C:Documents and SettingsAnup6164.100.47.5/dailyquestions/204/uq13052005.pdf · †6035. SHRI LALIT KISHORE CHATURVEDI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether

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RAJYA SABHA————

List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS

to be asked at a sitting of the Rajya Sabha to be held onFriday, the May 13, 2005/Vaisakha 23, 1927 (Saka)

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(Ministries: Agriculture; Chemicals and Fertilizers; Consumer Affairs, Foodand Public Distribution; Environment and Forests; Food Processing Industries;

Health and Family Welfare; Railways; Steel)Total number of questions —155

†Original notice of the question received in Hindi.

Decreasing micro nutrients in soil

†6016. SHRI KRIPAL PARMAR: SHRI SURENDRA LATH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTUREbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware ofthe fact that in the report of Indian Councilof Agricultural Research for September,1998 it has been revealed that the nine finesubstances in the form of minerals and saltsfound in the soil of Punjab and Haryana areconstantly depleted;

(b) if so, whether 25 per cent of therural population in Punjab are sufferingfrom diabetes due to this imbalance as thezinc in the food-chains of this place isdecreasing; and

(c) if so, the measures taken to removethe imbalance in the food-chain?

Development of Bamboo sector

6017. SHRIMATI SYEDA ANWARATAIMUR: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the domestic

bamboo sector is facing some problems likeinadequate trained manpower, lack ofscientific methods for cultivation, lack ofpost harvest treatment for productdevelopment and inadequate infrastructure;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether the National Mission on

Bamboo Technology and Trade has beenconstituted;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and(e) the funds allotted by Government

for development of Bamboo?

Amendment to the Seeds Act

6018. SHRI A. VIJAYARAGHAVAN:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE bepleased to state:

(a) whether the proposed 'Seeds Bill'harmonises with the protection of PlantVariety and Farmers Right and theBiodiversity Act, 2002;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether there is any proposal/

suggestion/demand to provide subsidy to

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private seed industry at par with publicsector; and

(d) if so, the details thereof includingthe decision taken, if any?

Low cost technologies for small andmarginal farmers

6019. DR. ALLADI P. RAJKUMAR:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE bepleased to state:

(a) the percentage of small and marginalfarmers in the country;

(b) the efforts made by Government toimprove the condition of these farmers; and

(c) whether Government propose tointroduce or provide simple and low costtechnologies suited to the small plots ofthese farmers?

Drip sprinkler irrigation system

6020. SHRI BALAVANT ALIASBAL APTE:

SHRI RUDRA NARAYANPANY:


(a) whether there is any proposal underthe consideration of Government toencourage drip sprinkler irrigation systemwith a view to boost agricultural production;

(b) if so, whether any experiment hasbeen made in any State;

(c) whether Government have soughtany foreign technology in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Bharat-Krishak Samaj

†6021. SHRI LAXMINARAYANSHARMA: Will the Minister of

AGRICULTURE be pleased to state:(a) the date of registration of Bharat

Krishak Samaj under the Registration ofSocieties Act alongwith the registrationnumber thereof;

(b) whether the department gets annualaudit report of the society and if so, thedates of receiving reports during the lastthree years;

(c) the election procedure of officebearers of the society; and

(d) the names of office bearers at allIndia level and State level at present?

Promotion of agro forestry andorchard units in U.P.

†6022. SHRI NAND KISHOREYADAV: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government propose topromote agro forestry and orchard units inUttar Pradesh;

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

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Animal Insurance Scheme

†6023. SHRIMATI SAVITASHARDA: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal underconsideration of Government to introducethe animal insurance scheme like cropinsurance scheme which will enable thefarmers to get relief in case of death of theiranimals;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) by when the final decision is likely

to be taken in this regard?

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Suicide by farmers

6024. SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE bepleased to state:

(a) whether incidents of suicide byfarmers during the last about 2/3 years arefound to be restricted to some regions ofthe country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any comprehensive studyhas been conducted by experts into theincidents of farmers suicides during theyear 2003-04 and since May, 2004onwards;

(d) if so, the details of the expertsengaged;

(e) the salient details of their findingsnamely, regions witnessed suicides,personal, family and financial profiles ofpersons who took the extreme step,common reasons, if any, therefor; and

(f) the details of short/long termmeasures taken, if any, to mitigate thesituation aiming at prevention?

Agreement between NAFED andHDFC for finance

6025. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA:SHRI RAMA MUNI EDDY

SIRIGIREDDY:


(a) whether it is a fact that the NationalAgricultural Co-operative MarketingFederation of India Limited and HDFCBank have entered into an agreement toprovide finance i.e., assistance to farmersand co-operatives associated with the agri-marketing federations;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) by when, the scheme will be

formally launched; and

(d) the number of farmers who are likelyto be benefited from the scheme?

Promoting sweet Sorgham orJatropha crop

6026. SHRI R. SHUNMU-GASUNDARAM: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken to promote sweetSorgham or Jatropha, as alternatives toWater Intensive Crops like paddy andsugarcane; and

(b) whether any research is beingundertaken by any institute under thesupport or auspices of the Ministry in thisregard?

Invention of farm machines

6027. SHRI S. ANBALAGAN: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government are making anyeffort for invention of appropriate farmmachines which are cost-effective, cropspecific and farmers-friendly, for thecultivation of paddy crop in the country;

(b) if so, the details of the amountallocated, spent, locations of such researchfacilities and achievements made during thelast three years; and


Aid for implementation of projects forrelief to victims of drought

6028. SHRI BALAVANT ALIASBAL APTE:

SHRI RUDRA NARAYANPANY:


(a) whether a delegation led by Chief

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Minister of Maharashtra had on May 28,2004 called on the Prime Minister to presenta memorandum for aid for a sum ofRs. 2500 crores for implementation of theprojects for relief to victims of drought thathit a number of districts of the State forfour years;

(b) if so, the details of the representationindicating the areas hit by drought and theseverity of the drought there; and

(c) the Central Government's responsethereto?

Research on tobacco Bi-products

6029. SHRIMATI N.P. DURGA: Willthe Minister of AGRICULTURE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that some of thebi-products of tobacco can be used inpreparation of medicines and hybridtobacco can also be used in producing oil,etc.;

(b) whether it is also a fact that someresearch has taken place in this directionand also achieved positive results; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

NWDPRA

6030. SHRI RAVULA CHANDRASEKAR REDDY:

SHRI S. ANBALAGAN:


(a) the salient features of NationalWatershed Development Project forRainfed Areas;

(b) the Tenth Five Year Plan targets ofthe project, achievements made, theexpenditure involved the amount earmarkedand spent so far, State-wise and year-wise;

(c) the details of areas of Andhra Pradeshand Tamil Nadu identified for the purposeof implementation of this project; and

(d) the status of implementation of thisproject in the States during 2004-2005 andthe target fixed for 2005-06?

Agricultural research

6031. SHRI RAVULA CHANDRASEKAR REDDY: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) the expenditure increased duringeach of the last three years in the area ofagricultural research; and

(b) the major achievements made as aresult of these researches and the monetarybenefits accrued to the country as a resultof new inventions/ discovery in theagricultural sector?

Assistance for agriculturaldevelopment works

6032. SHRI DARA SINGHCHAUHAN: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of financial assistancegiven by Government for AgriculturalDevelopment Works in different parts ofthe country during the last five years;

(b) the State-wise/project-wise detailsthereof; and

(c) the steps taken by Government inthis regard?

Paddy cultivation in Andaman

6033. SHRI SU. THIRUNAVUK-KARASAR: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) the area of land under paddy

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cultivation in Andaman district beforeTsunami;

(b) the area of land under paddycultivation now submerged in saline waterthere;

(c) the number of farmers affected dueto it; and

(d) the quantum of relief/assistanceprovided under CRF/NCCF sanctioned tothe affected farmers?

Sharing loss for onion interventionscheme

6034. SHRI R.S. GAVAI: Will theMinister of AGRICULTURE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthave agreed in principal to share the losson 50:50 basis in onion intervention scheme2000; and

(b) if so, the details of the amountsanctioned by Government to share the lossin onion intervention scheme, 2000?

