No. of questions found: 32
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Q No: 35 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION |
Subject: HARASSMENT OF AIR HOSTESS |
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government is aware of the recent incident where an air hostess was allegedly assaulted in an Air India flight;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the number of such incidents reported during the last three years;
(c) whether the National Commission for Women(NCW) is looking into the issue; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in future?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) and (b): Yes, Sir. On arrival of Flight No. IC 884 of 3.10.2009, one of the Cabin Crew made a log entry dated 3.10.2009 in the Movement Control Log Book, stating that the Commander and the Co-Pilot of that flight had mentally and physically assaulted both herself and one other Cabin Crew of that flight.
No other case of assault of Cabin Crew on Board has been reported in the last three years.
(c) and (d): Yes, Sir. National Commission for Women is conducting an independent enquiry and, so far, no report has been received from the Commission.
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Q No: 38 |
Dated: |
Ministry: FINANCE |
Subject: NEW TAX CODE |
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-
(a) the salient features of the proposed new direct tax code;
(b) the extent to which the new rates are likely to yield the existing level of revenue with the revised comprehensive tax base proposals;
(c) whether the Government has invited opinion from the public before finalizing the new tax code in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTIONO NO.38 RAISED BY SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN AND SHRI SANJAY SINGH CHAUHAN REGARDING ‘NEW TAX CODE’
(a) The salient features of the new Direct Tax Code are as under:
# The proposed new Direct Tax Code will replace the Income-tax Act, 1961 and is not an amendment of the existing law.
# All the Direct Taxes (i.e. Income Tax and Wealth Tax) have been brought under a single code and the compliance procedure is unified.
# It has been drafted in simple language which will convey with clarity, the intent, scope and amplitude of the provisions of the law. It will facilitate voluntary compliance from the tax payers.
# It would avoid ambiguity in interpretation and thus the scope of litigation will be minimized.
# It has been structured in a manner which is capable of accommodating changes according to the needs of a growing economy without resorting to frequent amendments.
# The new tax code seeks to eliminate exemptions and deductions so that the taxing statute can be better administered. This has significantly contributed to the simplification exercise.
# It seeks to provide stability in tax rates.
(b) The indicative tax rates and tax base in the code have been proposed with an objective to achieve more or less the existing level of revenues.
(c) to (e) Yes Sir. Government has invited opinion from public by releasing the draft proposals on Direct Taxes Code on the Ministry of Finance’s website [email protected]. Further, Finance Minister and Senior Officials from Ministry of Finance have participated in a number of seminars and had interaction with a numbers of stakeholders. Their suggestions have been received and are being examined by the Government before finalizing the draft bill.
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Q No: 41 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION |
Subject: BIRD HIT CASES |
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the aircraft accidents caused by hitting birds are increasing in the country year by year;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the recommendations of Committee set up for finding solution to this problem have been implemented; and
(d) if not, the time by which these are likely to be implemented?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a):- No, Sir. There has been no aircraft accident due to bird hits during the last three years.
(b):- Does not arise.
(c):- The recommendations made by the National Bird Control Committee (NBCC) in its first meeting held on 30.06.2009 have been implemented by the concerned agencies.
(d):- Does not arise.
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Q No: 42 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS |
Subject: VIGILANT SYSTEM FOR CORPORATE FRAUDS |
Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has embarked on a new vigilant system to track corporate frauds;
(b) If so, the details thereof;
(c) whether regional directorates and registrar of companies are also engaged in tracking suspect companies; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government for further strengthening the MCA21 programme?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS(SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a), (b) & (c) Based on the data available in MCA-21, Government have identified a set of risk factors to generate alerts about serious non-compliances or unusual state of affairs of a company.These alerts relates to related party transactions, non-payment of deposits, etc. The Registrars of Companies and the regional directorates, have been involved in this exercise.
(d) Strengthening of MCA-21 System is an on-going exercise and steps are taken on regular basis to update and modify the system according to requirements.
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Q No: 133 |
Dated: |
Ministry: STEEL |
Subject: RISE IN PRICES OF STEEL |
Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there has been unexpected rise in the prices of steel at once after continuous decline trend;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has conducted any enquiry in this regard; and
(d) if so, the outcome thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI VIRBHADRA SINGH)
(a)&(b): No, Madam. There has not been any unexpected rise in the prices of steel other than the periodic market fluctuations. Moreover, steel is a deregulated item, where the price of steel is decided by the market, depending upon demand-supply situations, raw material prices and the landed cost of steel imports. Details of indicative retail market price of some of the major category of steel items, on month-wise basis for a period over last six months is given below:
Retail Price in Delhi Market
(Rs./Tonne)#
Item June July August September October November
2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009##
H R Coil 34289 34459 35443 35633 35503 35343
(2.0mm)
C R Coil 36568 36848 38374 39774 39214 39014
(0.63mm)
TMT 35479 33939 32503 32818 32800 32258
(10mm)
Pig Iron 23200 23300 22800 24500 24070 24000
Wire Rod (8mm) 35249 33604 32334 32404 32390 31820
Indicative
# Price as on 15th of every month, inclusive of all taxes and duties at Delhi/NCR.
## November 2009 Price as on 11.11.09.
(c)&(d): In view of the reply above, question does not arise.
