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RAJYA SABHA————

List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS

to be asked at a sitting of the Rajya Sabha to be held onFriday, December 13, 2019/Agrahayana 22, 1941 (Saka)

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(Ministries : Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; Chemicals and Fertilizers;Commerce and Industry; Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution;Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; Food Processing Industries;

Panchayati Raj; Railways; Rural Development; SkillDevelopment and Entrepreneurship)

Total number of questions — 160

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MSP for Rabi crops

2881. DR. ASHOK BAJPAI: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Cabinet Committee onEconomic Affairs has announced MSP forall Rabi crops which is in tune to increasefarmers income by 1.5 times the cost ofproduction;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Delay in settlement of claims underPMFBY

2882. SHRI BIRENDRA PRASADBAISHYA: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of success achieved byGovernment in implementation of Pradhan

Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) inthe State of Assam;

(b) the number of farmers insured underthe scheme in Assam;

(c) the types of crops for whichinsurance has been sought thereunder andthe amount of insurance disbursed till datein this regard;

(d) whether Government is aware thatfarmers, on an average, have to wait for 18months for settlement of claims; and

(e) if so, the extent to which delay inpayment of premium by Central and StateGovernments is contributing to delays insettling of claims?

Awareness on traditional farming

2883. SHRI A.K. SELVARAJ: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis considering to create awareness among

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the farmers for cultivating traditional cropsacross the country;

(b) whether it is also a fact thatGovernment has undertaken a task in thisregard so that the farmers take keen interestin cultivating traditional crops; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Establishment of soil testinglaboratories

†2884. SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of farmers whohave been provided Soil Health Cards sofar under Soil Health Management Schemeto enhance the agriculture production acrossthe country;

(b) the number of soil health testinglaboratories established for the testing ofsoil in various States in the countryincluding Bihar; and

(c) the number of farmers who optedfor soil testing in the various districts ofthe country during the last three years,State-wise details thereof?

Achievements under e-NAM Scheme

†2885. SHRI PRABHAT JHA: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of farmers in the countryconnected with National AgricultureMarket Scheme/Online Mandi (e-NAM)at present;

(b) the number of farmers of MadhyaPradesh connected with e-NAM at present;

(c) whether all agricultural producemarkets located in various States of thecountry have to be included as one centre

under e-NAM and whether theachievements made so far in this directionis as per the targets; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Scheme for landless farmers andlabourers

2886. SHRI SYED NASIR HUSSAIN:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of landless farmers inthe country, State-wise, especially inKarnataka;

(b) whether Government proposes toformulate any special scheme to safeguardthe interest of landless farmers andlabourers;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) the time by which the scheme islikely to be formulated by Government;and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Combine harvesters-cum-strawmanagement system

2887. SHRI HUSAIN DALWAI: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware thatavailability of combine harvesters-cum-straw management system, seed drillers,rotary harvesters is still inaccessible tomany farmers with landholdings of less than5 acres or those not rich enough to invest insuch machines;

(b) if so, the schemes/measures thathave been taken up by Government toprovide aid for the same, the details thereof,

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State/ UT-wise, since the inception of suchschemes; and

(c) whether Government has studied theimpact of such schemes, if so, the effect ofthe same on the farmers, the details thereof,State/ UT-wise, since the inception of suchschemes?

Roadmap to address the problems offarmers in Maharashtra

2888. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware thatconsistent droughts and unseasonal rainshave rendered the farmers of Maharashtradistressed and debt ridden which is the mainreason for them to commit suicides;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government proposes toput in place a roadmap to effectivelyaddress the problems of farmers ofMaharashtra; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Introduction of new Scheme for FarmerProducer Organisations (FPOs)

2889. SHRI T.G. VENKATESH: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry iscontemplating to set up a fund to nurturethe Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs);


(c) the facilities being provided tofarmers under this scheme?

Difference in premium collected andclaims paid under PMFBY

2890. SHRI RAVI PRAKASHVERMA: Will the Minister of

AGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of percentage of total croparea covered under Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana (PMFBY) during 2016-17,2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, State-wise;and

(b) the details of premium for cropinsurance collected and claims paid during2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20,State-wise along with the difference inpremium collected and claims settled?

One market one price system

2891. SHRI RIPUN BORA: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has introducedelectronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM);

(b) if so, the present status of linkingAgricultural Produce Marketing Committee(APMC) mandis (markets) in differentStates with e-NAM;

(c) the total number of mandis and/ormarkets which have been linked withe-NAM, State-wise and the result achievedthereof; and

(d) the plan of Government toimplement 'one market one price' systemin the country?

Drought mitigation mechanisms

2892. SHRI PARTAP SINGH BAJWA:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has a best

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practice mechanism to share data ondrought mitigation mechanism betweenStates;

(b) whether Government has data alsoon completed Hazard, Risk andVulnerability Assessments by States;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether Government has preparedspecific plans to facilitate the transfer ofinformation and coordination relating todrought mitigation mechanisms amongStates?

Promoting use of organic manureunder Sub Mission on Plant

Protection and PlantQuarantine

2893. KUMARI SELJA: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government, under its SubMission on Plant Protection and PlantQuarantine, is promoting the use of organicmanure for crops;


(c) the details of trainers and the numberof farmers who have been trained under theSub Mission, State/UT-wise, includingdistrict-wise details of Haryana; and

(d) the amount of fund that has beenallocated and utilised for the Sub Missionin the last two years, State/UT-wise,including Haryana?

Irregularities in NAFED stores

2894. SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGHTOMAR: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that irregularities

are found at various NAFED stores in thecountry;

(b) whether most of the items availablein the Stores, particularly the one locatedin Pocket-8, Sector-23B, Dwarka, NewDelhi, are local/cheap items and customersare not at all aware of the rates of the itemsand the store overcharges from thecustomers for various items; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and actionbeing taken in this regard?

Setting up of expert committee forsecond Green Revolution

2895. DR. SANTANU SEN: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government proposes tostart second Green Revolution to increasethe production of foodgrains in the country;


(c) whether any expert committee hasbeen constituted in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details of the terms ofreference of the committee?

Provision of identity card forfarmers

2896. SHRI A. VIJAYAKUMAR: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal toprovide identity card to farmers at par withother professions;


(c) if not, whether there is any othermeasure to identify farmers and recognisetheir service?

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MSP or FRP for Rajasthan-specificcrops

2897. SHRI NARAYAN LALPANCHARIYA: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether any proposal to bringRajasthan-specific crops, such as clusterbean, moth, cowpea, cumin, coriander,garlic, isabgol, castor, aloevera and mehandi,within the ambit of Minimum SupportPrice (MSP) or Fair Remunerative Price(FRP) is under consideration of the CentralGovernment;


(c) whether Government of Rajasthanhas requested to bring any crops withinthe ambit of MSP or FRP;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether Government has taken anydecision on the request of the Governmentof Rajasthan; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Average income of farmers

2898. SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of per capita averagemonthly income of farmers in the countryduring 2018 and 2019, State-wise;

(b) whether any survey to ascertain theaverage income of farmers in the countryhas been conducted during the last twoyears;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps Government has taken toensure comfortable income for farmers?

Utilisation of funds under PM-KISANscheme

2899. SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of funds allocated, releasedand utilised under Pradhan Mantri KisanSamman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) schemeduring 2018-19 and 2019-20, State-wiseand year-wise;

(b) whether only 37 per cent ofallocated funds under the scheme has beenutilised so far during 2019;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;and

(d) the reasons for low spending of theallocated funds?

Funds allocated under Mission forIntegrated Development of

Horticulture

2900. SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of funds allocated underMission for Integrated Development ofHorticulture during the last three years,State-wise;

(b) the details of funds released underthe said scheme during the last three years,State-wise including the State of AndhraPradesh;

(c) the details of funds spent/unspentunder the above scheme, State-wise; and

(d) whether Government has achievedthe desired objectives of the scheme?

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Utilisation of funds under PMKSY

2901. SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of funds allocated underPradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY) during the last three years,State-wise;

(b) the details of funds released underthe said scheme during the last three years,State-wise including the State of AndhraPradesh;

(c) the details of funds spent/unspentunder the above scheme, State-wise; and

(d) whether Government has achieveddesired objectives of the scheme?

Investment in agriculture sector

2902. SHRI A.K. SELVARAJ: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentneeds to double the investment in agriculturesector as the demand for food, driven by ahigh population growth and dietary shifts,is expected to grow by 50 per cent by 2030;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the stepsproposed to be taken by Government inthis regard;

(c) whether it is also a fact that thecountry needs to curtail the erosion ofagricultural land due to conversion of landfor other purposes; and

(d) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Lack of awareness on PMFBY

†2903. SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that majority of

the farmers are deprived of the benefits ofPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY);

(b) whether it is also a fact that farmersare not availing the benefits of such welfarescheme due to lack of awareness;

(c) the reasons for farmers not availingthe benefits of the scheme despite extensiveloss of crops in the country due to flood,drought and other natural calamities; and

(d) whether Government wouldconsider to publicise this schemeextensively so that farmers would becomeaware of this scheme and avail the benefitsof the same?

