Tenth Series, Vol. XXXV, No. 21 Tuesday, August 23, 1994

llhadrol I, 1916 (Saka)

LOK SABHA DEBATES (English Version)

Eleventh Session (fcnth Lok Sabha)

(Vol. XXXV contaills Nos. 21 to 24)

LOK SABHA SECRETAIUAT NEWDEun

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{Tel Series, Vol. XXXV, Eleventh Session, 1994/1916 (Saka)]

~, 21, Tuesday, August 23, 1994/Bhadra 1, 1916 (Saka)

CoLUMNS

Oral Answers t , 'J;tions:

*Starred Ques J Nos.: 401 to 404 1-40

Written Answers to Questions:

*Starred Questions Nos.: 405 to 420 41-98

Unstarred Questions Nos.: 3950 to 4130 98-340

Acute crisis in Wagon Industry 340-370

Shri Somnath Chatterjee 340

Shri Indrajit Gupta 347

Prof. Prem Dhumal 350

Dr. Debi Prosad Pal 351

Shri Chitta Basu 353

Shri Sharad Yadav 354

Shri Nitish Kumar 355

Shri Basudeb Acharia 356

Shrimati Geeta Mukherjee 358

Shrimati Malini Bhattacharya 359

Shri ,Rajveer Singh 359

Shri Cx. Jaffar Sharief 360

Re: Reported move to allow entry of 371-381 Foreign Media into India

Papers Laid on the Table 401-405

Messages from Rajya Sabha 405-406

*The sign + marked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was actually asked on the floor of the House by that Member. (ij (ii)

CoLUMNS

Railway Convention Committee 406-408

Seventh Report-Presented

Standing Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution 408

Fourth Report and Minutes-Presented

Business Advisory Committee- 409-418

Forty-Fifth Report-Adopted

Motion to agree

Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal 409

Shri George Fernandes 409 " Matters Under Rule 377 418-423

(i) Need to re-open Ispat-dolomite mines at Baradwar in Madhya Pradesh

Shri Bhawani Lal Verma 418

(i~ Need for allocation of funds for repairing and renovation of National Highway No. 23 particularly between Rourkela and Lathikata in Orissa

Kumari Frida Topno 419

(iii) Need to get up an Electronic TeleptJone Exchange at Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh

Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar 419

(Iv) Need to convert telephone exchange at Hathras into electronic exchange

Cr. I -:1 Bahadur Rawal 420

(v) Need to set up a Navodaya Vidyalaya and a Central School in Rc _,as district, Bihar

Shri Ram Prasad Singh 421

(vi) Need to provide manned railway level crossing near Vivekanand Ashram, Sahudangi, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Shri Jitendra Nath Das 421 (iii)

Cot..UMNS

(viO Need to allow weavers of Uttar Pradesh to produce Janata cloth as per old Textile Policy of Government of India

Shri Ramsagar 422

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 423-488 As passed by the Rajya Sabha

Motion to consider

Shri Rajnath Sonkar Shastri 423

Shri Anand Ratna Maurya 431

Shri Bolla Bulli Ramaiah 436

Shri K.V.R. Chowdary 439

Shri Anna Joshi 442

Dr. Mumtaz Ansari 447

Shri Nirmal Kanti Chatterjee 449

Shri Sriballav Panigrahi 456

Shri Mohan Singh (Deoria) 461

Shri P.C. Thomas 463

Dr. Viswanatham Kanithi 469

Shri R. Naidu Ramasamy 471

Shri Jagdish Tytler 473

Clauses 2 to 64 and 1

Motion to pass

Shri Jagdish Tytler 488

Motion Re: Consideration of Twenty-Eighth and Twenty-Ninth Reports of Erstwhile Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Reports of National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 48B-508

Shri K.V. Thangka Balu 488

Shri Ram Singh 491 LOK SABHA DEBATES

LOK SABHA ENERGY SbUR9ES AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA Tuesday, August 23, 19941 KUMAR): (a) to (d). A Statement is laid Bhadra 1, 1916 (Saka) on the Table of the House.

The Lok Sabha met at STATEMENT Eleven of the Clock (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Research work is undertaken by [MR. SPEAKER in the Chai~ the ICAR Research System for development of new agricultural implements through the following ICAR Institutes/All India ORAL ANSWERS TO Coordinated Research Project QUESTIONS (AICRP):

[Translation] 1. Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal. Agricultural Implements 2. Indian Institute of Sugarcane *401 SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: Will Research, Lucknow. the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 3. Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. (a) whether the progress in experimental work being done to develop 4. Central Potato Research new agricultural implements has been Institute, Shimla. found satisfactory; 5. Central Research Institute for (b) if so, the details thereof; Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad. (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and 6. India Agricultural Research (d) the names of the new agricultural Institute, New Delhi. ill plernents tieveloped during the last three years as a result thereof? 7. AICRP on "Farm Imple.ments and Machinery". [English] 8. AICRP on "Intensive Testing TF'E MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of Power Tillers and Research MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL and Development New 3 Oral Answem AUGUST 23,1994 Oral Answem 4

Machines to Make them 2. Seed cum fertilizer drill for versatile" . small seeds like mustard, pearl millet. 9. AICRP on "Utilization of Animal Energy with Enhanced System 3. Bullock and tractor drawn cup Efficiency" . type seed-cum-fertilizer drill for paddy, sorghum. (c) Does not arise. 4. CRIDA Bullock drawn Seed- cum-fertilizer drill attachment (d) The Indian Council of Agricultural for country plough. Research lays great emphasis on the development of agricultural 5. Manual Rice transplanter, implements through its AICRPs in Power Tiller operated rice the field of Agricultural transplanter and self propelled Engineering. Agricultural imple- rice transplanter. ments/equipments developed during the past three years from tilling to tHreshing operation are 6. Tractor drawn sugarcane sett summarised below. cutting machine-cum-planter.

Tillage: 7. - Power tiller operated potato planter.

1. Hydro Tiller for puddling Interculture: operation.

1. Manual hoe weeder. 2. CIAE multipurpose tool frame with attachments for tillage, bund forming, interculture, 2. Wheel hoe weeder-cum- groundnut planting. seeder.

Spraying: 3. Tractor drawn P.T.O. driven harrow. 1. Self propelled sprayer for cotton crops. 4. Tractor drawn no till planter.

2. Battery operated low volume 5. Disc harrow-cum-puddler sprayer. bullock drawn.

HaNesting: 6. Tractor drawn clod breaker. 1. Self propelled reaper harvester. Sowing: 2. Groundnut cum-potato digger. 1. Bullock drawn seed cum fertilizer drill. 3. Power tiller operated harvester. 5 Oral Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Ora/ Answers 6

Threshing: express~d its dissatisfaction over it even then the hon. Minister is expressing his 1. Multlcrop thresher. satisfation thereon. Since the hon. Minister calls himself a son of a farmer he may 2. Sunflower thresher. be well aware of the fact that how the farmers are making use of the agricultural 3. Groundnut stripper. equipments. The hon. Minister must know this also that it is imperative to. have new technical equipments Others: in order to have an increased production and for the farmers to be facilitated in their work with more Improved Yokes and Harness vigour and .inclination. These institutions for Draught Animals. have been entrusted with the work of modemising agricultural equipments in [Trans/ation] the country and the research work in making equipments conducive to the SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: Mr. Indian conditions. Though the number of Speaker, Sir, I had asked in the part (a) these institutions has increased, but they of my question as to whether the progress have not done any outstanding work. As in experimental work being done to a result thereof an amount to the tune develop new agricultural implements has of Rs. 16 crores given every year in the been found satisfactory. The hon. Minister name, of farmers is going waste. These has replied in the affirmative, though this funds are being misused by the officers was a misleading answer. You are aware sitting in air-conditioned offices. I would that Parliamentary Committee on like to know from the han. Minister as Agriculture has expressed dis-satisfaction to whether any official has been held in its report. I would like to know, through responsible during the review undertaken you, from the hon. Minister as to whether in regard to the Institutions involved in this report is correct though he has the work of developing and moderinising termed it satisfactory. I would like to agricultural equipments? If yes, what know the reaction of the Government action has been taken against him? and the hon. Minister thereon. Besides, I would like to ask whether the Government have held talks with the THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Ministry of Finance to maintain a cheaper (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): Mr. Speaker, price of agricultural equipments to enable Sir, first of all an experiment is done for the farmers to get these at cheaper everything then only it is put on trial and rates. then it is implemented. According to the results of trial further progress and modifications are made. We have given [Eng/ish] you a list of all fhe works undertaken by our institutions over the years. If there SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Sir, in is any scope for improvement, that is answer to the main question itself, we alBo undertaken. have detailed out the research work being done for the improvement of SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: Mr. agricultural implements in the country as Speaker, Sir, the Parliamentary well as the break through we have made. Committee constituted by you has These are the more important of them. 7 Oral Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Oral Answers 8 The policy of the Ministry is to rice research institutes are working nicely. understand the actual situation in our But, in view of' the maximum export of country. Even now, the. agricultural grapes and onion from Maharashtra, the operations in 5 per cent of the holdings hon. Minister has declared in the House is done by manual applications such as that there will be two national institutes; in the North-Easti about 50 per cent is one for the research of onion and garlic still done by animal power and about 30- at Nasik and another for the research of 35 per cent is done by mechanised or grapes in Manjri. The required land has power-driven or energy-driven already been handed over to the Central implements. So, the research effort spans Government. across all the sections of agriculture. The average holding in India is only 1.69 MR. SPEAKER: The main question hectares. We have to take that into is about the agricultural implements. account. DR. VASANT NIWRUTTI PAWAR: So, the improvement of the When will these two institutes be agricultural implements or machinery is commissioned? an on-going process. I have get a complete list of all the break through we MR. SPEAKER: No, It is disallowed. have made in research. We spend about Rs. 51 crores for this in the Eighth Plan. For machinery, it is Rs. 15 crores; for DR. VASANT NIWRUTTI PAWAR: post-harvest technology, it is Rs. 27 Sir, this is also related to the research work .. crores; for energy upgradation, it is RS.7.45 crores; and for drainage, it is Rs. 1.5 crores. Research is being done MR. SPEAKER: No Shri Yadav. at the State level and at the Central level. [Translation] We have get the All India Coordinated Research Projects. We have SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV: Mr. got the Agro-machinery Corporations. Speaker, Sir, I am sorry to ask this Already we have built a manufacturing question that our district in Bihar was based for .implements in our country. World-famous for the production of Thousands of small scale industries have potatoes before independence and people come up. One million village artisans are used to come here from even places like working for the production of agricultural Peshawar. implements. We have developed one of the world's best tractor industries. MR. SPEAKER: It relates to agricultural implements and not to As regards the officers and the agricultural crops. complaints against them again, it is a general question. If there is any specific SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV: I am allegation or anything like that, we will asking about the research work only. It be able to give you the information. was only a small background. I want to . say that whatever institutes have been DR. VASANT NIWRUTTI PAWAR: set up for ~he development of new Mr. Speaker, Sir, the sugarcane and the agricultural equipments are located in 9 Oral Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 10

Bhopal,. Lucknow, Cuttack, Shimla, either bullock-cart accidents or are due Hyderabad, etc. None of all the above to some of the agricultural implements. places has an extensive production. I would like to know from the hon. MR. SPEAKER: See, I will disallow Minister whether he has got any proposal this also. to have a thorough research on the improvised bullock-cart system. {English] SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR:. Sir, upgradation of animal energy and the This is about agricultural draught power of about 80 millions animals implements. Please understand it. still constitute a very important ingredient of the Indian farming system. It is on the [Translation] high priority of the ICAR. There are all- India coordinated research projects SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV: I dealing with this subject. I will give your come straight to the question. I would like salient achievements of the animal energy to ask the hon. Minister that Bihar is also system. included in those places where there is more scope for setting up these Research MR. SPEAKER: No, Mr. Minister. Centres and where the requirement of He is very specific. He is on bullock-carts the these implements is more. There is only. no dearth of infrastructure at such places. Are you proposing to set up a Research SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Several Centre at a place like Bihar? new varieties of bullock-carts have already been developed. . (English] SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Sir, there MR. SPEAKER: This is also is a lot of improvement in bullock-carts. disallowed. The new innovations have come which are more feasible. Bullock-carts can carry DR. B. G. JAW ALI: Thank you, Mr, more loads. There is less burden on the Speaker, I most congratulate the hon. bullocks. Minister for having undertaken so many research work and for all the progress. MR. SPEAKER: There are bullock- I have gone through the list. One carts with rubber-tyres. important aspect which is the backbone of agriculture, particularly of the rural SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: These areas, is the bullock-cart. have made it more feasible .... (lnterruptions) We are trying Now, nowhere it is found that some everywhere else to give impetus to research has been done for the bullock-driven carts and also implements. improvised bullock-cart. Almost 40 per cent of the accidents are related to [Translation] bullock-carts, etc. If you go to an orthopaedic hospital, the patients are SHRI BHERU LAL MEENA: The from the rural areas. The cases are cultivation in our country is being done 11 Oral Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Oral Answers 12 acc(\rding to a new technique. Earlier in harvester combine to protect the fodder our district Udaipur there used to be a and ensure wheat also or are you college run by Agricultural Research conducting some research in this regard? Council. The adivasis were imparted training in that college to undertake SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Because cultivation by using new techniques. Now its cutting cannot be done at a time and it has been shifted to Bikaner. New immediate irrigation or sowing of paddy agricultural techniques are invented in all cannot be done. This system was in the developed areas but not much practice throughout the country. It attention is paid to advasi areas. I want shattered the work. to ask the Government whether new techniques would be introduced in advasi areas also so that the local farmers could So far as the husk is concerned, increase the produce in their small tracts we have developed a new system and of land? baling has also been done. New machines have also been obtainea but then we SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: A new would not be able to do anything without their help. We have to move forward and Agricultural Science Centre is proposed· not backward. to be opened there also.

PROF. PREM DHUMAL: The SHRI RAJVEEWSINGH: I want to ordinary trpctors cannot be operated in make you progress more. hilly areas as the land is uneven. The livestock is also on a decrease and SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Please getting expensive. I would like to know listen to me. The places where we as to whether the Govemment propose operate combin~s, the daily wages of the to give financial assistance to Himachal labourers is from Rs. 50 to Rs. 100 but Pradesh for it to develop such a tractor the places where harvester combines are which could be useful in cultivation in hilly not operated, the CUltivation is not upto areas? . the mark and we are not able to give even the wages to the labourers. SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: You have said the right thing. We are considering That is why I want that the it. production should increase and the production can be increased only when SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: All our the knowledge increases and new stress is on the modernisation of equipments are adopted. agriculture equipments. As villages are being provided Harvester combines and You say that the livestock is they are being operated. Are you aware decreasing. It is not so. We have the of its disadvantages? For example, when maximum livestock and we should not the wheat is cut from above and there worry about that. is shortage of fodder, wheat remains in the earth. So, the animals do not get fooder. This is also creating its shortage. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH (Aonla): Are you proposing to make some other Then why are we going to import cow- agricultural equipment in place of dung from abroad. · 13 Oral AnswelS BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Oral AnswelS 14

SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR: Where production and you are taking all the from you have heard all this. I say it is credit. When there is less production due absolutely incorrect. There is no need for to drought the whole blame is put on the us to import cow-dung from anywhere. God. I would like to tell the hon. Minister Neither we have imported cow-dung nor that the number of small farmers in we intend to do so. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I, villages is quite large and your agricultural do not know how do they hear such equipments are very expensive, thus ridiculous things. these small farmers cannot buy these equipments because financially they are SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRAKAR: not very sound nor do they have such Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are a large big tracts of land. Is the Government number of small farmers in our country. proposing to set up an institute to Is it the reason that the Government is manufacture inexpensive agricultural making small tractors or harvester equipments for the small farmers which combines or some other agricultural would impart training to small farmers on equipments which could be useful to how to manufacture such equipments small farmers and could be easily and they could make these equipments purchased by them as all the other which could be useful for them? present agricultural tractors and harvesters etc. are very expensive, the SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR: Mr. price which a small farmer can not afford. Speaker, Sir, so far as the sowing is Nowadays a tractor costs rupees from concerned. I am praying, sitting in this two to three lakhs. The same is the case House that you should understand that with other agricultural equipments. That these agricultural fields would turn into is why I would like to know from the hon. football fields. Earlier the population was Minister as to whether the Government 34 crore now it has increased to 90 would make efforts to enable the farmers crores. to get some. small tractors etc. which could be purchased at Rs. 30-40 The land was produced by God thousands? once. It does not increase every day. It will remain as it is. The more the SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR: Mr. population the more it will be shared. Speaker, Sir, a subsidy of Rs. 30 That is why it is important that, a new thousand is being given on the tractor. system of production should be evolved I am giving a subsidy of Rs. 30 thousands to increase the production. That is why in place of a small tractor, and making we are trying to manufacture new efforts side by side to continue giving this equipments for the small farmers they subsidy in future also. could afford and which could be usefull for them. That is why I am giving subsidy on)t. The subsidy is being given alongwith SHRI RAM PRASAD SINGH: Mr. the implement. this is what we are doing. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would like to tell the hon. Minister of Agriculture that there is no specific improvement in the {English] cultivation despite the use of new equipments. You are showing data that SHRI NIRMAL KANTI the production has increased. Actually a CHATIERJEE: I am glad that I have good monsoon is resulting in increased succeeded at last, in catching your eyes. 15 Oral Answers AUGUST 23, 19~4 Oral Answers . 16 MR. SPEAKER: Well this is works on traditional basis. There have 'agricultural implements'. been 3 thousand varieties of ploughs and we have had a traditional system of sowing and irrigation. Seileral machines SHRI NIRMAL KANTI in the agricultural field are of traditional CHATTERJEE: Sir, my question is very types. I feel that agricultural equipments specific. Jute is part of agriculture. Are have been invented on the basis of those there any developments in agricultural traditional systems. I would like to put a implements, specific of jute, on which question to the Government that as they research is going on in any institute in are inventing big and small mechanical India and, in particular, in an institute equipments but has the attention of the which. is engaged in jute research in Government been drawn to this fact that Barackpore in my constituency? Is the as to what would become of the labour hon. Minister aware, which kind of put in by the agricultural labourers? Is implements they have developed for any coordinating scheme been formulated specific jute cultivation? in view of the labour put in by them? And whether any special work is being [Translationj" undertaken in the area of agriculture by coordinating these machines with the labour put in by them? SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Mr. . Speaker, Sir, I am sorry to say and SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: You are sometimes, have to think also of stopping talking about the old system of things. jute cultivation, then what price we will If you want to continue talking about the get. (Interruptions) past then why do you go to space and why do you progress..... (Interruptions) [English] . SHRIMATI BHAVNA CHIKHLlA: MR. SPEAKER: This matter is You must find it out (Interruptions) straight from library and not from Agricultural field. It is from the library and SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: I am not even from the lab. listening and replying to that only. He had mentioned to continue doing what used to be done in the past. These ensure [Translation] progress. That is why these are used (Interruptions).... Please listen to me. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH: Mr. That is why we talk of labour force. Speaker, Sir, the Government have Where the production is increased by the mentioned a scheme for the development Government the rate of wages also of new agricultural equipments. Everybody increases. Where there is no production, is aware that India is mainly an agricultural the rate of wages also does not increase. country. The farmers as well as These are the equipments. I had given agricultural labourers working in fields the same reply last year .... are related to the field of agriculture. The (Interruptions)... How it is increasing? new equipments are being manufactured This is what I am saying that it will whether big or small, they will continue ensure progress. If you do not want to be useful in agricultural production progress then there are no means. 17 Oral AnswelS BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 18

[English] (b) if so, the number of Devdasis, State-wise; SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY (Jagatsinghpur): Sir, the Minister in his (c) the details of recommendations reply has stated that our researah of the Committee regarding rehabilitaion institutes have developed 20 types of of Devdasis and to emancipate them implements and equipment during the from exploitation; and last three years and he has also given a list. I want· to know how far these implements are in demand among the (d) the reaction of the Government cultivatolS. Has the Govemment got any to the recommendations? information on this aspect? Secondly, on which implements is the demand increasing? Is the Govemment giving [English] any subsidy on those implements which are in demand so that there will be more THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and more demand for such implements MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE among the cultivators? DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: The (SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESHWARI): (a) demand is ever increasing. New to (d). A Statement is laid on the Table entrepreneurs and small artisans are of the House. coming up to make these equipment and implements which are in great demand. As regards the subsidy that we are STATEMENT giving, I will give the details to the hon, Member. (a) The Central Government constituted a Central Advisory [Translation] Committee to study the problems of child prostitution, which inter- Devdasi System alia also examined the problems of Devdasis; + *402. SHRI ANAND RATNA (b) While the Committee did not carry MAURYA: out a survey of the. number of SHRIMATI PRATIBHA Devdasis, secondary sources DEV.ISINGH PATIL: indicate that they are found largely in the States of Karnataka, Will the Minister of HUMAN Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased In six districts of Karnataka, where to state: the practice of Devdasis is largely prevalent, it was estimated that in (a) whether a Committee was 1991-92 there were approx 21,000 constituted by the Govemment to carry Devdasis. /\ survey in 1986 had out a study regarding Devdasis in indicated that the", were 16,300 . Southern and Western parts of the Jogins in Andhra Pradesh. But. country; the number of other categories of 19 Oral Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Oral Answers 20

Devdasis such as Venkatsanis the concerned States to take and Basavis etc., who are found appropriate action. in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra is not known. [Translation]

(c) The Central Advisory Committee SHRI ANAND RATNA MAURYA has recommended that (i) the (Chandauli): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the House concerned State Governments will agree to the fact that 'Devdasi' should frame necessary rules for . system is a social evil and a taint on the the implementation of Devdasis country. But even then the Government Prohibition Acts, prevalent in the is unaware of the number of Devdasis States as well as review the in various such States where the Devdasi implementation of these Acts; (ii) system is still prevalent. It reflect the in order to develop a better Government's indifferent attitude towards understanding of the practice and them. facilitate integrated developmental responses to the problem. it was Mr. Speaker, Sir, my direct question necessary to comprehensively to the hon. Minister is that whether the study the various aspects of the Government has formulated any solid problem including the factors programme to eradicate the 'Devdasi' responsible for dedication, socio- system. If so, the yearwise achivements economic profiles of the various after its implementation. categories of Devdasis, spread and magnitude of the problem etc. (iii) each State Government SHRI BALRAM J~KHAR: As should draw up a comprehensive regards your saying that we have to go time bound Plan of Action wherein ahead .... (Interruptions) .... economic rehabilitation measures should be taken by State level {English] Organisations as well as NGOs under various schemes of the SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: Central and State Governments. This system was prevalent ever since the Each State Government should Vijaynagar Dynasty ruled that area. I also set up a suitable came to know this from history, when I Implementation Machinery which was the Minister for Social Welfare in would affect coordination ;;;:s well Karnataka. To cater to the needs of the as ensure that a large number of Army camps, this system was introduced. economic and non-economic It is localised. Only in a few dist'T-icts of developmental inputs are Mal1arashtra, Andhra Pradesh and dovetailed to Devdasis and Karnataka, the Devdasi system is still children, with adequate care being prevalent. In Karnataka, it is called either taken to provide proper marketing Devdasi or Basavi, in Andhra Pradesh it linkages to support their economic . is know as Jogin or Venkatasani and development activities. Maharashtra it is known as Devdasi.

(d) The Central Government has Old women in order to generate considered these recommen- income, offer young girls, ageing between dations positively and requested 12 to 18 years in the name of God. Due 21 Oral Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 22 to ignorance, illiteracy, lack of awareness, it as earfy as possible. A secondary superstition, they offer girfs for exploitation. organisation known as Ardi have conducted a survey and has submitted As regards the question of the hon. its report. In that report, it is stated that Member, we have taken various measures 23,000 Devdasis are existing in Kamataka to eradicate this system. The State and in Andhra Pradesh it is 16,300. Governments are having their own laws Regarding the detailed rehabilitation and those are under implementation. We programme, as far as Karnataka is have taken up a lot of rehabilitation concerned, they are distributing land to programmes for those women who are these ladies. Pattas, Janata houses and in distress and also rehabilitated their house sites are also being distributed to children. women.

Sir, these are the actions which we [Translation] have taken. If you want me to answer the question in details, I will reply State- SHRI ANAND RATNA MAURYA: I wise. In one of the litigations regarding had asked about the voluntary child prostitution, the Supreme Court organisations working for their observed that a study on the Devdasi rehabilitation and no reply has been System should ~e conducted. We have given regarding that. studied the system at length and various States have enacted their laws and have [English] also taken various measures apart from what we have taken. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: [Translation] Only one organisation has submitted the reports on the survey of the Devdasi system. We have not surveyed SHRI ANAND RATAN MAURYA: it.. .. (Interruption). Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has given a very casual answer to my question even then through you I would like to aks Sir, he was asking it. a sec.ond supplementary question about the number of voluntary organisations [Translation] contributing snd working for the rehabilitation of the Devdasis in THE MINISTER OF HUMAN Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Karnataka. Which are these voluntary ARJUN SINGH): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the organisations? Whether any aid is given hon.member has asked for the information by the centre to those voluntary specially about Maharashtra as to how organisations and if so, the yearwise many Government institutions are involved details of these? in this work, at present. I do not have that information readily available with me [English] as to how many Govemment institutions are working in different States and what SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: aid these are getting from the States. I Sir, we did not make a through survey will collect information and send to the of the system, but we are going to do hon. member. 23 Ora/ Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Oral Answers 24

SHRIMATI PRATIBHA DEVISINGH on it. This system being run in the name PATIL: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to of religion,- Gods an~ (3oddesses is very know whether I can raise one or two unfortunate and hateful. We are master supplementary questions? in doing ill deeds in the name of religion and God. We take the refuge of religion MR. SPEAKER: Only one. in committing human sacrifice, in making one a prostitute or doing atrocities by SHRIMATI PRATIBHA DEVISINGH declaring someone as untouchable. PATIL: I am dividing my question into two Thousands and lakhs of innocent lives parts. It· has been stated in the Part(D) are being ruined by it. It is a very serious reply of my question that. thing. Therefore both the preventive and curative measures must be taken. I {English] would like to know if the Central Government would do something positive "The Central Government has in this regard and some special schools considered these recommendations like the Kendriya Vidyalayas or the positively and requested the Navodaya Vidhyalayas with hostle facility concerned States to take would be set up for the little girls to be appropriate action". made Devdasis, where they could be given vocational training so that they are {Trans/ation] not compelled to succumb this reprehensible practice. The word positively used here means that this responsibility has been {Eng/ish] left on the State Govemments a.ld the State Governments have been asked to do this work. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: We have taken various measures in this [Eng/ish] regard. The Department of Women and Child Development has sanctioned two That has been left to the State projects under the NORAD Scheme to Government. It only an advisory type of the Western Maharashtra Development thing that the Central Government has Corporation. In the project sanctioned, 85 done. They have only advised the State Devdasis. were given one year training in Governments to take up appropriate knitting. We have allocated Rs. 11,30,000 ac;:tion. What is the central Government to this Corporation for these projects. The same organisation was given a going to do about it? That is what we wanted to know. project for watch assembly training for 100 women for one year. Apart from that, the Government of Maharashtra has {Translation] given financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 for the marriage of Devdasis or their Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Devdasi daughters. system is very old and many reports have been prepared and discussions held on it by the thinkers in our country MR. SPEAKER: The main question as well as in abroad, several laws have is, what kind of assistance the been passed in this regard. I do not think Government of India is giving to eradicate that there is a need to deliberate further this evil from the society. 25 Oral Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 26

SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: part of the social organisation and the That is what I have replied to, Sir. Two State Government and the Central projects have been sanctioned under the Government is prepared to help the NORAD Scheme to the Western State Government to the fullest extent Maharashtra Development Corporation. possible to carry out this responsibility with efficiency and proper planning. MR. SPEAKER: These are the two projects but not the programme or the SHRIMATI SUSEELA GOPALAN: policy of the Government. Mr. Speaker, Sir, spreading awareness is one thing but taking up a socio- SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: economic programme is the most These are the two programme, Sir. important thing. Whatever efforts have been made so far are quite inadequate. MR. SPEAKER: All right, you may There will not be any result until both the please reply in your own fashion. State and the Central Government jointly take up a socio-econornic programme. SHRIMATI PRATIBHA DEVISINGH Will the Government consider giving some PATIL: Sir, I have specifically asked as aid to the children of these Devdasis who to whether there is going to be some are sent to school? educational institution, like the Kendriya Vidyalya, Navodya Schools or IT!. Can we have such a scheme for the girls who Will the Government consider giving are really in misery? some aid to the mothers of these children so that they can send their children to the schools, girl children especially, as SHRI ARJUN SINGH: I think the they are kept there because of economic hon. Member is right in saying that difficulties? If they are given special basically this is an issue which should be grants for sending their girl children to tackled by spreading awareness about schools, then there would be some good the reprehensible practice that it is and result. If you do not think on those lines. for that it is the general awareness in if land is given and no money is given, society, including women, which will help they will not be able to cultivate that land. eradicate this evil. In this respect, efforts These things should be taken up in a ale being made by the State comprehensive way. Will you please Governments, because they have to do consider these aspects? it in the field, and the Central Government has helped the State Government by giving training programme so as to give SHRIMATI BAS AVA RAJESWARI: economic empowerment to those families We have already considered that, Madam. whose members have been involved in In Karnataka several schools have been this so that they are able to stand on started for the rehabilitation of such their own legs. This will help in reducing children. Lumpsum grants are also being the impact of Devdasi and other system. given to them. The grant given for the children in the primary standard is Rs. 40 I would like to mention here that and in the middle school they are given it may not be a one-sided approach to grants to the extent of Rs. 60 to Rs. 120. the problem. It has to be a holistic They have also started short stay homes approach to the problem, both on the and Juvenile home in Karnataka. 27 Oral Answer.s AUGUST 23, 1994 Oral Answer.s 28

In Maharashtra pensions are given the feudal outlook about who are along with sites for those women who performing-artistes and who, therefore, have grown old. In Belgaum, the have to go outside the domestic sphere Karnataka Government have given Janata and are considered to be easily available. houses and other things for 384 families. Andhra Pradesh Government, I think, And, secondly, the reason is their have even given Rs. 250 as stipend for economic situation the poverty-stricken the students who come from their families. background from which these girls come. These are all actions which have been Now, what I want to ask is that there taken by the various State Governments are other women artistes of this kind, apart from distributing sites. Other socio- rural and folk artistes in particular, who economic programmes and schemes are are undergoing the same kind of social also being implemented. and sexual exploitation in many different States. Therefore, I would like to ask the [Translation} Minister whether any broader scheme for the upliftment or to prevent the exploitation SHRIMATI BHAVNA CHIKHLlA: Mr. of such women artistes, particularly in the Speaker, Sir, just now the hon. Minister rural areas, will be undertaken by the has said that a committee has been set Government. up to study of the plight of the Devdasis. You know about the committees. SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Sir, this is a Everyone knows about the action taken wider question of the general situation report on the J.P.C.'s report. Does the that might be affecting the folk artistes, Government contemplate to enact a stem specially the women artistes. I do not law in this regard as in the case of the think it falls squarely within the scope of terrorists T ADA is imposed? Often the this system which we are discussing. minor girls are abducted and molested. But, since it is a matter which also has Does the Government contemplate to some relevance to women artistes, their adopt stern measures to stop it? exploitation, we will try to think of a way in which this can be prevented and if special efforts are to be taken, we will SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Hon'ble try to see that those are taken. Speaker Sir, whatever has been said by the hon. Member, must be pondered SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE uver. It is already under consideration. (Panskura): Sir, in the Statement that It is under consideration to make the has been placed on the Table of the Immoral Traffic Act more effective and House, in 'C', there are some stringent. Taking all these things into recommendations such as Central consideration the Bill will be amended. Advisory Committee has recommended that: (1) the concerned State Government [English] should frame necessary rules for the implementation of Devdasis Prohibition SHRIMATI MALINI BHATTA- Act prevalent in the States as well as CHARYA: Sir, the Minister was quite right review the implementation of this Act. in saying that a holistic approach has to be taken so far as rehabilitation of these Sir, I would like to know from the artistes is concerned. Now, it is clear that hon. Minister which are the State the misuse of this system comes out of Governments which have framed the 29 Oral Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 30 rules anj which are the State (d) the steps proposed to benefit Govemments which have revIewed the all the farmers equally; State of affairs with the implementation of the Act and what steps are being (e) whether the Government taken by the Central Government to propose to enhance the amount of Crop monitor that. Insurance Scheme for the flood-prone, drought-prone and earthquake-prone SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: areas; Sir, the State of Kamataka had framed the rules first. The States of Maharashtra (f) if so, the details thereof; and and Andhra Pradesh have to review it. (g) if not, the reasons therefor? SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHFRJEE: Have they reviewed it? [English]

SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE We have asked them to review it. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) Pilot Crop SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE: Insurance Scheme (PCIS) has not been You have asked them to review it but implemented in the country; they have not yet reviewed it. (b) to (g). Does not arise. [Translation] [TranslatIOn] Crop Insurance Scheme SHRI LALL BABU RAI: Mr. Speaker, + Sir, just now the hon. Minister has stated *403 SHRI LALL BABU RAI: in his reply that question does not ariS'i. DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: Indian is an agricultural country where 75 to 80 per cent people depend Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE on agriculture. Around 26 crore people be pleased to state: put hard labour in agriculture. But farmers in this country always suffer hardships due to floods, famine, earthquakes and (a) when the new Pilot Crop other calamities which destroy their crops. Insurance Scheme has been ~mented in the country; MR. SPEAKER: Reply to the question will not come if you make (b) the names of States where it speech here. is being implemented at present; SHRI LALL BABU RAI: I come to the main question. Hon Minister says himself to be a farmer and their well ~er ~'? the crops are destroyed. 31 Oral Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Oral Answers 32 the farmers weep over their plight and now hon. Minister has stated that so far are greatly auguiaed. this scheme has not been launched and Govemment proposes to introduce it. I While framing the Crop Insurance would like to know from the hon. Minister Scheme hon. Minister has made a that by when this scheme will be provision for providing compensation upto implemented? Rs. 10,000 This insurance scheme does not cover the crops of tobacco, sugarcane SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: We will and cotton. I demand for inclusion of try to launch this scheme at the earliest these crops also under the crop insurance possible. scheme. The committee has also made recommendations to this effect. The report DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: of the committee also made a Mr. Speaker, Sir, this question relates to recommendation to enhance the amount crop insurance. Many times you have of compensation under Crop Insurance accepted in this House that you want to Scheme. I would like to know from the provide the benefits of this scheme to all hon. Minister as to whether the the farmers. Originally my question Government increase the present amount pertained to the same but by dubbing this of Rs. 10, 000 under Crop Insurance question. I would like to know as to Scheme or not? whether the Crop Insurance is being studied on the basis of some villages.. or THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE tehsils as one unit or on individual basis- (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): Mr. Speaker, it should be clarified. Sir, as far as his question is concerned as to whether I am a farmer or not, I SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Mr. would like to say and perhaps he also Speaker, Sir, there are some practical knows that I am also a farmer. problems in it. I have been pondering over this issue since 1972 because I am The thing is that I have given reply also a sufferer .. (Interruptions) I am to the question you have studying this scheme seriously as I am asked .. (Interruption) .... I am 6 and a also a farmer .. (Interruptions) .. There is no quarter feet tall. The question is that I fun in it..(lnterruptions) have given reply to the question asked. He has asked whether the 'Pilot Scheme' AN HON. MEMBER: How many has been launched? I would like to tell years you will take to study this scheme? th3.t it is under consideration. What he was mentioning W'lS an old scheme, and it was introduced qLo'te earlier and it is SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: You would still going on. I am also trying my best have understood it if you were a farmer ... that all the crops should be covered (Interruptions) under Crop Insurance Scheme and study is going on in this direction. The AN HON. MEMBER: Please tell shortcomings in the scheme will be what you have been thinking about it? removed before implementation. I will give the reply to this question other day. SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: I am telling that. There is a big difference SHRI LALL BABU RAI: I would like between saying one thing and doing it. to ask supplementary question on it. Just We are trying to curtail this difference. 33 Oral Answers SHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 34

Practical problems in this scheme are [Translation] being solved for its successful implementation. At present farmers, who SHRI RATILAL VERMA have taken loan are being considered for (Dhanduka): Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. this scheme. Now a fullfledge scheme Minister is' going to implement a new has been formulated and research is Crop Insurance Scheme on experimental going on in this regard. I wish its basis whereas crores of rupees are implementation at the earliest. .This outstanding under the old Crop Insurance scheme has been forwarded to special Scheme in Gujarat. A delegation of committee of Cabinet Committee for Gujarat farmers have directly contacted study and I hope that this will be done you for it but no action was taken. I at the earliest. would like to know from the hon. Minister that by wh,Jn this outstanding amount will be paid? DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: Will it be possible by the next session? SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this question pertains to the SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR: We will policy matter, therBfore, it should be try our best. asked separately. Although it is being done. This has a lot of problems and [English] several related departments have to give their report regarding the actual loss of crop. Therefore, this new crop insurance PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATE- scheme is being introduced to remove SWARLU: Sir, this is a very important the shortcomings in it..(lnterruptions) You aspect. Hon. Minister has on saveral ask the question, reply will be given. occasions promised in this House that this scheme is going to be implemented. SHRI LAKSHMI NARAIN MANI Even the hon. Prime Minister during his TRIPATHI: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like visit to Andhra Pradesh assured that this to ask one question and hope that he scheme would be implemented from Rabi will consider it seriously. A large area in 1993. I would like to ask the Minister India is cultivated along the bank of rivers when this scheme will be given effect to especially in my parliamentary and whether this ,is going to form part constituency in Uttar Pradesh Ghaghara of the National Agricultural Policy. river passes through all the five legislative assembly constituencies. Earlier. when SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR: Sir, there there was flood in this river a vast area are two aspects. in this region used to submerge ... (Interruptions).

MR. SPEAKER: He wants to know MR. SPEAKER: The question will whether it is going to form part of the become very lengthy. Agricultural Policy. (Interruptions) SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR: The Agricultural Policy has been laid on the SHRI LAKSHMI NARAIN MANI Table of the House and he should study TRIPATHI: Sir, I have raised this question the Policy. time and again but proper reply to it was 35 Oral Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Oral Answers 36

not given, therefore, I would like to SHRI P. C. THOMAS: The natural explain it. At present a dam has been calamities are causing heavy losses to constructed along with the river to save the cash crops. The compensation given the farmers from flood. Now in rainy is very meagre. For example, when a season the water logged between the coconut tree is lost completely, the dam and river does not spread. But land compensation given by the Government of millions of farmers fall between this is just Rs. 40 or Rs. 100, which is very dam and the river and their crops are mearge compared to the efforts put in ruined every year. I would like to know by the farmers and the cost incurred by from the hon. Minister as to whether he the farmers. IS planning to launch any scheme for the welfare of such farmers or whether these Can.you formulate a policy where farmers will be covered under the Crop crop insurance can be taken by the 1~urance Scheme or not? Sir, I request farmers for their cash crops so that such you to ask the hon. Minister to answer natural calamities as are unprecedented, my question specifically. as are occurring again and again can be looked after? SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Sir, the question is that in the new crop insurance SHRI "SALRAM JAKHAR: We have scheme ... increased the amount of compensation from Rs. 25000 to Rs. 45,000. {English] MR. SPEAKER: Q. No. 404-Shri S.M. Laljan Basha-not present. SHRI VIJAY NAVAL PATIL: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has said that he has been thinking over the SHRI CHETAN P.S. CHAUHAN: situation since 1972. In view of the policy want to raise this question. of the Government to withdraw a substantial subsidy on fertiliser, the MR. SPEAKER: We", farmers are suffering a lot. Mr. Chauhan wants to aks this question, I will allow him. Will the Minister consider taking up the Pilot Projects immediately? While Assistance to Former Olympians implementing them, they will come to kr,ow what are the deficiencies. The *404 SHRI CHETAN P.S. practical experience gained during their CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN implementation with be useful to the RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased farmers. Instead of thinking over the Pilot to state: Projects, is he going to start them from the next year ? (a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the MR. SPEAKER: I think the Minister news-item regarding former Olympians in has already replied to this question. the "Times of India" dated 29 July, 1994;

SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: I have (b) whether the Government have already replied to this question. made any survey of the status and 37 Oral Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 38 economic condition of all the former Mr. Speaker, Sir, sportspersons Olympians; give away their whole life, youth for the sports and the country. Sir, through you (c) if so, the number of former I would like to know from the hon. Olympians who are living in economic .Minister as to whether he is going to penury; and conduct any survey regarding the number of unemployed players who partiCipated in Olympic Games and whose eqonomic (d) the number of such sports- condition is weak. Whether this information persons provided financial assistances? will be made availC'.ble to us.

THE MINISTER OF STATE;i\J THE [English] MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS) AND SHRI MUKUL WASNIK: The MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY scheme which we have started to give OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI pension to the meritorious sportspersons MUKUL WASNIK): (a) Yes, Sir. will cover all the medalists in Olympic Games and that number comes to 126 sportspe rsons. (b) No, Sir.

As far as Asian Games gold (c) The information regarding the medalists are concerned, the figure is number of former Olympians who are 139. These sportspersons will get pension living in economic penury is not available irrespective of their financial status. For with the Department. sports persons who are in indigent circumstances, we have a separate (d) Under the new scheme, "Sport scheme, which is there in operation for Fund for pension to Meritorious the last few years and we cater to their Sportsperson" being implemented through needs separately. So wherever there is Life Insurance Corporation of India, three any case of a sportsperson in indigent Olympians are getting Life pension at the circumstances, we do give a monthly rate fo Rs. 20001- p.m. 37 more pension or if there is a need, we give Olympians including Mr. Manual Fredricks some lumpsum grant also. referred to in the news item would also be receiving pension at the same rate SHRI CHETAN P.S. CHAUHAN: from Life Insurance Corporation of India Sir, the hon. Minister has said that it is soon. only the medal winners who will be given pension. I would like to ask the hon. [Translation} Minister, whether he is going to consider any kind of reservation for these SHRI CHETAN P.S.CHAUHAN sportspersons just as you have reservation (Amroha): Hon. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is for the ex-servicemen. As I said, the really very unfortunate that no survey sportspersons give away their youth for has been conducted regarding the number the country. So, will you consider giving of players employed, number of players some kind of reservation to them or will unemplyed and players living in indigent you issue guidelines to the Government condition. or Government organisations, public 39 Oral Answer.s AUGUST 23, 1994 Oral Answer.s 40 sector undertakings and State SHRI MUKUL WASNIK: Sir, the Governments so that these sportspersons Department of Personnel has already could get some job opportunities? issued instructions to various public sector undertakings to provide some minimum Sir, as they are giving pension to I'\umber of jobs for the sportspersons. the gold medalists only, I would like to know will the hon. Minister consider SHRI UDAYSINGRAO GAIKWAD: giving pension to A~una awardees also Sir, I would like to quote one example because I am one of them. from our District in Western Maharashtra. A wrestler who had won a bronze medal MR. SPEAKER: You will get pension in Helesinki, was directly recruited as an from the Parliament. Inspector by the Maharashtra Govemment after that unfortunately he met with an SHRI CHETAN P.S. CHAUHAN accident and died. His name is Mr. (Amroha): Sir, the point here is that there Khasoha Jadhav. Now the hon. Minister are lot of games and in some games we may recollect that his wife came out and are nowhere in the intemational standard, said that she was going to sell his medal so we cannot get any medals in these because she was leading a life of hand games. There are sportsperson who to mouth. I am the Vice-President of the have got Arjuna Award in these games Wresting Federation. We all came together too. Will the hon. Minister consider this and donated some funds to her. After also? that the Chief Minister of Maharashtra State also gave some funds to her. She SHRI MUKUL WASNIK: Sir, I would is not getting anything and she feels that like to clarify the position once again. one of her sons should get into some Pension for medalists is one scheme and job. That is what Shri Chetan P.S. pension for sportspersons in indigent Chauhan has rightly said. circumstances is another. In the second scheme also we have given pension to Secondly, one Mr. Mangare, who 58 sportspersons and we have given stood fourth in Helsinki games, is also lumpsum assistance to 92 sportspersons. not getting anything. Will the hon. Minister give any pension to these Olympians As far as pension to Arjuna also for having got the fourth position and awardees is concemed, Sir, you have also give some job to their families? said that Shri Chauhan can get pension SHRI MUKUL WASNIK: As far as through Parliament. Though he is Sitting Mrs. K.D. Jadhav is concerned, we have on the opposite side, we do not wish that already sanctioned monthly pension of he should become a pensioner so soon. Rs. 1,500. We are giving this monthly But for Arjuna Awardees also we are pension to Mrs. Jadhav since October planning to prepare a scheme so that 1992 and it will continue. they can be provided with some benefit. We are in the process of preparing the As far as job is concerned, I will scheme, but I am not in position to not be able to say anything. divulge anything at this point of time. MR. SPEAKER: Now the Question SHRI CHETAN P.S. CHAUHAN: Hour is over. Sir, what about the reservation? I did not get the answer. 41 Written AnswelS BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 42

WRITTEN ANSWERS TO RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased QUESTIONS to state :

{English] (a) whether all the State Governments have been asked to Consumer Organisations implement the recommendations made in the National Perspective Plan for Women; *405. PROF. UMAREDDY and VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AI-'FAIRS (b) if so, the response of the State AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased Governments and the extent to which to state : these recommendations have been implemented in each State? (a) whether the Government assess the legitimacy and strength of consumer rights organisations before involving them THE MINISTER OF HUMAN in formulation of policy on consumer RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI matters; ARJUN SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) if so, the manner by which their (b) The Core Group set up in membership and registration are January, 1987 under the Chairmanship scrutinized; and of the then Minister of State for Women and Child Development drafted the (c) the procedures presently National Perspective Plan for Women adopted by the Government to determine 1988-2000 A.D. The Core Group the strength and legitimacy of consumer presented the National Perspective Plan organisations? for Women to the Department on 9th October, 1988. The National Perspective THE MINISTER OF CIVIL Plan is a long term overall guiding policy SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND document for the holistic development of PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI A.K. the Indian women guided by the ANTONY): (a) to (c). In formulation of Constitutional provisions, Principles and policies on consumer matters, the Ministry Directives relevant to the developmental takes the views/recommendations of the process. The Plan aims at the overall Central Consumer Protection Council into development and integration of women consideration. A number of consumer into the mainstream of the economy organisations are represented on this ensuring equity and social justice for all Council from different parts of the country. women. The National Perspective Plan The basic criteria for nominating consumer contains 353 recommendations dealing organisations on the Council is that they with rural development, agriculture, should have experience in the field of employment and training, supportive consumer protection. services, fuel fodder water, creche/day care centre, housing, education, health National Perspective Plan for and family welfare, legislation, political Women participation and the decision making, media and communication and voluntary *406. SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. action. Some of these recommendations TOPIWALA: Will the Minister of HUMAN have long term and short term policy and 43 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 44 financial implications while some other 1/3 of all posts of Chairpersons recommendations deal with legislative of the Committes in all the local issues. The implementation of these bodies have been reserved for recommendations is a continuing process women. to bring women into the mainstream of national life. The Status of implementation (v) The recommendation to issue joint of major recommendations of the National pattas for lease of wasteland, Perspective Plan for Women by State ceiling, surplus land is being Governments and Union Territory implemented. Administrations is given below:

(vi) The reservation for women under Institutional Development Integrated Rural Development Programme has been increased (i) Separate Departments for Women from 30% to 40% w.e.f. 1 April, and Child Development have 1992. already been set up in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, (vii) Non-Governmental Organisations Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh are being actively involved in the Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Women Development Pradesh. Programmes such as Working Women's Hostel's, Short Stay (ii) Women Development Homes, Rehabilitation of Destitute Corporations have been set up in Women, running of creches, the States of Andhra Pradesh, promoting income generation Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal projects such as Support to Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Training and Employment Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Programme for Women (STEP), Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Employment and Income Punjab, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Generating Production Units Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh to (NORAD), Rashtriya Mahila Kosh, provide opportunities for etc. employment of women and to develop women enterprenuership. (viii) 'Crime against women' Cells have been set up in the States of (iii) State Commission for WOMen on Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Orissa, the lines of the Natlonal Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Commission for Women have been Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, set up in the States of Assam, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, and in the Union Territories of Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal, Pondicherry and Chandigarh. Delhi and Punjab. Scarcity Hit Areas Political Empowerment *407 SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: (iv) As per the 73rd Amendment, one Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be third of all elected seats and pleased to state: 45 Written Answers SHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 46

(a) the areas which have been (c) the response of the Union declared scarcity hit this year, State- Govemment thereto? wise; THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SAL RAM JAKHAR): (a) to (c). According to reports received from the (b) the amount of Central assistance State Governments, the details of areas sought by each State for carrying out declared as d'ought affected during the relief work in those areas; and current ye3.r are given below :

(a) Andhra Prades Parts of 12 districts (b) Gujarat 2562 villages in 5 districts (c) Maharashtra 2367 villages in 13 districts (d) Rajasthan 22586 villages in 25 districts

The Statement of affected districts Governments have not therefore is enclosed. requested for any assistace. However, a request was received from the In the scheme of financing relief Govemment of Gujarat for generous expenditure, a Natural Calamity Relief assistance to manage the drought Fund (CRF) is provided to each State situation and in response the second and Government with 75% contribution from third instalments of Central share of CRF Government of India. Expenditure on for the year 1994-95 amounting to account of relief due to natural calamities Rs. 31.875 crores were released to including drought are to be met '"Jy the Government of Gujarat in advance in the State from out of the CRF. The State month of June, 1994.

