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Lok Sabha Question No. 2367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Multi-Billion Fund
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2367. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 14 TH  DECEMBER, 2015.

## MULTI-BILLION FUND

## 2367. SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL  SHIVAJIRAO:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ं ्री

- (a) whether  India  and  the  United  Arab    Emirates  have  decided  to  set  up  a multibillion  dollar  fund  to  tap  into  investment  opportunities  in  the  country's infrastructure sector;
- (b) if so, the amount to be raised through the aforesaid fund investment plan;
- (c) the  details  of  the  projects  identified  for  development  through  aforesaid multibillion dollar fund;
- (d) whether the Union Government has prepared any plan to develop infrastructure with the support of aforesaid fund, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the two countries have agreed to further promote trade and use their respective locations and infrastructure for expanding trade in the region and beyond; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यवव द्यग ााज् यं ्रीस् वतं ््रभााा(स्रींतंरीिरंमलााीरीतंाांि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

## OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) to (d): As per the Joint Statement signed between India and UAE issued on 17 th August, 2015, it was  decided to establish India-UAE Infrastructure Investment Fund, with the aim of reaching a target of USD 75 billion to support investment in India's plan for rapid expansion of next generation infrastructure,  especially  in  railways,  ports,  roads,  airports  and  industrial corridors  and  parks.    During  the  recent  visit  of  UAE  delegation  led  by Minister of Foreign Affairs, an India-UAE Business Forum was organized to encourage UAE investors to raise their investments in India. Presentations were made before the Business delegation especially in the field  of  Infrastructure  Investment  Fund,  Make  in  India  Initiative  and  on investment opportunities in Electronics, Ports, Railways, National Highways, Construction, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial  Corridor projects.
- (e) & (f): During the recent visit of the Hon'ble PM  to UAE, it was decided to boost India -UAE trade by 60% in the next five years.  The initiative offers scope for UAE investors in as many as 25 sectors including infrastructure, energy including renewable energy, defence, railways and highways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Supply of Iron Ore
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2366

## FOR ANSWER ON 14/12/2015

## SUPPLY OF IRON ORE

## 2366.  SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of sponge iron plants set up in the country including Chhattisgarh, State-wise;
- (b) whether National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) provides iron ore to these plants;
- (c) if  so,  whether  quantity  of  iron  ore  being  provided  is  sufficient  for  the  said plants;
- (d) if not, whether the Government proposes to increase the quantity of iron ore;
- (e) whether these plants also get iron ore from other States including Odisha and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether  Odisha  State  Administration  has  banned  transportation  of  iron  ore from the States to other States; and
- (g) if so, the steps taken by the Union Government to ensure adequate supply of iron ore to the said plants?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

STEEL AND MINES

- (a) The  number  of  sponge  iron  plants  set  up  in  the  country,  State-wise  are  as under:-

State-Wise Distribution of Sponge Iron Plants, 2014-15

| State           | No. of Plants   |
|-----------------|-----------------|
| EASTERN REGION  |                 |
| JHARKHAND       | 64              |
| ODISHA          | 122             |
| WEST BENGAL     | 41              |
| WESTERN REGION  |                 |
| CHHATTISGARH    | 57              |
| GOA             | 3               |
| GUJARAT         | 2               |
| MAHARASTRA      | 13              |
| SOUTHERN REGION |                 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH  | 9               |
| KARNATAKA       | 31              |
| KERALA          | 2               |
| TAMILNADU       | 7               |
| TELANGANA       | 15              |
| Grand Total     | 366             |

Source : JPC

(b) Yes,  Madam.    National  Mineral  Development  Corporation  (NMDC)  provides iron ore to some of the sponge iron units in the country.

(c)to(e): NMDC supplies less than 1/3 rd of  iron ore supplies in India and balance of supplies are by private parties and hence no comment can be made on adequacy of iron ore supply which is largely determined by market and commercial factors. Steel is  a  deregulated  sector  since  1992  and  the  role  of  the  Government  is  that  of  a facilitator only. Investments, production and procurement of raw material for the Steel projects  are  therefore  of  conscious  decision  of  the  concerned  investors  based  on commercial prudence and market dynamics. It may also be mentioned that there is no shortage of iron ore production capacity in the country at an aggregate national level.

(f) Odisha State Administration has not banned transportation of iron ore from the State to other States.

- (g) Doesn't  arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Recognition to Jhunjhunu Havelis as Heritage Site
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT, SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, C.R. CHAUDHARY

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2364 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015 AGRAHAYANA 23, 1937 (SAKA)

## RECOGNITION TO JHUNJHUNU HAVELIS AS HERITAGE SITE

- SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI: SHRI
- 2364 CR CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a whether the Government has received any proposal for recognition and preservation of famous Havelis in Marwar and Shekhawati  region: of
- Rajasthan;
- b if so, the details thereof along with the status of the proposals;
- whether the Government has   recognized these Havelis as heritage buildings and has taken any for inclusion of these Havelis in the UNESCO's World Heritage list; and steps
- if so, the details thereof with the funds allocated in this regard along

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Madam\_ No such proposal has been received.

