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LOK SABHA DEBATES (English Version)
Third Session (Tenth Lok Sgbha)
(Vol. X contains Nos. 21 to 30)
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{Tenth Series. Vol X, Third Session, 1992 1914 (Saka)j
No 24, Monday, March 30, 1992/Chaitra 10,1914 (Saka)
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Oral Answers to Questions 1 -4 2
‘Starred Question Nos 450 to 457
Written Answers to Questions 42— 484
Stat red Question Nos 458 to 469 4 2 -6 ?
Unstarred Question Nos *>097 to 5147 62— 457 5149 to 5240, 5?42to S310 arid 531210 532b
Papers I aid on the Table 484-486
Messager from Raiya Sabha 48G -48'7
Matters Under Rule 377 487— 493
(i) Need to onsure adequate 4H7 -4b8 compensation to the families whoso children have dwd due to release of to Shri Ram * Krishnu Konathala (»») Need to sanction Link 488— 489 Highway’ connecting NH 17 and H-47 waGuruvayoor Shri P C Chacko *The sign + maked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was acually asked on the floor of the House by that Member Co lum n s ( hi) Ne ed to set up an electronic 489— 490 telephone* exchange at Ajmer, Rajasthan Prof Rasa Singh Rawat (iv) Need for early completion 490— 491 of Kapadwanj-Madasa broad guage railway line Dr K D Jeswani (v) Need to provide funds to 491 State Government of Karnataka from tho Cenrtral Road Fund forthe repairs of State Highways Shri Devaraya Naik (vi) Need to arrange medicines 491— 492 and take other steps to control gastro-enteritis in Saigujd tribal district of Madhya Pradesh Shri Khelsai Singh (vu) Need foi setting up of a jute 492 mill in Barpeta district. West Bengal Shri Uddhab Barman (vih) Need to provide royalty at 493 increased rates on crude oil to Gujarat Shri Naranbhai Jamalabhai Rathva Statutory Resolution Re Disapproval 494— 553 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Ordinance and Securities and Exchange Board of India Bill Motionconsider to C o l u m n s Shnmati Geeta Mukherjee 494-498 Shri RameshwarThakur 498— 501 545— 551 Shri Jaswant Singh 501— 509 Shn Sarat Chandra Pattanayak 509— 510 Shn SudhirGiri 510— 517 Shn Bolla Bulli Ramaiah 5t7— 520 Shn Girdhari Lai Bhargava 520— 525 Shn A Charles 525-530 Shri Nitish Kumar 530— 533 Shri Pnthviraj D Chavan 533— 536 Shri Shankersinh Vaghela 536— 540 Shn Kamia Mishra Madhukar 540— 542 Shri K P Reddaiah Yadav 542— 544 Shn Syed Shahabuddin 544— 545 Statutory Resolution Re Disapproval of 553— 560 the Securities and Exchange Board of India Ordinance — Negatived Secunties and Exchange Board of India Bill Clauses 2 to 35 and 1 552— 553 Motion to Pass Shri RameshwarThakur 553 Statutory Resolution Re Disapproval of 571— 585 the Ce6S and otherTaxes on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance and Cess and Other Taxes on Minerals (Validation) Bill Motion to consider Co lum n s Shn Gtrdhari Lai Bhargava 553— 556 Shn Balram Stngh Yadav 556— 560 Dr Laxminarayan Pandeya 571— 576 Shn Somnath Chatterjee 576— 582 Shn Lokanath Choudhury 582— 584 Statement by Minister 560— 571 Bofors Investigations Shn Madhavsinh Solanki 560— 561 Constitution (Amendment) Bill 585— 608 (Insertion of new Part XIA) by Shri Chitta Basu Motion to consider Shri Sriballav Pamgrahi 586-591 Shri Bhagwan Shankar Rawat 591— 595 Shri Sobhanadreeswara Rao Vadde 595— 598 Shri Sudhiri Giri 598— 602 Shri Oscar Fernandes 603-605 Shrimati Dil Kumari Bhandari 605— 608 Changes in the Time Table for Discussion 608— 610 and Voting on Demands for Grants LOK SABHA DEBATES LOK SABHA SHRI ASHOK ANANDRAO *■ DESHMUKH Will the Ministerof INFORMATION AND Monday. March 30. 1992/Chaitra 10 1914 BROADCASTING be pleased to state (Saka) (a) the percentage of population to be ______covered by AIR and Doordarshan 1992 93, State wise, The Lok Sabha met at Eleven of the Clock (b) whether it is proposed to cover the entire population, and [MR SPEAKER in the Chau] (c) ihso the steps taken by the Govern ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ment in this regard*? [English] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD Coverage by Alr/T.V. CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) to + (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the *450 SHRIK PRADHANI House STATEMENT (a) Percentage of Estimated Population to be covered by AIR/TV services by the end of 1992 93 State Vn ion Territory Air TV 1 2 3 1 Andhra Pradesh 99 78 4 2 Arunachal Pradesh 98 44 4 3 Assam 98 82 4 4 Bihar 99* 91 7 5 Goa 99* 100 0 3 Oral Answers MARCH 30.1992 Oral Answers 4 State/Union Territory Mr TV 1 2 3 6. Gujarat 99* 76.8 7. Haryana 99* 98.5 8 Himachal Pradesh 91 61.9 9. Jammu & Kashmir 94 90.3 10. Karnataka 96 68.7 11. Kerala 95 86.3 12. Madhya Pradesh 96.5 60.1 13. Maharashtra 98.5 81.7 14.' Manipur 99* 66.4 15. Meghalaya 96 97.2 16. Mizoram 95 72.3 17. Nagaland 97 69.6 18. Onssa 98 77 19. Punjab 99 100 0 20. Rajasthan 98.5 61.5 21. Sikkim 80 95.0 22. Tamil Nadu 98.5 90.1 23. Tnpura 99* 93.3 24. Uttar Pradesh 97.5 92.4 25 West Bangal 99* 96.7 26. Andaman & Nicobar Islands 80 99.0 27. Chandigarh 99* 100.0 28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 99* 43.6 5 Oral Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Oral Answers State/Union Territory Air TV 1 P 3 29 Delhi 99* 100 0 30 Daman & Diu 99' 100 0 31 Lakshadweep & Minicoy Islands 99* 99 32 Pondicherry 99* 100 C * * Fully covered Notes Coverage figures in respect of Doordarshan includes population living in fringe areas where elevated antenna and boosters are required to obtain satisfactory reception (b)and(c) Steps taken by Govern ment mission station when there aie 21 stations in to Enhance Air/Hfv Coverage the whole of 21 p iriiamentary constituencies in the State of Orissa but not even one At present Radio and Hoordarshan pro transmitter is located in my constituency'? vide coverage to on estimated 95 9% and 81 % of the population of the country respec KUMARI GIRIJIVYAS Sn as I under tively F urthe- expansion of the electronic stand, Korapur and Jevpore are covered media is being earned out in a phased which are very near to the constituency of the manner depending upon availability of ad hon Member Malkhangiri r. being covered equate resources and inter se priorities 32 soon We have already ord* ted foi that I AIR and 152 TV transmitter projects are have noted the point of * w ol tne hon either at various stages of implementation or Member envisaged to be set up With the commis sioning of these projects Air and Doordarshan SHRI K PRADHANI Jeypore is not coverages would be available to 97 5% and within my constituency It is wi*hm the Koraput 90% population of the country respectively constituency There is not even one single transmitter centre m my constituency SHRIK PRADHANI Mr Speaker, Sir, the Minister has replied that 77 percent of There are different stations around the people of this country will be covered by Nowrangpur parliamentary constituency As the end of 1992-93 when these projects are I said earlier, it is a very large constituency completed covered with full of forests and mountains at different altitudes Even with boosters and higher antennas, about 50 per cent of the I would like to point out that my constitu people cannot view television programmes ency is one of the largest constituency in the in my constituency Will the Mmistortake into country having an area to the extent of 400 consideration this fact and complete within kms in length and 150 kms tn breadth and the year 1992-93 the project of commiss on not even one TV transmitter centre has been mg a new transmitter Centre in Nowrangpur*? put up in my constituency KUMARI G1RUA VYAS I haw already May I know from the hon Minister why mentioned that I have noted down the point this discrimination is there tn regard to trans of view of the hon Member 7 Oral Answers MARCH 30,1992 Oral Answers 8 [Translation] [English] SHRI ASHOK ANANDRAO THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DESHMUKH Mr Speaker, Sir, the hon MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Minister has not given a complete reply The BROADCASTING (SHRI AJIT PANJA) Sir, purpose of asking the question was to know I Just want to add to the answer given by my as to what are the plans to cover entire colleague There was one question asked on population of the country The hon Minister the provision of TV sets to Panchayasts This has made available the area-wise figures as is different from the transmitter with a high well as the number of Doordarshan and power or low power Akashvam stations The hon Minister has also stated that radio and TV coverage is I must inform this House that so far as nearly 95 and 81 per cent respectively TV sets are concerned, 5, 000 community TV sets were allotted during the Seventh Mr Chairman, Sir, Doordarshan is the Plan period for the North Eastern region best medium to reach the masses but tne because it is a far flung and tribal hill area hon Minister did not give separate informa tion about rural areas when ever she should We waited forthe report of the Council have give separate information about urban there I e , the North East Council and, ac and rural areas Shri Rajesh Pilot has said cording to their suggestion we have sanc that each Gram Panchayat will be piovided tioned community 1V sets for some places telephone facility Similiarly, if television sets There are tnbal and hilly areas Even though are provided to each Gram Panchayat infor we cover it by population-wise through our mation about the rural welfare programmes, transmitter, unless there is purchasing power family welfare programmes and other devel of the people to buy a set, it becomes really opment pogrammes going on in the country useless may be made available to the people and it would facilitate to solve the problems of rural So, we are suggesting to the Planning areas I would like to know by what time the Commission that we are in favors of giving Government propose to* provide IV and more community TV sets but that depends ♦ broadcasting facility to every Gram on the resources that we obtain from the Panchayat’ Planning Commission [ Translation] KUMARI GIRUA VYAS Mr Speaker, Sir, there were nearly 18 television centres in SHRI ARVIND TRIVEDI Mr Speaker, the Sixth Five Year Plan, when Doordarshan Sir, they have given assurances to Gujarat was introduced in thiscountry Gradually, we several times to link it with the national have reachedthe present percentage At the network but it has not been done so far The time of introduction of television, the aim was hon Minister has said that efforts are being to give preference to big cities, metropolitan made to reach hilly areas but ground areas cities and north-western areas Lat«r on, have not been covered so far The preference would be given to one lakh popu programmes do not reach our rural areas, lation But it was observed that even then the especially tribal areas The message meant entire area is not covered Therefore prefer forthe public does not reach them We were ence is given to the areas which are near the given assurances I would like to know by borders, hill areas of north-west, tnbal and what time this work will be completed7 How sensitive areas Gradually, we have reached long shall we go on telling people that this the existing percentage With the increase in Government would do the work? economic capacity, we would be able to cover entire area We are certainly commit KUMARI GIRUA VYAS Mr Speaker, ted to reach far-flung areas as well Sir, if the hon Member is hinting at the 9 Oral Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Oral Answers 10 reg ional service, preference would be given THE MINISTER OF WATER RE to it with the coming of INSAT-2 As far as SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN Gujarat is concerned, it is well covered that SHUKLA) (a)to(d) after examination of the is 99 per cent by AIR and 76 8 per cent by report of Upper Tapi Stage II, which envis Doordarshan aged annual irrigation of about46,700 hect ares in Madhya Pradesh and 59,800 hect SHRICHHEDIP/fcWAN Mr Speaker, ares in Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Sir, Vivian BharaSfinProgrammes broadcast Rs 303 crores, the States have been ad from Patna station of A I R or the vised to send a modified report keeping in Doordarshan news bulletin telecast 7 30 view the observations made by the Central pm does not cover the entire Bihar May I Water Commission The modified report has know from the hon Minister by what time not been received at the Centre The time for action would be completed to cover the completion and expenditure involved can be entire Btnar, so that all the people of Bihar are determined after receipt of the modified able to hear the news’ report here [English] SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR SINGH THAKUR Mr Speaker, Sir, I would like to SHRI AJIT PANJA We are seriously ask the hon Minister whether the going by the advice given at that time by the Maharashtra Government has made any engineers to cover the whole of Bihar by recommendation regarding including upper micro wave Now satellites have come For Tapti project Phase II in the Eighth Five Year that reason we have already cove rod five Plan’ If not, why has the earlierthree phased States and our whole idea is to covered all project been suspended in between when its the 25 States and 7 Union terntories by the first phase was about to be completed’? end of the Eighth Plan provided all those Plans which we have submitted to the Plan SHRI VIDYA CHARAN SHUKLA Mr nmg Commission are approved Speaker, Sir, no proposal to include the aforesatdprojectin the Eighth Five Year plan [ Translation], | o w has been received from Maharshtra Gov ' emment Although, our national policy is to Upper Tapti Project complete those projects on priority basis on which work has already been started We *451 SHRI MAHENpRA KUMAR SiMPH had raised this issue with the Maharashtra THAKUR Will the Minister of WATER RE Government It is hoped that they will agree SOURCES be pleased to state on its inclusion in the Eighth Five Year Plan (a) the present position of the Upper SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR SINGH Tapti project phase II in regard to Khena THAKUR The reasons for delay in preparing Gutighat Dam Navatha Diversion dam, the modified report as per the advice of Khena Lert bank Canal, Navatha Right Ca Central Water Commission and the work nal and Hatnoo Right Bank Canal completed in 1991 92 on the second phase of this project and the work proposed to be (b) the details ol land to be irngated by completed by the Government during 1992 the project in Madhya Pradesh and 93’ Maharashtra SHRI VIDYA CHARAN SHUKLA As I have stated earlier the report of this project (c) the time by which the project lik e ly has already been sent to the Maharashtra to be completed, and and Madhya Pradesh Governments They have been asked to furnish the certain infor (d) the expenditure involved therein ? mation and clarifications required in connec 11 O ral Answers MARCH 30. 1992 Oral Answers 12 tion with implementation of this project. The (b) whether crossbar system continu required information has not so far been ously remains out of order, receivedfromthe Maharashtra Government. (c) of so, the reasons therefor; However, the Madhya Pradesh Gov ernment has informed a few days ago that (d) whetherthe Government propose to they witt soon assess their technical require- change the said system; and merits and inform the Central Government about them. As regards Maharashtra Gov (e) if so, the details thereof? ernment. we have not received any reply from them and after waiting for a year this [English] project has been sent back to Maharashtra Government. , THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. SHRI RAM KAPASE:The hon. Member RANGAYA NAIDU): (a) the cross-bar type has just now MbYfriedlhat after waiting for a telephone exchanges in Rajasthan circle year for the report from the Maharasthra are: Government they have sent it back to Maharashtra Government. When was it sent A jmer (8000 lines) Penta Conta Cross and what information has been sought from bar. them? Jodhpur (8000lines) Penta Conta Cross SHRI VIDYA CHARAN SHUKLA: The bar. project was sent back to the Maharashtra Government around three years back. Jaipur (10.000 lines) japanese C-4000 Exchange. SHRI RAM KAPSE: Please state the date on which it was sent and the information The number and capacities of other sought from them? types of telephone systems in Rajasthan are given in the Statement placed on the Table SHRI VIDYA CHARAN SHUKLA It was of the House. sent back around three years back. I do not have with me the exact date and month. The (b) No. Sir. clarification sought by us was mainly techni cal and pertaining to hydrology or in other (c) Does not arise. words it was about the availability ot water and other essential items which are time and (d) The exchanges which are life ex again required and about the proper utilisation pired and unsatisfactory in performance are of funds allocated for the purpose. That is being replaced progressively. why, it was precisely sent to them. I hope to receive information in this regard very soory. (e) It is planned to replace these ex ^ i changes in phases during the 8th and 9th Crossbar system In Telephone Ex- Five year Plans. changes In R ^asinan [ Translation] 452. gROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: Will the Minister of COMWONICATIONS be PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: Mr. pleased to state: Speaker. Sir. although, the hon. Minister has given a detailed answer, but I would like to (a) the telephone exchanges in know from the hon. Minister of Communica Rajasthan wherein crossbar and other sys tions whether it is a bitter reality that 8000 tems are functioning; fines Penta conta crons-bar exchange to 13 O ral Answers CH AITR A10, ^ A (S A K A ) Oral Answers 14 which the hon. Minister just now referred to peop le on the waiting list wiO be met by is not capable to meet the requirement of the replacing te cross bar systems by electronic subscribers of Ajmer, that is why number of exchange in ^jmer in Rajasthan which is the the complaints by the telephone subscribers heart of aH religions and is also an historical is continuously increasing. What are the place. What steps have been taken so far in main reasons therefore, and the steps taken this direction? to redress the greive ncess of the subscrib ers and for the maintenance of the cross bar SHRI RAJESH PILOT: Mr. Speaker, system which has come out of date’ Sir, I fully agree with the hon. Member that Ajmer is a very important place and not only THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Indian tourists but foreign tourists also visit MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI this place. The religions minded people visit RAJESH PILOT): Mr. Speaker. Sir, it is true Datgah sharifm Ajmer and as such from all that complaints