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Lok Sabha Question No. 3463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Clean Fuel Norms
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3463**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015**

**Clean Fuel Norms**

3463. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is promoting clean fuels for vehicles in order to cut down the level of pollution and carbon emission in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the clean fuel norms approved by the Government;

(c) whether the Government has issued any guidelines/norms regarding the clean fuel resources available in the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES  (SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA)**

(a) & (b):	 Yes Madam, Government has adopted following strategy for promotion of clean fuels in the country.

Government of India approved the National Mission on Electric Mobility in 2011 and subsequently National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was unveiled by the then Hon’ble Prime Minister. As part of the mission, DHI has notified a scheme namely **FAME – India** ( **F** aster **A** doption and **M** anufacturing of (Hybrid &) **E** lectric Vehicles in India) for implementation with effect from 1 st April 2015. This scheme is proposed to be implemented over a period of 6 years, till 2020, wherein it is intended to support the hybrid/electric vehicles market development and its manufacturing eco-system to achieve self-sustenance at the end of the stipulated period. This scheme is aimed at incentivizing all vehicle segments i.e. 2-Wheelers, 3-Wheeler Auto, Passenger 4-Wheeler Vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles and Buses.

This scheme aims for a cumulative fuel saving of about 9500 million litres equivalent resulting in reduction of pollution and greenhouse gas emission of 2 million tonnes with targeted market penetration of 6-7 million vehicles per year by 2020.  This mission will be one of the biggest contributors in reducing pollution from road transport sector in near future.

(c)&(d): Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has notified  emission standards for flexi fuel ethanol and ethanol vehicles vide GSR 412(E) dated 19 th May 2015 paving the way for introduction of these clean fuel compliant vehicles.

The MoP&NG has also mandated 5% ethanol gasoline fuel blend  across the country and has further permitted use of up to 10% ethanol gasoline blend. BS-IV fuel is also being introduced in a phased manner with full coverage all over India by 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Immigration Checkpoints in Lakshadweep
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, NAGARAJAN P.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3462

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015/SHRAVANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

**IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINTS IN LAKSHADWEEP**

3462.	DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up immigration checkpoints in Lakshadweep both for movement of ships and tourists;

(b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof; and

(c) the time by which these checkpoints are likely to become functional?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):	Yes, Madam.  Immigration check-posts have been proposed to be set up at Agatti and Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep for the purpose of granting immigration clearance to visiting foreign cruises and foreign tourists.

(c):	These check posts are likely to become functional by the end of the year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: CNG Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3461**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015**

**CNG Vehicles**

3461. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) the details of cities in the country where the CNG propelled vehicles are plying at present;

(b) whether the Government proposes to encourage the use of CNG vehicles in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(d) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES  (SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA)**

(a):  A duly registered CNG propelled vehicle is eligible to ply throughout the country.  However, as per the information available, operation of CNG propelled vehicles are mostly concentrated in the NCT of Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Pune.

(b): Yes, Madam.                The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has already notified the specifications of CNG kits as well as type approval, safety and emission norms of CNG vehicles.  It is for the vehicle owners to decide about the use of CNG as fuel.

(c) & (d): Doesn’t arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3460 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Sanitation and Public Facilities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3460

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015/SHRAVANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

**SANITATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES**

3460.	SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has provided huge funds to the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to build sanitation and public facilities for the use of women and poorer people who have no access to such sanitation and toilet facilities;

(b) if so, whether the SDMC has neglected area like Nizamuddin East, where a large number of Scheduled Tribe (ST) women are employed and if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps taken to review the funds allotted to SDMC and ensure that the STs and poorer people get such benefits?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a):  No, Madam.  No separate funds exclusively for building sanitation and public facilities have been made available to South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC).

(b) & (c):  Out of the funds available with SDMC, an allocation of Rs.20 lacs has been made for Nizamuddin (East) and Defence Colony areas for construction of new toilets.  Accordingly, the work of construction of two public toilets blocks for women was awarded in Nizamuddin (East) area in Ward No.154 but the work could not be started due to resistance by the local residents.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3459 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Fire Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3459

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015/SHRAVANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

**FIRE STATIONS**

3459.	SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up one fire station within 3 km radius in the cities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the fund allocated by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the Government has issued any directive to all the States in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d): No Madam.  Fire Services have been included as a municipal function in the XIIth Schedule of the Constitution of India in terms of the article 243 (W) and as such, it is the primary responsibility of the State Governments to set up fire stations in their jurisdiction.

