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Lok Sabha Question No. 1423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: National Dairy Plan
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1423 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## NATIONAL DAIRY PLAN

## 1423. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government had initiated National Dairy Plan under the 12th Five Year Plan with an outlay of Rs. 1760 crore;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  any  development  has  been  achieved  by  using  scientific  breeding  and  feeding programme under this project, if so, the details thereof and the total number of villages covered under National Dairy Plan?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIYA)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) The Government of India has approved National Dairy Plan Phase- I (NDP-I) with an outlay of Rs 2242 Crore for a period of eight years from 2011-12 to 2018-19 as a Central Sector Scheme.  The  Scheme  is  being  implemented  through  National  Dairy  Development  Board (NDDB) with the following objectives : -
- i. To  help  increase  the  productivity  of  milch  animals  and  thereby  increase  milk production to meet the rapidly growing demand for milk.
- ii. To  help  provide  rural  milk  producers  with  greater  access  to  the  organized  milkprocessing sector.

NDP-I is being implemented in 18 States which accounts for more than 90 percent of the country's milk production. However, coverage of NDP-I will be across the country in terms of benefits accrued from the project.

- (c) Yes,  Madam.  NDDB  has  informed  that  under  NDP-I,  till  September  2015,  302  and  42 numbers of genetically improved bulls were produced through progeny testing programme and pedigree selection respectively. 34 million semen doses were produced and the bovine population  in 6030  villages  was  covered  under  Artificial Insemination  (AI).  Ration balancing programme has covered more than 9.2 lakh animals in about 14,000 villages. By feeding a balanced ration, net daily income of milk producers has increased by Rs. 25 per animal, by way of reduction in cost of feeding and increase in milk and milk fat.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Financial Assistance to NGOs
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV, SAKUNTALA LAGURI

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1422

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NGOs

## 1422.    SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV: SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI:

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

(a) whether any financial assistance has been provided to the Non-Governmental Organisations  (NGOs)  working  in  the  agriculture  sector  in  the  country  including  Madhya Pradesh and Odisha and if so, the details thereof during the last three years and the current year, State and NGO-wise;

- (b) the names of the NGOs which were provided the said financial assistance;
- (c) the details of the work done by the said NGOs in the field of agriculture; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  the  work  done  by  these  NGOs  and  if  so,  the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

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

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

(a) & (b): Under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Mission for Integrated Development of  Horticulture  (MIDH)  funds  are  released  to  State  Governments.    Mission  for  Integrated Development  of  Horticulture  is  not  releasing  funds  directly  to  NGOs  in  the  State  of  Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.  However funds have been released under National Horticulture Mission (a  sub-scheme  of  MIDH)  to  National  Horticultural  Research  and  Development  Foundation (NHRDF),  Nashik,  and  NGO  declared  as  National  Level  Agency  under  MIDH  for  monitoring programmes relating to development of vegetables and vegetable seeds.

The  details  of  financial  assistance  released  to  NHRDF  under  MIDH,  based  on  their approved Annual Action Plan is as under:-

| Year    |   Release (Rs. in lakh) |
|---------|-------------------------|
| 2012-13 |                  777    |
| 2013-14 |                  807.86 |
| 2014-15 |                 1174.3  |
| 2015-16 |                    0    |

(c): NHRDF was established by National Agricultural  Cooperative  Marketing  Federation of India  Ltd.    (NAFED)  and  Associate  Shippers  on  3 rd November,  1977  and  registered  under Society  Registration  Act,  1860  at  New  Delhi  for  carrying  out  Research  and  Development activities including seed production of export oriented horticultural crops especially onion and garlic.

(d): The  details  of  work  done  by  NHRDF  under  different  component  of  the  MIDH/NHM programmes during 2014-15 is annexed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RITA TARAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Satkosia Tiger Reserve

| 1420.                                                                             | SHRIMATI RITA TARAI:                                                                           |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (a)                                                                               | whether the Government has allocated/released funds to Satkosia Tiger Reserve of Odisha State; |
| (b)                                                                               | if so, the details thereof; and                                                                |
| (c)                                                                               | if not, the reasons therefor?                                                                  |
| ANSWER                                                                            | ANSWER                                                                                         |
| MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE | MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE              |
| (a) &(b)                                                                          | Yes Sir. The details are at Annexure-I.                                                        |
| (c)                                                                               | Question does not arise.                                                                       |

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ANNEXURE-I

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  &  (b)  OF  THE LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1420 ON SATKOSIA TIGER RESERVE DUE FOR REPLY ON 08.12.2015.