Amount released from NDRF toStates

2904. SHRI NARESH GUJRAL: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the amount released by the CentralGovernment through National DisasterResponse Fund (NDRF) to drought-struckStates of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, AndhraPradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat andKarnataka in the last five years;

(b) whether there is any criteria to decidethe amount to be approved against theamount demanded by the respective States,if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of times droughts hasbeen declared as 'severe' and 'moderate' bythe above-mentioned States in the last fiveyears?

Production of fruits and vegetables

2905. SARDAR BALWINDERSINGH BHUNDER: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether India ranks second in the


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world in production of fruits andvegetables;

(b) if so, details thereof;

(c) whether production of fruits andvegetables is adequate to meet the domesticdemands, if so, the details of demand andproduction of fruits and vegetables duringlast three years in the State of Punjab;

(d) details of quantum of fruits/vegetables exported to foreign countriesduring the last two years, year-wise,category-wise; and

(e) whether Government has initiatedany scheme to increase the production offruits and vegetables in various States ofthe country, including Punjab, if so, thedetails thereof?

Impact of climate change on crop yield

2906. SHRI DEREK O' BRIEN: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether climate change impacts theyield of crops;


(c) whether Government has taken orplans to take any steps to protect farmersfrom the consequences of climate change;and


Training to farmers on scientificmethods of agriculture

2907. DR. KANWAR DEEP SINGH:Will the Minister of AGRICULTUREAND FARMERS WELFARE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government has providedtraining to farmers on scientific methods ofagriculture; and

(b) if so, whether farmers have beenprovided information in this regard, if so,the details of the districts in which theprogramme is being implemented, State-wise?

Settlement of claims under PMFBYin Maharashtra

2908. SHRI KUMAR KETKAR: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that at present,there is no relationship between cropinsurance and crop failure in Maharashtraand farmers are highly agitated due toanomalies in PMFBY like the cumbersomeclaim procedure;

(b) if so, whether Government wouldseriously review the crop insurancescenario in the country;

(c) whether Government would alsoconsider individual farmers as the unitinstead of revenue circle or village; and

(d) the quantum of claims settled underPMFBY in the last three years inMaharashtra and the premium collectedduring the same period?

MSP for crops

2909. SHRI D. KUPENDRA REDDY:Will the Minister of AGRICULTUREAND FARMERS WELFARE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government announcesMinimum Support Price (MSP) on variousagricultural produces in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the cropson which MSP have been announced duringthe last three years; and

(c) the details of mechanism in place toensure that the benefit of MSP reaches thefarmers?

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Crop loss due to use of spuriouspesticides

2910. DR. VIKAS MAHATME: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has estimatedthe quantum of loss of crops due to use ofspurious pesticides;

(b) whether Government has anyproposal to develop organic fertilizers byinvolving private sector in view of harmfuleffects of chemical fertilizers;

(c) if so, the funds allocated byGovernment during 16th Lok Sabha toencourage organic farming and to improvethe quality of soil;

(d) whether Government has achievedthe desired targets in this regard;

(e) whether Government is alsoemphasising on agriculture-basedvocational training programmes to improvecrop-yield ratio; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Non-utilisation of resources allocatedunder PM-KISAN Yojana

2911. SHRI AHMED PATEL: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis unable to utilise a large portion of theresources allocated to be spent under thePradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the measure being taken byGovernment to enumerate small andmarginalised farmers to ensure properdistribution of resources;

(d) whether Government is aware of

reports that the number of farmers has beenestimated wrongly;

(e) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and

(f) the steps being taken to ensure thatthe enumerations of farmers for thisscheme is done accurately?

Promotion of FPOs

2912. SHRIMATI VIJILASATHYANANTH: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis promoting Farmer ProducerOrganisations (FPOs) to encourage small,medium and marginal farmers;


(c) whether it is also a fact that about5000 FPOs are being formed by variousorganisations; and


Funds released to Madhya Pradesh forSoyabean crops

†2913. DR. SATYANARAYANJATIYA: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state the detailsof action taken on proposals ofGovernment of Madhya Pradesh dated 4thMay, 2019 and 23rd April, 2019 regardingfunds for Soyabean crops of Kharif seasonof 2018 and Paramparagat Krishi VikasYojana (PKVY)?

Farm logistics cost reduction

2914. SHRI SANJAY SINGH: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE ANDFARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has any plans


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to reduce the distribution logistics cost infarming;



Schemes to encourage organicfertilizers

2915. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASADTASA: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE AND FARMERSWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the schemes and plans of theMinistry to encourage the use of organicfertilizers;

(b) the total amount and combinationof chemical fertilizers that is used in thecrops per year in the country, the detailsthereof; and

(c) the measure undertaken by theMinistry to reduce the use of chemicalfertilizers, weedicides and herbicides in thecountry?

Working of Kisan Seva Kendras

†2916. SHRIMATI SAMPATIYAUIKEY:

SHRI VISHAMBHARPRASAD NISHAD:

SHRIMATI CHHAYAVERMA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTUREAND FARMERS WELFARE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Kisan SevaKendras operating in the country aredeviating from their objective and areworking only for the benefit of selectedinfluential farmers which has led tofrustration among the small and marginalfarmers;

(b) if so, whether the Ministry wouldconsider developing a mechanism toenhance access to the Kisan Seva Kendrasoperating in the country, along with thedetails thereof; and

(c) the percentage-wise shortage ofhuman resources at Kisan Seva Kendrascurrently operating in the country?

Protection of crops from wild animals

†2917. SHRIMATI CHHAYAVERMA:


SHRIMATI SAMPATIYAUIKEY:

CH. SUKHRAM SINGHYADAV:


(a) the steps being taken by theMinistry to protect the crops of farmersfrom wild/stray animals;

(b) whether the Ministry wouldconsider setting up Animal Refuge Centresfor such animals so that the crops areprotected from these animals; and

(c) the details of mechanism put in placeto compensate the loss of crops caused bysuch animals and the funds provided tofarmers out of this head during the last threeyears?

Productivity of agriculture

2918. SHRI HARNATH SINGHYADAV:

SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGHTOMAR:

LT. GEN. (DR.) D. P. VATS(RETD.):


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DR. AMEE YAJNIK:SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:


(a) whether Government is aware thatsmall farmers are facing the problems ofland degrading, water logging and problemsrelated to quality of soil due to whichproductivity is falling day by day, makingagriculture unprofitable;

(b) if so, whether Government hascarried out any study to find out the farmingproblems of small farmers; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the actiontaken thereon?

Scarcity of agricultural land

2919. SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA:LT. GEN. (DR.) D. P. VATS

(RETD.):DR. AMEE YAJNIK:


(a) whether Government is taking anyaction to isolate agricultural land from otherlands like industrial, residential andinstitutional lands as there is a fastconversion of agricultural land into theabove-mentioned types of lands and in nearfuture there might be a scarcity ofagricultural land for farming which mightfinally lead to huge food crisis in thecountry; and

(b) if so, the details of the strict actionstaken by Government to prevent thispractice?

Total production of fertilizer inBVFCL

2920. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASADTASA: Will the Minister of CHEMICALSAND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) the total production of fertilizer inthe Brahmaputra Valley FertilizerCorporation Limited (BVFCL);

(b) the steps taken by the Ministry toset up more units in BVFCL; and

(c) the total income of BVFCL?

Sale of Hindustan Antibiotics Limited

2921. SHRI RITABRATA BANERJEE:Will the Minister of CHEMICALS ANDFERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthas decided to sell off the HindustanAntibiotics Limited (HAL); and

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor?

Setting up of new JanaushadiKendras and sale of suvidha

napkins

2922. SHRIMATI VANDANACHAVAN: Will the Minister ofCHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS bepleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry plans to opennew Janaushadi Kendras in Maharashtraand if so, the details thereof;

(b) the targets of the Ministry forsetting up new Kendras across the countryin the current financial year and the progressmade in this regard;

(c) the details of the sales of Suvidhasanitary napkins in Janaushadhi Kendrasacross the country since 2018-19, State-wise and year-wise; and

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(d) the measures taken by Governmentto increase awareness among the public ofthe availability of Suvidha sanitary napkinsat subsidized prices at JanaushadhiKendras?

Drop in production of urea

2923. SHRI RIPUN BORA: Will theMinister of CHEMICALS ANDFERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that theproduction of urea has dropped for threeconsecutive years since 2016-17;

(b) if so, the reason therefor and theaction proposed by Government thereto;

(c) the impact of National Urea Policy(NUP) 2015 and the modified NUP 2018on the production and on the manufacturingunits of urea therefor; and

(d) the detailed plan for revival and/orsale of closed fertlizers units of the country?

