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Lok Sabha Question No. 2697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Corruption in Police Department
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2697

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 11, 1938 (SAKA)

CORRUPTION IN POLICE DEPARTMENT

2697. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware about rampant corruption in Police Department in the country; and

(b) if so, the measures taken to overcome this issue?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  &  (b):  'Public  Order  and  Police'  are  State  subject  under  the seventh schedule of the Constitution of India.

Proposals  are  received  by  the  Central  Government  from  CBI/State Governments seeking prosecution sanction under the prevention of corrupt Act, 1988 against the delinquent IPS officers. On consideration  of  such  proposals,  the  Ministry  accords  prosecution sanction  under  the  PC  Act,  1988  against  such  officers,  if  it  is observed that there exists a prima facie case of corruption against

## LS USQ No. 2697 for 02.08.2016

the  officers  involved.  During  the  last  three  years  and  current  year (2013 to 2016),  prosecution sanctions under the PC Act, 1988 have been issued against 5 (five) IPS officers on corruption charges.

The machinery to check and contain corruption in public services, including  police,  through  prevention,  surveillance,    detection  and punitive  deterrent  action  already  exists.  The  central  Vigilance Commission,  the  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  and  the  internal vigilance  establishments  in  the  Ministries/Departments  are  the agencies involved in this task. The prevention of Corruption Act duly supported by the Conduct Rules governing the service conditions of public servants also act as deterrents against corruption.

Further, the Hon'ble Supreme Court pronounced seven directives in its judgment on 22 nd  September, 2006 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 310 of  1996 - Prakash Singh and Ors Vs. UOI & Ors on police reforms. The Sixth directive is to Constitute Police Complaints Authorities at the  State  and  District  levels  for  looking  into  complaints  against police officers. It is solely concerned with curbing corruption and

## LS USQ No. 2697 for 02.08.2016

irregularities in police department. A copy of the above judgment of the  Supreme  Court  was  sent  to  all  State  Governments  and  Union Territories Administrations on 26th September, 2006 for compliance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2695 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Hygiene in Poultry Farms
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: B. S. YEDDYURAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2695. TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## HYGIENE IN POULTRY FARMS

## 2695.  SHRI B.S.YEDIYURAPPA

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the poor hygienic conditions in privately managed/ owned poultry farms have been identified as a major cause for spread of bird flu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (c).  Poor  hygienic  conditions  during  the  disease  outbreaks,  whether  it  is  privately managed/ owned poultry farms, may also contribute for the spread of infection from infected bird  to  healthy  birds  within  the  farms.  However,  there  are  no  reports  available  with  the Government which establishes the poor hygienic conditions in privately managed/ owned poultry farms as a major cause for spread of bird flu.

Avian Influenza (commonly called as Bird Flu) is an infectious viral disease of birds and  mostly  spread  by  contact  between  infected  birds  and  healthy  birds.    The  Avian Influenza virus is found in the secretions from the mouth, nostrils and eyes of the infected birds and also excreted in their feces.  Contact with contaminated poultry feces is the most common  means  of  bird  to  bird spread. It may  also spread through contact with contaminated materials and equipments and even airborne transmission is also possible.

The Government of India issued general guidelines to the State Governments/UTs on biosecurity measures to be taken in case of Notifiable Avian Influenza in February, 2006. These were further revised and incorporated in the Action Plan for Preparedness, Control and  Containment  of  Avian  Influenza.  During  2015,  the  Government  has  issued  updated general guidelines for biosecurity at Central Poultry Development Organizations which are applicable to State and private poultry farms.   Besides, the Government has been issuing advisories to the states for strengthening, preparedness  and  surveillance in poultry population.  With  the  proper  implementation  of  guidelines  issued  by  the  Government  of India, the outbreaks have been effectively controlled and contained in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Floriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2694

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## FLORICULTURE

2694.     DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  status  of  floriculture  in  the  country  along  with  the  major  flower producing States in the country and India's share in the world floriculture trade and exports;
- (b) whether it is a fact that small farm holding is an advantage in floriculture; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to promote the floriculture in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a): Due to favourable agro-climatic conditions prevailing in the country, India produces 2.158 million tones of flowers during 2015-16.  Flower crops are grown in almost all the States.  The major  flower  growing  States  are  Tamil  Nadu,  Karnataka,  West  Bengal,  Madhya  Pradesh, Mizoram, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Haryana, Assam, Chattisgarh, Himachal  Pradesh  and  Maharashtra.    Flowers  are  being    exported  from  India  to  about  150 countries in the world and India's share in the world floriculture trade and exports is less than 1%.
- (b) & (c): Yes,  Madam.    The  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH) provides  assistance  for  development  of  horticultural  crops  including  flowers.    Floriculture farmers are provided assistance @ 40% of the cost ranging from Rs.40,000 per ha. to Rs.1.50 lakh per ha. limited to 2 ha per beneficiary.  Besides, the technological support is provided by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, which has established a full-fledged Directorate of Floricultural Research at Pune to address the issues specific to floriculture research.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Forest Rights Act
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI, LAXMAN GILUWA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2688