regarding the functioning of angles it is certainly an important place. In cross bar exchange were received and we the light of the aforesaid points we are had endeavored to redress the companies. contemplating on the ways through which Mr. speaker. Sir, ever since the electronic this place can be provided with modern exchanges technology has come there has technology. been a growing demand for it all over the country. Now wherever we allot cross bar PROF. PREM DHUMAl: Mr. Speaker, exchange, people ref use to accept the same sir, the ftohTlMinister in his reply has said that and are even prepared to wait for two years Rajasthan has 882exchanges and they are for electronic exchange. There is a great of fourteen different kinds. On account of it, difference between the two technologies. it is difficult to give request service to the The problem faced by the government is that subscribers. I would, therefore, like to know the cross bar system cannot be removed from the hon. Minister the time by which it before the expiry of its life or only when they can be replaced by the latest technology and come totally unserviceable. We do not have secondly electronic exchanges are sanc the capcity to allot electronic exchanges at tioned for one place but your officers set up demand. The people on the watting list in exchange at another place which creates a Ajmer are around 5thousand. Last year, that big problem. What action do you propose to is in 1991-92 we had allotted around four take in this matter? thousand exchanges but due to some rea son ft could not be allotted to Ajmer. Mr. SHRI RAJESH PILOT: So far as the Speaker, Sir. I will try to allot an exchange question of replacing aH the cross bar and with four thousand lines to Ajmer so that the manual exchanges are concerned, it is im inconveniences faced by the subscribers are possible to replace them soon because we lessened to some extent. have every limited financial resources. As I told you earlier that we replace the cross bar As far as faults are concerned, the system only in the event of expire of their maximum number of complaints received lives or in the event of their going out of order are those of junction exchanges. For that we to the irreparable extent. We replace the have already sent a team of technologists to cross bar exchange if we have the request look into the causes of such complaints with capacity but we don'thave adequate capac a view to bring about improvement therein. ity. Only forty per cent electronic exchanges have been set up in the country. Our PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: Mr. endeavour is to make it sixty to seventy per Speaker, Sir, I am grateful to the hon. Min cent during the Eighth Five Year Plan. Al ister for his active and positive approach the though Members beleonging to opposition but at the same time, I would like to request parties are not agree with us yet we hope that the hon. Minister through you to state the our capacity win increase by the virtue of the time by which the demands of thousands of boost that we or our Department got as a 15 O ral Answers MARCH 30,1992 Oral Answers 16 res ult of new economic policy. Mr Speaker. (a) the stage at which the Teesta bar Sir, I will take only one minute For instance, rage project stands at present; the cost of production of a single hne is betweentas 8 or 10 thousand whenever we (b) the expenditure incurred on the purchased them it cost us Rs 7-8 thousand project so far, or even ten thousand As such we invited open tenders on rupee payment basis and (c) the amount released by the Union we got the same for Rs 8 thousand and Government till date, and something We saved Rs 20 crore for one country in this one attempt ThisRs 20 crore (d) the t.me by which it is likely to be can be utilized on roads and water This kind completed’ ol work will at least be beneficial tor the development of our department and it is THE MINISTER OF WATER RE hoped that the new policy of production of SOURCES (SHRI VIO YACHARAN electronic exchange through fifty one per SHUKLA) (a) While the work on three bar cent equity will increase our capacity to such rages, Teesta-Mahananda mam link canal an extent which will enable us to replace 70- and Mahananda main canal have been com 80 per cent exchanges in the country by pleted. the work on Dauk-Nagar, Nagar- electronic exchanges Tangon and teesta-Jaldaka main canals and distribution system is in different stages of Mr Speaker, Sir, the second point raised construction Irrigation Potential of 25 by the hon Member is that the exchanges thouand Hectares has been created by end are not set up at the places for which they are of June. 1991 sanctioned This is true I would like to give an instance of U P The allotment was made (b) An expenditure of Rs 359 55crores for particular place All the representatives has been incurred on the project upto Sep took a stand that they will not let the truck go tember. 1991 against the revised estimated They will rather set the truck afore The cost of Rs 695 crores exchange remained there for three day and it is still at that place They are asking as to (c) A Special Central Assistance of Rs why is it passing through their areas and why 5 crores dunng 1983 84 and advance plan as was it not installed in their area before7 assistance of Rs 15 crores during 1986-87 and Rs 10 crores during 1987-88 was pro SHRI RAJVEER SINGH Can an ex vided to this project change be got Irilhfe way? ( Interruptions) Exchange can be got if the people’s pressurse (d) The project is expected to spill over representative them’ to IX th plan SHRI RAJESH PILOT I am replying to SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS Sir, from ttnt In such conditions, delay is made in the arswer, it is clear that it is nothing but the certain cases but as per the Government re* ection of the new economic policy of the policy we try to allot exchanges to every Central Government As you know, the district and every place Teesta protect is the only project, through which 22 lakh acres of land agricultural land Teesta Barrage project - in five districts of North Bengal will be benefited This project will not only solve the *453 -SHRJJOENDRA NATH DA$ problem ot the crop raising but also changes SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA. the entire economy of the North Bengal and the State ( Interruptions) Will the Minister of W ATER R E SOURCES be pleased to state MR SPEAKER What is your question’ 17 O ral Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Oral Answers 18 SHRI JiTENDRA NATH DAS: t am go ernment. Our outlook is that we are prepared ing to ask my question. But I will have to to give 100 percent assistance to this project. explain the density of the necessity of this problem. SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: For the last two days I was in North bengal. I saw the MR. SPEAKER: That is not allowed. potentiality of this project. This is a very vital Please come to the question. project for the five districts of North Bengal. An all-party delegation of MLAs, under the SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS: I am com leadership of the Irrigation Minister of the ing to the question. Rs. 365 crores have Government of West Bengal will be meeting already been spent by the State Govern the Irrigation Minister Shri Shukia and also ment, out of which the special Central Assis the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Com tance has been to the tune of Rs.5 crores. If mission Shri Pranab Mukherjee for seeking the Central Government's view is to improve Special assistance forthe Teesta project, so the agricultural sector, I do not know, how it that thiscan be completed in the 8th five Year is possible without irrigation? Plan period, not that should not be spilled over to the 9th Plan also, but it should be I would like to know from the hon. completed within the 6th five Year Plan. May Minister what are the constraints of the I know from the hon. Minister whether he will Central Government to provide financial take up this matter with the Planning com assistance during this plan period and the mission for sufficient and adequate financial names of similar projects in different States assistance so that,.. which are being monitored by the Central Government. MR. SPEAKER; "So that' is not neces sary ! SHRI VIDDHYACHARAN SHUKLA: sir, we provide considerable importance to this SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: This vital project and, therefore, we have given Spe project can be completed within the 8th five cial Central Assistance to this project, we Year Plan period. would also like to clarify and propose to the Planning Commission to covert this project SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: As I into a national project which should be f u nded said, this project is already underthe discus entirely from the Central Assistance. But sions with the Planning Commission. The after consideration, the concept of national outcome of he discussions can be known project has not so far been accepted by the only after* the discussions are over. I have Planning Commission. We are discussing saidearherthatwe have given very good and this matter with them. But the work on this very high priority to this project. This is a project is continuing; it has not been stopped. mega project, so it does not seem likely to be We are fully cooperating with the West Ben completed in the 8th Plan. Even if the sanc gal Government. The West Bengal govern tions are made m time and all the work goes ment is also doing its best to complete the on, even then looking to the magnitude of the project according to the schedule. work involved, it is likely to be finished during the 8th Ran. But we will try and see that the SHRI JITERNDRA NATH DAS’ I would like to know whether the Government has sufficient resources are provided for this got any letter from the hon. Chief Minister of project because this is a project of national West Bengal regarding the Teesta project. If importance. so, what is the outlook of the Government on the points raised in this letter? [Translation] SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: the SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: Mr. Speaker, sir. West Bengal Chief Minister has asked lor 50 thehon MinteteThaTjn'st now stated that It per cent assistance from the Central gov- Ba national project like BhakhraNagal darn 19 O ral Answers MARCH 30.1992 Orad Answers 20 pro ject. Now I would fee to ask the hon. it is so, I want to know the reaction of the hon. Minister as to why its completion has been Minister to this. delayed lor such a long ported and why the funds which were to be provided by the SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: I do Central Government have not been pro not know which of the three barrages affects vided? Secondly, the hon Minister has staled the area that the hon. Member indicated. that it is a national project and Central Gov ernment would provide hundred percent fi One barrage is proposed to be con nancial assistance forthis project. So I would structed at Gazoidaba in Jalpaiguri District; like to know the amount of money to be given second barrage is proposedtobe constructed by Central Government during the current at Phutoari in Jalpariguri District; and the year and the coming years and how long ft third barrage is proposed to be constructed will take to complete the project? on Dauk River and this would be on Teesta- jatdaka main Canal. These are the three barrage under contemplation. SHRI VIDYA CHARAN SHUKLA: Mr. Speaker, Sir, irrigation is a state subject. I do not know which of the barrages is Therefore, the State Governments have to going to affect the area that the hon. lady bearthe whole expenditure on irrigation. The member has said. But, I will look into this Central government generally do not provide matter and find out what are the implications any money for it. It is just for this particular of submersion in these three barrages. project that about Rs. 5 crores have been sanctioned Rs. 15 crores have been sanc Production of Copper t tioned for advance plan. Keeping the impor tance of the project in view, the Government *454. SHRI BHAGEY GOBARDHAN: is prepared to meet the whole expenditure Will the Minister of M lh lE S l^ p le a s ^ on this project. If this project satisfies the state: norms laid down for a national project and Planning Commission approves it as such, (a) the estimated reserves of copper then work on this project will be carried out in available in the country and the locations a different way otherwise the Government ot thereof; West Bengal will have to complete the project with its own resources. As I have already (b) the annual production of copper vis- stated, the matter is still under consideration, a vis its demand in the country; and and no decision has yet been taken. (c) the details of public sector undertak [English] ings engaged in the production of copper including profitability of each undertaking? SHRIMATI DIL KUMARI BHANDARI: I would like to know irom the'’hon." Minister as THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to whether the Government have any pro MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM posal to construct a barrage as a part of the SINGH YADAV)* (a) to (c). A statement is Teesta. Barrage Project, at or near Corona laid on the Table of the House. tion Bridge in North Bengal, lam andforthat matter, the people of Sikkim are not against STATEMENT tha Teesta Barrage Project. But. if this par ticular barrage is constructed at this particu (a) The estimated reserves of copper in lar point, then, our people are apprehensive the country as on 31.3.1988 are 632 million that three towns which are situated on the tonnes. These reserves are available mostly bank of RiverTeesta will be submerged. Not in Madhya Pradesh (38%), Khar (35%). only these three towns, but also the whole Rajasthan (19%) with smaller deposits in National Highway 3lA,witibesubrnerged.N Karnataka, Andhra pradesh, Sikkim and a 21 Oral Answers CHAITRA 10. 191 4 (S A K A ) Oral Answers 22 few other States. try. giving incentives to increase secondary capacity, utilizing the present installed smelt (b) The indigenous production of copper ing and refining capacity to the maximum. in the country is about 50. 000 tonnes per Besides all this, there are proposals lor annum against the current annual demand increasing copper smelting and refinery ca of around 1.8 lakh tonnes. pacity from 31.000tonnes to45.000tonnes per year in the western part i.e. in Rajasthan (c) Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is in accordance with the availability of funds in the only public sector undertaking producing Eighth Five Year Plan; increasing the yearly copper metal in the country. The net profit production of ote in Malajkhand mine in the earned by the company is as follows.- Central part i.e. in Madhya Pradesh from two to three million tonnes; developing the Banvas (Rs. in crores) mine in Western part i.e. Rajathan and the development of Chhapri, Sidheshwari mine 1989-90 45.18 in eastern part i.e. in Bihar with the capcity of about 0. 75 million tonnes and installing a 1990-91 45.10 matching concentrator. 1991-92 66.42* [English] (*Apnl to Feb, SHRI BHAGEY GOBARDHAN: Is the 1992 Provisional) Government intending to involve the private sector also in the production of copper. SHRI VHAGEY GOBARDHAN Sir, Presently, it is the public sector which the from” to the answer provided, you would sole producer of copper in our country par fmd that today only 27.7 per cent of the ticularly in the ore-mining and processing demand lor copper is being met indigenously. sectors. If so, what is the policy of the Two years ago, it was 34 per cent and as we Government under the liberalised at go along, the demand will continue to in mosphere. crease and we shall have to depend on the imports [ Translation] My question is this: What is the current SHRI BLARAM SINGH YADAV. It is level of foreign exchange outgo and what are true that uptill now the mining and processing the steps which are being taken by the of copper was reserved forthe public sector. Government to augment indigenous pro But with the change of circumstances the duction of copper so that the foreign ex policy regarding procesing of copper has change outgo will be minimised and at the been liberaliseed and now the people in same time, our dependence on external pnvate sector can also purchase the scrap sources of copper will be minimised ’ from other countries and undertake smelting work to prepare copper. [Translation] [English] S H R "' ALRAMSINGH YADAV: In reply to the f v * of the question raised by the JHRM LOK^TH CHOUDHURY. Mr. hon. Ml I would like to submit t hat the foreign exchange to the tune of Rs 800 the production to meet our demand, what is crores is involved in importing Copper from the present capacity of the industry already other countries. So lar as the second part of established. Only mining will not solve the the question is concerned, the Government problem. What is the added capacity that the wants to take some measures - such as Government is proposing to have during the increasing the mining capacity in the coun Eighth Plan? 23 O ral Answers MARCH 30,1992 Oral Answers 24 [Translation] SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV; For this I need a separate notice. However, I SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV: At would like to ted the hon. Member that this present the total installed production capac company was set up there a long time ago ity refined copper is about47,500tonnes per and the hon. Members have time and again annum. Steps are being taken to meet the raised this question that the raw material has shortage. to be brought here from that place which involves expenditure on transportation. It is SHRI DIGVUAYA SINGH: 38 per cent true that it involves expenditure on transpor of the'TOtarapper 'Reives are there in tation which in turn escalates the overall cost Madhya Pradesh, and there is not even a of the production. But on the other hand, if single smelting plant in the State. In regard smelter is set up there, its overall expendi to the expansion programme, I would like to ture will be much higher that is why I submit ask the hon. Minister whether there is any ted that in order to increase the overall proposal to set up a smelting plant at production of copper in the country several Malajkhand in Balaghat which is the biggest measures are being taken and the Govern reserve of the country, and if so, how log it will ment do hope that they will be able to take to set up the plant? overcome the problems that come in the way in f uture. ( Interruption) SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV The government has been actively considcratmg MR. SPEAKER: Let Dr. Bhoi ask his the matter. Today the biggest