STATEMENT

List of districts declared as drought affected

1. Andhra Pradesh : 1. Srikakulam 2. Vizianagaram 3. Visakhapatnam 4. East Godavari 5. West Godavari 6. Karimnagar 7. Nalgonda 8. Anantpur 9. Mahaboobnagar 10. Medak 11. Ranga Reddy 12. Krishna

2. Gujarat: 1. Kutch 2. Jamnagar· 3. Junagadh 47 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 48

2. Gujarat: 4. Rajkot 5. Bhavnagar 3. Maharashtra: 1. Pune 2. Sangli 3. Satara 4. Nashik 5. Dhule 6. Jalgoan 7. Ahmednagar 8. Beed 9. Osmanabad 10. Latur 11. B'.Ildana 12. Bhandara 13. Aurangabad 4. Rajasthan: 1. Ajmer 2. Alwar 3. Banswara 4. Barmer 5. Bhilwara 6. Bikaner 7. Bundi 8. Chittorgarh 9. Churu 10. Dausa 11. Dholpur 12. Dungarpur 13. Ganganagar 14. Jaipur 15. Jaisalmer 16. Jalore 17. Jhunjhunu 18. Jodhpur 19. Nagaur 20. Pali 21. Rajsamand 22. Sirohi 23. Sawai Madhopur 24. Tonk 25. Udaipur 49 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 50

[Translation] (2) Evolving standards for emissions or discharges of environmental Pollution Control Boards pollutants from various sources whatsoever; *408 SHRI ASHT BHUJA PRASAD S~':'JKLA: (3) Commissioning research and SHRI SATYA DEO SINGH: sponsoring studies for development of methodologies! Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT technologies relating to AND FORESTS be pleased to state : environmental protection and improvement; (a) whether the Pollution Control Boards have demanded more facilities; (4) Bringing out statistical data and reports on status and trends in (b) if so, the details thereof; and the environmental quality with reference to soil, water and air; (c) the reaction of the Government (5) Cloassifying and zoning of areas in this regard? based on environmental criteria; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (6) Identifying areas for restriction of MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SANTOSH polluting activities and for allowing MOHAN DEV): (a) The Central Pollution certain activities with such Control Board has prepared an Approach safeguards as may be necessary; Papflr titled "Towards Strengthening of Pollution Control Machinery". The Board (7) Technical inputs and data has constituted a Sub-Group consisting generation for environmental of Chairman!Member Secretaries of impact assessment of industrial Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and and other projects; Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Boards to look into details regarding the possibility (8) Preparing manuals, codes or of financial back-up, infrastructural and guidelines relating to control of organisational restructuring for. dealing pollution and improvement in with various aspects of environmental environmental quality; pollution in an integrated manner and the financial assistance required. (9) Enforcing the rules on Hazardous substances as notified under the (b) The Approach Paper focuses Environment (Protection) Act; on designation of the State Pollution Control Boards as Environmental (10) Technical assistance to industries Protection AuthoritieslBoards as these for conducting environmental Environmental Protection Authorities! audits and evaluation of Boards could address themselves more environmental statements; effectively to the following tasks. (11 ) Setting up of data base and (1) Evolving standards for the information system on cleaner environmental quality including technologies and for resource soil, water (surface and ground conservation, waste utilisation and water) and air; recycling; 51 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 52

(12) Establishing a monitoring network submitted to the Government for its to assess the status and trends decisions. in the quality of soil. "water and air from environmental angle Loss to F.e.l. alongwith monitoring to ascertain *409 SHRI GUMAN MAL the impact of hazardous waste LODHA: disposal, phase out of ozone SHRI NITISH KUMAR: depleting substances (ODS), and cleaning up operations such as Will the Minister of FOOD be Ganga ActJon Plan (GAP), pleased to state: National River Action Plan (NRAP) and National Lake Conservation (a) whether the loss suffered by the Plan (NLCP); Food Corporation of India on transportation and storage of foodgrains (13) Providing technical support for during 1992-93 and 1993-94 has been preparation of action plans in excess of the norms fixed by the monitoring the implementation of Bureau of Industrial Costs and Prices; action plans for abatement of pollution and improvement of (b) if so, the details thereof; environmental quality in critical/ sensitive areas; and (c) whether the various types of expenditure incurred annually by the (14) Training of personnel at various Corporation on rice and wheat have been levels and mass awareness increasing; activities" (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and The Approach Paper has also recommended strengthening of the (e) the amount of extra expenditure Pollution Control Boards i:1terms other than the original cost spent per of technical services, planning, quintal on rice and wheat during the last training, Research and three years? Development and funding of the Boards by introducing Cess for THE MINISTER OF STATE OF Environment Protection. THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP NATH RAI) (a) Yes, Sir, it is correct in (c) The Sub-Committee which has case of year 1992-93. The accounts for been constituted for finalising the 1993-94 are under compilation. Approach Paper is scheduled to meet on 24-25th August, 1994. The Committee is (b) The The details of transit and expected to prepare the report within a storage shortages during 1992-93 vis-a- month after this, which would then be vis the BICP norms are indicated below:-

SHORTAGES

As per the norms As per the actuals

Lakh Tonnes Rs" Crores Lakh Tonnes Rs. Crores

2.14 94.83 5.02 223.33 53 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAIQ\) Written Answers 54

(c) to (e). Two types of operations carrying cost. The procurement incidentals done by the Food Corporations of India incurred on wheat and paddy/rice during are procurement and distribution. The 1991-92 to 1993-94, which include mandi procurement cost includes the cost of levies, gunny charges, mandi labour, foodgrains, procurement incidentals. The transportation and payment to other distribution cost of foodgrains includes agencies involved in procurement, are as the distribution expenses and buffer under:- (Rs. per quintal)

Wheat Paddy/Rice 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 (RE) 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94(RE)

Total Expenditure 68.95 73.05 75.02 32.69 31.53 36.47 Percentage increase over earlier years 7.2% 5.9% 2.7% 3% decrease 15.5%

Most of the above expenditure is elements of expenditure include freight, either obligatory or unavoidable. interest charges, bag handling, storage Expenditure on labour and transport are charges, administrative expenditure and controlled through competitive tenders. shortages. The details of expenditure incurred on this account during the last So far as distribution and carrying 3 years are as under:- cost of buffer stocks are concerned, the

(Rs. per quintal)

1991-92 1992-93 1993-94(RE) Distribution Buffer Distribution Buffer Distribution Buffer Cost carrying Cost carrying Cost carrying Cost Cost Cost

Total expenditure 91.90 77.55 120.02 103.65 111.57 99.13

Broad reasons for increase in on buffer stocks in 1993-94 as various elements of expenses are the buffer stock has increased enumerated below :- from 43.49 lakh tonnes in 1992- 93 to 115.50 lakh tonnes in 1993- (i) There has been increase in 94. The increase in the interest transportation charges during during 1992-93 over 1991-92 was 1993-94 over the earlier year due due to increase in the rate of to 54% hike in rail tariff; bank interest;

(i~ There has been some substantial (iii) The capacity utilisation during increase in the interest charges 1992-93 came down to 53% as 55 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 56

compared to 58% in 1991-92 STATEMENT resulting in increase of storage cost; Joint Statement of intent between the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the Republic of India and the (iv) There has been increase in the Department of Energy of the United administrative charges due to States of America payment of arrears to the staff on implementation of wage revision; WHEREAS, the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the Republic of India and the Department of Energy (v) Above ali,' general increase in of the United States of America (DOE), expenses is due to impact of hereinafter referred to as the Participants, price inflation. have a mutual interest in working together and consulting to facilitate planning, development and implementation of [English] energy technology cooperation projects in India that result in improved environ- mental attributes, reduction in net Agreement with USA emissions of greenhouse gases, and improved production technology, and in *410. SHRI SARAT PATTANAYAK: pursuing collaboration between their two Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND countries in this area. FORESTS be pleased to state: WHEREAS, the Participants recognize that enhancing mutual (a) whether a Joint Statement of environmental protection, particularly Intent was signed with the United States controlling greenhouse gas emissions to of America recently for cooperation in limit potential adverse climate change environment sector; and impacts, requires a global solution, to which both our countries have opportunities to make significant but (b) if so, the salient features differential contributions. thereof? WHEREAS, the. Participants recognize that many methods and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF technologies that limit greenhouse gas THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI emissions contribute also to economic SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). development and the control of local and During the recent visit of Ms. Hazel 0' regional environmental problems, and Leary, US Secretary for Energy to India, that cost-effective, world-wide greenhouse a Joint Statement of Intent for cooperation gas emissions reductions may be between India and the United States of achieved by encouraging such reductions America in the field of Environment where responsive solutions are available Enhancing Energy Technologies was at least cost with possible financial and signed. A Statement giving a copy of the technical assistance from individuals and Joint Statement of Intent is attached. organizations. 57 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 58

WHEREAS, the Participants integrated resource planning, to recognize that the framework Convention promote sustainable development; on Climate Change, Agenda 21, and ot~r ;"'·"rnational agreements, to which (b) Bilateral technical evaluation of I.JOtn our countries are signatories, projects that are likely to meet the encourage countries to implement criteria for projects selection being cooperative, mutually voluntary projects, developed by the Conference of particularly technology cooperation the Parties of the United Nations projects as an important means to Framework Convention on Climate accelerate progress along a sustainable Change, including development of development path and maintain strong a model statement of acceptance and sustainable economic growth. by India for technology cooperation projects; WHEAREAS, the PartiCipants (c) Exchange of publicly available recognise that implementation. of technical and economic data, environment- enhancing energy activities including data on cost-effective will be pursuant to the agreement between greenhouse gas emission the Govemment of the Republic of India reduction, improved energy and the Govemment of the United States efficiency, and commercial energy of America on Cooperation in Science technological options, that and Technology, to be agreed between enhance the environment and India and the United States. contribute to achieving sustainable development; WHEREAS, the PartiCipants will mutually benefit from collaboration in the (d) Bilateral development of deployment and use of environment information systems, including enhancing and greenhouse gas emission application of telecommunications, reduction technologies. computer systems and support systems such as interenet, to (1) THE PARTICIPANTS declare foster new technology cooperation their intention to cooperate in a manner initiatives and to support which will facilitate bilateral activities and information requirements on market deployment of environment energy technology cooperative enhancing energy technologies, projects; particularly greenhouse gas-reducing technologies. These intended bilateral (e) Bilateral support of other potential activities, to be carried out under a and existing technology Memorandum of Understanding may cooperative and technology include, but are not to be limited to : cooperative and technology transfer projects beneficial to both (a) Consultations by senior our countries' non-govemment and programme officials to permit cO)'Tlmercial interests; and planning of bilateral projects and to facilitate agreement by (f) Training and intemship programme participating organizations on the support for personnel in related opportunities for and solutions to energy technologies to strengthen the barriers to development of related human resources and cooperative activities, including institutional infrastructure and 59 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 60

facilitate bilateral government/ (c) if so, the concrete steps industry activities. proposed to be taken to bridge the gap between demand and supply of fertilizers? (2) THE PARTICIPANTS declare their intention that a Memorandum of Understanding to implement this Joint THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Statement of Intent will provide that all (SHRI SALRAM JAKHAR): (a) Since the costs resulting from this cooperation shall decontrol of phosphatic and potassic be borne as mutually agreed. fertilisers with effect from 25-8-1992, the requirement of Nitrogenous fertilisers only (3) THE MOU to implement this is assessed in the Fertilizer Zonal Joint Statement will not take effect until Conference for each State/Union Territory after the conclusion of an Agreement (UT) in advance of each crop season between the Government of the Republic namely Kharif (April - September) and of India and the Government of the Rabi (October - March) and allocation United States of America on cooperation is made. However, information on the in Science and Technology. potential requirement of phosphatic and potassic fertilisers is also obtained from Signed in duplicate at New Delhi, the State Govts./UT Admns. in advance this 13th day of July, 1994. of each crop season. Statement-I indicating the State-wise assessed re- Sd/- Sd/- quirement of urea, Ammonium Sulphate, (KAMAL NATH) (HAZEL O'LEARY) Ammonium Chloride and Calcium Ammo- For the Ministry For the Depart- nium Nitrate and Statement-II indicating of Environment ment of Energy potential requirement of phosphatic and and Forests of of the United potassic fertilisers as reported by States, the Republic of State of America. for Kharif 94 season are enclosed. The India. requirement for Rabi 1994-95 season will be assessed in the next Fertiliser Zonal Conference proposed to be held during [Translation] 24th to 27th August, 1994. Allocation will be made only for urea since it is the Fertilizers only fertiliser under price/movement control w.e.f. 10-6-94. *411. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: SHRIMATI SHEELA GAUTAM: (b) and (c). The availability of fertilisers, particularly Urea which is under . Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE price and movement control is, by and be pleased to state: large, satisfactory except In certain '(a) the estimated demand of pockets of Maharashtra, Karnataka, fertilizers during the current financial year Manipur and Gujarat. Arranger ents have and the quantity likely to be supplied to been made to augment supp "from the each State; indigenous sources and impL 3 to meet the timely demand of thp "'lers in (b) whether there is any possibility these States. The availabilit} "Qsphatic of shortfall in the supply of fertilizers in and potassic fertilisers in the country is comparison to its demand in the country satisfactory and we have not received during the current financial year; and any repprt of shortage of these fertilisers. 61 Written Answers BHADF!A 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 62

STATEMENT - I

Assessed Requirement of Contro/ed Fertilizers for Kharif 94

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STATE UREA AMM CH AMM SUL CAN N

Andhra Pradesh 825.00 10.00 67.00 66.00 412.30

Kamataka 395.39 5.00 25.00 25.00 194.53 Kerala 70.00 0.41 18.50 36.11

Tamil Nadu 240.00 19.00 24.00 4.50 121.22

Pondicherry 7~6 0.89 0.99 4.04

Andaman & N.ILS 0.1)0 0.23

SZ Total 1538.75 35.30 135.49 95.50 768.43

Gujarat 380.00 90.00 44.00 204.34 Madhya Pradesh 584.00 15.00 2.50 272.36 Maharashtra 950.00 2.00 27.00 20.00 448.06 Rajasthan 330.00 3.00 8.00 154.42 Goa 3.10 1.43 Daman & Diu 0.20 0.05 0.10 Dadar & Nagar H. 1.20 0.16 0.58

WZ Total 2248.50 2.00 135.21 74.50 1081.29

Haryana 470.00 12.00 219.20 Punjab 875.00 28.00 4.50 46.00 421.93 Utta' Pradesh 1625.00 5.00 10.00 26.00 757.31

Himachal Pradesh 25.00 0.10 28.00 18.57 Jammu & Kashmir 56.00 25.76

Delhi 8.00 0.30 0.30 0.40 3.92 Chandigarh 0.30 0.10 0.16

NZ Total 3059.30 33.30 14.90 112.50 1446.80

Bihar 520.00 10.00 25.00 247.51 Orissa 200.00 10.00 30.00 101.56 West Bengal 320.00 3.00 10.00 20.00 155.01 ------EZ Total 1040.00 3.00 30.00 75.00 504.08 63 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 64

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Assam 23.16 10.65 Tripura 7.;i7 3.48 Manipur 18.00 8.28 Meghalaya 2.20 1.01 Nagaland 0.30 0.14 Arunachal Pradesh 0.23 0.11 Sikkim 1.00 0.46 Mizoram 0.40 0.18 Tea Board(NE) 35.00 16.10

NE Total 87.86 40.41

All India 7974.41 73.60 315.60 357.50 3841.01 65 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 66

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'412. SHRI CHINMAYANAND (c) if so, the details thereof, State- SWAMI: Will the Minister of wise; and AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (d) the amount of assistance (a) the details of livestock involved in each case? development project launched with foreign THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE assistance during the last three years, (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) to (d). The State-wise; details of livestock development projectsl studies launched with foreign assistance (b) whether the Government have during the years 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993- accorded approval to some new livestock 94 and 1994-95 are given in the development projects to be launched with Statement attached. 73 Written AnswelS BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 74

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[English] various parties common to all country parties. The four Regional Annexes are Convention on Desertification for Africa, ASia, Latin America and the Carribean and the Northern Mediterranean countries. *413. SHRI BOLLA BULLI RAMAIAH: SHRI D. VENKATESWARA India qualifies as an 'affected RAO: country' with areas affected or threatened by desertification, as per the definition adopted in the draft text. Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (e) The Draft Convention has provisions for co-ordination and co- (a) whether all those countries who operation in efforts to combat signed the Biodiversity Convention at the desertification, research, transfer of Rio Earth Summit in 1992 are expected technology, capacity building, creating to sign Convention on Desertification awareness and for mobilisation of funds also; for such activities. These are expected to benefit India in its efforts at combating (b) if so, the details thereof; desertification.

(c) whether India comes under the [Translation] definition of desertification since forty per cent of the country's land area is affected Privatisation of Railway Stations by soil degradation bordering on desertification; *414. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHURY: (d) if so, the details thereof; and SHRI AJOY MUKHO- PADHYAY: (e) the benefits likely to be desired by India from the said convention? Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI (a) the number of railway stations SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). privati sed totally or partially so far; No, Sir, the objectives of the two conventions are different, but many (b) the annual profit being earned countries may be signing both the by the Government as a result thereof; conventions. (c) whether the Government are (c) and (d). The final draft contemplating total or partial privatisation Convention to Combat Desertification is of some more railway stations, if so, the a document with four Regior:'lal Annexures. details thereof; and The text describes, inter-alia, the objectives, the approach, the actions (d) the powers retained by the proposed, and the obligations of the Govenment under this system? 77 Written Answets BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answets 78

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (c) if so, the details thereof; (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) to (d). With the objective of better (d) whether subsidy being provided beautification/maintenance and increasing revenue from commercial advertisements, for four hectares of land per farmer has been limited to one hectare of land per Zonal Railways have entered into contract for maintenanceibeautification at 10 farmer; stations. The increase in earnings from the commercial advertisements is (e) if so, the reasons therefor; and approximately Rs. 26.23 lakhs per annum. Besides a saving of approximately Rs. 12.22 lakhs is expected in expenditure (f) whether the Government will on maintenance. More stations are being review the matter and revive the earlier identified for beautification/maintenance limit? by the Zonal Railways. The station working continues to be with the railway THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE administration and the contractor is given (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) to (c). only the sole rights for displaying Government attaches special importance commercial advertisements as per the to the growth of exports of agricultural! terms and conditions laid down by the horticultural products. Steps like Railway Administration. The Railways introduction of the unified exchange rate, retain powers to terminate the contract liberalisation made in EXIM Policy if contractor violates the terms and 1992-97, lowering of import duties on conditions of the agreement. certain inputs and materials required by the agricultural, sector, extension of the [Eng/ish] benefits available to units under the scheme of Export Oriented Units (EOUs)/ HorticulturaVAgricultural Products Export Processing Zones (EPZs), allowing the exporters of agricultural commodities to sell upto 50% of their produce in the *415. SHRI SOBHANADREES- domestic tariff area, introduction of a WARA RAO VADDE: subsidy on air-freight on agricultural SHRI MANJAY LAL: products on experimental basis during 1993-94 etc. are intended to improve and Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE enlarge exports of agriculturaVhorticultural be pleased to state: products.

(a) the steps being taken by the (d) and (e). Under the Scheme Government to promote export of ·Subsidy on drip irrigation", the upper agriculturallhorticultural products; area limit has been reduced from four hectares to one hectare per beneficiary with effect from the year 1993-94 with (b) whether the Government a view to maximise the number of propose to provide any special facility for beneficiaries. the export of perishable agriculturaV horticultural products such as fruits, flowers· and vegetables etc; (f) The matter is under review. 79 Written Answets AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answets 80

State Pollution Control Boards (2) Action plan of State Boards 1994-95; *416. SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN OWAISI: (3) Implementation of action plan for SHRI PARAS RAM problem areas for restoration of BHARDWAJ: environmental quality;

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (4) Draft guidelines for utilisation of water cess; (a) whether a meeting of the chiefs of tr'3 State Pollution Control Boards was (5) Disposal of public complaints and held recently; submission of status of public complaints quarterly; (b) if so, the issues discussed and. decisions taken at the meeting; (6) Inclusion of more categories of industries in schedule I of the (c) the fresh initiatives proposed to Water (Prevention and Control of tackle the problem of pollution control, Pollution) Cess Act, 1977; especially industrial pollution;

(d) whether there is a proposal to (7) Action plan for control of pollution strengthen the State Pollution Control of coastal and off-shore water in Boards and other State level India; organisations; and (8) Implementation of national ambient (e) if so, the details thereof; State- air quality standards; wise?

(9) Review of !1ational ambient air THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI quality monitoring stations; SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Yes, Sir, The 39th meeting of the Chairmen and (10) Guidelines for preparation of atlas Member Secretaries of State Pollution for environmentally sound sitting Control Boards and Pollution Control of industries; Committees of Union Territories was held in New Delhi on August 2-3, 1994. (11) National inventory on water and air polluting industries; (b) to (e). A Statement is enclosed.

STATEMENT (12) Upgradation/establishment of laboratories of Pollution Control (b) The main issues discussed in Boards/Committees; the meeting were as follows: (13) An Approach Paper titled (1 ) Status of pollution control in the "Towards Strengthening of identified 17 categories of highly Pollution Control Machinery" was polluting industries; also discussed in the meeting. 81 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 82

Decisions taken: relating to pollution, it was decided to devise the procedure and Decisions taken with regard to the manner in which they are to be issues discussed in the meeting were as considered and disposed of; follows: (6) In respect of the inclusion of more (1) Since the Central Pollution Control categories of industries in Schedule Board (CPCB) is Preparing the I of the Water (Prevention and status of pollution control Control of Pollution) Cess Act, compliance as on June 30, 1994 1977, it was decided to send the in the identified 17 categories of recommendations to the highly polluting industries for Govemment in respect of some submission to the Govemment, it categories of industries for was decided that the State inclusion in Schedule I; Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) who have not yet submitted the (7) The representative of Department necessary information must of Ocean Development briefed the submit the same immediately; . participants regarding the report on status of marine pollution in coastal and off-shore waters of (2) Some of the SPCBs have India and the action plan for control prepared and submitted to CPCB of pollution. It was decided that the Action Plans for 1994-95. It the participants would take further was decided that the CPCB should necessary acton in this regard; compile the Annual Action Plans of all the SPCBs to prepare a (8) For implementation of the National document for circulation among Ambient Air Quality standards the SPCBs with a view to notified by the CPCB recently, it exchange information; was suggested to increase the frequency of monitoring. However, (3) It was decided that the SPCBs it was decided that the SPCSs should send their response would provide their views to the immediately to the CPCB CPCS in this regard; regarding action pOints report prepared by the latter for (9) Regarding the Ambient Air Quality assessing the status of imple- Monitoring Stations under the mentation of the Action Plans for National Ambient Air Quality problem areas; Monitoring (NAAQM) project, it was reported that presently only (4) Regarding the sharing of cess 185 out of 290 monitoring stations collection, it was decided that the are in operation. It was decided same may be referred for that the SPCBs should take discussion in a meeting of State necessary steps to render Environment Ministers to be held functional all the stations shortly; immediately;

(5) Regarding the disposal by the (10) Regarding the guidelines for SPCBs of public complaints preparation OT Atlas for 83 Written AnswelS AUGUST 23, 1994 Written AnswelS 84 environmentally sound siting of of information was circulated to industries, the members discussed the SPCBs, and it was decided the subject and decided the that they should provide the following: information to the CPCB at the earliest; (i) There is need to prepare district-wise zoning Atlas for (13) With a view to strengthening of siting of industries, and the Pollution Control machinery, a uniform procedures, codes sub-group has been constituted, and software should be used and it was decided that it would by the SPCBs; meet in August, 1994, in Delhi and then submit its (ii) Each interested State Board recommendations to the CPCB should finalise two priority for further action; districts for which the work should be taken up and send (c) In order to take priority action a proposal to the CPCB along for control of industrial pollution, the with the requirements of Govemment had earlier identified 17 manpower, finance etc.; categories of highly polluting industries in the large and medium sectors. The (iii) SPCBs should send Government had also issued a gazette commentslfeedback to the notification indicating a time-bound CPCB on the draft guidelines programme to the polluting industries to circulated to them; comply with the prescribed standards.

(iv) SPCBs should inform the In respect of small scale industries, CPCB of names of the the Govemment had initiated a scheme persons for training on for setting up of common effluent software and preparetion of treatment plants (CETPs) for clusters of zoning Atlas. small scale units under a World Bank assisted project. Under this scheme, (11 ) The format for inventorisation of 50% subsidy subject to a maximum of water and air polluting industries Rs. 1 crore is provided to a CETP from has been simplified and it was Government of India and the concerned decided that the SPCBs should State Governments. Soft loan of 30% is carry out the inventorisation of all provided from Industrial Development th polluting industries in their Bank of India (lOBI) and the remaining respective States; 20% is to be provided by the promoters.

(12) In order to have a comprehensive Under the same World Bank project, report on the status of laboratories soft loans from lOBI and Industrial Credit and testing facilities of the Pollution and Investment Corporation of India Control Boards/Committees, a (ICICI) are also provided to large and questionnaire developed by the medium scale industries for setting up CPCB for the purpose of collection pollution control facilities. 85 Written Answer.s BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 86 Under a scheme for adoption of State Amount in US clean technologies in small scale $ (in millions) industries, steps have been initiated for waste minimisation through setting up of waste minimisation circles. Uttar Pradesh 3.0

Maharashtra 3.0 A proposal for setting up a National Clearing Centre for Clean Technologies has been approved for financial assistance Tamil Nadu 3.0 in the World Bank Pollution Prevention Project Phase II. Gujarat 3.0

The Govenment have launched a Madhya Pradesh 4.8 scheme in 1991 on Eco-Iabelling of environment friendly products to promote Rajasthan 4.8 environment friendly consumer products. In the first phase of the scheme, 16 Andhra Pradesh 4.8 categories of consumer products were identified. Final criteria for four categories Kamataka 4.8 were notified and so far licence has been granted to one product. [Translation]

The Government have enhanced Dairy Development the rates for cess under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) *417. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: Cess Act, 1977, to augment the resources DR. ASIM BALA: of State Pollution Control Boards and making the cess a deterent for industries Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE making wasteful use of water. Incentives be pleased to state: are given in this regard for those industries which comply with environmental norms. (a) the achievement made under dairy development programes during the (d) and (e). Under the World Bank last three years, State-wise; assisted industrial pollution control project Phase I and II there is a compon~nt for (b) whether the Government have strengthening of Central/regional reviewed and monitored the schemes laboratories of State Pollution Control launched in this field; Boards. Under the World Bank project Phase I, the State Pollution Control (c) if so, the outcome thereof; Boards of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu were taken up and in Phase II Andhra Pradesh, (d) whether the Government Karnataka, Rajasthan and Madhya propose to adopt some new technology Pradesh have been selected. The State- to modernise dai~' farming; wise allocation of funds under this project are given below: (e) if so, the det::.ilc: thereof; and 87 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 88

(f) the details of jOint ventures with and embryo transfer in cattle and foreign countries being lauQched in the buffaloes; field of dairying? (iv) Va·rietal demonstrations using THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE newly released high yielding (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) The varieties of fodder crops as a part achievements made under the National of the fodder development Dairy Development Programmes of the programme; Operation Flood and North Kerala Dairy Project during the last three years, State- (v) Enhancing the utilisation of crop wise is given in the Statement attached. residues through treatment with urea and molasses; (b) and (c). The Government reviews and monitors the schemes (vi) Developing and promoting the use launched in this field from time to time of urea molasses block as a feed and appropriate remedial measures, supplement for animal feed with wherever necessary, are taken on a crop residues; continuing basis. (vii) Introduction of bypass protein (d) and (e). Yes, Sir. In order to cattle feed; modernize dairy farming, new technological and managerial intervention (viii) Setting up a plant to produce for increasing productivity of milch animals good quality vaccines and are being taken and the following biologicals being used for measures adopted: preventive vaccination of animals; (i) Genetic improvement of important and milch breeds through selective breeding and cross breeding of (ix) Prescription of standards by the low producing non-descript cattle Technology Mission to improve with Frozen Semen of superior· the quality of vaccines. stocks; (x) Implementation of Centrally (ii) Progeny Testing Programme Sponsored Schemes for the which speeds up the process of extension of Frozen Semen selection of breeding bulrs; technology.

(iii) Propagation of the latest (f) Joint vantures in the field of technology of multiple ovulation dairying:

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[Eng/ish] (a) whether the Government propose to amend the Multi-State Co- Aravalli Range operative Societies Act, 1984 to give company status to mUlti-State Co- *418. SHRI AVTAR SINGH operatives; BHADANA: SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA (b) if so, the details of the structucral RAJE: and other amendments proposed to be made; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (c) the objectives to be achieved thereby;

(a) whether the Government have (d) whether the Government have made any study of the total degraded ascertained the views of the premier forest in Arvalli range; cooperatives, experts on cooperatives, Department of Company Affairs and other (b) if so, the details thereof; concerned in this regard; and

(c) the schemes being launched by (e) if so, the details thereof? the Government to improve the environment and develop the forest in THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Aravalli range; (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) to (e). Government have received some (d) the amount of Central as well suggestions for making provisions for as foreign assistance provided during conversion of Multi-State Cooperative each of the last three years for the Societies into Multi-State Cooperative purpose; Companies. The suggestions have been made to enable the Multi-State (e) the achievements made so far; Cooperative Societies to compete at par and with other economic enterprises in the liberalised economic environment. All aspects and details of the proposals are (f) the scheme proposed to be being examined in consultation with the launched in the near future? concerned Ministries and Departments of Government of India and the related THE MINISTc8 OF STATE OF organisations. THE MINISTRY 0;:: STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) to (f). Indian Council of Agricultural Information is being collectsd and will be Research laid on the Table of the House. *420. SHRI SANDI PAN BHAGWAN MUlti-State Co-operatives THORAT: Will the flF ister of AGRICULTURE be pleasea [0 state: *419. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be (a) whether the Government have pleased to state: plans to revamp ICAR on the basis of 97 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 98 a critical review recently undertaken to (d) The main Research Projects meet the challenges thrown by GATT; under the ICAR for which international financial and technical cooperation is (b) if so, the details thereof; available are as under :-

(c) whether the Government have (i) National Agricultural Research called a meeting of Heads of all the Project (NARP), Phase II with Agricultural Universities to identify regional funding from World Bank to the problems hampering agricultural tune of Rs. 135 crores for the VIII production, if so, the details of measures Plan. taken in this regard; and (ii) National Seed Project with the (d) the main research projects under assistance from World Bank. the Ministry for whcih international financial and technical cooperation is available (iii) 64 Research Projects in the field and progress made thereunder? of Agricultural Research and Educational financed under United THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE States India Fund to the tune of (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) and (b). Rs. 11.66 crores. The working of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has been The National Agricultural Research reviewed from time to time and the ICAR Project is designed to upgrade and is fully geared to meet the challenges of strengthen the regional research agriculture in the modern world marked capabilities of the State Agricultural by agreement on the World Trade Universities (SAUs) for conducting location Organisation/GATT. An indicator of the specific, production oriented research in success of ICAR is the contribution of the 120 agro-climatic zones in the country. agricultural research and education to The emphasis on strengthening of the record food grains production and research during Phase I of NARP was record stocks of food grains with the on foodgrains, cereals, pulses and public agencies. oilseeds under rainfed conditions. During Phase II, the scope of the Project has (c) Through the mechanism of ICAR been widened to cover horticulture and Regional Committees for eight broad commercial field crops, agro-forestry. agro-climatic regions, meetings have been animal nutrition and animal drawn farm held for all the eight regions in which the implements. The National Seed Project State Agriculture Ministers, Secretaries has been designed to meet the to the State Governments, in charge of requirement of Breeder and Foundation A~lriculture, Horticulture, Animal Seed Production in the country. The NSP Husbandry and Fisheries, Vice has produced 17,000 qtls of Breeder and Charlcellors of all Agricultural Universities Foundation Seed which exceeded the and Directors of ICAR Institutes in the requisition made by various States during re!lion have been invited to participate. 1993-94. A number of recommendations have emerged from these high level meetings Sports Authority of India and a Status Report on the Centre State Coordination in the region has been 3950. MAJ. GEN. (RETD.) brought out. BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI: Will 99 Written AnswelS AUGUST 23, 1994 Written AnswelS 100 the Minister of HUMAN RESEARCH (a) whether the western world has DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: described use of plastic packaging system as not eco-friendly and a lot of exported (a) whether the Sports Authority of materials to those countries from India India (SAl) had imported equipments are being returned back to the Country over Rs. 33 lakhs for establishing a Dope for such reasons; Control Laboratory; (b) whether the Governrnent have (b) whether SAl has obtained not taken any step to stop using of recognition from International Olympic plastiC bags and packaging system which Committee for this Laboratory and met is not deemed for recycling process and the norms laid down by it; as a result the Country is facing acute problems of their disposals resulting (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and mostly into blocking of under-ground sewage system; (d) the action taken by the (c) whether in view of various Governement in this regard? ordinances in the west and EC countries prohibiting the use of plastiC packaging, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE India is likely to take concrete steps in MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE the similar lines to make available eco- DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF friendly packaging system; YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS) AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY (d) if so, the facts and the details OF PARLIAMENTRY AFFAIRS (SHRI thereof; and MUKUL WASNIK): (a) Yes, Sir.

(e) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) to (d). No, Sir. The application for recognition will be submitted after THE MINISTER OF STATE OF fulfilling the conditions laid down by the THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI International Olympic Committee (IOC) SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Western Medical Commission for recognition, such World has not described use of plastic as standardisation of all the drugs and packaging system as non-eco-friendly. after acquiring all the equipment required. They only emphasise the need to re-use Steps have been already initiated for or re-cycle the plastics used in packaging, standardising the drugs and acquiring the since discarded plastic containers are required equipment. non-biodegradable. According to the German Packaging Ordinance, the Plastic Packaging manufacturers and distributors of packaged commodities irrespective of 3951. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR their origin are required to take back SHASTRI: used packages and re-use or re-cycle it. SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: Since it is not economically feasible for SHRI V. SREENIVASA the Indian exporters to take back used PRASAD: packages for re-use or re-cycling, they can seek assistance from either their Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT German buyers ·or third parties in ANi::> FORESTS be pleased to state: Germany. 101 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 102

(b) to (d). Most plastics including several representations from tobacco polyester and polyethylene are re-cyclable. growers including Karnataka tobacco Technology is advancing every year in farmers apprehending adverse impact of re-cycling system. The Government of proposed legislation being brought by India, under the Eco-Iabelling Scheme Health Ministry regarding banning has notified the draft criteria for plastic advertisement on use of tobacco products. packaging materials to be eligible for the Government takes a balanced view of all Eco-mark. This is based on the re- interests and concerns while finalising cyclability of the plastic material, and will such legislation. help promote the use of eco-friendly plastics, within the country and for exports. (c) and (d). Ministry of Agriculture In India, the rag pickers help the process is providing assistar.:::e for distribution of of rf'-cycling and re-use of plastics which seed and seedlings to the farmers. increases the re-cyclability of plastiC used Besides this, Tobacco Board is also within the country. Since the rag pickers providing assistance to the Flue. Cured collect most plastic materials from the Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers including garbage dumps, and because most Karnataka State by distribution of quality plastics used in India are re-cyclable, seeds, training of farmers, supply of coal plastics do not generally find their way at barn site for curing tobacco etc. into the sewage system in large quantity. Use of Fertilizers (e) Does not arise. 3953. SHRI SANAT KUMAR Assistance to Tobacco Farmers MANDAL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 3952. SHRI RAMCHANDRA VEERAPPA: Will the Minister of (a) whether the Government have AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: convened a meeting of the State Agricultural Ministers during the last month to formulate action rlan for launching a (a) whether his Ministry has taken vigorous campaign educating the farmers up lhe iss use of Kamataka Lbacco in balanced use of both phosphatic and . farmers with Health Ministry; nitrogenous fertilizers;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the broad features thereof;

(c) whether his Ministry has a (c) the other matters discussed at proposal to formulate a plan to provide this meeting; and financial assistance to tobacco farmers from Kanrataka; and (d) the follow-up action being taken by the Government thereon? (d) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) Recently meetings ARVIND NETAM): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. were held with State Agricultural Ministers Ministry of Agriculture have received and others to review fertilizer supply 103 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 104 position in Kharif 1994, underthe chairman- PollMtiofl Control ship of MOS (C & F) and Minister (C & F). 3954. $HRI DHARMABHIKSHAM: (b) and (c). In the meeting, fertilizer Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND availability position was discussed. 'The FORES~ be pIeasled to state the number Qoverllment assured the State'.on timely • of units ~n:. ~ ~ 17 categories of SlIpply of fertilizers. During the meeting it polluting lndU$tries which have adopted was emphasised upon the State anti-pollution measures so far, State- Governments to undertake promotion of wise? use of phosphatic and potassic fertilizers while implementing the scheme relating to THE MINISTtR OF STATE OF sale of decontrolled fertilizers. THE MJNISTfilY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): State-wise (d) Government of India monitors details of the unillS in the large and fertilizer availability position regularly. The medium sectors in the identified 17 States have also been advised to launch categories, which have installed adequate campaigns for promoting balanced use of pollution control facilities, as on June 30, both phosphatic and nitrogenous 1ertilizers. 1994, arEI' given below:

S. State :rotal NQ. of units No. of units which No. identified in the hove installed adequate 17 categories poN\Jtion control facilities

'1. Andhra Pradesh 173 107 .2- Assam ,15 09 .3- Bihar 62 37 4. Goa 06 06 5. Gujarat 177 167 6. Haryana 43 32 7. Himachal Pradesh 09 09 8. Jammu and Kashmir 08 01 9. Karnataka 85 47

10. Kerala 28 20

11. Madhya Pradesh 78 55 12. Maharashtra 335 293 13. Meghalaya 01 00 14. Orissa 23 13 15. Punjab 45 32 16. Rajasthan 49 42 105 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 106

S. State Total No. of units NQ. of units which No. identified in the have installed adequate 17 categories pollution control facilities

17. Sikkim 01 00 18. Tamil Nadu 119 109 19. UT Chandigarh 01 01 20. UT Delhi 05 02 21. UT Pondicherry 06 02 22. Uttar Pradesh 224 127 23. West Bengal 58 13

[Translation] STATEMENT

Allotment of Stalls on Western Names of stations on Western Railway Railway where catering/vending licences have been allotted out of 3955. SHRI SATYNARAYAN trun are given below: JATIYA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: 1. Ahmedabad 2. Bawal (a) the names of railway stations under the Westem Railway where catering 3. Agra Fort and various other contracts have been 4. Alwar awarded out of tum during 1991-92, 1992-93 1993-94 and 1994-95; and 5. Valsad 6. Reengus (b) the total number of such contracts, year-wise? 7. Bombay Cental 8. Andheri THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) A 9. Goregaon Statement of attached. 10. Ujjain

11. Santacruz (b) 12. New Bandra Terminus

Year 13. Vasai Raod No. of licences 14. Jaipur 1991-92 9 15. Abu Road 1992-93 24 16. Virar 1993-94 18 17. Sawaimadhopur 1994-95 5 18. Dahisar 107 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 108

19. Marine Lines 35. Palghar

20. Marwar 36. Kota

21. NaUasopara [English] 22. Mira Road Requirement of Rails 23. Nagda

24. Bandra 3956. SHRI AMAL DATTA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to 25. Boisar state: 26. . Chittaurgarh (a) the details of requirements of 27. Sendra Rails of each zonal railway during the last two years and during the current year; 28. Vadodara and 29. Surat (b) the orders placed against the 30. Bhilad requirement and the number of Rails 31. Grant Road obtained from the different manufacturers alongwith their value? 32. Neemuch

33. Lower Parel THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) 34. Elphinstone Road Requirement of rails of Zonal Railways:

(in thousand tonnes)

Railway 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95

Central 52 42 36

Eastern 43 37 28

Northern 62 67 40

North Eastern 18 08 15

Nortlleast Frontier 23 02 04

Southern 54 48 42

South Central 65 86 70

South Eastern 66 56 62

Western 33 33 38

Total 416 379 335 109 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 110

(b) The details of orders placed for 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95 are as under:

Year Names of Quantity in Thousand Tonnes Value Manufacturers (in crores MIs. Ordered Obtained Rs.)

1992-93 Steel Authority of 330 330 417.00 India Limited China Metallurgical 40 40 47.76 Import and Export Corporation, Pan gang Branch, China Sydney Steel Corporation, 46 46 57.26 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada 1993-94 Steel Authority of India 379 379 506.00 Limited 1994-95 Steel Authority of India 335 In progress. Limited

Oil content of Groundnut (i) RSHY-1 with 49 to 52% of oil was released during 1991 for Orissa and coastal Andhra Pradesh. 3957. SHRI RAMA KRISHNA KONATHALA: Will the Minister of (ii) GG-3 with 51% oil was released AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: during 1992 for MP and Maharashtra States. (a) whether new strains have been (iii) GG-20 with 50.0% of oil content evolved to increase the oil content of is suitable to grow in GUjarat and groundnut by Indian Council of Agricultural was released during 1993. Research Laboratories; and

(iv) BA-13 with 49 to 52% of oil was (b) if so, the details thereof? released for growing throughout the country during 1993.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (v) DRG-7 with 50.52% of oil has MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL been released for Haryana, ENERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER Punjab and UP during 1994. OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA [Translation] KUMAR): (a) Yes, Sir.

Women and Child Development (b) The following five new varieties Programme of groundnut have been evolved by Indian Council of Agricultural Research 3958. SHRI TEJSINGHRAO with higher oil content. They are:- BHONSLE: Will the Minister of HUMAN 111 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 112 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased component of the programme is being to state: implemented only in the six high IMR/ MMR States of Assam, Bihar, Madhya (a) whether the Government Pradesh, Rajasthan, Orissa and Uttar propose to launch women and child Pradesh. However, Nagpur district in the development programme in all the districts State of Maharashtra has been included of the country by the end of Eighth Five as a demonstration district. Year Plan;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the In addition to the above mentioned number of districts in Maharashtra programmes, the ICDS Scheme is being selected under this programme; implemented in 3430 blocks covering 65% of the Community Development (c) the time by which these schemes Blocks of the country and 240 major are likely to be implemented in other urban slums. As on June 94, 3657 ICDS districts; and Projects have been sanctioned in the . country. It is proposed to increase the (d) the financial assistance made coverage to 1285 additional blocks i.e. available for this programme by the 77% by the end of the Eighth Five Year Government, UNICEF and the State Plan. 180 focal districts in 25 States and Govemment jointly in Maharashtra? 1 UT including 14 districts in Maharashtra have been fully covered under the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Scheme. Out of 298 CD blocks in MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE Maharashtra, 230 blocks have been DE-VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF covered through 255 ICDS projects. WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESHWARI): (a) Besides, the Governement has set It is proposed to implement the Scheme up a National Creche Fund in March of Development of Women and Children 1994 with a corpus fund of Rs. 19.90 in Rural Areas (DWCRA) and the Child crores. It is proposed to open more Survival and Safe Motherhood (CSSM) creche and convert some of the Programme in all the districts in the Anganwadis into Anganwadi-cum-creche country by the end of the 8th Five Year Centres with assistance from the Fund. Plan. Further, a new Scheme for the Welfare of the Street Children has been launched (b) and (c). Under the Scheme of in 1993-94. Initially implemented in 11 DWCRA. 431 districts will be covered till most populous cities namely, Delhi, the financial year 1994-95, and the Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Pune, Nagpur, remaining districts will be covered in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, 1995-96. All the districts in Maharashtra Lucknow and Kanpur the scheme is have been covered under the DWCRA proposed to be extended to 26 more Scheme .. cities i.e. cities with a population of more Under the CSSM Programme, 225 than 1 million and all the remaining State districts including 18 districts in Capitals. Maharashtra will be covered till the financial year 1994-95, and the remaining (d) The financial allocation made districts will be covered in 1995-96 and for Maharashtra including the Central 1996-97. The Safe Motherhood and UNICEF share under DWCRA in 113 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAK4) Written Answers 114

1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95 is as Under the CSSM Programme, the follows : total allocation for Maharashtra since (As. in lakhs) 1992-93 is as follows :-

1992-93 65.65 1993-94 45.45 1994-95 60.60

(As. in lakhs) year Cash Kind Total

1992-93 193.15 483.25 676.40 1993-94 196.70 949.25 1145.95 1994-95 197.70 949.25 1146.95 (65.90 (prov.) already released)

A grant of Rs. 3484.91 lakhs have strengthening of boarding and hostel been provided to the State Governement facilities for girl students of Secondary of Maharashtra during 1993-94. UNICEF and Higher Secondary schools under allocation for ICDS for 1993 was US $ which recurring assistance is provided to 100.50 lakh (about Rs. 3210.98lakhs) for meet the food expenses of the inmates the entire country. No. State-wise UNICEF of the existing girls hostels run by voluntay allocation is made under this programme. agencies. The sanctions under this scheme are issued directly to the voluntary agencies. In the current financial Boarding Facilities for Girl Students year of 1994-95, no assistance has so far been provided under this Scheme to 3959. SHRI SURENDRA PAL any voluntary agency. PATHAK: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased {English] to state the amount allocated to each State for board and lodging facilities to the girl students in the Secondary and Cancellation of Trains Higher Secondary during 1994-95? 3960. SHRI RAM NAlK: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE state: DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (a) whetho~ all trains running CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): In 1993- through the territory of Goa are proposed 94, the Ministry launched a scheme for to be cancelled for a period of one year; 115 Written AnswelS AUGUST 23,1994 Written AnswelS 116·

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (b) The expenditure incurred on the maintenance and conservation of Lord (c) the alternate arrangement madel Comwalis Tomb, Ghazipur is as under:- proposed to meet the passenger and goods transport requirements of Goa? 1991-92 Rs. 37,7001-

1992-93 Rs. 22,004/- THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, 1993-94 Rs. 18,574/- Sir,

(c) No, Sir. (b) and (c). Do not arise. (d) and (e). Do not arise. [Translation] [English] Lord Cornwalis Memorial Construction of Fly-over 3961. SHRI VISHWANATH SHASTRI: Will the Minister of HUMAN 3962. SHRI DWARAKA NATH DAS: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: to state:

(a) whether the Government (a) whether the Government are allocate funds for the maintenance of aware of a long pending demand for a Lord Cornwalis Memorial situated in fly-over on level crossing at Karimganj Ghazipur district every year; Railway Junction Station, Assam on 44 National Highway; (b) if so, the funds allocated therefor during the last three years; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

(c) whether some persons have (c) the reasons for delay in taking illegally encroached upon the land of this any action in this regard? memorial;

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (d) if so, the details thereof; and (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, Sir. (e) the measures being taken by the Government in this regard? (b) Border Road Task Force (BRTF) have sponsored the proposal for THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE replacement of two level crossings by MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE road over bridges at (i) Karimganj on DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF bypass of National Highway No. 44 and EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (ii) on Badarpur-Karimganj section. These CUL TURE)(KUMARI SEWA): (a) Yes, works are to be carried out on Deposit Sir. Terms. After approval of the General 117 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 118

Arrangement Drawings, estimate for the (b) if so, the number of backward road over bridges had sent to the Bord~r students admitted during 1993-94 and Road Task Force in Feb'92 for 1994-95? acceptance. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) BRTF is yet to respond. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE . DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF [Translation] EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE)(KUMARI SELJA): (a) and (b). Stoppage at Jalgaon Station Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has intimated that 15% and 7-1/2% of the fresh admissions in every Kendriya 3963. DR. GUNWANT RAM BHAU Vidyalaya are reserved for the children SARODE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe be pleased to state: employees respectively. There is no reservation in admission for students of (a) whether the Government other backward classes. propose to provide halt of the Karnataka, Saket and Mahanagri Expresses at Cultivation of Spices in Karnataka Jalgaon station;

3965. SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: Will the (b) whether it is also proposed to Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased increase the reservation quota at Jalgaon to state: and Bhusaval stations; and

(a) whether there is a great scope (c) if so, the details thereof? for growing spices in Kamataka;

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (b) if so, the possibility explored in (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and this direction and the areas brought (b). No, Sir. under spices CUltivation so far; and

(c) Does not arise. (c) the kinds of spices proposed to be grown in the State? {English] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) Yes, Sir. 3964. DR. VISWANATHAM KANITHI: Will the Minsiter of HUMAN (b) and (c). With a view to increase RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased the production and productivity of spices to state: in the State, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme far the Integrated Development (a) whether the reservation policy of Spices is being implemented in the of the Govenment is being followed in State with an outlay of Rs. 815.68 lakhs the admission of students in Kendriya for the 8th Plan. The major programmes Vidyalayas; and being undertaken under this scheme 119 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 120

inter-alia includes production and distribu- (e) the details of corrective steps tion of planting material, rehabilitation of contemplated in this regards? old pepper gardens, laying out demons- THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS tration plots in farmers fi~lds, promotion (SHRI CK JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and of cultivation of pepper as inter-crop, (b). Six cases of theft of foodgrains and laying out demonstration-cum-seed other commodities from the railway multiplication plots for ginger, turmeric wagons at new Guwahati Railway siding and chillies area expansion programme for ginger, turmeric and chillies, plant involving loss of property worth Rs. 4,240/- have been registered during 1993- protection for chillies, development of 94 minor spices and tree spices etc. The coverage of area under different spices (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. The stolen in the State during 1992-93 is given properties have been recovered in full below:- with arrest of 13 persons for their involvement in these cases. Investigations under the provision of Railway Property SI. Crop Area covered (Unlawful Possession) kt have been No. ('000 hal conducted and the cases filed in the 1. Pepper 2,92 court of law. 2. Chillies 148.50 (e) In order to control crime against railway property at New Guwahati Railway Turmeric 3. 3.70 siding, adequate measures like intensive 4. Coriander 17.60 patrolling in the yards, conducting raids on receivers of stolen property, deployment 5. Ginger 1.98 of crime intelligence staff are being taken 6. Garlic 2.80 by the RPF, the GRP and the local police at various levels to deal with the criminals .7. Cardamom 25.22 and receivers of the stolen property. Surprise checks by special squads are Theft of Foodgrains often conducted to curb the thefts and to apprehend the criminals. 3966. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will Sahitya Akademy the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: 3967. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (a) whether the Government are DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: aware of the theft of foodgrains and other (a) the total number of non- commodities from the railway wagons at periodical publications of Sahitya Akademy New Guwahati Railway siding; up-tO-date;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (b) the number of Original works, language-wise, included in those (c) whether any investigation has publications; been conducted in this regard; (c) the number of translations with (d) if so, the action taken against break-up by original language included in the persons involved; and (a) above; 121 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAK4) Written Answers 122

(d) the number of works in each EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF language which have been translated CUL TURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) 2287. into other national language and the break-up of translation in each case by (b) The number of original works the language in which tra!lslated; and is 643. Details are given in the enclosed Statement-I. (e) the annual budget grant of the Cc) The details of languages wise Akademi for the last three years and the break-up about publications are given in allocation for non-periodical publications the enclosed Statement-II. therein? (d) The details are given in the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE enclosed Statement-III. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF (e) The details are as follows:

(Rs. in lakhs)

Year Annual Budget Allocation for non- Grant periodicals

1991-92 318.46 90.41 1992-93 322.97 75.55 1993-94 299.12 46.65

STATEMENT-I SI. Languages Number of original No. title (language-wise) SI. Languages Number of original published No. title (language-wise) 13. Marathi 38 published 14. Nepali 6 1. Assamese 10 15. Oriya 2 2. Bengali 15 16. Punjabi 18 3. Dogri 8 17. Rajasthani 11 4. English 254 18. Sanskrit 22 5. Gujarati 15 19. Sindhi 22 6. Hindi 76 20. Tamil 20 7. Kannada 20 21. Telugu 12 8. Kashmiri 21 22. Tibetan 1 9. Konkani 5 23. Urdu 43 10. Maithili 13 24. Dictionaries 3 11. Malayalam 6 12. ' Manipuri 2 Total 643 12:3 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 124

STATEMENT-II STATEMENT-III

SI. Language .c Number of SI. Languages Total Number of No. translation into No. Non-Periodical other language Publications (language-wise) (Language-wise)

1. Assamese 58 1. Assamese 68

2. Bengali 83 2. Bengali 98 3. Devanagri 11 3. Devanagri 11 4. Dogri 18 4. Dogri 10 5. English 323 5. English 69 6. Gujarati 96 6. Gujarati 81 7. German

7. Hindi 296 8. Hiridi 372

8. Kannada 132 9. Kannada 152

9. Kashmiri 8 10. Kashmiri 29

10. Konkani 18 11. Konkani 23 12. Maithili 59 11. Maithili 46 13. Malayalam 119 12. Malayalam 113 14. Manipuri 9 13. Manipuri 7 15. Marathi 112 14. Marathi 74 16. Nepali 27 15. Nepali 21 17. Oriya 67

16. Oriya 65 18. Pali

17. Pali 19. Punjabi 116

18. Punjabi 98 20. Rajasthani 15

19. Rajasthani 4 21. Sanskrit 23 22. Sindhi 68 20. Sanskrit 23. Tamil 172 21. Sindhi 46 24. Telugu 152 22. Tamil 152 25. Tibetan 1 23. Telugu 140 26. Urdu 152 109 24. Urdu 27. Dictionaries 3

Total 1644 Total 2287 125 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAK4) Written Answers 126

All India Malthlll Writers' (d) the time by which it is likely to Conference be completed?

3968. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA: THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND (SHRI C.K JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) to FORESTS be pleased to state: (d). Although the foundation stone for the construction of a new station building on (a) whether the Govemment have the West side at Vadodara was laid in received any representation from the All December 1988, the proposal was India Maithili Writers' Conference of subsequently dropped on reconsideration. Vaidehi Samiti, Darbhanga, Bihar, Some of the facilities envisaged in the regarding environmental, ecological and new station building have since been other problems and demanding survey provided suitably. An entry from the West and development of botanical garden and side has been provided by extending the conservation of rare forest trees, plants foot-over bridge. A booking office was etc.; constructed besides providing two Computerised Passenger Reservation terminals in the City in addition to the (b) if so, the specific points thereof; one at the station. and

[frans/ation] (c) the reaction of the Government thereon? Plrotone Marine National Park THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI 3970. SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) No Sir. Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (b) and (c). Does not arise. (a> whether the Government are New Station Building aware that serious irregularities are being committed in maintenance of the Pirotone Marine National Park, Gujarat and 3969. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR fishermen' sell sea food in connivance PATEL: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS with the employees of the Forest be pleased to state: Department;

(a) whether foundation stone of the (b) whether complaints have been new station building at Vadodara on received in this regard from the Members Western Railway has been laid down in December, 1988; of Parliament and other quarters;

(b) if so, the progress made so far (c) if so, the details thereof; and in construction of the building; (d) the steps taken or proposed to (c) the reasons for inordinate delay be taken by the Government maintenance in construction of the building; and and conservation of this Park? 127Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 128

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF which the railway employees were found THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI involved in the encroachment and the SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) to (c). details in this re~rd? Pirotone is one among several Islands of the Marine National Park, Jamnagar. The THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS Chief Wildlife Warden of Government of (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, Gujarat has not reported any such serious Sir. irregularities in the management of the Park. (b) No, Sir.

(d) The Govemment of India gives (c) No such case has been taker! financial assistance to the Govt. of Gujarat up by Vigilance Commission. for the development and conservation of the Marine National Park. The amount [English] released for the purpose during last three years is as follows: Committee on utilisation of Wagons

1991-92 Rs. 6.36 lakhs 3972. SHRIMATI MALINI BHATIA- CHARYA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS 1992-93 Rs. 6.00 lakhs be pleased to state: 1993-94 Rs. 3.33 lakhs (a) whether a Committee of advisors Encroachment on Railway Land was set up recently by the Railway Board for optimum utilisation of wagons; 3971. SHRI RAJ NARAIN: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (b) whether the Committee has state: submitted its report;

(a) whether the Railway Board had (c) if so, the main recommendations issued directions to all the railway zones of the committee; and in June 1985, to get all the encroachments on the railway land vacated by taking (d) the action taken/proposed to be necessary action but despite it there has taken by the Government thereon? been large scale encroachments on the railway land in Northern Railway till THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS August, 1991; (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, Sir. (b) whether the proposal regarding transfer of the land to the concerned (b) to (d). Do not arise. State Government was approved by Northern Railway in January, 1993 and International Non-Governmental if so, the details thereof indicating the Organisations merits and demerits involved in it; and 3973. DR. R. MALLW \LViII the (c) the number of cases came in Minister of ENVIRO)(MENT AND light before the vigilance commission in FORESTS be pleased to state: 129 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 130

(a) whether the Government are (a) whether the State Governments aware that recently there has been many have requested the Union Government well informed articles based on RAFI to provide financial assistance for setting communiques and RAFI Press Releases up of Technology Mission for development made available by the Concems based of spices in the States; at New Delhi on the subject of Biodiversity, biopiracy and patenting of seeds belonging (b) if so, the names of States to the third world; alongwith the assistance sought by them; and (b) if so, the deta~ls thereof;

(c) whether Government are aware (c) the action taken by the that Society for Citizen concern, New Government in this regard? Delhi has been promoting the above causes for Rural Advancement Foundation THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE International (RAFI) in India; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) No, Sir. (d) whether such NGos are being supported by the Government and if so, the details thereof; (b) and (c). Do not arise.

(e) whether any inventory of Irregularities in Reservations common seeds and varieties of plants and animal resources and breeds etc. of main crops, fruits and vegetables and, 3975. SHRI BHEEM SINGH PATEL: medicinal plants has been prepared and Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased if so, the details thereof indicating the to state: authorities in charge; and (a) whether attention of the (f) whether there is any information Government has been drawn to the on the pest resistance of these indigenous news-item "Kamai ka jariya ban gaya hai varieties and if so the details thereof? VIP arakshan kota" appeared in Delhi Edition of . Rashtriya Sahara' dated June THE MINISTER OF STATE OF 1, 1994; THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (~HRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) to (f). The (b) if so, the facts thereof; and information is being collected and will be placed on the Table of the House. (c) the action taken or proposed to [Translation] be taken by the Government to check the various types of irregularities in reservations on Northern Railway? Technology Mission for Spices

3974. SHRI DAnA MEGHE: Will THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, to state: Sir. 131 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 132

(b) The issues highlighted in news- than 4 years service on a particular item are :- seat on Northem Railway;

(i) Adequate arrangerr't'ents have not (v) Arrangements were made to been made to clear the summer ensure timely opening of coaches rush as a result of which the and making proper arrangements emergency quota has become a for giving information about the source of corruption; running of trains;

(ii) Sufficient Officers/Staff were not (vi) Surprise checks are also deployed at Delhi, New Delhi and conducted and suitable action is Nizamuddin Railway Stations to initiated against staff held check the irregularities; responsible whenever any case of (iii) Late opening of the doors of the irregularity is noticed. coaches at Delhi, New Delhi and Nizamuddin stations; Shortage of Urea

(iv) The arrangements for giVing 3976. DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH information about running of trains SHAKYA: are inadequate; SHRI NITISH KUMAR: SHRI SANAT KUMAR (v) The staff entrusted with the duty MANDAL: of releasing the VIP quota have not been transferred for a long Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE time on Northem Railway: be pleased to state: (c) The following action was taken:- (a) whether the prices of various (i) To clear the extra rush of fertilizers have increased due to shortage passengers during the current of urea for the Kharif for the last three summer, 187 trains were run as years; . against 116 during last year. Nine additional counters were operated (b) if so, the reasons for shortage in Delhi area besides augmenting of urea; the working hours; ~) the price of pottasic, phosphatiC (ii) Senior Officers were deployed as and urea fertilizer in the country during duty officers during peak hours at June, 1993 and June, 1994; Delhi and New Delhi stations w.e.f. 17-5-94 to 30-6-94; (d) the quantum of production of (iii) Emergency Quota is being these fertilizers in the country during released by the nominated Officers 1991-92 and 1993-94, separately; as per the prescribed instructions. I-' :mce, there is no possibility of (e) the action the Government misuse of this quota; propose to take to raise the domestic production of the fertilizers and also take (iv) No staff dealing with allotment of action against the dealers for hoarding; emergency quota has put in more and 133 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 134

(f) the present stage at which, the (Uttar Pradesh) and Shahjahanpur (Uttar contracted import of 2'.5 million tonnes of Pradesh), are currently under urea for the current year, to meet the implementation in the private sector. estimated shortfall, stands? Besides, National Fertilizers Ltd. (NFL) and Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Ltd. (IFFFCO) have taken up projects for MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI doubling of the capacity of their gas ARVIND NETAM): (a) No, Sir. based plants at Vijaipur (MadhYAl P.ra~sh) and Aonla (Uttar Pradesh), respectively. Revamping of plants of Madras Fertilizers (b) Does not arise. Ltd. will also increase its fertilizer production capacity. Gas availability has (c) Statement-I is enclosed. also been indicated in Krishna-Godavari Basin (Andhra Pradesh) for a medium (d) Statement-II is enclosed. size ammonia-urea plant.

(e) A part of the plan to increase There are no reports of hoarding the production of fertilizers during the of fertilizers by manufacturers/dealers. Eighth Five Year Plan and also to reduce the gap between the demand and (f) There has been no contract for indigenous production of fertilizers, two import of 2.5 million tonnes of urea ammonia-urea plants, one each at Badrala during the current year.

STATEMENT-I

Retail Prices of Fertilizers during June, 93 and June, 94

SI. Name of Fertilizer Price per tonne (in Rs.) No. During Effective from June, 1993 10-6-1994

1. Urea (46%N) 2760 3320 2. " Ammonium Sulphate (20.6%N) 1920 3. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (25%N) 2000

4. Calcium Ammoniul~. Nitrate (26%N) 2080 5. Mkuriate of Potash (60%K) 6. Sulphate of Potash (5D%K) 7. Di-ammonium Phosphate (18:46:0) 8. NPK (17:17:17) 9. NPK (15:15:15) 10. NPK (19:19:19) 11. Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate (20:20:0) 135 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 136

SI. Name of Fertilizer Price per tonne (in As.) No. During Effective from June, 1993 10-6-1994

12. Nitro Phosphate (20:20:0) * * 13. Nitro Phosphate (23:23:0) * * 14. Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate (16:20:0) * * 15. Urea Ammonium Phosphate (24:24:0) * * 16. Urea Ammonium Phosphate (28:28:0) * * 17. NPK (14:28:14) * * 18. NPK (14:35:14) * * 19. NPK (10:26:26) * * 20. NPK (12:32:16) * * 21. Tripple Super Phosphate (46% PPJ (Granular) * * 22. Tripple Super Phosphate (Powder) * * 23. Single Super Phosphate (Powder) (14% PPJ * * 24. Single Super Phosphate (Granular) (16% PPJ * * 25. Single Super Phosphate (Granular) (16% PPJ * * 26. Ammonium Chloride (25%N) 2000 ** 27. Anhydrous Amonia 4420 5300 28. Zincated Urea 3940 4480

·Out of statutory price control. Prices vruy from State to State. -Taken out of statutory price control w.e.!. 10-6-94.

