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Lok Sabha Question No. 282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Increase in PDS Quota
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 282 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## INCREASE IN PDS QUOTA

282.  DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the quantum of various items supplied under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in all the States; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

A N S W E R MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

- (a)  &  (b):  Department  of  Food  &  Public  Distribution  allocates  foodgrains (rice,  wheat  and  coarse  grains)  to  all  States/UTs  for  distribution  through the  Targeted  Public  Distribution  system  (PDS).  Department  of  Food  & Public  Distribution  also  provides  subsidy  to  States/UTs  who  procure  and distribute Sugar under the PDS.  Further, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas also distributes kerosene through PDS. Department of Food & Public Distribution and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas have no proposal to increase the quantum of items supplied under the PDS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Revival of Fertilizer Plants
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 281

TO BE ANSWERED

ON: 19.07.2016

## Revival of Fertilizer Plants

## 281.    DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal to revive Sindri, Gorakhpur  and Barauni fertilizer plants;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  &  FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  The  Union  Cabinet  in  its  meeting  held  on  13.07.2016  has approved to revive three defunct fertilizer units, namely Gorakhpur, Sindri units of the Fertilizer  Corporation  of  India  Limited  (FCIL)  and  Barauni  unit  of  Hindustan  Fertilizer Corporation  Limited  (HFCL),  by  means  of  Special  Purpose  Vehicle  of  Public  Sector Units  (PSUs)  namely,  National  Thermal  Power  Corporation,  Coal  India  Limited  (CIL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited and FCIL/HFCL, through nomination route.
- (c): In view of the reply of part (a) & (b) this question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Fertilizer Subsidy
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN, PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 279 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 19.07.2016

## Fertilizers subsidy

279 SHRI  P. KARUNAKARAN: SHRI  K. PARASURAMAN:

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

- (a) the details of subsidy provided on various fertilizers during each of the last three years, state-wise;
- (b) whether fertilizers subsidy has reached the majority of poor farmers and  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of action taken by the government to ensure provision of subsidy to poor farmers;
- (d) whether the government has also received complaints that fertilizer subsidy are not reaching the poor farmers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the Government  is  contemplating  to  reduce  or withdraw  the subsidies being provided on some fertilizers and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND  FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI  MANSUKH L MANDAVIYA)

- (a) :      The  details  of  subsidy  provided on various fertilizers during each of the last three years are as under:

## < Figures In Crores>

| Year    |   Imported urea |   Imported P & K |   Indigenous P & K |   Indigenous Urea |
|---------|-----------------|------------------|--------------------|-------------------|
| 2013-14 |         15353.3 |         13926.9  |              15500 |             26500 |
| 2014-15 |         16200   |          8667.3  |              12000 |             38200 |
| 2015-16 |         16400   |          9968.56 |              11969 |             38200 |

State-wise  figures  of  subsidy  are  not  available  as  the  subsidies  are  paid  to manufacturers/importers of fertilizers only.

-: 2 :-

(b) & (c):  Subsidy on Urea and 22 grades of Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers is passed on to farmers through fertilizers companies at a MRP, which is much below the  delivered  cost.    While  Urea  is  provided  at  Govt.  fixed  price  of  Rs.5360/-  MT (excluding taxes extra), the P & K fertilizers are provided to farmers at subsidized price based on the nutrient content on each grade of P&K fertilizer. The fertilizers companies are  required  to  clearly  print  the  MRP  along  with  applicable  subsidy  on  each  fertilizer bag.  Any sale above the printed MRP is punishable under the Essential Commodities Act.  In order to check whether the prices fixed by fertilizer companies are reasonable, the  companies are required to submit cost data of their fertilizer products so that the Government  can  ensure  that  the  subsidy  has  been  passed  on  to  the  farmers.  Thus majority of the farmers are benefitted from the grant of subsidy on fertilizers.

