Questions asked by Mr. Syed Shahnawaz Hussain during Lok Sabha Budget session 2010

May 30, 2010

No. of questions found: 62

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23.02.2010

YOUTH
AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE TO SPORTS PERSONS

93 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has received any request from any sports persons of the country including Bihar for getting financial assistance;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise alongwith the action taken thereon;

(c) the details of financial assistance provided to such sports persons of various States during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise including Bihar; and

(d) the number of sports persons of the country including rural areas provided Government jobs State-wise including Bihar?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a) to (c): Assistance to individual sportspersons is provided under two schemes of the Ministry viz. Scheme of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and Scheme of Talent Search & Training (TS&T). Under NSDF, elite athletes, who have medal winning prospects in Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and other important international competitions, are selected for financial assistance from NSDF. The assistance is given for their customized training, both in India and abroad, to prepare them for winning medals at international events. Under the Scheme of TS&T, assistance is provided to promising sportspersons for training and training-cum-competitions in India and abroad, for purchase of equipment and for scientific support. Assistance under these Schemes is provided to sportspersons in terms of their sports credentials and there is no state-wise target. Details about number of sportspersons discipline-wise assisted during last three years under the Scheme of NSDF and TS&T are given in the Annexure-I & II, respectively.

(d) The Ministry does not maintain data about the number of sportspersons provided Government jobs.

ANNEXURE

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04.03.2010

TEXTILES

CLOSURE
OF HANDLOOM UNITS

103 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
P. T. THOMAS
Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:-

(a) whether a large number of handloom units are on the verge of closure in the country;

(b) if so, the State-wise details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.103 FOR 4.3.2010

(a) & (b): No Madam. There are 25.24 lakh handloom units as per the statistics available in our country. As per reports received from State Government, most of the units are functional except few units in States like Orissa and Kerala. 68 number of handloom co- operative societies are non functional in Kerala, and 733 co-operative societies are non functional in the State of Orissa.

(c) & (d): Textiles exports including handlooms declined by 5.45% during 2008-09 on account of global recession. However, from last quarter, report of resurgence in textile exports, is reported on month to month basis.

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05.03.2010

HEALTH
AND FAMILY WELFARE

CONTAMINATED
WATER

126 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
YASHBANT NARAYAN SINGH LAGURI
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the consumption of contaminated water causes various types of diseases, some of which are fatal;

(b) if so, the number of deaths reported as a result thereof since 2008, year-wise and State-wise;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the budgetary allocation & utilization of resources for the prevention and control of diseases caused thereby?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 126 FOR 5TH MARCH, 2010

(a): Yes, Madam. Consumption of contaminated water causes water-borne diseases such as Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases, Cholera, Typhoid and Viral Hepatitis.

(b): The number of deaths reported State-wise on account of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases, Cholera, Typhoid and Viral Hepatitis for the years 2008 and 2009,is given in Annexure.

(c) & (d): Provision of safe drinking water is the main strategy for controlling/minimizing deaths caused due to contaminated water. The responsibility for providing safe drinking water lies with the State Governments. However, the Department of Drinking Water Supply under the Ministry of Rural Development assists the State Governments in supplying safe drinking water under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). Besides, the Department of Drinking Water Supply has also launched the Rural Drinking Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance Programme to educate rural communities regarding safe and clean drinking water and carry out tests to determine the quality of drinking water.

National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues technical guidelines from time to time to the State Governments on prevention and control of water-borne diseases and helps them in carrying out investigation of outbreaks of such diseases under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP).

(e): As per the information available, the allocation and utilisation of funds for supply of safe drinking water under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme(NRDWP) and for early detection of and rapid response to outbreaks of diseases including water-borne diseases under IDSP for 2008-09 and 2009-10 are given below:-

(Rs. in crores)

Scheme 2008-09 2009-10
Allocation Utilisation Allocation Utilisation

NRDWP 6896.72 6544.89 6899.96 3255.38#

IDSP 30.00 21.75 42.50 35.71##

#Upto 31.12.2009

## Upto 28.02.2010

ANNEXURE

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09.03.2010

CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

REMUNERATIVE
PRICE FOR SUGARCANE

171 . Smt. BHAVANA PUNDLIKRAO GAWALI PATIL
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:-

(a) whether uniform fair and remunerative price has been fixed for sugarcane for the entire country despite the differences in geographical and climatic conditions;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(e) the corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken for providing remunerative price to sugarcane farmers?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO.171 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 09.03.2010 IN THE LOK SABHA.

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Central Government has been fixing uniform price for sugarcane linked to a basic recovery rate throughout the country. This practice has been followed on the basis of recommendations of the Mahajan Committee in 1998 and an Expert Group in 2004.

(c),(d)&(e): The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane is fixed by the Central Government on the basis of criteria laid down in Clause 3(1) of the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, which, inter alia, include the price at which sugar produced from sugarcane is sold by sugar producers as also margins on account of profit and risk to the farmers.

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23.02.2010

ROAD
TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

CONDITION
OF ROADS IN STATES

190 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the World Bank has expressed concern about the poor condition of roads constructed in various States including Bihar;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(d) the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. World Bank has expressed its concern over the slow progress in four packages from Uttar Pradesh / Bihar Border to Muzaffarpur on NH-28 in the State of Bihar and one package from Ayodhya to Gorakhpur on NH-28 in the state of Uttar Pradesh under World Bank aided Lucknow-Muzaffarpur National Highway Project (LMNHP). The observations of the World Bank were mainly relating to poor performance of contractors and inadequate safety arrangements at site.

(c) to (e) A detailed time bound action plan was drawn up with World Bank to adequately address the concerns of the World Bank and enable early completion of the project including restructuring of the loan de-linking four packages located in Bihar. The Government is already seized of the various issues relating to roads sector including capacity building. The National Institute for Training of Highway Engineers (NITHE), under the aegis of this Ministry has trained over 17,985 Highway Engineers since 2001. Further, B.K. Chaturvedi Committee appointed by the Government has made wide ranging recommendations on some issues concerning speedy implementation of National Highways Development Projects.

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11.03.2010

PETROLEUM
AND NATURAL GAS

LAUNCHING
OF TRANSLUCENT LPG GAS CYLINDERS

218 . Shri RANJAN PRASAD YADAV
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government proposes to launch, translucent cylinder which are made up of fibre glass, for marketing LPG in the country including Bihar, as a pilot project ;

(b) if so, the details thereof ;

(c) the likely difference in the cost of LPG cylinder presently being used as against the proposed fibre glass LPG cylinders ;

(d) the benefits likely to be accrued to the Government and the common man as a result thereof ;

(e) whether these types of cylinders are also likely to be made available for commercial purpose ; and

(f) if so, the details with the cost thereof ?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI MURLI DEORA )

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 218 BY PROF. (DR.) RANJAN PRASAD YADAV AND SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN TO BE ANSWERED ON 11TH MARCH, 2010 REGARDING LAUNCHING OF TRANSLUCENT LPG GAS CYLINDERS.

(a) & (b) : Government has conveyed “in principle” approval to the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for expanding the product line by way of introduction of composite (translucent fiber glass) cylinders for marketing domestic LPG, subject to there being no subsidy element in the LPG to be marketed through these composite cylinders. Initially, it is planned to be launched as a pilot in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai & Pune. At present, there is no plan for launching the composite cylinder in the State of Bihar. However, if successful, translucent LPG cylinders will be launched throughout the country.

(c) & (d) : Global tender for procurement of translucent LPG cylinders has been invited by OMCs which is under evaluation. Only after finalization of the tender and placement of purchase order, the cost of the proposed translucent fiber glass cylinders will be known. However, these cylinders are being introduced in selected markets as a separate package and not as replacement of existing cylinders. The composite cylinders are translucent and will show the level of LPG present in the cylinder. Handling of these cylinders would be easier as they are lighter in weight than steel cylinders.

(e) & (f) : At present, there is no proposal for introducing composite cylinders for marketing LPG for commercial purposes.

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15.03.2010

COMMUNICATIONS
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INCREASE
IN TELE-DENSITY

254 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
N.S.V. CHITTHAN
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the tele-density in some States, especially in Bihar is much low as compared to the national tele-density;

(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to increase the tele-density in the country?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI A. RAJA.)

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

STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF THE LOK SABHA IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 254 FOR 15TH MARCH, 2010 REGARDING “INCREASE IN TELE-DENSITY”.

(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The license area wise tele-density of the country for the last three years and the current year is given in the Annexure.

(c) & (d) The country’s tele-density is 49.52% as on 31.01.2010 compared to world’s tele-density of 84.80% as on 31.12.2009 (latest available).

(e) The following steps are taken/being taken by the Government to increase the tele-density in the country:-

1. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has planned to provide 180 lakh connections of GSM Mobile during this financial year and 200 lakh GSM Mobile connections during 2010-11.

2. BSNL has deployed Wireless in Local Loop (WLL) network in rural areas to meet the demand of scattered and far-flung rural areas where connection of telephone is not techno-commercially feasible on landlines.

3. BSNL has deployed its mobile network on national highways, important towns, pilgrim centers and state highways. BSNL plans to cover villages having population more than 1000 by mobile services progressively in next three years.

4. The GSM network in MTNL Delhi & Mumbai has been planned to be further expanded by 2 million each (including 7.5 lakh 3G lines).

5. MTNL has already launched 3G GSM services in Delhi & Mumbai for which a capacity of 2.5 lakh has been installed each at Delhi & Mumbai.

6. The Government is issuing new Access Service Licenses from time to time. Presently, there are 281 Access Service Licensees in the country with 12-14 Access Licenses in each service area. Besides, the Government has also issued permission for usage of dual technology spectrum under the existing access service licenses.

7. Support is being provided from Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) for provisioning of Rural Direct Exchange Lines (RDELs) in all the 1685 net cost positive Short Distance Charging Areas (SDCAs).

8. A scheme was launched by USO Fund to provide subsidy support for setting up and managing 7871(revised to 7387) number of infrastructure sites (towers) in 500 districts spread over 27 states for provision of mobile services in the specified rural and remote areas, where there is no existing fixed wireless or mobile coverage. As on 31.01.2010, 7020 towers, i.e., about 95% have been set up under this scheme.

9. In addition to the efforts made by BSNL and MTNL, the private operators are also offering their services to meet the demand for telephone.