STATEMENT·II

Production of various Fertilizers from 1991-92 and 1993-94

('000 MT)

Name of Production 1991-92 Production 1993-94 Product Oty N P Oty N P

UAEA 12830.7 5902.1 0.0 13148.3 6048.2 0.0 A/S 547.0 114.9 0.0 621.9 130.6 0.0 CAN 447.2 111.8 0.0 666.2 166.6 0.0 137 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 138

Name of Production 1991-92 Production 1993-94 Product Oty N P Oty N P

AlC 112.6 28.1 0.0 130.7 32.7 0.0

DAP 2865.3 515.8 1318.0 1950.6 351.1 897.3

20:20 654.5 130.9 130.9 882.9 176.6 176.6

SSP 3009.0 0.0 481.4 1900.0 0.0 304.0

15:15:15 336.1 50.4 50.4 303.1 45.5 45.5

ANP (20.7:20.7) 276.8 57.3 57.3 267.2 55.3 55.3

17:17:17 695.0 118.2 118.2 483.7 54.4 82.2

10:26:26 335.5 33.6 87.2 251.0 25.1 65.3

12:32:16 323.2 38.8 103.4 193.2 23.2 61.8

14:35:14 18.8 2.6 6.6 10.6 1.5 3.7

19:19:19 175.6 33.4 33.4 129.4 24.6 24.6

28:28 382.2 107.0 107.0 284.2 79.6 79.6

16:20 103.2 16.5 20.6 87.8 14.0 17.6

23.23 140.3 32.3 32.3 10.2 2.3 2.3

14:28:14 55.0 7.7 15.4 0.0 0.0 0.0

Total: 23308.0 7301.3 2562.2 21321.0 7231.2 1815.7

[English] (b) the number of cases finalised and action taken?

Cases against Super Bazar THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Employees MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC 3977. SHRI CHHITUBHAI GAM IT: DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF Will the Minister of CIVIL SUPPLIES, STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: AHMED): (a) and (b). Super Bazar has reported that during the year 1993-94, total number of 130 cases against (a) the number of cases employees and officers of Super Bazar investigation against the employees and were investigated. 125 cases were officers of Super Bazar during 1993-94; finalised and actior. against 83 officials and was taken. 139 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 140

Production of Manure Sugar Mills

3978. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA 3979. SHRI M. KRISHNASWAMY: GAVIT: Will the Minister of Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: state:

(a) whether the Government have (a) whether any proposal was sent conducted any survey to find out total by the Government of Tamil Nadu for quantity of excreta of cattle and humans setting up of a cooperative sugar mill at and other such waste products which can Polur in Thiruvannamalai-Samburayar be utilized as manure every year in the district in Tamil Nadu; country;

(b) the percentage of the above (b) whether the Letter of Intent was products which is being utilized for kept pending for three cooperative sugar manufacture of manure; mills to be set up in Tamil Nadu;

(c) whether Government have (c) whether the Letter of Intent for formulated any master plan for optimum cooperative sugar factory has been issued utilization of the above products; and for the factory at Polur or it has been issued to a private party, ignoring the (d) if not, the reasons therefor? interests of the cooperative sector; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) if so, the reasons therefor; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) No, Sir. However, it is estimated that the country has a THE MINISTER IJF STATE OF potential of about 650 million tonnes of THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP rural compost and 16 million tonnes of NATH RAI): (a) Four proposals were urban compost. received through the Department of Industrial Development, Ministry of (b) According, to the reports Industry for setting up of a new sugar received from the State Govts. about 272 factory at Polur in Thiruvannamalai- million tonnes of rural compost and 6.7 Samburayar district in Tamil Nadu. Only million tonnes of urban compost is being one proposal was received from used in the country as a manure. MIs. Tamil Nadu Cooperative Sugar Federation Ltd., which was later on dropped by the State Government. (c) and (d). To optimise the utilisation of organic manures in the country States are advised from time to (b) Of the three letters of intent time to make all out. efforts to produce issued to Cooperative Sugar Mills, one and use manure to the extent possible. letter of intent has been treated as To promote the use of organic manure, lapsed as the said Cooperative did not Department of Agriculture and make any progress towards Cooperation is implementing a scheme implementation the project. Remaining on Balanct J & Integrated Use of two letters of intent are under various Fertilisers during the 8th Five Year Plan. stages of implementation. 141 Written AnswelS BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 142

(c) and ((I). As the Government of (d) Question does not arise. Tamil Nadu had dropped the proposal from Mis. Tamil Nadu Cooperative Sugar (e) No, sir. Federation Ltd. for the establishment of a new sugar factory at Polur, a letter of (f) Question ooes not arise. intent has, therefore, been issued to MIs. Dharani Sugars and Chemicc:ls Ltd. [Translation] in private sector.

Voluntary Consumer Organisations Sale of Icecream by Mother Dairy

3981. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD 3980. SHRI NAWAL KISHORE RAI: SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVIL Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFAIRS AND pleased to state: PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Mother Dairy, Delhi have installed icecream freezers in all its Booths for the sale of icecream; (a) the number of voluntary consumer organisations set up in the country, State-wise; (b) if so, the details thereof;

(b) the number of voluntary (c) whether these freezers were consumer organisations won national purchased from a favourite manufacturer awards for protection of consumer rights in Gujarat without quotations etc.; during the last three years; year-wise; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) the details of the award winners?

(e) whether the icecream making THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE machines, installed by DMS which were MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, to supply ice-creams to the poor children CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC of schools, were sold as scrap to a DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF Gujarat party at the instance of NDDB; STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF and COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN AHMED): (a) At present, more than 500 (f) if so, the details thereof and the consumer organisations are working in action taken by the Government in this the country. The Directory of the name regard? and addresses of such consumer organisations is available in the Parliament THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Library. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) No, Sir. (b) and (c). The names of consumer organisations which have won the National (b) Question does not arise Awards on Consumer Protection during the last three years is given in the (c) No, Sir. attached Statement. 143 Written Answem AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answem 144

STATEMENT

Name of Award winning Consumer " Ro~ition Organisations "

1990

1. Consumer Education and I Prize Research Centre, Ahmedabad .. 2. Mumbai Grahak Panchayat, Bombay II Prize

3. Trichy District Consumer Council III Prize Triol1y 4. Common Cause, New Delr.i Special Prize

1991 1. Consumer Protection Council Prize (Joint winner) Thiruvananthapuram 2. Orissa Consumer Association Prize (Joint winner) Cuttack 3. Consumer Rights Protection II Prize (Joint winner) Council, Madurai

4. The Sitizen's Forum, Hubli II Prize (Joint winner)

1992 1. Consumer Action Group I Prize Madras. 2. Jagrut Grahak, Vadodara II Prize (joint winner) 3. Pragatisheel Mahila Samiti, II Prize (Joint winner) New Delhi 4. Meghalaya State Council for III Prize Child Welfare, Shillong

[English] Fort William in Caicutta has been received; and Renaming of Historical Monument (b) if so, reaction of the Union 3982. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will Govemment thereto? the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE (a) whether any proposal for DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF renaming of historical monuments like EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF 145 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 146

CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and 2. Attachment of a Bogie in Maurya (b). The Central Government considered Express from Kiul to Sahibganj a proposal regarding change of name of 'Fort William' at Calcutta in the year 1989 Thele are already direct trains but did not accept it. 'available between Kiul and Sahibganj. It [Translation] is not feasible to attach a bogie from Kiul to Sahibganj by Maurya Express because Passenger Facilities at Sahibganj of operational constraints.

3983. SHRI SIMON MARANDI: Will 3. Increase in Reservation Quota at the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to the Station state:

(a) whether any representation has Reservation quotas are already been received for expansion of loco shed available at Sahibganj station in trains at Sahibganj and to provide other towards Delhi, Howrah, Guwahati, New passenger facilities at the station; Jalpaiguri, Bombay, Danapur and Amritsar by various trains and these quotas are (b) whether there is also a demand reviewed periodically taking into the for extension of Vikramshila Express consideration the overall reserved from Bhagalpur to Sahibganj, attachment accommodation and the demand pattern. of a bogie in Maurya Express from Kiul Due to limited availability of to Sahibganj, increase in reservation accommodation at present there is no quota at the station, inclusion of Sahibganj proposal to enhance the existing quotas. under Howrah Division and. setting up of a diesel shed at the station; and 4. Inclusion of Sahibganj under (c) if so, the action proposed to be Howrah Division taKen in this regard? The suggestion regarding inclusion THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS of Sahibganj in Howrah Division is under (SHRI CK JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) study and examination. Representation have been received for provision of some additional passenger tadlities at Sahibganj station, but not for 5. Setting up of a Diesel Shed at the expansion of loco shed. Station

(b) Yes, Sir. Establishment of a diesel shed at (c) A Statement is attached. Sahibganj is not operationally justified.

STATEMENT 6. Additional Passenger Facilities at Sahibganj Station 1. Extension of Vikramshila Express from Bhagalpur to Sahibganj Works for provision of shelter on Extension of Vikramshila Express platform No.2, two water coolers and upto Sahibganj is not feasible due to retiring room have already been operational exigencies. sanctioned. 147 Written AnswelS AUGUST 23; 1994 Written AnswelS 148

Shatabdi Express (c) the steps being taken in this regard? 3984. SHRI BRIJBHUSHAN SHAAAN SINGH: THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS SHRI PANKAJ (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) to CHOWDHARY: (c). There is no difference in fares for SHRIMATI KAISHNENDRA RAC and confirmed tickets. Therefore, KAUR (DEEPA): the question of granting any refund to RAC passengers, who are not finally provided with berths, does not arise. Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: Express train between Ahmedabad and Bhusaval (a) whether the Government propose to introduce Shatabdi Express 3986. SHRI GABHAJI MANGAJI between Delhi-Jaipur and Delhi-Amritsar; THAKORE: Will the Minister of and RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(b) if so, the details thereof? (a) whether the Government propose to introduce a new express train between Ahmedabad and Bhusaval THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS Junction (Khandesh Region) to facilitate (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and the passengers there; (b). New Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express has already been introduced w.e.f. (b) if so, the details thereof; and 11-8-1994. It has been in principle decided to introduce a Shatabdi Express between Jaipur and Delhi after making all (c) if not, the reasons therefor? necessary technical arrangements. THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) There [English] is no proposal at present.

Refunds to RAe Passengers (b) Does not arise.

(c) Operational and resource 3985. SHRI ANIL BASU: Will the constraints and lack of traffic justification. Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: Affiliation of Schools

(a) whether RAC passengers are 3987. SHRI HARADHAN ROY: Will being denied refunds of difference of the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE fares in case they are not finaly provided DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: with berths;

(a) the details of terms and (b) if so, the reasons therefore; and conditions observed while according 149 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 150 affiliation to schools by the Central Boards SI. Name of the No. of of Secondary Education; and No. State/UT affiliated schools

(b) the number of schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary 6. Himachal. Pradesh 65 Education, State-wise? 7. Jammu and Kashmir 53

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 8. Karnataka 87 MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE 9. Kerala 122 DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF 10. Madhya Pradesh 176 CULTURE)(KUMARI SELJA): (a) The 11. Maharashtra 98 schools seeking affiliation to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 12. Manipur 15 are required to fulfil various conditions 13. Meghalaya prescribed in the Affiliation Bye-laws of 14 the Board. Formal recognition of the 14. Nagaland 6 school and issue of a No Objection Certificate by the concerned State/UT 15. Orissa 69 Govemment, possession of adequate 16. Punjab 135 land, non-proprietary character of the management running the school, 17. Rajasthan 147 employment of well-qualified staff and 18. Sikkim 78 payment of salaries not less than the scales of pay prescribed by the concemed 19. Tamil Nadu 148 State/UT Government are the main 20. Tripura 8 conditions laid down in the Affiliation Bye- laws. 21. Uttar Pradesh 380

22. Arunachal Pradesh 120 (b) The State/UT-wise list of the number of schools affiliated to the CBSE 23. Mizoram 4 is given in the enclosed Statement. 24. West Bengal 84 25. Andaman & Nicobar Islands 65 STATEMENT 26. Chandigarh 101

27. Goa 8 SI. Name of the "lo. of No. State/UT affiliated schools 28. Pondicherry 5

29. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 2 1. Andhra Pradesh 182 30. Daman & Diu 2 2. Assam 57 31. Lakshadweep 2 3. Bihar 180 32. Delhi 1231 4. Gujarat 61 5. Haryana 187 Total 3892 151 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 152

Cattle Research Centre at 4. National I nstitute of Animal Harlnghata Genetics (NlAG), Kamal, Haryana.

3988. SHRI SUBRATA 5. National Bureau of Animal MUKHERJEE: Genetics Resources (NBAGR), SHRI AJOY Kamal, Haryana. MUKHOPADYAY: Noise Pollution in Deihl Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 3989. SHRI BHUPINDER SINGH HOODA: (a) whether the Govemement of SHRI MAN GAL RAM West Bengal has made a request for PREMI: setting up of a Cattle Research Centre SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR at Haringhata in Nadia District; SINGH THAKUR:

(b) the action taken by the Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT Government thereon; and. AND FORESTS be pleased to state:

(c) the places in the country where (a) whether there is a heavy noise such centres have been set up by the pollution above permissible level in Delhi, Government? particularly in Najafgarh, New Delhi-43;

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL (b) whether the Government have ENERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER made any studies to assess the gravity OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF of the problem in this regard; AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) No, Sir. (c) if so, the details thereof;

(b) Does not arise. (d) whether the restriction imposed on use of loudspeakers near residential (c) Cattle Research Centres under colonies are no longer being implemented the Indian Council of Agricultural Research by any authority; and in different parts of the country are as follows:- (e) if so, the reasons therefor and the corrective steps proposed to be 1. National Dairy Research Institute taken in this regard? (NDRI), Kamal, Haryana.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF 2. Indian Veterinary Research THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, U.P. SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has 3. Project Directorate on Cattle (PO conducted surveys on the ambient noise on Cattle), Meerut, U.P. levels at various locations in the major 153 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 154 metropolitan cities in the country. including [Translation] Delhi. Findings of the survey indicate that the average noise level in Delhi exceeds 'Akshay' Educational Scheme the prescribed standards. No data is available on the level of noise pollution 3990. SHRI N.J. RATHVA: Will the in Najafgarh. Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (b) Yes, Sir. The Central PollutiOn Control Board had conducted surveys on (a) the names of the States who the ambient noise levels at residential, have sought financial assistance from the Union Government for implementing commercial, industrial and other selected areas of Delhi, Bombay, Madras, 'Akshay' scheme for the benefit of poor children of school going age; Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kanpur and Jaipur in 1989-90. Another survey was conducted by the CPCB in 1992-93 on (b) the quantum of financial the noise levels of Delhi, Kochi, Vadodara, assistance thus given during 1993-94, Vishakapattanam, Kanpur, Lueknow, State-wise; and Indore and Greater Calcutta Metropolitan Area. In addition, a special survey was (c) the quantum of financial conducted by the cpes in 1992 to measure assistance likely to be provided during the increased noise levels on 'Diwali·. the .current year, State-wise?

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE' (c) The average noise I~vels MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE recorded in all the cities surveyed were DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF found to exceed the prescribed standards. EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF The noise levels during 'Jagrans' and in CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) to (c). election campaigns, due to the use of No proposal has been received' for public address system, were found to be providing financial assistance for higher than the permissible limits. implementaion of such a scheme.

(d) and (e). No, Sir. The Central Rail Link Pollution Control Board has evolved a Code of Practice for controlling noise 3991. SHRI SHANKERSINH pollution from public address system. VAGHELA: Will the Minister of This has been communicated to all the RAILWAYS be pleased to state: State Governments for· implementation under the relevant local Acts. In Delhi, (a) the number of districts in Gujarat the Delhi Police has declared Silence linked with the State Capital with rail- Zones around hospitals, education route; institutions, Courts and residential areas. The local police regularly take action (b) the names of those districts in against people who violate the provisions the State which are not linked with the of the Union Territory of Delhi State Capital; and Loudspeakers Licensing and Controlling Regulations, 1980, framed under the (c) the step taken by the Delhi Police Act. Government in this regard? 155 Written AnswelS AUGUST 23, 1994 Written AnswelS 156

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (a) whether less amount is being (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHAfllEF): (a) 18. spent on National Watershed Development Project; (b) Dang, with its headquarters at Ahwa. (b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard; and (c) Due to constraint of resources, there is at present no proposal to link (c) the amount spent on this project this district by rail with the State Capital. in each of the .Iast three years and the details of work undertaken, State-wise? {English] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Howrah Railway Station MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) to (c). VIII Plan allocation is Rs. 1100 crores for covering 3992. SHRI AJOY MUKHO- an area of 28 lakh hectares under PADYAY: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS National Watershed Development Project be pleased to state: for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA). State/UT Government have taken up the projects (a) whether the Government have covering an area of 36.72 lakh hectares taken or going to take a decision to hand with an estimated cost of Rs. 1082.36 over the work of maintenance of railway crores. Initial years of implementation of property and security of Howrah Railway the project were devoted to identification, station to private security agencies; and preparation and approval of Micro- watershed projects by Govt. of India! State Governments. In subsequent years, (b) if so, the details thereof and the the pace of implementation of the project reasons therefor? has increased substantially. Various activities taken up under the project THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS include treatment of Arable and Non- (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, arable lands and drainage lines for Sir. conserving soil and water by using low- cost vegetative measures and promotion of production systems including subsidiary (b) Do not arise. household income generating activities.

[Translation] The State/UT-wise details of the projects taken up, proposed area to be National Watershed Development covered and the estimated cost of the projects are given at the enclosed Programme Statement-I. The amount released to the State/UT Government is based on their 3993. SHRI KHELAN RAM performance in the previous years, the JANGDE: Will the Minister of details of which are given at the enclosed AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: Statement-II. 157 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 158

STATEMENT-I

SI. StatelUT Total No. of No. of micro Area Estimated No. micro watershed watershed covered cost (Rs. selected for projects (ha.) in Lakh) development sanctioned by State Level Sanctioning Committee

2 3 4 5 6

1. Andhra Pradesh 94 94 191949 6772.230

2. Arunachal Pradesh 12 2800 @ 133.000@

3. Assam 110 110 106184 2508.059 4. Bihar 209 157 81460 2273.986

5. Goa 4 4 4880 170.800

6. Gujarat 168 168 334261 9776.180

7. Haryana 5 5 18725 644.058 8. Himachal Pradesh 58 38 21845 977.090

9. Jammu & Kashmir 31 31 15436 576.790

10. Kamataka 85 85 357607 13710.870

11. Kerala 114 114 88726 3583.576

12. Madhya Pradesh 385 385 749641 14127.439

13. Maharashtra 266 266 443827 12787.490

14. Manipur 5 5 6821 252.720

15. Meghalaya 8 8 3925 @ 186.oo0@

16. Mizoram 20 20 17666 798.670

17. Nagaland 28 28 14125 637.000

18. Orissa 258 248 385108 10680.910

19. Punjab 13 13 19271 539.470

20. Rajasthan 205 215 372284 12285.462

21. Sikkim 12 12 7031 347.970 22. Tamil Nadu 84 84 89025 @ 4151.oo0@ 23. Tripura 17 17 7694 247.000 159 Written Answers . AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 160

2 3 4 !? 6

24. Uttar Pradesh 188 188 224000 * 6904.000

25. West Bengal 170 116 104800 3020.800

26. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 3 3 692 18.735

27. Daman & Diu

28. Andaman & Nicobar 4 4 2669 125.308

Total 2556 2419 3672002 108236.600

@ Indicates targets, Figures for actual area coverage & cost awaited.

STATEMENT-II

State-wise details of expenditure incurred during last three years i.e. from 1991-92 to 1993-94

SI. State/UT 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 No. AIIoca Amount AIIoca- Amount ' AIIoca- Amount tion released tion released tion released

1. Andhra Pradesh 1120.000 1238.000 1462.000

2, Arunachal Pradesh 18.000 18.000

3. Assam 350.000 350.000 460.000

4, Bihar 780.000 130.858

5. Goa 17.000 2.733

6, Gujara! 1180.000 1180.000 1370.000

7. Haryana 240,000 38.552

8. Himachal Prade!>I' 80.000 80.000

9. Jammu & Kashmir 60.000 . 60.000 192.000

10. Kamataka 1420.000 1380.000 3149.999

11. Kerala 300.000 300.000 1360.000

12. Madhya Pradesh 2600.000 980.053 1900.000

13. Maharashtra 2590.000 742.673 2000.000

14. Manipur 15.000 73.000 161 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAJ<;4) Written Answers 162

SI. State/UT 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 No. A1loea Amount A1loea- Amount A1loea- Amount tion released tion released tion released

15. Meghalaya 25.000 28.000 100.000

16. Mizoram 10.000 66.000 398.000

17. Nagaland 25.000 28.000 306.000

18. Orissa 775.000 772.187 1750.000

19. Punjab 95.000 120.000 120.000

20. Rajasthan 1940.000 2350.000 1900.000

21. Sikkim 25.960 70.000 108.000

22. Tamil Nadu 508.110 84.887 1664.000

23. Tripura 35.000 35.000 60.000

24. Uttar Pradesh 1150.000 1300.000 1450.000

25. West Bengal 540.000 91.244

26. Dadra & 0.465 0.500 10.000 Nagar Haveli

27. Daman & Diu 0.465 0.500

28. Andman & 25.000 Nicobar

Total: 17000.0015900.000 11650.00 11520.187 20800.0019784.999

[English] New Delhi and the rent being paid at· present; Premises for Residential Purpose (b) whether these rents are commensurate with the existing market 3994. SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA rent together with diference therein; PATIL: SHRI SHIVLAL NAGJIBHAI (c) whether the Government VEKARIA: propose to fill up this difference in rent from the last three years so as to extend Will the Minister of FOOD be long needed financial relief to the owners; pleased to state: (d) if so, the details in this regard; (a) the rent fixed for premises, at and the time of hiring, on lease by Fel for residential purposes in East of Kailash, (e) if not, the reasons therefor? 163 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 164

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF NATH RAI): (a) The information is as THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP given below:-

Details of hired premises Rent fixed by Rent being paid for residential purposes FCI at the time Now-a-days in East of Kailash of hiring

(i) 0-74, East of Kailash 2000/- 2000/-

(ii) F-40, East of Kailash, 2100/- 2100/- New Delhi.

(b) to (e). FCI had constituted a (d) whether the copies of the committee to negotiate with the respective publication have been withdrawn and. landlords for enhancement of rent and replaced by the new ones with the persuade them to agree to a longterm correct picture of the national flag; and lease deed/agreement. The owners of East of Kailash premises were accord- (e) the extra expenditure incurred ingly called by the Empowered Committee as a result thereof? for negotiation on 26-7-93. The Commit- tee offered them 25% increase over the THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS exisiting rent w.e.f. 1-6-92. The reaction (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, to this offer is still awaited. Sir.

Alleged Anamoly in Railway at a (b) to (e). The cover design of Glance current 'Trains at a Glance' contains an artistic symbolic depiction of some important monuments like Taj Mahal, 3995. SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to Hawa Mahal and Red Fort in which a state: miniature artistic representataion of a flag a top Red Fort has been shown symbolically to form an impression of the (a) whether the attemion of the existance of a flag without having any Government has been drawn to the distinct colour or feature ot the National news-item captioned 'Sharatiya Railway Flag. When the matter came to notice, at-a-glance mein ulta chhapa hai Rashtriya immediate action was taken to improve Dhwaj' appearing in Rashtriya Sahara the visual representation of the flag with dated July 14, 1994; distinct features and colours of the National Flag prominently. Subsequent (b) if so, the details thereof; printing of the 'Trains at a Glance' which forms the major portion of the total requirement has been done showing the (c) the action taken by the distinct impression of the National Flag Government against the officers prominently. No extra expenditure has responsible for such carelessness; been incurred. 165 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 166

[Translation] 3. Complete the Yamuna action plan.

Taj Mahal 4. Provide uninterrupted power supply to Agra. 3996. DR. RAM KRISHNA KUSMARIA: 5. Widen 52 km of NH2, NH3, and SHRI RAJENDRA NH11. AGNIHOTRI:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT 6. Improve foundry and other AND FORESTS be pleased to state: industrial operations.

(a) whether an American Institute 7. Construct road linking Fatehpur have shown interest in saving the Taj Sikri with the Taj Mahal. Mahal from pollution; Already the Ministry of Environment (b) whether any specific scheme and Forests has taken up the has been prepared by the said institute recommendations no. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to save this historic building from pollution; with the respective Ministries and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The (c) if so, the details thereof and the Ministry has not considered reaction of the Government thereto; and recommendation no. 1 and 7.

(d) the time by which it is likely to Packed Commodities be implemented?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF 3997. SHRI MOHAMMAD ALI THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI ASHRAF FATMI: SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: The United States National Park Services SHRI MAHESH KANODIA: along with the Central/State Departments SHRI SATYA DEO SINGH: of Tourism, Archaeological Survey of India and Agra Development Authority Will the Minister of CIVIL held an Indo-US Workshop on the SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND Environmental Assessment of Agra for PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to the purpose of making a project proposal state: for "Taj National Park".

(c) and (d). The main recommenda- (a) the manner by which the tions of the Workshop include the follow- Government regulate the packed in;;) : commodities;

1. Form a regional body with (b) the names of the persons appropriate authority. against whom action for violating the provision has been taken during the last 2. Complete construction of the year and the current year and the details barrage at Mathura. of action taken; 167 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written AnswetS 168

(c) whether the Govemment have SI. No. Commodities any proposal to lift ban on packing of some items; and ' 4. Cigarettes, Cigars and. the like 5. Cleaning an9 sanitary fluids (d) if so, the details thereof item- wise? 6. Cleaning Powders 7. Condensed Milk THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 8. Cocoa MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, 9. Cosmetics and perfumes including CONSUMER. AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF all creams except dental and shaving STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN 10. Hair oils (perfumed) AHMED): (a) The packed commodities 11. Hair oils (unperfumed) are regulated according to the provisions of the Standards of Weights and 12. Honey Measures (Packaged Commodities) 13. Ice Cream (In bricks) Rules, 1977. 14. Ice Cream (in cups) 15. Jams, Sauces, Ketchup and the (b) The information is being collected from the concerned authorities like: in the States and UTs responsible for (a) Ketchup, sauces and the like. enforcement of the Rules, and will be laid (b) Jams, marmalades and jellies on the Table of the House. in open top sanitary containers. (cl and (d). An amendment was (c) Jams, marmalades and jellies mada in the Rules to remove the in bottles. restriction of pack sizes for certain commodities, vide Notification No. GSR (d) Squashes, syrups and cru- No. 591 (E), dated 20 July, 1994. A list shes. of commodities now free from the (e). Fruit juices and vegetable restriction of pack sizes is given in the juices in open sanitary Statement. containers. (f) Fruit juices and vegetable STATEMENT juices in bottles. (g) Ready to serve beverages. List of commodities now free from the restriction of pack sizes 16. Milk-liquid-sweetened, unsweet- ened, flavoured. 17. Nuts, bolts, nails, screws and the SI. No. Commodities like (in box). 1. Cheese' 18. Shaving blades. 2. Cereal Products 19. Shaving cream.

3. Extruded ready to eat snacks of 20. Mineral water fluffy nature 21. Spices 169 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 170

its neighbourhood do not justify setting SI. No. Commodities up of an office of Chief Engineer in Kerala at present. 22. Sugar, sugar cubes, khansdsari 23. Toffees, boiled confectionary and Sugar Mills the like 3999. DR. VASANT NIWRUTTI 24. Chocolate and chocolate products PAWAR: 25. Toothpaste SHRI SHIV SHARAN VERMA: 26. Zarda SHRI DATTA MEGHE: 27. Pan Masala Will the Minister of FOOD be [English] pleased to state:

Office of Chief Engineer in Kerala (a) the number of applications received for setting up of new sugar mills 3998. SHRI V. S. VIJAYARAGHA- VAN: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be in the country during the last year, State- wise; pleased to state:

(a) whether the Kerala Govemment (b) the number of applications have suggested the establishment of an cleared, State-wise; office of Chief Engineer (Construction) in Kerala; (c) whether any cooperative public sugar mills have been handed over to (b) if so, the details thereof; private parties for better management; and (c) whether the Union Govemment propose to set up the Chief Engineer's Office in the State; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

(d) if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS NATH RAI): (a) and (b). A Statement (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, showing the Statewise number of applica- Sir. tions received through the Department of Industrial Development for setting up of (b) Does not arise. new sugar mills in the country during the last sugar year 1992-93 (October- (c) There is no such proposal at Septermber) ar1d letters of intent issued Plesent. upto 30-6-1994 in respect of these appli- (d) The opening of office of Chief cations is enclosed. Engineer (Constn.) in a State depends 011 the quantum of on-going work in the (c) and (d). It is for the concerned State and its neighbouring areas. The co-operative sugar mills/State Govern- quantum of on-going works in Kerala and ments to take a decision in this regard. 171 Written Answets AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answets 172

STATEMENT

State-wise number of

SI. State No. of No. of No. of letters No. applications applications of intent issued received considered

1. Uttar Pradesh 59 50 3 2. Maharashtra 7 2 3. Punjab 2 4. Bihar

5. Andhra Pradesh 4 4 2 6. Karnataka 3 2 7. Tamil Nadu 8 6 8. Orissa 5 5 9. Madhya Pradesh 10. Arunachal Pradesh

Total 91 73 6

Save S1berian Crane Product (e) if so, the details thereof; and

4000. SHRI TARA SINGH: Will the (e) if not, the steps taken by the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND Government to project and preserve this FORESTS be pleased to state: species? (a) the number of Siberian cranes born in captivity under the Save Siberian THE MINISTER OF STATE OF Crane Project; THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) No Siberian (b) whether some of them died in Crane has been bred in captivity in India. Jaipur Zoo recently; However, two captive bred Siberian Crane snicks from International Crane (c) if so, the reasons therefor; Foundation, USA and four chicks from Russia were brought during the years (d) whether the Government 1992-93 and 1993-94 for the Siberian propose to set up some more project to Crane experiment being carried out at save the Siberian Cranes; Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur. 173 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916(SAKA) Written Answers 174

(b) and (c). Two of the imported (c) A.C. Chair Cars are being chicks have reportedly died. The reason progressively replaced by A.C. 3 Tier for death of the crane which died in Coaches. Other Amenities as Bharatpur Park is stated to be due to recommended by the Passenger bleeding from injuries in the neck caused Amenities Committee are maintained by other birds. The reason for the death during scheduled maintenance. of the other crane in Jaipur Zoo was due Arrangements are also being made to to internal haemorrhage may be due to supply bed rolls in AC 3-Tier Coach. some impact while running or in flight. Indian Institute of Technology, (d) to (f). The ongoing experiment Kanpur aimed at building up of the dwindling western flock of Siberian Cranes and for 4002. SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: establishing their migration route is SHRI V. SREENIVASA proposed to be continued The experiment PRASAD: has been carried out in association with Forest Department, Government of Will the Minister of HUMAN Rajasthan, International Crane RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased Foundation, USA, Wild Bird Society of to state: Japan and the ornithologists of Russia. The financial and legal support is also (a) whether the Indian Institute of being given for the protection of these Technology, Kanpur hitherto had been cranes and development of its known offering course of nuclear chemistry wintering grounds in India. leading to post-graduate degrees and doctorate in philosophy (Ph.D); Trains Between Madras and Delhi (b) whether liT, Kanpur had 4001. SHRI M. KRISHNASWAMY: sufficient equipment for researchers in Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased this discipline; to state: (c) whether liT, Kanpur has (a) whether there is any proposal suddenly stopped the subject matter to reduce the running time of Rajdhani progressing in the Institute and also Express and to attach additional coaches stopped the entry of the students to in existing trains between Madras and undertake the studies in the subject; and Delhi; (d) if so, the facts and reasons (b) if so, the details thereof; and thereof?

(c) the steps being taken to improve THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE the amenities in these trains? MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (gHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, CUL TURE)(KUMARI SEWA): (a) to (d). Sir. According to information available the Department of Chemistry of the Indian (b) Does not arise. Institute of Technology, Kanpur has been 175 Written (J.nswers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 176 offering a course on Nuclear Chemistry (d) if so, the details thereof; at the level of M.Sc. (Integrated Five Year Course through Joint' Entrance (e) the extent of financial assistance EXamination after 10+2) and M.Sc. (Two provided to these centres during the last Year Course after B.Sc.). This was earlier three years; and offered both as compulsory and elective course. Based on the report of the Undergraduate Review Committee, it is (f) the number of such new centres not being offered as a compulsory course likely to be opened in Gujarat during the now because not many students are current financial year? ' interested in it.

Most of the equipment for Nuclear THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE Chemistry is of general nature and is DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF now being used for experimentslresearch. EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF Research facilities in related areas are CUL TURE)(KUMARI SELJA): (a) and (b). also available in Physics Department and The Centre Based Adult Education with Nuclear Engineering & Technology Programme of the Institute. Programme called the Rural Functional Literacy Programme (RFLP) has been phased out since April, 1991 since the {Translation] reviews had indicated that it was not having much impact and was not cost- Adult Education Centres for Rural effective. The approach to adult literacy Women is now through the Total Literacy Campaigns (TLCs) which are area- 4003. SHRIMATI BHAVNA specific, time bound, volunteer-based and CHIKHLlA: cost-effective. However, for the difficult SHRIMATI SHEELA and remote areas where campaigns GAUTAM: cannot be launched immediately, a revamped Rural Functional Literacy Will the Minister of HUMAN Programme is now being implemented. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased Under the Centre Based Programme to state: 40, 23, 730 women were made literate during 1990-91 to 1992-93. (a) the number of adult education centres set up by the Government for (c) and (d). The Functional Literacy rural women till July, 1994, State-wise; imparted to the learners implies achieving self-reliance in literacy and numeracy (b) the number of women educated through 3 Rs. viz. Reading, Writing and in these centres during the last three Numeracy, besides creation of awareness years; of developmental programme to improve one's economic status and general well (c) whether employment oriented being and imbibing values of national programmes are also being implemented ingtegration, conservation environment, in each of these adult education centres; small family norms etc. 177 Written Answets BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answets 178

(e) The financial assistance provided (d) if so, the details thereof? under the RFLP Scheme during 1990-91 to 1992-93 is as follows THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF 32.75 crores 17.30 crores 1.37 crores WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOP- MENT)(SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJ ESt-t- WARI): (a) and (b). There is no ear- (f) There is 'no proposal to set up marked allocation of funds or targets for Centre Based Adult Education Programme Gujarat or for any other State or U.T., ill Gujarat. All the 19 districts of Gujarat under the schemes of grant of financial are covered under L1C Programme. assistance for training of women, which are being operated by Department of [English] Women and Child Development. However, during the first two years the Department Training Centres for Women has extended financial assistance to NGOs/other organisations for training· of 8000 women in the handicrafts sector 4004. DR. K.D. JESWANI: Will the and 820 in other trades, in Gujarat. A Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE total amount of Rs. 356.97 lakh has been DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: released during this period for the purpose, under the schemes of Support (a) whether the Government to Training and Employment (STEP) for propose to set up various types of Women and Setting up of Employment- training centres exclusively for women in cum-Income Generating Units for Women. Gujarat State;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) and (d). The details of major projects/schemes which have been (c) whether the Government have formulated and are being implemented in formulated any other scheme for the Gujarat are given in the attached upliftment of women in the State; and Statement. 179 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 180

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Muzaffarpur Jail as National (a) whether· the pureline poultry Monument breeding programme has been started in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh; 4005, SHRI BIR SINGH MAHATO: SHRI CHITTA BASU: (b) the achievements made under this scheme so far; and Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (c) the steps taken to achieve the to state: target set under the programme?

(a) whether the Govemement have THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE any proposal to preserve the platform in MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI the Muzaffarpur Jail (Bihar) used for ARVIND NETAM): (a) Indian Council of hanging Khudiram Bose, as a national Agricultural Research has taken up monumnent; Pureline· Breeding Programme in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. (b). if not, the reasons therefor; and

(b) and (c). In Uttar Pradesh four (c) the other steps proposed to be White Leghorn strains are currently under taken to keep alive the memory of the study. Results have revealed improve- martyrdom of Khudiram Bose? ment for most of the economic traits both on phenotypic and genotypic levels. For THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE meat type stock nine lines and a control MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE population are under test. Body weight DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF at 6-7 weeks has been fairly high for EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF male line. The liability has also been fairly CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) No Sir. satisfactory .

(b) The platform does not fall under In Madhya Pradesh so far th'ree the purview of the Ancient Monuments generation of study has been completed and Archaeological Sites and Remains to develop dwarf broiler female line to Act, 1958 as the historicity attached to increase the efficiency of commercial it is less than 100 years old, broilers.

(c) The Central Government has Production of Sugarcane· no such proposal under its consideration at present. 4007. DR. P.R. GANGWAR: SHRI ANNA JOSHI: [Trans/ation} .. Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE PlAtflllhe Poultry Breeding be pleased to state:

4006. SHRI GAYA PRASAD KORI: (a) the details of Centrally Will Hie Minister of AGRICULTURE be sponsored schemes being implemented pleas~d to state: to boost up the production of sugarcane; 185 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 186

(b) the names of States which are demonstration, quality seed production, implementing this scheme at present; distribution of improved implements etc.

(c) the financial assistance provided Environmental Project in Madhya under the scheme during 1993-94 and Pradesh 1994-95, State-wise; 4008. SHRI RAMESHWAR (d) whether the Government PATIDAR: Will the Minister of propose to formulate any special ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be programme for providing more technical pleased to state: know how to farmers to boost the production of sugarcane; and (a) the details of the environmental and forestry projets being launched in (e) if so, the details thereof? Madhya Pradesh with Central as well as foreign assistance; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI (b) the extent of assistance received ARVIND NETAM): (a) There is no in each case; and Centrally sponsored scheme being implemented so far to boost up production (c) the extent of progress made so of sugarcane in the country. far, project-wise?

(b) and (c). Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI (d) and (e). A Centrally sponsored SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) to (c). The scheme on sugarcane has been proposed details of the environmental and forestry to be implemented during the remaining projects being launched in Madhya period of VIII Five Year Plan. Under this Pradesh with central as well as Foreign scheme emphasis is proposed to be assistance alongwith Financial and given on training to the farmers, farm Physical achievements during the last workers including women on newly three years is given in the attached developed production technology, Statement. 187 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 188

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[English] (a) whether the Govenment have constituted presently an expert committee High yield variety of Coconut for reviewing the functioning of zonal cultural centres spread out in the country; 4009. PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSHMANAN: Will the Minister of (b) if so, the composition and the AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: terms of reference of the expert committee; (a) whether coconut variety Laccadive ordinary and Philippines (c) the criteria adopted for selection ordinary have shown consistent high of the members; and yields; (d) the time by which the Committee (b) if so, whether these varieties is likely to submit its report? have been found suitable to grow in THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Kerala Region; MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE (c) if so, whether these varieties DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF are available to farmers on subsidised EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF rates; and CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) yes, Sir. (d) if so, the details thereof? The terms of reference of the High THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Powered Review Committee are to review MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI the working of the Zonal Cultural Centes ARVIND NETAM): (a) ',and (b). The and suggest ways and means for their Laccadive ordinary selection was released further improvement. as Chandrakalpa. It is a good yielder with (b) 1. Dr. U.R. Anantha - Chairman an average yield of 93 nuts per tree per murthy year or 18 kg Copra per palm per year. The Phlippines ordinary variety is still 2. Shri Komal Kothari - Member under evaluation and it has not yet been recommended. 3. Shri V.K. Kitchlu - Member

(c) and (d). The Laccadive ordinary 4. Shri Manjeet Bawa - Member see dings are supplied to the farmlSrs in The terms of references of the Kerala by Lakshadweep Development High Powered Review Committee are to Corporation and Coconut Development review the working of the Zonal Cultural Board at actual price. Centres and suggest ways and means for their further improvement. Zonal Cultural Centres (c) The members of the Committee 4010. SHRI ANANTRAO DESH- have been selected on the basis of their MUKH: eminence as well expertise in the various SHRI PARASRAM fields of Performing, Literary and Visual BHARDWAJ: Arts. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (d) The Committee is required to to state: submit its Report within four months. 195 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written AnswelS 196

Derailment on Eastern Railway Pushpak Express

4011. SHRI RAMACHANDRA 4012. SHRI JAGAT VIR SINGH DOME: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS DRONA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: be pleased to state:

(a) whether the incidents of (a) whether the Pushpak Express derailment of trains have become a was late by 24 hours on June 8, 1994 regular phenomena in between Khana and ultimately it was cancelled; and Sainthia part of Sahibganj route of Eastern Railway these days; (b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(b) if so, the details and reasons therefor; and (c) whether the Bombay bound passengers of this train could not get the reservation for the next day train; (c) the remedial measures being taken in the this regard? (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI CK JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and (e) the steps are being taken to (b). During April to July '94, only 2 avoid the recurrence of such situation in derailments have taken place on Khana- future? Sainthia section of Sahibganj Loop on Eastern Railway. There was no loss of THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS life in the two accidents. One of the (SHRf CK JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) yes, accidents involved 3153 Up Gour Express Sir. and the other a goods train. The cause of the two accidents has been established (b) Abnormal late running of Up as .rack deficiency'. and Down Pushpak Express due to heavy rains. (c) Some of the measures being taken to eliminate such accidents are as under (c) and (d). No passenger could be accommodated next day at Lucknow In. as there was no reservation available on (i) Track renewal on Khana-Sainthia that day in the regular train. section is targetted for completion during 1994-95 alongwith the renewals of all tum-outs. (e) The train was cancelled due to unavoidable reasons not within the control (ii) Ultrasonic testing is being done at of Railways. regular intervals for identifying track defects. Vocational Institute

(iii) Steps to ensure proper 4013. SHRIMATI DIL KUMARI maintenance of track and other BHANDARI: Will the Minister of HUMAN equipments for safe running of RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased trains in the section. to state: 197 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 198

(a) whether the Government [Translation] propose to set up Central Institute for Vocational Education under NCERT; Second shift in Kendriya Vidyalayas

(b) if so, name of place selected for the purpose; 4014. DR. SAKSHIJI: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (c) the type of vocational education will be provided in the said institute indicating the criteria for participation in (a} the number of Kendriya these courses; Vidyalayas in Delhi running in second shift; (d) whether Government propose to set up similar Institute for North (b) whether the Government Eastern Region including Sikkim; and propose to run second shift in the Kendriya Vidyalayas in the States also; (e) if so, the details thereof? (c) if so, the names of the States THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE where second shift is proposed to be run MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE in Kendriya Vidyalayas; and DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (d) if not, the reasons therefor? CULTURAL) (KUMAR I SELJA): (a) and (b). The Central Institute of Vocational Education under NCERT has been set THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE up at Bhopal (Madya Prades) in July MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE HI93. DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (c) Vocational education has been CUL TURE)(KUMARI SELJA): (a) Kendriya introduced at the + 2 level in selected Vidyalaya Sangathan has intimated that schools in the country under the Centrally double shifting is running in 12 Kendriya Sponsored Schme of Vocationalisation of Vidyalayas in Delhi. Secondary Education. The Central Institute of Vocational Education (b) Some of the Kendriya undertakes research and development Vidyalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar activities related to vocational education Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and and provided academic and technical Maharashtra are also running double support to the Vocational Education shift schools in order to meet the Programme at the national level. increasing demand for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas. (d) No, Sir. (c) and (d). No such proposal is at (e) Does not arise. present under consideration. ,;;9 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 200

[Eng/ish] [Trans/ation]

Environmental hazard due to Prawn Grants by University Grants Culture Commission 4015. SHRI RABI RAY: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND 4016. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH FORESTS be pleased to state: CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (a) whether the Goverment are to state: aware of the environmental hazard to the coastal ecosystem due to indiscriminate (a) whether the gransts-in-aid prawn culture by various commercial provided to the various State Universities farms on the coast of the country; by the University Grants Commission has been curtailed during 1993-94; (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) whether the Government in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture, have. formulated any (c) the steps taken by the guidelines in this regard; Government to bear the expenditure of the State Universities? (d) if so, the details thereof; and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (e) if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTER OF STATE OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTRY .OF STEEL (SHRI CUL TUR~(KUMARI SELJA): (a) No, Sir. SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). The Government has received a number (b) Does not arise. of representations regarding prawn culture in coastal areas. These relate to adverse (c) The State Universities are environmental impacts of prawn culture established by Acts of the' State such as deterioration of water quality, Legislatures and it is primarily the impairment of biological diversity, responsibility of the concerned State decrease in fish production, soil Governments to provide reasonable level degradation due to salinity intrusion, of plan and non-plan grants to them. The ground water pollution, destrucion of flora UGC provides only development grants and fauna and outbreak of viral diseases. to the State Universities, in accordance (c) and (d). The Ministry of Agricul- with the prescribed norms, and that too, ture in consultation with concerned agen- only for a part of their requirements. cies of the Government including the Ministry of Environment and Forests and The UGC has liberalised the scale public and private sector has initiated of inancial assistance to the universities action to prepare guidelines with re§liect for development of under-graduate/post- to aquaculture farm management. graduate teaching and research facilities during the 8th plan. In the 8th plan, (e) Does not arise. financial assistance is provided to the 201 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAIV\) Written Answers 202 universities for extension programmes, the Goverment had contemplated construction of library building and rehabilitation measures like breeding of women's hostels on 100% basis as these species and their against on 75% in the 7th plan; and on re-introduction in selected sectors of their 75% basis for construction of aU other habitats: and buildings, like laboratories, class-rooms, guest houses, boy's hostel, staff quarters, (b) if so, the details thereof with teachers' hostel, etc., as against on 50% special reference to Musk deer in the basis in the 7th plan. Himalayan region, Thamins (floating deer) of Manipur and Brow-antlered dear? Railway Revenue

4017. SHRI UPENDRA NATH THE MINISTER OF STATE OF VERMA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI be pleased to state: SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). Re-introduction of captive bred (a) the names of the States which endangered species in their natural habitat give maximum revenue to Railways and is a difficult process which requires the names of the States which give perfected techniques and methodology, minimum revenue separately; and through research, careful planning and very strict and vigilant implementation (b) the names of the States in and monitoring. There has not been any which the length of railway line is serious decline of any population of wild maximum and the names of the States animal in nature which require captive where length of railway line is minimum? breeding and release of such species in wild for saving them. We are trying to THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS rebuild the population of the species, (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) where they have declined through in-situ Information regarding Statewise Revenue conservation by protecting the habitat, is not maintained. control of poaching ,and illegal trade in ~wildlife. However, some research (b) As per data available as on Rrogramme with respect to Musk deer 31-3-93, the State having the maximum and Brow-antler deer to perfect the route length of railway line (route technique of the release of captive bred kilometres) is Uttar Pradesh and that animals into wild is contemplated. having the minimum (route kilometres) is Arunachal Pradesh. Prawn Culture

[English] 4019. SHRI N. DENNIS: Greecfing of endangered Species SHRI K PRADHANI:

4018. SHRI BIJOY KRISHNA Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE HANDIQUE: Will the Minister of be pleased to state: ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the (a) whether in view of fl,Irther decline Government for the promotion of prawn in number of the endangered species, and shrimp cultivation in the country; 203 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 204

(b) how far the traditional fishermen of the country to take up prawn culture. would be benefited as a result thereof; The BFDAs provide a package of technical, financial and extension support (c) the locations of prawn seed to all categories of fish farmers includes hatcheries set up in the country, State- fishermen. During the 8th Five Year Plan wise; and a total number of 9000 families of fishermen/fish farmers under the World (d) the estimate annual production Bank Aided Shrimp Culture Project and in each hatchery? about 14000 families of fishermen/fish farmers will be benefited under the BFDA programme. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER (c) and (d). At present there are OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF about 45 Prawn Seed hatcheries (Tamil AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA Nadu-15, Andhra Pradesh-11, Kerala-8, KUMAR): (a) Some of the major steps Karnataka-3, Goa-1, Orissa-3, taken by the Government are as under:- Maharashtra-3 and Gujarat-1) in the country with a total production capacity of about 1,000 million seed per annum . . (i) Development of shrimp culture through establishment of Brackishwater Fish Farmer's Allocation of Funds for Anima! Development Agencies (BFDA); Husbandry and Dairying

4020. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN (ii) Encouraging establishment of in- SETHI: Will the Minister of AGRICUL- tegrated shrimp farms and support TURE be pleased to state: facilities in the Govemment! public/ private sectors; (a) whether the budget estimates for 1994-95 in the Animal Husbandry and (iii) Allowing duty free import of shrimp Dairying sectors have been reduced in feed; etc. comparison to the estimates in the budget of 1993-94; Besides, a shrimp culture project with Kuwait Fund Assistance for (b) if so, the details thereof; and development of 1500 ha. area at a cost of Rs. 75 crores and another shrimp culture project with World Bank Assistance (c) the specific reasons therefor? to develop 3829 ha. of brackishwater area for the. States of Andhra Pradesh, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Orissa and West Bengal at a total cost MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI of Rs. 239.87 crores has also been ARVIND NETAM): (a) Yes, Sir. launched. (b) (in crores of rupees) (b) The traditional fishermen are being encouraged through Brackishwater B.E. 1993-94 B.E. 1994-95 Fish Farmers' Development Agencies (BFDAs) sanctioned for 38 coastal districts 543.64 383.89 205 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916(SAKA) Written Answers 206

(c) The reduction in B.E. 1994-95 (b) if so, the details thereof, State- cmpared to B.E. 1993-94 is mainly due wise; to less provision for the Delhi Milk Scheme which is proposed to be transferred to (c) whether the Government are the Govemment of the National Capital contemplating to liberalise the export Territory of Delhi and less receipt of policy in view of high production of potato foreign aid material. than its consumption in the country; and

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

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Production of Potato MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) and (b). State-wise estimates of production of potato during 4021. SHRI RAM PUJAN PATEL: 1992-93 are given in the enclosed Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be Statement. The production estimates for pleased to state: potato during 1993-94 and tumips during 1992-93 and 1993-94 are not available. (a) whether the information with regard to production of potato and turnips (c) and (d). Potatoes are freely during 1992-93 and 1993-94 has been allowed for export under current export collected; import policy.

STATEMENT

State wise Production of Potato during 1992-93

SI. State Production (Thousand Tonnes) No.

1. Andhra Pradesh 4.9

2. Arunachal Pradesh 35.5

3. Assam 387.5

4. Bihar 1567.7

5. Gujarat 444.3

6. Haryana 174.1

7. Himachal Pradesh 150.9

8. Jammu & Kashmir 3.0 207 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 208

SI. State Production (Thousand Tonnes) No.

9. Karnataka 452.4

10. Madya Pradesh 367.0

11. Maharashtra 64.5

12. Manipur 23.1

13. Meghalaya 153.2

14. Mizoram 1.1

15. Nagaland 23.0

16. Orissa 107.0

t7. Punjab 823.0

18. Rajasthan 23.5

19. Sikkim 32.0

20. Tamil Nadu 127.5

21. Tripura 65.5

22. Uttar Pradesh 5907.6

23. West Bengal 4779.1

24. Delhi 0.6

All India 15718.0

[English] (b) is so, the reasons for its closure;

Reopening of F.C.I. Mill (c) whether representations have been received to reopen the same; and 4022. SHRI B.N. REDDY: Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to state: (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto? (a) whether Miryalaguda Mill of FCI in Nalgonda district in Andhra Pradesh THE MINISTER OF STATE OF has been closed down since long; THE MINISTRY OF FOOD {SHRI KALP 209 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 210

NATH RAI): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. The THE MINISTER OF STATE OF mill had to be closed down as its THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI operation became uneconomical due to SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Under the factors like obsolete plant and machinery, Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, State non-availability of millable paddy locally, Govts. are competent authorities to create labour and other conneeted problems National Parl

(b) is so, the details thereof (c) if not, the reason therefor? indicating the. area eammarked therefor, Slate-wise; THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, (c) the allocation made in each Sir. case; and

(d) the time by which the decisions (b) Does rlut arise. al e likely to be taken by the Govemment thereon? (c) Lack of traffic j;,;stification. 211 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 212

Stadia in Rural Areas throughout the State, including the rural areas. The construciton of stadia is one 4025. SHRI G.M.C. BALAYOGI: of the sports facilities eligible for central Will theMTnister of HUMAN RESOURCE assistance. The assistance is rendered DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state; on matching basis in the ratio of 50:50 subject to stipulated ceilings. In case of (a) whether the Government are Hilly and Tribal blocks, Central assistance going to construct stadia in the rural . is provided upto 75% of the total cost areas in order to encourag rural of project subject to stipulated ceilings. 'sportsmen; Another scheme of the Department, to generate sports consciousness and mass participation in sports in rural areas, is (b) if so, the details thereof, State- the scheme of Rural Sports Programme. wise; Any nodal voluntary sports club, sports centre, one in each block is given (c) the fund allocated in the Eighth assistance for non-consumable and Plan for the development of youth consumable sports equipment with one activities in the rural areas; and time grant upto Rs. 30,000/- Similarly another scheme of Grants to Rural (d) the details thereof? Schools provides a lump-sum grant of Rs. 1 lakh to secondary/senior secondary THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE schools for purchae of non-consumable MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE sports equipment and development of DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF playground. YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS) AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY No State-wise allocations are being OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI made under any of the three schemes. MUKUL WASNIK): (a) and (b). The On receipt of viable proposals from any Dtlpartment of Youth Affairs and Sports of the States, Central assistance is implements a scheme of Grants for released. Creation of Sports Infrastructure. State Governments/UT Administration, Local (c) and (d): The year-wise allocation Statutory Bodies and Registered Voluntary for the years 1992-93, 1993-94 and Organisations can avail Central assistance 1994-95 is given in the enclosed for Creation of Sports Infrastructure, Statement.

STATEMENT

1992-93 1993-94 1994-95

1. Scheme of Grants for Rs. 5.24 Crores 6.24 Crores 6.35 Crorers Creation of Sports Infrastructure

2. Scheme of Grants to Rs. 100 lakhs 106 lakhs 115 lakhs Rural Schools 3. Scheme of Rural Sports Rs. 53 lakhs 25 lakhs 100 lakhs Programmes (non-plan) 213 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 214

Construction of Four Lines THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE 4026. SHRI PANDURANG DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF PUNDLIK FUNDKAR: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS) AND RAILWAYS be pleased to state : MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI' MUKUL WASNIK): (a) No, Sir . (a) whether Government of Maharashtra has requested for the construction of four lines between Boriwali (b) to (d) Does not arise. and Virar on Western Railway; and Operation Black Board (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard ? 4028. SHRI ANANDI CHARAN DAS: Will the Minister of HUMAN THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (SHRI CK JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, to state: Sir. However, quadrupling of lines between Boriwali and Virar is one of the identified (a) total amount sanctioned and rail projects for taking up under Bombay released by Government to the each Urban Transportation Project-II (BUTP-II) State for Operation Black Board;

(b) Does not arise. (b) whether the Government have received any complaints of Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Academy misappropriation/mis-utilisation of funds in Mysore allocated under the programmes from any of the State; and 4027. SHRIMATI CHANDRA PRABHA URS: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (c) if so, the details thereof and the be pleased to states: remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard ?

(a) whether there is any proposal to set IlP Jawaharlal Nehru- Sports THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Academy in Periyapatna in Mysore district; MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (b) if so, whether the Government CULTURE (KUMARI SELJA): (a) The of Karnataka has agreed to provide the information is given in the enclosed land required for the purpose; Statement.

(c) the amount proposed to be given to the above academy by the (b) Yes, Sir. Union Government; and (c) Compl?ints of misappropriation (d) the time by which it is likely to of funds have been received from the be set up ? States of Andhra Pradesh. Bihar, Haryana, 215 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 216

Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur Instructions were issued to all State and the concerned State Govts. have Governments/UTs to ensure proper ordered enquiries into these complaints. utilization of the funds released.