- (d) :    No  such complaints  have  been received.
- (e): No such proposal is under consideration in the department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Kuttanad Package
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS, BALABHADRA MAJHI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.278

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## KUTTANAD PACKAGE

278. PROF. K.V. THOMAS

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  rejuvenate  the  cultivation  of  rice  under  the Kuttanad Package in the Kuttanad region of Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Kuttanad Package has been fully implemented;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) & (b): Kuttanad Package covers the programmes/interventions of both the Government  of  India  and  the  Government  of  Kerala.    Cultivation  or  rise  in  the  Kuttanad region is one among them.
- (c) to (e): Implementation  period  of  Kuttanad  package  ended  in  July,  2012.    The Government has not extended the priod but has advised the state Government to implement the approved activities of Kuttanad package under various on-going schemes/programmes of  the  Government  like  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  National  Food  Security Mission (NFSM), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Medical Devices Parks
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 277

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 th  July, 2016

## Medical Device Parks

277. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether India's import of 75 per cent of its total requirement of  high-end  medical  equipment  is  a  major  cause  of  inflated medical bills of the patients;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  set  up  more  Medical Devices  Parks  in  the  States/Union  Territories  to  promote indigenous production of medical devices and boost the efforts under Make in India;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State/  UT-wise  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Government  would  also  consider  establishing  a separate department or authority to regulate high-end medical devices and manufacturing of pharmaceutical equipment in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ROAD  TRANSPORT  AND HIGHWAYS;  MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a): As per the recommendations of the Task force on Medical Devices Sector  in  India  2015,  65%  of  the  medical  equipments  available  in  the country are imported. It is not possible to correlate medical bills with cost of medical - equipments.

(b): There is no such scheme at present being operated by Department of Pharmaceuticals.

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

(d) & (e): The Government has amended the Business Allocation Rules 1961 vide its Notification dated 5 th  Aug 2015 by including issues relating to  promotion,  production  and  manufacture  of  Medical  Devices  under Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: EC for Pharma City
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 276

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## EC for Pharma City

## 276. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

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

- (a)   whether the State Government of Telangana has requested the Union Government    for granting Environmental Clearance for setting up of Pharma City in Telangana and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether the Union Government has taken any decision in this regard; and
- (c)    if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b) & (c) Does not arise in view of answer at (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Representations from Farmer Groups
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RITI PATHAK, G. HARI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.275

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## REPRESENTATIONS FROM FARMER GROUPS

## 275. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  suggestions/representations  have  been  received  from  the  farmers' groups,  agriculture  experts  and  the  Consortium  of  Indian  Farmers  Association  (CIFA)  to sanction  loan  upto  Rs.  five  lakh  at  the  rate  of  4  per  cent,  higher  support  price,  expand coverage of crop insurance and formulate sustainable export policy to extend all the benefits to the farmers in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which necessary measures are likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) & (b):
- (c):

No, Madam. Government has not received such a suggestion/representation. Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: World Bank Assistance for Visakhapatnam Zoo
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  No. 273 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## World Bank Assistance for Visakhapatnam Zoo

## 273. SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

- (a) whether the World Bank has extended financial assistance to a zoo in Vishakhapatnam  under  its  Urban  Regeneration  Programme  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) the  details  of  the  financial  assistance  provided  to  the  Visakhapatnam  zoo  and  the proposed utilisation thereof with a view to enabling eco-development thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is likely to seek / take financial assistance of the World Bank for effecting improvements in other zoos in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) &  (b)  Yes  Sir.  Central  Zoo  Authority  has  been  informed  by  the  authorities  of  the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam that the World Bank through Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project (APDRP) approved a credit of 6 million dollars to Indira  Gandhi  Zoological  Park,  Visakhapatnam  with  an  objective  to  restore  and improve damaged environmental services and facilities after Hud-Hud cyclone.
- (c)No such proposal is in consideration.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: National Disaster Plan for Animals
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 272

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  JULY, 2016

## NATIONAL DISASTER PLAN FOR ANIMALS 272. SHRIMATI  K. MARAGATHAM

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

- (a) whether the Government has launched a National Disaster Management Plan for animals and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether under the said Plan, rescue and relief relating to animals will now be an integral part of disaster operations; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a) to (c): Yes, Madam. After wide ranging consultation and elaborate discussion with different stakeholders such as National Disaster  Management  Authority,  National  Disaster Response Force, National Institute of Disaster Management, various State Governments and knowledge Institutions, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries has prepared and launched Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for protecting animals and preventing and mitigating loss of livestock resources during various disasters.

DMP is divided into three parts a) Pre-disaster preparedness, b) Disaster response and c) Post-Disaster  Plan.    Pre-disaster  preparedness  includes  detailed  action  plan  relating  to dissemination of early warning, identification of vulnerability amongst livestock, animal vaccination, feed and fodder supply and capacity building of different stake-holders in disaster  management  etc.    Disaster  response  component  includes  strategy/action  plan relating  to  effective  and  prompt  response,  rescue  of  livestock,  feed  &  fodder  supply, measures  against  epidemics  and  diseases  and  maintenance  of  Sanitation  etc.    Post disaster component include strategy for treatment of sick animals, disease surveillance, disposal of carcass, restoration and restocking of livestock population.