Government of India provided funds under the Scheme of Strengthening of Fire and Emergency Services in the country amounting to Rs. 200 Crore during the period 2009-13 and Rs. 34 crore during 20104-15 & 2015-16 under the scheme of Modernization of Fire and Emergency Services. The 13th Finance Commission also earmarked Rs. 472 Crore to seven States i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Mizoram, Orissa, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal on State Governments demands for strengthening of Fire and Emergency Services including construction of Fire Station buildings besides procurement of equipment and appliances.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Regulation of Medical Devices
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3458**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Regulation of Medical Devices**

3458. 	SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

1. whether the Government is considering to control/reduce the prices of medical devices such as stents, catheters and implants;
2. if so, the details thereof and adverse impact on foreign investment in the sector as a result thereof;
3. whether this move of the Government is being opposed by some Departments/quarters; and
4. if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?

**ANSWER**

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

(a): 	As per the existing Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, prices of medicines appearing in National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM)-2011 are fixed.  The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has constituted an expert core committee to review and recommend the revision of NLEM-2011 in the context of contemporary knowledge of use of therapeutic products.

(b):	 In view of reply to (a) above, does not arise.

(c) and (d):	  There have been representations from certain quarters for not controlling the prices of medical devices.  This shall be taken into consideration while taking a final decision on controlling the prices of medical devices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Blue Print for Old Age Homes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

#### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3457

#### TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

**†3457. BLUE PRINT FOR OLD AGE HOMES**

**SHRIMATI  RANJANBEN  BHATT:**

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to prepare a blue print for Old Age Homes to be constructed for senior citizens;

(b) if so, the details thereof and steps taken so far in this regard; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR Social Justice and Empowerment

**(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)**

(a) to (c): Section 19 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act(MWPSC Act), 2007 mandates that State Governments may establish and maintain such number of Old Age Homes at accessible places, as it may deem necessary, in a phased manner, beginning with at least one in each district to accommodate in such homes a minimum of one hundred fifty senior citizens who are indigent. At present, there is no provision for setting up or construction of Old Age Homes, under the Central Sector Scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons(IPOP). This Ministry has been providing financial assistance to Non Governmental/ Voluntary Organisations, Panchayati Raj Institutions etc. for running and maintenance of Old Age Home for indigent senior citizens.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3455 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Garbage Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3455

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

**Garbage Pollution**

3455. 	SHRI DR.KIRIT SOMAIYA:

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

(a)	whether any technology is available with the Government for treatment of solid waste 	and to protect the people from environmental hazards;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the Government has received any communication from people's 	representative, Member of Parliament regarding pollution from Kanjurmarg, Deonar 	and Mulund dumping grounds of Mumbai; and

(d) 	if so, the response and action taken by the Government to monitor pollution, 	management and scientific treatment of garbage of these dumping grounds?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) & (b)   Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000prescribe various processes for disposal of solid waste in an environmentally sound manner to protect the people from environmental hazard.  The processes for treatment of bio-degradable wastes include composting includingvermi composting, anaerobic digestion and other appropriate biological processes.  The other prescribed processes for waste disposal include recycling for recovery of valuable resources, incineration including pelletization, landfilling for non-biodegradable, inert and other wastes that are not suitable either for recycling or for biological processing. Draft Solid Waste Rules, 2015 prescribe additional processes for waste disposal which include bio-methanation and co-processing.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Since State Pollution Control Board and State Urban Development Department are the designated regulatory authorities prescribed under Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000 for approval and monitoring of municipal dump sites, the matter was taken up with those authorities.According to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) authorizations have been granted to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to set up and operate waste processing / waste disposal facilities at the locations of Kanjur, Mulund and Deonar in Mumbai city. MPCB has monitored air and water quality at Deonar dumping ground which revealed that various quality parameters are in excess of the permissible limits. In view of the non- compliances, MPCB has issued Show Cause Notices / Directions to MCGM. Ministry after inspection of Kanjur site has directed the MCGM for strict compliance of the conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3454 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Green Bonus
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3454**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015

**Green Bonus**

3454. SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

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

(a)	the criteria adopted for fixing of Green Bonus for the States along with the 	details of green bonus awarded so far, State-wise;

(b)	whether environment and forests enrichment works undertaken in the State of 	Karnataka are lesser than those undertaken in other States; and

**(c)	if not, the reasons for giving less Green Bonus to the State?**

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

| (a)       | As of now, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has no scheme for grant of Green Bonus. However, the Fourteenth Finance Commission has considered the ‘forest cover’, in the devolution formula and assigned 7.5 per cent weight to the forest cover. The Government of India has accepted the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission.   |
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| (b) & (c) | Each State carries out environment and forest enrichment works as per its plan and availability of resources, and these efforts are not comparable among different States. Since, there is no provision of providing Green Bonus to the States the question of giving less Green Bonus to the State of Karnataka does not arise.                                         |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Reducing Regional Imbalances
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: E. AHAMED