STATEMENT

State-wise release of funds for the scheme of Operation Black Board (from 1987 till date)

SI. No. States/UT Rs. in Lakhs

1. Andhra Pradesh 11394.78

2. Arunachal Pradesh 403.68

3. Assam 4080.08

4. Bihar 13600.82

5. Goa 163.53

6. Gujarat 3548.58

7. Haryana 616.34

8. Himachal Pradesh 2130.39

9. Jammu & Kashmir 1607.00

10. Karnataka 7274.45

11. Kerala 613.57

12. Madhya Pradesh 7055.66

13. Maharashtra 12542.40

14. Manipur 276.80

15. Meghalaya 668.43

16. Mizoram 136.49

17. Nagaland 107.00 217 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAK".~ Written Answers 218

SI. No. States/UT As. in Lakhs

18. Orissa 9939.90

19. Punjab 1595.01

20.. Rajasthan 12678.10

21. Sikkim 75.56

22. Tamil Nadu 3756.55

23. Tripura 227.24

24. Uttar Pradesh 9165.57

25. West Bengal 4115.12

26. Delhi 118.37

27. A & N Islands 12.09

28. Chandigarh 1.17

29. o & N Haveli 17.96

30. Daman & Diu 1.19

31. Lakshadweep 0.48

32. Pondicherry 64.94

{Translation] (b) whether this variety is consi- dered a superiW variety in other States;

Procurement of Rice (c) if so, the reasons for this disparity; 4029. SHRI BHAWANI LAl.. VERMA: Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to (d) whether the State Government state: had announced a higher support price for the purchase of this variety of rice during (a) whether rice is being procured last year; and by he Food Corporation of India in Madhya Pradesh by keeping the Swarna (e) whether the State Government Masuri category of rice in the coarse has requested the Union Government to category; fix a higher support price for the purchase of Swarna Masuri Rice? 219 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 220

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF [English] THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) The variety known as Moral Education "Mashuri" has been classified as 'Fine' for procurement in the State of Madhya 4030. SHRI RAMESH CHEN- Prac:3sh. The variety "Swarna Masuri" NITHALA: Will the Minister of HUMAN has not been classified by the Ministry RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased for Madhya Pradesh. In the absence of to state: classification, the non-classified varieties of rice are accepted by Food Corporation (a) whether the proposal to of India on the basis of lengthlbreadth introduce moral education in schools and ratio of the grain of the rice stocks so colleges in the country has been given offered. effect to;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) The variety of paddy by name "Swarna Masuri" stands classified as (c) if not, when it would be started 'Fine' for the State of Orissa. .and what are its features?

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) to (e) On receipt of representa- MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE tion from Government of Madhya Pradesh DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF to re-classify Swarna Masuri as 'Fine', EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF the State Govemment was requested to CULTURE) (KUMAR I SELJA): (a) to (c). supply authenticated samples of Swarna Moral Education is a holistic concept Masuri variety of paddy for analysis. The giving stress on certain fundamental samples received from the State values to be inculcated. Compulsory moral Government were found to be containing education presupposes that admixture of different varieties of paddy. consciousness of these essential values The State Government has been asked should permeate the whole curriculum to identify the accurate variety and send and programme of activities in the school. authenticated samples of Swarna Masuri The cultivation of social and moral values variety of paddy and make the same has been dealt with as a major concern available for the purpose of analysis and in the National Policy on Education, 1986 classification. Without laboratory analysis, and the National Curriculum for it is not possible to change the Elementary and Secondary Education-A classification from 'Common' to 'Fine'. Framework brought out by the NCERT. Further necessary action will be taken on Keeping in vew the postulates enunciated receipt of authenticated samples from in this FrameWOrk, the NCERT revised the Stete Government. Madhya Pradesh its own textbooks during 1989-92 Government, on their own, have decided integrating the various elements of moral to procure the Swarna Masuri variety of education. paddy, grown in Madhya Pradesh at the support price of Rs: 330/- per quintal, At the University level, the which is the prescribed rate for fine University Grants Commission .has issued variety of paddy for the Kharif marketing guidelines for restructuring of courses at season, 19!b-94. the first degree level which inter-alia, 221 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 222

provide for foundation courses. The that 'the petitioner may declare the result foundation courses amongst others of selection. However, two slots in the provide for the 'study of growth of moral discipline of the respondents/plaintiffs shall education. be kept till the next date".

Selection of Research Scientists Subsequently, the High Court ordered on 25.3.1994 that the petitioner 4031. SHRI BALRAJ PASSI: Will will call both the respondents for interview the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE and they will withdraw the suit pending DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: in the Court of the sub-Judge, Delhi. Accordingly, a list of 23 successful (a) whether for selecting candidates candidates was announced after reserving for the posts of Research Scientists, two slots in history which was the discipline interviews were conducted by the of the respondents. The award letters University Grants Commission, New Delhi were issued on 24.3.1994. on December 16, 1993; Improvement In Trains (b) whether a part of the result has been withheld; and 4032. SHRI AMAR ROYPRA- DHAN: (c) if so, the circumstances of not SHRI DWARAKA NATH releasing the entire result? DAS:

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Will the Minsiter of RAILWAYS be MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE pleased to state: DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (a) the number of representations CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) Yes, received from the Members of Parliament Sir. According to the information furnished during last six months regarding by the UGC, the interviews for selection improvement in passenger facilities of candidates for the award of Research including catering services provided in Scientistships were conducted by the Darjeeling Mail/Brahmaputra Mail and Commission on December, 15-16, 1993. newly introduced Rajdhani Express between New Delhi and Guwahati; (b) and (c) The result of selection for the award of Research Scientistships (b) whether there is also a demand in two slabs, Rs. 2300--3500 and i.e. to increase the reservation quota at Rs. 4000-6500 could not be announced Guwahati, New Jalpaiguri and Barak as the two candidates, who had not been Valley in Assam in Rajdhani Express; called for the interview for the said and award, filed a declaratory suit in the Lower Court which granted stay, (c) if so, the action taken by the restraining the UGC from announcing the Government thereon? results of selection made by it in December, 1993. The UGC filed .:revision petition in the High Court ef Delhi tlgainst THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS the aforesaid stay. The High eouftoOrdered (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No 223 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 224 such representation has been received Jagannath Sanskrit Vidyalaya, Puri during the last 6 monts. 4034. SHRI K. PRADHANI: Will the (b) Yes, Sir. Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(c) Rajdhani Express to Guwahati (a) the steps taken by the has been introduced only recently and as Government for the upgradation of such at present there is no proposal to Jagannath Sanskrit Vidyalaya at Puri; provide additional quotas. and

Navyug Schools (b) the amount of financial assistance given by Kendriya· Sanskrit Sansthan for its development during 1993- 4033. SHRI PHOOL CHAND 94? VERMA: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE to state: MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF (a) whether the Govemment have EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF received representations from the class CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) There IV employees including SC/ST em~loyees is no suc,", institution on the Grants-in- of Navyug Schools under the control of Aid list of the Government. However, an NDMC in regard to non-availability of institution with the name of Sri Jagannath basic service infrastructure; Vaidik Sikshanusthana, Puri, to which grant is being given by Government as a Voluntary Organisation has sent a (b) if so, the details thereof and the request for recognising their institution as facts thereof; and a Ved Pathshala.

(c) the remedial steps taken by the (b) The Govt. has given a grant of concemed authorities in the matter? Rs. 21,600/- during 1993-94 to the Sri Jagannath Vaidik Sikshanusthana, Puri THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE under the scheme of financial assistance MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE to Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations. DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF Deemed Universities CUL TURE)(KUMARI SELJA): (a) to (c). According to the information furnished by 4035. SHRI RAM NIHOR RAI: Will NDMC, one representation has rp,cently the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE been received by the Navyug School DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: Educational Society for non-issuance of uniform. The Governing body of the (a) the details of the institutions in Society .has already taken a decision to the country which have been given the provide uniform to all Class IV employees. status of deemed universities indicating Instructions to this effect have been the names of the courses conducted by issued to the heads of the schools. them; and 225 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 226

(b) the names of the institutions been excluded from access to foodgrains which have submitted applications seeking through Public Distribution System. the status of deemed universities and the number of applications which were The allocation of foodgrains to these pending as on April, 1994? States have not been reduced. The intention behind excluding income tax THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE payers from supply of foodgrains through MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE PDS is to ensure larger .and more DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF meaningful quantities to the needy and EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF deserving section of the population. CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and Therefore, there is no reduction in subsidy (b). The information is being collected on account of this decision. and will be laid or the Table of the House. Railway Land

Exclusion of Tax payers from 4037. KUMARI SUSHILA TIRIYA: P.D.S. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: SHRI P. KUMARASAMY: 4036. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Will the Minister of CIVIL SUPPLIES, Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC pleased to state: DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Govemment have (a) the names of the States where decided to undertake afforestation on the Income-tax payers have been excluded Railway land presently lying vacant with from the purview of the public distribution participation of private parties; system; and

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) the saving in subsidy every month as a result thereof? (c) the land area in Tamil Nadu earmarked under the scheme? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF Sir. COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN AHMED): (a) and (b). As per the present (b) The decision to involve private policy of the Govemment, access to the parties, specialty Industries which use PDS is universal in nature. The operational wood and wood pulp as raw material, for responsibility for implementing the Public afforestation of suitable stretches of Distribution (PDS) including determination railway land lying between stations, is to of entitlements, eligibility criteria etc. rests achieve greater plantation and better with State Governments/Union Territory aftercare and survival of saplings at no Administrations. The Governments of cost to the Railways, but with a share Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan have of the profits from harvesting of matured reported that Income Tax payers have trees coming to the Railways. 227 Written Answer.s AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answer.s 228

(c) Action has been taken in hand AHMED): (a) to (1) : The Government of to identify suitable stretches of land, but National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi no area has yet been earmarked for the has reported that three Model Fair Price Scheme. Shops (FPSs) are functioning at Aram Bagh, Rohini and Civil Lines. It has been Model Fair Price Shops reported that these Fair Price Shops are issuing wheat, rice and sugar to all card holders irrespective of their place of 4038. SHRI UDAY SINGRAO residence any where in Delhi. The GAIKWAD: Will the Minister of CIVIL Governement of NCT of Delhi has further SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND reported that the model FPSs function PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. They have state: also reported that sugar stock was not availabte with Model Fair Price Shop· at (a) whether some Model Fair Price Aapurti Bhavan (Aram Bagh) till 13th Shops have been set up in Delhi; August, 1994 despite deposit of amount in July, 1994. They have further confirmed (b) if so, the details thereof, location- that the quota of sugar to this FPS was wise, timings of functioning and the items reduces during August, 1994 on the being sold on these shops; basis of their lifting during the preceding month. The Government of NCT of Delhi (c) whether these Model Fair Price have advised the Delhi State Civil Supplies Shops have been issuing fair price shops Corporation to lift sugar from those FCI items to all card-holders irrespective of godowns, where stocks may be available. their residence in Delhi; Kerosene Depots . (d) whether sugar stock was not available with Model Fair Price Shop at 4039. SHRI P.C. CHACKO: Will the 'Aapurti Bhawan' till August 13, 1994 Minister of CIVIL SUPPLIES, despite deposit of necessary amount in CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC July, 1994; DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

(a) whether State Government of (e) whether quota of sugar of the Kerala has requested for setting up of Model Fair Price Shop at Aapurti Bhawan new Kerosene wholesale depots at places has been reduced during '\ugust, 1994 where existing ones have stopped if so, the reasons therefor; and functioning;

(f) the steps taken by the (b) if so, the details thereof; Government to ensure the availability of P.D.S. items? (c) whether the Government propose to take up the issue with THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE concerned Union Government MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, Departments for redressal of grievances CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC of consumers of Kerala; and DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF (d) if so, the details thereof and if COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN not, the reasons therefor? 229 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 230

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) The steps taken by the Govt. MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, to prevent illegal hunting of wild animals CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC include: DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF 1. Mobile patrolling through out day COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN and nights in vulnerable areas. AHMED): (a) No, Sir. 2. The villagers in and out the (b) to (d). Do not arise. protected areas are being educated (by mass contact, Illegal Hunting conducting awareness camps, meetings and distribution of leaflets in local languages etc.) to 4040. SHRI PARASRAM assist the forest officials in nabbing BHARDWAJ: Will the Minister of offenders. ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: 3. By connecting the remote areas, beat/section headquarters with (a) whether the Government are VHF sets for quick transmission aware of the incidents of illegal hunting of information on wildlife offence of wild ar.imals in Orissa particularly in cases. the Simlipal National Park during the last one year; 4. Deployment of Armed Police Reserve Force whenever (b) if so, the details thereof; and necessary.

(c) the steps taken by the 5. Imposing restriction on entry into Government to check hunting 0f wild protected areas. animals in the State? Eco-Labelling THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STFEL (SHRI 4041. SHRI SANAT KUMAR SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Yes, Sir. MANDAL: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be (b) As reported by Chief Wildlife pleased to refer to the reply given to Warden, Govemment of Orissa, total Unstarred Question No. 2681 on March number of cases of illegal hunting and 15, 1994 and state the stage at which poaching during 1993-94 is as follows: the matter regarding Eco-Iabelling of Food Additives under the scheme on labelling of environment friendly products (a) Simlipal National Park 15 Nos. stands at present? (b) Other protected areas 41 Nos. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF Some of the cases have been filed THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI in the Court of Law while in some other SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): The criteria cases, offenders could not be identified. for Eco-Iabelling of Food Additives under 231 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 232 the Scheme on Labelling of Environment train services in Ratlam Division during Friendly Products was finalized by the current year; Technical Committee and the draft notification has been published vide (b) if so, the details thereof; and G.S.R. Nos. 67(E) and 68(E) dated 15th February, 1993. The final notification (c) the action taken/proposed to be will be issued after approval of the taken in this regard? Steering Committee. THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS Doubling of Track (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, Sir. 4042. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (b) Representations for extension state: of 106/107 Indore-Ujjain Passenger to Nagda and 129/126 Ajmer-Nasirabad (a) whether there is any proposal Shuttle upto Bijainagar were received to double the track between New from Shri S.N. Jatiya, MP and Shri Bongaigaon and Guwahati; Krishan Gopal Kogta, MLA, respectively.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) The extension of 106/107 Passenger upto Nagda is under (c) if not, the reasons therefor? consideration. However, extension of 1291 126 Ajmer-Nasirabad Shuttle upto THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS Bijainagar has not been found (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, commercially justified. Sir. [English] (b) Does not arise. A.H. Wheeler and Co. (c) A new line is under construction between Jogighflpa and Guwahati which 4044. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: will be completed in 1996-97 and will Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased provide second line between New to state: Bongaigaon and Guwahati, thereby avoiding the need for doubling between (a) whether at the time of renewal these two stations. of the agreement with A.H. Wheeler & Co. bids from other parties were invited, [Translation] received and considered for all 258 Railway stations collectively or for each Train Services in Ratlam separately; and

4043. SHRI SATYNARAYAN (b) if so, the reasons for the grant JATIYA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS of the contract to A.H. Wheeler & Co.? be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (a) whether representations have (SHRI C.K. JAFEER SHARIEF): (a) No, been received for expansion of passenger Sir. 233 Written AnswelS BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 234 (b) Does not arise. Training centres for ICDS Functionaries Super Bazar 4046. SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: Will the 4045. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE SHASTRI: Will the Minsiter of CIVIL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIR3 AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to (a) the number of training centres state: established for ICDS functionaries in Kamataka; (a) whether the margin of profit is higher in Super Bazar than in Kendriya (b) whether these centres are Bhandar; proposed to be established in Belgaum and Dharwad districts; (b) if so, the facts thereof; (c) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Super Bazar has stopped publishing weekly comparative (d) the number of balwadis prices of some items as was done in the sanctioned for the above two districts so past; far; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and (e) the criteria adopted for establishing balwadis in backward districts of the State? (e) from which date the Super Bazar has stopped publication of prices THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and by when publication of the same MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE would be resumed? DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESHWARI): (a) MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, 26 Anganwadi Workers Training Centres CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC (AWTCs) and 2 Middle Level Training DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF Centres (ML TCs) are functioning in STATE IN THE Mlt--II;,TR" OF Karr.atal':a all:! impf. rtillg training to COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN Integrated Child Development Services AHMED): (a) and (b). Super Bazar and (I CDS) functionaries. Regional Centre of Kendriya Bhandar are two different National Institute of Public Cooperation organisations having separate purchase & Child Development (NIPCCD) at policy and source of purchase. These Bangalore is also imparting training to institutions fix their margin of profit keeping Child Development Project Officers. in view the cost of the goods and their overheads. (b) and (c). There is no proposal for establishment of new AWICs or (c) No, Sir. ML TCs in the districts of Belgaum and Dh .. rwao. HONaver, the-Ie is an A'I..'TC (d) and (e). Do not arise. functioning in each of these two districts. 235 Written Answer,s AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answer,s 236

(d) There are 17 and 26 Balwadis RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased sanctioned in the districts of Belgaum to state: and Dharwad respectively. (a) whether the transfer policy is (e) The Balwadi Nutrition followed uniformly by the Kendriya Programme is a non-expanding Vidyalaya Sangathan; programme and no new Balwadis are being set up. The implementing agencies have been instructed to ensure that (b) whether the exceptions, if any Balwadis functioning in a block, where an made by the Sangathan in this regard, ICDS project has been sanctioned, should are brought to the notice of his Ministry;' get shifted to non-ICDS areas. (c) the number of cases where the [Translation] prinCiples of the policy were not followed during the last three years indicating the Birth 'place of Mahatma Gandhi reasons therefor;

4047. SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: (d) whether the All India Kendriya Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE Vidyalayas Teachers Association has DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: recently opposed the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan's move to introduce five year (a) whetht!r Archaeological Survey transfer policy; of India has suggested for demolision of Kirti Mandir building constructed on the premises of the birth place of Mahatma (e) if so, the details thereof. and Gandhi; (f) the reaction of the Government (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and on the demands of the Association?

(c) the reaction of the local people of Gujarat on these suggestions? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (b). Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has CULTURE) (KUMARI SEWA): (a) No, intimated that the transfer guidelines are followed while effecting transfer in all Sir. cases. (b) and (c). Do not arise. (c) Does not arise. [English] (d) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Transfer policy for staff of has presently no proposal to introduce Kendriya Vidyalayas . five year transfer policy for teachers.

4048. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of HUMAN (e) and (f). Does not arise. 237 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 238 [Translation] Units of the National Council of Science Museums, organised Mobile Science Mobile Science Exhibitions Exhibitions through their Mobile Science Exhibition Units in various districts of 4049. SHRI DATTA MEGHE: Will Maharashtra. A Statement giving the the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE names of places where Mobile Science DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: Exhibition Units visited is attached.

(a) the place where mobile science (b) The main purpose is to deliver exhibitions have been organised by the the message of science at the door of National Science Centre in Maharashtra; the Rural community. Mobile Science and Exhibition Units present themes which have relevance to the rural community. (b) the purpose thereof and the It is organised to motivate people, amount spent thereon? especially in the rural areas, to delve into the mysteries of science, helping them THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE to learn the relation between science and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE everyday phenomena. DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) Nehru An amount of Rs. 19.97 lakhs has Science Centre, Bombay and Raman been spent on 3 Mobile Science Exhibition Science Centre, Nagpur, the constituents Vehicles including cost of Exhibits.

STATEMENT

Pune District

Pune, Indapur, Bhigwan, Wal Chand nagar, Daund, Rajgurunagar, Lonawala, Phalten, Talegoan, Dabhade, Mandarne, Jejuri, Dehu Road, Pavananag Bavda. Bhor, Khadaki, Kirkee, Sirur, Baramati, Sakrapur, Morgao, Khed. Junner, Ghodandi, Chakan, Wadgaon, Pimpri, Ralegaon Sidhi Saswad Masrapur. .

Satara District

Kared, Satara, Walva, Gandavale, Mahabaleshwar, Wai, KOOal, Nagothane, Tarle, Kasheei, Patan, Umbraj, Masoor, Wathar, Dundh, Badaj, Koregaon, Pimpode, Khandala, Shirval, Surur, Gulumb, Panchgan, Bhuinj, Shenore, Athith, Kashil.

Sangll District

Sang Ii, Atpadi, Shiralla, Islampur, Vita, Jat.

Kolhapur District

Gandhinglaj, Hajra, Kolhapur, Chandgodh, Shahuvadi, Varnanagar, Murgud, Adkur, Kogal, Jaysinghpur, Ichaikaranji, Bahubali. 239 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994. Written Answers 240

Sindhudurg District

Swantwadi, Kanakawali, Deogadh, Malwan Kudal, Kharepatan.

Ratnagiri District

Rajapur, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Mandangao, Guhagarh, Lanja, SanQ'lleshwar, Khed, Sawarde, Hedvi, Dapoli, Kelshi.

Raiged District

Mah::td, Bhira, Aligbag, Rasayani, Khalapur, Saswane, Mangaon, Goregaon, Karjat, Varandh, Chowd, Pen, Deole, Uren, Ajivali, Sheelphate, Ali Baug, Khandale, Poynad, Nagothane, Pali, Roha, Murud, Kulad, Tale, Shreevardhan Paladpur, Panvel, Vavoshi, Jambulpade, Dive Agar, Gho Sale, Nandgaon, Roha, Sudkoli, Nagoan, Revdanda, Palaspe, Nere.

Nasik District

Malegaon, Satane, Igatpuri, Nasik, Niphad, Yeola, Deolali, Handvad, Nandgaon, Deolali Ozar, Ghuti, Nasik Road, Sinnar, Asalgaon, Monmed, Kalvan, Vani, Dindori, Tryambakeshwar, Taharabad, Ravalgaon, Saundana, Vinchur, Pimpalgaon, Ghondo.

Aurangabad District

Aurangabad, -Gangapur, Ellora, Sillod, Ajanta, Vaneg, Khultabao, Kanned, Khandale, Vaijapur, Gangapur, Ghatnandra, Latnur.

Jalna District

Jalna, Partur, Shahgad, Ambad, Mantha, Ner, Jaffarbad, Mahora, Bhokardan, Badnapur.

Prabhani District

Jintur, Parbhani, Hingoli, Gangakhed.

Beed District

Parali Vaijanath, Beed, Georai, Majalgaon, Ambajogai, Parli, Ashti, Patoda, Kaij, Boleshwar, Vadavani.

Latur District

Latur, Udgir, Waigaon, Ahmedpur, Kingaon, Chakur, Murud, Bhatangali, Nalegaon, Sirpur Tajband, Ekurka Road, Shirol Janpur, Deoni BK. Nilanga, Ausa, Khilari, Kharosa, Belkund, Nitoor, Kasarsirsi, Shirod, Deoni, Handarguli, Nalgir, Bhatangali, Borgaon. 241 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 242 Osmanabad District

Osmanabad, Parandaleni, Bhoom, Terkheda, Yermade, Kolamb, Tadavle, Dhoki, Umerge, Jalkot, Ashta, Tuljapur, Sonari, Washi, Massa, Wadgaon,· Mangrur, Andur, Gunjoti, Naldurg.

Solapur District

Solapur, Pandharpur, Sangola, Ashti, Mangalvedha, Shivne, Kurduwadi, Barsi. Akkalkot, Mhal, Tembburni, Karmala, Bhose, Madha, Akluj, Malsires.

Dhule District

Songir, Shripur, Dhule, Sakri, Prakasha, Nandurbar, Balapur, Sindkheda, Donaiche, Shah ada, Taloda, Navapur, Taharabad.

Vardha District

Vardha, Sevagram Arvi.

Nagpur District

Nagpur, Kondhali, Kachari Savanga, Hinganghat, Pandhar Kawada, Bhivapur.

Bhandara District

Bhandara, Pawani, Bramhapur.

Chandrapur District

Chandrapur, Warore, Shindewadi.

Y;1Vatmal [',strict

·Yavatmal, Digras, Pusad, Darwha, Chikhali, Waini, Kelapur.

Naneded Disrtict

Nanded.

Ahmednagar District

Shevgaon, Ahmednagar, Shrirampur, Sangammer, Shrigonda, Pemer, Navasa, Akola, Bhalvani, Ashoknagar, Tasgaon, Pathardi, Ruichettisi, Mirajgaon, Mahijalgaon, Jamkhed, Adhalgaon, Belvandi, Supa, Kopargaon Ka~at, Adhalgaon. 243 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 244

Thane District

Pokharan, Chinchani, Dahanu, Kosbad, Bordi, Dahanu, Ambamath, Ulhasnagar, Kalyan, Vasai, Vashi, Palghar, Tarapur, Narpol .. Agar, Talesari, Wada, Nirmal Arnala, Kanher, Safale, Agarwadi, Kelva, Tarapur, Mahagaon, Vangaon, Ramshet, Chikhale, Kasa, Vikramgadh, Sakhre, Jawahar, Khodala, Paralil Konghad, Kone, Khanivali, Thane Bhivandi, Vashind, Shahpur, Atgaon, Asangaon, Shenwa, Dolkhamb, Kinhavali, Talegaon, Takavade, Saralgaon, Sasane, Murbad, Badalapur, Manda, Raite, Mimbra, Malyan, Navpada, Wada, Pokharan, Narpad, Vashi Kalva, Virar, Vijreshwari, Manor, Kasara.

Jalgaon District

Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Amalner, Parola, Erandol. Dharangaon, Chalisgaon, Dhadgaon, ChoPda, Vawal, Rawer, Varangaon, Jammer, Dahiwad, Adavad, Edalated, Dedvad, Fattepur, Mehumbare, Kasode, Pachora, Shenduri, Pahur, Neri.

Akola District

Akola, Murtijapur, Balapur, Karanja, Mangarulpir, Washim, Malegaon.

Amravatl District

Daryapur, Amravati, Badnere.

Duldhane District

Chikhali, Deoulgaon, Raja, Khamgaon, Duldhane, Lonar.

Oil Seeds Crushing Units (b) if so, the installed capacity of oil-seeds crushing industry as on June 4050. SHRI NITISH KUMAR: 30, 1994? SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CUNSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC Will the Minister of CIVIL DISTRIBUTION AND MINiSTER OF SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND STATE IN THE MINiSTRY OF be PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION pleased to COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN state: AHMED): (a) Yes, Sir.

(a) whether the installed capacity (b) As a result of delicensing of the of oil-seeds crushing industry is more Vegetable Oil Industry with effect from than the production of oil seeds in the 25th July, 1991, no auttpotiC information country; and about the installed capacity of crushing 245 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 246

of oilseeds in the country is available. As covered under cotton cultivation during per available tentative information, the Eighth Plan? installed capacity seems to be around 350 lakh MT in terms of oilseeds. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [English] MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) State-wise and Production of Cotton Staple-wise production of cotton during 1992-93 and State-wise production of 4051. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA cotton for 1993-94 is given in the enclosed GAVIT: Statement. Staple-wise production of SHRI SURENDRA PAL cotton for the year 1993-94 is yet to be PATHAK: recieved from the States.

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (b) and (c) Production of cotton during 1992-93 was a record at 11.58 (a) the production of cotton during million bales of 170 kgs. each. During 1992-93 and 1993-94, State-wise and 1993-94 also the production is close to Staple-wise; this level and much higher than that in 1990-91 and 1991-92. (b) whether the Government have noticed any shortfall in the production of cotton during the above period; (d) The target set for the Eighth Five Year Plan ending 1996-97 for (c) if so, the extent to which it has production of cotton is at 14 million bales fallen short alongwith the reasons therefor; of 170 kgs. each the Plan envisaged to and increase the production only through increase in productivity rather than the (d) the target set to raise the expansion of area from the existing level production of cotton by the end of Eighth of coverage under cotton at 7.5 million Plan alongwith total area likely to be hectares.

STATEMENT

State-wise and Staple-wise production of Cotton during 1992-93 and State-wise

I production of Cotton during 1993-94

('000' bales of 170 kgs. each)

State 1992-93 1993-94 Superior Long Superior Medium Short Total Long Medium

Andhra Pradesh 781 123 290 1194 1368

Gujarat 1271 53 619 45 1988 1800 247 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 248

State 1992-93 193-94 Superior Long Superior Medium Short Total Long Medium

Haryana 1276 130 1406 1300

Karnataka 796 29 150 975 975

Madhya Pradesh 40 9 180 7 125 361 412'·

Maharashtra 204 865 435 304 1808 2504

Punjab 2173 141 2314 1727

Rajasthan 661 28 327 1016 839

Tamil Nadu 284 188 472 421

Others 3 22 23 40 50

All India 3379 956 5827 81 1340 11583 11396

Panorama Project CULTURE) (KUMAR I SELJA): (a) Yes, Sir. 4052. SHRI SOBHANADREES- WARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of (b) The project will highlight the HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT state of science, technology, environment be pleased to state: and ecology in ancient India as learnt from the Vedic and post Vedic Literature. (a) whether the Union Govemement have agreed to start a panorama project (c) A sum of Rs. 5 crores has been at Kurukshetra for giving visual facts of estimated for the first phase of the Krishna's life and the Geeta; project with an additional provision of Rs. 5 crores for complete Air-Conditioning. (b) if so, the salient features of the project; and [Translation]

(c) the estimated expenditure to be Prakash Tandon Committee incurred thereon? 4053. SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE SHRI LAL BABU RAI: MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF pleased to state: 249 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA~ Written Answers 250

(a) the date on which the report ENERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER was submitted by Prakash Tandon OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF Committee; AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) and (b). The Central Marine (b) the details of the action taken/ Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) being taken in this regard; and which keep records of fish landings informed that they do not have any (c) the time by which Government production data on this fish separately as propose to implement the accepted the fish contributes very little in the recommendations? marine capture fishery of India.

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAY& (c) As per the information provided (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) The by CMFRI attempts to develop brood Committee submitted its report in March, stock and breeding of milk fish in captivity 1994. were carried out till 1987 without any success. At present, there is no (b) and (c). Recommendations programme by the Government to pertaining to unification of recruitment of replenish the milk fish population in Group 'A' services; devolution of powers nature through captive breeding. to Zonal Railways; Capital restructuring & introduction of cost and profit centres [Translation] have been accepted in principle. High level committee have been set up to work out the modalities and procedures Foodgrains Stock for their implementation. A time fram will be determined thereafter. 4055. DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH SHAKYA: Milk Fish SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA:

4054. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will Will the Minister of FOOD be the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased pleased to state: to Blate:

(a) whether the Food Corporation (a) whether the availability of milk of India has procured foodgrains produced fish (chauos chauos) at the Indian Coast during Rabi crops till June, 1994; is declining;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so, the quantum of wheat and rice available In the godowns of the Food (c) the steps taken or proposed to Corporation of India by the end of June, be taken by the Govemment to repopulate 1994; this high price fish through captive breeding? (c) whether due to adequate availability of the foodgrains the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Government are considering to export MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL wheat and rice; 251 Written Answets AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answets 252

(d) if so, the economic cost of (a) whether the operational wheat and rice procured by Food stoppage of Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Corporation of Inqia during 1993-94; Express at Jhajha has been replaced by a halt at madhupur; and (e) whether the economic cost of the Food Corporation of India would be (b) if so, the reasons therefor? met by export of wheat and rice; and THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (f) if not, the facts in this regard? (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP (b) Public demand. NATH RAI): (a) Yes, Sir. Technical Cooperation (b) The quantum of wheat and rice stored in the godowns of the Food 4057. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA: Corporation of India in the Central pool SHRI SANAT KUMAR at the end of June, 1994 (P) was as MANDAL: given below :- Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE Wheat 94.47 'Lc_kh MT be pleased to state:

Rice 132.60 Lakh MT (a) whether the Govemment have urged FAO to change and revamp its P-Provisional programme of "Technical Cooperation" in 'Excluding 69.70 lakh MTs of wheat held developing countries; by state agencies in Punjab and Haryana 01) beh'll! of Central Account. (b) if so, the response of FAO thereto; (c) to (e). No dicision has yet been taken to export the foodgrains (wheat (c) whether scientists from ICAR and rice) from the Central Pool. The have also objected to expensive FAO economic cost of wheat and rice for the consultancy projects; Y0ar 1993-94 (RB) is as follows:- (d) if so, the details thereof; and Wheat - Rs. ""59.40 (per quintal) (e) the benefits accuring to India Rice - Rs. 687.46 (per quintal) from FAO's consultancy scheme?

[English] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI Stoppage of Rajdhani Express ARVIND NETAM): (a) to (e). The Government has not urged the Food and 4056. SHRI ANIL BASU: Will the Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to change Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to and revamp its programme of Technical state: Cooperation among Developing Countries 253 Written Answer.s BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answer.s 254

(TCDC), nor have scientists from the (b) if so, the details thereof; ICAR objected to FAO consultancy projetcs. However, ttie FAO, with a view (c) whether any cases of to foster and enhance technical irregularities in the selection of such cooperatio.n among developing countries posts in colleges affiliated to Delhi so that there is greater utilisation of University have come to the notice of the existing expertise, has sponsored a new Government during 1993 and 1994 till scheme concerning the use of experts date; and for TCDC. Under this scheme the FAO would meet the cost involved in deputing (d) if so, the corrective measures technical experts among developing proposed to be tal\en in this regard? countries by reimbursing to the releasing Government the cost of international air- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE fare, internal travel, medical insurance, MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE contribution towards salary of the expert DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF and payment of a daily allowance. The EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF country receiving the· expert would only CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) No, be obliged to meet the expenditure on Sir. local hospitality.

(b) Does not arise. Under the TCDC scheme, generally, the expenditure on international travel is (c) No, Sir. borne by the sending country while the receiving side bears the cost of local (d) Does not arise. hospitality on the experts/consultants. The new scheme would be beneficial to India as it proposes to provided financial Agricultural Development support, enabling a larger number of Indian scientists and experts to be 4059. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: dep: !ted to other developing countries Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be and also allow their counterparts to come pleased to state: to India for sharing technical knowledge and expertise. (a) whether any financial aid has been received from international financial institutions for the development of and Recruitment in Universities research in agriculture in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra during 1992-93, 4058. PROF. UMMAREDDY 1993-94 and 1994-95; VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of HuMAN RESOSURCE DEVeLOPMENT (b) if so, the detaIls thereoT; and be pleased to state: (c) the allocation made by way of (a) whether the Governement intemaVextemal assistance to each State propose to introduce a new system for during the above period? selection of high ranking officials i.e. principals and faculty members in various THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE affiliated Colleges and Universities; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI 255 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 256

AAVIND NETAM): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. [Translation) The World Bank has provided assistance for implementation of the two projects Delicencing of Sugar Industry namely Pilot Project on Watershed Development in Rainfed Areas and 4061. SHRIMATI PRATISHA National Agriculture Research Project-II DEVISINGH PATIL: in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra SHRI DHARMANNA during 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95. MONDAYVA SADUL: The Pilot Project on Watershed SHRI AMAAPAL SINGH: Development in Rainfed Areas terminated SHRI GOVINDRAO NIKAM: on 31-12-1993. The other project namely SHRI JAGMEET SINGH National Agriculture Research Project-II SAAR: will terminate on 30-6-1994. Will the Minister of FOOD be (c) Information in this regard is pleased to state: being collected. (a) whether the Government have Boiled Rice in Kerala constituted a committee on delicencing of sugar industry;

4060. SHRI KODIKKUNNIL (b) if so, whether the committee SURESH: Will the Minister of FOOD be has given its recommendations; pleased to state:

(c) if so, the details thereof; (a) the allotment of boiled rice to Kerala during 1994; (d) the reaction of the Government thereto; and (b) whether Government of Kerala has requested to enhance the quota of (e) the time by which the report is boiled rice during the Onam Season; and likely to be implemented?

(c) if so, details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY ,)F I=OOD (SHRI KALP (b) to (e). Do not arise. NATH RAI): (a) Ag , nst the allotment of 9.0 lakh MTs of rise to Kerala, the State Conference of International Sugar Government, has lifted aoout 5.14 lakh Organisation tonnes of rice including 3.61 lakh MTs of boiled rice during January to June, 1994. 4062. SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA: SHRI NITISH KUMAR: (b) No, Sir.

Will the Minister of FOOD be (c) Does not arise. pleased to state: 257 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 258

(a) whether any conference of on account of procedural difficulties in its International Sugar Organisation was held mode of implementation. The other project recently; is being recast keeping in view the observations of the Common Fund for (b) if so, the details of the Commodities. descussion held therein; [Eng/ish} (c) whether any representative from India had attended this conference; Super Bazar

(d) whether any attempts to take 4063. SHRI CHHITUBHAI GAM IT: loan for sugarcane development was Will the Minister of CIVIL SUPPLIES, made in the conference; and CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to sate: (e) if so, the details and outcome thereof? (a) whether working timings in Super Bazar are from 9.00 to 7.00 and 10.00 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF to 6.00 p.m.; THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) to (c). Yes, Sir. The Fifth (b) whether the staff is accustomed session of the International Sugar Council to come late and go early; and of International Sugar Organisation was held in the month of May, 1994 at London, which was attended by Chief (c) if so, what steps are taken to Director (Sugar) on behalf of Government enforce punctuality? of India. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE During the session, the sugar MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, situation in the world was discussed. CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC Some of the Member Countries made DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF statements on their National Sugar STATE IN THE MINISRTY OF Policies. A workshop was also organised COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN on General Agreement on Tariffs and AHMED): (a) Super Bazar has reported Trade (G,lI.TT). Market "::vallJ3tion, that for branches and departmental stores, ConsulJ1ption and Statistics Committee the wOi·king hours is genera,ly from 1C.00 submitted its report on sugar statistics of a.m. to 7.00 p.m. In addition one medical the world. store outlet functions from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. while 6 medical outlets attached to major hospitals and one at Connaught (d) and (e). No loans are given by Circus function round the clock. Besides the International Sugar Organisation for this 4 branches function from 9.30 a.m. sugarcane development. However, two to 6.30 p.m. and one branch from 9.00 projects on sugarcane submitted by India a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The administrative wing in 1992 had earlier been sponsored by at the head quarters and corporate office the International Sugar Organisation for function from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. funding from the Second Account of the Common Fund for Commoditier. Later on, one of the projects was withdrawn (b) No, Sir. 259 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 260

(c) Does not arise. [Translation]

Gauge Conversion Training Complex of Fel, Gurgaon between Ara and Sasaram

4064. SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA 4065. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD PATIL: SINGH: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS SHRI S.N. VEKARIA: be pleased to state:

Will the Minister of FOOD be (a) whether the Govemment have ~Fleased to state: taken steps for laying broad gauge line between Ara and Sasaram; and

(a) the date on which construction (b) if so, the details thereof? work on the training complex of FCI was actually started in Gurgaon (Haryana); THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and (b) the present position of the (b). Updating of the Preliminary construction work being executed therein; Engineering-cum-Traffic Survey from Ara and to Sasaram has been taken up.

[English} (c) the time by which the construction work of the training complex is likely to be completed and National Commission on Agriculture commissioned? 4066. PROF. PREM DHUMAL: SHRI DATIATRAYA THE MINISTER OF STATE OF BANDARU: THE MINISRTY OF FOOD (SHRI KAlP NATH RAI): (a) The construction work on Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE training complex of the Food Corporation be pleased to state: of India started on 8th February, 1994.

(a) whether the National (b) Out of 9 wings in the main Commission on Agriculture has Institute building, works in respect of 2 recommended for an integrated set up wings have reached the roof level. The for agriculture development both at the works are at various stages of progress Centre and States; in the ground floor (in respect of the balance 7 wings). The works have come (b) if so, the steps taken to up to the 1st floor level in the hostel implement the recommendations; block;

(c) whether the Government are (c) The construction work of the aware that there is no coordination among training complex is likely to be completed the Centre, States and other and commissioned by December, 1995. organisations; and 261 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 262 I (d) if so, the steps being taken in (c) if not, the time by which a this regard? decision in this regard is likely to be taken? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS ARVIND NETAM): (a) and (b). The (SHRI C.K.JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, National Commission on Agriculture has Sir. recommended for Integrated set up including inter-alia the establishment of (b) Does not arise. planning units at the Centre and the States for formulation, coordination and (c) The matter relating to creation/ evaluation of the plans in order to achieve reorganisation of zones is presently under overall agricultural development. Both the study and examination and a final decision Centre and most of the State will be taken after the study is completed. Governments have set up planning units for the formulation and coordination of [Translation] overall agricultural policy. Siale Eligibility Test (c) and (d). Coordination between Departments within the Ministry of 4068. SHRI TEJSINGHRAO Agriculture at the Centre and between BHONSLE: Will the Minister of HUMAN Centre and States is a continuing process RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased and forms a basic condition for effective to state: implementation of the national development plans. Wherever 13cunae (a) whether the Government are have been observed, timely remedial aware that the University Grants measures have been taken. Commission has given permission to the State Govemments to hold (State Eligibility Test) examination to select lecturers fo~ New Zones of Railways appointment in colleges;

4067. SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: (b) if so, the details thereof and the SHRI RATILAL KALIDAS names of the States which have been VARMA: given permission;

(c) whether SET examination would Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be be conducted in regional languages; pleased to refer to the reply given to Unstarred Question No. 100 on the February 22, 1994 regarding New Zones (d) whether the lecturers who qualify of Railways and state: the SET examination would be given apPOintments in the colleges in other States; and (a) whether a decision has since been taken for the creation of Zones and (e) if not, the reasons therefor? Divisions of Railways; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE 263 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 264

DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF (a) whether Fisheries Development EDUCATION AND DJ;PARTMENT OF Department of Madhya Pradesh had CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) Yes, submitted five schemes for fisheries in Sir. reservoirs to the Government in February, 1994; (b) The UGC has accreditated the tests for eligibility for lecturership of the (b) if so, the details thereof and the following States: time by which approval is likely to be accorded by the Government to these 1. Andhra Pradesh schemes;

2. Sikkim (c) whether the Government have also received such proposals from other 3. Arunachal Pradesh States; and 4. Rajasthan (d) if so, the details thereof and the 5. Punjab action taken thereon?

Karnataka 6. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL The following States are preparing SJERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER to conduct in test for eligibility for OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF Lecturership:- AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) No proposal consisting of 1. Haryana five schemes for fisheries in reservoirs has been received from Madhya Pradesh 2. West Bengal Government during February, 1994. 3. Kerala (b) Question does not arise. 4. Bihar (c) No proposals for fisheries in 5. Maharashtra reservoirs have been received from other States-also. (c) Yes, Sir. (d) Question does not arise. (d) Anyone who qualifies the SET examination would be eligible to be [English] considered for the post of lecturer in any State of the country. Cooperative Warehousing Corporations (e) Does not arise. 4070. DR. VASANT NIWRUrn Fisheries in Reservoirs PAWAR: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 4069. DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: Will the Minister of (a) whether the Government is AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: enquiring into the working of cooperative 265 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 266

warehousing corporations in different (b) if so, the time by which the work States; is likely to be started; and

(b) whether some coopE>rative (c) if not, the reasons therefor? warehousing corporations with European Economic Community's assistance are THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS not giving the desired results; (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, Sir. (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(b) Does not arise. (d) the steps the Government propose to take to improve the working (c) Double/multiple lines exist of these cooperative warehousing between Delhi and Muradnagar. A survey corporations? for doubling of Muradnagar-Meerut City section is being planned. Further THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE consideration of the project would be MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI possible only after the survey report ARVIND NETAM): (a) There is no becomes available. Between Meerut and cooperative warehousing corporation Saharanpur the traffic has not yet reached either at Central level or in the different the level to justify its doubling. States. There are however a Central Warehousing Corporation and 16 State Warehousing Corporations operating Deployment of Wagon Fleet under the Warehousing Corporations Act 1962. 4072. SHRI BOLLA BULLI RAMAIAH: (b) The Central Warehousing SHRI D.VENKATESWARA Corporation or the State Warehousing RAO: Corporations have not obtained any assistance from European Economic Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be Community. pleased to state:

(c) and (d). Do not arise. (a) whether the Government have taken measures to reduce operational Rail-Tracks between Delhi and ratio alongwith innovative deployment of Saharanpur wagon fleet and improved capital assets reliability;

4071. SHRI CHINMA YANAND SWAMI: Will the Minister of RALWAYS (b) if so, whether it will save up to be pleased to state: Rs. 1,600/- crore during the current financial year; and (a) whether the Govemment have conducted a survey in regard to doubling (c) whether any long-term of the rail tracks between Delhi and programme has been prepared by the Saharanpur: Govemment in this regard? 267 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 268

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHA~IEF): (a) and to state: (b) Efforts to achieve economy in Railways working is an ongoing exercise on the Railways. One of the longterm, Corporate (a) the names of the voluntary Plan objectives of the Railways is a 15% organisations in Rajasthan and other reduction in cost of transport by 2000 States which are engaged in the work AD. Amongst others, the strategies being of social service and development adopted are, improvement in productivity activities; and reliability of assets; technology upgradation; investment optimisation; (b) the amount sactioned by the redl:~ing fuel consumption and material Government to those voluntary costs; etc. As a consequence, the organisations during last three years; operating ratio is expected to improve from 89.5% at the beginning of the Vnlth (c)~ether those voluntary Plan to 85.4% in the current year. A two organisations are also getting aids and point improvement in the operating ratio assistance from abroad; and will mean a saving of about Rs. 400 crores. (d) if so, the amount of foreign aid and assistance received by those organisations during last three years? Efficiency of asset utilisation is also being improved which in tum will result THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE in lower requirement of rolling stock like MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE wagons and coaches. The savings in DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF investment due to this will be sizeable. EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF It is difficult to quantify the savings at this CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and stage. (b). Financial assistance to voluntary organisations working in various fields is given by the Govemment through a large (c) Planned introduction of :"'1odem number of Ministeries/Departments. rolling stock including manufature of 3.tier Details of such grants are not maintained AC Sleeper coach, higher capacity centrally. However, the Annual Reports wagons, high horse power locomotives, of various Ministries/Departments main line EMU and DMU services, generally contain the details of grants. mechanised maintenance of track, gauge These Annual Reports are circulated to conversion and need based procurement the Hon'ble Members of Parliament and of rolling stock are some of the steps also placed in Parliament Library. being taken to achieve economy in expenditure and, consequently lower operating ratio. (c) and (d). Organisations receiving foreign assistance are reporting their receipts to the Govemment under the Voluntary Organisations provisions of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976. Such Voluntary Organisations may have educational, 4073. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA cultural, health, social, religious, RAJE: Will the Minister of· HUMAN developmental activities etc as their 269 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 270 objectives. During the years 1989, 1990 (a) whether the Government have and 1991-92, the total number or such accepted any proposal from the Canada organisations having reported foreign based non-resident Indians to set up a assistance were 9132, 9316 and 9012 rail museum and displaying the vintage with the assistance to the tune of locos and coaches of the toy trains Rs. 76085.80 lakhs, Rs. 94547.80 lakhs running on the Darjeeling Himalayan and Rs. 141213.46 lakhs respectively. Railway; and These assistance may have-been utilised for one or all of the above objectives. (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith Funds for Passenger Amenities the locations thereof? • . 4074. SHRI SOBH'J\NADREES- WARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) A Canadian based Non-Resident Indian has (a) the amounts allocated for safety shown interest in setting up a museum measures and Passenger Amenities relating to Da~eeling Himalayan Railway. during 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95; and (b) The details have not so far (b) the actual amount spent during been furnished. the last two years, separately.

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS [Translation] (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) The amounts allocated for safety measures during 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994·95 is Appointment on CompaSSionate Rs. 71 cr., Rs. 66 cr. and Rs. 107 cr. Ground a!" d fOI Pass~llger /,menitie. is :~s. 50 cr., Rs. 60 cr. and Rs. 60 cr. respectively. 4076. SHRI BIR SINGH MAHATO: (b) The actual amount spent on SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV: Passenger Amenities during 1992-93 and 1993-94 is Rs. 36.38 cr. and Rs. 67.39 CL respectively. The actual expenditure Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be on safety works during 1991-92 and pleased to state: 1992-93 was Rs. 58 cr. and Rs. 62.34 cr. respectively. Actual expenditure for safety works in 1993-94 is not readily (a) the number of persons appointed available. This is being collected and will on compassionate grounds during the bo laid on the Table of the House. last three years and the number of such cases lying pending zone-wise; and Rail Museum

4075. DR K.D. JESWANI: Will the (b) the steps being taken by Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to Govemment for the appointment of such state: persons? 271 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 272

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Details are given below:

Name of the No. of persons appointed No. of such Zonal Railway on compassionate grounds cases during the years 91-92, pending as 92-93 and 93-94 on 30-6-94

Central 3337 495

Eastern 4979 953

Northern 4732 262

North Eastern 1577 961

Northeast Frontier 996 1586

Southern 2194 624

South Central 2363 1229

South Eastern 5731 554

We!'tern 3143 361

(b) Appointments on compassionate [English] grounds are given to eligible and suitable p8rsons depending on availability of EMU Trains sLitable vacancies. Delays. however. occur due to various reasons viz. the 4077. PROF. SAVITHRI wards being minor, legal cases pending LAKSHMANAN: Will the Minister of in courts and non availability of suitable RAILWAYS be pleased to state: vacancies, particularly in the case of illiterate widows. (a) whether the Government propose to introduce EMU suburban The Zonal Railway administrations services in all the States of the country have been instructed to make all out in the near future; and efforts to provide compassionate appointment to all eligible persons within (b) if so, the details thereof? the guidelines laid down, for the purpose. In order to accomodate as many widows THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS as J.;ossible, certain categories of jobs in (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and various departments have been identified (b). Railways do not decide introduction for them. of EMU services on the basis of States. 273 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SA!<;4) Written Answers 274

It introduces EMU services in areas (b) the number of students dropped where it would be economical to carry out during the second year out of those; commuter suburban traffic through such and services. (c) the reasons for their dropping National Sports Talent and out? Scholarship Scheme

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 4078. SHRI ANANTRAO MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DESHMUKH: Will the Minister of HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS) AND to state: MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI (a) the total number of students MUKUL WASNIK): (a) The details of the selected under the National Sports Talent students selected under the Scheme of and Scholarship Scheme of Sports Sports Talent Search Scholarship during Authority of India during last three years; the last three years are as under:-

Year No. of students Remarks

1991-92 4529 including 1569 renewed from the previous year's scholarship.

1992-93 5152 including 1772 renewed from the previous year's scholarship.

1993-94 522 including 1660 renewed from the previous year's scholarshiip.

(b) and (c). During the years (b) if so, the names of those 1992-93 and 1993-94, 1188 and 1720 railway lines; and students were weeded out respectively as they did not maintain or improve their (c) the time by which these lines level of achievements. are proposed to be electrified?

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS Electrification of Railway Lines in (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, Uttar Pradesh Sir.

4079. DR. SAKSHIJI: Will the (b) and (c). Do not arise. Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: Action Plan

(a) whether the Government 4080. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR propose to electrify railway lines in Uttar PATEL: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS Pradesh during ~994-9S; be pleased to state: 275 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 276

(a) whether an Action Plan aJongwith A saving of Rs. 200 cr. was economic measures undertaken by the contemplated in the Revised Estimates. railways in 1993-94 has resulted in of Ordinary Working Expenses which reduction of working expenses to the were fixed at 1.70% lower than Budget tune of Rs. 200 crores during the year; Estimates 1993-94. This is after absorbing and a number of post-budgetary factors the impact of which is about Rs. 200 cr. The (b) if so, the details of the measures targets fixed in this regard, in Revised taken? Estimates, have been achieved.

THE MINISTER. OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and [frans/ation) (b). From 1989-90 onwards in the beginning of each financial year, a series Projects Under ICAR of steps were planned to be taken for augmentation of earnings and reduction 4081. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH of working expenses. This exercise has CHAUHAN: been done every year. In the year 1993- SHRI S.B. THORAT: 94 also, on the basis of experience gained in the earlier years, a revised Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE Action Plan was launched on the Railways be pleased to state: to effect improvement in Operating Ratio .by augmenting earnings and containing (a) the ongoing projects that of the Working Expenses. Broad areas where Indian Council on Agricultural Research economy in expenditure was to be in various States/Union Territories and effected are detailed below: the progress made in this regard; (I) Energy conservation, (b) the details of the Central Sector! (II) Better asset utilisation, Centrally sponsored scheme proposed to be launched in these States during Eighth (III) Elimination of redundant Five Year Plan. activities and wastages like:

(i) Expeditious condemnation of (c) the details of the proposals Steam Locos, Steam Cranes, submitted by the State Governments Steam Sheds, etc., recently and the action taken in this regard; (ii) Closure of redundant yards etc., (d) the details of the proposals still pending with the Union Government; and (iiO Critical control over consumption of high value (e) the action proposed to be taken items. for their early disposal? (iv) Cost control, cost reduction and cost effectiveness in all THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE on-line and off-line activities, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): (a) and (b). A (v) Better Inventory control. Statement indicating the major ongoing 277 Wntten Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAl«) Written Answers 278 central/centrally sponsored projects central sector projects has helped In IncJudlng that of Indian Council of increasing agncultural production Agncultural Research Implemented dunng Eighth Plan IS attached The research projects have helped In development of (c) to (e) All proposals receIVed new sheep Breed 'Ken', standardisation from States/UTs are processed on ments of embryo transfer technology, etc The consldenng their relevance In the context assistance proVided to States/UTs through of national pnorltles

STATEMENT

Major ongomg Central/Centrally Sponsored ProJects/Programmes Implemented In States durmg Eighth FIVe Year Plan

(a) Agriculture Development

Integrated Cereal Development Programmes In Rice, Wheat and Coarse Cereal based Cropping Systems areas

2 IntenSive Cotton Development Programme

3 SpeCial Jute Development Programme

4 Mlnlklt Programmes of Rice, Wheat and Coarse Cereal

5 Ollseeds Production Programme

6 National Pulses Development Project

7 Use of PlastiCS In Agriculture

8 Integrated Pest Management and expenslon of Plant Quarantine facilitieS

9 National Watershed Development Project for Ralnfi!d Areas

10 SOil Conservation In the catchments of River Valley Project

11 Reclamation of Alkali SOil

12 Integrated Watershed Management In the catchment of Flood Prone River

(b) Animal Husbandry and Dairying

13 National Project on Rmderpest Eradication 279 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 280 14. Assistance for Control of Animal Diseases.

15. Operation Flood-II I.

16. Integrated Dairy Development Project in Non-Operation Flood hilly and backward areas.

17. . Assistance to Cooperatives.

(c) Agricultural Research

18. Research Projects. The Council has 85 Institutes/Project Directorates/ National Research Centres and 77 A" India Coordinated Research Projects operating in different States.

Navodaya Vidyataya, Rothak EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (Sikkim) CULTURE) (KUMARI SEWA): (a) Yes, Sir. 4082. SHRI UPENDRA NATH VERMA: Wi" the Minister of HUMAN (b) and (c). Thf' Navodaya Vidyalaya RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased Samiti has intimated that the to state: administrative control of a Navodaya Vidyalaya is carried out by a particular (a) whether Jawahar Navodaya regional office depending inter-alia on its Vidyalaya Rothak, post office naya Bazar geographical location and administrative of Western Sikkim has been connected exigencies and not on its distance from with Shillong regional office; a particular regional office alone. A" Navodaya Vidyalayas located in North (b) whether the distance between Eastern States, including Sikkim, have Rothak and Patna is less as compared been placed under the administrative to distance between Rothak and Shi"ong control of Samiti's regional office at as less time is required for to and fro Shillong. There is no proposal to connect Journey between Rothak and Patna as Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rothak compared to Rothak and Shi"ong; and (Sikkim) with the Patna Regional Office of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

(c) whether the Government [English] p,opose to connect Jawahar Navoda)'a Vidyalaya Rothak with Patna Regional offic9 after diconnecting it from Shi"ong Recruitment in Khurda Road regional office? Division

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 4083. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE SETHI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF be pleased to state: 281 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAkA) Written Answers 282

(a) whether some recruitments were on the one hand and improved prospects made in the category of class IV on the other. A beginning has been made employees in the Khurda Road Division by the merger of clerks and typists of South Eastern Railway during the year (applicable to the future entrants) and in 1992-93 and 1993-94; some workshop artisan categories.