ANNEXURE

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24.02.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

NEW
DEEMED UNIVERSITIES

287 . Shri DUSHYANT SINGH
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
ADAGUR H VISHWANATH
S. R. JEYADURAL
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) the number of proposals received for setting up new deemed universities in various parts of the country during the last three years, State-wise;

(b) the number of proposals cleared during the said period and the number of proposals still pending for clearance,State-wise;

(d) whether some of the institutions whose applications for deemed university status was earlier rejected were granted deemed status within a short period; and

(e) if so, the details of such institutions, State-wise?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (c): The details, State-wise, of number of proposals received for declaration of institutions as ‘deemed-to-be-universities’ during the last three years, i.e. from 1st July 2006 till date, are as under:

Sr. State/Union Proposals Proposals Proposals
No. Territory received Cleared pending
Administration

1) Andhra Pradesh 25 03 22

2) Assam 03 – 03

3) Bihar 03 – 03

4) Chandigarh 02 – 02

5) Delhi 07 01 06

6) Gujarat 12 – 12

7) Haryana 08 02 06

8) Jammu & Kashmir 03 – 03

9) Karnataka 19 06 13

10) Kerala 08 01 07

11) Madhya Pradesh 08 00 08

12) Maharashtra 20 01 19

13) Manipur 01 – 01

14) Orissa 09 – 09

15) Punjab 02 – 02

16) Puducherry 01 – 01

17) Rajasthan 05 01 04

18) Tamil Nadu 35 02 33

19) Uttar Pradesh 28 01 27

20) Uttarakhand 04 02 02

21) West Bengal 04 – 04

Total 207(#) 20(#) 187(#)

[ (#) The proposals relating to the grant of status of ‘Deemed-to-be-University’ under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 have now been put on hold since June,2009 to facilitate the process of ‘Review’ being undertaken both by the Central Government and the UGC.These proposals can be considered on merits only after completion of these ‘Review’ processes].

(d) & (e): The proposals relating to grant of status of ‘Deemed to be University’ to Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology,Chennai, Tamil Nadu were initially rejected on 25/07/2007 and 23/11/2007, respectively,on the ground of certain deficiencies.These institutions were later declared as Institutions ‘Deemed to be Universities’ on 04/01/2008 and 15/10/2008,respectively,after the deficiencies noted were rectified by them.

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24.02.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

GRANTS
BY UGC TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

304 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
MANSUKHBHAI D. VASAVA
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a)whether the University Grants Commission(UGC) provides sufficient grants to various colleges and universities of the country;

(b)if so, the details thereof including the amount allocated during the last three years and the current year,State-wise and year-wise;

(c)the number of proposals received from various States including Bihar for grant pending for approval during the year 2009-10 and the reasons for pendency; and

(d)the number of proposals which have been approved and the amount allocated during the said period, State-wise?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI )

(a) & (b): According to the information furnished by University Grants Commission(UGC) the Plan Development Grants to the Universities and Colleges are determined based on recommendations of Expert Committee which is deputed to each of the eligible Universities in the beginning of every plan period,and availability of funds. The details of the Development Plan grants released by UGC to the State Universities, Central Universities, Deemed Universities and Colleges is at Annexure I, II. III and IV.

(c) & (d): The proposals for grants received from various State Universities including those in Bihar have been assessed by the UGC visiting Committees and the UGC has conveyed the allocations except for the following 6 State Universities :

1. NALSAR University, Hyderabad,

2. The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University,Chennai,

3. JRH University,Chitrakkot,

4. H.N. Law University,Raipur,

5. National Law School of India University,Bangalore

6. National Law Institute University, Bhopal.

State-wise number of proposals received by UGC,the number of proposals recommended, and the amount allocated by UGC under its relevant schemes during the year 2009-10 have been indicated in the statement at Annexure V.

ANNEXURE

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16.04.2010

POWER

RESETTLEMENT
AND REHABILITATION POLICY IN POWER PROJECTS

315 . Shri NISHIKANT DUBEY
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has prepared any Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) policy for providing employment to the local people/displaced persons due to setting up of power plants;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether employment has been provided to the local people displaced due to acquisition of land for the Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Project of the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited;

(d) if so, details thereof and the present status of its implementation; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to ensure proper implementation of R&R policy in power projects?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 315 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 16.04.2010 REGARDING RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION POLICY IN POWER PROJECTS.

(a): Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Land Resources) have formulated a National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 vide F.No. 26011/4/2007-LRD and published in the Gazette of India, extraordinary Part 1, Section 1 dated 31st October, 2007, which under para 7.13.1 includes the necessary provision for providing employment to the affected family.

(b): The provisions related to providing employment to the project affected people as stipulated in Clause 7.13.1 read as under:-

In case of a project involving land acquisition on behalf of a requiring body.-

(i) the requiring body shall give preference to the affected families – at least one person per nuclear family – in providing employment in the project, subject to the availability of vacancies and suitability of the affected person for the employment;

(ii) wherever necessary, the requiring body shall arrange for training of the affected persons, so as to enable such persons to take on suitable jobs;

(iii) the requiring body shall offer scholarships and other skill development opportunities to the eligible persons from the affected families as per the criteria as may be fixed by the appropriate Government;

(iv) the requiring body shall give preference to the affected persons or their groups or cooperatives in the allotment of outsourced contracts, shops or other economic opportunities coming up in or around the project site, and

(v) the requiring body shall give preference to willing landless labourers and unemployed affected persons while engaging labour in the project during the construction phase.

(c) & (d): An agreement dated 15.02.1986 was signed between the then Govt. of Bihar (at that time Jharkhand was part of Bihar) and NTPC, Kahalgaon STPP. NTPC has taken action as per the provisions of agreement in regard to Kahalgaon project. Based on availability of vacancies, all the unskilled categories have been filled up from among the Project Affected Families (PAFs) and preference has been given in skilled jobs to affected families as per the agreement.

The details and present status of implementation are as under:

# Employment provided to PAFs in unskilled category : 112 nos.

# Employment provided to PAFs in skilled category : 188 nos.

Total : 300 nos.

# Offer for employment issued to PAFs on : 101 nos.
16.2.2010 in skilled category

# Recruitment process initiated to provide : 08 nos.
employment in skilled category

Further, NTPC has taken following actions for gainful engagement of local people/displaced persons to the extent possible:

# Around 1700 Project Affected Persons are working with contracting agencies of NTPC, Kahalgaon.

# Around 45 vehicles hired through PAFs.

# 125 PAF agencies are working in the plant horticulture, road repair and MGR related works.

# 06 cooperative societies formed by PAFs comprising of 163 PAFs are working in NTPC, Kahalgaon.

# 19 shops are allotted to PAFs in Township area of NTPC, Kahalgaon.

(e): Constitution of National Monitoring Committee has been envisaged in the National R&R Policy for reviewing and monitoring the progress of implementation of rehabilitation and resettlement schemes or plans relating to all cases to which this policy applies.

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27.04.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

TERRORIST
THREATS

445 . Shri SHAILENDRA KUMAR
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the perception of the Government about the threat posed by terrorism after the Pune incident;

(b) the names of the organisations which pose a serious threat to the internal security in the country;

(c) the steps taken by the Government including proper co-ordination of the Union and the State Governments to check terrorist activities in the country; and

(d) the results achieved so far?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 445 BY SHRI SHAILENDRA KUMAR AND SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSAIN MPs, FOR ANSWER ON 27-04-2010 REGARDING `TERRORIST THREATS`

(a): Available inputs indicate that Pak based terrorist groups, primarily the Lashkar-e- Taiba (LeT), are making concerted efforts to organize terrorist attacks in various parts of the country, inter-alia, including iconic institutions, prominent Industrial installations, tourist locations, etc.

(b): Some of the prominent groups which pose a serious threat, inter-alia,
include Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul-Mujahideen (HM), Harkat-ul- Jehad-e-Islami (HUJI)/Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), AI Badr, Babbar Khalsa International(BKI), Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), Khalistan Commando Force, International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), United Liberation Front of Assam(ULFA), Communist Party of India (Maoist), all its formations and front organisations, etc. There is also another organization, the Indian Mujahideen.

(c) & (d): The Government continues to be alert to these threats and recalibrates its measures to combat terrorism by way of reviewing threat perceptions and a number of important decisions and measures have been taken, which interalia, include augmenting the strength of Central Para-Military Forces; effective border management through border fencing, flood lighting, deployment of surveillance equipment; legally enabling deployment of CISF in joint venture and private industrial undertakings; establishment of NSG hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai; tighter immigration control, etc. The Unlawful Activities(Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) has been amended and notified in 2008 to strengthen the punitive measures to combat terrorism. The National Investigation Agency has been constituted under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 to investigate and prosecute offences under the Acts specified in the Schedule, which, inter-alia, includes offences under UAPA. The Multi-Agency Centre has been strengthened and re-organized to enable it to function on 24×7 basis for real time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence and security agencies.

Intelligence inputs are also shared with the concerned States through the established mechanism, which ensures close coordination and sharing of intelligence and seamless flow of information between the State and the Central security and law enforcement agency. This has resulted in busting of terrorist modules and a number of possible terrorist attacks have been averted.

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25.02.2010

RAILWAYS

ELECTRIFICATION
OF RAIL ROUTES

514 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) the total length of rail network in Bihar which have not been electrified so far;

(b) the details of the requests received by various State Governments including Bihar Government for electrification of rail routes in their respective States during the last three years; and

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): A Statement is attached.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.514 BY SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN, TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 25-02-2010 REGARDING ELECTRIFICATION OF RAIL ROUTES.

(a): As on 01-04-2009, in the state of Bihar, out of 3407 Route Kilometres (RKMs), 830 Route Kilometres are electrified.

(b) & (c): No proposal has been received from the State Government of Bihar. However, during the last three years, the following proposals for electrification of Rail Routes have been received from various State Governments and their present status is as under:-

S.No. Name of the proposed section(s) State Government Status

1. Vijayawada-Gudiwada-Machilipatnam- Andhra Pradesh Feasibility studies for
Bhimavaram/Narsapur-Nidadavolu electrification shall be
carried out.

2. Bibinagar-Nadikudi/ Macherial- Andhra Pradesh For electrification,
Nallapadu (Guntur) these sections are not
under active consideration.

3. Guntur-Tenali-Repalle Andhra Pradesh Guntur-Tenali is already
electrified. Electrification
of Tenali-Repalle is not under
active consideration.

4. Itarsi-Allahabad Madhya Pradesh Feasibility studies for
electrification shall be
carried out.

5. Talcher-Cuttack-Paradeep Orissa Completed.

6. Koraput-Rayagada – Vizianagaram Orissa Koraput-Damanjodi is already
electrified. Electrification
of Damanjodi-Singapur Road-
Rayagada is not under active
consideration. Feasibility
studies for electrification
of Vizianagaram-Raigada shall
be carried out.

7. Talcher-Jharsaguda Orissa For electrification, these
sections are not under active
consideration.

8. Daitari-Banspani Orissa Work in progress and being
done by Rail Vikas Nigam
Limited. Target – June’2011.

9. Haridaspur-Paradeep Orissa Electrification is being taken
up by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
with new line.