reserve of question in regard to mining. copper are in the country is there in Madhya Pradesh; and in Madhya Pradesh too [English) Malajkhand is the place where copper is found the maximum. In this connection, I DR KRUPSINDHU BHOI. Mr. Seaker would like to submit that there was a pro Sir, the information which the Minister has posal to set up a smelter at that place and a given to the House has been supplied by the Japanese Consultancy firm was given the bureaucrats because the metallurgy or the charge to prepare its feasibility report They ming engineers have not been consulted. were given two years time to accomplish this Are there 632 million tonnes of copper re task. We hope that the report will be submit serves which has been shown to the House, ted within two or three months. When they mineable reserves? is the reserve of Copper submit their report and we are convinced of ore deposit more than 2000 million tonnes in its feasibility and the increase in the produc our country ? What is the percentage of tion of copper, then the Government would Copper ore vis-a vis alloys ore particularly in certainly consider to set up the smelter Malaj Khand on which the project report can during the Eighth Five Year Plan be prepared indigenously by the Khetnmine * people who have done this job in a magnifi cent way? There is no question of asking SHRI SHARAD YADAV: I confirm that Japan or Austrialia. The design parameter is Shri Digvijaya Singh has stated and would available indigenously in our country. Why like to know the expenditure on transporta not the Government take a decision forth tion of raw copper from the mines of with to have a copper smelter in the pithead Malajkhand to the Khetri unit. The flaw in the area of Malaj Khand itself? planning is that the dismantle unit has not been set up at the place where copper is [Translation] found. Had the dismantle unit been set up there, it would have resulted in low cost of SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV: Sir, production. I would like to know as to how mining is being carried out forthe last several much expenditure is involved in transporta years in Khetri area, due to which the content tion. of copper ore in raw rr wial has been 25 O ral Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Ora! Answers 26 (Mxmaatog (Interruptions)\4on& havethe (c) the number of tourist spots develop information at the moment. Japanse tech ment in these States with the said amount nology Is bettor than ours and that is why during 1990-91 ? their expertise has been engaged so that they may conduct various studtes and pre [English) pare the feastoHity report and submit it to the Government of India. ^ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ANDTOUR- Allocation toJLg. end Qularat for ISM (SHRI M O.H FAROOK), (a) to (c) A Development of Tourist sports statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha *455 SHR1MATI ___ BHAUMA STATEMENT “ ”~*<5HIKHLIA OR RXMESUCHANDTOMAR. . (a) to (c) Development of tourists spots — *•* is primarily the responsibility of the State Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Governments However, Central financial AND TOURISM be pleased to state assistance is extended for augmentation of tounsm infrastructure on the basis of specific (a) the total amount allocated to the proposals received from the State Govern Government of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat ments and dependent upon their merits, for development of tourist spots during 1990- mter-se priorities and availability of funds 91 and 1991 -92; During 1990-91 and 1991-92, the amount sanctioned and released for projects/ (b) the amount spent each year for the schemes received from the Government of development of said sports, and U P and Gujarat is given below (Rs miakhs) State 1990-91 1991-92 Amount Amount sanctioned/ Sanctioned/ released released UP 397.87 20525 54 65 27 80 Gujarat 99 55 42 5 0 126 34 64 85 The projects/schemes which were sane- low Both Saurashtra and Gujarat have a tionedduring 1990-91 included the augmen nght cultural heritage and Junagarh is fa tation of tounsm infrastructure facilities at 32 mous aH over the world for its lions Its locations in u.p and 7 in Gujarat architecture has no parallel The town is located at the foothills of Gimar Mountain If [Translation] Junagarh is developed as a tourist spot, the country will, undoubtedly, earn a lot of for SHRIMATI BHAVANA CHIKHUA Mr eign exchage Therefore, I would like to Speaker. Sir, through you, I would like to impress upon the hon Minister to link sbmtt that the hon. Minister in reply to my Junagarh with broad gauge line and provide question has stated that only 7 places in a daily Indian Airlines flight to the township Gujarat have been selected for developing With its unique archaeological importance, if tourism infrastructure. This number is very the above facilities are provided to the town 27 O ral Answers MARCH 30.1992 Oral Answers 28 ship , it can develop both industrially and great difficulty we were able to pursuade economically Besides, has the Govern them into responding.(Jntom 4ptosu) ment of Gujarat submitted any proposal to the Central Government for development of [TransWorn Junaaarh as a tourist spot? SHRIMATI BHAVNA CHIKHLIA: It is absolutely wrong. [English] (Interruptions) SHRIM .0 H FAROOK I could under stand the anguish of the hon Member S t^ l^ ^ ^jHOmPtease White I appreciate her sentiments. I would lay on the Table of the House the copies of say that I cannot do anything as Railways is all the letters sent to the Government of Uttar concerned But as far as tounsm is con Pradesh and replies received from them. cerned, if there is any proposal from the Gujarat Government. I think we will be able (Interruptions) to look into It [English] [ Translation] SHRI MADHAV RAO SCINDIA On 10th SHRIMATI BHAVANA CHIKHLIA Mr October, we have sent a DO letter, on 31st Speaker, Sir, through you, I would like to October CPWD has also written to the State point out to the hon Minister that the late Government, on 13th November, a reminder former Pnme Minister, Shri Rajiv Gandhi, has been sent by the Department of Tour had drawn up an ambitious plan for the ism, On 23rd December, CPWD has again development of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh reminded the State Government, On 28th as a tounst spot I feel that the Government Decemeber, DO reminders have been sent must fulfill his wishes Does the Govern from Joint Secretary to the Secretary, Tour ment have any such scheme ’ If it has ism, UP Government, on 6th January an already done something in this regard, the other reminder was sent, on 27th February details thereof a telegraphic re Tunder was sent, and on 10th March, a DO reminder was again sent to the [English] Sate Government Finally we got the same reply saying ■ Yes we are preparing same SHRI M O H FAROOK There was a plans for 16th March " proposal from the Government of Uttar Pradesh to have two Yatrl Niwas at Ayodhya [Translation] We are looking into the matter We will be in a position to sanction two Yatri Niwas very DR RAMESH CHAND TOMAR Mr shortly, within a few days Speaker, Sir, the Central Government should give ail help to Uttar Pradesh tor developing THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION tourism,forwhichthereisalotofscope But, AND TOURISM ($HR| MAJDHAV RAO my question is (Interruptions) Please lis SCINDIA) We have been corresponding ten to me first The reply given by the hon wfthtne Uttar Pradesh Government on these Ministar is completely different from the fac Yatra Niwas at Ayodhya I am afraid, the tual position In 1990-91, out of the total response we have received s totally unsat sanctioned amount of Rs 398 lakh only Rs isfactory We have sent telegraphic remind ers We have written to them But we have 205 tokha were actually released to Uttar sent telegraphic reminders We have writ Pradesh and in 1991-92, outofRs 55iakhs ten to them But we have no response to the sanctioned to the State, Rs. 27 iakhs were last seven reminders Ultimately, just a few released This year Andh-Kurribha Meia is days age, they have finally responded With goingtorbe held at Haradwar in Uttar Pradesh, 29 O ra l Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 {SAKA) Oral Answers 30 where hundreds and thousands of Indian theirful cooperation in the matter of utHisat^ and foreign tourists would congreagate. of funds amounting to Rs. 2.20 crore, If they Besides, a number of tourist spots were are not responsive, then funds wiH not be destroyed by the recent earthquake in released. The hon. Member has also de Garhwal in Uttar Pradesh. So, in order to sired to know as to why only Rs. 27 lakh were provide amenities to tourists and for the released out of the sanctioned amount of development of destroyed tourist spots, wiH Rs.54lakh. In this connection. I would like to the Central Government release the entire State that it is the reflection of the response sanctioned amount? This is part (a) of my we receive from the Government of Uttar supplementary... ( Interruptions).. What is the Pradesh, both last year and during the cur reasons for releasing less amount ? Will the rent financial year. Government release the entire amount sanc tioned for the repair of destroyed spots? In SHRI KR1SHANDLUT SLlLIAKlPUftl' part (b) of my supplementary, I would like to Mr. Speaker,, is it a fact that for promotiog Know whether the Government Is going to tourism at Ayodhya and developing it as a increase the amount. tourist spot a number of temples have been demolished there thus causing widespread [English] damage to tourism. Sir, through you, I would like to know from the hon. Minister whether SHRI MADHAVARAO SCINDIA I the Government has received reports that a would just like to add one more thing 1 have number of temples have been demolished just said about the totally cold response we by the B J.P . Government of Uttar Pradesh. have received from the Uttar Pradesh Gov Besides, wiH the hon. Minister please State ernment as far as the Yatri Niwas at Niwas at whether funds sanctioned for promotion of Ayodhya is concerned. I would also like to tourism at these spots will be misused or add that we have been receiving a similar properly utilised? cold response on Yatri Niwas in Chitrakut also. SHRI MADHAVARAO SCINDIA: (have (Interruptions) already given a reply inn this connection in the other House and repeating the samething [Translation] here that no proposal to promote tourism at Ayodhya has been received from the Gov Or. Ramesh Chand Tomar. This is no ernment of Uttar Pradesh by the Central ground for reducing the amount Why the Government sanctioned amount of Rs. 398 lakh was reduced? SHRI ATAL BIHABl VAJPAYEE- Mr. Speaker, dir, the question is regarding Uttar ShrtWadhavrao Scincha: I am coming to Pradesh and Gujarat, but the hon. Minister that. Please have patience. In the Seventh has shifted to Chitrakut ati of a sudden. Even Five Year Ran an allocation of Rs. 4.42 crore loid Rama took a long time to reach Chitrakut was made to Uttar Pradesh. In 1991 -92 we from Ayodhya should an hon. Minister make wanted to sanction a sum of 2.20 crore It is use of the Question. Hour to cst aspersions 50 percent of the amount sanctioned dunng on a State Government? Though the ques the entire Seventh Five Year plan, in one tion does not pertm to Madhya Pradesh, yet year. So everything depends on the re the hon. Minister has tried to drag the Madhya sponse of the Uttar Pradesh Government Pradesh Government into Whenever funds are sanctioned by the Cen n.{lnterruptions)Yes, please listen, Chitrakut tral Government, it is also the endeavour of is in Uttar Pradesh. the Centre to take up a few projects on priority basis. In this connection we have SHRI MADHAVARAO SCINDIA: Ithink been consulting the Government of Uttar 'Shri Vajpayee has fotgotton his way. ( Inter Pradesh and corresponding with them for ruptions) 31 O ral Answers MARCH 30.1992 Oral Answers 32 AN HON. MEMBER: Chitrakut is in Uttar Pradesh. SLAto. Name of Exchange ANOTHER HON.MEMBER* Shn Vapayee should first visits Uttar Pradesh 1 2 and find out himsef (Interruption) SHRI ATAL BIHARi VAJPAYEE Mr 3 Kegmga Speaker, Sir, Chitrakut In Uttar Pradesh is adjacent to Madhya Pradesh border You 4 Deogarh may please ask the hon Minister so that the point is make dear please ask him as to 5 Bonai which State, Madhya Pradesh or Uttar Pradesh, was in his mind when he was 6 Khanar Road making a reference to Chitrakut (Interrup tion^ 7 Raj Khariar MR SPEAKER No, Sir (Interruptions) 8 Nawapara MR SPEAKER Question No 456 9 Karanjia [English] 10 Bangamunda ^{jMrelecom. Links In Orissa 11 Athgarh 456 SHRI ARJUN CfclABAN SETHI 12 Chhendtpada Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state the names of important 13 Surada places m Onssa to be provided with STD facilities and other telecommunication links 14 Purusotampur during 1992-93? 15 Buguda TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE- MIN ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRIP V 16 Khalfcote RANGAYYA NAIDU) Subject to availability of resources, the names of places m Onssa 17 Jaipatna planned to be provided with STD facilities and other telecommunication links in 1992- 18 Daspalla 93 are given in statements 'A’ and 'B STATEMENT A 19 Khandapara Names of the Exchanges proposed to be 20 Attabira provided with S W fa a & y dunng 1992-93 21 Basudevpur S N o Nameot Exchange 22 Nag ram 1 2 23 Rupsa i a m 24 Panjtai 2 Katikaia 25 Belpora 93 O ral Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Oral Answers 34 S N o Name of SNo Name of Exchange Exchange 1 2 1 2 26 Binka 48 Bdet Pada 21 Harishankar Road 49 Gandta 28 Loisinga 50 Hanchandandpur 29 SaJebhata 51 Ghaigaon 30 Bahugram 52 Joranda 31 Baiikuda 53 Tirtol 32 Baramba 54 Kankarada 33 Binjhapur 55 Banamaiipur 34 Chhatia 56 Balakati 35 Laraka 57 Godaygin 36 Kujang 58 Bhatb 37 Kandarpur 59. Radabaha) 38 Kishore Nagar 60 Sohela 39 Khuntum 61 Siakhandeita 40 Kuakhia 62 Pafcmal 41 Kugupur 63 Pala Pur 42 Mouda 64 Pudaman 43 Sunbuda 65 Seregad (GM) 44 Nischmta Koili 66 Narla Road |45 Raghunathpur 67 Smapalt ,46 Mahakal Pada 68 Jamsola 47 PaniKotli 69 Joshipur 35 O ral Answers MARCH 30,1992 Oral Answers 36 S. No. Name of S. Wo. Name of Exchange Exchange 1 2 1 2 70 Kantamal 92. Mefcramunda 71. Bausum 93. Romenda 72. Gop 94. Bisepur 73. Nachuni 95. Rupa Road 74. Rajsunakhala 96. Upketa 75. Navahai 97. Haiadihi 76. Mohana 98. Bhuban 77. Katatpur 99. Parjang 78. Sarankul STATEMENT B 79. Chhaitana List of Proposed Telecom Links, Radio (Transmission Schemes) 80. Odagaon $I.No. Name of the 81. Bahad Jhola Telecom Link 82. Tigfkia 1 2 83. Brahmanipur 1. Aul - Kendrapara 84. Gin Pur 2. Bailishmouza - Cuttak 85. Bari-Cuttack 3. Danpur - Kendrapara 86. Purunapanipur 4. Kandarpur -cuttak 87. Bisra 5. Kusupur - Kendrapara 88. Lathikata 6. Korua — Kendrapara 89. Padiabahal 7. Mahakatpada - Kendrappra 90. Dahaspur 8. Ttgiria - Athgarh 91. Bagdehi 9. Olatpur - Cuttak 37 O ral Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Ora! Answers 38 SLNo. Name ot the SI.No. Name of the Telecom Link Telecom Link 1 2 1 2 10. Panchupandau -Cuttack 32. Ambadola - Bisamkatak 11. Ranghunathpur - Jagatsingpur 33. Boipariguda - Deypore (K) 12. Rajnagar- Pattamundai 34. Kasipur - Koraput 13. Rajkanika - Pattamundai 35. Bagdehi - Jharsubuda 14. Sunguda - Salepur 36. Kantapali - Bargarh 15. Tiran - paradip 37. Balasore - Baripada 16. Aska - Shorgarh 38. Brhampur - Pthara- Bhanjngr 17. Bausuni - Sonepur 39. Cutck-Nltigiri- Kendrapara 18. Kantamal - Sonepur 40. Jharsuguda- Brajrajnagar 19. Purumakatak - Boudh 41. Kesinga- Titlagarh 20. Boula - Bhadrak 42. Koraput-R-Lakhimpur 21. Jamsoia - Baripada 43. Parlekhamundi-R/R-S’ K’ KLM (Srikakulam) 22. Khunta- Udala 44. Rajgangpur-Raurkela 23. Pathuri - Baripada 45. Koraput-Chit radurga 24. Suliapada - Baripada 46. Cuttak-Nathgiri 25. Baiakati - Bhubaneshwar 26. Banmalipur - Bhubaneswar SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is no doubt that the hon. 27. Balianta - Bhubandeshwar Minister has sanctioned a number of places in Orissa which require immediate STD con 28. Gop - Nimapara nection. I would like to know from the hon, Minister whether while providing this STD 29. Kanas - Jatni facility to a particular place, he will give preference to sub-Division al headquarters 30. Rajranpur - Khurda or Teftefheadquarters. There are some sub division headquarters which are not in 31. Chltrakonda - BaHmela cluded fih the list. I would request the Minister to at least Include the sub-divisional head 39 O ral Answers MARCH 30,1992 Oral Answers 40 quarters in the list that is going to be pre SHRI SRIBALLAV PANK3RAHI: Sir, pared for the current year. certainly, the progress made by the Govern ment in the expansion of tele-communica THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE tion facilities in the country is spectacular and MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS {§jH0L- is commendable. RAJESH PILOTS Mr, Speaker. Sirthe policy of the Government is to give priority to a Sir, 99 places have been named in the district headquarter. I am happy to informthe statement that has been supplied to us as House and especially to the hon. member telephone Exchange where STD facility in from Orissa that all district headquarters in Orissa will be provided this, year. Orissa have been provided with STD facility. Out of 58 sub-divisional headquaters, 48 i would like to know from the hon. have been provided with STD. Only 10 are Minister, through you, as to what will be the left. I must compliment the Officers and percentage of thetotal number of exchanges workers of Orissa. About 50 per cent of . in Orissa that will be provided with the STD electronic exchanges have been facility and how does it compare with the replaced! Interruptions) national average. At the same time, the important Sub-Divisional Headquarters like [Translation] Deogarh, which will soon have the cfistrinction of being the District Headquarters, have yet Ali the equal for us and no one is dis to be provided with the same facility. The criminated against. But others may interpret pies taken is that, there Is some delay in ft in a different way. getting he required equipment and so on. I want to know whether Deogarh and Pallahara [English] t / will also be included. SHRI RAdESH PILOT: Sir, 26 of the SHRI RAJESH PILOT: Sir. as I said pilgrimage and tourists centres have been earlier, Orissa is slightly ahead as far as the given STD facility. Only 10 are left. If the hon Electronic Exchanges are concerned. But Member has anything in mind, he may give that is because, they have a less number of this information to me and I will certainly give Exchanges compared to the other parts of priority to that place. the country. I do agree with this. As far as the nation is concerned, we SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI Sir, at have 50 per cent of Electronic Exchanges least, one Sub-Divisional Headquarters, in functioning in Orissa today. When, our gov my constituency, is left out now and that is ernment took over - if the hon. Member of Nilgiri. It is most essential because here Parliament Shri Vajpayee does not give a concentration of tiibai population is there. reflection of praising the Government there were 66 Electronic Exchages with STD facil ity in Orissa. At that time the Janta Dal and I would request the hon. Ministerthat he your Government/were there. So. within should also, at least, include this Sub- seven months of our coming to power, we Divisonal Headquarters along with the other have added another one hundred. And this Sub-Divisional Headquarters which have year, we are going to add another 99. large concentrations of tribal population. So, we are giving a boost to the back SHRI RAJESH PILOT: This is a request ward States like orissa in order to see that in from Mrs. Sethi that she must contact you communication, they are one of the best everyday. I will certainly get it done. States. 