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The House met at eleven of the clock, MR. CHAIRMAN in the Chair.
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MEMBERS SWORN
Shri Arun Jaitley (Gujarat)
Shrimati Renuka Chowdhury (Andhra Pradesh)
Shri Chiranjeevi Konidala (Andhra Pradesh)
Shri C. M. Ramesh (Andhra Pradesh)
Shri Ananda Bhaskar Rapolu (Andhra Pradesh)
Shri Ali Anwar Ansari (Bihar)
Dr. Mahendra Prasad (Bihar)
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan (Bihar)
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad (Bihar)
Prof. Anil Kumar Sahani (Bihar)
Shri Bashistha Narain Singh (Bihar)
Shri Bhushan Lal Jangde (Chhatisgarh)
Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya (Gujarat)
Shri Praveen Rashtrapal (Gujarat)
Shri Shankarbhai N. Vegad (Gujarat) 2 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 Shri Shadi Lal Batra ( Haryana )
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda ( Himachal Pradesh )
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar ( Karnataka )
Shri K. Rahman Khan (Karnataka )
Shri Basawaraj Patil (Karnataka )
Shri Rangasayee Ramakrishna (Karnataka )
Shri Satyavrat Chaturvedi (Madhya Pradesh)
Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot (Madhya Pradesh)
Dr. Najma A. Heptulla (Madhya Pradesh)
Shri Phaggan Singh (Madhya Pradesh)
Shri Kaptan Singh Solanki (Madhya Pradesh)
Shrimati Vandana Chavan (Maharashtra)
Shri Anil Desai (Maharashtra)
Shri Vilasrao Dagadojira Deshmukh (Maharashtra)
Shri Ajay Sancheti (Maharashtra)
Shri Rajeev Shukla (Maharashtra)
Shri D.P. Tripathi (Maharashtra)
Shri Rabinarayan Mohapatra (Odisha)
Shri A.V. Swamy (Odisha) 3 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 Shri Dilip Kumar Tirkey (Odisha)
Shri Narendra Budania (Rajasthan)
Shri Bhupender Yadav (Rajasthan)
Shri Mahendra Singh Mahra (Uttarakhand)
Shri Naresh Agrawal (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri Munquad Ali (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri Arvind Kumar (Uttar Pradesh)
Shrimati Jaya Bachchan (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri Vinay Katiyar (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri Rasheed Masood (Uttar Pradesh)
Km. Mayawati (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri Kiranmay Nanda (Uttar Pradesh)
Chaudhary Munabbar Saleem (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri B. B. Tiwari (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri Darshan Singh Yadav (Uttar Pradesh)
Shri Tapan Kumar Sen (West Bengal)
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WELCOME TO PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION FROM FINLAND
MR. CHAIRMAN: Hon. Members, I have an announcement to make.
We have with us seated in the Special Box Members of a
Parliamentary delegation from Finland currently on a visit to our country under the distinguished leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Eero
Heinaluoma, Speaker of the Parliament of Finland. On behalf of the
Members of the House and on my own behalf, I take pleasure in extending a hearty welcome to the Leader and other Members of the delegation and wish our distinguished guests an enjoyable and fruitful stay in our country. We hope that during their stay here, they would be able to see and learn more about our Parliamentary system, our country and our people, and that their visit to this country will further strengthen the friendly bonds that exist between India and Finland.
Through them, we convey our greetings and best wishes to the
Parliament and the friendly people of Finalnd.
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MR. CHAIRMAN: Hon. Members, on behalf of the whole House and on my own behalf, I congratulate the newly elected and re-elected
Members and extend them a very cordial welcome.
Those who have been re-elected are familiar faces and are well conversant with the procedure, conventions and traditions of this
House. The newly elected Members, who have taken their seats in the
House today for the first time, I am sure, will soon acquire the knowledge of procedures, practices and learn about the conventions of this House. We eagerly look forward to their valuable contribution in making the functioning of parliamentary democracy more effective, people-oriented and purposeful. I have no doubt in my mind that they will work assiduously for enhancing the dignity and prestige of this august House.
I, once again, extend my felicitations to the newly elected and re-elected Members and wish them success.
6 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 OBITUARY REFERENCE
MR. CHAIRMAN: Hon. Members, I refer with profound sorrow to the passing away of Shri N.K.P. Salve, a former Member of this House, on the 1st of April 2012, at the age of 91 years.
Born in Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh in March, 1921, Shri
N.K.P. Salve had his education at the Lucknow University. As a student leader, Shri Salve participated in the freedom struggle.
A chartered accountant by profession, Shri Salve had written extensively on the Law of Direct Taxation. As Chairman of the Joint
Select Committee on the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill in 1973, he was responsible for almost re-writing the Income Tax Laws in India.