10. Bina-Kota Rajasthan Work in progress. Target –
March’2010.

11. Jaipur-SawaiMadhopur Rajasthan Not feasible on operational
ground.

12. Ratlam-Neemuch-Chittorgarh Rajasthan For electrification, these
sections are not under active
consideration.

13. DC/AC Conversion work at Kasara- Maharastra Completed.
Titawala section

14. Delhi-Rohtak Haryana Work in progress. Target –
March’2010.

15. Laksar-Rishikesh/ Dehradun Uttarakhand For electrification, these
sections are not under active
consideration.

16. Najibabad-Kotdwar/ Moradabad- Rampur- Uttarakhand For electrification, these
Kashipur-Ram Nagar/Kashipur-Lalkuan & sections are not under active
Lalkuan-Kathgodam consideration.

17. Villupuram-Tiruchchirappalli-Madurai Tamil Nadu Work in progress. Target –
March’2010.

18. Madurai-Tuticorin /Nagercoil Tamil Nadu Sanctioned. Preliminary works
are being taken up.

19. Coimbatore- Tiruchchirappalli Tamil Nadu For electrification, these
sections are not under active
consideration.

20. Shoranur-Mangalore Kerala Cleared by Government for
electrification.

21. Bangarpet-Marikuppam Karnataka Material modification proposal
for Bangarpet-Marikuppam under
process.

547

STARRED

04.05.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

FUNDS
TO NAXALS

547 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
A.K.S. VIJAYAN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there are reports of the naxalites collecting levy from local traders and citizens;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there are also reports of certain corporate houses conniving with Maoists to settle corporate rivalries in some States rich in natural resources;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the reaction of the Union Government thereon?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 547 FOR 4.5.2010 REGARDING “FUNDS TO NAXALS”

(a) & (b): Intelligence inputs indicate that CPI (Maoist) cadres are raising funds from contractors, businessmen etc. by imposing levies through coercive means.

(c) to (e): There is no input to indicate that certain corporate houses settle corporate rivalries in connivance with Maoists.

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UNSTARRED

25.02.2010

FOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

FOOD
TESTING LABORATORIES

619 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:-

(a) the number of food testing laboratories set up in the country, State-wise;

(b) whether these laboratories are up to the level of international norms of the industry;

(d) the number of laboratories likely to be upgraded/modernized in Bihar;and

(e) the total amount sanctioned and spent for the purpose during the last three years till date and the current year?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)

(a) to (b): As per the study got conducted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), 312 food testing laboratories are functioning in Public and Private sector in the country. State-wise details are at Annexure- I. The study observed that only few laboratories are fully equipped to cater to the domestic regulatory testing and export testing needs of the industry.

(c) to (d): Although MFPI does not set up food testing laboratories on its own, it provides financial assistance for setting up/ up-gradation of food testing laboratories under its Plan Scheme to various stakeholders such as Central/State Government organizations IITs, Universities, private sector organizations. The schemes operated by MFPI are not State specific. At the moment there is no proposal to set up food testing laboratories pending for the state of Bihar.The proposals received from States and other stakeholders for setting up/up-gradation of food testing laboratories are considered as per guidelines of this Ministry. During the 11th Plan, MFPI has a target to set up/ upgrade 74 food testing labs in the country.

(e): An amount of Rs. 18.70 crore was spent during the last three years for setting up/ upgradation of food testing laboratories. During the current year an amount of Rs.5.48 crore has been spent so far.

ANNEXURE

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UNSTARRED

02.03.2010

CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

FOOD
SECURITY

720 . Shri DATTA RAGHOBAJI MEGHE
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government proposes to launch a scheme to provide food security to all the citizens and give it a legal status;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the salient features of the proposed scheme;

(c) whether the views of the experts and other stake holders have been ascertained and incorporated in formulation of the said scheme; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?
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)to(d): As announced by Her Excellency, the President of India, in her address to the joint session of Parliament on 04.06.2009, the Government proposes to enact a National Food Security Act which envisages, among other things, that every Below Poverty Line (BPL) family in the country shall be entitled to 25 kg of wheat or rice per month @ Rs.3/- per kg. The law is also proposed to be used to bring about systemic reforms in the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Consultations have been held with, and inputs received from, the states and other stakeholders, based on which various issues have been placed before an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) constituted for the purpose. Based on the decisions taken/directions given by the EGoM, a draft National Food Security Bill is being prepared which will be placed before the EGoM.

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UNSTARRED

02.03.2010

MICRO,
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

CREDIT
RATING FOR MSME

740 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is any proposal to revise the existing credit rating for the micro and small-scale industry sector to get loans at economical rate;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of units of micro and small-scale industry to which rating have been allotted so far along with the number of pending applications?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)

(a) to (b) : The “Performance & Credit Rating Scheme” is being implemented by the Ministry of MSME with the aim to encourage Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) to undertake credit and performance rating from a reputed and accredited independent rating agency.The rating under the Scheme serves as a trusted third party opinion on the capabilities and creditworthiness of the MSEs.Good rating helps MSEs in obtaining faster and concessional credit from banks. Presently,there is no proposal to revise the “Scheme of Performance and Credit Rating.”

(c): Up to 31.01.2010, a total of 17,287 MSEs have been assigned rating under the Scheme and 1440 applications were under process with the seven empanelled rating agencies.

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02.03.2010

CONSUMER
AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

COMMITTEE
ON PRICES

815 . Smt. BHAVANA PUNDLIKRAO GAWALI PATIL
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
SUMITRA MAHAJAN
HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR
SHAFIQUR RAHMAN BARQ
ANANT KUMAR HEGDE
SAMBASIVA RAYAPATI RAO
ARJUN MUNDA
JAGDISH SHARMA
P.R. NATARAJAN
Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has constituted a high level committee to study price rise and devise ways to control the same;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the terms of reference of the said committee alongwith the manner in which the committee proposes to check the price rise;

(d) whether the Government has also issued certain directives/ instructions to the States to control prices; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the States thereto?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K. V. THOMAS)

(a) & (b): A Core Group on prices of essential commodities is proposed to be constituted.

(c): The price rise of key essential commodities, such as rice, wheat, pulses, vegetables and sugar, were discussed during the conference.

(d) & (e): During the periodic meetings with the State Governments and UT Administrations, they were requested to initiate steps to bring down the prices. It has also been reiterated by the Minister for Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution and the Prime Minister, that the State Governments have an important role in checking the rise in the prices of essential commodities through a set of administrative and regulatory measures. For instance, in Delhi, retail prices of essential commodities were reduced due to the market intervention by the State Government.

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04.03.2010

RAILWAYS

MODEL
RAILWAY STATIONS IN BIHAR

1130 . Shri ARJUN ROY
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) the details of model railway stations in Bihar;

(b) whether even after declaring Sitamarhi as a model station, facilities of model station have not yet been provided to it;

(d) whether the Railways have any proposal for expansion and modernization of major railway stations in Bihar including Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur and Sitamarhi;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the steps taken by the Railways in this regard?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): The names of railway stations which were identified for development under Model Station scheme in Bihar State are as under: Akshayawat Rai Nagar, Ara, Araria Court, Barauni, Begu Sarai, Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Chhapra, Dehri-on-Sone, Danapur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur Jn, Jamalpur Jn., Janakpur Road, Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Mokama, Motihari, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Nayagaon, Narkatiaganj jn, Nawadah, Patna Jn., Purnea jn., Sagauli jn., Sasaram, Samastipur, Sheikhpura, Sitamarhi, Siwan Jn., Sonepur, Sultanganj, Patna Sahib, Bakhtiyarpur, Biharsharif, Jamui, Jhajha, Kiul, Lakheesarai, Rajendra Nagar (T), Rajgir, Anugrah Narayan Road, Raxaul, Saharsa, Madhubani, Barh, Bhabua Road, Dalsinghsarai, Phulwarisarif, Bariarpur and Mananpur.

(b): Sitamarhi has already been developed as a Model Station and all requisite passenger amenities have been provided.

(c): Does not arise.

(d) & (e): 46 stations of Bihar including Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur and Sitamarhi have already been selected as modern station for the purpose of modernization and giving a face-lift.

(f): Work of modernization and giving a face lift has already commenced at identified railway stations in the State of Bihar and planned for completion by March 2010.

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04.03.2010

HEAVY
INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

ADVERTISEMENTS
BY PSUS

1255 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:-

(a) the amount of money spent by each Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) on advertisements during each of the last three years till date;

(b) whether the Government has issued/proposes to issue any guidelines to the PSUs in this regard;

(d) the criteria adopted by the PSUs with regard to giving advertisements in the print and electronic media?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI ARUN YADAV)

(a): Information on amount of money spent by individual Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) on advertisements is not maintained centrally. Such information is available with the individual CPSEs.

(b), (c) & (d): There are no guidelines issued to the management of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in the matter of advertisements by them in the print or the electronic media or the criteria to be adopted in this regard. This matter falls within the powers of Boards of respective CPSEs.

1319

UNSTARRED

04.03.2010

LAW
AND JUSTICE

FREE
LEGAL AID TO POOR

1319 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
SONAWANE PRATAP NARAYANRAO
Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:-

(a) the funds provided by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to each State Legal Services Authority to provide free legal aid to the poor during the last three years;

(b) whether the Government proposes to increase the limit of free legal aid to poor; and

MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (DR. M. VEERAPPA MOILY)

(a): A statement is attached.

(b) & (c): The categories of persons entitled to free legal services are prescribed in Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act,i 1987. Action has been initiated to amend the aforesaid Section to expand the beneficiaries for free legal services.

ANNEXURE

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UNSTARRED

05.03.2010

WOMEN
AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

MALNUTRITION
AMONG WOMEN AND CHILDREN

1503 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a): the percentage of women and children suffering from malnutrition in the country including Bihar during the last three years; State-wise;and

(b): the details of schemes being implemented by the Government to curb the problem of malnutrition among the women and children?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)

(a) Nutrition status of women is estimated by the Body Mass Index (BMI) which is based on height and weight measurements. As per the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), 2005-06, 35.6% of women (between 15-49 yrs) in the country and 45.1% in Bihar, have BMI below 18.5 indicating chronic energy deficiency. The percentage of children below five years of age who are underweight is 42.5% in the country and 55.9% in Bihar. State-wise prevalence of undernutrition in women and children in descending order is at Annex I & II respectively.