41 Oral Answers C H A ITR A 10, 1914 (S AKA) Written Answers 42 [Translation] votod. We must be very very sure about the whole matter. Therefore, it takes time to * > F )r» in Booing 734 come to a decision because, it involves so many agencies, including foreign agencies *457. SHRI also. the Ministerof CIVIL AVIATION ANDTOUR - ISM be pleased to state: SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK. What are the precedents and practices followed in (a) whether any enquiry into the dam deciding the criteria for the constitution of age caused by fire to the Indian Airlines such investigation Committees and how the Boeing 734 has been made; Reports are accepted by the Government ? (b) if so, the details thereof including the SHRI M.O.H. FAROOK: Sir, the point is name of investigating agency; and that when any major defect is noticed, imme diately, DGCA goes there. He appoints a (c) when the final enquiry report is likely Committee and then investigation goes on. to be received? When they start A, they just involve [English] Federal Aviation and Administration into it, and then the manufactures are also involved TH E MINISTER IF STATE IN TH E MIN into this matter. A final report is being looked ISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ANDTOURISM into. AH aspects have to betaken into consid {SHRI M.O.H. FAROOK). (a) Yes, Sir. eration Finally, a report is compiled and given to the Government. (b) and (c). Preliminary investigation by a Committee appointed by Director General MR. SPEAKER The Question Hour is of Civil Aviation indicates that the fire origi over nated from pneumatic continuous flow con trol unit of the oxygen system. The report is being finalised. [English] SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK Sir, ever W RITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS since 1980, how many accidents have taken place and how much damage to property Air India Fares has been incurred? How many people have losttheir Ih/es while travelling by indian Airines flights and whether investigations have been *458. SHPI PHOOL CHAND VERMA. conducted and completed in time? Win the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Sir, the Reports of the Sub-Committee have always been delayed. In particular, I (a) whetherthe Air India fares are much would Ifce to know- because the nation has higher as compared to other international been gravely concerned about this from the Airlines, hon Minister as to what happened to the Report of Aircrash which killed Shn Sanjay (b) if so, the details thereof and the Gandhi in 1980. reasons therefor; and SHRI M.O.H FAROOK: Sir, the hon (c) the steps proposed to be taken to Member is asking the Reports from 1980 onwards. For that, a separate question should increase the profit abifity of the Air India and be asked. But, I can teN him that these are aH bring down the fares to the level of other complex issues. Global implications are in- international Airlines? 43 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 44 THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (b) whether the allocation made has AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO beenfuly utilised by the State Government; SCINDIA): (a) No. Sir. and (b) and (c). Do not arise. (c) if not,, the reasons therefor? Assistance to Andhra Pradesh for THE MINISTER OF WATER RE Irrigation and Flood Control SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) A Statement is laid on the *459. PROF. UMMAREDDY Table of the House. VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of W ATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (b) and (c). The expenditure incurred by the State Government during each of the (a) the allocation made by the Union last three years has been more than the Government to the Government of Andhra approvedpian allocation because the Stale Pradesh for irrigation and flood control pur Government has spent large amount of poses during each of the last three years; money on unproved projects also. STATEMENT Statement Indicating Approved Outlays and the Expenditure incurred during each of the last Three Financial Years on Irrigation and Flood Control Purposes in Andhra Pradesh. Year Plan outlay Expenditure Expenditure on projects (in Rs. crores) (in Rs. crores) not yet approved (in Rs. crores) 1988-89 300.00 331.62 103.39 1989-90 300.00 328.38 122.13 1990-91 300 00 340.61 97.02 T.V. Programmes by Private Agencies the second channel till the recommenda tions of the Vardan and Damodaran Com *460. SHR I M V. mittees on competition in electronic media \ CHANP8ASEKHARA are implemented; MURTHY: SHRI V. SBEENIVASA (b) K so, the details of the agencies PRASAD: which have shown interest; Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND (c) the time by which the Government is BROADCASTING be pleased to state: likely to take a decision in this regard; and (a) whether the Government are con (d) the extent to which the step taken by sidering to engage private agencies oh a the Government is Hkely to check the inva time slot basis to produce programmes for sion of foreign networks in the country? 45 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 46 TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN 12. Chozha Creations, Thyagaraja ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD Nagar. Madras-600017. CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS). (a) to (c). Government are considering to extend 13. Roshni TV Pageant, Trivandrum. the programme duration on the four metro channels of Doordarshan.The modalities of 14. Techno Visuais, Calcutta-700007. the scheme to generate additional programmes inhouse by Doordarshan as 15. Enkay Visions (P) Limited. Madras. also by outside producers to be telecast on this channel is being worked out. A list of the 16. Dr. Dadi Balsara, Singapore. parties that have evinced interest in this regard »s giv "in the annexed Statement. 17. Spotfilms TV News & Features Agency, New Delhi. (d) It is the constant endeavour in Doordarshan to bring about qualitative im 18. Sh, Siddhartha Ray, Independent provement in its programme content and Television Co. Pvt. Limited. New format so as to sustain the interest of its Delhi. viewers. 19. Patrika TV. New Delhi. STATEMENT 20. Dev Features PvL Ltd. New Delhi. 1. PTI-TV, Delhi 21. UTV (UnitedTelevision), Bombaty- 2. T.V. Programme Producers Guild 400018. of India Calcutta. 22. Cellulinks Productions (P) Ltd., J- 3. Paradigm Media, Bombay. 71 Kalkaji, New Delhi. 4. Business India Television, New 23. Sh. Siddharth Basu, Synergy Com Delhi. munications Pvt. Ltd. D 2571. Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110 030. 5. M/S. Eastern News & Features Agency (P) Ltd. 24. PrannoyRoy, NDTV, W-17Greater Kailash I, New Delhi -48. 6. Forum for Better Cinema, Bombay. 25. I.P. Bajpai. Octave Communica 7. M/S. Jain Studios Ltd, New Delhi. tions, G-151, KaBtaji, New Delhi. 8. M/S. Centre for Media Studios, New 26. Ramesh Sharma, 3/42, Jangpura Delhi. 'B’ 1st Floor. New Delhi-14. 9. M/S. Cinevista Ads, Bombay. 27. Rakesh Khanna. C/O Chanakya Pictures, H-11, Cannaught Circus 10. M/S. Vishal Productions, Bombay. (Middle Circle), New Delhi. 11. The Hindu, 5, INS Building, New 28. Prem Prakash, Asian Films TV. 72 Delhi. Janpath, New Delhi. 47 Written Answers MARCH 30,1002 Written Answers 48 2d. Vinzod Dua, S-69, Panchsheel ture, highincidence of taxes and duties on Park, New Delhi-17. packaging material and alsothe State levies. Inadequate marketing facilities and market 30. Naresh Bedi, E-19, Rajouri Gar data, obsolescence of machinery and lack of den, New Delhi-27 and public awareness about quality standards of processed foods are also indicated to be the 31. Rajiv Mehrotra, 136. Golf links. constraints. New Delhi-3. Fruit and vegetable processing industry Food Processing Industries/ suffers form non-availability of right quality and quantity of raw material at reasonable ‘461. WHIthe Min rates over a long period. Non-availability of ister of FOODPROCESSING INDUSTRIES right type of machinery particularly for be pleased to slate: decentralised quality processing and prepa ratory processing, inadequacy of inf restruc (a) the steps taken by the Government ture for storage, transport etc., are consid to develop highly sophisticated machinery ered to be constraints. for food processing industries; The meal and poultry industry suffers (b) the bottlenecks faced by these in from lack of modem processing facilities, dustries; and prevalence of certain disease in animals, social constraints, non-availability of trained (c) the total value of the production of manpower and good quality of indigenous processed food in 1990-91 and 1991-92? machinery and marketing facilities like re frigerated transport. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN Deep Sea Fishing and Fish Processing DUSTRIES (SHRIGIRIDHAR GOMANGO). Industries has not substantially expanded (a) Research and Development Institutes/ because of inadequacy of resource specific Organisations and some machinery manu vessels for harvesting the deep sea re facturing Companies have developed cer sources lack of diversification in fishing op tain types of food processing machineries erations and lack of availability of finance for with different degrees ol sophistication. deep sea operations, and technologies. Technology import and foreign collaboration for manufacture of such machineries are High percentage of levy in some States also allowed. Ministry of Food Processing have restricted faster modernisation of Rice Industries have formulated a scheme for hullers. Inadequacy of technology for pro setting up a Food Engineering Centre at cessing and packaging particularly for tradi C.F.T.R.I , Mysore in the 8th Ran This tional foods right type of indigenous machin Centre inter-alia will take up design and ery, marketing problems, trained manpower development of food processing machinery for some products and traditional food habits and allied Research and Development ac are constraints for growth of consumer food tivities. industry. (b) Food Processing Industries in the (c) While the information on total value country, presently face sereral constraints of production of processed foods is not for their development These include, high maintained centrally, it is estimated that the cost of packaging material, lack of infrastruc food processing industry contributes ap 49 Written Answers CHAITRA10,1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 50 pro ximate ly 18% of industrial G .0 P of the industries in the year 1987-88 was Rs country. All India Census for SSI conducted 9632.95crores Estimates of the production by the Office of the DC SSI shows that the of selected products for the year 1990-91 production of small scale food processing and 1991-92 are given in the Statement 51 W rttan Answers MARCH 30.1982 WrUanAnsomrt 52 53 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Written Answers 54 s 1 co 00 e\i 3 o CM c\i ic 1 3 •6 15CL g $ I it I CO* 55 Written Answers MARCH 30.1982 W rtlen Answers 56 Fly Ash f W w w rt b y T h im t tl^ w w r motion of fly ash t>ased products Stations ■w bricks, cement, etc.; (2) Establishment of ptheadcoai bene (4) Raising the height of chimneys in faction ptarteforpowergrade coals; power stations; and (3) Augmentation of poBution control *462. SHRI UTTAMRAO DEQF&P devices tike mechanical and elec PATIt: W » TfieTaSrSer POWER AND trostatic precipitators as a part of NCfflPCONVENTIONAL ENERGY renovation and modernisation SOUR CES be pleased to stale: programmes; (a) whether it is a fact that fly ash (5) Increasing the exit velocfty of gases. released by thermal power stations is caus ing immense harm to human health besides Pilot Sttydy Stations causing environmental pollution. *463. SHRI SRIBALLAV PANK3RAHI: (b) if so. the details thereof; Will the Minister of INFORMA RON AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (c) whether studies have been under* taken in this regard. (a) whetherthe Government propose to have pilot study stations linked by radio and (d) tf so, ihe results thereof, and screen; (e) the concrete steps taken or pro (b) if so, the details thereof, posed to be taken to tackle this menance? (c) whether the All India Radio has THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE developed any paging system to facilitate MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON communications to and from remote places VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI in the country; and KALP NATH RAI): (a) and (b). Fiy ash generated from thermal power stations, i (d) if so. the details thereof’ not disposed off m appropriate manner may cause environmental pollution and be TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN hazardous to health. ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING (KUMARI G IRUA VYAS): (a) to (c) and (d). A socio-economic survey (d). The Research Department of All India conducted in the Singrauli area during 1988- Radio has developed a dual sub carrier 91 in regard to public health has not spedfi- system nemed radiotext/SCA (Subsidiary caly found anyheafth problems being caused Channel Authorisation) for providing addi due to fly ash pollution. tional auxiliary services in the broadcast band without disturbing the normal (e) Government has taken ihe following programme. All India Radio proposes to steps to mitigate the problems arising from establish a pOot study centre In one ol the fly ash accumulation near thermal power operational FM stations. The system would stations: provide transmission of text in aH Intfa lan « guages and one speech quality second (1) Issue of certain guidelines for pro programme. A special decoder with monitor e, 57 WrfttenAnswers CHAITRA10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 58 would be needed at the listeners end for (b) if so, the details thereof; viewing the text. (c) whetherthe Government have taken Research Department of AIR is cur- any steps during' the last two. years in • rently developing a Paging system to be economisinng the use of energy in order to used on FM network of AIR. The Paging bridge this gap; and systemhelps onlyforestablishment of faster communication and does not provide a link (d) if so, the total energy saved during for two way communication. the said period? ITDC Hotels THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- *464. KUMARI FRIDA TOPNO: VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI SHRI RAM BAOAN: KAlP NATH RAI): (a) and (b). During the period April, 1991-February, 1992, the en- Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION ergy requirement in the country was 262799 AND TOURISM be pleased to state: million units against which the availability was 242367 million units which represents a (a) whether the Government have any shortfall of 7.8%. proposal to privatise the hotels run by ITOC'; (c) Yes, Sir. (b) if so, the details thereof; and (d) Most projects are being executed on (c) the reasons therefor? a decentralised basis and hance savings cannot be quantified. However, UNOP THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION project has estimated the energy saving ANO TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO potential as Rs. 37.98 Crores per annum in SCINDIA): (a) to (c). Government have for- the 45 units audited by the project. Similarly mulated a sCheme whereby small groups of the Indo-EC proqrarnme have projected a ITOChotels would be formed forthe purpose saving potential of Rs. 7 Crores per annum of developing them as joint ventures with in small and medium scale industries studied reputed foreign hotel chains. In t~~ first under the programme. instance, two groups of four hotels each are proposed to be developed in this manner. [ Translation] Demand and Supply of Energ~ Employment by BALCO *465. SHRIMATI MAHENDRA *466. SHRI PARASRAM BHARDWAJ: KUMARI: Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to SHRI . RAJENDRA state: AGNIHOTRI: (a) whether the local people of the area Will the Ministerof POWER AND NON- are not being provided employment by the CONVENTTIONAl, ENERGY SOURCES Bharat Aluminum Company Limited; be pleased to state: (a) whether there is a gap between (b) if so, whether it is proposed to set up demand and supply of energy; any cell for providing employment to the local 59 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 60 peop le of Biiaspur area in Madhya Pradesh, MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM and SINGH YADAV) (a) No, Sir (c) the details of the people belonging to (b) Does not arise Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Backward classes provided employment in BALCO dunng the last three years'? (c) Details of employment provided by BALCO during theperiod 1989-91 areshown THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE below - Total SC ST Others Group A 71 5 3 13 Group B - Group C 29 7 1D 6 Group D 48 12 9 27 98 24 28 46 [English] (e) the foreign exchange likely to be earned thereby? Drive to attract Foreign Tourista^ THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION •467 SHPJ R SURENOLB REDDY. AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND SCINDIA) (a) and (b) The number of for TOURISM be pleased to state eign tounsts who visisted India dunng Janu ary and February, 1992 were 1,77,475 and (a) whether a record number of foreign 1,67,268 respectively and recorded increase tourists visited India during January and of 23 1% and 46 0% over the same months February 1992, of the previous year (b) if so the details thereof (c) A publicity programme on summer package is being evolved in addition to the (c) whether the Government have regular publicity efforts The number of launched a uidc .1 ive drive to attract foreign foreign tounsts who are expected to visit tourists to India during the coming summer India during Apnl to September 1992 are months and the target set therefor 7,60 188 (d) The package would be offered at (d) if so the details of the special pack uniform competitive prices dunng April to ages that are being prepared jointly by the September for three years from 1992 in airlines, hotels and travel agencies, and Europe and United States. 