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Q No: 324 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH MISSION |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether irregularities have been noticed in the implementation of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM);
(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
(c) the corrective steps taken and proposed to be taken in this regard;
(d) whether Planning Commission has conducted any evaluation report on NRHM; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) to (e) The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) is being implemented since April 2005. The NRHM seeks to undertake comprehensive reforms in health sector in partnership with states and improve health care services in the entire country with special focus on primary health care in rural areas.
The Government has operationalised a multipronged monitoring protocol to check for any irregularities in the implementation of NRHM. As part of this protocol, regular web based Management Information System (MIS), regular state review visits, periodic surveys, community reports are collated to check for areas of improvement in the implementation of NRHM. The corrective steps, if any, are appraised & approved as part of the Annual Programme Implementation Plans (PIP) of respective states.
The Planning Commission has undertaken periodic evaluations of NRHM in the past and concurrent evaluation of NRHM is presently underway in selected states. An evaluation study was carried out in states of AP, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar where it was noted that the progress across the states is uneven and different states were performing differently on various parameters. The study noted that the institutional framework of NRHM was in place and hope has been generated for rural health infrastructure in the country.
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Q No: 393 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: PRE-NATAL SEX DETERMINATION |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there has been increase in the incidents of violation of Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misus
(e) Act, 1994;
(b) if so, the number of cases reported from various States/UTs during the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes to amend the present law; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken in this regard?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b) As per the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), total of 86, 125, 96 and 122 cases were reported in the country during 2005, 2006 2007 and 2008 respectively.
State/UT wise details of incidence of foeticide reported the last three years and current years are enclosed at Annexure-I and Annexure-II.
(c) & (d) To make the implementation of the Act more effective and stringent, amendments were discussed in the 16th meeting of the Central Supervisory Board, which included enhancement of punishment under the Act.
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Q No: 401 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: HEALTH CARE AWARENESS PROGRAMMES |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of health care awareness programmes being run in the country and achievements thereof;
(b) whether the level of health care awareness in the country is very low;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a): The States/UTs are given funds under Mission Flexi Pool under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and RCH Flexi Pool for implementation of various national level health programmes of the Government of India which form part of annual Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) of a State. Information, Education and Communication (IEC) is an approved and on going activity under all programmes including the National Disease Control Programmes. The activity has definite and planned strategy at central, State and district level to create awareness about health problems among the target population. The States take up IEC activities as per the programme needs. Apart from this, the ministry also carries out various general and innovative IEC campaigns through multi media tools, exhibitions, health melas, workshops, by celebrating special health days like World Health Day etc.
The Department of AIDS Control have also taken up vigorous campaigns to create awareness on HIV/AIDS and to promote safe behaviours. Department of AYUSH have also launched campaigns for improving health seeking behaviour of people in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy etc. The achievements of IEC campaigns cannot be gauged in quantifiable terms. However, its impact is visible on the masses. National Rural Health Mission has been well positioned through length and breadth of the country through sustained IEC campaigns.
(b) & (c): A special focus is being given on 18 Sates namely, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Orissa, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and eight States in the north-east under the National Rural Health Mission.
(d): IEC campaigns are formulated and modified from time to time keeping view the target audience under a particular health programme. Even the services of professional agencies in the field are also availed in this regard.
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Q No: 500 |
Dated: |
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION |
Subject: DEFAULTING TELECOM COMPANIES |
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
(a) whether many private telecom companies of the country are causing losses to the Government revenue by showing their earning less;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the action taken/being taken by the Government so far against these defaulting telecom companies;
(d) whether several telecom companies exaggerate the number of subscribers in their audit reports;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the action taken by the Government against these defaulting telecom companies?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)
(a) No, Sir. The Department reconciles the revenues reported by the telecom companies with their annual audited published accounts to ensure that government revenues are collected as per license terms, including applicable interest and penalty.
(b) & (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(d) to (f) No, Sir. No such information is available in the Department.
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Q No: 579 |
Dated: |
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION |
Subject: CHECK ON SOFTWARE PIRACY |
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
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(a) whether the pirated software has a major share in the total software business of the country,
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken/being taken by the Government to check software piracy in the country ;
(c) whether the Government proposes to bring a new law to check software piracy in the country ; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SACHIN PILOT)
(a): There is no official estimate available to indicate the extent of software piracy and losses due to such piracy in India. However, it is believed that piracy in software industry exists as in other copyright based industry.
