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.r~a' Answers to Questions:

·Starred Questions Nos. 282, 285, 287, 2-32 293,294 and 299

llritten Answers to Questions: 32--383

·Starrad Questions Nos. 283, 284, 286, 32-50 288 to 292, 295 tr. 297, 300 and 301'

Unstarrad Questions Nos. 3017 to 3047, 50-383 304910308P 3091 to 3203 and 3205 to 3250

,!'ers Laid on the Table- 383-390

mittee on Subordinate Legislation- 391

Eighteenth Report-Presented

~ers Under Rule 3n- 391-398

Demand for development of various places of tourist importance in Chikmagalur, Kamataka- 391--392

Shrimati O.K. Thara Devi Siddhartha

.ii) Demand for overall development of eastern Uttar Pradesh- 392-393

Shri Raj Kumar Rai

The t marked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was actually asked on the floor of the House by that Member. (0)

OQ..uuNS

(ui) Need to improve telecommunication and postal facilities in rural areas- 393-394

Prof. Narain Chand Parashar

(iv) Need to allocate funds for schemes for providing drinking water in hilly areas of Uttar Pradesh- 394-395

Shri Harish Rawat

tv) Need to construct a marine drive between Konark and Gopalpur in Orissa to promote tourism- 395

Shri Brajamohan Mohanty

(vi) Need to give financial assistance for the development of Visakhapatnam- 395-396

Shri Bhattam Srirama Murty

(vii) Demand for introducing Vayudoot Service between Faizabad and - 396-397

Shri Nirmal Khattri

(viii) Need to check the influx of people from Oarjeeling to Sikkim- 397---398

Shrimati O.K. Bhandari

General Budget, 1988-89 - General Discussion- 398--497

Shri Manoj Pandey 398--403

Shri Banwari Lal Purohit 403-406

Shri Vilas Muttamwar 407--414

Shri Mukul Wasnik 414-419

Shri M. Y. Ghorpade 419-427

Shri Surendra Pal Singh 427--435

Shri Satyendra Narayan Sinha 435 445 (iii)

Cot.UUNS

Shri Ram Samujhawan 445-447

Shri T. Basheer 447-452

Shri Gopeshwar 452-457

Dr. Phulrenu Guha 457-460

Shri Ram Singh Yadav 46Q-466

Shri D.P. Yadava 466-473

Shri Somnath Rath 473-477

Shri Kamla Prasad Singh 4n--481

Prof. Narain Chand Parashar 481-489

Shri Madan Pandey 489-495

Shri Ram Nagina Mishra 495-497

Message from 497--498

Constitution (Fifty-Ninth Amendment) Bill- 498

As passed by Rajya Sabha - laid

LOK SABHA DEBATES ------LOKSABHA ( Interruptions)

Tuesday, March 15, 1988IPhalguna 25, [English] 1909 (Saka) SHRr T. BASHEER: Why do they boy- cott the , Sir? Why den't they go to streets to onst Shri , the Prime The met at ? Is it the democratic way ... (Inter- Eleven of the Clock ruptions). MR. SPEAKER: It is a Question Hour [MR. SPEAKER in the Chair] gentlemen, please take your seats ... [English] (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Chowdhary Akhtar SHRI T. BASHEER: It is subversive, Hasan ... (Interruptions) Sir. They have boycotted the Parliament and have gone to the streets to oust the Govern- [ Translation] ment. That is not the democratic way ... (/n- SHRI AJAY MUSHRAN: Mr, Speaker, tarruptions). Sir, have the hon. Members of opposition [ Trans/ation] gone to organise a strike or have t'hey gone elsewhere? SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Mr. Speaker, Sir, these people could not make Bharat [English] Bandh a success but now they want to see PROF. K.K. TEWARY: They have no that the functioning of Parliament is stopped. respect for the parliament, Sir... (Interrup- MR. SPEAKER: They cannot stopfunc- tions). Sir, there should be a privilege motion tioning of the Parliament. They can simply against them because they have scant re- deprive them selves from carrying on their gard for the prestige and dignity of the activities here. House... (Interruptions). You should make an 0~serv8tion on this, disapproving their conduct. After an, they should be present in ORAL ANSWERS TO OUeSTJONS the House even if they have given a call for the bandt1: .. (Interruptions). [English] PROF.· N.G. RANGA: Sir, I agree with GAS-BASED POWER STAnONS him but, at the same time, I completely ignore their behaviour... (Interruptions). *282. SHRI AKHTAR HASAN: Will the SHRI SOMNATH RATH: This is a disre- Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: spect to the House, Sir... (Interruption). [ Translation] (a) whether there is any scheme to set up gas-based power stations in the country; MR. SPEAKER: Please do not repeat (b) if so, the salient features of this the sarna thing. Why do you behave- like scheme; and that? " 3 Oral Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Oral Answers 4

(c) the likely locations thereof?' TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ROHTAGI).: (a) to (c). A statement is given DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- below.

STATEMENT (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) and (c). Gas-based power plants of an aggregate capacity of 898.5 MW are presently in operation in the country. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is implementing, gas-based combined cycle power projects at Anta (3x1 OD MW) in Rajasthan, Auraiya (4)(100 , MW) in U.P. and Kawas(4x1 00 MW) in Gujarat. The following gas turbine power projects have also been approved for implementation in the Seventh Plan by-the State authorities concerned:- /

S. Name of the project commissioned/likely to capacity of gas No. be commissioned ,during the Seventh Plan turbine units,

RAJAS THAN

(i) Ramgarh gas turbine project 1x3 MW

TRIPURA

(ii) Baramura gas turbine project 2x5 MW since commissioned.

(iii) , Baramura gas turbine project 1x5 MW (NEC-managed project)-Unit 3

(iv) Gas Turbine project at Rokhia 2x5 MW

ASSAM

(v) Lakwa gas turbine project-Unit 4 (Phase-l) 1x15 MW since ... commissioned.

(vi) Lakwa gas turbine project Phass-ll 4x15 MW Units 5 to 8

MA HARASHTRA

(vii) Uran gas turbine project 4x-108 MW since commissioned. -----'------'------,------,------Gas-based power plants at Kathalquri power plants would depend on the "avallabil- _~ (270 MW) and Lakwa Phase-Ill (4x15 MW) ity of gas on a sustained basis .. in and' at Narsapur-Razole (3x33 MW) in Andtira Pradesh have been ap- [Translatioo] • provedfor benefits in the Eighth Plan period, . SHRI AKHTAR HASAN: ~k Sneaker, . \. . The installati '1 of more gas-based Sir, the hon. Minister has stated in her rep! I , 5 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Oral Answers 6

that the Govarnment is going to set up a Board have been requesting time and again power project only at Auraiya in Uttar to approve the concessional rate for gas. But kl10W the rates are not being approved. Conse- Pradesh. I would like to as to when the .I power project at Auraiya will start functionlnq .'quently, the gas is not being put to any. use. and which. of the districts in Uttar Pradesh they have been making concerted efforts for will be supplied-power from this project? lhe last two, YE:lars.Kindly give satisfactory .reply so that the work could be carried on and SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: Sir, it t~e Ramgarh project could be completed is a much wider question in which the hon. . within a year. Member has sought to know about Auraiya and Anta. lcannotqive any specific date, but SHRIMATI SUSI;iILA ~OHTAGI: Sir, I can say #1af the workis in progress accord- · w,e have also felt that there is power short- _ing to the schedule. age in Hajasthan. He has made a reference to Ramgarh. There is no difference of opin- MR. SPEAKER: She thinks in a wider ion between the Ministry of Petroleum and perspective. the Ministry of Energy. But, efforts are being rnads to find out as to what quantity of gas SHfil AKHTAR HASAN: Mr. Speaker, I will be availableand where can it be put to would like to know about the steps taken to maximum use and whether it has been given set up such power projects in Western Uttar techno economic clearance. Keeping all Pradesh, when there is less power genera- these aspects in view, tha work related to tion in Uttar Pradesh, why more power proj- gas completes early, say within a period of ects are not being ."set up th~re? Uttar about two years, due to short gestation pe- Pradesh is avery big State and there is acute riod. We want that more and more gas _shortage of power in the State. 'should be available but it should be .ori a confirmed basis, The Department of Power SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: Sir, likes that more gas should be supplied the power position, is satisfactory in Uttar where it is more needed. As regards Hajast- Pradesh and several small and major proj- han, we want that the-gas should be supplied ects are, in progress there. It is only 3 days more and putto proper use. back that power station of the capacity of 210 MV at Anpara start. d functioning and it is SHRI VfRDHI CHANDER JAIN: We hoped thatthe powe station at Tanda will be have been trying forthe lasttwo years, but no commissioned within this week. the R.E.C. satisfactory reply has been given in this is making effo.rts in this direction. There are regard. 5,6 small hydro-electric projects, in 5-6 States. Uttar Pradesh is oneofthese States. SHRI NIRMAL KHATTRI: Mr.Bpeaker, Site selection is under way. However, it is · through you, I would like to knowwhether ths hoped that the power generation targets in · cost accruing on the construction of gas- Uttar Pradesh will be nearly achieved. .based power units and its production is less than that on thermal and hydeJ units? H so, SHR! 'VIRDHI CHANDER JAIN: Mr .• why does not the Ministry set up more gc:s- Speaker,Sir, Jaiselmer is a very backward based units? . district in terms of power supply. The Gov- ernment has cleared the-pas Turbine Proj- SHRIMATI SUSHIlA ROHT.A.GI: Sir, ect at Ramgarh. The Petroleum Minister, the there are three things before us. As regards Department of, Power in the Ministry of cost of production of gas, "ve have got the Energy and the Hajasthan State Electricity eo: parativs figures. Hydel is cheaper t, an . 7 Oral AnSWBlS MARCH 15, 1988 Oral AnSItWIS 8 the coal. But it all depends on the distance at (English] which coal is available. We want gas 10 be used to the maximum capacity. But it de- Setting up of TIdal Powar Station In gulf pends on the quantity of gas available. Not of Kutch only that, besides the availabitity. the pe- partment of power has got certain schemes, *285. SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH in addition to the projects to be commis- MALIK:t sioned, which will be implemented as soon SHRI M. RAGHUMA REDDY: as clearance from the Ministry of Petroleum is received. Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state:

SHRI MADAN PANDEY: Mr. Speaker, (a) whether Government have as- Sir, in reply to a separate question, the hone sessed the potential of power generation Minister had stated that cost of production of from tidal waves; thermal power unit is 85 paise and that of hydel power is 35 paise. Gas is cheaper than (b) if SO, the outcome of such assess- these two. A number of gas based fertilizer ment; pl~ts and power projects are coming up at different places in "Uttar Pradesh. A large (c) the estimated cost of power genera- quantity of gas goes waste there. The hon. tion from tidal waves vis-a-vis the conven- Minister had furnished these figures In this t~onal methods of thermal and hydro-electric House. Arrangements should be made at power generation; the earliest to utilize this gas. May I know I whether there are proposals under the con- (d) whether Government have formu- sideration of the Government to set up gas lated any plan to set up Tidal Power Station based power projects in eastern districts, in the Gulf of Kutch; . especially in Gorakhpur, where industries are not being set up due to shortage of (e) if so, whether such plants are to be power. set up in other places like Bay of Bengal etc.; and

SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: We (f) if so, the details thereof? are making efforts in this direction. There is H.B.I. pipeline to take gas from one part of THR MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the country to the other. It wiU ensure deveJ- DEPARTUENTOF POWER IN THE MINIS- opment of the CX)unVy, pat1icularty of East- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA em Uttar Pradesh where it is most needed. ROHTAGI): (8) to (f). A Statement is given The Government is taking.alI these aspects below. into consideration before arriving at a deci- sion. cOinbined cycle gas programme is STATEMENT also under consideration in order to take full advantage of the gas. It will be in the interest (a) to (f). The Central Electricity Author- of the country. We will get 50 per cent addi- ity has undertaken studies and investiga- tional benefit from it. Efforts are on to imple- tions to assess the techno-economic feasi- ment schernes in Uttar ~{adesh, particularly bility of a tidal power project in the Gulf of In that Piirt about which tHe han. Member has Kutch which envisages an installed capacity made a reference. of about 900 MW. There ;s.no proposal at 9 Oral AnsWMs PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) 10 present to set up a tidal power project at any we are trying to establish now a 30 tAW other location. it is estimated that the cost of electricity solar plant in Rajasthan. The tidal power generation at the proPosed proj- scheme is being worked out. ect in the GuH of Kutch will be about 85 paise per unit. The ave,,:,_ge costs of generation SHRI DHARAM PAl SING MALIK: My ~ from conventional hydro and tharmal power second Supplamentary is this. projects, based on projects recently cleared by the CEA, are as under:- May I know from the hone Minister whether power production can be increas'!.d Hydro: 35 to 60 paise per unit. by 500 MW and coal woe 1 .30 million tonnes can be saved through full exploitation of new Thermal: 50 to 85 paise per unit. indigenously developed technology? (Inter- ruptions). SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH MALIK: Sir, the hone Minister has given the reply that SHRI VASANT SATHE: Sir, basically the estimated cost of tidal power generation the question was relating to tidal energy. I at the proposed project in the Gulf of Kutch agree that by using tidal energy, we will be will be about 85 paise per unit, and in the abl9 to save coal, because at the coastal same reply the Minister has s~ated that from side particularly, it is very difficult to transport hydro the cost will be about 35 to 60 paise coal all the way frdin the place where coal is per unit and from thermal it is estimated at 50 available. That is why, if we can use tidal to 85 paise per unit. energy - we have a project which will give about 900 mega watt worth of power in Kutch I want to know from the han. Minister region by tidaJ wave. When that fructifies, the what is the estimated cost of power genera- cost will be more or less the same - 80 -tion from the wind and solar systems and if paise on transport of coal and use of coal wi"1I the.. cost of power generation from the wind be saved. I agree with the han. Member. and solar systems is low in comparison to hydro and thermal system etc.• whether the SHRI D.P. YADAV: Sir. production of pace of programme of power generation energy is an important aspect and I must fral" these systems of wind and solar is thank the Minister and Ute Ministry for--a being increased in the country. cootdinated and overall development of energy system in the country. But the trans- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND port of energy, i.e. transmission is a very MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI important factor, since the loss involves 30% VASANT SATHE): Sir, as far as wind is at the other end. What are the special meas- concerned, the cost estimated is about 80 to ures and research that you a.re undertaking, 9Q paise and solar at present - if we take in more particularly in super-conductivity so absolute terms it is much costlier because that transmission cost is saved, at least? we have not yet been able to tap the solar What is your programme-tecnological and energy on commercial basis, but experi- technical advancement programme-for ments are bejng tried. If you take the cost at transmission of electricity, particularly the production level, then the solar oost is through the system like super - conductiv- nearly Rs. 2 and more than the thermal cost. ityetc.. We have to consider the cost delivered i.e., the cost to the consumer. If that is consid- SHRI VASANT SATHE: As far as trans- ered, then we find that solar energy can mission losses are concerned. today the become comparable and competitive, and average transmission loss is about 21 to 11 Oral Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Oral Answell" 12 23'%; 50% of It is theft. We have made Himalayan regian. What is the present per Central laws. States also have made laws to unit generation cost through coal and per save it. And this theft is possible only when unit generation cost through gas? there is collusion. We want to take firm action; State Electricity Board$ must take SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: The firm action about this matter. Central Electricity Authority, in the past sur- vey report, have evaluated and examined As far as the technical losses are con- the various potentials of hydel and gas and cemed, I agree with the hone Member that also of the tidal wave. We are thinking of with new technological advances like super developing energy from the ocean also. We - condudivity, the technacal lasses will have about three coast sites in the country coma down very sharply and our nation is, in where we can generate a tidal power of fact, one of the advanced countries in the about 8,000 MW. But we are concentrating world, in the_field of research in super - only in Kutch just now which can yield about conductivity. I am sure it will be a great boon 900 MW. We have reached two stages on to this area of transmission of power. that. About th«:t seco ,d stage t we will receIVe the report by the end of March and the final SHAI MATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: Re· report by the end of September. The design gardlng the particular step which the hone and the contract will take place in the third. Member has asked, I would just like to spec- ify. this is one of the special areas which About the hyde1, we have about 84,000 attraded the attention of the Department MW potential in the country of which on9- and we have studied that one per cent r9duc- third is in the North-East. But we have not tion i ntransmission distribution loss comes been able to tap .nuch of it. Only about 12% to about Rs. 450 crores, which can easily be of the hydpl has been tapped and the other used for setting up a super thermal power 60/0 is on the way. At the end of the Plan, we project. Therefore, recently we have intrC'- will be in a position to tap about 18°k. Hydel duced a scheme which would give special generation is definitely cheaper. It comes to awards not only to the Chairman or to the 8Qaut 35 paise per unit. Board, but to the people who are at the grassroot level or any organisation or indi- As regards coal, cost is slightly more. It vidual who can come out with any innovative may vary depending on the distance of a schemes and suggest ways by which losses plant from where it is carried from 50 to 90 can be kept low. We ~ope, this would have paise. some effect on it. Gas costs about Re. 1 and the tidal SHRI P.K THUNGON: Energy is vel) wave is about 85 paise, also high. important so far as our country is concerned and on that depends our industrialisation. PROF. P .J. KURtEN: Coming back to Has any proper study been made by the the tidal energy, some countries like France Ministry concerned about the resource we _developed tidal technology to generate have Ike tidal waves and also hydel projects energy at lower cost. The hone Minister has which are more economical and which already mentioned about it. I would ·Iike to should be given priority. May I know from the know whether your Ministry is in touch with hone Minister, what is the per unit ganeration the !atest technology in those countries and cost through tidal resoulC8s. and what is per whether you would like to have joint ventures unit generation cost from hydel project which with those contracts so that technology can we have plenty in mountain areas, in the be used here to produce cheaper eJectricity 13 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) OraJAn.... · 14 from tidal energy. OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHIR M. ARUNACHALAM): For- I SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGJ: We eign Collaboration agreements entered into are in touch with other agericies also. The between Indian entrepreneurs and thair for- tidal plant is expected to be set up in Kutch. eign collaborators are not being taken on We had consultation with an expert from record by the Government at present. but France. He was here and he has been the are required to be filed with the Reserve plot also. 1l;le first largest plant at present is Bank of . However, the foreign collabo- in France and we are in constant touch with ration approval granted by Govemmenl is to them and we are keeping in touch with all the be made a part of the agreement. other research institutions in the country and outside. (b) and (c). Foreign collaboration ap- provals are subject to a standard condition An international symposium was held in that exports shall be permitted to all coun- London about two years ago Our people tries except where the foreign collaborator participated there and we find that more or has existing licensing arrangement for less it is the same. India also has the technol- manufacture. In the latter case, the countries ogy and if there is any fluduation at the concerned shall be specified. highest point, I shall find out. SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MOHANTY: SHAI VASAI\IT SATHE: I may add to PART (8) of my question has not been this. Very recently just a fortnight back, we answered property. Let me come to the had a Conference of experts on tidal energy answer given. There is prohibition of exports which was attended by experts from France, to countries other than those covered by the UK, Canada and other countries of the world agreement in regard to the licensing ar- and it was a very useful Conference where rangements, collaboration' for existing li- inter-action has taken place in the tidal censing arrangements and manufacture. energy. Even other countries also export only to collaborators and provisions are there in the Fgreign tie up Agreements collaboration agreement. That means ex- ports should be done through them. There *287. SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MO- are agreements and exports are restricted to HANTY: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be certain type of products. Then there is prohi- pleased to state: bition on the use of trade marks for exports. Not only that. There is charging of higher (a) whether Government have exam- royalty rate. So. various types of restrictions ined the stipulations of agreements, being are incorporated in these agreements. It is entered into by our producers with foreign not a question of any single agreement. concerns and foreign tie ups; There are a number of agreements. The Reserve Bank of India has analysed and (b) whether some of the agreements submitted the raport. My question is: What is- ara very much restrictive of our exports; and the reaction of the Govemment? The Gov- ernment does not seem to bother about it. (c) if so, the details thereof and the The fact is that the Government does not reaction of Government thereon? approve such agreements and yet agree- ments are entered into. It is against our THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE interests and to the very poky 01 the r~v­ DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- .rnmant in this regam. MARCH 15, 1988 16

SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM: Sir, in the direct your office to go through those agree .. foreign collaboration agreement, we are ments and S88 that Hany staps can be takan stipulating conditions evan for certain items to bring all the collaboration agreements to that they should export to the foreign coun- the standard agreement conditions that tries. We are stipulating some percentage of have been stipulated by the Government. export in th6 collaboration agreement. So far as the reaction of the Govemment is con- SHAI M. ARUNACHALAM: We will look cerned, we are encouraging the export into the suggestion which our hon. member possibilities of hems which they are manu- has made. facturing. R.-Dlstrlbutlon of LPG Connections SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MOHANTY: You Among Distributors have not answered my question. "293. SHRI AJAY MUSH RAN : will the SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM: What IS it? Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MOHANTY: I have specifically asked as to how many (a) whether Government are aware that types of restrictions are there. You have commercial and domestic LPG connections deflned one only. How are you going to react have been re-distributed among certain dis- to it? tributors by the Indian Oil Corporation;

SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM: We have (b) if so, the reasoQs therefore; answered clearly in part (b) and (c) that we have stipulated a condition where the col- (c) whether any representations have laborator can export to other countries ex- been received by the Indian Oil corporation cept where the foreign collaborator has ex- in this regard; isting licensing arrangement for manufac- ture. (d) if so. the details t"'ereof; and

SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MOHANTY: All (e) the measures proposed to betaken right, that is your answer. My second supple- to ensure equitable aUotment of commercial mentary would be wheth~u you would exam- and- domestic LPG connections among all ine any violation of your declared policy and the distributors? directive·and how many collaboration agree- ments have been entered into. For your THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE information, if you can refer to the Reserve MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU· 8ankof India's report "Foreign Collaboration RAL GAS (SHRI BRAHMA OUTT): (a) and in Indian Industry - Fourth Surv~y Report, (b). In view of the need to rationalise distribu- 1985- they have said that the number ex- tion of refills arising from the introduction of ports only through collaboratorlhis agentsl multiple pricing system in early 1987 in re- distributors is only 14. Only 14 collaboration spect of domestic and non-domestic LPG agreements have been signed. The permis- consumers, the Oil Industry has ident,ified sic;n of collaborator for exports needed is 80 certain major LPG markets where the de- and prohibition of exports to countri~ other mand for non-domestic LPG is high, for than those covered in (ii) and (iii) is 47. setting up of exclusive non-domestic LPG Therefore, they have categorically stated distributorships, keeping also in view the about this. My submission to you is to kindly viability aspect. Indian Oil Corporation has 17 PI'IALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) -18

accordJnglyo'JJaniNd aofartwo such exchJ- handling it properly. Unless you chang. the siva distributorships for non-domesttc LPG cylinder, unless you change the shape of consumers in Delhi. cylinder, simply tfy giving some difference to the seller, you will not be ablate achieve your (c) and (d). No, Sir; aim. My first supplementary ir what is the criteria of selecting a particular distributor for (e) The number of distributorships giving him ~holesale commercial business? exdusively handling non-domestic LPG ( Intenvptions) consumers will be determined keeping in viewthe operational aspects and the needto [ Translation) ensure viable LPG marketing and better service to consumers. MR. SPEAKER: You have taken too much time. SHRI AJAY MUSHRAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, firstly the hone Minister has stated that it - [English] is multiple pricing sy,tem. I would like to say that it is not multiple pricing system but it is SHAt A.JAV MUSHRAN: Will he be dual pricing system. previously, the rates for pleased enough to say that a particular dis- domestic and commercial supply were the tributor has been found better than the other same. But now. the rates are different and distributors or if the aim is to arrest the the difference is quite large. h I am not very corruption theft if the corruption can be done wrong, the difference is about Rs. 41 . At by a distributor, it can be done by ten also? present, there are three oil Corporations which give LPG. "{hey are: (i) the Indian Oil [ Trans/ation] Corporation (ii) Bharat Petroteum and (Iii) Hindustan Petroleum. The distribution sys- MR. SPEAKER: You put your second tem of giving exclusively non-domestic sup- supplimentary also. ply. except in one or two cases. has been done only by IOC.

This system was" introduced ... (Inter- [English] ruptions) SHRI AJAY MUSHRAN: Why has this MR. SPEAKER: No talking, please. system been done only in IOC and why has only one on compan, been favoured? SHRI AJAY MUSHAAN: This system has been introduced not for viability or for MR. SPEAKER: No. You have trans- any operational exigency by the IOC. but gressed the limit. Being a military man, you basically to plug the loophole and to arrest have transgressed the limit. corruption. Now corruption was there be- cause the gas distributors used to give it to ( Interruptions) commercial people on commission. This exclusive distribution of gas to all com mer- SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: Sir. ¥ie have cial or to all non-domestic-as you call it-has identified 12 cities where non-oommercial been given to a particular distributor to fa- connections are there. We have started this vour him. There has been no identification of pradice. rather this operation from Delhi. the other distributors. It may be because he The basic idea, as Hon. Member has said it. is capable of handling it or others are not is to avoid transfer of domestic cylinder to 19 MARCH 15. 1988 Oral AnswelS 20 non-domestic us•• He has rightly said that. mastic or domestic distributorship to the W. have takan two steps-ona is that blue ott.er, . we are taking care to sae that no rbbon is put on non-domestic and we ara differences occur. But it will not b. possible going to change the size of the cylinder from or advisable for the oil companies to go into 14.5 to 19 kg. This wUI taka soma time. It will the detailed business. For industrial usa we start from June. are already doing that. But for commercial connections it is not possible. It will be a very As far as particular favour to any dis- costly affair. tributor is concamed, it is not correct be- cause we see that the number of non-do- DR. PHULRENU GUHA: I would ~ike to mestic connections which have been trans- mention that usually the replacement of the ferred from somebody should be equivalent domestic LPG takes at least three weeks in to non-domestic connections given to a the city of Calcutta. I request the Minister man. So, the viability or the income of the through you that he should look into the agency will not be affected very much. The matter and see that household people do not handling capacity is the same. But this is suffer due to non-availability of LPG for a done to ,see that only one agency should long time. handle domestic and another agency should handle non-domestic. This is just to avoid SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: We face con- transfer of non-domestic cylinders for do- tinuous problems in and due to mestic use. It is a beginning of the exercise. that in the nearby areas of Onssa also. There are some botthng plants. Sometime there SHRI AJAY MUSHRAN: Now, if a dis- will be a 'go-slow'. Recently the Bengal tributor is handling domestic connections he Government requisitioned all the trucks for incurs more charges than the distributor who Panchayat elections and sometimes other is handling exclusively a non-domestic con- types of continuous agitations are there. So, nection because ht has to go to each cus- they affect the supply in Bengal, Orissa and tomer. partly in also. Immediately when we know about it we rush supplies from Vizag Secondly, those distributors who are and other areas and we have been able to not transferring the commercial connection contain the situation to the extent possible. are not getting the new connections be- cause everyday new gas connections are SHRI VIJAY N. PATIL: The quota given being sanctioned and those people are not to MPs per month is 1.5 connections. I would being given this. Probably, they are being like to know from the Minister whether he is threatened. My second supplementary to thinking of increaSing the quota. you is that will the Han. Minister consider vary seriously to change this system and SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: I have been in allow the corporations to undertake them- this Ministry for about 13 months and in 13 selves the distribution system of the non- months the quota has gona up by 500/0. I domestic connedions so that all the distribu- don' think there is any matching record to it. tors are on par and no distributor is given the As the availability will increase, it will be a advantage of having the non-domestic con- pleasure for us to increase the quota. nect\on and non-domestic connections are handled directly by the corporations? SHRI BIRINDER SINGH: While releas- ing agencies for distributorship of gas con- SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: I have already nection or dealership of petrol pumps, after submitted that while transferring non-do- releasing the final lettar. when a particular 21 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA) Oral Answers 22 man starts preparations for his godown and ment; all that; after sometime on some enquiries a letter comes saying that his agency is (d) whether the Technical COmmittee cancelled. I would. like to know from the ... on Automobile Tyres and Tubes recom- Minister whether before releasing the letter mended "permanent marking- of essential all the enquiries are conducted and not sat- information on tyres; isfied Qr what are the reasons that after investigating everything the letter of rejec- (e) whether the commercial transport tion comes. !here are instances I can quote. operators all over the country have decided to take their vehicles off the road from mid- night of 31 st March, 1988 to protest against SHRI BRAHMA Dun. Of course, it has the continuing rise in tyre prices; and happened in a few ~ses. the system is thtJt the Ministry has nothing to do with cancelling (f) if so, the action contemplated by or allotting an agency. There is an independ- Government? ent autonomous Selection Board. A t9r ful- filling all the requirements they issue the THE MINISTER STATE IN THE DE- letter of intent through tbe concerned oil PARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- company. But sometimes after issuing a MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUsTRY letter of intent, certain complaints are re- (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): and (b). A ceived. And those complaints are fo~arded statement of the major tyre manufacturers by our Han. colleagues in this House and the and their production of bus and truck tyres in other House also and some other important the given below. people. Then we send it back to the OS8. If those complaints are found to be correct, (c) Government have been urging the only in those cases the letters of intent are tyre manufacturers from time to time not to cancelled. It may be one or two in a thou- increase the prices of bus-and truck tyres. sand. The tyre man1Jfacturers have last increased the net dealer prices of lyres by about 7°A, in July 1987 on the ground that there has been Tyr. price a steep increase in the costs of major inputs ..

*294. SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: Will (d) Yes, Sir. the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (9) and (f). All India Motor Transport Congress has issued a Press Note stating (a) the names of major companies that transport vehicles sllall be withdrawn which are producing tyres in the country; from the roads indefinitely from the midnight of 31 st March, 1988 unless their demands (b) whether these companies enjoy the are met. One of the issues raised by them is monopoly position in tyre production: the increase in the prices of tru~ anJ bus tyres. Government are in censtant touch (c) whether Government have been. with the tyre manufacturers in order to en- warning the tyre manufacturers to desist sure adequate availability of bus and truck from increasing tyre prices; if so, whether the tyres in the market through maximisation of warning was heeded by the manufacturers production. Govemment would also con- and if not, the reasons for not complying with sider allowing import of tyres if the need the warning and the action taken by Govern- arises. 23 Oral AnSW813 MARCH 15, 1988 Oral, AnsWBIS 24 STATEMENT

List of Major Tyr. Companies and Produdion of Bus and Truck Tyres during the Year 1987.

s. No. Nam. of the Company Production of bus and truck tyres during the year 1987.

1. Apollo Tyres Ltd. 319616

2. Bombay Tyres International - (was under lock Ltd. out during .1987)

3. Caat Tyres of India ltd. 599405

4. Odnlop India Ltd. 542725

5. Goodyear India Ltd. 245675

6. J.K. Industries Ltd. 416415

7. MRF Ltd. 515683

8. Modi Rubber Ltd. 842547

9. Vikrant 33n07

10. Premiar 119916

Total: 39,39,689

Source: Automotive Transport Manufacturers Association (ATMA).

SHRI CHfNTAMANI JENA: 'solicit your is the outcome of the discuss,on with the tyre protedion Sir. My question in Part (c) was manfufacturars and what is the reaction of whether the commercial transport operators the Govemment so that these types of things all over the country have decided to take may not happen within a fortnight. 31 st their vehicles off the road from midnight of March is only a fortnight ahead when all the 31st March, 1988 to protest against the vehicles will be off the road. contintting rise in tyre prices. But the Han. Minister in his statement - you may kindly go through it - has answered that Govern- SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM: Sir, the ment are in constant touch with the tyr. Motor Transport Congress Association has manufacturers in order to ensure adequate made some demands. They have given a avaHability of bus and truck tyres in the notice that they mC&1 off-take their vehicles market through maximisation of produdion, on 31 st March if those demands are not etc. May I know from the han. Minister what ~uHilled. The demands of the Congress ara: 25 Oral Anew.. PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Oral AtJSWe18 26 1 Rationalisation of prices of high creasing the lyre prices on the please of rise speed diesel, in the price of inputs? ~ I know whathar this monopoly is going to be broken by 2. Racauc.ing burden of central and establishing tyra industry in the publip sec- State taxes.. tor?

3. RoJling back of prices of lyres on MR. SPEAKER: Disallowed. the basis of SICP report, SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: My supple- 4. Import of tyres on OGL, and mentary may be raplied.

5. Permanent embossing of prices [ Translation] on tyrss. SHRI BALKAVI BAIRAGI: Mr. Speaker, ... We have taken up with the tyre manu- Sir, through you, I would like to paintent to facturers to reduce the prices. Prices had the hon. Minister there. I had put aimast the come down in January 1988 by the Rs. 200 same quesjion is a supplementary during to Rs. 300. The prices are still below the net the monsoon session last year as Shri Chin- dealer's price plus 5% dealer's commission. tamani Jena has asked new. The Minister The price has slightly increased this month had replied that he would see that the Tyre but it is not as alarming as it was in the last Manufadurers abide by the Govemment year. instructions within two months. But 7 months have passed since than. I would like to know As regards labelling of prices on the the present stand of the government in this tyres we have given instructi,?ns to the tyre regard. Prices go on increasing constant by manufacturers. I hope the Motor Transport and tyres are not available in the market as Congress people will be satisfied with the there is a lot of inconvenience to the public. effor1s made by the Gevernment. What adian the Government propose to take to this regard? SHRI CHINTAMANI J.ENA: May' know whether Government is aware of the recom- [English] mendations made by the Satya Pal Commit- tee on this issue which recommended cer- SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM: Yes, Sir; on tain aspects to improve the manufacture of 8th February. we had a meeting with the tyres in our country? if so, what are those Tyrs Manufacturers' Association. They have recommendations and what is the view of promised that they will be increasing the the Government on each of those recom- production. Government are of th.e view that mendations especially regarding' modren- the only long term and permanent solution to isation of tyre industry and also putting lSI the probtem of tyr. prices and distribution is mark on tyres and indicating the price on to allow a free play of market forces. With each tyre? this object in view, the Government have liberally sanctioned trash capacity tor this MR. SPEAKER: Now let the Minister industry in spite of the fact that adequate reply to this. capacity already exists.

SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: I would also THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI like to know whether it is a fad that due to J. VENGAL RAO): At present, as the mem- monopoly the tyre manufacturers are in- ber has mentioned, it is in tjla hands of 10 Oral An...,. 28 monopoly houses. they are cftet.lng,their (d) Vas. Sir; tarms tID the Go\tamment and the consum- ·ws also. The Government issued frash II- (a) Investigation conducted by Oil Se- cences for extra capacities. The Govem- lactlon Soard (East) h...,.stablished that ment is also thinking to allow the import of there is no substance In tlta complaint. lyres by the Road Transport Corporation in STAEIIENT d the States so that we decrease the prices In the domestic market. S.No. Location District

LPG Agencle. In Or... 1 2 3

*299 SHRI SOMNATH RATH: WiHthe 1. Barhampur Ganja", Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be ptaasad to state: 2. Rourkela Sundergarh

(a) whether in view of industrialisation 3. Bhubaneswar Puri Md growth of population, Govemment pro- pose to allot new LPG agencies in Orissa; 4. Burla Sambalpur

(b) if so, the details thereof; 5. Sambalpur Sambalpur

(c) whether Government propose to. 6. Cuttack Cuttack have dual dealerships for supply of LPG in municipalities and big towns in Orissa; 7. Cuttack Cuttack

(d) whether complaints have been 8. Parlakhemundi Ganjam received that LPG licences have been ob- tained by fraud in Berhampur District of 9. Jharsuguda Sambalpur Orissa; and 10. Chowdwar Cuttack (a) if so, whether such complaints have been enquired into and action taken 11. Te\char Dhenkanal thereon? 12. Joda Keonjhar

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 13. Bhubaneswar Puri MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHRI BRAHMA DUIT): and 14. Nowrangpur Koraput (b). With a view fo meeting the increaSing demand for LPG in Orissa, the oil industry is 15. berhampur Ganjam in the proces$ of setting up 22 more distribu- torahips in the State. The details are given in 16. Khurda Puri the statement below. 17. Purl Puri (e) Depending upon the potential for economically viable operations, new dis- 18. Devagarh Sambalpur ..,.".hipa are being established in.exist- Ing ntaI'k8Is eIIo; 19. Bhubanaswar Pun 21 OraJAn• .-.. PHALGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA ) OraJAM..,. 30

1 2 3 had married a girl who got an agency andthia agency's, performance is poor. 20. Gunupur Koraput Sir, another complaint was received 21. jagatsingpur Cuttack that he is trying to corner the other aIIo. ( Interruptions) 22. Baudh Phulabani ( Translation} SHRI SOMNATH RATH: Sir, I want to know from the hone Minister whether any SHRI BALKAVI BAIRAGI: Mr. Speaker, criteria have been fixed to allot the agency or Sir, may I know whether the performance of dealership of LPG and which is the agency Shri Mishra is satisfactory or itial of the that enquired into these criteria. Has it come agency? (inte"uptions) to the notice of the hone Minister that only certain persons, especially .in Orissa, "man- SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: I am carrying to age to get LPG agency in the name of that the performance of Shri Mishra is very ad ivasis , harijans. disabled persons, or la- good. Besides there is another case also. dies? Even there is a complaint that a par- ticular individual, who has got a married wife, [English] undergone a registered marriage with an adivasi lady to get the LPG agency. (Inter· He is trying to corner the other agency ruptions) Whether there was a complaint but we got it enquired by he Oil Selection specificaUy against that person? H it is so, Board which the hone Menlbers know and it whether the complainant is being asked to is presided by a retired judge. The name of substantiate his complaint? I would also like the agency was Konark -Gas and it was a to know what steps are the Government wrong nCllne. The Konarak gas is run by going to take to arrest this malpractice. some Parijat under open category and the wife, Smt. Asha Majuri De vi holds a Powerof SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: Sir, it is a very Attorney of running an agency. She claims interesting case and it reads like a romantic that she is having a Power of Attorney legally novel. I think, there is some particular indi- and we cannot bar anybody because .. vidual in the hon. Member's State who is in have allowed a system of Power of Attorw.r the habit of marrying those ladies who in the case of those people who get agana. somehow get the LPG agency. that the caste through the recommendation of the DireclDr of a lady does not change after the marriage, General of Rehabilitation (Establishment). the SC and ST girl gets LPG agency and, he So, this happened like this. manages to marry that girl. About Bhubaneswar, this distributor- MR. SPEAKER: Is this only one person ship of IOC is run by Smt. Girija appointed who does it? under 'Open' Category and the Letter of Intent was issued to her in 1976 and was SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: One case has commissioned in 19n. Reportedly she had come to my notice. But the hone Member married again the same Mr. Mishra but she may be aware of so many other cases. It may does not admit. Sir, among our Hindus. I be a general pradice in Orissa. But it hap- even cannot prove that I have married my pened like this. In November 1987. we re- wife because I don't hold any certificate. ceived a complaint from one Mr. Mohapatra Only those people who were with me in the that some Mr. Mishra from Bhubaneswar I Bharat' ~ they are there to back. That II the 31 MARCH 15. 1188 difficulty. So, this a very wide and very vague answer. 'want to know specifically the cril. MR. SPEAKER: Are you disputing that? ria that is fixed for th~ dual dealerships.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: Generally. w. DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- have got a marketing plan for the coming TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA year and I have already said that 20 to 25 ROHTAGI): May I submit through you Sir, agencies are proposed to be set up but in a that what the han. Minister has said has very particular city if we feel that there IS a de- serious implications? mand for another agency or when some hon. Member or somebody gives some sugges- SHRI BRAHMA DUlT: It may have tion, we consider the viability of that agency many implications but this is the basic truth. and try to set it up but it all depends upon the I was never issued any certificate that I am viability. We are trying to cover the towns marrying a particular woman and it is not with 20,000 population and above in the next issued among Hindus. 2-3 years. It will depend upon the availability of the LPG. MR. SPEAKER: Your intentions are clear so far? [ Translation]

( Intenvptions) SHRt RAM PYARE PANIKA: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as regards the basis of allot- SHRI BRAHMA DUTT: But here, ment of L.P .G. agencies, especially in big reverting back to the case of Mr. Mishra, I cities, as far as I know, the Government think the system of 'Puling', the old system allots gas agencies to a town area having a which was prevalent In Bengal is still prevail- population of 29,000 Sir, you are aware how ing in some parts of Orissa. But when a the forests are being destroyed In the coun- ",(oman denies that she has not married a try, especially In tribal and backward areas man, how can I force her? ( Intenvptions) MR. SPEAKER: It is a very complex problem. MR. SPEAKER: Nobody IS allowed

SHRI SOMNATH RATH' The hon ( Interruptions) ** Minister has not answered to my first supple- mentary as to what are the criteria and priority for giving licence or dealership to WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS LPG and when the complaint is made, whether the complainant is being sum- [English) moned by the inquiring agency to know the truth. To my question, 'e' as to whether the Los... by Units of Cement Corporallor Government propose to have dual dealer- of India ships for supply of LPG in mUnicipalities and big towns in Orissa, the answer is given as *283. SHRI YASHWANTRAC 'depending upon the potential for economi- GADAKH PATIL : Will the Minister of I~ cally viable operations'. DUSTRV be pleased to state:

··Not recorded. 53 Wrftfen Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Wrlten An.w.,. whether all units of the Cement inadequate power supply and depressed corporation of India have suffered losses market conditions. during 1986-87 and 1987-88; and Central Investment Subsidy Scheme (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor? *284. SHRI PRATAP BHANU SHARMA: THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI SHRt C. MADHAV REDDY: J. VENGALARAO): (a) and (b). A statement is given below. Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (a) All units of CCI except Sokajan plant have suferred losses during 1986-87 and (a). whether the Central Investment upto January, 198~ in the current financial subsidy Scheme for notified backward areas year. is being continued; and

(b) The unit-wise losses during 1986- (b) if not, the salient features of the 87 are as follows: scheme to replace the Centra' Investment Subsidy Scheme? Unit (Rs in /akhs) Net Profit/(Loss)" THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI J. VENGALA RAO) : (a> and (b). The existing Mandhar (199.72) scheme has been extended till 31.3.88.

Kurkunta (186.27) Bottlenecks in transportation of Crud. From North-East Region Bokajan (17.74) *286. SHRI AMAl DATTA: Rajban (142.73) StiR; BA.JU BAN RIYAN:

Nayagaon (416.58) Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Akaltara (487.84) (a) the plans of Government to remove Yerraguntla (301.84) bottlenecks in transportation of crude from North-East Region; and CharkhiDadri (179.58) (b) whether the bottlenecks result in Adilabad (338.65) loss of production of crude as well as drain on foreign exchange in importing crude form Accounts for 1987-88 will be finalised in abroad? due course. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE *Figures in brackets indicate loss. MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHRI BRAHM DUTT) : (a) and The main reasons for losses are in- (b). The present capacity of the crude pipe- creased in costs of major inputs, increase in line of Oil India Limited in the Eastern Region royalty on limestone, higher freight rates is considered sufficient to take care of the MARCH 15,1888 crude oil produetion during the Seventh Plan (c) Does not arise. period. Hyde. Power Projecla rn EIghth Pt.n Action has already been initiated for further expansion of the pipeline cap8city to *289 DR. DATTA SAMANT: Win the match the increase in production in future. Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state:

Involvement of Rural Co-Operatlv•• In (a) the hydeJ power projects planned for Rural Electrification Programma commissioning in the Eighth Five Year Plan;

*288. SHRI BHAORESWAR TANTI: (b) whether Government are negotiat- Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to ing with any countty for financial and techni- state: calassBtance;and

(a) whether Government are consider- (c) when these projeds are likely to be ing to involve rural-co-operatives for proper completed? maintenance and utilisation of rural electrifi- cation programme; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE DE- (b) if so, the details thereof ; and PARTMENT ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) to (c). A list of (c) if not, the reasons therefor? hydro-eledric projects which are expected to yield benefits in the Eighth Plan period, showing the years of commissioning of the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE units, is given in the statement below: DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHllA The Chamera Hydro-electric Project ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b). The Rural electrifi- (Stage-I) and the Tehri Hydro Power Com- cation Corporation has been assistir.g th~ plex are under implementation with bifate:-al State Government in promoting "ura1 electrec assistance from Canada and the Soviet cooperative societies. Thtj CorporaifOn has Union respectively. Bilateral offers of assis- so far sandioned Rs. 95.29 crores as project tan~e from Canada for the Chamer'S (Stage- loan to these cooperatives and Rs. 16.68 II) project, from a French consortium for the CI'Ores to the State Governments for share Dulhasti project and from Swedish, West ~ capital contribution to the rural electric coop- German and Brazilian Consortia in regard to eratives. the Uri project are under negotiation. STATEMENT

list of Hyde/ Power Projects which are planned for giving benefits in the Eighth Five Year IJ/an

S.No Name of Scheme Expected Years of Commissioning

1 2 3 ------~------Central Sector

1. Chamara St.1 1990-92 37 W,.",." AnI.... PHAlGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) w,..,,~ 38

1 2 3

2. Chamara Sl II 1994-95

3. Dulhasti 1992-93

4. Uri 1994-95

5. Salal-II 1993-94

6. Rangit II 1993-94

State Sector

1. Oadupur 1992-93

2. Baner 1990-91

3. Gaj 1990-91

4. uhanvi 1994-95

5. Larji 1993-94

6. Uhl-III 1994-95

7. Upper Sindh 1990-91

8. Pahalgam 1990-91

9. Kargil 1990-91

10. Chanani II C: III 1990-92

11. usoe 1990-91

12. Thein Dam 1991-93

13. Shahpur Kandi 1993-95

14. SYL 1994-95

15. Etawah 1990-91

16. Birsatpur 1990-91

1i. MahiRMC 1990-91 39 Written Aris... ts MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnsMWS 40 .... 1 2 3

18. Jakham 1992-93

19. Lakhwar Vyasi 1992-93, 1994-95

20. Srinagar 1994-95

21. Khara 1990-94

22. Sobla 1993-94

23. Rajghat 1991-91

24. Kadana Ext. 1991-92

25. Panam Canal 1990-91 - 26. Sardar Sarovar 1994-95

27. BansagarTons 1990-91

28. Hasdeo Bago 1991-93

29. Birs;nghpur 1990-91

30. RBMC Chambal 1990-91

31. Morand-Mini 1990-91

32. TawaLBC 1991-92

33. Bhimgarh 1990-91

34. Bhandaradara St.1I 1991-92

35. Manikdoh 1990-91

36. Kanher 1990-91

37. Dhom 1990-91

38. Surya 1990-91

39. Warna 1990-91

40. Kayna St.IV 1993-95 41 Wrllten Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) WdltenAn....

1 2 3 41 Ujjani 1990-91

42. Dudhganga 1991-92

43. Srisailam LBPH 1992-95

44. 9alimela 1990-91

45. Upper silaru II 1991-92

46. Miri Hydro 6 Nos 1991-92

47. Jalaput Dam PH 1994-95

48. Kalinadi II 1993-95

49. Sharavathi T.R. 1993-94

50. Ghatprabha 1990-91

51. Mallarpur 1990-91

52. lower Periyar 1990-91

53. Madhpatti 1990-91

54. Malamuzha 1990-91

55. Muvattupuzha 1990-91

56. Chimoni 1990-91

57. Kakkad 1990-91

58. Chalakudy 1994-95

59. Annkayam 1994-95

60. Lower Bhawani 1991-92

61. Santhanur Dam 1991-92..

62. Pykara Ultimate 1994-95

63. Chandil 1990-91

64. North Koel 1990-91 G WnWen AnsIIw.s MARCH 15, 1988 WdttsnAnsWMI

1 2 3

65. Myangchu 1992-93

66. Upper Rongnichu 1992-93

67. Upper Indravati 1991-93

68. Rongali Ext. 1990-91

69. Upper Kalab Extn. 1990-91

70. Pattaru 1990-91

71. Ramman II 1990-91

12- T east a Fall I 1990-91

73. Teesta Fall II-IV 1990-92

74. Rinchington 1994-95

75. lower Borpani 1990-91

76. Dhanslri 1990-91

TI. Umiam Umtru IV 1990-91

78. Thoubal 1993-94

interim Relief to Public sector Workers for Public Sector Enterprises, Bureau of Public Enterprises procssf;ed the cas& relat- *290. SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS: Will ing to interim relief and issued the final Office the Minist&r of INDUSTRY be pleased to Memorandum communicating the decision state: of the Government.

(a) whether the Bureau of Public enter- (b) BPE's Memorandum only laid down prise was consulted before d~claring the eligibiiity conditions for grant of Interim Re- intenm relief for the Public Sector worke"s ~ lief. BPE has not issued any objedion in and regard to any specific Public Sedor Under- taking. (b) the names of public sector undertak- ing which were not given th~ interim relief on account of an objection by the Bureau of Speed Post Service In Bombay Public Enterprises? *291. SHRI SHARAD DIGHE : Wall the THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased J. VENGALA RAO) : (a) as the nodal agency to state: 45 Wnlt.n Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Wtitten An• ..,.

(8) the number of post offices in Bom- THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI bay which accept the speed mail service J. VENGALA RAO): (a) No, Sir. Itema introduced from 1 August 1986; (b) .. Does not arise. . (b) the number of letters on an average per month received by ~ach of them; Multi-Fuel Pow... Project At Valahank. (c) whether it is a fad that the service • In Bangelora has not caught up with the public as yet; and *295. SHRI V.S.KRISHNA IYEA: Will (d) if so, the reason$ therefor and the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: further measures Govornment propose to take to make it more acceptable te the (a) whether Karnataka Government Public? has requested for deferred payment in re- spect of 120 MW multi-fuel power project at THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Yalahanka in 8angalore city; and MINISTER OF COMMLINICATIONS (SHRI VASANT SATHE) : (a) 20 post Office in (b) if so, the steps take by Government Bombay accept Speed Post articles pres- for early decision in this regard to help Kar- ently. nataka to solve power crisis?

(b) On an average Sp"ed Post articles THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE received for booking per month by each of DEPARTMENTOFPOWERINTHEMINIS- thefY. is nearly around 1000. TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI ) : (a) Y~s,Sir. (c) It is not a fact thatthe service has not caught up with the public as yet. (b) The Government of Kamataka have been informed that free foreign exchange (d) Even though the Service has regis- required to import the equipment would be tered steady growth, th~ Department of reJeased. Posts proposes to take furthE.f measures like larga scale publicity. inter"sified personal Production of Battery Buses contCicts, strengthening of its existing net- work etc. in order to make speed Post *296. SHRI MOHANBHAI PATEL:WiIi Sof:)rviC8 mure popular. the Minister of Industry be pleased to stater

Reorganisation of Department of Public (a) the number of batterY buses manu- Enterprises factured in the country annually;

-292. DR. B.L.SHAILESH : Will the (b) whether the expenditure per kilom- Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: etre is less than the expenditure on diesel based buses; and (a) whether the reorganisation of the Department of Public Enterprises is in the (c) if so, the policy of Governm.. nt to offing; and increase the production of battery buses in the country? . (b) if so, the stage at which the proposal stands at present? lliE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI 47 WtiIIIIII AnSw.,s MARCH 15, 1988 J. VENGALA RAO ) : Ca) The no.. of battery (b). The Unions have been demanding buses manufactured during the last three revision of pay scales·of certain seetons of years has been as under: the employees of the Department of Tele- communications. Some have also included 1985'-86 35 nos. other demands relating to second time bound promotion, etc. 1986-87 76 .nos . (c) Discussions were held with aU the 1987-88 20 nos. Unions and they have been requested to get (Under production) the matter settle through such discussions -- rather than report to strikes. The Unions (b) The running cost of such battery have suspended thei! agitation buses is less than that of a diesel bus. Koel-Karo Hydel Project (c) The decisIOn to increase the produc- tion of battery buses in the country can be *300. SHRI VIJOY KUMAR YADAV: taken·only after adequate data on technical SHRI SARFARAZ AHMAD: performance and economic viability of such vehicles have been gathered. Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: Telephone And Telex Services In Calcutta (a) whether the proposed Koel-Karo Hydel Project in Bihar has not made any *297 SHRI : progress so far: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: I b .. If so, the reasons for the delay and ~he details of the project including the work (a) whether telephone and telex serv- done so far and the amount spent thereon as ices in Calcutta and a large number of dis- well as on rehabilitation of persons affected; tricts in West Bengal were badiy affec.1ed during the last month as a result of the seven (c) whether it is a fact that Government day strike of the Posts and Telegraphs are considering to abandon the project be- Union; cause of Tribals protest; and

(b) if so, the demands of the workers: (d) If so, what are the demands of the and Tribals and Government's reaction thereto?

(c) the steps take to meet their de- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE mands? DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHATGI): (a)to (d). Work on the Koel-Karo THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Hydroelectric Project is held up due to the MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI resistance of the local people to the acquisi- VASANT SATHE) : (a) The vanous tele- tion of land. Some land owners have filed a communication services in the country had write petitton in the Supreme Court where been adversely affected due to a series of the matter is sub-judice. So far. preliminary trade union agitations in the Department of infrastructural facilities such as residential Telecommunications in the last few weeks. quarters. office building and store sheds Wr/Iten AnBw~rs PHALGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnSwelS 50 have been constrUded in the project area for export to ottler countries. They showed An expenditure of Rs. 6.17 crores has been interest in areas like forestry. mining and incurred on the project upto January. 1988. cash crops for possible cooperation. No. There is no proposal under the considera- specific proposals were, however. made by tion of the Government to abandon the proj- the delegation. ect. The Central Electricity Authority has suggested thatthe possibility of reducing the cost ofgeneration by reviewing the scope of Toy Industry works, general lay out and installed capacity of the project may be examined by the Na- 3017. SHRI Y.S. MAHAJAh : Will the tional Hydro eledric Power Corporation. Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

Visit of Delegation of Arab and (a) whether the production and sale of Paleatenlan Businessman traditional Indian toys have suffered a seri- ous setback due to import of barbie dolls as *301. SHRI PRAKASH CHANDRA: reported in the Economic Times dated 25 SHRI SUBHASH YADAV: December, 1987;

Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased (b) whether the production and export to state: of Indian toys can be boosted in a big way provided a "Toy design centre- is set up by (a) whether recently a visiting Delega- Government; tion of Arab and Palestenian Businessmen offered export finances to push Indian prod (c) if so, whether Government would ucts in the International markets; consider setting up a u-r oy Design Cell or Centre" for toy Industry; and (b) whether the delegation also offered to set up joint ventures in elections, petro- (d) if not, the reasons therefor? leum industries and mining in the country; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) if so, the details thereof; and DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- (d) the nature of decisions arrived at? TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM) : (a) MIs. Mattei Toys (India) Limited were granted a THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI foreign collaboration approval with MIs. J. VENGALA RAO) : (a) to (d) . A delegation Mattei Asia Limited, Hong Kong and MIs. of Palestinian and Arab business leaders led . Matter Inc. USA for manufacture of Toys. by Dr. Nabil Shaath. Political adviser to the The company have informed that they have PLO Chairman visited India in February, not imported any 'Barbie Dolls' since the 1988 as part of their programme to have a inception of their project and that they had look at the achievements of India and to initially imported some components only for explore the possibilities of Arab-Indian Eco- the manufacture of Dolls. It may also be nomic and Business Co-Operation. The stated that under the current import policy. Arab team. duritlg discussions. offered to import of finished toys is not permitted. assist India In pushing her exports to Middle East and West Asian countries. The delega- (b) The establishment of a toy design- tion further offered to set uP. industries in ing centre will help in improving the quality India with financial support to produce goods and acceptabifdy of our toys in domestic as 51 Wtftten AnSwelS MARCH 15, 1988 52 well as overseas markets. exploitation of their export potentials;

(c) and (d). While Government does not (b) if so. the details thereof and the have any proposal to set up such a centre, extent to ,··'lich Goverr-ment have acceded Govemment would consider any scheme to the requE. "'nd the estimated production received from the industry. of pesticides as a result. of Government help:

Non-Avallablllty of Adrlamlcln (c) the details of foreign exchange to be earned as a result of export of pesticides; 3018. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: "'!nd . WiD the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (d) the steps to be taken by Pesticides association to educate the users of pesti- (a) whether the injection ·Adriyamycin- cides about the correct and safe use? used in chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer is not available in Bombay for about THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI two months; and J. VENGALA RAO) : (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) if so, the steps taken to ef1sure that (b) Pesticides Association of India have this vital drug is available to the patients in asked for assistance for increasing cash time and the concerned oompanies market- compensatory support revival of duty drawn Ing Adriamycin are not allowed to put the back on packaging material, simplifying patients to any inconvenience? registration procedure for pesticides meant only for exports, simplifying packaging and THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI iabelling problems for exports, inclusion of J. VENGALA RAO) : (a) reports of shortage more items for deemed exports in the Im- . of Adriamicin Injection were received from port-Export Policy etc. Bombay and Madras recently. Discussions are held from time to time (b). On receipt of reports of shortage of in Govemment Departments. particularly in vital drugs, this Ministry telegraphically ad- the Ministry of Commerce, in order to ... vises the concerned companies to rush move the hurdles. if any, in the way of stocks im mediately to the reported areas of exports and to segment the quantum of shortage. exports. This is a continuous process.