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## Forest Rights Act

## 2688.   SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI: SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

- (a) whether  there  is  interference  by  the  Department  of  Forests  in  the  implementation  of Forest Right Act leading to breach of tribal rights;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard and the extent of success achieved as a result thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) to (c) No, Sir. Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) is the nodal Ministry for implementation  of  the  Scheduled  Tribes  and  Other  Traditional  Forest  Dwellers (Recognition  of  Forest  Rights)  Act,  2006.    MoTA  has  issued  Guidelines  dated 12.07.2012 and notified the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Amendment  Rules,  2012  to  ensure  effective implementation  of  the  Act.    Subsequently,  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and Climate  Change  has  also  issued  an  Advisory  to  the  Forest  Departments  of  all States/UTs on 15.01.2013 for appropriate action on the Guidelines and Amendment Rules to facilitate implementation of the Forest Rights Act.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Suspicious Activities of IRF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH, OM BIRLA, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2683

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 11, 1938, (SAKA)

## SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES OF IRF

2683.

SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

SHRI OM BIRLA:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

SHRI HARISH MEENA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state?

- (a) whether the Government proposes to ban the telecast of "PEACE TV";
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there are reports of alleged links between terrorist organisations and Islamic Research Foundation (IRF);
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (e) whether it is a fact that Islamic Research Foundation has misused its funds received under the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act (FCRA); and
- (f) if so, the action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a) & (b):  'Peace TV' is not a permitted satellite channel for transmission on the cable network and hence cannot be carried by cable operators on their cable network.
- (c) &  (d):  So  far,  no  links  between  terrorist  organizations  and  Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) have come to the notice. However, reports indicate that some known terrorists have reportedly been inspired by

## LS.US.Q.NO.2683 FOR 02.08.2016

the preachings of Dr. Zakir Naik, President, Islamic Research Foundation.

- (e) &  (f):  The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) is registered under  the Foreign  Contributions  Regulations  Act,  2010.  Foreign  contributions and  their  utilization  is  checked  and  in  case  of  violations  action  is taken under the provisions of the Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Cutting of Apple Trees
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2682

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## Cutting of Apple Trees

## 2682. SHRI VIRENDER KASHYAP

:

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

- (a) whether there are reports that apple trees are being cut and destroyed in Himachal Pradesh;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  number  of  trees  damaged  by  the  Government Department;
- ( c) the loss suffered as a result thereof;
- (d) whether the Government would take any initiative to save green forest and issue advisory to the State Government in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) to (c) No, Sir. There is no report that apple trees are being cut and destroyed in Himachal Pradesh.  However,  heavy  pruning  of  apple  trees  planted  on  the  encroached  forest land  is  being  done,  in  compliance  of  the  orders  dated  06.04.2015,  27.02.2016  and 27.07.2016 passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
- (d)&(e) There  are  a  number  of  Central  Acts  and  Rules  such  as  Indian  Forest  Act,  1927, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 which provide for adequate protection of forests. In addition, there are state specific Acts and Rules also.

Government of India is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of 'Intensification  of  Forest  Management  Scheme'  to  assist  the  efforts  of  States  and Union Territories (UTs) by providing financial assistance to protect and conserve the forest.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Group Centres of CRPF and BSF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2681

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 11, 1938, (SAKA)

GROUP CENTRES OF CRPF AND BSF

2681. SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state?

- (a) the details of Group Centres of CRPF and BSF approved during each of the last three financial years in the country, State-wise; and
- (b) the time by which  such  centres are likely to be made  fully operational?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (b) No establishment called 'Group Centre' has been authorized for BSF.    Group  Centre  is  an  authorized  establishment  for  Central Reserve  Police  Force  (CRPF).    The  following  Group  Centres  were sanctioned in 2009 to CRPF for raising during the last three financial years:-

| Year    | State              | Status   |
|---------|--------------------|----------|
| 2013-14 | Karnataka (Taralu) | Raised   |
| 2014-15 | Nil                | NA       |
| 2015-16 | Odisha (Sambalpur) | Raised   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: On Line Complaints in the Website of CCPD
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT' DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2678 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## On Line Complaints in the Website of CCPD

## 2678 \_ SHRI

## Will the Minister 0f SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT to be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the website of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) is accessible to non-English speaking persons with disabilities;
- (c ) whether there is provision for registering online complaints in the website of the CCPD;
- (b) if s0, the details thereof;
- (d) if so, whether the status of such cases can be tracked online;
- f ) whether as body with judicial powers, the cause list. Case status and judies features of egovernance has been adopted for greater transparency, accountability and case law documentation at both Central and State level and if so, the details thereof?
- e ) whether complaints from third parties can be registered online, as in the case of the NHRC and if so, the details thereof: and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a) & (b): The website of the office of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) is in English only.
- (c ): No, Sir. An individual can file complaint with disability certificate and supporting documents as mentioned in Rule 42 of Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules,1996 by post or by hand. A complaint can also be sent through email. along
- (d): Yes. Status of the Complaints registered w.e.f. 1.6,2014 can be checked on the website of' the office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities i.e. WWWccdisbilities nicin )
- (f): No cause list is available: The status of the complaints registered checked on the website of the office of the CCPD; Orders passed by the Chief Commissioner of Persons  with Disabilities (CCPD) are on the website of the office of the CCPD WWW being posted
- (e) No, Sir, At present, facility to file online complaints is not available. However; a complaint can be filed by the complainant in persons or by his agent as per Rule 42 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules,1996 by post or by hand or through email.

