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Lok Sabha Question No. 2331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Amendments to Factories Act, 1948
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2331 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016 AMENDMENTS TO FACTORIES ACT, 1948

## 2331. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state: (a)whether the Government proposes to amend the Factories Act, 1948 and if so, the details thereof;

(b)whether  this  will  encourage  factories  to  divide  their  departments  into separate factories to escape from the said Act and if so, the reaction of

- the Government thereto along with the steps taken in this regard;
- (c)whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allow  the  inspectors  with  B.Tech. degree only to visit factories for inspection; and

(d)if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  Government  introduced  the  Factories  (Amendment)  Bill, 2014 in the Parliament.   The Bill was referred to the Parliament Standing Committee  on  Labour.    The  Parliament  Standing  Committee  submitted  its report  to  the  Speaker  of  the  Lok  Sabha  in  December,  2014.    The  major amendments  proposed  in the Factories Act, 1948, inter-alia, include provisions  relating  to    imposing  obligation  upon  the  occupier  to  make  a provision of Personal Protective Equipment for workers exposed to various hazards; providing canteens facilities in factories; providing for shelters or rest room and lunch rooms in respect of factories employing seventy five or more  workers;  providing  drinking  water  in  all  Factories  irrespective  of number  of  workers;  enhancement  of  penalties  for  different  violations; permitting women  in  night shifts if adequate  safeguards as regards occupational safety and health, provision of shelter, rest room, lunch rooms, night  crèches  and  ladies'  toilets,  adequate  protection  of  their  dignity, honour, safety and transportation exist.
- (b): The existing provisions of Section 4 of the Factories Act, 1948 empowers  the  State  Government  to  declare  different  departments  to  be separate factories.
- (c) & (d): The  Government  has  consulted  various stakeholders  which includes  Government's    representatives,  Employers  Association  &  Trade Unions  to  further  amend  the  Factories  Act  with  regard  to,  inter-alia,  the prescribing  qualifications of the Inspectors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2328 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Bed and Breakfast Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2328 ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## BED AND BREAKFAST SCHEME

## 2328. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  considers  its  Bed  and  Breakfast scheme as a success;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the main reasons behind the failure of the scheme;
- (d) the  number  of  people  who  have  registered  for  the  Bed  and Breakfast  scheme  in  Punjab  during  the  last  two years, yearwise and district-wise; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to advertise this Scheme, world-wide?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b) & (c): No  specific  study  has  been  conducted  by  the Ministry of Tourism to gauge the success of the Incredible India Bed &  Breakfast  Scheme.  However,  the  number  of  units  under  the scheme  for  Approval  and  Registration  of  Incredible  India  Bed  & Breakfast/Homestay  Establishments,  approved  by  the  Ministry  of Tourism, Government of India as of March, 2016 is as follows:

| Region         |   Total number of units |
|----------------|-------------------------|
| North          |                     257 |
| South          |                      14 |
| East           |                      15 |
| West & Central |                      23 |
| North East     |                       4 |
| Total          |                     313 |

(d): No  Bed  &  Breakfast  establishment  has  been  registered  in Punjab,  under  the  Ministry  of  Tourism's  Incredible  India  Bed  & Breakfast Scheme. However, the Bed & Breakfast units registered by the Government of Punjab, under their Bed & Breakfast scheme (year-wise), is as follows:

| 2014           | 8 units   |
|----------------|-----------|
| 2015           | 11 units  |
| 2016 till date | 8 units   |

(e): The  Incredible India Bed  &  Breakfast Scheme  is being promoted through the Ministry of Tourism's websites and workshops being  organised  by  India  Tourism  offices  in  association  with  the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2327 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Cities Identified under PRASAD Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2327 ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## CITIES IDENTIFIED UNDER PRASAD SCHEME

## 2327. SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of cities identified under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) to beautify and improve the amenities  and infrastructure at pilgrimage centres of all faiths;
- (b) whether  Deoghar  (Jharkhand)  has  been  identified  under PRASAD; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  Under  PRASAD  Scheme  13  pilgrimage  sites  have been  identified  for  development  and  beautification  in  the country,  namely  Ajmer,  Amritsar,  Amaravati,  Dwarka,  Gaya, Kedarnath,  Kamakhya,  Kanchipuram,  Mathura,  Patna,  Puri, Varanasi  and  Velankanni.  Identification  of  more  destinations under the scheme  is a continuous process, subject to availability of resources and adherence to scheme guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2325 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Promotion of Back Water Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2325 ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## PROMOTION OF BACK WATER TOURISM

## 2325. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposals in Kuttanadu and Alleppey Districts of Kerala for providing house boat terminals to promote back water tourism in the State;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the tourism department has taken any steps for the reconstruction of Boat-Jetties in Kuttanadu;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government  for  promoting  back  water  tourism  in  Kuttanadu, Kerala; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b), (d) & (e): Yes, Madam. Government of Kerala has informed  that  as  part  of  promotion  of  Back  Water  Tourism  in Alleppey, the Department is constructing Night Halting House Boat Terminus at Vattakayal West and Karumadi Vilakon, and house boat terminal  at  Nedumudy,  Kanjipadam  and  Pallathuruthy.  They  have constructed a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at H Block Kayal for reducing the pollution of Vembanadu  Lake  and  the  same  is operational now.