MIs. Walter Bushnel who are marketing (c) In financiar year 1986-87. foreign this imported formulation in the country, exchange of Rs. 34.92 erores was earned have informed that adequate quantities from exports of pesticides. Some growth is haye been rushed to Bombay and other expected in 1987... 88. Additional earnings centres during February 1988. will accrue as a result of various types of assistance to be given. but these are hard to Export of PestIcldH quantify.

3019. SHRI V. TULSIRAM : Will the (d) requisite instructions for use are Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: invariably indicated on the label on the pack .. aging which has the prior approval of the (a) whether 1he Pesticides Association concerned agency in the Govemment of of India hM requilled Government for India apart from this, as a part of .aIeI 53 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Written An..... promotion, the manufacturers, dealers and have been supplemented by movement of salesman do take steps to impart knowledge coal from North Karanpura field of Central for correct and safe usa, besides work being Coalfields. The power stations in Northern done by Government Department in this and Westem India which were getting a direction. portion of their requirements from NeL in 1988-87 are now getting substantial sup- [ Trans/ation] plies from other coalfields to meet their expanding requirement. Coal Production In Northern Coalfields [Eng/ish] 3020. SHRI KAMLA PRASAD RAWAT : Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to Land for A.I.R. Station at Cannanore state: 3021. SHRI MULlAPPAllV RAMA- (a) the percentage by which the l'reduc- CHANDRAN : Will the Minister of INFOR- tion of coal has increased in 198,'-88 in MATION AND BROADCASTING be Northern CoaHields as compared to the pleased to state: production in 1986-87; (a) whether a site has been acquired for (b) if the production has increased, the proposed All India Radio Station Can- whether it is supplying coal to power projects nanore, ; in Northern India as per their requirement; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if so, &ince when; and (c) whetherthe construction work at the (d) if not, the reasons therefor? site has been started;

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) the time by which the station will DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE MINIS- start functioning, -,d TRY OF ENERt3Y (SHRI C.K.JAFFAR SHARIEF) : (a) There has been over 20% (e) the details of the capacity and the iral.l. in the coal production of the North- area intended to be covered by the station? em CoaltlMds Ltd. during the period April, 19871DFebruary, 1988, as compared to the THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- corresponding period of previous year 1986- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN· 87. FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L.BHAGAT) : (a) and (b). Yes, (b) to (d) The 10tal supply from NCl to Sir, Two sites have been taken over for the power stations during 1987-88 (April, 87 to proposed radio station at Cannanore, one Feb. 1988) has beE'n almost 20% higher for the studios and tra'lsmitter, measuring than the corresponding period of 1986.. 87. It 1.5 acres (Jail Compound site) and other for has met the requirements of the pitchead staff quarters measuring 0.76 acres (Kakkad power stations more or less fully but has had SI.8.·t ) to limit its supplies to distant power stations In Northern and Western India on account of (c) No, Sir. the v.ry substantial increase in the demand ofth. pithead power stations. Supplies to the (d) The Radio Station at Cannanora is plthead power station, viz., Obra, irom NCL oxpected to start functioning by March, 55 MARCH 15. 1.988 56 eastern States, State-wise; 1990

(8) The proposed Radio Station at (b) when the remaining villages are eannanor. will be equipped with 2x3 KW likely to be electrified, Statewise. EM transmitter. Multi-purpose studios, re- ceiving facilities and staff quarters. This (c) the number of villages likely to be transmitter would serve major parts of Can- electrified during the remaining period of the nanore district and also parts of Wynad and Seventh Five Year Plan, district-wise and Calicut districts. State-wise ; and

Setting up of Industrial Technology (d) the expenditure likely to be incurred Data Bank in this regard?

3022. SHRI H.B.PATIL: Will the Minis- ter of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- (a) whether there is any proposal under TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA consideration of Government to set up a'l ROHTAGI ) : (a) Available information re- Industrial Technology Data Bank under the garding district-wise numberotvillages elec- Directorate General of Technical Develop- trified in the different State of the Eastern ment and and North-Eastern Regions is given in state- ment -I below. (b) if so, the details of its objectives? (b) is anticipated to achieve THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE cent per cent electrification by the end of DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- Seventh five Year Plan. The remaining OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- States in the Eastern and North-Eastern TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM) : (a) Yes, Region are likely to achieve cent per cent Sir. electrification by the end of Eighth Five Year Plan, subject to availability of resources and (b) The main objectives of Industrial other inputs. Technology Data Bank are to collect, analyse and disseminate knowledge on the (c) Statement -II indicating the number technical, economic and commercial as- of villages likely to be electrified in the States peets of selected industrial technologies in the Eastern and North-Eastern regions from abroad and those developed within the during the remaining period of the Seventh country for users in the Government, public Plan is given below. District-wise priorities and private sectors. for electrifICation of villages is decided by the respective State electricity BoardslElectric- electrification In North-Eastern States ity Department in the States.

3023. SHRI AJOY BISWAS: Will the (d) As per broad estimates. the likely Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: expenditure to be incurred on electrification of remaining inhabited villages in the States (a) the district-wise number of villages in the Eastern and North-Eastern regions is so far electrified in the eastern and north- likely to be of the order of Rs. 514 crores. 57 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 58 STATEMENT..

District-wiset village slectrifisd (under REC Schemes ilJ Eastern and North Eastem States

Bihar

------51. No Districts Villages electrified as on 31.3 1987 (under REC Schemes only)

1 2 3 - - -- 1. 1352"

2. Nalandd

3. Gaya

4. Jahanabad 2659

5. Nawada 873

6. Aurangaba':J 1484

7. P lOJOU" 1172

8. Rohtas 2192

9. Ranchl 1105

10. Lohardaga 227

11. Palamu 1034

12. Hazaribagh 1252

13. Giridih 853

14. Singhbhum 1434

15. Dhanbad 672

16. Gumla 433

17. 1501

18. 1495 59 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written Answen9 60

1 2 ---- 3 19. Oeoghar 886

20. Dumka 771

21. Godda 470

22. Sahabganj 543

23. 1227

24. Sitamarhi 784

25. 1129

26. E.Champaran 868

27. W. Champaran 760

28. Saran 1224

29. Gopalganj 892

30. Siwan 838

31. 971

32. Madhubani ~88

33. Samastipur 1144*

34. ~J 835*

35. Saharsa 744

36. Madhapura 804

37. Purnea 1139

38. 629

39. Khagaria 234·

40. Under S & D 105

Total 38197

.. Also includes un-inhabited villages. 61 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written Answers 62 Stat. : Orissa

SL. Districts Village electrified ,No. upto 31.3.87.

1 2 3

1. Balasore 2745

2. Bolangir 1605

3. Cuttack 4630

",4. Dhankanal 1624

5. Ganjam 2351

O. Kalahandi 1066

7. Keojhar 1997

8. Koraput 1880

9. Mayurbhanj 1817

10. Phulbani 973

11. Puri 3134

;2. Sambalpur 2045

'1'3. Sundergarh 1128

Total 26,295

Figure As per 1971 Census

~tiltg : SlIsklm

SL. District Village electrified No. upto 31.3.1987.

1. East (Gangtok) 60 ~2... North (Mangan) 38 3. West (Gyalshing) 57

4. South (Namchi) 79 83 WrlbnAnsMn MARCH 15, 1988 Written Allswe,. 84

1 2 3" • .... ToW 254

SIMI : !l.at llanaal

SL District Total No. of villages • electrified upto 31.3.87.

1. Bankura 1258

2. Birbhum 1923

3. Burelwan 1985

4. Cooch-Bahar 872

5. Darjeeling 395

6. Hoogly 1561

7. Howrah 610

8. Jq,aiguri 634

9. Maida 1487

10. Midhpora 3296

11. MurShidabad 1436

12. Nadia 1275

13. 24-Parganas 2494

14. Purulia 847

15. Wast Dinajpur 1808

Total 21881

Sl. District Villages electrified as on 31.3. 1987. ------.------No. 1. West Kameng Tawang 202 85 Written AnswSlS PHAlGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written Answers ~ 66

1 2 3 ------2. East Kameng 27

f 3. Lower Subansiri 126

4. Upper Subsansiri 72

5. West Siang 51

6. East Siang 70

7. Dibang Valley 54

8. Udhit 99

9. Tirap 256-

Total 956

Stall: AIIiID

Sl. District Village electrified upto 31.3.87

1 2 3

1. Goalpara 743

2. Kokrajha~ 974

3. Khubri 859

4. . Kamrup 906

5. Natbari 660 " ~ 6. Barpeta 758

7. Barrang 87

8. Sinitpur 1108

9. Nowgong 1880

10. Sibsagar 850

11. Jorhat 1210 1)( wnrren Answers MARCH 15. 1988 Written Answens 68

1 2 3

12. Lakhimpur 441

13. Dibrugarh 1841

14. Cacher 1139

15. Krimganj 635

18. Karbi-Andlong 675

17. N.C. Hills 175

...... Total 15729

State: Manlpur ------51. District Villages electrified No. upto 31.3.1987 ------1 2 3 ------1. Imphal 328

2. thoubal 98

3. Bishnupur .60

4. Senapani 93

5. Churachandpur 90

S. UkhrlJl 43

7. Tamongiong 14

8. Chandel 39

Tota' 765

Figures as per 1981 census '69 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Written An• ..,. 70 111m: Meqhalaya

Sl. District Villages ellH:trlied No upto 31.3.87 1 2 3

----~------1. E~st Khasi Hills 510

2. West Khasi Hills 164

3. East Garo Hills 203

4. West Garo Hills 313

5. Jaintia 207

Total 1397

Figures as pet 1971 Census.

State ; Mlzor:am

51. District Village electrified No. upto 31.3.1987

1 2 3

1. Aizwal 130

2. Lunglel 48

3. Chhimtuiputi 29

Total 207

Figures as per 19l 1 Census.

State : Nagaland

Sl. Distria Village electrified No upto 31.3. 1987

1. Kohima 261

2. Mokokchung 104 71 Written Answers ~ MARCH 15, 1988 Written Answers 72

1 2

3. Mon 69

4. Phek 75

5. Tuensang 179

6. Wokha 70

7. Zunhebote 132

Tolal 890

Figures as per 1981 Census.

Statl : Tripura

S/. Districts Villages electrified No. upto 31.3.1986

1. West Tripura 902

2. South T ripu ra 506

3. North Tripura 607

Figures as per 1971 Census

STATEMENT -II

State-wise nUfYlber of villages to be electrified in the Eastem and North Eastern States fJrm 1.2.88 to 31.3. 90

51. Districti Villages likely No Region be electrHiBd during the remaining period of Cu"ent Plan.

1. Bihar 9763

2. Orissa 3746

3. Sikkim 58

4. West8engal 9541 73 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Wtllt." AnI...,. 74

1 2 3

Sub-Total 23108

~rth Eastern Region 1. Arunachal Pradesh 1" 2. Assam 4861

3. Man ipu r 519

4. MeghaJaya 706

5. Mizoram 170

6. Nagaland 159

7. Tripura 389

Sub-Total 69n

Grand Total 30085

• As par 1981 Census.

Development of K.V.LC. each State; and

3024. SHRI AMARSINH RATHAWA: (d) what special meuures are being Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to taken or ara proposed to be taken to develop state: Khadi and village Industries in the adivasi areas of the country and particularly in (a) whetharthe Khadi and village Indus- Gujarat. tries Commission has formulated major expansion programme for the Seventh Five THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Year Plan for development of the Khadi and DEPARTMENT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- village Industries; MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY (b) the capital outlay of the Plan and the (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a> yes, Sir. broad features; (b). 7th Plan out1ay for development of (c) the details of achievement made in KVI sector is as follows: Grant Loan Total ( Rupees in ·CrorBS)

1 2 3 ., 5

\a) Khadl 110.00 140.00 250.00 75 MARCH 15,1988

1 2 3 4 6 (b) V.1. 45.00 2-:SS.00 280.00

(c) S & T Programme (i) Khadi 3.00 10.00

(ii) V.I. 7.00

Total 165.00 375.00 540.00

Borad features of KVI Sector under the areas where the incidence of 7th plan are as follow:- poverty is high . . (i) the main thrust would be to (iii) Ensure minimum earnings to increase productive employ- KVI artisans adequate enough ment opportunities and reasch- to meet the basic needs of lifa. ing a large portion of traditional KVI artisans not yet ::ovar~d by any development programme KeepiAg in view the and to ensure continued and above objectives I'VIC has tentatively set for fuller emploympnt in their pr€s- itseH a production level of Rs. 1739. 68 ent ~upation and to prevent crores and an employment level of 42.42 their displacement from the ex- lakh persons during the Seventh Plan isti"9 activities. (Revised).

(ii) To create more emplo~rn"'~nt (c) the achievements of KVIC under opoortunities particularly tor the production, sales and employment during Scn&dl.. ~d ,.astes and Sched- the 7th Plan vis-a-vis those in the Sixth Plan ulec.. .

- ----AchievemenJs upto

lind of 2.,d year of 7th plan (1986-87)

Production (As. in crores) 964.68 1316.72

Sales (As. in crores) 1039.97- 1417.07 empbyment (In Iakh persons) 37.89 40.70

Stat.... details of achievements are given in the statement below 77 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (~AKA) Written AMwets 78 f (d) KVIC is poised, through its develop- commieaiorf has atso opened re;ional of.. ment programmes (Qeing implemented by fices in backward and tribal areas to take up its implementing agencies) to increase the KlV programmes departmentally and have coverage of Scheduled Tribes, 88 other conducted studies on industrial potential of weaker sections. Efforts have been made to these areas particularly in the North Eastem estimate the share of ST under production region. During 1988-89 KVlprogrammes wi. 8f'd employment during the 7th Five Year continue to benefit Scheduled Tribes and Plan and it is proposed to achieve an em- efforts will be made to invest 30% of the total ployment level of about 16°,{, for the Schad· fund to benefit ST and se. uIed Tribes by the terminal year of the 7th KVI programmes in Gujara!" art looked Plan. For identified hill border tribal and after by State KVI Board. KVIC is running a backward areas liberalized pattern of assis- departmental activity at Radhanpur in Ba- tance is applicable where for capital expen- naskantha- a predominantly adivasi area - diture 750/0 is givtfn as grant and 25% as loan and Nakhatrana i~ Kutch district. During for purchasing equipment, machinery and 1986~87 KVIC provided employment tb 649 implements and 500/0 as grant and 500k loan persons (spinners, weavers and others) for construction of worksheds. Besides through regional office Radhanpur. The said these, transport subsidy is also available in office has been sanctioned a working fund of the hilly areas. KVIC is also providing pro",!o- Rs. 24.74 lakhs during 1987-88. During tional assistance for training. research and 1988-89 a sum of As. 16.56lakhs hat been development in the tribal areas. The allocated for tribal upliftment. _An8... UARCH15.1" 80

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3027. SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK: Will 3028. SHRI MATILAL HANSDA: the Minister of INFORMATION AND SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (a) whether Bombay T.V transmitter failed for over twelve hours, recently; (a) the number of villages electrified so far under the Rural Electrification Pro- (b) if so, the causes of the failure; and gramme, Statewise;

(b) the number of villages to be electri- (c) the steps proposed to be taken to fied du:ing the remaining period oftha Plan; avoid such failures in future? and

(c) the total expenditure likely to be THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- incurred thereon? TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI H.K.L.BHAGAT) : (a) No, Sir. How- MINISTRY OF ENERGY IN THE DEPART- ever, the primary service TV transmitter at MENT OF POWER (SHRIMATI SUSHILA Bombay and break down due to failure of ROHTAGI) : (a) A Statement indicating the some critical components on three different State-wise number of villages electrified in days in December, 1987 and January, 1988, the country as on 31.1.1988 is given below: though the duration for which the service was interrupted on each day was much less (b) . Taking into account the target, than 12 hours. about 64493 villages are expect8'j to be electrified during remaining period of the Seventh Plan. (b) and (c). The primary service trans- mitter at Bombay has already completed its (c) As per broad estimates, the likely normal life span and is being replaced by a expenditure to be incurred on electrifica- new transmitter which has since been in- tions of these villages is estimated to be of stalled and is under test at present. the order of Rs. 1049 crores.

STATEMENT

Statewise number of villages electrified as on 31. 1. 1988

SI.No. Statas/UTs Number of Villages el9ctrified

1 2 3

1. Andhra Pradesh 25085

I 2. ~n8chaIPradesh 1022 119 MARCH 15. 1988 Written Answe,. 120 1 2 3 3. Assam 16620

4. Bihar 39466

5. Goa 374

6. Gujarat 18029

7. Haryana 6745

8. Himachal Pradesh 16718

9. Jammu & Kashmir 5976

10. Karnataka 26363

11. Karala 1268

12. Madhya Pradesh 49991

13. Maharashtra 37444

14. Manipur 840

15. Meghalaya 1503

16. Mizoram 22.7

17. Nagaland 1021

18. Orissa 27161

19. Punjab 12342

20. Rajasthan 22595

21. Sikkim 288

22. Tamil Nadu 15731

23. Tripura 2292

24. Uttar Pradesh 73492

25. West Bengal 22722

Total (States) 425315 PHALGUNA 25. 1e08 (SAKA) Wn1ten AnSWBIS 122 1 2 3 Total (UTa) 1008

Total (AlI-India) 428323

T. V .Serlal on -Pt,. In addition, Government has approved 3029. SHRIMATI JAYANTI PATNAIK: production of a 52 part serial based on the Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND Discovery of India' by another Private Pro- BROADCASTING be pleased to state: ducer for telecast during the Nehru Centen- ary year. a) wlMther a T.V. serial has been pro- ducac:l by Oaordarshan on Pt. Jawaharlal Setting up LPG Bottling Plants. Nehru; 3030. SHRI R.P.DAS: Will the Minister :t5) ff..$O, When this T.V. serial is pro- of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be ~ to be telecast by Delhi Doordarshan; pleased to state: and (a) the names of the sites and progress (c) the steps taken in this regard? with regard to setting up of additional LPG bottling plants in different parts of the country THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- under LPG Marketing Phase-III; TARY -AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN .. FOflNATION AND BROADCASTING (b) whether these are to be commis- (SHAf H.K.LBI-fAGAT) : (a) to (c). Doord- sioned on scheduled dates;and araI\an has assigned the produdion of a 12 part serial, of about 30 mts. duration each (c) if so, the dates of commissioning of entitled 'Remembering Nehru' to a privata such plants? producer. The serial is based on the reminis- cences Gf men and women from different waka of life who either worked with Pandit THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN nlE Jawaharlal Nehru or were influenced by him. MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- It will be telecast as«X)n as it is completed RAL GAS (SHRt RAFIOUE AlAM) : (a) to and approved by Doordarshan. (c). A statement is given below:- STATEMENT

Name of Location Capacity Ac:1uaVAnticipated the 0' inMTPA date of Company commissioning

1 2 3 4

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2. Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) 25,000 Feb.&a(Commissioned)

3. Hazira (Gujarat) 25,000 March 88 123 Written An... ,. MARCH 15. 1988 Wtilten An• ..,. 124

1 2 3 4

4. .Durgapur (West Bengal 25,000 MaySS

5. Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh 25,000 June 88

8. Jamshedpur (Bihar) 25,000 June 88

7. Karnal (Haryana ) 25,000 March 88

8. Ajmer (Rajasthan) 8,000 Sept. 88

9. Haldwani (Uttar Pradesh) 5,000 Sept. 88

10. Tikrikalan {Delhi 50,000 June 88

11. Balasore ( Orissa) 25,000 Dec. 88

12. Bhopal ( Madhya Pradesh 25,000 Sept. 88

13. Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) 25,000 March 89

14. Haridwar (Uttar Pradesh) 8,000 Dec. 88

15. Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh) 5,000 Feb.89

PC 16. Uran (Maharashtra) 75.000 Dec. 88

17. Jalgaon (Maharashtra) 12,500 Aug, 87 (Commissioned)

18. Sholapur Maharashtra) 12,500 Jan. 88 (Commissioned)

19. Bhitoni (Jabaipur)(Madhya Pradesh) 25,000 Jun.87 (Commissioned)

20. Lalru (Ambala) (Haryana) 25,000 Feb.SS (Commissioned)

21. AsaotiJPiyala (Haryana) 75,000 March 88 (Commissioned)

22. Hisar CHaryana) 6,500 JulY 88

23. Lucknow ( Uttar Pradesh) 6,500 March 88

24. Khurda ( Orissa) 6.500 March 88

25. Mangalore ( Karnataka) 18,500 Oct. 86 (Commi.. iDn~)

21. Trivandrum ( Kerala) 12,500 Jun. sa 125 Writt.n Anaw.,. PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Wdlten AMIM1I 128

1 2 3 4

27. Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu) 12,500 Sept. 88 . 28. Bar.illy ( Uttar Pradesh) 6,500 Sept. 87 (Commissioned)

29. Jaipur (Rajasthan) 8,500 Feb. 87 (Commissioned)

HPC 30. Visakh (Andhra Pradesh) 25,000 Jan. 86 (Commissioned)

31. Jodhpur (Rajasthan) 12,500 Oct. 84 (Commissioned)

32. Mysor. (Karnataka ) 12,500 June 86 (Commissioned)

33. Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) 25,000 Aug B (Commissioned

34. Goa (Goa) 12,500 Oct. 86 (Commissioned)

35. Hubli (Karnataka) 12,500 Nov.S6 ( Commissioned)

36. Aurangabad ( Maharashtra) 12,500 Nov.86 (Commissioned)

37. Chandrapur ( Maharashtra) 12.500 Nov.BS (Commissioned)

38. Jammu (J & K) 7,000 Dec.86 (Commissioned)

39. Srinagar ( J & K ) 7,000 Sept. 87 (Commissioned)

40. Khurda Road (Orissa) 25,000 Feb. 87 (Commissioned)

41. Jind (Haryana) 12,500 July 87 (Commissioned)

42. Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) 12,500 Sept.87 (CommisslOMd)

43. Ra;pur ( Madhya Pradesh) 25,000 Sept. 87 (l;Qmmissioned)

44. Miraj (Maharashtra) 12,500 Dec.8S

45. Ohaha Hoshiarpur ( Pun;ab) 5,000 Dec. 88 (Commissioned)

46. GandhinagarlModassa ( Gujarat) 5,000 Dec. 88 •

47. UnnaoJKannauj( Uttar Pradesh) 5,000 Dec.88 •

41. Gurgaon/Faridabad ( Haryana) 5,000 Oac.88 •

49. Gorakhpur ( Uttar Pradesh) 5,000 Dec.88 • 127 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Wnlten Answe,. 128 SettIng up of T.V. Seta In Vlllag.. THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFARIS AND MINISTER OF IN- 3031. SHRI ASH KARAN SANKHA.. FORMATION AND BROADCASTING WAR: Will the Minister of INFORMATION (SHRI H.K.LBHAGAT) : The number of AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Community Viewing TV sets installed In various States and Union Territories under (8) the number of television sets in- various CentraVState Gavt. schemes, as per stalled under the scheme of community T. V the available information, is given in the sets in rural areas, State-wise details statement below. thereof; (b) and (c). Deployment of 5000 com- (b) the number of T. V sets proposed to munity viewing TV sets under a special be installed for the benefit of rural people scheme included in the VII Plan of Doord- during the current year; and arshan has commenced only very recently. This scheme is restricted to provision of (c) the number of T.V sets working in community viewing TV sets in the various the villages of Kanpur under this scheme States of North-Eastem Region only, hence and the number of additional sets proposed the question of supplying sets in Kanpur to be installed during the current year? under scheme does not arise.

STATEMENT

SLNo. StatelUT Number of sets Deployed

1 2 3

1. Andhra Pradesh 932

2. Bihar 986

3. Gujarat 1411

4. Jammu & Kashmir 581

5. Kamataka 240

8. Maharashtra 6020

7. Madhya Pradesh 412

8. Orissa 746

9. Rajasthan 643

10. Punjab 389

11. Tam. Nadu 4887 129 Written Answet8 PHALGUNA 25, 1908 (SAKA~) Written AnswslS 130

1 2 3 112. Uttar Pradesh 3828

13. West Bengal 309

14. Delhi 1074

Total 22,238

[English] oly houses are associated with the 'Joint Sector' enterprises and the percentage of Companies In Joint Sector their total investment in the 'Joint Secto"-?

3032. DR. A.K.PATEL: Will the Minis- ter of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- (a) the names of companies working in OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- the 'Joint Sector' (i) jointly with Union Gov- TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM) : (8) and ernment and Private Entrepreneurs; (ii) (b). Under the Companies Act, no com,*" jointly with State Governments and their is registered as a joint sector company.,. agencies and private entrepreneurs; and per the existing policy. the State Industrlll (iii) jointly with Union Government, State Development Corporations and other C0r- Governments an~ private entrepreneurs; porations can associate privata .,.... and neurs for implementing their licensed ptaJ- ects. The pattern of shareholding in .... (b) how many of the top twenty monop- joint sector projects will be as follows:-

i) State In~ustrial - 260/0 Development Corporation (SIDC)

ii1 a. OthE' i than FERAl - Shareholding of a private MRTP ~mpanies. promoter or business group shall be less than that of the sloe. Where it is consid- ered necessary to allow a higher share, prior approval of Central Government will be obtained. b. MRTPIFERA Companies Association of an MRTP FERA company will be subject to prior approval of Govern- ment of India. The sharehold- ing of the co-promotar shall be less than that of SIDC Md in no case .XCMd .... 131 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 WnYten Answe/S 132

During the last three years i.e. 1985 to 1 2 3 1987 a total number of 375 letters of intent ...!_6-. ----=------...... ;;.---Orissa 8 were granted to various State Government undertakings (including State Industrial 7. Tamil Nadu 2 Development Corporations) and 132 letters of intent were granted to Central Govern- 8. Tripura 2 ment Undertakings. 9. Uttar Pradesh 20 Specific information in respect of Com- paniesJprojects working in the joint sector Total 42 with participation of private and CentrelState public Sector undertakings is maintained not An additional 1 19 urjagram projects are centrally in the Ministry of Industry. under implementation. Energy surveys have so far been completed in 573 villages and UrJagrams energy surveys for establishing urjagrams are underway in additional 843 villages. 3033. SHAI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to (b) The target of 1987-88 is 25 urjagram state: projects and for 1988-89, a provisional t ..- get of 25 projects has been proposed (a> the number of Urjagrams estab- liahed in the country as on 31.12.19&:7 State- Winding up of calcutta Office of Central wtse;and Coalfields Limited

(b) the target for the year 1987-88 and 3034. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA for 1988-89, if alraady decided? MALIK : Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMIJNICATIONS (SHRI (a) whether the Calcutta office of Cen- (a) 31-.12.1987, VASANT SATHE) : As on tral Coalfields Limited is in the process of the number of urjagrams e!.tablished in the being wound-up; country under the urjagram programme of Department of Non-Conventional Energy (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and Sources stands at 42. The State-wise (c) how many employees will be rer- breakup of urjagrams is given below: dered surplus?

SI.No. States/Union Completed THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Terriories 31.12.1987 DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE MINIS- 1 2 3 TRY OF ENERGY (SHRI C.K. JAFFER 1. Andhra"'Pradesh 3 SHARIEF) : (a) No, Sir.

2. Delhi 3 (b) and (c). Do not arise.

3. Gujarat 1 Setting up of Coastal Thermal Power Plants 4. Madhya Pradesh 4 3035. SHRIMATI BIBHA GHOSH 5. Maharashtra 1 GOSWAUI: 133 Wrltt.n AnswetS PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written An.welS 134 CH. RAM PARKASH: New Industrle.'n Centra. Sector

Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to 3036. SHRI GADADHAR SAHA: Will state: the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (a) whether .there is any plan tb set up coastal thermal power plants in State. par- (a) the actual expenditure on Central ticularly in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh; Industrial and mineral projects in the differ- ent States during the SOO., Five Year Plan (b) if so, the details thereof; {1980-85}, State-wise; and

(c) the number of such plants to be set (b) the new industries in the Central up in different States; and Sector coming up during the Seventh Five Year Plan and the allocations made therefor. (d) the locations thereof? State-wise details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY IN THE DEPART- DEPARTMENT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT OF POWER (SHRIMATJ SUSHILA MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRV ROHTAGI) : (a) to (d). A proposal in regard (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM) : (a) State- to i.nstallation of a thermal power station at ment-I indicating State-wise ~reak-up of Kayamkulam, envisaging the transnortation actual expenditure on CentraHndustrial and of coal by coastal shipping, ha.i baen Mineral Projects (excluding coal, petroleum techno-economically cleared by the' Central and plantations) during the Sixth Five Vear Electricity Authority (CEA). subject to-confir- Plan (1980-85) is given below. maticn of the availability of water. environ- mental clearance being obtained by the (b) Statement-II indicating State-wise Kerala State Electricity Board and finalisa- allocation of outlays for Central Industrial tion of the logistics of coal transportation with and Mineral Projects (excluding coal and the railways/ports authorities. No project petroleum) for the Seventh Five Year Plan proposal has been received from the Andhra (1985-90) is given below. The details of the Pradesh authorities in regard to setting up of Central Industrial and Mineral Projeds are a coastal power plant. indicated in annexure 7.1 at pages 196-198 of the document Seventh Five Year Plan, 1985-90 Vor.lI, copies of which are available MIs. Rail India Technical & Economic in the Parliament Library . Services Limited (RITES) have been en· gaged to undertake a study on least cost The State-wise estimates indicated in solution for the transportation of coal for the attached statements at annexure-I & coastal thermal stations. Specific project annexure-II are aproximate in nature and at proposals. as and when received, could be best give only a dimensional appreciation of considered in the tight of the findings of the the situation. The outlays approved are study and subject to tying up of the neces- generally for public undertakings as such, sary inputs. and not for individual schemes in the States. 135 Written An.... MARCH 15, 1988 w.... AnstNts 131 STATEMENT-I

State-wis. brNIc-up actual flXpenditure 1980-85

SI.No. StatelUnion TenttOty Expe",'ifuI81980-85

(Rs. in cror.S)

1 2 3

StatalUnion Territories

1. Andhra Pradesh 2160.14

2. Assam 745.92

3. Bihar 1132.35

•• Gujarat 863.88

5. Haryana 118.02

6. Himachal Pradesh 18.01

7. Jammu & Kashmir 9.80

8. Karnataka 703.25

9. Kerala 224.05

10. Madhya Pradesh 1458.34

11. Maharashtra 1214.68

12. Manipur 0.91

13. Meghalaya 0.71

14. Nagaland 31.18

15. Orissa 1828.12 137 W,.,.,. An8Mn PHALGUNA 25, 1809 (SAKA ) Witten A,....,. 138

1 2 3

16. Punjab 94.62

17. Rajasthan 222.23

18. Sikkim 0.78

18. Tamilnadu '289.84

20. Tripura 0.23

21. Uttar Pradesh 209.62

22. West Bengal 687.24

23. Andaman & Nicobar Islands 0.52

24. Arunachal Pradesh 0.87

25. Chandigarh

26. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 0 .. 96

27. Delhi 48.47

28. Goa, Daman & Diu

29. Lakshadweep

sa. Mizoram 1'.20

31. Pondicherry 7.34

Total excluding unaUocated 12071.28

Unallocated 1325.28*

~."cStai 13396.56

• UntllloclMd 111.9'1. of the total expenditure. MARCH 15, 1988 WrlltenAn• ..,. 140

STATEMENT...

SIs,...... allocation 01 outlay

(Rs. in CtOreS)

SL No. StBlelUnion Territory Outlay (19B5-90J

1 2 3

1. Andhra Pradesh 3579.17

2. Assam 349.93

3. Bihar 1327.63

4. Delhi 57.83

5. Goa 0.60

6. Gujarat 694.96

7. Haryana 237.21

8. Himachal Pradesh 2.23

9. Jammu & Kashmir 3.75

10. Kamataka 219.42

11. KeraJa 408.78

12. Madhya Pradesh 2288.87

13. Maharashtra 875.83

14. NagaJand ~S2

15. nnssa 2244.89

16. Punjab 1n.41

17. Rajasthan 182.,-&

18. Tamil Nadu 352.78

19. UU-Pradash 157.15 141 Written An..... PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA 1 Wrilten~ 142

1 2 3

20. West 8engal 1281.90

. 21. Total (excluding unallocated) 15048.32

Unallocated outlays 2221.81

Grand Total 17268.13

Mistake. In Doordarahan Captions [ Translation]

3037. SHRIVIJAYN. PATIL:Willth" Complaint. Regarding Unsatisfactory Minister of INFORMATION AND functioning of Telephones In RaJkoL BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

3038. SHRIMATI PATEL RAMABEN (a> whether there are mistakes in RAMJIBHAI MAVANI: Will the Minister of pronunciations by the newsreaders and COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: spelling mistakM in captions on Doord· arshan; and (a) the number of complaints of unsat- isfactory functioning of telephones and of over billing received from Rajkot district upto (b) if so, the remedial measures the end of January 1988; and takan by Doordarshan in the matter; (b) the details of the steps taken to remove the complaints and to bring about THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- improvement in telephone seNice in TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF Rajkot? INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.l.BHAGAT): (a) Some times THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND such mistakes are noticed in the program- MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI mes of Doordarshan. VASANT SATHE) : (a) Number of com- plaints of unsatisfactory functioning of tele- phones and that of over-billing received by (b) The concerned staff is cautioned Rajkot district upto the month of January. to be more careful in pronunciations and 1988 were 585 and 1912 respectively. spellings. For correct pronunciations, Doordarshan makes use of instructions issued by the Chief Newsreaders in Eng- (b) In addition to progressive moder- lish and Hindi of all India Radio. Regard- nisation of telecommunication system at ing mistakes in captions, produdion staff Rajkot. continuous observation and monI- has been instructed to get the captions toring of the functioning of teJecom system is cleared by the 'News Desk' of Doord- carried oUitor improvement oftalecommuni- arshan before they are ..nt to the studio. cation services. MARCH 15, 1988

_Iltcatlon Scheme for u.dhya (b) the distrlct-wiae details th._"', PI..... THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MIN 19- 3039. SHRI K. N. PRADHAN: Will the TER OF ENERGY; (SHRIMATI SUSHILA Ministar of ENERGY be pieased to state: ROHATGI): and (b). A total of 364 RI .... electrification sch..ne. were sanction~ bv (a> the number of eledrification the Rural Electrification Corporation in schemes sanctioned by Rural ElectrifICation Madhya Pradesh during 1987-88 (upto Corporation for Madhya Pradesh during the February, 1988). District-wise datalls are last on. year; and given in the statement below:-

STATEMENT

Disfriclwise details of RE Schemes sanctioned by REC in Madhya Pradesh during 1987- 88 (Upto February, 1988)

SLNo Name 01 Distt. No of Scbames satlCliotJed.

1 2 3

1. Balaghat 8

2. Bastar 9

3. -eatul 6

4. Bhind

5. Bhopal 4

6. Bilaspur 22

7. Chittarpur 3

8. Chindwara 13

Q. Damoh 9

10. Datia 3

11. Dew.. 7

12. Dh. 2

la. DuIg I 145 Wtlft.n AnIw .. PHALQUNA 25. 1909 tSAKA) WnlJlnAnnws 148

1 2 3

14. Gun. S

15. Gwalior 6

16. Hoshangabad 7

17. Indor. 4

18. Jabalpur 12

19. Jhabua 6

20. Khandwa 10

21 .. Kargone '16

22. Mandla 4

23. Mandsaur 12

24. Morena 12

25. Narsinghpur 13

26. Panna 2

27. Raigarh 8

28. Raipur 10

29. Raisen 3

30. Rajgarh 5

31. Rajnandgaon

32. Ratlam 13

33. Rewa 13

34. Sagar 17

35. Satna 7

31. Sehor. "5 147 Wtitten An...,. MARCH 15, 1988 Written Ans.. ,. 148

1 2 3

37. S80ni 7

38. Shahdol 11 . 39. Shajapur 6

40. Shivpuri 8

41. Sidhi 1

42. Surguja 15

43. TIkamgarh 11

44. Ullain 8

45. Vidisha 8

Total: 364

{Englisl4 SecretarylDirectors in Central Ministries.

(b) No, Sir. Dutle. and Responsibilities of Director In the OffIce of Director General, Posts. Setting up of T .. V Relay Station and Broadcasting Station at Palvancha In 3040. SHRt RAM DHAN: Will the Min- Andhr. Prade.h ister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: 3041. SHHI C. SAMBU : Will the Minis- ter of INFORMATION AND BROAD~ST· (a) the duties and responsibilities at- ING be pleased to state: tached to the post of Director in the Office of Director General, Posts; and (a) whether there is any proposal to set up a T.V Relay St8\ion and ,Broadcasting (b) whether any dlanges have been Station at Palvancha Of Khammam District in made after the creation of a separate De- Andhra Pradesh; and partment of Posts? (b) if so, th.. deldlls thereof? THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI THE MIN)STER OF PARLIAMEN- VASANT SATHE) : (a> The Director in the TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- Department is the functional sUp8lVisor for FORMA110N AND BROADCASTING one or mora Assistant Director (8) General (SHRI H.K.LBHAGAT) : (a) No, Sir. Md Reports to Deputy Director General 11 " 4 Member. MIa role Is aimilar to Deuty (b). Does not ...... 149 Written AnSW818 'pHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Wdlten Answe,. 150

Cooperation with canadian manufactur- from Canada to India and sourcing of com- er. ponents from India to Canada were identi- fied. The Agreement is expected to allow 3042. SHRI P.M. SAYEeO: Will the transfer of tachnolcgy and sharing of expe- Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: rience in industrial matters.

(a) whether the Canadian and Indian [ Trans/ation] manufacturers have agreed to share pro- duction and co-operation in manufacturing; Electrification of Villages In Ban... r. and Dungarpur, RaJa 8th.., (b) if so, the salient features of the agreement; 3043. SHRI PRABHU LAl RAWAT: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to (c) whether the proposed meetings at state: different cities in India have been held; (a) the nLAmber of villages electrified in (d) if so, the results thereof; and Banswara and Dungarpur district in Rajast- han so far; (e) the notable advantages that India W\)uld be able to derive from this bilateral (b) the number of villages yet to be trade agreement by way of exports and electrified in the said area; exchange of technological know how? (c) the time by which all these villages THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE will be electrified; and DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- (d) the details in this regard? TRY (SHRI M.ARUNACHALAM}':'{a) to (e). A delegation of Canadian Manufacturers THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ~ation visited India from 22nd Febru- OEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- ary to 4th.March, 1988. The Confederation of TRY OF ENERGY ( SHRIMATI SUSHILA Engineering Industry and the Canadian ROHTAGI, : (a) and (b). Out of a total of Manufacturers Association signed an inhabited villages as per 1971 census In Agreement on 22nd February 1988 in New Banswar District. 742 villages have bean Delhi on production sharing and coopera- electrified till the end 0: December .1987 tion. This Agreement provides for expanding leaving a balance of 697 villages to be elec:- on the joint activities of trade and industrial trified. Simila.ly. out of a total of 825 inhab- cooperation through joint venturing and ited villages in Dungarpur District. 508 vil- technology transfer arrangements; encour- lages have been electrified till the end of aging Canadian companies to consider In- December,1987 leaving a balance of 317 dian companies for production sharing and villages to be elactrifted. cooperation in manufacturing arrangements through competitive sourcing of bought out (c) and (d). The Distridwise targets for components, software, and parts from India. Rural Electrification are finalised at the Stat. Level. However, cent percent electrification The CMA delegation also held discu.- of villages in the State as a whole is expected sions in calcUtta. Bangalore, Madras and to be achievad by the end of the VIII Plan Bombay. During these discussions. .reas subject to the availability of resources and for joint ventur.. and technology trans, .... other inputs. 151 ~;1t8II AnSMN'S MARCH 15, 1988 WI'IIten AM.. ,. 152

[Eng/ish) sector, do not need specific Incentiv. to intensify exploration. expansion of ONQC Activit... Government of India invited bids in 3044. CH. RAM PARKASH: Will the March, 1986 frornexperienced international Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL companies to explore for oil and natural gas GAS be pleased to state: is one or more of the 27 off shore blocks in the country. (a> whether the Oil and Natural Gas Commission has been expanding its The contrads were to be on production operations in a big way; if so, the details sharing basis with other incentives 88 fol- thereof; lows:

__ b) the detaifs of various new projects i) The possibility of a seismic 0p- being undertaken by the ONGC including tion. location of each project and the benefits arising out of it; ii) No signature or production b0- nus. (e) the incentives being offered to vari- ous n~ional and non-resident and foreign iii) No Royalty payment. companies to help India's search for oil in- cluding tax benefits, if any; and iv) No minimum expenditure commitment. (d) the inf rastruct ural facilities being offered to the above companies? v) No limit on the allocation of an- nual production for recovery of THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE cost. MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM) : (a> Yes, vi) Profit oil share based on post tax Sir. ONGC has stepped up its exploration, rates of r&tum or multiples of exploitation and development activities dur- investment recovered. ing VIII plan period as detailed in Statement- I below. vii) No ring fencing of blocks for corporate tax purposes. (b) The new major projecta are being undertaken by ONGC in different basins in viii) Suitable provisions for produc- the country during the VII Plan as given in tion and pricing or gas. Statement-II below. These will help in step- ping up production of erud. oil and gas and Ix) Corporate income tax at 50%. maximization of the use of natural gas. x) Purchase of production for do- (c) and (d). National oH companies, mestic consumption to be at In- ONGC and Oil India Limited, being In public ternational m-'tet price. 153 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA ) Written Answers 154

STATEMENT·1

Activities of ONGC

Activity Achievements Targets VII O/Oincrease over during VI Plan Plan Terminal 1984-85 (Terminal Year Year 89-90. 1984-85)

1. Seismic (Party year) Onshore 45 65 44

2 Seismic (bine Km) Offshore 23440 35000 49

3.- Drilling (Exploratory) ('000 M) 209 692 231

4. Drillin\} (Development) ('000 M) 232 636 174

5. Rig in operation 66 152 130

6. Crude Production (MMn 26.26 31.41 20

7. Gas Supplies (BCM) 2.79 8.69 211

8. LPG ('QOO Tonnes) 242 656 171

STATEMENT....

List of New Projects Being Undertaken by ONGC During VII Plan ------Approved Projects ------Estimated Cost Location \ (Rs. cmres) 1 2 3

1. Bombay High South 781.54 Bombay Offshore

2. South Besselln Development.. 11 246.48 155 Written AnswetS MARCH 15, 1988 Wlilten AnSwelS 156.

1 2 3

3. C 2-C 3 Recovery Plant 135.22 -do-

4. GSP-I (Gas Sweetening Plant) 246.64 Hazira, Gujarat.

5. GSP-II-do- 204.65 -do-

S. CBPP (Cambay Basin Petroleum Project) 700.90 Gujarat

7. Gas Turbine for Eastern Region 26.03 Assam

8. Heera Phase-II 682.02 Bombay Offshore

9. Gandhar Development 326.68 Gujarat

10. Additional Deve~opment of Bombay High North 218.12 Bombay Offshore

IPG Facility In Punjab. lowing locations in Punjab during the course of the next two years; 3045. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRY: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATU- 1. Nekoda( RAL GAS ~ p1eased to state: 2. Malerkotla (a) the details of towns in Punjab where LPG facility has been provided upto De- 3. Kharar cember 19877 and 4. Zira (b) the details of towns in that State where LPG facility is likely to be provided 5. FaziJka during the Seventh Plan period? 6. Maur THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PEmOLEUM AND NATU- 7. Phillaur RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIOUE ALAM) : (a). The required information is given in the 8. Jaitu statement below. 9. Raikot (b) the oil industry is in the process 01 setting up LPG distrtbutorshlpa at the 101· 10. Khanna 157 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 158 11. Kapurthala 12. Batala

12. Talwara 13. Mega

13. Ahmedgarh 14. Gurdaspur

14. Budhalda 15. Farozpur

15. Jalalabad 16. Abohar

16. Kar1arpur 17. 8eas(R)

17. Hoshiarpur 18. NayanangallNangal

18. Kurali 19. Tatwara

19. Dhariwal 20. Banga

20. Sultanpur 21. Nawan Shahr

21. Pat;ala 22. Halwara (R)

23. Kotkapura

STATEMENT 24. Mandi Gobindgarh

1. Amritsar 25. Mansa 2. Ludhiana 26. Rajpura 3. Jalandhar 27. Rampura Phul 4. Pati"la 28. Adampur CA) 5. Hoshiarpur 29. Patti 6. Faridkot 30. Sunam 7. Pathankot 31. Mohd (Sasnagar) 8. Bhatinda 32. Bassi Pathanam 9. Sangrur 33. Saman.

10t Phagwara 34. Dhuri

11. Rupar (Rupnagar) 35. Teran Taran 159 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswelS 160

36. Urmar Tanda have to make some modifications in their T. V. sets and as such have to incur a 'huge 37. Barnala expenditure on them;

38. Mukerian (c) if so, whether Government propose to provide very high frequency transmitter or 39. Gidderbaha taka suitable action to remove the technical snags; 40. Kapurthafa (d) if so, the details thereof; and 41. Muktsar (e) if not, the reasons therefor? 42. Nabha THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- 43. Sirhind TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING 44. Fazilka (SHAI H.K.l.BHAGAT) : (a) and (b). Ac- cording to -frequency planning, 100 W TV 45. Jagraon transmitters to be set up at Mandsaur and Shivpuri (as arso at a number of other loca- 46. Khanna tions in the country) are planned to operate on Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band. The 47. Malerkotla Black and White TV sets available in the market are generally not tUf'ed to receiving 48. Malom singals from UHF transmitters. It would therefore, be necessary to carry out modifi- 49. Mamun Cantonment cations in such TV sets to make them com- patible with singals from UHF transmitters R stands for Restrided, i.e. a distribu- which may entail some expenses. torship awarded directly to a project for supply restricted to its employees only. (c) to (e). tt is necessary to provide UHF transmitters at these places as installation of [ Translation] Very High Frequency (VHF) transmitters would suffer from frequency interference T.V. Transmitter at Mandsaur and emanating from VHF transmitters existing in Shlvpurl in Madhya Pradesh the surrounding areas, adversely affecting quality of service. . 3046. SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH: Will the Min;ster of INFORMATION AND Setting up of Thermal Power Station At BROADCASTING. be pleased to state: Dohrlghat Uttar Pradesh (a) whether it;s a fad that T. V. transmit- 3047. SHRr RAJ KUMAR RAI: Will the ter set up at Mandsaur and Shivpuri in Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: Madhya Pradesh is of Ultra High Frequency type and as such no T.V. signals are re- (a) whether Govemment have receivE'd ceived by Black & Wtlite T. V sets; any proposal to set up a thermal power station at Oohright in Azamgarh district of (b) whather Black & White T. Vowners Uttar Pradesh; 161 Written Answers PHAlGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 162

(b) if so, the details thereof; and TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) to (d). The power supply to (c) the steps being taken or proposed to various categories of consumers, including be taken for setting up this thermal power those in the metropolitan cities/urban areas, station? is decided by the State Authorities keeping in view the overall position regarding demand THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and availability of power in the State. The DEPARTMENTOFPOWER IN THE MINIS- power supply position in metropolitan cities TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA thus depends mainly on the overall power ROHTAGI) : (a) to (c). The Uttar Pradesh position obtaining in the State in which the State Electricity Board (UPSEB) had re- city is located. quested the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to approach the Standing Linkage Various measures are being taken to Comm ittee for providing coal linkage to increase the availability of power which in- some new schemes, including the proposed clude expediting oommiss;on;ng of new Dohrighat thermal power project. for bene- capacity, implementation of short gestation fits in the Eighth and Ninth plan periods. The projects, improving the perfO'rmance 01 ex- matter was examined in the CEA and the isting power stations, reducing.transmission UPSE8 advised to indicated the inter-se & distribution losses, implementation of priority in regard to the proposed thermal demand management and energy conser- schemes, on the basis of infrastructural vation measures and arranging transfer of facilities that are likely to be avaBa~e at the energy from surplus to deficit areas. various locations. [ Translation] [Englishl Import of Adrlyamycln Power Crisis In Metropolitan Cities 3050. SHRt AKHTAR HASAN: Will the 3049. SHRI SRIBAlLAV PANIGRAHI: Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (a) the quantity of Adriyamycin injec- tions imported every month; (a). whether Government have a pro- posal to draw an action plan to remove the (b) the reasons for which these injec- power crisis in the metropolitan cities: tions are not easily available in the market; and (b) whether the action plan is proposed to be implemented during the present plan (c) whether in view of its increasing . period: demand, Government propose to increase its import? (c) if so, the year by which the power crisis is likely to be removed in the metropoli- THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI tan cities; and J. VENGALA RAO) : (a) The import of formulations is not being monitored by this (d) the details thereof? Department.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) and (c). On receipf of reports of DEPARTMENTOFPOWERINTHEMINIS- shortage of vital drugs, this Ministry tele- 163 Written Answ.rs MARCH 15. 1988 Wnlten AnSwelS 164

graphically advised the concerned compa- (e) whether the production of tyrasln nies to rush stocks immediately to the re- the country is less than the demand; and ported areas of shortage. MIs. Watter Bush- nail who are marketing this imported formu- (f} if so, the staps Government pro- lation in the country have informed that posed to taka to augment the production of adequate quantities have been rushed to tyres? Bombay and other centres during Febru- ary.1988. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [Engfish] DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN lHE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHR! M. ARUNACHALAM) : (a) The Import of Tyro production of tyres during the last three years has been as follows: 3051. SHRI KAMAL NATH: SHRI M.S. GILL: Years Production (in lakh nos) Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: 1984 110

(a) the number of tyres produced in the 1985 country during the last three years, year- wise; 1986 129

(b) A Statement is given below:- (b) the names of the countries to which tyres were exported and value thereof; (c) and (d) Government may consider import of tyres if the need arises. (c) whether Government are contem- plating to Import tyres; (e) and (f). The installed capacity for production of tyres is considered adequate (d) the number of tyres proposed to be to meet the demand. Government are in imported with names of the countries and constant touch with manufadurers in order value thereof; to maximise produdion.

STATEMENT

Countrywise break up of export of Auto Tyres and tubes for the period 1984-85 to 1986-87 ------,------' Countl)' to which Export ( in lac Rs) Exported 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 (Estimated) (Estimated) (Estimated)

1 2 3 4 ------Australia 67.0 1.7

Afghanistan 864.0 290.0 1501.0 185 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written Answets 166

1 2 3 4 Bangladesh 308.0 640.0 482.2

Cuba 225.0 183.0 134.8

Ethiopia 16.0 32.0 4.5

Ghana 146.

Kenya 28.0 25.3

Mauritius 63.0 17.0 51.8

Nigeria 10.0 27.7

Poland 236.0 74.3 36.7

Pakistan 101.0

Singapore 86.0 60.0 56.3

U.K. 124.0 263.0 67.3

USA 1511.0 1600.0 1884.9

USSR 616.0 672.5 219.7

UAE 83.0 285.0 - 309.0

Yugoslavia 142.0 73.2 18.5

Tanzania 512.4

Others 311.0 220.3 382.2

Total: 4950.0 4700.0 5950.0

Clearance of Haldle Petrochemicals Haldia Petrochemicals project; Project (b) if so, the details thereof; and 3052. SHRI ANll BASU: Will the Min- ister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (c) the action taken by Government in this regard? whether Union Government have received any latter from the Chief Minister of THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI Wast Bengal regarding clearance of the J. VENGALA RAO): No letter from the 167 Wrin." Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnsWBI'S 168

~hiaf Minister of West Bengal has been (b) if so, the details of projects awaiting received in the Ministry of Industry in the clearance; recent past. (b) and (c). Do not arise. c) the reasons for delay and likely time by which these are likely to be cleared; and Disclosure Regarding Foreign Ex- change In Directors' Report (d) the steps taken to implement the single window concept for NRls? 3053. SHAI GURUDAS KAMAT: Will the Minister af INDUSTRY be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE state: DEPARTMENT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY (a) whether Government propose to (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM) : (a) to (d). amend Section 217 of the Companies Act to Some references have been roceived re- provide disclosure of net spending and garding procedural delay in clearing NRt eaming of foreign exchange in the directors' projects. To expedite clearance, a single report; and window called the Special Approval Committee under the chairmanship of the b) H so, the main features of the pro- Secretary. Deptt of Industrial Development posal? has been set up for simultaneous approval of letter of intent, foreign collaboration and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE capital goods import to the non - resident DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- Indians to set up industrial units. OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM) : (a) and A few application from the non-resident (b). Clause 30 of the Companies (Amend- Indians for the manufacture of fertilizers, ment ) Bill 1987, as introduced in the Rajya photosensitised goods, telecommunication Sabha on 31.8.1987, seeks to amend Sec- equipment etc. are pending clearance in the tion 217 of the Companies Act, 1956, to Secretariat for Industrial Approvals, Deptt. of require companies to provide disclosure in Industrial Development ot account of non- the directors' report of prescribed particulars f;nalisation of policy matter by the scrutini- regarding conservation of energy, technol- sing Dep~s, or due to the lack of complete ogy absorption and foreign exchange earn- information ir" the applications. A decision on ings and outgo. these applications will be taken as soon as policy matters are decided and the addi- tional information/clarification is received Single Windo Concept for NRls from the applicants.

