools

3625. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  is  considering  bringing  a convergence in the core syllabi of science subject and question paper designs across the States and the Central Boards;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether it is also true that the convergence of syllabi can provide a level playing field for studies from CBSE and other streams and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)  and  (b):    The  National  Curriculum  Framework  (NCF-2005)  developed  by National  Council  of  Educational  Research  and  Training  (NCERT)  sets  the guidelines and direction for the development of syllabi and textbooks at all stages of school education.  As a follow up to the NCF, curriculum, syllabi, text-books and  other  supplementary  material  are  developed  by  NCERT.    State  Council  of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) and State Education Boards either adopt or adapt NCERT's model syllabi and textbooks or develop their own syllabi and  textbooks  in  consonance  with  NCF.  NCERT,  in  consultation  with  other stakeholders including State Education Boards has developed the core syllabi in Science, Mathematics, Commerce and Economics for higher secondary stage for implementation  by  Education  Boards.  The  issues  of  core  syllabi  and  question paper  design  were  discussed  in  a  meeting  of  Education  Boards  of  the  country held on 28.10.2015.

(c):  While  core  syllabi  across  Boards  can  contribute  to  some  extent  in providing  level  playing  fields  for  students  from  various  Boards,  it  is  not enough.  Proper transaction of curriculum and a fair examination system are also needed to achieve desired quality.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-08
Subject: Imports from China
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KAMAL NATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3623 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## IMPORTS FROM CHINA

## 3623. SHRI KAMAL NATH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is in the notice of the Union Government that China has been exporting various goods to India with the markings "Made for India";
- (b) if so, whether China is attempting to discourage the mission of the Union Government of 'Make-in-India's, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps Union Government propose to take to discourage goods from China which are directly affecting our indigenous industries?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):      No Madam. However, China, in general, supports the 'Make in India' initiative of the Government of India.  As per the Joint Statement issued during the visit of Hon'ble Prime  Minister  of  India  to  China  in  May  2015,  'the  leaders  noted  with  appreciation  the positive momentum in investment projects as Chinese companies respond to the invitation to 'Make in India' and Indian companies expand their presence in China'.
- (c):      India and China are members of the WTO and therefore any restrictions imposed on trade  needs  to  be  WTO  compliant.  Trade  defence  measures  like  anti-dumping  duty  and countervailing  duty  are  available  to  industries  to  seek  remedies  under  the  prescribed provisions.  India  has  an  elaborate  and  robust  legal  framework  and  institutional  set  up  to protect  its  environment,  life  and  health  of  its  people,  plants  and  animals.  The  Bureau  of Indian Standards (BIS) applicable to domestic goods are also applicable to imported goods. For imported food and edible items, Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006 and Rules there  under  are  also  applicable.  Trade  remedy  measures  imposed  on  China  include

prohibition  of  import  of  milk  and  milk  products  (including  chocolates  and  chocolate products  and  candies/  confectionary/  food  preparations  with  milk  or  milk  solids  as  an ingredient) till 24.6.2017 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Also Minimum Import Price (MIP) had been imposed on 173 Exim Codes of Chapter 72 on imports of Iron and Steel since 5 th February, 2016.

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