Supply of Urea and DAP in Rajasthan

†6035. SHRI LALIT KISHORECHATURVEDI: Will the Minister ofAGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Urea andD.A.P. are not available as per its demandin Rajasthan; and

(b) if so, the arrangements proposed inthis regard?

Per capita availability of foodgrains

6036. SHRI T.T.V. DHINAKARAN:Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that per capita

availability of foodgrain has come downsince 2002-03;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether the production of foodgrain

in the country had come down during thecorresponding period; and

(d) if so, the reasons for the drop in theper capita availability of foodgrain?

Seeds supply by National SeedsCorporation

†6037. SHRI RAM JETHMALANI:DR. MURLI MANOHAR

JOSHI:


(a) whether it is a fact that the NationalSeeds Corporation meets the need of seedsin the country to a certain extent;

(b) if so, the percentage of needs in regardto wheat, paddy, sugarcane and cotton metby National Seeds Corporation;

(c) whether good quality seeds bearingcapacity of better production are alsoproduced by above institute; and

(d) if so, the details of the seeds, theirproductivity as well as their annual averagesupply?

Murari Committee recommendationson Deep Sea Fishing

6038. SHRI RAJU PARMAR:SHRI C.

RAMACHANDRAIAH:


(a) whether Murari Committee havemade several recommendations regardingDeep Sea Fishing in the country;


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(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether Government are aware that

a large number of trawlers engaged forfishing have been destroyed duringTsunami; and

(d) if so, the steps Government havetaken to rehabilitate the owners of trawlers,so far?

Demand of Indian agriculturalgraduates

†6039. DR. MURLI MANOHARJOSHI:

SHRI RAVI SHANKARPRASAD:


(a) whether it is a fact that demand ofIndian agricultural graduates is increasingworldwide;

(b) if so, the facts thereof and the namesof the countries which registered increasein such demand; and

(c) the reasons for increase in suchdemand alongwtih the average number ofagricultural graduates passing out every yearin India?

Clearance to Bt. Cotton

†6040. SHRI RAVI SHANKARPRASAD:

SHRI RAJ MOHINDERSINGH MAJITHA:


(a) whether it is a fact that GeneticEngineering Approval Committee hadcleared commercial production of sixvarieties of Bt. Cotton in the country;

(b) if so, the names of these varietiesalongwith the names of the Institutes whichproduced these varieties;

(c) whether these varieties had beenproduced by any Indian Research Instituteon experimental basis; and

(d) if so, the names of Indian ResearchInstitutes alongwith the variety ofBt. Cotton seed produced by them?

Projects and Development India Ltd.

6041. DR. RADHAKANT NAYAK:Will the Minister of CHEMICALS ANDFERTILIZERS be pleased to refer toanswer to Unstarred Question 481 given inthe Rajya Sabha on the 4th March, 2005and state:

(a) whether PDIL has submitted itsreport to Government; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Fertilizer subsidy

6042. SHRI AJAY SINGHCHAUTALA: Will the Minister ofCHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS bepleased to state:

(a) what percentage of subsidy on a bagof fertilizer goes to the poor farmers;

(b) how it helps the marginal farmers;

(c) the estimated total fertilizerssubsidy in 2005-06;

(d) whether Government propose toincrease subsidy on single Super Phosphateduring 2005-06; and

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

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Overcharging by drug manufacturers

†6043. DR. MURLI MANOHARJOSHI:

SHRI RAM JETHMALANI:Will the Minister of CHEMICALS

AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:(a) whether it is a fact that in the

previous years certain drug manufacturersof the country have charged more price thanthe prescribed price of drugs from theconsumers;

(b) if so, the extra amount charged onthe basis of Government estimate; and

(c) the steps taken by Government tocheck reiterance of charging more price inthe future?

Promotion of Pharmaceutical Industry

6044. SHRI RAJU PARMAR: Will theMinister of CHEMICALS ANDFERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentare doing nothing for the pharmaceuticalindustry;

(b) whether it is also a fact thatGovernment have not examined the variousrepresentations received from pharmaassociations;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps Government propose totake to give a boost to pharma industry inthe country?

Shortage of phosphoric acid

6045. SHRI EKANATH K. THAKUR:Will the Minister of CHEMICALS ANDFERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the fertilizerindustry is worried over the shortage of

imported raw materials like phosphoric acidand potash;

(b) whether it is also a fact that theshortage may affect continuity inproduction at fertilizer plants in thecountry; and

(c) if so, the steps Government proposeto take to supply adequate amount of rawmaterial to the fertilizer industry?

Consumption of foodgrains andcereals

6046. SHRI B. K. HARIPRASAD: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the latest round of NationalSample Survey has revealed decreasingconsumption of foodgrains and cereals inboth rural and urban India as share of foodin total expenditure;

(b) whether the share of food in totalexpenditure as reckoned currently at 54 percent in rural and 42 per cent in urban areasis much lower than corresponding figuresfor the year 1987-88; and

(c) whether despite bumper harvestsand buffer stocks in foodgrains, this declinein food consumption is indicative of a faultypublic distribution system?

Superfluous MRP

6047. SHRI NANA DESHMUKH: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that in case ofcertain commodities, the MRP indicatedthereon is superfluous as their actual saleprice is far less;

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(b) whether this defeats the veryobjective sought to be achieved byprescribing mandatory indication of theMRP; and

(c) if so, the remedial steps Governmenthave taken/propose to take in this regard?

Inter-state trade and commerce ofBihar

6048. SHRI MOTIUR RAHMAN: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) the present volume of inter-statetrade and commerce of the products ofBihar;

(b) the steps being taken to promotethe said trade and commerce;

(c) the allocation made for the purpose;and

(d) the targets fixed in this regard?

Warehouses construction

†6049. PROF. R.B.S. VARMA: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that foodgrains inlarge quantity get spoiled every year inabsence of proper storage arrangement inthe country;

(b) if so, the details of the foodgrainswhich got spoiled during the last three years,year-wise;

(c) whether Government are making anyplan to construct warehouses in the countryduring 2005-06; and


Management of FMC affairs

6050. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:SHRIMATI JAMANA DEVI

BARUPAL:Will the Minister of CONSUMER

AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry of ConsumerAffairs has suggested a host of amendmentsto the forward Contract (Regulation) Act,1952 to strengthen forward marketscommission;

(b) if so, whether the Ministry hassuggested the introduction of new contractsunder Committee derivatives to coveroptions and other hybrid contracts and alsopermission for goods to include intangibles;

(c) whether the Ministry has alsorecommended making Forward MarketCommission autonomous and independentby vesting management of the FMC affairswith the Chairman;

(d) if so, to what extent this proposalof the Ministry has been accepted; and

(e) the steps being taken to implementthem?

PDS outlets

6051. SHRI E.M. SUDARSANANATCHIAPPAN: Will the Minister ofCONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD ANDPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased tostate:

(a) the number of outlets of PublicDistribution System in the country, State-wise, particularly in Tamil Nadu;

(b) the number of persons covered byit in urban and rural areas, separately,State-wise; and

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(c) the offtake of wheat and rice by theStates during 2004-05?

Commodities through ration shops

6052. SHRI MATILAL SARKAR: Willthe Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONbe pleased to state:

(a) the quantity of foodgrains and otheressential commodities issued per head tothe BPL families through ration shops;

(b) whether Government have any planto increase the quantity in the near future;and

(c) the percentage of population coveredas BPL and also in the schemes forAntyodaya Yojana?

Starting public utility servicesthrough FPS

6053. SHRI K. RAMA MOHANARAO: Will the Minister of CONSUMERAFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLICDISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthave to give its approval to the Fair PriceShops in the country to start STD booths,LPG/Kerosene oil dealerships and otherpublic utility services to help them enhanceviability;

(b) whether any proposal has beenforwarded to the Ministries concerned i.e.,Petroleum and Natural Gas,Telecommunications, etc., to consider theproposals; and


New draft environment policy

6054. SHRI K. RAMA MOHANARAO: Will the Minister of

ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is fact that Governmenthave released the new draft environmentpolicy;

(b) whether it is also a fact thatGovernment have released the policy forcomments by various sections of thesociety;

(c) if so, the details of commentsreceived from various sections;

(d) by when Government wouldformally release the policy;

(e) whether any time/date has been fixedto discuss the policy in Parliament; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Regulation of financial andcommodity markets

6055. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:

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

(a) whether his Ministry has considereda proposal for covering the regulation offinancial and commodity markets under oneauthority;

(b) if so, whether this was previouslyundertaken by the SEBI;

(c) whether the Ministry has decidedthat the independent authority would linkand strengthen all the elements in the tradingchain, including the commodity markets;

(d) if so, to what extent Ministry ofFinance has agreed to such proposals forthe Budget of 2005-06; and

(e) to what extent it would be helpfulfor Government?