An avid cricket lover, Shri Salve was elected on the Panel of All
India Umpires in 1943 and had umpired several first-class matches, including the Ranji Trophy and India Commonwealth matches. He was
President of the Vidarbha Cricket Association from 1967 to 1977 and of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from 1982 to 1985. Shri Salve was instrumental in constituting the Asian Cricket Council and served as the first Chairman of that Council from 1983 to 1984. He was also 7 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 Chairman of the Indo-Pakistan Joint Management Committee, which organized the Reliance World Cup of 1987 in India and Pakistan.
Shri Salve was equally proficient in Urdu poetry. His annual appearances in Kavi Sammelans and Urdu Poetry Meets in Nagpur were a big hit.
Shri N.K.P. Salve started his legislative career as a Member of
Lok Sabha in 1967. He was a Member of the Fourth and Fifth Lok
Sabha.
Shri Salve represented the State of Maharashtra in this House for four terms from April 1978 to April 1984; from April 1984 to April
1990; from April 1990 to April 1996; and from April 1996 to April 2002.
He served as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting from 1982 to 1983; in the Ministry of Steel and Mines
(Independent Charge) from 1983 to 1984; and in the Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs in 1984. He also served as Minister of Power in the Union Council of Ministers from 1993 to 1996. Shri Salve was
Chairman of the Ninth Finance Commission from 1987 to 1990.
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MR. CHAIRMAN (CONTD.): A man of letters, Shri Salve, had to his credit, publications titled “Is India the Highest Tax Nation” and “The
Story of Reliance Cup”. He also contributed various articles in prestigious journals.
In the passing away of Shri Salve, the country has lost an able administrator, an eminent parliamentarian and an avid cricket lover.
His contributions in the fields of politics and cricket will be remembered for many years to come.
We deeply mourn the passing away of Shri N.K.P. Salve.
I request Members to rise in their places and observe silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed.
(Hon. Members then stood in silence for one minute)
MR. CHAIRMAN: Secretary-General will convey to the members of the bereaved family our sense of profound sorrow and deep sympathy.
(Ends)
RE. SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF AGNI-V MISSILE
MR. CHAIRMAN: Honourable Members, as you are aware, on 19th of
April 2012, India successfully test-fired the nuclear capable 5000- 9 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 kilometre range surface-to-surface Inter Continental Ballistic Missile
Agni-V from Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast. With this, India has joined the elite and exclusive Long-Range Ballistic Missile club of select countries. The credit for this historic achievement undoubtedly goes to our scientific community, particularly those working with
DRDO.
On behalf of the whole House and on my own behalf, I congratulate the scientists and engineers who were associated with this project and have made us feel proud by their remarkable achievement.
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RE. NATIONAL PANCHAYATI RAJ DIVAS
MR. CHAIRMAN: Honourable Members, today is the National
Panchayati Raj Divas. With the coming into force of the Constitution
(73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 on 24th April 1993, Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of Gram Swaraj concretised into reality on that day. This, indeed, has been an epoch-making measure in our democratic polity.
Gram Swaraj devolves power to the people at the village level seeking to strengthen the very roots of democratic norms in our country. Let 10 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 us on this occasion extend our good wishes to elected representatives of Panchayats and Panchayati Raj Institutions to strengthen the democracy in our country.
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RE. RECOGNITION OF LEADER OF OPPOSITION
MR. CHAIRMAN: I have to inform Members that consequent upon his re-election to the Rajya Sabha with effect from 3rd April 2012, I have accorded recognition to Shri Arun Jaitley, Member and Leader of the
Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajya Sabha, as the Leader of the
Opposition in Rajya Sabha with effect from 3rd April, 2012.
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RE. RE-CONSTITUTION OF PANEL OF VICE-CHAIRMEN
MR. CHAIRMAN: I have to inform Members that the Panel of Vice-
Chairmen has been re-constituted with effect from 19th April, 2012, with the following Members:-
Prof. P.J. Kurien
Dr. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan
Shri Shanta Kumar
Shri Prasanta Chatterjee 11 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 Shri Tariq Anwar
Dr. Mahendra Prasad
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KR/HMS/1N/12.00 PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE
SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD: Sir, I lay on the Table — I. A copy (in English and Hindi) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health) Notification No. G.S.R. 76 (E), dated the 8th February, 2012, publishing the Drugs and Cosmetics (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2012, under Section 38 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. II. A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers:— (i) (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, for the year 2010-11, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Institute. (c) Statement giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (i) (a) above. (ii) (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), New Delhi, for the year 2010- 12 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 11, together with the Auditor’s Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Academy. (c) Statement giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (ii) (a) above. (iii) (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysore, for the year 2010- 11, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Institute. (c) Statement giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (iii) (a) above.