(b) The problem of malnutrition is multi-dimensional and multi-sectoral in nature. Government is implementing several schemes which have an impact on the nutritional status of the people. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Women and Child Development through State Governments/UT Administrations. The scheme provides a package of six services, namely supplementary nutrition, pre-school non-formal education, nutrition & health education, immunization, health check-up and referral services. Three of the six services namely immunization, health check up and referral services are delivered through the public health system of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The Government has recently taken various steps which include universalisation of the scheme with special focus on SC/ST and minority habitations, revision in cost norms as well as the Nutritional and Feeding norms of the Supplementary Nutrition component of ICDS. In addition, Government has introduced provision of flexi fund at Anganwadi centre level and new World Health Organisation (WHO) Growth Standards for growth monitoring. Besides the ICDS programme, Government is implementing a number of other schemes throughout the country, which directly or indirectly affect the nutritional status of women and children. Some of these are as follows:

(i) Reproductive & Child Health Programme under the National Rural Health Mission being implemented by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has interventions which include Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) to promote institutional deliveries; Immunization; Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness; Specific Programmes to prevent and combat micronutrient deficiencies of Vitamin A and Iron & Folic Acid through Vitamin A Supplementation for children till the age of 5 years and Iron & Folic acid Supplementation for infants, preschool children, adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women; Iodised salt is being provided for combating Iodine Deficiency Disorders.

(ii) Mid-Day meal programme of Department of School Education and Literacy.

(iii) Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls and Kishori Shakti Yojna of Ministry of Women and Child Development,

(iv) Availability of essential food items at subsidized cost through Targeted Public Distribution System and Antodaya Anna Yojna by Department of Food and Consumer Affairs.

(v) Provision of safe water supply and sanitation under the Total Sanitation Campaign of Ministry of Rural Development etc.

ANNEXURE

1764

UNSTARRED

08.03.2010

COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY

TRADE
WITH CHINA

1764 . Dr. SANJEEV GANESH NAIK
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
WAKCHAURE BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM
C. SIVASAMI
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is wide gap in imports-exports between India and China;

(b) if so, the details of value of import and export between the two countries during the last three years;

(c) the details of measures being taken by the Government to increase exports to China and maintain balance of trade; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to safeguard Indian industry especially small and medium scale from the impact of imported Chinese goods?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a)&(b) Yes,Madam.The details of value of import and export between the two countries during the last three years is given below:-

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Import from China US$ 17.5 billion US$ 27.1 billion US$ 32.5 billion

Export to China US$ 8.3 billion US$ 10.9 billion US$ 9.4 billion

(c) Government of India is pursuing with Chinese side greater market access as also undertaking trade promotion activities for our products such as agricultural products, basmati rice, pharmaceuticals etc. Indian companies have also participated in trade fairs in China to enhance awareness about Indian products. As an outcome of the 8th Session of India-China Joint Group on Economic Relations, Trade, Science and Technology (JEG) held on 19th January, 2010 at Ministerial level, a Memorandum of Understanding between India and China on Expansion of Trade and Economic Cooperation was signed. The MoU recognised that a balanced trade is conducive to long term, sustainable and harmonious development of economic cooperation between India and China. According to the MoU, the Chinese side will strive to import as much of its requirement of value added goods from India as possible.

(d) Certain Chinese exports to India have been placed under restrictions. In public interest DGFT has restricted import of radial tyres for buses/lorries. Only the toys which conform to the international standard and are accompanied by certificate of conformity with these standard are allowed for import into India. Import of ‘Mobile Handsets’ without International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) No. or with all Zeroes IMEI and ‘CDMA mobile phones’ without Electronic Serial Number (ESN)/Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) or with all Zeroes as ESN/MEID has been prohibited. The Central Government has also prohibited imports from China of all dairy products including chocolates and candies/confectionary/food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient.

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08.03.2010

LABOUR
AND EMPLOYMENT

IMPLEMENTATION
OP CHILD LABOUR ACT

1768 . Shri SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
NEERAJ SHEKHAR
P. VISWANATHAN
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the implementation of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 has proved ineffective in various States of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, State-wise;

(d) the number of cases of violations, conviction and prosecution made 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): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Government monitors the implementation of Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 regularly through periodical reports submitted by the State Goveroiments/UTs which are the appropriate Government for implementation of the act in their respective areas. Apart from this, the Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) also review the impiementation of the Act. Reviews of the implementation of the Act are also done during the State Labour Ministers` Conference.

(d): The number of violations, prosecutions and convictions made during the last three years In Annexed.

ANNEXURE

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UNSTARRED

09.03.2010

YOUTH
AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

SAI
CENTRES

1982 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether any norms exist for establishment of Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if so, the details of the States and the locations identified for the purpose;

(e) whether sports persons are trained in various sports disciplines in SAI centres;

(f) if so, the number of sports persons trained during each of the last three years and the current year, discipline-wise; and

(g) the fund allocated by SAI to the States to organise sports competitions at the district and national level during the said period?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. Proposals are considered on the basis of sporting potential of the locality and infrastructure support offered by the State Government such as land, hostel, playing facilities etc.

c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) & (f):The number of sportspersons trained during each of the last three years and the current year, discipline-wise is given in the annexure.

(g) Under the flagship scheme of the Government, the Panchyat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan(PYKKA), which has been introduced w.e.f. 2007-08, financial assistance is given to states for organisng sports competitions at block, district, state and national level. The funds released to the State Governments under the scheme during 2008-09 is Rs.5.16 crore and during 2009-10 (as on date) is Rs.30 crore.

ANNEXURE

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UNSTARRED

10.03.2010

SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY

STEM
CELL BANKING

2047 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the business of stem cell banking is growing rapidly in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR EARTH SCIENCES (PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir. Stem cell banking is being done in the private sector in the country. In addition, the Government is providing support to the public-funded institutions to generate human embryonic stem cell lines and their storage for research purpose.

(c) The Department of Biotechnology and Indian Council of Medical Research have jointly formulated guidelines for stem cell research and therapy. The guidelines also include cord blood banking and human embryonic stem cell banking. Region-wise public consultation is in progress on these guidelines.

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10.03.2010

ENVIRONMENT
AND FORESTS

WATER
POLLUTION

2084 . Smt. SUMITRA MAHAJAN
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
NAVJOT SINGH SIDHU
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether 70% of surface water resources have serious pollution problems;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a)&(b)The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State Pollution Control Board (SPCBs) are monitoring 468 water resources at 1000 locations along 293 Rivers, 94 Lakes, 9 Tanks, 41 Ponds, 8 Creeks and 23 Canals. The observed values at these locations indicate that Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD), which is an indicator of organic pollution, exceeds the limit in 32 % cases and Faecal Coliform exceeds the Primary Water Quality Criteria for bathing in 17 % cases. The deterioration in water quality has been observed to be due to the discharge of partially treated or untreated domestic and industrial wastewater from the cities/ towns and industrial estates located in the catchment of these water resources. The CPCB has also attempted to analyse the decadal data of BOD values and has observed that out of total riverine length of the country (45019 km), 67 % of riverine length is relatively clean, 14 % is severely polluted and 19 % is moderately polluted.

I. Control of industrial pollution under the provision of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
II. Implementation of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) and National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP).
III. A mutually agreed time targeted programme implemented under Corporate Responsibility on Environment Protection (CREP).
IV. Setting-up of Common Efflue nt Treatment Plants (CETPs) for cluster of Small Scale Industries units.
V. Promotion of low-waste and no-waste technology.
VI. Collection and treatment of untreated sewage through Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).
VII. Ensuring compliance of effluent standards in 17 categories of highly polluting industries which are discharging their effluents into rivers.

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10.03.2010

CULTURE

RESTORATION
OF VIKRAMSHILA

2199 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has received any report regarding restoration of Vikramshila;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(d) the amount of funds spent in this regard during the last two years?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Director General, Archaeological Survey of India has visited the site in October, 2009 and submitted a report on Vikramshila. The measures suggested in the report comprise structural conservation, environmental development, improvement of approach to the monument, development of tourist facilities, etc.

(c) Conservation work of the monuments is a continuous process. Necessary conservation measures are regularly taken depending upon the availability of resources and need of repairs at site.

(d) The details of amount spent in this regard during the last two years are as under:

(Amount in rupees)
Sl. No. Year Amount Spent

1. 2007-08 24,62,230

2. 2008-09 42,94,516

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WATER
RESOURCES

POLLUTION
IN GROUND WATER

2261 . Shri HARISCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
P. BALRAM
Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey/performance audit on ground water pollution and its adverse effect on the human health;

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

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) The Central Ground Water Board ( CGWB) undertakes monitoring of ground water regime on regional basis through a network of observation wells located throughout the country. Data generated by the CGWB during the course of ground water regime monitoring and various scientific studies have revealed the occurrences of fluoride, arsenic, iron etc., beyond the permissible limit of drinking water standards (BIS 10500). The details are annexed.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), during 2002-2006, conducted assessment of ground water quality in metro cities with a view to ascertain groundwater quality with reference to pollution. Ground water samples were collected from twenty five different locations from each metro city and were analyzed for physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters as per the Drinking Water Standards of Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS) and World Health Organization (WHO).

Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) conducted assessment of impact of onsite sanitation systems on ground water and surface water quality. The study was conducted through National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in 10 cities of five States. The report was published in May, 2005.

Following steps have been taken by the Government to ensure pollution free ground water:

(i) The CGWB has conducted ground water exploration and field studies in ground water contaminated areas to ascertain the extent of contamination and delineation of contaminant free aquifers in the affected areas. Suitable well designs including utilization of cement sealing techniques have been evolved for construction of fresh water tubewells. Successful tubewells are being handed over to the concerned state agencies for utilization in their water supply schemes.

(ii) Constitution of Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) by Central Government for the purposes of regulation and control of ground water management and development.

(iii) Technical and financial assistance by the Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD), Department of Drinking Water Supply (DWS) to the States under the centrally sponsored National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) to supplement the efforts of the States.

(iv) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has taken measures such as directing the industries through State Pollution Control Board to limit the discharge of effluents within the stipulated standards, setting up of networks of ambient water quality monitoring stations, initiation of schemes for providing assistance to cluster of small scale industrial units for setting up common effluent treatment plants and taking up of schemes for monitoring water quality in critically polluted areas.

ANNEXURE

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FOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

FOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN BIHAR

2261 . Shri HARISCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
P. BALRAM
Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey/performance audit on ground water pollution and its adverse effect on the human health;

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

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

Following steps have been taken by the Government to ensure pollution free ground water:

(ii) Constitution of Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) by Central Government for the purposes of regulation and control of ground water management and development.

ANNEXURE

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RAILWAYS

OLD
RAILWAY BRIDGES IN BIHAR

2469 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) the details of old railway bridges in Bihar as on date which require strengthening and rebuilding treatment;

(b) whether the Railways have any comprehensive plan for strengthening and rebuilding of these old railway bridges; and

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): Rehabilitation/rebuilding/strengthening of bridges is an ongoing process on Indian Railways. A well laid down system of multi-tier inspection of bridges is followed on Indian Railways. Railways undertake rehabilitation/rebuilding/strengthening of bridges on the basis of their physical condition as ascertained during regular inspections carried out in the field.