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Deficiencies in TPDS

6056. SHRI MANOJBHATTACHARYA:

SHRI N. K.PREMACHANDRAN:

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

(a) whether Government have carriedout any assessment of the Targeted PublicDistribution System (TPDS);


(c) if not, whether any inadequacies ordeficiencies in the TPDS have come/beenbrought to Government's notice; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the stepstaken/proposed to be taken to address theseinadequacies and deficiencies?

Availability of food items andkerosene

6057. SHRI JANARDHANAPOOJARY: Will the Minister ofCONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD ANDPUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that food articlesand kerosene are not available in the fairprice shops in adequate quantity;

(b) whether items disbursed through thePublic Distribution System are of poorquality and food quality PDS articles arediverted into the open market for sale at apremium; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and actiontaken to strengthen the PDS system to ruleout misuse of the system by Fair PriceShop owners?

Mangrove plantation to check tidalwaves

6058. DR. M.A.M. RAMASWAMY:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that according toUN Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) tropical mangrove plantation canhelp protect the coastal areas from futuretidal waves;

(b) if so, whether Central Governmentpropose to plant Mangrove across theentire coastal areas;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Lions in various zoos

6059. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that captive lionsin various zoos in India are facing earlyextinction;


(c) the number of lions in zoos as on1st January, 2000 and 1st January 2005;

(d) the number of lions died during thisperiod and the causes of their death; and

(e) the steps being taken to protect theliving lions?

Forest rich States

†6060. SHRIMATI KAMLAMANHAR: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) the names of the States having forestarea more than the National average;

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(b) whether the Hon'ble Supreme Courthas directed that forest rich States becompensated for protecting and conservingtheir forests for larger environmentalbenefits to the country; and

(c) in the light of Hon'ble SupremeCourt's direction whether Government arecontemplating to compensate such forestrich States including the State ofChhattisgarh?

Construction of four dams along theBarapalay River

6061. SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware thatthere are several violations of 6th February,2005 Directive banning non-forest useprojects in Protected Areas (PAs) likeNational Forests and Wildelife Sanctuaries;and

(b) whether Karnataka is planning toallow construction of four dams at differentsites along the Barapalay River locatedwithin the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuarywhich would have severe adverse effect onwildlife and the environment in generalcausing further decrease in rainfall?

Similipal National Park in Orissa

6062. MS. PRAMILA BOHIDAR:SHRI RUDRA NARAYAN

PANY:SHRI B. J. PANDA:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that SimilipalNational Park in Orissa is one of the finestwild genetic treasures in the country;

(b) whether it is also a fact that there is

an unabated increase in the flow of visitorsto this rare park;

(c) whether a Delhi based team hasvisited the park to oversee itsenvironmental conditions with a view toprotect its natural habitat;

(d) if so, whether the team has madecertain recommendations in the matter; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Flowering of bamboos in NE States

†6063. SHRI PYARELALKHANDELWAL: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Indian ForestResearch and Education Council havepredicted flowering of bamboos insubstantial part of N.E. States;

(b) whether it is also a fact that floweringof bamboo is an indication of famine in theoffing;

(c) if so, the measures being taken byGovernment in view of the above situation;and

(d) the opinion of scientists in thisregard?

Plan for breeding several rare andendangered species

6064. DR. AKHILESH DAS: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT ANDFORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Central Zoo Authorityhad drawn out a plan for breeding of severalrare and endangered species, includingTigers;

(b) if so, the details of the plan andwhen it was conceived; and

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(c) the steps, if any, taken to implementthe plan; and the reasons for delay?

Jhuming project in North-East

6065. SHRI T.R. ZELIANG: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT ANDFORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of districts benefited byJhuming project (plantation-alongwithJhum cultivation) in North-East particularlyin Nagaland;

(b) the response of the people by andlarge on this concept; and

(c) how Government are contemplatingto continue their programme particularlyin Nagaland?

Proposals for maintenance anddevelopment of different

National Parks

6066. SHRI SANJAY RAUT: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT ANDFORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government ofMaharashtra have submitted any proposalsfor maintenance and development of(1) Borivali (2) Nagzira-Nawegaon(3) Pench (4) Singh-Garh and (5) TadobaNational Parks under the Tenth Five YearPlan;

(b) if so, the Central aid sought andreleased therefor; and

(c) the population of differentendangered species therein, in the beginningof the Tenth Five Year Plan and how far ithas dwindled during the first half of theplan period and what steps are being takento preserve, protect and promote thesespecies?

Area under forest cover

†6067. SHRI RAM JETHMALANI:SHRI RAVI SHANKAR

PRASAD:


(a) whether it is a fact that there wasonly 21 per cent forest cover till 2001;

(b) if not, the facts in this regard;

(c) whether it is a fact that after mid-term review of Tenth Five Year Plan periodit was decided to raise the forest cover to25 per cent by the year 2007; and

(d) if so, the facts in this regard andwhether it is also a fact that according toNational Forest Policy, it is necessary tohave 33 per cent forest cover?

Protection of mangrove forests

6068. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government have anypolicy to protect mangrove forests on ourcoasts;

(b) if so, the present plans ofGovernment to protect mangrove forests;

(c) the funds given to StateGovernments or NGOs in 2004-05 toprotect and nurture mangrove forests;

(d) whether any specific scheme hasbeen earmarked for the mangrove forestson the Andhra coast; and

(e) if so, details of such funding andencouragement given to the mangroveforests of Andhra Pradesh?

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Decline of bio-diversity6069. SHRIMATI PREMA

CARIAPPA: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware ofthe fact that biodiversity is declining at analarming rate throughout the world includingIndia;

(b) if so, the current status in India; and(c) the steps being taken to conserve

and protect our precious wildlife and floraand fauna?

Forest Development Agency

†6070. SHRI LALIT KISHORECHATURVEDI: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government approve theconstitution of Forests DevelopmentAgency in the forest divisions of differentStates under National Afforestation Plan;

(b) whether Government have receivedproposal regarding the constitution ofForest Development Agency in theJhunjhunu forest division of Rajasthan forapproval;

(c) whether Government havecommunicated their approval for theproposal received; and

(d) whether Government propose toapprove the said proposal?

Meeting of LMMC

6071. DR. AKHILESH DAS:SHRIMATI SUKHBUNS

KAUR:


(a) whether a meeting of Like-MindedMega Diverse Countries (LMMC) was

held in Bangkok in February-March thisyear to thrash out a common position totake on the developed countries for gettingfull benefits of sharing genetic resourcesand traditional knowledge, and to influencethe bulk of the trade in bio-resources tosecure maximum benefit thereof for thetribal and other such communities;

(b) if so, the outcome thereof; and

(c) the steps taken and being taken inthe light thereof?

Statutory Committee for approval ofGenetically Modified products

6072. SHRI R. P. GOENKA: Will theMinister of ENVIRONMENT ANDFORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) the Statutory Committee responsiblefor approving GM (Genetically Modified)products in the country;

(b) when was this Committee set upand details of its composition and criteriafor nomination of its members; and

(c) whether any tenure has been fixedfor its members and if so, the frequency ofits reconstitution and when was it lastreconstituted?

Pollution in Yamuna

6073. SHRI DATTA MEGHE:SHRI UDAY PRATAP

SINGH:


(a) whether Supreme Court hasexpressed its dissatisfaction over theprogress made regarding the programmesfor controlling pollution in river Yamunaand its cleaning; and


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(b) if so, the amount spent for thispurpose so far and the efforts being madeto implement this work plan in future?