- (c)  :  State  Government  of  Kerala  informed  that  no  steps  for  the reconstruction of Boat - Jetties in Kuttanadu has been taken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Information of Weather Condition to Tourists
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2324 ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## INFORMATION OF WEATHER CONDITION TO TOURISTS

## 2324. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide information about the weather forecast of the tourist places in coordination with the Meteorological Department of India; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry  of  Earth  Sciences  has  informed  that  it  provides  weather forecast  on  its  website  for  325  cities.  These  cities  include  106 tourist  destinations across the country for which 7-day forecast is being  issued  twice  a  day.    In  addition,  the  weather  forecasts  to tourists, is also provided on toll free number 1800 180 1717 through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).

IMD has also developed a mobile App called 'Indian Weather' by which initially, current weather and 4-days forecast for app 300 cities is being provided.

IMD also issues special forecasts for pilgrim/tourist destinations across the country with a focussed effort for Himalayan  region  and  Severe  Weather  Warnings  through  various schemes. Highway forecasts have also been started by IMD in the states  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Punjab,  Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2323 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Foreign Teachers
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2323

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## Foreign Teachers

†2323. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  appoint  foreign  teachers  to  improve higher education in the country;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any steps so far in this direction;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) Appointment of faculty, including foreign faculty, in higher education is done by the higher educational institutions following extant guidelines and norms.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development had launched a scheme named Global Initiative  of  Academic Networks (GIAN) in higher education on 30th November, 2015. The  programme  seeks  to  invite  distinguished  academicians  from  premier  institutions across the world, to conduct one week or two week course at Indian institutions.  All courses are video recorded and some of them are also live webcast depending on the available infrastructure and consent of the foreign faculty.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Government Coaching Centres for IIT aspirants
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2321 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## Government Coaching Centres for IIT aspirants

## †2321. SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU:

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

- a) whether the Government proposes to start training/coaching centres of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) aspirants/ candidates belonging to the poor families as well as economically backward classes of the society;
- b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) With a view to promoting scientific understanding of the science and mathematics subjects, which is essential for facing the JEE-Advanced examination for admission into IITs, Government is starting the IIT-PAL initiative.

Under  this,  IIT  Delhi  will  lead  a  team  of  expert  teachers  who  would  teach  for  free, Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biology  of  11 th and  12 th standard  using  the  medium  of Direct-to Home TV Channels starting from August 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Vedic Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU, MANOJ RAJORIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2320 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## Vedic Education

2320. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes separate classes for Vedic Mathematics and calculation and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government is of the view that Vedic Maths and calculation are relevant today also and if so, the benefit thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  earmark  some  fund  for  promoting Vedic Calculations and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether some countries like China and Japan and other are also following the practice of Vedic Calculations and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to set up Vedic Education Board on the lines of CBSE and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) : No, Madam.
- (b) : Vedic Maths is useful in faster calculations. However, it requires students to remember a large number of Sutras .
- (c) :  No,  Madam.    However,  under  Rashtriya  Madhyamik  Shiksha  Abhiyan (RMSA), an amount of Rs.3.50 lakh was approved to the State of Punjab in 2015-16 for organizing a workshop for content development and preparing two modules for Vedic Maths for a total of 48371 students of Classes IX and  X.    During  2016-17,  a  project  has  been  approved  for  the  State  of Telangana for teaching Vedic Maths for Classes IX and X in 10 secondary schools on pilot basis with a total outlay of Rs.20,000/-.
- (d): This Ministry does not maintain such information.
- (e): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Government Sponsored Ph.D. abroad
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2319 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## Government Sponsored Ph.D. abroad

†2319. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  any  such  arrangement  under  which  Indian students may be sent abroad for doing Ph.D on Government expenses; (b) if so, the total amount likely to be spent annually in this regard; (c)  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  provide  platform  for  research  or  job  to  the  said students those coming back after doing their Ph.D; (d) if so, the details thereof; and

- (e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  The  University  Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that there is no scheme under which Indian students are sent abroad for doing Ph.D with UGC funding. The UGC, however, provides fellowships for post-Doctoral studies under its C.V. Raman Post Doctoral Fellowship. (c) to (e): The UGC Operation 'Faculty Recharge', an initiative for augmenting the research and teaching  resources  of  universities  in  science  related  disciplines,  seeks  to  induct  fresh talent, including Indians with research exposure in reputed foreign institutions, through global advertisement,  at  all  levels  of  academic  hierarchy  in  selected  departments/centres  of

