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Lok Sabha Question No. 238 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Uniform Pharma Code
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION No. 238

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th  May, 2016

## Uniform Pharma Code

- *238. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

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

- (a) whether incidents of unethical marketing practices by Pharmaceutical Companies have come to the notice of the Government in the country during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) if  so,  the details thereof, State/UTwise and company-wise and the reasons  therefor  along  with  the  action  taken/being  taken  by  the Government against such companies;
- (c) whether  the  Uniform  Code  for  Pharmaceutical  Marketing  Practices formulated by the Government during the year 2015 has achieved the desired results in the country, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  received  suggestions  from  various quarters  to  prevent  such  unethical  marketing  practices  by  these erring  companies during the said period, if so, the details thereof along with the action taken/being taken by the Government on such suggestions so far; and
- (e) the other corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)

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

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Statement referred to in reply to LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 238 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 th  May, 2016 regarding Uniform Pharma Code

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The complaints received were against both Multinational  and  Domestic  Pharmaceutical  companies  covering  various states/ Union Territories.

(c): The  Government  had  announced  Uniform  Code  for  Pharmaceutical Practices  (UCPMP)  which  was  to  be  adopted  voluntarily  w.e.f.  1 st January, 2015  for  a  period  of  six  months  and  has  last  been  extended  upto 30.06.2016. After reviewing the same it was found that the voluntary code was not working as expected.

(d) & (e): The  Government  consulted  the  stakeholders  including  NGO's  / Civil  Society  members  and  after  examining  their  suggestions  it  is  now looking into the viability of making the Code Statutory.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 236 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Naxalism in Tribal Areas
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*236 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 20, 1938 (SAKA)

NAXALISM IN TRIBAL AREAS

†*236. SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the tribal/unemployed youths have been radicalised by maoist ideologies and are joining naxal activities in large numbers;

(b)  if  so,  the  number  of  such  youths  reported  to  have  joined  maoist organization in the last one year;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  employment  oriented schemes to bring them into the mainstream; and

(d) if so, the details of the action plan drawn up in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

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

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## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*236 FOR 10.05.2016.

(a) & (b):   The recruitment of tribal youth by the Left Wing Extremists has decreased  in the recent year. In view  of sustained operations by CAPFs/Police  in  the  LWE  affected  States,  the  situation  has  improved considerably  and  CPI(Maoist)  and  other  outfits  have  suffered  significant damages. Simultaneously, increasing development initiatives in the rural areas have also weaned away rural youth from the Maoist fold.

(c)  &  (d):      The  Government  has  a  multipronged  strategy  towards combating LWE including security related measures; development related interventions; and ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 233 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Drinking Water Scheme for Wildlife
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH, B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION No. 233

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.05.2016

## Drinking Water Scheme for Wildlife

## *233.               SHRI RAKESH SINGH: SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

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

- (a) whether there is any provision/scheme for arrangement of drinking water for wild animals in the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves in the country;
- (b) if so, the status of implementation of such provision/scheme in the States and UTs;
- (c) whether there are reports of deaths of wild animals due to thirst/lack of drinking water on account of drying up of water bodies in the said sanctuaries/reserves and if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (d) the corrective steps taken/preventive measures being contemplated in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a), (b), (c) and (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a), (b),  (c)  and  (d)  OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.* 233 REGARDING 'DRINKING WATER  SCHEME  FOR  WILDLIFE'  BY SHRI  RAKESH  SINGH,  SHRI  B. SRIRAMULU DUE FOR REPLY ON 10.05.2016:

- (a) &(b) Management of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Tiger Reserves lies with the  respective  State  Governments.  The  Central  Government  provides  financial assistance to the States/Union Territory Governments under the Centrally Sponsored  Schemes  of  'Integrated  Development  of  Wildlife  Habitats',  'Project Tiger'  and 'Project  Elephant',  for  the  management  of  protected  areas.  Various activities are undertaken by State Governments for creation of water harvesting/retention  structures  like  bunds,  tanks,  check  dams,  well,  ponds,  water holes etc. to ensure drinking water availability for the wild animals.

In addition to this, Ministry with financial assistance from Ad-hoc Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), has formulated a scheme to provide assistance to the States for 'Augmentation of Fodder and Water in Protected areas/Forest Areas', aimed at improving habitat in protected areas by making provision for augmenting grass, fodder and water to the wild animals . The scheme has been sent to all the State Forest Departments.