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3452**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2015**

**Reducing Regional Imbalances**

3452. SHRI E. AHAMED:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry has played any role in eradicating regional imbalances by way of promoting heavy industries and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in backward areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the manner in which the Ministry proposes to make use of its schemes as a catalyst for the development of backward areas?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES  (SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA)**

(a) to (c): Industry is state subject. However, Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) has played a major role in eradicating regional imbalances by way of promoting heavy industries by setting up several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in various States including backward areas. Moreover, DHI seeks to provide technology development as well as environment friendly technologies in the industry through innovative schemes. Many states have evolved incentives and schemes for the development and growth of industries including heavy industries. Central Government, through Ministry of Finance, also provides incentives in the direct and indirect tax structure for the growth of industries across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-11
Subject: Bail to Samjhauta Express Blast Accused
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3451

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH AUGUST, 2015/SHRAVANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

**BAIL TO SAMJHAUTA EXPRESS BLAST ACCUSED**

3451.	SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to key accused in the Samjhauta Express blast case in August, last year;

(b) if so, whether NIA is yet to get a certified written copy of the order almost six months after it was pronounced;

(c) whether in absence of certified copy NIA cannot seek permission for challenging it in the Supreme Court;

(d) if so, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether the Government has denied NIA the permission to challenge the bail order in Mecca Masjid blast case of May, 2007;

(f) if so, the reasons for denying permission to challenge the bail; and

(g) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to give permission to NIA to bring the culprit to justice?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d):	The Punjab and Haryana High Court passed an order granting conditional bail to Naba Kumar Sarkar @ Swami Aseemanand on 28.08.2014 in the Samjhauta Express Blast Case.  However, the certified copy  of  the  said  order  was issued by the court only on 01.05.2015.  The

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NIA examined the feasibility of filing a SLP and decided that there were no grounds to challenge the Order in the Supreme Court.  However, Naba Kumar Sarkar @ Swami Aseemanand continues to remain in jail since he did not comply with the conditions of bail specified in order dated 28.08.2014.

(e) to (g):	Yes, Madam.  The Government did not find it fit to challenge the order dated 21.03.2014, whereby bail was granted to the two accused in Mecca Masjid Blast case of May 2007 viz Devender Gupta and Lokesh Sharma, on grounds of parity since the order dated 03.06.2012 and 27.06.2013 whereby bail was granted to Bharat Mohan Lal @ Bharat Bhai and Tejaram Parmar had not been challenged by the prosecution.  However, both the accused continue to be in jail as they are also accused in other cases wherein they have been denied bail.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 302 (STARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Promotion of MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA, RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

# GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

###### LOK  SABHA

###### STARRED QUESTION NO.*302

####### TO BE ANSWERED ON: 10.08.2015

PROMOTION OF MSME SECTOR

*302 .         SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA

SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

1. whether the Government has conducted any regional study to identify the areas with entrepreneurial potentials for promotion of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country;
2. if so, the details and outcome thereof including any package announced in this regard, State/ UT-wise;
3. whether the Government has received any representation from the Associations of MSMEs regarding the problems being faced by the MSMEs sector in the country;
4. if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government to redress  their problems, State/UT-wise; and
5. the steps taken by the Government to increase the share of manufacturing and services in the MSMEs sector?

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MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

(SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA)

(a) to (e):	A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) To (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.* 302  FOR ANSWER ON 10.08.2015**

(a): 	Yes,  Madam.

(b):	The Office of Development Commissioner (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) after conducting Field Surveys has compiled District Industrial Profiles in respect of 608 districts of the country. The District Industrial Profiles are available to the prospective entrepreneurs to guide them to set up new start ups.

(c):	Yes, Madam.

(d) and (e) :	The issues raised by the Associations relate mainly to:

- cost and timely availability of credit
- issue of delayed payments
- problems related to marketing
- problems related to infrastructure
- Problems involved in getting statutory clearances from various departments i.e labour, power, environment etc. etc. etc.

To obviate these problems, the Ministry of MSME is implementing a number of Schemes & Programmes like Credit Guarantee Scheme, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme, Cluster Development Programme and National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme etc. Furthermore, the Ministry has been interacting with various concerned Ministries/Departments/State Governments/Banks and other stake-holders to streamline the mechanism for grant of loans, simplify labour laws and other procedures to facilitate increase in the share of manufacturing and services in the MSME sector.

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