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Lok Sabha Question No. 196 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Public Health Standards
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 196 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH DECEMBER 2015 PUBLIC HEALTH STANDA RDS

## *196. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has laid down Public Health Standards in the coun if so, the details and the objectives thereof;
- (b) whether the guidelines issued by the Government under the said standards are implemented  in  the  country,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure better implementation of the said standards in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

( SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA )

- (a) to ( c):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 196* FOR 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has published the Indian Public Health  Standards  (IPHS)  for  the  various  levels  of  health  facilities  [ Hospital,  Sub - district  hospital,  Community  Health  Centre,  Primary  Health Centre and Sub - centre.] in January/February 2007 and then revise d in 2012.

The Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) are a set of uniform standa envisaged to improve the quality of health care delivery in the country States are encouraged to use them as reference points for public healt infrastructure planning and up - gradation of health facilities.

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), which subsumes the NRHM and  the  NUHM  as  its  Sub - Missions,  support  is  provided  for  States/UTs  for upgradation of facilities to Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS)  based  on requirements projected by the States/UTs in their Programme Implementati Plans (PIPs).
Lok Sabha Question No. 189 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Fighter Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PARESH RAWAL, KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.189

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

*189.  SHRI  PARESH  RAVAL: DR. KIRIT  P. SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether   the  fighter  aircraft  squadrons  at  present  is  able  to  meet  the  demand  of Indian Air Force (IAF), if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas has been inducted in IAF and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  signed  any  agreement  with  an  European  aircraft manufacturer  for  the  development  of  Tejas  Mark  II  aircraft,  if  so,  the  details  and present  status  thereof  along  with  the  total  estimated  production  cost  for  developing LCA Tejas;
- (d)  the present status of negotiation of purchase of Multirole Combat Fighter Aircraft, Rafale from France; and
- (e)  the measures taken to scale up fighter aircraft fleet in the country?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 189 FOR ANSWER ON 11.12.2015

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is equipped to cater for the threat environment that exists and is always ready to meet the role assigned to it.  Operational preparedness  of  IAF  is  reviewed  from  time  to  time  based  on  the  threat perception.   Further,  augmentation  and modernization  of  capabilities  of  IAF including its fighter aircraft fleet is a dynamic and continuous process. The indigenous Light  Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' has achieved initial operational  clearance.    The  production  phase  is  progressing  concurrently with  development  activity.    However,  Government  has  not  signed  any agreement with any  European aircraft  manufacturer  for  the  development  of Tejas Mk-II aircraft. As  per  the  India-France  Joint  Statement  issued  by  the  two  countries during the Prime Minister's visit to France, Government of India conveyed to the Government of France that Government of India would like to acquire 36 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Rafale in fly-away condition as quickly as possible.  The two leaders agreed to conclude an Inter-Government agreement  for  supply  of  these  aircraft.    A  negotiating  team  has  been constituted for the purpose. Further, HAL continues to manufacture Su-30 fighter Aircraft.  Besides for decision to acquire for MMRCA has also been made to augment for fleet.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 185 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Channels under DTH Service
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 185 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2015)

## CHANNELS UNDER DTH SERVICE

- *185. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

## Will  the  MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of channels functioning under the Direct to Home (DTH) service in the country;
- (b) whether the Government propose to increase the number of channels under DTH and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  facing  any  difficulties  increasing  the  number  of channels;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE; MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

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

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 185 FOR ANSWER ON 11.12.2015

Prasar  Bharati  has  informed  that  there  are  at  present  64  slots  for  TV channels  and  21  Radio  channels  in  Doordarshan's  free-to-air  Direct-to-Home (DTH)  service  'DD  Free  Dish'.  The  Ministry  does  not  maintain  the  number  of channels functioning under the private DTH services.

Hardware  installation  of  DTH  platform  upto  112  TV  Channels  has  been completed.  Presently, there are 64 TV channels and steps have been taken to add  48  new  channels.  The  capacity  would  further  be  increased  to  250  TV Channels, as part of approved 12 th  Plan.

Prasar Bharati faced issues in implementing Conditional Access System

(CAS), which is a part of upgraded system.