Promotion of plastic parks

2924. SHRI A. VIJAYAKUMAR: Willthe Minister of CHEMICALS ANDFERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of 'Plastic Parks' set upin the country, State-wise;

(b) whether Government will take stepsto decrease the production of plastic dueto its environmental hazard;


(d) if not, the justification forpromotion of Plastic Parks?

Modernization of existing rake points

2925. SHRIMATI SAROJINIHEMBRAM: Will the Minister ofCHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware of the

fact that due to non-availability of requiredinfrastructure at existing rake points, lackof new rake points and two-point rakes,supply of fertilizers and its distribution isaffected a lot in Odisha;

(b) if so, whether the CentralGovernment has taken any steps tomodernize the existing rake points whichis a long pending demand of the State; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the State ofMaharashtra

2926. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of CHEMICALS ANDFERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras(JAKs) opened so far in the State ofMaharashtra and presently functional inthe State;

(b) whether Government proposes toset up JAKs in every Block and GramPanchayat of the State within a time-frame;and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Status of NIPERs

2927. SHRIMATI VANDANACHAVAN : Will the Minister ofCHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS bepleased to state:

(a) details of funds allocated forconstruction of campuses andinfrastructural facilities for the existingNational Institute of PharmaceuticalEducation and Research (NIPER), and theprogress of the construction of campuses;

(b) whether the Ministry plans tointroduce undergraduate courses at theseinstitutes as recommended by NITI Aayog,if so, details thereof;

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(c) whether it is a fact that several facultyposts still remain vacant in these institutes,if so, the corrective steps taken byGovernment in this regard; and

(d) details of any other steps taken byMinistry to ensure that NIPERs functionat their full potential?

Progress on PMBJP Scheme

2928. DR. VIKAS MAHATME:SHRIMATI VIJILA

SATHYANANTH:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALSAND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any progress has been madein Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan-AushadhiPariyojana (PMBJP) Scheme since May,2019;

(b) the number of new stores that havebeen opened under the scheme in thecountry; and

(c) the steps taken by Department ofPharmaceuticals to facilitate citizens inlocating PMBJP stores?

Production of fertilizer

2929. SHRI MAHESH PODDAR:SHRIMATI VIJILA

SATHYANANTH:DR. VIKAS MAHATME:DR. PRABHAKAR KORE:


(a) quantity of different types offertilizers produced in the country, plant-wise, company-wise and year-wise duringlast three years;

(b) whether Government has anyproposal to set up new urea/fertilizer units;

(c) if so, details thereof;

(d) whether proposal of Governmentwould help in ensuring the overall growthand development of fertilizer sector, if so,details thereof;

(e) whether Government has made anyassessment regarding reduction in importof fertilizer in country after commissioningof the project; and

(f) details of present stage of all theprojects with financial and physicalprogress made so far along with thecompanies executing these projects?

Huge subsidy burden for fertilizers

2930. DR. PRABHAKAR KORE:SHRIMATI VIJILA

SATHYANANTH:DR. VIKAS MAHATME :SHRI MAHESH PODDAR:


(a) whether Government is incurringhuge subsidy on fertilizers;

(b) if so, the details of subsidy given byGovernment to various fertilizer companiesin the public, private and co-operativesectors in the country during each of thelast three years and the current year,company-wise;

(c) whether the farmers are notbenefited by the grant of subsidy to thefertilizer companies; and


Industrialization of backward areas ofthe country

2931. SHRI G.C. CHANDRA-SHEKHAR: Will the Minister ofCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government has identified

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industrially backward States/regions/districts in the country and if so, the detailsthereof, State-wise;

(b) whether Government proposes toformulate any specific policy/scheme forthese States to create a favorable investmentenvironment and if so, the details thereof,State/UT-wise;

(c) whether Government proposes toformulate any scheme for setting up ofindustries in backward areas of the country;and

(d) if so, the other steps being taken byGovernment for industrialization ofbackward areas of the country?

Impact of withdrawal of GST

2932. SHRI NARAIN DASS GUPTA:Will the Minister of COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that United Statesof America withdrew special status of Indiaunder the Generalised System ofPreferences (GSP) Scheme;

(b) if so, the revenue impact on Indianexporters; and

(c) whether any efforts have been madeto restore the status?

Concerns of seafood exporters

2933. SHRI JOSE K. MANI: Will theMinister of COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) whether Indian seafood exportersfear non-tariff barriers by China, currentlyone of the main buyers of Indian shrimp,with India opting out of the RegionalComprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP);

(b) whether China has been buyingshrimp directly from India this year after it

cracked down on the illegal border tradewith Vietnam; and

(c) whether China has started to checkIndian consignments for White SpotSyndrome Virus (WSSV) which they havenever done before and if so, whether thiscould be a prelude to impose non-tariffbarriers by China incensed with India'sopting out of the RCEP?

Protection of India's interests inRCEP

2934. SHRI V. VIJAYASAI REDDY:Will the Minister of COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) the details of deliberations andagreements arrived at in the recentlyconcluded Regional ComprehensiveEconomic Partnership (RCEP) meeting;

(b) how interests of India have beenprotected in RCEP;

(c) whether India has any advantagewith regard to services if it joins RCEP;

(d) whether India entered goodsagreement with ASEAN countries withoutentering into agreemnt on services; and

(e) if so, how India is going to correctthis and how China is going to addressRCEP problems raised by India?

e-Commerce penetration into ruraland uncovered areas

2935. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDYVEMIREDDY: Will the Minister ofCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that India is thefastest growing e-Commerce market in theworld;

(b) if so, the details of growth duringthe last five years and the current year,year-wise and compound annual growth;

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(c) whether Ministry found anybottlenecks which are hampering furthergrowth of e-Commerce in the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof and howMinistry is planning to clear thosebottlenecks; and

(e) how Ministry is going to helpe-Commerce penetration into rural anduncovered areas?

Record keeping of GI infringements

2936. DR. AMAR PATNAIK: Will theMinister of COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentkeeps records of infringements of registeredgoods taking place under GeographicalIndications of Goods (Registration andProtection) Act, 1999; and

(b) whether measures have been takenby Government to prevent suchinfringements, the details thereof?

India being the startup hub

2937. SHRI JOSE K. MANI: Will theMinister of COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) whether India's startup ecosystemhas made it the world's third largest startuphub;

(b) whether a new report by NationalAssociation of Software and ServicesCompanies (NASSCOM) titled 'IndianTech Startup Ecosystem' says thatinvestment in startups were steady at 4.4billion US dollars in January-September2019 across 450 startups at a 5 per centyear-on-year growth; and

(c) whether according to the report,many of the incubators and accelerators

are active outside tier-1 cities, creatingaround 4,00,000 direct jobs during the lastfive years, with the year 2019 aloneaccouting for more than 60,000 jobs?

Impact of SAFTA on bicycle industry

2938. SHRI PARTAP SINGH BAJWA:Will the Minister of COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) whether China has undermined therules of origin of the South Asian Free TradeAgreement (SAFTA) with regard to thebicycle industry;

(b) if so, the steps taken by Governmentto resolve the undermining of the Agreementthrough appropriate dispute settlementmechanism along with the details thereof;

(c) if no steps are taken, the reasonstherefor;

(d) whether the Ministry has studiedthe impact of SAFTA on the bicycleindustry; and

(e) the steps taken to increase theproductivity and competitiveness of thedomestic bicycle industry and its ancillaryindustries?

Changes in DFIA Transferabilityscheme

†2939. SHRI DHIRAJ PRASADSAHU: Will the Minister of COMMERCEAND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) whether Directorate General ofForeign Trade (DGFT) has made anychanges in the Duty Free ImportAuthorisation (DFIA) Transferabilityscheme;

(b) if so, the details thereof and State-wise details of beneficiaries for the last fouryears; and


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(c) the eligibility criteria to avail thebenefits on the exports extended underDFIA Transferability scheme for theexportable commodities for whichStandards of Input Output Norms (SION)have been suspended?

Import of mobile phones

2940. SHRI RAJEEVCHANDRASEKHAR : Will the Ministerof COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY bepleased to state:

(a) the quantum of mobile phones andits accessories imported in the countryduring each of the last three years;

(b) whether Government proposes topromote the setting up of moremanufacturing factories by mobilecompanies in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the stepstaken by Government in this regard;

(d) whether Government proposes tolevy additional duties on import of mobilesand its components and if so, the detailsthereof; and

(e) the other steps taken byGovernment to encourage the indigenousmobile manufacturers?

Policy on FDI

†2941. MS. SAROJ PANDEY: Will theMinister of COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) the differences between the advancedpolicy and revised policy on Foreign DirectInvestment; and

(b) the details of the major benefitstherefrom?