Afforestation of ravaged forest land

6074. SHRI RAJU PARMAR:SHRI C.

RAMACHANDRAIAH:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT

AND FORESTS be pleased to state:(a) Government's plan for afforestation

of ravaged forests land through forestmanagement schemes in various States/UTs;

(b) the latest figures of ravaged forests,State/UT wise; and

(c) the plans of Government forafforestation of forests during the next twoyears?

Steel units affecting environment inChhattisgarh

†6075. SHRI P. K. MAHESHWARI:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether hundreds of steel and otherunits in Chhattisgarh are affectingenvironment and causing pollution;


(c) the number of units in the State atpresent that have posed danger toenvironment; and


Mixing of Naptha with petrol

†6076. DR. PRABHA THAKUR: Willthe Minister of ENVIRONMENT ANDFORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware ofthe fact that Naptha is mixed with petrol;

(b) if so, the percentage thereof;(c) whether it is a fact that the smoke

emitted from the Naptha mixed petrol isharmful to health and environment; and

(d) the nature of ill effects of the Napthamixed smoke on health and the details ofthe steps Government have taken to checksuch adulteration?

Measures to protect, conserve anddevelop forests and environment

6077. SHRI N.R. GOVINDRAJAR:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) the measures taken by Governmentrelating to protection, conservation and thedevelopment of forests and improvementof the environment;

(b) whether unscrupulous elements haveconstructed buildings or jungle lodges inthe name of tourism in many States; and

(c) if so, the reaction of Governmentthereto?

Production and import of plastic andpolythene

6078. SHRI N.R.GOVINDRAJAR:

DR. PRABHA THAKUR:


(a) whether Government are aware thatproduction and import of plastic andpolythene has gone up considerably in therecent years;


(c) whether Government are also awarethat use of plastic and polythene is harmfulto human health;

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(d) if so, whether Government proposeto impose ban on production and importof those items; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the stepsproposed to be taken to save the peoplefrom ill effects of these items?

Ship for scrap carrying carcinogenicasbestos insulation

6079. SHRI EKANATH K. THAKUR:Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the DanishGovernment have alerted India about a toxicship-for-scrap carrying carcinogenicasbestos insulation headed for Alang yardin Gujarat;

(b) whether it is also a fact that theDanish Government have requested IndianGovernment to declare the ship as illegaltraffic and refuse to allow it to be dumpedin India; and

(c) if so, the action proposed?

Conference of State EnvironmentMinisters

6080. PROF. ALKA BALRAMKSHATRIYA: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Union EnvironmentMinistry have suggested public privatepartnership in implementing national riverand lake conservation programmes andsetting up of a mechanism to monitor them;

(b) if so, whether this question was

discussed during Conference of StateEnvironment Ministers held in New Delhiin last September;

(c) if so, what were other proposalsmade and discussed in the conference andwhether any suggestions have beenrecommended in the conference; and

(d) the details thereof and by what timethey are likely to be implemented?

National River Conservation Plan

6081. SHRI K.B. KRISHNAMURTHY: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Karnataka Government areimplementing National River Conservationplan;

(b) if so, the towns in Krishna andCauvery basins which have been selectedfor this purpose;

(c) the estimated cost for taking up coreand non-core works to prevent pollutionof river water;

(d) whether Karnataka Governmenthave sent any proposal for extending thisprogramme to more towns;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the amount released during 2004-05under this programme to Karnataka?

National Green Corps Programme

6082. SHRI K.B. KRISHNAMURTHY: Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS bepleased to state:

(a) whether National Green Corps

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Programme is being implemented inKarnataka;

(b) if so,number of Eco-clubs identifiedby Government and aided schoolsestablished in Karnataka under the aboveprogramme;

(c) the amount of grant sanctioned toeach club during 2003-04 and 2004-05 inKarnataka; and

(d) whether there is any proposal toestablish more Eco-clubs under thisprogramme in Karnataka?

Setting up of fruits park atDharmapuri in TN

6083. SHRI C. PERUMAL: Will theMinister of FOOD PROCESSINGINDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is proposed to set up afruits park at Dharmapuri in Tamil Naduconsidering the immense growth of fruitsthere;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and


Guidelines on trace-ability ofcontaminants

6084. SHRI DATTA MEGHE: Will theMinister of FOOD PROCESSINGINDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are planningto formulate guidelines on trace-ability ofcontaminants and labels on food andbeverage packs in the proposed unified foodlaws;


(c) whether implementation of trace-ability guidelines are likely to be madecompulsory; and

(d) if not,the reasons therefor?

Integrated Food Law

6085. DR. T. SUBBARAMIREDDY:

SHRI MOOLCHANDMEENA:

Will the Minister of FOODPROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleasedto state:

(a) whether confederation of IndianIndustry has called for an integrated foodlaw that could encompass several issues inone go, including standard setting,enforcement and consumer safety for theentire food chain;

(b) whether CII is of the opinion thatall current laws governing food quality andsafety such as the prevention of FoodAdulteration Act, 1954 and PFA rules, 1955alongwith other related Acts and ordersmust be repealed;

(c) if so, whether Government haveconsidered these suggestions for integratedfood law; and

(d) if so, by what time an action in thisregard is likely to be taken ?

Technical consultancy service

6086. SHRI N.R. GOVINDRAJAR:Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSINGINDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government have set upany technical consultancy service for

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promoting food processing and agro-processing industries;


(c) whether Government have taken anyeffective steps for promotion of food andagro-processing industries during thecurrent financial year;

(d) whether Government have exploredthe feasibility of setting up of food andagro processing industries in the country,particularly in Tamil Nadu; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Operation theatres in Private Sector

†6087. SHRI ISAM SINGH: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether there are any guidelines forthe operation theatres under private sectorin India;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether Government would fix anycriteria for providing facilities in privatesector operation theatres according to thecategory; and


Short supply of essential drugs

6088. SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Goverment are aware of thefact that Lok Nayak Hospital in Delhi hasa shortage of essential TB Drugs, at the

time when we are celebrating World TBEradication Day; and

(b) the number of hospitals inDelhi running short of essential drugslike TB and other life saving drugs?

Scarcity of life saving drugs

6089. SHRI ANAND SHARMA: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government's attention hasbeen drawn towards the reports on thesudden disappearance of major brands oflife saving and anti depresant drugs fromcapital's drugs stores leading to hoardingand black-marketing; and

(b) if so, the factors that havecaused the crisis and the steps taken toensure the availability of these drugs in thedrug stores?

Adulteration in drugs

6090. SHRI R. P. GOENKA: Will theMinister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of cases registered foradulteration of drugs during the last threeyears;

(b) how many prosecutions have beenlaunched against the offenders;

(c) whether the State Governments havestrengthened the machinery for detectionof adulteration; and


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WHO assistance for hospitals

†6091. PROF. M.M. AGARWAL: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) details of the financial assistanceprovided by World Health Organisation andWorld Bank during last three years and tilldate for upgradation of hospitals indifferent rural areas of the country;

(b) the amount actually released so farfor upgradation of rural hospitals of thecountry alongwith the amount utilized sofar; and


Medical infrastructure of CGHSDispensaries

6092. SHRI DHARAM PALSABHARWAL: Will the Minister ofHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE bepleased to state:

(a) the sanctioned strength of doctorsand pharmacists in CGHS AyurvedicDispensaries in Delhi, dispensary-wise;

(b) whether Government propose toappoint doctors on contract basis in thedispensaries for the beneficiaries;

(c) if so, by when, and if not, the reasonstherefor;

(d) whether it is a fact that Class IVemployees are always distributingmedicines in the dispensaries due toshortage of pharmacists particularly inSouth Zone;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) by when all the regular vacancies arelikely to be filled up?

Violation of guidelines by CMO ofCGHS

6093. SHRI T.S. BAJWA: Will theMinister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the CMO incharge of aCGHS dispensary is authorized/obliged torefer a beneficiary to any CGHS recognizeddiagnostic centre opted by the beneficiaryfor diagnostic tests;

(b) the limitations, if any, in this behalf;(c) whether CMOs of dispensaries in

West Delhi, particularly Janakpuri area,insist on referring beneficiaries to onlyGovernment run diagnostic centres withlimited resources/facilities thereby forcingthem to wait for long periods even forroutine investigations, besides otherhardships; and

(d) the basis for violation of guidelinesby CMO and the corrective/remedial stepstaken/proposed by Government?