Prasar  Bharati  has  decided  to  adopt  the  Indian  Conditional  Access System (Indian CAS) which is being finalized by Department of Electronics and Information  Technology  (DeitY).  In  addition,  Department  of  Space  (DoS)  has agreed in-principle to provide additional transponders on new GSAT 15 satellite required for upgradation to 250 TV channels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 182 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Centrally Sponsored/Social Sector Schemes
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *182 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2015

## CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES

## *182: SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA: SHRI MALLIKARGUN KHARGE:

Will the Minister of Planning be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the NITI Aayog Task Force has submitted  its report on Centrally Sponsored Schemes, if so, the details thereof and the follow up action taken by the Government thereon;
- (b) whether there has been revision in the funding pattern of Centrally Sponsored/Social Sector Schemes, if so, the details thereof, programme-wise;
- (c) the  extent  to  which  the  change  in  the  funding  pattern  of  these  schemes  is  going  to  affect  their implementation; and
- (d) whether the Union Government proposes to compensate the States affected by the revised pattern of funding, if so, the details thereof and the further steps taken by the Government to protect the interests of the States in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) to (d)    A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO.  *182  RAISED  BY  MPS  SHRI  JYOTIRADITYA  SCINDIA  AND  SHRI MALLIKARGUN  KHARGE  REGARDING  'CENTRALLY  SPONSORED  /  SOCIAL  SECTOR SCHEMES'

- (a) The Sub - Group of Chief Ministers on Rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes constituted by NITI Aayog vide its notification/order dated 9 th March, 2015 has submitted its Report to the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Chairman of the NITI Aayog.  The Report is being processed by NITI Aayog, so that a final decision on its implementation can be taken as soon as possible.
- (b) Yes, Madam. The order issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in this regard is annexed.
- (c) NITI Aayog, at this stage do not anticipate any change in the working of the schemes as a result of the change in the funding pattern.
- (d) No, Madam. Does not arise.

## Annexure to the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. *182 due for answer on 11.12.2015 regarding centrally Sponsored/ Social Sector Schemes

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Cervical Cancer Screening
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MAMTAZ SANGHAMITA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2300 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## CERVICAL CANCER SCRE ENING

## 2300. DR. MAMTAZ SANGHAMITA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  present  status  of  screening  for cervical  cancer  under  the  National  Cancer Control Programme (NCCP);
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is implementing  any  project  regarding  cervical PAP  smear  and cytological training for doctors as well as paramedical staff;
- (c) if so, the details thereof indicating the number of training centres set up for he purpose and the number of personnel b ing trained there, State/UT - wise;
- (d) whether the Government proposes tointroduce HPV test under the cervical cancer screening programme to make it affordable in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (d ): Govt. of India is implementing prevention and control of cancer activities u National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disea and  Stroke  (NPCDCS).  NCD  clinics  established  under  NPCDCS  are  envisaged  to  carry  out screening of common Cancer at District Hospitals and Community Health Centres. The focus on three sites namely breast, cervical and oral Cancer.

Under the said programme, screening guidelines for cervical cancer by Visual Inspec with Acetic Acid (V IA) technique have been provided to State Governments for implementation.

At present there is no proposal to introduce HPV test under the programme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Hereditary Diseases in Coastal Areas
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: GANESH SINGH, KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2298 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## HEREDITARY DISEASES IN COASTAL AREAS

## 2298. SHRI GANESH SINGH: SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a number of hereditary diseases have been detected in the people in coastal areas of the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT -wise;
- (b) whether the Govern ment hasconducted any study/research in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
- (d) the corrective measures taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )

- (a) to (d): There has been no research studies done to study hereditary disease in the p in the coastal areas of the country.

Health  is  a  State  subject.    The  Central  Government  augments the  efforts  of  the  State Government in providing comprehensive healthcare including those for hereditary disease.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: AYUSH Research Portal
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2297 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## AYUSH RESEARCH PORTA L

## 2297. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government is maintaining an AYUSH Research Portal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether people from all strata of the society are utilising the portal and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  improve  the  treatment  modalities  enshrined AYUSH; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- ( a) & (b): Yes. The details are as under:

- (i) The AYUSH ResearchPortal was launched in April, 2011.

- (ii) A total of 21,468 research articles have been uploaded.

- (iii) The  National  Institute  of  Indian  Medical  Heritage ,  Hyderabad,  a  Research Institute under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences responsible for its design, development , updation & maintenance.

- (iv) The  Research  data  from  19 Institutes  under  the  Ministry  of  AYUSH  are uploaded periodically.

Contd………….

is

- (c ) : As on 07/12/15, the details of the visitors to the Portal are as follows:

|   No. of Countries where portal viewed | from No. of visitors   | Research article/ abstracts viewed   | Downloaded   |
|----------------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------|
|                                    102 | 2,10,137               | 1,12,860                             | 26,445       |

The strata wise details are not sought/ verifiable.