(THE VICE-CHAIRMAN (PROF.P.J. KURIEN) IN THE CHAIR)
SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH: Sir on behalf of Shri Praful Patel, I lay on the Table, a copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers:— (i) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Department of Heavy Industry) and the Scooters India Limited (SIL), for the year 2012-13. (ii) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Department of Heavy Industry) and Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited (TSPL), for the year 2012-13. (iii) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public 13 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 Enterprises, Department of Heavy Industry) and the Triveni Structural Limited (TSL), for the year 2012-13. (iv) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Department of Heavy Industry) and the Andrew Yule Group, for the year 2012-13.
SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH: Sir, I lay on the Table, under sub- section (1) of Section 33 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Rural Development) Notification No. G.S.R. 27 (E), dated the 17th January, 2012, publishing the National Rural Employment Guarantee Fund (Amendment) Rules, 2011.
SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN: Sir, I lay on the Table — I.(1) A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers, under sub-section (1) of Section 619 A of the Companies Act, 1956: — (i) (a) Thirty-seventh Annual Report and Accounts of the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited (WBFDCL), Kolkata, for the year 2010-11, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts and the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India thereon. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Corporation. (ii) (a) Thirty-fourth Annual Report and Accounts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Forest & Plantation Development 14 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 Corporation Limited, Port Blair, for the year 2010-11, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts and the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India thereon. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Corporation. (2) Statements (in English and Hindi) giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (1) above. II. A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers:— (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Almora, Uttarakhand, for the year 2009-10, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Institute. (c) Statement giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (a) above.
SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA: Sir, I lay on the Table, under sub-section (4) of Section 19 of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970, a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services) Notification No. 1/2010, dated the 6th January 2011, publishing the United Bank of India (Officers') Service (Amendment) Regulations, 2010, along with delay statement.
SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA: Sir, I lay on the Table, a copy each (in English and 15 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012
Hindi) of the following Notifications of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), under Section 159 of the Customs Act, 1962, along with Explanatory Memoranda:— S.O. 2684 (E), dated the 28th November, 2011, regarding exchange rate of conversion of foreign currency into Indian currency or vice-versa for the purpose of assessment of imported and exported goods. S.O. 2723 (E), dated the 30th November, 2011, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to substitute certain entries in the original Notification. S.O. 2798 (E), dated the 15th December, 2011, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to substitute certain entries in the original Notification. S.O. 2914 (E), dated the 28th December, 2011, regarding exchange rate of conversion of foreign currency into Indian currency or vice-versa for the purpose of assessment of imported and exported goods. S.O. 2926 (E), dated the 30th December, 2011, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to substitute certain entries in the original Notification. S.O. 69 (E), dated the 13th January, 2012, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to substitute certain entries in the original Notification. S.O. 72 (E), dated the 16th January, 2012, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to insert certain entries in the original Notification. 16 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 S.O. 81 (E), dated the 17th January, 2012, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to insert certain entries in the original Notification. S.O. 189 (E), dated the 30th January, 2012, regarding exchange rate of conversion of foreign currency into Indian currency or vice-versa for the purpose of assessment of imported and exported goods. S.O. 201 (E), dated the 31st January, 2012, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to substitute certain entries in the original Notification. S.O. 291 (E), dated the 15th February, 2012, amending Notification No. S.O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, to substitute certain entries in the original Notification. G.S.R. 838 (E), dated the 25th November, 2011, publishing the Bill of Entry (Electronic Declaration) Regulations, 2011. G.S.R. 839 (E), dated the 25th November, 2011, publishing the Shipping Bill (Electronic Declaration) Regulations, 2011. G.S.R. 840 (E), dated the 25th November, 2011, publishing the Customs (Provisional Duty Assessment) Regulations, 2011. G.S.R. 127 (E), dated the 9th March, 2012, amending Notification No. G.S.R. 674 (E), dated the 14th September, 2009, to substitute certain entries in the original Notification. G.S.R. 774 (E), dated the 21st September, 2010, 17 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 amending Notification No. G.S.R. 289 (E), dated the 28th April, 1999 to add certain entries in the original Notification. II. A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following Notifications of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), under sub- section (2) of section 38 of the Central Excise Act, 1944, along with Explanatory Memoranda:- G.S.R. 138 (E), dated the 12th March, 2012, publishing the CENVAT Credit (Second Amendment) Rules, 2012. G.S.R. 139 (E), dated the 12th March, 2012, publishing the Central Excise (First Amendment) Rules, 2012. G.S.R. 140 (E), dated the 12th March, 2012, specifying the procedure for imposition of restrictions and withdrawal of facilities from manufacturer, dealer or exporter prima facie involved in specified offences. G.S.R. 916 (E), dated the 30th December, 2011, amending Notification No. G.S.R. 541 (E), dated the 18th July, 2011, to insert certain entries in the original Notification. G.S.R. 917 (E), dated the 30th December, 2011, publishing the Central Excise (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2011. G.S.R. 918 (E), dated the 30th December, 2011, appointing Specified Custom Officers as Central Excise Officers in relation to Service Tax Refunds. G.S.R. 100 (E), dated the 22nd February, 2012, amending Notification No. G.S.R. 572 (E), dated the 6th September, 2004, to substitute certain entries in the 18 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 original Notification. G.S.R. 142 (E), dated the 13 March, 2012, authorizing the Members (Central Excise), Central Board of Excise and Customs to impose restrictions and withdraw certain facilities from a manufacturer, dealer or exporter involved in specified offences. III. A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following Notifications of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), under Section 296 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, along with Explanatory Memoranda:— S.O. 2724 (E), dated the 1st December, 2011, publishing the Income-Tax (9th Amendment) Rules, 2011. S.O. 5 (E), dated the 2nd January, 2012, publishing the Income-Tax (First Amendment) Rules, 2011. S.O. 16 (E), dated the 4th January, 2012, publishing the Centralised Processing of Returns Scheme, 2011. S.O. 17 (E), dated the 4th January, 2012, giving effect to the Centralised Processing of Returns Scheme, 2011.