(b) if so, the details thereof; Afforestation in Assam

(c) whether while making 4085. SHRI DWARAKA NATH DAS: recruitments, the Government have taken Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND into account the claims of the Scheduled FORESTS be pleased to state: Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities; and . (a) whether the Government are aware that implementation of schemes of (d) if so, the facts thereof? afforestation and social forestry are very slow in Assam, rather deforestation is THE MINISTER OF RAilWAYS going on unabated because of heavy (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) to collection of bamboos from the hills to (d). During the financial years 1992-93 feed the paper mills of Assam and felling and 1993-94, 224 persons were recruited of valuable trees by the miscreants; in Class-IV i.e. Group 'D' categories in Khurda Road Division of South Eastern (b) if so, the details thereof; and Railway. Out of them 63 are from Scheduled Castes and 40 are from (c) the remedial steps taken by the Scheduled Tribes. Government in this regard?

Multi Trade System THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI 4084. DR. ASIM BALA: Will the SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) to (c). Minister of RAilWAYS be pleased to According to the State of Forest Report, state: 1993 brought out by the Forest Survey of India, the dense forest cover (crown (a) whether the Government have density more than 40%) in Assam is introduced multi trade system; and 15998 Sq. Km. and open forest, cover (crown density between 10 to less than (b) if so, the details thereof? 40%) is 8510 Sq. Km.

THE MiNISTER OF RAilWAYS Compared to the 1991 assessment, (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and the loss in the forest cover has been 355 (b). It is presumed that the reference is Sq. Km. out of which 165 Sq. Km. is due to multi trade system. The multi trade to shifting cultivation and 190 Sq. Km. system (more accurately multiskilling due to other reasons. There has been system) is a concept wherein a group of a gain of forest cover to the extent of trades or categories are combined into 112 Sq. Km., out of which the gain of a new combined trade or category so as 104 Sq. Km. is due to regeneration in to provide for improved staff productivity abondoned shifting cultivation areas, 283 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 284 whereas the gain of 8 Sq. Km. is due Sponsored Schemes and State Plan to the improvement in density. Schemes. The Statement showing achievement of afforestation and tree planting activities in Assam during the The afforestation/tree planting last two years and the targets for the activities are carried out under various year 1994-95 under the 20 Point. Central Sector Schemes/Centrally Programme is enclosed.

STATEMENT

Afforestation and tree planting targets and achievements for the Sate of Assam under the 20-Point Programme

(Area : in hectares) (Seedlings in lakhs)

1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Seeding Area Seeding Area Seeding Area Seeding Are? Seeding Area Dis!. Dis!. Dis!. Dis!. Dis!.

25.00 25.000 11.80 22.486 30.00 27,5000 20.76 18,144.50 25.00 25,000

Seedling Distribution is for planting on private lands.

Area is for public lands including forest lands.

Puma Inter-state Irrigation Project THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI 4086. SHRI PANDURANG SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Approval PUNDLIK FUNDKAR: Will the Minister of in principle for diversion of 166 hectares ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be of forest land in Maharashtra 9.105 pleased to state: hectares forest land in Madhya Pradesh for Puma Inter-State Irregation Project (a) whether the Governmet have has already been accorded under the released 166 he"'tares of forest land from Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Maharashtra for Purna Inter-State Irrigation Project, but have yet to release (b) and (e). Do not arise. 9105 hectares of forest la d from Madhya Pra.:.iesh; New Railway Line (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and 4087. SHRIMATI CHANDRA (c) the steps being taken by the PRABHA URS: Will the Minister of Government in this regard? RAILWAYS be pleased to state: 285 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 286

(a) whether the Government have (c) whether recommendations have conducted any survey to lay new railway been submitted to the Union Govemment; line between Hubli-Ankola connecting and Kalaghatgi and Yellapur; (d) if so, the reaction of the (b) if not, whether the Government Govemment thereto? propose to conduct survey in this regard; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP NATH RAI):(a) and (b). A meeting of the (c) if so, the details thereof? Committee of State Ministers constituted to make rI'!commendations regarding the THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS pricing policy for State Advised Price (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, (SAP) of sugarcane was held at Bombay Sir. on 27-5-1994. In this meeting various issues relating to State Advised Cane (b) Does not arise. Prices, such as method of payment of cane price in the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka pros and cons of (c) The report of the survey the existing system of payment of cane conducted in 1991-92 revealed that the price, etc. were discussed. 164 kms line will cost Rs. 236 cr. In view of the decision to take up Gauge (c) and (d). The Committee has not conversion of Hubli-Londa-Vasco section yet completed its work. and the coming up of the Konkan Railway which would provide a broad gauge link between Hubli and Ankola via Madgaon, Navyug Schools and the constraint of resources for new lines, it was decided to defer consideration 4089. SHRI PHOOL CHAND of the projects till the above works get VERMA: Will the Minister of HUMAN conipleted and the traffic r:-attern RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased stabilises, after which the justification for to state: this line cO'Jld be considered. (a) whetr.er NDMC has recei'Jed Conference on Sugarcane any complaints against the management of Navyug Schools for harassing the Class IV employees; 4088. SHRI SARAT PATINAYAK: Will the Ministers of FOOD be pleased (b) if so, the details thereof; and to state:

(c) The action taken or proposed (a) whether a meeting of Food to be taken in the matter? Ministers from the sugarcane growing 'States was held recently at Bombay; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE (b) if so, the details of the pOints DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF discussed in the meeting; EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF 287 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 288

CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and (English] (b). NDMC has intimated that representations relating to non-issuance Hockey Academy under SE Railway of uniforms and non-grant of annual increments have been received from its 4091. KUMAR I FRIDA TOPNO: Class IV employees by the Navyug Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased School Educational Society. to state:

(c) The Governing Body of the (a) whether the Government have Society has already taken a decision to any proposal to set up a Hockey Academy provide uniforms to all Class IV employees with a provision for Astro-turf at and instructions to this effect has been Bondamunda under South Eastern issued to the Heads of the Schools. The Railway; and matter relating to the non-grant of annual increment is under the consideration of (b) if so, the time by which it is the Government Body. likely to be set up?

[Translation] THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, Sir. Promotion of Sanskrit and other Languages (b) Does not arise.

4090. DR. GUNWANT RAMBHAU [Translation] SARODE: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased Cases Against FCI Employees to state:

4092. SHRI AVTAR SINGH (a) the details of financial assistance BHADANA: Will the Minister of FOOD be provided by the Union Govemment to pleased to state: various Sanskrit institutions of the country for propagation and publicity of Sanskrit (a) the number of cases of language during the last three years; and corruption, malpractices, fraud and bribery against the officers and employees of the (b) the amount spent on the Food Corporation of India came into development and promotion of languages notice during the last three years, year- oliler than Sanskrit during the said period? wise;

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF (c) the action taken by the EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF Government so far against the guilty CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and officers and employees? (b). The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF House. THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP 289 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 290 NATH RAI): (a) and (b). Year-wise details Year No. of Cases of vigilance cases during the last 3 years are as under :- 1993 695 1994 313 Year No. of Cases (upto June, 1994)

1991 611 (c) Year-wise details of action taken 1992 529 against the guilty officers and employees during the last 3 years is as follows:-

Nature of 1991 1992 1993 1994 (upto penalty June, 1994) imposed

(i) Dismissal/Removal/ 12 14 10 7

Compulsorily retired

(ii) Reduction in rank 23 18 27 19

(iii) Reduction in time 45 41 38 16 scale of pay

(iv) With-holding of 173 166 397 168 increment/recovery from pay.

(v) With-holding of 20 3 3

promotion.

(vi) Censure 87 69 190 78

360 311 663 291

[English] Maharashtra during the Eighth Five Year Plan; Rail Coach Factory in Maharashtra (b) if so, the place where it is 4093. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Will the proposed to be established and the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to estimated cost of the project; state: (c) whether the Planning (a) whether there is a proposal to Commission has approved this project; establish a rail coach factory in and 291 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 292

(d) if so, the estimated cost and have been permitted for deep sea fishing the allocation of funds made during in Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). 1994-95? However, a number of Indian companies have been permitted for deep sea fishing THE MINISTE:R OF RAILWAYS in collaboration with foreign companies (SHRI CK JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) No, through acquisition of vessels by Sir. purchase/lease, in terms of New Deep Sea Fishing Policy, 1991. In order to (b) to (d). Do not arise. protect the interests of fishermen operating traditional and small mechanised vessels the deep sea fishing vessels are Indian Fishing Zones not allowed to fish in coastal area (12 nautical miles) which is reserved for 4094. SHRI SAN AT KUMAR traditional fishermen. MANDAL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: Shramik Vldyalayas

(a) whether attention of the 4095. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will Government has been drawn to the the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE newsitem captioned "MNCs bracing to DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: net Indian fishing zones· appearing in the Financial Express, New Delhi dated (a) the total number of Shramik July 25, 1994; Vidyalayas in the country at present State-wise specially in Assam; (b) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein; (b) the criterion for the establishment of Shramik Vidyalaya; (c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and (c) whether the Government propose to set up more Shramik Vidyalayas in Assam; and (d) the steps taken or propOsed to be taken to countenance the widening (d) if so, the details and locations multinational companies particularly in thereof? the Bay of Bengal leaving fisherman without any catches? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) At OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF present 37 Shramik Vidyapeeths are AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA functioning in the country which includes KUMAR): (a) .Yes, Sir. one at Silchar in Assam. State-wise information in given in the attached (b) to (d). As per the information Statement. furnished by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, no multinational (b) The establishment of Shramik companies and foreign fishing companies Vidyapeeth as a model to institutionalise 293 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 294 adult education programme for workers . SI. States in urban and industrial areas is made No. of No. according to the policy norms keeping in SVPs view the following broad parameters: 7. Karnataka 2

(i) the ration of urban population in 8. Kerala the State; 9. Madhya Pradesh 10. Maharashtra 5 (ii) the existence of labour force in a particular city/town which can be 11. Orissa 2 benefitted by short-term, job 12. Rajasthan 4 oriented courses tailored to their learning needs; 13. Tamil Nadu 4 14. Uttar Pradesh 2 (iii) availability of qualified technical persons that can serve as a pool 15. West Bengal 2 of potential instructional resources UTs. for the Shramik Vidyapeeth; 1. Chandigarh

(iv) the inclination of the concerned 2. Delhi State Government/or the organisation/or the industrial uniV Total No. of SVPs: 37 economic enterprises/workers organisations concerned to cooperate in supporting Taraqqi-E-Urdu Board establishment of Shramik Vidyapeeth. 4096. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (c) and (d). As per the ratio of urban population, the State of Assam is entitled for one which is already (a) whether the Government have functioning at Silchar. formed a Review Committee to assess the overall performance of the Taraqqi- e-Urdu Board; STATEMENT (b) if so, the composition of the committee and its terms of reference; SI. States No. of No. SVPs (c) whether the committee has 1. Andhra Pradesh 5 sub'TIilted its report; and 2. Assam (d) if so, the salient features and 3. Bihar recommendations of the report? 4. Gujarat 3 5. Hary .. na THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE Kashmir 6. Jammu & DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF 295 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 296

EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (c) the names of brands of Phenyol CULTURE) (KUMAR I SELJA): (a) Yes, and nepthelene sold by Super Bazar and Sir. the rates at which these are purchased the number of times the procurement (b) The composition of the rates thereof were revised in the last 12 Committee is as follows: months, month-wise the reasons therefor; and 1. Shri Aziz Qureshi Chairman (d) the number of suppliers 2. Prof. Jagan Nath Azad Convenor supplying such items to Super Bazar at 3. Dr. Raj Bahadur Gaur Member higher rates than in the open market? 4. Miss Qurratul-ain-Hyder Member THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 5. Shri S.H. Naqvi Member MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC 6. Shri Shuja Khawar Member DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF The committee has been appointed COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN to review and look into the administrative, AHMED): (a) and (b). Super Bazar had financial, publications and other matters quoted Rs. 134.60 per tin in 5 litre tin of Taraqqi-e-Urdu Board and Bureau for packs and Rs. 273.50 per tin in 15 litre Promotion of Urdu and also to make tin packs, of Tiger Brand phenyol. suggestions for their improvement. Mis. Swaran Enterprises, the manufacturer- cum-supplier of Tiger brand, had quoted (c) and (d). The Committee is likely the rates in 200 litre barrel packs to submit its report by 30th August, 1994. @ RS.2,600 per barrel. Super Bazar dos not buylsell Phenyol in 200 litre useful Super Bazar packs i.e. 1/2 litre, 1 litre, 5 litre and 15 litre packs. 4097. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR SHASTRI: Will the Minister of CIVIL (c) A Statement giving the names SUPPLIES, CONSU~AER AF!=AIRS AND of the brands of Phenyol and Napthelene PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to balls sold by Super Bazar, its cost price, state: selling price and date of revision during the last 12 months is enclosed. (a) whether the rates, quoted by the Mis Swaran Enterprises manufacturer- (d) Super Bazar has reported that cum-supplier of Tiger Brand Phenyol in they have not received any complaint in. the tender floated by DTC, were less this regard so far. Super Bazar takes an than the rates at which they are supplying affidavit from each supplier duly attested the item to the Super Bazar; by 1st Class Magistrate or Oath Commissioner affirming that the supplier (b) if so, the details thereof and the will charge the lowest rates from Super reasons therefor; Bazar. 297 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 298

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Prostitution profession as a source of support in later years. 4098. SHRI PARASRAM BHARDWAJ: Jawaharlal Nehru University SHRI BAPU HARI CHAURE: 4099. SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: SHRI M.v.V.S. MURTHY: SHRI SULTAN Will the Minister of HUMAN SALAHUDDIN OWAISI: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased SHIR D. VENKATESWARA to state: RAO:

(a) whether the Government or any Will the Minister of HUMAN other voluntary organisation has RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased conducted any survey regarding the main to states: cause for entering of children into prostitution; and (a) whether a Committee has been appointed to suggest structural (b) if so, the details thereof? transparency of rules, new promotion policy and other systems in the Jawaharlal THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Nehru University; MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF (b) if so, the details thereof indicating WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENl) the composition and te'rms of reference (SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESHWARI): (a) of the committee; and (b). No, Sir. However, a survey on prostitution was conducted by the Central (c) whether the Committee has Social Welfare Board, New Delhi through submitted its report to the Government; voluntary organisations in six major cities viz. Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Madras, (d) if so, the important Bangalore and Hyderabad in 1991-92. recommendations made by the Even though this survey was not directed Committee; and towards a study of child prostitution, the survey provided information on the practice of prostitution in the larger milieu (e) the time by which these in which child prostitution also exists. recommendations are likely to be Brief findings of this survey in so far as implemented? it relates to the cause of entry of children into prostitution are as follows; (1) THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE economic distress (2) customs and (3) MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE family traditions. A significant number of DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF child prostitutes are children of practicing EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF prostitutes who, in the absence of any CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and other viable source of livelihood, are (b). According to the information furnished forced to adopt this profession as a by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, a family tradition. Such prostitute mothers one man Committee consisting of Shri also initiate their girl children into the V.B. Eswaran, was constituted by the 301 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 302

University with the following terms of CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS reference: AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: . (0 to rationalize the division of work and simplify procedure so that (a) whether pressure from multi- more clear-cut responsibility for nationals has led to remove pack size performance can be established; restrictions on 24 products;

(iO to suggest appropriate changes in (b) whether the Indian Consumer the organizational structure that has become Vulnerable due to such will be commensurate with this decision; and work division and simplification; (c) the steps proposed to be taken Oii) to suggest adequate delegation of to immediately stay the operation of the powers so that a more detailed relaxation of the relevant rules? responsibility system can be established; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, (iv) to suggest a system of grievance CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC redressal procedure so that DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF greater accountability and STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF transparency is established in the COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN system; and AHMED): (a) and (b). No, Sir.

(v) any other related matters. (c) Does not arise.

(c) and (d). The Committee has Indira Gandhi National Open since submitted its report to the University. University The recommendations of the Committee are broadly on (i) System of confidential 4101. SHRI S.M. LALJAN reports of the University employees (ii) BASHA: Maintenance and Support Service and SHRI A. ASOKARAJ: Works in the Engineering and Estate Branch and (iii) Administrative Reforms. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (e) The University has informed to state: that the recommendations of the Committee, if accepted by the Executive (a) whether the Indira Gandhi Council, would be implemented in a National Open University is fulfilling its phased manner, subject to availability of objectives for which it was established; resources and trained man-power. (b) whether the Government have Pack Size Restrictions reviewed the functioning of the University;

4100. PROF. UMMAREDDY (c) if so, the achievement made by VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of IGNOU since its inception; and 303 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 304

(d) the steps taken or proposed to (a) whether his Ministry has any be taken by the Government to stengthen policy regarding display of prices on the functioning of IGNOU? consumer goods;

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof; MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF (c) if not, the reasons therefor; CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) Yes, Sir. (d) whether the Government have received representations from consumer (b) to (d). According to information bodies and activists in this regard; furnished by the Indira Gandhi National Open University, the University has (e) if so, the details thereof; and recently appointed a Committee to review its performance which would help it to streamline its Mure development. Broadly, (t) the reaction of the Government the terms of reference of the Committee thereto? are as under : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (i) to make an assessment of the MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, performance of the University CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC since its inception and of its DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF achievements, and shortcomings, STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF if any, in the fulfilment of its aims COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN and objectives. AHMED): (a) to (c). According to the Standards of Weights and Measures (ii) to examine whether the (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977, all programme and courses launched pre-packed commodities intended for retail by the University so far have sale except a few, are required to carry been able to contribute to the information as regards the sale price. attainment of the aims and objectives of the University. (d) and (e). The Ministry'S attention has been drawn to some press articles (iii) to make an overall assessment of stating that the price marked on the pre- the achievements of the University packed commodities is higher than the in providing a cost effective and actual selling price. innovative system of education.

(f) The Ministry has constituted an Display of Prices Expert Committee comprlsmg representatives of the Government 4102. PROF. UMMAREDDY organisations, trade and industry VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of associations and consumer organisations CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS to review and suggest the best method AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased of declaration of retail sale price on pre- to state: packed commodities. 305 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAJ(;4) Written Answers 306

Railway Officials and Employees (b) if so, the details thereof; and

4103. SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: (c) the concrete steps taken to Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased remove corruption from the Ra~ways? to state:

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (a) whether some Railway officials (SHRI CX JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, and employees have been suspended, Sir. terminated, given warning etc. in various divisions on Western and other Railways during the last three months; (b) Details are given below:

Railway Suspended Terminated/ Warned Other Removed/ punishments Compulsorily Retired

Central 47 34 15 130 Eastern 3 7 14 Northern 12 10 18 221 North Eastern 23 3 8 170 Northeast Frontier 2 5 38 Southern 9 5 50 148

South Central 2 7

South Eastern 10 3 2 135 Western 20 2 235

Total: 126 61 112 1091

(c) Vigilance Organisation functions (a) the total investmenVloss/profit on each Zonal Railway and in the Railway made by the Super Bazar durhg the last Ministry. Executive Officers also exercise two years; vigilance. Complaints are looked into and preventive checks are made. (b) whether the Super Bazar has mobilised funds through the issue of Loss/Profit of Super Bazar shares during the last three years;

4104. SHRI CHHITUBHAI GAMIT: Will the Minister CIVIL SUPPLIES, (c) whether the Government have CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC any proposal to hand over the Super DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: Bazar to private seClUI completely; 307 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 308

(d) if so, the details thereof; and (c) No, Sir.

(e) if not, the reasons therefor? (d) Question does not arise.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (e) The Cooperative Stores Ltd., MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, Delhi popularly known as Super Bazar, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC is a Cooperative Society registered under DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF the Delhi State Cooperative Societies Act STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF and is to be managed under the provisions COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN of Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 1972 AHMED): (a) and (b) A Statement giving and Rules and Bye-Laws framed detailed information is attached. thereunder.

STATEMENT

(a) Profit and losS/Investment made by Super Bazar: (Rs.in lakhs)

SI. Particular 1991-92 1992-93 No.

1. Net profit 9.33 10.83

2. Addition to 28.78 73.63 fixed assets

(b) Mobilisation of funds by issue of share capital: (Rs. in lakhs)

SI. Year Issue of Share Total No. shares to Capital PublicI contributed Associate by the Govt. Members

1. 1991-92 7.92 so. 00 67.92

2. 1992-93 3.29 12.80 16.09

3. 1993-94 3.91 8.00 11.91 309 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAJ<;4) Written Answers 310

Storage Facility for Potato refrigerated transport, pre-cooling units and cold storages, improving Shelf-life by 4105. DR. KD. JESWANI: Will the way of waxing etc. and also marketing Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to facilities. Besides National Cooperative state: Development Corporation is rendering technical and financial assistance to the (a) the average annual production Cooperatives for setting up of new cold of potatoes in the country; storages and expansion capacity of the existing cold stores to check such losses. (b) whether about thirty per cent of the fruits and vegetables including Botanical Garden in Deihl potatoes grown in the country get wasted due to non-availability of· post-harvest 4106. PROF. SAVITHRI storage facilities; LAKSHMANAN: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be (c) if so, whether the Government pleased to state: have any plan to check such wastage; and (a) whether the Government propose to set up a Botanical Garden in (d) if so, the details thereof? Delhi;

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARViND NETAM): (a) The average annual (c) the time by which the garden production of potatoes in the country is is likely to be set up? 15.7 million tonnes. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF (b) No specific survey has been THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI undertaken to assess the post harvest SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) DDA had storage losses of fruit and vegetable proposed setting up of a Botanical Garden including potato. As per report of the in Delhi. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Committee on 'perishable Agriculture Commodities (b) The garden was proposed in (1981)" post harvest wastage was Rohini on the District park site spreading estimated be upto 25-40% due to over an area of 100 Hectares. inadequate and unscientific handling of fruits and vegetables. (c) Directions have been issued by the Ministry of Urban Development to (c) and (d). Government of India defer the project till a suitable project is implementing a major programme feasibility report is prepared and submitted through National Horticulture Board for to the Government. creating post harvest infrastructure for minimising such losses. An outlay of {Trans/ation} about Rs. 100 crore has been provided during 8th Plan for providing assistance Killing of Wild Animals establishment of grading and packing Centres in the production areas, 4107. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH development of cold chain including CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of 311 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 312

ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be THE MINISTER OF STATE OF pleased to state: THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). The State Govemment of Kamataka has (a) the number of the incidents of sent a proposal for diversion of 752 ha. killing of wild animals including deer in of forest land under the Forest Madhya Pradesh brought to the notice (Conservation) Act, 1980 for rehabilitation of the Govemment during the last three of tribal families in Nagarahole National years; and Park in district Mysore.

(b) the action taken by the (c) The proposal of the State Government thereon? Govemment is under consideration of this Ministry. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI Aquaculture Institute In Andhra SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). Pradesh The information is being collected and will be placed on the Table of the House. 4109. SHRI SOBHANADREES- WARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of [English} AGRICULTURE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government Regularisation of encroached Forest propose to establish an institute for Land Aquaculture in the Coastal Andhra Pradesh; 4108. SHRIMATI CHANDRA PRABHA URS: Will the Minister of (b) whether the Govemment have ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be sought any assistance from the World pleased to state: Bank/other foreign agency for this purpose; (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that nearly (c) if so, the details thereof; and 1500 tribal families are living in the forest area in Mysore district for the last thirty (d) the time by which the institute years; is likely to come into being?

(b) if so, the extent of forest land THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE sought by the Government of Karnataka MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL for exemption and release in Mysore ENERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER district for regularisation of the encroached OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF forest land; and AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) No, Sir.

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard? (b) to (d). Does not arise. 313 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SA~) Written Answers 314

Centenary Celebrations (c) The Government is considering setting up of a National Committees to 4110. SHRI R. SUR ENDER celebrate the Birth Centenary of former REDDY: Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai. Shri SHRI RAM NAIK: Bankim Chandra was born in the year 1838 and therefore, his birth Centenary Will the Minister of HUMAN celebration will be considered to be RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased organised at appropriate time. to state: (d) Details of the functions likely to be organised will be finalised taking into (a) whether the Government consideration the recommendations of propose to set up a National Committee the National Committee. to chalk out various programmes with regard to centenary celebrations of (e) Recently the Government has national leaders and great personalities; constituted National Committees for observing birth Centenaries of Raft Ahmed (b) if so, the details thereof; Kidwai, Shri V. V. Giri. The Government is conSidering setting up of a National (c) whether there is any proposal Committee each for the centenary of to celebrate the centenary of former Acharya Vinoba Bhave and to celebrate Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai and the Birth Centenary of former Prime late Shri Benkim Chandra, the author of Minister Shri Morarji Desai. "Anand Math"; Railway LIne In Kerala (d) if so, the details of the functions likely to be organised on these occasions; 4111. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will and the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (e) the national leaders whose centenaries are proposed to be celebrated (a) whether the railway line from in the near future? Ernakulam to Alleppey in Kerala is having alignment and welding defects; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE (b) whether speed of the trains DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF going through this railway line is reduced EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT Or: due to these deiects', and CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and (b). The Government constitutes National (c) the steps being ta\l.en 'o~ ~e Committees for Centenary celebrations Government to rectiiy these derects? of national leaders and great personalities from time to time. Grants are also THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS provided to voluntary organisations for (SHRI CK JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, organising centenaries/anniversaries. Sir. Recently the Government has constituted National Committees for observing the (b) Yes, Sir. A speed restriction birth Centenaries of 0) Rafi Ahmed Kidwai has been imposed in a part of the and (ii) Shri V.v. Giri. section. 315 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 316

(c) Rectification of alignment defects (b) if so, the reasons therefor; due to defective welds is being taken up and the work will be completed in about 4 months time, after which the speed (c) whether the Government have restrictions will be removed. fixed the responsibility for these losses;

Sports Hostel in Sundargarh (d) the expenditure incurred on CMD/Directors during the last three years; 4112. KUMARI FRIDA TOPNO: and Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (e) the measures to be adopted by the Government to wipe out the losses? (a) whether the Government have any proposal for laying an Astro-Turf at Sundargarh in order to provide SAl hostel THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE for boys and girls with better and modern MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, coaching facilities; and CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF (b) if so, the steps taken or ST~TE IN THE MINISTRY OF proposed to be taken in this regard and COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN time scheduled for the completion of the AHMED): (a) Yes, Sir. work?

(b) Atter delicensing of vanaspati THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE industry, a number of new units have MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE come up which have been given sales DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF tax exemption. This has rendered the YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS) AND older units unviable. Also the refining and MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY packing of imported edible oils for Public OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI Distribution has declined due to non- MUKUL WASNIK): (a) No, Sir. import of crude edible oils and reduction in import of refined edible oils. These are (b) Does not arise. the main reasons for losses incurred by the Hindustan Vegetable Oils Corporation Hindustan Vegetable Oils Ud. Corporation

(c) In view of the reply to part (b) 4113. SHR, f ,AMA~t-lRAY PRASAD of the question above, it has not been SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVIL felt appropriate to fix responsibility for SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFf-AIRS AND losses on any of the officers of the PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to Corporation. state:

(a) whether Hindustan Vegetable (d) The expenditure incurred on Oils Corporation Limited which earned CMD and Directors of the Corporation heavy profits for eight years have started which includes, pay and allowances, suffering losses since 1991; provident fund, transport expenses etc., 317 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAK4) Written Answers 318 for the last three years has been as (b) to (d). Since Taj Express is a under: superfast train, it is not proposed to stop it at Faridabad etc. for daily commuters.

Year Expenditure (Rs.) [English} 1991-92 89,568.00 New Railway Line from Bombay to 1992-93 2,15,217.00 Pune 1993-94 4,19,619.00 4115. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (The post of CMD was manned by state: the officers of the Ministry on officiating terms till December, 1992 and a regular '(a) whether the Government have incumbent joined in January, 1993 only). received any proposal for the construction of a new railway fine from Bombay to (e) A number of alternatives Pune in Maharashtra; including merger of Hindustan Vegetable Oils Corporation Ltd. (HVOC), with other (b) if so, whether there is any public s.ector undertakings are under proposal to conduct a survey of this fine; consideration of the Government. No final decision has been taken. (c) whether the Railway Implemen- tation Committee for the new railway fine {Translation] has suggested the source of funds for its construction; and Taj Express (d) if so, the reaction of the 4114. SHRI AVTAR SINGH Government thereto? BHADANA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, (a) whether several representations Sir. have been received during the last few months to stop Up and On Taj Express (b) and (c). No, Sir. at Faridabad station; (d) 3 lines exist between Bombay (b) if so, whether the Government and Pune. Another corridor will become propose to take any action in this regard; available via Vashi and Panvel once the Panvel Karjat line is completed in the coming years. No further lines between (c) if so, the details thereof; and these 2 cities are required for meeting the present level of traffic. Moreover, (d) if not, the reasons therefor? construction of any new line across the Western Ghats between Bombay and THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI Pune will require very heavy investment C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, Sir. owning to mountainous terrain and the 319 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 320 resource position would not allow opened and working time extended during consideration of any such project at busy season to reduce the service time present. for passengers in getting reservation. Token system was withdrawn from IRCA News Item "Why people wish to reservation office as a number of avoid Journey" complaints regarding misuse of tokens were received. Sitting arrangement has 4116. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR been provided in the IRCA reservation SHASTRI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS office as also separate counters for be pleased to state: ladies, senior citizens and handicapped persons. Sufficient number of toilets and urinals for use by passengers are available (a) whether attention of the at Delhi and New Delhi stations. One Government has been drawn to the Sulabh Sauchalaya has also been news-item titled ·Why people wish to sanctioned in the circulating area of the avoid journey· appearing in the Hindustan New Delhi station. Cleanliness of the Times dated July 13, 1994; station platform, circulating area and toilets is being ensured by close (b) if so, the facts thereof; and monitoring, to reduce queues at the enquiry counters, two-way mike system (c) the reaction of the Government has been introduced, besides which thereto? regular announcements are being made on Public Address System for information THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS and guidance of passengers. Train display (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) Yes, boards on Foot Over Bridges have been Sir. installed at New Delhi stations.

(b) The main points raised in the Regular inspections by Service news item pertain to the rude behaviour Improvement Groups have been of enquiry and, other railway staff, introduced by station, divisional as well inadequate cleanliness and non-availability as headquarter level officers. of latrines on the platforms, presence of unauthorised vendors on the platforms, Surprise checks are also conducted unsatisfatory working of fans and display and suitable action is initiated against boards at Delhi and New Delhi stations, staff held responsible whenever any case long queues in the reservation office and of irregularity is noticed. withdrawal of token system in IRCA reservation office etc. Historical Places In Karnataka

(c) Continuous efforts are being 4117. SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: Will the made to provide satisfactory service to Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE the passengers to make the journey DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: comfortable. For providing prompt and efficient service, training in customer care is organised at important stations (a) whether the Archaeological and all the cases of rude behaviour by Survey of India (ASI) has identified new staff are taken up by way of imposing ancient historical places in Karnataka punishment. Additional windows are and Andhra Pradesh during the last year; 321 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 322

(b) if so, the details thereof; Central Universities

(c) whether excavation has been 4118. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA: done in such places; and DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: (d) if so, the details of the archaeological material found therein? Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE to state: MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF (a) whether some Central EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF Universities have been functioning without CULTURE) (KUMAR I SELJA): (a) and Vice-Chancellors for a long period; (b). Yes, Sir. Ancient historical places have been identified by Archaeological (b) if so, the names of such Central Survey of India. These are huge mounds Universities; in and around the fortification of the town of Banvasi in Taluk Sirsi, Distt. Uttarakannada; Early historic sites at (c) whether any effort has been made to streamline the present system Yedgod and Shirganbi villages in Taluk Hirekerur Distt. Dharwad; Medieval of administration in Central Universities; structural remains at Tejsultanpur, and Gulbarga, Distt. Gulbarga, in Karnataka and the Buddhist at Jujjuru Distt. Krishna; Historic (d) if so, the details thereof? mounds at Chitarangi Palace of Rajmundry Town, Distt. East Godawari in THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Andhra Pradesh. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF (c) and (d). Trial trenches have EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF been undertaken at Banvasi, Karnataka, CULTURE) (KUMAR I SELJA): (a) and Jujjuru, Distt. Krishna and Chitrangi Palace (b). Vice-Chancellors in all Central of Rajmundry Town in Andhra Pradesh. Universities, except Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), are in position. The excavation at Banvasi revealed The post of Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU, has a cultural sequence from 1st century B.C. fallen vacant on July 14, 1994. to 5th century A.D. The important antiquities comprised lead coins, beads, (c) and (d). UGC had set up a ivory-comb of Chutu period; Copper coins; Committee under the Chairmanship of pottery and terracotta figurines of Prof. A. Gnanam on •Alternate Models Satavahana period and stone sculpture of Management". CASE constituted a and brick structure of the Kadamba Committee under the Chairmanship of period. The trial trenches at Jujjuru, Dr. Karshandas Soneri to examine the Krishna Distt. yielded Brahrni inscription, report of the Gnanam Committee. The carved slabs and coping stones of stupa CABE considered the report and there and the trial trench at Rajmundry Town was unanimity on the need to urgently brought to light a massive brick wall and initiate reforms to make University pottery of Chalukyan period. administration more professional and 323 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 324 responsive. However, the CABE also felt Master of Library and Information that there was a need for wide-ranging Sciences debate on many issues. Post Graduate Diploma Programmes Job-Oriented Courses Post Graduate Diploma in Human 4119. PROF. UMMAREDDY Resource Management VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of Post Graduate Diploma in HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Financial Management be pleased to state: Post Graduate Diploma in Operation Management (a) whether Open Universities have been directed to design curricula which Post Graduate Diploma in would lay more emphasis on Job-oriented Marketing Management courses; and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (b) if so, the details thereof? Advanced Diploma Programmes THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Advanced Diploma in Construction MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE Management DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF Advanced Diploma in Water CULTURE) (KUMARI. SELJA): (a) and Resources Engineering (b). According to the Programme of Graduate Programmes Action, 1992, for implementation of the National Policy on Education, 1986 (as Bachelor's Degree in Library revised in '92), the open learning system Science will focus attention on education and training in areas related to employment Bachelor of Science in Nursing and self-employment and also on meeting Diploma Programmes the continuing education needs of the manpower already employed in different Diploma in Management sectors. The IGNOU, as well as the State Diploma in Computers in Office Open Universities like Dr. B.A. Ambedkar Management Open University, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University and Kota Certificate Courses Open University are offering various Certificate in Tourism Studies programmes for the continuing education of serving personnel. Some of the 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open programmes offered by these Universities University are indicated below: Post Graduate Programme

1. Indira Gandhi National Open Master of Business Management University Graduate Programme Post Graduate Programmes Bachelor's Degree in Library and Master of Business Administration Information Science 325 Written Answers BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 326

3. Yashwantrao Chavan Malia- EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF rashtra Open University CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) The Professional Degree/Diploma total number of individuals benefited under the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to Bachelor's Degree in Education Person Distinguished in Letters, Arts for serving teachers such other Walks of Life who may be Diploma in Applied Electronics in Indigent Circumstances and their Dependants" during 1993-94 under Certificate Course Centre-State/UT Quota is 437 as per Certificate in Word Processing Statement attached. Assistance extended to individuals during 1993-94 will be 4. Kota Open University continued in 1994-95 also. Professional Degree Bachelor's Degree in Education (b) The amount allocated for the for in-service teachers. purpose during 1994-95 under Centre- State/UT Quota is Rs. 59.00 lakhs. Diploma Programmes Diploma in Management STATEMENT Diploma in Library and Information Science SI. Name of the 1993-94 Diploma in Tourism and Hotel No. State/UT Management

Certificate Course 1. Andhra Pradesh 19 Certificate in Computer Pro- 2. Assam 26 gramming. 3. Bihar Financial Assistance to Artists 4. Chandigarh 2 5. Goa 9 '4120. SHRI P. KUMARASAMY: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 6. Gujarat 5 DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: 7. Haryana 3

(a) the number of groupslindividuals 8. Himachal Pradesh 3 benefited under the scheme of financial 9. Kamataka 16 assistance to persons distinguished in letters and arts during 1993-94 and likely 10. Kerala 81 to be benefited during 1994-95 in each 11. Madhya Pradesh 24 State; and 12. Maharashtra 18 (b) the amount allocated for the 13. Manipur 8 p'.!rpose for '1994-9~,? 14. Meghalaya 2 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 15. Mizoran 3 MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE 16. 2 DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF Nagaland 327 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 328

STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SI. Name of the 1993-94 COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN No. State/UT AHMED): (a) The Bureau of Indian Standards has published IS 3861 : 1975 17. Orissa 135 'Method of Measurement of Plinth, Carpet and Rentable Area of Buildings' (first 18. Pondicherry 2 revision) which covers definitions and 19. Punjab 8 methods of measurement of the standard applicable terms such as plinth area, 20. Rajasthan 18 carpet area and rentable area for old and 21. Tamil Nadu new buildings. 22. Uttar Pradesh 37 (b) and (c). Necessary publicity has 23. West Bengal 14 been !liven to the provisions of the standard by press releases. Ministry of 437 Urban Development and other important Government organizations engaged in construction activity have been requested lSI Standard for Buildings to ensure implementation of this standard by all concerned. 4121. SHRI RAM NAIK: SHRI RAM PRASAD Consumer Protection Act, 1986 SINGH: 4122. SHRI R. SURENDER Will the Minister of CIVIL REDDY: Will the Minister of CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: state:

(a) the standard for calculating the (a) whether the Government have area prescribed by the Indian Standard appointed any Working Group on the Institution (lSI) for sale and purchase of recommendation of the Central Consumer houses/residential flats; Protection Council to examine the amendments received and neededd to (b) whether the Government have plug the loopholes detected in the taken sufficient steps to give wide publicity Consumer Protection Act, 1986; to the lSI prescribed standard and also to ensure that this lSI is adhered to by (b) if so, the details and the the builders while selling the newly composition of the Working Group; and constructed houses/residential flats; and (c) the time by which the (c) if so, the details thereof? recommendations are likely to be received and action taken thereon? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CON- DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF SUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- 329 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 330

BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN (c) whether the ICSSR, in view of THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI the failure of the Centre for the study of KAMALUDDIN AHMED): (a) to (c). On Developing Societies (CSDS), Delhi to the recommendation of the Central construct a building tried to get the grant Consumer Protection Council, the. refunded and if so, the details thereof? Government in the Ministry of Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs & Public THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Distribution has constituted a Working MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE Group under the Chairmanship of the DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF Minister of Food and Civil Supplies, EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF Government of West Bengal, to examine CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) the need to bring about changes in the According to the information fumished by Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and the the Indian Council of Social Science Rules in the light of experience gained Research (ICSSR) the Centre for the so far and the difficulties which have Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) arisen in many cases as a result of submitted a proposal to the Council for judicial pronouncements. The members construction of a building on a site said include MPs, representatives of Central to have been offered to CSDS by Ministry Ministries/Departments, representatives of of Urban Development, at an estimated trade, industry and farmers; representa- cost of Rs. 60.00 lakhs. The proposal tives of voluntary consumer organisations was approved in principle by the Research and consumer activists. According to the Institutes Committee of the ICSSR at its terms and conditions, the Working Group 28th meeting held on 1st March, 1986. is to submit its Report within six months. The Centre requested the ICSSR in March, 1986 for a grant to advance Grants to esos money to the construction agencies as they were hopeful that the land would be allotted to them in April, 19&6. Therefore, 4123. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS: a grant of Rs. 15.00 lakhs was released Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE by ICSSR to facilitate the construction. DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(b) No, Sir. The Indian Council of (a) the basis on which the Indian Social Science Research releases grant Council of Social Science Research after due consideration and when it can (ICSSR) approved a building grant of be put to use. In case of CSDS the grant Rs. GO.OO lakhs to the Centre for the could not be utilised for the reasons Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), beyond their control. The CSDS was Delhi and advanced a sum of Rs. 15.00 asked to maintain a separate account for lakhs more than a decade ago when the the grant received for building to which said Centre did not have a piece of land the centre adhered to and funds have to construct the building; not been utilised for the purpose other than these were sanctioned. (b) whether the ICSSR allow the receipient of the building grant to earn (c) The Plan of the CSDS for interest on it which the Centre for the construction of additional floor at the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), existing site measuring 4491 sq. yards Delhi is currently doing; and at Rajpur Road was approved by the 331 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Written Answers 332

Research Institutes Committee of the (d) the stringent measures that the ICSSR in November 1991 subject to the Govemment is taking against those who examination of the detailed plans and violate consumer protection laws? estimates by the ICSSR and laso completion of other relevant formalities. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE The CSDS was advised to submit the MINISTRY OF CIVil SUPPLIES, desired information (which they have not CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC fumi~hed) or refund the grant to the DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF ICSSR. In response, the Centre stated STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF that they had sumbitted a Plan to COMMERCE (SHRI KAMAlUDDIN Municipal Corporation of Delhi which has AHMED): (a) and (b). Government has asked the Centre to revise the plan. The taken a number of measures for creating Centre has informed that they have consumer awareness. These measures submitted revised Plan to Municipal include publication and free distribution of Corporation of Delhi in January, 1994. As literature on consumer protection; all the necessary activities towards production of video quickies, documentary construction of a building at Rajpur site films on consumer protection for have been set in motion following ICSSR's telecasting on Doordarshan and fresh approval in January, 1992 the broadcasting of a weekly programme, CSDS requested ICSSR that refund may "Apne Adhikar", from all the commercial not'be insisted upon. broadcasting stations of AIR. Besides, seminars and meetings are also organised Consumer Protection Act at the National, State and regional levels for educating the consumers.

4124. SHRI D. VENKATESWARA (c) The Consumer Protection Act RAO: provide for setting up of a three-tier SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: redressal agencies at the national, State SHRI SULTAN and disrict levels for redressing consumer SALAHUDDIN OWAISI: grievances so far as they relate to defective goods, deficient services, and Will the Minister of CIVIL unfair trade practices etc. As per the SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND information available with this Ministry, PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to 31 State Consumer Disputes Redressal state: Commissions and 455 District Fora are functioning in the country. In addition, a (a) whether the Government is National Commission is also functioning showing keen interest in making at New Delhi. consumers aware of their rights; (d) Consumers and registered consumer organisations can file (b) jf so, the steps being taken by complaints under some of the Consumer the Government in this direction; Protection laws such as Consumer Protection Act, Prevention of Food (c) the agencies set up or likely to Adulteration Act, 1954 and Drugs and be set up by the Government for Cosmetics Act, 1940. These laws provide redressing consumer related grievances; for stringent measures against those who and violate their provisions. 333 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAIV'I) Written Answers 334

[Translation] [English]

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Quality of Steel Pipes Tribes In Kendriya Vidyalayas 4126. SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR 4125. SHRI BHEEM SINGH PATEL: RAWAT: Will the Minister of CIVIL Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the (a) whether during raids conducted news item captioned 'Daliton ke Hisse Ki by the'BIS in March, 1994 in a godown Roti Agdon Ki Thali Mein' appearing in in Bombay, spurious mild steel pipes Rashtriya Sahara (Delhi edition) dated were fo~nd to have been stored in large June 1, 1994; quantities;

(b) if so, the reaction of the (b) if so, the quantity and value of Government thereto; such pipes detected during the raid;

(c) the number of reserved posts (c) whether any enquiry has been for Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribes made into the matter; lying vacant in Kedriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the number out of them (d) if so, the action taken against deserved so far; and the persons involved in such activities; and (d) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to fill these (e) the steps taken to ensure posts? manufacture of pipes of BIS standard?

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MINISTER OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF DISTRIBUTION AND MINISTER OF CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) and STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF (b). Yes, Sir. The allegations made in the COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN news-item are not based on facts. AHMED): (a) Yes, Sir. It may, however, be added that the raid was conducted (c) and (d). Kendriya Vidyalaya by the Bombay police on complaint of Sangathan have informed that 1474 posts and with the assistance/participation of belonging to SC/ST are lying vacant. BIS officials. Excluding two posts of Accounts Officers which could not be advertised due to a (b) About Rs. 1 crore. court case pending, remaining posts have been advertised and the selection (c) and (d). Since the raid has been process is underway. No post reserved conducted by the Bombay Police under for SCIST has been dereserved. the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, all 335 Written Answers AUGUST 23,1994 Written Answers 336 necessary actions towards prosecution in (a) whether the Govemment have this case are to be taken by them. identified St. Francis Church, Cochin, Forts of St. Anjalo and 8ekal, Kannur (e) The Mild Steel Tubes (excluding and Fort Tellicherry in Kerala for seamless tubes and tubes according to comprehensive conservation; API specifications) (Quality Control) Order, 1978 issued by the Ministry of Industry (b) if so, the details of the under the Essential Commodities Act, conservation works completed so far on 1955, prohibits the manufacture, sale the said monuments; etc. of mild steel tubes of specified types unless the same conform to the relevant (c) the funds earmarked therefor; Indian Standards and bear lSI mark. The responsibility to enforce. this Quality (d) whether any Non Government Control Order lies primarily on the State Organisation's (NGO's) are involved in Govemments/UT Administrations. The this programme; and States/UTs have been urged to ensure effective enforcement of Quality Control (e) if so, the details thereof? Orders. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE The Bureau of Indian Standard is MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE operating a Certification Marks Scheme DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF under which licences are granted to EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF manufacturers who produce mild steel CULTURE) (KUMARI SELJA): (a) yes, tubes in accordance with relevant Indian Sir. Standards. Performance of the licensees and the quality of their products are (b) The conservation works monitored under this Scheme. All possible completed on monuments are as per measures are taken to effectively enforce Statement attached. the Scheme. (c) An allocation of Rs. 4,98,000/- Conservation of Monuments In has been made for the conservation and Kerala maintenance of these monuments for the current year. 4127. PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSH- MANAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN (d) No, Sir. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (e) Does not arise.

STATEMENT

SI.No. Name of Monument Conservation works completed

1. St. Francis Church, (i) Dismantling and re-erection of the balcony and Cochin sun shades of the Church after replacing the damaged wooden members with new ones.

(ii) Arresting leakage of the vaulted roof. 337 Written Answers BHADRA 1,1916 (SAK4) Written Answers 338

SI.No. Name of Monument Conservation works completed

(iii) Providing plinth protection around the monument

2. Fort St. Angelo (i) Providing Groyne wall to arrest erosion of foundations.

(iO Reconstruction of fallen portion of fortification wall (in progress).

3. 8ekal Fort, Pallikara (i) Reconstruction of fallen portion of entrance wall and eastern and western sides of the Rampart wall.

4. Fort Tellicherry (i) Conservation works could not be taken up as the structures are occupied by the State Government.

Musical Fountain in Bangalore (c) No, Sir.

4128. SHRIMATI CHANDRA (d) Does not arise. PRABHA URS: Will the Minister RAILWAYS be pleased to state: Prices of Washing Soap

(a) whether RITES (Rail India 4129. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR Technical and Economic Services) have SHASTRI: Will the Minister of CIVIL agreed to instal a musical fountain in SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND Bangalore; PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state: (b) if so, the place where the proposed musical fountain would be (a) whether there has been steep installed; like in the consumer prices of washing soaps in Delhi; (c) whether there is any proposal to instal such musical fountains by RITES (b) if so, the reasons therefor; in Mysore; and (c) the details of the top five (d) if so, the details thereof? manufacturers of washing soaps and detergent soaps in Delhi and the quantity THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS sold in Super Bazar and Kendriya Bhandar (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): (a) and during the last year; and (b). A musical fountain is being constructed at Cubbon Park, Bangalore (.d) the ste?s taken b'l the by the Railways for which RITES has Govemment to check the rise in washing been made the coordinating agency. soap prices? 339 Written Answers AUGUST 23, 1994 Acute Crisis in 340 Wagon Industry THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) if so, the amount allocated so MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, far for this project under the Eighth Five CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC Year Plan? DISTRIBUTION AND MtNlSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF THE MINISTER OF STATE OF COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI AHMED): (a) and (b). There has been SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). some increase in the consumer prices of The Ministry of Environment and Forests washing soap in Delhi. The selling price has in 1990 initiated a scheme for the of washing soaps both in Super Bazar setting up of Common Effluent Treatment and Kendriya Bhandar has increased Plants (CETP) in clusters of small scale since their cost of procurement has gone units. Under this scheme, the Govemment up. has identified two industrial areas in Delhi where CETPs could be installed. They are Wazirpur, and Mayapuri industrial (c) There is no criterion available estates. A sum of Rs. 50 lakhs has been to ascertain the top five manufacturers released to the CETP at Wazirpur. The of washing soaps and detergent in Delhi. other CETP is yet to prepare the feasibility It is not possible to indicate the quantity report. sold in Super Bazar and Kendriya Bhandar in the absence of name of manufacturers. (c) Under the World Bank aided Industrial Pollution Control Project phase (d) The Government has liberalised I, a sum of Rs. 108 crores was earmarked the import of raw materials and reduced for the setting up of CETPs in the country the custom duty on them. These during the period 1991-97 and in measures are expected to check the rise Industrial Pollution Prevention project in prices of washing soap. Phase II, a sum of Rs. 150 crores has I been allocated for setting of CETPs during the period 1995 to 2001. Under [Translation] this scheme 25% of the cost is borne by the Government of India and another Effluent Treatment Plants in Delhi 25% by the respective State Government subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50 lakhs each, 4130. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: and 30% is made available as loan from SHRIMATI SHEELA the IDBI. GAUTAM:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT 12.00 hrs. AND FORESTS be pleased to state: ACUTE CRISIS IN WAGON INDUSTRY (a) whether the Government {English] proposed to set up effluent treatment plants in all the industrial areas in Delhi; SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE (Bolpur): Mr. Speaker. Sir, I am thankful (b) whether any pilot project is to you for allowing me to raise a very being launched in this regard; and very important issue. Not only some 341 Acute Crisis BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) in Wagon Industry 342 industrial units in the country but the about quality of wagons that had been Mure functioning of the Indian Railways manufactured by these units in this as well as the future of 60,000 workers country. are involved in this matter. Now the position is this. So far as Sir, I am referring to the acute the Eighth Five Year Plan is concerned- crisis in the wagon industry in this country. we are now in the fourth year-in the first Most of them, 80 per cent of the wagon year, out of the estimated requirement industry, are located in the Eastern India, of 30,000 units, it came down to actually in the Eastern Region. Sir, wagon building 26,261 units and for the year 1993-94, industry was really developed at the instead of 30,000 units, it came down to instance of the Railway Ministry because 19,500 units. But this year, it has reached Railways will require these wagons. Out a catastrophic situation. of five leading wagon manufacturers two are in the public sector and three are in In 1994-95, the requirement of the the private sector, engaging about 60,000 Railways, according to the Five Year workers. Plans, is 30,000 wagons. During this year, 1994-95, the Railways reduced in So for as the Seventh Five Year the Budget, as it was mentioned by the Plan was concerned, the average yearly Railway Minister, to 8,000. Sir, we are take-off had been in the region of 17,000 today on the 23rd August 1994. Six to 20,000 four-wheeler units. These months have elapsed after the Budget. industrial units were encouraged or rather Orders for only 6,000 wagons to 7,000 hedged in by the Railway Minsitry to wagons have been placed. Whether the expand or to augment their resources hon. Minister agrees or not, these orders because it was expected that there would have been placed after a good deal of be greater and greater requirement of pressure, representations and the Chief wagons. Minister's letter. We have met the Prime Minister. An all Party delegation came So far as the Eighth Five Year Plan from West Bengal. All the political parties is concerned it was envisaged and had were represented. This was selected on been fixed at 1,50,000 wagon units, that the basis of a unanimous Resolution is, 30,000 wagon ~units a year. The passed by the West Bengal Assmebly. industry was specifically asked to gear We met all of them. Sir, except the sweet itself for the purpose' of meeting the assurances, nothing has been done. increased requirement of wagons and Everybody says, 'We shall look into it'. they had responded to that. The capacity Now with the order of 6,000 or 7,000 had been increased. The targets for a wagons, how can this industry survive? minimum period of three years had been fixed in advance. They had proposed to Now the position is this. A somewhat place the orders for three years in disturbing situation prevails. Two more advanced so that they could chalk-out new units are sought to be inducted into their programme for manufacture and this industry. One is MIs Southern could supply them in time. Structurals and the other is MIs Binny Engineering, Madlas. They are being So far as quality is concerned, asked to gear up our production for there has never been any complaint construction of these unit<: So we are 343 Acute Crisis AUGUST 23, 1994 in Wagon Industry 344

[Shri Somnath Chatte~eeJ the Railway Ministry about the future of the economic activity in this country that not against any units for constructing there is not going to be any requirement this. But the question is, the existing units of wagon during the whole year? This is are going sick and they are going to be more than 6,000 or 7,000 wagons and on the verge of closure. Nothing is being they say it is an increased figure. done. Sir, the old wagons are becoming old. It is cadit quaestio as we say in legal Sir, of course we have made certain parlance. It is obvious there are 3,35,000 comments and suggestions from the condemned four wheeler wagons and Standing Committee. Nobody has looked thereby there is an additional requirement into it. I have a grievance of that. Our of at least 5,000 to 6,000 wagon per Committee has made a grievance of that. annum to carry the increased freights as I am not going to raise it here in detail. it was expected because of the economic But, Sir, what is the answer now the hon. growth that the Government had Railway Minister has given. Repeatedly projected. Now, therefore, the Railways' the Chief Minister has met him more than minimum order level should be not less once. We have met him more than once. than 23,000 to 24,000 wagons per year We have met the Prime Minister. We and the projection of the Planning have met the Industry Minister. Now we Commission is 30,000 wagons per year. raise it in the House. The hon. Minister Now the only plea that is being at least for Railways, Shri Jaffer Sharief says that made is the same, that the Railways for about two years, it has been noticed freight traffic has gone down supposely that the traffic offerings to the Railways to such an extent that even 7,000 wagons have not picked up as per projection. are not required. What was the projection? What was the actual amount that was reached and as Sir, there has been serious criticism a result of this, the existing wagons that today in this country road lobby is availability is more than adequate to taking to predominance using the very handle the current level of traffic offerings costly foreign exchange, because we and there is no need for any additional have to import. This is why this road wagon? So, what sort of planning are lobby is increasing and expanding you having in this country? because of the imperfect functioning of the Railway freight traffic. Apart from that What sort of prOjection are we fact, there is also a problem. Now the having in this country and what is the wagon is less procured in number and decision that has been taken? On what there are failures. Even there is no basis was it taken? A requirement of projection of the freight to be carried. The 30,000 was projected. Still, the current Standing Committee has made a Five Year Plan-although we may not unanimous suggestion that a prospective have an opportunity or time to discuss plan has to be prepared. You must have it, for which I am not blaming the Chair, an exercise as to what is the freight we have been trying to discuss it-projects traffic your can carry and prepare on thai some other figure. What sort of projection basis. These are your Units. You have is made and is it made in consultation asked these units to be set up to be with the Railways? Is this the State of expended for the purpose of supplying the Indian Railways that when they require wagons. "'(hat sort of economic activities 30,000 they order for 7,600 and than are you finding or do you find in this they say, 'However, to mitigate the country? And what is the projection of hardships to wagon building units, the 345 Acute Crisis BHADRA 1, 1916 (SA~) in Wagon Industry 346

Railways have already released orders in hard labour. The Railways are the for .7,600 in terms of four wheelers" - not biggest public undertaking in this country for requirement but just to be charitable and they do need wagons. How does this - "In addition, tender for the procurement Govemment propose to run the railways? of 1800 wagons in terms of four wheelers How does the Ministry of Railways is under consideration and orders will be propose to run the railway system in this released after fiflalisation." country and carry freight traffic unless there are adequate number of wagons? But nothing has taken place. This letter is dated the 19th July and now Therefore, they are surrendering some good advice has been given by their right of courgae, the opportunity to Shri Jaffer that the wagon building units carry freight, they are surrendering it should try to look for alternative methods either to the road lobby or even to private for utilising their capacity. They say, air operators who are coming up now. "diversity". They can also utilise this opportunity.

This is an amazing attitude! For the Sir, this is my charge that this first time we hear that wagons are not Govemment owes an explanation to this required. Even a contention has been House and to the country as a whole. made, a sort of policy was decided that How do they propose to achieve this they would ask for 2,000 wagons to be target which has been fixed in the Five secured from the private sector. But the Year Plan? How would they achieve the private sector will also build them here. target of 18,000 wagons which has been There· are no other modem industries. provided in this year's Budget in the There are no other units where wagons month of February? in February they can be built. But there is no response could calculate the requirement to be from the private sector also. They are not 18,000 and in July how does it become placing the orders for the purpose of 7,600? What sort of Budget preparation manufacture. is being made?