3054. SHRI V.N.GAOGll: [Translation] SHRI KAMAL NATH: Manufacture of Polyester Filma Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: 3055. DR. TRIPATHI : Will the Minister of INDUSTRY (a) whether a large number of non- be pleased to state: resident Indians have complained about the procedural delays in clearing their projects in (a) the details of units established in India; private and public sectors for manufacturing 189 Written Answers PHAlGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnSW9ts 170 polyester film during the last three years; (a) whether some improvement has been made recently in the/quality of lantern (b) whether Government propose to which would be better in terms of light output establish suct- units in eastern Uttar and efficiency than the traditional hurricane Pradesh, espedally in Basti district: and lantern; and

(c) if so, the time by which these units (b) if so. the details thereof? will be set up and if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- J. VENGALA RAO) : (a) No new Letters of OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- IntentIDGTD Registrations have been g:ven rRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) Na- for establishing grass root units of Polyester tional Research Development Corporation fUm during the last three years. However. (NRDC) has informed that the follow~ng one unit has gone into production i.e Venlon Institutes have done work in the improve- Polyester Film Pvt. Ltd. in 1987. ment of Lantern:-

(b) and (c). For the present, there IS no - i) Indian Institute of Petroleum. proposal to set up such unit in District Basti, Dehradun. Uttar Pradesh. ii) Nimbkar Agricultural Research Insti- [Englishl tute. Phattan, Maharashtra.

Improvement in quality of Lantern (b) (i) The main features of the hurri- 3056. SHRI PARASRAM BHARDWAJ: cane lantern developed by the Indian Insti- Will the Minister of INDuStRY be pleased to tute of Petroleum. Dehradun are stated to be state: as under:-

Performance of liP Design of Hurricane Lantem:

Performance criteria Improved Design Existing IS Speci- of liP model fication. ------luminous intensity in Cd. 9-10 4-5 6

Luminous efficiency Cd/gmlhr. 0.3 0.2 0.3 OR Kerosine required to produce one Cd. of lightlhr. gms. 5

Hurricane Proof ness Pass Pass

Air Pressure Test Pass Pass

Surface Temp Pass Pass 171 Wtiften Answers MARCH15,~8 Written Ans ..,. 172

(ii) In respect of the lantern developed IMFL division as such, including by the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Insti.. shop, before the expiry of a pe- tute, Phaltan, Maharashtra, it has been- riod of at least 3 years from the stated that it has the advantages of both date of his posting out of the hurric-ane as weir as petromax lamps but is IMFL division and that too, only inexpensive, more efficient and safe as in exceptional circumstances compared to hurrican and petromax lamps. and also after verifying that one has a clean record. Transfer Policy of Employees posted at Wine Shops In Deihl (c) Does not arise.

3057. DR. G. VUAVA RAMA RAO: Will Growth rate of Public Undertakings the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: 3058. SHRI G.S. BASAVARAJU: SHRI S.M. GURADDI: (a) whether there is a uniform transfer policy for employees posted at wine shops Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to under the Delhi State Industrial Develop.. state: ment Corporation (DSIDC); (a) the total growth rate achieved by the (b) if so, the details thereof; and public undertakings under the Department of Public Enterprises; (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) whether their growth rate is now THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE satisfactory; and DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- (c) the steps being taken to improve TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACt-iALAM): (a) Yes. their growth rate? Sir. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI (b) Acco~ding to DeJhi Administration. J. VENGALA RAO): (a) and (b). In terms of the follOWing guidelines have been formu- aggregate turnover, Public Sector Under- lated and kept in view by Deihl State 1ndus- takIngs of the Oeptt. of Public Ente~riS8s trial Development Corporation· registered a satisfactory growth rate of 21% in 1986-87 as compared to 1985.. 86 per.. i) no official shall be allowed to formance. work at the Indian Made Foreign Uquor (IMFL) shop for more than (c) The steps taken to improve the two years. No official shall be growth rate include better Production Plan .. allowed to work in the IMFL divi- ning & Control, improving capacity utilisa- $ion as such, inr.luding shop as tion. enhancing productivity. reduction of woll as the Division. for more downtime of plant & machinery, improve- than 3 years. ment of order book position by means of better linkages with the customers, etc. ii) no person who has worked ei- ther at the IMFL shop or in the Amount for Exploration of 011 and Gas Division or in both and has been posted out, shall be reposted to 3059. DR. V. VENKATESH: Will the 173 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 174

Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL those programmes during the last three GAS be pleased to state the total amount years; prcposed to be spent by Government on oil and gas exploration in the next two years? (c) the year-wise target set, achieve- ment made, amount spent and the Central THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE assistance given to that agency. to imple- MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- ment those programmes; and RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM)' About Rs. 1 ,900 crores. (d) the details thereof?

OrIS88 Renewable Energy Development THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Agency MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI VASANT SATHE): (a> Ves, Sir. 3060. SHRr RADHAKANTA DIGAL: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to (b) to (d). Total funds rele~ to Orissa state: Renewable Energy Development Agency by the Department of Non-Conventional (a) whether the Orissa Renewable Energy Sources during the last 3 years i.e. Energy Development Agency has sought 1984-87 for biogas (family size plants) assistance from his Ministry to implement its amounted to As. 373.50 lakhs. As against programme like construction of biogas this release the Central Government has plants and wind mills etc.; received a total claim of Rs. 386.91 lakhs towards expenditure for this programme. (b) if so, the assistance given to that The year-wise targets for biogas (family State Government agency to implement size) and the achievements are 3S under:

Year Ta~ets Achievements ------1984-85 2500 2847

1985-86 2500 5338

1986-87 2500 4310

For the wind Energy Projects imple· (a) whether Govf:''1men1 havb :et up a mented in Orissa during these 3 years, the study group to match refining capacity with Department's contribution through cash the expected demand of petroleum products assistance and hardwares support amounts in the oountry; to over Rs. 100 lakhs. No specific statewise and year-wise targets are made for wind (b) if so, the time by which the study energy demonstration programme. grcup is likely to submit its report:

Study Group for Assessment of (c) the present refining capacity and to Refinery Capacity what extent it is sought to be augmented;

3061. SHAI S.B. SIDNAL: Will the (d) whether any proposal to lay the Minister of PETRO~EUM AND NATURAL product pipeline in Gujarat to Bhatinda in GAS be pleased to state: Punjab by Indian Oil CorporatIOn is under 175 Written AnswelS MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswelS 176 consideration; and THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI J. VENGALA RAO): (a) The Public Enter- (e) if so, the decision taken thereon and prises Services Association (PESA) was the time by which the same is likeiy to be formed in 1984 and dissolved in 1987. taken up? (b) It was formed underttle Registration THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE of Societies Act, 1860. MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHRt RAFIOUE ALAM): (a) and (c) Yes, Sir. There were allegations of (b). Government had sat up a Committe& on impropriety in management of the Twin Supply Measures to suggest suitab:e meas- Tower construction Project. ures for the Supply of petroleurrl products upto the year 2004-2005 AD. The Commit- (d) The complaints are still under inves- tee has submitted the first part of its report tigation. recently. [ Trans/ation] (c) The present installed refining capac- ity is 46.70 MTPA and in addition there is a Communication Facilities in Mathura swing capacity of 2.0 MTPA. The current District 01 Uttar Pradesh proposals for new refineries/expansions will increase the capacity by about 14 MTPA. 3063. SHRI MANVENDRA SINGH: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (d) and (e). Government have approved pleased to state: a proposal for preparation of a Detailed Feasibility Report for a product pipeline from (a) whether it is a fact that Mathura Kandla to Bhatinda. Work on the project is district of Uttar Pradesh is lacking in commu- likely to start in 1989. nication facilities; and

(b) if so, the steps being taken to Public Enterprises Services Associa- increase these facilities during 1988-89? tion THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 3062. SHAI HAAISH AAWAT: WiU the MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRt Minister of INDUSTRY be pieased to state: VASANT SATHE): (a) No. Sir.

(a) whether an Association named the (b) Not applicable in view of (a) above. Public Enterprises Services Association has been formed; Losses In Coal India Limited

(b) if so, the rules under which it has 3064. PROF. CHANDRA BHANU been formed; oevl: DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: (c) whether there have been a number of complaints and allegations against PESA, Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to and if so, the details thereof; and state:

(d) the action taken against the persons (8) whether 1987-88 is to show an held responsible therefor? increase in losses of the Coal India Limited; 177 Written Answer3 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) - Wrl'rten AnswelS 178 (b) if so, the reasons therefor; ments and managerial meas- u~es have been adopted to im- (c) whether the Coa' India Limited had prove efficiency of operations. taken any, steps in 1987-88 to reduce its losses; (iii) Efforts towards reorganisation of existing mines to improve the (d) H so, what specific steps were tak~n prod uctivity. by the Coal India limited to reduce the losses in·the above financial.year; . (iv) Effective man power planning through control over fresh re- (e) the success achieved by the Coal cruitment, preparation of man- India Limited in this direction; and power budgets, training &tc.

(f) the details thereof? (v) Improvement in availability and utilisation of equipment. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT"OF COAL IN THE MINIS- (vi) Improvement in the material TRY OF ENERGY (SHRI C.K. JAFFER management through streamlin- SHARIEF): (a) and (b). Accounts of Coal ing of procedure, computerisa- India Limited for the year 1987-88 have not tion, vendor rating etc been finalised so far. However, there is likely to be an increase in the losses of the Coal (vii) Action plan for energy conserva- India Limited during 1987-88 as compared tion has been drawn up. t~ losses suffered by it during 1986-87. (viii) Improvement in communication The Coal India ltd. suffered losses systems and computerised' MIS mainly due to steep increas6 in the cost of for efficient management. production due to increase in wage bill, in- crease in cost of inputs such as timber, (8) and (f). Measures baing taken in this explosives, petrol, oil and lubricant, higher regard are expected to improve th~ financial incidence of depreciation and interest per10rmance of coal companies but it is charges, higher production of inferior grades diffic\J1t to quantify the effect in terms of of coal in the total production etc. reduction in losses as thesa are also af- fected by increase in the wages and cost of (c) and (d). The freedom of Coal India oth9r inputs and time lag in the revision of Limited is limited as targets of produCtion prices. However, the productivity in tenllS of and prices of coal are externally fixed having output per man-shift (OMS) has shown regard to the overall interest of the national improvement. During April-December, 1987 economy. However, Coal India Limited is the OMS has been 1.00 as against 0.93 making efforts to reduce the cost of produc- dl1ring the sa.lle period in 1986-87. tion. Some. of the steps taken in this direction are:- [Eng/ish] (i) Planning and execution of proj- ects with high out-put per man- Mobile T.lephone Plan shift. 3065. SHRI K.S. RAO: Will the Minister (ii) A number of systems improve- of CoMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: 179 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written Answers 180

(a> w~ther car telephone is likely to be DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEvel- approved by Govemment after certain 'for- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRV OF INDUS- malities are completed; TRY (SHAI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) Ves, Sir. (b) whether this Mobi~ Telephone Plan has been a failure in many countries due to (b) The price of imported. newsprint is various factors; fixed on the recommendation of the News- print Price Fixation Advisory Committee on (c) if so. the reasons for such proposal quarterly basis taking into account the vari- being implemented; and ous factors like iQternational price behavi- our, c.i.f. cost etc. The retentiDn price of (d) the total number of mobile tele- domestic newsprint is fixed on the basis of Ii phones already working in the country and normative criteria recommended by the what have been the reports about these Bureau of Industrial Costs & Prices. :his phones from the subscribers? price is revised from time to time keeping in view changes in costs of inputs. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (c) The price of newsprint is only one of VASANT SATHE): (a> Government is con- the elements in the total cost of a newspa- sidering introduction of Cenulor Radio tele- per. The increase in price of newspapers phones in VieVI of its utility to rural art:las. cannot therefore be attributed solely of the price of newsprint. (b) No Sir. Survey About T.V. Programmes (c) Does not arise, in view of answer to (b) above. 3067. DR. PHULRENU GUHA: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- (d) At present Mobile Telephone Sys- CASTING be pleased to state: tem is working at Delhi and there are 77 working connections. Service provided by (a) whether any survey had been c0n- this system is very popular and there are 235 ducted to know the reaction of rural people people in the waiting list. • about the T. V. programmes; ~and

RI_ In Price of Newsprint fb 1 if so, the details thereof?

3066. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Minister of INDUSTRY be plea.o.ed to state: TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING <8> whether the imported newsprint and (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). Yes, .ndigenous newsprint have different prices; Sir. Doordarshan had commissioned . KARVE lnstit:.lte of Social Service, PlJne to (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and find out the impact of TV in India based on 8 sociological study. The survey was con- (c) whether increase in price of ~ ducted in urban, rural and tribal regions of newsprint has caused Itn increase in the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, prices of news papers? West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. The rural and tribal segment was '53% of the total THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE sample. The study suggests that generally 181 Written Answers PHAlGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnSW8IS 182

the impact is greater in Metro and urban (c) if so. the time by which it is likely to areas as compared to rural and tnbal areas. be installed?

Tran8pOrtation of Petroleum Products THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- 3068. SHRI HAFIZ MOHO. SIDDIQ: FORMATION AND BROADCASTING Will .the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (SHAt H.K.l. BHAGAT): (a) No, Sir. The low NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: power TV transmitter at Jagdalpur provides generally satisfactory service within its ex- (a) whether is it proposed to have quick pected coverage area. means of transport of petroleum products and gases where the volume ;'lvolved is (b) Site for the proposed 1 KW high morelbulk and the distance invol" ld is long power transmitter in replacement of the ex- . rather than the surface modes of transport; isting low power transmitter at Jagdalpur has and been identified.

(b) if so. the details in this regard? (c) The high power transmitter at Jagdalpur is expeded to be commissioned THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE towards the end of the VII Plan period, sub- MINiSTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- ject to annual allocation of resources and RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): Ca) and timely availability of equipment. (b). The pipeline mode of tran$pOrtation of petroleum products in bulk over long dis- [English] tances is considered to be cheaper. quicker and more secure than transportation by rail, Exploration by U.S.S.R. In Cauvery read and coastal tanker. A number of prod- Basin uct pipelines have already been laid and rnor. pipelines such as Kandla-KarnaI/Bhat- 3070. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY: Will inda. Bombay-Manmad, etc.. are. contem- the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATU- plated. RAL GAS be pleased to state:

the details of oil exploration done by [ Translation] the USSR under the agreement signed by the Oil and Natural Gas Commission in the High Power Transmitter at Jagdalpur onshore and offshore of Cauvery Basin; and

3069. SHRI MANKURAM 5001: Will (b) the details of seismic surveys com- the Minister of INFORMATION AND pleted by 1118 USSR and the findings of such BROADCASTING be pleased to state: seismic surveys?

(8) whether the programmes· relayed THE DEPUTY MINISTEn IN THE from Doordarshan centre at Jagdalpur are MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- not being received properly by viewers due RAL GAS (SHRJ RAFIQUE ALAM): and to its low transmission capacity; . ib). Exploration with Soviet assistance is being carried out ira the onshore areas only. (b) whether any site has been selected Under the intensive integrated exoloration to instal a high power transmitter to enhance project in the Cauvery Basin. the Soviet the capacity of Jagdalpur centre: and organisation, VIO T echnoexport. has to 183 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written Answers 184

cover 4000 GLK of seisnlic surveys and drill (a) whether Government are aware that 46 wells during the period 1986-95. Akashvani Kendra, Vadodara, works on low transmitter' since its inception; The Soviet seismic parties have cov- ered 1124 GLK and the drilling party has (b) whether Government propose to drilled the first parametric well upto a depth increase the capacity of transmitter of Aka- of 2576 mtrs. so far. shvani Kendra. Vadodara; and

Results of the seismic surveys will be (c) if not, the reasons thereof? known after the data is processed and the same will help in selecting locations for tak- THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- ing up drilling explorations. TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING Bifurcation of Telecommunication (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGAT): (a) Yes, Sir. Services (b) and Ccl. The maximum power au- 3071. SHRt G. BHOOPATHY: Will the thorised for operation of a MW transmitter at Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased Vadodara, both for day time and night time to state: operation is limited to 1 KW. only. As such it . ;s not possible to upgrade its power by a (a) whether there is a proposal for higher power MW transmitter. It may be bifurcation of Telecommunication Services ment:oned that this transmitter does n01 as (i) Technical Division and (ii) Traffic Divi- serve as a primary channel for Vadodara. sion to extend prompt and best services to The 50 KW MW transmitter at Ahmedabad the telephone consumers; and provides coverage to Vadodara for the pri- mary channel programmes. (b) if not. the reasons thereof? Utilisation of Gas THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 3073. SHRI C. JANGA REDDY: VASANT SATHE): (a) No, Sir. There is no DR. A.K. PATEL: proposal far bifurcation of telecommunica- tion services into technical and traffic dh;i- Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND sions. -Telecommunications Ser~ces are NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: broadly classified into Telegraph services and Tele~one services but the Mainte- (a) the quantity of gas flared up every nance staff of both ;s common. year and the percentage of the gas utilised and sold during each of the last three years; (b) N~ssity of such a bifurcation has not been felt. (b) the market value of the gas so wastedlflared per year in each of the last Transmission Capacity of Aka.hvanl three years; and Kendra, Vadodara (c) the targets of gas utilisation ~rcent- , \ 3072. SHRI RAN~ITSINGH age fixed for the current year aN' the next GAEI

MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- (b): Details are given in the table below:- RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) and'

Year Utilised" Flared %Utili~ed. Value of gas flared" (Million cubic metres)Prodn. (Re.rors.)

19'84-85 4141 3052 57 30.52

1985-86 4950 3118 61 31>18 " 1986-87 7072 2718 ,72 '27.18

*Includes internal consumption consumption by ONGC/OIL

**At the rate of Rs. 100{1000 M3, which was the minimum price prevailing till 1987.

(c) The targets fixed for gas sales by follows: ONGC & OIL for 1987-88 & 1988-89 are as

(In million cubic metres)

1987-88 1988-89

O.N.G.C. 5580 7000

O.l.L. 977 977

[Translation] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE .. DEPARTMENT OF POWERIN THEMINIS- Study Report of Rural Electrification TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA Corporation .HOHTAGI): (a) No such study has been conducted by the Rural Electrification Cor- 3074. SHRi BALWANT SINGH RA~ poration. MQOWALlA: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) and (c).I?~·t'l(~h;_'

(a) . whether the Rural Electrification [English] Corpor!'l~ion has submitted a study report on ihecauses of, power break-downs in the Ex-p'OPc)\..&l'hoa. ~ recent past; 3075. SHRI CH'NTAMANtJtN~ Will' (b) if,so, the main causes of the power the MinistElr of INDUSTRY be pleased to brea.!S:downs mentioned identified in the state: report; and . (a) whether it is a fact that Carbon Black (c)fhe action taken by Government to (also know as Channel Bi~)isproduced by remove these causes? utilising low pressure naturargas which is 187 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnSwelS 188 flared; Price of Truck Tyr.s

(b) whether it is also a fact that it has 3076. SHRI V. SOSHANADAEES- been developed by the scientists of the WARA RAO: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY Regional Research Laboratory, Jomat; be pleased to state: Assam; (a) whether the Bureau of Industrial (c) whether the quality of Carbon Black Costs and Prices (BICP) has exam ined the produced indigenously almost matches prices of truck tyres produced in the country; international standards and it has been found suitable by the USSR industries; (b) if so, the findings of slep; and

(d) whether about 60 to 70 metric ton- (c) the steps proposed by Government nas of Carbon Black is being imported from to bring down the level of prices of truck tha USA and West Germany at a cost of Rs. tyres? 150 to As. 250 per kg. at present; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE There is no unit in the (b) Blep had suggested a fair norma- country at present producing channel black tive price for tyres on the basis of cost of grade of carbon black on a commercial inputs prevailing in May 1986. As the cost of scale. We are only producing furnace grade a number 01 major inputs required for the of carbon black, but not by this method. manufacture of tyres had gone up consid- erably subsequent to the submission of t_!le (b) The information is being colleded report, the Goyernment has requested slep and will be laid on the Table of the House. to update its recommendation.

(c) Only furnace grade of carbon black (c) There is no statutory control on is produced in the country and it is compa- prices and distribution of tyres at present. rable with international standards. However, Government are in regular touch with the manufacturers in order to ensure (d) Import of channel & lamp grades of adequate availability of tyres in the market carbon black are under Open General li- through optimum utilisation of installed ca- cence (OGl) of the import-export policy for pacity. actual users and as such imports of various quantities do take place from time to time at Sickne.. In Small Seal. industries In differant costs. Some quantities of furnace Vldarbha Region .grade carbon black are also imported against export of lyres. 30n. SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT: 'NHI tha'Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to (e) Yes, Sir. Exports are always given ~tate: requisite encouragement, but there are no prospects of exports of any grade of carbon (a> whether Union Government .... black in the near future. aware that thousands of small scaie indus- 189 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Written Answets 190 trial units in the Vidarbha region of Mahar- implementation of rehabilitation packages in ashtra State are facing industrial sickness; the case of potentially viable sick units. The Small Industries Development Fund set up (b) if so, whether Government propose by the Industrial Development Bank of India to investigate the exact cause of their sick- in May, 1986 also provides for rehabilitation ness; and assistance to sick SS1 units financed by commercial banks, State Financial Corpora- (c) the steps Government propose to tions and State Small Industries Develop- revive the small scale industrial units from ment Corporations. Financial assistance in sickness? .... the form of long term equity type assistance upto Rs. 75,000/- to units with a project mst THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE not exceeding Rs. 5 lakhs at a nominal DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- service charge of one per cent per annum is OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- also available to potentially viable sick SS. TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) Data units from the National Equity Fund set up in on sick industrial units assisted by banks in August. 1987. The Government of India the country are collected by the Reserve have liberatised the Margin Money Scheme Bank of India as p.erthe definition of sickness for revival of sick small scale units and the adopted by it. According to the latest infor- quantum of assistance under the Scheme mation available from the Reserve Bank of has been raised from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. Indiathe number of sick 551 units in the State 50,000 per unit. of Maharashtra including Vidarbha region was 10,605 as at the end of December, Morning Transmission In Regional 1986. Languages

(b) A number of causes, both internal 3078. SHRIMATI O.K. THARA OEVI and external, operating in combination have SIDDHARTHA: Will the Minister of INFOR- been responsible for industrial sickness in MATION AND BROADCASTING b. general. Some of the principal causes are: pleased to state: faulty planning, management deficiencies, insufficient financial .control, diversion of (a) whether there is a proposal tor resources. inadequate attention to R&D, starting morning transmissions in regional obsolescence oftechnology and machinery, languages from Ooordarshan Kendras in poor industrial relations, inadequate de- various State Capitals: mand, shor1age of raw materials and other inputs and infrastruclural constraints. (b) if so, when it will be started; and

(c) .A number of measures have been (c) if not, the reasons thereof? taken by the Government for detecting sick- ness at the incipient stage and towards THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- rehabilitation of sick units in the small scale TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- sector. Detailed guidelines have been is- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING sU9d by the Reserve Bank of India to all (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) No, Sir. commercial banks in February, 1987 with specific reference to detecting incipient sick- (b) Does not arise. ness. identification of sick small scate units. viablity norma, as also reliefs and conces- (c) The.present contents ofttt. morning SDna from bankslfi"ancial institutions for service being telecast cater to the entire 191 Writtsn AnswelS MARCH 15. 1988 Written AnswelS 192 country. As such starting the programme in 600 crore; regional languages from Doordarshan Ken- draa is not considered necessary. (b) if so. what is the comparative per- centage of rise in the demand of petrochemi- cals during the last three years in the con- Import of Industrial Alcohol sumer industries and the agricultural sector;

3079. SHAI BALASAHEB VIKHE (c) the comparative percentage of rise PATIL: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be in the produdion of petrochemicals during pleased to state: the last three years and the fresh capacities created during 1987 as compared to the (a) the estimated production of different capacities created durjng 1986; and types of alcohol in 1987-88; (d) the steps contemplated by Govern- (b) whether there is any proposal to ment to minimise imports of petrochemicals import industrial alcohol; and to make the country self-sufficient?

(c) if so. the cost at whieh it is to be THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI imported and its landed price; and J. VENGALA RAO): (a) As the existing pro- duction capacity for petrochemicals, particu- (d) the details of its sector-wise distribu- larly polymers. caprolactam. etc.• is not tion? adequate to meet the indigenous demand in fUll. imports are permitted to cover the deficit; the cost of such imports exceeds Rs. 600 THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI crores/annum. J. VENGALA RAO): (a) Total production of alcohol in 1987-88 (December. 1987 to (b) and (c). The average annual rat. of November. 1988) is estimated at 8,100 lakh growth in demand of major petrochemicals litres-:-f}ifferent types are identified with re- during the last 3 years has been as follows:- spect to usage of the alcohol and not by process of production. The quantities con- i) Polymers 12 to 13% sumed in the country will be both for potable and industrial purposes. iii Synthetic Fibres 25 to 30%

(b,No. Sir. We are currently surplus in iii) Synthetic Rubbers 8% aleallol. iv) Raw-materials for (c) and (d). Do not arise. Synthetic Detergents 18%

Import of Petrochemicals \\thUe the increase in production capac- ityfor items (ii) and (iv) has kept pace with the 3080. SHRr MOHO. MAHFOOZ ALI growth in demand, it has lagged behind in KHAN: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be case of items (i) and (iii) above. pleased to state:

(a> whether Government propose to The accretion of fresh capacities in import petrochemicals costing nearly As. 1986 & 1987 have been as fOllowr. 193 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnSW81S 194

('000 MTlYear) leased as advance subsidy

1986 - Power Management Scheme. In Synthetic Fibres 45 (approx.) Northern Region

1987 3082. DR. G.S. RAJHANS: Will the Synthetic Fibres 60 (approx.) Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state:

Aaw materials for synthetic (a) whether in order to meet the power detergents 100 (approx.) crisis in 'the northern region a power man- agement scheme for the entire northe"!' (d) Additional capacities for the manu- region is under finalisation by Governme"!_; facture of various petrochemicals have been approved and are in the proces~ of being (b) if so, the details of the scheme established. discussed recently at New Delhi; and

Industrial subsidy to Karnataka (c) the time by which the proposed scheme will be implemented and to what 3081. SHRI G. DEVARAYA NAIK: Will extent the power crisis in the northern region the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to will be met? state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) the amount released as advance DEPARTMENT OF POWER (SHRIMATI industrial subsidy to Karnataka Govern- SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a) to (c). A power ment; management scheme for the Northem Region has been evolved with a view to (b) whether this amount has been prop- improving the security and stability of the erly utilised; and Northem Grid and to ensure an equitable distribution of power from Central Stations to (c) if not. what steps Union Government the beneficiary States. The scheme is under propose to take in the matter? implementation.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE The salient features of the Power Man- DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- agement Scheme are: load management, OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- code of conduct for system operation, TRY (SHAI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) to (c). operation of under-frequency relays, instal- Under the Central Investment Subsidy lation of additional capacitors and rectifica- Scheme, the State GovtslFinancial Corpo- tion of damaged capacitors by the Constitu- rations are required to disburse the Central ent States. Wrth the implementation of 1he Subsidy to the eligible units after the invest- measures relating to load management, ments is made by them on land, building, there has been appreciable improvement in plant and machinery. Thereafter, the State the Grid Parameters. Govts. approach the Central Govt. for reim- bursement of the expenditure incurred on Construction of Hydro-Electric Power this account. An amount of As. 35.73 crores Project at Uri In Jammu and Kashmir has been reimbursed to Karnataka since the inception of the Scheme, 1971 and upto 29th 3083. SHRI JANAK RAJ GUPTA: Will February, 1988. No amount has been re- the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: 195 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written Answers 196

(a) whether Govemment have sanc- at various states of processing. No Industrial tioned the construction of Hydro-electric Licence application from MIs. lTe Ltd., Is power project at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir pending. Details of pending Industrial LI- State~ cence applications are not divulged till final decisions have been taken by the Govern- (b) if so, when the work on the project ment thereon. win be started; and [ Trans/ation] (c) whether any agency has been engaged to execute the work on this project? Supply of part components and Electric

\ material for Heavy Earth Movers THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE working at 8anlyadlh (Glrldih) Coal DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- fields TRY OF ENERGY (SHAIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a) to (c). Implementation of pre- 3085. SHAI RAMASHRAY PRASAD construdion works of Uri Hydroelectnc Proj- SINGH: Will the Minister of ENERGY be ect at a cost of Rs. 25.50 crores was en- pleased to state: trusted to National Hydroelectric Power Corporation in December '86. These works (a) w~ether the payment of the out- are in progress. The construdion of the main standIng dues has not yet been made to the project works in proposed to be imple- suppliers of the part components and el8C> mented on a turn-key basis through a foreign tric material supplied during the period 1984- Consortium. Offers received forthis purpose 87 for the Heavy Earth Movers working at from the foreign Consortia are under evalu- 8aniyadih CGiridih) CoaHield under the ation and negotiations. Central Coalfields Ltd;

Industrial Licences to Private Compa- (b) the total number of suppliers and the nies names of those who have been paid their due amount; and 3084. SHRI RAM 8HAGAT PASWAN: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to (c) the date by which payment to the state: remaining local suppliers will be made?

(a) the number of applications pending THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COAL disposal for industrial licences to companies IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE belonging to the Birfa Group and MIs. ITC MINISTRY OF ENERGY (SHRI C.K. JAF- Umited; and FER SHARIEF): (a) As on 11-3-1988, eight- een bills amounting to Rs. 35,312.46 p per- (b) the details of items for w'lich the taining to five suppliers of part components licences are pending? and~ electric material of Heavy Earth Movers working at Beniadih (Giridih) Coalifiald ware THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE: pending for payment. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- (b) The information .&..being collected TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) and and will be laid on the Table of the House. (1)>). As on 1.3. 1988, nineteen Industrial li- cence applications received from various (c) Subject to the claims being found undertakings belonging to Birla Group were admissible, the payment is expected to be 197 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 198 made shortly. proposed to be announced so as to coordi- nate with petroleum' and transport indus- [Eng/ish] tries;

Automobile Policy (c) whether any proposal in this regard is pending with Government; and 3086. SHRI BHATTAM SRIRAMA MURTY: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be (d) whether the automobile production pleased to state: has already surpassed all plan estimates for the Seventh Plan period? (a) the number of automobiles manu- factured during the last three years including cars, jeeps, trucks, two wheelers and three THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE wheelers; DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- (b) whether an automobile policy is TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM);. {a}

1984-85 185-86 1.986-87

Cars 76,090 102,804 t24lt694

Jeeps 23,208 27,961 28,784

Commercial Vehicle 96,004 100,452 98,982

Two Wheeler 897,94R 1,188,565 1,387,403

Three Wheelers 43,508 49,947 54,550

(b) and (c). The matter is underconsid- (c) the maximum time limit of stay of the eratian of the Government. staff in the news room?

(d) The production of passenger cars THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- and two wheelers las exceeded the Sev- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- enth plan targets. FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) to (c). The staff Detaining of Staff In News Rooms in News Room mainly consists of editorial staff, stenographers and Newsreadersl 3087. PROF. SAIF-UO-OIN SOZ: Will Newsreaders-cum-Translators. The edito- the Minister of INFORMATION AND rial staff and stenographers are included in BROADCASTING be pleased to state: the category of Shift Duty Staff for whom duty hours, holiday, casual leave etc. have (a) whether norms/guidelines have been specially prescribed. As in the case of been laid down for detaining the staff in news Government servants, these offICers are rooms of various All India Radio Stations; eligible for overtime allowancelcornpensa- tory leave for work done on holidays and off (b) if so, the details thereof; and days. Similarly. NewsreadersJNewsraad- 199 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswelS 200 .rs-cum-Translators are also eligible for (ii) Existing exchange at Oanapur is these facilities. They-are, however, detained likely to be replaced by the electronic ex- after the normal duty hours subjects to the change during the 8th Pian. exigencies of work and in the interest of scheduled transmissions. Petrol Pumps In Deihl installation of Electronic Exchanges At 3089. SHRt KAMLA-PRASAD SINGH: Patna Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: 3088. DR. C.P. THAKUR: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased (a) how many petrol pumps in Delhi to state: were checked for giving less petrol to the motorists during the last one year and how (a) the progress made in the installation does this figure compare with tne la$t three of electronic exchanges at Patna, Danapur years; and ratna City; and (b) the details of the results of the (b) the time by which the exchanges will checking; start functioning? (c) the action taken against the erring THE MINISTER OF ENERGY MINIS- petrol pumps; and TER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI VAS- ANT SATH ~: (a) (i) Prelim inary works are in (d) the details of steps taken to ch~ at progress forjhe installation of a 10,000 lines random the petrol pumps throughout the E·10B type electronic telephone exchange country to know their functioning? at Patna. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (ii) Electronic equipment has been al- MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- lotted for replacing the existing exchange at RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) to Danapur. (c). All the petrol pumps in Delhi Union Territory )1ave been checked/inspected by (iii) At present there is no proposal to the Oe)tli Weights and Measurt3s Depart- instal ulectronic telephone exchange at m,.!-nt/cjuring 1987. The number of inspec- Patna City. tions made and the number of cases where aetion for prosecution was taken against the (b) (i) The proposed''''er~r'onic tele- erring petrol pumps for short delivery during phone exchange of 1 0,000 lines at Patna is 1987 and the previous three years are givan likely to be commissioned during 1989-90. below: Year No. of inspections No. of cases where action undsrtaken was taken fOI short delivery

1987 1307 30

1986 '714 94

1985 952 37

1984 762 23 201 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnswelS 202

(d) The Oil companies and the Weights (c) the steps taken by Government to and Measures Departments conduct regular avert situation? and random inspections of/raids on petrol pumps and take necessary action against THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the defaulters. DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRI C.K. JAFFER Gas Through Pipelines to Consumers SHARIF-F): (a) Yes, Sir. In Bombay (b) A list of their demands is given in the 3091. SHRI MUKUL WASNIK: Will the statement below. Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleas~ to state: (c) With the intervention of the Central Industrial Relations Machinery, a settlement (8) whether Government are planning was arrived at and the strike was called off on to supply gas to the consumers in Bombay 23.2. t988. through a network of pipelines; STATEMENT (b) if so, the details thereof; and I. PA YMENT OF INTERIM RELIEF: (c) by what time the supply of gas will be made available to the consumers through a) Payment of interim relief to coal fillers pipelines? calculating due increment from 1.1.1987 and Tub handling allowance; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- b) Payment of interim relief to all retiredl RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) to medically made unfit/deceased workers (c). Gas has been committed on a firm basis from 1.1.19861i1f their leaving service. to Government of Maharashtra for supply in Bombay city. The Government of Maharash- II. CADRE SCHEME tra are working out details for distribution of this gas. Cadre scheme for Tradesmen. clerical, Para Medical-Staff workers of open cast, Strike In Singareni Colliery Company CSPs, Central Workshops, Survey Person- Limited nel, Lamp Room Personnel, Civil Engineer- ing and Drawing Office Personnel and Drill- 3092. SHR' NARAYAN CHOUBEY: ing Personne' etc .• to be finaUsed. Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: III. BADLIES:

a) All Badlies should be made perma- (a) whether the entire workers of ccal nent. mining and coal movement at the Govern- ment owned Singareni Collieries Company b) The designation of Floating 8adlies Limited went on a strike in the month of should be abolished. Februa:y this year; c) Jobs to the dependents of Badlies (b) if so, the details of their demands; and floating badlies should be provided and under NCWA-II & III .irrespective of their 203 Written Answers MARCH 15.1988 Written AnSW81S 204 putting in 190/240 musters or any other VIII. UNIFORMS: condition. All workers irrespective of new and old IV. AGE DETERMINATION: should be suppJied with uniforms where such uniforms aTe being issued. All female Assessment of Age should be done by workers should be provided with uniforms. Age Determination Committee/Medical The water supply and Drilling Personnel Board. The workmen whose ages were including Main Stores should be provided assessed already in the past by individual uniforms without any disparity as has been Medical Officer should be reassessed by done in case of Sanitary workers recently. Age Determination Committee/Medical Board. IX. IMPLEMENTATION OF SETTLE- MENTS: V. RECRUITMENT POLICY: a) Clause No. 1201 Mem-of-settlement a) Recruitment policy by running race to dated 29.1.1981 regarding jobs to sons/ workers should be abolished. dependents and assurance clause No.3 & 5 of Memo-of-settlement dated 8.10.1982 b) Recruitment of clerical, Welfare Of- should be implen lented. Proper scheme ficers. and apprentices etc. should be should be evolved for Mining Diploma hold- changed by giving preference to the existing ers. internal candidates who are qualified b) The rates of all cartsmen should be c) All those workmef' who are working enhan:;ed. on higher categories shoufd be conf.rmed with retrospective effect in their respective x. PIECE RA TED WORKMEN: jobs In which they are acting including thos8 who are discharging clerical nature of duties Piece rated workers of Goda',arikhani CSP and all Timber Yard workers should be absorbed in the Company. VI. CONTRACT LABOUR: XI REINSTA TEMENT OF DIS· Contrad labour sllould be abolishod MISSED WORKERS: and all existing contract labour should be absorbed in the Company. All workmen dismissed on th& name of Abesteeism and other causes should be reinstated. VII. MEDICAL FACILITIES: XII. OPEN CAST AND LONG WALL Medical treatment to workers should be WORKERS GRADES: improved. Local specialist services should be utilised as and when such specialists are Excavation grades to Open Cast work· not available. Medical reimbursement ers and appropriate grades to Long Wall should be made on producing bills. The workers should be implemented uniformally. definition of the family is changed recently by not providing medical facilities to the sons of XIII. CIVIC AMENITIES: employees or. plea that they are major though they are dependents of their parents. All Civic amenities including water sup- 205 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 206 ply and Electricity should be provided to the acts relating to system improvement, addi- own houseslhuts of the workers. tional generation through minVmicro hydel projects and gas turb1nes. XIV. NEW INCENTIVE SCHEME: (d) The amount of loan to be provided All Categories of workers should be by the World Bank for the projeds would be brought under the new incentive scheme known only after the project scope is firmed including those who were eliminated on in- up and agreements with the World Bank are troducing the new scheme. The New Incen- concluded. tive Scheme should be introduced to aU coal fillers, Workmen of CSPS, Open Casts and Telecast of Programmes from Trlvan- other departments, etc., since only the drum by Mlcrowava System Trammers, Coal Cutters. shotfirers. Sirdars etc., have been given the revised Schem e. 3094. PROF. P.J. KURIEN: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- World Bank Loan for Rural Electrifica.. CASTING be pleased to state: tlon Programme (a) whether there is any proposal to link 3093. SHRIMATI BASAVARAJES- Kerala by microwave for telecasting pro- WARI: Will the Minister of ENERGY be grammes from Trivandrum by all TV centres pleased to state: in Kerala; and

(a) whether a high-level team of the (b) when it will be completed? World Bank has visited India to consider India's case for a loan sought by the Rural THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Electrification Corporation for its electrifica- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- tion and allied programmes billed for the last FORMATION AND BROADCASTING two years of the Seventh Plan; (SHRI H.K L. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). The VII Plan of Doordarshan includes a scheme for (b) if so, what are the projects; establishing microwave link behvee" Tri- vandrum, Cochin and Cahcut to enable the (c) the total amount of loan required transmitters at the letter two places to relay from the World Bank; and programmes originating from Doordarshan Kendra, Trivandrum. This project is sched- (d) the amount of loan to be provided by uled to be completed dLJrir"g 1988. the World Bank for completion of the proj- ects? [Translation]

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Integrated Digital Scheme In Sarmar DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- District TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a) to (c). Discussion was held 3095. SHAI VIRDHI CHANDER JAIN: with the team of World Bank Officers in Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be

February J 1988 in regard to the Fourth Rural pleased to state: Electrification Project which envisagos World Bank assistance of $ 575 million. (a) the names of places which have Some tentative discussion was also held by been included under the Integrated Digital the Rural Electrification Corporation for proj.. Scheme in Barmar Distrid of Rajasthan and 207 Written Answsrs MARCH 15.1988 Written AnswetS 2PS the time by which M C.R. exchanges would LPG Agencies In Hilly Area. be opened there and the number of lines to be provided therein; 3096. SHRI K.D. SULTANPURI: Wil the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATU- (b) whether a proposal to include sev- RAL GAS be pleased to state: eral exchanges in Barmer Integrated Digital Scheme has been sent to the Directorate of (a) whether it is proposed to allot more Telecommunications; and gas agencies in hilly areas;

(c) if so, the time by which a decision in (b) if so, the details of those places this regard would be taken and these places where gas agencies are proposed to be set would also be included in the Schemp'> up; and

THE ~1INISTER OF ENERGY AND (c) the number of gas agencies allotted MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI to persons belonging to Scheduled Castes VASANT SATHE): (a) The following places and Scheduled Tribes, State-wise details have been included under integrated Digital thereof? Scheme in Barmer district. These are likely to be opened by 1989:- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- 1. Barmer 896 lines RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) and (b). The Oil Industry is covering in a phased 2. Baytu 96 tines manner towns/cities in the country including hilly areas with population of around 20,000 3. Sindhri 64 lines and above and which offer adequate poten- tial for economically viable marketing of 4. Samdhari 64 lines LPG. In the hilly areas, such distributorships are at places being set up also through 5. Siwana 192 lines Divisional Development or similar Corpora- tions of the State Government, besides 6. Panchpadra 96 lines marketing of the product through extension points of the main distributorships; (b) and (c). Yes, Sir. But due to limited aid from the Government of Norway it is not (c) The required information is given in possible to include any more stations. the statement below.

STATEMENT

Number of LPG distributorships as on 30.9.1987 ------STATE/UNION TERRITORY sc SI Total in the State

1 2 3 4

1. Andhra Pradesh 30 10 306

2. Arunachal Pradesh 3 6 209 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Written AnswBI5 210

1 2 3 4

3. Assam 8 6 70

4. Bihar 12 6 102

5. Gujarat 14 23 260

6. Goa 3 23

7. Haryana 17 87

8. Himachal Pradesh 5 1 ~ 22

9. Jammu & Kashnlir 3 41

10. Karnataka 33 1 194

11. Kerala 26 121

12. Madhya Pradesh 8 14 169

13. Maharashtra 28 33 49':)

14. Manipur 3 8

15. Meghalaya 5 8

16. Mizoram 1 2

17. Nagaland 5 9 .., 18. Orissa I 4 53

19. Punjab 23 114

20. Rajasthan 12 9 ,06

... 21. Sikkim I

22. Tamil Nadu 41 2 253

23. lripura 2 7

24. Uttar Pradesh 45 316

25. West Bengal 21 5 171 211 Wtilten Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswBIS 212

1 2 3 4 26. Andaman & Nic"bar

27. Chandigarh 6 23

28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli

29. Delhi 22 176

30. Daman & Diu 2

31. Lakshadweep

32. Pondicherry 1 5

Total in the country: 365 133 3161

[English] States aro envisaged to be replaced by high power transmitters. three additional high Coverage of Border Areas by [)nord- power TV transmitters and twenty-nine low arshan power/very IQw power transmittArs (which includes setting up of a very low power 30~7. SHRI WANGPHA LOWANG: transmitters at Lunglei as Ifl interim meas- wm tho Minister of INFORMATION AND ure) a:-e at various stages of implementation. BROADCASTING be pleased to st&te: On completIOn of these projects, TV service would be available to 51.2 per cent area and (a) whether most of the arens of North- 82 per cent population of North-Eastern Eastern States. particular international bor- States. ders--nave not been covered by television; al'd [ TranslatlDn]

(b) if so, the staps being taken to Promotional avenues for KVle Employ· provide C'dequai.e television coverage dur- e.s ing 1988- 89? 3098. SHRiMATJ VIDYAV"TI fHE MiNISTER OF PARLIAMEN- CHATURVEDI: WiiI the Minister of INDUS- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN· TRY be pleased to state: rORMATION AND BROADCASTIt.,G (SHRI H. K.L. BHAG,\T): (a) TV service is. at (a) whether it is a fad that there are present. avall£ble to aNlut 32.8 per ceo, some general posts and grades in the Khadi area oi North-Eastern &tat9S Ylnich includ'ls & Village Industries CommissIOn in which parts of CtrS85 along th~ intal national bar there are no avenues of promotion; ders. (b) if so. the details thereof; and (b) Whilethelowp:)werTVtran£D1itters operating atfour places in t .... P North-Eastern (c) whether Govemment propose to 213 Written A$wsrs PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnSW91S 214 create some promotional avenues to the (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGA1): (a) Yes, Sir. affected employees in KVle? (b) Sanction to the establishment of a THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1 DOW TV transmitter each at Gopalganj and DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- Sewan in Bihar was given in March. 1986. OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- Orders for the required equipment for both TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) and these projects have been placed on the (b). Yes, Sir. There are certain general posts manufacturers. of specialised nature viz. Artist, Care-taker, Photographer, Librarian. San;tory Inspec- (c) An expenditure approximating to tory, etc. where ~o promotional avenues are Rs. 15.72 lakhs has been so far incurred existing in the KVIC at present. against these projects.

(c) The Commiss.ion is identifYL'lg the (d) and (e). According to frequency total number of such posts avaiiable with planning. TV transmitters for Gopalganj and various f?stablishments including the trading Sewan (as also at a number of other places establishments of KVIC so !hat the matter of in the country) have been planned to operate promotional avenues to such affected em- on Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band. This :s ployees could be exam ired by the Recruit- a new type of equipment whose indigenous ment Committee. supply is expeded to commence in the latter part of 1988. The installation and commis- Setting up of Television Relay Centre at sioning of th~ proposed TV transmitters at Gopalgan) and Sewan In Bihar Gopalganj and Sewan would therefor. depend upon the availability of the required 3099. SHRI KALI PRASAD PANDEY: equipm~nt and the infrastructural facilities. Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: [English]

(a) whether Government have ac- Telecast of Documentary Film on corded sanction for setting up a television Bhanu Bhakta Acharya relay centre at Gopalganj and Sewan in B:har; 3100. SHRIMATf D. t<. BHANDARI: Will the Minister of INFORMATlON AND (b) if so, when this sanction was given BROADCASTING be pleased to refer!o the and o:her d9tails thereof; reply given on 9 NovElmber, 1987 to Unstar- red Question No. 367 regarding Telecast of (c) the total amount spent so far on Documentary Film on Bhanu Bhakta these centres; Acharya and state:

(d) the time by w"ich tl1eae two relay (a) whether the prints of the documen- centres will start functioning; and tary film have now Deen ,nad" availab!a to DOl"'rdarshan Kendra, Delhi; (e) the reasons for delay in the comple- tion of this work? (b) if so. when these prints were re- ceIVed; THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- (c) whether the preview of thesa pr:nts FORMATION AND BROADCAST!NG hav6 completed; and- 215 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnsW91S 218

(d) the time by which this documentary elude dehumidification of air in transmitter film will be telecast on Delhi Doo.darshan? hall, special paints for the tower, construc- tion of protection wall in front of the transmit- THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- ter building, periodic repairs/replacement of TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- the defed!ve antenna branch feeder cables, FORMATION AND BROADCASTING etc. (SHRI H.K.L BHAGAn: (a) Yes, Sir. Retrenchment In Public Sector Under- (b) The prints were received on takings 16.11.87. 3102. SHRI E. A YYAPPU REDDY: Will (c) Yes, Sir. the Minist9r of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (d) It will be telecast during the quarter April-June, 1988. (al the number and names of public sector undertakings which had declared lay 1V Transmitter at Dwarka in Gujarat off during 1987 on account of cut in supply of eJectricity and other causes; 3101. SHRI D.P. JADEJA: Will the Minister ot INFORMATION AND BROAD- (b) the number of workers r"trenched CASTING be pleased to state: on account of layoff; a'ld

(a) whether there is a TV transmitter at (c) whether there is any scheme/pro- Dwarka in Gujarat; posal to absorb/re-employ the retrenched skilled workers in tho public sector undertak- (b) if so, the area covered by it; and ings?

(c) whether this TV transmitter is tech- THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI nically defective and, if so, the steps taken or J. VENGALA RAO): (a) to (c). Information is proposed to b6 taken to remove the fault? being collected and would be laid on the table of the House. THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- [ Translation] FOR~4ATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRt H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) to (c). A High Winding up of Department of Conven- Power (10 KW) TV Transmitter is at present tional Communications fU'lctioning at Dwarka. The normal service range of such a transmitter is 120 Kms. 3103. SHRI KUNWAR RAM: Will the However, the service range of Dwarka trans- Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- mitter is lass as the transmitter being located CASTING be pleased to state: within 100 mts. from the sea cost 0:1en gets spr~yed by sea water which in combination (a) whetherthe Department of Conven- with h.gh!y humid air containing appreciable tio~aICommunicationsofth.lndian Institute salt content causes excessive corrosion of of rv1ass Communication \\'as wound up; and various transmitter components, resulting in its Is!l;S thsn optimum performance. The (b) it so, the reasons therefOr? steps taken or proposed to be taken to impro'i. the performance of transmitter in- THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- 217 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Writte,n Answers 218

TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- b) Bharat Refractories Limited FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (Bhilai Refractories Plant) for (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) No Sir. There basic. silica and fireclay re- has been no such Department in the Indian fractories amounting to 1.25 Institute of Mass Communication. lakh MT per annum.

(b) Does not arise. ii) JOINT SECTOR:

[English] a) A.P Refractories Ltd. with a capacity of 20,000 MT of basic Setting up of factories to produce refractories and 60.000 MT Refractory Produce per annum of fireclay and high alumina refractories. 3104. SHRI MURLIDHAR MANE: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to b) Haryana State Industrial De- state: velopment Corporation: 10.000 MT of basic refracto- (a) whether Union Government have ries. received any request for permission to set up a factory to produce refractory products in c) Tamil Nadu Magnnesite Um- public sector. joint sector or private sector ited ( State Government Unit): 1972; and 30.000 MT of basic refracto- ries per annum. (b) if so, the details thereof and the ~ction taken by Union Government thereon? d) Haryana State Industrial De- velopment Corporation; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 25,000 MT of high alumina DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- refradories. OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHRI M. -ARUNACHALAM): (a) and e) Kerala State Industrial Devel- (b). Since 1972. Gov!)mment have granted opment Corporation; 12,000 permission to several units in the public MT of high alumina refracto- sector. joint and private sector for the manu- ries and facture of refractory produds . The details of such units are given in the Statement below. f) Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation: STATEMENT 15,000 MT of alumina refrac- tories. Details of units approved for the manufac- ture of refractory products in the public iii) PRIVATE SECTOR: sector, joint sector and the private sector since 1972. a) JK Cement for 20.000 MT per annum of high atumina refrac- i) PUBLIC SECTOR: tories.

a) Bum Standard, Salem for a b) Rassi refractories for 20,000 capacity of 12000 MT per MT of high alumina refracto- annum of basic refractories. ries, and 219 WtIttsn Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswelS 220 c) Khaitan Refractories for and 20,000 MT of high quality sin- tered magnesite and 5000 MT (b) if so, the details thereof? of basic refractory specialities. THE t\,4INISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- Monitoring of Doordarshan Program- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING mes (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a> A committee has been constituted to suggest measures 31OS. SHRI HAROOBHAI MEHTA: Will to rationalise the advertisement policy of the the Minister of INFORMATION AND Government. The Committee has not yat BROADCASTING be pleased to state: given its report.

<8> whether Doori:larshan monitors all (b) Does not arise. the programmes, whether produced by itseH or sponsored, from the point of view that no Manufacture of Jelly Filled Telecommu- programme projects any superstition, reli- nication Cable. gious rituals, obscurantism or propagation of any particular religion; and 3107. SHRI M.S. GILL: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to sate: (b) if so, the salient features of such monitoring? (a) the companies in India wbich-rnanu- facture of Jely Filled Telecomrr.unication THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Cables; TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (b) whether these companies are able (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). Yes, to meet the demand; Sir. While previewing the programmes for telecast, it is ensured that they aim at CUlti- (c) if so, the reasons that Jelly Filled vating a scientific temper among the viewers Telecommunication Cables are still being and do not project superstition, religious imported; and rituals. obscum\ism or propagate any par- ticular religion. In fact, Doordarshan does (d) the steps Government propose to not telecast programmes. on religions or take to stop the import of these cables? programmes preaching religions as such, but only covers the socio-cultural aspects of THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND religious functions/days of various commu- MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI nities. VASANT SATHE):

Committee to Formulate New Adver- 1. tisement Policy (a) MIs. Hindustan Cables Ltd. 2.M/s. Finolex Cables ltd. 3106 SHRIMATI USHA CHOUDHARY : WI. the Minister of INFORMATION AND 3. MIs. Vindhya Telelinks Ltd. BROADCASTING be pleased to state: 4. MIs. UPCOM Cables Ltd. (a> whether a committee has been 88t up to formulate new-advertisement policy; 5. MIs. Kamatllka Tale Cables Ltd. 221 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1809 (SAKA) Written Answers 222

6. Mis. Delton Cabl.. Ltd. trial stage. These studies indicated the need to increase the water delivery, improve the A faw mora productIOn unita •• in the systems of identification of beneficiaries and various stages of being set up. locations. post-installation service, atc. ~tudies have also been made on the poten- (b) No, Sir, not at present. tial of solar t"ermal devices for domestic and industria' application. Othertypes of surveys (c) Does not arise in view of (b) above. carried out include the present use of agri- cultural residues and ~ro-industrial by- (d) The production capacity in the products. assessment of sites for installation country is being increased by grant of li- of community and institutional biogas plants, censes for new units and by expansion of energy surveys for establishing urjagrams, existing units. etc. Use of Non-Conventional Source. of Energy (c) Does not arisa.

Import of Foreign Filma 3108. SHRIMATI N. P. JHANSI LA- KSHMI: Will the Minister of ENERGY be 3109. SHRI VAKKOM PU- pleased to state: RUSHOTHAMAN: Will the Minister of IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING be (a) whether any survey has been pleased to state: undertaken to assess the usage of non- conventional sources of energy in the coun-

(b) whether these films were imported (c) if not, the action proposed to be directiy or through the National Film Devel- taken in this regard? opment Corporation; THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (c) if imported directly, whether any MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI agreement was reached with the film pr0- VASANT SATHE):(a) Yes, Madam. ducers for import; and (b) Variolfs non-oonventional energy (d) if so, the details thereof? progralnmes being implemented by the Department of Non-Conventional Energy THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Sources are being assessed through sur- TARV AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- veys/studies for monitoring the status of FORMATION AND BROADCASTING !hair usage. Studies carried out through (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGAT):(a) Ves, Sir. Independent organisations indicate growing usage of biogas and improved chulhas and (8) Ves, Sir. solar systems. The studies indicated that the vast majority of these systems were in (b) to (<2). Doordarshan has acquired operation at any given time. Independent telecast right of these I'M) films in question studies have also been carriad out on the from right holder. Terma and condllloM UMge of photovoltalc water pumping sys- w...... ttled through negatiIdione and ex- tam. which are in the "emonstrationnield 223 Written Answers MARCH 15. 1988 Written Answers 224 change of letters. The amount paid was US and the tima by which these applications will • l000I- for each film. and for Dna telecast be disposed of; and only. (c) the policy for Government of inviting Film Festival at Trlvandrum new application for serial?