Predatory pricing by e-Commercecompanies

2942. SHRI DHARMAPURISRINIVAS:

SHRI T.G. VENKATESH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCEAND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has taken noteof predatory pricing being pacticed by e-Commerce companies;


(c) the details of the companies identifiedwith predatory pricing; and

(d) the measures being taken byGovernment to stop e-Commercecompanies resorting to predatory pricingpractice?

Mandatory hallmarking of gold

2943. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDYVEMIREDDY: Will the Minister ofCONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD ANDPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that hallmarkingof gold is going to be made mandatory;

(b) if so, whether hallmarking is goingto be made mandatory for all grades;

(c) the reasons for not bringing 20 caratgold under hallmarking norms;

(d) the number of hallmarking centresin the country, State-wise;

(e) whether it is a fact that the abovecentres are not able to cater to the needs ofthe country; and

(f) if so, the steps taken to increase thenumber of such hallmarking centres?


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Irregularities in PDS

2944. SHRI RAVI PRAKASHVERMA: Will the Minister ofCONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD ANDPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased tostate:

(a) the details of complaints ofcorruption/irregularities in PublicDistribution System (PDS) received during2018 and 2019 till date, State-wise and year-wise; and

(b) the details of action taken againstthese complaints, State-wise and year-wise?

Disposal of consumer grievances

2945. SHRI MAJEED MEMON: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) the first five companies that toppedthe list of consumer complaints receivedon the Government's national helpline setup to resolve the grievances of consumers;

(b) the number of grievances resolvedby these five companies; and

(c) whether Government has any plansto issue guidelines to companies urging themto focus on the quality of products and ifnot, the reasons therefor?

Financial crunch in sugar industry

2946. SHRI RANJIB BISWAL: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether sugar industry has beensuffering from financial crunch across thecountry during the last three years and thecurrent year, if so, details thereof andreasons therefor;

(b) whether sugar mills have not paiddues to sugarcace growing farmers duringthe said period, forcing such farmers tocommit suicide, if so, details thereof alongwith the dues to farmers and number offarmers who committed suicide during thesaid period, State/UT-wise;

(c) the number of sugar mills closed/declared sick across the country during thesaid period, State/UT-wise; and

(d) corrective steps taken byGovernment in this regard?

Modalities of Price Stabilisation Fund

2947. SHRI RANJIB BISWAL: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the prices of essential fooditems have increased during the current year,if so, details thereof, food item-wise andthe reasons therefor;

(b) whether Government has finalizedthe modalities of Price Stabilisation Fund,if so, the details thereof along with thesalient features of the Fund;

(c) whether the role of hoarders/blackmarketeers in increase of prices of essentialfood-items has come to the notice ofGovernment during the said period, if so,the details thereof; and

(d) the remedial measures taken byGovernment to stabilise/decrease the pricesof essential food-items to protect theinterests of common man?

Computerization of fair price shops

†2948. SHRIMATI KANTAKARDAM: Will the Minister ofCONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD ANDPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased tostate:


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(a) whether Government is working oncomputerization of all fair price shopsacross the country, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the additional steps taken byGovernment to ensure direct benefit transferto the beneficiaries under PublicDistribution System (PDS); and

(c) whether Government proposes tomake Aadhaar card necessary instead ofmandatory for availing subsidizedfoodgrains under the National FoodSecurity Act (NFSA), if so, the detailsthereof?

Starvation deaths

†2949. DR. KIRODI LAL MEENA:Will the Minister of CONSUMERAFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether Ministry has laid down thedefinition of deaths caused by starvation;

(b) if so, the details thereof andparameters adopted for laying down thesaid definition;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) the number of incidents reportedregarding deaths due to starvation duringlast four years, State-wise and year-wise;and

(e) whether the Ministry has analysedthe reasons responsible for starvationdeaths, inspite of existing system ofdistribution of subsidized rations to thepoor through PDS, if so, the details thereofand if not, the reasons therefor?

Procurement of wheat in MadhyaPradesh

†2950. SHRI DIGVIJAYA SINGH:Will the Minister of CONSUMER

AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether any procurement limit couldbe set for the procurement of fair averagequality (FAQ) wheat from farmers atMinimum Support Price as perprocurement policy of wheat;

(b) if so, the rule under which maximumlimit for wheat procurement has beendecided for Rabi marketing season 2019-20in Madya Pradesh;

(c) whether the said policy is contraryto the interest of farmers;

(d) whether action is being taken toremove the condition of maximumprocurement limit in order to providemaximum benefits to the farmers; and

(e) by when this system is likely to bechanged?

Unrestricted surge in food prices

2951. SHRI NARAIN DASS GUPTA:Will the Minister of CONSUMERAFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry is aware thatas per Bloomberg survey, retail inflationwas at 4.35 per cent in October, 2019 whilefood inflation rose to a high of 7.89 percent in October, 2019 against 5.11 per centa month ago;

(b) whether any official assessment hasbeen conducted regarding the same;


(d) the details of measures taken by theMinistry to address the unrestricted surgein food prices?


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Procurement of paddy

2952. SHRI B. LINGAIAH YADAV:Will the Minister of CONSUMERAFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has initiatedsteps for paddy procurement in thecountry, including Telangana by ensuringand fixing MSP thereof;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise during the last three years; and

(c) the cooperation of farmers in thisregard so far?

Selling of food items at malls, cinemahalls and luxury hotels at

exorbitant rates

2953. SHRIMATI SHANTACHHETRI: Will the Minister ofCONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD ANDPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased tostate:

(a) whether the Ministry is aware thatmalls, cinema halls and luxury hotels sellfood items at exorbitant rates way abovethe MRP;

(b) whether the Ministry is also awarethat pricing of food items sold in malls,cinema halls and luxury hotels is far morethan that of the same products sold outsidein markets; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and thereasons for different prices for the sameproduct in malls, cinema halls and luxuryhotels?

Development of new system formeasurement of weight

2954. SHRI S. MUTHUKARUPPAN:Will the Minister of CONSUMERAFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Government

would develop a prototype of onekilogram in next three years that will be insync with the new definition of kilogramwhich is coming into effect from next Mayacross the world;


(c) whether it is also a fact that the newscientific standard of kilogram will help inaccurate measurement which willimmensely benefit sectors such as pharmaand precious metals; and


Shortfall in production of onion

2955. SHRI AKHILESH PRASADSINGH: Will the Minister of CONSUMERAFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Central Governmenthas assessed the stock position of onionsin the country;


(c) whether any shortfall in productionof onions or its supply in the market isexpected in the coming months; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and reasonstherefor along with the steps taken/beingtaken by Government in this regard?

Construction of godowns in Konkanregion of Maharashtra

†2956. SHRI NARAYAN RANE: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether any initiative has been takenby the Food Corporation of India toconstruct godowns in the districts ofKonkan region of Maharashtra;



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(c) the details of works carried out byGovernment in this direction so far?

Surplus stock of rice and wheat

2957. SHRI AHMED PATEL: Will theMinister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is astock surplus of rice and wheat withFCI;

(b) the total demand for stock, State/UT-wise;

(c) the reasons for huge surpluses withFCI;

(d) whether the reports that the surplusstock is to be sent as humanitarian aid toother countries are true; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Safe storage of foodgrains

2958. SHRI KANAKAMEDALARAVINDRA KUMAR: Will the Ministerof CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD ANDPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government is aware of thefact that procurement of foodgrains hastouched new heights in the last few years;


(c) whether Government has ensuredthe safe storage of increased foodgrainsprocured by constructing adequate storagegodowns across the country including inthe State of Andhra Pradesh;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and


Disposal of cases by consumer courts

2959. SHRI RAKESH SINHA:SHRI BINOY VISWAM:SHRI K. J. ALPHONS:

Will the Minister of CONSUMERAFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) the number of consumer courts inthe country and the number of cases whichhave been disposed of by them in the lastfive years;

(b) the number of cases which have beenfiled for violation of consumer's interests;

(c) the number of persons who werepenalised for violating the norms duringlast five years, year-wise; and

(d) the reasons for low rate of disposalof such cases?

Mandatory hallmarking of gold

2960. DR. AMEE YAJNIK:SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGH

TOMAR:SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:


(a) whether Government is taking anyaction to make hallmarking of goldmandatory in the country, if so, the processwhich is to be followed for the seamlessimplementation of BIS hallmarking of goldmandatory; and

(b) the details of the action taken in thisregard?

Quality of tap water being supplied inmetro cities

2961. DR. AMEE YAJNIK:SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:SHRI HARNATH SINGH

YADAV:SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGH

TOMAR:

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(a) whether any action has been takenby Government to set up any process orany procedure to check the quality of tapwater which is being supplied in thenational capital as well as in other majormetro cities of the country; and

(b) if so, the action taken and proceduresfollowed in this regard?