Sir, 60,000 people are engaged in Therefore, I demand that the an industry which is only geared to Government has to give its most serious manufacture wagons. They have been consideration to this. I demand that doing it for long, there has been no immediately orders should be placed on complaint about the quality, there is no those units. Otherwise 60,000 complaint that they have not performed people-almost all of them are in West their duties and functions properly. They Bengal-will suffer and the law and order do not necessarily say that these wagons situation is also being threatened. What . cannot be utilised for any purpose. will they do? Sixty thousand people, for no fault of theirs, are going to lose their Therefore, it is a sheer crisis of an iobs because the GO'lemment now asks immense magnitude. Sixty thousand them to try some other types of activity. people are involved. They are Indians. This is nothing but a joke, it is nothing They are our citizens. They have not but a surrender of their responsibility. done anything wrong. They are not This is trying to be taking up a holier than criminals. They are not terrorists. They thou attitude by saying, '1 tried to help want to survive in this country by putting you. Nothing can be done. You go 347 Acute Crisis AUGUST 23,1994 in Wagon Industry 348

[Shri Somnath Chatte~eel importing 1,500 flat wagons for carrying containers as though flat wagons for wherever you like and manufacture carrying containers cannot be made in whatever your like.· this country. When Box wagons and other types of wagons can be made, flat A very critical situation has arisen. wagons which are used for carrying I am thankful to you. I know that we have containers can very easil.V be made. But not got that much of time. But I raised they are preferring to import. They are it here. I request that the hon. Minister importing 1,500 wagons from abroad at should make an adequate response to the cost of Rs. 200 crores. this.

SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA (Midna- The hon. Minister of Railways pore): Sir, on numerous occasions either placed in Parliament the rolling stock by way of correspondence with the programme for 1994-95. There is a Railway Minister or during the course of provision made for conversion of 2,000 discussions with him I understood from Box wagons into container wagons at a him that it is not-he says that-that they cost of Rs. 30,000 each. So it is obvious do not require wagons.... (Interruptions) that they are in need of container wagons that is flat wagons for carrying containers. We very much require wagons but we have not got the money. This is what I would like to request the hon. he goes on saying. He has got the Minister to tell this House today that what money but requirement of wagons is not is their requirement of flat wagons for there. This is what he was saying earlier. carrying containers traffic and how many I had written a letter to the hon. such flat wagons they want to order this Minister of Railways on the 23rd June year on our own indigenous factories. If in which I mentioned that it has come they are not ordering them here and if to my notice that the Ministry of Railways they are preferring to import at the cost which has a subsidiary called CONCOR of foreign exchange. then what is the has floated a global tender for import of logic behind it and why is this money 1,500 flat wagons for container traffic being spent abroad? That means the and the tender was due on the 15th of jobs of our workers are being exported July. The estimated cost of these 1,500 abroad. Instead of our people getting wagons is Rs. 200 crores. I do not know those jobs they prefer to spend foreign what has happened subsequently with exchange to give these jobs to foreign the tender and aU that. But I am pointing countries. This is very intolerable situation. out, Sir, that with modernisation of railway traffic, everybody knows that the We were told previously about their, containers are coming more and more import programme for wagons. They may into use. No modem railway system can be Box wagons or they may be flat function unless it can cater to containli!r wagons. Flat wagons may not always be traffic. The railway administration in ~he very nice to look at. They do not have country is pleading that it cannot give all avery modern look about them; because orders for the old type of wagons from they are used for carrying containers. But these companies because of lack of the hon. Minister should tell us what is resources. This is not my figure. They their projection of the requirement of have themselves floated a tender for container wagons in another year or two 349 Acute ensls BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKtI) In Wagon Industry 350 years or five years Without container and also helping to divert the rail traffic wagons they cannot move container traffic to the road traffIC Road traffiC IS costing now When you go along any National us more because of the cost of 011 and Highway you will see that these road because of the cost of diesel Enormous transport vehicles are also carrying amount on diesel IS being Incurred by the contamers Containers are of great road traffiC As Mr Chatterjee said, may advantage These containers are delivered be there IS a very strong lobby workmg from door to door and the consignee behind the scene But we want to know does not have to come and coliect hiS why the Installed capacity and the consignment from any railway depot or manufactunng capaCity of our companies godown or anywhere The stuff IS In thiS country IS bemg allowed to go delivered at hiS door ThiS IS the modern waste and IS gOing to be finished off, and system which IS being In use In more Instead of that, they prefer to spend advanced countnes of the world for many foreign exchange on Import of these flat years We have taken to It only recently wagons from abroad He should tell us These container wagons are easier to the truth about the whole matter make because they are flat-bed wagons The containers are placed on both of [Translation} them Now they are to be Imported from PROF PREM DHUMAL (Hamlr- abroad when there IS so much Idle pur) Mr Speaker, Sir, I have also given capacity lYing In our wagon manufactunng a notice on the Issue raised by Shn factOries-Braithwaite, Burn and Somnath Chatterjee and Shn IndraJIt Jessop-which are very old and prestigIOus Gupta factOries and whose products were at one time known all over the world These Sir, these Units were running under companies date back from the time of the Ministry of Railways Out of them four the Bntlsh days and In heavy englneenng Units were In the public sector and the and structural englneenng, they are others In the private sector If orders are unparallel In thiS country even today placed on them according to their Instead of giVing them the orders for capaCity, these Industnes can be saved these flat wagons for container traffic, from closure Whenever a demand IS they have admitted In their own roiling made to the Railways, they Simply reply stock prograf'"6)11e that they are gOing to that due to shortage of wagons, they can Import fifteen hundred flat wagons thiS do nothing A few days back, I had year Itself at a cost of Rs 200 crore, wntten a letter to them about the and spend some thousands of crores for requirement of wagons from the farmers converting BOX wagons Into container of Himachal Pradesh for transportation of flat wagons I All thiS work can be done peas and some other vegetables from here There IS nothing In thiS which our the State to other parts of the country people canaol do We have the skilled I was told that tnere IS shortage of workers, 'lie have the technical people, wagons but on the other hand, orders we have got the eqUipment In these are being placed ph foreign comp

[prof. Prem Dhumaq The companies-Braithwaite, Bum and Jessop-are the principal public sector requirement of 18,000 wagons but now, undertakings which have specialised in orders are being placed for 7600 wagons the manufacture of different types of only. As a result, many units in West wagons. The Raiwlays have also been Bengal are facing closure. It is not only getting the suplies from these different the wagon industry but its ancillary units public sector companies. As Shri Somnath are also facing the danger of closure. Chatterjee pointed out, a large number Ultimately, these units depend on this of employees are employed in this industry. Many private entrepreneurs have industry. The Railway Minister may kindly set up small ancillary units and they too explain as to what is the reason why the will have to close down them. supply is not being obtained from these industries now. Nobody can question the Sir, through you, I would like to workmanship of these. industries. request that the orders should be placed Everybody knows that the railway bridge on them according to their installed in Calcutta, which was constructed with capacity. . Despite unanimous the supplies obtained from these recomrtlendation of the Railway companies, Braithwaite, Jessops and Convention Committee, the Government particularly Burn and Co. The quality of is going ahead with the placement of work now is equally good. It is not import orders for ABB engine, whereas deteriorated. In spite of that, why are the our own wagon industry is on the verge Railways trying to withdraw their orders of closure due to lack of orders. They from these companies? Not only that, but are being told to look for some other as it has been pointed out, the Planning work. Sir, through you, I would like to Commission itself also recommended for request that the wagon industry of the about 30,000 wagons. Why has this been country should be saved from ruination squeezed? The entire industry is now in and the Ministry of Railways should place a very critical condition. The result is that orders on them according to their the public sector undertakings are not capacities. getting any order. The wagon industry'S principal customer is the Railways. If the [English] Railways do not place the order for DR. DEBI PRASAD PAL (Calcutta wagons with these companies, then North West): Sir, the crisis in the wagon ultimately they have to wind themselves industry has been pronounced in these up and the result of their winding up will days because of the attitude of the be that several thousand workers in West Railway authorities not to have the supply Bengal will be completely thrown out of fr~m the Indian industries which have employment. grown up, p'articularly the wagon industry in the Eastern region and in West Bengal. I will, therefore, request the hon. Tl]e wagon industry has developed Minister for Railways to give serious expertise. They have been supplying consideration to this matter. There is no wagons to the Railways authorities for reason why the Railway Ministry should long number of years and their main have to obtain their supplies from different customer is the Railway authorities. It is countries when the Indian industries, the because of continued demand of the public sector undertakings, are not getting Railway authorities that the wagon industry the orders. What may be the reason for has also expanded their production. this? Why are the Railway authorities 353 Acute Crisis BHADAA 1, 1916 (SA~) in Wagon Industry 354 thinking or contemplating to develop new because of the over-age. Last year, wagori industries in different areas? I do about 35,000 wagons have been condemned not mind if the demand is higher and if because of over-age. It is necessary to these companies are not in a position to replace them. Therefore, over and above cope with the demand; then certainly the the Planning Commission projection, there Railway Minister can consider expansion is more need for manufacturing of wagons. of the wagon industry in some other areas. But why this sort of treatment to It has even been estimated that we the old industry, which has shown such require about 5-6 thousand additional a perfection in their work, should be wagons annually to meet the incremental made? freight due to the increased economic activity of our country. It is a matter to be given a very serious consideration by the Railway Therefore, Sir, there is no Minister as otherwise thousands of people justification for reducing the orders being will be thrown out of employment in West placed for this industry by the Indian Bengal. I would, therefore, request the Railways. If this decision is not revised, Railway Minister to give careful the impact will be very disastrous. It will consideration to this matter and also to lead to cut in employment by way of increase their orders from these public retrenchment, closure etc. sector undertakings.

MR. SPEAKER: These points need SHRI CHITTA BASU (Barasat): Sir, not be repeated. I join the other colleagues to demand that the Railway Ministry should take an immediate decision and place orders on SHRI CHITTA BASU: This will also the wagon building industry. There are create transport bottlenecks and lastly, it several aspects of the deep crisis. One will contribute towards the slowing down aspect is the capacity of the industry. It of the tempo of growth of industrialisation ~ admitted that this industry has got a in our country. Therefore, the Government total capacity of manufacturing about should revise the decision and place the 35,000 wagons which includes the order for wagons. capacity of the Railway workshops. In this context, we should also take into (franslation] account the total requirement. The Planning Commi~sion. SHRI SHARAD YADAV (Mad he- pura): Mr. Speaker, Sir, several Members MR. SPEAKER: This is already have spoken on the issue of requirement explained. of wagon raised by Shri Somnath Chatterjee. In a way, these industries are SHRI CHITTA BASU: It has been the life line of West Bengal. The Ministry suggested that we req.uire at least 30,000 of Railways is not placing orders on them wagons in a year. It is not only that but for the supply of wagons. It is a very it is also our experience that the over- serious matter and in the past, it has aged wagons are very much in use. It been raised several times at various is estimated that annu:"lly about several levels. The Ministry of Railway is not thousands of wagons are to be replaced serious on this issue. I would not like to 355 Acute Crisis AUGUST 23, 1994 in Wagon Industry 356 [Shri Sharad Yadav] ,. lakhs of people will' be rendered unemployed and the main industry of the go into the details. I would also like to country will become extinct. In view of submit that for all the industries in public this the eXisting policy should be changed. sector, whether they manufacture print Those UQits, which are still functioning, paper, fertilizers or textiles, a definite should be given orders according to their period should prescribed. Due to new capacities. In case orders less than their economic policy and open market policy, capacities are placed on them, they will lakhs of people have lost their jobs and face closure and many workers will be crores of people are on the verge of rendered unemployed.- retrenchment. Therefore, tnis issue must be gone through threadbare. A large Sir, through you, would like to number of workers are sitting idle. The , urge the Government that the issue workers of C.L. Nepa Nagar and other .should be considered afresh by the textile industries have been rendered Ministry of Railways. The policy being'. jobless. It agitates our minds in Delhi adopted in regard to ilT]port of :wagons because lakhs of workers are now jobless. should be scrapped and the tenders This industry is the oldest industry a_9d being invited by th.e Railways should be it is on the verge of closure. cancelled. The technology can be Mr. Speaker, Sir, Railway is the improved indigenously by spending less largest and the most prestigious public amount. However, fresh requirements sector undertaking of India. If we look can be met by gearing up production from the point of view of national accordingly. integration, it is the Railways which imbibes the whole country. [English]

The hon. Minister should give a MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Sasudeb statement on this issue so that the future Acharia wants to endorse what others of 60 thousand workers do not get have said without making a long speech. ruined. Further, future debates should' cover all the units. [Translation] SHRI NITISH KUMAR (8arh): Mr. Speaker, Sir, Shri Somnath Chatterjee Thereafter, Shri Chandrashekhar has raised an issue regarding the plight will speak. of wagon industry. There is a unit of Sharat Wagon Industries in Mukama, which falls in my constituency. This unit [English] has been functioning for a very long time. The manufacturing work is still undertaken SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA there and thousands of people are (8ankura): Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not only working there. It is due to the liberalisation the question of 60,000 workers, but there policy of the Government and the are also about another 60,000 workers pressures and conditions of the World who are engaged in the ancillary industries Bank that the wagons are being imported and these workers are depending upon and the indigenous wagon industry is on the wagon manufacturing industries 'of the verge of extinction. We would like the West Bengal. So, the total numoor of Government to ponder over it, otherwise workers involved in the wagon industry 357 Acute Crisis BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAIQ\) in Wagon Industry 358 and also the ancillary industry is 1,20,000 SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: 600 workers. kilometres of metre gauge is being converted ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: That number is already given. It cannot change because MR. SPEAKER: Now, Mr. Khanduri you say so. not like this, please.

SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Sir, I SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: 1500 fail to understand this. When the Budget kilometres of metre gauge is being was presented and the Budget was converted into broad gauge. Then finalised ... Railways should need more and more broad gauge wagons. MR. SPEAKER: That point was also made. MR. SPEAKER: Now, Mr. Acharia, you please sit down. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: No Sir. This is not covered. The Railway Minister SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Sir, I did not visualise that there would be a have a letter. The Minister should reply less offering of traffic. When freight traffic to this letter. For what purpose the was projected in the Budget as 380 Railway are spending 94 million US million tonnes, how is it after one month dollars. When there is a technology and the Railway Minister has come to the our indigenous industry can manufacture conclusion that the Railway will not be these flat wagons, why is this global able to achieve the target of 380 million tender being floated? tonnes of freight traffic? As a result of this the Railway will need 18,000 wagons. Thus he came to the conclusion that MR. SPEAKER: You have made Railways requirement is only 7,600 very good points. Now, please take your wagons. Whereas every year Railway seat. wagons to the extent of 35,000 are condemned and these wagons are being SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Not used. Why the Railway is not trying to only a statement but the Minister should achieve its target when these wagon immediately announce that the Railways manufacturing units have been depending are going to place order to the extent on Railways. The Railways is spending of 18,000 wagons which was projected Rs. 700 crores for import of 3 Phase in the Budget to save the industry, vital Electric Locomotives along with that industry of West Bengal and save technology. Sir, we are told in this House 1,20,000 workers. that there is a massive gauge conversion. This massive gauge conversion is being SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE taken up because there is bottleneck and (Panskura): Recently, I was in the there will be mere and more of traffic. conference of the AlTUC units of these But what is the result of this gauge wagon industries. All the points that have conversion: been raised here, have already been represented to the Government. I would MR. SPEAKER: Now, Mr. Acharia like to know from the Govemment that please do not dilute a subject which is different Railway heads are claiming that properly projected. they are making huge profits this year 359 Acute Crisis AUGUST 23, 1994 in Wagon Industry 360

[Shrimati Geeta Mukhe~eeJ arrangements for providing jobs to the retrenched labourers there itself. The and despite that, how is it that this target factory located in Izzatnagar should qe is not being achieved? saved from closure. The Govemment should atleast have some consideration SHRIMATI MALINI BHAT- for Izzatnagar. TACHARYA (Jadavpur): Sir, recently my- self and Shri Sudarsan Raychaudhuri, [English] MP, visited the Angus unit of Braithwaite and we find that the foundry which had been lying idle for two years has been THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS recently re-commissioned at a high cost (SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF): Mr. with the hope that the orders for parts Speaker, Sir, I am grateful to hon. of wagons which are to be made in this Members, particularly Shri Somnath foundry are to come from the Railways. Chatte~ee who 'initiated this discussion But now that the foudry is about to be on this subject. What surprises me is the re-commissioned, one finds that there unfounded allegation that has been made. are no orders. The workers were in tears. They are ready to work. The foundry is SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Why there and is ready and yet there are no unfounded? orders. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: I condemn this adhocism on the What is the allegation? part of the Railway Ministry and demand that the hon. Minister should make a statement here saying that they would SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: add up to the projection of 18,000 Today who should bother about the wagons and the order should be put wagons? I can understand if the consumer regulary on a three-monthly basis or on makes a hue and cry that we have not two-monthly basis. been able to 'carry the traffic.

[Translation] SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: 11 is the same argument. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH (Aonla): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of import of SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: wagon is going on in this House. The Please bear with me. I have heard you Congress Government has nurtured completely. You should also hear me. disliking for every product of India. In my constituency, there is a big railway factory. Earlier, it was proposed to manufacture I have not heard from any sector coaches in this factory, which was dully tnat we have not been able to carry the taken up there but due to some reasons traffic. It is true during every Plan period, later on that unit was shifted somewhere certain Plan projections were made. Based else. As a result, thousands of workers on that, orders have been placed. had been rendered jobless. Now, the Govemment is going to close down the Similarly, in the Eighth Plan period factory itself. All necessary machines are also, if certain traffic projections were still there. The Govemment should make made and the Budget estimates were 361 Acute Crisis BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAJ<;4) in Wagon Industry 362 made, we generally come before the SHRI CK JAFFER SHAR1EF: You House and place orders. Unfortunately, must allow me to reply. we have not been able to generate the traffic which we expected. You want to say whatever you want but you do not want the version of the other side to be listened to. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: After one month. So far as the import of wagons is concerned, there is no question of such SHRI CX JAFFER SHARIEF: We a thing. Under World Bank aid, some cannot understand the logic if an industry action has been taken by the Container is penalised even if it improves its Corporation of India. effiCiency. It is a subsidiary of the Railways which has floated a global tender which SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: It has requires about 180 standard international improved its efficiency. specifications to carry 150 container traffic. That is the global tender where our SHRI CX JAFFER SHARIEF: If Indians have also participated. The price the Railways are able to utilise their offer have not yet been opened. We do assets intensively and meet all the not know when the price offer is opened, requirements, why should there be any to whom it goes and what happens. We objections? do not know about it exactly. But the fact remains that it is a World Bank aided SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: scheme. Under the World Bank guidelines, Suddenly? a global tender has been floated. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: Is SHRI CK JAFFER SHARIEF: it not floated by the Railways ... Today let anyone say that they have a (Interruptions) traffic, I am prepared to take care of it. I have not said that I am short of SHRI CK JAFFER SHARI Eli: In wagons, I am just short of locomotives. my reply to the last Budget discussions, We have electric traction. We do not I had said about it. If the hon. Members have electric locomotives. We are short can recollect, there was a hue and cry of diesel locomotives. Other than that, so that we increased the freight and fare. far as coaches and wagons are Today, I must repeat and confess that concerned, we have enough capacity. without causing inflation, without causing any burden the common man, we do it. SHRI NI RMAL KANTI CHATTER- We did not venture to increase either the freight or the fare. So, we presented a JEE (Dumdum): Combined with the road need-based Budget. There is an element transport. of doubt that we are not acquiring wagons to encourage production or we are SHRI C.K JAFFER SHARIEF: You influenced by the road lobby. It is must understand my problem. absolutely not so. The road lobby has got grievances against us. The gauge SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Why is conversion is going to knock away their global tender being floated? traffic. 363 Acute Crisis AUGUST 23,1994 in Wagon Industry 364

SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: That is SHRI SQMNATH CHATTERJEE: not happening. You have stated that you did not miss us. You do not want us. But what about the workers? What about this SHRI C,K JAFFER SHARIEF: It is Undertaking? going to happen. It is happening. Please bear with me. All these years, the SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: Railways have been dependent on Please listen to me. The workers are not conventional traffic like coal, steel, your monopoly. We are equally concerned fertilizer, food-grains, fuel-products and about the workers as much as you are so on and so forth. It is for the first time concemed ... (lnterruptionsj It is a very now we have given a lot· of thrust on wrong notion to hold that only some marketing to carry everything. As Shri people can think of workers and not Indrajit Gupta has said, I would say that others. We are equally concerned about more and more requirements of container the workers. traffic are going to be the new pattern of traffic which is going to come into SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: being in India. Therefore, we have asked Sweet words will not help. He is making our coach factories to find out whether it a party issue. We know very well that some of our wagons could be converted this is the attitude of the Government. into containers. Three of our own Coach On an issue like this, he is making it a Factories are there. One Coach Factory partisan issue. is in Kapurthala and another one is in Madras-the ICF. Even, we have not SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: No, been able to place the orders for coaches not at all. It is absolutely not so. There on them. The orders are less in number. is no question of any party issue. It is We have told them to divert it. We have not a question of party issue. Please do asked them as to why they should not not attribute motives that we are ignoring take up the manufacture of containers. the workers. How can any human being This is the position. neglect the workers? After all, it is a human problem. We are concerned about their bread and butter... (Interruptions) I SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHaUDHARY can understand about Shri Somnath (Katwa): Have you placed any order for Chatterjee who is the Chairman of the containers? ... (Interruptions) Standing Committee of Railways.

He makes studies. But Mr. Basudeb SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: I Acharia is always pats on my back was responding the other day when the saying that I am doing good work. But Supplementary Demands for Grants were here, he is the rival. He cannot understand discussed in this House, when, me ... (Interruptions) All that I would say unfortunately, our friends from the other is, this wagon industry, under no side were not present. The same issues circumstances, is going to suffer. were discussed by our own party Whatever is the total requirement, we Members. That is why I said in the have been placing orders. Today if you course of the Debate that I did not miss force me to place orders, I can do that. them because my own party Members But then in the next two years, there will were doing their role. not be any orders ... (Interruptions) 55 Acute Crisis BHADRA 1,1916 (SAK4) in Wagon Industry 366

SHAI SOMNATH CHATTEAJEE: It some other areas. We have not allowed is a vital issue. I can understand if there any new industries. Generally, when some is really going to be lesser and lesser more people come to invest in an area, number of wagons necessary. They are we give them education order. It is only given advice for diversification. But it an education order to allow competition. cannot be done overnight. I think, still Every sector does it. It is nothing new. there are units which need proper Beyond this, I have nothing to consideration. And if it has to be switched offer.... (Interruptions) over, it has to be done gradually. What you will not do in the next two years, SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: for that purpose, you are stopping it this There are no explanation about the year. The only thing he has not replied number of orders. Not a single case has to is this. The Planning Commission had been given. A very pertinent question set it at 30,000 wagons, you brought it raised by Shri Indrajit Gupta has not down to 18,000 wagons this year. How been replied as to whether the does it become only 7000 wagons in Government of India is going to spend February? You tell me, what was your money to import wagons. What is this? assessme nt? .. (Interruptions) What shall we tell the people of this country? What shall we tell SHAI INDRAJIT GUPTA: What is them? ... (Interruptions) Their fault is that the assessment of the demand for the they are labourers. They are working wagon? ... (Interruptions) there. They are Indian citizens earning their livelihood by labour... (Interruptions) SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: The question is, I am going by the traffic; I SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHARY: am going by the consumer demand and Are you satisfied with the reply that he I have enough of idle capacity. It is for has given... (Interruptions) you to tell me about it. Whatever expansion of line network we are doing, SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: ultimately, the benefit of it is going to be Not one assurance has been given to reaped by the same manufacturers. It is me ... (Interruptions) a matter of a year or two. If we get more requirement for line network, who will manufacture it? ... (Interruptions) SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: What is your observation? ... (Interruptions)

It is a question of how we can meet our requirements in the total allocation SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: It of traffic which is being offered. I can tell is a question of livelihood of workers and you that we have taken utmost care in not a single order has been given ... our investment. We have made allocations (Iriterruptions) more judiciously and there is no question of my discriminatio'f) against any State. SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- JEE: He says that the World Bank was One point was made about why we compelling them to have a global tender. are not meeting the requirement of the Now, how did they accept the advice of existing industries and why we have the world Bank? But the question that he allowed some other new industries in should answer is... (Interruptions) 367 Acute Crisis AUGUST 23, 1994 in Wagon Industry 368

SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: review, what the revised requirement People- in this country wUI feel that worked out was about 10,400 numbers Parliament cannot solve this basic issue against 18,000. Already, the order placed of survival of sixty thousand people in with the industry was 7,600 wagons ... this country. (Interruptions)

SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- MR. SPEAKER: If you are interested JEE: Additionally, they have asked the in talking, you can talk. If you are private sector to own it and run it. interested in reply, you should hear, please. MR. SPEAKER: The Minister of Railways and the Ministry of Railways SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: Sir, should be congratulated for having a plan we generally keep on making review in for having Uni-gauge in the country. But which we came to the conslusion that as at the same time it is very difficult to against 18,000 wagons, our requirement understand when the Planning came down to about 10,400 wagons. Commission says that 30,000 wagons are required and this Ministry says that 18,000 wagons are required and they MR. SPEAKER: How did it come have only ordered for 7,000 wagons? down? How do they explain this? It is because the requirement of wagons depends on SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: Out the production in the country, the figures of which, already the order placed on of which are available with the Planning industries was about 7,600; Railway Ministry. Certainly the Railway Ministry Workshops 1,000 wagons; tender floated which is responsible for carrying the is 1,800 wagons; total of 10,400 wagons. goods also, is applying the mind to this Apart from this, the CONCUR is 3,750 problem and had come to the conclusion and Own-Your-Wagon Scheme is 2,205 that 18,000 wagons are required. How wagons. This Own-Your-Wagon Scheme do we explain it? is an area where these wagons buliders can go and approach. SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: have not said about any sector... SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- JEE: Why are they handing over to Own- MR. SPEAKER: Then why is this Your-Wagon Scheme area? big discrepancy? That means the production has not come down. The Planning Ministry says that 30,000 wagons SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: Are you are required. Your Ministry says that satisfied with the reply? You

(Interruptions) 13.01 hrs.

SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: He is not prepared. He is shaking his At this stage, Shri Somnath head. You are not prepared to discuss. Chatterjee and some other han. Members left the SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: I am house... (Interruptions) prepared to discuss with you. I am quite confident to convince them. SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: Let them say that they will not import a single SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: wagon. In his answer, he has not stated Without any result. anything. In view of his refusal to answer that particular question which you have put to him, we hope you will approve of SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: I am our walk out. quite confident of convincing you.

13.00 hrs. 13.01"2 hrs.

SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: At this stage, Shri Indrajit Gupta and Sir, we are grateful to you for your kind some other hon. Members left the intervention. We have really tried to elicit House ... (Interruptions) the facts so that the people could be told about them. There is no real response from the Govemment. Now, he has SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF: complicated the issue by referring to have answered, Sir ... (Interruptions) purchases from the private sector. He kept it back until you put that question. He has not come out with the {Translation] facts ... (Interruptions) SHRI DEVENDRA PRASAD SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- YADAV (Jhanjharpur): The reply given by JEE: Why should they buy if they have the Government is not satisfactory. There a surplus? Why should they require them I also walk-out along with my party if they have a surplus? .. (lnterruptions) members. 371 Re: Reported move to AUGUST 23, 1994 of Foreign media 372 aI/ow Entry into India 13.02 hrs. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the past few days there was a reported move to At this stage, Shri Devendra Prasad allow entry of foreign media into India. Yadav and some other Hon. Members Today a News has appeared on the front left the House. page of a leading Delhi newspaper that the cabinet meeting is slated to be held on the 25th to take a decision in this regard. It has also been reported that the Ministry of Finance has opined to allow entry of foreign media into India. There RE: REPORTED MOVE TO ALLOW are some persons who are opposing it, ENTRY OF FOREIGN MEDIA INTO but majority of people endorse the decision INDIA of entry of foreign media into the country.

(English] Mr. Speaker, Sir, a national policy was formulated in 1955 under the MR. SPEAKER: May I request Chairmanship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Chandra Shekharji to speak? sorry for Shri Keskar was also included in it. detaining you for a long time. You can Under that policy it was decided that have as much time as you like. Or, would entry of foreign media into India will not you like to raise it tomorrow? I will leave be allowed, "The Statesman" was the only it to you. newspaper which was allowed to continue at that time because it had its specific SHRI CHANDRA SHEKHAR circumstances. But today, the decision is (Ballia): I do not need much time, Sir. taken abruptly. During the past three years, such decisions have been taken from time to time. So far as the question [Translation] of policies is concerned these were neither discussed inside nor outside the Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to Parliament and nor the people were draw the attention of the Government consulted in this regard. towards an issue which is being widely discussed for last several days. It is Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would not like regarding the permission to be given for to discuss the repercussions of the entry the entry of foreign newspapers into of foreign media into the country, but I India ... (I:tterruptions) would like to submit that many countries which have adopted the policy of Mr. Speaker, Sir, please control liberalisation have not allowed entry of these people. They think that they have foreign media into their countries. As centrol all over the world. some hon. Mambers N'3re pointing out the circumstances have compelled the SHR' 'MURLI DEORA (Bombay Government to bow before the external South): He has control over you also. pressure,

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SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- Therefore, Sir, it is not only cultural JEE: Sir, the question as raised by Shri invasion... (Interruptions) Chandrakar also does not get an answer and that is: Is it part of a condition that MR. SPEAKER: Now, Shri if we require ~oreign capital, wa have to Lokan2thji, do not make it C! regular import this kind'of a culture which, in one speech, please. 379 Re: Reported move to AUGUST 23, 1994 of Foreign Media 380 allow Entry into India SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY: tradition of our country by inviting foreign It is the invasion of country's cultural newspapers and by taking unilateral heritage, which is dangerous. I think the decisions one after the other. In this way, Ruling Party must see the writings on the it is playing a dangerous game to attack wall. They should not dislink this country's upon the culture of our country. When culture; they should not dislink from our journalists and the journalism are those newspapennen who participated in capable then why these foreign the freedom struggle, who are much newspapers are being invited? The ill superior to any of the foreign newspapers effects of inviting the multinational which have no human respect. companies in the field of mining and other fields are well known. I think that MR. SPEAKER: Let us hear what if the Government is going to take any the Government has to say on this point. decision to invite the foreign newspapers, it should withdraw its decision and should (Interruptions) reconsider it.

SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY: [English] Sir, all the foreign newspapers have no human respect. Our journalism can only MR. SPEAKER: Who on behalf of claim humanism which is most important the Government would like to respond? in today's world... (Interruptions) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MR. SPEAKER: You should stop it; MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FER- you are all the time interrupting like that. TILIZERS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN (Interruptions) THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN DEVE- MR. SPEAKER: Now, you should, LOPMENT (SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO): because all the time you are just speaking Sir, since you are commanding us that out somewhere sitting on the bench. somebody should respond.

(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Anybody can respond, but somebody should respond AN HON. MEMBER: Don't we have it properly. any right? SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: As the MR. SPEAKER: I cannot allow Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, well, I everybody to speak at one and the same think there cannot be any doubt or timL You please sit down now dispute over the fact that the public opinion of this country has to be articulated [Tr,::ns/:::tion1 by the people of this country and there is really no case for having foreign DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA newspapers installed here in any manner (Mandsaur): Mr. Speaker, Sir, my which is not in tune with our public submission is that the Government is interest. Well, this is a general proposition openly attacking upon the culture and that I am putting across ... (lnterruptions) 381 Re: Reported move to BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) 382 aI/ow Entry of Foreign media into India Everything emerges from general employment offices every year and out propositions only. As far as the specific of them about 2000 only get the jobs. case is concerned, I am not aware of Besides it, those people are hardly 2 per the fact of the matter. I will surely cent for whom 27 per cent reservation indicate the feelings of the House to the is being kept. I would like to bring it to Minister of Information and Broadcasting. your notice that the problems are likely Maybe, he would like to respond. to crop up in this border region if the outsiders go there and the people of that SHRI TARIT BARAN TOPDAR region will have to come out for jobs in (Barrackpore): That means, we have not lakhs. got a proper response from the Government. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the Government SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: I towards the fact that this problem is must, at least, thank Shri Faleiro for what coming up due to the demand of the he has said, even if it were his personal formation of a separate State of the opinion only. I hope he does not lose his Uttranchal region and this demand is job! lying pending with the Government since 1991 and no decision has been taken on [Translation] it so far. Therefore, this problem is coming up. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the MAJ. GEN. (RETD.) BHUWAN Government of Uttar Pradesh which has CHANDRA KHANDURI (Garhwal): Mr. implemented this seoarate reservation Speaker, Sir, I would like to draw the policy has fully supported the demand of attention of the Government through Y9u the separate State. towards the agitation going on for the last 20 days in the hilly region of Uttar 13.23 hrs. Pradesh. (MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chair] Mr. Speaker, Sir, a big agitation is going on for the last 20 days in the eight There had been a discussion in this districts of Uttranchal, which is against House for 7 hours on the formation of the new reservation policy of the Uttar a separate State of Uttaranchal from Uttar Pradesh Government. I would like to Pradesh and at that time the hon. make it clear that we are not talking Members of the House had accepted about Uttranchal by opposing the that keeping in view the development of reservation policy. Keeping in view the this area, it should be declared a separate typical conditions of that region, my State. Our colleagues from Congress submission is that the 27 per cent had also said that from the developmental reservation has been implemented in point of view it is must and therefore Uttranchal which is neither proper nor even today if we accept that this area justified. must be a separate State then the people of this area should be given the Mr. Speaker, Sir, the question of right to form their own policy regarding bread and butter is a major Issue In reservation. Therefore, my submission to Uttaranchal region today. About 70,000 the State Government is that the youth get their names registered in the implementation of 27 per cent reservation 383 AUGUST 23, 1994 384

[Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduril 1991 and he should be no more a silent spectator... (Interruptions) .... policy should be postponed for the [English] Uttranchal region till it is declared a separate State and later on as the other SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL States have the right to determine their (Chandigarh): Sir, I want to say a few respective reservation policy in the same words on this... (Interruptions) Many way the reservation policy should be Members spoke on the other two subjects determined by the people of Uttranchal but you are not giving us any opportunity themselves. to speak ... (Interruptions) I want to speak Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a large on this subject... (Interruptions) About number of people have come at on the twenty Members spoke on that subject roads. Today the 23rd August, the earlier ... (Interruptions) Uttranchal had observed bandh. None is Sir, chance is being given to other going to the office and the vehicles are Parties ... (Interruptions) not running on the roads. There has been the incident of firing at so many MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: I called places during the last 20 days. On 7th the first name. Now, I am calling the August the incident of firing took place second name. Shri B.L. Sharma Premo in my constituency at Pauri. A member of women have got head injuries and (Interruptions) have been hospitalised. If the ire, which is spreading there will not differed it will [Translation} create serious and the people of Uttranchal, who are known for their SHRI B.L. SHARMA PREM (East peace loving nature would be instigated Delhi): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would for violence then I would like to repeat like to draw the attention of the Govern- that if the soldiers and the ex-service ment through you towards the East Delhi men of this border area will be compelled district, where the crimes have been to adopt the palm of violence, it will be committed in such a large number during very unfortunate for us. the last two and half months that perhaps it is new record of crimes in our country. I, therefore, submit to the Central There has been 56 crimes during the last Government that it should advise the two and half months, the details of which Government of Uttar Pradesh and I would like to put forth before you. Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav not to give provocative statements such as the. hill Three cases of dacoities, five cases people will be rlriver: ,-"It of the planes. of kidnapping or abduction. Five cases Such statements must be condemned. of murder have been committed in my My submission to you is the:: you should area. Three dead bodies have been send our message to the hon. Prime found and seven cases of land grasping Minister that the declaration of 27 per have come to the notice. You will be cent reservation should be withdrawn surprised to know that in my constituency immediately and the decision should 'be of East Delhi hootch is being prepared taken immediately on the issue of at seven places and at nine places declaming Uttranchal, a separate State, gambling dens are being run. There are which is lying pending since November twelve brothels and Government property 385 BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) 386 worth Rs. seven hundred crores has sit on the front benches will be allowed been grasped by the people. to speak in this House. We are new Members of this House and should be I had drawn the attention of the given chance to speak. Therefore, I leave hon. Minister of State in the Home the House as a mark of protest on this Affairs in this regard and given a issue. memorandum to this effect on 17th May. Alongwith that all the 7 MLAs of my 13.30 hrs. constituency were on a token hunger strike on 17th August. We have given At this satge, Shri Mohammad Ali several reminders to the Lt. Governor to Ashraf Fatmi left the House. this effect. Economic condition of people living in my area is worse than that of SHRI RABI RAY (Kendrapada): Mr. people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would like Gambling dens are being run openly to raise an important issue in this House. under the nose of Deputy Commissioner All the leaders are unanimous on the of Delhi (North-East). Law and order issue of social justice. I would like to situation in that area is deteriorating day blame the Ministry of Human Resource by day. I have given an ultimatum to the Development for not implementing the Minister of Home Affairs that if he does reservation policy in toto. The special not interefer in the matter upto 30-31 committee of UGC has made and transfer the DCP from there then recommendation to provide 22.5 per cent the people of East Delhi will sit on reservation for SC/ST in all the ten hunger strike unto death. I also demand Central Universities set up in various for immediate removal of the D.C.P. parts of the country. It has also from there who is encouraging the illegal recommended to bring a Bill to this effect activities in the area ... (Interruptions) in Lok Sabha by June to give benefit to this reservation of SC's and ST's. But MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Shri Rabi Mr. Deputy, Sir, it is very interesting that Ray. the Special Committee of UGC was appointed by Ministry of Human Resource (Interruptions) Development itself and now the same Ministry is not accepting the recommen- SHRI MOHAMMAD ALI ASHRAF dations made by the Committee and thus FATMI (Darbhanga): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, no action has been taken. Ministry of Sir, I am on a point of order. Why my Welfare has not asked the Ministry of name is not called even after giving Human Resource Development to bring notices daily. I would like to know that the Bill by the month of June. Now w! lether only 5 or 6 people have right August is ending and Parliament has no to speak in this House and others do information in this regard. not have this right. Whether notice does not have any value. In the last one hour Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, through of the proceedings of the House Hon. you, I would like to say that University SI,eake!' has allowed only fevi people to is e.n institution of learned persons, speak. This has become a routine matter. teachers and students. JNU is considered I protest against it. I would like to know to be one of the revolutionary varasities whether only selective 5-6 people who but the percentage of SC/ST people there • 387 AUGUST 23, 1994 388

[Shri Rabi Ray] industry. As a result thereof, the white stone is sent outside. Its factory is is less than 4 per cent. Vishwa Bharati located at Terubali. Similarly, bamboo is has 7 per cent, Pondichery University 18 sent to Raigarha, where J.K. Paper Mill per cent, Indira Gandhi Open University is located. Thus the raw-material is being 6 per cent, Aligarh Muslim University 0.2 sent outside the area. per cent and Jamia Miliya has only 1 .30 per cent reservation. In respect of the Through you, I would request the recommendation made by the Special hon. Prjme Minister as well as the hon. Committee of UGC for providing 22.5 per Industry Minister that either in public cent reservation in varasities run by the sector or private sector, an industry, Central Government. I would like to know should be set up in my constituency. from the Government why this recommendation has not been accepted SHRI LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA and why the principle of Social justice is (Mandsaur): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, being betrayed? the manner in which the excavation job of dimonds has been taken away from Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, Central the National Mineral Development Government should have provided 22.5 Corporation and is being handed over to per cent reservation in its varasities the multinational companies of South thereby presenting a model before the Africa in Dariyabandh tehsil of Raipur universities run by State Governments. district in Madhya Pradesh, there is a But the Central Government itself is not possibility of bungling worth crores of providing reservation as recommended rupees in the excavation job of many by the committee in its varasities then thousand crores to be undertaken under how it can ask the State Governments this project. to implement this. Sir, through you, I would request the Union Government So far as I know, the officials of that immediate necessary action may be the Union Government and a Union taken to implement this principle of social Minister have issued directive to this justice in the universities. effect that this work should be entrusted SHRI SUBAS CHANDRA NAYAK to foreign companies. I apprehend that (Kalahandi): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, the work which is being undertaken by . through you, I would like to request the Sidelining Minerals and Metal Trading Government that in my constituency, at Corporation and ignoring National Mineral Kalahandi and Junagarh water-logging is Development Corporation is n~t proper. continuously spreading for more than 2 The Secretary of the concerned months period. At Junagarh, the Collec- Department had also objected to this tor, the sub-Collector and Tehsildar have step and stated that the Government demolished about 100 houses of poor should reconsider its decision. people till 21st August 94 in the name of widening the lanes. Through you, I Sir, I would request you that before would request the Government that such entrusting the job to foreign companies, action should immediately be stopped. the Government should reconsider its My constituency is most backward. There decision. It should act judiciously. are large reserves of lime-stone, bauxite, Otherwise as per reports appearing in whITe-stone, bamboo, ruby gemes stone the newspapers, it seems that the and other forest products. There is no multinational companies are arbitrarily 389 BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) 390 being allowed to enter in this field. As illegally supplies explosives to the terrorists a result, the National Mineral Development of Punjab, J.K.L.F. and the militants of Corporation is suffering a great loss and Assam. Big politicians are also involved as such the Govemment is digging its in this racket. The supplier of that company own grave. was caught red-handed at Ajmer while carrying the explosive material. The Gov- {English] ernment of Rajasthan ordered a CBI inquiry and booked him under T ADA. SHRI DWARKA NATH DAS (Karimganj): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, The editor of "Udhayam" published heavy load-shedding has been going on this news and because of this he had in southern Assam, particularly in Barak to resign under compulsion. valley. I have taken up the matter time and again with the Government of Assam Besides this, the above company as well as with the Central Government, also sold explosives to the naxalites of but the situation has not at all improved. Andhra Pradesh illegally. As a result Assam is getting power from the neigh- thereof, about one thousand land-mine bouring States of Meghalaya, Manipur blasts took place and one Superintendent and Tripura although it has got its own of Police, one Additional Superintendent resources to generate electricity. Gas is of Police, 126 police personnel and 36 coming out from Adamtilla in Karimganj civilians were killed in these explosives District, and from Bashkhandi in Cachar. and about one thousand buses and six hundred private houses were destroyed. MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Mr. Das {English! reading a prepared speech iT, the House is prohibited. Let us not violate the Rules. The most unfortunate thing is that the Editor of Udhayam was forced to SHRI DW.ARAKA NATH DAS: Sir, resign. It is because one of the Congress it is estimated that at least 35 to 40 MW MPs is owning that newspaper in Andhra of electricity could be generated from gas Pradesh. coming out of aforesaid places, but till date no efforts have been made. That In Andhra Pradesh, so many jour- is why, I would request the Government nalists had been attacked. Freedom of of India to look into the matter so that the Press had been scuttled down. The immediate s'eps could be tar-en to own8r, being the Member of Parliament, generate electricity from gas or to adopt had forced to the editor of Udhayam to other measures to save southern Assam resign from his post. from severe day-to-day load-shedding. Sir, alwayQ the Congress leaders [Translation] and even the Prime Minister used to say that our primary duty is to protect the SHRI DATIATRAYA BANDARU unity and integrity of our country. But, (Secunderabad): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, here, the company is selling explosives there is a Padmashree Explosives to the JKLF, the LTTE and others. Company at Hajurabad in Karim Nagar district of Andhra Pradesh which has Therefore, I demand from the han. explosives manufacturing licence and it Prime Minister, through you, that a fresh 391 AUGUST 23, 1994 392

[Dr. Dattatraya Bandaru) SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: It is not a question of naming a Member. CBI inquiry should be conducted to see There is only one Member of Parliament that the culprits, whosoever they may be, in other House who is owning a are brought to book. Even the so-called newspaper in Andhra Pradesh. That big politicians are running such compa- should not go on record ... (lnterruptions) nies dealing with explosives. They must also be punished ... (/nterruptions) [Translation]

MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Mr. Ban- DR. P.R. GANGWAR (Pilibhif'): Mr. daru, I have already rung the bell. In Deputy-Speaker, Sir, a Kendriya Vidyalaya spite of that you are continuing. It is not is functioning for the last ten years at fair .... (Interruptions) Sainik Vihar (Rani Bagh), Delhi but the school building has not been constructed SHRI DATTATRAYA BANDARU: I so far. So far as I know, perhaps the demand that a CBI inquiry should be funds for the construction of school conducted and whosoever is found guilty building was released few years back. should be punished ... (lnterruptions)

That school is running in tents. The THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE condition of tents is also very poor. As MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FER- a result, the students and the teachers TILIZERS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN have to undergo a lot of difficulties during THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY seasons of rain, summer and winter. AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN Neither there is proper arrangement DEVELOPMENT (SHRI EDUARDO of drinking water nor adequate desks to FALEIRO): Sir, I have no quarrel with sit in. On account of this, the study of what the hon. Member has said. I respect the students is being adversely affected his right. He has mentioned the name of which is the cause of grant resentment some Member of Parliament from the of guardians ... (lnterruptions) other House that he had done something. I think he has not given you the notice I, therefore, would request that the for making such an allegation. Therefore, Government should look into it and issue it should not go on record ... (lnterruptions) orders to the concerned officials to make immediate arrangement of school build- MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Okay, I ing, drinking water, desks etc. so that the will expunge it from the record. students could study in a proper atmo- sphere and there would be no resentment SHRI KALKA DAS (Karolbagh): He among the guardians. has not mentioned anybody's name. He has just said that "some Congress M.P'". [English]

MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: All right. MR. DEPUT·Y-SPEAKER: Dr. If he has mentioned name of an M.P., Gangwar, do not be the last speaker WE: will expunge it. daily in the Zero Hour. Let othere also partiCipate. You be kind enough to your (Interruptions) other friends. Why do you go on repeating 393 BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) 394 it unnecessarily? You have made your facilitate movement of the people and the point very clear. backwardness of that area would be removed. The Government should look SHRI HARADHAN ROY (Asansol): into it and restore this line for public Sir, through you I would like to draw the convenience. attention of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Heavy Industries. The increase in SHRI BRISHIN PATEL (Siwan): Dearness Allowance as declared by the Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, the Rajmahal Department of Public Enterprises is Rs. Project is the second largest Coal Mining 1.65 to Rs. 2 per point. It has been paid Project in Asia which is situated at to all the workers in public sector units. Mamtia in Gonda district of Bihar. Its land The DA has not been paid to the acquisition process was completed in workers of Refractory and Ceramic Units 1984 but the compensation in large of Burn Standard Company on the plea number of cases is yet to be paid. I of losses. The Dearness Allowance is would like to quote the example of a paid to employees of all public sector village. The land of all the villages falling units irrespective of profit or loss. But under Hijukita was acquired for this employees of these units have not yet project but this is the only village where been paid their enhanced DA This kind compensation of 50 per cent land thus of discrimination should not be there on acquired has not been decided yet. the part of the Government. So, I request Further, it was also promised to provide you that Dearness Allowance should be a job in lieu of acquired land. The paid to the workers of these units evaluation of the houses covered under immediately with retrospective effect. this project is aiso not being done properly. The officials of this project are [Translation] not paying attention towards formulation of a scheme for propsr development of these villages. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD SINGH (Jahanabad): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, The people have been raising their Sir, I would like to draw your kind voices for several years to solve this attention towards a very important issue. problem and the local authorities have In some parts of Patna, Gaya, Jahanabad been giving them assurances but nobody and Nalanda, there is no means of is going to implement it. transport. A long time ago, Martin Company had laid a narrow-gauge line between Fatuha and Islampur. Its length Therefore, through you, I would was about 50 kilometres. When it was request the Government that these nationalised, that line was closed. The demands may be met at the earliest. people of that area are facing great difficulty in travelling. They are required {English] to pay Rs. 25 to Rs. 30 as bus fare. That area is infested by Naxalite movement. SHRI P.C. THOMAS I would like to suggest that the (Muvattupuzha): The viewers of TV in Government should extend this line upto Delhi had the advantage of seeing about Bodh Gaya. Bodh Gaya is an international six or seven regional programmes in tourist place. Many foreigners visit this Delhi itself without a dish antenna till place. If this line is extended, it would recently. Recently, 13 new channels have 395 AUGUST 23, 1994 396

[Shri P.C. Thomas] cylinders in sufficient quantity. Cylinders are sold in black there. The Central started. It is a matter of great pride that Government had published an we can see programmes in about ten advertisement on 20.8.1987 to allot gas regional languages all over India. agency to the Scheduled Caste people in Bikramganj in Rohtash district. The Now in Delhi, we have a system advertisement appeared again in January, called "terrestrial transmis3ion" which 1994, but till date the Central Government transmits through land. That is the way has not taken any action on it with the in which we could get transmission of result, that the agency holders are regional languages in Delhi very well and charging arbitrarily from the consumers very clearly. and the cylinders are being sold in black. Instead of two, just one cylinder is Now unless we use a very costly supplied there. There is acute shortage dish antenna, we would not get any of gas and therefore, I urge upon the programme in regional languages in Delhi. hon. Minister of Petroleum that if no one turns up in response to the advertisement would request the hon. Minister I appeared for the Scheduled Castes in and also plead with the Minister of Bikramganj in Rohtash district, the same Pariiamentary Affairs, who is present should immediately be turned into general here, to bring it to the notice of the category advertisement and the gas Minister of Information and Broadcasting agency should be allotted to someone. that terrestrial transmission should be restarted in Delhi and also in other cities of India so that we can see programmes SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH in ten languages all over the country. (Mirzapur): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my Constituency, Mirzapur Bhadoi has the The parliamentary proceedings are biggest carpet industry of the world. On also now live telecast, but they are clear 15th August, the hon. Prime Minister in some portion and not clear in some referred to the child labour from the oiner portion. So, I would aga:n request rampart of the Red Fort and said that the hon. Minister to restart the above the child labour from the industries will programme in Delhi. be eradicated and the child labour will not be allowed in any industry. [Translation] 13.15 hrs. • SHRI RAM PRASAD SINGH (Bikramganj): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, through you I would like to draw the [SHRI NITISH KUMAR in the Chai~ attention of the hon. Minister of Petroleum towards my district. Sir, I would like to urge upon the Government through you that recently The population of Rohtash and when the hon. Labour Minister paid a Jhabua districts of Bihar is around 20 visit to my Constituency, he went to lakh. There is a severe shortage of gas Mirzapur Bhadoi carpet industry area connections in these districts. A ban has also and told during conversation that been imposed on the falling of trees and there was no child labour there. I am also coal is also not available. There is just against child labour in industries. I oppose one gas agency, which is not supplying the exploitation of the labour in labour 397 BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) 398 dominated industries. The children should House. Mr. Chairman, Sir, I challenge not forcibly be made to work but there such anti-national people who level are voluntary organisations which indulge charges against me. There is no power in propaganda against the carpet industry on earth which can stop me from saying in foreign countries, which gives 1200 the right thing and no one can buy me. crore rupees as foreign exchange. They propagate that the carpets are dyed in My submi~sion to the Government the. blood of the child labourers and that through you is that the anti-national the nails of the workers are pulled out people, who are leading the movement and they are forced to weave the carpets. to eliminate child labour by forming Questions have been raised several times voluntary organisations, are earning in the House regarding persons who are money through such activities. Such dOing such anti-national activities. I would people should be put behind the bar. like to say that they are not only disgracing the country but are doing anti-national [English] work and are bringing economic loss to the nation. My submission to the Gov- SHRI P. KUMARASAMY (Palani): emment through you is that if such anti- Sir, I wish to bring to the notice of the national elements are honoured, that will Centre through this august House, the be a wrong practice and the Government urgent need to clear Sethusamudram should not do so. Such people should be Project in Tamil Nadu immediately as prosecuted for anti-national activities and demanded by the han. Chief Minister, should be put behind the bars. These are Dr. Puratchi Thalaivi. the people who form voluntary organisa- tions in the country, indulge in anti- national activities and get money from This project which will give a boost abroad. My submission is that they should to economic activity in Tamil Nadu, has work to make the industries free from been-hanging for five decades for want child-labour. If they claim to be doing so, of clearance from the Centre. Since they should then put forth the figures repeated reminders could not get the before the Government. If these figures clearance for the project, our I1tln. Chief prove to be. true, I would like to say that Minister has made a fresh appeal on I would get such persons honoured 21 st August and demanded that publicly in my Constituency. But there Sethusamudram Project together with are anti-national elements who go to the Tuticorin port expansion project should Germany and USA and get other be cleared at the earliest. countries carpets sold and want to form sllch laws that MirzClpur-Bhc,doi carpets While this project will further the should be sold only after toey permit. ecolIJI"ic activity of ;amil t Jadu, it will Such anti-national people should be also save Rs. 130 crore of foreign prosecuted. At least, 25 lakh people in exchange annually since it will reduce the Uttar Pradesh and Bihar get employment distance of sea route between the ports in the carpet industry. If a law not on Western and Eastern coasts of the enacted for them, then this carpet industry country from 755 nautical miles to 402 will be ruined. I know that such allegations nautical miles. It will also enable Tamil are levelled that the Members of Nadu to save Rs. 10 crore a year _in Parliament get money from carpet industry bringing foal from Haldia to Tuticorin and speak such type of things in the thermal 'ower station. At present the 399 AUGUST 23, 1994 400

[Shri P. Kumarasamy] havoc and it had serious repercussions in India too. ships have to take a circuitous route around Sri Lanka to connect Kanyakumari Sir, it is gratifying to note that and Madras. Shrimati Chandrika Kumaratunga had given a promise during her electioneering Originally drafted by a British Navy that she would directly have negotiations Commander in 1860, A. Ramasamy with the Tamil Groups, the militants, etc. Mudalier Comm;ttee recommended taking and thus she would try to bring an end up Tuticorin port expansion project to the ethnic problem, to the vexed and together with Sethusamudram oroject prolonged problem, in Sri Lanka. since Tuticorin port has limited capacity of handling ship movements. Though this It is time for us in India also to project was again recommended for greet her and to congratulate her. Sir, implementation by Nageswara Singh as you are aware, Sri Lanka is a SAARC Committee in 1964, it is unfortunate that country. I take this opportunity to the project is still pending with the congratulate, to great the new Prime Centre. Minister of Sri Lanka, wish her well and wish that during her regime, our Our hon. Chief Minister has made relationship, that is, Indo-Sri Lanka elaborate efforts on all issues arising out satisfactory solution to the vexed and of the project right from the time of prolonged ethnic problem, which is drafting it. Our hon. Chief Minister has causing anxiety even in our country. also made it abundantly clear as to how indispensable is this project to Tamil Sir, I believe that other parties also Nadu. will agree with me.

Therefore, I urge upon the Centre The second peint is ... (/nterruptions) to clear Sethusamudram and Tuticorin port expansion projects immedic~'3ly as MR. CHAIRMAN: You cannot raise demanded by our hon. Chief Minister. two issues now. 14.00 hrs. Now, Papers to be laid on the SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI Table. (Deogarh): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I have to make two points. (Interruptions)

In our neighbourhood, Sri Lanka, SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY there is a new Government and Shrimati (Jagatsinghpur): Sir, there are very serious Chandrika Kumaratunga has taken over issues ... (Interruptions) as the Prime Minister. She is heading a coalition Government. Even the minority MR. CHAIRMAN: Now, the Zero Tamil Party is giving qualified support to Hour is over. Shrimati Chandrika Kumaratunga. For the last 17 years, another party was in Now, Papers to be laid on the power in Sri Lanka and during these long Table. Shri Kalp Nath Rai. 17 years, there was a serious ethnic proLlem in Sri Lanka, which p!..,yed a 401 Papers Laid BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Papers Laid 402

14.02 hrs. India, New Delhi, for the year 1992-93. PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE (2) Statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for {English] delay in laying the papers men- tioned at (1) above. Sugar Development Fund (Amendment) Rules, 1994 [Placed in Library. See No. LT-6323/ 94]' THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI KALP (3) A copy of the Veterinary Council NATH RAI): Sir, I beg to lay on the Table of India (Minimum Standards of a copy of the Sugar Development Fund Veterinary Education) Degree (Amendment) Rules, 1994 (Hindi and Course (Bachelor of Veterinary English versions) published in Notification Sciences and Animal Husbandry) No. G.S.R. 435(E) in Gazette of India Regulations, 1993 (Hindi and dated the 6th May, 1994 under sub· English versions) published in section (3) of section 9 of the Sugar Notification No. G.S.R. 69(E) in Development Fund Act, 1982. Gazette of India dated the 7th February, 1994 under sub- [Placed in Library. See No. LT-6322/ section (3) of section 66 of the 94] Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.