Ayurvedic medicines

6094. SHRIMATI S.G. INDIRA: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a study inthe United States has found that manypackaged Ayurvedic products being soldthere and produced in India contained highlevels of heavy metals such as lead mercuryand arsenic;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether Government had set up any

Committee to look into this report;(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the details of the findings of theCommittee's report?

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Central assistance for blindnesstreatment

†6095. SHRI DILIP SINGH JUDEV:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the amount of assistance providedby Government for the treatment ofblindness in the country during the lastthree years, State-wise;

(b) the programmes being run with thehelp of this assistance in these States;

(c) the number of people who have beenprovided eye sight through eye donation inthese States; and

(d) the details of the action taken toencourage eye donation?

Vacancies in AIIMS

6096. SHRIMATI JAYA BACHCHAN:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of posts of doctors andother technical staff lying vacant in theAIIMS; New Delhi;

(b) the reasons for these vacancies;(c) whether it is a fact that this is

affecting the smooth functioning of AIIMS;and

(d) if so, the steps Government havetaken to fill up these vacancies?

Surprise visit to Safdarjung Hospital

6097. SHRIMATI KUM KUM RAI:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether he has paid a surprise visitto Safdarjung Hospital recently and noticedappalling conditions with shortage of anti-biotics;

(b) the brief summary of the conditionsprevailing with instructions issued forstreamlining the arrangements; and

(c) the precise action taken against theHeads of the Deptts. and absentee doctorsand if not the reasons therefor?

Conflicting status report of AIDSpatients

†6098. SHRI SURENDRA LATH:

SHRI KRIPAL PARMAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the figuresissued by National Aids ControlOrganization (NACO) with respect to thenumber of patients suffering from H.I.V.positive and AIDS are correct;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the reasons for inviting tendersthrough advertisements in the newspapersby NACO to get the number of HIVaffected people identified by externalagencies in December, 2004?

Mother NGOs in Tamil Nadu

6099. SHRI S.P.M. SYED KHAN: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of Mother NGOsworking in Tamil Nadu, district-wise;

(b) the role and achievement of theseMother NGOs in Tamil Nadu; and

(c) the fund allocated to the State underMother NGOs during the last threeyears?

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Reproduction and child health

6100. SHRI R. KAMARAJ: Will theMinister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that for decadesmany States have failed to make the mostbasic life saving interventions inreproductive and child health, withcalamitous, human and social consequences;

(b) whether it is also a fact that a largenumber of women and children are dying inIndia for want of adequate health care andnutrition; and

(c) if so, the steps taken by Governmentin this regard?

AIDS free Bellary

†6101. SHRIMATI SUSHMASWARAJ; Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Bellarydistrict in Karnataka is one of the mostHIV infected districts in the country;

(b) whether it is also a fact that a schemenamely "AIDS Free Bellary" had beenformulated to bring down the new cases ofAIDS to zero;

(c) if so, whether the said scheme hasbeen discontinued with; and

(d) if not, the amount earmarked forthis scheme for the current year and theamount spent out of the same?

Trial on AIDS Vaccine

6102. SHRI SHAHID SIDDIQUI: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that testing ofpreventive HIV/AIDS vaccine starts on

volunteers, if so, what risks are associatedwith this and what precautions have beentaken;

(b) what measures have been set torelieve the volunteers in case of any negativeeffect;

(c) the results and side effects of thismedicine studied on animals, and whatprobable risk on human being are associatedwith the medicine; and

(d) whether there are also threat of moraland ethical challenges like discrimination ininsurance, travel and jobs around it, if so,what steps have been taken or proposed tobe taken in this regard?

Population control drive ofMaharashtra Government

6103. SHRI B.J. PANDA: Will theMinister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that MaharashtraGovernment have initiated a special driveto control population;


(c) how far it has proved effective;

(d) whether it is also proposed toencourage this drive in other States; and

(e) if so, details thereof?

Cardio surgery in SafdarjungHospital

†6104. SHRI RAMADHARKASHYAP:Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that cardio-surgery in Safdarjung Hospital is cheaperin comparison to AIIMS;


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(b) if so, the reasons therefor;(c) whether it is also a fact that the

percentage of success in cardio-surgerycases in Safdarjung Hospital is lesser thanthe percentage of success in such cases inAIIMS;

(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(e) whether Government are planningto improve the quality of cardiologicaltreatment and to appoint a better team ofcardio-surgery in the Safdarjung Hospital?

Aerated water in Hospitals

6105. SHRI V. HANUMANTHARAO: Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that drinking ofaerated water and artificial sweet drinks inhospitals all over the country is activelyencouraged;

(b) whether it is also a fact that such softdrinks have been deemed to be addictive;

(c) what steps Goverment are taking toban such soft drinks from being sold on allhospitals premises in the country;

(d) the policy of Government withregard to the sale of sweet artificial softdrinks to minors and on Governmenthospital premises; and

(e) the steps proposed to ban such softdrinks; and education campaign against suchdrinks in the country?

Onslaught of water borne diseases inmetropolitan areas

6106. SHRI VIJAY J. DARDA: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware thatin ninety-six percent of the metropolitanareas (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata,

etc.) diseases are water-borne, includingcholera and gastroenteritis and vector bornediseases like malaria and dengue;

(b) if so, how far Municipal Corporationor similar organizations have developedeffective capabilities to deal with thesediseases;

(c) whether there are any specialguidelines in existence to this effect; and


Facilities to pregnant working women

6107. SHRI RAJEEV SHUKLA: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether any specific policy existsregarding facilities to be provided topregnant working women in Governmentand private sector organizations;


(c) whether any specific policy existsto enumerate facilities to nursing workingmothers in the above organizations; and


Renovation of urological unit in RMLHospital

6108. SHRI KARNENDUBHATTACHARJEE: Will the Minister ofHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE bepleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal toextend facilities of urological services inRML Hospital keeping in view theincreasing number of indoor and out-doorpatients in this unit;

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

(c) whether it is a fact that surgical casesbelonging to urological unit of the Hospital

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are done in general operation theatre andthere is no separate operation theatreavailable with modern urological facilities;and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

Dialysis machines in SafdarjungHospital

6109. SHRI HARISH RAWAT:SHRI R.K. ANAND:SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:


(a) whether it is a fact that SafdarjungHospital does not have dialysis machinesin adequate number for the benefit of thepatients both general and Governmentservants and pensioners;

(b) if so, what is the actual requirementof the machines and how many machinesare held at present; and

(c) the steps proposed to be taken toprovide the machines in adequate quantitywith a view to ensure that there is no waitingperiod for dialysis?

Non-availability of Hepatitis-B-vaccine

†6110. SHRI SURESH BHARDWAJ:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Hepatitis-Bvaccines are not available in CGHSdispensaries and Government hospitals inDelhi;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether Government have awardedcontract for above vaccination work to anyprivate agency; and

(d) if so, the full details thereof?

Negligence of doctors

6111. SHRI SANTOSHBAGRODIA:

SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:

SHRI K.B. KRISHNAMURTHY:

SHRI HARISH RAWAT:


(a) whether it is a fact that cases aftercases are being reported of the negligenceon the part of doctors in Government aswell as private hospitals—latest being thatof a case in Vimhans Hospital (Delhi);

(b) if so, the reaction of Governmentthereon; and

(c) what action has been taken by theMedical Council of India on each of thecases of doctors' negligence?

Lack of proper labels on themedicines

†6112. SHRIMATI SAVITASHARDA: Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government are aware ofthe fact that consumers are not able tosecure proper details about the medicinesdue to absence of any strict provision forfixing labels on the medicines in the country;

(b) if so, whether Government proposeto make it mandatory to put standardisedlabelling format on the medicines being soldin the market; and



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Mortality rate of girl child

6113. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR: Will theMinister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that according tothe report of an international agency, thegirl child in India has 50 per cent morechance of dying before attaining the age offive;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps Government propose forthe child health care?

New gene on mental retardation

6114. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that an Indo-USteam working on X-chromosome hasuncovered dozens of new genes promisinga big leap to research on mental retardationand other disorders;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) how the new discovery is proposed

to be utilized in medical practice inGovernment hospitals and elsewhere?