61 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) WrittentAnswen 62 (»). The likalyloreign exchange earning enous sets commissioned during the 7th from tourists during Aprll-September, 1992 •Plan period are in configuration with 210 MW is Rs. 1570 crores. indigenous sets and the total project cost includes the costs of sets of both ratings „ Power Sets Commissioned during and., therefore, the cost/MW of 500 MW *■ Seventh Plan sets of indigenous and imported sets are not comparable. *468. SHRIMATI SUSEELA GOPALAN: ' wiii the i f t w - r i m i t f g i i s f r S.T.D. Facility CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be r ^ ^ pleased to state: 469. SHRI D A TT A T R A Y A 0ANDARU: (a) the numberof 200 MW and 500 MW SHRf ^JSHETAN P.S. thermal sets commissioned in the country QHAUHAN: "during the seventh Five Year Plan; Willthe Minister gf COMMUNICATIONS (b) the number of sets supplied by the be pieased to state: BHEL out of them and the number of those imported; and (a) whether the Govern me ntpropose to provide STD facility to more areas of Andhra (c) the average cost per MW of capacity Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Rajasthan and (in Indian rupee).for the sets supplied by Gujarat; BHEL as compared to the imported sets? (b) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON* (c) if not, the reasons therefor? VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI)- (a) and (b). During the 7th THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Plan period, 11 ThermaJ[ Units of 500 MW MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI capacity and 39 Thermal Units of 210 MW RAJESH PILOT): (a) Yes. Sir. were commissioned. Out of these, 2 Units of 500 MW and 8 Units of 210 MW were (b) It is proposed to provide NSD to all imported. The rest were of indigenous make the exchanges by the end of 8th Five Year and were supplied by BHEL expcept in 3 Plan. cases of 210 MW Units where the boilers, though indigenous, were not supplied by (c) Does not arise. BHEL but by ABL. Chasnala colliery (c) The average capital cost/MW of i ^doarity commissioned during the 7th Plan 5097. &HRI SANAIKUMARMAAIDAL^ period is indicated below:* Will the Minister ot STEEL be pleased to state: 'imported Indigenous (Rs. lakhs) (Rs. lakhs) (a) whether the Chasnala Colliery in Dhanbad continues to pose hazards of min 108.1 103.5 ing ; As regards 500 MW sets , the indig- (b) H so, reasons therefor 63 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 64 (c) whether any concrete safety mea MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH sures along with a modernisation plan have MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). the management been drawn up for the colliery; of Chasnalia Colliery Complex has taken all safety measures, required statutoritly and other-wise, for the safety of workers (and (d) if ao, the broadfeaturesthereof; and they will continue to be taken). As a result, there has been a significant reduction in the (e) if not. the reasons therefor? number of accidents in the complex. Details of reduction in number of accidents over the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE past two years are given below; year Fatal Serious Reportable Accidents Accidents Accidents 1990 Nil 13 100 1991 1 7 47 1992(UptO Nil 3 7 Feb) (c) and (d). the Chasnalia Underground (c ) whether the work of these schemes mine, work on development of which is on, is being delayed; and has hazards of water inundation, gassiness and roof and/or s!ide wall collapse. Neces (d) If so. the reasons therefor? sary preventive measures/steps like drilling of bore holes for tapping water from old THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION workings, environmental telemonitoring of AND TOURISM (SHIR MADHAVRAO ventilation system and use of hydraulic sup SCINDIA): (a) Yes, Sir. ports, etc. have been taken in the mine.. (b) to (d). A Loan agreement was signed (e) Does not arise. , ’> , between the Government of India and the ""I . < > * \ Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund of Buddhist Tourist Centres InJBihar Japan on 15th December, 1988 for an inte grated development of infrastructure facili 5098. SHRI BARE LA14AIAV: .Will the ties on the identified Buddhist Travel circuit Minister of CIv T a VIAI ION AND TOURISM in UP and Bihar at a total project cost of Rs. be pleased to state: 220.43crores out of which Japanese assis tance of 9.244 bullion Yen (approximately (a) whether any scheme was formulated Rs. 100 crores) would be made available by to develop Buddhist tourist Centres in Bihar the OECF. The main components of the with the assistance of Japan; project are development of National and State Highways, construction of hotels and (b) if so, the details thereof and since wayside amenities, landscaping, augmen when the work on these schemes is going on tation of water and electricity supply, import and the stage of woik at present; of cars and coaches and augmentation of 65 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 66 tel ecommunication facilities the project com construct an international airport'in Nagpur, menced in December, 1988 and is expected Maharashtra, to be completed by December, 1993 The work is in progress on the road and telecom- (b) if so, the details thereof, and r municatlon sectors However, the progress of work in Bihar is slow because of delay in (c) if not. the reasons therefor? finalising the technical details and release of funds from the State budget THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVARAO Oveelopment of TourHwn in A and N, _ SCINDIA) (a) No. Sir Islands (b) Does not arise 5099 SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND (c) The existing five international air TOURISM be pleased to state ports viz, delhi Bombay. Caluctta, madras and Tnvandrum are considered sufficient to (a) whetherthe Union Govemrr nt have cater to current traffic needs formolated any plan for development of tour ism in the Union Territory of Andaman and [English] Nicobar Islands, and y. w Expansion of Bhubaneswar Airport (b) if so the details of the infrastructure facilities proposed to be provided for the 5101 SHRI SIVAJIPATNA1K WRIthe purpose? Minister of CIVIL AViAYl6N ANDTOORISM be pleased to state THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (a) whether there is any proposal for the SCINDIA) (a)and(b) Yes. Sir The Andaman expansion of Bhubaneswar airport, and & Nicobar Islands has been identi as a destination for development of tourism On (b) if so, when it is likely to be com the fcid of the projects along with the esti pleted? mates received and at the request of the Union Territory administration, projects/ THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION schemes amounting to Rs 48 32 lakhs have AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO been sanctioned for augmentation of tour SCINDIA) (a) Yes, Sir ism infrastructure dunng 1991 92 (b) Extension of the runway and expan [ Translation] sion of the facilities at the airport will be taken up in a phased manner from 1492^3 on International Airport at Nagpur wards 5100 SHRI GOVIDRAO NiKAM Notional Bill Introduced by DESU SHRI YASHWANTRAO"PATIL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION 5102 SHRI QEORSE FgRjjANpES AND TOURISM be pleased to state Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be (a) whether there is any proposal to pleased to slate 67 Written Answers MARCH 30.1092 Written Answers 66 (a) whether the Delhi Electric Supply (a)whethertheGovemment have taken Undertaking has introduced National Bill any action against the five star hotels which system for the consumers; have violated the air and water pollution Regulation Act; (b)Wso, whether underthis system, the consumers have to make payment of heavy (b) if not. the names of such five star' advance bills; hotels in Delhi; and (c) whether DESU does not goby meter (c) the action taken against such viola*, reading in certain areas; tions ? (d) whetherthe Government propose to THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION issue instructions not to send advance bills AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVARAO to the consumers; and SCINDIA): (a) to (c). Ail five star hotels are required to meet the standards prescribed* (e) if not, the reasons therefor? under the Water (prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (prevention and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 through the MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- process of consent management. VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) to (c). Under the The hotels had been asked to meet the present system of DESU, electricity bills to standards within a time frame. Some of them the domestic and non-domestic (low Ten have met the required stippulation, while sion) consumers are sent on bi monthly others have initiated steps to meet the stan basis. A bid on actual meter reading basis is dards. prepared every four months and a bill on provisional basis is sent in between for two [English] months based on past consumption In re spect of other categories, the bills are issued S TD Facility in Kerala on monthly basis. The system of four monthly meter reading has been adopted by DESU 5104. SHRI KODIKKUNNIL due to the shortage of Meter Readers SURESH- SHRI V.S (d) and (e) In view of the above, issue VUAYARAGHAVAN: of any instructions to DESU in this regard is not considered necessary. WilltheMinisterof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: [Translation] (a) whetherthe Union Government pro Violation of Air and Water Pollution pose to provide STD facility to various places Regulation Acts by Hotels in Delhi in Kerala during the Eighth Five Year Ran; 5103. SHRI RAM LAKHAN (b) if so, the places selected for the- SINGH YADAV: purpose; and Win the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state : (c) if not, the reasons therefor ? 69 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 70 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN Year Quantity ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. ( Tonnes) RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. -trvoe o t______(b) Of the total650telephone exchanges in Kerala State. 178 exchanges (163 sta 1987-88 3769.86 tions) are already provided with STD/ISD facility. The remaining 472 exchanges are 1988 89 3797.74 planned to be provided with S TD facility progressively during 8th Five Year Plan 1989-90 3734.48 (c) Does not arise. 1990-91 ,3155.ti2 Supply of Coke Breeze to workers of IISCO j f m . X 5105 SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: Will the 5106. s m . BAMGJWANRRA Minister of STEEL be pleased to state. VEERAPPA-; Will the Minister of COMMU NICATIONS be pleased to state* (a) whether “Coke Breeze" is being supplied to the workers of Indian Iron and (a) whether a dharna outside Sanchar Steel Company Ltd. Kulti, west Bengal, at Bhawan, Delhi by the Scheduled Caste and subsidized rates, Scheduled Tribe employees of the Mahanagar, Telephone Nigam Limited was (b) if so, the details of the coke breeze organised in February, 1992; supplied to the workers in the last five years; (b) if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the reaction of the Government (c) the critenon 2 nd procedure for the thereto’ distribution of “ Coke Broreze “ among the workers; THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF THE MIN- ISTRYOFCOMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU)- (a) P & T SC/ST (d) whether any complaint ot black Employees Welfare Association held Obama marketing in this connection has been re outside Sanchar Bhavan on 25-2 92. ceived by the management, and (b) The dharns was organised in sup (e) if so. the details thereof? port of the following demands: 1. Application of reservation fn pro THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE motions in Time Bound Dne Pro MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONT OSH motion (TBOP) Scheme w.e.f. 30- MOHAN DEV): (a) Yes, Sir. 11-83. (b) The quantities of coke breeze dis 2. Promotion of SC/ST Employees tributed among the workers during the last 5 underthe Scheme of Biennial Cadre years are as under Review on completion of one years 71 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 7Z ser vice after promotion under state TBOP (a) whether the Government propose to 3 TBOP & BCR for non-test category develop non-conventional energy sources in Group 0 employees Kerala, and 4 Lateral advancement of JTO s be (b) if so. the details thereof ? longing to SC/ST community on completion of 8 years ot service as THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE against the normal criteria of 12 MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON years service VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI) (a) and (b) Yes. Sir 5 Reservation benefits to Buddhists Various types of non-conventional energy systems and devices, such as, btogas, Im (6) Recognition to P A T SC/ST Em proved Chulha, Solar Thermal Systems, ployees Welfare Association Solar Photovoltaic Systems. Wind Energy Systems, Mini Micro Hydel Plants, Bioma (c) The P & T SC/ST Employees Wel based energy generation systems etc are fare Association is not a reecogntsed service being developed and disseminated in asso Association All the same, the deemands ciation with State Government, implement projected by the organisation were duly ex ing Agencies. Voluntary Organisations and amined and suitable action was taken as per research institutions in the state of Kerala rules/policy guidelines laid down by the Gov The status of achievements made for vari ernment ous types of non-conventional energy sys tems and devices in the State of Kerala is Development of Non-conventionai given in Statement Dunng the year 1992- Energy in Kerala 93, it is tentatively proposed to take up installation of 2000 nos of biogas plants and 70,000 nos of Improved Chulhas besides 5107 SHRI T J ANJALOSE Will the many other new and renewable nergy sys Minister of POWER AND NON CONVEN terns and devices based on Solar Energy, TIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to Wind Energy etc STATEMENT Status of Achievements of Non conventional Energy Systems and Devices in the state of Kerala SI No Programme/Systems Cumulative achievements /and Devices upto 31 121991 1 B tog as plants 28.119 2 Improved Chulha 2.51.311 3 Insuarteial solar water heating 28 4 Domestic solar water heater 9 73 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Written Answers 74 SI No Programme/Systems Cumulative achievements and Devices upto 31 12 1991 5 Solar Air heating system 1 6 Solar Distillation System 10 7 Solar Cookers 149 8 Photovoltaic community lighting/TV systems 11 9 Photovottatic water jumping system 6 10 Villages provided with street lighs 93 11 .Photovolta power plant 1 12 Water pumpting wmdmils 19 13 Wind mapping stations 30 14 Wind momtonng stations 9 15 Wind electric generator 1 16 Biomass gasifiers/sting engines 4 Thechnology Mission in Telecommuni details thereof, cations (d) whether the Government have 5108 SHRI BAPUHARW»4AURE sought the assistance of some foreign tech SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA nology recently, and GAVIT (e) if so, the details thereof’ Will the Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN (a) the improvements affected as a ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V result of the launching of technology mission RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Considerable im in Telecommunications, provements have been effected in important (b) the investment on technology mis areas, viz quality of service, accessibility of sk>n so far, Telecom, facilities both in urban and rural areas, delivery of telegrams and provision of (c) whether there has been results in the Telex on demand. STD to District Head working of the telephone system, if so, the quarters and national Digital network 75 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 76 (b) Activities of Technology Mission from made in the working of telephone system integral part of the D O Ts Action Plan and since the launching of the Mission, as is investment on them is made from the annual indicated in the Statement allocation. (d) No. Sir. (c) Significant achievements have been (e) Question does not anse. 77 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 78 Si cv IS S § S? 8 8 *> oi S £ § S 1 o> 1? 1 $ § s CM «•> c$ -g z I • a CM * * £ 5 CO £ I 1 e £ «M 0 a1 $ *- m n « » 3 79 Written Answer* . MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 80 Economy Measures in the Ministry (d) if so, the details thereof ? 5109 SHRIJ^HANJp^yV^LE Will tho THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO CASTING be pleased to state SCINDIA) (a) Indian Airlines flight 10433/ 434 operates through Gwalior The number (a) the details of economy measures of passengers who travelled from Gwalior undertaken by his Ministry to reduce expen dunng the first nine months of 1990-91 and diture, and 1991 92 are as follows (b) the amount thus saved so far by Apnl-December, April-December, adopting these measures *> 1990 1991 TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN 4227 2376 ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) (b) During the first nine months of 1990- and (b) The need for economy in expendi 91 Indian Airlines operated 10 433^434 con ture is always kept in view by the Ministry of nectmg Gwalior daily from April to 15th Sep Information & Broadcasting and the instruc tember 1990 and four times a week from tions issued by the Govt In this regard are 16th September 1990 to December, 1990 strictly implemented This is a continuous process and therefore, the amount saved as Dunngthecorrespondmg penod of 1991 a result of such measures has not been 92 it operated IC 433/434connectingGwalior separately quantified However, this Mims daily from August, 1991 to December, 1991 try has not asked for any additional funds The traffic revenue earned dunng the first dunng the year 1991-92 over what was nine months of Gwalior operations in 1990- sanctioned in the Budget 91 and 1991 -92 were Rs 709 00 lakhs and Rs 549 20 lakhs respectively [ Translation] (c) No, Sir Expansion of Gwalior airport (d) Does not arise t 5110 SHRI BHAQWAN SHANKAR RAWAT Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA Power Generation in Orissa TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state 5111 SHRI SRIKANTA J^A^ilUhe (a) the number of passengers travelled Minister of POWER AND NON-CONVEN dunng the first nine months of 1990-91 and TIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased 1991-92 respectively from Gwalior civil air to state port and the names of air services thereof (a) the target in million units fixed forthe (b) the income earned therefrom re power generation programme in Orissa dur spedtvely. ing 1991-92, (c) whether any proposal is under con sideration of the Government to expand this (b) the target in million units fixedforthe airport with a view to introduce new air flights power generation programme in Orissa dur therefrom, and ing 1991-92, 81 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 82 (b) the extent to which these targets ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD have been achieved; and CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) No, Sir. (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON* [Translation] VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) to (c). During this year Post Offices In Districts ofM adhya_ 1991-92 the energy generation target for Pradesh Orissa has been fixed at 5260 million units. The actual achievement upto February, 1992 was 5530 million units. 