SHRI S. GANDHISELVAN: Sir, I lay on the Table — I. A copy (in English and Hindi) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of AYUSH) Notification No. G.S.R. 151 (E), dated the 15th March, 2012, publishing the Indian Medicine Central Council (Election) Amendment Rules, 2012, under Section 25 of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970. II. A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers:— (i) (a) Annual Report of the Central Council for Research in 19 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 Ayurveda and Siddha, New Delhi, for the year 2010-11. (b) Annual Accounts of the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, New Delhi, for the year 2010-11, and the Audit Report thereon. (c) Review by Government on the working of the above Council. (d) Statements giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (i) (a) and (b) above. (ii) (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, for the year 2010-11, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Council. (c) Statement giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (ii) (a) above. (iii) (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), New Delhi, for the year 2010-11, together with the Auditor’s Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Council. (c) Statement giving reasons for delay in laying the paper mentioned at (iii) (a) above. (iv) (a) Twentieth Annual Report and Accounts of the Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), New Delhi, for the year 20 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 2010-11, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Vidyapeeth. (c) Statement giving reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at (iv) (a) above.
SHRI R.P.N. SINGH: Sir, I lay on the Table— I.(1) A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers, under sub-clause (4) of Clause 26 of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007:— (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Rae Bareli, for the year 2010-11, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by the Government on the working of the above institute. (2) Statement (in English and Hindi) giving reasons for delay in the laying the papers mentioned at (1) above. II. A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers:— (i) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) and Engineers India Limited (EIL), for the year 2012-13. (ii) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) and M/s Biecco Lawrie Limited, for the year 2012-13. (iii) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government 21 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 of India (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) and the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), for the year 2012- 13.
SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA: Sir, I lay on the Table, under clause (1) of article 151 of the Constitution, a copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following Reports:— Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (No.1 of 2011-12): Accounts of Union Government: Union Government Finance Accounts and Appropriation Accounts (Civil, Postal Services, Defence Services) for the year ended 2010-11; and Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (No.27 of 2011-12): Union Government – Department of Revenue (Direct Taxes);
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SHRI H.K. DUA (NOMINATED): Sir, I lay on the Table, a copy (in
English and Hindi) of the Twelfth Report of the Department-related
Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations contained in the Ninth
Report (Fifteenth Lok Sabha) on ‘Demands for Grants (2011-12)’ of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. 22 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SHRI SATISH CHANDRA MISRA (UTTAR PRADESH): Sir, I lay on the Table, a copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following Reports of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance (2011-12):— Fifty-first Report on ‘Demands for Grants (2012-13)’ of the Ministry of Finance (Departments of Economic Affairs, Expenditure, Financial Services and Disinvestment); Fifty-second Report on ‘Demands for Grants (2012-13)’ of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue); Fifty-third Report on ‘Demands for Grants (2012-13)’ of the Ministry of Planning; Fifty-fourth Report on ‘Demands for Grants (2012-13)’ of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; and Fifty-fifth Report on ‘Demands for Grants (2012-13)’ of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
STATEMENT RE. IMPLEMENTATION OF TWENTIETH REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MINISTER OF
DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH):
Sir, I make a statement regarding Status of implementation of 23 Uncorrected/Not for Publication – 24.04.2012 recommendations contained in the Twentieth Report of the
Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural
Development, pertaining to the Demands for Grants (2011-12) of the
Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development.
MATTERS RAISED WITH PERMISSION OF CHAIR
RE. NEED TO PROCURE MILK BY MILK COOPERATIVES FROM MILK PRODUCING FARMERS