3110. SHRIMATI : THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- BROADCASTING be pleased to state: FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT) : (a) The number of <8> whether there was a demand at the serials approved for telecast is 43. But, only t8C8nt film festival at Trivandrum that these in the case of 19 serials the producers have 'estivals should 40cus on Third World films submitted four completed episodes . .net competitions section of the festivals should be confined to them; and (b) All the proposals for serial regis- tered by Doordarshan have been consid- (b) if so, Government's decision ered. However, appeals are being received thereon? for reconsideration of rejected proposals which are being attended to . THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- (c) In future, proposals for serials will be FORMATION AND BROADCASTING invited from an approved panel of produc- (SHRI H.K.L BHAGAT): (a) The Govern .. ers/directors registered with Doordarshan. ment or the Directorate of Film Festivals Applications have been invited in this con- have received no such demand. However, a nection and the process of drawing up- a section of the press had reported some panel by a Selection Board is on. opinions expressed on the subject. These opinions included that of oonfining the Indian [English] Intemational Film Festivals to the Third World Cinema. Diversification by Bharat Heavy E.eetrlcals Limited (b) As of now there is no intention to change the present practice of having multi- 3112. SHRt VISHNU MODI: Will the focal international film festivals. Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to stal.:

[ Translation] whether the Bharat Heavy Electrf.. cals Umited (BHEL> has a number of pr0- TV Serlal8 Pending for Telecast posals for diversification into various other fields; 3111. SHRI DAL CHANDER JAIN: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND (b) if so, the details thereof; and BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (e) whether Government's approval (8) the number of thw approved serials has been accorded to these proposals; if so, stiD pending for telecast on Doordarshan; when and if not, the reasons therefor?

(b) the number of the applications for THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI tll.eMf mseriala still pending for approval J. VENGALA RAO): Writtsn AnswslS 226 proposals of Bharat Heavy Electricals Lim- (b) how many public and prIwd. com- ited include new growth areas in Defence, panies were registered in Ker. during Tele-communication, Electronic switching 19871 system, etc. While broad approval has been given by Government with regard to diver- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE sification into certain new areas, each diver- DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- sification proposal will be considered on OPMENT IN tHE MINISTRY OF INDUS- merits by the Board of Directors of the TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): and CompanyIGovernment. (b). The number of public and Private com- panies under the Companies Act. 1958, Improvement In "FIbre Optics Technol· registered during 1987 (January to Decem- ogy ber) in the country and in the State of Karala are given below: 3113. SHRI H.N. NANJE GOWDA: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be All India State of pleased to state: Kerala

whether it is a fact that first indige- Public Companies 1039 27 nous fibre cable drum manufactured by the Hlndustan Cables Ltd. has been handed Private Companies 15808 265 over to Government; 16847 292 (b) if so. whether it will improve the development of fibre optics technology in the country; and Workshop on Energy Conservation and Management (c) if so. the details of the same? 3115. SHRI H.B. PATIL: Will the Minis- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND ter of ENERGY be pleased to state: MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHAI VASANT SATHE) : (a) Yes. Sir. However. (a) whether power production can be the fibres used in the cable are imported and increased by 5,000 MW and coal worth 30 these we:-e stranded and sheathed in India. million tennes saved through full exploitation of new indigenously developed technolo- (b) ~nd (c). The potential for improve- gies; ment in the development of fire optics tech- nology -will be knc N after evaluation of the (b) if so. the details of the new indi- performance of th· J above cable. genously developed technologies as ~ at the one day workshop on 'Energy Con8er- Registration of Companies In Kerals vation and Management'; ......

3114. SHRI MULLAPPAllY RAMA- (c) . what are the other suggestions put CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of INDUS- forward by this one-day workshop on-En- TRY be pleased to state: ergy Conservation and Management ... cently held in New Delhi; and (a> the total number of public and pri- vate compania. r~ist8rad during 1987 (d) the reaction of Government separately; and - thereon? 227 Written AnswelS MAROH 15. 1988 Written AnsW81S 228 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THf tionecl above. DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA LPG Agencl.. In Bihar Shariff ROHTAGI): (a) to (d). A seminar on MEnergy conservation and Management-was organi- 3117. SHRI VIJOY KUMAR YADAV: sed by the Delhi Management Association Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (a non-government body) in New Delhi on NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: 17th February, 1988. The participants ex- pressed their individual views on the possi- (a) whether there is only one LPG bilities of energy savings by adoption of agency in Bihar Shariff, Head Quarters of various measures. Final conclusions of the in Bihar on which there is seminar have not been presented to the heavy pressure of consumers: Government. The strategy followed by the Government to promote energy conserva· (b) whether it is a fact that interviews tion in the country. however. includes adop- etc. had been held for the second gas tion oj new energy efficient technologies agency fOi Bihar Shariff but approval for the wherever ·feasible. . same has not been received so far; and

[ Translation] (c) if so, the time by which the second LPG agency would start functioning keeping Petrol/Diesel Pumps In Bihar in view the difficulties of the consumers?

3116. SHRI VLJOY KUMAR YA[\AV: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND ~ATU­ NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) to (c). While there is presently only one LPG whether there is no petrol and diGsel distributors at Bihar Shariff, the selection pump in many districtslblocks of Bihar; process has been completed for the second one and a Letter of Intent to the selected (b) Hso, the detc..:ls thereof; and candidate has been issued in January, 1988; although no specific time limit can be (c) the time by which petrol and diesel indicated, this distributorship can be ex· pumps are likely to be opened in those pected to be commissioned in 4-6 months - districtslblocks? subject to completion of all facilities and formalities. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHAI AAFIQUE ALAM): (a) to [English] (c). The Oil Industry conducts surveys on a continuous basis and identifies locations Increase In Phonocom Offices which offer adequate potential and also satisfy the volume-distance norms evolved 3118. SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: Will by the Oil Industry, for setting up of MS/HSD the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be retail Outlets under its Annual Marketing pleased to state: Plans. While MSIHSD Retail Outlet facilities are available in all the districts 9f Bihar. data <8> the number of phonocom offices retating to Block lavel are not maintained by which are functioning in the country In each the Oil Industry. in view of the criteria men- of the General Manage, Telephone Circles; 229 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Written Answets 230

(b) the total expenditure involved for MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI their installation and the income received VASANT SATHE): (a) The numbers of year-wise during the last three years; phonocom Offices as on 30.9.87 in various Telecom. Circles are given in the statement (c) whether any target was fixed for below:- increase in the number of such phonocom offices in the Seventh Plan Period; (b) Figures for total expenditure and income will be colleded and laid on the (d) whether there was any demand Table of the House. from its users for conversion into Public Call Officers; (c) Yes, Sir. A target has been fixed for providing 9000 Long Distance Public Tele~ (e) if so, the number of such offices in phones during the 7th Plan period; each GMT Circle of the country where such demands were received; a (d) and (e). Long distance Public Tele- (f) the number and names of such phones are opened first and they also func- phonocom offices in Orissa Telecom Circles tion as Phonocom Offices subsequently. from where such requests where received; Hence convesion of Phonocom Offices into ad Public Call Offices does not arise.

(g) the decision taken by Government (1) and (g). Details of such requests and thereon? the Government decision on these are being collected and will be placed on the Table of THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND the House.

STATEMENT

No. of Phonocom Offices as on 30.9. 1987

SI.. No. Name of Circle. No. of Phonocom Offices

1 2 3

1 Andhra Pradesh 3323

2 Assam 198

3 Bihar 303

4 Delhi 16

5 Gujarat 1338

6 Himachal Pradesh 384

7 Haryana 914

8 Jammu & Kashmir· 236 231 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnSwelS 232

1 2 3 9 Kamataka 2816

10 Kerala 1082

11 Madhya Pradesh 2473

12 Maharashtra 1339

13 North East 126

14 Orissa 938

15 Punjab 217

16 Rajasthan 1193

17 Tamilnadu 4324

18 Uttar Pradesh 4581

19 West Bengal 808

Total 26609

[ Translation] (c) the reasons for delay in this regard? Refund of Registration amount by Andhra Pradesh Scooters THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- 3119. SHRI SAAFARAZ AHMED:WiII TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): the number of persons who applied of the 15,800 applications. The number of for refund of registration fee during the last requests pending for refund is 15,684. eight months. (c) The delay in refunding the registra- tion fee, as reported by the company, is (b) the number of applicants out of them mainly due to funds being locked up in inven- refunded the registration fee so far and the tories. The company has stated that the number of applicants to whom the registra- cancelled books are proposed to_ be r. tion 1M is yet to be refunded; and funded by end of 1988. 233 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAIqA) Written Answers 234

[English] tion is given below:-

Production and Requirement of News- (c). Yes, Sir. print (d) the information is given in the State- 3120 SHRt AMARSINH RATHAWA; ment referred to in reply to parts (a) and (b) Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to of the question. state; (e) Following steps have been taken to (a) the total production of newsprint increase the production of indigenous news- during the last three years, year-wise; print-

(b) the total requirement of newsprint i) The installed capacity of newsprint during the said period; industry was stepped up form 75, (c) whether it is a fad that the produc- 000 tonnes per annum in 1979-80 tion in the country during that period was less to 2.80 lakh tonnes per annum by than the requirement; 1984-85. An additional capacity of 20.000 tonnes has been added (d) the total quantity of newsprint im- during 1987-88. ported to meet the demand during the said period; and ii) A high rate of capacity utilisation is being maintained. The installed (e) the steps being taken to increase capacity is being utilised by more the production in the country to become self- than 90% reliant in the matter of newsprint?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE iii) An additional capacity of 5.46 takh DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- tonnes have been approved by OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- way of Industrial Licences/Letters TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) and of Intent, which are under various (b). A statement giving the requisite informa- stages of implementation . ._,

STATEMENT

Requirement of newsprint, indigenous production and quantity of imports contracted.

Year Requirement according Indigenous Imports to allocations made by Production contracted by Re:g~uarofNe~~9~ ,. ,Q • 3 Trading Corpsration. (lin akh tonnes)

1 2 3 4

1984-85 4.55 2.00 2.12*

1985-86 4.84 2.70 2.30** 235 Wrftten Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswelS 236

1 2 3 4 1986-87 Regular 5.28 ] entitlements 2.85 2.35

Backlog 0.26

• This is inclysive of 27.000 MT for election quota and part of backlog and 650 MT for replenishment of Delhi Telephone Directory .

•• This is inclusive of 30,000 MT for buffer replenishment. Production of Natural Gas (a) the names of the places in Himachal Pradesh, district-wise, in which the local 3121. DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: Will peDs have been installed during the past the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATU- three years including the current financial RAL GAS be pleased to state: year till date;

(a) whether Government have taken (b) whether the State Government has steps to increase the production of natural offered any R & G terms for the installation of gas; and these PCOs alongwith the details thereof and the dates of installation in each case; (b) if so, the amount spent on the and production of natural gas during the last three years? (c) the names of such PCOs among them where the sandion has been given but THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN ThE the peDs are still to be installed alongwith MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- dates by which they would be installed in RAL GAS (SHRt RAFlaUE ALAM): (a) Yes, each case and the reasons for delay? Sir. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (b) The Amount allocated for produc- MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI tion of natural gas during the last three years VASANT SATHE): (a) to (c). Information is by ONGC,oIL is as follows:- being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. Year Rs.lcrores Complaints Regarding Malfunctioning 1984-85 257.66 of Telephone Exchanges

1985-86 392.05 3123. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- ASHAR: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- 1986-87 514.90 TIONS be pleased to state:

Installation of Local Public Call Offlcas In Himachal Pradesh (a) whether the frequent complaints regarding the malfunctioning of the tele- 3122. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- phone exchange at Lehri Sarial in Bilaspur ASHAR: Will the Mini~ter of COMMUNICA- District of HimachaJ Pradesh have been TIONS be pleased to state: received by the Department; 237 Wriften Answers PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 238 (b) if so, the action taken on the com- (c) if not, the date by which the installa- plaints alongwith dates on which the com- tion would be completed alongwith the data plaints were received and the other relevant on which it was commenced and the reasons details, the date on which the action was for delayl taken. the nature of action and the result thereof; THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINJSTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHaI (a) whather the exchange is still not VASANT SATHE): (a) No, Sir. functioning properly even for calls to the parent Exchange-ghumarwin; and (b) Not applicable in view of reply 'at (a) above. (d) if so. the reasons therefor alongwith the action propos9d to be taken? (c) The work of installation of additional trunk junction from Santokhgarh Small Auto- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND matic Exchange to Nangal was started in MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DecerT'ber 1987. It is expected to be com- VASANT SATHE): (a) Yes Sir; pleted by June 1988.

(b) Complaint was received on Applications for Installation of Tele- 14.12.87. It was found that service was bad phone Exchange due to interruption in power supply. The old battery was replaced on 31.1 .88. Now the 3125. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- system is working satisfactorily as the new ASHAR: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- battery is able to take the load for longer TIONS be pleased to state: periods. (a) whetherthe Telecom. Authorities in (c) No Sir; the exchange is working Himachal Pradesh have received at least 10 satisfactorily. The trunk efficiency in Febru- applications from the intending subscribers ary. '988 was 89%. fortelephone connection and forthe installa- tion of telephone exchanges at places within (d) Question does not arise in view 01 a radiar distance of 5 kms. at Nafti. Karot, reply agair.st item (c). above. Bambloo and Maharal in Hamirpur District, Ghanari Thathal, Gondpur, Banehra. Salah Installation of Additional Junction at and Raipur Madam in Una District, Ghagas Nangal and Jamli in Bilaspur district and Lagroo, Palsa-Balugaloho and Ghalaur in Tehsil 3124. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- Dehra, District Kangra; ASHAR: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- TIONS be pleased to refer to the reply given (b) if so. whether the exchanges at on 3rd March, 1987 to Unstarred Question these places have since been sanctioned No. 974 regarding additional junction for along with the dates of sanction in each Nangal and State: case; and

(a) whether installation of the additional (c) if not, the likely date by which they junction under reference has since been would be sanctioned alongwith date in each completed; case when the 10 applications were re- ceived and the case for the sanction of the (b) if so, tha date of completion; and telephone exchanges at each of these 239 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswelS 240 places taken up and the reasons for delay? MINISTER OF COUUUNJCATIONS (SHAI VASANTSATHE): (a) to (c). The information THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND required is given in the statement below.

STATEMENT

Status regarding opening-of MAX III exchanges in Himachal Pradesh.

SI.No. Hams of Station Whsther 10 paid Date of Estimate Remarks applications last sanction- rBC9ived or not applies- edornot tion received

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6. Lag roo Yes 23.1.88

7. Nalti .. 11.1.88 Ie The esti-

8. Karot II 21.1.88 .. mates are

9. Bambloo 26.12.86. .. under pro-

10. Uaharal u 31.1 ~8 .. cess and

11. Ghanari II 17.11.87 II will be

12. Thathal It 17.11.87 .. sanctioned

13. Gondhpur II 22.2.88 • progressi-

14. Saloh II 2.1.88 .. velv·

15. Ghagas II 12.4.87 II

16. Piau II 13.11.87 241 Written Answers PHALGUNA25~1909(SAKA) Written AnsW81S 242

Film on Late Bad$hah Khan- pendenee. This film was re- leased in cinema houses on 3126. SHAI SHANTARAM NAIK: Will 27.9.1985. the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (iii) When Badshah Khan passed away, the Films Division brought (a) whether Government propose to out a News Magazine titled 'The produce a documentary film or a full length Legend of Badshah Khan' which film on the life of late Badshah Khan; and is of 12-minutes duration and is in colour. This News Magazine (b) if so, the details of the projec ? also recollects the role of Bad .. shah Khan in India's struggle for THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Independence, his visit to India TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- during the Congress Centenary FORMATION AND BROADCASTING year and presentation of the (SHRt H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). Pro- Award of Bharat Ratna. The duction of feature films is primarily in the News Magazin.e was released in private sector. Government have no infor- the cinema houses.fin thQ£()un- mation about any such film proposed to be try on 12.2. 1988. made in the private sector. There is no proposal at the moment to There are already three documentary produce another documentary film on Bad- films on Badshah Khan made or purchased shah Khan. by the Films Division. The details of these are:- Telecast of Progr;... nmes Based on Film Music (i) The Films Division purchased a 35 mm Black & White documen- 3127. SHAI SHAN-TARAM NAIK: WHI tary film in December, 1982 from the Minister of INFORMATION AND the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, en- BROADCASTING be pleased to state: titled 'Badshah Khan'. The film is of 10 minutes duration and high- (a) whether there is a demand for fliore lights the Gandhi Centenary programmes based on film music to be tele· Celebrations and bestowing of c;:Ist on Doordarshan; and Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding on (b) if so, the details thereof and the Badshah Khan. The film was action taken thereon? released in Cinema houses in the country on 25.3. 1983. THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- (ii) In 1985 the Films Division made FORMATION AND BROADCASTING another documentary entitled (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). Sug- 'Frontier Gandhi'. This is a 19 gestions are sometimes received from view- minute Black &White film depict- ers to increase the frequency or duration of ing the important events of Bad- the film music based programmes like Chi- shah Khan's life and his contri- tramala and Chitrahaar etc. However, due to bution to communal harmony limited transmission ti"me and requirem.,* and India's struggle for Inde- of programming, it is not possible to incr._ 243 WIiltBIJAMwMs MARCH 15, 19RR Wntt."An6... ,. 244

ths existing duration or frequency of such (c) Out of 27 MAlCMD oflias prodUCetJ programmes. during 1986-87, a quantity of 19.40 UMCMC gas was utilised. Utlllut:On of Ga•. All the LPG produced has bean utilisad 3128. SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGA- for domesticlindustrial purposes. LAM: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Small Seal. Drug Units

(a) the quantity of natural gas and gas 3129. SHAI MOHANBHAI PATEL: Will from petroleum refineries produced each the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to day and the details of consumption pattern; state:

(b) the production of gas used for (a) the number of small scale drug units domestic purposes each day; and in the country;

(0) hal much natural gas/other gas is (b) the details of medicines being produced and utilised each day? manufactured in these units;

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) whether it is a fact that most of the MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- items which have been reserved for small RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) The scale units are being manufactured by big daily production of natural gas during 1986- industrial units; 87 was about 27 million cubic metres and annual production of liquified petroleum gas Cd) if so, t"e f'tameoftheauthontywhich (LPG) in refineries was about 10 lakh tonnes looks after the interest of small scale drug in 1986-87. Natural gas has been utilised as units; and fuel for power generation, industrial pur- (e) the steps being taken by Govern- poses, domestic use, as feed stock for fertil- ment to protect the interest of small scale izer production and in other areas such as units and also to develop them? tea gardens, etc. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHAI (b) 0.08 million cubic metres of natural J. VENGALA RAO):

(e) All facilities and incentives available (b) BIS has informed that many of the to small scale units in general are also avail- Central and State Government agencies abl. to drug manufacturing units in that have been adopting Indian Standards in Sector. Besides, drugs/drug intermediates their purchase operations. IS: 3707-1984 are exclusively reserved for production by Specification for Refill Ball Point Pen has small scale sector depending upon the ca- been adopted by the Diredorate General of pability of this sector. Supplies and Disposals.

Manufacture of Ball Pens and R.fliis Per capita consumption and production of Footwear 3130. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: Will the Minster of INDUSTRY be pleased to 3131. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: stat.. : Will the Minster of INDUSmy be pleased to state: (a) whether Government propose to impose statutory quality control on the (a) the per capita annual consumption manufacture of not only the ball-pen refills of footwear in the country at present; but also the standardization thereof and insisting on printing the date of manufacture; (b) the Seventh Plan target of produc- and tion of footwears;

(b) if not. the reasons therefor and how (c) whether it is likety to be achieved; Government propose to enforce some stan- and dards both in the quality manufacture of ball- pens and the refills? (d) if not. the steps being taken to raise the production both in the organised and un- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE organised sectors? DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF --INDUS- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) and DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- (b). A statement is given below. OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) No reliable data is available. However, aecord- STATEMENT ing to a rough estimate, the per capita annual consumption of leather footwear in the coun-

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3134. SHRI SYEO SHAHABUDDIN: (a) whether a Committee headed by ex- Wdl the Minister of INFORMATION AND Managing Director of the Coal India Ltd. was BROADCASTING be pleased to state: appointed to re-organise the administrative set up, including the Calcutta office of Cen- (a) The estimated expenditure on press tral CoaHields Limited; advertising by Government agencies during the last three years; (b) if so, the terms of reference thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that advertise- (c) whether the Committee has submit- ment in the press originating from Govern- ted Its report; and ment and the public sector add upto nearly 25 per can of the advertising expenditure in (d) if so, what are its recommenda- the (X)untry; and tions?

(c) whether any study has been made THE MINISTER OF STIE IN THE for reducing the public expenditure on ad- DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE MINIS~ vertising? TAY OF ENERGY (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF) (a) Yes, Sir. A Committee u:1der THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- the Chairmanship of late Shri J.G. Kumar- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- manglam, ex-Chairman, Coal Mines Author- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING ity Limited (CMAL), was contitLJteaby Coal (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGAT): (a) The expendi- India Limited. ture incurred by DAVP on press advertise- ments during the last three years is as tol- (b) The terms of reference of CommIt- Iows:- tee were as follow:-

(1) To examine the functioning af As. 4,54,41,059.00 ta85-as the offices in the light of present 1986-87 As. 6,72,56,013.00 needs and anticipated require~ ment in future. 1987-88 Rs.4,16,81,294.00 (2) To examine- possibilities of ra~ - (April 1987 - September 1987) tionalisation by functional inte- gration of the offices and reduc- (b) The Consolidated figures of the tion of overlapping functions. press advertising expenditure incurred by the Government or the public sector or pri- (3) To examine staffing patterns of vate sector are not maintained by the Gov- the offices and suggest changes ernment. by rationalisation with a view to (c) No such study has been made by the achieve greater efficiency. Government.

Committee on Calcutta Office of Central (4) To study requirement of floor Coalflelda Umitacl space in totality and recommend measures." to ensure optimum 3135. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA utilisatiOn of available floor MALIK: Will the Minister of ENERGY be space. 257 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 258

(c) and (d). Unfortunately Shri J.G. Power Projects separately; Kumarmanglam has expired on 9.2.1988 before submission of the report. (b) whether the estimated cost for Brit.. ish aided Rihand Super Thermal Power Cost of Singraun, Vlndhyachal and Project will be much more than the Singrauli Rlhand SUper Thermal Power Projects and Vindhyachal Projeds; and

3136. DR. A.K. PATEL: (c) if so, the reasons therefor? SHRI C. JANGA REDDY:

Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE IN state: THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY IN THE DE- PARTMENT OF POWER (SHRIMTI (a) tho estimated cost of Singrauli, SUSHILA ROHATGI): ( a) to (c). The requi- Vindhyachal and Rihand Super Thermal site information is as follows:

Latest cost Approved cost estimates estimates (September, 1987) (power Stn. & facilities)

(Rs. in crores)

(1) Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project (5x200+2x500MW) 1205.39 1118.88 (January, 1987)

(ii) Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Project (6 x 500 MW) 1349.90 911.57 (June, 1982)

(m) Rihand Su~ er Thermal Power Proj~ct (2 x 500 MW) 1468.32 1033.00 (June, 1982)

The Singrauli Super Thermal Power exchange rates of the currencies, as also Projed was taken up for implementation in price escalations and related factors are 1976-77 and the Vindhyachal and Rihand reflected in the cost estimates of the respec- Super Thermal Power Projeas in 1982-83. tive projects. Under the bi-Iataral agreements, plant and equipment for the Vindhyachal Super Ther- Import of Transmission line Towers mal Power Project is being supplied from the USSR and for the Rihand Super Thermal 3137. SHRI Y.S. MAHAJAN: Will the Power Project from the U.K. Variations in Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: 259 Wriltsn Answers MARCH 15, 1988 WIIIM AntS_IS 260 (a) whether Govemment have decided OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS. to go in for massive imports of transmission TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) and line towers in preference to procurement (b). Since the year 1985, only two formal from indigenous manufacturers; change of location applications from Kerala State have been received and registered. (b) if so. its impact on the indigenous which are at vat ious stages of processing. industry which will be forced to bring down capacity utilisation and thus weaken its fi- Import of Small Electronic Telephone nancial base; and Exchanges from Japan

(c) whether Government have exanl- 3139. SHRI SHARAD DIGHE: Will the ined the possibility of importing requisite raw Minister of COMMUN ICATIONS be pleased materials like steel and zinc from abroad to state: under the aid packages? (a) whether his Ministry has ap- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE proached the Department of Electronics to DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- clear the import of 33,200 lines of small sized TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA- electronic telephone exchanges from Ja- ROHAGI): (a) and (b). It is not true that the pan; and Government have decided to go in for mas- sive imports of transmission line towers in (b) if so, the reasons thereof? preference to procurement from indigenous manufacturers. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICTIONS (SHRI (c) In case of certain specific projects, VASANT SATHE): (a) No, Sir. A propayl where import of fabricated transmission line was sent to department of electronics for tower is to be effected under bilateral coop- clearance to import 33200 lines of medium eration agreements, the project authorities size electronic exchange type NEAX-61 S have been advised to consider importing from MIs NEC Japan. raw materials like steel and zinc instead of fabricated towers, while finalising the aid (b) The proposed import of NEAX type packages. equipment is required to meet the targets set for completion during the 7th five year plan Migration of Industries from Kerala regarding automatisation of District head- quarters and important industrial growth 3138. SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS: Will centreltourist/pilgrimage centres. No indige- the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleaSed to nous equipments is available at present to state: meet these objectives. (a) whether Union Government are aware that industries are migrating from one Transportation of Petroleum Gas from place to another. especialfy from Kerala to Trlpura Gas field VIA Bangladesh Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; and 3140. SHRI R.P. DAS: Will the Minister (b) if so, the reasons for such migra- of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be tions? pleased to state:

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) the efforts so far made by govern· DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- ment to transport petro~eum gas from 261 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Written AnSW8ts 262

T~ra gas fields via Bangladesh by pipe- requires any modification keeping in view line; the national interest.

(b) whether the matter has been taken Investment IimH for Industrial Licence up with the Bangladesh Government; and 3142. SHRI VASHWANTRAO (c) if so the results.. of such negotia- GADAKH PATIL: tions? SHRI :

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- state: RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) to (c). The Government is exploring the possi- (a) whether Government are consider- bilities of transporting natural gas from Ing the question of raising the investing limit Tripura via Bangladesh by pipeline. for industrial licensing; and

Law C)f Patents (b) if so, the details thereof and the objective in view? 3141. SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MO- HANTY: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE pleased to state: DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- (a) whether the Law of Patents works TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) and as a disincentive for foreign investment in (b). The exemption limit for purposes of India; industrial licensing was raised from Rs. 3 crores to Rs. 5 crores on 23.4.1983 as a part (b) if so, the details thereof; of the liberalisation of the licensing system. Liberalisation of industrial licensing policy (c) whether any exercise about change and streamlining of procedures thereof so as in Patent Laws is being contemplated to to bring about rapid industrial growth in the make it attractive to foreign investors; and country within the overall framework of In- dustrial Policy Resolution of 1956, is a con- (d) if so. the details thereof? tinuous process and any upward revision of the exemption limit. if necessary may be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE consider~d at the appropriate tIme. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM) (a) and S.T.D. Link For Districts (b). llge Indian Patents Act, 1970, does not discr,i~ate between foreigners and Indian 3143. SHRI PRATAP BHANU nationals. Patentees are treated on an equal SHARMA: Will the Minister COMMUNICA- footing irrespective of their natIonality. There TIONS be pleased to state: is no evidence to indicate that the Patent law has seriously inhibited the inflow of foreign (a) whether a plan has been prepared investment and technology into India. to connect all the districts by subscriber trunk dialling (STD) by 1990; (c) and (d). The Indian Patents Act is kept under constant revifJw to see whether it (b) if so, the details thereof; and 263 Written Answers MARCH 15. 1988 264

(c) the number of districts and tehsils peated foraign tie-ups and increasing OUf linked so far; and import dependence;

Cd) the contribution of Technology (c) if so, the details thereof; and Mission of Communication in this regard? (d) whether indigenous producers and THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND collaborators have not been selective ot MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRr technology of import resulting in depend· VASANT SATHE): (a) A Pi.an has been enee on foreign imports under contractual prepared to connect all the District Head- obligations? quarters to the respective state capitals through subscriber trunk dialling by 1990. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSmlAL DEVEl~ (b) As per 7th plan priorities, alt the OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- district headquarters are to be connected to TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) Gov- their respective state capitals through STD. ernment has approved 1024,957 and 853 Forthis purpose, automatisation/conversion proposals for foreign collaboration during of local exchanges at district headquarters, 1985, 1986 and 1987 respectively. The provision of reliable transmission media as particulars of foreign collaboration propos- required and installation of additional T AXsl als approved viz. name of Indian Company expansion of the existing T AXs have been foreign collaborator, items of manufacture. planned. Connecting the Tehsil headquar- nature of COllaboration are published.on..a ters through SID is not a 7th plan priority. monthly basis by the Indian Investment Centre as a supplement to its monthly News (c) As on 29.~.88, 523 stations (470 on Letter. Copies of the publication are sent the TAX Network and 53 on point to point regularly to the Parliament library, basis) are having STD facilities. This in- cludes 264 DHQS. The remaining 259 in- (b) and (c). The objectives of the tech- cludes tehsils and other stations. nology policy as embodied in the statement issued in January, 1983 are the develop- (d) The Technology Mission envisages ment of indigenous technology and efficient the building UP. of a national digital network absorption and adaptation of imported tech- down to the distrid headquarter. nology appropriate to national priorities and resources. However, technology may be foreign Collaborations allowed for import for similar items from different sources, with a view to meet In- 3134. SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MO- creasing local demands, export generation. HANTY: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be technological upgradation, generating ef- pleased to state: fedive competition both for national and international markets, quality improvement. (8) the total number of foreign tie-ups healthy industrial growth, making available a and collaborations entered into by our pro- wider product range to meet varying de- ducers during the last three years, year.. mands from different consumers etc. In wise; general, rest riding import of technology from limited source is not likely to be in the (b) whether for import of same category interest of both industry and the user. of technology a number of producers are entering into collaborations resulting in re- (d) Import of Technology does not resuh 265 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written Answers 266 in dependence on foreign imports under TRY (SHAI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a> No, contractual obligations as tied purchase of Sir. components or raw materials from the col- (b) Does not arise. laborator are not allowed. Further, it may be stated that import of capital equipment and (c) No proposal has been racalv8(tby raw materials are allowed as per import the Government for manufacture of cars policy prevailing from time to time and sub- based on alternative fuels. Jacttothe approval of phased manufacturing programme wherever required. (d) No, Sir.

Allotment of Patrol Pumps In Assam Deterioration of Telephone and Tal.. graph services In A_m, West Bengal 3145. SHAI BHADRESWAR TANTI: and Madhya Pradesh Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: 3147. SHRI BHADRESWAR TANTJ: Will the Minister of COMMUNICAnONS be (a) whether any petrol pumps have pleased to state: been allotted in Assam during 1987-88 till date; and (a) whether postal telephone and tele. (b) if so, the number thereof? graph services have been considerably deteriorating in various parts of the countrY THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE particularly in Assam, West Bengal and MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- Madhya Pradesh during the last three quar- RALGAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) and ters; and (b). Yes, Sir; The Oil Industry has allotted 12 retail outlet (dieseVpetrol) dealerships in (b) if so, the reasons thereof? Assam between April 1, 1987 and February 29,1988. THE: MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI Manufacture of cars and scooters to VASANT SATHE)' (a) No Sir; Postal. Tele- run on fuel other than petrol phone and Telegraph services have not deteriorated in various parts of the country 3146. SHAI BHADRESWAR TANTI: part1cularly in Assam, West Bengal and Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to Madhya Pradesh during the last three quar- state: ters. Services of these States has improved considerably during the last three quarters. (a) whether Government have consid- (b) Question does no1 arise in view of ered the possibility of manufacturi~9 cars (a) above. and scooters to run on fuel other than petrol; Negotiation with French Combine for (b) if so, the details thereof; Dulhastl Project (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and 3148. DR. DATTA SAMANT: (d) whether Government have con- AKHTAR HASAN: sulted any foreign know-how in this regard? SHRI JANAK RAJ GUPTA: SHAI SATYENDRA NAR- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE AYANSINGH: DEPARTMENT OF iNDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS., Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to 267 Written Answers MARCH 15. 1988 Written AnswelS 268 state: ting up this plant; and

(a) whether Government are negotiat~ (c) when the production of this plant is ing with the French Combine for financina expected to turn up in the market? and technological assistance for 390 MW Dulhasti Project; and THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHAt J. VENGALA RAO): (a) No, Sir. (b) since when these negotiations are goir,g on and when the work of this project is (b) and (c). Do not arise. expected to start? Companies Registered and Closed THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS· 3150. DR. DATTA SAMANT: Will the TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: ROHTAGI): (a) and (b). Negotiations were conducted with the two foreign consortia (a) the number of companies registered who had submitted offers for execution of under the Companies Act during December, Dulhasti HE Project on a turn~key basis. On 1987 and 1988 to-date and the share capital the basis of these negotiations and evalu~ involved; and atian of the two offers, a Letter of Intent was placed by the National Hydroelectric Power (b) the number of companies closed CorporarlOn on a French Consortium on during the above period, State-wise? 2.12.1986 for tum~key execution of the proj- ect in a period of 57 months. Further negotia- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tions with the Consortium for finalising the DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- contract are in progress. Meanwhile, Na- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- tional Hydroelectric Power Corporation is TRY ( SHRt M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) The carrying on work for construding infrastruc- number of Companies limited by shares, tural facilities required for the execution of registered under the Companies Act, 1956, the project. during December, 1987 and January, 1988 was 1472 and 1342 respectively. The au· TV tubes plant of Bharat Heavy Electri- thorised share capital of the companies cals Ltd. registered during December, 1987 was Rs. 198.03 crores and of those registered during 3149. DR. DATTA SAMANT: Will the January. 1988 was As. 228.58 crores. Data

Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: for February I 1988 are not yet available.

(a) whether the Bharat Heavy Electri- (b) The number of companies which cals Ltd. (BHEL) had set up a plant for ceased functioning either by going into liqui- manufacturing TV tubes about three years dation or as their names were struck off ago; under Section 560(5) of the Companies Act, 1956 during December, 1987 and January, (b) the total expenses involved in set- 1988 is shown below:-

StatelUnion December, January, Territory 1987 1988 1 2 3

Andhra Pradesh 3 269 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 270

1 2 3

Karala 1

Karnataka 1 ,... Maharashtra '-

Uttar Pradesh 1 2

West Bengal 10 7

Delhi 2

19 10

Financial difficulties of handloom colr, ties. additional working capital limits upto cashew and other traditional Industries 20% of the existing limits to NationallState Handloom Development Corporations till 3151. SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS: Will June, 1988, increase in subsidy rates of the Minister of INDuSTRY be pleassd to Janata Cloth from Rs. 21-persq. metre to Rs. state: 2.75 per sq. metre, rebate on sales of coir yarn and coir products, financial assistance (a) whether Government have receIved to coir oo-operative societies under Co- representations from traditional industries operativisation scheme, Cash compensa- like handloom, coir and cashew about the fi- tory support on exports including cashew, nancial difficulties encountered by them; and extension of rebate provided for Khadi to and Kambals and Kambalis.

(b) if so, the remedial stefJs proposed to Coordination Setween Administrative be taken. M!nistries of public undertaking and Ministry of Industry THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- 3152. SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS: Wilt OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to TRY (SHRl M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) and state: (b). Government are aware of the financial difficulties faced by some of the traditional (a) whether there is any close coordina- industries like Handloom, Coir etc. tion between the administrative Ministries of public undertakings and the Industry Minis- Some of the steps taken by the Govern- try; and ment include loan assistance to National Co- operative Development Corporation for set- (b) if so, how necessary co-ordination is ting up/expansion of units, increase in nor- maintained? mal credit limits upto 75% of anticipated sales of primary/Apex Co-operative Socie- THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI 271 Wrirten Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Wrlften Ahs..,. 272

J. VENGALA RAO): (a) and (b). A close co- Speed Post Service, Government propose ordination is malntJlined between adminis- to scrap the existing OMS service which is trative Ministr;e~lDepartments of public not serving its purpose? sador undertakings and the Industry Minis- try in regard to policy matters affecting the THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND public enterprises as a whole. Such a co- MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI ordination is maintained through meetings, VASANT SATHE): (a) No, Sir. Letters consultations, exchange of files,. etc. posted in OMS letter boxes normally do not take more time than those posted in ordinary Telecast of Kannada Feature Films post boxes.

3153. SHRI V.S. KRISHNA IYER: Will (b) No Sir, there is no such proposal. the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Advance Increment to Postal Llf. Insul ance Staff In Karnataka . (a) whether Government are aware of the agitation by the public in Bangalore Cit), 3155. SHRI V.S. KRISHNA IYER: Will against the telecast of Kannada feature film the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be on Saturdays instead of Sundays; and pleased to state:

(t?) if so, the steps taken or proposed to (a) the total number of staff working in be taken to screen Kannada feature film on the postal Life Insurance in Karnataka Sundays instead of Saturdays as hitherto? Circle;

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- (b) whether the Postal Life Insurance in TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- Karnataka Circle has been computerised; FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) Some rT,ember~ (c) whether the staff was trained on of Kannada Writers' and Artists' Guild held computer; demonstrations deManding. among others, telecast of Kannada films on Sunday& tn- (d) if so. how many members of the staff stead of Saturdays. were trained on computer; and

(b) No change in the present arrange- (E:!) whether there is nay proposal to ment is contemplated. sanction two advance increments to the staff trained on computer? Scrapping of Q.M.S. Service THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 3154. SHRI V.S. KRISHNA (YER: Will MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHAI the Minister of COM~AUNICATIONS be VASANT SATHE): (a) Total No. of staff in pleased to state: Postal Ufe Insurance in Karnataka Circle is (a) whether Government are aware that 88. the mail posted by Quick Mail Service box takes a day more to reach Its destination as (b) Yes, Sir compared to leU6rs dropped in ordinary post boxes; and (c) Ves, Sir.

(b) whether In view of the introduction of (d) 15 officials from all categories have 273 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Written An.welS 274 been trained on the computer. (b) whether Delhi Kendra is also not able to dub or subtitle the regional language (e) Yes, Sir. Two adva'lC8 increments programmes with the result that thess pr0- have been sanctioned to the staff working on grammes are not followed by every section the computer. of the viewers;

Issu. of Postage Stamp In Honour (c) if so, the steps proposed to be taken of Sri Mastl Venkat... Iyengar to encourage the regional telecasts not only from the Delhi Kendra but from all the State 3156. SHRI V.S. KRISHNA IYER: Will Kendras, particularly in the east, like the one the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be at Calcutta; and pleased to state: (d) the progress made in regard to the (a) whether Government arA awan that setting up of the· proposed training institute a postage stamp in honour of Sri Masti for producers and technical staff? Venkatesa Iyengar has not been issued by the Postal Department so far; THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- (b) whether in view of his valuable TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- contribution in Kannada literature, there is FORMATION AND BROADCASTING any proposal under consideration of Gov- (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) to (c). All Doord- ernment to issue a postage stamp in honour arshan Kendras having programme produc- of Sri Masti Venkatesa Iyengar; and tion facilities are producing and telecasting regional language programmes within the (c) if so, when it will be released? available resources and manpower. Every effort is being made to encourage the pro- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND duction of regional programmes bv prOVid- MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHIR ing production facrl;t'8s and training o~ staff. VASANT SATHE): (a) Yes, Sir. Doordarshan Kendra, DeIhl, telecasts re- gional language programmes five days a (b) No, Sir. week which are relayed by all its linked transmitters. Adequate facilities for SUb-ti- (c) Does not arise in view of (b) above. tling these programmes are not available. However, in the National Programme of Doordarshan, one regional language pro- Regional Language Ptogrammes on gramme is telecast once a month with sub- Doordarshan titles in fnglish.

3157. SHRISANATKUMARMANDAL: (d) A scheme for establishment of a Will the Minister of INFORMATlON AND training institute for the benefit of Doord- BROADCASTING be pleased to state: arshan -personnel, both production and engineering staff, at Lucknow has been in- (a) whether Doordarshan is handi· cluded under the VII Plan of Doordarshan. capped in the transmission of regional lal1- Its implementation during_ the current finan- guage programmes for want of software cial ye&r has, however, been deferred in development and non-availability .of trained view of the Government's ~irective regard· prof.ss~nals; ing econo.1D)Lin expenditure. . 275 WRIten AnSwelS MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnswelS 278

S.T.D. Service batw_n Deihl and (d) if so, whether those guidelines were 8erhampur followed while making the said appoint- ments? 3158. StlIRSOMNATHRATH:Willthe Minister of COMMUN ICATIONS be pleased THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE to state: MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHIR RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) and (a) whether STD connection has been (b). Owing to a dearth of experienced staff made between Delhi and Berhampur (Distt. and o(ficers for various reasons, Bharat Ganjam, Orissa): Petroleum Corporation has appointAd as Consultants 22 officers at varying times after (b) if so, the code number both ways; their retirement. They have been engaged and for specific ad-hoc assignments for periods ranging from three months to one year; (c) if not, when it is going to operata? (c) and (d). The Corporation has framed • THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND broad guidelines for engagement of consult- MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHIA ants and the authority for such engage'!1ents VASANT SATHE): (a) Yes, Sir. ;s the Chief Executive of the Corporation.

(b) Following are the STD access . Disparity in Pay Scale. of professionals codes for the two directions: working In Films DiviSion, AIR and Delhi to Berhampur-06812 Doordarshan Berhampur to New Delhi-0011 3160. DR.G. VIJAYARAMARAO:Wili (c) Does not arise, in view of answer to the Minister of INFORMATION AND part (a) above. BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) whether the music composed work- Appointment of Superannuated Officers ing in Films Division, A.I.R. and Doord- by BPCL arshan Kendra are getting less salary than musicians and if so, the reasons therefor; 3159. SHAI VIJOY KUMAR YADAV: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (b) the reasons for disparity in pay NAruRAl GAS be pleased to state: scales of music composers and music direc- tor in visual media; and (a) whether it is a fact that more than 25 superannuated officers of the Bharat Petro- (c) the remedial steps taken to remove leum Corporation Limited have been ap- the disparity? pointed as consultants with effect from the' day of their retirement; THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- (b) if so, the reasons and details FORMATION AND BROADCASTING thereof; (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) No, Sir.

(c) wh&ther there are any guidelinesl (b) The scales of the posts of Music rules for appointing retired persons to differ- Composer and Music Director are not com- ent posta as consultants; and parabl. since these are for different media 277 Written Answers PHAlGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnswelS 278 and so the requirements of the job are also Establishment of Electronic Exchang•• different. During 1987-88

(c) Does not arise 3162. SHRI M. RAGHUMA REDDY: Will the Minister of COMMUNICAnoNS be Sharing of expertise In Oil-Related pleased to state: Act IvIt Ie. and Pharmaceutical Products with Burma (a) the number of eJectronic~anges which haye been established during 1987- 3161. SHRIG.S. BASAVARAJU: 88 in the country; SHRI V. KRISHNA RAO: (b) the details of such exchanges in- Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND stafled in Andhra Pradesh; and NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (c) whether it is proposed to instal (a) whether Burma has shown a keen electronic exchanges at Saroor Nagar of interest in sharing India's expertise in oil- Hyderabad. Bhongir and Miryalguda of related activities and pharmaceutical prod- Nangonda; if so, the details thereof? ucts;

(b) whether any high level delegation THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 1rom Burma has visited India and ;f so, the MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI details of discussions with the various au- VASANT SATHE): (a) Seventy two num- thorities in this regard; and bers of Main/expansion local electronic tele- phone exchanges have been established in (c) the main points of agreement and to the country during 1987-88. what extent India has agreed to help oil exploration in Burma? (b) Following Main/expansion local electronic telephone exchanges have been installed in Andhra Pradesh during 1987-88: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- Secundarabad- 6000 lines. RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) Hyderabad During PM's recent visit to Burma, the Bur- mese had requested for information on the Saifabad- 3000 lines. availability of a catalyst for the conversion of Hyderabad natural gas to methanol. Ramachandra- 400 lines. (b) and (c). An eleven member Bur- puram mese delegation, led by their Minister of Trade, visited India from January 23 to February 8, 1988. the delegatIOn visited. a (c) (i) It is proposed to instal a 2000 lines large number of industrial establishments E-1 08 electronic Remote Line Unit at Saroor including pharmaceuticai units and ONGe's Nagar of Hyderabad. officelinstallations, and discussed with the concerned authorities matters of mutual (ii) There is no proposal to instal elec- . interest. No agreement in this regard has tronic exchanges at Bhongir and Miryalguda been signed with Bunna. Nangonda 279 Wrilten Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Wlittsn An.wetS 280

Installed Power Generating capacity of RAl GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) Ves, Desu Sir. 3 3163. SHRI C. MADHAV REDO I: Will (b) Presently about 10,000 U per day the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state of gas is being produced by ONGC to meat the installed power generating capacity of the requirements of MIs. Delta Paper Mill. Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking and the power actually being generated? (c) ONGC have tied up nine more consumers, including APSEB, and for sup- THE MINISTER OF ST~TE IN THE plying gas to these consumers, a pipeline DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- from Narsapur to Kowrur is being laid, with TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI, SUSHILA branch lines. ROHTAGI): The present installed capacity at IP Station, Rajghat Power Station and (d) Initially ONGC proposes to pro- Gas Turbines of the Delhi Electric Supply duced 1.5 lakh cubic metres per day of gas Undertaking is about 4n.S MW. In Krishna-Godavari basin.

The actual generation from units at Profit by Suzuki from Its share in Marutl these Stations from April. 1987 to February. Udyog Ltd. 1988 has been 1529 Million Units. 3165. SHRI BAJU BAN RIYAN:Willthe Commercia. Production of Natural Gas Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state at Krishna-Godavari Basin the profit so far repatriated by Suzuki of Japan from its share in Maruti Udyog Lim- 3164. SHRI C. MADHAV REDOI: ited? SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHAI Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND J. VENGALA RAO); As no dividend has NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: been declared by Maruti Udyog Ltd. so far, there is no repatriation of profit to Suzuki (a) whether commercial production of Motor Company, Japan. natural gas has begun at Krishna-Godavari basin in Andhra Pradesh; Refining Capacity

(b) if so, the quantity of the natur~1 gas 3166. DR. V. VENKATESH: be;ng produced and the particulars of the SHRI V. TULSIRAM: industrial units to whom the gas is being supplied; Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state; (c) the details of the infrastructure re- garding storage and supply of the gas; and (a) the present capacity of the existing refineries in the country. State-wise; and (d) the targets of tf'\e production and (b) how much refining capacity the development of th6 natural gas in the re- country would need by the end of the Eighth gion? Plan period?

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU· 281 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written AMwets 282

RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (8) A planned to absorb indigenous production statement is given below. and meet middle distillate demand. creation of new capacity will depend on the produc- tion of the indigenous crude oH in the country (b) As refining capacities are generally by that time.

STATEMENT

Present Refining Capacity in the Country, Statewise

('000 TonntlS per annum)

State Refinery Installed Capacity as on 1.4.1987

Maharashtra HPCBombay 5500· BPCBombay 6000

Gujarat 10C Koyali 8100

Uttar Pradesh 10C Mathura 6000

Tamil Nadu MRL 5600

Kerala CRL 4500

Andhra Pradesh HPC Visakh 4500

West Bengal IOC Haldia 2500

Bihar IOC Barauni 3300

Assam 10C Gauhati 850

10C Oigboi 500

BRPL 1350

Total

*Includos a Swing capacity of 2.0 MTPA.

Collaboration with Foreign Countries to state: for Development of Telecommunication Facillt... (a) whether any collaboration agree- 3167. DR. V. VENKATESH: Will the ments have been entered into with soma Minister '" COMMUNICATIONS be pleased foreign countries for development cA t .... 283 Written Answers MARCH 15. 1988 Wlilten Answers 284 com fa9i1ities during 1986-87 and 1987-88; THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND and MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI VASANT SATHE): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) if so, terms and conditions of each agreement? (b) A statement is given below.

STATEMENT

Major Collaboration Agreements entered into with foreign countries for development of Telecom facilities during 1986-87 and 1987-88.

s. No. Item Major Terms & Conditions

1 2 3

A. Indian Telephone Industries

1. Manufacture of Digital Coaxial The agreement envisages transfer of Systems in Collaboration with MIs A IT t&chnology which includes supply of Philips of Holland at Bangalore documentation training of ITI engineers, Complex technical assistance & R&D tie up for duration of agreement. Agreement also envisages sup· plyof quantities in SKD/CKD from. Duration of agreement is five years from oommencement of commercial production or eight years from effective date of agreement The know-how fee inclusive of documentation, technical as- sistance and training amounts to HCL (Dutch GLJiI?ers) 2.09585 million.

2. Manufacture of 500 Micro Earth An agreement has been entered into by ITI Stations per annum in collaboration with EPIC of Hongkong for manufacture of with MIs EPIC of Hongkong at low cost micr('earth stations at Bangalore. 8angalor. Agreement envisages joint venture participa- tion between ITI, U nit Trust of :ndia and EPIC for transfer of know-how as well as equity participation.

3. Manufacture of optical fibre An agreement has btlen signed for equipment in Collaboration with MIs manufacture of OPTO electronic equipment NKT of Denmark at NAINI Complex. with NKT, Denmark, This agreement envis- ages transfer of know-how to Mis HCL for manufacture of optical fibre cable also. Agree .. ment envisages technical assistance, training and R&D tie up forduratiOn of agreement as 285 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 286

1 2 3

well. The duration of the agreement is eight years from the effective date. The know-how fee amount to Danish Kroner 7.3646 million.

B. Government Telecom Factory Bombay

1. Manufacture of 25000 cable Termina- -Agreement is valid for 8 years. tion Boxes per annum in CollaboratIon -The project will be financed through KFW with MIs KRONE OF WEST GERMANY. Loan of OM 11 Millions. -DOT shall pay KRONE Royalty @ 5/- of ex-factory selling Price for a maximum period of 5 years. -Project is likely to be completed by May 1990.

2. Manufacture of 3000 STD Pay -Agreement is valid for 5 years. Phones per annum ir. Coli aboratio(, -DOT shall pay to Mls.TAMURA Yen 60 with MIs TAMURA Electric million as know-how charges in 3 Workers Ltd. Japan. equal instalments, last instalment to be paid on the commencement of com mercial production or after 4 years of effective date whichever is earlier. -Project ;s likeJy to be completed by Dec. 1990.

Allotment of LPG Agencios/Petrol Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka during 1985- Pumps to SC/ST in Karnataka 86. 1986-87 and 1987-88?

3168. DR. V. VENKATESH: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN HE MINISTRY GAS be pleased to state the details of LPG OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS agencies and petrol pumps allotted to vari- (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): The Particulars ous categorios viz. Scheduled Castes and are furnished below:

R. O. Dealerships LPG Distributorship

Year SC ST SC ST

1985-86 7 8

1986-87 13 4

1987-88 9 1

29 13 1 287 WIi,., Answ.rs MARCH 15, 1988 Wri'ttBn AnSWBIS 288

Incr... In Power Generation declined during 197-88;

3169. SHRI RADHAKANTA DIGAL: (b) if so, the reasons therefor; Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (c) whether the decline in the produc- tion of paper has led to the scarcity; and whether Government have taken steps to increase power gener&tion; (d) if so, the steps taken to remove the shortage of paper in the country? (b) if so, to what extent it has been increased in 1987-88; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- (c) the performance in power genera- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- tion of different kinds in the above year; and TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) to (d). The production of paper and paperboard (d) the details thereof? during 1987 is estimated at 16.80 lakh tonnes, as compared to 15.30 lakh tonnes THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE during 1986. No scarcity of paper and paper- DEPARlMENTOF POWER IN THE MINIS- board has been reported. TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a) Various measures being Setting up of Mini Cement Plant In takan to i~ease the availability of Power Orissa include expediting commissioning of new capacity ,implementation of short gestation 3171. SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: projects. improving the performance of ex- Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to lating power stations, reducing transmission state: .net distribution losses, im~' ementation of demand management and energy conser- (a) whether Government have a pro- vation measures. posal to set up a mini-cement plant at 80- langir in Orissa; (b) to (d). The tota1 generation during April '87 to February, '88 has been about (b) if so, the cost of the project and 7.80/0 more than the corresponding period whether it is to be set up in the public or last year. During the same period, while the private sector; thermal generation and nuclear generation have been 16.3% and 1% more respectively (c) the place identified for the location of than In the corresponding period of last year, the project; and the hydel generation was less by about 11.7% mainly on account of low reservoir (d) the steps taken to clear the project? levels due to inadequate rainfall. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Shortage of Paper DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- 3170. SHRI SRIBALV.V PANIGRAHI: TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM):.(a) to (d). Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to The Directorate.. General of Technical Devel- state: opment have issued registration on 4.8.84 in favour of Shri Amar Chand Sharma for sat- (a) whether the production of paper has ting up of a mini cement plant of an annual 289 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA > Written Answers 290 capacity of 33,000 MT. The plant. being set ees and officers of some public sector under- up in Private Sector. is proposed to be lo- takings; cated at Bhalumunda. Tehsil Titilagarh, Distt. Bolangir. The cost of the project as (b) if so, the names of the public sector furnished by the party is R~. 176 lakhs. undertakings which have been recom- mended for payment of inte~im relief to Captive Power Plants of Industrial Units employees and officers and the percentage of the relief recommended; and 3172. SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to (c) whether this relief will be effective state: from 1 January, 1986 and if not, the reasons therefor? (a) the policy of Government with re- gard to captive power plants of industrial THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI units; and J. VENGALA RAO): (a) to (c). The High Power Pay Committee headed by Shri Jus- (b) the details of progress made in tice R.8. Mishra has given a second interim power generation by the captive power report relating to employees of the public plants of different industrial Untts in the coun- enterprises which are under its terms of try? reference. These recommendations are under the coQsideration of the Government. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- Connecting of Pithoragarh with Deihl TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA by S.T.D. ROHTAGI): (a) and (b). Permission to instal captive power plants is accorded where the 3174. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the requirement of power is substantial and Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased continuous and reliable power supply is to state: necessary. The State Electricity Boards are empowered to accord such permission if the (a) whether Pithoragarh in Uttar capacity is upto 25 MW; consultation with the Pradesh has been connected with Delhi by Central Electricity Authority is necessary in S.T.D.; cases where the proposed capacity is more than 25 MW. The existing capacity of captive (b) if so, when; and power plants in the private sector is about 4000MW. (c) if not, the time by which it will be linked with Delhi? [ Trans/ation] THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Interim Relief to Employees and MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Officers of Public Undertakings VASA NT SATHE): (a) and (b). Pithoragarh has been connected to the Trunk Automatic 3173. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the Exchange at Agra in the last week of Febru- Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: ary for getting access to all stations including Delhi on STD. (8) whether Mishra Commission has sent its recommendations to Government (c) Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) for payment of interim relief to the employ- above. 201 Written Answers MARCH 15, 19CB Written AnSW9/S 292

PetroI/Dlese. Pump. at Mathur. In Uttar exact time of commissioning at this stage. Pradesh Opening of Post Offices and Telegraph 3175. SHRI MANVENDRA SINGH: Will Offices In Mathura District In U.P. the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS be pleased to state: 3176. SHRI MANVENDRA SINGH: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA1:_IONS be (a) the number of petrol/diesel pumps pleased to state: proposed to be opened in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh during 1988-89; (a) the number of post offices and telegraph offices proposed to be opened in (b) whether the sites for opening of Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh during these pumps have been selected; 1988-89;

(c) if so, the details thereof; (b) whether tl,e places have been se- lected for the purpose and if so, the names {d} the date from which all these pumps thereof; and are likely to start functioning? (c) the time by which these post offices THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE and telegraph offices will start functioning? MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU· RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) to THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (~). UpJothe Marketing Plan 1987-88, seven MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI retail outlets (Diesel/Petrol pumps) have VASANT SATHE): (a) Two new pOst offices been planned by the oil industry to be set up and three telegraph offices have been pro- in Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh at the posed for Mathura district for 1988-89. following locations: (b) The post offices proposeaare for 1. NOHOZIL Garaya Latipur and Naglawali. The p1aces for telegraph offices are yet to be selected. 2. BISWAR (c) The proposed telegraph offices are 3. MAHABAN expected to start functioning by March 1989. As regards .post offices their opening is 4. SHERGARtt subject to approval of Ministry of Finance and it is not possible to indicate at this stage 5. CHATTA BYE-PASS as to when they will start functioning.