The office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities had also published a Case of Law Reporter (III Volumes) containing compilation of the Orders of the CCPD upto November,2006.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Delay in Sanction of Cash and Credit Limit
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2016

## DELAY IN SANCTION OF CASH AND CREDIT LIMIT

2676. SHRI SUMAN BALKA:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has constituted a committee to resolve the issue of delay in sanction of Cash and Credit Limit (CCL) and other issues related with procurement of grains from Punjab; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## A N S W E R (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  A  five-Member  Committee  was  constituted  on 27.08.2015  under  the  Chairmanship  of  the  then  Additional  Secretary  and Financial Adviser, Department Of Food and Public Distribution to deliberate upon various issues relating to outstanding Cash Credit Limit (CCL) of Govt. of Punjab, settlement of procurement incidentals/ other payments between the State Government Agencies and FCI and to make recommendations for timely settlement of outstanding CCL. The four Members of the Committee comprised of concerned Joint Secretary from Department of Food & Public Distribution,  two  Members  from  the  State  Government  of  Punjab  and  one Member from Ministry  of  Finance  (Department  of  Financial  Services).  The Committee submitted its report on 22.02.2016. The recommendations of the Committee,  and  the  decisions  of  the  Government  thereupon,  have  been conveyed to all concerned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Anti-National Activities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUSHAWAHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2675

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd AUGUST, 2016/SHRAVANA 11, 1938, (SAKA)

ANTI-NATIONAL ACTIVITIES

†2675. SHRI RAVINDER KUSHAWAHA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state?

- (a) whether there has been a spurt in the anti-national activities in certain educational  institutions  including  the  Jawaharlal  Nehru  University  of Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of such cases reported during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year,  educational institution and State-wise;
- (c) whether any action has been taken against the guilty persons involved in such activities;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to check such cases in future?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): Madam,  there  were  some  isolated  undesirable  incidents  occurred  in certain educational institutions including the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)  of  Delhi.    These  incidents  have  been  dealt  by  authorities  of  the University and local administration responsible for Law & Orders.

(b):  The  data  of  such  incidents  in  educational  institutions  are  not maintained centrally.

(c) &  (d): The  local administration deals with such  incidents by registering cases under the relevant laws. The Delhi Police had registered a  case  for  raising  anti-India  slogans  and  other  offences  in  the  JNU incident. A High Level Enquiry Committee (HLEC) was also constituted by the Jawaharlal University authorities to investigate the event and action was taken against those students who were found guilty for misconduct and indiscipline.

(e) Central Universities are autonomous institutions created under the act of the Parliament which are governed by their own Acts, Statues etc. and regulations made there under and are competent to take all administrative decisions to maintain the Law and Order in the Universities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2674 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-02
Subject: Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Conrad Kongkal Sangma

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2674 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2016

## Nokrek Biosphere Reserve

## 2674.  SHRI C.K. SANGMA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  develop/conserve  Nokrek  Biosphere Reserve and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the fund allocated/sanctioned during the last three years for the said purpose; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  protect  wildlife  in  the  Nokrek  Biosphere Reserve?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a) Yes,  Sir.  The  management  Action  Plan  for  Conservation  and  Development  of  Nokrek Biosphere Reserve includes the management of the buffer zone and the transition zone in a way  that  ensures  local  community  participation  in  conservation  and  utilization  of  the resources in a sustainable way. The Plan evolves ways and means by which economic wellbeing of the local people is secured. It includes setting up of horticultural nurseries and their plantation, nursery of medicinal plants, minor irrigation structures, facilities for cultivation of vegetables, supply of seedlings/ grafting, creation of  fishery ponds, water conservation check  dam,  improvement  of  footpaths,    land  reclamation  of  lower  hill  valleys,  river  bank plantation, development of rural tourism and creation of community reserve forest. Besides these, camps for medical awareness and education are organized in different places.
- (b). So far, Rs. 575.211 lakh have been released for implementation of Management Action Plan in the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. Rs. 150.00 lakh was released during the year 2014-15. No fund was released during 2013-14 and 2015-16
- (c)  Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is home to various ranges of species and is rich in wildlife. A sustained  awareness  campaign  has  been  launched  by  the  State  Government  about  the conservation of wildlife and sustainable development. In this endeavour, Government has declared  Community  Forests  as  Community  Reserves  within  the  Nokrek  Biosphere Reserve in order to protect wildlife.

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