Sale of counterfeit products throughe-commerce websites

2962. SHRI VIJAY PAL SINGHTOMAR:

LT. GEN. (DR.) D. P. VATS(RETD.):

SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA:


(a) whether any action has been takenby Government to check the counterfeit/duplicate copies of the branded productswhich are being sold on the e-commercewebsites like Amazon, Flipkart, etc.; and

(b) if so, the proactive mechanisms andpowerful tools which are followed byGovernment to identify, block and removecounterfeits from being sold on differentonline shopping portals in the country?

Rise in price of onion

†2963. SHRI P. L. PUNIA: Will theMinister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the price ofonion is increasing continuously in thecountry;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the steps Government has taken tocontrol the rising prices of onion;

(d) whether it is also a fact thatGovernment has lifted the ban on export of'special onion' i.e. Rose onion; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor?

Use of bullocks and milch cattle intraditional farming

†2964. SHRIMATI SAMPATIYAUIKEY:


CH. SUKHRAM SINGHYADAV:


Will the Minister of FISHERIES,ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ANDDAIRYING be pleased to state:

(a) whether any study has beenconducted to ascertain whether the use ofbullocks in traditional cultivation has beendiscontinued;


(c) whether farmers' income has comedown drastically due to collapse of cattlemarket meant for purchase of bulls andmilch cows used in traditional farming andwhether farmers are under economicpressure due to this; and

(d) whether Government would takenecessary steps to promote the use ofbullocks and sale-purchase of cows intraditional farming as practiced earlier?

Special plans to motivate persons engagedin river/lake/pond fishing

2965. DR. BANDA PRAKASH: Willthe Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMALHUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government has any special


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plans to motivate persons engaged in river/lake/pond fishing and provide incentivesfor keeping them commercially alive in thisfield; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and theincentive schemes provided to supportriver/lake/pond fishing in the country,particularly in Telangana?

Livestock Census-2019

2966. SHRI G. C. CHANDRA-SHEKHAR: Will the Minister ofFISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has recentlyreleased the Livestock Census-2019;


(c) whether Government is aware thatindigenous cattle numbers continue todecline in spite of Government's efforts topromote conservation of indigenous breedsthrough the Rashtriya Gokul Mission(RGM);

(d) if so, the details thereof includingGovernment's reaction thereto;

(e) whether the poultry population rosenearly 17 per cent to 851.81 million andthe total birds in the backyard poultryjumped 46 per cent to 317.07 million in2019;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) the other steps being taken byGovernment in this regard?

Plan to achieve targets of BlueRevolution programme

2967. SHRI M. P. VEERENDRAKUMAR: Will the Minister ofFISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

(a) whether India ranks second in fish

production in the world and if so, thequantity of fish exports and the amount offoreign exchange earned from these exportsduring the last five years and the currentyear;

(b) the toal amount of funds allocatedby Government in the current year toachieve the target of Blue Revolution;

(c) the details of the plan prepared inthis regard, State-wise; and

(d) the basic facilities being providedby Government to encourage small andmedium farmers for fish farming?

Provision of appropriate treatment foranimals

†2968. SHRI HARNATH SINGHYADAV: Will the Minister of FISHERIES,ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ANDDAIRYING be pleased to state:

(a) whether there are strong possibilitiesof giving wrong treatment to animals dueto lack of facilities for blood, faecal andurine tests for animals;


(c) whether Government has any actionplan to establish laboratories for blood,faecal and urine tests in each of thedevelopment blocks to provide appropriatetreatment to animals; and


Vaccination of livestock against FMD

2969. PROF. M.V. RAJEEV GOWDA:Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMALHUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING bepleased to state:

(a) the amount of funds released for thevaccination of livestock against Foot andMouth Disease (FMD) in the month ofSeptember and October, 2019;


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(b) the number of livestock vaccinatedtill 1st November, 2019 under the scheme,out of the targeted 500 million;

(c) whether districts pan-India will becovered under the scheme, if so, the detailsthereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Release of pending subsidy amount toOdisha

2970. SHRIMATI SAROJINIHEMBRAM: Will the Minister ofFISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the proposalof Directorate of Fisheries, Government ofOdisha for release of subsidy liabilityamounting to ̀ 300 lakh under the CentrallySponsored Scheme, "Development ofInland Fisheries and Aquaculture (FreshWater Aquaculture)" is pending with theMinistry;

(b) if so, whether the Ministry wouldprovide this amount to clear up the pendingsubsidy of eligible beneficiaries of the State;and


Animal Disease Control Programme

†2971. SHRI RAM SHAKAL: Will theMinister of FISHERIES, ANIMALHUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government has chalkedout any scheme for Animal Disease ControlProgramme for eradicating Foot and MouthDisease (FMD) and Brucellosis in thelivestock;


(c) the details of fund allocated during

the last three years and current financialyear, scheme-wise?

Production of milk

†2972. SHRI LAL SINH VADODIA:Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMALHUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis considering to take steps to increase milkproduction keeping in view the futuredemand for milk;

(b) if so, whether Government has takenany step in this regard so far; and

(c) if so,the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

New projects under PMKSY

2973. DR. K. V. P. RAMACHANDRARAO: Will the Minister of FOODPROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that several newprojects were sanctioned under PradhanMantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)in various States;


(c) the details of projects sanctioned,tied up grant-in-aid and estimated leverageof private investment in these projects,State-wise?

Performance of consultants andadvisors in the Ministry

2974. DR. VINAY P.SAHASRABUDDHE: Will the Ministerof FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIESbe pleased to state:

(a) the number of full-time consultants


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and/or advisors who are currently workingwith the Ministry and its variousDepartments and Autonomous Bodies/Institutions and Public SectorOrganisations associated with it as of 31stAugust, 2019;

(b) since when they are working andthe total amount of honorarium/salary/feesbeing paid to them, the Department/Institution-wise details; and

(c) the mechanism, if any, of assessingtheir performance periodically?

Creation of jobs in Mega Food Parks

2975. PROF. M.V. RAJEEV GOWDA:Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSINGINDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Mega Food Parks builtunder the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SampadaYojana till 1st November, 2019, State-wise;

(b) the number of direct/indirect jobscreated out of the 5,30,500 mentioned underthe scheme till 1st November, 2019, State-wise, gender-wise and caste-wise;

(c) the details of the jobs created in rural-urban areas; and

(d) the amount of funds utilised out ofthe ̀ 6,000 crore allocated till 1st November,2019, State-wise?

Schemes of the Ministry tostrengthen PRIs

†2976. SHRIMATI KANTA KARDAM:Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJbe pleased to state:

(a) the details of the schemes beingimplemented to strengthen Panchayati RajInstitutions (PRIs) and State/UnionTerritory-wise details of funds released forthese schemes during the last five years;

(b) the steps taken by Government tostrengthen and to delegate more power toPRIs; and

(c) whether Government proposes toprovide the facility of internet, telephonesand libraries to Panchayats as part of'Digital India Programme' in various Statesof the country?

Reservation for women in the PRIs

2977. DR. SASMIT PATRA: Will theMinister of PANCHAYATI RAJ bepleased to state:

(a) whether a number of States in Indiahave reservation for women in thePanchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs);

(b) if so, the names of the States as wellas the percentage of reservation in suchStates; and

(c) whether there is any proposal fromCentral Government to increase reservationfor women in the PRIs in India?

States which are yet to give effect toPESA Act, 1996

†2978. DR. KIRODI LAL MEENA:Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJbe pleased to state:

(a) the States of India which have notyet enacted rules/provisions/legislation toimplement the provisions of Panchayats(Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act,1996;

(b) the States where population of tribalcommunity is relatively higher; and

(c) the details of the States which havenot yet formulated relevant laws under thePanchayati Raj system in compliancewith Section 4(k), 4(l) and 4(m) of PESAAct?


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Proposal to set up industries underRGSA scheme

2979. DR. SASIKALA PUSHPARAMASWAMY: Will the Minister ofPANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has proposedto set up Industries under Rashtriya GramSwaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) scheme whichwould be based on local resources and localproducts available in the panchayat area;


(c) whether Government has recognisedsuch panchayats in the State of Tamil Nadu;



Details consultants/advisors workingin the Ministry

2980. DR. VINAY P.SAHASRABUDDHE: Will the Ministerof PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased tostate:

(a) the number of full time consultantsand/or advisors currently working with theMinistry and its various Departments andAutonomous Bodies/Institutions and PublicSector Organisations associated with it asof 31 August, 2019;

(b) since when are they working andwhat is the total amount of honorarium/salary/fees being awarded to them, theDepartment/Institution-wise detailsthereof; and

(c) the mechanisms, if any, for assessingtheir performance periodically?