- Universities.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Maintenance of the Wonders of the World
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 2318 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016 SHRAVANA 10, 1938 (SAKA)

## MAINTENANCE OF THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD

## †2318.    COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY :

Will the Minister  of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of the seven wonders of the world;
- (b) the mechanism for maintenance  of the wonders out of the above located in India;
- (c) the policy formulated for their conservation;
- (d) the head-wise details of the expenditure incurred on conservation of the said wonders;
- (e) whether the Government is taking any concrete steps to promote tourism at the said places; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The names of new seven wonders of the world as available on Google website and Wikipedia are as follows:-
- (1) Taj Mahal, Agra,  Uttar Pradesh, India
- (2) Great Wall of China, China
- (3)  Petra, Jordan
- (4)  Roman Colosseum, Rome, Italy
- (5) Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
- (6)  Machu Picchu, Cuzco Region, Peru
- (7) Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
- (b) Out of seven wonders the one located in India is Taj Mahal.  The conservation work at
- & Taj Mahal is attended regularly as per the conservation policy of Archaeological Survey
- (c) of India (ASI) and International Charters recognized by the UNESCO.
- (d) The total expenditure for conservation works of Taj Mahal for last financial year 201516 is Rs.3,20,29,355.00.
- (e) Yes Madam.  The conservation work at the Taj Mahal is attended regularly and the
- & monument is kept in a presentable condition.   Essential public amenities are regularly
- (f) upgraded to enhance the tourist experience at the site.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Promotion of Folk Artists
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN, KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2317 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST

## AUGUST, 2016

## PROMOTION OF FOLK ARTISTS

## 2317.  SHRI R. PARTHIPAN: SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any mechanism to promote the rich cultural heritage of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  divided  the  country  into  various zones/clustres for cultural studies and preservation and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is promoting folk artists in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  formulating  any  special  scheme  to promote Bundelkhandi folk dance and folk  music  and if  so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  funds  spent  to  promote  Bundelkhandi  folk dance and folk music during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.  To  promote  rich  cultural  heritage  of  the  country,  the Government of India through its seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) set up all over  the  country  operates  a  number  of  Schemes  and  conducts  various activities, inter-alia, Award to Young Talented Artistes, Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme, Theatre Rejuvenation Scheme, Research and Documentation Scheme, Shilpgram  Scheme, Octave and J&K Festivals  and  National  Cultural  Exchange Programme (NCEP).
- (b) Yes, Madam. For cultural studies and preservation there are seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with Headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Allahabad, Kolkata, Dimapur, and Thanjavur.

(c) Yes, Madam.  To promote folk artistes in the country, the ZCCs set up by the  Government of India conduct  various  cultural  activities  in  many  States in which the participation of folk artistes is encouraged and ensured.

(d) No,  Madam. However, the  Government of India operates  a  number  of Schemes and conducts various cultural activities to promote folk dance and folk music including Bundelkhandi folk dance and folk music.

(e) The details of the funds spent to promote Bundelkhandi folk dance and folk music during the last three years is as under:-

| Year    | Amount        |
|---------|---------------|
| 2013-14 | ` 6,77,618/-  |
| 2014-15 | ` 16,89,448/- |
| 2015-16 | ` 17,78,119/- |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2316 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: IIT and IIM in Tribal Areas
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2316 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2016

## IIT and IIM in Tribal Areas

- † 2316. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

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

- a) whether the Government proposes to set up Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other educational institutes in the tribal areas of the country including in Gujarat;
- b) if so, the details thereof; and
- c) the number of IITs operating in tribal areas at present?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): No Madam. The IITs and IIMs are national level institutions, serving the interests of all including the Scheduled Tribes. There is no plan to set up more such institutions.
- (c): Presently, there is no IIT operating in tribal areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-01
Subject: Survey Conducted by Tobacco Board
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2315(H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  AUGUST, 2016

## SURVEY CONDUCTED BY TOBACCO BOARD

## 2315(H). SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

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

- (a) whether the Tobacco Board has conducted or proposes to conduct any survey on farming of Tobacco used in making bidis in various States;
- (b) if  so,  the  area of land in acres on which its farming has been done during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise indicating its productivity;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to give incentives to farmers who produce tobacco used in making bidi; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  : No, Madam.  The Tobacco Board was established under an Act of Parliament in the year,1975  and as per the mandate given by the Section 8(1) (a) of the Tobacco Board Act, 1975, it regulates only Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco which is one of the export oriented tobacco used in manufacture of cigarettes.
- (b)  to (d):  Does not arise.

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