Annual Report and Review on the [Placed in Library. See No. LT-6324/ Working of Veterinary Council of 94] India, New Delhi for 1992-93 and statement showing reasons for delay in laying these papers etc. Statement showing results of market loans issued during the year 1994-95 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ARVIND NETAM): Sir, I beg to lay on THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Table:- MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESHWARI): Sir, (Hindi and English verSions) on behalf of Shri M.V. Chandrashekhara of the Veterinary Council of Murthy, I beg to lay on the Table:- India, New Delhi, for the year 1992-93, alongwith Audited Accounts. A statement (Hindi and English versions) showing the results of market loans issued during the year 1994-95. (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the Government of the working [Placed in Library. See No. LT-6325/ of the Veterinary Council of 94] 403 Papers Laid AUGUST 23, 1994 Papers Laid 404

Review on the working of and dited Accounts and comments Annual Reports of Himachal of the Comptroller and Auditor Pradesh Agro Industries General thereon. Corporation Limited, Shimla for 1992-93, Karnataka Agro Industries (c) (i) Review by the Government Ltd., Bangalore for 1990-91 etc. of the working of the Madhya Pradesh State Agro Industries THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Development Corporation MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI Limited, Bhopal, for the year ARVIND NETAM): Sir, on behalf of Shri 1988-89. S. Krishna Kumar, I beg to lay on the Table:- [Placed in Library. See No. LT-6327/ 94] (1) A copy each of the following papers (Hindi and English (ii) Annual Report of the Madhya versions) under section 619A of Pradesh State Agro Industries the Companies Act, 1956:- Development Corporation Limited, Bhopal, for the year (a) (i) Review by the Government 1988-89, alongwith Audited of the working of the Himachal Accounts and comments of Pradesh Agro Industries the Comptroller and Auditor Corporation Limited, Shimla, General thereon. for the year 1992-93. (2) Three statements (Hindi and (ii) Annual Report of the English versions) showing Himachal Pradesh Agro reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at (1) above. Limited, Shimla, for the year 1992-93, alongwith Audited [Placed in Library. See No. LT-6328/ Accounts and comments of 94] the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon. Annual Report and Review on the working of National Open School, (b) (i) Review the Government of Delhi for 1992-93 and Statement the working of the Karnataka showing reasons for delay in Agro Industries Corporation laying these papers Limited, Bangalore, for the year 1990-91. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI [Placed in Library. See No. LT-6326/ ARVIND NETAM): Sir, on behalf of Kumari 94] Selja, I beg to lay on the Table:-

(ii) Annual Report of the Kar- (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report nataka Agro Industries Corpo- (Hindi and English versions) ration Limited, Bangalore, for the of the National Open School, year 1990-91, alongwith Au- Delhi, fqr the year 1992-93. 405 Messages from BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Railway Convention 406 Rajya Sabha Committee (ii) Statement (Hindi and English the Appropriation (No.4) Bill, versions) regarding Review 1994, which was passed by the by the Government of the Lok Sabha at its sitting held on working of the National Open the 9th August, 1994, and School, Delhi, for the year transmitted to the Rajya Sabha 1992-93. for its recommendations and to state that this House has no (2J Statement (Hindi and English recommendations to make to the versions) showing reasons for Lok Sabha in regard to the said delay in laying the papers men- Bill." tioned at (1) above. (iii) "In accordance with the provisions [Placed in Library. See No. LT-63291 of sub-rule (6) of rule 186 of the 94] Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Rajya Sabha, 14.03 hrs. I am directed to return herewith the Appropriation (No.5) Bill, MESSAGES FROM RAJYA SABHA 1994, which was passed by the Lok Sabha and its sitting held on [English] the 9th August, 1994, and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha SECRETARY-GENERAL: Sir, I have for its recommendations and to to report the following messages received state that this House has no from the Secretary General of Rajya recommendations to make to the Sabha:- Lok Sabha in regard to the said Bill." (i) "In accordance with the provisions of sub-rule (6) of rule 186 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajya Sabha, I am directed to return herewith the 14.04 hrs. Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 1994, which was passed by the Lok RAILWAY CONVENTION Sabha at its sitting held on the COMMITTEE 9th August, 1994, and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for its Seventh Report recommendations and to State that this House has no [English] recommendations to make to the Lok Sabha to the said Bill." SHRI M. BAG A REDDY (Medak): Sir, I t:eg to present tlie Seventh Report (ii) "In accordance with the provisions (Hindi and English Versions) of the Rail- of sub-rule (6) of rule 186 of the way Convention Committee on 'Staff Rules of Procedures and \..:onduct Welfalfl and Industrial Relations in Rail- of Business in the Rajya Sabha, ways' alongwith Minutes relating thereto ... I am directed to retum herewith (Interruptions) 407 AUGUST 23,1994 Standing Committee's 408 Report

14.04% hrs. further debate, put the question." It is also further stated that if the Speaker wants, he can permit a full [Translation] discussion thereon.

SHRI RAM KIRPAL YADAV Mr. Chairman, Sir, therefore, I want (Patna): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I am on a to oppose it. I have objection to the aims pOint of order. and objects of the Bill. According to it,. cess will be realised from the sugarcane MR. CHAIRMAN: Ram Kirpalji, till growers and the mill owners will be given 2 o'clock, there was Zero Hour. Now you grant in the name of modernisation. It is may raise your point tomorrow. being said that sugarcane and agriculture will be developed, money will be spent on research but grant will be given to mill SHRI RAM KIRPAL YADAV: I can owners. In this way, we are being misled. take my seat if I am allowed to r,":se my Likewise, the aims and objects too also question tomorrow ... (lnterruptions) create doubt. That is why I have raised this question and through you I would like [English] to record my protest on this point.

MR. CHAIRMAN: AI right. Your MR. CHAIRMAN: Please take your protest has been recorded. Your point of seat. You are a senior Member. Don't order is out of order. Now, you may argue with the Chair in this fashion please take your seat. please.

(Interruptions) 14.06 hrs. [Translation] STANDING COMMITIEE ON ROAD, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SHRI DEVENDRA PRASAD YADAV (Jhanjharpur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, Fourth Report and Minutes I am on a point of order. I object to laying on the Table of the House, the Sugar [Translation] Development Policy Amendment Bill, 1994. I have given a notice also in this SHRI SHYAM BIHARI MISRA regard. Rule 72, in this regard reads as (Bilhaur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to follows: present. The Fourth Report, (Hindi and English versions) of the Standing "If a motion for leave to introduce Committee on Food Civil Supplies and a Bill is opposed, the Speaker, Public Distribution on consumer protection after permitting, if he thinks fit, brief and the Minutes of the sitting of the statements from the Member who Committee relating thereto. opposes the motion and the Member who moved the motion, may without 409 BAC Report BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) BAC Report 410

14.06% hrs. days. In our absence many items have been passed but we were hoping that a BUSINESS ADVISORY discussion will take place on the sugar COMMITTEE muddle in the concluding days of this session. It is regretted that BAC did not Forty-Fifth Report take a decision to fix a discussion on such an important issue, whereas only [English1 10-12 hours are left after deducting the time of lunch. We have four hours SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL tomorrow, again four hours the day after (Chandigarh): I beg to move "that this tomorrow and about half an hour or an House do agree with the Forty-fifth Report hour of Friday when the House will be of the Business Advisory Committee adjourned sine-die. I urge that this report presented to the House on the 22nd should be sent back to BAC. The BAC August 1994". should reconsider its decision about sugar muddle and allot a time for this in its MR. CHAIRMAN: Motion moved: agenda. Further, I have certain reservations about the inclusion of the "That this House do agree with the Bills also. My submission is that these Bills Forty-fifth Report of the Business cannot be included in the Report. I know Advisory Committee presented to that a discussion on these Bills is taking the House on the 22nd August place in the other House. However, these 1994". will be sent to this House only after their passage in that House. Therefore, the [Translation1 question of their introduction does not arise as these will come here for direct SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES discussion. I challenge the inclusion of (Muzaffarpur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I have these two Bills. In this regard, I would given an amendment on this. My amend- like to draw your attention to sections ment is that under Rule 290, it should 146(2) and section 229(2). b." sent back to the BAC. I have given the amendment on two paints wich have MR. CHAIRMAN: You may raise not been included in the Report. The first these objections at the time of introduc- point is that this Report is for the tion of the Bills. remaining period of the week. In this report, five hours have been allotted for the discussion on the draft on agricultural SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: Of policy, two hours for the Salary, course, I will oppose it at the introduction Allowance, Leave and Pension for the stage. This Bill is not going to be officers and servants of the High Court introduced in this House, whereas it has Bill and similar Bill in respect of Supreme been included in the agenda for a Court. In addition, a discussion under discussion. I am challenging the decision Rule 193, on the information given by the of the BAC. They have no authority to Government in regard to assassination of bring this Bill in this House in any form. late Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi has I am on a point of legislative competence. also been fixed. We wanted a discussion During the last several years, I have in the House on sugar muddle for which opposed many such Bills on the point of we have been trying for the last several legislative competence. 411 BAC Report AUGUST 23, 1994 BAC Report 412

[English] [Translation]

SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: It MR. CHAIRMAN: There is no does not arise. (Interruptions) precedence of giving amendments for adding a new item in the agenda. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: It very much arises. (Interruptions) SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: Precedence and my right are two sepa- rate things. So far as the point regarding SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: . precedence is concerned, the decision of Only the time has been fixed for discus- the Parliament will be final in this regard. sion on these Bills. (Interruptions)

MR. CHAIRMAN: I would like to tell [Translation] you that:

SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: The [English] BAC has included it in its agenda, whereas, it cannot be included therein. On page 241 the Manual on Busi- ness and procedure says: MR. CHAIRMAN: The amendment to the BAC Report can be discussed "Amendment to Motion for adoption here. However, no discussion can take of BAC Report can be moved to place on a new item in this House. If change allocation of time recom- one wishes to give an amendment, one mended by the Committee, but can do so when the hon. Minister of new items of business should not Parliamentary Affairs gives a statement be added through amendments." on the business for the next week.

[Translation] SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: quote the relevant section: This was the ruling of the hon. Speaker on Shri Chandrajeet Yadav's [English] motion in 1981.

"At the time after the report has SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: I been preser.ted to the House a am talking about the legislative motion may be moved that the competence. House agrees or agrees with amendments or disagrees with [English] report: SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: I Provided that at amendment may am on a Point of Order, on this objection. be moved that the report be referred Sir, you have to decide whether this back to the Committee either question of legislative competence can without limitation or with reference be raised or not. Once you allow it, only to any particular matter." then it can be raised. (Interruptions) 413 BAC Report BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) BAC Report 414

My submission is that the question Now, these are the functions which relating to the legislative competence the Business Advisory Committee has to cannot be raised at this stage. After you perform and allocate time for different decide it, then you may permit him to items of business which may be brought speak. Otherwise he cannot speak on before the House. I am not going into that point. the merits of the matter, but even an amendment cannot be made just like this [Translation] and these paints cannot be raised at this stage.

SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: Re- [Translation] garding point of order, I would also like to say something. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: I am on a point of. order. This Bill has been MR: CHAIRMAN: Just now you circulated to us for the first time. were speaking about amendment. Simultaneously, two hours have been allotted for this item in the BAC Report. {English] Further, this Bill is already pending in the other House, where a discussion on it is going on. SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: Sir, I have not completed my pint of [English] order. Please see what are the functions of the Business Advisory Committee under Rule 288. I quote the Rule: SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: Recommendation can be made by BAC in anticipation. "It shall be the function of the Committee to recommend the time [Translation] that should be allocated for the discussion of the stage or stages SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: It is of such Government Bills and other not a questiol' of anticipation. If the Bill business as the Speaker, in con- comes in this House tomorrow, it will not sultation with the Leader of the come for introduction. According to rules, House, may direct for being referred in the matter of legislative competence, to the Committee. the Bill can be opposed at the introduction stage itself. This Bill will not be introduced The Committee shall have the in this House but it would come for direct power to indicate in the proposed discussion. One cannot raise the point time-table the different hours at of legislative competence at the stage of which the various stages of (he Bill consideration. In this connection, you can or other business shall be see the rules in the "Practice and Proce- completed. dure" by Kaul and Shakdhar.

The Committee shall have such {English] other functions as may be assigned to it by the Speaker from time to SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: time." Sir, if a Bill is passed by one House, the 415 BAG Report AUGUST 23, 1994 BAG Report 416

[Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal] [English] other House is obliged to take it up for SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: consideration and all the points can be Sir, in spite of your ruling, he is still raised then, though the question of making the same point. legislative competence is decided not by Parliament but by the courts. [Translation]

[Translation] DR. S.P. YADAV (Sambhal): Why do not you allow him to speak out. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: That is why, if I have to contend, I can do SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: so only at this state. Otherwise, I cannot He cannot speak on this subject. do so.

MR. CHAIRMAN: The point of order SHRI SRIBAllAV PANIGRAHI: raised by Shri Bansal is valid. You cannot This matter is going in the reverse gear. raise the point of legislative competence on BAC Report at this stagE:. You can [English] speak on the motion moved on BAC Report. I agree with Shri Bansalji that MR. CHAIRMAN: I am not seeking you cannot challenge at this stage. If you your opinion. Please take your seat. want to raise any objection, I can allow you. However, it will not be possible to SHRI SRIBAlLAV PANIGRAHI: Sir, seek the opinion of the House of the even if you do not seek our opinion, we amendment. are obliged to give it when we feel that there is a need ... (lnterruptions) [English] SHPI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: SHRI SRIBAllAV PANIGRAHI Sir, after your rulin~, he cannot make a (Deogarh): The only thing he can men- submission. He is still making his state- tion is whether he is satisfied with the ment. time allotted or not. If there is any change he can come forward with an amendment and it can be considered MR. CHAIRMAN: Let us hear what ard ncthing more that can be allowed he wants to say. at this stage. [Translation] [Translation] SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: Re- SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: I garding Legislative competence, I con- have already apprised you about the cede your point. But after conceding your ground of my opposition. This Bill pro- point I have to say that this Bill should vides for taking away the powers of the have come on the basis of constitutional Supreme Court delegated to it under amendment. Even if this Bill is accepted Article 146(2). This can be done only on the ground of competence for debate through an amendment to the Constitution sake, this Bill should have come on the and not through a Bill. basis of constitutional amendment and 417 BAC Report BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) Matters Under Rule 377418 therefore want to say to the Gove,i1ment [English] that the mode in which this Bill has been brought needs rectifications. If you are MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: going to take up this matter tomorrow or a day after tomorrow, then I should be asked at that time not to raise this matter "That this House do agree with the and why I did not raise this matter when Forty-fifth Report of the Business this matter come up for discussion in Advisory Committee presented to BAC. Hon'ble Chairman, Sir, my experi- the House on the 22nd August, ence is that whenever I raised a matter, 1994." the Hon'ble Speaker asked me to sit down on the ground that I should have The motion was adopted. been vigilant and raised it at the appropri- ate time and that was too late at that time. Therefore, all these things I want to point in advance and whenever it will come up for discussion, I shall oppose 14.23 hrs. it. MATTERS UNDER RULE 377 Mr. Chairman, Sir, about the Sugar Scam and economic policies, a debate is a must in this House. Therefore, no (i) Need to Re-open Ispat-Dolomite harm is going to take place if this Bill is Mines at Baradwar in Madhya taken up for discussion tomorrow or a Pradesh day after tomorrow and so far as discussion on Jain Commission or any [Translation] other commission is concerned, that will bE' like doing post-mor+em. The two subjects which I have earlier pointed out, SHRI BHAWANI LAL VERMA need to be discussed. My request is that (Janjgir): ML Chairmn, Sir, Steel Dolomite this should be sent back to BAC with my Mines situated at Baradwar of Bilaspur amendments. district of Madhya Pradesh, where very good quality type of dolomite is available and which used to supply steel to Rourkela MR. CHAIRMAN: So far as the Steel Plant, has been closed down since amendment on the Motion of BAC is 1983. On account of this closure, 12000 concerned, amendment of this nature workers have becorr.e jobless. The reason cannot be brought on it. So far as for hartal is cited as the rivalries among allotment of time is concerned, vie can unions. But the information provided to di~cuss that, but now items cannot be me by the representatives of the unions added to it. So far as the question of is that there is no quarrel and everybody legislative competence is concerned, on wants to work peacefully. this Motion, there cannot be any d,:>cussion at present through amendment. You have raised the matter of sugar and Therefore, my submission to the for that a short duration discussion has Central Government is to review the been fixed for 25.8.94. Keeping this situation and reopen the mines so that thing, in view, I am putting this matter alongwith production, there could be work for knowing the views of the House. for labourers as well. 419 Matters Under AUGUST 23, 1994 Rule 377420

14.26 hrs. account of this, telephone customers remain worried. For the last several [SHRI TARA SINGH in the Chai~ years, an electronic telephone exchange is being demanded in Sareilly and in this (ii) Need for Allocation of Funds for regard, agitations have also been held, Repairing and Renovation of but till now, no solution has come up for National Highway No. 23 this important problem. Due to this, the particularly between Rourkela revenue of the department is also and Lathikata in Orissa decreaSing. In the absence of necessary facilities, customers are ready to get their [English] telephone disconnected and a good number of the customers have already KUMARI FRIDA TOPNO got their S.T.D. facilities disconnected. (Sundargarh): Sir, I draw the attention of The victim of this mismanagement include ttie Government to the deteriorating con- public representatives, traders and Gov- dition of the National Highway 23 mainly ernment officers who have been asking between Rourkela and Lathikata. In spite for the solution of this problem. of several requests to the Department, no steps are being taken for the improve- • ment of this Highway. During the last one Therefore, I humbly submit to the year, many death cases have been Minister of Communications that in view reported due to accident on the Rourkela- of the requirement of Sareilly town, Lathikata Highway owing to extremely Government in the public interest should bad condition of this road. The said immediately announce setting up a tele- National Highway runs through Lathikata phone exchange of 10,000 lines. Block - a tribal dominated area of Sundargarh district in Orissa which needs (iv) Need to convert Telephone the immediate attention of the Exchange at Hathras into Government. There is a necessity for a Electronic Exchange dc;uble-Iane road from Rourkela to L'lthikata. [Translation]

I request the Government for allot- DR. LAL BAHADUR RAWAL ment of funds necessary for the improve- (Hathras): Chairman, Sir, due to the old ment of this Highway mainly between type of machines filled in the telephone Rourkela and Lathikata immediately. exchanges, telephones remain out of (iii) Need to set up an Electronic order most of the time as a result of Telephone Exchange at Bareilly which the customer have to suffer. Central in Uttar Pradesh Government has been apprised of the existing situation time and again and on [Translation] that basis, the Government has decided to convert these exchanges into electronic SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR exchanges and proved C-Dot machines. (Bareilly): Chairman, Sir, Sareilly is U.Ps But till now in the Hathras towards of or,e of the most prominent industrial Aligarh district, this facility has not been metropOlitan city. Even after having 11,000 made available. In this region, customers telephones here, no electronic exchange are not getting good services and has been set up established so far. On telephones often remain out of order. 421 Matters Under BI-:ADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) Rule 377422

It is, therefore, submitted that the attention of the Government towards an Government may provide C-Dotlelectronic urgent need for sanctioning of a level machines in the Hathrus Parliamentary crossing and a railway gate at the road constituency and Hathras town at the railway crossing near Vivekanand Ashram, earliest. Sahudangi, Jalpaiguri. More than 15,000 people reside there on the two sides of (v) Need to Set up a Navodaya the crossing. All of them in order to Vidyalaya and a Central School attend schools, colleges, offices, markets, in Rohtas District, Bihar court have to use road crOSSing the railway tracks at the risk of their lives. [Translation] Occurrence of accident, death and collision between train and lorries/vehicles SHRI RAM PRASAD SINGH have become a routine phenomena. The (Bikramganj): Mr. Chairman, Sir, Rohtas public is agitated over this issue. I urge district of Bihar is thickly populated district. upon the Government to take necessary Most of the people in this district are step to sanction a level crossing and a farmers and laborers and poor. The railway gate in order to save lives of population of the district is about 20 lakh. people there. There are no sufficient industries. This is a backward district in view of education (vii) Need to allow Weavers of Uttar and does not have good schools and Pradesh to produce Janata Cloth colleges. This district is also deprived off as per old Textile Policy of the facility which is being given by the Government of India Government of India i.e. to set up Navodaya Vidyalayas in various parts of [Translation] the country. There is not a single Central School in this district. SHRI RAMSAGAR (Barabanki): Mr. Chairman, Sir, while formulating the new The poor people cannot send their Textile policy, the Government of India children to _distant cities due to lack of has reduced the quantity of Janata Cloth finance. As a result thereof, the intelligent (grey cloth) to 10 per cent only, which of brilliant students is not being utilised was earlier totally woven by the weavers. in building nation. The weavers of Janata Cloth could not improve the quality of cloth woven by Therefore, I urge upon the Minister them up to the standard due to sudden or Human Resource Development to set infrastructural changes, in the textile up a Navodaya Vidyalaya and Central policy. It is badly affecting their job and School for the development of education their economic condition is deteriorating. in Rohtas district. They will be compelled to leave their job. Therefore, the Government of Uttar (vi) Need to provide Manned Railway Pradesh has suggested the Central Level Crossing near Vivekanand Government to implement this new Ashram, Sahudangi, Jalpaiguri, improved textile policy gradually. West Bengal I urge upon the Government to {English] allow rebate in weaving Janata cloth (grey cloth) in the interest of weavers. SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS (Jalpaiguri): Sir, I. wish to draw the 423 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 424

14.33 hrs. 170 persons die daily in road accidents and 62,500 persons are killed in road accident every year. This rate is quite MOTOR VEHICLES high. Our country is incurring a loss of (AMENDMENT) BILL about Rs. 2000 crore every year due to road accidents. As Passed by Rajya Sabha - Contd. Sir, these accidents should be checked. These accidents can be checked [English] in our country only when a stringent Motor Vehicle Act would be framed.

MR. CHAIRMAN: Now we will take Mr. Chairman, Sir, as per my up Legislative Business, that is, the information Motor Vehicles Act was discussion on the Motor Vehicles introduced and passed in 1988. Some (Amendment) Bill. Shri Rajnath Sonkar States had objected to it and for that Shastri. reasons our Government thought it necessary to amend it. Today the hon. [Translation1 Minister has presented it in the form of an amendment Bill. It is a good step but I feel that these amendments are SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR inadequate. There should be more SHASTRI (Saidpur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, amendments therein. I thank you for allowing me to speak. Motor vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 1994 is Sir, in the past when motor vehicle presented here. I rise to welcome and was stolen there used to be several support this Bill. problems in the disposal of the case. Today you have amended the Section 48 of the original Act. I welcome this amend- Road accidents are continuously ment. It is good and now the registrant rising in our country and today safe would not have to face several difficulties travelling on roads is not possible. It in this regard which he used to face cannot be said whether life would be safe earlier. You have amended the Section or not on roads. When a person goes 51 of the original Act also. Now you have out of his house, nowadays, his family added a Final Registrar Officer in the behind him thinks whether he wi!1 retum place of the original Registrar. This is home safely or not. also a welcome step. It would solve several problems. The people going in for Just now I was going through the second hand vehicles have got a lot of figures regarding road accidents. In 1951, relief from it. 576 cases of road accidents were recorded after ten years in 1961, 890 Mr. Chairman, Sir, I am happy to cases of road accidents were recorded. say that you have done a good thing by In 1971 after ten years the number of amending Section 89 of the original Act accidents reached upto 1226 per year and through this, have constituted Trans- and by 1993 the cases of road accidents port Appellate Authority. This is also rose upto 1440 per year. Now-a-days, commendable. But I would like to know 425 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) (A_mendment) Bill 426 whether its Chairman or Members will be That is why, I would urge upon the hon. from judicial service and of the level of Minister to keep these points in view District Magistrates. I want that it should while amending the Sections regarding be further amended and if person from life insurance policy. Similarly, the same the fields other than judicial are appointed thing happens in several cases involving as its Chairman or Members, it would old vehicles. proves to be more effective. Sir, apart from these facts I would Sir, the Section 127 of the original like to draw your attention to certain Act deals with parking of a motor vehicle other very vital aspects. As it had been at a public place, it has also been discussed in the House yesterday also amended commendably. I would like to that the amendments made in the Bill are tell you that the entire nation is aware inadequate. Yesterday deplorable condi- of this fact that motor vehicles are parked tions of the national highways was also on G.T. Road and several such places discussed. Adequate attention should be which causes traffic jams and due to that paid towards these. the person coming from the other side meets with an accident. The steps taken The rapid increase in the number by you in this regard are also of vehicles should also have been men- commendable but it needs to be amended tioned the Bill. Subjects like the condition further. It should be seen as to where of the driver, traffic sense, the speed of the motor vehicles are to be parked. The the vehicle should also be paid attention. townships and their markets should also hi;ve parking places on the lines oj cities. The condition of the national high- G.T. Road or national highways are ways now-a-days is quite bad. Though generally 100, 90 and 40 feet wide and it has not been highlighted in the Bill and these motor vehicles which are to be the subject also does not relate to it, yet parked on the roads, are when taken off I would definitely like to say one thing. the roads and parked increased danger The hon. Minister is a Minister of highways and it prones to be more unfortunate. also. Now-a-days the 35 per cent traffic flows on the national highways. But it is Mr. Chairman, Sir, Section 147, a sorry matter that our national highways 149, 157, 158 and 168 of the original Act are not upto the international standards. are related to life insurance policy. But 98 per cent national highways are not I would like to tell you that even life- motorable as per international standards. insurance policy prones to be 'jne of the And the han. Minister has presented factors causing accidents. When a vehicle motor vehicles Bill. I would like the han. owner gets his vehicle insured he drives Minister to pay attention to that. The at a higher speed, and in some cases, number of road accidents have increased if the vehicle is an old model, its owner ten times as compared to the year 1960. deliberately causes an accident and then The hon. Minister is present here. I would ciaims the full compensation of the policy. like to draw his attention to the fact that We have seen several people who buy sub-standard material is being used in old vehicles, get them insured for a large the construction of new national highways. sum and deliberately cause an accideQt thereby getting the insurance amount Speed breakers are constructed to upto Rs. 2-4 lakh or the amount fixed. avoid road accidents. But in my opinion, 427 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 428

[Shri Rajnath Sonkar Shastri] personnel gathered at a pOint to entrap people. A truck came along which was 80 per cent speed-breakers are built to carrying a number of bullocks. The police increase the number of accidents. As per deliberately tried to stop it. When it did rules speed breakers should be clearly hot stop, thoms were thrown in front of visible and should be painted white it. The truck droven on at a high speed whereas our speed breakers are built but in a hurry collided with a pavement high. The colour of the road as well as resulting in death of 2 men and 8 the speed breakers is black. In such a bullocks. Later, the pOlice claimed that case speeding vehicle meets with an it had happened due to the failure of accident. It should be paid attention. truck's breaks leading to its collision with the pavement though hundreds of people The number of vehicles has in- had seen it. creased 25 times as compared to the year 1960. The number of vehicles in 1956 was to six lakh which increased to I come from Varanasi. Four police- 1.75 crore in 1993. It includes 63.6 per men were trampled by a truck-driver in cent two-wheelers and 31 per cent out that area. These people used to extract of these are in big cities like, Delhi, money from the drivers. Sometimes the Assam, Madras, Calcutta, Pune, Lucknow driver rebels and trample over them and Ahmedabad. when they stand before the trucks in order to stop them. In a similar case four A survey had been conducted. I policemen were killed this year in am reading its report which shows that Varanasi. We will need to review the cars kill more persons than buses and powers given to the police. It would have the two wheelers excell cars in this been better if a provision was made for respect. The 45 per cent of the accidents that. are caused by buses and trucks. The indiscriminate crowd of vehicles has Sir, the condition of the drivers is in::reased the traffic on the roads. I would an open secret. Most of the drivers drive like to tell the han. Minister that this is in an inebriated state and drive rashly a very good Bill but the Bill does not while some drivers are over-confident of mention this fact. It should also be paid their abilities and they think that they are attention. perfect drivers and will not meet an You have not mentioned the police accident. Some of them drive in a Zig- department in this Bill. I was hoping that zag manner. Some of them apply braks you must have had mentioned police causing jerks, some drive in wrong lane department in it. Your Bill mainly covers and switch on all the lights. They even three aspects. The compensation of the cross red-lights. It is a common sight to accidents, accident and licensing policy, see their vehicles parked on both sides the rashly driven vehicles. The most of a narrow road. The han. Minister sensitive aspect of the motor vehicles should have given attention to these these days is police department. The facts also. police personnel go to their offices and pl'3y daily for an accident to take place. You have made a mention of gua- I am citing an example. There is a place rantee of right to work. Sometimes the called Sighona in our constituency. Some vehicle owners employ two drivers. One 25 days back in the morning some driver drives the vehicle while the other 429 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 430 takes a nap. But in the event of one the speed of 70-80 per km. It causes driver going on leave, the other driver defects in the parts of their vehicles drives on alone from Varanasi to Bombay. which again cause accidents. I am of the This way he cannot even take a nap. He view that such trivialities should also be tends to doze off while driving and given attention. thereby falling prey to accidents. So far as the amount of compensa- There was a discussion here on tion is concemed, it has been mentioned the sense of traffic. That is also required. in this Act and the amount has also been It was suggested yesterday that the increased which is commendable. The education regarding traffic-sense should procedure for the accident victims' com- be imparted to students in schools. At pensation which has been adopted and some places people really lack the basic streamlined will definitely lead to a smooth sense of traffic. I would like to cite an disposal of the cases. Generally such example. A group of foreigners had a trip cases are pending for years together. of Varanasi. Somebody asked them as When somebody dies and the to what had they liked in Varanasi. They compensation is provided to the next of sarcastially replied that they had liked his kins within a span of 2-3 months then most the sense of the people to walk on it somellow alleviates their suffering but the roads. the distressing fact is that the family of the deceased is made to run from pillar When I see the traffic in the Chandni to posts for years. It is a good thing that Chowk area of Delhi, I get surprised. in this Amendment Bill you have Even the urban people do not have much attempted to simplify this procedure. traffic-sense and it leads to traffic jam Under this Act, the compensation amount there. If one wants to go to the Airport has been raised from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. he gets delayed because of traffic jam. 50,000, from Rs. 8,500 to Rs. 25,000 and from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 12,500. It is We have a coal market in Chan- a welcome step but I feel it should ha.ve dausi. We often go to Mughal Sarai to been increased further. You are getting cCltch the train. Generally we miss the this Bill passed now and it will be passed train. The only reason can be traced in the House but I would like to give one back to the lack of traffic-sense. The suggestion that if you propose to roads must be wide. streamline the motor vehicles system and make it more effective then you The certificate given by the LlC and should bring a more comprehensive Bill the speed of the vehicle are the factors after conducting an extensive study in which should essentially be taken into the near future, jn 2-4 months time or account. One of the main reasons behind in the next session. This Bill has been accidents is the speed of the vehicles. presented keeping in view the conditions Rules should be formulated to l-Jgulate prevailing in States but should introduce it. The light vehicles are designed with a more comprehensive Bill keeping in a rated speed of 150-175 km per hour. view the condition of the entire nation. But these vehicles are driven at a speed of 70-80 km per hour. The tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles in various states needs The vehicles designed with a rated to be reviewed. This tax is 7 per cent speed of 160 are perforce being run at in Uttar Pradesh, 2 per cent in Goa and 431 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (AmendmentJBiII 432

[Shri RajnathSonkar Shastri] Sir, I would like to. say that time has now come to educate people 3 per cent in Haryana. There i,is no regarding traffic sense and maintenance uniformity in the tax structure. The amount of roads and the method of road is more at one place and less at the construction should be improved upon other; exorbitant at yet another place and and rules for road safety should strictly quote less at another. I feel that a be implemented in the country. I would uniformity should be brought in the tax like to say that speed brakers constructed structure and in its application throughout on highways which cause accidents as the country. vehicles running on a speed of 100 or 120 km per hour get a bump on these There is no mention of doctors in speed brakers, so I request you that this Bill. The private doctors hesitate to strict measures should be taken for treat the victims of the accident. They stopping the construction of speed brakers feel that if they treat such a patient they on national highways. The existing notice might be faced with many problems, boards, hoardings and signals regarding such as police-interrogation, giving witness traffic rules, put up on roads are not at the courts and the patient dies proper and these should be made proper. unattended. The victims of the accident Traffic signals should be installed properly, fail to get timely medical help. I would so that these could be seen from far like to say that since it is a very delicate away and could be followed effectively. aspect, it should be given a thought. These Signals should be maintained properly. Sometimes we find that traffic I support this Bill again and thank signals installed at road side are not in you for allowing me time to speak. working condition and traffic police personnel posted there does not know SHRI ANAND RATNA MAURYA how to control the traffic. Such reasons (Chandauli): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I thank lead to accidents. you for bringing the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 1994, and it would Mr. Chairman, Sir, nowadays use have been much better if it had been of helmet is made compulsory for the brought earlier. drivers of two wheelers in Delhi but several other big cities of the country do The number of vehic;les on roads not have such rules and people do not has increased by 50 or 60 lakh during have the sense of using helmets. I think the last six years. Mr. Chairman, Sir, the that use of helmets should be made second thing is that now-a-days vehicles compulsory throughout the country and being manufactured have much more people should be educated in this regard. speed than the old ones. At present the number of vehicles on road has reached upto 2 crore and along with this crowd Mr. Chairman, Sir, today we see of vehicles their higher speed has on both the sides of highway that increased the rate of accidents in the encroachments are going on. Shops are country. The number of accidents have being constructed. There should be a law increased by two and a half time more to stop all such practices. Effective steps than the earlier. Last year, 200 persons should be taken to stop encroachments lost their lives and property worth as it is going on continuously despite the Rs. 2000 crore was damaged. hoardings that no construction should be 433 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 434 made on both the sides of national fleet. About 2 lakh vehicles are added highway upto 100 meters but there must every year only in Delhi itself. We have be stringent law to stop that construction. to pay proper attention towards The Government should find its own environment also. The fuel used by methods to stop encroachments. If it vehicles in our country contains lead would not be done, there would be much which is observed in the atmosphere more chances of accidents. through smoke and it affects human body. Pollution Control Board has been Mr. Chairman, I would like to raise set up, which checks the vehicles and the matter of licence which are issued gives certificates regarding the pollution by RTO Offices. No other office in the level of the vehicle. country have so much crowd and among those most of them are brokers. r would like to say that pollution cannot be stopped with the existing allocation of funds, therefore effective 15.00 hrs. measures should be taken up in this regard. At present a person obtains It will be more appropriate if RTO certificate to this effect that his vehicle offices will be called office of brokers. does not emit smoke but the vehicle can You cannot get licences withOl.:t their go out of order on the very next day and help and after greasing their palms, start discharging much more smoke than . licences are given to people who even the prescribed parameter and it has no do not know driving at all. Such a time limit. My humble suggestion is that d~magerous situation is prevailing all vehicles manufactured in India must throughout the country. Now-a-days we possess catalytic convertors. Such have vehicle like cars, two-wheelers and practice is prevalent in foreign countries trucks which run on high speed and and their vehicles discharge less carbon without proper training of driving the monoxide and lead. I request the hon. danger of accidents will always be there. Minister to make catalytic convertors Effective measures should be taken up ma.de compulsory and licence for for improving the conditions in RTO manufacturing vehicles should be given offices. There is provision in this Bill to after fulfilling this condition. Issuing S(;,t up driving schools and licences will certificates of non-pollution or sudden b~ issued only after obtaining certificates checking for that purpos!3 or to impose from there, but proper atlention is needed a fine upon the owners of vehicles is not to c:heck the functioning of these schools enough, but effective steps should be so that they will not become another taken to protect the environment for the RTO offices. These days one cannot future. think about getting licences without the help of a broker. Such situation makes Mr. Chairman, Sir, there is a provi- all the rules and laws ineffective. It is a sion regarding the amount of compensa- very dangerous process and I request tion in this amendment. Sometimes vehi- M~nister the hon. to improve this cles or buses dash into a house and kill situation... (Interruptions) or injure some one, in such cases the existing amount of compensation of Nowadays, the number of vehicles As. 25,000 seems quite insufficient, it should if; increasing day by day and about 10 be raised to Rs. 50,000. Devaluation of to 12 lakh vehicles are added to their rupee has also made tne cunlpensation 435 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 436

[Shri Anand Ratna Maurya] been increased with the increase in the speed of vehicles. I suggest that roads of Rs. 25,000 quite insufficient. I suggest should be doubled to lessen the number that compensation for death should be of accidents. raised upto Rs. 50,000 and for pe~nt disability, the existing amount of compen- The provision for deciding the claims sation of Rs. 12,500 should be raised of compensation by tribunals is praise upto Rs. 25,000. Laws are enacted but worthy. It will speed up the settlement they are not satisfactorily implemented in of such cases. At present settlement of our country. Police plays an important such claims takes 5 to 6 years. I would role in it. In our country, policeman like to make a suggestion that time limit posted ·for controlling traffic are selected of two years should be fixed to dispose from the general police and given different off such cases. With these words I uniforms. I do not know as to whether support this Bill. they are given special training or no~. Traffic pOlicemen's main work has become . [English] to check the loaded vehicles and grab money from them. If a driver refuses to SHRI BOLLA BULLI. RAMAIAH pay the bribe, traffic police make his (Eluru): Mr. Chairman, Sir, this Motor challan. Sometimes drivers run away to Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 1994 is an avoid interrogation by them which leads amendment of the Act which was to accident. introduced in 1988. Various provisions, [English] particularly the licensing system for the drivers, have to be implemented with MR. CHAIRMAN: Why are you great care because the frequency of the insulting the police by saying that they accidents ·that occur on the road, due to take 25 paise or 50 paise. the vehicles carrying either goods or passengers, depends on the efficiency of [Translation] the driver. So, this licensing system should be strengthened. Alternative SHRI ANAND RATNA MAURYA: I system are being operated without dr not know hpw much they are cl'arging following the regular methods. This at present but this old practice is still requires the cooperation of the State going on. I would like to make a Government. The Centre can always suggestion that a Traffic Police Force seek the cooperation of the State should be constituted in place of traffic Government in the larger interest of the police. State, Centre and the country. MR. CHAIRMAN: These points have already been discussed, please give new Another thing that is required is the suggestions. proper maintenance of roads. A number of accidents occur due to improper condi- SHRI ANAND RATNA MAURYA: tion of roads and also due to the type Traffic policemen are posted temporarily of Signals that we have. and after sometimes sent back to their parent offices. A separate police force The road signals should always be should be organised and posted for this provided way ahead on the road so that purpose. Width of roads have also not the road-users know what would be 437 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 438 happening on the road after one or two transp,ortation sector in the past are the miles. To help people from different parts Octroi Duty and the path kar. These two of the country to understand the road things should be regularised and ratio- signals, they should always be displayed, nalised to eliminate the corruption and at least, in three languages i.e., Hindi, the extra cost of transportation. With the English and the regional language. increasing fuel costs, we already find the cost of transportation is on constant Another most important difficulty increase. faced by the road users is the poor maintenance of national highways. With the increased agricultural and industrial We have introduced the system of production, and the ever increasing checking the pollution caused by motor population, unless we have four lane road vehicles. Today, most of the countries in system on our highways we cannot avoid the world have streamlined their systems the accidents. T.his requires huge funds. of checking vehicular pollution. They use I am sure the State Governments do not an apparatus called catalyst in the new have enough resources, unless the vehicles at production stage. In those Central Government comes to their countries, if a vehicle is found to be rescue. If necessary, the World Bank below standards or causing pollution it is loan should also be obtained to improve immediately rejected in the test and interstate road transport and maintain the declared not roadworthy. Unfortunately, national highways at the standards we cannot do it so quickly here in India required in the present condition of the due to various financial constraints. But, country. unless we start using such technology at some point of time, there will not be any end to the problem of vehicular pollution. One can find a lot of speed- breakers every now and then on the As this pollution wastes enormous amount roads. I do not know whether these are of fuel and poses many health hazards, raised with the permission of the it should be taken seriously. I am sure Government or not. Speed-breakers the Government will definitely take these should not be allowed to come up without things into consideration at this pOint. the permission of the Government. As no signals are erected, these unauthorised I have also mentioned earlier about speed-breakers raised by some individuals the fake licensing system and other in the localities do not forewarn the road- things. Flying-Squads should be intro- users thereby resulting in aV'lidabla duced throughout the country so that this inconvenience and some times accidents illegal driving is minimised to the optimum too. extent. The tribunals we were talking about could also be introduced as early One of the primary causes of as possible with full powers to enable vehicle accidents is non-availability of them to take quick action on various genuine spare-parts. The Government issues of the road transport. should make all efforts to control restrict and prohibit these fake spare-parts as far as possible. Insurance premium that we now have also requ;, es to be modified in The important issues which have order to settle the claims of compensation already caused a lot of commotion in the speedily. 439 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23,1994 (Amendment) Bill 440

[Shri Bolla Bulli Ramaiah] should increase the insurance fees. It is because, these old vehicles tend to Now-a-days we find a lot of traffic release the dangerous carbon di-oxide jamming on the highways as drivers pfiH< gas. Sometimes these old vehicles tend their vehicles on the road-sides to have to breakdown causing a lof of traffic jams their lunch or dinner. To avoid this, rest and also quite a lot of difficulties to the places should be established on the passengers. They block free flow of highways after every thirty to forty miles. traffic with the result that accidents also These rest places should have facilities occur. for supply of fuel and other conveniences also. Now, I will come to licensing of drivers. It should be made very stringent. MR. CHAIRMAN: Reading out the A minimum qualification of, at least, tenth papers is not allowed. standard is necessary. They should be SHRI BOLLA BULLI RAMAIAH: given, at least, three months' training in Well, Sir, phasing out of two-wheelers theory as to how they should use a and three-wheelers should also be taken particular part when it goes out of order into consideration in order to see that the and how they should read the road signs pollution is controlled. AU these things and road maps. Now-a-days, most of the have to be taken into consideration in drivers do not even know the interpretation some way or the other so that this Bill of the road signs and road rules. The becomes more effective in serving the licences are being given to the drivers country the purpose for which it is being by the corrupt officials by taking bribes brought. from the drivers. So, the Government should see that proper tests are With these words, I conclude. conducted before giving them licences. Erring drivers should be punished for DR. K.V.R. CHOWDARY violation of road rules. (Rajahmundry): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I am thankful to you for giving me time to As you know, in India, we are speak on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) having very bad roads. These roads are Bill, 1994. causing a great deal of inconvenience to the free flow of traffic, loss of valuable First of all, I welcome this Amend- time, wear and tear of vehicles and ment Bill but at the same time I take this damage to tyres etc. opportunity of adding a few lines for the consideration of the han. Minister. I would like to f.gain suggest lh3t As far as general insurance is a uniform tax structure should be there concerned, for vehicles there should not throughout the country tor collecting Sales be three categories of insurance. There Tax and other taxes. I would reque~t the should be only one comprehensive cate- Central Government to collect taxes on gory of insurance exclusively for the their own and give" large chunk of them purpose of vehicles. There should not be to the States so that there would not be a third party insurance and other such any variation between one State and insurance. For discouraging old vehicles another. If it is done, the inter-State road of more than five-year duration from traffic will also improve without causing plying on the roads, the Govemment any difficulties for the vehicle-owners. My 441 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 442 suggestion, therefore; is that 90 per cent Vehicles carrying goods should not of the taxes collected should be given be used for public transport. More private to the States for maintenance of their buses should be given licences to ply on highways and the roads that are there the road for better transport for the near their zila parishads and their local people because lack of transport is bodies and the rest would be left with causing lot of difficulties in the villages. the Centre for taking care of the National Highways. The non-corrupt flying squad should be introduced so that the law-breaking Sir, good roads are more important drivers should be taken to task and not only for free flow of traffic but also severely punished. Thank you. for the development of our economy. With the liberalisation of our economy SHRI ANNA JOSHI (Pune): Mr. there is eventually some scope for rapid Chairman, Sir, I would like to make industrialisation and movement 01 goods certain suggestions. On page 3 of the from one part to the other... (lnterruptions) Bill, it reads as follows:

MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Chowdhary, "Where the applicant does not pass the hon. Member is indirectly telling me the test, he may be permitted to that I am not checking the Congress re-appear for the test after a period Members who are reading from the of seven days." papers. For re-appearing at the test, what DR. K.V.R. CHOWDARY: I am not can he study within seven days? So, I reading from the papers. I am just would like to suggest that instead of referring to the points. I am of the opinion seven days, it should be one month, th,:lt good roads along with good highways is one of the factors which has helped Again on page 3, it further reads w !stem countries in developing their as follows: economy .. Similarly, I suggest that we should also have good highways, at least, between metropolitan cities in tune "Provided that in the case of licence with the international standards. to drive a transport vehicle carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous Vehicles carrying goods are stop- nature be effective for a period of ping on the road side in the Highways one year and renewal thereof shall causing a lot of inconvenience for the be subject to the condition that the road traffic and tl'affic jams: they- should driver undergoes one day refresher not be allowed to do it. 90nsumptton of course of the presc~bed syllabus." alcohol by a driver should be dealt with s&verely and his licence should be sus- Withi" one day, who can complete pended at 1east for six months or one the refresher course? So, instead of one year as is done in the Western countries. day, I would suggest that it should be for seven days. Vehicles carrying goods should not _be allowed~to ply ~tw_n, 12 tp.m .• and On page 5, after the alterations in 3 a.m., because at M8t~t~ of the , a'-VfIhicte, there is no provision for its accidents occur. technical testing. We do not know who 443 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 444

[Shri Anna Joshi] On page 14 they have further stated that provided, he reports the same has made these alterations in the engine within seven days to the concell)ed and of what type, etc. My suggesti'o'n is authority. I think it is not necessary. It after alterations, the vehicle should again is an emergency when an accident has be tested by a technical authority and taken place and I have taken the victim they should certify all the changes made to the hospital to save his life. Why is in the vehicle. it said that within seven days it should be reported to the authority? Therefore, On page 9, if he fails to produce I suggest for the deletion of this provision: his certificate within 15 days from the date of demand, then I would suggest "provided that the person u~ing the that a photo copy of his Registration vehicle reports about the same to Certificate should always be kept in his the Regional Transport Authority vehicle. Then the need for submitting it within seven days from the date of after 15 days will not be there. such use."

On page 13, it reads as follows: On page 15, clause 60(2) says:

"(a) has, in his blood, alcohol ex- "A police officer in uniform may ceeding 30 mg. per 100 ml. of arrest without warrant any person, blood detected in a test by a breath who has committed an offence analyser." under this Act, if such persons refuses to give his name and Where is the breath analyser at address." th.lt time? It is kept somewhere in the police station and the police officer is Sir, I want to say that this should testing his blood on the road. Therefore, be read like this - "If such person my suggestion is that a breath analyser refused to give his name or address or should be made available to each police gives false name or address and that officer of the rank of Sub-Inspector and identity card should be carried by alove. everyone driving a vehicle." If this identity card clause is made compulsory for the If they have got the breath analyser drivers, then one cannot refuse to give with them at the place of incident, they name or one cannot give wrong name can do all these tests on the spot and or wrong address. the process can be assessed. My last point is that the liability to On page 13, clause 56(2): pay compensation is only on the driver or the owner of the vehicle. The "(2) Nothing in this section shall Govemment takes all sorts of taxes on apply to the use of a motor vehicle othe'~ *hing~, but when there is an accident in an emergency forthe conveyance only 'the owner has to pay the of persons suffering from sickness compensation. ,I would suggest that the or injuries or for the transport of Govemment should share equally in that food or materials to relieve distress amount along with the owner of the or of medical supplies for a like vehicle. These are my amendments to purpose .. ." this Bill. 445 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 446

I have got two or three more pOints committing accidents, were interviewed. to suggest. This discussion of the Bill has When they were asked as to how they got four crucial points about condition of got the driving licence, they replied that roads, condition of vehicles, ability of the they had not gone to the Office, they had driver and strict implementation of not undergone any test, they had not provisions of this Act. The success of this produced any doctor certificate, they got Motor Vehicles Act depends on these the driving licence at their homes and four points. Regarding roads, bridges, they had to pay only some extra money etc. So many Members have said so for it. This was the case, which had been many things. So I Need not say anything given in the media by the interviewing on this point. authority of Delhi.