Details  of  funds  allocated  /  released  to  Sakosia  Tiger  Reserve,  Odisha  under  the  Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Project Tiger during last three years and current year

(Rs. in Lakhs)

| Tiger Reserve   | State   | 2012-13   | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2015-16 (as on 2.12.2015)   |
|-----------------|---------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------------------------|
|                 |         | Release   | Release   | Release   | Release                     |
| Satkosia        | Odisha  | 142.956   | 191.303   | 192.0869  | 167.45412                   |
| Total           |         | 142.956   | 191.303   | 192.0869  | 167.45412                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1419 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Crime Cases
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1419

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 17,1937 (SAKA)

CRIME CASES

1419. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Delhi has topped the chart (2000 cases in 2014) in the rate of sexual crimes as per the National Crime Records Bureau;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken or proposed to be taken to curb/stop sexual crimes in the country?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (b): As per the NCRB report published in 'Crime In India-2014', the crime  figures  and  percentage  contribution  to  all  India  total  of  Crime against  women  in  Delhi  reported  was  15265  (4.5%)  which  is  less  in comparison  to  other  states  like  Uttar  Pradesh    [38467    (11.4%)],  West Bengal [38299 (11.3%)], Rajasthan [31151 (9.2%)], Madhya Pradesh [28678 (8.5%)], Maharashtra [26693 (7.9%], Assam [19139 (5.7%)], Andhra Pradesh [16512(4.9%)] and Bihar [15383(4.6%)].

(c): As  per  Seventh  Schedule,  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State subjects under the Constitution, and as such the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crimes, including crimes against women lies with the State Governments and  Union  Territory  Administrations.  However,  the  Union  Government attaches  highest  importance  to  the  matter  of  prevention  and  control  of crime  against  women.  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs has  issued  various advisories  to  all  State  Governments/UTs  to  curb/stop  crimes  against woman in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Sports Promotion at Grass Root Level
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1418 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

Sports Promotion at Grass Root Level

1418. SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  the  schemes/programmes  initiated  for  development  of  a  structured system at the grass root level to engage young boys and girls in the age group of 8-10 years in various sports;
- (b)  the  details  of  schemes/measures  taken  for  ensuring  availability  of sporting equipments and wholesome nourishment to identified sportspersons;
- (c) the details of schemes/measures taken to set up sports science and sports medicines centres to support the sports fraternity; and
- (d)  whether  infrastructure  has  been  built  to  create  sports  science institutes and if so, the efforts of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) & (b) The  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  is  implementing  a scheme  named  Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan for creation of sports infrastructure  and conducting annual sports competitions, namely Rural Sports Competitions, Women Sports Competitions, North East Games and Competitions  in  Left  Wing  Affected  Areas.  Of  these  competitions,  the Rural Sports Competitions cater to rural youth below the age of 16 years.

In addition, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), implements schemes/ programs for development of a structured system at the grass root level to engage young boys and girls covering the age group of 8-10 years in various sports,  namely,  National  Sports  Talent  Contest  Scheme  (NSTC), Army Boys Sports Company Scheme (ABSC) and Come & Play Scheme. (c) & (d) It  has  been  decided  by  the  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  & Sports  to  set  up  an  Indian  Institute  of  Sports  Science  and  Research (IISSR) to integrate the study, research and practice of Sports Sciences and  Medicine  within  high  standard  institutional  framework  to  achieve excellence in Sports. The  setting  up  of  the  Indian  Institute  of  Sports  Science  and Research (IISSR) is at the inception stage, and no infrastructure has yet been created.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1416 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Appointments at NATRIP
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1416 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## Appointments at NATRIP

## 1416. SHRI RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

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

- (a) the details of appointments made to senior posts at NATRIP in the current year;
- (b) the details of policy and procedure followed in making these appointments;
- (c) the total funding by way of Government grant made available to NATRIP in the last one year;
- (d)  whether  any  complaint  relating  to  irregularities  in  the  utilisation  of  these  funds  has  been received by the Government; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): During the current year the following appointment were made at Senior level:-
1. CEO&PD, NATIS.  Through open advertisement.
2. Director  (Fin.  &  Admn.),  NATIS  -Additional  Charge  given  to  Controller  of  Accounts, DHI.
- (b): The post of CEO&PD, NATIS, was advertised in leading national dailies and websites of DHI and DoPT.  The short listed candidates were called and interviewed and final selection was made with the approval of ACC.

The  post  of  Director  (  Fin.  &  Admn.),  NATIS,  was  advertised  in  leading  national  dailies  and websites of DHI.  However, no suitable candidate was found.  Meanwhile Controller of Accounts, DHI, has been given additional charge of Director (Fin. & Admn.), NATIS.