Details on railway bridges is maintained zone wise. Bihar is served by Eastern, East Central,North Eastern, North East Frontier Railway. Number of bridges rehabilitated/rebuilt/ strengthened on these railways in last 5 years are as below:

Railway 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09

ER 96 126 106 132 221

ECR 66 57 47 35 47

NER 40 20 18 15 8

NFR 112 125 80 125 92

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RAILWAYS

INTRODUCTION
OF RAJDHANI EXPRESS TRAIN

2479 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Railways propose to introduce some new Rajdhani Express trains from Delhi to various States including Delhi to Bhagalpur via Patna in Bihar;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a)&(b): Introduction of 2493/2494 Hazrat Nizamuddin –Bangalore Rajdhani Express via Kacheguda and 2235/2236 New Delhi- Guwahati Rajdhani Express via Muzaffarpur have been announced in the Railway Budget 2009-10.

However, there is no proposal at present to introduce Rajdhani Express from Delhi to Bhagalpur via Patna in Bihar.

(c): Does not arise.

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RAILWAYS

CONSTRUCTION
OF RAIL LINE IN BIHAR

2485 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government of Bihar has submitted any proposal regarding construction of rail lines in the State;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): No, Madam. No such proposal has been received for taking up new proposals.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.

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POWER

POWER
FROM KAHALGAON SUPER THERMAL POWER PLANT

2579 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:-

(a) the present power generation capacity of Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Plant of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC);

(b) whether the allotted share of power from the project to the State Government of Bihar is not being supplied at present;

(d) the action being taken to ensure that the State gets its full share of power?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)

(a) to (d): The present generation capacity of Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station of NTPC and firm allocation of power from the station to the State of Bihar is as under:

Sl. Station Capacity (MW) Allocation to Bihar (MW)
No.

1 Kahalgaon Super Thermal
Power Station, Stage-I 840 256

2 Kahalgaon Super Thermal
Power Station, Stage-II 1000 66.7

1840 322.7

# This excludes the commissioned 500 MW unit of Kahalgaon Stage–II where commercial operation has not commenced owing to shortage in supply of coal.

Details of generation from the power station and supply to Bihar are us under:

Figures in MUs

Sl. Description Kahalgaon-I Kahalgaon-II Total
No.

1. Normative ex-bar 5692 6962 12654
generation at 85% PLF

2. Actual Generation 4130 4742 8872

3. Share of Bihar 1748 466 2214

4. Actual Supply to Bihar 1277 318 1595

5. Shortage in supply to Bihar 471 148 619

There has been shortage of coal in this plant. NTPC has taken several measures to get over the shortage in supply of coal to its power stations. The details of measures are as follows:-

# NTPC has tied up additional coal for Kahalgaon station from Northern Coalfield Limited (NCL),Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and other subsidiaries of CIL and procurement of coal through e-auction and import of coal;

# For augmentation of Railways infrastructure, weekly meetings with Railway Board and monthly meeting are being regularly held; and

# Persuasion with Coal Companies namely ECL, CIL and with the Ministry of Coal, in all forum, for fast track development of linked mines.

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16.03.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

INNER-LINE
PERMIT SYSTEM

2974 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government proposes to review the Inner-line Permit System enforced in the North Eastern States;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the total number of people to whom Inner-line Permit has been issued during the last three years and the current year, State-wise?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) & (b): The inner line permit regulates movement of citizens of India going beyond inner line prescribed in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.The concerned State Governments issue guidelines for regulation of inner line permits.

(c): Since inner line permits are issued by the officials of State Government concerned, data in this regard is not maintained by Government of India.

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AGRICULTURE

DROUGHT

3074 . Dr. RAM CHANDRA DOME
BASUDEB ACHARIA
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
SUMITRA MAHAJAN
HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR
ANANTHA VENKATARAMI REDDY
KAMESHWAR BAITHA
KIRODI LAL
HEMANAND BISWAL
JAYARAM PANGI
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state:-

(a) the number of districts in the country affected due to droughts, State-wise;

(b) the assistance, financial and otherwise extended to the farmers whose crops were affected/damaged due to prevailing drought and drought like conditions, State-wise;

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

(e) the monitoring mechanism in place to keep tab on the progress of monsoon in the country?
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): During 2009-10, 14 States have declared 337 districts as affected by drought/scarcity/drought-like situation.

State-wise details are indicated below:

S.No. State No. of districts

(i) Andhra Pradesh 22

(ii) Assam 27

(iii) Bihar 26

(iv) Himachal Pradesh 12

(v) Jammu & Kashmir 18

(vi) Jharkhand 24

(vii) Karnataka 20

(viii) Madhya Pradesh 37

(ix) Maharashtra 28

(x) Manipur 9

(xi) Nagaland 11

(xii) Orissa 18

(xiii) Rajasthan 27

(xiv) Uttar Pradesh 58

(b) to (d): Declaration of drought is made by the respective State Governments.It is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments concerned to take necessary measures in the wake of natural calamities including drought, from the funds available in their Calamity Relief Fund (CRF).For natural calamities of severe nature, where the funds available in the CRF are inadequate, additional assistance is considered from the National Calamity Contingency Fund(NCCF) in accordance with the extant procedure in this regard. Centre’s share of CRF for 2009-10 has been released to the admissible States.

In response to the Memoranda submitted by the States for Central assistance,Inter- Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) have visited 13 of these States for assessment of the situation.An IMCT has been constituted to visit J&K early for assessment of the drought situation.The Government of India has approved assistance from NCCF to 12 States (except Orissa) as under:

(Rs. in crore)
S.No. Name of State Assistance approved ##

(i) Andhra Pradesh 642.02

(ii) Assam 89.94

(iii) Bihar 1163.64

(iv) Himachal Pradesh 88.93

(v) Jharkhand 200.955

(vi) Karnataka 116.49

(vii) Madhya Pradesh 246.31

(viii) Maharashtra 671.88

(ix) Manipur 14.57

(x) Nagaland 21.12

(xi) Rajasthan 1034.84

(xii) Uttar Pradesh 515.05

## Subject to adjustment of available balances in the CRF of the respective States, as determined by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

The proposal relating to Orissa has been sent to MHA for placing it before the HLC for a decision on the quantum of assistance from NCCF for drought relief.

(e): India Meteorological Department (IMD) gives details of rainfall in the country. This Department monitors the progress of monsoon, mainly South West Monsoon (June-September), in consultation with the IMD, the State Governments and Central Ministries/ Departments responsible for drought mitigation.

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HOME
AFFAIRS

DEATHS
DUE TO SPURIOUS/ILLICIT LIQUOR

3099 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
GOVIND PRASAD MISHRA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether in view of the large number of deaths on account of the production, sale and consumption of spurious/illicit liquor in the country the Union Government has assessed the reasons for the failure in tackling such criminal activities and issued any advisory/advised the State Governments on taking measures for prevention and control of such crimes;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the State Governments thereto; and

(c) the details of the number of such cases and deaths reported during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) & (b): “Intoxicating liquors” are specifically covered by entry 8 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and the States have the exclusive power to regulate their production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale. Further, “Police” and “Public Order” being State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, the State Governments are primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and for prosecuting the criminals through the machinery of their law enforcement agencies. The Union Government, however, attaches highest importance to the matter of prevention of crime and therefore, has been advising the State Governments and UT Administrations from time to time to give more focused attention to improving the administration of the criminal justice system and take such measures as are necessary for prevention and control of crime.

(c): As per information compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the State/UT-wise number of cases reported and number of deaths due to consumption of spurious/illicit liquor in the country during the years 2006 to 2008 are as at Annexure.

ANNEXURE

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HOME
AFFAIRS

LAW
AND ORDER SITUATION IN NE STATES

3183 . Shri BHOLA SINGH
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the law and order situation has deteriorated in the North Eastern Region due to increasing terrorist activities;

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

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to curb such activities in the North Eastern Region?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) & (b): While militancy related incidents continue in some States in the North East, there has been some improvement in the overall situation in the last year. Data on violent incidents in North Eastern States, State-wise, for the years 2008 and 2009 is given at Annexure.

(c) &(d): There is no report of any permanent camp of the ULFA in Arunachal Pradesh, although there are reports of some activities of ULFA in the State.

(e): Central Government has deployed Central Security Forces to aid the State authorities for carrying out counter insurgency operations and providing security for vulnerable institutions and installations; shared intelligence on continuous basis; gave financial assistance for strengthening of the local Police Forces and intelligence agencies under the Police Modernization Scheme; and provided assistance for strengthening various aspects of the security apparatus and counter-insurgency operations, by way reimbursement of Security Related Expenditure. Central Government also assists the States for raising of additional Forces in the form of India Reserve Battalions.

ANNEXURE

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15.04.2010

CIVIL
AVIATION

DEVELOPMENT
OF NEW AIRPORTS

3375 . Shri HARISH CHOUDHARY
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
HARISCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN
ARJUN ROY
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

(a) whether some of the State Governments have submitted proposals for developing new airports in their respective States;

(b) if so, the names of the States alongwith the locations where airports are proposed to be developed; and

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a,(b)& (c): So far`In-principle` approval for setting up of greenfield airports has been granted to the State Government of Goa for Mopa on 05.05.2000; Maharashtra for Navi Mumbai on 06.07.2007 & Sindhudurg on 29.09.2008; Karnataka for Bijapur, Gulbarga, Hassan & Simoga on 25.06.2008; Kerala for Kannur on 19.02.2008. In addition, Government of India has also received various proposals for setting up of Greenfield airports from some of the State Governments which are as follows: Greater Noida (2002), Kushinagar (2009) from Government of Uttar Pradesh; Chakan near Pune (2002), Shirdi & Solapur (2009) from Government of Maharashtra and Dholera (2009) from Government of Gujarat.

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20.04.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

WELFARE
SCHEME FOR CPF PERSONNEL

3915 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether schemes are under implementation for welfare of the personnel of Central Para-Military Forces (CPF) and their families;

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

(d) the details of norms laid down for rehabilitation of the jawans injured while discharging their duties?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO REPLY OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED UESTION NO.3915 BY SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN FOR ANSWER ON 20-04-2010

Para a) to d)

The following schemes are being implemented for the welfare of CPMF personnel and for their families:

i) A Central Police Canteen has been introduced on 18/0912006 to provide consumer goods of wide range and variety to the force personnel and their families at desirable locations at cheaper rates. Annual turn over is Rs.40/- crores approximately.

ii) Under the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme, scholarship @ Rs.1500/- pm for girls and Rs.1250/- for boys is being released to the wards of CPMF personnel. Till date more than Rs.2.37 crores has been disbursed to the eligible candidates.

iii) Six 100 bedded and thirty two 50 bedded composite hospitals have been established.

iv) Welfare and Rehabilitation Board has been established on 17-05-2007 for the welfare and rehabilitation of CPMF personnel and their families including disabled personnel.

v) As per Government instructions next of kin of deceased CPMF personnel are entitled for Ex-gratia compensation as under:

a) Death due to accident while on duty 10 lac b) Death due to act of violence by terrorist etc 10 lac c) Death in action 15 lac d) Death in natural disasters while on duty 15 lac

Other facilities:

i) During the last three years following fund has been allocated and utilized for the welfare of CPMF personnel:

(Amount in lac)
CPMF 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Grant in Aid Allocated 4500.00 4500.00 7645.00

Grant Utilized

Assam Rifles 415.50 400.50 641 .32

Border Security Force 1473.84 1151.42 1602.63

Central Reserve Police Force 1552.40 1473.95 3356.27

Central Industrial Security Force 329.72 279.36 718.81

Indo Tibetan Border Police 265.60 294.05 469.18

Sashashtra Seema Bal 237.76 278.38 342.18

Total utilized 4274.82 3877.66 7130.39

ii) In addition to above, Forces have their own welfare scheme and funds, which are raised at force level to look after the needs of jawans and their families. There is 5% reservation in Group `c` & `D` for compassionate appointment. There is also a provision for grant of lump sum compensation in lieu of disability pension for disabled personnel if retained in service in spite of disability.