(b): For checking piracy effectively, certain major amendments in the copyright Act were carried out in the year 1994. These amendment provide for simplification of certain concepts and rights, enhancement of penal provisions and collective administration. The Government has also set up a Copyright Enforcement Advisory Council, including representatives of leading copyright agencies and organizations, to review the progress of enforcement of the Copyright Act periodically and advise the Government regarding measures on policy and implementation for improving the enforcement of the Act. Government agencies, NASSCOM officials, police and various other law enforcement agencies are committed to enforce copyright laws and eradicate the menace of software piracy. Further, instructions have been issued to various Government Departments to only use legal copies of software.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.
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Q No: 626 |
Dated: |
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY |
Subject: INDUSTRIAL UNITS |
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of industrial units set up in the country including Maharashtra and Kerala during the last three years;
(b) the details of mode of investment in these industrial units;
(c) whether the Government proposes to take new initiative to boost industrial development in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) & (b): A statement showing the details of investment intentions and the investment proposed in terms of Industrial Entrepreneur Memoranda (IEMs) filed and Letters of Intent (LOIs)/Direct Industrial Licences(DILs) issued during the last three years is at Annexure-I.
(c) & (d): The Eleventh Five Year Plan envisages a 10% growth in industry and even higher growth in manufacturing. The major thrust is on removal of impediments for sustained growth over a long period with focus on, inter alia, improvement of physical infrastructure, skill development, strengthening of Micro & Small Enterprise sector, investment promotion, employment generation for new entrants in labour force and removal of distortions in packages of fiscal and other incentives to facilitate industrial development in geographically disadvantaged regions.
Annexure-I
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)&(b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.626 FOR ANSWER ON 23.11.2009
STATEWISE BREAK UP OF INVESTMENT INTENTIONS SINCE JANUARY 2006 TO DECEMBER 2008
NAME OF THE STATE Number of Investment Intentions Proposed Investment
(IEMs+LOIs+DILs) (Rs. Crore)
Andaman & Nicobar 2 153
Andhra Pradesh 1419 238248
Arunachal Pradesh 14 314
Assam 108 10638
Bihar 130 24351
Chandigarh 8 283
Chhattisgarh 741 497916
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 214 8717
Daman & Diu 154 4014
Delhi 32 368
Goa 81 1738
Gujarat 1281 286201
Haryana 492 28743
Himachal Pradesh 181 7313
Jammu & Kashmir 176 5416
Jharkhand 251 258663
Karnataka 740 272735
Kerala 79 1759
Lakshadweep 0 0
Madhya Pradesh 692 231280
Maharashtra 2172 216752
Manipur 1 10
Meghalaya 51 7093
Mizoram 0 0
Nagaland 2 81
Orissa 398 434730
Pondicherry 93 2759
Punjab 421 26063
Rajasthan 369 43264
Sikkim 45 2703
Tamil Nadu 1487 71871
Tripura 5 219
Uttar Pradesh 953 64613
Uttaranchal 736 28245
West Bengal 745 174228
Location in more than One State 1 0
Total 14274 2951481
IEMs: Industrial Entrepreneur Memoranda filed for delicensed sector: LOIs:Letters of Intent issued; DILs: Direct Industrial Licences granted.
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Q No: 681 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC |
Subject: E- FOODGRAINS ROTTING IN GODOWNS |
Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:-
(a) whether huge quantity of foodgrains are rotting in godowns across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reasons for not allowing exports by the Government despite adequate stocks of cereals?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a)&(b): No, Madam. However, some quantities of foodgrains with FCI in Central Pool are damaged due to various reasons, such as, cyclones and floods and acceptance of below specifications stocks and movement to other regions.
(c): Keeping in view the wide spread drought situation in the country and estimated less production of foodgrains including rice during Kharif Marketing Season 2009-10, the Government did not allow export of foodgrains.
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Q No: 803 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS |
Subject: CENTRAL TEAM TO NORTH EAST |
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the law and order situation has deteriorated in the North- Eastern States including in the North-Eastern states including in the North Cacher Hills district of Assam;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor and the details of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
(c) whether any Central team has been sent to assess the situation in the States;
(d) if so, the details of the findings of the team and action taken thereon; and
(e) the details of the insurgent groups operational in the said regions and names of those organisations which have been banned, alongwith reports of foreign assistance being provided to such groups and action taken against them?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): The security situation in the North Eastern States centers around a number of issue such as language/ethnicity, inter-tribal clashes, migration, control over local resources and a wide spread feeling of exploitation and alienation. This has resulted in violence and diverse demands by various outfits. A statement showing security situation in the North Eastern States during the last three years upto 15.11.2009 is given in the Annexure. The security situation in the worst affected States are reviewed both in Delhi and in the State Capitals.