6. BAJNA TOWN Telephone Service In Patne 7. MATHURA CllY 3177. PROF. CHANDRA BHANU Suitable sites and requisite approvals are DEVI: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- arranged by the seleded candidate in each TIONS be pleasett state: case after he received the Letters of Intent from the oil company concerned. As various (a) whether telephone service in Patns steps precede the actual commissioning of a has further deteriorated instead of showing ...... hip. it is not possble to incf.cate the any impiovement; and 293 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 294

(b) If so, th8-fe8sons thereof? (c) whether the programme producing kendras outside Delhi are able to give their THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND viewers full time independent regional pr0- MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI grammes; VASANT SATHE): (a) and (b). No Sir; telephone services in Patna have generally (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

improved. HoweverI telephone 'services wera seriously affected from 15.2.88 due to (e) whether there are any proposals to strike by some sections of the staff. increase the n.umber of studios and Ken- dras, if so, the details thereof? [English] THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Requirement Newsprint TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING 3178. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMA- (SHRI H.K.L.BHAG'AT): (a) and (b). There CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of INFORMA- are, at present, 18 Programme Production TlQN AND BROADCASTING be pleased to Centres in the TV network. Their locations state: are given in the st~tement below.

whether any survey/study has t?een (b) Within the available resources, made to determine the actual total require- manpower and programme policy frame- ment of newsprint for newspapers;and work, all Doordarshan Kendras, with Pro- gramme Production facilities. are producing (b) if so, the finding thereof? programmes locally to their maximum ca- pacity, for the benefit of the viewers covered THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- by them. TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (d) Does not arise. (SHRI H.K.L.BHAGAT):(a) and (b). No for- mal study has been done. However, the (e) Yes, Sir. On implementation of the requirement of newsprint is assessed every various schemes included in the Seventh year on the basic of the allocations of the Plan of 000rdarsh an , the number of Pro- preceding year with due regard for future gramme Production Centres in the country growth. would increase to·48. tn addition a scheme for putting Central Produdion Unit of Doord- Doord.rshan Pr~ .gramme Production arshan is also under implementation at K.)ndras Delhi.

3179. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMA- STATEMENT CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of INFORMA- TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to Locations of the existing Programme state: Production Centres of Doordarshan

(a) the number of studios Doordarshan 1. Delhi has and the places where they are located; 2. Bombay (b) thenamas of cities which have their own programme production K.ndras; 3. Calcutta 215 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AM..,. 2M

4. Madras VASANT SATHE):(a) No, Sir. It was commissioned on 24.2.88 5. Srinagar (b) Does not arise. 6. Jalandhar (c) Does not arise. 7. ·Lucknow Second Channel for Trlvandrum 8,. Jaipur Doordarshan

9. Hyderabad 3181. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Willtha Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- 10. Bangalore CASTING be pleased to state:

11. Trivandrum (a) whether second channel will be made available to Trivandrum Doordarshan; 12. Ranchi and

13. Gorakhpur (c) the progress made for the telecast of Trivandrum Doordarshan prog·rammes to 14. Nagpur Cochin and Calicut?

15. Rajkot THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- 16. Ahmedabad FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L.BHAGAT):(a) There is rmsuch 17. Guwahati proposal under the consideration of the Government at present. 18. Cuttack (b) Firm demand for a microwave link for New Automatic Telephone Exchange of the purpose between Trivandrum and Cali· Teilichary in Karala cut via Cochin has already been placed by Doordarshan with the Department of Tele- 3180. SHAI MULLAPPALLY RAMA- communications. The links are expected to ~HANDRAN~ Will the Minister of COMMU- be installed and commissioned by the De- \jICATIONS be pleased to state: partment of Telecommunications in 1988.

(a) whether the commissioning of the T.V. Serial "Ramayana" new automatic telephone exchange at T elli- chery in Kerala has been postponed; 3182. PROF. K.V.THOMAS: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and CASTING be pleased to state:

(c)- when the sam. will be commis- (a) whether Doordarshan has made sioned? any study regarding the viewers reaction to T.V.. 88riaI ICRamayana"; and nlE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (b) 110, the details thereof? 297 Wtiltsn Answsrs PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA)

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- the policy making as well as certain aspacta TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- of management of major public undertak- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING ings; and (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT):(a) and (b). No specific Audience Research study regarding (b) if so, the details thereof? viewers reaction to the TV serial'Ramayana' has been undertaken by Doordarshan. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRt However, a large number of tetters received J. VENGALA RAO):(a) No, Sir. from viewers by various Kendras indicats that the serial is appreciated by the viewers. (b). Does not arise.

Requirement, Production and Import of { Translation] Pulp and Synthetic Fibre Quota of Telephone to Member. of 3183. SHRt SURESH KURUP: Will the Parliament Minister of 1NDUSTRY be Pleased to state: 3185. SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI: Will the (a) the estimated annual requirement of Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased pulp and synthetic fibre; to state:

(b) the production capacity of different (a) the number of telephones installed industrial units manufacturing pulp and syn- in Delhi on priority basis during the period thetic fibre; from 1987 to 29 February, 1988;

(c) the quantity produced by these units (b) the details of the telephones In- during 1985,1986 and 1987; stalled under various exchanges;

(d) the quantity imported during 1985, (c) whether Government propose "10 1986 and 1987; and allot quota of telephones to Members of Parliament like gas connections; and (e) the firms te whom licences have been issued for the import of these items? (d) if so, by what time and if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY MINIS- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI VAS- TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM):(a) to (e). ANT SATHE): (a) In Delhi 3,008 telephone The information is being collected and will be connections were installed out of turn priority laid on the Table of the House. basis from 1.4.87 to 29th February, 1988.

Involvement of Privata Individuals in (b) The required information is 1ur- Management of Public Undertakings nished in the statement below:

3184. SHRI SURESH KURUP: Will the (c) and (d). No, Sir. The Telephone! Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to st~te: Telecom Advisory Committees in \vhich Members of Parliament are also nominated (a) whether Government have a pro- can recommend provision of telephone 1)081\1 to involve private individuals or firms in connedions on out of turn basis upto 5% of 211 Wdtten AnsMHs . MARCH 15, 1988 the connections released subject to a maxi- Parliament for according priority for t ..... mum of 100 connections at the time of bulk phone connections are given dueconsidara- r.l_ for applicants registered under OYT tion: General and Non-OYT special categories. In view of above, the quota of tele- phones for Membars of Parlia"!'ant is con- Recommendations from tAembers of sidered not necessary.

STATEMENT

SLNo. Name of No. of /ixchange connections

1 2 3

1. Shakti Nagar 248

2. Tis Hazari 27 a. Alipur 2

Bad Ii 6

5. Narela 1

6. Rajouri Garden 222

7. Karol8agh 82

s. Can~onment 58

9. Janakpuri 68

10. NaJafgarh 9

11. Nangfoi 17

12. Delhi Gate 34

13. Idgah 42

14. Laxmi Nagar 164

15. Shahdra 50

16. Chanakyapuri 307

17. Haus Khas 187 301 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) . Written Answers 302

1 2 3

18. Nehur Place 381

19. Okhla 97

20. Rajpath 272

21. Sena Bhavan 142 .. 22. Lodhi Road 144

23. Jorbagh 198

24. Janpath 96 ts. Kidwai Bhavan 154

Total 3008

Production Target of Coal (c) the targets fixed for the year 19881 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE MINIS- 3186. SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI: Will the TRY OF ENERGY (SHRI C.K. JAFFER Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: SHARIEF):(a) to (c). The production targets of coal companies are fixed for each finan- (a) the production targets fixed for dif- cial year under the Annual Plan of the De- ferent collieries for the year 1987, partment of Coal. The coal companywise target of coal produdion in the years 1986- 87. 1987-88 and1988-89, actual production (b) the production of coal in different in 1986-87 and 1987-88(upto Feb., 88) are coal mines; and indicated below:-

ComPany Target Actual Target Actual Target 1986-87 production 1987-88 1987-88 1988-89 1986-87 (upto Feb.88 (tentative) (Provisional)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Eastern Coalfields Ltd. 25.60 25.62 27.96 24.92 30.10

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. 24.00 24.10 25.01 22.20 28.10 303 Written AnSW81'8 MARCH 15, 1988 Wrilten An.wetS 304

1 2 3 ~ 4 5 6

Central Coalfields • Ud. 25.00 25.14 27.29 23.86 28.00

Northem Coalfields Ltd. 13.40 13.60 16.25 14.64 19.35

Western Coal •19.00 19.3d. 20.70 19.03 21.86 fields Ltd.

South Eastetn Coalfields Ltd 35.50 36.15 39.70 35.72 43.67

North Eastern Coa.rias. 1.00 0.91 1.00 0.B7 1.00

Total Coal India 143.50 144.77 158.00 141.24 170:0a-

Singarani CoDiarias Co. 18.00 16.58 20.00 15.28 20.50

Captive Collieries of Steel Plants and DVC. - 5.30 4.44 5.50 3.88 5.70

Total All India 166.80 165.79 183.50 160.50 196.28

[English) State-wise?

AssIstance to North Eastern States for THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Industrial Development DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISmV OF INDUS- 3187. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: Will TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) to (c). the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to At the meeting of the Industry Minister with state: the Chief Ministers and Industry Ministers 01 North Eastern Region held at Imphalon 13th (a) whether Union Government as- February, 1988, the North Eastern States sured the North Eastern States all possible were assured of all possible assistance by' assistance for their industrial development the Central Government and other Central based on local natural resources; agencies in the industrial development of the region. (b) if so. the details in this regard; and Entrepreneur settings up Industries In (c) the assistance offeradto each State, North Eastem States are ellgble for the 305 WrItten Ans",.. PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA)

highest rate of Central Investment Subsidy. Financial Institutions. i.e. 25% subject to a maximum of Rs. 25 lakhs which has further been enhanced to Aromatic Plant at S.lernpur ...., As. 50 lakhs for setting up electronic industry Allgarh CU.P.) in hill districts of the Region. Transport Subsidy is also available at the highest rate 3188. SHAI K. RAMAMURTHY:WiUtha of 90% on movement of raw materials and Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state finished goods. Transport Subsidy has also the reasons for not renewing the letter of been allowed on inter-State movement of intent to the Utter Pradesh State Industrial raw materials. Transport-Subsidy on air lift- and Investment Corporation for setting ·up a ing of electronic componentslproduds from Rs. 1000 crore aromatic plant at Salempur Calcutta to the nearest airooport to the loca- near 4ligarh in Uttar Pradesh? tion of the industrial unit and vice versa is THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI also available at 75%. For development of J. VENGALA RAO):The Letter of Intent is- infrastrudure facilities in No Industry Dis- sued to MIs. Pradeshiya Industrial and in- tricts of States, the Centre meets 113(d of the vestment Corporation of U.P. Ltd. (MI total cost of project subject to a maximum of s.PICUP) for setting up a Aromatic Complex Rs. 2 erores per district. But this has"been at Salempur in Uttar Pradesh has been Iiberalised in the case of North Eastern treated as lapsed as there has not been States. In a project cost of Rs 4. crores. adequate progress with regard to finalisation Centres share is Rs. 2 crores. Inclusion of of the Joint Sector partner for implementa- industrial sheds is not allowed in the pl'Oject tion of the project. the scheme of finance and reports but in the case of North Eastern selection of Foreign Collaboration, etc. States construction of industrial sheds is allowed subject to 25% of the cost of project. Functioning of U.P. Drugs and Ph• .,... The Industrial Development Bank of - ceutlcals Ltd. India has reduced the minimum promoter's contribution norms of 12.SOfo of the projec.1 3189. SHRI K. RAMAMUR11iY: \WI cost for projects in the small and medium the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to sector with cost upto As. 3 crores and 17.50/0 state the steps being taken to tone up the in the case of larger projec..1s as against functioning of U.P. Drugs and Pharmaceuti- normal stipulation of 22.5% for projects in cals Ltd., a State Sedor unit in which the non-backward areas. Marginal relaxation of Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has debt-equity ratio norms of 2:1 for medium a major share? scale units and of 3:1 for SSI IJnits is also considered depending upon merits of indi- THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI vidua! case. lOBI extends refinance assis- J. VENGALA RAO): "(a) As the major share- tance under the composite loan scheme in holder in Uttar Pradesh Drugs & Pharam- respect of loans upto Rs. 50,000 to artisan, aeeuticals Limited (UPDPL). Indian Drugs & village/cottage and tiny industries in North Pharmaceuticals limited (IDPL) has from to Eastern Region at Concessional rate of time taken appropriate steps to tone up the 6.50/0 per annum (10% baing the rate of functioning of UPDPL interest for the ultimate borrow9() and under integrated loan scheme for loans upto Rs. 1 Manufacture of bulk Drug. by IlATPI lakh for small units at 9% (interest on loan to FERA Companle. the borrower being 12.5% ). Thus the North Eastern Stat.s have the most liberal pattern 3190. SHRIK. RAMAMURTHY:\Vllthe , of assistance from Centre as well as from Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: ·7 WrittenAnswe,. MARCH 15,1988 WtittenAns..,. 308 <8> the names of MRTPIFERA compa- THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI nlea which have been allctwed to manufac- J. VENGALA RAO): (a) Under the -Naw tura 68 buk drugs without export obliga- Measures· annoanCed on 18th December, tions; and 1986, FERA companies are permitted to manufacture only 66 bulk drugs. Since then, the following MRTPIFERA companies have (b) whether these drugs are being been granted letters of intent for manufac- manufactured by non-FERAlMRTP compa- ture of bulk drugs noted against each, with- "lias also? out export obligation:-

FERA companies

MIs. Sandoz, (India) Ltd. Thioridazine & Pindolol (New Drug)

MRTP companies

1.MIs. Kessr Enterprises Cephalexin

2. MIs. Farro Alloys Corpn. Cephalexin

s. Mis. Dunlop (India) Ltd. Rifampicin

(b) Out of these 66 items, some are with solar photo voltaic power supply system being manufadured by non-FERAlMARTP for operation. companies. [ Translation] Solar Power TV TransmHters Linking of Rlhand Super Thermal 3191. SHRI G. BHOOPATHY: Will the Power Station wHh Coal Mines Uinistar of INFORMATION AND BROAD- CASTING be pleased to state: 3192. SHRI BAlWANT SINGH RA· MOOWALIA: Wilt the Minister of ENERGY (a> the number of T.V. tra~smitters be pleased to state: functioning with solar energy; and whether Rihand Super Thermal (b) if so, their locations? Power Station is likely to start generating power in the near future; •tHE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION AND (b) If so, the facts in this regard; and BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGAT): (c) whether the mines which hava bean (8) and (b). Ten lVtransmitter8 one each at allotted to the project for supply of coal have Amini, Andrott. Kavarati, Minicoy, Agatti and not yet started production and they ara not in Kalpani in l.akshadweep islands, Mayabun- a position to supply coal to the project? der and Oiglipur in Andaman and Nicobar 1IIands, Almora in Uttar Prada,h and Ra- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE W81bhatta in Rajasthan have been provided DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- 309 Written AnswetS PHALGUNA~. 1~ (SAKA ) Wn1tenAnSMHS 310 TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMAn SUSHILA (c) whether Government prapou to ROHTAGJ): (a) to (c). Thafirst unit (500 MW) extend the HBJ Gas Pipeline to thasa proj- of the Rihand Super Thermal Power Station ects; and is expected to come into commercial operation in 1988-89. Work on the second (d) if so, when? unit of 500 MW is also in progress. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE The Rihand Super Thermal Power Sta- MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- tion is linked to Amlori Coal Mines of North- RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIOUE ALAM): to ern Coalfields LimIted. The development of (d). The possibility of extending the HBJ the mines has started recently and some Pipeline to Oelhi for supply of gas to OESU output of coal is being realised. -F ggular and Dadri power plant is under the consid- production from the mines would start in eration of Govemment. However, there is no 1990-91. The coal requirements of the proposal at present to supply gas for power Rlhand Super Thermal Power Station projects in Sahibabad. Ghaziabad and would, in the meanwhile, be met from other NOIDA. mines in the Singrauli area.

Supply of Gas to 'Qas-Ba_d Power [English] Projects In U.P. '-~ Production and Requirement of Vitamin A 3193. SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOWALIA:WiII the ~Ainister of PETRO- 3194. SHRt : Will the Min- . / LEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to ister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state the ..e: total production ar..... requirement of Vitamin A in the country? whether there is a great concem ;r, the Industrial circle over non-supply of-gas to the gas-based power projeds in Dadri. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI Sahbabad, Ghaziabad and NOIDA in Uttar J. VENGALA RAO): The details In ,._ Pradesh; . sped of produdion and demand projection of Vitamin A in the country during the last (b). if so, the details in this regard? three years are given below:-

Ale unit :MMU

1984-85 1985-86 1986-87

ProductIOn 61 61 69

Demand 105 120 140

Development of own mode' by Marutl isle, of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: UcIyog Ltd. whether the Maruti Udyog LimIe~ 3185. SHRI ANIL BASU: V lill the Min- is able to develop lis cw,n model tor future 311 Wlitt.. AnsMn MARCH 15, 1.988 Wn1ten Anne,. 312 production; and : (8) At. present. MUL is (b) whether the new units were unable not in a position to develop Its own model. to offer competitive prices on account of the steep appreciation in the value of the Japa- (b) Does not arise. nese Yen vis-a-vis the rupee which in tum had put a restriction increase in production to UtIli_lion of Natural Gas for Power achieve scale economies; and Generation (c) what steps Government propose to 3198. SHRI BANWARI LAL PURO- take to ensure that the automobile units HIT: manufacturing various types of vehicles are SHRI V. SREENIVASA able to run to optimum capacitias? eRASAD: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE WiD the Minister of PETROLEUM AND DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) No. (a> whether saverai .xperts in the field Sir. of anergy have urged Government to utilise natural gas for power generation in the (b) The steep appreciation in the value country: of foreign currencies has made an adverae impact on the cost of produdion of recently (b) H so, the reaction of Union Govern- established units in the automobile sector. ment in this regard; (c) In order to mitigate the above men- (c) whether Government propose to tioned impact, Government have provided conduct a thorough research in this field; and fiscal concessions to such units. Govern- ment have also urged the manufacturers to . (d) if 80, when? accelerate their indigenisation programma .

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- Mea.. r .. to Incr.... Productivity In RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a, to Public Entarprl_ (d). Natural gas is being used;-interalia, tor powergeneration in Assam, Tripura. Gujar. 3198. SHRI Y.S. MAHAJAN: WiD the and Maharashtra. Commitments of gas for Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: this purpose have beef' made in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, U.P and Tamil Nadu. (a) whether Government have adviMd the Central Public Enterpris" that the in- crease in wage bills of the work.... as a,.. utl -u.n.ang Po_tor Automobile MClor of new wage settlements should not affect the targets d internal generation of .. 3117. SHRI Y.S. MAHAJAN: WI. the 8OUIC88 Md IIddItional r880Uft»8 mobI.. · MInIster of INDUSTRY be pie"" to ate: tIon of concerned undertakings; 313 Written AnSWBl'S PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 314

(b) the specific measures suggested by (b) Some of the measures taken to Govamment to increase production and improve the performance of State Electricity productivity, to bring down costs of produc- Boards are; tion and improving the quality of goods and the result thereof; and (i) introduction of a Centraliy Spon- sored Scheme for renovation • (c) what has been the contribution of and moaernisation of thermal the Bureau of Public Enterprises in these povler stations; matters? (ii) introduction of an Incentive THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI Scheme for improved perform- J. VENGALA RAO):(a) Yes, Sir. ance of thermal power stations;

(b) and (c). There being about 225 (iii) amendment of the Indian Elec- Enterprises in diverse fields no specific tricity Act, 1910 to make theft of measures as applicable.:to all these enter- electricity a cognizable offence; prises can be suggested. Each Enterprise has to adopt appropriate measures to (iv) introduction of an Incentive achieve its objectives. Bureau of Public Scheme for reduction of trans- Enterprises has no specific role in these mission and distribution losses; matters except to monitor and evaluate -ganeral trends which in turn could lead to (v) training of engineers and certain general measures for improvement. operation & maintenance per- sonnal of power stations; Performance of Stat. Electricity Boards (vi) capitalisation of interest during 3199. SHRI Y:S. MAHAJAN:WiU the construction; Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (vii) prompt releasa of rural electrifI- (a) whether the performance of State cation subsidies by State Electricity Boards in the matter of resource Govemments; and generation has been low; and (viii) prO\fision of equity support by (b) Hso. the specific measures taken by State Governments. Govemment to revamp the functioning of the State Electricity Boards not only to increase plant fador but also to generate more re- Courier Servlca from Stat. capitals sources and the results thereof? 3200. SHRIMATI O.K. THARA oevi SIDDHARTHA: Will the Minister of COM- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MUNICATIONS be pleased to state: DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA (a) whether there is a proposal to start ROHTAGI): (a) On the basis of accounts Courier services from every State Capital to received so far, State Electricity Boards and from every District head-quarters in generated internal resources of the order of India; Rs. 474 erares approXimately during 1985- 86. (b) H so, the details there-of; and 315 Written Answers MARCH 15,1988 ''{rltten Answers 316

(c) if not, the reasons thereof? regarding demand and availability of power, at times, load shedding is required to be THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND resorted to. According to the Delhi Electric MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Supply Undertaking. the demand for power VASANT SATHE): (a) No, Sir. this year is proposed to be met from their own generation, increased supply from the (b) Does not arise in view of reply to (a) 8adarpur Thermal Power Station and above. DESU's share in the Central Sector Stations in the Northern Region. Assistance to the (c) The speed Post network at present extent possible would also be provided to covers 37 cities, some of which are State DESU from the Northern Grid. capitals and some District Headquarters. The Department of Posts is presently en- Export of Industrial Alcohol gaged in consolidation this network. The introduction of Speed Post in a city is de- 3202. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE cided after taking into account such infra- PATIL : Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be structure facilities like suitable airltrain/other pleased to state: transm ission connections, business poten- tial, etc. Though it is possible in future that we (a) whether there is a demand for may connect more State Capitals and Dis- export of any type of alcohol or industrial trict Headquarters to this network, it can not alcohol; be automatically stated that every State Capital and every district Headquarter will (b) the total quantity exported in 1987- be connected to this network, in view of the 88 and various factors discussed above. Hence, no firm assurance to start courier services from (c) the foreign exchange earned there- every State Capital to and from every District from? Headquarters in India can be given and ~ach case has to be decided on its merits. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHAI J. VENGALA RAO): (a). Yes, Sir. Power Cut In Deihl (b) While export of 500 lakh litres of 3201. SHRIMATI D.K.THARA DeVI alcohol was allowed in 1987-88, no actual SIODHARTHA: Will the Minister of EN- export has been• made so far. ERGY be pleased to state: (c) Does not arise. (a) whether there is a proposal to re- ducethe number and duration of each power Wind Energy for Power Generation cut in New Delhi in 1988; and 3203. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE (b) if so. the details thereof? PATIL: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- (a) whether United States delegation of TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA major wind technology firms visited Delhi in ROHTAGI):(a) and (b). At present the power February, 1988; supply position in Delhi is, by and large, satisfactory. Depending upon the position (b) whether they participated in Indo- 317 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 190~ (SAKA ) Written Answers 318 \ \ US S~;mposium on Wind Energy; MINISTRY OF PETROLUEM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) Yes, (c) whether the stress was laid on the Sir. use of wind energy for power generation; and (b) No, Sir.

(d) if so, the broad features thereof? (c) and (d). The proposal for extension of HBJ Pipeline to Delhi envisages supply of THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND gas for power generation to OESU and Dadri MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Power Projed. VASANT SATHE): (a) to (d). An American Wind Energy Association Trade Mission TV Transmitters In Orissa visited New Delhi in February, 1988. A symposium on "US Wind Technologies" was 3206. DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI:WiIi held on 16th February, 1988. In the Sympo- the Minister of INFORMATION AND sium, the Trade Mission made presentations BROADCASTING be pleased to state: on overview of the wind power industry in U.S.A. with special reference to wind farms (a) whether Government propose to for power generation. According to reports increase the number of television transmit- given by them, 1400 MW of wind power ters in Orissa during 1988-89; capacity consisting of nearly 17000 grid- connected wind electric generators has (b) if so, the places identified for the been installed till 31. 12.1987 in the wind location of new T.V. transmitters; and farms in California, U.S.A Technical aspects of various U.S. products and services in the (c) the details thereof? area of wind Technology were also pre- sented. THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- ExtensIon of H.B.J. Pipeline FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) to (c). It isenvis- 3205. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE aged to set up in Orissa, during the remain- PATIL: Will the Mini3ter of PETROLEUM ing p'art of the Seventh Plan period, a high AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: power (10 KW) TV transmitter at Bhawani- patna (in replacement of the existing low (a) whether there is any proposal to power transmitters) and a 100 Wtransmitter extend the HBJ Pipeline by the Gas Author- each at Baleshwar, Bhanjanagar, Batangir. ity of India Ltd.; Keonjhargarh and Phulbani.

(b) if so, whether any final decision has Long Term Plan to boost Production by been taken by Government; ONGC

(c) wliether electricity generation from 3207. DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: Will natural gas depends on this proposal; and the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS be pleased to state: (d) the reasons for (jelay in taking a pecision? (a) whether the Oil and Natural Gas Commission has formulated any long term :THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE plan to boost production; 319 Written AnswelS MARCH 15, 1988 Wri'lten Answe,. 320

(b) if so, the target set for the production week of February. 1988; of natural gas and oil during these years included in the long term plan period; (b) Hso. the period for which these were off; and (c) the total investment estimated by the ONGC to implement that long term pian; and (c) the approximate loss due to sabo- tage? (c) the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN· MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE A'lAM): (a> and (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGAT): (a) to (c). While (b). ONGC have drawn up a Corporate Plan Kalimpong sub-division receives its radio for the period 1985-2005, which has tenta- service from the neighbouring transmitters tively projected terminal year production in at Siliguri and Kurseong and to a small the base case as follows: extent its TV servicl from the TV transmitter functioning at Darjeeling, there is no TVI Crude Gas radio transmitter located at Kalimpong at (mt.) (born) present; hence the question of sabotage of these facilities at Kalimpong does not arise. 1994-95 38.04 26.1 Power Transmission System In Kallm- 1999-2000 45.65 35.9 pong

2004-05 55.00 45.0 3209. SHRI P.M. SAVEED: Will the Minister of ENERGY b8 pleased to state: (c) and (d). Plan outlays for achieving above targets have been assumed as fol- (a) whether power transmission system Iow:- was adversely affected in Kalimpong due to sabotage by GNLF militants during the ~~ Plan Period RslCrores ond week of February, 1988; and

VIII 13,534 (b) the approximate loss due to sabo- tage? IX 18,570 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE x 26,548 DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA Radio and Television Transmission ROHTAGI): (a) and (b). The Chalsa-Kalim- System In Kallmpong pong 66 kv transmission line of West Bengal State Electricity Board broke down on 3208. SHRI P.M. SAYEED: Will the 10.2.88 due to snapping of power conduc- Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- tors and insulator strings. This affected the CASTING be pleased to state: power supply to Kalimpong from the West Benga' State Eledricity Board transmission (a) whether radio and television trans- system. TiU the above line ;s restored. limited mission system in Kalimpong was sabo- power supply to Kalimpong is being effected tagecf by GNLF militants during the second from the Lagyup Power Station of S;kkim. 321 MfrmenAnsw~ PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) MfrittenAnswe~ 322

Capacity of Petroleum Produces In (d) the capacity of these projects; North-East (e) the location thereof; and 3210. SHRIMATIJAYANTI PATNAIK: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (f) the details of the Soviet assistance NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: likely to be obtained for each of those proj- ects? (a) whether there is an imbalance in the capacity of petroleum products in the East- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ern part of the country; DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA (b) if so, to what extent; and ROHTAGI): (a) to (f). The Soviet authorities have evinced interest in extending assis- (c) the steps being taken to set up new tance, on mutually acceptable terms and oil refinery in the eastern region, especially conditions, for new projects of an aggregate in the eastern cost to meet the shortages in capacity of 3~ MW on which work could this region? start before March, 1990. The projects to be implemented with Soviet assistance will be THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE identified by ~he Government of India keep- MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- ing in view. inter-alia. the capacity indUdion RAL GAS (SHRI8AFIQUE ALAM): (a) and plans. regional power requirements and (b). There is a gap of 1.8 million Tonnes in other relevant techno-economic factors. the current year between refinery production and demand for major petroleum products in Film o,n Late Sardar Vallabhbhal Patel the north east, Haldia and Barauni regions. 3212. SHRI V. TULSIRAM: Will the (c) Such gaps in demand are generally Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- met through movement from surplus re- CASTING be pleased to state: gions, imr::'Orts, etc. A new refinery is also being planned to be set up in Assam. (a) whether a full length film on the life of Late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is under making; execution of P lwer Projects with (b) whether the film is being made by Soviet Assistance Indian producers and directors etc. or with foreign collaboration;. if so the details 3211. SHRIMATI JAYANTI PATNAIK: thereof; and Will the Minister of ENERGY be Dleased to state: (c) the extent to which it is expected to cover the life of late Sardar Vallabhbhai (a) whether some power project~ are Patel including INA trial? proposed to be executed with Soviet assis- tance; THE MINISTER FOR PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- (b) whether such project~ have been FORMATION AND BROADCASTING identified; (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). The produdion of films in India is primarily in the

, "I, c) if so, the names and number of those Private Sector. The Central Government proJects; have seen reports in a section of the press 323 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written Answers 324

about production of a full length feature film the commercials; on the -Iren Man of India-, Sardar Patel by some Indians. It has not been possible to get (d) the names of consumer products this information verified. The Central Gov- which have. been advertised through these ernment have n01 received any proposal for commercials; and production of such a film either by a foreigner himself or in collaboration with any Indian (e) the proportion of advertisementtime Party. allotted to non-commercial subjects?

(c) Does not arise. THE MtNISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- Foreign Aid for H.B.J. Pipeline FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) The rate card is 3213. SHRI SYEO SHAHABUDDIN: given in the statement below:- Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state the (b) At present, commercial advertise- quantum of foreign aid committed for the ments are telecast for about 2.5 per cent of HBJ gas pipeline? the total transmission time.

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) The average monthly revenue for MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- the current financial year is Rs. "11 .4 crores, RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIOUE ALAM): The approximately . following foreign aid has been committed for the HBJ gas pipeline project; (d) A large variety of consumerproduds are advertised which includes washing Japanese Yen 54.6 billion, French power, soap. tea, matches, blades. oils, milk Franc 1052 million. D. Mark 124.557 million products, t,..-

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SUpply of Power to Jammu and from the Baira-Siul hydel station for meeting Kashmir the construction power requirements of the Salal hydel project. The State is now receiv- 3215. SHRI JANAK RAJ GUPTA: Will ing power from the Salal project. Assistance the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: is also provided to Jammu & Kashmir from the Northern Grid to the maximum extent (a) whether it is a fact that under 'Na- possible. tional Power Distribution to the Stat9s' for- mula, the Jammu and Kashmir State was to Power generated from the Badarpur be given its share of power from Singrauli station and the Rajasthan Atomic Power Super Thermal Power Project (Uttar project is ear-marked to meet the require- Pradesh), 8adarpur Thermal Power Station, ments of Delhi and Rajasthan respectively. Baira Siul Project in Himachal Pradesh, The allocation of power from the Narora Rajasthan Atomic Power Project and Narora Power project has not yet been decided. Atomic Power Station but no share of the power sully has been given to the State so Profit/Loss by BHEL, HMT Ltd. and far; and Steel Authority of India Ltd.

(b) If so, the reasons therefor? 3216. SHRI JANAK RAJ GUPTA: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state the profits earned or losses incurred by THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, HMT DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA during 1985-86, 1986-87 and 1987-88? ROHTAGI): (a) and (b). No allocation of power was m~ from the Singrauli project THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHAI toJammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh J. VENGALA RAO): The Net Profit/Loss whose power requirements were envisaged incurred by the Sharat Heavy Electricals to be met from the Central hydel projects Limited, HMT Limited and Steel Authority of already under implementation. Jammu & India Limited during 1985-86, 1986-87, upto Kashmir was allocated 2.5 lakh units per day which information is available, is as follows:

(Rs. in crores)

~. .~------Name of the Undertaking Net Profit(+)/Loss(-) during

1985-86 1986-87

1. Sharat Heavy Electricals Limited (+) 84.32 (+) 76.20

2. HMT Limited (+) 7.621 (+) 5.26

3. Steel Authority of India limited (+) 159.05 (+) 52.81 333 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written Answers 3341.

T.V. Relay Cantr. at Jammu THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICMIONS (SHRI 3217. SHRI JANAK RAJ GUPTA: Will VASANT SATHE): (a) Advance possession the Minister of INFORMATIOIN AND of land has beQn taken over in December, BROADCASTING be pleased to state: 1987.

(a) whetherthere is a proposal te set up (b) The equipment will be made avail- a TV relay centre at Jammu; and able soon after the infrastructures like build- ing and tower are ready. (c) if so, the details thereof? (c) The question does not arise, in view THE MINISTER Of PARLIAMEN- of answer to part (a).above. TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING [English] (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). A High power TV transmitter (10 KW ) is already T. V Production Centr. at Patna functioning at Jammu. In addition, there is a proposal to set up programme production 3219. DR. C.P.THAKUR: Will the Min- facilities at Jammu as part of Doordarshan's isterof INFORMATION AND BROADCAST- VII Plan. Implementation of this scheme is ING be pleased to state: dependent upon annual allocation of re- sources and availability of the requisite (a) whether there was a proposal to equipment and other infrastructural facili- start television production centre at Patna; ties. and

( Trans/ation] (b) if so, the details thereof?

Linking of Giridlh with Asansol through THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Microwave. TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FO"RMATION AND BROADCASTING 3218. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) Yes, Sir. SINGH: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- TIONS be pleased to refer to the reply gIven (b) - A full-fledged colour TV Studio on 2nd December, 1986 to Unstrarred Centre is under implementation at Patna, as Question No. 4385 regarding installation of part of the VII Plan. Site for the Centre has microwave tower at Giridih (Bihar) and state: been taken over and orders for long deliver}' equipment placed. (a) whether the land for installation of UHF type MAX-II equipment to connect Giridih with Asansol through microwave has Modification In the Criteria for Allot- been acquired; ment of LPG Agency

(b) if so, whether Government will ar- 3220. SHRI KAMLA PRASAD SINGH: range the supply of the aforesaid equipment Will the Minister IJf PETROLEUM AND on priority basis; and NATURAL GAS be p'leased to refer to the reply given on 4.8 1987 to Starred Question (c) if the land has not been acquired, the No. 132 regarding allotment of LPGJPetroV time by which it will be acquired? Kerosene agencies and state: 335 Written Answers MARCH 15,1988 Written An_wets 338 (a) the details of the locations with rafer to the reply given on 24 November, populatbn . of twanty thousand and above 1987. to Unstarred Question No. 2650 re- that have been taken up for the marketing of garding injundions issued and complaints LPGIappointment of LPG 'dealers; received by the MRTP Commission and (b) whether it is proposed to revise the State: criteria for appointment of LPG dealers to maka it possible for the educated unem· the number of complaints received ployed youth to get the dealership. and by the MRTP Commission and the Director General, ,nvestigation and Registration (0) if not. the reasons therefor? from the public/associations during the last THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN 1=HE one -vaar with details thereof; MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) The (b) the action taken thereon and how magnitude of the effort involved in compila- many complaints are still pending; tion of the required details would not be commensurate with the purpose sought to be served. as the details involve well over a (c) the numbe. of complaints received thousand locations; for violating the injunction orders granted and for causing discrim ination between the (b) With effect from 1.7.1986 the UG/ dealers during the last one year and the UEG (Unemployed Graduates Une,Tlployed action taken thereon; and Engineering Graduates) category has been merged in the 'Open category; the gUide- (d) how the figures of parts (a) and (c) lines stipulate that preference in this cate- compare with those of the last three years? gory will be given to Umemployed Gradu- ates and among them, prior preference to Umemployed Engineering Graduates; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- (c) Does not arise in view of (b) above. OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): is Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be plea$ed to as under:-

Calendar Brought Received during Disposed Pending Year forward the year of

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MRTP COMMISSION.

1987 852 2925 1097 2680

D.G.I.R.

1987 274 7954 5181 3047 337 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnSWBIS 338

The time and effort involved in the STATEMENT compilation of details of these complaints wiD not be commensurate with the purpose (a) to (c). Under the administered pric- sought to be achieved. ing policy for Petroleum 'products, the prices of petroleum products are not genendly (c) The number of complaints received revised with international prices. The in- during the year 1987 alleging violation of crease in the price of petrol was done to curb injunction orders issued is three. N'ecessary the rapid growth rate iR its consumption action as perthe provisions of the MRTP Act, noticed in the last. two quarters, and to pro- 1969 has already been taken. No separate mote its efficient and economic use. The figures are maintained in regard to com- current price for unleaded motor gasoline in plaints alleging discrimination between prominent -international markets is of the dealers. order of $ 155 per MT excluding freight and duties. (d) Figures of 1987 mentionec. in Part Hydrocarbons have been discovered in (a) show a manifold increase over the previ- the following places during the period April ous three years. The number of complaints 1987.January 1988 but they are yet to be involving violation of injunction orders re- commercially exploited for use. ceived during the year 1987 was three as against one during the previous three years. On-Land:-

Agartala Dome (Tripura) Price of Petrol Bhuvanagiri (Tamil Nadu) 3222. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND Borbil.(Assam) NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Diroi (Assam) (a) whether the recent increase in the price of petrol tly Rupee one per litre was Hapjan (Assam) introduced at a time when the international price of petrol were declining and new Kumchai (Arunachal Pradesh) sources of oil were explored in the country: Becharaji (Gujarat) (b) if so, what were the international prices of petrol when the recent hike in the' Offshore:- price of petrol was introduced and the details of the new sources of oil explored in the B 132 (West Coast) country; and B 134 "

(c) the reasons for increase in the price B 80 ,. of petro' under these conditions? C 22 II THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- C 24 RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) to (c). A statement is gr"en below. G S-16 (East Coast) 339 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written Answets 340 Shortage of Power In Southern Region (a) whether the Power Finance Corpo- ration has decided to fund Rs. 1000/-crores 3223. SHRIMATI BASAVARAJES- a year; WARI: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) if so, what will be the criteria of the disbursement to '.'arious State Electricity (a) whether the States of southern Boards; and region \vi!1 reel under power shortage even after 1994-95; (c) by what time the funding of various state Electricity Boards will take place? (b) whether the region is facing a deficit of 6,936 million units; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- (c) whether a document on the power in TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA the southern region was prepared by the ROHTAGI): (a) to (c). The Power Finance Confederation of Engi"leering Industry; Corporation, which has started functioning recently, proposes to immediately disburse (d) whether Government have exam- funds amounting to Rs. 100 crores for on- ined this document; and going power projects and critical system improvement scheme which are facing fi- (e) if so, the reaction of Government nancial constraints and which can be thereto? commissioned expeditiously within Se"enth Plan period. According to the estimates for THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Annual Plan 1988-89, the Corporation is DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- expected to disburse about Rs. 650 crores TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA and this is likely to increase in the future ROHTAGI): (a) While every effort is being years depending upon the availability of made to mitigate the power shortage in the resources. The terms and conditions includ- country, the extent of power shortage in the ing the criteria for disbursement for financing states of Southern Region beyond 1994-95 the power projects of State Electricity can be assessed only after finalisation of the Boards are presently under finalisation by Eighth and Ninth Plans by the Planning the Corporation. Commission.

(b) As at the end of February, 1988, Small Gas Turbine Projects In Rural Southern Region was facing power shortage Areas to the extent of 8,387 million units. 3225. " SHRIMATI BASAVARAJES- (c) to (e). The information is being col- WARI: Will the Minister of ENERGY be lected and will be laid on the Table of the pleased to state: House. (a) whether the Rural Electrification Corporation proposes to take up sm all gas Power Finance Corporation turbine projects in five States for utilising the available natural gas for power generation; 3224. SHRIMATI BASAVARAJES- WARI: Will the Minister of ENERGY. be (b) if so, the names of States where pleased to state: these projects are likely to be set up; 341 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA ) Written Answers 342

(c) the expenditure involved therein; refineries in the oountry would not be pro- ducing sufficient feedstocks for th" new (d) the time by which these projects are petrochemical plants now coming up; likely to be set up; (b) if so, the inain reasons fortAe same; (e) whether the project cost will be and borne by the State Electricity Boards or by the Rural Electrification Corporation; ~nd (c) the steps being taken to meet the demand of new petrochemical plants now (f) the extent to which the electricity will coming up? be generated from these projects? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) No, DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- Sir. TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHlLA ROHTAGI): (a) and (b). Some proposals (b) and Ccl. Do not arise. have been received by the Rural Electrifica- tton Corporation (REO) from Tamil Nadu, Development of Software for expansion Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan for putting of Television Transmission up smalVmini gas turbines at suitable places wh~ne gas is-tikely to be available. In addition 3227. PROF. P.J. KURIEN: Will the to this, Oil and Natural Gas Commission has Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- offered sites in Tripura and Assam. CASTING be pleased to state:

(c) The estimated expenditure on the (a) whether the software has not been proposals received from Tamil Nadu. developed as much as is required to keep Andhra Pradesh & Rajasthan is around Rs. pace with expansion of television transmis- 23.11 crores. sion; and

(d) The gestation period of setting up (b) if so, the steps being taken to these projects ranges from 1-2 years. provide adequate software in all the regional production centres? (e) The REC is considering the ques- tion of extending financial assistance to the THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- State Electricity Boards for these projects. TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (f) The proposed projects in Tamil (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (s) and (b). There Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Rajasthan envis- has been significant development in TV ages a combined capacity of about .17 MW. software. This is a continuous process.

Feedstock for Petrochemical Plants Establishment of Training Institute for 3226. SHRIMATI BASAVARAJES- Producer. and Technical Staff WARI: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: 3228. PROF. P.J. KURIEN: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND l3ROAD- (a) whether the existing and planned oil CASTING be pleased to stat.: 343 Written AnswetS MARCH 15. 1988 Written Ans..,. 344 (a) whether there is a shortage of satisfactory . trained personnel to man all the TV produc- tion centres.; (b) Question does not arise in view of r.eply against item (a) above. (b) if so, the detans thereof; (c) It is pfoposedto instal 2000 lines ICP . (c) whether any training institute for Crossbar exchange at Balotra which is likely producers and technical staff is proposed to to be commissioned in 1990.. 91. There is no be established'; and proposal to provide an electronic exchange

(d) if so, the details thereof? [ Translation]

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Power Generation from Wind and Solar TAR¥- AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- Energy In Rajasthan FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) to (d). There is 3230. SHRI VIRDHI CHANDER JAIN: a general shortage of trained programme Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to personnel In Doordarshan in view of insuffi- state: cient in-service training facilities. With a view to overcome this handicap, a scheme for (a) whether the pace of programme of establishment of a Staff Training Institute at power generation from wind and solar an- Lucknow for imparting training to' both pro- ergy is very slow in Rajasthan; gramme and engineering p9FSonnei of Doordarshan has been included in the VII (b) if so, the raasons therefor; -PIan. (c) wttfher Union Govemmanl pr0- Introduction ~f Electronic Telephone pose to helP in generation of power fram Exchange al Salotra wind and solar energy based projac!s by providin9' special assistance on priority 3229. SHRI VIRDHI CHANDER JAIN: basis to the desert areas, especially to Jais- Will the Minister of COMMUNICAnONS be almer, Banner and JodhpUr districts; and pleased to state: (d) if so, the detailS thereof? (a) whether the telephone system in BaJotra town (District Barmer) has not been THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND functioning satisfactorily fOI the last three MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI years; VASANT SATHE): (8) to (d). Efforts are underway to help in more extensive and (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and intensive application of wind and solar en- ergy throughout the country including Ra- (c) the steps proposed to bring about jasthan depending on the financial re- improvements by introducing new modem sources available for this sector. electronic telephone exchange? 2267 Solar Photovoltaic street lights THE ~JNISTER OF ENERGY AND have been provided in 317 villages and MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI border outposts in Rajasthan. In addition. VASANT SATHE): (a) No Sir. telephone four community lightinglTV systems and six system in Balotra is functioning generally water pumping systems have been installed 345 Written A(Jswers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnSWBIS 346 at different locations in Rajasthan. For mitters would be set up at the above places? proper identification of sites for wind power generation, a wind monitoring projed has THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- been taken up in the State. Four 1 KW wind TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- battery chargers are under installation. In- I=ORMATION AND BROADCASTING creasing number of biogas plants and (SHRI H.K.L. BHAGAT): (a) and (b). Sitesfor smokeless chulhas are also being taken up. the proposed high power TV transmitters at A substantial number of solar photovoltaic Sarmar and Jaisalmer have been finalised street lights have been deployed in villages and preliminary estimates for civil works in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts. sanctioned. Civil works are expected to start during 1988. A 25 KW stand alone wind electric generator project is under installation at the (c) Orders for the long delivery equip- BSF Camp at Jaisalmer. Four Solar Pho- ment have been placed on the manufactur- tovoltaic deep well pumping systems are ers. Design parameters of the tower have also being installed in Jodhpur and Nagaur also been finaiised. districts. (d) As per present indications, the pro- A pre-feasibility report for a 30 MW solar posed high power TV transmitters at Barmer thermal power plant for installation in sunny and Jaisalmer are expected to be ready for regions includinQ Rajasthan has been pre- commissioning into service during 1990-91. pared. Setting up of Industries In Hilly areas Allthase programmes can be expanded depending on the availability of additional 3232. SHRI K.D. SULTANPURI: Will funds. the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: Setting up of high Power Transmitters at Barmer and Jalsalmer (a) the names of the industries in th. country for which licences have been given 3231. SHRi'VIRDHI CHANDER JAIN: till date; Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (b) the industries proposed to be set up in the hilly areas, State-wise details thereof; (a) whether the construction work with regard to Doordarshan Kendra in Barmer (c) the numberof industries established and ,Jaisalmer districts has not yet been against the licences issued during the last started; three years;

(b) if so, the time by which it would be (d) whether any industrial licences started; have been misused; and

(c) the details of the latest progress with (e) if so, the State-wise details theraoi regard to the major equipments of Doord- and the action taken/proposed to be takan m arshan and the construction of towers there- this regiud? for; and THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR ... (d) the date by which high power trans- DUSTRIAL DEVelOPMENT IN THE MIN· 347 WdIten Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Wtitten Ans.-s- 348 ISTRY OF INDUSTRY (SHRI M. ARUN- trial licences issued during the period 1885 ACHALAM): (a) and (b). Industrial licences to 1987, 706 licences were for Carry-on- have been issued in respect of the industries Business. The remaining licences would be specified in the First Schedule to the Indus- at various stage of implementation. tries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951. Scheduled Industry-wise statement-I of in- dustriallicences granted during the calendar (d) & (e). Matters relating to monitoring years 1985 to 1987 is given below. Another of the implementation etc. of the industrial statement-II indicating State-wise breakup licences issued under the provisions of In- of number of industrial lincences issued dustries (Development & Regulation) Ad, during the years 1985 to 1987 for setting up 1951 is the responsibility of the Ministryl industries in centrally declared backward Department administratively concerned with areas including special region districts is the industry in question. Information regard- give(l below. ing misuse of licences, if any t is not centrally ",aintained in the Secretariat for Industrial (c) Out of a total number of 2057 indus- Approvals. Ministry of Industry.

STATEMENT I

SCHEDULED INDUSTRY-WISE BREAK-UP OF NUMBER OF INDUSTRIAL LICENCES ISSUED DURING THE YEARS 1985, 1986 & 1987

Scheduled /ndustl)' Industrial Licences issu8d during

1985 1986 1987

1 2 3 4

1. Metallurigical Industries 235 90 86

2. Fuels 2 1 1

& Boilers & Steam Generating 1 Plants

4. Prime Movers (other than 2 1 electrical equipments)

5. Electrical Equiprnents 96 100 105

8. Telecommunications 31 51 37

7. Transportation 45 41 14

8. Industrial Machinery 29 25 27

9...... Tooll 5 4 8 349 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 350

1 2 3 .-

10. Agricultural Machinery 13 2,

11. Earth Moving Machinery 2 1

12. Misc. Mech. & Engg. Industries 13 10 9

13. Commercial Office & Household equipments 17 6 7

14. Medical & Surgical Appliances 1 4 2

15. Industrial Instruments 12 12 10

16. Scientific Instruments 1 1 1

17. Mathematical, Surveying & 1 Drawing Instruments

18. Fertilizers 3 7 4

19. Chemicals (otl,er than feft.) 64 84 52

20. Photographic Raw Film & Paper 2 3

21. DY-Stuffs 1 2

22. Drugs & Pharmaceuticals 22 37 30

23. Textiles (incl. those dyed or 299 53 11 otherwise processed)

24. Paper & Pulp (incl. paper 2 2 5 products)

25. Sugar 13 18 15

26. Fermentation Industries 6 2

27. Food Processing Industries 9 12 7

28. Vegetable Oils & Vanaspati 11 4 5

29. Soaps. Cosmetics & Toilet 1 1 1 Preparations

30. Rubber Goods 8 8 S 351 Written Answers ,. MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnSW9ts 352 1 . 2 3 4 31. Leather, Leather Goods & Pickers 5 6 5

32. Glue & Gelatia 1 1

33. Glass 3 9 2

34. Ceramics 6 4 5

35. Cement & Gypsum Products 14 10 8

36. Timber Products 13 7 6

37. Defence Industries

38. Misc. Industries 1 1 1

Total: 985 618 472

STATEMENT II

STATE-WISE BREAK-UP OF INDUSTRIAL LICENCES ISSUED FOR BACKWARQ AREAS DURING THE YEARS 1985, 1986 & 1987

StatelUnion Territory Industrial Licences issued during

1985 1986 1987

1 2 3 4

1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands 2 1

2. Andhra Pradesh 37 22 22

3. Arunachal Pradesh 6 1 1

4. Assam 12 5 3

5. Bihar 3 3

6. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 2 1 2

7. Goa 4 2 7

8. -Daman & Diu 1 353 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 354

1 2 3- 4

9. Gujarat 34 46 26

10. Haryana 13 11 5

11. Himachal Pradesh 12 9 3

12. Jammu & Kashmir 6 4 4

13. Karnataka 23 18 14

14. Kerala 15 8 3

15. Madhya Pradesh 29 25 12

16. Maharashtra 43 28 20

17. Meghalaya 2

18. Nagaland 1

19. Orissa 6 3 4

20. Pondicherry 12 2 1

21. Punjab 15 6 2

22. Rajasthan 25 12 7

23. Sikkim 1

24. Tamil Nadu 68 23 14

25. Uttar Pradesh 44 34 23

26. West Bengal 15 9 9

27. State not indicated/ 1 3 7 More than one State Total: 427 278 192

*The Union Territory of Daman & Diu was separated in May. 1987.

[English] the MinIster of ENERGY be pleased to state:

Hydel Schemes In Hill Areas (a) the details of the hydel scheme in 3233. SHRI K.D. SULTANPURJ: Will the hill areas of the country; 355 Written AnswelS MARCH 15, 1988 Written Ana_IS 356 (b) the power generation capacity. in being withheld to protect the privacy of the Megawatt. thereof; and individuals.

(c) the amount of royalty to be paid to (c) No, Sir. the State Governments and the details of those States with whom agreements have (d) Does not arise. been reached in regard to provision of money and for completion of work on this expansion of Telephone Exchange. In scheme? PunjAb

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 3235. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHARY: DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be my OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA pleased to state: ROHTAGI): (a) to (c). The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table (a) the number of telephone exchanges of the House. expanded in capacity of lines in Punjab during 1987-88; T.V. Serial MHonl Anhonee" (b) the amount spend thereon; and 3224. SHRI VIJAY N. PATIL: SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK: (c) the details of proposals for expan sian of telephone exchanges in 1988-89? Will the Minister of INFORMATION AN D BROADCASTING be pleased to state: THE tw11NISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHAI (a) whether the T.V. serial "Honi An- VASANT SATHE): (a) Total 55 Telephone honee" is based an actual facts; Exchanges are proposed to be expanded with 4260 lines of additional capacity in the (b) if so, the reasons for not making the Punjab Telecom. Circle during 1987-88. announcement about the authenticity of facts on which UHoni Anhonee· is based; (b) The total allocation towards local telephone systems including new and ex- (c) whether Doordarshan has as- pansion works for the year 1987·88 is about sessed the impact of this T.V. serial on Rs. 25 crores. The expenditure upto 31 st young impressionable minds; and Jan'88 was Rs. 20.51 crores.