(b)

- during the last three years?
- Some of the Havelis in the Marwar are the protected monuments region
- Havelis in the UNESCO's World Heritage list has been received
- of Government of Rajasthan. No such proposal for inclusion of these
Lok Sabha Question No. 2363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Autonomy of IIMs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2363 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## Autonomy of IIMs

## 2363.  DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to bring Indian Institutes of Management Bill, 2015;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Bill framed by the Government has brought in worries over autonomy of Indian Institutes of Management in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (e): Yes, Madam. The draft Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) Bill intends to grant  statutory status to Indian Institutes of Management to enable them to grant degrees to their  students  in  the  academic  courses  conducted  by  these  institutes.    The  Bill  intends  to ensure greater synergy and functional autonomy along with commensurate accountability in academic  and  financial  matters.  The  draft  Bill  was  posted  on  the  website  of  Ministry  of Human Resource Development and feedback was received from all stakeholders including general  public  suggesting  changes  in  various  provisions  of  the  draft  Bill.    A  consultation meeting  was  also  held  on  9 th October  2015  with  the  Directors  of  Indian  Institutes  of Management (IIMs) to discuss and get feedback on the provisions of the proposed IIM Bill. The inputs received will be taken into account while preparing the draft Bill.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Ban on Import of Rice and Wheat
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: OM BIRLA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2361 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## BAN ON IMPORT OF RICE AND WHEAT

## 2361. SHRI OM BIRLA:

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

- a) whether some countries have imposed a ban on the import of rice and wheat produced in India during the last five years;
- b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- c) whether any of these countries have lifted the ban; and
- d) if so, the details thereof and the fall in the demand of rice and wheat exports during the said period?

## ANSWER

वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग राज् य मंत्री )णीमीी स मलमा नीीारमि((स्वींत्र प्रभार )

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a  & b)All importing countries of agro and food products have concerns relating to human, animal and plant health and hygiene and safety of food consumed by its citizens.  As  a  measure  of  protection,  importing  countries  often  resort  to rejections  of  individual  consignments  or  temporary  restrictions  on  imports  of specific  commodities  for  non-compliance  with  their  prescribed  norms/safety standards/rules/regulations. Normally, bans are resorted to only when there are repeated  violations  of  the  safety  norms  or  there  are  serious  concerns  to  the health of humans, animals or plants. At present, there is no instance of a formal country-specific ban on import of rice and wheat from India.
- (c  &  d)  Does  not  arise  in  view  of  (a)  above.  The  data  on  export  of  rice  and  wheat during the last 5 years and the current year is as under:

## Quantity in lakh MT; Value in USD Millions

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|                   | 2010-11   | 2010-11   | 2011-12   | 2011-12   | 2012-13   | 2012-13   | 2013-14   | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2014-15   |
|-------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Product Name      | Quantity  | Value     | Quantity  | Value     | Quantity  | Value     | Quantity  | Value     | Quantity  | Value     |
| Basmati Rice      | 23.30     | 2493.89   | 31.69     | 3216.99   | 34.60     | 3564.04   | 37.54     | 4864.89   | 36.99     | 4516.28   |
| Non- Basmati Rice | 1.01      | 50.86     | 39.92     | 1723.38   | 66.88     | 2651.97   | 71.36     | 2925.16   | 82.78     | 3336.84   |
| Wheat             | 0.00      | 0.15      | 7.50      | 202.06    | 65.15     | 1934.24   | 55.72     | 1569.08   | 29.24     | 828.75    |

Source: DGCI&S
Lok Sabha Question No. 2360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Deemed University
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: G. HARI

2360. SHRI G.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2360 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## Deemed University HARI:

Will	the	Minister	of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be	pleased	to	state: (a)	whether	the	University	Grants	Commission	(UGC)	has	proposed	to	ascertain	the	details of	infrastructure	and	faculty	strength	of	deemed	universities	which	were	black	listed	by	a committee	appointed	by	the	Government; (b)	if	so,	the	details	thereof; (c)	whether	the	UGC	has	fixed	any	time	frame	to	complete	the	verification	process;	and (d)	if	so,	the	details	thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI )

(a)	 to	 (d):	 No,	 Madam.	 However,	 as	 per	 Orders	 of	 Hon'ble	 Supreme	 Court	 of	 India,	 the University	Grants	Commission	(UGC)	made	assessment	of	all	41	Deemed	to	be	Universities falling	 in	 Category	 'C'	 in	 the	 report	 of	 Tandon	 Committee	 which	 was	 constituted	 by	 the Government.	 The	 UGC	 assessed	 these	 41	 Institutions	 through	 individual	 hearing	 and presentations	about	the	infrastructure,	faculty,	research	and	other	facilities	available	with them.	 UGC	 also	 conducted	 physical	 inspection	 of	 seven	 Deemed	 to	 be	 Universities	 of Category	'C'	as	per	the	direction	of	Hon'ble	Supreme	Court. Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its Order dated 08.09.2015 directed National Assessment	 and	 Accreditation	 Council	 (NAAC)	 to	 make	 assessment	 of	 all	 Category	 'C' Deemed	to	be	Universities.	NAAC	has	made	the	assessment	and	accredited	38	Deemed	to be	Universities,	the	details	of	which	are	available	at	NAAC's	website	www.naac.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Dress Code for Pre-Medical Test
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2358 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## Dress Code for Pre-Medical Test

2358.  SHRI  B.  SENGUTTUVAN:  Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  Central  Board  of  Secondary Education has issued a new dress code for  the  students  taking  All  India  PreMedical Test held on 25th July, 2015 in order to prevent copying and cheating at the examinations and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that the CBSE Circular mandates that the students are forbidden from wearing anything other than a half-sleeved T-shirt or kurta, trousers and flip-flops during the examination; and

- (c)  whether  such  practices  are  likely  to  increase  conflict  with  the  established religious customs, beliefs and infringe the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion  and  if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  monitor  such situations?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (c): Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had suggested a dress code for candidates appearing in All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) examination held on July 25, 2015.  The dress code was suggested to ensure fair conduct of AIPMT examinations.  CBSE received representations with regard to suggested dress  code.    However,  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  of  India,  in  its  order  dated 24.07.2015 in WP(C) No.486/2015 and 487/2015 upheld the decision of CBSE regarding the dress code.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Board Results
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2357 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## Board Results

- †2357. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the students are suffering due to multiple Boards in the country and delay in declaration of results by the respective Boards; (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to issue guidelines to all the Boards to declare results simultaneously; (c) if so, the details of the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d): Education being a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution, majority of the school education boards are under the purview of the respective State Governments. This Ministry held a meeting of all State Education Boards on  28.10.2015  on  Examination  Reforms  and  preparation  of  rank  list  for JEE(Main)  and  JEE(Advanced).  State  Education  Boards  were  suggested  to declare results of Class12 before 31 st  May of the year for timely preparation of rank list of JEE(Main) Examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Medical Colleges in IIT Campuses
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2356 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## Medical Colleges in IIT Campuses

†2356. DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Medical  colleges  in  the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  educational  milieu  of  the  IIT  campus  is  likely  to  be adversely affected with the introduction of this scheme;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether any consensus has been arrived among technical and medical education experts in this regard; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the rationale behind this proposal?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a)        : No, Madam.

- (b) to (f): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: New Polytechnics
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BISHNU PADA RAY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2355 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## New Polytechnics

## 2355.  SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has noticed that the Andaman  and Nicobar  (A&N) Administration has taken any initiative for establishment of two new polytechnics one each at North and Middle Andaman districts and the Nicobar district through a scheme of  setting  up  of  new  polytechnics  in  unserved  and  undeserved  districts  under  the Submission of polytechnics sanctioned by the Ministry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the infrastructure including lands for these two polytechnics have been allotted; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) to (d) Under the scheme namely 'Sub-Mission on Polytechnics under Coordinated Action for Skill  Development'  launched  during  the  11 th Plan,  this  Ministry  provides  one-time financial assistance upto Rs.12.30 crores per Polytechnic to the State/UT Governments for  setting  up  of  new  Polytechnics  in  300 un-served  and under-served  districts of the country.      Two  Districts  were  indentified  in  Andaman  and  Nicobar  (A&N)  initially under the Scheme.  However, presently there is no plan to undertake any further action, since  Andaman  &  Nicobar  Administration  has  intimated  that  setting  up  of  new polytechnics is not viable since there is unutilized capacity of seats on the Islands.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Online Application for Board Exams
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2353 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## Online Application for Board Exams

- †2353.  SHRI  RAJAN  VICHARE:  Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is considering any proposal for private students to apply online for Board Exams held by Central Board of Secondary Education; (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (c): Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to accept online applications from Private Students for Classes X and XII CBSE Board Examination-2016, under the Board's scheme of Improvement/ Compartment/Full Subjects categories.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Budgetary Allocation
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2351

FOR ANSWER ON 14/12/2015

## BUDGETARY ALLOCATION

2351.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of total budget allocation made by the Government in steel sector during the current year including West Bengal, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the fund has been released and utilised; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF

STEEL AND MINES

- (a) Steel being a deregulated sector of Indian economy, the Ministry of Steel has a  facilitating  role  for  catalyzing  steel  production  in  the  country  in  both  public  and private sectors. It has only a plan budget of Rs. 15.00 crore for the current Financial Year (2015-16) for promotion of research and development in iron & steel sector.
- (b) Rs. 8.55 crore has been released for promotion of research and development in iron & steel sector till 30.11.2015.
- (c) In view of reply to (a) above, question does not arise.

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(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)