(c) & (d): A Central team led by Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs visited Guwahati and NC Hills District of Assam on 26-27 May, 2009 to review the security situation with State Government officials, Central Police Forces and Army. The team also met Chief Minister, Assam during their visit to Guwahati. A number of security measures were suggested by the team to contain the violence of DHD(J). The Union Home Secretary also reviewed the security situation in NC Hills district during his visit to Assam on 30 July 2009. Sustained CI operations was launched by the Security Forces against DHD(J). The Chairman of DHD(J) and his two associates were arrested on 4.6.2009 at Bangalore. Due to sustained CI operations by the Security Forces and State Police in NC hills District, DHD(J) had surrendered their arms on 2.10.2009. No incident of violence by DHD(J) has been reported since September 15, 2009 in NC Hills district of Assam. Security situation was reviewed by the Union Home Minister during his visit to Nagaland and Manipur on 3rd February, 2009. Cabinet Secretary had also reviewed the situation during his visit to Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh on 7-8 April, 2009. The meeting was also attended by Union Home Secretary and Defence Secretary. Union Home Secretary during his visit to Manipur on 23-24 August, 2009 reviewed the situation in the State. Further Union Home Secretary reviewed the security situation in Nagaland during his visit to the State in October, 2009.
(e): A number of militant outfits have been operating in North Eastern States. United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Dima Halam Daogah (Joel Group) DHD(J) in Assam, People’s Liberation Army (PLA), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Kanglei Yaol Kanba Lup (KYKL), Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) in Manipur, All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in Tripura and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in Meghalaya have been banned under the Unlawful Association (Prevention), Act, 1967. As per reports, some of the outfits have been provided logistic support by the Pak ISI. The Government has pursued a coordinated multi-pronged approach against insurgency which includes strengthening the border management to check infiltration, galvanizing the intelligence machinery, improved technology, weaponry and equipments for security forces both at the Centre and in the States, neutralizing plans of terrorist groups by well coordinated intelligence based operations.
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Q No: 1072 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: RIGHT TO EDUCATION ACT |
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the salient features of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act passed by the Parliament recently;
(b) the funds spent/being spent by the Government for providing education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years, during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
(c) the extra funds required for implementation of the Act during the next five years, and the manner in which the funds required will be raised;
(d) whether all the States and the private sector have also been asked to share the cost of fullfilling the commitment under the Act;
(e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the State Governments/private sector in this regard;
(f) whether the Government plans to bring Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan(SSA) under the Act;
(g) if so, the details thereof; and
(h) the steps taken or being taken by the Union Government to implement the Act?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 inter alia provides for the:
i) Responsibility of the Central and State Governments and local authorities for free and compulsory elementary education to all children in the age group of six to fourteen years.
ii) Prescribed norms and standards relating to infrastructure, pupil- teacher ratios and other quality parameters.
iii) Minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher.
iv) Curriculum and evaluation procedure conforming to values enshrined in the Constitution.
v) School Management Committees to monitor the working of the school;
vi) Mechanism for the protection of the rights of the child under the Act
(b): Government of India releases under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) & District Primary Education Project (DPEP) during the last three years and the current year for each State is given in Annexure I and II.
(c) to (e): The National University for Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) has, at the instance of the Government, prepared estimates for additional requirement of funds for a 5-year period from 2010-11 to 2014-15 for the implementation of the provisions of the RTE Act, which works out to Rs 1,71,484 crore. The RTE Act provides that the Central Government and the State Governments shall have concurrent responsibility for providing funds for implementation of the Act. Under the Act unaided schools are required to admit at least 25 per cent children belonging to disadvantaged groups and weaker sections from the neighbourhood in Class I and provide them free elementary education. The expenditure so incurred will be reimbursed to the extent of the per-child expenditure incurred by the State, or the actual amount charged from the child, whichever is less.
(f) & (g): A Committee on Harmonization of SSA with the RTE Act has been set up to examine the overall approach and implementation strategies under SSA and align the SSA vision, strategies and norms with the RTE mandate. The Committee has held five meetings and met with representatives of almost all the States during the course of its deliberations. The Report of the Committee is awaited.
(h): The Government has initiated several steps for implementation of the RTE Act, including preparation of financial estimates, consultations with State Governments and Civil Society Organisations, and preparation of ‘Model’ Rules under the Act.
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Q No: 1190 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS |
Subject: GROWTH OF PETROCHEMICALS SECTOR |
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the growth rate of petrochemicals sector has been much less than the target fixed for the purpose;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken by the Government recently to check fluctuations in the prices of petrochemicals, overcome global recession and promote this industry; and
(d) the extent to which these steps are being effective?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a) The growth rate of the petrochemical sector is less than the target fixed.