Status of stations redeveloped undervarious schemes

†2981. SHRI MOTILAL VORA: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) the number of stations, of the 594,637 and 1253 stations selected underModel, Modern and Adarsh StationSchemes for their redevelopment byGovernment respectively that are in theprocess of being redeveloped and by whentheir redevelopment would be completed;

(b) the criteria for selection of stationsby Government under Adarsh StationScheme;

(c) by when new stations would beselected under Adarsh Station Scheme afterthe year 2019-20 and the number ofstations which would be selected for thesame; and

(d) by when this process would becompleted?

Status of conditions of ROB in UttarPradesh

2982. DR. ASHOK BAJPAI: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether construction of Road overBridge at Anjhi Shahabad and Sandilastations of Hardoi district in Uttar Pradeshis long overdue and pending;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and theprogress of the projects; and

(c) the anticipated time for completionof the above project?

Punctuality of trains

†2983. SHRIMATI CHHAYAVERMA:Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state:

(a) the average percentage of trainsrunning and reaching their destination onscheduled time;

(b) the year-wise percentage of


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punctuality performance of trains duringthe last five years; and

(c) whether it is a fact that thepunctuality of trains is deterioratingcontinuously?

Ensuring safety of railwaybridges

2984. SHRI KANAKAMEDALARAVINDRA KUMAR: Will the Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware of thefact that there are more than 37,000 bridgeswith the Indian Railways which are morethan 100 years old;


(c) whether Government has taken anyconcrete steps to ensure the safety of suchbridges across the country; and


Introduction of superfast trains onDelhi-Mumbai route

2985. SHRI MAJEED MEMON: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Railways have any plan tointroduce superfast trains like Tejas Expresson Delhi-Mumbai route;

(b) if not, reasons therefor;

(c) whether total capacity for passengerson Rajdhani Express and other superfasttrains on Delhi-Mumbai route isinadequate; and

(d) if so, the steps that are being takento introduce more superfast trains likeRajdhani Express/Tejas Express on theroute?

Lack of rail connectivity in Odisha

2986. SHRI BHASKAR RAONEKKANTI: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware that alarge area in Odisha is still deprived of railconnectivity and that the people and theirrepresentatives are demanding railconnectivity in their respective areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof, project-wise; and

(c) the time by when the work on theseprojects are likely to be started?

Sabari rail project

2987. SHRI K. J. ALPHONS: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) the status of Sabari railway projectto cater to the need of pilgrims going toSabarimala; and

(b) the total estimate for the projectand the amount provided in the currentyear's budget?

Many vacant posts in Railways despiterecruitment

2988. SHRIMATI VIJILASATHYANANTH: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that IndianRailways have a sanctioned strength of15,06,598 employees, of which 12,23,622personnel are on the rolls, leaving 2,82,976vacant posts;


(c) whether it is also a fact that with thecurrent drive to recruit 1,51,548 people,1,31,428 posts will still be vacant;

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(d) whether it is also a fact that anestimated 53,000 and 46,000 employeeswill retire in 2019-20 and 2020-21respectively, creating about 99,000additional vacancies; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Upgrading Kozhikode station tointernational standards

2989. SHRI M. P. VEERENDRAKUMAR: Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Railways have takenmeasures to upgrade some railway stationsincluding Kozhikode in Kerala and developthem to international standards;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thepresent status in this regard;

(c) the details of developers who haveshown keenness in this project; and

(d) whether the progress in this regardis delayed and if so, the reasons therefor?

Rail accidents in 2018-19

2990. SHRI A. MOHAMMEDJAN:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that safety hasbeen given the highest priority and the year2018-19 saw the lowest ever rail accidents;


(c) whether it is also a fact that just 0.3per cent of India's railway tracks spreadover 60,000 km. is fit to handle trainsrunning at the speed of upto 160 kms. perhour; and

(d) if so, the steps proposed to be takenin this regard?

Renewal of tracks in 2018-19

2991. SHRI A. MOHAMMEDJAN:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Railwayscarried out record number of renewal oftracks in 2018-19;


(c) whether it is also a fact that Railwayshave set a target to complete the renewal ofold rails; and


Pending railway projects in TamilNadu

2992. SHRI VAIKO: Will the Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of railway projects underimplementation in the State of Tamil Nadu;

(b) the status of those projects alongwith the estimated cost, expenditureincurred and the scheduled date of theircompletion;

(c) the reasons for cost escalation andtime escalation in those projects; and

(d) whether any timeline is fixed forcompletion of all these projects includingprovision of sufficient funds in the budget,the details thereof?

Provision of free Wi-Fi at railwaystations

2993. SHRI PARIMAL NATHWANI:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleasedto state:

(a) the number of railway stations whereWi-Fi services are proposed to be provided,State-wise;

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(b) the names of service providers withwhom agreement has been signed forproviding free Wi-Fi services at railwaystations along with the details of conditionsprescribed in the agreement;

(c) whether the Ministry has any dataregarding the percentage of people usingfree mobile Wi-Fi service at present and ifso, the details thereof; and

(d) the total fund allocated byGovernment so far for providing free Wi-Fi service at railway stations?

Services outsourced to privateentities in Railways

2994. SHRI TIRUCHI SIVA: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) the different services that have beenoutsourced to private entities by theMinistry of Railways;

(b) the resultant change in the prices ofthese services for individual customersowing to outsourcing of these services; and

(c) whether the Ministry proposes tomaintain a complaints redressal mechanismfor all these outsourced services?

Funds allocated for Madurai-Vanchimaniyachi-Tuticorin line

2995. DR. SASIKALA PUSHPARAMASWAMY: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has allocatedsufficient funds for Madurai-Vanchimaniyachi-Tuticorin doubling andelectrification work for the year 2019-20;


(c) the details of the works that areproposed to be undertaken with the outlayfor the year 2019-20; and

(d) the tentative time by when the workis likely to be completed?

Stoppage of trains at stationin Bihar

2996. SHRI RAKESH SINHA: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Railways would take stepsfor stoppage of trains between Delhi andKolkata in Begusarai in view of the largenumber of passengers in comparison toneighbouring stations;

(b) whether Railways would agree tohave stoppage of Avadh Express inLakhminia station (Begusarai, Bihar) andelevate the station from E to D category inview of the number of passengers andpopulation of Lakhminia; and

(c) whether Government would increasethe hour of functioning of reservationcounter from two hours to eight hours inview of huge rush for reservation inLakhminia?

Status of railway projectsin Odisha

2997. DR. SASMIT PATRA: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Railways had previouslysanctioned a missing link of 50 km. betweenBuramara (Odisha) to Chakulia(Jharkhand);

(b) if so, whether the above-mentionedproject has been dropped;

(c) whether the survey for 42 km. linebetween Bangriposi and Gorumahisani hasbeen completed; and

(d) if so, has the project not beensanctioned by Railways citing low rate ofreturn?

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Cost of Vande Bharat Express ascompared to imported trains

2998. SHRI SANJAY RAUT: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government is aware thatIntegral Coach Factory Staff Council,Chennai is unhappy that the production ofVande Bharat Express has been stoppedwith a view to import expensive trains fromother countries;

(b) if so, Government's responsethereto;

(c) whether importing rail will costaround ` 250 crore against ` 90 crore forproduction of Vande Bharat Express; and


Inventorisation of dead stock andvaluation arrived at for disposal

2999. SHRI SAMBHAJICHHATRAPATI: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Indian Railways have takenany concrete measure to prepare inventoryof dead stock and calculate the value fordisposal to clean up the stores, godowns,workshops, yards, open spaces, etc. in thelast five years;


(c) if not, the reasons therefor dulyconsidering that disposal of dead stock mayfetch huge money which could be utilisedfor useful purposes?

Timely payment to sugarcane growers

3000. SHRI K.T.S. TULSI: Will theMinister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) the total amount outstanding and

total amount paid to sugarcane-growingfarmers in Uttar Pradesh by State-ownedand private sugar mills for purchasing ofsugarcane in the last three years; and

(b) whether Government has made anycomprehensive policy to ensure timelypayment to sugarcane growing farmers bythe State-owned and private sugar mills inthe country?

Appointments made againstemployees who opted for VRS

†3001. SHRI VISHAMBHARPRASAD NISHAD: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the zone-wise details of theappointments made from the families ofemployees in lieu of their retirement underVoluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in theDepartments of the Ministry during thelast five years;

(b) whether it is a fact that relaxationswere given against many rules or the ruleswere changed for such appointments; and

(c) whether it is also a fact thatirregularities have been found by CAG inthe investigation of such appointments?

Progress of Delhi-Alwar via Mewattrain service

†3002. SHRI REWATI RAMANSINGH: Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that no progresshas been made so far in the much awaitedDelhi-Alwar (Rajasthan) train service viaMewat, Haryana;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and if not,the details thereof;

(c) whether Government proposes toconvert Delhi-Alwar (Rajasthan) trainservice via Mewat, Haryana to MEMUservice; and


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Railway action plan for Ayodhya city

†3003. SHRI AMAR SHANKARSABLE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry has any actionplan for development of Ayodhya city;


(c) whether Railways propose to builda 'Railway Holiday Home' in Ayodhya, ifnot, the reasons therefor?