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HOME
AFFAIRS

ANTI-SIKH
RIOTS

4053 . Dr. RATTAN SINGH AJNALA
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the number of persons killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in the country, State-wise;

(b) whether any murder cases were registered against the culprits or any case has been filed in the court against the offenders;

(d) the number of cases settled, number of culprits convicted and details of compensation paid to the kins of the victims?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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21.04.2010

EXTERNAL
AFFAIRS

DAM
ON BRAHMAPUTRA

4199 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether it is a fact that China is working on an ambitious plan to divert Brahmaputra from the point of the `Great Bend` to its territory by digging a tunnel in its part of Himalaya; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps that are being taken by the Government to prevent any disturbance in the flow of the mighty rivers to our territory?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

(a) & (b): Government has seen media reports to such effect. These reports have been taken up with the Chinese side, including during the recent visit of External Affairs Minister to China. The Chinese side has said that such reports are inconsistent with the facts. In this context in November 2009, the Foreign Ministry of China clarified that China is a responsible country and would never do anything to undermine any other country’s interest. Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s interests and takes all necessary measures to protect them. Government takes up all relevant issues relating to trans-border rivers with the Chinese side through the Expert Level Mechanism established in 2006.

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21.04.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

VACANT
POSTS IN IITS IIMS

4226 . Shri M. TAMBIDURAL
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
MAGUNTA SRINIVASULU REDDY
VIKRAMBHAI ARJANBHAI MAADAM
ASADUDDIN OWAISI
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there are a large number of vacancies in different streams of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) and Premier Professional Institutions;

(b) if so, the details of the vacancies during the last three years in these institutions IITs and IIMs-wise and the reasons therefore;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) & (b): The details of the vacancies in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) during last three years are as under:

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

Name of the 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Institution

IIT, Delhi 160 153 78

IIT, Bombay 136 116 222

IIT, Madras 150 101 138

IIT, Kanpur 74 91 69

IIT, Kharagpur 228 202 299

IIT, Guwahati 13 16 65

IIT, Roorkee 210 198 194

IIT, Gandhinagar 33

IIT, Ropar 48

IIT, Rajasthan 45

IIT, Bhubaneshwar 36

IIT, Hyderabad 45

IIT, Patna 29

IIT, Mandi 30

IIT, Indore. 14

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

Name of the 2009-10
Institution

IIM, Ahmedabad 29

IIM, Bangalore 35

IIM, Calcutta 9

IIM, Lucknow 6

IIM, Kozhikode 10

IIM, Indore 6

RGIIM, Shillong 0

Information for the year 2007-08 and 2008-09 for IIMs is being collected and will be laid on the Table of House.

(c) to (e): Recruitment of faculty is a continuous process and all out efforts are made by the Institutes to fill up the vacant posts. Institutions have been employing suitable strategies to attract and retain quality faculty which include attractive pay structure, provision of good residential accommodation, medical facilities, initial research grants, financial support for participation in National/International conferences, suitable scheme for sharing of consultancy charges, etc.

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RAILWAYS

MULTI
FUNCTIONAL COMPLEX

4432 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) the names of railway stations in Bihar selected for setting up multi-functional complex; and

(b) the status of work in progress in this regard?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) & (b): Rajgir station in Bihar has been selected for development of multi-functional complex during 2009-10. M/s IRCON have already been entrusted with the development of this work. In addition, four more stations in the State of Bihar viz. Jamalpur, Katihar, Patna Sahib & Raxaul have been proposed for development of multi-functional complex during 2010-11.

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TEXTILES

BHAGALPURI
SILK

4460 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has any special scheme for promoting Bhagalpuri Silk;

(b) if so, the details thereof and whether the Government is also taking initiatives to showcase the Bhagalpuri silk at various fairs and exhibitions; and

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Tasar silk is mainly produced and transacted in Bhagalpur region. The Government of India through the Central Silk Board has established following units in Bhagalpur for providing support for the development of silk in the region:-

(i) Raw material bank Sub Depot – to provide market support for the tasar cocoon producers.

(ii) Textile Testing Laboratory to provide quality testing service to the local silk manufacturers.

(iii) Basic Seed Multiplication-cum-Training Centre to produce and supply quality tasar seed to the tasar cocoon producers in the region.

(iv) Certification Centre to undertake voluntary quality certification of silk goods meant for exports. This centre is also promoting silk mark which is a quality assurance label for pure silk.

CSB is presently implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme viz. “Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) with the assistance of State Governments, covering all the States including Bihar. Under this CDP, an amount of Rs 43.90 lakhs and Rs 171.35 lakhs has been released to Govt. of Bihar for the development of silk industry in Bihar including Bhagalpur during the year 2008-09 and 2009-10 respectively. Under these schemes, 4 Master weavers / Dyers have been sent to Bhagalpur to provide on the spot training to the local weavers / dyers. 34 certified improved handlooms have been supplied to local weavers in Bhagalpur. 5 existing looms have been upgraded with accessories for improving the production.

The Vanya Silk Market Promotion Cell and Silk Mark Organization of India sponsored by the Central Silk Board are regularly organizing silk expos at all the major metro cities, wherein all types of silk and silk products are being displayed by the silk traders from all parts of India including Bhagalpur. During the year 2009-10, 16 such Silk Expos were organized in the metro cities and during 2010-11 it is planned to organize 17 Expos. Silk Manufacturers from Bhagalpur are participating in these expos regularly.

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RAILWAYS

RAIL
ACCIDENTS

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22.04.2010

CORPORATE
AFFAIRS

OPENING
OF ICAI TRAINING CENTRES IN BIHAR

4532 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether Institute of Chartered Accountants of India proposes to open training centres in Bihar; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID)

(a) & (b) : The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has informed that they already have a centre in Patna, Bihar to provide IT Training to students of Chartered Accountancy Course in terms of the requirements of the Chartered Accountants Regulations.

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POWER

UPGRADATION
OF ITIS BY NTPC

4711 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has signed any agreement under public-private partnership for upgradation of the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and introducing new curriculum in these institutes during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER(SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)

(a) & (b) : Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, NTPC has signed agreement to adopt 15 ITIs near to its Plants/ Projects in different parts of the country. Details are enclosed in Annex-I.

Out of 15, the 09 ITIs (adopted under PPP scheme) have started new curriculum from academic session 2009-10 and 05 ITIs will start new curriculum from academic session 2010-11. Details are enclosed in Annex-II.

(c) & (d) : The ITI in the vicinity of Kahalgaon Project is at Bhagalpur. NTPC has informed that ITI Bhagalpur has already been adopted by World Bank under different scheme and it was not available for adoption by NTPC. Hence, no agreement has been signed by NTPC (Kahalgaon) for ITI up-gradation.

ANNEXURE

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26.04.2010

COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY

APPRECIATION
OF RUPEE

4894 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:-

(a) whether export industries have been adversely affected due to appreciation in value of the rupee over the US Dollar;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the details thereof; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a) to (c): The Rupee appreciation does adversely affect the exporters’ earnings in Rupees. However, exports are affected not only due to exchange rate fluctuation, but also due to a host of other factors, including demand and supply conditions (both domestic and international) and global prices. Monthly average Rupee / US dollar exchange rate and month-wise merchandise exports during the period April, 2008 to February, 2010 are given in Annexure.

The Government and RBI closely monitor the economic developments in the country and internationally on a continuous basis, and need based measures are taken, from time to time, keeping in view the financial and overall economic implications.

ANNEXURE

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27.04.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

CRITERIA
FOR INCLUSION OF LANGUAGES IN EIGHTH SCHEDULE

5130 . Shri MAHABAL MISHRA
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the criteria adopted for the inclusion of a language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution as an official language;

(b) whether any committee has been set up to revise/change the criteria;

(d) the time by which Government is likely to take a final decision on the inclusion of Bhojpuri and Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a): No criteria has been laid down in the Constitution of India for inclusion of a language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

(b) to (d): A committee was set up in September 2003 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The committee submitted its report in 2004 and made certain recommendations.

The composition of the committee is as follows:

(i) Shri Sitakant Mohaptra – Chairperson

(ii) Shri Bh. Krishnamurti – Member

(iii) Shri B.K. Sharma – Member

(iv) Shri Gopi Chand Narang – Member

(v) Dr. Birendranath Datta – Member

(vi) Shri S.R. Faruqui – Member

(vii) Prof. Suraj Bhan Singh – Member

(viii) Shri Udya Narayan Singh – Member

(ix) Secretary, Deptt of – Member Secretary Official Language

The terms of reference of the Committee:-

(i) To evolve a set of objective criteria with reference to which all proposals/ representations for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule could be examined and finally disposed of and also consider the feasibility of including languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution for which requests have been received.

(ii) To study the feasibility of treating all 18 languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution as Official Languages.

The report of the committee is under consideration in consultation with the concerned Ministries/Departments. No time frame can be fixed for consideration of the demands for inclusion of more languages including Bhojpuri and Rajasthani in he Eighth Schedule.

5193

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27.04.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

POLICY
TO CONSTITUTE ENQUIRY COMMISSIONS

5193 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
GOVIND PRASAD MISHRA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is any policy with regard to constitution of Enquiry Commissions in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): the Commissions of Inquiry are set up by the Central Government or by the State Governments for the purpose of making an inquiry into any definite matter of public importance and performing such functions as laid down in section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. The appropriate Government may, if it is of opinion that it is necessary so to do, and shall, if a resolution in this behalf is passed by each House of Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of the State by notification in the official Gazette, appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into any definite matter of public importance and performing such functions and within such time as may be specified in the notification, and the Commission so appointed shall make the inquiry and perform the functions accordingly. The appropriate Government shall cause to be laid before each House of Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of the State, the report, if any of the Commission on the inquiry made by the Commission together with a Memorandum of the action taken thereon, within a period of six months of the submission of the report by the Commission to the appropriate Government.