National Institute of Nutrition

6115. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the status of the National Instituteof Nutrition in Hyderabad;

(b) whether it is a fact that seniormanagement has not been able to publishany research papers in internationallyrecognised journals to earn reputationinternationally;

(c) the criteria used by Government toselect Directors for the NIN, Hyderabad;

(d) whether it is also a fact thatGovernment would set stiff and highstandards for appointment to the top postsat such institutes; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Failure of NACO

6116. SHRIMATI N.P. DURGA:SHRI RAMA MUNI REDDY

SIRIGIREDDY:


(a) whether it is a fact that CAG has inits report criticised NACO for its failure inimplementing the programmes on AIDS;

(b) if so, the details of criticism madeby CAG; and

(c) the reactions of Government to thiscriticism?

Withholding medical seats

6117. SHRIMATI N.P. DURGA: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that some medicalseats in some of the medical colleges havebeen withheld;

(b) if so, the details of colleges and thenumber of medical seats withheld in thelast 2 years, year-wise, State-wise andcollege-wise; and

(c) the reasons behind the same?

Effect on health due to cellphone

6118. SHRI VARINDER SINGHBAJWA: Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government have got any

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survey conducted to find out any ill-effecton the health of cellphone users;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) if not, whether Government propose

to conduct any survey?

Use of harmful chemicals for toysmaking

6119. SHRI HARISH RAWAT:SHRI SANTOSH

BAGRODIA:SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:SHRI K.B. KRISHNA

MURTHY:Will the Minister of HEALTH AND

FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:(a) whether Government are aware of

the use of poisonous DEHP chemical formanufacturing toys;

(b) what action his Ministry proposeto take against such toy manufacturers andto ban the manufacturing thereof; and

(c) whether it is a fact that toymanufacturers do not specify on toys theingredients used in their manufacture and ifso, the action his Ministry propose to takein this regard?

India-a spurious drugs manufacturer

6120. SHRI AMAR SINGH:SHRI ABU ASIM AZMI:


(a) whether Government's attention hasbeen drawn to the World HealthOrganisation reports which described Indiaas major global producer of spurious drugsaccounting for one third of the world's fakedrugs market;


(c) the number of such drugs producingunits in U.P., Delhi and Haryana detectedduring the last three years and how manypersons have been arrested in these cases;and

(d) whether any raid was conducted inthe whole sale drug market in the capital todetect fake/spurious drugs therein duringthe last three years and if so, the detailsthereof?

Strike of chemists

6121. SHRI AMAR SINGH:

SHRI ABU ASIM AZMI:


(a) the number of times the localsuppliers of medicines in the C.G.H.S.dispensaries had gone on strike during theyear 2004 and, so far, during the currentyear alongwith their demands;

(b) whether it is a fact that C.G.H.S.beneficiaries particularly the pensioners arethe most adversely affected by the strikeof the suppliers whose bills forreimbursement continue to remain unpaidby C.G.H.S.; and

(c) if so, the details of the pending billsof pensioners at present and by when theseare likely to be paid?

Free treatment to poor persons

6122. SHRI AMAR SINGH:

SHRI ABU ASIM AZMI:


(a) whether it is a fact that Delhi HighCourt has recently given decision withregard to the free treatment in privatehospitals to poor persons;

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(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether Government haveimplemented this decision and if so, thedetails thereof and if not, by when thedecision is likely to be implemented?

Disbanding of CGHS

6123. SHRI AMAR SINGH:SHRI ABU ASIM AZMI:


(a) whether Government propose todisband the Central Government HealthScheme;

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

(c) whether any alternative arrangementhas been proposed to help the CGHSbeneficiaries and if so, the details thereof?

Disease Surveillance Cell

6124. SHRI S. ANBALAGAN: Will theMinister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government have launchedIntegrated Disease Surveillance Project withthe assistance of World Bank;

(b) if so, the salient features of theproject;

(c) whether the project is beingimplemented in the State of Tamil Nadu;and

(d) if so, the details including fundsallocated and facilities being providedthereof?

Diabetes prevalance in the country

6125. SHRI T.T.V. DHINAKARAN:SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:


(a) whether it is a fact that the prevalenceof diabetes is growing in the countryparticularly in urban areas;

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

(c) the steps taken by Government toeducate people to treat/control/prevent thisdisease?

One child policy

†6126. SHRI P.K. MAHESHWARI:Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Indian Medical Associationhas accorded formal approval to theproposal of one child policy for India;

(b) if so, whether this policy is inaccordance with the Indian culture andacceptable to the followers of all religions;and

(c) the efforts being made byGovernment to implement this proposal?

New research in diabetics treatment


SHRI N.K. PREMA-CHANDRAN:


(a) whether a research team in DelhiUniversity has come up with a new drugdelivery system that would allow diabeticsto take insulin without the needle;


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(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) whether the clinical trial of the new

system has been carried out and if so, thedetails of results thereof?

Survey on the working of CGHS


SHRI N.K.PREMACHANDRAN:


(a) whether any survey has recentlybeen conducted on the working of CentralGovernment Health Scheme by anyGovernment/non-Government agency;

(b) if so, the details thereof and majorfindings of the survey; and

(c) Government's response thereto?

Super speciality units in RMLHospital

6129. SHRI KARNENDUBHATTACHARJEE:

SHRI MANOJBHATTACHARYA:

SHRI N.K. PREMA-CHANDRAN:


(a) whether several super specialityunits were created in 1996 in RML Hospitalin addition to existing departments ofnurosurgery, plastic surgery and cardiology;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether these units have been

provided qualified teachers andinfrastructure at par with AIIMS/Safdarjung Hospital;

(d) the expenditure incurred on these

units during the last three years, unit-wiseand year-wise vis-a-vis departments ofneurosurgery and cardiology; and

(e) the expension plans, if any, for theseunits, during the Eleventh Five Year Plan?

Construction of CGHS dispensary inAshok Vihar

6130. SHRI ABANI ROY: Will theMinister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the construction of CGHSdispensary in Ashok Vihar has been delayedinordinately and residents of the areas arefacing a lot of hardship on account of delayin construction of CGHS dispensary; and

(b) if so, the steps Government proposeto construct the dispensary within timebound programme?

Expansion of AIIMS

6131. PROF. ALKA BALRAMKSHATRIYA:

SHRIMATI PREMACARIAPPA:


(a) whether All India Institute ofMedical Sciences (AIIMS) is expanding itscapacity by adding OPD and a 50 roomsprivate ward;

(b) if so, the complete details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that in spite ofexpansion and increase in beds, there ishardly any possibility of getting admissionsin AIIMS; and

(d) if so, whether Government proposeto provide more beds for low and middlelevel income groups patients and if not, thereasons therefor?

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Agency for AIDS control

6132. PROF. M.M. AGARWAL: Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of organisations whichare taking up the HIV/AIDS controlprogramme in the country, State-wise;

(b) the extent to which thoseorganisations in controlling the AIDSprogramme are successful;

(c) whether the reports of the aboveagencies are monitored regularly; and


Per head requirement of water

†6133. SHRI RAJ MOHINDERSINGH MAJITHA: Will the Minister ofHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a man needs100 litres of water for his use per day asper the reports of WHO;

(b) if so, the details in this regard andGovernment's reaction thereon;

(c) whether it is a fact that the abovementioned quantum of water per head isnot available in the country; and

(d) if so, the percentage of populationusing the above quantum in the country?

Stations having no computerised railreservation facilities

†6134. SHRI DWIJENDRA NATHSHARMAH: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of railway stations inthe country where computerised railreservation facilities are still not available;and

(b) the effective steps being taken byGovernment to provide computerisedreservation facilities at all the major railwaystations?

Construction work from Agartala toSabroom

6135. SHRI MATILAL SARKAR: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government are going totake the construction work of Railwaysfrom Agartala to Sabroom, the alignmentbeing a life-line of Tripura;

(b) the progress made so far towards itsfinalisation; and

(c) by when this part of Railways wouldbe taken up as a case of priority?