~d) if so, Government's reaction regard- ing this serial? (c) It is proposed to expand 42 Tele- phone J:xchanges (MAX I. MAX II and THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Manual) adding 7810 lines during 1988-89. TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- Details are given in the statement below. In FORUATION AND BROADCASTING addition a number of MAX III exchanges with (SHRI H.K.L BHAGAT): (a) and (b). In the total capacity of 3000 lines are proposed to very first episode of this serial it was an- be opened or expanded subject to availabil- nounced that the stories were based on ity of equipment and demand of new tele- actualexperienc8S but the real names were phone connections. 357 Written AnswetS PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written AnswelS 358

STATEMENT

Name of Exchanges Expansion Net lines to be added during 88-89

I 2 3

1 MAX-I

1. Amritsar Albert Road 2100 (3900-6000) 2100

2. Bhatinda 900 (3600-4500) 900

3. Chandigarh 100 (10K-10. 1K) 100

4. Pathankot 500 (3500-4000) 500

3600

2. Max-II

1. Rajpura 300 (1500-1800) 300

2. Nabha 200 (1200-1400) 200

3. Sangrur 100 (1300-1400) 100

4. Chharetta 200 (500-700) 200

5. Jagraon 200 (1200-1400) 200

6. Gurdaspur 200 (900-1100) 200

7. Fazilka 100 (900-1 000) 100

8. Kapurthala 300 (1200 .. 1500) 300

9. Tarantaran 100 (800-900) 100

10. Ropar 100 (1100-1200) 100

11. Guraya (NEAX) 700 M (Conversion from CBM 600 Lines) 100

12. Sanewal (NEAX) . 500 M (Conversion from CBNM 290 lines) 210

2110 359 Wl'itten Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Written AnsW9fS 360

I 2 . 3 .

3. eMS

1. Nangal 120 (600-720) 120

2. Malanpur 120 (360-480) 120

3. Phillour \ 120 (480-600) 120

4. Mandi Gobind Garh 120 (1920-2040) 120

5. Nawan Shahar 120 (840-960) i20

6. Batala 120 (3480-3600) 120

7. Samana 120 (840-960) 120

8. Mansa 120 (960-1080) 120

9. Maliout 120 (1080-1200) 120

10. Nabha 120 (600-720) 120

11. Gider Baha 120 (360-480) 120

Conversions from CBNM to CBM

12. Murinda 70 (290-360) 70

13. Kurali 70 (290-360) 70

14. Pat ran 70 (290-360) 70

15. Basi Pathania 70 (290-360) 70

1600

4. CBNM

1. Mansa 50 (240-290) 50

2. Dhariwal 50 (240-290) 50

3. Kadian 50 (240-290) 50

4. Bhojpur 40 (200-240) 40 361 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Written Answers 362

I 2 3

5. Adampur 40 (200-240) 40

6. Kartarpur 50 (240-290) 50

7. Shalkot 50 (240-290) 50

8. Bhikhiwind 30 (120-150) 30

9. Chabbal 50 (150-200) 50

10. Anandpur Sahib 50 (150-200) 50

11. Ajanala 40 (200-240) 40

600

Total 1+2+3=7810.

Opening of Post Offices, Telegraph THE MiNISTER OF ENERGY AND Offices and Telephone Exchanges in MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Hoshiarpu( District VASANT SATHE): (a) Post Offices The r.umberof post offices to be opened 3236. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHARY: in Punjab for 1988 has notyetbeenfinalised. Will the Minister of COMMUN ICATIONS be pleased to state: Telegraph Offices and Telephone Ex- changes (a) the number of Post Offices, Tele- Separate target for opening of tele- graph Offices and Telephone Exchanges graph offices is not fixed. Targets for open- proposed to be opened during the year ing of Long Distance Public telephones 1988-89 in Punjab, particularly in Hoshiar- (LDPTs) in the rural areas is fixed and pur district; and wherever LDPTs are opened in the Post offices, telegraph facility on phonocom basis (b) the target fixed during the Seventh is generally provided on these LDPTs sub- Plan period and the achievements so far? ject to certain conditions.

Punjab Hoshiarpur District

LDPTsffelegraph office proposed to be opened in 53 7 1988-89.

Telephone Exchanges 60 4

(b) P:Jst Offices No targets are fixed for individual 363 Wdtten Answers MARCH 15. 1988 Written Ans.. ,. 384

Circles for the Seventh Plan as a whole. changllS Depending upon resources available in each Annual Plan, proposals are obtained from Circles and sanctioned in consultation Target for 7th Plan period and achieve- with the Ministry 'of Finance. A departmental ments made in Punjab are given below. Up sub post office was opened"at Diesel Com- to 1986-87 Punjab formed part of North- ponent Works (Railways) Patiala in 1987- Western Circle and separate targets for 88. LDPTs for Punjab were not fixed. Target for 1987-88 is 10 LDPTsandfor 1988-90 is 120. Telegraph Offices and Telephone Ex- Achievement so tar is three.

Target Achievement

Telephone Exchanges 210 63

Capacity utilisation by BHEL Tiruchi (c) Does not arise.

3237. SHRI VIJt\y N. PATIL: Will the Minis- (d) No, Sir. ter of INDUSTRY bE' pleased to state: (e) Does not arise. (a) the annual caoacity of manufactur- ing power equipment of Tiruchi unit of the Setting up of Refinery In C8mbflY Sharat Heavy Electricals Limited; 3238. SHRI VIJAY N. PATIL: Will the (b) w"ether full capacity is not being Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL utilised at Tiruchi unit of BHEL; GAS be pleased ~o state:

(c) if so, whether the competition from (;1) whether some voluntary organisa- foreign power plant manufacturers ;s re- tions in Gujarat have demanded for setting sponsible for under utilis3tion of capacit}'; up an oil refinery in the Cambay basin; and

(d) whether the BHEL lost orders for (b) if so, the reaction of Government nearly 4000 MW of power equipment from thereto? the NTPC and State Power Boards; and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN ll-fE (e) the steps Government are taking to MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- make BHEL more competitive and utilise full RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) and capacity? (b). No proposal has been received for set- ting up another refinery in the Cambay THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI Basin. Hawev&r, the capacity of the Koyali J. VENGALA RAO): (a) The annual capacity refinery, in Gujarat, is beirtg expanded from of Tiruchy Unit of BHEL for manufacturing 7.3. MTP A to 9.5 MTPA. steam generating equipment js 1,65,000 MT. Manufacture of LlquorlWlne

(b) The capacity is being fully utifised. 3239. DR. G.S. RAJHANS: Will the 365 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Wtitten AnSWfHS 366

Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: has demanded to drop the proposal tor pri- vatisation of the Scooters India Limited; (a) whether a ban was imposed in 1975 on the manufacturing industry which intends (b) whether it is also a fact that the to manufacture liquorlwine etc. and rules Committee of Public Sector Trade Unions were framed therefor; has called upon a three-day (X)untry wide strike by the workers in public sector units (b) whether some new industrial entre- from 14 March, 1988: preneurs have further made applications for get!ing such licences; (c) what are the other demands in- cluded by the Central Trade Unions in their (c) whether new sugar industry which strike notice; and has enough capacities to utilise the re- sources for manufacturing liquorlwine and (d) the reaction of Government in the can undertake export trade is being denied matter? such facilities; THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI (d) if so, the facts and details thereof; J. VENGALA RAO): (a) No, Sir. and (b) Yes Sir. (e) the action being taken to reconsider the issue? (c) The demands raised by1he Commit- tee of public sector trade unions on the 3 day THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI strike call are:- J. VENGALA RAO): (a) to (e). There is a ban since 1975 on sanctioning of new capacities/ 1. Scrap the BPE guide~ines and earty expansion of capacities for manufacture of settlement of charier of Demands for wage alcoholic drinks from molasses for potable revision including pvyment of Rs. 15001- as purposes, except in the case of 100% export minimum basic wage at 600 CPl. oriented units. Recently, the Government of India has decided to relax the ban on manu- 2. Payment of Interim Relief to all the facture of alcoholic drinks from raw materials undertakings inclU'i.,g those covered by other than molasses. The guidelines for central DA who have not paid so far at par sandioning nevI licences under this policy with other public sector units. Consequential will be issued shortly. As regards sanction- benefits such as P.F. Gratuity HRA, CCAetc ing new capacities for 1000/0 export oriented on the entire amc'-Jnt of interim relief. applicants, it may be stated that all applica- tions, including from new sugar industries 3. D.A. to ensure 'full neutralisation in and others, are considered and approvals rise in cost of living. given, on merits of each case. 4. Defend public sector by opposing its Prlvatisation of Scooters India Limited denigration and privatisation by the Govern- ment of India, Abolition of contract labour 3240. SHR' P.M. SAYEEO: Will the system in public sector in permanent jobs. Minister of INDUSTRY be plqased to state: 5. Oppose administered price rise of (a) whether it is a fact that the Coordi- products of public sector on the pretext of nation Committee of Central Trade Unions higher wage costs. 367 Written Answers MARCH 15. 1988 Written AnswelS 368

(d) Gavt. considers that the call for the STATEMENT strike is totally unjustified. INDUSTRIAL VALVES PURCHASED INDI- GENOUSL t DURING 1986-87 FROM THE Purchase of Industrial Valves by ONGC FOLLOWING FIRMS:

3241. SHRIMATI USHA VERMA: SHRI M>S> GILL: NAMES OF COMPANIES FROM WHICH PURCHASED: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: 1. Audco pvt. Ltd. Madras.

2. Kalpana Valve Manufacturing Co., (a) the manner in which the Oil an~ HOWl ah, Calcutta. Natural Gas Commission purchases various items of equipment, both indigeno~s and 3. Sardamoni Engineering Works, foreign. like the industrial Valves; Hc,wrah, Calcutta.

4. Rajiv Corporation, Bombay. (b) the estimated quantity and value of such valves purchased by the ONGC during 5. Globe Engineering Corporation, the year 1986-87 both indigenously and Bombay. from abroad; 6. Upatthyaya Valves Manufacturing (P) Ltd., Calcutta. (c)· whether any global tenders were floated; and 7. Tube Product, Incorporate, ~ombay.

(d) the names of both indigenous and 8. India Metal Agencies, Bombay. foreign suppliers of these valves to the ONGC. 9. Larsen & Tubro Calcutta.

10. J. Suryanarayan Calcutta. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATU- 11. Crawley & Ray Calcutta. RAL GAS (SHRI RAFIQUE ALAM): (a) ONGC normally makes purchases against 12. Instrumentation Ltd. Kerala. limited/open tenders. 13. Harish & Co., Calcutta.

(b) During 1986-87 ONGC purchased 14. Precision Engineering Co., Calcutta. 68~1 industrial valves at a cost of Rs. 416.24 lakhs. 15. Auto Mech. Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Bombay (c) Yes, Sir. 16. Shreeraj Industries, Ahemdabad. (d) The information is given in the statement below. 17. Kirloskar Brother, Poona. 369 Written Answqrs PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 370

1.8. Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. Tiruchi- 39. Saraogi Hardware Stores, Sibsagar. napply. 40. Shiv Shander Co., Sibsagar. 19. Muttisarin, Baroda. 41. Dwarance & Machen, Faridabad. 20: Ambitions Engg. Baroda. 42. Micro Mix Central. 21. S.R. Go Vardhan Das Agencies, Madras. 43. Niton Industries, Bombay.

22. Reliable Suppjy,.Madras. INDUSTRIAL VALVES IMPORTED DURING 1986-87 FROM THE FOLLWING 23. Kini Enterprises, Secunderabad. FIRMS:

24. Industrial Vaives, Ahmedabad. 1. USS Oil well supply Co. International Inc. Houston, Taxes. 25. Leader Engg. Works, Jalandhar. 2. Wenlen Argentina. 26. Depro Plantequip, Consultants, Bombay. Thermal Power Plant at Muddanur In Andhra Pradesh 27. Hydrotechnik & Valves Ltd., Hydera- bad-. 3242. SHRI K. RAMACHANDRAN REDDY: Will the Minister of ENERGY be 28. Fluid Central India Ltd., Bombay. pleased to state:

29. Arkayel Marketing Corpn. Rajamun- (a) whether Union Government have dry. proposed to set up a thermal power plant at Muddanur in Andhra Pradesh; 30. Moorea (India) Limited. (b) if so, the cost of the Plant and 31. Breadsell Marketing Ltd., Madras. capacity thereof; and

32. Reliable Industrial Corpn. New Delhi. (c) when the work on this power plant will be commenced? 33. Bharat Pumps & Compressors Ltd., Allahabad. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- 34. Universal Dynamics, Calcutta. TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a}to (c). The installation of two 35. Machinas & Tools Co., Howrah. units of 210 MW each at Muddanur in Andhra Pra.desh has been approved at an ~6. Laxmi Udyog, Jodhpur. estimated cost of Rs. 503.71 crores. The scheme has been included in the State's 37. Krishan Hardware Stores, Sibs3gar. Seventh Plan for implementation by the Andhra Pradesh Pradesh State Electricity 38. Shanker Hardware Stores, Sibsagar. Board during 1988-89. 371 WRIt., Answers MARCH 15, 1988" Written AnSINIS 372 TeWcast/8roac1cast of Program"", tc- Sullatin_L..boufly bulletin and in thalanguage Mark the Occasion of Birthday of Holy 88ries whtCfl go on the National Network Prophet right from 0600 hrs. onwards. The Prime Minister's speech on the occasion was tele- 32~. SHRI SYEu SijAHABUDDIN: cast in both the National Bulletins on the Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND same day at 8.40 P.M. and 9.30 P.M. BROADCASTING be pleased to state: STATEMENT . (a) the particulars of the special pro- gramme. if any. broadcastltelecast by the PROGRAMMES BROADCAST IN Akashvani and Doordarshan at the national CONNECTION WITH THE BIRTHDAY OF ,regional or local level to mark the occasion HOLY P~OPHET ON 5TH NOVEMBER, of tha birthday of the Holy Prophet in 1987; 1987 and AIR DELHI : (b) whether the messages of the Presi- dent and the Prime Minister on the occasion 1) Naatiya Oawwali by Benjam in W8ra covered in the National news-cast by Remat Qawwal. AIR and Doordarshan? 2) Mahila Karyakram; Naatiya THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- Qawwali & comparing on the life TARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF IN- of the pr'9phet. FORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI H.K.l. BHAGAT): (a) Onthe occasion 3) Id-e-Milad-un-Nabi: Talk by Shri of Birthday of the Holy Prophet on 5.11.87, Idrees Hussain. Special Devotional Music and other pro- grammes were broadcastltelecast by AIR 4) Oawwal by Aslam Sabri & Party Stations and Docrdarshan Kendras. A list of comparing in Rural and Children programmes broadcast by AIR, Delhi and Programme highlighting the life Lucknow Stations, as sampfe. is given in the and philosophy of the Prophet. statement below. A talk by Dr.laxmi Narain Dube in the Samayiki Programme of A~R AIR LUCKNOW. was also put out on the National hook-up. 1) Devotional Song - Natiya The Doordarshan ~endras in Lucknow, Oawwali. Bombay and Jammu and Kashmir widely covered the birthday celebrations of Prophet 2) Talk by Dr. (Smt) Qaro Wasim Mohammed. These programmes were util- Khan. ised forthe national bulletins on 5.11.87 from Doordarshan Kendra, Delhi. Rehamete-E- 3) Recitation Ouran Sheriff. Alam by Khwaza Hassan Sani Nizam & Party as Special Programme was telecast 4) Nat and Salaam - a oompered on the birthday of Holy Prophet Mohammed programma of music and Saheb on 5.11.87 at 1940 hrs. on Delhi-I. spokenword.

(b) All India Radio noticed suitably the 5) Poetic Symposium. mes.ages of the President and the Prime Minister In the major Hindi and English News 8) Comparing in Children and In- 373 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA) Written AnswetS 374

d ustrial Workers Programmes ets where the development of loads has highlighting the life and philoso- outstripped the system support? phy of the Prophet. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN lHE Site. for Hydel Pro)ects DEPARTMENT OF POWERIN THE MINIS- TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA 3244. SHRt K. RAMAMURTHY: Wilt ROHTAGJ): (3) A statement indicating the the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: State-wise break up of the sites identified by the Rural Electrification Corporation (REe) (a) the State-wise break-up of 1270 for setting up micro hydeI projects given sites identified by the Rural Electrification below: Corporation where'micro hydel projects can be set up to generate a total of 1721 MW; (b) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. (b) the State-wise break-up of ~ rojects of 173 MWof aggregate capacity at a cost of (c) Under the System Improvement Rs. 224 crores to be taken up with Japanese Scheme, the Rural Electrification Corpora- aid; and tion (REC) proposes to include works for augmenting of capacities at the existing sub- stations, creating new sub-stations, (c) the details of the integrated system strengthening sub-transmission network.. improvement scheme being launched to installation of capacitors, automatic load rationalise the transmission network in pock- switches and voltage boosters etc.

STATEMENT

PROSPECTIVE MINIIMICRO HYDEL SITES:

A. STATES:

SLNo. State No. of Proposed sites installed Remarks capacity (MW)

1 2 3 4 5

1. Andhra Pradesh 284 112.070

2. Assatn 13 54.640

3. Bihar 46 67.365

4. Gujarat 9 13.200

5. l1aryana 3 18.440

8. Himachal Pradesh 16 1C5.000 375 Written Answers MARCH 15, 1988 Writtsn AnswslS 376

1 2 3 4 5

7. Jammu & Kashmir 100 284.905

8. Karnataka \ 230 188.017

9. Kerala 4 25.500

10. Madhya Pradesh 12 40.300

11 Uaharashtra 131 102.015

12. Manipur 9 14.500

13. Meghalaya 6 6.700

14. Nagaland 6 11.050

15. Orissa 15 54.447

16. Punjab 44 79.548

17. Rajasthan 14 47.840

18. Sikkim 6 13.100

19. Tamil Nadu 77 141.700

20. Tripura 8 25.350

21. Uttar Pradesh 139 206.050

22. West Bengal 34 74.225

Sub-Total 1206 1685.992

B. UNION TERRITORIES

23. Andaman & Nicobar 1 3.000

24. Arunachal Pradesh 44 24.275

25. Goa Daman & Diu 1.500

26 Mizoram 13 4.88G

Sub-Total 549 33.625 377 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 378

1 2 3 4 5

27. D.B.C. 5 1.395

G. Total: 1270 1721.012

Recovery of Dues from Drug Compa- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE nies DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- 3245. SHRI ANANDA PATHAK: TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) ThfJ SHRI MANIK SANYAL: question of applicability or otherwise of ex- SHRI : isting labour rules for workers in the Khadi SHRt R.P. DAS: industry is under consid€ration of the Gov- SHRI : ernment in the Ministry of Labour.

Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to (b) Action is t~ken against the KVIC state: aided institutions indulging in the manufac- ture of spurious Khadi by suspending assis- (a) how Government propose to re- tance to them and cancelling their Khadi cover the amount due from defaulting multi- certificates. national drug companies as calculated by the Tandon committee; and Export of Khadi

(b) whether the amount so due was 3247. DR. PHULRENU GUHA: Will the updated till the end of 1987? Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI (a) the value of Khadi, estimated to be J. VENGALA RAO): (a) and (b). Action has exported during 1988; and already been taken under the provisions of opeo, 1987 to recover the amount worked (b) the steps taken to increase khadi out. exports?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Labour Rules for Workers in Khadl DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- Industry OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- TRY (St-4RI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) The 3246. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the value of khadi estimated to be exported Minister of INDUSTRY tie pleased to state: during 1988 is about Rs. 25 lakhs.

(a) whetherthe existing labour rules are (b) The steps taken by KVIC to increase proposed to be made applicable for workers the exports of khadi include participation iN in the Khadi Industry; and foreign exhibitions and registration with the Trade Development Authority of India. KVIC (b) whether any action is contemplated has been declared as registering authority against the manufadurers of Khadi type for exporters of khadi. By circulating among cloth by mechanical means? the registered exporters the trade enquiry 379 Written Answers . MARCH 15, 1988 Written. AnswelS 380 received through the bulletins of the Trade THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Development Authority, 12 exporters have DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE MINIS- so far registered themselves as merchant TRY OF ENERGY (SHRI C.K. JAFFER exporters of khadi. SHARIEF): (a) Yes, Sir.

Introducing of Droug ht beer In Punjab (b)and (c). Casual labourers engaged on jobs of regular nature are regularised 3248. SHRI P.M. SAYEEO: Will the provided they fuHiI the prescribed condi- Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: tions. Casual labourers engaged on specific jobs for specific pe!"iods are not regularised (a) whether the proposal to introduce as casual jobs are not of regular nature and drought beer made by Punjab Government; cease to exist after some time. has been approved; and [Eng/ish] (b) if so, the number of vending outlets and locations thereof in Punjab? Guidelines Regarding postings of Spouses at One Place In Central Public THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Undertakings. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY 01 INDUS- 3250. SHRI BHATTAM SRIRAMA TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): (a) No MURTY: Will the Ministrer of INDUSTRY be proposal for the manufacture of beer has pleased to state: been received from the Government of Punjab. (a) whether Government had issued general guidelines to Central Government (b) Does not arise. Public Updertakings to keep wife and hus- band in one place wherever suitable posi- [ Trans/ation] tions are available; and

Casual Labour In Central Mine Planning (b) if so, the details thereof? Design Institute Limited THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (:HRI 3249. SHRI JAGDISH AWASTHI: Will J. VENGALA RAO): (a) Yes, Sir. the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) Copy of relevant circulars are placed (a) whether casual labourers are en- gaged in the Central Mine Planning and Statements 1 and 2. Design Institute Limited, a public sector undertaking; On the table of the House~Placed in the Library See No. LT-5722/88] (b) if so, whether the casual labourers even after rendering 240 days service are retrenched instead of regutarising them: and 12.00 hrs. (c) if so, the reasons for not regularising the services of such casual labourers? (Interruptions) .*

*. Not recorded 381 Written Answers PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Written Answers 382 [English] [English)

MR. SPEAKER; Sit down. Please sit MR. SPEAKER; No, thi\ is not the way. down. Take your seats. Order, please. Nobody is allowed.

(Interruptions) .. (Interruptions) **

MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down - all of [ Trans/ation] you, prease MR. SPEAKER: It is very simple. If you (Interruptions) ** want to leave allegations, you have a proper procedure for that MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down, I will appeal to all the Members of this August ( Interruptions\ House: whatever you do. you have got the rules here. If you do not have confidence in MR. SPEAKER: When there is a proce- the Government, If you do not :ike the Gov- dure, why do not you bring a no-confidence ernment, you can pass a vote of non-confi- motion? This is not the way to do things. dence here ... [English1 (Interruptions) ** I am not going to be browbeaten. MR. SPEAKER: Look here. Please sit down. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA (Bankura) Sir, we have given an adjournment motion. (Interruptions) ** MR. SPEAKER: No, question of ad- MR. SPEAKER: Don't it. It does not journment motion. Nothing doing. behove us. We have got the rules. Every- thing we have got. Look herp [ Trans/ation]

I Translation] If you WClflJ Jo stall the proceedings of the Parliament in this way. you real seH will (Interruptions) ** also come to light.

MR. SPEAKER: Please do not behave [English] like this. I have told you ... (Interruptions) ** ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: No. I will allow you MR. SPEAKER: If the rules permit me ... everything under the rules. I will allow you discussion. Yes; I will allow you discussion. I will allow you a No-Confidence Motion. I will (Interruptions) ** allow you everything. But not like this. No.

** Not recorded. 383 Papers Laid MARCH 15, 1988 Papers Laid 384

At this stage, some han. Members came cutta. for the year 1988-87. and sat on the floor near the Table. (ii) Annual report oftha Braith- waite and Company Limited, 12.03 hr•• Calcutta, for the year 1986-87 along with Audited Accounts PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE and the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor Gen- [English] eral thereon. [Placed in library. See No. LT 5700/88] Reviews on tha working of and Annual Reports of Bharat Wagon and Engineer- Cc) (i) A statement regarding Ing Co. Ud., Patns, Braithwaite and Review by the Government on Company Ltd., Calcutta, Cycle Corpora- the working of the Cycle Cor- tion of India Ltd. Calcutta for 1986-87 and poration of India Limited, Cal- three Stat~ments for delay In laying these cutta, for the year 1986-87. papers. (ii) Annual Report of the Cycle THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHAI Corporation of India limited. J. VENGAL RAO): I beg to lay on the Table- Calcutta, for the year 1986-87 along with Audited 'Accounts (1 ) A copy each of the following and the comments of the papers_ (Hindi and English ver- Comptroller and Auditor Gen- siomJ) under sub-section (i) of eral thereon. [Plac~d in section 619 A of the Companies Library See No. LT 5701/88] Ad. 1956:- (2) There statements (Hindi and (a) (i) A statement regarding English versions) showing Review by 1he Government on reasons for delay in laying the the working of the Bharat papers mentioned at (1) Wagon and Engineering above. [Placed in libr'3ry. See Company Limited, Patna, for No. L T 5699 to 5701/88] the year 1986-87. Notifications under Coal Mines Provi- (ii) Annual Report of the dent Fund and Miscellaneous Provi- Bharat Wagon and Engineer- sions Act, 1948 ing Company Limited, Patna, for the year 1986-87 along THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE with Audited Accounts and the DEPARTMENT OF COAL IN THE MINIS- comments of the Comptroller TRY OF ENERGY (SHAI C. K. JAFFER and Auditor General thereon. SHARIEF): I beg to lay on the Table a copy [Placed in Library See No. LT- each ofthe following Notifications (Hindi and 5699/88] English versions) under section 7 A of the Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellane- (b) (i) A statement regarding ous Provisions Ad, 1948:- Review by the Government on the working of the Braithwaite (1) The Rajasthan Coal Mines and Company Limited, Cal- Provident Fund (Amendment) 385 Paptlrs Laid PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Papers Laid 388'

Scheme, 1988 published in Noti- 1987 published in Notification fication No. G.S.R 94 in Gazette No. S.O. 796 (E) in Gazette of of India dated the 13th February, India dated the 26th August, 1988. 1987 [Placed in Library See No. LT -5703188] (2) The Coal Mines Family Pension (Amendment) Scheme,1988 (2) The Uptron India Limited, The 1/ published in Notification No. tron Capacitors Limitea, Uptron G.S. R. 94 in Gazette of India Digital Systems Limited anctthe dated the 13th February, 1988. Uptron Commu nications and Instruments Limited Amalgama- (3) The Andhra Pradesh Coal Mines tion Order. 1987 p~blished in Provident Fund (Amendment) Notification No. S.O. 811 (E) in Scheme, 1988 published in Noti- Gazette of India dated the 3rd fication No. G.S.R. 96 in Gazette September, 1987 [Placed in of India dated the 13th February, Library See No. LT-5704/88] 1988. Annual Report and Review on the work- (4) The Coal Mines Provident Fund Ing of Pow~r Engineers Training Society (Amendment) Scheme, 1988 for 1988-87 and Annual Report and Re- published in Notif\cation No. view on the working of Central Power G.S.R. 97 in Gazette of India Research InstRute Sangalore for 1986-87 I dated the 13th February. 1988. and Statement for delay In laying th_ [Placed in Library See No. LT- papers 57021881 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Notifications under Companies Act, DEPARTMENT OF POWER IN THE MINIS- 1956. TRY OF ENERGY (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI): I beg to lay on the Table:- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVEL- (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report OPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUS- (Hindi and English versions) of TRY (SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM): I beg to the Power Engineers Training lay on the Table a copy each of the following Society for the year 1986-87 Notifications(Hindi and English versions) along with Audited Accounts. under section 396 of the Companies Act, 1956:- (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the (1) The Banarhat Tea Company Government on the working of Limited. the Basmatia Tea the Power Engineers Trainipg Company Limited. The Hoolun- Society for the year 1986-87. goorse Tea Company Limited, [Placed in Library See No. LT- Mhe Mim Tea Company Umited, 5705188] the Murphulani (Assam) Tea Company Limited. The Rajgarh (2) (i) A copy of the Annual Report Tea Company Limited and the (Hindi and English -versions) of Andrew Yule and ·Company the Central Power Research limited (Amalgamation) Order, InStitute Bangabre, for the year 387 Papers Laid MARCH 15. 1988 , Papers Laid 388 1986-87 along with Audited [EngHsh] Accounts. MR. SPEAKER: This is what you ara (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi doing. and English versions) by the Government on the ~ working of (Interruptions) ** the Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore, for the year MR. SPEAKER: This is something 1986-87. abominable, despicable.

(3) A statement (Hindi and English ( Interruptions) versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers men- MR. SPEAKER: This is nothing much tioned at (2) above. [Placed in more than chauvinism. Library. See No. L T -5706/88]. [ Translation]

( Interruptions)·· Do you not feel ashamed?

[ Translation] ( Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: You should feel MR. SPEAKER: There cannot oe a ashamed of yourself. worse example than this in history. Nothing can be worse than what you all are doing.

[English] [English]

I see that it is a black day. I denounce it, You have got a right because this is the murder of democrac~·. I am not disallowing anything. (Interruptions) [ Translation] This shows the bankruptcy of your ideas. This shows the bankruptcy of your ideas. You have every right. You have the right to speak. the right to bring a motion but you (Interruptions) ** do not have a right to behave in this manner.

MR. SPEAKER: No, I am not going to ( Interruptions) budge. You are trying to murder democracy.

[ Translation] MR. SPEAKER: Whatever you are doing could prove fatal to democracy. Today Don't you feel ashamed of yourselves? you have shown how bandhs are forced .on It would have been better had ... the people every now and then.

(Interruptions) ** (Interruptions)

**Not recorded 389 Papers Laid PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Papers Laid 390 [English] [ Translation]

MR. SPEAKER: This is too much; this is MR. SPEAKER: You bring a no-confi- very bad; this is extremely bad. It is outra- dence motion. geous. This is very very bad. ( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: It is shameful. MR. SPEAKER: There is no question of ( Interruptions) adjournment motion.

MR. SPEAKER: I cannot be forced. [ Translatio,,]

(Interruptions) Bandhs are so frequent these days. Does that mean that I should allow an ad- MR. SPEAKER: I cannot be dictated. journment motion so frequently? Didatorship cannot exist. ( Interruptions)

( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Dictatorship will not be alllowed. MR. SPEAKER:You are not the only ( Interruptions) people in this country. The others also have been sent by the people. You have got a right [English] to discuss, but you cannot put down anything down my throat .. You are proving what you MR. SPEAKER: No. I will not adjourn are. You are proving that you are a dictator. the House. ( Interruptions) (Interruptions) [ Translation] MR. SPEAKER: Government is elected by the people, not by anybody else. I fee' MR. SPEAKER: If you want to stall the ashamed that my hone members are doing proceedings of the House by giving threats, like this. as you have done outside by giving a call for bandh, it will not be allowed here. ( Interruptions) I ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: You can discuss any- thing; you can discuss corruption; you can MR. SPEAKER: I am not one to be discuss anything but not like this. cowed down by threats. Non will any pres- surising method lead to the adjournment of (Interruptions) the House. ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: This is the negation of democracy. You are murdering your own [English] democratic professions. MR. SPEAKER: Shri Zainul Basher. ( Interruptions) 391 Committee on Sub. MARCH 15, 1988 Matters Under 392 Legislation Report Ru/e377 12.10 hr•• tourist centre. The famour Belur and Halley- beedu are hardly 20 miles from COMMIITEE ON SUBORDINATE Chikmagalur. LEGISLATION I urge upon the Union Govemment to [Eng/ish] take necessary steps for the overall devel- opment of these place~ and send a team of Eighteenth Report experts to Chikmagalur to study the tourist potential in a broader perspective so that the SHRI ZAINUL BASHER (Ghazipur): region can reap the benefits of tourism in- oeg to present the Eighteenth Report (Hindi dustry. and English versions) of the Committee on Subordinate Legislature. MR. SPEAKER: You bring a no-confi- dence motion. MR. SPEAKER: Now matters under Rule 377 ( Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: It can be discussed 12.11 hrs. only through a No Confidence Motion.

MATTERS UNDER RULE 377 ( Interruptions)

(English] MR. SPEAKER: Motions regarding the failure of the Government can be discussed (I) Demand for development of only on a No Confidence Motion. various places of tourist im- portance in Chlkmagalur, Kar- ( Interruptions) nataka [ Translation] SHRIMATI O.K. THARA OEVI SIDDHARTHA (Chikmagalur): Chikman- MR. SPEAKER: You give a notice for galur is one of the picturesque places in the no-confidence motion and' shan allow it State of Karnataka having many places of today itself. tourist's interest. The lack of sincere attempt to tap this potential has deprived (Translation] Chikmagalur of its place on the tourist map of India. (II) Demand for overall develop- ment of Eastern Uttar Pradesh There are number of places like Bababaden·Giri a beautiful and ancient pil- SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI (Ghosi): grimage place for both Hindus and Muslims. Through your good offices, I want to draw the Kemmanagundi the poor man's Ooty. Badra attention of the Central Govemment to Wild Life Sanctuary, sacred Sringeri Mutt Azamgarh, Maunathbhanjan. Ballia, and Homadu Temple, Devnoor the famours Ghazipur, Gorakhpur, Ceoria, Basti and birth place of Kav; Lakshmisha, beautiful Jaunpur districts of Eastem Uttar Pradesh. hils, valleys, coffee plantations and many This area played a key role in the freedom other more historical places make struggle but today its farmers, weavers and Chi(magalur rich in culture and attractive educated unemployed are facing innumar- 393 Matters Under PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Ru/e377 394 mle hardships to make a living. year of their sandian and final payments. It is essential that all such projects which are I have been repeatedly demanding in pending for installation are taken up on top this House that a separate provision be priority by training up a grash programme for made in the Union Budget for the Develop- the rural areas. It is the rural areas which ment of eastern Uttar Pradesh. I had asked require this facility the most. 'or large-scale industrial units to be set-up in hat area so that it could develop. But no Similarly, on the Postal side, the open- .fforts have been made in this diredion so ing of new Post Offices and upgradation of are those for which the State Governments are providing NRC should be ensured promptly. I want the Planr.ing Comm ission to allo- The cost Recovery Principle (FR 127) cate separate funds for the development of should not be applicable in the calculation of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The Central Govern- NRC for upgradation, as Sub-Post Offices ment should immediately set-up a thermal constitute an essential social service. All power station, micro-wave tower, iron and Departmental Sub-Post Officers and EO- 8Iaal plant, a Central poultry farm, a Krishi Bas within the local area of a Telephone Vigyan Kendra, telephone industries and Exchange should be provided COs on Industrial units based on breweries. Morse Code and PCOS. The norms for sanctioning PCOS and COs and creating (III) Need to Improve tele-commu- Telecom and Postal DivisionslSub Divisions nlcatlon and postal facilities and upgrading EDBs to DSOs and DSOs to In rural areas Head Post Offices/Oepartmental TelegrCMlh Offices should be relaxed in special cate- [Eng/ish] gory States by giving a weightage of 33 per cent in the calculation of work load. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PARASHAR (liamirpur): Thefailure of the Department of Telecommunications to instal timely the rTranslation] Public Call Offices, Combined Offices (Tele- graph Offices on Morse Code) and Small (Iv) Need to allocate funds for Automatic Exchanges in the rural areas has schemes for providing drlnk- fesu\ted in a grave set-back to the provision \ng water \n hU\y areas ot Uttar of Telecom. services in the rural areas. The Pradesh position is so depressing that even the Public Call offices, both local and long dis- SHRI HARISH RAWAT (Almora): Mr. tance sanctioned in the Sixth Plan and in the Speaker, Sir. the last two years have seen first two years of the Seventh Plan have not very little rainfall in hilly areas of Uttar been installed so far, for want of stores, Pradesh. This has led to the drying up of all equipment and shortage of staff caused by sources of water. This year there is a likeli- the ban on recruitment, which is proving hood of an acute drinking water shortage in counter-produdive, on account of the loss of those areas. Efforts made till now to tackle revenue. this problem cannot be called to be adequate. It seems as if the Central or State Hance, I request the Minister of Com- Government did not foresee the enormity of munications to ensure that all Rural Tele- the drinking-water problem. Efforts should phone Exchanges. Public Call Offices and have been initiated much earlier to combat Telegraph Offices are installed within one this dreadful situation. 395 Matters Under MARCH 15, 1988 RulB377 396 [She Harish Rawat] .omy, it receives no support from Union I urge the Central Government to make Govemment for development of essential concerted efforts in solving the drinking- infrastructural facilities and orderly growth. water problem in these areas. The State Visakhapatnam through its industries is Government shQuld allocate more funds for contributing about Rs. 350 crores annually this purpose. to the National Exchequer by way of Central Excise, Customs duty, Income Tax, etc. (English] There is a very strong case for the central support to this city. (v) Need to construct a marine drive between Konark and The Central Government has played a Gopalpur In Orissa to promote major role in industrial towns like Shilai, tourism Rourkela and Durgapur because of major public sector activity. The Centre has gone SHRI BRAJAMOHAN MOHANTV to the support of Calcutta and has offered (Puri): Puri is a place of Hindu pilgrimage. huge sum to Bombay. New Delhi receives The sea beach by the side of town of Puri is massive support as the National Capital the most beautiful and attractive. Lord even as Chandigarh and Bhopal have re- Jagannath's Temple apart from its religious ceived significant central assistance. significance is known -for its architectural Visakhapatnam is reC'.ognised to be a excellence. In Konark, the Sun Temple is fast growing cities in Asia. Keeping in view its more attractive for the foreign tourists. growth as a major industrial and trading Chilika Lake with its natural beauty can be centre of national importance. besides baing gainfully developed as a centre of interna- the headquarters of the Eastern Naval tional tourism. From Ramachandi, near Command, provision, as required for infras- about Konark upto Gopalpur, a marine drive tructural facilities for the industry and the needs to be built up to promote tourism in people, cannot be left to local bodies. I feel, • Orissa and in the country. The marine drive it is obligatory on the part of Centre to aug- road has already been built from Konark but ment resources of its local bodies so as to has been left incomplete. It needs to be tackle the massive problems of the city viz extended in phases through Puri town to road transportation. water supply, sewer- Harachandi and ultimately to Gopalpur. I, age, pollution. therefore, urge upon the Government ~o I urge on Union Government to set apart inter-ad with the State Government so as to at least one per cent of capital investment of sponsor it as central sector project. This is its various public sector undertakings lo- the most important project for development cated in Visakhapatnam for the develop- of tourism in the State. In Chilika Lake, ment of Visakhapatnam. One per cent of the Nalabana can be developed as a birds sanc- Central revenues generated in Visakhapat- tuary which will add to the attraction of the nam should be earmarked for overall and foreign tourists. orderly structural growth of the town.

(vi) Need to give· financial assis- [ Translation] tance for the development of Visakhapatnam (vii) Demand for Introducing Vayudoot Service between SHRI BHATTAM SRIRAMA MURTY Falzabad and Deihl (Vasakhapatnam): Even though Visakha- palnam is strategically situated from the SHRI NIRMAL KHATIAI (Faizabad): point of view of National Defence and Econ- Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I want to draw 397 Maners Under PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Genl. Budget, 88-89 398 Rule 377 Genl. Disc. the Central Government's attention to the urgently called for and the Centre must bring demand for introducing Vayudoot service the parties concerned to the negotiating between Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) and table to reach a peaceful and amicable set- Delhi. tlement of the Oarjeeling problem. Keeping in view the highly strategic and sensitive There are a number of justifications for location of the affected region the situation is introducing this service from Faizabad. too serious to be allowed to linger on further. Faizabad is a zonal headquarter where Ayodhya, a place famous for its relig;ous importance, i& situated. There are two uni- versities in Faizabad. Faizabad airport is the 12.21 hrs. nearest air connection for tourists bound for Shravasti. This airport is also close to the GENERAL BUDGET, 1988-89 - GEN- unit of Indian Telephone Industries being ERAL DISCUSSION -Contd. set-up in Mankapur in Gonda district. This is enough justification for starting the [English] Vayudoot service. All formalities relating to departmental surveys have been com- MR. SPEAKER: Now, we take up fur pleted. A written communication was re- ther discussion on the General Budget. ceived from the Ministry an year ago assur- ing that this service would be introduced ( Translation] shortly. Barbed-wire fencing has already been put around the airport complex. SHRI MANOJ PANDEY (Bettiah): Mr. Speaker, Sir, today we are going to have I request the Civil Aviation Ministry to debate on Budget in the House but I do not make arrangements to introduce a know what has made the opposition Mem- Vayudoot service between Faizabad and bers hysteric that they are bent upon creat- Deltii on either Gorakhpur-Faizabad-Delhi ing noisy scenes and do not want to allow the or Faizabad-Kanpur-Delhi or Varanasi- proceedings to continue. They can leave the Faizabad-Delhi routes. House if they so desire ... (Interruptions)

[English] Mr. Speaker, "sir, I fully support the Budget presented in the House. The special (vii!) Need to check influx of people feature of the Budget is that it is farmer from Darjeeling to Sikklm. oriented, but despite this the opposition Members are opposing it. SHRIMATI D.K. BHANDARI (Sikkim): The continuing influx of people from Darjee- Sir, the saddest thing about the Opposi- ling into Sikkim due to the disturbed situation tion is that they have never been able to there has created serious problems. Their mould themselves in accordance with the number has already crossed twenty thou- wishes of the people. (Interruptions) sand. This has become a heavy burden for a smell State like Sikkim 10 bear any longer. It It is highly shameful that these people is high time that the Centre comes to the aid are now joining hands in a bid to stall the of Sikkim by intervening in this situation so proceedings of the Hcuse. Sir, you must do that the influx is stopped and congenial situ- something to prevent such things in the ation Js created in the disturbed area for House. The outsida world is working retum of these people. A fresh initiative is smoothly as it was working in ihe past. but 399 CllIIL 8udglll, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 GIInL Disc. 400 [She Manoj Pandey] to function smoothly. The behaviour dis- the Members of ihe Opposition are trying to played by the Opposition Members in the stall the proceeding of the House to achieve House is highly shameful. their political motives. Sir. if some Members have faith in democracy then through you I (Interruptions) would like to appeal to all of them to present their viewpoint and also listen to our views on [English) the Budget presented in the House. (Inter· ruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Order, order. Are you giving it to me? If you want to give me a No- [English] Confidence Motion, I will accept it. Adjourn- ment motion is disallowed ... MR. SPEAKER: I have never denied you the opportunity to speak and have the floor. Give me a No Confidence Motion. MR. SPEAKER: No Adjournment Mo- (Interruptions) tion. If you want to give me a No-Confidence Motion, I will accept it ... MR.. SPEAKER: One minute ... ( Interruptions) (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Look here one minute. [ Translation] You should listen. I am not going to be cowed down by this act, not at a\\. MR. SPEAKER: Look, I have not learnt cowing down others through threats. Pro- ( Interruptions) ceedings of the House cannot be stalled by threats. Only through convincing argue [ Translation] ments, you can make your point in the House. You can force a bandh by threats You can call a Bandh forcibly outside only outside, not here. the House, but you cannot stall the proceed- ings of the House like this. Professor Saheb, what you have to say ... [English]

( InterruptIOns) MR. SPEAKER: Anything is allowable under the rules. I will allow you No-Confi- MR. SPEAKER: You can give me a No- dance Motion. Give me now... Confidence Motion and I will take it up. No question of adjournment. ( Interruptions)

( InterruptIOns) MR. SPEAKER: Give me now, I will allow it. No Adjournment Motion. I have SHRI MANOJ PANDEY: Mr. Speaker, disallowed it •.. Sir, the situation outside is absolutely nor.. mal.• is highly shameful for the Opposition ( Intsnuptions) parties that they do not have faith in democ- racy. They are not going to allow the House MR. SPEAKER: Why are You denlgrat- 401 Genl Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) G9nL Disc. 402 ing yourself? Why are you degenerating this will not be allowed in this House. (/nt9rrup- House? .. lions)

We would like to telf them that if they do not have faith in democracy, then why do MR. SPEAKER: No question of Ad- they talk about masses? They have no right journment Motion, Mr. Saifuddin Cho- to talk about the people. Today when India wdhary. Stick to rules ... rests on a sound footing and is trying to march forward, their behaviour in the House ( Interruptions) is highly shameful. What they are doing-here is being watched by the people sitting in the MR. SPEAKER: Why don't you give a visitors' gallery and their doings in West No-Confidence Motion? .. Bengal are also not a secret. (Interruptions)

( Interruptions) I would like to forewarn that the Mem- bers belonging to the "pposition parties, MR. SPEAL(ER: Don't shout at me. Go especially leftist parties, who call them- to your seat. .. selves to be the saviours of democracy are in fact murderers of democracy. It is highly ( Interruptions) shameful. We shall not allow West Bengal type situation to develop in the august MR. SPEA'

Our Party which has a history spanning I adjourn the House for lunch till 2 pm. over 103-104 years had taken a pledqe tn sarve our country and it continues to work for 13.00 hrs. the fulfilment of that aim. (Interruptions) People of this country are so awakened and The Lok Sabha adjourned for Lunch til sensible that they cannot be entrapped by Fourteen of the Clock. the opposition parties. People know pretty well which Government cao protect their The Lok Sabha rB-assembled after lunch interests, the interests of the labourers. at two Minutes past Fourteen of the Clock. farmers. and the unemployed youths. The opposition Members neither know the im- [MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chalil portance of irrigation and rural roads nor are- they aware of the grievances and prOblems GENERAL BUDGET. 1988-89 - GEN- of rural people. (Interruptions) ERAL DISCUSSION - CONro.

Mr. Speaker. Sir. kindly make them [English] understand that it is not too late for them to mend their ways. (Interruptions) The people MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Shri Vilas have understood that onlyShri Rajiv G~ndhi Muttemwar may continue with this speech. can protect the interests of this COl!ntry. They should also accept this truth. They cannot [ Translation] dethrone our party by raising false slogans and creating rumpus. Shri Rajiv Gandhi -sHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR: Mr. Dep- aIon. commands that power which protect uty Spaak.r, Sir, it was hoped that the 0ppo- 80 crore people of this country. (/nte~ sition Members would retum to the House 411 Gfm/. B~t, .-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Gent Disc. 412 [She Vilas Muttamwar] fanfare has totally flopped. But they were and would listan to the voice of the people boasting of its success. Mr. Deputy Speaker. who have foiled the Bane/h. Members, who Sir, had this Bandh been a success - it is ware creating rumpus since moming are not another matter that the people did not sup- interested in the problems of the farmers and port it - it would have caused a loss of Rs~ the labourers. They are only interested in 750 crores thereby creating a huge deficit in weakening the country by employing differ- the Budget. It is the Opposition not the ent intrigues. They have earned a bad name people who support the Bandh call. They and, therefore, are not to be seen in the have been defeated in politics and people House. The time of the next election is ap- have exposed them. Then, how can they proaching and none of them would return to dare to talk about the Budget? They do not this House... (Interruptions) want to maintain the dignity of the House. Neitherthey have any love for the peoplenor Justice Sen Gupta has asked the Gov- for the nation. There is a couplet by Akbar amment of West Bengal, which is claimed by Allah abad i :- the Opposition to be an excellent Govern- ment, to provide protection to the Depart- "Kaum ke kaam mein Luncr• khatta hai ment of Railways against the persons who beth ke hukkamon ke sath Ranj leader ko want to force a strike. But instead of giving bhut hai, mager aaram ke sath.· protection, the State Government itself has joined the strike. So, the opposition has no They are the leaders of this type. They right to demand more funds for that State . do not bother for the farmers causes. Only hom the Prime Minister. They cannot make the Govemment headed by Shri Rajiv proper use of the funds. They need money Gandhi lias been able to fulfil the demands not for the development of the State, but for of farmers $nd labourers. That is why they the deStruction of the State and the country. did not support the call for Bandh. which has They talk big about the socialistic philoso- been given with the motive of removing phies and well being of the world but all this those very persons from power who met is sheer hypocracy. They are merely pup- their demands. The people are looking for pets in the hands of some foreign power. them because they h&ve not kept their prom- They have no affection for the country. Al- ises. The masses are so enrarged that you though they are divided themselves, yet they will have to make security arrangements for talk of unity and integrity of the country. Now them when they go to their respective con- thasa leftists who consider themselves as stituencies. By employing different tactics intellectuals have been taken in by the they try to oust the Government whiQl pro- communalist and opportunist forces. lead- teds the interests of the people. But they are ers of Jan Marcha are using the leftists for not going to succeed in their attempt. The their own selfish ends. Shri Arun Nehru and way teday's call for Bandh has flopped, has Shri Arif Mohammad Khan who used them proved this point. Annual Budget is a mirror as sheath are more in the news. The people of the performance of the ruling party. It also are neither with Jan Marcha leaders nor with reflects the priorities given by the Govern- leftist forces. The latter atways talk of cadre- ment to different sections of;the society. based party but their own party has now Although every section has be," given re'ief become a goonda-based party. People of yet we feet that still a \Ot ramains to be dona India have come to know their true colours for the farmers. Efforts are baing made to and now they cannot be taken in by them. provide them ~e more reliet. It .. the .... proof II that ~'s Bharat bandh, the concern of our party and our lead.r to pro- eaI for which ...given by them with a lot of vide facUiti.. of education, irrigation and 413 Gsnl. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 19091SAKA) Genl. Disc. 414 electricity to the villages which lack such to deviate from his chosen path howsoever faclrlties. Our population is growing fast day hard they may try. Instead they themselves by day and It would reach the 100 crore will be removed from the seeme. With these figure by the tum of the century. We have to words I support the budget. I express my increase our crop pl'Qduction if we want to be· gratitude'to the Prime Min,:,ter and at the self dependent. But the opposition talks of same time I also thank you. stopping production. How far it is justifiable? Is it the only role the opposition has to play? [Eng/ish] We have to provide irrigation facilities to the farmers who are the backbone of our econ- SHRI MUKUL WASNIK (Buldhana): omy. Ecological balance has been dis- Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to supporUhe turbed. We would have' to increase the Budget proposals proposed by the hone sources of irrigation so that the farmers Finance Minister, Shri N.D. TIwari. We are could cultivate with confidence and the today discussing a very important document country could become seH-reliant in the before the House but as has baen rightly matter of crop production. I am distressed to pointed out by my honourable colleague, note that the allocation for irrigation in this Shri Vilas Muttemwar, the Opposition today, Budget is insufficient. It is being said that instead of building India strongly to face the there is a huge backlog of the irrigation challenges which are posed before the na- projects, which would be cleared first before tion, are trying to break the nation. On the taking up new projects. It would not be one hand. the Congress under the leader- proper because there are different political ship of Shri RaJiV Gandhi is trying to build philosophies at work at State level and very India and on the other hand. the Opposition often projects are sanctioned in a particular is trying to break the nation. We are appeal- political environment rejecting other goOd ing to the people, to the working men in the and viable projects. GOuntry and the farmers of our coun·ry to :.1crease productivity but these people Sitting We should also pay attention towards in the Opposition and are now outside the economic disparity which is the main cause House, are appealing to the nation to stop of discontent among the people. Our first work. The country is faced with so many priority should be to provide every village problems and the problems before the coun- with irrigation facilities. All efforts should be try cannot be solved by stopping work or made for the progress of the farmers. Coun- doing less work; instead they Can be solved try would be prosperous if the farmers pros- only if productivity increases. Today people per. Only farmers can lead the country to a have given various opinions about the betterfuture. Today the opposition has tried Budget proposals. Some have called it as a to harm the dignity of this House. Instead of poor man's Budget. Some have called it a having a thought provoking and lively dis- rural-oriented Budget and some have called cussion here for the seH-reliatlC8 of the it as anti-paople Budget and agriculture- country. the opposition today hu resorted to oriented Budget. But Sir, please permit ma to violence as they have no faith in the con- say that this Budget is not meant for one structive discussion in the House. 'oppose it section of the society but this Budget is every and the people also do not like it. The Gov- man's Budget. The Budget proposals sub- .tM\et\\ n.a6ea Uf S"n Ra\w Gana", ,,- m\\\ea b'l \".00". "'\"'$\9, ,.\\ec\s \l\e asp\- 'won the heartS ot the people. Keeping in rations of the peep'e. This Budget has com. vlew the praise his Government has earned at the end of marathon drought. the drought from the people, we are sura that the oppo- which has raised its ugly head over the last sllon can neither remove him nor force him consecutive th.... years. Drought had ere- 415 Genl. Budget. 88-89 MARCH 15. 1988 G«JL Disc. 41 ti [She Mukul Wasnik] trends in the falling trade account and a &ted such an economic situation and that capacity for responsive economic manage- economic situation should be kept in mind ment in the face of massive and un-antici- and it is on that b~sis you should analyse the pated changes in the economic environ- Budget proposals which have been placed ment. These are the salient features. There before the House. are the strong points which have been built overthe years by the Govemment which has When we go through the Economic been run by the Congress people in the Survey of India. we have found that there are country. These have been t~e efforts which some strong points and there are some have been started by Pandit Nehru and weak points. Before we go into the details in today the Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is analysing the Budget, we should try to find carrying forward. These are the efforts of late out as to which are the strong points and Shrimati who had against all which are the weak ones. adversities started green revolution in the country when, from the experts and from the Hwe see the strong points, the first point technical people. there was a lot of opposi- which comes in front of us is that there is a tion to the ideas she- had initiated. Even rapid and sustained growth of industrial though these are the salient features, there sector. There was drought but still there has are some weak points which we should been considerable increase in the industrial discllss and which should be of concem to all production, whether it is petroleum, ooal, of us at the time of discussing this document. energy, tele-communications or steel. In every sector, there has been growth and There is continued sensitivity of agricul- there has been a record growth over the tural production, especially food produdion period as compared to the last year. We due to variations in weather. There was have also sean that there is an inherent drought. There was flood. Due to all th_ atrength of agricultural economy despite things, our agricultural production has successive years of bad weather. There has dropped down. Our target is 16(Jplus nUIIion been drop in agricultural production. We tonnes forthis year's agricultural production. have reached 150 million tonnes last year To achieve that, we will have to produce and that has been dropped to 144 million about 25 million tonnes of foodgrains? Ate tonnes but you see and remember the situ- we in a position to achieve that? With such ation over the years. One decade earJier, variations in th-e weather conditions, will we when there was drought, the agricultural with the policy which we have adopted be production had dropped down in the country able to cope Up with the weather conditions at that time. We had been able to face the or are we going to say that if the weather is drought only because of effective and proper good, we will be able to produce better management. We have also seen that there .. agriculturally? There had been an invest- is growing resilience in the industrial and ment of Rs. 20,000 ereres to bring substan- other non-agricuhural sectors unlike in the tial land under irrigation. But we have seen agricultural sector. There has been a fall in that after spending so much of money on agricultural produdion but that has not re- irrigation facilities, we have come to a stage sulted in the fall of industrial produdion. We where we can say that lot of eggs have baan have also seen that there is ability to main- put into one basket rather than spreading tain the tampo of infrastructure development them and dividing them in other baskets In the face Of adversities. This is very clear. putting one in each basket. Because of our The figures are in front of us. We have also wrong planning in the irrigation sador, we _,. that there fa emergence of healthy have sean that in many places. there has 417 Gtlnl. Budget, 88-89 PHt\LGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Genl. Disc. 418 been water-logging and this has created including the Opposition that if the country II some problems infront of the agricultural to march forward, it cannot march forward 'People. There has also been the vulnerabil- with funds, you will have to increase produc- ity of the general price level to the sudden tivity and, not by stopping the means of shortages in agricultural supplies. There ina:,easing productivity. Plan priorities was a shortage. There was steep rise in should also be re-allocated. Timely comple- prices of various agricultural commodities. tion of the projects in hand should be en- This has to be checked. We have to see that sured, to avoid under all circumstances the even if there is a temporary shortage in some growing incidence of cost over-run. J can of the commodities supplied from the agri- only quote an example from my constitu- cultural sector, it should not affect the market ency. of an irrigation project. It should have adversely. We should try to find out ways been completed this year. but because of and means to check it. There has also been some reasons or the other, or because of red a regular pressure for high levels of Govern- tapism in the Government and the bureauc- ment expenditure which limits the scope of racy, we have found that the project has not fiical policy to contain inflation. How are we been completed. It is now said that that going to contain inflation if the Government project will be completed after five years. H expenditure is not contained? On the one the project is delayed, that will create other side we are all talking about the deficits and problems in front ot us. about inflation. But how are we going to contain it? Our revenue expenditure is More employment opportunities and mostly on Defence, Industries and interest greater demand for industrial products can payments. That we cannot cut down. We talk best be provided by taking up housing arid about cutting down the Government expen- rural construction activities on a massive diture. How are we going to cut down? Time scale. We have seen it in Maharashtra. and again there has been talk about cutting There is a unique scheme, called the Em- down or controlling Government expendi- ployment Guarantee Scheme. Government ture. of India should try to analyse and study that Employment Guarantee Scheme, and find We shauld try to find out ways and out ways and means of providing employ- means as to how we are going to cut down m~nt opportunities at a greater level to the the Government expenditure and the rev~: people of India, in order to generate more nue account should not go into the deficit. employment opportunities. This has started in 1980-81 with some Rs. 700 and odd crores of deficit in revenue Sir, the public sector, which is.the most account and today it has reached almost Rs. important arm, should also generate more 9400 and Odd crores of deficit on this ac- surplus, and contribut8,Jldequately towards count. We should definitely try to find out financing the Plan. ways and m~ns to contain this expenditure. I feel1hat top priority should be accorded to I will like to point out here that though a" measures fo_r reducing the cost and rais- there is a considerable deficit, this deficit can ing the producti'Vity. I am talking about rais- be contained, as has been done last year. ing the productivity, specially because we last year, when there was a deficit of Rs. are in that direction of raising pfOductivity. 5800 crores. people sitting in the Opposition But in that direction with all the economic had started saying that this could not be problems faced by the country, the problems contained. The Prime Minister, when giving ara created by the Opposition Parties also. his Budget speech. had made it clear that he So wa appeal to all the people in India did not like the deficit. and that he would try 419 Ge",. Budget, 881-89 MARCH 15. 1988 Gent Disc. 420 [Sh. Mukul' WasnikJ improve, but worsen those very problema. to s.. that it was contained. But the people sitting in the c;>pposition said that this could Permit me to say that it is this contradic- ndt be contai~ed, and that this would rise, tion between professed objectives and be· not bV ~s. 100 crores, Rs. 200 crores or Rs. haviour that is at the root of the problems of 300 crorss, but they targeted it to increase by this country. But, fortunately, the sinews of Rs. 2000 crores, Rs. 3000 crores or Rs. Parliament, the sinews of this country are 4000 crores. We have found, over the year, strong enough to face, withstand and sur- that the Government, by proper manage- vive such aberrations which, we can only ment, had been able to contain the deficit, hope, will come down, because of the wis- and that we had been successful, even dom which this country has. though there was drought~ The Finance Minister, in his Budget At the end, I will only point'-out that the speech, has welcomed everybody, from country cannot move forward if the Govern- both the sides of this House, to make this ment alone feels that the country should Budget debate a memorable one. move forward. The country can move for- ward only if each person in the country, each If I remember right, he said, let us make citizen of the cOuntry behaves in a manner this budget debate a participatory and con- .-fiich wm bring fruitful results, whch Will structive endeavour to evolve a national increase productivity,~wtlich will bring afttel- t:on'Sen_s 'on how to cchieve our objec- ing of sincerity, a feeling of hard work and a tives. In stead (If participating in t,!e budget feeling of devotion towards the CXluntry to- in that spirit, the opposition did something day, at a point of time when we are faced with which does not certainly bring credit to them several problems. This 1$ the point which I or to anybody else. I hope at least now they would like to make. will realise the mistake that they have made and take part in the debate in the spirit in At the end, I will only say thatthe Budget which they are expected to do so. which has come after three consecutive years af drought, is reflecting the aspirations The budget, itself, if I may say so, is a of the people. It has already been welcomed very commendable and constructive effort to by one and all. People are trying to give it maintain the tempo of development in this various colours, but the .:::olour is one; ar"d country in an extremely difficult situation. that colour is the colour of the Indian people. That is the Job of the Financ~ Ministry not to be defeated by the situation but to protect the I support the Budget moved by the hone tempo even in a difficult situation. HI may just Shri N. D. Tiwari. quote some fiOures, I think the Finance "'~inister deserves the credit for having lim- SHRIM. Y.GHORPADE(Raichur): Mr. ited the deficit in the current year to Rs. 6.80 Deputy Speaker, Sir. What we saw this crores and substantially honoured the morning was a vary extraordinary sight. It is commitment that the Prime Minister had very unfortunate that the same Opposition made to this House when he presented the wbich tat 80 ~rticuiate yesterday and ex- budget; and he has limited the deficit to Rs. ."...._, 4Q mlldl concern regarding unem- 6000 croras even in spite of having to spend ployment ana' .. hardships faced by many as much as Rs. 2000 crores. which was not people in this country. today indulgetf both anticipated from the Centre on drought. After ....ide the House and outside the House. ttll increasing plan expenditure by As. 1248 certain actions in a mannefwhich would not OIOI'es"the ..current plan. as you know, has 421 GenL Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) GenL Disc. 422 gone up to As. 25701 crores, which is As. external aid is Rs. 3734 CRnes. But I must 1248 crores more than what was envisaged; emphasise that the deficit this year has been and in spite of non-plan expenditure going limited to As. 7484 crores, after providing a up by Rs. 1971 crores to Rs. 41.236 erores massive development outlay of Rs. 28715 and, last but not the least, after having trans- croras as compared to Rs. 25700 crores last ferred to all the States as much as As. year, aftartransferring to the States as much 24,870 crores. It is significant that evan aftar as Rs. 26348 croras as compared to Rs. 24, doing all this, he has been able to limit the 870 crores last yaar and after providing Rs. currant year's deficit to Rs. 6080 erores. This 13000 croras for Defance as compared to also proves the strength of our economy that Rs. 12000 crores 'aSt year. after providing In spite of the terrible drought that we had Rs. 14000 crores by way of interest an gone through, the growth rate has not be- composed to Rs. 11450 crores, after provid- come negative; we have a positive growth ing subsidies of Rs. 5300 crores as com- rata of 1.5 percent, which may be compared pared to Rs. 4310 crores last year and after to a negative rate of 4.7 per cent in 1979-80. providing Rs. 47892 crores of non-Plan expenditure as against Rs. 41.236 crores We talk of inflation. It is true that the last year. prices have gone up by 9.8 per cent. But it is good to remember that the prices had gone This year's Plan has been financed As. up by more than 20 per cent in a similar 16000 crores out of budgetary resources situation in 1979-80. In spite at all this hard- and as much as Rs. 12700 crores from ship, the industrial growth has been 8 per internal and extra budgetary resources of cent; power in the last 9 months has gone up the public sector enterprises. So far as the by 7.6 percent; coal has gone up by 10.2 per share transferred to States is concerned, out cent and export by 25 per cent and import by of As. 26000 crores only about As. 10682 14 per cent. crores is the share of taxes given to the States. Now, I come to the budget proper pre- sented by the Finance Minister. I think the I wish the Opposition was here because most important ~hey have made much of all these points and we could have liked to have replied to them Feature of the budget is the fact that the more pointedly. The question is whether this development expenditure in the year 1988- deficit is inflationary? Is it going to destroy 89 has gone by 11 par ;9nt compared to the the country or is it going to strengthen the current year. In ather words, in these four country? Obviously. the whole answer can- years, 86 per cent of the plan would have not be given on the floor of this House been achieved in financial terms and no because to some extent the answer de- . doubt it will be the endeavour of everybody pends on what type of harvest we are going to see that it is also achieved in physical to have. It is no use saying that anything. we terms. The deficit for the budget year is Rs. do in this country is independent of mon- 7484. crores; and this has beer. achieved in soons. It is dependant on the monsoons to spite of limiting the net additional indirect some extent. But the Finance Minister de- taxation to only Rs. 545 crores, that is all the serves credit for having done his utmost to net addition of which the States' share is Rs. maintain the tempo of development in spite 124 crores. of all these difficulties.