But I would say that the [Translation] Govemment has passed one law that five per cent of the excise levied on the If corruption on such level is pre- total sale of petrol and diesel should be vailing in Delhi, what will be at other given for the Road Development Fund places. and from that, crores of rupees can be given to the States for the Development MR. CHAIRMAN: There is less of roads and other things. I appeal to the corruption at other places. hon. Ministerthat this Road Development Fund-though it is collected, it is not given . SHRI ANNA JOSHI: If it is so then to the States-should be given in its it is very good. proper form. [English] Now it was suggested that the roads should be widened and all those I think, the Indian Express had things. Here I would say that the States carried out a news item about the are giving the names of roads to be malpractices in the Department. The deClared as National Highwa~ 3, but joumalists had interviewed certain police nothing has been done so far. The list officers and published some fake stories. is pend,ng with the hon. Minister. They interviewed these people and it had come in the newspaper. Now, this Every time, they are informing that corruption in the RTO and the Traffic it will be done in the next Five Year Plan Police is not a single man's act. It is a or in the next year. But nothing is being systematic racket. At least about done. Therefor, the action for declaring Maharashtra, I can tell you that the Slate Highways as National Highways drivers are given some number and if has to be taken immediately. they pay at one point then throughout on that route their trucks can go straightaway. My last point is regarding the pro- And if anything happens to that, the cess of issuing licences and permits. whole amount will be repaid. Therefore, There are many incidents. I would like this racket should be busted. to remind the hon. Minister that there was a serial on TV regarding accidents My last point is in regard to the and traffic in Delhi. In that serial, certain working of the Tribunals. These Tribunals persons, who were caught in regard to must work efficiently and satisfactorily. 447 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 448

[Shri Anna Joshi] leagues and Members of Parliament. But . I have certain suggestions to render to But in many places, we notice "1'Hat the Hon. Minister and I will not consume vacancies are not filled up and where more time in this respect. vacancies are fill~d up, the Tribunals work for two to three hours a day and 15.40 hours also work for two to three days a week and, therefore, a large number of cases [SHRI P.C. CHACKO in the Chair] are pending for years together. Therefore, the working of these Tribunals must be This Motor Vehicles (Amendment) made more efficient and satisfactory. Bill which has been put forward before In regard to noise pollution and air this House is really a very important Bill pollution, there should be some control. which must be supported by all. But there I may remind the hon. Minister that are certain points and some valuable mixing up of kerosene and diesel has suggestions must be rendered to the been done away with and now the low hon. Minister for the benefit of the quality of petrol, in Hindi it is called common masses. 'Kachcha petror. is being supplied regu- larly to different petrol pumps and that For example, there are some is mixed in petrol, which is causing more registering and licensing authorities who pollution. Therefore, that aspect has also are giving the fitness certificates. I have to be taken· care of. come to know that in some States there are certain private persons who are Many Members have said about authorised by the State Governments to • nllmber plates and other things. The give some sort of fitness certificates to mAmbar plates should be uniform. simple vehicles. It is very unjust and very much and readable. discriminatory because it is causing some losses to the State exchequer as well as If this Bill is brought with these to the Central Govemments. So, I would modifications, then I fully support this Bill. like to suggest to the hon. Minister that this sort of provision must be done away DR. MUMTAZ ANSARI (Kodarma): with because it might cause losses to the Mr. Chairman, I am very happy that at exchequer of the State Govemments and last justice has prevailed upon ... the Central Government. The correct (Interruptions) people to give such certificates are the MR. CHAIRMAN: Not lastly; but Motor Vehicle Inspectors appointed by from the very beginning. the State Governments or the Central .. . Government. They are authorised to give DR. MUMTAZ ANSARI: I rise to the fitness certificates to motor vehicles. support this Motor Vehicles (Amendment) They are the only real authorised persons Bill, 1994 which was passed earlier by and this should not be privatised at all. the Rajya Sabha on the 11 th August, 1994, with certain reservations and some Secondly, the registration itseH is valuable suggestions. I am very happy done at regular intervals of time and it that enough light has been thrown on the is being done whimsically by certain di,'ferent aspects of the Motor Vehicles authorities. It should not be allowed to (Amendment) Bill by my esteemed col· be cancelled by such authori1ies unless 449 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 450 they hold some technical qualifications. DR. MUMTAZ ANSARI: Similar1y, I If they do not have any technical would like to mention to the hon. Minister qualifications, they should not be allowed that there are certain highways and for to cancel such types of registrations. the maintenance of those highways some taxes are collected. I know that the I had been to Japan and I was very maintenance of the highways is the much surprised to see that though the responsibility of the State Govemments. roads were full with different types of But whatever funds the Government is vahicles like cars. motor cycles and collecting from different States have to several other types of vehicles, there was be released to them. So far, in Bihar pin-drop silence and there was no noise since 1974 not even a single kilometre pollution or air pollution or any other kind of a national highway has been granted of pollution. But here we see it in Delhi, or accepted by the Central Government. as it has been mentioned, 20 lakh motor vehicles have been pumped into the city You are not releasing the funds and they are not observing any traffic collected by you for the maintenance of rules. They are causing a lot of noise the National Highways to the State pollution and air pollution. So, I would like Governments. Due to this bad to suggest to the hon. Minister that to maintenance of National Highways, a deal with this, some kind.of control must large number of accidents are also taking be strictly enforced, by the hOIl. Minister, place, So, in order ot stop these accidents t9 check pollution. which are taking place, you must pay attention to the maintenance of roads, at Similarly in different other States least to these National Highways. also this pollution is taking place and it has become health hazard. To do away Secondly, the red line buses have with this health hazard some kind of been granted permits. It is all right. I do control system should be enforced to get not have any objection to that. You can ril~. of lhose polluting elemen's. grant permits and licer'ces whatever you want. However, these are not just red All the motor vehicles which have liners but they are red killers. They have served beyond a particular date should killed so many persons, children and be scrapped. There is prescribed life for women. That is why there must be some all motor vehicles and after that time sort of regulation of speed on such red those motor vehicles must be scrapped. lines. If you want to have proper control There is a provision for depreciation and over these red line buses, then you will they are charging depreciation also. After have to' cancel the permits of such red the expiry of the estimated life of a motor line buses. vehicle also the people are plying them in several cities and towns. Such motor Again, if an accident has taken vt::hicles should be scrapped immediately place and the people have been injured without giving any short notice to the due to that accident then without waiting owners. This is my suggestion to the for any formalities, without going into all hon. Minister. these peocedural formalities, first of all, the practitioners, the doctors and the SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATIER- nearest hospital should be advised to JI:E (Dumdum): Are they bio-degradable? take care of such injured persons. The 451 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 452 [Dr. Mumtaz Ansari] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE life is very precious and important.·and TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): if you are attending to all these formalities I hope the han. Members will speak only then naturally the lives will be lost. So,. on the Bill... (Interruptions) in order to save all these precious lives, you must pay attention to all these MR. CHAIRMAN: That is very im- provisions and the nearest practitioner, portant. I need not remind Shri Chatte~ee. the nearest doctor should be advised Please speak only on the Bill. You are to take care such people. speaking about so many other things but not about the Bill. So, I think, han. Similarly, I would like to say that Members may kindly deal with the if there is a natural calamity or provisions of this Bill. We are discussing catastrophe, in that case, spacial permits an amending Bill to the Act. must be given to some motor vehicles so that they can attend to all these SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- things. There sholuld not be any JEE: Thank you very much, Sir. I think, precondition for these motor vehicles and it is quite valid that in discussing a they should be allowed freely. particular Bill, the question of approaching So far as my suggestions are the whole problem should also be stated. concerned, they must be taken into consideration and must be translated into Many han. Members from our side action. as well as from that side have ap- proached it in that fashion. They relate MR. CHAIRMAN: I have to make motor transport/road transport to water an announcement. There are five more I transport, rail transport etc. I do not think Mambers to speak, We h... ve ell ready such (.'~~ervations are invalid at all. The taken one hour and thirty minutes more question is how do we approach the than the time allotted. So, with the whole problem of road transport which permiSSion of the House I want to restrict is relevant. But I will be limiting myself the time to five minutes for each Member. to the Bill itself because all those things have been discussed. Now, Shri Nirmal Kanti Chatte~ee. Most of my paints are in the form SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- of questions because I am little puzzled JEE: Thank you, Sir. But I am not by some of the amendments. worried because!we have consumed one hour and thirty minutes more. Normally, WEl consume muc~ more time than that. I do not know the answe. Perhaps the Minister will be kind enough to .~ MR. CHAIRMAN~ Please come to remember en answer for that. For the '.point otherwise. you may ,not get as instance, there is one amendment on . \' . l" mUCh, time 'as you' want. page 2 wich is defining the vehicle. The change in the difinition of the vehicle is SHRI AMAl· DATTA (Diamond that while previously it way 35cc capacity Harbour): He wants to say that he will of engine, now it is reduced to 25cc. This consume as much time as you give .... is quite interesting. On the other hand, (Interruptions) there is a statement in the reverse 45,'3 Moior Vehicles BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 454 . direction ~hen in clause 4 of this some restriction imposed in using the Amending Bill, he is mentioning about headlights. Even on National Highways grating a licence. While previously a which pass through dense areas, that licence to a sixteen years old person kind of a restriction should be provided coluld be granted for a motorcycle without somewhere. any gear, this time we say: "If the engine capacity does not exceed 50cc. The movement of these two statements is in A slightly more substantial point two opposite directions. 50cc engine that I want to make is that in this Act, motorcycles have now been introduced. in some ways, there should be more They are quite powerful vehicles and you incentives provided for using non- are going to permit the sixteen years old conventional energy for a motor vehicle. people to drive them. Why this movement Not that there is none. Not that there is in two directions is there, I am not clear silence. It is there. But, after all, these about that. I want the Minister to kindly Motor Vehicles Amendment Bills will not clarify this. come every year. We have a perspective that in the course of this century, new The second point I want to be clear developments are taking place all over about is that in clause 29, there is a the world. Emphasis is either on battery- reference to working hours of the workers operated vehicles or on different kinds of engaged in this sector. It is mentioned fuels, etc. So, special provisions for here that the houri of work of any person giving incentives for that should be made engaged for operating a transport vehicle in this Amending Bill. shall be such as provided in the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961. This is the amendment. Previously it was explicitly Now I want to mention something provided that it should not be more than about the compensation scheme. I have five hours "at a stretch, there should be not been able to decipher what is half-an-hour interval after five hours, etc. contained in this Bill. There is a multiplier. I have not been able to find out what It is not unlimited. Compensation is exactly is provided for in the Workers related to annual income of a particular Act, 1961. So, I want to be enlightened individual. I want the hon. Minister to whether this is an improvement in the kindly clarify the table for me. working conditions or really it implies a deterioration in the conditions of workers in the motor transport sector. Secondly, this relates to people who have an income. There are different Now I have a comment to make. slabs of income like Rs. 3,000 or Rs. Here I thank Dr. Ansari. He has already 4,200 etc. It is interesting to note that covered this point when he referred to upto the income of Rs. 11,400 the noise pollution. There should be reference increase in the slab is Rs. 100 a month. te. thai. in the Motor Vehicles Act. After that, suddenly it has become Rs. Controlling the horns, etc., I think, should 50 a month and after that it has become be included in the· Motor Vehicles Act. The Rs. 500 or Rs. 600 per month. I have sounds generated by the horns are killing not understood the rationality of the table propositions for our ears. So, that sort at all. If a bright research scholar who r of a provision should be made in the has no income and who is still a student Motor Vehicles Act. Also, there should be is skilled, what is the compensation for 455 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) BiN 456 [Shri Nirmal Kanti Chatterjee} sector. Even the Finance Ministry recognises that as such. When they talk him? How do you assess his WState List. So, ) congratulate the 457 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 458 Government of India and particularly a death trap. Out of he annual figure of Tytlerji for having taken initiative in this 19,067 people who lost their lives in road regard, to give guidelines to the States. accidents, Delhi stands at the top position, He is a very progressive person and a having the maximum number oj deaths. dynamic Minister. Delhi, being the capital of country, with all its traffic control etc., should have the Sir, the States will have to frame . minimum number of deaths. the rules and while framing the rules, they can consider the local situation and Among the metro cities, it should implement the Act and the rules framed be the least. But Delhi is number one. under the provisions of this Act. The principal Act of 1988 was a comprehensive MR. CHAIRMAN: Have you one and in the course of six years since anything to say on the proviSions of the 1988 while implementing the Act, some Bill? difficulties were experienced by the State Governments. There was a Review SHRI SRISALLAV PANIGRAHI: Committee here and the Review Delhi is claiming this sort of life. Committee has come out with its report. The suggestions contained in that report MR. CHAIRMAN: This is general are being incorporated in this amending • information. If there is anything about the Bill, after due consideration. In that way, provisions of the sm, please give it. all the provisions are not debatable. SHRI SRISALLAV PANIGRAHI: It There are certain suggestions as to is all connected. how they can be improved upon. T~is Bill has received the unanimous support The hon. Minister himself has said from all sections of the House. I do not that three-fourths of the accidents are want to repeat the points made by the caused due to human failure. When hl.n. Mombers because of the time factor. human failure is three-fourth, it could But I would like to say one thing. Our very well be corrected. I would like to Minister himself is a Delhite and he give some suggestions about driver's represents constituency from Delhi in the training and licence etc. This provision Parliament. Delhi is our capital. Earlier, should be strictly implemented that -he people used to say very fondly like this: should be of sound mind and he should have some minimum education and he aPushpeshu malli, Nagareshu Delhi" must have received training in a well- recognised Institute etc. That means, among the flowers there was aMalli" and among the cities I would like to give one or two thp.re is "Delhi". But today, we do not enjoy specific suggestions for the consideration that reputation in tne world. From the pOint of the Government. We have this family of view of environmental hazards, Delhi norm of two children. But people used is one of the four most polluted cities in to say it should be three, at least one the world. Then, noise pollution is also for the father, one for the mother and increasing day-by-day. This is not a one for the road. Road accidents are so creditable thing. Secondly, from the point numerous. Most of the road accidents of view of accidents Delhi has become during the early hours after 12 midnight 459 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 460 [Shri Sriballav Panigrahi] Since you ar.e ringing the bell, I am closing now. to 4 a.m. or 2 a.m. to 4 a.f'!1. It should be considered whether driving of at least Sir, DeConstitution of India which is g:.ing to the policy of rehabilitation or paying of empower the district Board and local compensation, what policy it would adopt bodies beca~se every now and then for dignified persons of the society such these. institutions cannot be instructed as lawyers, doctors, scholars or from this Parliament. But along with it the professors who may be in large numbers? Parliament and the Government of India I think it is not proper and needed to be is accountable. to . the whole country, reconsidered. therefore, it· should think on these important points. Mr. Chairman, Sir, so far as roads are concerned, I have been reading in Several new technologies are being the newspapers for several days. The introduced in the field of vehicle hon. Minister said that express roads manufacturing. On many roads I had would be constructed. For this purpose, seen that water pumps used for fetching a company from Malaysia is being invited water are fixed in the old structure of to look after this work. I have also heard bl !lIock carts which have no brakes and that a express highway is proposed to clutches. It has no proper system of be constructed between Delhi and Agra. driving and passengers are being carried However, when we travel on this road, , out in these carts. No name has been it becomes very troublesome even to given to these vehicles. cover the distance of ten kilometres. Its condition is more bad than the roads of . SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK: It villages. If the Government declares anything in this regard, it should repair is hot a Ram rath? the roads within a time-bound schedule. Further, if the project of any express road SHRI MOHAN SINGH: It can be has been undertaken, how much time it called any rath and it may be called would take? 463 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 464 [Shri Mohan Singh] Now we, in the Motor Vehicles Act which we had in 1939, had provision for Mr, . Chairman, Sir, I have written allowing the Government or the Govern- several letters about a main road' In ment machinery to call for permits. VaranasL This road is being constructed by the Government of India, A proposal The Government would call for for constructing a bridge on this road, permits in any route considering the near Mugalsarai is pending for a long public interest. Now, in rural areas tirne, In the absence of a bridge, there especially, there may not be any person is no traffic. The contract for construction who will come forward to put a vehicle of a bridge at Rarn Nagar was awarded as 'stage carriage', for helping the public. to Uttar Pradesh Bridge Construction The overall changes which were brought Corporation 11 years back but it could about in 1988 in the Motor Vehicles Act not commence the work on it. Now, this did not envisage the power of the work has been awarded to an organisation Govemment to call for permits. I think, of the Union Government but it has also this is a very important lacuna which not been able to take up the work so should be removed. far. I would request the hon. Minister that this work may be got completed as soon as possible. With these words, I support I was under the impression that this Bill. this Bill has taken this aspect also into account because there was some work [English] done already in this regard. In fact, I had SHRI P.C. THOMAS sent series of letters to the hon. Minister (Muvattupuzha): Sir, I stand to support wherein I had pOinted O\Jt some the Bill and I congratulate the Minister amendments which were necessary in and the Ministry for taking up this work Section 71 , 72 and 80 of the Motor of bringing in some amendments to Vehicles Act to provide some power for certain very pertinent aspects. I am sure, the Govemment to call for permits. As the amendments whicn have been brought it is, there is absolutely no power for the in Section 7 to 9, regarding licences, in . Government to say that an advertisement Section 43 to 52 etc., regarding hire can be given by the State Transport purchase and Section 140 and other Authority or by the Regional Transport related sections regarding insurance will Authority to call for a permit in a particular bl' of great help to the public and also route. This is a very important handicap. to the society as a whole. Now I congratulate the Minister for As far as we know, the roads are increasing the amount for liability without improving in the rural areas. With the fault to Rs. 50,000 in the case of "death changes which have been brought about, etc. But with regard to one point, I think, with the yojanas that have been though some amendment has come in introduced and with so much plans that Section 71 with the intention to take up have been made with regard to the certain public interest matters also, yet development of the rural areas, so many I think, the purport of the Bill of what has· roads have been developed. But, those been intended may not be achieved by roads are not provided with proper facilities the amendment which has come in Sec- for transport buses. We should have tion 71 or Section 80. These are related some provisions by way of which the to stage carriage permits. public interest can be taken into account. 465 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 466

I think the operators who are ~oming The proceedings are also there. I forward, are coming forward for profit will just bring that also to the notice of making; and we cannot find fault with the hon. Minister so that by way of that. They will not come forward to run another amendment this can be' a bus through a rural area or for that incorporated soon, if not done now. It matter, if they find that a bus which runs reads as: through a rural area is not as profitable as another route which they can1ry, they "The question is: will stop that permit or disown that permit and they will try for a new permit. "That"leave be granted to introduce a Bill to amend the Motor'Vehicles As the law stands today, Section Act, 1988". 80 says that any person who applies for a permit shall be given the permit and Then, the Minister said: it shall not be refused Tlormally. ·Sir, I would like to mention this Here, I think one aspect should be here. I would like to request the there; and I had suggested this by way hon. Member to withdraw the Bill of a Private Member's Bill. That Em was because I am bringing the amend- almost at the stage of introduction in ment which the hon. Member is 1983. But, at that time, the hon. Minister wanting." was very kind enough to say that the Bill nged not be introduced because a new ·So, I would request him to with- amendment is to come for the whole Act draw it." and that provision will also be brought forward. I brought forward an amendment to Section 70 which was for the purpose Thereafter I withdraw the Bill by of including one Section 80(a)(i) which saying these words: says: ·Sir, in view of the statement of the ·Notwithstanding anything contained hon. Minister, I do not press for in this Chapter, the Regional introduction of this Bill. Of 'course, Transport Authority may invite ap- if the Government has felt the need plications for grant of stage carriage for this Bill and if the Government permits to provide services in public is bringing forward this Bill, I feel interest on certain routes." that it would be better. .. ."

Some allied sections are also given That was the basis on which the there. But, at the time of introduction, the Bill was withdrawn or it was not hon. Minister got up and said that this introduced. was one thing which was being planned already by the Government and'this was Now, I think that this is something a very important amendment which should which should be taken into consideration. be there; and therefore, the Private Though section 17(i) says about the Member's Bill need not be pressed. So, category of persons who can come I did not press for the introduction of the forward to apply for permit, yet the Bill. Department has included one amendment 467 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 468

[Shri P.C. Thomas] licence to take them without even getting a training. There are people who have which goes on to say that any class 0" never touched a steering wheel but got persons, which the State Government licences. So, there must be some stringent can specifically provide, can also come rules before permitting them to drive forward and apply. But that will not take vehicles. into consideration the other aspect of it which is the most important aspect, that In an accident, there is a loss of is, to consider public interest as a criterion property and lives. For that, the human to be considered for grant of permit. So, element is there in every respect - what I suggest is that for the purpose whether it is the vehicle, the driver or the of giving stage carriage buses to the rural road. The persons who are responsible areas, I think, an amendment should for maintenance of these things are liable come 1.0 the Motor Vehicles Act. If it for punishment. But usually it is the driver cannot be done now, it could be in the who is held responsible. No driver does near future. an accident willingly. Still he becomes the I would also suggest that it can be victim both in the eyes of the people at taken up, if possible, today itself. An the spot and also in the court and under amendment should come incorporating a the law. So, there must be a coordinated provision to the effect that the Govern- approach to reduce these accidents and ment can call for the permit if it is in the loss of lives and property to the minimum. public interest. On that basis, if a person There are countries which have evolved comes forward, a permit can be given. certain rules and regulations. I think that should also be included in this. Enacting laws and framlng rules and regulations alone will not make I once again applaud the efforts things straight. Efforts should be made which have been made by the Ministry to see that each and every person to bring forward this Bill. It will go a long inculcates values such as accountability, way in the interest of the vehicles, the moral responsibility and so on. Efforts pllblic as well as the society. should also be made to spread awareness DR. VISWANATHAM KANITHI among the public. What the Ministry is (Srikakulam): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I thank doing towards achieving this goal is a you for giving me this opportunity to moot question. The public as well as the speak on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) concerned officials should be made aware Bill. The Bill was passed in 1988. But in of the importance of these aspects. si'{ years' time, we are getting the amendments. I would like to suggest that Prevention is better than cure. instead of taking up the amendments National Highways are financed and built casually and offhand, we could have a by the Central Government whereas, comprehensive Bill once again to deal they are looked after by the respective with the entire gamut of the situation. State Governments. when it comes to The acddents, the training and roads are the aspect of maintenance, road condition included in this Bill. A person dealing with differs from State to State. When the the people, for instance, a doctor, gets national highways are entirely financed training for more than five years whereas by the Centre, why should the condition a person carrying the people gets a of the roads be different from one State 469 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 470 to the other? My suggestion is that all city or town area, there can again be a the national highways must be maintained three-lane or four-lane road. by the Central Govemment, that is the Ministry. {If Surface Transport itself. In Speed limit norms must be imple- this way. we can improve the condition mented strictly with the help of highway of the roads and reduce the rate of patrolling force. Fitness certificates of the accidents to a great extent. There are vehicles must be checked regularly at countries where if a pothole is spotted, periodic intervals and the law should be it is repaired within 24 or at the most enforced stringently. Those who cross 48 hours. But in our country, it is not the speed limit must be stopped and so. We have seen roads where there are deterrent punishment should be awarded one-foot or two-feet deep potholes to the offenders. Safety gadgets can be unattended to for months together. This used to minimise the rate of accidents. sort of poor maintenance and negligence With the help of gadgets such as walkie- is the main reason for the accidents. talkies, you can intersperse a speeding vehicle and bring the offender to book. Here I would like to cite the case of a motorcyclist in Trivandrum. While Surface coating of the roads must driving, he fell into a hole and got his be renewed regularly to make the national leg fractured. He made a complaint highways fit for travel in all the seasons, against the Municipality and the Court awarded compensation. If each and every Now I come to pollution devices. accident cas~ is referred to a court of Government has decided to introduce law, I don't think the Government will pollution devices for all the new vehicles have any money for construction and from next year onwards. I congratulate maintenance of roads at all and we end the Government and the Ministry of up with no national highways. To avoid Surface Transport. But if the vehicle do such a situation, the Central Govemment not adhere to the safety norms of the should have more responsibility as far as Pollution Control Act and are guilty of the maintenance of national highways is violating the norms twice in a year, it concerned. Here, I am thankful to the should be ensured that those vehicles Government for declaring the national are equipped with the pollution control highways between, major cities as free devices immediately. ways with one-way traffic. I hope this will be a reality in the near future. In this connection I would like to say that the National Highways in certain We have the traffic increasing day States are longer than the highways in by day. Though the length of the national some other States. Andhra Pradesh is highways is shorter than the length of one such State where the length of the roads of various States, traffic is more National Highways is less as compared on the national highways. Therefore, the to some other States. This discrepancy national highways must be given the must be corrected. highest priority. One-way traffic roads alld construction of bypass roads can go I would also urge upon the Gov- a long way in improving the situation. ernment to take up the proposed con- Especially, bypass roads around towns struction of a parallel roar! for about 1400 and cities are a must. After crossing the kilometers along the East Coast for Tada 471 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 472

[Dr. Viswanatham Kanithi] There should be a stipulation in the Act for the number of accidents for each to Ichapuram and' translate it intO,,

In these motor vehicles accident Motor Vehicles Act will have a far- cases the advocates are pleading for the reaching effect on every citizen of this deceased or the injured persons. Be- country as he is either an owner. of a cause many of the poor people invOlved motor vehicle or he performs various in these accidents are not conduct the journeys in the motor vehicles. "This Act case, I suggest that such cases should is to watch the interest of the road-users, be entrusted to the Government lawyer to regulate the operation of motor vehicles or the public prosecutor. and issue of driving licences etc.

A mass insurance system should With the changes in the environ- be introduced. There are a number of ment and the working atmosphere in the insurance companies. I would suggest country, certain amount of evolution and that only one insurance company should development is bound to take place. Our be there. In most of the accident c

[Shri Jagdish Tytlerj agree that there is some sickness on the part of the Transport Department of Plan funds for the road works. WhereYer different States in this regard but, all out I am able to get the money from, I make efforts are being made to check these it sure that wherever there is urgent mal-practices. I am going to write, as I requirement money is sent there so that said earlier, to the State Government to the roads are repaired, built, or made carry out special raids in the Offices of into two-lane or four-lane ones. the Transport Departments and punish the guilty. There are quite a number of mem- bers of Parliament who had asked for the bypasses. In the course of my answering As regards the suggestion of Shri individually to the Members of Parliament Chauhan to provide books giving theoreti- who have raised certain queries, I will be cal knowledge, I would like to clarify that answering them, Sir. while granting a leamer's licence, it is obligatory on the part of the licensing I would like to start with Mr. Chetan authority to ascertain the theoretical knowl- Chauhan who has made very valuable edge of the applicant. His other sugges- suggestions with regard to overloading, tion regarding notice for the revalidation irregularities in carrying out fitness of of the registration certificates has been vehicles, grant of driving licences, and noted and will be communicated to the provisions of a book giving theoretical State Governments for implementation. knowledge of road signs. He has also puinted out that contract carriage permits However, keeping in view the large granted to carry passengers on point to number of vehicles and limited staff with point basis are being misused. the Transport Departments, I am not In this connection, I would like to sure whether they would be able to carry mention that the Government is taking out this enormous work. Shri Chauhan all possible measures to check also desires that compensation in respect overloading. We have been writing to the of hit and run cases should be raised to Chief Ministers of the States from time to Rs. 50,000 as in other cases. I would like time and our efforts have yielded results. to point out that this is not possible here, It is with this end in view that an as the compensation is given on the amendment has been proposed in Clause basis of accident only. 57 of this Bill dealing with Section 194 to provide that whosoever contravenes Shri Chauhan, Shri Krishnasami, the provision of the loan ceiling shall be Shri S.P. Yadav and other hon. Members punishable with a minimum fine of Rs. have welcomed the simplified structured 2000 and an additional Rs. 1000 per compensation schemes in view of the tonnage excess load together with the large number of claims pending with the liability to pay charges for off-loading of Motor Vehicles Claims Tribunals. This will the excess load. definitely lead to quicker settlement of claims once these Tribunals are set up. We have also provided some Portable Weighing Machines to some States to strengthen their infrastructure. It is a good thing that the old cases can also be settled now on the basis of So far as fitness of vehicles and the new scheme, if it is accepted by driving licenses are concerned, we do the claimants. That means, the people 477 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAM) (Amendment) Bill 478 whose cases have been registered with Bill. It should not only cast duty on the the police and who have been waiting for owner of the vehicle but also every their compensation can now withdraw medical practitioner or doctor on duty in their cases by just applying to the Tribunal. the hospital immediately to attend to the After dOing so, they can get their com- injured person and render medical aid or pensation. treatment without waiting for any procedu- ral formalities. By this amendment, it is A minimum amount of Rs. 50,000 legally the duty of all registered medical has been fixed as compensation in cases practitioners to give him treatment. I think where the vehicle has been identified. this is one of the concerns quite a Higher amounts will also be made number of hon. Members of Parliament available based on the income and age were having. of the victim. Shri Chi:!-uhan, Shri Ramashray Prasad Singh, Shri Sultanpuri As far as prescribing qualification and Shri Meena have also me:itioned is concemed, most of the hon. Member about the need for giving better training had suggested that the minimum to the drivers. I wish to inform the hon. qualification should be tenth pass. He did Members that the State Governments not feel that this should be implemented have been advised to encourage motor because it is an easy way for these driving training schools. Our Minister had young boys who are in the rural areas also given motor driving simulators to to get employment. Otherwise, quite a some States in order to upgrade their number of young boys will be there who training facilities. may not get employment.

Shri Patel has desired that there SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- should be proper patrolling of National JEE: A minimum can be fixed. Highways; duty should be cast on doctors to treat the victims; and minimum educa- tional qualification of tenth standard be SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER: Before prescribed for the drivers. I would like to you came, I had answered quite a mention that so far as the Highway- number of things and I have taken a note patrolling Scheme is concemed, we have of them. These are the things which the already started this scheme on 'i very han. Members have said. Practically, limited basis and L!nder this scheme, they can be solved by the State pick-and-carry cranes and ambulances Governments. It is a State subject. I said, have been provided to the States to "A very clear message has gone from remove the accident vehicles and other this Parliament, from the han. Members road accident victims. I hope that you of this House; this is what the han. can also encourage or involve even the Members feel about it." I will write private people in this. If it is acceptable, personally to all the Chief Ministers and then I think we will be able to patrol more the Transport Minister. In the next highways. Transport Development Council's meeting, we will make this as one of our agenda As regards casting of duty of drivers, items of the things which all the han. the hon. Member might have noted that Members have mentioned. I feel that an amendment has been incorporated whatever you have mentioned are right under Clause 41 of Section 134 of this things and we will look into them. 479 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 480 [Shri Jagdish Tytlerj Shri Yadav has mentiOned about the safety of the road users. As per the As per the provisions of the settit provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, a belt and scrapping of the old vehicles, National Road Safety Council has been I would like to say that it has already set up in the Ministry and State Govern- been compulsory that all vehicles from ments have also been advised to set up 1st April, 1994, will have the safety seat similar Road Safety Councils. belts. So far as scrapping of vehicles is concerned, the Government Departments Of course, a mention came from can scrap their vehicles within their Mr. Yadav about Red Line buses. It is powers. However, the need has been felt regrettable that this scheme is being that the older vehicles should be totally given a bad name by some irresponsible taken off the roads. Though such owners and drivers. We have already provisions do exist in the Motor Vehicles advised them. I would like to inform the Act under Section 59, these powers have hon. Members that somehow or other the not been invoked keeping in view the Red Line buses are associated with our various economic considerations. The Ministry. They have nothing to do with Government is, however, seriously our Ministry. It is the State Governments considering to invoke these powers, who are responsible for it. We have particularly with reference to commercial already written to the State Governments vehicles. to see that this should be strictly seen that all the drivers should be properly Shri Patel has also pointed out that trained and the people who are taking there should be uniform road signs based the law into their hands should be on international standards. I would like punished. to clarify that the Motor Vehicles Act is based on the international standard. Shri Amal Datta has pointed out that the Bill should have gone to the The hon. Members also wanted to Standing Committee and there seems to know whether the helmet should be be no coordination between the Depart- made compulsory for two-wheelers. I am ments in drafting this Bill. I would like to happy to inform the hon. Members that clarify that these amendments have been this is being done in this amendment. brought in after due consultation with all concerne,d Departments of the Central Shri Shravan Kumar Patel, Shri Govemment and also after receipt of P.S. Chetan Chauhan, Shri Bheru Lal inputs from State Govemments, Transport Meena, Shri Chadresh Patel and Shri ~.xperts, representations from Trade, Private Amal Datta have mentioned the need to individuals and others. As I have men- compute rise issue of licences, registration tioned in my opening remarks, the and coordination among various States. amendments in the Bill are to watch the This had been raised in the Transport interests of the road users, to regulate Development Council also and all States operation of motor vehicles and other have been advised to. make use of road safety matters. In fact, after consult- Government of India's computer system ing the Ministry of Environment, my called "NICNET" for keeping upto-date Ministry has already notified Emission records and sharing information of driving Standards for all types of vehicles in the licences issued and vehicles registered. country. 481 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 482

So far as the carriage of goods by 1'Iave to wait for 45 minutes which was Railways is concerned, I would like to previously the case. The maximum he state that the choice of sending the has to wait is not more than 10 minutes. goods is of an individual company or an individual person. Nobody can force them Of course, the Bill proposes for to send goods either by road or by rail. removing ceilings on ownership ot permits, both by individuals and companies. With 17.00 hrs. this we hope that more and more buses would bf3 available .

He also• mentioned the need of setting up of a metro system for Delhi. Shri Chatterjee has brought out I would like to answer that the Cabinet some good points. I would like to inform has already cleared it and we are also the hon. Members that Shri Chatterjee working on an electric overtrain for Delhi. was the only person - of course others I think this is at the final stage and I am did do - who actually spoke on the Motor very soon having a meeting with the Vehicles Act. He has mentioned that on Delhi Chief Minister. I think we will be the one hand motor vehicles have been soon coming out with a proposal for an reduced from 35 C.c. to 25 c.c. engine elevated light train in Delhi. This also capacity and on, the other hand a limit comes under my Ministry. This does not of 50 c.c. is now being imposed. There is no contradiction. Witn the advent of come under the Railways. So, I think within the next week, we should be able 25 c.c. vehicles, now they are being to take some decision. included in the list of motor vehicles. On the other hand, a limit of 50 c.c. is being put so that the concept of gearless Mr. Datta has also drawn the atten- motorcycles of higher capacity do not tion to the emission caused by motor attract drivers below 18 years of age. vehicles and has desired that not only Any vehicle above 25 c.c. will require a lead-free petrol should be provided, but licence. ettective measures should be taken to punish the offenders. In this connection, Restrictions in dense areas have I would like to announce that tne Oil . been provided in We amendments. Minister had already announced that within three years, in all the metropolitan • cities we will have lead-free petrol Regarding giving incentives for Non- available to them. Of course, he has Conventional Vehicles, we have already mentioned that more buses should be done this last year. There is no permit put on the roads which would reduce the fee for vehicles and they can choose use of private vehicles. Now, we are their own routes. So, there is no route encouraging privatisation of the transport. for them. They can charge their own Delhi has had a very successful fares. So, these are the few concessions. eAperiment on privatisation and we have Then, any more suggestions which could had three thousand buses for the come, we will' encourage them to use investment of practically Rs. 200 crores non-conventional energy. from the private investors and we created quite a number of jobs and other related There is a calculation of nalional trade concerning the transport. So much income. You have asked for compensation so that today, a passenger does not for those who have no income. For those 483 Motor Vehicles AUGUST 23, 1994 (Amendment) Bill 484

IShri Jagdish Tytler] and roads, for which now they are coming. who do not have a known incom&, the;:e is a provision to calculate their notional Mr. Thomas had mentioned that income. . the power of State or Regional Transport Authorities to call for an advertisement Regarding the Index of dearness for particular routes, is being taken away. allowance, I would say that this power It is not true. I would like to inform the is with the Central Government to periodi- House about this. cally revise the rate of compensation and we would be doing this. PROF. K.V. THOMAS (Emakulam): There is no power with the Government Of course you have mentioned as to call a permit. to why the limit of the vehicles should be deleted. Now, in the changed circumstances keeping in view the SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER: No. Un- economic viability of operation, and then der Section 68, the State or Regional the least vehicles coming on the roads, Transport Authorities can now call for the ceiling has been. lifted mainly to advertisements on prescribed public benefit the Indian transport companies. desired routes. I think with this, we would be able to have more companies coming, not SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATIER- necessarily multinational companies, but JEE: You have not said anything about Indian companies coming because about the Workers' Act. ru,lning a vehicle, we have known in Delhi and other places that the poor SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER: About people who have taken one vehicle and the working hours of the drivers, by the once the breakage comes I think quite proposed amendments, the provisions of a ... (Interruptions) the Central Motor Vehicles Act are being correlated and are being brought in [Translation] consonance with the Transport Workers Act. This is the part which I wanted to SHRI DEVENDRA PRASAD tell you. YADAV (Jhanjharpur): When the multina- tional companies are finding favours, how can a new company come? There is one point which Shri Shastri has mentioned that the Appellate SHR! JAGDISH TYTLER: Why will tribunals should have members from not it come? Who sa:d that? You come outside. We have lTIentioned that those to my ministry one day and see the name who are qualified to become a High Court of the company. Multinational is just a Judge can become the Members of the concerted story. Tribunals.

{English] Shri Ansari, of course, had men- tioned that private agencies have been This is stick to hit us. You come authorised to give fitness certificate. I and see how many Indians have actually would like to inform the hon. Member participated in the privatisation of ports that no State has yet authorised and 485 Motor Vehicles BHADRA 1,1916 (SAKA) (Amendment) Bill 486 private agency to issue a fitness which want to do the study on their own certificate or cancel a registration. cost. I think they are working on the modalities and I hope that by next year As far as roads are concerned, I would be able to start this project and would like to inform the House that a in the future somebody would complete number of Members of Parliament have this. This would be one of the biggest raised this issue of roads being in bad project this country has ever had after conditions and that is causing a lot of independence. hardships. To that extent that is true, but I am having a lot of difficulties in getting And I think, the credit for this goes money out of the Planning Commission to the Prime Minister for his liberalisation as well as from the Finance Minister or policy, whereby interest has been gener- rather we have been at it. ated. There are 21 top world companies which have shown interest in the projects A mention was made of a Malaysian all over the world. The toll is to be company coming to India. I would like to charged after I have introduced this Bill inform the House that I had gone to in Parliament. We could not charge the Malaysia and we had meet some toll earlier. The living example is Hoogly businessmen there. Quite a number of bridge in West Bengal, which we started. businessmen, who are in road construc- It was a great success. And that success tion, had come and met us. After we will give us encouragement to do privati- have opened our economy they have sation. You cannot even imagine how it shown interest but nothing concrete has had happened. come to me as yet. I feel that in the next sil: months, I should have a quite number 01 companies who would have taken Finally I would like to thank every- inlerest in this. I, probably, not have had body who has participated in this discus- a dream but a very practical thinking that sion. Now I request the House to pass the Asian Development Bank has done the Bill. (Interruptions) a study. I am saying this because this will interest all of you. [Translation]

There is a project worth 20 million SHRI RATILAL VARMA dollars which covers roads from Chand i- (Dhandhuka): Mr. Chairman, Sir, whether garh to Deihi - four lanning - express the express highway between Delhi and ways with a toll from Chandigarh to Delhi; Bombay will be extended upto from Delhi it goes straight to Calcutta; Ahmedabad. (Interruptions) from Calcutta it goes right up to Madras; from Madras it goes upto Bangalore; from Bangalore to Bombay and from [English] Bombay back to Delhi. Then from Bombay it directly connects Calcutta; from Delhi MR. CHAIRMAN: The Minister has connecting Madras and going right upto already replied to that. He has explained southern tip passing through Kerala and about the concrete plan. We should be going to Tamil Nadu. satisfied with that.

This is over 10,000 kilometres which we have planned. There are companies (Interruptions) 487 Mota; Vehicles (Amdt.) Bill AUGUST 23, 1994 Motion Re: Consideration of 488 28th and 29th Reports of erstwhile Commissioner for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Reports of National Commission for SC & ST SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATIER- MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: JEE: China is building its express high- "That Clause· 1, the Enacting ways. They have a surplus in petroleum Formula and the Long Title stand products. (Interruptions) part of the Bill.

MR. CHAIRMAN: The Minister has The motion was adopted. mentioned more than what the hon. Clause I the Enacting Formula and Members have wanted: the Long Title were added to the Bill.

Now we shall take up the Considera- SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER: Sir, I beg tion Motion of the Bill. to move: "That the Bill be passed." The question is: MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is:

"That the Bill further to amend the "That the Bill be passed." Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as passed by Rajya Sabha, be taken into The motion was adopted. consideration."

The motion was adopted. 17.15 hrs. /' MOTION RE: CONSIDERATION OF MR. CHAIRMAN: Now, we shall TWENTY-EIGHTH AND TWENTY-NINTH ta!

[English] The motion was adopted. MR. CHAIRMAN: Now we will take Clause 2 to 6 were added to the Bill. the next item. Before we start, I would like to inform the Members that the time MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: allotted to this Motion is six hours. Now the Minister may move the Motion.

"That Clause 7 to 64 stand part of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the BilL" MINISTRY OF WELFARE (SHRI K.V. THANGKA BALU): On behalf of Shri The motion was adopted. Sitaram Kesari, I beg to move:

Clause 7 to 64 were added to the "That this House do coosider the Bill. Twenty-eighth and Twer1fY-ninth 489 Motion Re: Consideration BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 490 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th, and 8th Reports of National of erstwhile Commissoner Commission for SC & ST Reports of the erstwhile Commis- 17.18 hrs. sioner for Scheduled Caste; and Scheduled Tribes for the year 1986- [MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER in the Chair! . 87 and 1987-88 laid on the Table of the House on 9th May, 1989 and Sir, on the other recommendations 29th August, 1990, respectively and of the Reports, the Government has tM Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth taken necessary action and detailed action Reports of the National Commission statement in regard to V and VI Reports for Scheduled Castes and Sche- of the Commission for Scheduled Castes duled Tribes for the years 1982-83, and Scheduled Tribes have been tabled 1983-84, 1984-85 and 1985-86, in Lok Sabha on 29.12.1989 while the laid on the Table of the House on detailed action statement in regard to VII 5th March, 1986, 26th August, and VIII Reports of the Commission have 1987, 4th May, 1988 and 21st been tabled in Lok Sabha on 18.8.1992. November, 1988, respectively." This House is aware of various We had been requesting on the welfare and protective measures that we eve of every Session of this august are taking for Scheduled Castes and House for taking these Reports into Scheduled Tribes. Formation of National c0!lsideration but due to heavy business, SCs and STs Finance and Development it could not be possible, hitherto, to take Corporation (NSFDC) and TRIFED; the up these Reports for discussion in the laudable and ambitious Special Scheme House. I am, therefore, thankful to this to eradicate the obnoxious practice of august House for allotting time for scavenging by the end of Eighth Five discussion on these Reports. Year Plan; modifying the provisions of pre-matric scholarship scheme, pre- I am happy to report to this august examination coaching for SCs and STs, House that immediately on receipt of and the scheme of book banks for SC these Reports, the Govemment initiated and ST students for ensuring wider adion on the recommendalions made coverage; new schemes of special therein. In pursuance of the Constitution programmes of educational development (Sixty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1990, the for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe erstwhile Commission for Scheduled girls in low literacy pockets; special Castes and Scheduled Tribes as'also the recruitment drives resorted to for filling Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and up the backlog in the posts reserved for Scheduled Tribes have been replaced by Scheduled Castes and Tribe in Central the National Commission for Scheduled Government/Public Sector Undertakings; Castes and Scheduled Tribes with effect and last but not least, the befitting from 12th.March, 1992. The new National manner in which the Centenary Commission for Scheduled Castes and Celebrations of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Sr:heduled Tribes has been set up under Ambedkar were observed is known to all Article 338 of the Constitution with en- the Members of this august House. larged functions and powers of a Civil Court for effecting investigation and in- I am glad to reiterate that this quiry into the issue and matters relating Government's commitment to the to the development and welfare of Sche- development of Scheduled Castes and duled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Tribes is constant and continuous. We 491 Motion Re: Consideration AUGUST 23, 1994 for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 492 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th and 8th Reports of National of erstwhile Commissioner Commission for SC & ST [Shri K.v. Thangka Balu] hon. Minister of Welfare that he has given an opportunity to consider· these will continue to take all necessary six reports after a gap of about 12 years. measures for their social, educational The time limit of 10-15 minutes is very and economic development. We short to express one's views in details committed ourselves to the development to discuss and give suggestion on the of the under-privileged as part of our recommendations suggested. I think that struggle for Independence. It is in the in view of the seriousness of the matter, deveiopment of the weak and the poor it is not proper to fix a time limit. It would that a Government can take pride. It is not be possible for the Members to the development and the strength of the express their views in six hours. weak and the poor that makes the Government and the nation strong and Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, out of vibrant. This is our faith. To achieve such these Reports, two are concerned with a strong and vibrant nation is our goal. Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Prior to this arrange- I thank this august House again for ment, there were S.C. Commissioners having provided its valuable time for who used to work throughout the year. these discussions and look forward to The reports presented by them to the valuable suggestions to the hon. Members Government were based completely on which would go a long way in making their experiences. Shri B.D. Sharma these discussions fruitful and result- Report has also been included in it. The oriented. other four Reports are of the Commission. MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Motion Earlier there used to be Commission for moved: SCs and STs. It is not possible to "That this House do consider the consider the recommendations of these Twenty-eighths and Twenty-ninth six reports separately. I would try to be Reports of the erstwhile Commis- brief. sioner for Scheduled Castes and Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, today the Scheduled Tribes for the years first and foremost issue before us is the 1986-87 and 1987-89, laid on the welfare of SCs and STs but the structure Table of the House on 9th May, of our government at the Centre is very 1989 and 29th August, 1990, peculiar. It has no powers and thus, it respectively and the Fifth, Sixth, acts only as a despatcher. For example, Seventh and Eighth Reports of the let me take the issue of the reservation. National Commission for Scheduled The directives are sent to the State Castes and Scheduled Tribes for Governments but instead of being sent the years 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984- through the Welfare Department, these 85 and 1985-86, laid on the Table are sent through the Department of of the House on 5th March, 1986, Personnel and Training. The Ministry of 26th August, 1987, 4th May, 1988 Welfare has no control over this and 21st November, 1988, respec- Department. Further, the issue of tively." allocation of land comes under the [Translation] Department of Rural Development. The Ministry of Welfare has got no right to SHRI RAM SINGH (Haridwar): Mr. issue any directive in regard to reserva- Deputy-Speaker, Sir, I am grateful to the tion. If one study the Annual Report of 493 Motion Re: Consideration BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 494 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th and 8th Reports of National of erstwhile Commissioner Commission for SC &ST the Ministry of Welfare, one would find scholarship. However, the students that the reports of any year does not pursuing technical courses get Rs. 280 contain appropriate figures. It does not as scholarship. What is the value of indicate the percentage of reservation in Rs. 280 for these students dOing medical or the Central Government services. Even, engineering? Only those students living earlier reports do not indicate such data. in the hostels get Rs. 280. Otherwise, They also do not have the figures of the the rates of scholarship for other students land made available to the people are Rs. 125 per month. There are five belonging to SCs and STs for agriculture categories of scholarships at post- purpose nor the percentage of literacy. graduate level. In category 'A', resident The issue of literacy comes under the students get Rs. 280 per month and the Ministry of Human Resource regular students get Rs. 125 per month. Development. This Department only works Under category '8' resident students get as a postman. They send the dak but Rs. 190 per month, while the regular the reply does not come to them. Nobody students get Rs. 125 per month. Similarly, think it proper to send them the reply. the rates for the resident and regular My first submission is that this Department students under categories 'C', 'D' are is needed to be given more teeth. They Rs. 190 and Rs. 125 and Rs. 175 and 90 are required to be given more powers. respectively. Under the last category, the If a Department does not have adequate rates are Rs. 115 for the hostliers and powers, it will not be able to function Rs. 65 for the regular students. efficiently. Imagine how the student getting a The formost issue before us is the scholarship of 65 rupees will buy his education. This Department provides the books, his dress and pay his hostel and facility of education to the students of school or college fee. We have raised scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. the issue of increasing the rates of A:: far as the rates of scholarship to such scholarship, so many times. The Ministry students are concerned, these were of Welfare advances a plea that the increased in 1987 and since then the Planning Commission does not allow it rates are the same. One would be to do so. The Planning Commission can surprised to know about the rates of make money available for everything but scholarship then. The primary school the students of Scheduled Caste it does s!untouchability. taking place daily. How these should be There is no reservation in any canteen dealt with? of our country. Lakhs of people are working in canteens. There are thousands Regarding reservation, the position of Central Government Canteens in our of this Ministry is some what strange. At country. Then there are Military Canteens present there are five types of reserva- and the Boarder Security Force canteens. tions in force and the Welfare Ministry Each department has its own canteen. dl:es not have any control on any of But titHe is no reservation In any canteen them. Who will determine reservation for in the country. Not even a single Scheduled the Central Services? It's policy formation, Caste or Scheduled Tribe employee can execution and performance, all these cook or serve in any canteen. He cannot three aspects will be determined by the even clean the utensils. It is the lowest D"!partment of Personnel and Training. type of service but even in this, there is Welfare Ministry does not have any no reservation and the Government says connection with it. Regarding the public that it will bring equality in the country. sector undertakings, the Department of How can it be possible? Industries will determine, these things Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our courts and it is in no way connected with have given two verdicts. The one of the Welfare Ministry. The Welfare Ministry verdict was given by the Allahabad High cannot have any information about it and Court two years back in which it was said if it writes for the information, it will not that there will be no reservation for the get any reply. The Department of Finance Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has control on the Public Sector banks children in the matter of admission relat- and the reservation about these will be ing to the medical and engineering ex- determined by the Finance Ministry and aminations. Both of these avenues were not by the Ministry of Welfare. Likewise, closed, and the Department was asked the reservation regarding insurance to appeal but full one year, the companies will also be determined by the Department did not file any appeal. Finance Ministry and not by the Welfare However, when the Department made an Ministry. The distribution of land and the appeal after one year, it did not ask the 499 Motion Re: Consideration AUGUST 23, 1994 for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 500 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th and 8th Reports of National of erstwhiie Commissioner Commission for se & ST [Shri Ram Singh] not want to do so. I fail to understand ..' this attitude. So long as the order is not Supreme Court to grant Stay on the amended, it will remain effective. There order of the High Court. When we asked, is no question of its continuation. There why was it not done, they replied that are more than 125 Universities in India there was no hope for the Stay on it. and you can see as to how many This is what is happening in this Scheduled Castes Vice-chancellors are Department. there? Similarly, how many Governors in The Manda! Commission case is the country belong to Scheduled Castes? lying pending with the Supreme Court. There is cnly one Governor who The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes belongs to the Scheduled Caste i.e. the are not a party to it but the Apex Court Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and he gave the decision that there will be neither knows the local language of restriction on the promotions of the Arunachal Pradesh nor English. It is a Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. small State having a population of 2-3 They were not given reservation in their lakh only but the Govemor does not promotion. This question has been raised know both the languages. How much at least 10 times here. The hon. Minister reservation is there for the Scheduled has assured that they have not imple- Castes in the appointment of Governors mented this decision and reservation will and Ambassadors? be given at the time of promotion also. I may submit here that order of the Mr. Chairman, Sir, what is the Supreme Court is treated as a law unless percentage of reservation in India? I tell the Parliament changes it. If the Parlia- you that in no category full quota of ment does not change the relevant rule reservation has been filled. All the four or law, the order of the Supreme Court categories of service suffer from backlog remains inforce. Todav all the departments in reservation. Even class IV has not have stopped reservation ill promotion. bee1 fl.:lly G~vered. How will the You may keep on giving orders after reservation be complete? There are only orders, nothing will happen. Those orders 0.68 per cent Scheduled Tribes in class are of the Department of Personnel and IV. Class IV does not have even one per not yours. Those orders have not been cent Scheduled Tribes and you say that executed any where till date. ThE reser- you have to clear the backlog. How will vation in promotion in each department you be able to clear the backlog of has been stopped; everything is in class I officers when you have not been able backlog. These vacancies are not being to clear backlog of messengers and class filled. Then why the Government is III and class II employees? There is a keeping silence on such an order? solution of the problem also. You have Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have decided to recruit 62.5 per cent from the feeder cadre and the rest from direct said time and again as to why an recruitment. We say that it should be ar'1end'11ent I:; not b'3ing brcught to the 50:W fr.)m tt,e feece' ca(lp~ lnd from Constitution after the order of the direct recruitment. Supreme Court. Why do you not bring about an amendment to the Constitution? Sir, if this backlog is cleared, the The political parties mayor may not rest of reservation will automatically be support it but they are not going to fulfilled but there is need for genuine will. o. opos<. :t. 8u: the Welfare tl.inistry does Your orders are not implemented. There- 501 Motion Re: Consideration BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKAl for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 502 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th and 8th Reports of National of erstwhile Commissioner Commission for SC & ST fore, the problem of reservation has private sector so that Scheduled Caste become quite intricate. The Ministry of and Scheduled Tribe people get Welfare does not have the figures about employment in that sector. But the the reservation achieved in different Government considered all the three States. I have been able to acquire the reports and rejected them. It is not figures of Uttar Pradesh alone through known what action has been taken on my own sources. The Ministry does not the last report but the earlier two reports have any chart of reservation with regard have been rejected. Why do not you to Uttar Pradesh or any other State. provide for reservation in private sector Sir, the Reservation position in when you are giving loans, land, tax Uttar Pradesh is the worst in India. I relief, licence and provide other facilities would like to put before the House the to it? How can the Scheduled Caste, figures of Uttar Pradesh: 7.40 per cent Scheduled Tribe people get employment in class I, 0.45 per cent Scheduled Tribes and come at par with others unless in class II, 7.12 per cent Scheduled reservation is granted to them? The Castes and 0.37 per cent Scheduled private industry should also given Tribes, in class III, 3.66 per cent reservation. Scheduled Castes and 0.42 per cent Schedule Tribes in class IV. This is not Land distribution is another serious even half a per cent. The situation in issue. Today, Indian Courts are replete other States is worse than that of the with land litigation cases particularly per- Centre. So, how can this reservation be taining to SC, ST people whose lands are fulfilled. The only way of achieving it is being grabbed and illegally occupied. to bring a very good Bill of reservation Possession is not given on leased lands. and pass a legislation. Three years back, The Govemment claims every year that you had promised to bring a legislation they have given them possession. i shall and make proper arrangement of be thankful to the hon. Minister if he reservation so that no person is denied States the target fixed and achieved in reservation but that legislation has not respect of any State. I assert that the come till date. The recruitment of SCs Welfare Department does not have any and STs will not be complete unless that figures with respect to any State. I have legislation is passed. gone through the whole report. No report Sir, today, all the industries includ- has any figures about the extent of land ing the Public Sector industries are that should be distributed, the number of heading towards privatisation. The beneficiaries, the extent of possession Government gives assurances that it is not that should be given and the real posses- going to affect the Scheduled Castes and sion given. All land disputes are pending Tribes in any way. How will it not affect in courts today. People are at logger- tI"~m? Today, reservation is possible only heads with one another. Lease is given because of Public Undertakings. Why will but the effected person submits an appli- the private concerns grant reservation? cation which leads to litigation that Three reports are pending with the Gov- continues for years together. In this way ernment. One is the one and a half year question of oossession of land does not old Scheduled Caste and Scheduled arise. This problem should also be solved. Tlibe committee report which contained A legislation that would benefit the people a provision of granting reservation in should be passed. 503 Motion Re: Consideration AUGUST 23, 1994 for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 504 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th and 8th Reports of National of erstwhile Commissioner Commission for SC & ST [Shri Ram Singh] ,., continuing this' department unless powers are vested in it. There is another issue of economic upliftment. It is a very comprehensive There are many intriguing factors. matter but I will deal with it in brief. In Discussion on atrocities has many times 1975, the then Prime Minister had de- taken place here. You have to control on cided that grants will be given and spent it. According to your department, maxi- in ali departments, besides this depart- mum compensation is given to Harijans ment, particularly in service departments 'subjected to atrocities. Its figures are for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled very queer. Kindly see the compensation Tribes according to their population. With paid to others. a compensation of Rs. regard to electricity department, it was 10,000 is paid to the next of kin of a decided that in proportion of their popula- Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe tion, 15 per cent funds will be spent for person murdered. An air crash victim is Scheduled Castes and 7% per cent for paid a compensation of Rs. 3 lakh and Scheduled Tribes. Money will also be that of train accident Rs. 2 lakh and a spent on education and for construction roits victim is paid compensation at will. of schools. But what is the result? The It varies from Rs. one lakh to Rs. five total figure is' of 0.08 per cent. No lakh depending upon your power of department has spent the whole money paying compensation but if an SC or ST on these Castes and Tribes. This is the person is murdered or becomes physically figure from the Government report. invalid or loses his limb etc. he is paid only Rs. 10,000. On permanent disability, The contents of the Brahmdev report he is paid a compensation of Rs. 2,000. on lands of Scheduled Tribes, that we Rs. 5,000 is paid to a Harijan women are discussing here, is an eye-opener. raped and murdered. This is the situation. Large scale atrocities are committed on On destruction of immovable property, them but there is no remedy. How will Rs. 1,000 is paid as compensation. these people progress? This matter should Some two years back, a point of also be taken seriously and there should view was advanced that the department be a provision to punish the guilty. dealing with injustice and atrocities com- I would like to dwell briefly on mitted on SCs and STs should be shifted certain other pOints so that they are and it was shifted from the Home Minister included in the proceedings and to the Welfare Ministry. You can well considered subsequently. The first point understand the pOSition of this department is that the structure of this department if you see the crime figures registered . should be changed. No Minister in charge therein. There will hardly be a case of of this department so far has probably any guilty p'erson being punished. thought that there is- something' worth The Scheduled Castes and Sche- doing in this department. I can say on duled Tribes Commissioner had time and the basis of my experience that a Minister again mentioned in his report that the of Welfare department visiting a district most of the suits filed were either com- will not be received by the District pounded or were asked to ·withdraw. No Magistrate whereas a Minister of Home report contains the figures relating to Department will be received by 50 officers convicts who were award~d punishment and 50 vehicles. There is no use in as a result of the cases filed in the court. 505 Motion Re: Consideration BHADRA 1, 1916 (SAKA) for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 506 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th and 8th Reports of National of erstwhile Commissioner Commission for SC & ST The reason is that the Police Department language is dealt by other Ministry. or the Prosecution Department is not Similarly, Urdu should also be placed placed under the Department of Welfare under any other Ministry. All these things and the question of placing judiciary need to be observed seriously and certain under it, does not arise at all. Therefore, steps should be taken for providing aid. the Department dealing with the cases He is a young Minister. He must of atrocities had to be placed under the accomplish some good work. This will Ministry of Home Affairs again and the enhance his reputation. You should bring , procedure of taking action was started some radical changes in this Department there. I do not know whether any action and improve the working. I have has been started or not. mentioned about stipend for the students. The hon. Minister of Welfare is This should be raised and the ceiling of looking after the work related to Urdu the income of their parents/guardians also. But this is not his subject to deal should also be raised. with. Why Urdu has been associated with As per the 1971 census the per- the Ministry of Welfare? It should have centage of reservation should go up. The been placed under the Ministry of Home Government of Uttar Pradesh has raised Affairs. The funds allocated for the it from 18 to 23 per cent. The Government Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Tamil Nadu is raising it to 69 per cent. development are being spent for the Shri Laloo Prasad Yadav has assured to development of Urdu. raise it to 80 per cent in Bihar. The The hon. Minister mentioned in his percentage of quota for the Scheduled reply that he had set up three corpora- Castes and Scheduled Tribes was 15 per tions. One of the Corporations has been cent and 7% per cent respectively and set up for the Welfare of the people it has not been increased since then. belonging to Scheduled Castes, the Now you should reschedule it as per the another deals with the welfare of backward present population or the Scheduled classes people and the third one is for Castes and Scheduled Tribes and the the welfare of minorities. The setting up percentage should be raised to 17 per of Minorities Commission was announced cent and 8 per cent for the Scheduled by the hon. Prime Minister from the Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively. ramparts of the Red Fort. The Scheduled As I have pointed out that reserva- Corporation was provided Rs. 50 crore tion in promotion should also be provided. as its initial funds whereas the population A Constitution Amendment Bill should be of Scheduled Castes is 15 per cent of introduced and passed unanimously to the total popUlation, the Backward Classes provide reservation in promotion also. 50 Corporation was started with Rs. 200 per cent promotional posts should be cmre and their population is 27 per cent. filled up by direct recruitment because Similarly, the Minorities Corporation was reservation quota has not been filled in given Rs. 500 crore in the beginning, but any of the categories. Therefore, since they are 10 per cent of the population. the reservation quota has not be filled Is it justified? This issue should be up in feeder cadres, how candidates will considered seriously. How your be available for promotion to upper cadre? D.3partment is concerned with the Therefore, in order to fulfil quota in the minorities? This should come under the lowest cadre, instead of providing 62.5 Ministry of Home Affairs. Hindi, the official per cent quota in promotional posts, 50 507 Motion Re: Consideration AUGUST 23, 1994 for SC & ST and 5th, 6th, 508 of 28th and 29th Reports 7th and 8th Reports of National of erstwhile Commissioner Commission for SC & ST [Shri Ram Singh] SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS (Jajpur): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, per cent quota should be reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes promotional posts and the remaining 50 Commissioners' report for the years 1986- per cent quota should be reserved for 87 and 1987 to 1989 and the Scheduled direct recruitment. Thus the quota of Castes and Scheduled Tribes reservation will be fulfilled and the Commission's report for the year 1982- Government should set right the provision 83, 1983-84, 1984-85 and 1985-86 have of reservation in the two grades as been presented before the House by the mentioned above. Govemment. As I have got an opportunity There is one more thing. In all the to speak over it. I would like to say few Institutions, the service departments are things before the House. I think nobody being handed over on contracts basis should have any objection, if I say and the very concept of reservation in something. Government services is coming to an end. Today, the Sanitary Services, Taking the present condition of the Canteen Services different services in depressed class and the tribals into Railways are being given on contract. If consideration, we are worried as to when this trend continues and all the services they would be brought into mainstream. are awarded on contract, how can the Crores of rupees are being spent for their quota in jobs will be filled? In order to welfare for so many years. They have ensure the fulfilment of quota maximum been getting stipend since we got people should be given maximum Independence. I will produce figures in opportunities of jobs in Government this regard later on. But I would like to services. point out that there has been no progress One thing is very strange here. he in conditions of the Harijans and tribal grades of staff and officers in all the people as yet. institutions under the Department of Social Welfare differ from their counter parts in [English] other institutions. For instance, a primary school teacher in the Welfare Department MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Shri Das, gets less salary than any primary school you can continue it later. teacher gets elsewhere. The same is the case with the peons and cooks in Welfare Now, the House stands adjourned Department. The grades of staff and to meet tomorrow, the 24th August 1994, officers of all the voluntary organisations at 11 a.m. which are getting Govemment grants are lower than their counter parts in other organisations. 18.00 hrs. These are the issues I intended to put forth before the august House. I am The Lok Sabha then adjoumed till sure that while replying to this the hon. Eleven of the Clock on Wednesday, August 23, 1994IBhadra 1, 1916 Min;<;ter will explain the pOints related to (Saka) these issues and try to find out the solutions to the problems which are likely to effect people, immediately.