Conversion project in NE Region

6136. SHRIMATI MOHSINAKIDWAI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that conversionprojects in North-Eastern Region are takinga lot of time in getting commissioned; if so,the reasons therefor and steps Governmentpropose to take to expedite thecommissioning of the projects; and

(b) whether Government propose toinclude representatives of industry in theZonal Railway Co-ordination Committeefor the North-East and if not, the reasonstherefor?


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Purchasing of stationery and otheritems

6137. SHRIMATI PREMACARIAPPA:

SHRI R.K. ANAND:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentdepartments are to purchase stationery andother items from agencies authorised byGovernment and if so, the reasons for theRailways not adhering to those instructions;and

(b) the steps his Ministry propose totake to strictly follow Governmentinstructions and to scrap the RailwayBoard instructions circumventingGovernment instructions?

Computerised reservation centre atMahesh Khunt

†6138. SHRI VIDYA SAGARNISHAD: Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Government propose toprovide the facility of a computerizedreservation centre at Mahesh Khuntrailway station situated between Barauniand Katihar Railway Zones in CentralRailway;

(b) if so, by when this facility will beprovided; and


Inland Container Depots

6139. MS. PRAMILA BOHIDAR:SHRI B.J. PANDA:


(a) whether it is a fact that CONCORpropose to open more Inland ContainerDepots (ICDs) in the country;

(b) the present number of ICDs and theadditional ones proposed to be added;

(c) whether any new ICD is alsoproposed to be opened in Orissa State; and


Upgradation and modernisation ofinfrastructure

6140. MS. PRAMILA BOHIDAR:SHRI B.J. PANDA:SHRIMATI MOHSINA

KIDWAI:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be

pleased to state:(a) whether it is a fact that Railways

have asked for Rs. 2000 crores extra forbudgetary help for upgradation andmodernisation of their infrastructure;

(b) if so, the details of the upgradationplan; and

(c) the details of infrastructure that isproposed to be upgraded on the East CoastRailway?

Laying of new rail lines6141. SHRI BALAVANT ALIAS

BAL APTE:SHRI RUDRA NARAYAN

PANY:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be

pleased to state:(a) how far the works related to laying

of new (i) BG-electrified rail line Panvel-Karjat, (ii) Baramati-Lonand new line,(iii) Amravati-Narkher new line, (iv) NewLine Ahmednagar Beed-Vaijnath,(v) Purtmbar-Shirdi and (vi) Miraj-Laturhave been going on as per original schedule;

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(b) the extent of delay in execution ofthe works project;

(c) the progress, so far, made; and(d) the expenditure, so far, incurred

thereon; and the cost escalation, if any,suffered by the Project?

Patan and Mahesana rail-route

†6142. SHRI JAYANTILAL BAROT:SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA:


(a) whether Government have any planto convert metre-gauge rail line runningbetween Patan and Mahesana in BhildiViramgam block into broad gauge;

(b) if so, by when, the work of new linefrom Patan to Bhildi is proposed to becompleted; and


Gauge conversion of BotadAhmedabad rail-line

†6143. SHRI JAYANTILAL BAROT:SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA:


(a) whether the Ministry has any planfor conversion of meter gauge line betweenBotad and Ahmedabad into broad gauge line;

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

Construction of railway bridge overthe Koshi river

†6144. SHRI MANGANI LALMANDAL: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthave accorded sanction for construction ofrailway bridge over the Koshi river inNirmali in Bihar in 2004; and

(b) if so, the latest position with regardto its construction and the target fixed forcompletion of the same alongwith the detailsthereof?

Comprehensive perspective plan

6145. SHRI GIREESH KUMARSANGHI:

DR. T. SUBBARAMIREDDY:


(a) whether Parliamentary Committeeon Railways has suggested a comprehensiveperspective plan project in the growth andcapacity for the next five years;

(b) if so, whether Government haveagreed to have this proposal;

(c) if so, the details of the same; and

(d) by what time this project is likelyto be completed and to what extent it wouldbe beneficial for the railways?

Progress of B.G. conversion

6146. DR. K. MALAISAMY: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether the progress of work in theB.G. conversions was held up for want ofmaterials;

(b) if so, the action taken to get oversuch handicaps and to resume the workwith immediate effect; and

(c) whether the on-going works in TamilNadu be completed as per schedule and the

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list of such works and the probable date ofcompletion of works?

Smack addicts in and around railwayover bridges

†6147. DR. A.K. PATEL: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government are aware thata large number of smack addicts loiter inand around foot over bridges of variousrailway stations in Delhi;

(b) whether Government are also awarethat such addicts are in possession of thefoot over bridges at Shivaji Bridge and TilakBridge railway stations round the clockcausing inconvenience to the school goingchildren and other passengers passingthrough the bridges; and

(c) if so, the steps being contemplatedby Government to check this nuisance?

Inquiry reports by the commission ofRailways safety

6148. SHRI LALIT SURI: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) the number of inquiry reportssubmitted by the Commission of RailwaySafety into the accidents that took placefrom 2002-2004;

(b) main grounds of the accidents asestablished in the inquiry reports; and

(c) action taken by the Railways toremove such causes?

Gauge conversion of the tracks ofNorth Eastern Region

†6149. SHRI DWIJENDRA NATHSHARMAH: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government haveformulated any scheme for converting metergauge/narrow gauge railway tracks of NorthEastern area into broad gauge and theirelectrification as well;

(b) if so, the State-wise/track-wisedetails thereof and if not, the reasonstherefor; and

(c) the details of the effective stepstaken by Government for implementingthese schemes?

New lines and gauge-conversion inOrissa

6150.MS. PRAMILA BOHIDAR: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that theParliamentary Committee for Railways hasexpressed concern over failure ofGovernment to prioritize the ongoingprojects, especially relating to new linesand gauge conversion, as suggested by thePlanning Commission and the Ministry ofFinance;

(b) if so, the details thereof with reasons;

(c) the details of such new lines andgauge conversion which fall in the State ofOrissa; and

(d) the time-frame within which thesewould be completed?

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Internet Ticketing System

6151. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA:SHRI RAMA MUNI REDDY

SIRIGIREDDY:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be

pleased to state:(a) in how many cities the Internet

Ticketing System is available in thecountry so far;

(b) the details of such location;

(c) whether Government have anyproposal to intend its timing for round-the-clock facility; and


Electrification of Shakurbasti toRohtak rail line

†6152. SHRIMATI KAMLAMANHAR: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a projectpertaining to electrification fromShakurbasti to Nangloi/Bahadurgarh/Rohtak rail line on Delhi-Rohtak Section isunder consideration of the Ministry for along time;

(b) if so, by when, the project is likelyto be completed;

(c) if not, the details of the proposalsunder consideration to provide better railfacility to the lakhs of the commuters inthis section which is included in the NationalCapital Territory of Delhi; and

(d) by when, the same is likely to beimplemented?

Rajdhani Express between New Delhiand Visakhapatnam

6153. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH: Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that the threetrains, namely Link Dakshin Express,Samtha Express and Swarna JayantiExpress running between HazratNizamuddin station and Visakhapatnamtake more than 42 hours, 38 hours and 36hours respectively to reach the terminaldestination;

(b) if so, whether Government have anyproposal to run a Rajdhani Express betweenNew Delhi and Visakhapatnam via Raipuras this train will take comparatively veryless time to reach Visakhapatnam fromDelhi and vice versa;

(c) if so, by when, the Rajdhani Expressis likely to be introduced; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Integrating the enquiry services

6154. SHRI RAMA MUNI REDDYSIRIGIREDDY:

SHRI K. RAMA MOHANARAO:


(a) whether it is a fact that the IndianRailways is thinking of integrating all theenquiry services in the country;

(b) if so, what plans does the Ministryhave; and

(c) how the Interactive Voice ResponseSystem (IVRS) helps in integrating theenquiry system?

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Black coal racks

†6155. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government's attention hasbeen drawn towards the short allocation ofblack coal racks for the kilns in UttarPradesh; and

(b) if so, the measures being taken byGovernment for the supply of adequatecoal racks for the kilns?