5269

UNSTARRED

28.04.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

ALL
INDIA EDUCATION BOARD

5269 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
GANESH SINGH
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Central and State level education boards are working together to regulate the education system in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to establish an All India Education Board for developing an integrated education system; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) & (b) : The Educational Boards at the Central and State Levels in the country conduct examinations for the schools affiliated to them. They are all member of an organization called Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE), and meet every year to discuss current issues in the field of secondary and higher secondary education,and particularly on examination reforms.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.

5328

UNSTARRED

28.04.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

ENTRY
OF CORPORATE SECTOR IN EDUCATION

5328 . Shri PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR
GANESH SINGH
GORAKH PRASAD JAISWAL
ADAGUR H VISHWANATH
BADRUDDIN AJMAL
ARJUN ROY
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government is considering a proposal to allow corporate sector to set up educational institutions;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether due to privatisation of education, the needy and the brilliant poor students of SC/ST/OBC categories are unable to proceed for higher education;

(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and

(g) the steps being taken by the Government to effectively monitor the private educational institutes in the country?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (g): Government favours the active support and involvement of the not-for profit private participation for funding and management of educational institutions subject to reasonable surplus earned being ploughed back into the development of institutions. The 11th Plan document as approved by the National Development Council, also mentions the need to explore private sector initiatives and various forms of public-private-partnerships (PPPs) in the education sector.There is a phenomenal growth in higher education with active participation by private peers.

Government had recently convened a Round Table on Higher Education on 21st October,2009 to advise on important areas of growth in the education sector including the finances to meet the demands of expansion and quality of higher education. During discussion, it was felt that in the matter of skill development and vocational education, a different model needs to be evolved which grants a greater role to the private sector and where the structural requirements of setting up institutions are far more flexible than that for other higher educational institutions.It was decided that alternative models that provide structural flexibility and financial freedom need to be evolved

The Right of Children to Free & Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which has become effective from 1.4.2010, provides for Free & Compulsory Education at elementary level.

5332

UNSTARRED

28.04.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

SETTING
UP OF FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS IN INDIA

5332 . Shri P. K. BIJU
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
DINESH CHANDRA YADAV
RAKESH SINGH
ASADUDDIN OWAISI
SAROJ PANDEY
BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI
MUNDE GOPINATHRAO PANDURANG
SANJAY DINA PATIL
SANJEEV GANESH NAIK
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government proposes to allow foreign universities to set up campus in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Indian students are likely to be benefited and foreign exchange likely to be saved by the Government in the education field;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the indigenous infrastructure in education is likely to be affected after allowing foreign universities to set up campus in the country; and

(g) if so, the details of terms and conditions laid down by the Government for setting up campus in the country?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (g) : A legislative proposal for regulating the entry and operation of foreign educational institutions in India has been approved by the Government and a notice thereof has been sent to Parliament. Possible benefits arising out of regulating foreign educational institutions in India include among others, facilitating the participation of globally renowned and quality academic institutions in our higher education sector, and for bringing in foreign education providers for vocational training and skill development to narrow the gap between demand and supply, access to Indian students in innovative areas of studies, enhanced research opportunities, increase in investment and to some extent in the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education.

Provisions of the Bill can take effect only subject to approval by Parliament.

5361

UNSTARRED

28.04.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

ENGINEERING
COLLEGES

5361 . Shri NISHIKANT DUBEY
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL
KADIR RANA
MAHABAL MISHRA
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is no uniformity in availability of engineering colleges for higher studies in the country;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) if so, the reasons therefor;

(e) the number of engineering colleges in each State/Union Territory at present; and

(f) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to have uniformity in the availability of engineering colleges in the country?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (d) Yes, Sir. Engineering Colleges are set up by the State Government and through private enterprise after approval of the All India Council for Technical (AICTE). Since the decision of setting up the institutions rests either with the State Government or the self-financed institutions, there is no uniformity in the availability of engineering colleges.

(e): The number of engineering colleges in each State/Union Territory is at Annexure.

(f) For removing regional imbalance, the AICTE has allowed establishment of new Engineering Institutions with at least three conventional branches as a mandatory requirement in the States where the number of seats available in engineering colleges per lakh of population is more than the All India average, whereas in the States where the number of seats available in engineering colleges per lakh of population is less than the all India average, no such restriction is applicable.

ANNEXURE

5538

UNSTARRED

29.04.2010

CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS

INCREASE
IN PRICES OF FERTILIZERS

5538 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
KAVURI SAMBA SIVA RAO
FEROZE VARUN GANDHI
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the prices of fertilizers are increasing exorbitantly in the country including Bihar;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the international prices of Potassium (K) and Phosphorous (P) fertilizers and feedstock/raw materials are highly volatile which might lead to more volatility and perhaps an increase in farm gate prices of these fertilizers;

(d) if so, whether the Government proposes to specify a price band for P and K fertilizers so that prices do not go beyond the reach of farmers; and

(e) if so, the details thereof ?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)

(a) to (e): The Government has introduced Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy in respect of Phosphatic & Potassic fertilizers with effect from 1.4.2010. As per this policy, the Government shall pay subsidy to the manufacturers/importers on DAP, MOP, NPK Complexes (12 grades), MAP, TSP, Ammonium Sulphate (AS) and SSP based on the nutrients contained therein. Though the MRP is being fixed by Companies, the Government has fixed the subsidy under Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy in such a manner that the MRP with effect from 1.4.2010 fixed by companies is near to the earlier level of MRP. A marginal increase of Rs. 30 per bag only has taken place. In case of MOP, no increase has taken place and in case of SSP there is reduction of Rs. 70 per bag. Though prices of fertilizers and fertilizers inputs are found to be volatile in the past, price of Potash for 2010-2011 is annually fixed and accordingly Nutrient Based Subsidy has been announced. After announcement of Nutrient Based Subsidy, price of DAP has not shown increase. In fact, it is either stable or showing declining trend in price. There may not be any apprehension regarding steep rise in farm gate prices during the year 2010-11 as the fertilizer companies have already contracted annual requirements of imports of finished goods/ raw materials at the current level of prices prevailing in the international market.

5822

UNSTARRED

30.04.2010

POWER

KAHALGAON
SUPER THERMAL POWER PLANT

5822 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) undertakes community development programmes, as a part of social responsibilities towards citizens;

(b) if so, the expenditure incurred on education, health, roads, flood relief and other social sectors under community development programme of Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Plant by NTPC during the last three years and the current year;

(d) whether the NTPC proposes to increase the funds allocated for community development programmes of the plant; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER(SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)

(a) : NTPC Limited undertakes various community development programmes as part of Corporate Social Responsibility in all power stations/ projects on regular basis. NTPC Limited undertakes activities mainly in the areas of education, health and sanitation, construction of roads, providing drinking water and extending support and relief to the community during natural calamities such as flood and fire.

(b) & (c) : Details of expenses incurred by NTPC Kahalgaon on these accounts during the last three years along with the details of villages benefited from it are given below:

S.No. Financial Year Amount spent Villages benefitted
(Rs. Lakhs)

1. 2007-08 93.38 Mahesamunda, Ekchari,
Mazdaha, Kalgiganj, Padampur,

2. 2008-09 73.97 Lalapur-Bhader, Indira Awas,
Basant Vihar Chapaltola,

3. 2009-10 75.20 Anandipur, Belbadda, Bhagjori,
Jiajori, Jagnathpur, Jatakoti

Further, Kahalgaon Plant has been allotted additional amount of Rs.87.50 lakhs for installation of 14 high mast lights in and around these villages. An amount of Rs.400 lakhs is allocated for utilisation during the current year, i.e., 2010-11.

(d) & (e) : NTPC has adopted a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility – Community Development (CSR-CD) policy, under which funds are allocated to the operating stations for specific activities in line with the policy, based on the need and requirement of community keeping in view the overall requirement of power stations. Base line survey is also being undertaken through external agency to assess the requirement of the community. Fund allocation to the plants is increased from time to time based on the specific needs and requirements of the community, within the ambits of the CSR-CD policy. Accordingly, an enhanced amount of Rs.400 lakhs is allocated to Kahalgaon for utilization during the year 2010-11.

6157

UNSTARRED

04.05.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

CASUALITIES
AMONG POLICE AND CPF PERSONNEL

6157 . Shri S. RAMASUBBU
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
E.G. SUGAVANAM
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the total number of personnel/officers of the Central Para-military Forces (CPF) and State police forces killed/injured while on duty during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise and force-wise including CRPF; and

(b) the details of compensation paid to their dependents during the said period, State-wise?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) & (b): The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the house.

6272

UNSTARRED

04.05.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

CRIME
BY JUVENILES

6272 . Shri K. JAYASURYA PRAKASH REDDY
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
P. BALRAM
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there are reports of internet crimes by juveniles;

(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; and

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) to (c): National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which compiles data relating to crime does not maintain Information regarding internet crimes by juveniles separately. However, State/UT-wise details of cases registered under various sections of IT Act during 2006-2007 and 2008 are available in Table 18.6 of annual publication ‘Crime in India’ brought out by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of each year available under ‘Publications’ link on NCRB’s website: http://ncrb.gov.in. Similar details in respect of cyber-crime under various Section of IPC are available in Table 18.7 of ‘Crime in India’.

‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to Constitution of India and therefore, the State Governments are primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and for prosecuting the criminals through the machinery of their law enforcement agencies as also for protecting the life and property of the citizens.

The Union Government however, impresses upon the State Governments/ UT Administrations from time to time to give more focused attention to the administration of criminal justice system with emphasis on prevention and control of crime.

6298

UNSTARRED

04.05.2010

HOME
AFFAIRS

DISPUTE
OVER NUMBER OF DEATHS

6298 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is any contradiction between his Ministry and Delhi Police regarding the number of persons killed in the 1984 anti-sikh riots; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a): No Madam, there is no contradiction between my Ministry and Delhi Police regarding the number of persons killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

(b): Does not arise.

6476

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05.05.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

SHORTAGE
OF FACULTY

6476 . Shri GANESH SINGH
SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
RAMA DEVI
VIKRAMBHAI ARJANBHAI MAADAM
JAGDISH SHARMA
HELEN DAVIDSON J
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is huge shortage of faculty in various higher educational institutions and Central Universities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the standard of education is being affected due to said shortage;

(e) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(f) the details of the action taken or being taken by the Government to meet the said shortage?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (f): Based on available information, a statement indicating Central University-wise vacant teaching posts vis-a-vis sanctioned posts as also the steps taken to fill vacant posts is annexed. The new Central Universities have appointed temporary/guest faculty on short-term contract basis to meet their immediate requirements pending constitution of statutory Selection Committees.