Outstanding payment burden ofRailways

3004. SHRI B.K. HARIPRASAD: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Railwayshave huge outstanding payments to dieseland electric power supply companies andalso that the State Electricity Boards andNTPC increase the tariffs arbitrarily, addingto the burden of Railways; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Message on tickets of senior citizens

3005. SHRI TIRUCHI SIVA: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) the reasons for Railways printingthe message on senior citizen's tickets ''Areyou aware that 43 per cent of your fare isborne by the common citizens of thecountry''; and

(b) whether the Ministry propose totake down this message and whether itconsiders such message as hurtful to thesenior citizens?

Ongoing railway projects in AndhraPradesh

3006. SHRI T.G. VENKATESH: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) the details of various ongoing railwayprojects in the State of Andhra Pradeshincluding Kurnool Midlife Coach Factory(MCF), project-wise and their presentstatus;

(b) the details of funds allocated to theKurnool MCF since its inception and thereasons for delay in executing the project;

(c) the number of railway projectslagging behind the scheduled completion,the details thereof; and

(d) the measures being taken byGovernment to complete the projects at anearly date, the details thereof?

Creation of online FIR filing facility

3007. SHRI R. VAITHILINGAM: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Railways isconsidering to start a facility for passengersto file FIRs online;


(c) whether it is also a fact that about24,000 cases of theft are registered byrailway passengers annually; and

(d) if so, whether the online registrationfacility will help more passengers to lodgetheir theft claims?

Pending railway projects in AndhraPradesh and Telangana

3008. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleasedto state:


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(a) the details of railway projects underimplementation in Andhra Pradesh andTelangana;

(b) the status of those projects alongwith the estimated cost, expenditureincurred and the scheduled date of theircompletion; and

(c) the reasons for time and costescalation and details of timeline fixed forcompletion, with provision of adequatefunds in the budget?

Free W-Fi service by RailTel

3009. SHRI R. VAITHILINGAM:SHRIMATI KANTA

KARDAM:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that RailTel isturning railway stations into digital hubs;


(c) whether it is also a fact that RailTelis considering to provide free WiFi to manymore stations across the country; and


Primary medical assistance for sickpassengers

†3010. CH. SUKHRAM SINGHYADAV:


SHRIMATI SAMPATIYAUIKEY:



(a) the status of providing first aid

medical care available to passengers whomay suddenly fall sick during the course ofjourney at stations and on trains at present;

(b) the details of such passengers whofell sick and died during the course of theirjourney during the last five years; and

(c) the number of cases of negligenceregistered in the treatment of sick passengersat railway stations during the last five yearsand the details of action taken thereon?

Cleanliness and privacy issues innon-AC coaches

3011. LT. GEN. (DR.) D.P. VATS(RETD.):

SHRI HARNATH SINGHYADAV:

DR. AMEE YAJNIK:SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:


(a) action taken/proposed to be takenby Government to ensure maintenance ofcleanliness in non-AC coaches including thetoilets;

(b) whether the privacy of thepassengers is largely compromised in thenon-AC coaches of the trains as anyoneincluding different vendors selling theirproducts can enter into the trains with badintentions; and

(c) if so, the details of the actions takenby Government on ground level on thisissue?

Restoration of lakes underMGNREGA in Telangana

3012. SHRI B. LINGAIAH YADAV:Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government of Telangana


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has linked works relating to the restorationof lakes with MGNREGA in view of theprevailing acute drought conditions; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and theworks taken up so far?

Social registry for welfareschemes

3013. SHRI MAHESH PODDAR:DR. NARENDRA JADHAV:

Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry if working ona social registry, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the proposed social registrywill track welfare schemes better, if so, thedetails thereof;

(c) whether the Ministry has soughthelp including technical or financial supportfrom World Bank to implement the project,if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Ministry plans to buildthe social registry using the data fromCensus 2021 and how will it supplementthe SECC; and

(e) the estimated timeline for launchingthe social registry?

DISHA scheme

3014. DR. ABHISHEK MANUSINGHVI: Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the State-wise progress of DistrictDevelopment Coordination and MonitoringCommittee (DISHA) initiative;

(b) the progress of schemes in WestBengal after introduction of DISHA; and

(c) the State-wise details of meetings ofthe DISHA Committee headed by LokSabha MPs?

Sewage Treatment Plants

3015. SHRIMATI THOTA SEETHA-RAMA LAKSHMI: Will the Minister ofRURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that 70 per centof Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are notfunctioning properly in the country;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the amount spent for STPs duringlast three years, State-wise?

Revision in wages of MGNREGAworkers

3016. SHRI SUSHIL KUMARGUPTA: Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the amount of budgetary fundallocated for the current year forMGNREGA scheme;

(b) the amount of fund being releasedtill date, along with the details thereof;

(c) the number of workers benefited outof it, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(d) whether it is a fact that Governmentis contemplating to revise wages ofMGNREGA workers to address theslowdown in the rural economy, if so, thedetails thereof?

Status of Deen Dayal UpadhyayaGrameen Kaushalya Yojana

3017. KUMARI SELJA: Will theMinister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT bepleased to state:

(a) the number of individuals from ruralIndia who have received training under theDeen Dayal Upadhyaya GrameenKaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), State/UT-wise details, and district-wise details of

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Haryana with gender, caste, religion-wisebreakup;

(b) the number of individuals who havebeen placed after receiving training underDDU-GKY, State/UT-wise details anddistrict-wise details of Haryana with gender,caste and religion-wise breakup; and

(c) the details of the projectimplementing agencies involved in thisproject, State/UT-wise details thereof?

Widening the scope of MGNREGA

3018. DR. SANTANU SEN: Will theMinister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government has widenedthe scope of activities under MGNREGAon account of unemployment being at itshighest;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons Government is not increasingits expenditure on the MGNREGA, onaccount of its failure to produce jobs;

(c) whether the Ministry has made aneffort to maintain a State-wise database ofthe number of people getting timelypayments of their MGNREGA jobs; and

(d) if so, the details of those initiativesand if not, the reasons therefor?

Implementation of recommendationsof Nagesh Singh Committee

3019. PROF. MANOJ KUMAR JHA:Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the reasons that Government hasnot implemented the recommendations ofthe Nagesh Singh Committee to revise theMGNREGA wage rate using the ConsumerPrice Index—Rural Labourers, instead ofConsumer Price Index—AgriculturalLabourers;

(b) the various reasons due to whichMGNREGA wage payment transactionsget rejected and the measures being takento avoid the rejection of wages paymenttransactions; and

(c) whether there is any plan tointroduce machines in MGNREGA, if so,the details thereof?

Wasteland of the country

3020. DR. K.V.P. RAMACHANDRARAO: Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that nearly 1/6thof total geographical area of the country isa wasteland;


(c) the States in which the wastelandshave decreased and the States in whichwastelands have increased as compared toprevious estimation?

Skill training under Deen DayalUpadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya

Yojana

3021. SHRI PARIMAL NATHWANI:Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government proposes toprovide remunerative employment to therural population, particularly from the BPLand Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribecategory, through skill training programmesconducted under the Deen DayalUpadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana(DDU-GKY);


(c) the number of persons belonging tothe BPL and Scheduled Caste/ScheduledTribe category who were provided initialskill training under the said programme,State-wise?

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National Rural Livelihood Mission

3022. SHRI MD. NADIMULHAQUE: Will the Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the progress of the National RuralLivelihood Mission;

(b) the steps that have been taken in thefield of sustainable agriculture; and

(c) how Government propose toaddress the issue of NPA, in the bank linkagescheme of the mission?

Employment under MGNREGA

†3023. SHRI MOTILAL VORA: Willthe Minister of RURALDEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the number of people givenemployment under the Mahatma GandhiNational Rural Employment Guarantee Act(MGNREGA) during the last five years,the State-wise details thereof;

(b) the reasons for the decline inpercentage of the people gettingemployment under MGNREGA;

(c) whether Government is taking anystep to provide employment to themaximum number of people for themaximum number of days underMGNREGA; and


Allowing use of machines underMGNREGA

3024. SHRI VAIKO:DR. T. SUBBARAMI

REDDY:


(a) whether some States have asked for

allowing use of machines in work doneunder Mahatma Gandhi National RuralEmployment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS), apart from manual labour;

(b) if so, the details thereof and theresponse of Government;

(c) whether rules would be relaxed toallow use of machines for digging pondsand other construction work in rockyterrain in States, in addition to manuallabour; and


Garbage collected under SwachchhataAbhiyan

3025. SHRI RAJMANI PATEL:DR. L. HANUMANTHAIAH:


(a) the system in place for disposal ofgarbage collected under the cleanliness drive(Swachchhata Abhiyan);

(b) whether the disposal of garbagecollected under Swachchhata Abhiyan isbeing done as per conventional method anddumped garbage spread again here andthere; and

(c) the number of modern plants setupfor disposal of garbage during the last fiveyears?