- (c) Ministry has not received any reports of death of wild animals due to thirst/lack of drinking water in protected areas.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 231 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Package for Sugar Industry
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA, GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 231

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th   MAY, 2016

## PACKAGE FOR SUGAR INDUSTRY

*231. ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA: SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

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 State Governments including Maharashtra have urged the  Union  Government  to  provide  financial  assistance  to  the  sugar factories, if so, the details and the status thereof and the time by which the proposal is likely to be finalised along with the reasons for delay;
- (b)   whether  some  new  rules  have  been  formulated  for  setting  up  of new sugar mills in drought affected Marathwada region; and
- (c)   if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM  VILAS PASWAN)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO 231 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 10.05.2016 IN THE LOK SABHA

(a): No,  Madam.  None  of  the  State  Governments  including Maharashtra  have  urged  Union  Government  to  provide  financial assistance  to  the  sugar  factories  in  the  current  sugar  season 2015-16.

- (b): No, Madam.
- (c): Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 228 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Import Price of Pulses and Oilseeds
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *228

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.05.2016

## IMPORT PRICE OF PULSES AND OILSEEDS

*228.  SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

## 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  production/availability  of  pulses  and  oilseeds  in  the  country  has  been affected due to the cheaper imports on account of independent nature of the trade policy on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Ministry has approached the Department of Commerce for making changes in the trade policy to ensure that prices of imported pulses and oilseeds are not lower than the MSP; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Department of Commerce thereto?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=ky; ea=h ¼Jh jke foykl ikloku½

CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## THE MINISTER OF (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(a) to (c) :

A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.*228  FOR  10.05.2016  REGARDING  IMPORT  PRICE  OF PULSES AND OILSEEDS.

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(a) : As  our  domestic  production  of  pulses  is  lower  than  the  demand,  the  deficit  is largely  met  through  imports.  To  ensure  availability  of  pulses  at  reasonable  prices,  import  of pulses is allowed at zero duty and export is banned except for Kabuli chana and upto 10,000 MT per annum of organic pulses & Lentils. In the case of oilseeds, import attracts a basic customs duty of 30% and imports are also marginal. Production and productivity of pulses and oilseeds in India remains low as these crops are mainly grown on marginal lands in rainfed areas and by small and marginal farmers.

(b) & (c) : No,  Madam.  As  per  the  Economic  Survey,  2015-16,  India  has  adopted  a  trade policy vis-à-vis agricultural commodities, which is responsive to the changing domestic situation of crop production, demand, supply and most importantly retail prices. The Basic Customs Duty (BCD)  of  agricultural  products  is,  therefore,  subject  to  frequent  revisions,  including  their reductions or removals depending on the domestic conditions, to protect farmers and agriculture linked industries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 224 (STARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Border Management
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NINONG ERING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*224 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 20, 1938 (SAKA)

BORDER MANAGEMENT

*224. SHRI NINONG ERING:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  adequate  measures  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to secure effective management of Indian borders particularly in Arunachal Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether the Government has set up/proposes to set up border haats along the Indo-Myanmar and Indo-Bangladesh borders and if so, the details thereof, location/State-wise;

(c) whether the border haats are likely to help in maintaining peace and tranquility in the border regions and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the concrete steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to curb insurgency and trafficking problems as well as to maintain peace and security in the border regions including Indo-Myanmar border region?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

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

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## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*224 FOR 10.05.2016.

(a) & (b):  The Government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to secure effective  management  of  Indian  borders,  curb  insurgency  as  well  as  to maintain  peace  and  security  in  the  border  regions  which  inter-alia includes, area domination, round the clock surveillance & patrolling on the borders, establishment of Border Out Posts (BOPs), construction of border roads, upgradation of intelligence set up and close interaction with local populace.   Wherever required and possible on respective borders, fence and  flood  light  works  are  taken  up.    Force  multipPliers  and  High-Tech surveillance  equipment  to  enhance  the  surveillance  of  border  have  also been introduced.   Further, deployment of technological solutions on Pilot basis has been approved.    Adequate measures are taken to curb human trafficking like issuing advisories to State Governments,  sensitizing law enforcement agencies and creating awareness among border population.

(c) & (d):     Four  border  haats,  two  in  Meghalaya  and  two  in  Tripura  are functional at present along Indo-Bangladesh border.   Government of

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## L.S.S.Q.NO.*224 FOR 10.05.2016

India and Bangladesh have agreed to set up six more border haats-two in Tripura  and  four  in  Meghalaya.      There  are  no  border  haats  at  IndoMyanmar  border.      The  establishment  of  border  haats  is  expected  to promote the well being of the people dwelling in areas across the borders of the two countries, which in turn will maintain peace and tranquility in the border regions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2760 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: NGT Directive on Highway Project
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2760

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.05.2016

## NGT Directive on Highway Project

## 2760.   SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  the  National  Green  Tribunal  (South  Zone)  has  stayed  the environmental clearance given by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for undertaking  work  on  National  Highways  47  by  National  Highways  Authority  of  India from Kaliakkavilai-Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu through wetlands and waterbodies;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) No Sir
- (b) & (c) This Ministry has granted environmental clearance to the Highway Project from Kerala/Tamil  Nadu  Border  to  Kanyakumari  on  NH-47  and  from  Nagercoil  to  Kavalkinaru  on NH-47B, on 9 th September, 2010 in terms of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006. The project is promoted by National Highways Authority of India,