Apart from reminding the Central Universities, directly as well as through the UGC, to fill the vacant posts, the following measures have been taken by the Government/UGC to attract bright young persons to adopt a career in teaching in higher education, thereby meeting the shortage and ensuring that standards of education is not affected on this count:

# Enhancing rates of Junior and Senior Research Fellowships by about 50%;

# Strengthening science based education and research in Universities;

# Disbursement of grant for presentation of research papers in international fora/conferences;

# Enhancing the quantum of research grant to Universities aimed at encouraging research;

# Permitting the Universities to engage adjunct/guest faculty to meet the shortfall;

# Allowing contractual appointments for Faculty,

# Introducing Bose Fellowship aimed at strengthening research background of the distinguished faculty serving in India;

# Allowing consultancy charges to be shared by the faculty;

# Revamping Academic Staff Colleges;

# Organising summer schools to train teachers; etc.

ANNEXURE

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UNSTARRED

05.05.2010

HUMAN
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

CHANGES
IN VISA RULES

6508 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

(a) whether it has become a difficult task for Indian students going to Australia due to the changes made by Australian Government in the visa rules;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Union Government thereto;

(d) if so, the response thereto?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a)&(b): On 08 February 2010, the Australian Government announced an overhaul of its general skilled migration programme. Major reforms of the programme are as follows:

(i) All offshore General Skilled Migration applications lodged before 1 September, 2007 will be withdrawn. It will affect about 20,000 people (including 2400 from India) who will get refund of their visa application charges.

(ii) The wide ranging Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) stands revoked with immediate effect. In its place, a new and more targeted Skilled Occupations List (SOL) will be developed and reviewed annually. The Critical Skills List introduced in the beginning of 2009 will also be phased out.

(iii) The points test used to assess migrants will be reviewed to ensure it selects the best and brightest.

(iv) Certain occupations may be capped to ensure skill needs are met across the board.

(v) Individual state and territory migration plans will be developed so that they can prioritise skilled migrants of their choice. The new arrangements will give first priority to skilled migrants who are sponsored by an Australian employer. It is going to affect international students who have gone to Australia with the hope of getting permanent residency based on MODL. According to new rules, those international students who hold a vocational, higher education or postgraduate student visa will still be able to apply for a permanent residence visa if their occupation is on the new Skilled Occupations List. If their occupation is not on the new SOL, they will have until 31 December 2012 to apply for a temporary skilled graduate visa on completion of their studies which will enable them to spend up to 18 months in Australia to acquire work experience and seek sponsorship from an employer.

The changes in migration policy are going to impact all foreign nationals seeking migration to Australia including Indian students.

(c)&(d): The matter has been taken up with the Australian authorities by the High Commission of India urging them that there should be flexibility in their policies to deal with the applicants who came to Australia before 08 February 2010 and the students affected by the college closures in view of the special circumstances.

6740

UNSTARRED

06.05.2010

CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS

SUPPLY
OF IMPORTED FERTILIZERS TO STATES

6740 . Shri SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:-

(a) the quantum of imported fertilizers including Muriate of Potash allocated and released to each State during each of the last three years and the current year;

(b) whether the Union Government has received any request from the Government of Bihar to increase the quota in order to meet the demand in the State;

(d) the steps being taken by the Union Government in this regard?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)

a): The quantum of imported fertilizers including Muriate of Potash (MOP) and its availability (allocation) of fertilizers namely Urea, Di-Ammonium of Phosphate and MOP, including indigenous production during each of the last three years is as follows:

(lakh metric tonnes)
Year Urea DAP MOP
Imports Avail- Imports Avail- Imported/availability#
ability ability

2007-08 69.27 274.26 29.78 83.40 29.28
2008-09 56.66 270.88 66.31 99.78 43.34
2009-10 52.08 265.97 59.87 104.09 47.60

# There is no viable source of MOP in the country.

The State-wise quantum of imported Urea, DAP & MOP and its availability during last three years i.e. 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 and current year (upto April, 2010) is as Annexed at `A` to `D`.

(b): No such request has been received from the State Government of Bihar for increasing the quota (requirement) of fertilizers during current year.

Annexure-`A`

Statewise quantum of imported Urea, DAP & MOP and Availability during 2007-08

2007-08
MOP DAP/MAP MOP
Name of State Quantum of Availability Quantum of Availability Quantum of
import (Indigenous import (Indigenous + import#
+ Imported) Imported)

ANDHRA PRADESH 13.86 26.84 1.43 7.16 4.52
KARNATKA 6.03 13.63 1.03 4.54 3.70
KERALA 0.74 1.44 0.07 0.18 1.19
TAMILNADU 4.96 9.68 1.53 3.35 4.85
GUJARAT 6.77 18.37 1.23 6.76 1.82
MADHYA PRADESH 3.97 14.76 3.81 6.82 0.76
CHHATTISGARH 2.07 6.17 0.11 1.38 0.69
MAHARASHTRA 6.94 23.05 1.57 6.45 3.46
RAJASTHAN 3.16 13.83 3.40 5.51 0.23
HARYANA 3.19 19.30 4.11 6.80 0.34
PUNJAB 3.43 26.97 5.30 9.14 0.58
UTTAR PRADESH 9.21 54.37 5.74 14.89 1.27
UTTARANCHAL 0.09 2.42 0.02 0.23 0.05
HIMACHAL PRADESH0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.05
JAMMU & KASHMIR 0.00 1.19 0.16 0.33 0.07
BIHAR 0.97 19.40 1.61 3.30 1.19
JHARKHAND 0.07 1.67 0.07 0.75 0.08
ORISSA 1.98 5.19 0.01 1.79 1.05
WEST BENGAL 2.74 12.45 0.25 3.80 2.76
ASSAM 0.00 1.99 0.00 0.08 0.40
ALL INDIA 71.35 274.26 31.51 83.40 29.28

# There is no viable source of MOP in the country.

Annexure-B

State-wise quantum of imported Urea, DAP & MOP and Availability during 2008-09

QTY IN LMTs

2008-09

MOP DAP/MAP MOP

Name of State Quantum of Availability Quantum of Availability Quantum of
import (Indigenous import (Indigenous + import#
+ Imported) Imported)

ANDHRA PRADESH 13.16 27.84 7.23 9.98 6.27
KARNATKA 4.87 12.88 4.72 8.12 5.14
KERALA 1.04 1.68 0.12 0.24 1.53
TAMILNADU 6.16 11.28 3.12 3.85 5.95
GUJARAT 7.07 18.69 4.09 8.24 2.26
MADHYA PRADESH 2.00 13.83 7.12 8.31 1.17
CHHATTISGARH 1.05 5.23 1.19 2.31 0.95
MAHARASHTRA 6.32 22.84 6.35 10.19 5.17
RAJASTHAN 2.95 13.21 5.08 5.90 0.32
HARYANA 2.44 17.59 6.31 6.69 0.47
PUNJAB 2.86 26.28 8.17 8.82 0.98
UTTAR PRADESH 10.09 55.74 11.16 15.12 2.79
UTTARAKHAND 0.00 2.22 0.19 0.31 0.08
HIMACHAL PRADESH0.00 0.66 0.00 0.00 0.06
JAMMU & KASHMIR 0.00 1.28 0.49 0.59 0.14
BIHAR 0.77 18.33 2.70 4.12 2.28
JHARKHAND 0.00 1.57 0.24 0.80 0.16
ORISSA 1.06 4.74 0.11 1.89 1.53
WEST BENGAL 2.59 11.94 1.23 4.03 4.80
ASSAM 0.26 2.30 0.09 0.14 1.08
ALL INDIA 64.79 270.88 69.82 99.78 43.34

# There is no viable source of MOP in the country.

Annexure-c

State-wise quantum of imported Urea, DAP & MOP and Availability during 2009-10

QTY. IN LMT

2009-10

Name of State Quantum of Availability Quantum of Availability Quantum of
import (Indigenous import (Indigenous + import#
+ Imported) Imported)

ANDHRA PRADESH 10.41 26.16 4.10 8.89 6.07
KARNATKA 5.07 13.77 3.79 8.46 6.12
KERALA 1.02 1.53 0.18 0.30 1.57
TAMILNADU 4.27 9.98 2.53 2.94 5.14
GUJARAT 5.56 18.21 2.07 7.64 2.86
MADHYA PRADESH 3.57 16.00 7.57 9.52 1.67
CHHATTISGARH 0.65 5.27 1.23 2.65 0.96
MAHARASHTRA 5.14 22.87 7.57 13.83 7.07
RAJASTHAN 2.46 13.37 4.50 5.86 0.55
HARYANA 2.73 18.05 4.33 6.66 0.90
PUNJAB 2.15 24.65 6.22 8.08 1.00
UTTAR PRADESH 6.02 53.64 11.25 16.51 3.47
UTTARAKHAND 0.00 2.33 0.12 0.38 0.04
HIMACHAL PRADESH0.00 0.54 0.00 0.02 0.05
JAMMU & KASHMIR 0.00 1.22 0.38 0.48 0.18
BIHAR 0.89 17.04 2.19 3.98 2.26
JHARKHAND 0.00 1.50 0.26 0.82 0.17
ORISSA 1.08 4.61 0.41 2.24 1.31
WEST BENGAL 1.27 11.71 1.65 4.56 4.97
ASSAM 0.10 2.56 0.13 0.22 0.97
ALL INDIA 52.45 265.97 60.56 104.09 47.60

# There is no viable source of MOP in the country.

ANNEXURE-D

Statewise quantum of imported Urea,DAP & MOP and Availability during 2010 (upto April`10)

UREA DAP MOP
States Quantum Avail- Quantum Avail- Quantum
of import ability of import ability of import#

Andhra Pradesh 0.22 1.63 0.00 0.71 0.09
Karnataka 0.10 0.67 0.13 0.78 0.11
Kerala 0.00 0.04 0.01 0.04 0.06
Tamil Nadu 0.00 0.52 0.00 0.08 0.05
Gujarat 0.33 1.13 0.04 0.42 0.22
Madhya Pradesh 0.00 0.39 0.28 0.35 0.24
Chhattisgarh 0.08 0.45 0.08 0.32 0.06
Maharashtra 0.31 2.04 0.45 1.57 0.05
Rajasthan 0.05 0.64 0.08 0.15 0.13
Haryana 0.00 0.82 0.56 0.58 0.00
Punjab 0.11 1.52 0.26 0.39 0.00
Jammu & Kashmir 0.00 0.13 0.04 0.06 0.00
Uttar Pradesh 0.11 3.84 0.15 0.67 0.06
Uttarakhand 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.01 0.00
Bihar 0.00 0.82 0.00 0.20 0.03
Jharkhand 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.04 0.00
Orissa 0.10 0.26 0.00 0.10 0.07
West Bengal 0.10 0.66 0.00 0.33 0.08
Assam 0.00 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.05
All India 1.51 15.91 2.08 6.83 1.31

# There is no viable source of MOP in the country.

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