DMP aims to supplement the efforts of States/UTs in managing disasters and lays down the  broad  guidelines  for  management  of  animal  during  disasters  like  drought,  floods, cyclones, earthquakes and other man-made disasters etc. in the states/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Financial Crises in BHEL
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.271 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## Financial Crises in BHEL

## 271. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

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

(a) whether the Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. (BHEL) has posted a loss of Rs. 877 crore;

- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has initiated any action to prevent further loss in BHEL; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) : Yes Madam. On 7 th April 2016, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported Net Loss of Rs. 877 Crore for the financial year 2015-16 as per the then tentative/provisional Flash results. Subsequently on 27 th May 2016, BHEL reported Net Loss of Rs. 913 Crore after Statutory Audit of the Company for the financial year 2015-16.

(b) : The performance of BHEL during the year 2015-16 was impacted mainly due to continued subdued business environment, resulting in reduced level of operations and non-lifting of hold in many  of  the  stranded  projects  of  various  customers  in  which  the  Company  is  engaged  as  a contractor/ supplier.

(c) & (d):

- (i)   Government issues advisories/ suggestions which may be policy related or specific issue related as and when required depending on the nature of the case and exigency.  As a result of this,  BHEL  has  pursued  initiatives  in  diversification,  eyeing  new  business  opportunities emerging in defence, railways, water, solar and also in the conventional power sector.
- (ii) The Government has also appointed 2 Directors [Government Nominees] on the Board of BHEL who actively contribute in overseeing the Company's strategic direction, reviewing and monitoring corporate performance, ensuring regulatory compliance and Corporate Governance, and safeguarding the interests of the shareholders. Also, 5 Independent Directors having vast experience in the focus areas of BHEL, have   been inducted in the Board of the company.

(iii) Further, the performance of BHEL is reviewed by Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) on a  regular  basis.  DHI  also  assists  the  Company  in  the  achievement  of  growth  plan  through policy  initiatives,  suitable  inter-ministerial  interventions,  and  taking  up  specific  issues  from time to time.
Lok Sabha Question No. 270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Funds for Elelectric Vehicles
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.270 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## Funds for Electric Vehicles

## 270. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up a fund for manufacturing of lithium batteries for electric vehicles;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  move  towards  100  per  cent  electric  and hybrid mobility?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c):  Government  of  India  approved  the  National  Mission  on  Electric  Mobility  in  2011  and subsequently National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was unveiled in 2013. As part of the  mission,  Department  of  Heavy  Industry  has  notified  a  FAME  India  Scheme  [Faster Adoption  and  Manufacturing  of  (Hybrid  &)  Electric  Vehicles  in  India]  for  implementation with effect from 1 st April 2015. The 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 stipulated period. This scheme is aimed at incentivising all vehicle segments i.e. 2 Wheeler, 3 Wheeler Auto,  Passenger  4  Wheeler  Vehicles,  Light  Commercial  Vehicles  and  Buses.  The scheme aims for a cumulative fuel saving of about 9500 million liters equivalent resulting in reduction of pollution and green house gas emission of 2 million tones with targeted market penetration of 6-7 million vehicles per year by 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Illegal Felling of Trees
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 267 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016 Illegal Felling of Trees

## 267. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of illegal felling of 'Khair trees' in order to meet the shortage of 'Kattha' being used by the Pan Masala industry in various parts of the country; and
- (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to check the same?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) & (b) The  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  has  not  received  any report from any of the State Governments regarding illegal felling of 'Khair trees' to meet the shortage of 'Kattha' being used by the Pan Masala industry in various parts of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-19
Subject: Environmental Clearance
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 266

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2016

## Environmental Clearance

## 266.  SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the Government has decided to do away with the requirement of environmental clearance for a project which has a maximum area of 1,50,000 sqm.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has brought out any notification in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b) Does not arise in view of answer at (a) above.
- (c) & (d) The  Ministry  has  issued  a  draft  Notification  vide  S.O.  No.  1595  (E)  dated 29.04.2016 inviting public comments on the proposal for integration of environmental conditions with the building permission (except for hospitals) being granted  by  the  local  authorities.    A  copy  of  the  aforesaid  draft  notification  is enclosed at Annexure .

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