(b) The details are as below:
Products Group Projected Demand Projected Actual Actual
(as per 11th plan) Growth rate consum- growth rate
for 2008-09 (KT) (As per XI ption (KT)
Plan)
Synthetic Fibre 2977 10.5% 2213 3%
Polymers 6135 8% 5695 6.5%
Elastomers 438 10.2% 389 2.3%
Synthetic Detergent 540 5.4% 510 5.8%
Intermediate
(c) & (d): Government does not control the prices of petrochemicals, as the petrochemical industry operates in a decontrolled environment. However, Government of India, through a stimulus package to overcome the economic slowdown and to give a fillip to domestic demand, reduced the excise duty to 8%. Petrochemical products were also benefited by this initiative of Government. This has begun to show results by way of increasing trend in production.
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Q No: 1361 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government provides financial and technical assistance to various institutes for research and processing in the area of Ayurveda;
(b) if so, the details of the financial assistance provided for the purpose during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise and the achievement made by them;
(c) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Nature Cure Division in various Government Hospitals including Ayurveda Hospital in Ottappalam; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. GANDHISELVAN)
(a) & (b): Yes. Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) has been funding different organizations for the research in field of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy under the Extra Mural Research (EMR) Scheme. During the last three years a total of 22 Ayurveda and Siddha projects have been funded under the scheme and Rs. 2,16,50,368/- has been released during this period. In the current year, 8 projects have so far been approved for the funding. Among these, 2 projects have been completed and the outcomes of the other projects are under publication in peer reviewed journals.
(c) & (d): The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, an autonomous body under the Department of AYUSH, supports Naturopathy & Yoga OPD in the allopathic & other hospitals. Nature Cure Division of Govt. Ayurveda hospital in Ottappalam has been funded by the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy under 20 Beds Patient Care Centre Scheme with a grant-in-aid of Rs. 6.00 Lakh per annum for 10 years.
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Q No: 1396 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: VACCINE FOR SWINE FLU |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether World Health Organisation (WHO) in its Report has warned of the shortage of vaccine in the wake of a winter surge in the cases of Swine Flu in developing countries, including India;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the corrective steps taken or being taken by the Government to make the vaccine available immediately to the effected people;
(d) whether the Government proposes to produce indigenously developed vaccine for Swine Flu to meet any shortage;and
(e) if so, the progress made in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b) World Health Organization has observed that the pandemic flu vaccine may not be available in time for the winter surge. The observation is based on the fact that the pandemic vaccine manufacturing capacity is limited.
(c) to (e): Government of India constituted a Committee under Secretary (Health Research) to address this issue. Regular meetings were held with potential Indian manufacturers and with those external sources from which vaccine can be imported.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working on a two step strategy. Development of pandemic vaccine by indigenous manufacturers is being encouraged. Three companies (Serum Institute, Pune; Panacea Biotech; Gurgaon and Bharat Biotech, Hyderabad) are working towards this and it is expected that clinical trials would start in January 2010. If all goes well, indigenous vaccine would be available by June 2010.
To cover the interim period, Government of India is importing four million doses of Pandemic vaccine to vaccinate the high risk group. This vaccine would be available by December 2009.
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Q No: 1420 |
Dated: |
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS |
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the fundamental problems being faced in planning, implementation and maintenance of infrastructure projects which need to be addressed immediately;and
(b) the remedial measures taken by the Government to tackle these problems and to make the same corruption free?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a): The fundamental problems being faced in planning, implementation and maintenance of infrastructure projects which need to be addressed are inadequacy of financial resources, institutional fragmentation, poor cost recovery, unsustainable service delivery models, inadequate attention to urban poor, outdated urban management practices and absence of enabling policy framework.
(b): The Government has adopted a multipronged strategy to address these problems including facilitating implementation of urban sector reforms and projects through programmes like the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), pilot scheme on infrastructure development in satellite towns around 7 Mega Cities and 10% lumpsum scheme for North East.
The urban sector reforms aim at empowerment of urban local bodies, improved financial management, environmental sustainability, inclusive development, better land management, and greater citizens participation and transparency. In order to promote greater accountability to citizens, the Government is also facilitating implementation of reforms related to setting up area sabhas and enactment of public disclosure laws which contribute to good governance as well as address corruption.
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Q No: 1583 |
Dated: |
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT |
Subject: REVIEW OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME FOR |
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to review the outcomes of the Social Security Scheme under implementation for agricultural labourers/workers;
(b) if so, the details and outcome thereof;
(c) the criteria adopted to determine the funds released for such scheme;and
(d) the funds allocated, released and utilised under such scheme during each of the last three years and the current year,State-wise?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a): There is no specific scheme for agricultural laboureres/workers. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana(RSBY) is applicable to BPL agricultural laboureres/workers also. The Government has decided to review the outcomes of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana(RSBY) in Gujarat and Haryana.
(b): The study of the outcome of these States is yet to be initiated.