(d) & (e):     The treatment protocols for various diseases are developed and modified f to time through various programmes viz. Clinical Research, Clinical verification, drug resear etc. These are on -going programmes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2296 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Raksha Udyog Ratna Status to Companies
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2296

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## RAKSHA UDYOG RATNA STATUS TO COMPANIES

2296.  SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the Government proposes to implement the Report of Expert Committee constituted  in  May,  2006,  headed  by  Prabir  Sengupta  with  respect  to  identifying a  number  of  private  companies  which  could  be  accorded  Raksha  Udyog  Ratnas (RURs) status;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  details  of  the  recommendations  and  the number of private companies identified by the Committee;
- (c)  if not, the reasons for not implementing the same;
- (d)  whether the Government proposes to notify RURs at the earliest; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jko banzthr flag½

(a) to (e):   The  Government  took  a  decision  in  2012  not  to  accept  and implement the recommendations of the Prabir Sengupta Committee for selection of Raksha Udyog Ratnas (RURs).

A  view  was  taken  that  selecting  a  few  companies  and  giving preferential treatment to them would not only be limiting the competition but also lack in transparency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Hysterectomy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: S. RAJENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2295 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## HYSTERECTOMY

## 2295. SHRI S. RAJENDRAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of women subjected to hysterectomy during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT - wise;
- (b) whether a number of women were subjected to hysterectomy by allegedly creating the fear of canceramong them across the country including Chhattisgarh;
- (c) if so, the details thereof indicating the number of such cases reported during the said period, State/UT - wise; and
- (d)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government against  the  guilty  health  personnels  along with  the measures adopted by the Government to prevent the recurrence of such incidents?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a): Treatment procedure wise date is not centrally maintained.
- (b): No case of hysterectomy operations by allegedly creating the fear of cancer has been reported .
- (c) & (d): Do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Violation of MRTP Act
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2294 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 11TH DECEMBER, 2015 [AGRAHAYANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)]

## VIOLATION OF MRTP ACT

## QUESTION

2294.  DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)     the  number  of  companies  found  violating  Monopolistic  and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act with regard to misleading  advertisements  in  various  parts  of  the  country during the current year;
- (b)     whether the MRTP commission has taken action against such companies for such misleading advertisements;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, company-wise; and
- (d)     the steps taken by the Government to check recurrence of such activities in future?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS              (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY) कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री ( अरुण जेटली )

(a) & (b) The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969  has  been  repealed  with  effect  from  01.09.2009  and  MRTP Commission has been dissolved with effect from 14.10.2009.

(c) & (d) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Per Capita Debt Burden
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN, NEELAM SONKER, AJAY NISHAD

- (a) per capita foreign debt burden of the country as on date;
- (b) the amount of interest paid on loan during each of the last three years and the current year; and
- (c) the measures being taken by the Government to minimise the said amount?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) Per capita external debt, which is a simple ratio of total external debt to the population was Rs. 23,441 in 2014-15.
- (b) The  amount  of  interest  paid  during  2012-13,  2013-14  and  2014-15  stood  at  US$  10,944 million, US$ 11,175 million and US$ 12,602 million respectively.
- (c) The  external  debt  management  policy  followed  by  the  Government  of  India  emphasizes monitoring  of  long  and  short  term  debt,  raising  sovereign  loans  on  concessional  terms  with long term maturities, regulating external  commercial borrowings through end-use and  all-incost restrictions and rationalizing interest rates on Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Deposits. As a result, external debt has remained within manageable levels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Efficient Management of Tax Collection
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI, G. HARI, LAXMAN GILUWA, CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

LOK     SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 2278 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE  11 TH    DECEMBER ,2015 AGRAHAYANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

## EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF TAX COLLECTION

†2278. SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI:

SHRI G. HARI:

SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)whether Government has taken note that the tax collection procedure to be slow and inefficient leading shortfall in the collection of the targeted amount;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted a review of the existing tax collection methods in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  in  order  to  improve  efficiency  and  quality  has  introduced  a  new appraisal rule for taxmen, if so, the details thereof and the extent to which it is likely to benefit the taxpayers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) to (c):There are no indications  about any slow or inefficient collections of  central taxes due to present  system of collection.  The procedure has been in place and working efficiently. Moreover, improvement in the system is a continuous process. Details of tax collections during the last three financial years indicating the trend of collections  are given below:

Rs. In crore

| Nature of taxes   |   2012-13 |   2013-14 |   2014-15* |
|-------------------|-----------|-----------|------------|
| Direct Taxes      |    558658 |    638544 |     695797 |
| Indirect Taxes    |    474482 |    497061 |     544157 |

*Provisional

- (d) In order to improve efficiency and quality of tax administration, the Government has introduced a revised appraisal forms i.e. Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for taxmen, incorporating accountability parameters relating to assessment and expanding tax base to reflect  quantitative and qualitative outcomes in order to further enhance the efficiency, which will also improve the taxpayers' services.

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