The National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone at Chennai, vide their order dated 16 th March, 2016 in Application Nos.104 of 2013, 111 of 2013, 112 of 2013,116 of 2013 and 127 of 2013 has directed that the project proponent are not prohibited from carrying on with the project activities. It has been further clarified that the project shall not affect any of the ponds which are situated in the course of its execution and no trees on the way shall be cut.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2758 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Assistance from IFAD
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2758

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MAY, 2016/VAISAKHA 20, 1938 (SAKA)

ASSISTANCE FROM IFAD

2758. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the International Development and Research Centre (IDRC), Canada  House,  Jor  Bagh,  New  Delhi  has  received  funds  from  the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for utilization of Mangal Turbine projects in India; and

(b) if so, the total funds received along with the number of installments, the details of the project, utilization of the said funds and the name of the agency which implemented the project?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b): FCRA  Wing  of  the  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  is  mandated  to administer  the  receipt  and  utilization  of  foreign  contribution  by  the associations. As per the Act, associations are required to get registration  or  prior  permission  for  receipt  of  foreign  contribution. However, Donor agencies are not required to be registered.  Further, no data  in  respect  of  NGOs  not  registered  under  FCRA  is  maintained  in Ministry of Home Affairs.  The International Development and Research Centre (IDRC) is not registered under FCRA, 2010.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Fish Hatchery
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2757 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.5.2016

## FISH  HATCHERY

## 2757:   SHRI.C.MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether  the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department has proposed to set  up a fish hatchery jointly with Central marine Fisheries Research Centre (CMFRI); and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said hatchery is likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (DR SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN )

- (a)  No, Madam.

- (b)  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2755 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: New Fertilizer Units
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI

The details of 6 proposals for setting up of Greenfield and Brownfield projects : -

|   S. No. | Company                                             | Projects                                                  | Owner ship   | State          |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------------|
|        1 | .Kanpur Fertilizers & Cement Limited                | Greenfield Project at Jabalpur                            | Private      | Madhya Pradesh |
|        2 | .Indo-Gulf Fertilizers Limited -Jagdishpur          | Brownfield Expansion urea project at Jagdishpur.          | Private      | Uttar Pradesh  |
|        3 | Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited- Gadepan    | Brownfield of Ammonia-Urea units at Gadepan-Kota.         | Private      | Rajasthan      |
|        4 | .Matix Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited-II, Panagarh | Brownfiled Ammonia-Urpea Fertilizers Complex at Panagarh. | Private      | West Bengal    |
|        5 | Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited- Thal     | Brownfield Ammonia-Urea Expansion project at Thal.        | CPSU         | Maharashtra    |
|        6 | .Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.             | Brownfield Project at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.           | Private      | Andhra Pradesh |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Target for Oilseed Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2749

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  10 TH  MAY, 2016

## TARGET FOR OILSEED PRODUCTION

2749.     SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has fixed target to enhance production of vegetable oil sources by 2.48 million tonnes by the end of the 12th Plan period;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government to achieve the target?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं किसान िल्याण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã ½ãñâ Àã·¾ã ½ãâ¨ããè ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA )

- (a) & (b): Government  has  fixed  target  to  enhance  production  of  vegetable  oil sources (oilseeds, oil palm and tree borne oilseeds (TBOs) by 2.45 million tonnes by the end of 12 th Plan period (7.06 million tonnes to 9.51 million tonnes).
- (c): In  order  to  achieve  the  target,  National  Mission  on  Oilseeds  and  Oil  Palm (NMOOP)  is  under  implementation  from  April  2014  in  the  country.  The  Mission comprises three Mini Missions namely MM I - Oilseeds, MM II - Oil Palm and MM IIITBOs. Mission provides financial assistance for production and distribution of seeds/planting  materials,  seed  minikits,  plant  protection  equipments,  bio-pesticides  / bio-fertilizers,  micronutrients,  improved  farm  implements,  irrigation  tools,  water  saving devices,  demonstrations,  farmers  and  extension  workers  training  etc  and  cost  of maintenance/intercropping for oil palm and TBOs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2748 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Monitoring of Automobiles Companies
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2748 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.05.2016

## Monitoring of Automobiles Companies

## 2748. SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has engaged more than half a dozen Union ministries and departments of the States in the task of monitoring the automobile companies of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  automobile  companies  of  the  country  have  appealed  to  the  Government  to constitute a single monitoring agency, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  constitute  a  single  regulatory  agency  for  the automobile companies; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): No, Madam.
- (d) & (e): Government has approved the setting up of National Automotive Board (NAB) which will act as a Central agency to look at all technical aspects of vehicles and to assist in formation of policy for the Automobile Industry.

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