(c) & (d): With a view to providing death and disability cover to rural landless households, the ‘Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana’ has been launched on 2nd October, 2007. Under the scheme, the head of the family or one earning member in the family is insured. The Central Government bears 50% of the premium of Rs. 200 per year per person and the remaining 50% of the premium is borne by State Government. The benefits under the scheme include Rs.30,000 in case of natural death; Rs.75,000 in case of death due to accident or total permanent disability due to accident. In case of partial disability due to accident, the insurance cover is Rs. 37,500 The children of beneficiaries of AABY studying in classes 9th to 12th standard are eligible to a scholarship @ Rs.300 per quarter per child. A statement showing State-wise coverage under Aam Admi Bima Yojana and claims settled with amount as on 30.09.2009 is annexed.
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Q No: 1762 |
Dated: |
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT |
Subject: RELATION OF INDIAN LANGUAGES WITH |
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the link between Indian languages and employment is continuously becoming weak;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether it is necessary to link the Indian languages with employment so that the benefit of development may reach all the countrymen; and
(d) if so, the immediate steps to be taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a): No, Madam.
(b) to (d): Do not arise.
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Q No: 2006 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS |
Subject: INCLUSION OF LANGUAGES IN EIGHTH |
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the total number of representations/request received from the various organizations and State Governments for inclusion of new languages in the eighth schedule of the Constitution, State-wise and language-wise including Tulu language;
(b) the criteria guidelines/norms laid down for the purpose; and
(c) the time which a final decision in this regard is likely to be taken?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a): A large number of representations/requests from different organization and State Governments have been received in this Ministry for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution, including Tulu. At present, demands of 38 languages are pending for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.
These are (1) Angika, (2) Banjara, (3) Bazika, (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi, (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari, (14) Ho, (15) Kaachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurak, (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu.
(b) & (c): A decision on pending demands for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule including Tulu will be taken in the light of the recommendations of the Sitakant Mohapatra Committee and decision of the Government thereon. No time frame can be fixed for consideration of the demands for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule.
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Q No: 2116 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: WORKING OF AICTE |
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the working of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in the country;
(b) if so, the outcome thereof;
(c) whether the Government has received complaints from parents regarding mismanagement in AICTE recognized educational institutions in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(e) whether the Government has initiated any punitive action against these institutions during the last three years and the current year;and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)
(a) & (b): The Government is reviewing the functioning of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on a continuous basis with the objective of bringing in transparency in its functioning, reforms in governance and removing discrepancies in procedures.
(c) to (f): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
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Q No: 2190 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: B.ED. COURSES RUN BY PRIVATE |
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has given permission to large numbers private educational institutions in the country to run B.Ed. degree courses;
(b) if so,the details thereof;
(c) the norms/guidelines of the Government to run such courses by these institutions;
(d) whether it has come to notice of the Government that permission has beengranted even to such private institutions which do not possess requisite infrastructural training as well as human resources;
(e) if so,the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard;
(f) whether the Government has any proposal to review the norms/guidelines in this regard; and
(g) if so,the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) & (b) The Government has established National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) giving it a broad mandate to achieve planned and co-ordinated development of teacher education and to regulate and maintain norms and standards in the teacher education system.The Council has laid down norms and standards for regulation,establishment and recognition of courses in teacher education institutions.The Council has given recognition to institutions,including private institutions to run B.Ed. degree courses.
(c) & (d) The norms and standards for giving recognition to teacher training courses are reviewed periodically and notified by the Council.As and when the Regional Committee of NCTE is satisfied that any recognized institution has contravened any of the provisions of the Act, or the rules, regulations, orders made or issued thereunder, it may withdraw recognition of such recognized institution.
(e) to (g) The last review of norms and standards was notified in August, 2009. Recognition is granted only to the teacher training institutions which possess requisite facilities as prescribed.
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Q No: 2741 |
Dated: |
Ministry: DEFENCE |
Subject: TRAINER AIRCRAFT IN AIR FORCE |
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Indian Air Force (IAF) has grounded its entire fleet of initial trainer aircraft HPT-32;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) the number of HPT-32 aircraft crashed so far and the number of pilots killed therein;
(d) the total loss suffered by the IAF as a result thereof;
(e) the inquiry conducted and the outcome thereof;
(f) whether the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has decided to design and develop the much needed ab initio turbo trainer for the IAF and the Navy in collaboration with foreign partner; and
(g) if so, the details thereof and the efforts made by the HAL in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) to (e): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has presently grounded its entire fleet of initial trainer HPT-32 aircraft following a fatal accident on 31.07.2009.
A total number of 17 HPT-32 aircraft have crashed till date and 19 pilots have lost their lives in these accidents. The total loss suffered as a result of these accidents amounts to Rs. 16,21,35,054/-. Each crash of Defence aircraft is investigated through a Court of Inquiry and remedial measures are undertaken accordingly.
(f) & (g): Preliminary design work on the turbo prop trainer aircraft has already commenced in the Aircraft Research & Design Centre of HAL.