5113. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDfifA VARMA: Wilfthe Minister of COMMUNICA- ~ [English] TIONS be pleased to state: T.V. Rim and Drama Festivals (a) the number of post offices, category- wise, working in the rural areas of Bhopal ' 5112. SHRI,MAI^0J^AimiA..Will and Sihore districts of Madhya Pradesh; and the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING be pleased to state: (b) the criteria fixed for opening of new post offices in rural areas ? (a) whetherthe Government propose to organise T V fiim and drama festivals on TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN national and Intenational level to encourage ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. small screen producers; and RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The number of post offices category-wise functioning in ru (b) if so, the details thereof ? ral areas of Bhopal and Sihore distncts of Madhya Pradesh as on 31.12.91 is as un- TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN- der:- Name ot Departmental Extra departmental District sub post office branch post office. Bhopal 3 57 Sihore 6 132 (b) criteria laid down by the Department Thefollowing norms for opening branch for opening of new post offices in rural areas post offices effective from 1.4.1991 have is given in Statement. been adopted. STATEMENT (i) Population Critena/Norms fixed for opening branch (a) In Normal areas: post offices in rural areas effective from 1.4.1991. 3000 population in a group of vil- 83 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 84 (age s (including the PPO villages). (i) the scheme covers departmental sub offices to be set up In project areas, (b) in the Hily, Tribal, Desert and Inac new industrial estates/townships/sat cessible areas; ellite colonies developed in the periph ery of cities/urban agglomerations and 500 population in an individual vil other similar developments which have lage or 1000 population in a group come up in new areas in pursuance of of villages. the Plan activities of State and Central Government departments and agen (ii) Distance: cies. In other words, the concept of Postal sector plan to be enlarged to (a) In normal areas: coverthe postal infrastructure required for the overall National Plan. The minimum distance from the nearest existing post office will be 3 (ii) The proposed sub office should have Kms. a minimum anticipated work-load Of 5 hours per day. (b) In Hilly. Tribal, desert and Inacces sible areas: (iii) While departmental sub offices are expected to be financially self-sup The distance limit will be the same porting, in rural areas a loss up to Rs. as above except that in hilly areas, 2400/- per annum is allowed (Rs. 4800/ the minmum distance limit can be - in hilly/ backward/tribal areas). relaxed by the Directorate in cases where such relaxation is warranted [English] by special circumstances which should be dearly explained while Same day Postal Service in Kerala submitting a proposal. 5114. SHRI V.S. VUAYARAGHAVAN: (iii) Anticipated income: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) In normal areas: (a) whetherthe Union Government pro The minimum anticipated revenue pose to introduce same day postal service m will be 33 1/3 % ot cost more centres of Kerala; (b) In hilly, tribal, desert and Inacces (b) if so, the details thereof; and sible areas” (c) the places indentified in the State for The minmum anticipated income will be this purpose? 15% of the cost. Departmental sub post offices (plan) THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. Since Novon 1987 denqrt-nontal RNGAYYA NAIDU): (a) No, Sir. At the mo sub post offices are also sanctiu.ioc under ment Union Government does not propose the Plan scheme subject to the following to introduce samp day Postal Service in conditions^- more centres of Kerala. 85 Written Answers CHAITRA10, 191 4 (SAKA) Written Answers 86 (b) and (c) Question dpes not arise nary clay, ordinary sand, marble, limestone used in kilns, quartztte, sand stone when Classification of Minerals used for construction purpose, etc., have been categorised as minor minerals which 5115 DR LAXM INARAYAN are generally governed by the Minor Mineral p a n d e y a '” Concession Rules of the respective State SHRI GIRDHARI LAL Governments b h a r & a v a Minerals other than minor minerals are Willthe Minister of MINES be pleased to governed by the Mineral Concession Rules, state 1960 In case of some ot these minerals which are specified in the First Schedule of (a) whether the Government have clas the MMRD Act, prior approval of the Central sifiedthe mineral/mines into vanous catego Government is required before grant or re nes in the country newal of Prospecting Lincence or Mining lease They are generally known as ‘ First (b) if so, the category wise details Schedule Minerals’ In all 38 minerals are thereof, listed in the First Schedule (c) whether a representation to this (c) No category such as ‘A’ category or effect has been received by the Government open category’ exist under the MMRD Act to include lime and gypsum minerals in ‘A’ However, some representations to delete category essential for the cement industry limestone and gypsum form the First Sched into the open category, ule of the MMRD Act have been received (d) whether the Governme nt propose to (d)to(f) The Mines and Minerals (Regu include in the schedule 'F of Mines and lation and Development) Act 1957 does not Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act contain any Schedule 'F 1957, also only those minerals policy thereby i _ sepaiating the remaining minerals, Increase In Prices of Newsprint I (e) if so, the time by which a decision is 5116 SHRISHANKARRAOKAJ.E Will likely to be taken in this regard, and the Minister of INFROMATON AND BROAD CASTING be pleased to state (f) if not, the reasons therefor (a) whether the hike in the prices of THE MINISTER Of- STATE IN THE newsprint has affected the economies of the MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM newspaper industry, and SINGH YADAV) (a)and(b) Minerals have been broadly classified under two catego- (b) if so, the remedial steps taken to nes, minor minerals and those other than retneve the situation 9 > minor minerals which are popularly known as major minerals Minor minerals have TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN rHE MIN been defined under section 3 (e) of the ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Mines and Minerals (Regulation & Develop BROADCSTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) ment) Act, 1957 (MMRD Act) and have also (a) Yes, sir been so notified m the Official Gazette from time to time Building stones, gravel, ordi- (b) Customs duty on the import of stan 87 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 88 dard ne wsprint as well as glazed newsprint (i) Brahmaputra-Ganga gravity Link has been removed The newspaper industry's Canal passing through India and liability accruing from the devaluation of bangladesh, which wiH need the rupee and rolling over of credits was reduced concurrence of Bangladesh from Rs 60 63 crores to Rs 29 20 cores OAVP advertisement rates have also been (ii) Brahmaputra-Ganga Link Canal increased contained entirely within Indian ter* ntory but involving pumping of wa* Utilisation of water of River ter through a lift of 125 meters Brahmaputra (e) While conceptual paper studies have 5117 . SHRI NANI been carried out for alternative (i), pre-feast „ NBHATTACHARY A bility studies on the ground have been ear SHRI ANAND RATNA ned out for alternative (it) MAURYA irrigation schemes limited to Ayacut Will the Minister of W A TER RE SOURCES be pleased to state 5118 SHRI DHARAMHBIKSHAM Will the Minister of W ATER R£S6UR CES be (a) the details of scheme forfull utilisation < pleased to state of the waters of Brahmaputa and Ganga nvers in order to utilise the national water (a) whether it is a fact that the Govern resources in the country, ment of Karnataka and Maharastra have taken up several minor and lift irrigation (b) whether any study has been made to badhemes for tapping excess water over and augment water supply to the Ganga and above the allocation made to the States Hoogly for the improvement of navigation under the bachawat Tribunal Award, facility at Calcutta port and supply of water to Mehanadi, Godavari and Krishna basin, (b) if so the steps being taken by the Government in this regard, (c) if so, the details thereof, (c) whether Central Water Commission (d) if not, the reasons therefor, and have not cleared the irrigation scheme lim ited to an Ayacut upto 500 acres, and (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken in this regard ? (d) if so. the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF WATER RE THE MINISTER OF WATER RE SOURCES (SHRI VIDAYACHARAN SOURCES ($HRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA)* (a) and (b) Some studies have SHUKLA) (a) No Sir been carried out to utilise waters ot brahmaputra for augmenting watersupply to (b) Does not arise Ganga but not for augmenting supply to Mahandi, Godavari and Knshna basins (c) The clearance of irrigation projects (c) and (d) There are two alternative for culturable command area below 2000 possibilities for augmentation from hectares is not required form Central Water Brahmaputra Commission 89 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 191 4 (SAKA) Written Answers 90 (d) Does not arise pay scales of the Technicians has already been taken up with the Dep artment of Telecommunications' appropnateauthonties and It will be agreements with Bhartiya Telecom. pursued vigorously by the Depart Technicians Union ment of Telecommunications, for * grant of better pay scales than 5119 PROF PREMPHUMAL Will the recommended by the Pay Com Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased mission to state 2 The final decision of the Govt re (a) whether any agreement made by garding the Recommendations of the Department of Telecommunications with the pay Commission may be Bhartiya Telecom Techmcnns Union on awaited August 5 1986 and November 10 1986 before Chief Labour C jmmiSoioncr, ha .> t**en 3 Circle authorities will be requested implemented, by the DOT top consider the cases of the absentees with sympathy (b) if so the details thereof and and ensure harmonious relations (c) it not. the reasons therefor ? 4 The association/Union agreed to withdrawthe HungerStnke and the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THF MIN strike Notice served on the Man ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V agement with immediate effect RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Memorandum of settlement dated 5 8 86 was signed be Memorandum of settlement dated 10-11 -86 tween Bhartiya Telecom Technicians Union and the Department of Telecommunications Terms of settlement before the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) The second memorandum of 1 It is agred that the restructuring of Settlement dated 10-1 1-86 was signed be the cadre of Technicians will be tween the DOT and B TTU before Chief done taking into account the de Labour Commissioner (C) Action on both mands of the Union referred to the Memoranda of Settlement has been above, taken by the Department 2 It is agreed that the Bharatiya Tele (b) The details of the Memoranda of communications Technicians Union settlement are given in Statement will be consulted as frequently as possible at the time of formulation (c) Question does not arise in view of (a) of the scheme before making inter above departmental reference, STATEMENT 3 it is agreed that the qualifications and other job contents of different Memorandum of Settlement dated 5 8 86 cadres have to be Determined by Terms of settlement the Telecommunications Depart ment and Terns of Settlement 1 The proposal for the revision of the 4 it is agreed that the scheme will be 91 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 92 impleme nted immediately after (a) whether the Mineral Exploration f inalisation with the otherconcemed Corporation Limited is running in loss, Departments (b) if so, the details of losses dunng the Facilities to private Hotels in Goa last three years and reasons therefor, 5120 SHRI HARISH NARYAN (c) whether the Government propose to PRABHU ZANTYE Will the Mmistor ut CIVIL constitute acommitteetogo into the working AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to of the Corporation, state (d) if so, the details thereof, and (a) whether ■» number of pnvate hotels alongwith their locai'ons with nvosu *jnt jf (o) if not the steps the Government over rupees *ifty idkhs have come up n Goa porpos«* to take to make in viable 7 for thfe ast three years THE MINISTER OF STATF IN THF (b) whether any facility or financial as MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BAl RAM sistance has been provided to them by the SINGH YADAV) (a) and (b) The Mineral Union Government, and Exploration corporation Limited (MECL) which was earning profits till the year 1989 (c) if so, the details there of? 90 has incurred a loss of Rs 329lakhs during 1990 91 Inadequate availability of dnlling/ THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION mining work, and higher costs of staff , AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO operations and overheads were the main SCINDIA) (a) Yes, Sir reasons for the loss (b) and (c) Financial assistance r, given (c) There is no proposal at present by the financial institutions The Govern ment gives interest subsidy to approved (d) Does not arise hotel projects on loans granted by IFCI rrC l and State Financial Corporations the inter (e) Government have asked MECL to est subsidy of 3 per cent is given for 1 3 star secure more exploration work from its client hotel projects on entire loans amount and I organisations and reduce its operational per cent for 4 and 5 star hoel projects up to expenditure a maximum loan amount of Rs 75 lakhs In addition vanous incentives/ concessions are [English] also given to hotel projects and functioning hotels Production of steel i * « M [Translation] 5122 SHRI R DHANUSKO N DIATHITHAN WHNhb MThliferofSTEEL be Mineralexploration Corporation pleased to state Limited (a)thetotalproduction of steel at present, 5121 £HR I S A N TO S H KUM AR GANGWAR wlTheWinrsrmsmtN^ra (b) the name of the largest producer of pleased to state steel; 93 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Written Answers 94 (c) the quantum of steel exported dunng ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V 1989, RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) As on January 31, 1992, there are a total of 25224 villages (d) whetherthe export has increased in without post offices in Maharashtra State subsequent years, and (b) While the existing postal network of (e) if so, the details thereof, year the State caters to the requirements of the wise ? entire State, new post oflices are opened from time to time under the Annual Plans in THE MINISTER OF STATF OF THE order to augment the postal infrastructure so MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONT OSH as to provide better services to customers MOHAN DEV) (a) Total production of fin 104 extra dopartmental post offices have so i&hed steel during the year 1991 92 is esti far been sanctioned m Maharashtra dunng mated at about 14 55 million tonnes the current financial year (b) The Steel Authority ot India is the Availability of Eelectriclty in the largest producer of steel in the country country (c) The quantum of mild steel exported 5124 SHRIMATI VASUNDHARARAJE by the mam producers in 1989 90 (April Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- March) was 2 99 lakh tonnes CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to state (d) Yes, Sir (a) the total availability of Electricity in (e) Dunng the year 1990-91 export by the country as on February 29,1992, the main producers was 311 lakh tonnes In 1991-92 (upto January, 1992), it has been (b) whether power generation position 2 82 lakh tonnes has improved in some States as compared to the same period in 1991, Post Offices in Villages, MahaUshtra (c) if so, the States where it has been 5123 SHRI PRAKASH V PATIL Will improved, and the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state (d) the position in other states in this regard? (a) the number of villages >n Maharshtra without post offices as on the January 31, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 1992 and MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI (b) the steps taken to by the Govern KALP NATH RAI) (a)to(d) State-wise total ment to provide this facility? availability of power in the Country during Apnl, 1990- February, 1991 and April 91 TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN Fe b , 92 i& given in Statement 95 95 (Figures in MU Net) Wr AvaHabiHty of power Answers itten MARCH 30,1992 MARCH Written Answers Written 96 16238 20190 97 9 ! Name of the State/System April, 90-Feb., 91 ApriLFeb., 92 Wr Ol itten Answers itten i i s s ♦ 1 CHAITRA 10,1914 10,1914 CHAITRA 0 O O O 00 H in 8 I I s i s s s s a i s i s s i s s t A <£> lA S w 8 j I 8 15 SAKA) rte nwr 98 Answers Written ) A K A (S 3 co 11111 s ! s | i f P £ P ff w . T5 §. 