Constitution of ZRUCC and DRUCC

6156. SHRI RAJU PARMAR: Will theMinister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Zonal RailwaysConsultative Users Committees (ZRUCC)and Divisional Railways UsersConsultative Committees (DRUCCs) forGujarat Circle have been constituted;

(b) if so, the details of composition ofsuch Committees;

(c) the criteria adopted by Governmentin selecting members of these Committees;and

(d) whether Government have receivedcomplaints with regard to constitution ofthese Committees and if so, response ofGovernment to these complaints?

Sexual harassment

†6157. SHRI DARA SINGHCHAUHAN: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware ofthe fact that there are serious allegations ofsexual harassment of women colleaguesagainst the Inspector General of RPF ofCentral Railways, Mumbai;

(b) if so, the details thereof and whetherGovernment have received variousrepresentations in this regard;

(c) whether it is a fact that complainantsof this case had been transferred to Puneand subsequently they were terminatedfrom service; and

(d) the steps being taken byGovernment to reinstate complainants inMumbai and to take stringent action againstthe accused?

Rail accidents during last one year

†6158. SHRIMATI SUSHMASWARAJ: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of train accidents whichtook place during the last one year;

(b) the number of inquiry committeesset-up on the train accidents during the lastfive years;

(c) whether those committees havesubmitted their final reports;

(d) if so, the action taken for theirimplementation; and

(e) if not, the reasons for delay and bywhen the said reports will be submitted?

Cancellation of 523 book stallscontract

6159. SHRI DHARAM PALSABHARWAL: Will the Minister ofRAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that at presentthe unemployed graduate categories aremanaging individually and separately 523book stalls at various Railway Stations;

(b) whether there are 6615 stations overIndian Railways which are lying vacant forbook stall facility;

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(c) whether it is a fact that as perCircular No. 38 of 2004 dated 12thOctober, 2004, under Para No. 5-4 theGovernment have decided to remove andcancel all the above 523 book stallscontracts held by unemployed graduatecategories who are fully dependent to earntheir liveli-hood on it; and also stalls ofSarva Seva Sangh Prakashan, Rama KrishnaMission and Gita Press etc; and

(d) if so, what are the detailed reasonstherefor?

Losses and irregularities in Railways6160. SHRI R.K. ANAND: Will the

Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether C&AG have pointed outcases of losses and irregularities amountingto several hundred crores of rupees in theRailways;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) the action taken on each of the cases?

Renovating BSP6161. SHRI SHAHID SIDDIQUI: Will

the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:(a) whether Government are planning

to renovate Bhilai Steel Plant, if so, thedetails thereof;

(b) the approximate time limit toimplement it and expenditure likely to beincurred; and

(c) the source of investment in the plant?

Revival of IISCO6162. SHRIMATI SUKHBUNS

KAUR: Will the Minister of STEEL bepleased to state:

(a) whether following the merger of the

Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO)with the Steel Authority of India Limited(SAIL) revival plan for IISCO plant hasbeen or is being launched; and

(b) if so, the estimated cost of the revivalproject and the main features of the plan?

Procurement of coal from Americanmarket by SAIL

†6163. SHRI RAJ MOHINDERSINGH MAJITHA:

SHRI RAM JETHMALANI:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that SteelAuthority of India Limited had gone forspot procurement of coal from Americanmarket during April to August, 2004;

(b) if so, the total quantity of coalprocured alongwith cost thereof;

(c) whether it is also a fact that theinquiry into such procurement has becomeessential; and

(d) if so, the facts thereof and thedecision of Government regarding inquiryof the matter?

Visakhapatnam Steel Plants

6164. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH:SHRI V. HANUMANTHA

RAO:


(a) whether there are plans to expandthe production capacity of VisakhapatnamSteel Plant;

(b) the details of such plans in thecoming financial year;

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(c) whether it is a fact that noassessment has been made of the impactthat expansions of steel making capacityall over the world is not being taken intoaccount;

(d) the steps taken to assess thefinancial impact of expansions; and

(e) the steps proposed to get expertsopinion to develop a best policy forVisakhapatnam Steel Plant?

Steel production

†6165. SHRI MOTILAL VORA:SHRIMATI PREMA CARIAPPA:


(a) the details of present status of steelproduction in the country;

(b) whether it is a fact that there hasbeen a large gap between production andconsumption of steel during the last threeyears;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps being taken byGovernment to boost the steel productionin the country?

Iron-ore exports by NMDC

†6166. SHRI MOTILAL VORA: Willthe Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) the quantity of iron-ore exported duringthe last three years by NMDC, year-wise;

(b) by when the agreement to exportiron-ore by NMDC would come to end;

(c) whether NMDC would give priorityto the iron-ore requirements of theindustries of Chhattisgarh State over to itsexport; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

Consumer prices of steel products

†6167.SHRI RAVI SHANKARPRASAD:Will the Minister of STEEL bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact thatConfederation of Indian Steel ProducersAssociations has informed Governmentthat consumer price of steel products inIndia is not based on export cost of steel;

(b) if so, the arguments advanced bythe above said body as proof for theircontentions; and

(c) whether Government have taken anydecision on study the said arguments and ifso, the details thereof?

Closure of Public SectorUndertakings

6168. SHRI JANARDHANAPOOJARY: Will the Minister of STEELbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are againstclosure of any Public Sector Undertaking,including Kudremukh Iron Ore CompanyLtd. (KIOCL), Karnataka;

(b) if so, the details thereof and themanner in which Centre propose to ensurecontinuity of its PSUs;

(c) whether in the backdrop of theHon'ble Supreme Court's directive toKIOCL to cease mining operation inKudremukh after December, 2005, theCentre propose to hold discussions withthe State Government to work out aformula to ensure that KIOCL does notcome to a standstill; and

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(d) if so, when the discussion would beheld?

VAT's effect on stainless steelindustry

†6169. SHRIMATI MAYA SINGH:Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that VAT systemis affecting stainless steel industry mostand as a result not only industry but alsothe consumers are suffering; and

(b) if so, whether Government arereviewing to bring down the tax rate, and ifso, the details thereof and if not, the reasonstherefor?

VRS policy in BSP

†6170. SHRIMATI MAYA SINGH:Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that officersworking in Bhilai Steel Plant are swiftlymoving towards private sector after takingvoluntary retirement;

(b) if so, the number of officers whotook voluntary retirement by the end ofMarch, 2005 and number of those whojoined the private sector;

(c) whether Government are reviewingthe voluntary retirement policy; and

(d) if so, the details of the action taken/proposed to be taken?

New Delhi; YOGENDRA NARAIN,The 7th May, 2005 Secretary-General.Vaisakha 17, 1927 (Saka)


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I N D E X(Ministry-wise)

Agriculture : 6016, 6017, 6018, 6019, 6020, 6021,6022, 6023, 6024, 6025, 6026, 6027,6028, 6029, 6030, 6031, 6032, 6033,6034, 6035, 6036, 6037, 6038, 6039,6040,

Chemicals and Fertilizers : 6041, 6042, 6043, 6044, 6045,Consumer Affairs, Food and Public

Distribution : 6046, 6047, 6048, 6049, 6050, 6051,6052, 6053, 6055, 6056, 6057,

Environment and Forests : 6054, 6058, 6059, 6060, 6061, 6062,6063, 6064, 6065, 6066, 6067, 6068,6069, 6070, 6071, 6072, 6073, 6074,6075, 6076, 6077, 6078, 6079, 6080,6081, 6082,

Food Processing Industries : 6083, 6084, 6085, 6086,Health and Family Welfare : 6087, 6088, 6089, 6090, 6091, 6092,

6093, 6094, 6095, 6096, 6097, 6098,6099, 6100, 6101, 6102, 6103, 6104,6105, 6106, 6107, 6108, 6109, 6010,6111, 6112, 6113, 6114, 6115, 6116,6117, 6118, 6119, 6120, 6121, 6122,6123, 6124, 6125, 6126, 6127, 6128,6129, 6130, 6131, 6132, 6133,

Railways : 6134, 6135, 6136, 6137, 6138, 6139,6140, 6141, 6142, 6143, 6144, 6145,6146, 6147, 6148, 6149, 6150, 6151,6152, 6153, 6154, 6155, 6156, 6157,6158, 6159, 6160,

Steel : 6161, 6162, 6163, 6164, 6165, 6166,6167, 6168, 6169, 6170.

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