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Q No: 2992 |
Dated: |
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING |
Subject: MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENT |
Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:-
(a) whether any guidelines exist to safeguard the interest of the consumers from the misleading advertisements depicted in the electronic media/print media;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether several advertisements are being broadcasted/ published through the electronic and print media in violation of the code of Advertising Standards Council of India;
(d) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year media-wise; and
(e) the details of the action taken by the Government against such companies during the said period, company-wise and media-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI C.M. JATUA)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. So far as Electronic Media (Private Television) is concerned, all programmes and advertisements telecast on TV channels, transmitted/retransmitted through the Cable TV network, are required to adhere to the Programme and Advertising Codes prescribed under the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and rules framed thereunder. Action is taken as per rules whenever any violation of Code is brought to the notice of the Government. This Ministry has constituted an Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) to look into the specific complaints or suo motu take cognizance against the violation of Programme and Advertising codes and action is taken as per rules if violation is established. Government has also set up an Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC) to monitor the content of private television channels with reference to the violation of Programme and Advertising Codes.
As regards Print Media, the Government has set up the Press Council of India (PCI) which is a statutory autonomous body under the Press Council of India Act, 1978 with the twin objectives of preserving the freedom of the press and of maintaining and improving the standards of newspapers and news agencies in India and to inculcate principles of self- regulation among the press. The Government does not exercise any control over the content of print media. However, the Press Council monitors and takes cognizance, suo motu or on complaints, of advertisements, which it is prima facie satisfied, are violative of the ethics of journalistic practice. Accordingly Press Council of India, in order to prevail upon the Press to practice self-regulation has been issuing directions/appeals to newspapers/magazines to guide them in publication of advertisements etc. The Press Council of India has formed Norms of Journalistic Conduct under Article 13(2) (b) of the Press Council Act 1978.
(c) & (d) As reported by Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) complaints of violation of ASCI’s code by electronic and print media have been received by them during last three years. A statement showing the number of complaints received by ASCI and details of action taken thereon is annexed.
(e) Action is taken against the TV channels whenever any violation of Advertising Code comes to notice. Similarly, Press Council of India also issues notices/directions to newspapers/magazines only. A statement showing the details of action taken against Electronic/Print Media for violating Advertising Code/ Norms of Journalistic Conduct of Press Council of India as well as the code of ASCI during the last three years is annexed.
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Q No: 3065 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC |
Subject: DAMAGE TO FOODGRAINS |
Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:-
(a) the total procurement and stock of foodgrains in the country alongwith the quantity damaged during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise, agency-wise and year-wise;
(b) whether foodgrains are rotting due to poor/Inadequate storage facilities and storage in the open particularly in the foodgrains surplus States;
(c) if so, the details thereof indicating the quantity of foodgrains stored in the open and the remedial measures taken in this regard; and
(d) the quantum of foodgrains exported during the said period?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): The total procurement of foodgrains during the last three years and current year, State-wise and agency-wise are given in Annexures-I and II.
The stock position of foodgrains (wheat and rice) in the Central Pool as on 30.9.2009 with FCI and State Agencies, State-wise is given in Annexure-III.
The quantities of foodgrains with FCI which were damaged due to various reasons, such as, cyclone, floods, acceptance of below specifications stocks and movement to other regions are given below:
Year Total quantity of damaged foodgrains
(In lakh tons.)
2006-07 0.25
2007-08 0.34
2008-09 0.20
2009-10(Upto Sept.,’09) 0.03
Total 0.82
(b)&(c): Negligible quantity of foodgrains had got rotten or become unworthy of human consumption due to poor maintenance in the godowns of Food Corporation of India (FCI).
142.64 lakh tons of wheat is stored in open (Cover and Plinth) with FCI and State agencies in Punjab and Haryana.
To augment the storage capacity, FCI is likely to create 1.39 lakh tons additional storage capacity during the 11th Five Year Plan 2007-12. FCI has also proposed to create additional storage capacity of about 126.35 lakh tons through private sector participation in various States for TPDS requirements.
Besides, the following steps have been taken by F.C.I. for safe storage and preservation of foodgrains in covered godowns and cover and plinth (CAP) complexes:
(i) All FCI godowns are constructed as per specifications.
(ii) Foodgrains are stored by adopting proper scientific code of storage practices of the foodgrains.
(iii) Adequate dunnage materials, such as, wooden crates, bamboo mats, polythene sheets are used to check the migration of moisture from the floor.
(iv) Fumigation covers, nylon ropes, nets and insecticides for control of stored grain insect pests are provided in all the godowns.
(v) Prophylactic (spraying of insecticides) and curative treatments (fumigation) are carried out regularly and timely in FCI godowns for the control of stored grain insect pests.
(vi) Effective rat control measures, both in covered godowns as well as in CAP storage are used.
(vii) Foodgrains in CAP storage are stored on elevated plinths and wooden crates are used as dunnage material. Stacks are properly covered with specifically fabricated low-density black polythene water proof covers and tied with nylon ropes/nets.