Lack of awareness among youth inskill development programmes

3026. SHRI MANISH GUPTA: Willthe Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENTAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleasedto state:

(a) whether a recent survey by the WorldEconomic Forum (WEF) indicates a lack of


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awareness among 70 per cent of youth inGovernment-run skill developmentprogrammes, if so, the reasons therefor;

(b) what percentage of youth in Indiaperceive the lack of professional guidancein identifying jobs to be the main obstaclein securing a desirable job, if so, the reasonsand remedies therefor; and

(c) whether any State-level skilldevelopment programme has received anynational or international award like"Utkarsh Bangla" of West Bengal, whichreceived a champion project award underthe aegis of the United Nations?

Targets of Skill IndiaMission

3027. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:Will the Minister of SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) when was the Skill India Missionlaunched and the corpus fund provided;

(b) whether the targets fixed for eachyear were achieved, in the last three years;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor, withdetails thereof;

(d) whether new industrial trainingcourses including electronic vehicle coursesare proposed to be introduced at IndustrialTraining Institutes (ITIs), across India;

(e) if so, the details thereof, and by whenthese courses would be operational; and

(f) the number of youth expected to betrained under the Skill India Mission in thecurrent year and the next two years, withdetails thereof?

Employment opportunities abroad

3028. SHRI K.J. ALPHONS: Will theMinister of SKILL DEVELOPMENTAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleasedto state:

(a) the total number of people skilled,year-wise, during the last five years;

(b) are the people being skilled with aspecial focus on employmentopportunities abroad; and

(c) how many of these skilled personshave found employment abroad?

Impact of skill developmenttraining

3029. DR. C.P. THAKUR: Will theMinister of SKILL DEVELOPMENTAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleasedto state:

(a) the number of unemployed youthwho got skill training across the country,State-wise;

(b) whether the trained youth got jobsafter the skill training, if so, the detailsthereof; and

(c) whether there is any study conductedto assess the impact of training on studentswho received the skill enhancementtraining?

Connecting skill with enterprise

†3030. DR. SATYANARAYANJATIYA: Will the Minister of SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) the details of policy and action planto connect skill to enterprise in the country;and


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(b) the State-wise details of financialassistance for creating entrepreneurship andemployment through various disciplines ofskill education training?

Setting up of polytechnics inRajasthan

3031. SHRI NARAYAN LALPANCHARIYA: Will the Minister ofSKILL DEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government of Rajasthanhas requested for sanction to set up 15new Government polytechnic colleges and26 women hostels;


(c) whether Government of Rajasthanhas sought any financial assistance to setup the said colleges and hostels;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether Government has sanctionedany amount for this purpose; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Skill development training tofarmers

†3032. SHRI P.L. PUNIA: Will theMinister of SKILL DEVELOPMENTAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleasedto state:

(a) the number of farmers imparted skilldevelopment training related to agricultureby Government, the State-wise detailsthereof;

(b) whether information about newtechniques of disposal of stubble from thefields was also imparted to the farmers byGovernment; and

(c) if not, whether no such arrangementsare there?

Wrong assessment of ITIs

†3033. SHRI RAM SHAKAL: Will theMinister of SKILL DEVELOPMENTAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleasedto state:

(a) whether a large number of ITIsremain closed owing to wrong assessmentsubmitted by officers inspite of their havingadequate resources;


(c) the amount of funds released forbeing granted to ITIs in the current financialyear?

Employability rate of PMKVY

3034. DR. ABHISHEK MANUSINGHVI: Will the Minister of SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) the employability and theentrepreneurship rate of the youth trainedunder the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal VikasYojana (PMKVY) at all India level;

(b) the employability and theentrepreneurship rate of the youth trainedunder the PMKVY in West Bengal; and

(c) the steps taken by Ministry toensure that the persons trained underPMKVY get employed or start their ownventure?

Skill development training

3035. SHRI BIRENDRA PRASADBAISHYA: Will the Minister of SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government has launched


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any scheme to provide skill developmenttraining to minority communities,especially in North Eastern State of Assam,if so, details thereof;

(b) funds allocated by Government forthis purpose;

(c) number of students of North Easternregion, especially Assam, being impartedskill development training by variousMinistries and Skill Development Ministryduring last three years and current year;

(d) details of targets set andachievements made under each of saidschemes;

(e) whether Government has receivedany proposal from various North EasternStates, if so, details thereof; and

(f) other steps taken by Government toimprove skill development in North Easternregion?

Skill development centres in Gujarat

†3036. SHRI NARANBHAI J.RATHWA: Will the Minister of SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) the number of skill developmentcentres functioning with associated partnersunder Pradhan Mantri Kaushal VikasYojana (PMKVY) in Gujarat, district-wise;

(b) the number of persons enrolled forgetting training and the number of personsbeing trained in above mentioned skilldevelopment centres at present;

(c) whether Government has talked tosome organisations to ensure that youthwho pass out from the above-mentionedtraining centres, get employment, if so, thedetails thereof; and

(d) if not, the details of efforts made toexpand employment sector for abovementioned successful young people?

Scheme for fishermen going to highseas

3037. SHRI ANIL DESAI: Will theMinister of FISHERIES, ANIMALHUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government has any plansto help fishermen going to high seas andmeet with any accidental death or injurydue to natural calamities like storm, etc.;

(b) whether there is any insurancescheme for fishermen, if so, premiumcollected from fishermen and the amountof insurance cover, the details thereof; and

(c) the share of State Governments andCentral Government under this scheme?

Assessment of quality of engagementand employment under skill

development programmes

3038. SHRI R.K. SINHA: Will theMinister of SKILL DEVELOPMENTAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleasedto state:

(a) whether there is a policy of assessmentof quality of engagement and employmentreceived after various skill developmentprogrammes of Government; and

(b) if so, the feedback of suchassessment?

Placement percentage and mediansalary under PMKVY

3039. SHRI MD. NADIMULHAQUE: Will the Minister of SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) the placement percentage and mediansalary for the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal


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Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) over the last threeyears;

(b) the sector-wise details ofemployment under the PMKVY;

(c) whether the trained individuals aregaining employment overseas;


(e) the national trainer to trainee ratio inthe PMKVY?

Setting up of Skill DevelopmentInstitutes

†3040. SHRI LAL SINH VADODIA:Will the Minister of SKILL

DEVELOPMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentis considering setting up of SkillDevelopment Institutes on the lines ofIndustrial Training Institutes (ITIs);

(b) if so, whether Government isconsidering setting up Skill DevelopmentInstitutes in the State of Gujarat as well;and

(c) if so, the number of such institutesalong with locations thereof and by whenthese are to be established and if not, thereasons therefor?

NEW DELHI; DESH DEEPAK VERMA,The 7th December, 2019 Secretary-General.Agrahayana 16, 1941 (Saka)


I N D E X(Ministry-wise)

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare : 2881, 2882, 2883, 2884, 2885, 2886,2887, 2888, 2889, 2890, 2891, 2892,2893, 2894, 2895, 2896, 2897, 2898,2899, 2900, 2901, 2902, 2903, 2904,2905, 2906, 2907, 2908, 2909, 2910,2911, 2912, 2913, 2914, 2915, 2916,2917, 2918, 2919,

Chemicals and Fertilizers : 2920, 2921, 2922, 2923, 2924, 2925,2926, 2927, 2928, 2929, 2930,

Commerce and Industry : 2931, 2932, 2933, 2934, 2935, 2936,2937, 2938, 2939, 2940, 2941, 2942,

Consumer Affairs, Food and PublicDistribution : 2943, 2944, 2945, 2946, 2947, 2948,

2949, 2950, 2951, 2952, 2953, 2954,2955, 2956, 2957, 2958, 2959, 2960,2961, 2962, 2963, 3000,

Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and : 2964, 2965, 2966, 2967, 2968, 2969,Dairying 2970, 2971, 2972, 3037,

Food Processing Industries : 2973, 2974, 2975,

Panchayati Raj : 2976, 2977, 2978, 2979, 2980,

Railways : 2981, 2982, 2983, 2984, 2985, 2986,2987, 2988, 2989, 2990, 2991, 2992,2993, 2994, 2995, 2996, 2997, 2998,2999, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005,3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011,

Rural Development : 3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016, 3017,3018, 3019, 3020, 3021, 3022, 3023,3024, 3025,

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship : 3026, 3027, 3028, 3029, 3030, 3031,3032, 3033, 3034, 3035, 3036, 3038,3039, 3040.

MGIPMRND—4083RS—07-12-2019.

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