It is true that the mamet borrowing is Rs. Within the time that has been allotted to 7000 crores; it Is also true that the nat me, I would only Ike to emphasise that, for 423 Genl. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Gen/. Disc. 424 (Sh. M. Ghorpade) y. tural Credit Relief Fund and the JALDHARAI the first time rural orientation in the Budget Schema. JALDHARA schema will provide has been frank and full and it has given rise the marginal farmers the benefits of th. to a fresh perception of the problems that are pump sets for irrigation on nominal rentaV faced with. Otherwise, the impression was lease charges. A massive programme called that the budget was some financial mecha- KUTIRJYOTI will bring light to five lakh nism and it was only me~ for those who households, who are the poorest of the poor. own the industries or who any taxes. But today the manner in which the Budget has I hardly speak This Is a subject on been presented relates much better to the which I would like to express some points. entire problem faced by the country. particu- So I may be permitted ten minutes more. larly in the rural areas. Sir, the National Scheduled Castes aDd I particularly welcome the emphasis on Scheduled Tribes Finance and Develop- agriculture:the statement that in the next two ment Corporation will build one million wells years agriculture will be given a special for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled emphasis. That means, it is a national dec- Tribes. I welcome this scheme. I also wei- laration of the awareness of the crucial role come the Small Industries Development that agriculture plays in the development of Bank. Then Sir, in the handloom sector, the this country. We all know that if five per cent subsidy on janata cloth has been increased growth rate has to be maintained it can only from Rs. 2 per sq. metre to Rs. 2.75 per sq. be done if the agricultural growth rate, taking metre. the Plan as a whole is not allowed to slow down. Therefore. the budget it an expres- The Finance Minister also made an sion of that determination. assurance that a comprehensive view will be taken on rural employment. I do welcome the Rural development, emphasis on· em- various measures proposed to be taken on ployment, agriculture, social security and housing. I do not have time to go into it. housing, these are the five elements which I Under the Social Security concept, the pre- would just choose to particularly welcome on mium can be paid partly out of the Social this occasion. Security fund and partly be the beneficiary ..

As regards ~ricutture benefits by fertil- - A scheme to benefit three to four million izers discount of 7.5 per cent yesterday. Shri people by life cover under IRDP is a major said that we do not policy move, which I am sure the country know what this discount is, whether it will especially, people in the villages will appre- reach the farmer. But nothing has been left ciate in full measure. ambiguous. We have been told that this will result in the price of urea going down by Rs. I will cut out the points which I had lisdid S per bag. So also interest on the crop loans to welcome and I will merely indicate the has been reduced by one and a haH to two areas which require watching. These are and a haH per cent. Bank credit is to go up constructive suggestions. massive by Rs. 3000 crores and there is a commitment in the budget that banks ana First of all , the area, I think, which cooperatives together will not leave any grey require watching is the revenue deficit. The areas or any other credit gap for agriculture. r."nue deficit of Rs. 9,842 crores, to my mind, is mora alarming th~n the deficit itself. Sir, I also welcome the National AQricul- and the revenue deficit should not be al- 425 Genl. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) GenL Dille. 428 lowed to go up and something could be done cost of living index. As the cost of DYing index to bring it down, then only it is a right step in goes up, the wage automatically goes up. As tha right direction. a result of that, again the cost of Dving index goes up. This is what the economists can The second area which requires watch· -dod chasing its own tail'. This is a vicious ing is the Tax G.D.P. ratio and it should not circle which the nation must make up its go down. Then, the direct tax-indirect tax mind to break. I say this because all the time ratio also should not·go down. Therefore, the increases in salaries and wages, are granted Tax G.D.P. ratio and the Dired Tax Indirect by Government because prices of certain Tax ratio should not be allowed to slide commodities have gone up in the cost of down. living index. I can say with a certain amount of confider-.ce that money IS not spent on I think this is a very importent factor in those items. The increased salary is not today's management of the Indian economy. spent on those items but is spent on various other items. Therefore, one way of solving The third very important factor is bor- this problems is to delink this automatic rowing. I feel the gap between the cost of linkage and agree to protect the real wages borrowing and the return of borrowing of the people by directly supplying certain should be comprehensively studied and commodities and services. Supposing, we there should be national debate on this. say that certain commodities will be sup- There is no reason why the return form the plied. so much per family at a certain price, ~se of various types of borrowing~ should whatever happens to the economy, and not be equal to the cost of borrowing, other- certain other services like housing and wise this gap of five to six thousand crores schooling, then this vicious relationship be- will cause deficit. Especially when you are tween the cost of living index and automatic borrowing not only to cover the capital ex- wage increases can be controlled. I say this penditure but also a part of the revenue because in the industry with which I have expenditure, it is necessary that a national been related for so man, years, the employ- policy is arrived at with the national consen- ees there have been very happy with 1his sus and with an objective that the total return approach. I have been able to give the on various types of lending is equal to the employees of my industry certain essential total cost of various types of borrowing. commodities at prices obtaining 10 years ago. And there is no automatic DA increase. So far as public sector enterprises is Specially the women of those families insist concerned, much has already been said and that the subsidised provision of essential It is my belief and conviction that if the commodities is a much better system Which Government is very clear as to which public protects them better than automatic in- sector is to raise how much by way of internal crease in monetary DA. resources and what should be the cost effec- tiveness and productivity. There is no rea- Having said this, I wish to thank you Sir, son why our public sector enterprises should for your indulgence in not once again ringing not do better than what they are doing at the bell. I only want to say in conclusion that present. I only hope that our opposition has been more positive and constructive in their ail;' My1ast point is on wage price spiral. I cism and not so negative as they were ye. wish the Left wing ~pposition was here, terday. I hope in the remaining days of the because, to my mind, this is a very funda- Budget discussion. they will come forward mental issue i.e. linking of wage. with the with responsble suggestions. It is no usa 427 GenI. Budget. 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Gen/' Disc. 428 [She M. y. Ghorpade) congratulate him on behalf of those farmers saying that this is wrong or that is wrong. who are inarticulate, not well organised, but They should have the political guts to come who still perform a very important role in a out with constructive suggestions which silent and dignified manner. Farmers feed cannot be hundred per cent popular. I hope this nation during peace time and shed their the Opposition will rise to the occasion. blood for the defence of the country in times of war. So, these measures which the Gov- SHRI SlJRENQRA PAL SINGH (Bu- ernment has taken, are most welcome and landshahr): This year's Budget like all the we appropriate. other budgets of the previous years, has Having said that, I admit that a great received its full quota of bouquets and brick- deal has been done for the farming commu- bats. But there is a distinction. This year's nity. But in rny humble opinion, there are two Budget, in my opinion. has racaived more or three or four other measures which can be bouquets than at the other budgets previous adopted by the Government forthe benefit of to it, except for a very few incorrigible critics, the farmers. and I would like to enumerate who never find anything good in the Con- them for the benefit of the hone Finance gress Party's policies this Budget has been Minister. received and welcomed by every one throughout the length and breadth of the country, as a very progressive, very pradi- First of all, my suggostion is that all cal, balanced and liberal Budget-a Budget banks which are"' operating in rural areas, which has not imposed any extra buraen on either singly or collectively. should construct any one. On the other hand, it has tried to all-purpose godo"Yns in all mand; towns so give relief to every section of our population that the farmers living in that area can place and specialty to our farmers and the rural their produce in those godowns atthatimeof poor. That is how it should be. It is time, in my harvesting, and are not forced to 'ndulge in ~pinion, t"at the Government took note of distress selling. The condit;on of 90 percent the woes, sorrows and problems of those of our farmers is such that they car-not hold people who are living in rural areas. I am glad back their produce. Per force they have to that due note has been taken of tnat and tbe sail their produce immediately after the har- Government's thinking is reflected in the \fasting, when they get the lowest price. present Budget as far as !armers are con- When the prices increase, the advantage of cerned. After all, seventy-five per cent of our that goes to the middle men and not to the country's population lives in villages. More farmers. If we have such godowns at mandi tMn fifty-five par cent of our national income towns, the farmers can take advantaqe of it. is derived from agricultural sector. If very They can place their produce in those valuable raw material is not provided to our godowns, and against those deposits, the industry by farmers, then the industry will local banks must be directed to advance come to a grinding halt. So, the agricultural loans up to, say, 80 par cent of the value of sedor plays a every Important part and the the produce on very favourable terms. Either importance given to it ir. the present Budget they can charge rent for the the space or is most welcome. they can charge a very nominal Interest on loan Later 0". when the prices increase, the I am vary happy that never before has farmers will have the choice to sell their any Finance Minister and the Prime Minister produce in the market, earn more money shown 80 much concern for the problems of and pay back the bank loan. This I think, will the farmers and the rural poor, as has been go-along way in helping the poorfarrn.,. in done by the present Finance Minister, and I a very practical way. 429 GlInt Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25,1909 {SAKA} Genl Disc. 430 Now I come to the agricultural prices. A non-agric~ltural activities. My suggestion in great deal is being said that the farmers are this regard would be that the farmers should getting remunerative prices. I have dis- be issued. what is called a 'Jothbahi' or the agreed with that all along and disagree with record of their holding, in which would be that even now. Techrtically I agree that the mentioned the value of their land also. And pr~ that you are paying to a farmer today. by mere production of the 'Jothbahi' at the .. does cover his cost of produdion and it also bank, the bank should advance loan to the leaves a margin of profit. But the profit is not farmers, without going into the cumbersome enough to look after the other needs of the procedure, without causing any harassment famity. After all, he is not a machine to just and they should be advanced loan on the produce grains. He has to look after his sarna basis, on the same terms and condi- family, he has to educate his children. he has tions as is given to their counterparts in the to spend on the medical aid, on marriages, cities or rural areas for commercial activities and so on and so forth. So, the margin of or industriAl adivities apart from agriculture. profit which he is getting from these prices, is not enough to look after his needs, and that is why I do not call it remunerative. I would The fourth pcint is that there is an in- beg of the Government to think over this creasing unemployment in the agricultural question again. They should come to a sector among the rural youth. Now, you must decision whereby our farmers get a proper do something for them also because every- price for their produce. As things are at day their number is increasing they are fac- present, I would suggest that as far as the ing greater hardship and difficulties and I two important commodities are concerned, suggest that the Govt., should havit a sac- that is, sugarcane and wheat-because the ond look at our Industrial Policy, and as far as area where I come from, grows these two possible all small-scale industries should be commodities; we do not grow any rice Of diverted to the rural sectors from the cities anything else-the proper price for sugarcane and towns. I feel that all small-scale indus- would be Rs. 30 per quintal. as against Rs. tries with a capital of Rs. 15 lakhs or below 25 or Rs. 28 which is baing given at present- should not be allowed to be set up in cities of course, the demand is much more, but Rs. and towns. All these enterpreneurs who are 30 per quintal would be reasonable - and for asking for new licences should be mado to wheat it should be Rs. 175 per quintaL So, go to the rural areas so that they ca n provide the prices should be fixed at that. employment to our youth and un~kifled labourers also. They can also generate Then, my suggestion is that whatever economic activities in that area which in turn price is fixed after due consideration, it help the population in a very big way. There should be linked up with the All India Whole- are so many things needed for 1he farming sale Price index an~ the Consumer Price community. 'would say that their basic Index so that as soon as these two index needs are primary schools, roads, electric numbers go up, the prices of farmers pro- power and dispensaries. What the farmers auce go up automatically. I think it is a very say today is this: "Give us four things- fair proposition and I would request the hone power. roads, schools and water and we wil' Finance Minister to think over it so that this take care of everything else-. So, these basic problem of prices can be solved amicable in thinks to the rural sector should be made a suitable manner. available as far as possible because as I have said in the beginning, you give them Sir, the other point is that the farmers what they need and they wHI greatly appre- have great difficulties in getting loan for their ciate that. 431 Gen/. Budget.. 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 GenL Disc. 432 [Sh. Surendra Pal Singh] aid is not going directly in this hands. He is Sir, I would Ike to request the hone suffering harassment, ha does not get what Finance Minister to give thought to thasa he is given, and the second defect is that points. Now, Sir, a word about the poverty whatever you are giving to him it is not alleviation programme. Conceptually, those sufficient for his needs. You cannot pull him programmes are excellent. There are no two out of the morass of poverty with the amount opinions about that. But I find in their that you are giving him. That should be operation, things go wrong because I feel increased because the person who is getting that thera ara soma basic defects in their your aid has so many needs so many re- operation. Firstly. the aid under IRDP and quirements, and his priorities are quite differ- under various other schemes is given to the ents from what you think they are. He takes recipients through the Government machin- your aid and he does not necessarily use it ery and tha banks and the Government forthe purpose for which it is being taken. So machinary, I am sorry to say. is corrupt, in my humble opinion we are trying to spread lIIthavic and unsympathetic and so are the our resources over a very large are unneces- bank officials, with tha result that this nexus sarily. If we can narrow that down and in- betwean the Government officials and the crease the allocation to each individual by. banks and those dealers and agencies who say, 20 par cent or 30 per cent and give him auppIy the goods to the community-I mean a little more than what we are giving. it is whetherthey are selling pump-sets, or buffa- quite possible that we may be able to do IDes or cows or bullock-carts whatever they something substantial for his uplifment. At are,ona has to buy them from those certified the present moment, I am sorry to sayI this and authorised agencies-is so deep rooted amount is all going into a bottomless pit, and that out of the aid given to a recipient, nearly whatever figures are being fed to you by the a third or 25% of that is taken away by these Department concerned are all an eye-wash. people and he is left high and dry and even If you go to the village level and see what is the element of subsidy is already gona. So. happening, you will find that the poverty is my suggestion would be-I am airing the where it was. There is a very marginal effect. views of those whom I met in rural areas- So, this whole scheme requires a second why do not give this aid direct to the recipi- look. As I said, the conception is very gobd, ant? You can maintain a list with the Block I have noting against ft, but implementation Officers of those people who are eligible for .. is faulty, and some way will have to be found aid and the list can be prepared with the help so that a proper use can be made of the aid of the Tehsil official and can be kept with the given by the Government. BOO. As soon as an eligible person comes to you, you can give him the aid and elimi- Sirt I will now like to draw the attention of nate the middlemen altogether. This is my the Government and the han. Finance Min- point. Then later on when question of sub- ister towards the neglect of our three or four sidy comes, all that is needed is to certify very important natural resources which also from the local Pradhan and Block Pramukh. have a bearing on our existence in this world. I am not saying the B.O.O. on purpose.They That is land. forests and ground water. I shall are public represent~tives. they are ac- first take up land. What is the position today? countable to the public. H they indulge in Out of the total land area of this country. only malpractices, they will be hauled up and they 270 million hectares have the potential for will be accountable to the people. After all. bistic production that is good for cultivation. thera are loopholes everywhere. I cannot Out of this, 90 million hectares of land has say that is a fool-proof suggastion. At least already bAen degraded-degraded to an iI will improve matters. My point is that your extant that that land has gone out of produc- 433 GenL Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) GenL Disc. 434 tion. Not only that. Another 80 million hac- that the work of afforestation and the work of tares is being degraded gradually because stopping of damage to forests is taken in real of wrong agricultural practices and because earnest. the health of the soil is being neglected. This is very serious matter because land is our 15.00 hr•• very valuable asset and we should see to it that it does not admonish very easily. Sa, I Underground water is also very impor- request the hone Finance Minister to make tant from irrigation point of view. The level of more allocation of funds for land reclamation groundwater is going down in every State. as the neglect is not only administrative but very rapidly and very alarmingly and some- also, financial . You have already set up a thing has to be done about that. My sugges- Board for reclaiming wasteland, but there is tion would be that instead of building big no cohesion in that body, there is a lot of dams which would damage our ecology, we infighting going on there, and they lack finan- should, in my humble opinion-I am not an cial resources with the result that they are expert-build low barrages at suitable places not able to achieve their basic objective. So, all along the rivers. These arranges would something should be done and the whole raise the water leve1 by say, 7 feet I 8 feet or I machinery should be tightened up to see that 10 feet. Each barrage will create a sort of a firstly, our land is not allowed to become lake or a reservoir behind it. h would not degraded, and secondly, what has been damage the land on either sides of the river. degraded is reclaimed as early as possible The water will be contained inside the river because we cannot afford to allow our land . basin. But you will have a reservoir of water to diminish like that. all through the year which can be benefICial in several ways. It will automatically increase Sir, the other natural resource is the the level of ground water all-around. It will be forest, which is also a God's gift,and without useful in times of drought etc. and also in the whic~ we cannot survive. According to the lean period when you want irrigation. YOl! ecologists the country should have one-third will have extra water stored for that propose. of our land area under forest cover. But the It can be used for generating electricity position today is that is only 15 per cent or which would be less costly than your Hydel half of the actual requisite forest cover. This Schemes. This is a suggestion which should is posing a great difficulty and the entire be considered very seriously because it ecological balance is being upset and what does not involve too much of expenditure happened recently-the drought and flood is very seriously because it does not involve the direct result of that and , need not spell too much of expenditure as compared to out the havoc that this kind of thing might bigger schemes. Hthis s taken up, Ithink, our play in future to our very existence. My only immediate problem of ground level water will suggestion in that regard is its importancebe be solved. It is necessary that the withdrawal realised about. This subject should be taken of water is done judiciously and we should away from the State Ust and it should be also see to it that we recharge underground brought on the Union List. I feel, Sir. that in reservoir to a proper 'evel. Unless we make these circumstances forests cannot be safe proper assessment of ground water. we so long as they are under the control of the should not go on with indiscriminate with- State Governments. They State Govts. drawals of water. have no regard for forests. they cut them down right, left and ~ntre. a great deal of Lastly, I would sound a word of caution damage is being done and Ithink the Central to the hon. Finance Minister, who is a ca- Gov.mment should taka them in its hand so pable man, about the big deficit in the 435 Genl. Budget. 88-B9 MARCH 15, 1988 Genl. Disc. 438 [She Surendra Pal Singh] This is a very significant appeal maG .. Budget. This big deficit can cause many by the Finance Minister and I thought. while problems as has been highlighted by many reading out this quotation, Mr. Madhav hone Members and I am sure by others who Reddi would display the spirit with which this will speak after me. would dt' the same. This appeal has been made in making criticisms is a very extra large deficit, as I said which of the Budget. He WOuld be offering some can cause problems for us aUlatar on, unless constructive critiCisms. some suggestions properly managed. It can lead to inflation. which could be acted upon. But beyond lead to rise in prices and all the other eco- pointing out shortcomings or deficiencies nomic evils which flow from it. As I said and putting questions, he did not make any unless it is managed properly I know our constructive suggestions. Likewise, Mr. Anance Minister is a very able man. Ha Somnath Chatterjee also spoke of high managed financial affairs very deftly. he is expenditure, large deficit etc. in the end he capable and intelligent. I am sure, he will said that the Budget is anti-poor, anti-people certainly handle the problems very wall. But and pro-monopolist. These are familiar slo- only thing I want to wam him about and that gans which we are hearing in the HouFe is the machinery through which he is to being repeated year in and year out when- implement all the proposals is not up to tho ever the Opposition participated in the dis- mark. It has many defects. As I said officials cussion. I thought that the discussion on this are unsympathetic. Sometimes, they are motion would be more meaningful and mora corrupt and they are inefficient. So, you will constructive. I was surprised to find that the have to tighten the machinery to see that all Opposition Members find nothing in this your proposals are properly implemented Budget for the poor. and there is no wastage of Government money. If you can do that. I am sure you can The Finance Minister had been faced tide over the deficiency and we need not fear with constraints. He had to manage the about a very large gap in our Budget. economy which has been hit by draught and floods, on the one hand and. on the other, With these words, I support the Budget. there was a menacing inflationary pressure. Within this constraint. he has tried to frame SHRI SATYENDRA NARA VAN SINHA hiS Budget and present it to the House (Aurangabad): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I which. in my opinion, is an admirable per- am sorry the Opposition is absent from the formance and it has be&n welcomed by House. Vet I will have to refer to some of the every section of the society. remarks made by two hone Members, Mr. Madhav Reddi and Mr. Somnath Chatterjee. He has provided for concessions to the Mr. Madhav Rad(1i started by reading the rural and vulnerable sections of the society, appeal made by the Fina'lC8 Minister during the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled the Budget speech wherein he has taken an Tribes, the poor who are living in the rural opportunity to requast all hone Members of areas the agriculturists and this tried to re- Parliament to make this year's debate on the generate, as Mr. Bhagat said, the ruralecon- Budget a participatory and constructive omy and provide a boost to productives endeavour to evolve a nationally accepted activities in their rural sector. H this is not strategy to achieve our goals. concern for the poor, what is it? The concern shown by the Finance Minister and the vari- 15.04hr.. ous concessions provided in the Bucig&t, is the recognition of the debt that the sOCiety (SHRI ZAINUL BASHER in the Chailj owes to those who are living fa deprived lifa 437 Gent Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25.1909 (SAKA) Gent Disc. 438 . In the rural areas. The question is, which Mr. question and I would submit to the han. Singh who preceded me has raised just now Minister to see to it. very aptly, how ,re we going to reach these benefits to the people. The subsidies, the Sir, we talk of the rise in prices. My hone Kutir Jyoti, the Jal Ohara and the village friend and so many others have also referred Abadi Environment Scheme should reach to the large deficit and the mounting expen- the target groups, in the quantum in which diture. It appears that we have a high-cost of these are proposed. ~r. Madhav ~eddi also borrowing and the interest rate or interest posed the same question. What is the liability is playing a very dominant role in debt mechilnism? You have provided for these servicing. Whatever expenditure we are reliefs &nd concessions. How are you going incurring is not produdive, is not yielding to ensure that they reach those target results. At the same time. I would like to say groups? This question is really troubling us that I an mot afraid of the large deficit be- and we would notba able to give a,~v answer. cause in a developing economy. a certain Mr. Singh flas suggested that the 800 and amount of inflationary pressure is bound to the village Pradhan should be involved in occur. We have to depend upon a certain this matter. I would go a little further be- amount of deficit. But if the various organisa- cause, as far as I know. the Prime Minister is tions of the Government work properly, if the very anxious that whatever facilities are agricultural sector improves its production being provided for, should reach the farmers and achieves the target that we have laid~ and whatever relief is being given should 165 million tonnes for the next year and 17-5 reach the target groups and an impact million tonnes for the end of the Seventh should be created on them that these are the Ptan-and if we reach that target, if the indus- things which the Government is giving to trial sector also cooperates and the growth of them. But we find that this is not the position prOduction goes up, if it is maintained at 8 per today in the rural areas That is why the cent or if it goes to 10 per cent then it will be Prima Minister has appointed a Committee possible for us to absorb a large part of the also under the chairmanship of Rao Biten- inflationary pres~ur9 in the economy. The. dra Singh in the AleC to find out what the economy will get s{rengthened. It would

measures should be devised and evolved be possible to absorb it. Therefo~e I the so that these benefits reach the target emphasis should be laid on -as has ~rightly groups. baen placed- agricultun41 production. Un- fortunately, the drought and floods in many SHRI SURENDRA PAL SINGH: Earlier areas have upset all our calcurations. There it was a problem to find a solution. is drop of produdion by 15 million tonnes or I so. But it is a heroic task in having placed our SHRI SATYENDRA NARAYAN target at 175 million tonnes for the Seventh SINHA: In fact. it is for the Opposition also to Plan. To achieve this, apart from the bigger make some suggestions to the Government. efforts put in by the Kisans and the agricul- At the block level. it is not only the Village turists, it is for all of us to create a climate . Pradhans, Pramukhs and the BOO but I where the industrial production rises. Taka think that we should have some responsible the case of the Public sector Undertakings. Opposition members also to watch the im- Only half of it is yielding dividends and the plementation of these programmes. In doing other half is not being run efficiently. If you co, they do not have to say later like; "You are think of retrenching the employees, not car- .. doing it an a partisan "lanner and mal- rying a large number.of employees who •• pr.::tices have crept in; reliefs are not distrib- not wanted- the other day my hone friend uted propetly. • This is really a very vexed Prof. K.K. T~wary said about ~lden hand- 439 GenI. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 G.nL Disc. 440 [She Satyendra Narayan Sihna] thing. Why is it that we ~are having th18 shake: Give them large amount of money expenditure deficit in the revenue account? and get rid of them; then you will be faced I find that the deficit on current account is with stiff opposition from the trade unions, growing from Rs. 175 crores in 1980-81 to the Leftist-Unions, particularly, they will not Rs. 8,497 crores in 1987-88 . And it contin- allow to do this. You can find thiS particularly ues to grow. Reasons have to be analysed. In the coal sector. If we do this we will be It appears that investment that we are mak- faced with the problem of going directly to ing are not giving enough revenue to create the labour and speaking to them. To cite an surplus. My Hon. Friend, the Minister of example, I would like to say that in other State for Finance who :s deputising for the countries they exclude every possible Finance Minister will agree that in public waste. I found in other countries as to how sector undertakings we find that they are not the people work. To my mind the example of creating surpluses as we expected. " South Korea comes. I found ti:lat in South Korea for instance, they have put up a Steel Secondly, there is runaway expenditure Plant. They conceived of the Plant in 1968 or and cost of administration is far in excess of so. The ground breaking took place in 1972 benefits which we are providing. All these and by 1978, 9 million tonnes target wasn't fadors seem to persist and the Economic only achieved but they exceeded It. When I survey has highlighted that IIDespite buoy- asked them as to how they could achieve ance, revenue rose from 10.6% of GOP in this because we could not do it any of our 1984-85 to 120/0 of the GOP in 1987-88. The Steel Plants-they said that they included all expenditure also rose sharply form 12.1 Ok to possible wastes and put their full efforts in it. 14.5%.- This is an alarming situation. We The other point is that they all depend on cannot just say that we cannot make an inported iron ore. But. unfortunately, that economy in the expenditure, we cannot do kind of mission is lacking here. Hthe Oppo- anything and we go on watching helplessly sition had been here, I would have made an the rise in expenditure. This is depending appeal to them also like thiS: uH you want the heavily on borrowing. This kind of manage- country to progress, if you want the country ment of economy will not help this country. to pmgress towards the goal of socialist We have got to analyse the situation, go society, if you want poverty to go and if you deeper into it. Whether we can do this evan want to solve the unemployment problem, with regard to plan projections? While the than all of you should cooperate with the whole Plan projections on the revenue ac- Govemment on issues that concern us.· And count have been upset and we are not able then a concensus could be evolved by talk- even to meet plan expenditure from reve- ing across the table and then all of us should nue. We are depending heavily on borrow- work together irrespective of party affili- ing to pay for the plan implementation. ations so that the country in the economic Therefore, this is a serious situation and I field go ahead. There is no denying the fact would like my Hon. friend to look into this problem seriously because every Member that our economy is in a bad shape today.,- We are borrowing. Our interest rate is rising who has spoken in this House has drawn and going up to Rs. 14,000 crores. As I have attention to this fact and has also expressed read somewhere that a time will come when concern about it. we win be borrowing which will not be enough even iO pay the interest. This is an I would quote details. W. are continuing lllarming situation. to pay for the last seven years and forn" borrowings we are pay for revenue account So, we have got to analyse the whole defICit. Thia Is the time that you must this 441 GlInt Budget,88.. 89 PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Gent Disc. 442 process and you should not depend on bor.. and provide benefits of one rupee, then It Is rowings to borrowing to pay for your revenue not proper. This has to be studied in depth ac,count deficit. and proper advice should be given to the Cabinet Committee on expenditure. This Now, the expenditure side has three should be taken very seriously. major components-the administrative which you call revenue account and then With regard to Defence I ~ JW that our Defence (Interruptions) soverignty and integreity cannot be compro- mised and we don't want to effect savings I have just started building up. there if they are going to undermine the effectiveness of our Defence. But what MR. CHAIRMAN : You have taken happened in US ? The US Congress has twenty minutes. effected savings-cut in the Defence expen- diture-and yet their effectiveness is not SHRI SATYENDRA NARAYAN SINHA decreased. : Will you give me five minutes more? We all know the importance of techno- And then interest rates. With regard to logical developments. We have developed administration first .. 1 will take up this issue surface to surface missiles and all that. We first .. I would submit that yesterday as Mr. are spending money on R&D too. I think that 8hagat said that we should see whether our we should be able to effect some savings adminic;trative expenses are cost effedive. I here. Because last year we had provided for was told yesterday that there is a Cabinet Rs. 12500 crores. With your commitments in Committee on expenditure. I do hope that Sri lanka, you have been able to effect this Cabinet Committee is being assisted by saving of Rs. 500 crores at which Mr. some kind of experts who are having a close Madhav Reddi was Y'Ondering as to how you look on the expenditure side, to find out have done this magic. Hyou can effect an areas where economy can be effected be- economy of Rs. 500 crores in one year cause we just cannot sit by and allow the despite your additional and extra comn.lt- expenses to go up ments in Sri Lanka, why could you not effect savings here, making economies here? If As far as I know the Finance Ministry's you don't mind, you can have a Committee of authority must remain undiminished as it Parliament to interact with the Defence au- was before and the Finance Minister should thorities to find out if there could be economy be ab!e to say no to proposals for creation of in the Defence expenditure keeping in view posts and incurring of expenditure if they are the effectiveness of our Defence forces. This not warranted by the circumstances. You matter must be gone into. I most seriously have got to enforce discipline all ever, even suggest to you that you would kindly look into in the States. this.

I know that there is a case for having small districts in the provinces as the unit of The public sector undertakings are also development. But what is the top heavy going to the market borrowings, paying an expenditure on that? Is it cost effective? The interest at the rate of 150/0 to 150/0. Our cost of delivery of services has to be analy- ,"terest rates are the highest in the world. sec. Hit was spending on Rupee then it must Are you going to manage the economy with be able to provide benefits of at least two this kind of high rate of interest? This point rupees, but if you are spending two rupees has to be taken into consideration. 443 GtInI. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 [She Satyendra Narayan Sinha] hundred acras of land are submerged. The other day I received a report from a People were complaining about it that draln- . friend who told me that with regard to NRI age should be started, This is our araa of investments on which you are paying 11 % strength but it is unfortunate that we ara still inter~st -1 don't vouch for its correctness. but dependant upon monsoons. By now we this is the report that I have got-people there should have bee" able to insulate our agri- borrow money from the European banks at culture from the vagaries of monsoons. After a% and send the money to you here as NRI 40 years of Independence if we are not able amount on which they eam 5% more. With- , to do so then, I think, it is a big failure. We out moving their muscles or exerting at all have got to do this. they are making money and you are paying - them. H it was so, why can't we go to the Now, I would like to say something European market and borrow money at 60/0 about the tax base. It is not wide enough. because'lhe World Bank and the European Although 6 million people have been brought banks have said despite what you say of our under the tax net yet there sems to be that economy-that India is the best bet for invest- the tax base is not wide enough. Indirect ments. You are following the policy of liber- taxation constitutes about 85 per cent of our atisation. You should go in for borrowing net tax revenue. This matter has to be looked from the European banks at SOk interest. into and what you can do about providing This will substantially reduce you expendi- relief jn his respect. ture on interest payment. As regards NREP I have already said You may get it inquired whether it is a that if you are going to place emphasis on it fact or not and if there is any truth in what I then you must also think of some agency. say then you should immediately take cor- The other day Mr. Poojary was answering rective measures and borrow money di- questions here on the Floor of the House and rectly. he was asked; Why is it that the minimum wages are not being paid to the workers. " is Now, what we have to do is to build our a government sponsored scheme and still economy on knoun strength. What is our minimum wages fixed by government are known strength? Our known strength is that not paid. It is breeding dis-content. In many we can produce foodgrains. We have be- parts of Bihar there is much dis-content on come self-sufficient. It is because of drought account of non-payment of minimum wages. and ftoods that we have suffered a fall in This has to be looked into. . production. Now we can concentrate on this and try to achieve the target that we have There is a laxity an the part of the placed before us. You have provided for 2 Government machinery if they are not able million hectares of irrigated land. We are to ensure this. Therefore, I will submit that creating that irrigation potential on the pa- the Government should tighten up its ma- pars but what is the percentage of utilisation chinery. The implementation machinery has of this irrigation potential? to be tightened because it is in the field of implementation that we have been recording There are so many irrigation projects failures. which are going on for years and years: Take, for example, Gandak. It was started in I support what Mr. Singh has said that 1950&. It has not been completed so far and you have got to think of ways and means of in many areas there is water logging. It is improving the implementation machinery so creating another problem there. Several that whatever concessions, welfare me8S- 445 Gent Budget, 88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Genl. Disc. 448 4 urea, you are suggesting, are properly axe- those poor fanners form coming to the cities. cuted and implemented and people gat the They are becoming burden on the cities. So benefits provided for. With these words, I if small scale industries are set up in the support the Budget proposals. villages. the poor people can earn their HYing thera itself. l Translation) I want to submit a faw points about my SHRI RAM SAMUJHAWAN(Saidpur): constituency Saidpur-Ghazipur. This mn- Mr. Chairman. Sir. I am grateful to you for stituency constitutes of some blocks which having given me time to speak. I rise to fall in three districts-Ghazipur. Jaunpur and support the Budget for 1988-89 presented Banaras. The Government's policy is to sat by the hone Finance Minister. up heavy or small-scala industries in every district... But I ~uld like to point out that these I express may thanks to the han. Fi- industr~ 81e being set up in only $Ome ,nanee Minister for giving a number of facili- selected districts whereas some districts are ties to the villagers, mainly farmers in this totally ignored. I want to submit that if these Budget after many years. The concessions industries are not sat set up constituency- given to the farmers in fertilizer, electricity. wise, the unemployment from soma areas of water or in many other things are quite a constituency, which fall in different dis- commendable. The opposition says that the tricts, can never be removed. My constitu- farmers vote in favour of the Congress. but it ency has three Assembly segments which is not so, Bharat Bandh called by the oppo- are reserved for scheduled castes, 1 want sition has been a flop and that is why they are that a committee should be set up to go into furious and are not present in the House. the question of finding ways for the upfiftment of this backward area and a heavy The Government must pay special at- industry should be s~t up there. That area is tention to the proble~ of unemployment in not as developed as other reserved areas the villages. There are many educated un- are because it falls in many districts and is, employed youths in the villages who are therefore, somewhat neglected. Due to this frustrated due to unemployment. What is the people of that area of suffering. They 'needed is to set up small scale industries in want that the Government should set up the villages instead of giving them clerical such an industry there which could provide jObs, so that these educated youths could then a living. earn their I;veliho~ in the villages itself. 80 per cent farmers of our country-live in vil- So, far as the question of education far lages. A large number of them work as the poor is col1C9rned, I know that that the agricultural labourers in the fields, but they Government i~ doing a lot for the schadulacJ do not get their full wages. The Government castes, but the problem is that the funds has fixed minimum wages which vary from allocated for them do not reach them be- Rs. 12 to Rs. 16 in different States. But in cause of middleman. They remain content Uttar Pradesh even today the agricultural with whatever they get because they ara not labourer gets half kg of grains, some other awakened. The funds allocated for them terns and a small field for cultivation which is should directly reach them. they can buy not adequate. As result a large number of sheep. goat, bull opr can construct a houaa poor farmers are migrating to the cities. form that money. But as has been pointed ~though, the whole country is facing the out by other hone Members also, what hap- problem of pollution, yet it is more acute in pens actually is that those funds ara pock- the cities. Therefore, we have to prevent eted by the officials right from the block level 447 Genl. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 GenL Disc. 448 [Sh. Ram SamujhawanJ Delhi is normal. In New Delhi the Opposition up to the bank which sanctions loan and, Bandh did not make any impact. In Bihar it thus, tha poor do not get the funds allocated made only a little response • In U.P., the to them. The Government must pay atten- Bandh was a complete flop. Almost every- tion to it. Government employees talk in where, the Bandh was a complete flop. In favour of the poor outwardly, but in reality, Kerala it was partical. I got some reports they pocket most of their funds. So, I submit about Kerala as to what their Government that the facilities should be directly given to are· doing there. The whole Government the poorby the Goverf\.ment. machinery was used for this strike. I had talked to my friends. I have got the reports At the same time, I request that the from them. About 35 buses, which belong to exodus of villagers to cities should be . Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre of Thumba checked. There should be fbeed minimum were blocked by the CPI(M) people and did wages for all of them in tile villages, so that not allow them the move. These buses were they can earn their living there itseH. With a carrying the workers who were reporting for view to facilitating the development of back- their duties. What happened, then? The ward areas. the Government should set up a police did not act. Instead. they were taking committee which should give suggestions a helpful attitude and were helping the for the employment and progress of the poor people who were on strike. You can yourseH people, scheduled castes and scheduled imagine that if a Government machine;y tribes. The educated unemployed whose takes such an attitude, what will be the fate number is very large should be given loans of the country. to set up their own industries or an)' other type of business through which they could THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE become self dependent. DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN THE ~~INISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI B.K. With these words. I support this Budgat GADHVI): It was the lock-out of the State which takes care of the interests of the poor Government. and the labourers.

[English] SHRI T. BASHEER: Yes. In HMT, Kala' masserri, the lady workers who were going SHRI T. BASHEER (Chirayinkil): With for their duties were man-handled by the pleasure I rise to support the Budget 1988- CITU workers and the Marxist Goondas 89 presented by the hone Finance Minister. The Police kept silent. It is a paradox. Yes- When I participate in the discussion of the terday somebody raised form the other side Budget. my Opposition colleagues are not that Doordarshan is functioning in a particaly here. We-an k-now what we have witnessed manner and the Central Government IS today morning in this House. It is a shame for creating ar,ti-Bandh propaganda through all of us in this House and it shows how the the Doordarshan. The eleded Government Opposition parties take democracy and how of Kerala is using aU its machinery for Bandh. they behave in a supreme forum of this .Fer that they have no complaints. But here democratic country. Today it is Opposition they are making the complaints that tt.~ Bandh. But the people have rejected that Central Government is using Doordarshan bandh. I am happy to say that in the reports for the anti-Bandh propaganda. You see the which are co~ing, the people of India have double standard adopted by these Oppost already rejected their call for bandh and tion Parties. I am not going to take much Jl strike. I have complete reports here. New time on all these aspects. 449 GenL Budget. 88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) GenL Disc.. 450 Many friends have said about the pro- In the Budget, Plan outlays for agricul- ductivity and all that. We all know that what ture and irrigation have been increased by will be the result of this Opposition Bandh. about 40%. The hone Minister in his Budget Yesterday Mr. Chatterjee said that this speech has assured greater resources for Budget is anti-people and anti-poor. I do not achieving agricultural targets, and to make know what does he mean. more allocations which are necessary. The hone Minister has announced a number of I am very happy to say this Budget is benefits to the farmers. I welcome those weicomed by all sections of the people of this announcements because these benefits will country, especially by the poor people, defiantly be a blessing to our agriculturists marginal formers, weaker sections and who work in the rural areas of this country. middle income groups. This Budget is wel- come by all those sections because, this I am sure that the steps taken by the Budget is for those Sections of the people. I Minister to bring down the cost of agricultural must congratulate the Minister for this rural- credit are important, welcome steps. In oriented Budget. This Budget will definitely addition, I find that the direct financeto agri- stimulate the rural economy of this country. culture by public sector banks is being raised Number two: it will strengthen the agricul- to 170/0 of the acvances them. This wiD in- tural sedor of this country. Our country's crease the availability of credit to agriculture economy is mainly an agricultural one. Poor by Rs. 3,000 crores. people the middle income group and all the sections of our society are benefited by this Another welcome step which will defi- Budget. nitely help the agriculturists is also ther•• The farmers will appreciate it. I congratulate Our country is passing through a diffi- the Minister for the discount on fertilizer cult period. There have been four succes- prices. This will givena great 'relief to our sive years of poor monsoon, and this has agriculturists. For example, this will make for caused serious hardships. The country has reduction in the price of bag of urea by Rs. experienced an unprecedented drought, the B,BO. It will be a great help to our farmers. worst in this century. We should see the Budget in this context. This Budget has been Another programme is Jaladhaara. prepared on the ba 3is of the problems that This is an imaginative and useful schema for have emerged on tt e economic scene of our the farmers. But I would like to tell hone country. I would like to say that his Budget Minister as my senior colleagues put it, that has a clear direction. this should be implemented properly. I also ask the Minister; what will be the mechanism I would like to mention a few features of for implementing this scheme, to enable its this Budget First of all its thrust is towards benefits to reach the targeted group, the 'the agricultural sector. Our country's econ- farmers, in a proper way? omy is primarily agricultural. Because of the policies pursued by the Government, our That is the main question. So, govern- agriculture has made a significant progress. ment should think of it. So, we succeeded in facing natural calami- ties and similar situations. The han. Minister Another announcement made by the has correctly put it. He has said: hone Minister is the new strategy of giving a "We have to give a major th(uw to agri- service area of about 15-20 villages to each culture in the remaining years of the 7th branch of banks. This will definitely help the Plan- farmers to ....theircradit needs. But in this 451 GenI. Budget, B8-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Gent Disc. 452 (Sh. T. Basheer) great potential for development of material case also proper implementation should be and human resources which remained un- done because we know the attitude always tapped. Kerala is a State which is industrially of banks; and if that attitude still continues. I very backward. There is no heavy industrial do not know what will happen to this very unit in the public sector except HMT unit in imaginative and useful schemes. So, gov- Kalamassery = There is no major railway emment should think about implementing it industrial establishment. So. I would like to strictly from this point of view. urge upon the government to take steps to set up such industries in the public sector in Another important feature in the budget Kerala. is social security schemes. The hone Minis- ter has announced so many social security Another point is about the traditional schemes. These schemes are all for the industries in Kersta. The traditional indus- poor people, for the weaker sections of this tries like coir, cashew and handloom in country. And I wonder how the opposition Kerata are in doldrums. These industries are members always say that these schemes the means of Uvelihood of lakhs of people in are anti poor people schemes. etc. The my State, especially in the rural araas. So I insurance protection scheme for the huts of urge upon the Government to formul;de landless labourers and other poor families some projects to revive those traditional wHl be a blessing for the poor in rural areas. industries in the State. Our hone Minister for Setting up of a social security fund is another Industries is also here. I am happy that important step. Another scheme announced actually both the Ministers are here now. by the hone Finance Minister is the group insurance scheme for regular income Yet another point I want to make is, groups like teachers and shop-keepers. In sometime back I have raised this point hera, this case also the question is the implemen- about the thousands of young men from tation. But the government must think and Kerala who are working in the GuH countries. evolve some effective mechanism to imple- At one stage the inward remittances from the ment these schemes. Gulf countries were more than our State revenue per year. But the Gulf boom is over. Another thing is about our anti-poverty The exodus back home has begun. This will programme. We have to reiterate our have serious repercussions on the economy commitment to Indiraji's war against pov.. of the Kerala State. My impression is that the erty. The emphasis in the budget on anti- former Government of Kerala submitted poverty programmes undertakes that some proposals to the Central Government commitment. The budget envisages to rehabilitate them and I would urge upon schemes and programmes forthe rural poor. the Government to consider this aspect and to give all help from the Central Government I would like to draw the attention of the to implement those projects and to rehabili- House to a few points relating to the prob- tate those people who are coming back from lems of my State. I will be failing in my duty the Gulf countries. if I do not touch upon the serious problems of my state Kerala. Kerala has a limited land With these words, I have pleasure in area of 39,000 sq. kms. The density of popu- once again supporting this Budget. lation is the highest in the country. The problem of unemployment in Kerala is acute. SHAI GOPESHWAR (Jamshedpur): The figure of educated unemployed stands This is a rational budget and it has its own at a staggering figure of 25 lakh. Kera'a has balanced approach towards several pro- 453 GenL Budget, 88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Gent Disc. ~ , grammes affeding the economy. Today we undertakings and labour. We are trying to are having a lot of problems in the public show that this public sector system will sector. I am sorry to say that some persons continue, but that had been given a very . have called for a strike in the public sector for severe jolt, I would say it is a very unfortunate three days-yesterday, today and tomor- attack on the public sector system, by those row,-and in Coal for six days. who are crying only forthe public sedor. Sir, I am very happy that the employees of the The month of March is the most impor- public sector undertakings by and large tant month for any industrial undertaking to have refused outright to be guided by them. cover up the losses, the backlog and all that. J am very happy to say that most of the And if they do not work properly in March, it workers have already joined duty and in reflects in the losses for the coming year. some places, for example in Bhilai Steel Why this strike call in the month of March and Plant, the attendance is one hundred per that also now only in the public sector under- cent. In some States - Kerala and West takings? Why not in the private sector? Bengal - there have been bomb attacks in one or two units and some of our boys have Recently in the public sedor the em- been injured. I am very happy to say that the ployees have got Rs. 700 crores as interim workers under the banner of INTUC have relief and also got a D.A. rate of 1.65 per been resisting with a sense of nationalism point. There is nothing like that in the private undertheguidanceof Shri RajivGandhi, and sector. These so-caned trade unions centres they are showing that the working class-have in the country, have not even served a,strike rejected these people who are talking so notice, they have not even served the de- much of working class. mands on the private sector for the dearness allowance rate that has been given to the 16.00 hrs. central undertakings. They have not even asked for interim relief. But they have gone [SHRI SHARAD DIGHE in the ChaiiJ on strike knowing full-well that this strike will cost a minimum of Rs. 30 crores of loss per Now, I would like to say certain things undertaking, and they would not be able to about the Budget. What is the industrial make up this loss. This will be adding to the growth and how do you want to add the increasing losses. Already the public sector industrial growth? Personally I feel that the units are making heavy losses. And then present system of working for the industrial they talk of privatisation' And the workers, growth will not work. The so-called system of they will lose their wages, in respect of those Planning Commission is now obsolete and it who have gone on strike. It is very interesting requires modernisation, re-thinking, a per- that those friends, particularly my friends in spective thinking - not the thinking of yes.. Parliament, the hon. Members have they terday for tomorrow, which is nothing but a lost wages for these three days? And are post-dated cheque - and the Planning they not showing their attendance for 14th, Commission requires re-hauling and re- 15th and 16th and will they not get their own vamping. The representatives and experts wages, daily allowance and everything for of all shades of opinion, of science, of tech- these three days? nology, sociology. workers, should be there in the .Planning Commission. Only then, the But the workers will lose heavily. This is a Planning Commission will work. contradiction of how things are moving. The Govemment is considering setting up of a Then, the public sector is being guided Standing Committee of Public Sector EnUn- by the Bureau of Public Enterprises. The prises with the representatives of the public 455 Genl. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Genl. Disc. 456 [She Gopeshwar] ruling the country. But you are only taxing, Bureau of Public Enterprises should be exacting from those who are wage earnars under the Finance Ministry and not under the and thereby there is a very serious situation. Industry Ministry, because it has to take care On resource utilisation, we have bean press- of the employees in the Industry of all the ing that there should be a 10 per cent provi- employing Ministries and those who are not dent fund deduction. That will itssH mean in the Industry Ministry rather feel, out of sort. about As. 100crores coming as revenue. In It is necessary that the Bureau of Public the banks, the provident fund is deducted Enterprises, as it was before, should be only on basic wage. It should be on the under the Finance Ministry. dearness allowance also as in other indus- tries. This thing can bring about a lot of Now, I would like to say about the fea- money and at the same time there will be tures of the Budget. You have allocated Rs. saving also. 13,000 crores for Defence, I can understand and appreciate. The other allocation was Rs. I am sorry to say that the public sector 12,000 crores for paying interest and the undertakings have been given a directive by major allocation was Rs. 800 crores for vari- the Government not to recruit even on. able Dearness Allowance-paymentforthe worker. For the last three years, there has compensation of inflation. But, there is no been no recruitment in the public sector such allotment for other things. We may undertakings. I have given you the figures of have hundred and one items. The export and unemployment. \'Vhat is this Budget which import oriented economy has to go. The does not help and how do you want to see whole Budget has no features, which would the future of so many millions of people helpthegrowth of the human being. There is without jobs? Will that not disturb the social no growth for employment. The employnlent fibre of the country? It has to be taken very rate will be ·zero·. We have already got thirty serious note of. million people"n the employment exchanges searching for employment. Besides this, About industrial sickness, there are now there will be further registration of three lakh more than 150 thousands units which are workars this year. How are they going to be sick. And a minimum of 500 to 600 units are taken care of? That means, this Budget does getting sick every year. There is a very not have any consideration for human role, serious situation there which should be which is a very important thing. taken care of.