(viii) Regular periodic inspections of the stocks/godowns are undertaken by qualified and trained staff of FCI including senior officers.
(d): The quantity of foodgrains exported during last three years and current year is given below:
Year Export (Fig. in lakh tons.)
Wheat Rice
2006-07 00.47 47.48
2007-08 0.002 64.69
2008-09 0.011 24.88
2009-10(Upto November, 2009) 0.008 12.18
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Q No: 4093 |
Dated: |
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS |
Subject: COMMONWEALTH GAMES PROGRAMMES |
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has shelved several key infrastructure related programmes planned for the Commonwealth Games;
(b) If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) the details of the funds involved in the shelved programmes;
(d) whether the non-implementation of such key projects would affect the proper execution of the Commonwealth Games; and
(e) If so, the reaction of the Government thereto and the remedial measures being taken in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF the STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) to (e): Does not arise.
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Q No: 4777 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT BY NIB |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether serious scientific lapses and malpractices have been observed in the procurement of biological equipments and products by the National Institute of Biologicals (NIB);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has set up any inquiry in this regard;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the follow up action taken on the basis of its findings; and
(e) the measures taken by the Government to check such lapses and malpractices at NIB and to streamline the procurement procedure of biological equipments and products in the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a)&(b): The Performance Audit by Directorate General Audit Central Revenues (DGACR) for the period 2006-07 observed that the procurement process by the Institute did not ensure sufficient competition and was marred with irregularities. The purchases were made without proper assessment of actual requirements.DNA Sequencer purchased in June 2006 for Rs. 1.02 crore and 7 other moveable equipment purchased in 2006 were found to be unutilized.
(c)to (e) : Government instituted fact finding committees following which the then Director was removed and formal departmental disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him. He has also since been repatriated to his parent organisation.A number of corrective measures have been taken to improve the working in the institute. Further, regular meetings of the Governing Body and the Standing Finance Committee are held to monitor/oversee the functioning of the Institute.Procurement of equipment after assessment of requirements is now made through a procurement agency following Government guidelines.
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Q No: 2650 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY |
Subject: HEALTH SERVICES TO PEOPLE |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has made any assessment of the performance of health services being provided to the people; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith corrective measures being taken to make such Services/Programmes more effective?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b) : The Government has operationalised a multipronged monitoring protocol to assess the performance of health services being provided to the people and the architectural corrections being operationalised under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). As part of this protocol, regular web based Management Information System (MIS), regular state review visits, periodic surveys, community reports, etc are collated to check for desirable areas of improvement in the delivery of health services. The corrective steps, if any, are appraised & approved as part of the Annual Programme Implementation Plans (PIP) of respective States.The corrective measures include steps required to address shortages of infrastructure, human resources, technical skills, logistics and supply chain management, training and other aspects of the health delivery system.
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Q No: 2703 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: BILL ON PUBLIC HEALTH |
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce the Public Health Amendment Bill;and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a) No.
(b) Question does not arise.
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Q No: 1805 |
Dated: |
Ministry: AGRICULTURE |
Subject: FOODGRAIN PRODUCTION |
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there has been a huge difference in the rate of foodgrain production and that of population growth during the last two plan periods;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith reasons therefor; and
(c) the per capita consumption of foodgrains in India during the said period?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a) & (b): The Plan wise growth in population is not available from Population Census. However, as per Population Census, the average annual growth rate in population during the decade 1991 to 2001 was 2.15%. The average annual growth rates in foodgrains production during the ninth and tenth plan periods have been 1.46% and 1.29% respectively.
To a large extent, the production of foodgrains is affected by the natural factors such as rainfall situation, weather conditions, natural calamities like drought/flood etc.
(c): The plan wise details of per capita of foodgrains is not available. However, as per reports of the Consumer Expenditure Surveys 1999-2000 (55th Round) and 2004-05 (61st Round) conducted by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), the monthly per capita consumption of foodgrains in India are given below:-
Year Per Capita Monthly consumption of foodgrains (in Kg.)
Rural Urban
1999-2000 13.53 11.38
2004-05 12.79 10.73
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Q No: 1848* |
Dated: |
Ministry: AGRICULTURE |
Subject: COTTON SEED REQUIREMENT |
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government assessed the requirement of cotton seeds in the country including Gujarat during the current plan period;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise during the above period
(c) whether any assessment also made in regard to quantity of BT cotton and non-BT cotton variety of seeds likely to be supplied by public sector and private sector companies; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, separately for the said period?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): The requirement and availability of cotton certified/quality seed in the country including Gujarat for the current Plan period is at Annexure.
(c) & (d): 94.06 lakh was under cotton in 2008-09 (IVth Advance Estimates). Of this 60.77 lakh was under Bt. Cotton. Bt. Cotton seed was supplied by private sector. 17.5% of Non-Bt. Cotton seed against requirement was available in public sector as per information provided by States.