- (c): The detail of total funding by way of Government grant made available to NATRIP in the last one year is given below:-
- (d): No complaint relating to irregularities in the utilization of these fund.
- (e): Not applicable.

| Sanctioned order and Date   | Date of Receipt   | Amount in Crore   |
|-----------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| 2(1)/13-NATIS dt.13.06.2014 | 28.06.2014        | 100.00 Crore      |
| 2(1)/13-NATIS dt.28.10.2015 | 29.10.2014        | 141.91 Crore      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Banana Production
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1415

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## BANANA PRODUCTION

1415.  DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

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

- (a) whether Maharashtra is the largest producer of banana in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  banana  production  in  various  States  including  Maharashtra  during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
- (c) whether  banana  farmers  suffer  financial  loss  due  to  drought  in  Maharashtra  and production has decreased in recent years;
- (d) if so, whether the Government has provided financial assistance and other packages to farmers to increase production of banana and mitigate the loss; and
- (e) the details of the assistance provided by the Union Government during the said period to banana farmers, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a): As per the information available from the States, the State of Maharashtra is the second largest producer of Banana during 2014-15 in the country.
- (b): The production of Banana in various States including Maharashtra during the last three years and the current year is given at Annexure-I.
- (c): Yes, Madam.
- (d): Yes, Madam.
- (e): As  per  the  information  received  from  the  State  of  Maharashtra,  the  details  of  the assistance  provided  by  the  Union  Government  during  the  last  three  years  is  given  at Annexure-II.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Inspection of Godowns
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR, RAMA DEVI

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1414

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  DECEMBER, 2015

## INSPECTION OF GODOWNS

1414. SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR: SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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 Stocks/Godowns are inspected on regular basis by efficient and  trained  employees  including  senior  officers  of  the  Ministry/Food Corporation of India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of such inspections conducted during the last three years along with the shortcomings noticed therein; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government so far on the basis of the findings of the said inspection and the outcome thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

(a)  to  (d):  Yes  Madam, periodic inspections and checks are conducted in the godowns of Food Corporation of India (FCI) at Districts, Regional, Zonal and  Headquarter  levels.  Besides,  Vigilance  Division  of  FCI  Headquarters has the mandate of inspection of various units. The officers of Ministry also conduct  inspections  of  Central  Pool  foodgrains  stocks.  The  details  of inspection carried out during last three years by FCI are as under:

| Year                 |   No. of Squad Inspection |
|----------------------|---------------------------|
| 2012                 |                      6393 |
| 2013                 |                      6282 |
| 2014                 |                      6212 |
| 2015 (upto Oct.2015) |                      4902 |

## The  details  of  inspection  carried  out  during  last  three  years  by Ministry are as under:

| Year    |   Inspection by the Ministry |
|---------|------------------------------|
| 2012-13 |                         1000 |
| 2013-14 |                          767 |
| 2014-15 |                          954 |

During  the  course  of  inspections,  various  irregularities  of  operational nature such as purchase of beyond specification stocks, abnormal transit/storage losses, down gradation/damage of stocks, misappropriation of stocks and administrative lapses were noticed.

As and when discrepancies are observed by the Squad, the same is brought  to  the  notice  of  Competent  Authority  to  ensure  immediate necessary corrective measures to rectify the shortcomings pointed out by the Inspecting team. On the basis of irregularities notice, the disciplinary actions are taken against the delinquent officers/officials.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Control of Food Prices
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1412

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## CONTROL OF FOOD PRICES

1412. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

## 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  there  Government  is  planning  to  constitute  a  specialised  body  to  track  and check food prices;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the items proposed to be included under this body;
- (d) whether  the  proposed  body  would  also  be  required  to  forecast  demand  and  supply  of food items; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## THE MINISTER FOR

## CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

- (a) :

No Madam. At present, there is no such proposal under consideration.

- (b) to (e) : Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Drought Relief
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1410

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH   DECEMBER, 2015

## DROUGHT RELIEF

1410.  SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to discontinue the limit of 25 percent spending of annual allocation under SDRF to continue assistance programmes for more than 90 days in serious situations of drought;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  proposals  from  various  States  including Rajasthan in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the action being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्राऱय में राज्य मंत्री (SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KUNDARIA)

- (a) & (b): No, Madam.

- (c) & (d): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-08
Subject: Hand Pulled Rickshaws
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: NANDI YELLAIAH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1407 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2015

## 1407. HAND PULLED RICKSHAWS

## SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH:

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

- (a)  whether  hand  pulled  passenger  rickshaws  are  still  prevalent  in  some  parts  of  the  country particularly in West Bengal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, area and State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to enact a legislation or issue orders to prohibit such activity in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) & (b): No such data is maintained in this Ministry. However, State Government of West Bengal has  informed  that  the  Principal  Act  i.e.  Hackney  Carriage  Act,  1919  was  amended  by  Hackney Carriage (Amendment) Act, 2006, wherein the term 'Jin Rickshaw' commonly known as Hand pull Rickshaw was omitted. As such, it can be stated that with the said Amendment, there remained no provision for plying of 'Jin-Rickshaw' in the City of Kolkata.
- (c) & (d): Does not arise as an Act in this regard is already available.

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