Another aspect, I would like to say, is In the case of textiles, I understand that consumption. Now, we have a total popula- you are giving so much of money for moder- tion of eight hundred million. The population nisation of textile units. But what about the which.can take care of consumption is hardly textile labour? 175 thousand workers are ten crores out of eight crores. So, there is no idle and there is no scope forthem.1 suggest, consumption for the remaining 70 crores of that there should be a textile labour policy. population. They cannot consume, they cannot purchase as their purchasing power About prices, you have yourseH admit- is nil. What are you doing for that? What is ted by providing Rs. 800 crores as compen- the stap you are taking for that? You are not sation for inflation that there is possibility of taking any steps. Rather you are mopping up a further escalation in inflation. And there- incoma-tax deductions from the salaried fore, you have provided for that. There is no class. You are not able to show any direction balanced approach. I suggest that there towards mopping up black-money which is should be one National Incomes. Prices and 457 Gen/. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) GenL Disc. Wages Commission which will go into the Defence expenditure, whatever be the ....- totality of the whole thing. There should be son, is less this year than last year. It gives uniformity of DA; there should be uniformity very much mental relief to the common of approach of DA; there should be uniform- people. There are losses in some public ity of approach to take care of the prices and sector enterprises. It cannot be allowed any also other related matters. I suggest that this further. I suggest that a new thinking must be matter should also be considered by the hon. evolved. We cannot go on with the same Finance Minister. thinking any more. It may be considered that all employees of public sector may be ap-' With these words, I hope that there pointed on contract basis. The renewal of would be some re-thinking and some oon- contrad should be considered on the basis sideration. of performance only.

DR. PHULRENU GUHA (Contai): I further suggest that no bonus should stand to support the Budget for 1988-89. The be given to anybody if the unit does not make Finance Minister must be thanked for the any profit. I say most humbly that this issue admirable Budget he has presented this should be discussed and something must be year. The facilities offered to the poorer decided about this. sections will certainly help them. But the Govemment should keep in mind the accel- I like to point out one very important erating prices of essential commodities and national issue, that is, the family planning. ensure that these be kept down. Crores of rupees are spent on this account but not much effective service is forthcom- This year's Budget deserves com- ing. I strongly appeal that a review must be mendable congratulations because it is pro- done why the scheme is not effective. I people. It gives concessions to millions of would request the Government that a new farmers, who form the backbone of our na- thinking for the effective implementation of tional economy, by reducing the prices of this scheme must be sought. I can give a urea by Rs. 8.80 per bag. The proposal to set number of examples but I have no time, so, up a National Agricultural Credit Relief Fund I am not going into it. to provide relief to farmers will help them immensely. The proposal to consider the With very heavy ruart I point out that the pension scheme for journalists is very much working of the Central Social Welfare Board. welcome. Concessions given to the small along with the State Social Welfare Advisory scale industry and some other industries. Boards, must be improved. I am one of those are also welcome. who were connected with this organisation from the very beginning. It would not be There are many points one would like to wrong if I say that I was a part of this point out. But I know the time is limited. So I organisation for a very very long time. I feel would like to point out certain things which, I very sad that this organisation, which deals think, most of my colleagues. will not bring with women and children, is not fundioning out. very satisfactorily.

If allocations of crores of rupees for I may mention that some socio-aco- defence was made to face any military chal- nomic programmes are not working prop- lenge from America backed Pakistan at-from erly. There are a number of examples but I other places, people would have accepted it. give only olle example. These schemes are But I must say that we are very happy that the to be implemented for earning by woman. In MARCH 15, 1988 GenL Disc. 460 [She Phulrenu Guha) request the Commerce Ministry to look into some socio-economic programmes, women these points. I further request that there are are trained because money is provided, but certain crafts such as mat and others in West women do not get opportunity to earn, which Bengal. These crafts are to be developed is the main objective mthe socio-economic and the craftsmen are to be helped. Sir, programmes. I feel that aitherthe planning is there are many points to mention, but the wrong or no good management ana market- time is limited and before you ring the bell, I ing facilities exist. would like to conclude my speech. So, with thesa suggestions, I support the budget In the beginning of seventies a scheme most heartily. Thank you, Sir. tor short stay homes was started. It may be remembered that after a great cleal of par- [ Translation] suasion, only two such homes were sanc- tioned by the authorities becaJse the au- SHRI RAM SINGH YADAV (Alwar): Mr. thorities ware not sure of the ptility of this Chairman. Sir, I support the Budget propos- ICheme. But now it is proved t"at the service als for 1988-89 presented by the hone Fi- of this scheme is very much needed for the nance Minister. Sir, it is true that in his budget country. So, there may tw more short stay proposals, the hone Finance Minister has homes, and I would r~uest that more estimated the deficit to be of the order of Rs. money should be allottfd for that. In this 7484 crores, but yesterday, when the oppo- connection, I like to menton that the salary of sition Members initiated the debate, they Psychologists must be !aised. It is not easy expressed apprehension that since this is to get proper Psychoogists, leave aside deficit financing, it will result in inflation and Psychiatrists, in the d£trict towns. H proper increased prices, which will have an adverse remuneration is net offered to them. effect on our economy. I do not agree with them, because many countries including the In the cha'lged circumstances, the developed nations like America, England Govemment stould come forward to help and France have deficit• Budgets today so the voluntary aganisations to open old age much so that American Budget have deficit homes. The '.cheme should be for three to the tune of billions of dollars. So it is a types of peope. One category should be of routine thing for a developing country to those who are completely helpless. They present a deficit budget because it is essen- should be given full help. The second cate- tial to do accelerate the rate of growth of the gory shoold be of those who need partial economy. Therefore. we cannot but appreci- help. Those people should pay according to ate this Budget. thair capacity. There is third category who have money but they need help to look after Sir, besides, some concessions have them. This category should pay fully. They also been given in this deficit Budget. When must be told that the Society is to look after.... we see the deficit budget, we should also therr, they have to pay fully t they cannot view it from another angle. We should S88 keep money for their children who are not whether it is based on the policies, which looking after them, whatever may be the help in increasing our national production reason. besides increasing avenues of employment for the unemployed and generating addi- Sir, before I conclude, I would like to tional resources for the common man. When point out that there is a great scope for we view it from that angle, we find that this improvement in cashewnuts and deep-sea Budget will ina-ease production and gener- fishery in my constituency, Contai. I would ate mar. employment opportuniti... 461 Gsnl. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) GtlnI. Disc. 482 Sir, this Budget is a step forward to- credit of the farmers of those States which wards realisation of that pattern of socialistic are facing drought for the second yaar in sociaty, which our leaders like Mahatma succession. Today, the country needs the Gandhi, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Shrimati farmer and labourer. How can we expect a Indira Gandhi. our hon. Prime Minister Rajiv farmer. who is facing drought for more than Gandhi and the Congress Party had envis.. two years, has nothing to eat, is unable to aged. feed his cattle and has no drinking water, to repay the bank loan in time. It is simply not I call this Budget a budget on socialistic possble. Therefore, the hen. Finance Minis- pattern also because the hone Finance Min .. ter should make a clear provision for waiting istar has received the revenue receipts from off the loans of such farmers. This provision those people who are resourceful. Only is very necessary. those people have been taxed who are in a position to pay these taxes. These revenues The subsidy given to the farmers in the are being spent on the drought-hit people as form of fertilizers goes to the owners of also on those who are unable to afford even fertilizer factories. The farmers should get the basic necessities of life, this being the this subsidy. The farmer should be given commitment of our party. pass-book from the bank in which entries regard of his land holding should be mad. 80 I appreciate the special concessions as to fix the limit of loan required by him for given by the han. Minister to the farmers, two crops. He should get loan from the baM because in many States of our country the accordingly. The Central Government drought has hit consecutively for four. five should give this subsidy to those banks who years. I come from Rajasthan, the State give subsidy to the farmers. which has been hit by drought for the fifth year in succession. Our neighbouring State The provision made by the Govemment Gujarat is facing drought for the third year in in regard to the rural credit is that the public su¢ession and the states of Haryana and sector bank will give 17% of its total loan to western U.P. are also facing drought situ- the farmer. The ceiling for this purpose is Rs. ation. Is it not necessary to raise more funds three thousand crores. Will the marginal and to fight this drought? We are raising these small farmers of a village be able to get its full funds from those who can afford. The money benefit? It is necessary that you should give thus raised should be spent in the areas instruction to such banks for the implemen- where it is needed most. tation of instruction regarding rural credits 80 as to benefit the farmers. The opening of banks for the farmers and especially, the credit ..facility given to This Budget envisage increase in them are other commendable steps taken by foodgrains production. In this year's annual the hon. Finance Minister but he has lost plan, the target is 175 million tonnes of sight of one essential provision. Has any foodgrains production. That means it should provision been made for writing off rural be increased by at least 25 million lonnas. credit? You have said that there is a provi- According to the Budget, this desired in- sion in this regard, but how much it will be crease in foodgrains production can only be effective in reality is not mentioned any- achieved if 2.5 million hectares of land is where in the Budget. My suggestion is that brought under irrigation and credit, fertilizer the Government should establish a rural and seeds are made available to the farm- credit bank or create a fund for this purpose. ers. H it comes true, then the opposition's You should consider how to write off the apprehension that the foodgrains produc- 463 GenI. Budglll, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988

(Sh. Ram Singh Yadav] essential to give incentives to the farmers tion cannot be inaeased to 175 miHion ton- and this can ~ don. only when the policy of nes this year. will prove to be baseless. the Government alms at providing benefit to the farmers. The Government should not The farmer will be able to produce 175 accept any such proposal which denies in- million tonnes of foodgrains provided the centives to the farmers. You will have to pay promises made in the Budget and the spacial attention in this direction. Schemes proposed therein are imple- mented fully by the State Govemments. There is a lobby in the country which is thinking in terms of importing foodgrains. f would also like to say that the need of You will have to pay atter-tion towards it too. the hour today is that the farmer should be Subsidy is granted to F.C.I. and farmers paid remunerative price for this produce. alike on fertilisers. Th.is benefits the urban Along with this, it is also essential that vege- consumers to a great extent. If the Govern- tables, fruits and other such commodities ment decides to import wheat, the farmers should be exported. Similar export incentive will not get remun6 ative price-for their pro- should be given to fruit and vegetable grow- duce. Under such circumstances, the farm- ers as in the case of industrial units. By this, ers will not like to produce wheat and rice, the Govemment will be able to earn a huge and they will start producing other cash- amount of foreign exchange and farmers will crops. As a result of this the nation will suffar also be encouraged. a huge loss and the farmers will also not be able to increase their production. Therefore. My second sugaestion is that you I would urge the Government not to take a should make some provisions for the farm- decision regarding importing of foodgrains ers at national level. Today we are importing at least before July. I think that if such a large quantities of edible oil and oilseeds. decision is taken just now there will be no We shall have to m aka some provjsion in this buyers in the market to lift the next crop regard so that there is no need to import which is likely to arrive soon and it will create them. You may be a\vare tbat mustard seed critical condition for the farmers. and taramira is grown in In Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh. Haryana and Madhya Pradesh on Besides, there is a great scope for a large scale. I can say it with challenge that improvement i'l export-import policy. Unless during the last 10 years production has not we do not increase our exports, we cannot been as high as this year. But I regret to say. strengthen our economic condition. There is that there is a lobby in the country which a proposal to import insecticides. In this pressurises the Government for importing connection, I would like to suggest that in- edible oil. I want to say that the decision of centive should be given to insecticides in- importing edible oil is taken by the Govern- dustry so that there is no need to import ment. After all what are the reasons that the them. The lesser we depend on imports. the Govemment is being influenced by these stronger will be our economic condition. pressure groups? I feel that there is no need of importing mustard seed and Rape Seed A colleague from the opposition stated oil. I want to inform the hone Minister that the yesterday that balance of payment position price of musta~ seed was Rs. 1000.per is no good. I do not agree with it because the quintal three months back whereas it is Rs. World Bank has mentioned in this connec- 700 per quintal now and the price can further tion that India's balance of payment position slump to As. 400-500 per quintal on arrival of is far bettar than that of other countries and the new crop in the market. Therefore, it is it has further str.ngthened the country's 465 Genl. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) Genl. Disc. 468 economy. Here I would like to cite World tion during 1987-88 is far better. We will be Bank Annual Report, 1987. It is stated benefited if we anhance our targets. I would therein: like to submit that we have been benefited bv the liberalised trade policy adopted for the [EngDah] industrial sector in India to a great extent, I would like to quote from the World Develop- The World Bank Annual Report, 1987:- ment Report 1987. it has bee,.. mentioned therein:- "A major contribution of the Bank, both directly and through [English] the consortium of donors headed by the Bank, has taken World Development Report. 1987:- the form of a large volume of co'lcessional assistance pro- UBy 1985, the Government had vided to support India's balance relaxed its capacity licensing of payments while adju,St. ,ent to requirements for two-wheeled the major changes in thE:t wors- motor vehicles and had eased its ened world economic situation restrictions on technical collabo- takes place. India continues to ration with foreign firms. The need a large volume of foreign result was a rapid expansion of assistance in absolute terms if capacity. The larger scooter the higher rate of investment and manufacturer in India is now growth required to achieve im- expanding its capacity to proved standards of living is to 750,000 vehicles in a year and be attained." will eventnally become the fourth largest in the world. And compe- [ Translation] tition between companies has stirn ufated the production of It implies that foreign loans are essen- technically superior produ~~ at tial to cope up with the demands of develop- internc.. •. ~nal standard~ of price ing economy and swift pace of development. and quality." There is no need of panic due to these loans. But I would like to submit here that keeping [ Trans/ation] in view the present growth rate, the deficit at the end of 7th five year plan should have I mean to say that our liberalised indus- been Rs. 14,000 crores, whereas within a trial policy has hegn appreciated all over the period of 4 years, our deficit has risen to Rs. worid and it has strengthened our economy 26,000 crores. The deficit is thus increasing and its rank among world economies has every year. Our planners, economists, the improved further. We have progressed a lot. hone Finance Minister and the Ministfy of I support these Budget proposals and thank Finance should ponder over the ways to yot! for giving me an opportunity to speak. contain this deficit. The only way to over- come this is to increase our production. Our SHRI D.P. YADAVA (Monghyr): Mr. target was to increase agricultural produc- Chairman, Sir, I welcome this Budget. I do tion by 4 per cent during 7th five year plan but not welcome it simply because it contains we have been able to achieve only 1.5 per detailed figures and statistics but I welcome cent increase. We have achieved a target of it because it has a policy. a philosophy, a 8 per cent in industrial sector and our posi- direction and has a definite objective. What 467 GenI. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15,1988 Genl. Disc. 488 (Sh. D.P. Yadav] permit, because there is no short3g8 of stael is the aim of this Budget? To a layman like in our country. There is no shortage of steel me the aim of this Budget is to wipe off tears and cement, bricks and sand, whether a oftha poor who had baen a negleded a lot all bridge or a house is to be constructed or any along. other developmental work is to be accom- plished. There is no shortage of any building We cannot eradicate poverty with a material in the country. Therefore, we have magic wand. Eradication of poverty would achieved the desired self-sufficiency in the depend on the stress that has been laid in field of constructio". Our leadership has this regard in this Budget, and it would affect proved, through this Budget that we are not production and productivity. We can discuss weak in any field. a few main points of this Budget. What is planning; what are the new steps proposed Now about coal. We have achieved in this Budget and what are the points·which success with respect to coal. It is definitely a have been left out. Members of Parliament bold step and is a matter of pride for all of us. should be consulted and improvement should be effected. When we go to villages About planning, I would like to submit and towns, we find that the increase in sales that everybody should know what provisions tax or in income tax does not affect life as have been made for different sectors. For much as the fact whether we have achieved example, we would be spending Rs. 1295 salf-reliance in our basic requirements. crores on agriculture and it will lead to in- Today we find that there is no dearth of crease in agricultural production. Similarly. cement in the villages. There was a time we are going to spend Rs. 2200 crores on when there was stiff tompetition to obtain poverty eradication programmes; Rs. 529 cement dealership but now there is nobody crores on rural employment. and Rs. 430 to opt for its dealership. There is cement glut crores on water supply schemes. In the field In the market. It means that our country has of energy viz coal and petroleum we would become self-sufficient in cement which is be spending Rs. 9196 crores. We are going essential for infrastructure development. I to spend a huge sum of Rs. 5572 crores on congratulate hone Vengalraoji for it. Transport, which includes surface transport etc. Rs. 751 crores will be spent on science Now we come to fertilisers. There was a and technology and environment which is time, about 4 or 5 years back when a urea not a small sum. We art! going to spend Rs. bag was priced at Rs. 175. Now a urea bag 3268 crores on social services. Whether it is is available in the market for Rs. 121-; Rs. education, social services or health serv- 119, Rs. 118 or Rs. 120. Have we suc.. ices, we intend to spend huge sums on them. ceeded in achieving the aim of self-suffi- ciency? So this is all about cement and Similarly, you may be aware that the fertilisers. operation blackboard which has been launched in this Budget to implement new So far as steel is concerned. 10 to 15 education policy is definitely a new featura yaars back when I was a Member of this and altogether a new concept. When people House, paoole used to come to us and say what is new in this Budget, we can tell request us to arrange some permits of steel them about the provisions that have been forthem. We asked them what they would do made in the fields of agriculture and labour in wlh the permits. They used to reply that as this Budget. That is definitely a matter of it was profitable it would add to their income. pride for us. The subsidy will be going to But now nobody comes forward to obtain a farmers directly. We are thinking of havingt. I 489 Genl. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25. 1909 (SAKA) Gen/. Disc. 470 one-window system. The Hon. Prime Minis- Now I want to submit about the teach- ter has constituted a Committee at the party ers. Shrl Parashar who is himself a teacher laval to ... as to how maximum benefits can is sitting here. The school and college teach- reach the farmers. Accordingly. we will make ers attend seminars on unity and integrity in provisions in this Budget so that the benefits various parts of the country. My submission reach the farmers. As regards creating infra- is that they should at least be given conces- structure, there are 40,000 branches of the sions in raitway fares. We say that national various banks in the rural areas. I want to tall- unity should be our prime concem, but if the yo,", about my district Monghyr. There are teachers are not able to attend the -;eminars about 170 branches of different banks in my then how can the meSsage of' national unity district. 170 branches for 20 blocks is not a be spread. Therefore,·ifyou want that teach.. small number. Indeed, it is an achievement. ers should attend such seminars is large We see that even then we are not making the numbers you should provide them conces desired progress so there are some short- sions in railway fares. comings somewhere and they must there- fore be removed. How can the Budget meet our expecta.. tions. I think there is need to pay some The most important requirement next to attention in this direction. I was just thinking food is of shelter and As. 100 crores have as to which type of Budget will be most be!n earmarked for it. There is a proposal of effective. The Budget encourag~s consum- a pension scheme for the scheduled castes erism. However, if there is a ceiRng on con- and scheduled tribes which would provide sumerism it would end wasteful expenditure. social security to them. In the field of minor Therefore, it has to be seen as to how far it irrigation projects, we are making dAfinite can be consumer oriented. There must be progress. Without delivering a long speech, some limit to it so that in the name of con- I want to submit that the provisions made for sumption there is no wasteful expenditure. the journalists are welcome but you must Hence, there must be a balance between add the term Mufassil here. Some arrange- consumption and waste. Secondly, we need ment should also be made for their housing. to pay attention to the consumer orientation There are some working journalists who do Qf the Budget. Instead of being consumer not own a house either in their native place, oriented our Budget should be utility ori· or in Delhi or Patna. Therefore. arrange- ented. We have to set a target, a goal ane _ ments should be made to provide them give a direction to our Budget in order te housing facility. Besides, there is another make it effective. section - the lawyers - who do not get a fixed salary ... (Interruptions). Another point which I have observed is that the Han. Prime Minister expects that by The Government pays salary to the the end of Seventh Five Year Plan 175 judges and to other people but not to the million tonnes of foodgrairt sh')uld be pr0- lawyers. The role played by the lawyers duced annually in the country which means during the freedom struggle cannot be for- that foodgrain production will have to be gotten and today also they are fighting to increased by 30 to 35. million tonnes. Gov- eradicate poverty. Therefore, I want to sub- ernment is providing fertilizers and agrbJl- mit that the Government should think sym- tural implements. Under the 'Jaldhani pathetically about the lawyers also because scheme pump sets are being distrbutad. their plight is not very happy. Some pension You may provide everything but unless or relief should be provided to them, so that . transfer of technology takas place, the target they can lead a better life. will naver be reached. Therefore, th.... must 471 GtmI. Budgtit, 88-89 MARCH 15. 1988 472 ISh. D.P. Yadav) member geta 4 or 5 miUion sheets of paper be technology transfer for agricultural devel- per year for publicity and for having corr. opment. I know that there are some resource spondanca with his constituents.. The paper constraints but it needs urgent attention. I is also of a high quality. This is just an war.t to cite an example. There is a simple example. I would like that this should be equipment called the seed drill by which rationalized. A Mamber of Parliament who both seed and fertniser8 can be put into the represents 15 lakhs of people should get all soil at the same time during the sowing these facilities. The Government need not period. This saves 50 per cent of fertilisers raise their salary, but they should enjoy all and seeds. The seed drill is used in Punjab, facilities. I received a telephone bill for Ra. Gujarat and Maharashtra but not in the areas 2000. If a person from my constituency between Kanpur and Bengal. Because we comes and requests me that he wants to are not using this equipment, in these areas make a call to Monghyr, I cannot refuse him we are putting double the amount of fertiliser because if I do so he will not cast his vote in in the fields. TItis is just an example to show my favour next time and he will also lodge a how important it is to have the transfer of complaint against me. Thus we have certain technology. The farmers should know as to compulsions, which should be favourab~ when pesticides should be put in the fields. considered. Shrimati Sheila Dikshit is pres H it is put after the paddy crop has been ent here. She should bring a Bill in this regard affaded, then the aop cannot be saved. in this session aAd help the poor Members. Wheat crop is susceptible to 'Katwa Pillu'. It It will benefit the hone Minister as well. should be destroyed as soon as it starts affading the crop. Aerial spraying and put- Another point which has struck me is ting insecticides will not s&rve the purpose that our non-plan expenditure has in- once the crop is already affected and the creased. It is necessary to identify non-plan pest is in flying stage. Therefore in order to or infructuous expenditure. Infructuous and achieve an optimum growth of agriculture, wasteful expenditure should be curtailed transfer of developed tech.10logy is very wherever it is incurred. essential. Arrangements have to be made for technology transfer in order to achieve We have also to undertake manpower optimum productivity. planning. We shall have to replace aud" oriented planning by output orie'lted plan- I would like tell you that expenditure ning. We have to pay attention to the non- should be curtailed. When we talk of giving plan expenditure especially at the State level. . facilities to the Members of Parliament the journalists say that they should not get these facilities. I would suggest that a commission Finally, I want to conclude by referring to consisting of journalists should be set up in my constituency. The Budget should be this regard. If we go through the features of pragmatic and meet the adual requirements the various Parliament of the world. We find of the country. All types of nledicines are not that the facilities enjoyed by the members suitable for all types of diseases. Every dis- including the Ministers there is for more than ease can be cured by a particular medicine. the facilities provided to a Member of Indian Bihar. particularly southern Bihar. is very Parliament. I would urge the government to backward in the matter of roads and rail- provide at least one tenth of these facilities to ways. Before constructing roads artaking up the members of Indian Parliament. I was other schemes the local people should be reading about the faqilities provided to the conSUlted. Similarly, the IocaJ people should Members of the American Parliament. Each be taken into confidence while allocating 473 Genl. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Genl. Disc.. 474 • funds and keeping in view the requirements undoubtedly petformance-oriented for rural of the area that will be beneficial to them. development. Priority should be given to the construction of the National Highway.. The construction of The rate of interest on aop loan has lateral road in the Tera; region has been been reduced. Agriculture aedit has bean pending since long. The Chhitauni-Bagha increased by Rs. 3,000 crores. About As. bridge should be constructed immediately. 1,000 crores more have been allotted byway The Government should spend on these of subsidy to the inputs to the farmers. The heads even if it has to curtail other expend i- fertilis~r factories are being asked to give to turn. The Central Govemment should the farmer! a discount of 7.5 per cent in the undertake this task. notified price of fertilisers. It is propOsed to attach 15-25 villages to the branch of a bank With these words. I thank you and sup- making it responsible to give credit facilities port this Budget. to the villagers. The special provision of Jaldhara Kutirjyoti and housing are new [English] conceptions of this budget.

SHRI SOMNATH RATH (Aska): Mr. Sir, owing to the worst drought during Chairman, Sir, I rise to support the budget. the agricultural year 1987-88, it is expected This budget is constructive, positive, growth that there will be a sharp fall in the agricul- oriented and unique for which the Finance tural produce up to 130 million tannes. Minister deserves congratulations for his creditable performane& under the dynamic Over 70 per cent of land in India is stiR leadership of Prime Minister. unirrigated. For water supply, it depends on vagaries of·monSOl)n,. So, top priority should The additional expenditure to meat the be given to irrigation. The irrigation projects unprecedented drought and floods has been in hand are to be completed under a ,time- met by additional resource mobilisation and bound programme and no plea should be cut in the expenditure. The cautious mone- taken that there is a financial constraint. High tary and fiscal policy of government and priority should be given to the chain of tu- Reserve Bank could prevent the aggrava- bewells wherever it is possible. A proposal tion of the price rise. There is a check on the has been sent by the Orissa Government for side of budgetary deficiency to contain infla- Rushiku/ya a command area development tion and the budget has taken care of all the scheme in the agricultural distri~ of Ganjam. sections of the society - farmers, farm ing I would suggest that it should be impa. workers, consumers, we;tvers, weaker sec- mented. It has also been discussed at the tions and also unemployed and poor people. Central level. The irrigation projects should It is meant to re-organise the drought econ- be completed within the time so that they omy to raise production. It is growth oriented boost the production. with relief to all the areas, such as, agricul- ture, industry especially the public sector, to Our scientists are able to develop ..... alleviate poverty. provide employment, of certain foodgrains which can stand the housing. group insurance, enhanced stan- stress of moisture. Wide publicity is to be dard dtduction upto Rs. 12,000/- and for given and farmers should be encouraged to power generation. It provides relief for envi- use these seeds. ronment, education, health, drugs. Cer- tainly. it is a rural-biased budget and meant Water management is most ImportanL to boost the agricultural produdion. It is Besides irrigation. the water management 475 Genl. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Genl. Disc. 476

[She Somnath Rath] come out saying that Rs. 30 to As. 40 crores should be taught to the farmers. were offered to him by certain pat'sons·to . fight the Presidential election and if It is so, it The countrY has developed science is high time that the Government should technology. The production of surface-to- investigate into the matter and taka drastic surface missile in our country is not a small steps regarding the black money which is IlChievement for this Government and the responsible to upset our finance, and the scientists. So, when the Opposition criticises Budget of the country. that relief has been given to KajaJ only, I say that they have not gone through the provi- About planning, we have got District sions of the Budget. The relief has been Planning Boards but thasa District Planning given from Kaja/to computer. It has been lost Boards are functioning now for name sake sight of by the Opposition. only. They must be made active and the plan should come from the district level so that the As you know. the expenditure on de- growth will increase taking into account the fence, subsidies and interest puts a great infrastructure prevailing in that district. pressure on the finance. Defence is a must. In the budget, about As. 1,000 more crores We have gone to other countries have been given by way of subsidy to the abroad and we all know that democracy farmers. This subsidy should reach the farm- stood the test of time in India. About democ- ers. The Government has made a very good racy in other countries, for example, in Brit- framework of the Budget but the administra- ain there is a Parliamentary system of Gov- tion should see that it percolates to the ernment. There are two main parties, the grass-root level and benefit the beneficiar- Labour and the Conservative. In America ies. Then and then alone the production will with the Presidential system, there are two increase and we can make the country self- main parties. Before the election, they say sufficient. who will be the leader if that party comes to power and who will be the Prime Minister 17.00 hr•• and who will be the President. In India, unfortunately, there is no opposite political Another point that we have been speak- party to the Congress (I). The Congress is ing in this House is about the self-sufficiency the only political party which has existed for of irrigation in this country to connect differ- a long time and that is the only party that can ent rivers in the country just like that of rule India. The Opposition house is divided Russia so that the water which flows from and today there is bandh. In this fortnight, we one end to the other end towards the ocean, had two bandhs. Yesterday the Railway causing havoc during the floods, can be Minister stated in this House that there will better utilised for irrigation and till today no be colossal waste of public funds if there is a specific study has been published or the strike. What is the use of bandhs? When the investigation is not complete. We have got a OpPOsition is divided, when they are not able separate Ministry called the Water Re- to say who will be their Leader In case they sources Ministry. I hope, the Ministry will rise come to power, then what is the use of to the occasion and see that long term prob- wasting the human and public resource by lem of irrigation could be solved. calling a Bandh when the Congress Party is able to say that we can rule, we have ruled Another aspect is about the talk of black and we will rule and our Leader is Rajiv money. In this House, we have discussed Gandhi; I ask our Opposition Parties, who is about the utterance that ex-President has their Leader whom they want to make the 477 Genl. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Geni. Disc. 1.78 Prima Minister? Under thase circum- Rajiv Gandhi and the Finance Minister for it. stances, the Government must be very-very Right now Q.luntry is facing S8V.~ droUght. positive to see that the provisions made in Initially it was felt that.the country will not be the Budget which are meant for growth, and able to face unprecedented drought, but the which are meant for ru(al poor. farmers - . Government has successfully helped all should be implemented in right earnest and sections of society by distributing foodgrains the production should increase so that the. and employment generation for the people. deficits can be met. There is not even a single person who may have died due to starvation. It may not be I would once again thank the Finance surpri~ingf if the hone Members of the oppo- Minister and hope that the implementation sition give statistics to prove their point and will be done in right earn~st. though there are counter the claim of the Gbvernment be- certain hurdles. The hurdle is the States cause they do it just for the sake of opposi- implement these projects and schemes and tion. They do not have constructive ap- while implementing, they divert the funds. prpach to development. At present, large The Opposition Members..said that the funds foodgrains stocks are lying in the country. allotted for fighting the drought had been We had 23 crore metric tons of foodgrains in mis-utilised. I want to know from the hone July 1987. In addition to this. many develop- Members of the Opposition, who has mis- mental programmes were also started by the utilised it? It is their States who had mis- Government like construction of approaCh utilised the funds. So, if their States have roads in order to provide employment to the mis-utilised it, then who is to be blamed. It is people. They were paid wages both in cash not the Centre which is to be blamed. but it is and kind. 'Food for work' programme helped they themselves who are to be blamed. in mitigating their sufferings. No amount of Under these circumstances, the Centre apprecia~ion of the Government in this re- must have a supervising agency or monitor- gard would suffice. Ing apency to see how best the provisions - made in the Budget to help the poor, to raise Sir. in addition to this the Government the standa_rd of living to alleviate the poverty also provided drinking water and irrigation are implemented in right earnest. facilities to reduce the impact of drought in the country. It is true that there was acute [Translation] drinking water problem but the Government took timely steps to make drinking water SHRt KAMLA PRASAD SINGH (Jaun- available in villages and localities. The pur): Mr.. Chairman, Sir, I whole-heartedly Government also tried to solve the problem welcome the Budget presented by the hone of scarcity of fodder at some places by taking Minister of Finance. Many hon. Members appropriate steps. have expressed their views on the Bu'Hget and I also want to say a few words on it. This Sir, despite this the farmers and other Budget is being welcomed all over the coun- sections of society are facing several prob- try. The Budget presented by the Finance lems. The poor are in distress. This is be- Minister under the stewardship of the Hon. cause as a result of untimely rains the re- Prime Minister would benefit all sections of maining Kharif Crop in some areas has been society. No section has been left untouched infested by insects and has been destroy~. whether it be farmers, labourers or rural My suggestion to the Government is that, in people. This Budget is going to benefit addition to relief assistance, spraying of people of all sections of society. I would like -insecticides should also be undertaken free to congratulate the Hon. Prime Minister Shri of charge in the affected areas'. 479 GenI. Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 GImI. Disc. 480

that of 80 CI"O.... [She Kaml. Prasad Singh] announced allocation Ra. would be sanctioned for early Q9mpletlon of the project. We are fortunate that h. is now, Undoubtedly, Government has made in charge of Finance Ministry. I, therefo.... arrangements to provide seeds and fer1i1is- request him to provide adequate resources ers to the fanners for Rabi Crop. It is sad th.at and thereby help in early completion of proj- majority of the tubewells in my constituency, ects. I would lflso like to apprise the Hon. are out of order and farmers are therefore, Prime Minister, through you, about the back- finding it difficult to irrigate their fields. I wardness of my constituency Jaunpur. would like to draw the attention of the House. Jaunpur district is a backward area. I would to the paucity of funds in" this respect in the urge the hone Minister to mobilise reSQUfC8S Budget. In my opinion farmers and poor for early completion of this cable factory. depend on tubewells, and therefore, more and more allocation should be made in the I would like to repeat once again today Budget for maintenance of tubewells and in this august House that there is the need to other facilities. set up industries in my constituency Jaun- pur. Besides big industries, small scale in- So far as the question of electricity is dustry should also be set up there. The concerned, I believe that adequate funds unemployed educated youth of Jaunpur should be sandionad for it in the Budget continue to migrate to Bombay. Calcutta and otherwise our economy will collapse. No Delhi in search of employment. H a core other developmental work can be under- sector industry and a few small scale units taken nor farmers will get water for irrigation. are set up in Jaunpur, the unemployment Therefore, on prio°rity basis funds should be problem can be solved to some extent. allocated for electricity generation. Therefore, I request the Government to set up a heavy industry and several small scale So far as the question of education is units in Jaunpur to solve the problem of concerned. the Government is aware of the unemployment so that the youth can look problems. I would like to draw your attention after their families instead of running away in to many Primary and Junior High Schools in search of employment to other places. my constituency which are without buildings. Even if they have their own buildings they Sir. in addition to these difficulties, I are in dilapidated condition. For promotion of would also like to submit that a network of education many appreciable steps have approach roads is be!ng laid in the country. been taken by the Government and required This has been done to fuHiII the desire of late allocation has also been made, but merely Prime Minister Shrimati Indira Gandhi who giving Rs. 10.000 or Rs. 20.000 to schools is thought that unless a network of approach gOing to be of any help. I would request the roads is not laid. the poor farmers will not be Government to allocate adequate funds for benefited. Once these are constructed the construction of school buildings so that farmer will be" willing to go to the city and sen proper education facilities in all schools are his produce and get remunerative price. Sir, made available. today the hone Membars of opposition are not present in the august House. I wanted to In my constituency. Jaunpur, a cable tell them that construction of these approach factory was to be set up in Sataria. but due to roads has been done keeping in view the some reasons the pace of progress has interests of the farmers. Through these slackened. During his stint in the Ministry of roads the farmers can hope to 8811 their Industry the present Finance Minister had produce like wheat, rica and sugarcane at 481 Genl. Budget, 88-89 PHAlGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Genl. Disc. 482 remunerative price in the market. Keeping villages. Then, also rural housing will get a these things in view the Hon. Prime Minister boost with a provision of additional Rs. 1000 Shri Rajiv Gandhi did not stop construction crores through national housing bank and of these approach roads. Due to this the similarly the social security fund. So, someof farmers are able to earn remunerative price the measures including the launching of for their produce. I would like to thank the Jaldhara and Kutir Jyoti for providing elec- Government, the Hon. Prime Minister and tricity to the poorer sections of the society the hon. Finance Minister for it. which are welcome features and they need appreciation of all sides. Sir, Iwould liketo submit that earth work has completed on some roads constructed Reeling under drought some parts of under RlEGP, but as funds are not being the country were badly in need of funds, and made available for metalling them, they are other parts were reeling under the floods; so getting washed away. Therefore, there isthe they were also in need of immediate relief. need to allocate funds for making them all So, the Finance Minister had to have a very weather roads. Similarly, funds should also difficult exercise under the shadow of be allocated for metalling roads constructed drought on the one hand and flood, on the under other programmes. Besides, Sir, other. Yet, he has been able to carry on with funds are not allocated for repairing the the task, and also fulfil the promise made by roads constructed for repair and mainte- the Prime Minister last year when he pre- nance of roads constructed under these sented the budget on the 28th February, programmes as is done in case of P.W.D. 1987, that the deficit 'would be contained This work will benefit the masses. For these within limits. So, the Finance Minister this programmes funds should also be allocated time has been able to keep that limit in view wherever required on priority basis. With these words, I whole-heartedly support and Unfortunately, however, the expendi- thank the hon. Finance Minister for present- ture has grown considerably and concern ing such a Budget. has been expressed from various sections on the growth of expenditure and the mount- [English] ing expenditure on that. There is a deficit between the revenue receipts and the reve- PROF. NARAIN CHAND PARASHAR nue expenditure and the res~ is that the (Hamirpur): I suppc 1the Budget presented Finance Minister had to take ~ecourse to to this House by Sh.i N.D. Tiwari. The com- certain imports. He was almost forced to ments which have come out in the Press keep the surcharge imposed on account of have given a rural orientation to the Budget. drought and also enter into new avenues fa' One of the papers has called it a Jai Kisan raising resources. Budget and the other that it has got the Tikait virus! So, in a nutshell it can be said that the All these are the compulsions under Budget is rural oriented and gives more to which the economy has been labouring and the rural sector but not at the cost of the the complete or incomplete' stagnation in urban sector. agricultural production on account of the failure of rains has cast its shadow on the There are some welcome features and exercise undertaken by the Finance Minis- the honourable Finance Minister has been ter. pleased to announce the setting up of the National Agricultural Credit Relief Fund In spite of this, a brave effort has been which will be helpful to the people in the made to support the plan and we are now in 483 Genl; Budget, 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Genl. Disc. 484

[Prof. Narain Chand Parashar] the Constitution Amendment, but when it the position to claim that about 86 per cent of comes to having some facilities at the grass- the Plan would be fulfilled by the end of the root level, at the district level, at the block year and therefore there would be some level for getting the branch, then these relief on that score. States are left high and dry. The same crite- ria are applied. To quote one instance, the " On this score, I want to make a com- United Commercial Bank was given nine- ment regarding the plight of special category teen licences under the New Branch Expan- States. It appears that the National Develop- sion Licensing Policyforthe Seventh Plan. It ment Council and the Planning Commission refused to open even a single branch in and the Prime Minister are out to and eager Madhya Pradesh, saying that all these were to help the difficult areas located on the the desert branches and they would not get borders of the country, the hilly areas, back- sufficient funds; and the result was that ward areas, tribal areas, and therefore the these branches had to be allotted to other concept of special category States and vari- sectors. So, this is one instance. Similarly it ous area development plans like the Hill is very difficult for any facility to come up in Area Development Plan, the Drought Area those States because the workload remain Development Plan, the Desert Area Devel- the same. Unless you remove this concept of opment Plan. They have been brought into workload or give at least thirty three per cent play and the people are given high hopes. weightage in all these calculations, these But what happens is that though allocations areas of the country will not come up or will are made and special category States get not catch up with the rest of the country and priority and weightage in allocations they get whatever your concessions, whatever your 90 per cent of the allocations as grant and slogans may be, these States wirr remain only 10 percent as loans, as compared to the where they are. Sc, I plead for a new ap- other States where the ratio is almost filly- proach. Unfortunately, the Finance Minister fifty. But what happens is that down below, has missed this approach. I wanted to high- the administration does not respond. You light this. What is happening? Since 1st allot money for special category States, but January 1984, there is a ban on recruitment what about the administrative infrastructure to the existing vacancies and also on fresh down below. The norms remain the same, recruitments. With the result, nothing can be the criteria remain the same and the end done without the approval of the Ministry of result is that these States instead of march- Finance and every Ministry has become ing forward or at least keeping pace with the dependent upon the norms of the Ministry of rest of the country, lag behind because Finance. An Officer in the Ministry of Finance everywhere the Finance Ministry puts it today is more powerful than the Secretary of down saying, 'well, this workload is not suf- any other administrative Ministry. If he wants ficient, so a post office cannot be sanctioned; to get a post sanctioned; if he wants to have a postal division cannot be sanctioned; a an office opened; if he wants to have any telegraph office cannot be opened; a public worthwhile executive unit opened to re-or- cal/ office cannot be opened because the ganise within his own Department, the Min- number of calls is not sufficient'. You can istry of Finance puts it down all these propos- create a separate State, you can give State- als in the name of curbing the expenditure. H hood to Goa, but you cannot create a postal the Seventh Plan is to have any meaning for circle for Goa. Mr. Finance Minister, this is a the people, then the simple question would very sad reality of the situation - Assem- be asked, what about the target? Six thou- blies are there. fullfledged States are there; sand post offices were to be opened in the sixth Plan, but not even a single post office and the States are equal at the time of voting 485 Genl. Budget, 88-89 PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA) Genl. Disc. 486 was opened because the Ministry imposed a these progr arnrnes and the poor rr an is still ban and with the great difficulty, 215 Mem- to get the full benefits. He may b•.. getting bers of Congress Parliamentary Party had to benefits .artly, I do not blame the system, approach the Prime Minister for necessary but please uu ::;omething because your.sys- sanction for getting these post offices tem is not supported by public participation opened. at the grass roof level. What about the upqradation? This is a You have now thought of district plan- far more difficult job and it cannot be under- ning which is a very good idea. You have taken vVhat I mean to say is that, you curb thought of block planning. And you have two the expenditure; all right. you move in vari- years of the Plan left with you. Who will ous directions and control your deficit, but prepare these plans? Will the physical tar- please see, for Heaven sake, that the Sev- gets be fixed? You will only allocate this enth Plan targets are fulfilled and the people much amount for roads. But one kilometre of down below are able to get the benefit of railway track in Himachal Pradesh or Jammu whatever promises you have made in the & Kashmir or hills of Uttar Pradesh will cost Budget. . ten times as compared to the same trackjn the lower portions of that very State or the The Budget appears to be all rosy to the neighbouring State. So the result is that you people when they read it. But will they get would say that you have allotted Rs. 5 crores encouraged by it? Does the farmer or the for the railway line in Himachal Pradesh or Scheduled Caste man or the person below Kashmir or somewhere. But the fact is that the poverty line, who is sitting in the village Jammu-Udhampur railway line for which the get the feeling of safety and a smile from the then Prime Minister, Shrimati Indira Gandhi, Bank Manager? It is meant only as a tool for , laid the foundation stone in 1983, is still to the purpose of furthering the interests of take off and even a single kilometre of track those people who are sitting there as mas- has not been laid because it costs more than ters. Unfortunately, our experience is that Rs. 1 crore per kilometre whereas in other you have created a big impression about the areas it is possible to construct 10 kilometres Budget, but you have failed to link the public within that amount. Therefore, when you talk representatives with this set up. The voice of of financial targets, talk of physical targets. the members of Panchayat, Assembly and Unless the physical targets are fixed, all Parliament has no meaning so far as im- planning and all talk of planning becomes plementation of your programme at the meaningless because the Railway Conven- grassroot is concerned. Unless you associ- tion Committee has given a report that there ate yourself in a representative capacity with are 24 railway lines for which the Prime the delivery of these very items at the grass- Minister or the Minister of Transport laid the root level, to the villagers, to the sections for foundation more than 10 years ago and most whom they are meant, persons below the of them are not even half complete. Total poverty line, Scheduled Castes and Sched- completion is ruled out. According to one uled Tribes, unemployed and you are able to answer given in Lok Sabha 134 projects give them the hope that their applications costing more than Rs. 20 crores are not would be entertained and would not be re- keeping the schedule of completion or con- jected outright, till then nothing would hap- struction. They are iagging far behind. So pen. Is it not a fact that in all the anti-poverty there is cost over-run. Therefore, unless programmes and in various other program- something is done to complete the targets in mes launched by the Government of India terms of physical targets and not in terms of including the 20-Point Programme it is the financial targets, the hope for the country is w.lI-to~o who are getting the benefit of not bright. 487 GenI. Budget, B8-B9 MARCH 15, 1988 GenL Disc. 488 [prof. Narain Chand Parashar] Energy and Power. You havacreatad a good I am happy that 40 per cent of the hope that the hydel generation would be allocations are for the agriculture and water there, electricity would be ganerated from resources. But there is a snag. There is no t the various projects. Himachal Pradesh proper monitoring. An irrigation scheme, alone can supply electricity to the entire which has a command area of, say, 100 North, but the resources are not there. So, hectares at the time of launching, ultimately whare there is potential, you have not given ends up with only 10 hectares. There is no the financial resources and where there are proper legislation for distribution channels. no resources, you are having plan for linking People refuse to allow channals to be con- the big rivers and all that. So, please look to strudad because you have not empowered the States where potential is there and pr0- the Executive Engineer for carrying the dis- tect the rights of the riparian States. What tribUtion channel to the field. There are vari- happens when the dams come up? Our ous other schemes which are already held roads are submerged, our bridges are sub- up because there are various snags. So merged. You carry the water, you carry the financial allocations are all right, because electricity. Dr. K.L. Rao went to Bhakra and they present a very good pidure in the started weeping. Itook him there. I said: -or. Budget. But what about the snags. maybe, Rao. see this Bhakra Gram Panchayat, the due to legislation. or due to centralisation. village. There Is no electricity.- He sanc- Please remember that the Central Govem- tioned the scheme immediately. There is no ment should not stand for centralisation. It drinking water in the Bhakra villages be- should stand for de-centralisation of author- cause all the wells have been submerged. ity and process of implementation at the So, when you are thinking of building proj- block. district and state ~vel. We stand for acts, big dams and things of this type, look tD unity and not for uniformity. We stand for the people who are baing ousted also, look strong Centre and not for centralisation in to the areas which are being submerged -every aspect. With the result. no road can be also. Give them royalty. constructed, nO school can be built, no pro- gramme can be launched unless the Central I would plead with you for one or two Govemment from here, the Minister of Envi- moments for one thing that this Budget ronment, gives you the clearances for felling should also do something to contain the rise 1Otraes and by that time the entire region will in prices. Not much has been said about this. be in the grip of drought. We have to tackle this problem number one effectively. Giving a little exemption to the The wa" cannot be constructed, the income-tax payers, giving relief to the sala- irrigation channel cannot be laid down, the ried class. providing As. 800 crores to the electric line cannot be planned because you people who are going to get additional D.A., hava created a centralised Act. So, what I is not sufficient for the country because the mean is that the legislative support to your common man who is tHUng the field, who is financial targets. the physical achievement working under a big landlord, is not getting of the various schemes that you have in mind fixed salary. He is at the mercy of the grain and also the popular participation, are the dealer, he is at the marcy of the store keeper. -.ntiaJ ingredients for the sound implem- The consumers' interests have to be pr0- ..d8Iion of the various proposals contained tected. So, please do something about the in this Budget. and unless this is done, things rise in prices. In answer to on. of my ques- Will not be easy. tions, it was revealed that keeping 1960-81 as the base year, the purchasing power of Now I came to the schemes under rupee, asondat., is 13.55pais•. Hthat.the 481 Gent. Budget,88-89 PHALGUNA 25,1909 (SAKA) GIInL Disc. 480 poor purchasing power of the rupee, what tion, while the opposition is faeUng extremely about the common man? So, I plead for the abashed. This is causing them frustration. common man because he is the hardest hit They displayed this frustration, by leaving in view of the rising prices. Budget gives high the House instead of participating in the hopes for reviving the rural economy and discussion. The criticism of the Budget by a giving a boost to agricultural produ~ion. few opposition members yesterday, W"- Also enough concessions have been given nothing but giving vent to their frustration. I in it. Though the Railway Budget and the want to submit that a common man's Budget hike in the price of petrol and in tetecom and has been presented for the first time during postal rates had frightened the people ear- the four years. We saw the budget presented lier, but fortunately, the Finance Minister has by a Raja and now this years budget has held his hand back and glven some relief by been presented by a party worker. It has way of concessions. So, all these conces- provided relief in the real sense to the farm- sions and incentive are quite good. But my ers. for which they had been waiting since poiots would be well made if there is popular long. Provision has also been made in this participation of the people, members of budget to provide loans to the farmers. They Panchayat Samitis. Zila Parishads, Assem- will prosper in no time if this programme is blies and Parliament, in all Government of implemented property.. We have also made India operations, involving banking. etc. and provisions for housing in the Budget. -There things of this type and also if special cances- . are three basic necessities of a country. We sions, in relaxation of norms are given and if used to raise a slogan during our childhood small manageable executive units are cre- - Maang Raha hai Hindustan, Roti Kapda ated at the level of all these special category AUf Makan (The people of India are in dire States and for all the peop'le who are the need of three basic necessities of life, fot'd. focus of your attention, the objects of your clothing and shelter.) This is the first Budget mercy. and the recipients of the compas- which has provided for all the three basic sion. They will stand to benefit only if the necessities of life. Provision has been made administrators of all your Departments at the to increase agricultural produdion so that block level, at the distrid level and at the there is no shortage of foodgrains in the State level. look with a heart full of sympathy country. We have fixed a targAt for the farm· and with a face covered with smile and not ers. Suitable arrangements like providing with a frown towards tha man who is the irrigation facilities to the farmers through master, who is the voter of India and who is HJaldhara" and other scheme and providing the common man. With these words, I sup- subsidy on fertilizers have been made in this port the Budget and congratulate the Fi- year's Budget. nance Minister for giving a rural orientation to the Budget and the economy of the coun· The revised Estimates of total expendi- try ture in the Budget for 1987-88 is Rs. 66,161 crores which is the highest ever. It is such a [ Translation] balanced Budget that if it is implemented in the right spirit this year. I think that our SHRI MADAN PANDEY (Gorakhpur): economy and planning will reach such a Mr. Chairman, Sir, Budget is that mirror of a stage that infrastructure for development country, which reflects the factual condi- could be provided in every comer of the tions. When we sea in this mirror. this year. country. We will be able to craate an atmos- we find that our present Finance Minister has phere of industrialization every where. If this presented such a Budget before us that we Budget is implemented smoothly it will cre- do not have words to express our apprecia- ate a good atmOsphere in the country.The 491 . Genl. Budge,. 88-89 MARCH 15, 1988 Genl. Disc. ~92· ISh. Madan Pandey] rUp'ees were spent on it, but now the project country can progress rapidly if these fre- has been shelved. The proposal has been quent '8andhl'. are put to an end. They are thrown in the waste paper basket. Thi& is just like speed breakers on asmooth road. We one scheme about which I am speaking. All are fortunate that Congress is ruling the such schemes should be studied thor- country today. IUs most unfortunate that the oughly. Our economy has now reached such opposition which is supposed to play con- a stage where we can spend Rs. 80 fo 90 structive role, is not doing so at aU. Theyare crores or even Rs .. 100 crores to construct a not discharging their duty to the democratic railway line or a road bridge. - set up. Next comes economic discipline. DisCi- When we consider the different aspects pline is required in tlll the departments

18.00 hr•• Just noy, Sbri Pandey was speaking abou5.the Membe.. of opposition. I find that The Government should seize property they ha\f8since laftthe House _they do not beyond that limit and distribute the same have .. point to criticize. I read in the among people • has bean done in CII88 of newspapers and have also come to leam 497 Messag. PHALGUNA 25, 1909 (SAKA ) Constitution (FIfty- . 498 from R.S. Ninth Audl} BII agricultural land. In this way property worth of the Constitution (Fifty-ninth Amend- billions and billions of rupees could be taken ment) Bill. 1988. which has been ,from people and utilised for country's devel- passed by the Rajya Sabha, in accor- opment. It is only then..that our Government dance with the provisions of article 368 could be called a truly socialistic Govern- of the , at its sitting ment. held on the 15th March. 1988.·

[English] (CONSTITUTION (FIFTY - NIN11i MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Mishra, you can AMeNDMENn BILL AS PASSED BY . continue to-morrow. Now, ~ecretary-Gen­ RAJYA SAeHA eral. SECRETARY GENERAL: Sir. I lay on the Table the Constitution (Fifty-ninth 18.01 hr•• Amendment) Bill. 1988, as passed by Rajta Sabha. MESSAGE FROM RAJYA SABHA

{English1 . MR. CHA'RMAN: 'The House stands adjourned to meet again at E'even ot the SECRETARY -GENERAL: Sir. , have to Clock on Wednesday, Marcb 16, 1988. report the following message received from the Secretary-General of Rajy~ S~bha:- 18.02 hrs. "In acoordance with the -provisions of rule III of the Rules of Procedure and The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Elever. . . Conduct of Business in th~ Rajya of the Clock on Wednesday, March 16, Sabha, I am directed to enclose a copy 1988IPhalguna26, 1909 (Saka).

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