0 fv »• 00 223976__ 242367 99 Written Answers - JMARCH30, 1992 Written Answers 100 Diversion of Krishna Water 67 5 TM C of water outside the Krishna nver basin in any water 5125 SHB U CHOKKARAO Will the year from the river supplies in the Minister of W ATER R ESO UR CES be Upper Krishna (K-l) sub-basin for pleased to state the Koyna Hydel Project or any other project (a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has brought to the notice of the Provided that the state of Union Government about the Westward Di Maharashtra will be at liberty to version of Krishna water by the Government divert outstdethe Krishna nver basin of Maharstra contrary to Bachawat Tribunal for the Koyna Hydel project water Award, to the extent of 97 TM C annually during the penod of 10 years com (b) if so, the details of recommendations mencing on the 1st June, 1974 and made in the award in this regard, and water to the extent of 87 TM C annually dunng the next penod of 5 (c) the action proposed to the taken by years commencing on the 1st June, the Union Government thereon to clear the 1984 and water to the extent of 78 position * TM C annually dunng the next sue ceedmg penod of 5 years com mencing on the 1st June 1989 THE MINISTER OF WATER RE SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHCARAN (2) The State of Maharshtra shall not SHUKLA) (a) Yes, Sir out of tho water allocated to it divert or permit diversion outside the (b) A statement is attached Krishna river basm from the river supplies in the Upper Bhima (K 5) (c) The attention of the state Govern sub-basin for the projects collec ment has been drawn to the provision in the tively known as the Tata Hydel award that it is for the concerned State Works or any other project of more Governments to mutually come to an agree than 54 5TM C annually in any one ment about any alteration, amendment or water year and more than 213 TMC modification of the clauses of the Tnbunal’s in any period of five consecutive Award Also, the Central Water Commission water years commencing on the 1st has been entrusted with the responsibility, in June, 1974 consultation with State Government, of finalising a mechanism for exchange of data (3) Except to the extent mentioned for water availability and utilisation in the above, the State of Maharashtra Krishna Basin States so that the apprehen shall not divert or permit diversion sions on water utilisation are removed of any waterout of the Krishna river basm STATEMENT Purchase of Aircraft by A.I and I.A. Clause X (1) The state ot Maharashtra shall not 5126 SHR I BH UP IN DER SIN GH out of the water allocated to it divert HOODA WIff the Minister O F CI VIL AViA- or permit the diversion of more than TIO N AND TOURISM be pleased to state 101 Witten Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 102 (a) The total amount of foreign ex (a) whetherthe Indian Airlines keep change spent since 1997 towards purchase on changing its time schedule, of aircraft by the Air-lndia and the Indian afriines, (b) if so. the reasons therefor, (b) The amount of foreign exchange (c) the number of times the schedule earned in the corresponding period by the has been revised during the last twelve Air India and the Indian Airlines through the months, and sales of t'ckets and freight chargos and (d) the steps taken to improve the (c) The total amount of foreign ox working and functioning of the Indnn change incurred towards allowances lo staff Airlines? of these two airlines dunng the last one year > THF MINISTFf? OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION SCINDIA) (a)to(c) Indian Airlines changes AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO its flight schedule when necessary for rea SCINDIA)- (a) The amount of foreign ex sons likf* implement weather load factor on change spent by Air India and Indian Airlines flights, spernl requirements of charier op on purchase of aircraft sime 1997 »s as eration* etc tempnrf'i'v reduction in operat under ing aircraft, non avoilabtlily o< airport facili ties and mdustnal unrest Apart trom re Air India US$1008 1?9r«ll»on scheduling on these accounts, the schedule of Indian Alines fltqnts Is ordinarily revised Indian Airlines US $ 1184 million twic« a year tor winter and summer (b) The amount o* foreign exchange (d) The followino steps have been taken eamedby Airlndiaand Indian Airlines!hrough to improve in this respect, the functioning of the sale of tickets and freight charges d> jnng Indian Airlines tliqhts the corresponding period is as unde" (0 provision of standby aircraft capacity Air India Rs 7955 08 crores at base stations Indian Airlines Rs 19989 53 crores (it) more realistic schedule for mainte nance of aircraft, (c) according to available information, on crew allowances and travel of other staff, (tn) close monitoring of action taken for Air India has spent approximately Rs 21 rectification of snags, crores while Indian Airlines has spent ap proximately a crore and a half, dunng tho last (iv) more rational scheduling and de one year ployment of aircraft, matching with traffic demands Revision of schedule of Indian New Post Offices in Assam Airlines. 5127 SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA 512S h Witt the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased TOURISM be pleased to state to statethenamesof places in Assam where 103 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 \Mitten Answers 104 new Post Offices are to be opened during Committee are given in the statement at 1992-93? tached TH E DEP UTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN STATEMENT ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): while it is proposed to Terms of Reference for Review of the expand the postal network in Assam during Geological Survey of India 1992-93, It is not feasible to state the names of places in Assam where new post offices 1. Assess the scope and extent of functions are to be opened as targets for 1992-93 in alongwith their relevance to the task this respect have not been finalised. entrustedto G.S. I. and indicate, in quan- titativeterms, level of fulfillment alongwith Working of'Geological Survey of costs. trolla ' .. 2. Study and establish feasbility of trans S129. SHRIMATI GEETAMUKHERJEE: ferring function (or functions) ofGSI to Will the MinisteroPMINES be pteasedTo other organisations with a view to state: economising on expenditure without sacrificing the work content or the (a) the number of Committees appointed essentials, Study the scope for shed by the Government to review the working of ding of peripheral functions. the Geological Survey of India; 3. Assess productivity of typical work (b) the details of recommendations made activities of GSI and their cost effective by these Committees have been imple ness.. Study current work norms and mented in full and the number of recommen productivity parameters in this light and dations still under implementation; suggest measures for improvement with a view to reduce/optimise expenditure. (c) the details of recommendations which have not been implemented in full; 4. study adequacy and maintenance system of the equipment and assess (d) whether the Government have ap efficiencies of utilisation of the equip pointed a Committee under the Chairman ments and other assets both in the field ship of Mr. R.K. Lang; and and in the regional head functions. For mulation of policiesthat could be adopted (e) if so, the terms of reference of the for fixing of norms for their optimum Committee ? utilisation. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 5. Study the need tor modernisation of MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM GSI with the introduction of State-of-Art SINGH YADAV): (a) to (c). Information is Technology for surveys and exploration being collected and will be laid on the table of including also sophisticated equipment the House. and instruments, with a view to raise the expertise and performance to the levels (d) Yes, Sir. achieved internationally. A list of such technologies and equipment with esti mated costs of acquisition should be (e) the terms of the reference of the given. 105 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 110 6. Study the relative roles ol GSI and existing vacancies ’ Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (MECL) in exploration of minerals with a TH E MINISTER O F S TA TE IN TH E view to assess duplication/overlap, if MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM any, and suggest any changes neces SINGH YADAV): (a) to (d). The information sary. is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. 7 Study and assess current practices of financial management including moni Contingent Workers Deployed in toring of costs and suggest Improve Geoloolcal survey of India ments alongwlth the feasibility of inter dicting zero based budgeting. 5131. SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY: Will the Minister of MINES be please to 8 Study the scope for redeployment of state: personnel and resources for the most optimal results from the inputs, in the (a) the number of contingent workers context of functions and responsibilities deployed in the Geological Survey of India; standing entrusted to GSI. (b) the age of superannuatmo for these 9 Suggest a revised charter relating to contingent workers; the functions and responsibilities of GSI based on findings of the studies carried (c) the details of terminal benefits given out under 1 and 8 above suggest the to them at the time of their superannuation, revised organisational structure of GSI in terms of the revised charter of func (d) whether there is any scheme under tions and responsibilities. consideration of the Government to send these workers on superannuation; and 10. Suggestpnnciplesforrecoveringcost of investigations and exploration work (e) if so, the details thereof ? done by GSI THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Vacancies In G*ft!£fll£al syjyey of MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM India SINGH YADAV): (a) As on 1.1.92 there were — 1« imwawi.ii 661 contingent workers. 5130. SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA* Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: (b) Contingent workers are not regular employees and hence there is no prescribed (a) the number of posts lying vacant age of superannuation. over la^t one year {Designation-wise) in the Geological Survey of India, Western Region, (c)to (e ) Does not arise. Jaipur In each category; Narmada Sagar, Onkareswar and (b) Whetherthese posts have been kept Maheswar Irrigation projects in abeyance: (c) if so, the reasons thereof; and 5132. KUMARI PUSHPA DjEVl SINGH: Will the atnfeteroT WATER RESOURCES (d) the efforts being made to fill-up the be pleased to state: 107 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 108 (a)the year ofthe execution of Narmada THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Sagar, Onkareswarand Mebeswar irrigation MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH projects In Madhya Pradesh, MOHAN OFV) (a )to (c) Due to resoucree constraints and the need for modernisation (b) the expected time of the completion and expansion of the existing integrated of these projects, and steel plants, no new steel plant is proposed to be set up in 1he public sector (c) the progress made so far for the completion of each of those project? Registration of Titles THE MINISTER OF WATER RE 5134 SHRI SYED SHAHABUOOIN Will SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN the Mimsterof INFORMATION ANDfe ROAD SHUKLA) (a) to (c) the investment clear CASTING be pleased to refer to the reply ance for Narmada Sagar project (Madhya given on March 9,1992 to Unstarred Ques Pradesh) was accorded by the Planning tionNo 2077 and state Commission mCfctober, 1989 The progress achieved on the three projects is as below j (a) the total number of titles registered I by the Registrar of Newspapers upto De (i) Narmada Sagar Project ' cember 31 1991, language wise and State (Madhya Pradesh) ^ wise Excavation of Power House has (b) whetherthe registration of title is no* started and work is in progress on subject to artual publication within a pre Coffer Dam Work has also been scribed penod awarded for Head Race and Tail Rare Channels The expected year of (c) whethei the holder ol the title is not completion including Spillway Gates required to report the actual use the Reg s is 2000 A 0 trar with n a prescribed ponod ( i i ) On Onkareswar and (d) whether the Registrar suo moto Maheswar Dams, work on inf rastruc checks the actual use of a title registered by tures tike construction of roads and him buildings has been taken up The expected year of comoietiQrViB 1998 (e) whether it is a fact that non cancel lation of registere titles which are not in Coastal Steel plant at Haldia, West actual use is leading to unnecessary con Bengal gestion and inability of fresh applicants to suggest suitable titles for registration, and 5133 SHRI SATYAGOPAL MISRA Will the Minister of S TEEL be pleased to state (f) if so, the manner in which the Government propose to deal with the situa (a) whether there is any proposal to set tion ? up a pubbc sector coastal steel plant at Haldia, West Bengal, THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD (b) If so, the details thereof, and CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) The Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) (c) if not, the reasons therefor ? has verffied around 230 lakh tales upto 109 Written Answers CHA1TRA10,1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 110 Dec ember 31, 1991 The information re providdidng satisfactory service within its garding titles verified is, however, not com coverage area. There is, at present no pro piled and maintained Statewise and Ian* posal to establish a TV studio Centre at guage-wise Porbander (b) No, Sir In case the publisher fails to Electronic exchanges in bnng out the first issue within the time stipu Sindhudurg and Ratnaglri lated in the Press and Registration of Book Act, 1967after authentication of a prescribed 5136 SHRI SUDHIR SAW ANT Will the declaration indicating the tittle, language, M m isterdltJOM I^^CATTONSbe pleased periodicity, place of publication etc by the to state concerned Magistrate within whose local junsdtction such newspaper will be pnnted or (a) the places in Sindhudurg and published, he is only required to make a fresh Ratnagin districts, Maharashtra where elec declaration before brining out the proposed tronic exchanges with STD facility are to be publication installed by the end to May 1992 (c) No, Sir (b) if not, the reasons therefor, (d) No, Sir The role ot RNI is confined (c) the places where such facilities are only to inform the Magistrate concerned already existing, and whether a title applied for is available or not (d) the number of villages not yet con (e) and (f) Yes, Sir Suitable remedial nected by telephones ? action can be taken only within the frame work of the PRB Act THE DEPUTY MINISTER INTHE MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V V. Relay Centre at Portoander, RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Vengruia, Gujarat Kankavali, Sawantwadi and Lote in ** ** * tMMWk * Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri district of 5135 SHRI HARIBHARI PATEL WillMaharashtra are planned to be installed with the Ministerof INFORMATION AND BROAD S TD facility by the end of May, 1992 CASTING be pleased to state, (b) Does not arise (a) whetherthe Government propose to set up a T V relay centre and Doordarshan (c) Presently this facility does not exist studio at Porbandar in Gujarat, at any place in these districts (b) if so, by when, and (d) In Sindhudurg, 279 out of 338 Gram Panchayats and in Ratnagari, 587out of 768 (c) if not, the reasons therefor9 Gram Panchayats are not yet provided with telephone facility TH E DEP UTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD Gap Between Creation and ^ CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) to utilisation of hrtaaHon^ e n f ia f (c). A tow power (100 W) TV transmitter has 5137. SHRI ZAINALABEDIN. WiH the been functioning at Porbander in Gujarat Ministerof W A l1 M £ § 6 0 ftC E S be pleased since februaiy, 1989 and is reported to be to state: 111 Written Answers MARCH 30,1902 Written Answers 112 (a) whether there is a gap between the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN creation and utilisation of irrigation potential ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. in the country; RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) the number of Panchayats of Hazaribagh district in Bihar (t>) if so, the details thereof; and where branch post offices have been set up is 281 andthenumberof Panchayats without (c) the steps taken by the Union Gov post offices is 113. ernment in this regard’ (b) ft is not feasible to indicate any time THE MINISTER OF WATER RE frame in this regard as post offices in rural SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN areas are sanctioned keeping in view the SHUKLA): (a) Yes. Sir. population, income and distance norms. Gram Panchayat, Headquarters are, how (b) The cumulative gap between cre ever, given due weightage for location of ation and utilisation of irrigation potential till post offices subjecttofulfilmen of prescribed theend of Seventh Plan Period was 8,32 milli norms. on hectares. Tourist facilities on Occasion of M (c) The Government is implementing Sinahesth Kumbh” the Command Area Development programme for reducing the gap between 5139.SHRI SATYANARAYAN J ATIYA: potential created and utilised and .has also Will the Minister of CIVIL AVAIATiON AND taken a series of measures for improving TOURISM be pleased to state the details of water management practices to bridge the assistance and tourists facilities being pro gap. In addition, the States have also been vided by the Union Government on the occa asked to re-appraise the figure of potential sion of ‘ Singhesth Kumbh' festival likely to created in order to correct over-reporting if be held in Apnl, 1992 at Ujjain ? any. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION [Translation] AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO i SCINDIA): Development and promotion of Branch Post Offices In Panchayats tourism is primarily the responsibility of the of Blhar*^ ‘ State Governments. However, the Depart ment of Tourism provides central financial 5138. SHRI BHUBANESHWAR assistance on specific proposals in consulta PRASAD MEHTA: Will the Ministerof COM tion with the State Governments, subject to MUNICATIONS be pleased to state- availability of funds, their merit and inter-se priority. (a) the number of Panchayats of Hazaribagh district in Bihar where branch In connection with the Singhesth Kumbh post offices have been set up and the num festival scheduled to be held in April, 1992at ber of Panchayats where such post offices Ujjain, the Central Department of Tourism are yet to be set up; and has sanctioned a 60 bedded Yatri Niwas to be constructed at Ujjain for which an amount (b) the time by which the Government of Rs. 45.00 lakhs has been sanctioned propose to set up branch post offices in the during1990-91. Besides Rs. 10.00 lakhs has remaining Panchayats ? been sanctioned for printing of publicity 113 Written Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 114 mate rial on the mela and Rs. 9.50 lakhs for by the police on complaints that they were provision of tents during 1991-92, being exhibited to the public not in the same form in which they have been certified by the [English] Board. The names of these films, trailers alongwlth their languages are given in the Deletion of Scenes by Censor statement. Board (c) Punishment prescribed in the Cin 5140: SHRI RAM KAPS E: Will the Min ematography Act.1952 for such an offence ister of INFORMATION AND BROADCAST is imprisonment for a term which may extent ING be pleased to state: to three years .or fine which may extend to Rs.One lakh or both and in the case offe (a) whether several instances have come continuing offence, a further fine which may to Government’s notice wherein films exhibi extend to Rs.20,000/- for each day during tors/producers show several scenes in films which the offence continues. which were deleted originally while granting them censor certificates In case of offences relating to exhibition of uncertified video films, the punishment will (b) if so the names of these films and be imprisonment for a term which shall not languages: be less than three months, but which may extent to three years and fine which shaflnot (c) the nature of the punishment pre be less than Rs.20.000/_but which may scribed in the Cinematograph Act 1952 for extent to Rs. One lakh and In the case of such an offence; continuing offence, a further fine which may extend to Rs. 20,000/-for each day during which the offence continues. (d) whether the Government have re ceived any representations calling for more deterrent punishment for such offences: In addition Government can suspend / and revoke the certificate issued to the film. (e) if so the action taken in the matter?: (d) and(e) : Suggestions have been THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN coming form time to time form different ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD quarter for more stringent punishment and CA ST!!^ KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) action against violation of the provisions of Instances have come to the notice of the the Cinematograph Act; 1952. Government that some of the films exhibited to the public are not shown In the same form in which they have been certified by the Enforcement of the provisions of the Act Central Board of Films Certification rests with the State Government and the Union Territory Administrations. The atten tion of these agencies has been drawn from .(b) During the last two years prints of a time to time for more effective implementa numberof features films/trailers were seized tion of the A ct. 115 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 116 STATEMENT Name and Languages of films/trailers whose prints were seized and detected that these were being exhibited to the public not in the same form in which they have been certified N o. Name Language 1. Three Way Love English 2. Sirrocco -do- 3 Diary of Forbidden Dreams : -do- 4 Garden of Eden -do- 5 And God Created Woman ■ -do- 6 Trailer of Potlatch -do- 7. Trailer of Haloa -do- 8. Trailer of Garden of Eden -do- 9 Trailer of Terminator -do- 10 Intezar Ki Raaten Hindi 11 Jawani KiQurbani -do- 12. Jawam Solwa Sal Ki -do- 13. Quatil Jawani -do- 14. Malayathi Pennu Malayalam 15. Ratnkal Ninakkuvendi -do- 16. Avasanatha Rathn -do- 17 Aayiram Chirakulla Mohan : -do- 18. My Dear Rozy -do- 19 Kaikeyi -do- • 20. Kanana Sundari -do- 117 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 118 N o Name Language 21 Ambadrthannitorunm -do- 22 Prayapoorthyayavartcku Mathram -do- 23 Jungle Ki Hasma Hindi 24 Ancharakkulla Vandi Malayalam 25 Gumrah Jawani Htndi 26 Rangeen Jawani -do 27 Lut Gayye Pyar Metn -do- 28 Khoon KI Pyasi -do- 29 Reshma Ki Jawani -do- 30 Aag Aur Sahbab -do- 31 101 Raaten Hindi 32 Guiabi Raaten -do- 33 Jungle Mein Oye Oye -do- 34 Urvasi Malayalam 35 Apoorva Sagamam -do- 36 VIP -do- 37 Peddalaku Mathrama Telugu 38 Andala Sethakria Chilukalu -do- 39 Santhi Muhurtam Tamtt 119 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 120 [Translation] the Minister of COM M UNICATIONS be pleased to state: Pencheshwar and Kamali products (a) the number of persons in the waiting SHRI NAWAl Kl^HORE RAl: Will the list for getting telephone connections in Mlmsler of W ATER RESOURCES be Bareilly and Badaun districts of UtterPradesh pleased to state.: during the last three years and till date: (a) whetherthe Government process to (b) the year wise number of applicants construct Pencheshwar and Kamali projects provided with telephone connection so far; without any delay: and and (b) the time by which flood control (c) the time by which the waiting list will Centre is likely to be set up in Nepal after be cleared? finalising the extension of river embank ments at Indo Nepal botder jointly TH E D EPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN- ISTRYOFCOM M UNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. THE MINISTER OF WATER RE RNGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The waiting list de SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN tails are as under: SHUKLA): (a) It has been agreed to finalise expeditiouslythe projects parametersforthe ( Status attheend Kamali multipurpose projects and to prepare of financial Year) detailed projects report for Pancheshwar multipurpose projects jointly by Nepal and Year Bareilly Badaun India. Their construction will depend upon District District the agreement to be concluded by the two countries. 1988-89 1086 26 (b) Efforts will be made by Nepal to make the scheme for setting up flood fore 1989-90 840 26 casting and warning system in Nepal fully operational by 1992 monsoon. It has also 1990-91 790 26 been agreed to finalise schemes for exten sion of river embankments at tndo-Nepal 1991 till 1422 100 border jointly for implementation. 29th Feb. 92 Waiting of Telephone connections in Uttar Pradesh (b) The year wise telephone connec .5142. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will tions provided are as under: Telephone connections provided Bareilly Badaun Year District. District 1980-89 481 130 12 1 M **n Ansm n CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 122 Telephone connections provided Bareffly Badaun Year District District 1989-90 1037 202 1990-91 1571 140 1991 liH 978 84 29th Fab 92 (c) the waiting list of both Bareilly and their merit availability of funds and inter-se Badaun districts is planned to be cleared by priorities 31 st march, 1994 subject to timely availabil ity of equipment Assistance for Flood Controlln Bihar [English] Development of Places af Histori 5144 SHHI BRAHMANAND cal Interest Into Tourist Sports MANDAL Wifthe Minister of WATER SOURCES be pleased to state 5143 .Pf VISWANATHAM k a m it h i (a) whetherthe Union Government had WiH the Minister of Civil Avilatlon and Tour made a commitment during 1984-89to spend ism be phased to state Rs 4700 crores for flood control in Bihar, (a) whether there is any proposal to (b) if so. the extent to which the same develop certain places of historical interest has been implemented, and into tounst sports and (c) the time by which the Government propose’to implement it fully? (b) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF WATER F*E- SOURCES* (SHRI VIDYACHARAN THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION SHUKLA) (A)to(c) TheUnionGovernment AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVARAO had approved an outlay of Rs 144 crores for SCINDIA) (a) and(b). Dev the 7th Five year Plan (1985-90) for flpod tourist spots including plact pontrol in Bihar However, in its implementa interest is primarily the responstomty of the tion, the total expenditure was Rs 217 44 State Governments. However; the central crores An outlay of Rs%350 crores is envis- • Department of Tourism extends financial aged in the draft 8th Five Year Plan (1992- assistance on the specific projects based on 97% 123 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Wr*m Answers [EngHstil QHRi H.D, DEVAQOWDA; OCB-283 Technology Will the Minister of W ATER RE SOURCES be pleased to state' 5145. SHRI SHYAM LAL KAMAL’ Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (a) the details of major and medium pleased to state irrigation projects in Krishna basin still pend ing with the Union Government for clear (a) whether there is any plan to upgrade ance; E-10-B Technology used in Indian Tele phone Industry, Manakpur, Uttar Pradesh to OCB -283 Technology, (b) the time by which these are likely to be cleared atongwith the estimated cost of (b) if not, the reasons therefor, each project; (c) whether OCB-283 technology being provided to Indian Telephone industry, Ban (c) the details of major and medium galore, and irrigation projects taken up for execution in the Krishna basin till date, (d) if so, in what way it will be advantageous there ? (d) the estimated amount spent so far on each of the project, TH E D EP UTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V (e) the total area brought under irriga RANGAYVA NAIDU) (a) Yes. sir tion so far, and the additional expenditure required for their completion? (b) Does not anse in view of (a) above THE MINISTER OF WATER RE (c) Yes S' SOURCE (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA) (a) and (b) details of major and medium (d) with this new technology, high ca irrigation projects in Knshna basin at the pacity telephone exchanges can be installed Centre for techno-economic appraisal are with modem features given in the attached Statement - 1 Irrigation Projects in Krlshnan basin (c) to (f) details of major and medium irrigation projects in Knshna basm under 5146 SJtfU C P MUDALAGIRIY- construction are given in the attached State* ~ APPA ment-ii 125 Wi Details of Major A Medium Irrigation Projects in Krishna Basin at the tten Answers tten * 2 1 2 <0 * H- ! 3 «! C H A ITR A 10.1914 10.1914 A ITR A H C SK) Written Answers (SAKA) 126 Telugu Qanga 634.49 199.00 Resolution of Inter-State Issue*. 129 Nam ot the Project Latest Estimated Beneflttad Area Actions required to be taken by the State Cost (Rs. Crores) Thousand Hectares for consideration for clearance Wri tten Answers IV o a> i d oi 3 I CHAITRA 10.1914 10.1914 CHAITRA £ £ 2 2 £ 8 6 S * » N T* s a l a (SAKA) CO Written130 Answers 131 Details of Majors Medium Irrigation Projects In Krishna Bash undar Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 MARCH Written Answers 132 133 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 134 I* ! s* •O !* Ll rr*. - M c? 5 35 tn r- IO s i £ i Ui S2« 8 55 22 2 g * CM m u> «D N . » - n n ^ ifl (35 Si. A/oy Name of Project Lastest Estimated Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 30,1992 MARCH Written Answers 136 137 Written Answers CHAITRA10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 138 p % 8 a S ? S K. r - CO O r-- . N 1* 1645.47 i « 3 £ £ 3 8 3 2 ^ 2 n s j «o to io < 6 a» co o in o 4855.09 4855.09 i1 ^ * sssssssssasss 8 ddaiT-r-v-NddttNN u5 S ^ 3204.30 1 Ui Is <0® t4 N^ N s* 2 C*s 5r iri 8 8c c £ .■§ z f CO «v - -r- Ol cn $ 3 139 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 140 [Translation] (c) the amount to be allocated during Funds for Rural Electrification 1992-93 ? Programme In Bihar ~ 5147. SHRIKASMItiAMRANA: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SHRI RAM LAKHAN MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- - SiNGHYDAV: VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) and (b). Even though Witt the Minister of POWER AND NON- the Planning commission had originally ap CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be proved an outlay of Rs. 27.45crores and Rs. pleased to state: 34.96 crores for the current year (1991 -92) for rural electrification work through Rural (a) whetherthe funds released to Bihar Electrification corporation (BEC) 8n Bihar and Gujarat under Rural Electrification Cor and Gujarat respectively the outlay had to be poration Programme is less than the amount reduced due to resource crunch. The re allocated; vised allocation and disbursement of funds for rural electrification programme in Bihar (b) if so. the reasons therefor; and and Gujarat up to the end of February 1992 is as under:- (Rs. in crores) Sr. No. Name of the State Allocation Disbursement 1. Bihar 14.85 4.23 2. Gujarat 22.56 17.00 The Bihar state Electricity Board is AND NON-QONVENTIONAL ENERGY heavily defaulting in the repayment of REC’s SOUR CES be pleased to state: dues and release of funds to the States had, therefore, to be restricted. In the case of (a) the number of villages of Rampur Gujarat, the balance allocation is likely to be district, Uttar Pradesh, electrified under the disbursed by the end of march, 1992 rural electrification scheme; and (c) The Planning Commission has allo (b) the number and names of villages cated Rs. 14.05 crores and Rs. 26.00 crores electrified during 1991 and proposed to be to Biharand Gujarat respectively for the next electrified during 1992 ? financial year. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ' Villages Electrified In Ram pur MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- Piatt, .U.P. VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI); (a) The Uttar Pradesh 5149. SHRI RAJENOER KUMAR State Electricity Board (UPSEB) has re SHARAMA: Will the Minister of POW ER ported etecMicatior, of R07 villages in Rampur 141 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 ( SAKA) Written Answers 142 District upto the end of March, 1991 In Rampur district (statement enclosed). According to UPSRB, 5 villages have been (b) during the year 1990-91, the UPSEB targetted for electrification in Rampurdistnct has reported the electrification of 15 villages dunng the year 1991 -92 STATEMENT List of villages electrified in Rampur DistL of Uttar Pradesh dunng 1990-91 S N o Census Code No Name of the village Name of the Block 1 94 Motherpur Shahabad 2 150 Gangapur Jadeed Milak 3 201 Alinagar Janubi Chamarwa 4 68 Aanga Shaidnagar 5 80 Kumhanyan -do- 6 80 Dhankara Bilaspur 7 90 Alinagar Sumali Shaidnagar 8 81 Udaipur Bilaspur 9 108 Mehtosh -do- 10 110 Lumba Khera Swar 11 220 Shtvapun -do- 12 227 Tnthinagar -do- 13 228 Salvaeenagar -do- 14 231 Hama gla -do- 15 132 Milak Dudi -do- [English] SHASTRI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state Tourists Visiting Varanasi (a) whether the flow of Indian and for- 5150 SHRI R A JN A TH S O N KAR eign tourists visiting varanasi has increased 143 Written Answers MARCH 30,199? Written Answers 144 during the last three years; SCINDIA): (a) Yes, Sir. There has been an increase in total tourist arrivals to Varanasi during 1990 and 1991 even though there (b) if no, the details thereof ? wasadeclineinforeign tourist arrivals during 1991. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (b) The details are as given below: Year Doestic %age Foreign %age Total %age tourists change tourists change tourists change 1989 75,339 - 23.422 - 98,761 - 1990 79.512 5.5 46,041 96.6 125,553 27.1 1991 95,772 35.4* 25,741 -37.8* 121,513 8.4* (up to Nov.) * Composed to the same period of precious year. - i t t> Group Dialing System In Metropolis RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Sir. the term “ . Towns group dialing facility* is generally reflected to ' / <: ,• « the inter dialing between a group of rural 5151. SHRI TARA CHANQexchanges Direct dialing facilities already KHANDELWAL: Will the minister of COM exist between metropolitan towns and the MUNICATIONS be pleased to state adjoining exchanges in their periphery. (a) whether the Government have (b) All the four metropolitan cities-Delhi deddod to extend group dialing facility; .Bombay, Calcutta and Madras already have direct (fating facility with the exchange in (b) If so the details of such towns to be their periphery as per statement attached. connected with group dialling facilities: (c) The Government has under its con sideration a scheme for rationalising the (c) whetherthis facility would be cheaper tariff between the exchange system of towns than STD ; and and adding exchanges in their periphery. (d) ff so. to what extent and by when it Is likely to be introduction? (d) the dialing facility between metro politan towns and the peripheral exchanges THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN already exist The decision on introduct ion of ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. the revised tariff is yet to be taken. STATEMENT U stof Exchanges on the Periphery of metropolitan towns which are having direct DiaNng FadBty Defcito 1. Nokia (Surajpur) 2. Sonepat. ______145 Written Ansmtrs CHAITRA 1 0 ,1914(SA/CAJ Written Answers 14 b 3. Loni 4. Shahdara East. 5. Gurgaon. 6. Ghaziabad. 7. Faridabad. 8. Bahadurgarch. 9. Balabgarh. 10. NOIDA Bombay to 1. New Bombay. 2. Basein. 3. Kalyan. Calcutta to 1. Bhalpara 2. Ghinsura. 3. Diamond Harbour 4. Kaiyani. 5. Tribeni. Madras to 1. Ponneri.* 2.h"iruvaBur. 3. M.M. Nagar (EPZ) 4. Gummfcfipundi. 6 5. Guduvancheri. [Translation WIN the Minister of POWER AND NON- Modernisation PiDQiMMno of CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES to S152. SHRISURENDRAPALPATHAK: (a) the total amount provided to Uttar 147 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 148 Pradesh during the current year by the World AND TOURISM be pleased to state Bank through the Power Finance corpora tion for the modernisation programmes of (a) the number and names of tourism the State electricity board, and projects of Keraia which are pending for want of clearance by Union Government, and (b) if so, the details thereof? (b) the financial assistance proposed THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE to be provided for development of tounsm in MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON Keraia dunng 1992-93 and Eighth plan as a VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI whole? KALP NATH RAI) (a) and (b) The World loan to Power Finance Eorporatton has be THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION come effective w e I 18 3 92 No amount AND TOURISM(SHRI MADHAV RAO has been provided to any state during the SCINDIA) (a) Out of the projects/schemes current year under this loan identified for Central financial assistance » t dunng 1991-92 at the request of Govern Headquaterof DVC ment of Kerala, a project for Micorlite Flying is under correspondence with the state Gov 5153JIHRI SURAJ MANDAL. Will the emment For projects at Pathiramanal, Veil Minister of POWER AND NON-CONVEN and Ochira also, details are awaited from the TIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to State Government state (b) Development of tourism is pnma- (a) whetherthe Government propose to nly the responsibility ot the state Govern shifthe headquarters of D V C from Calcutta ments However, Central financial assis to Dhnbad in Maithan. and tance is extended to the state Governments for specific projects, based on their merits (b) if so, the details thereof ? avilability of funds and inter se priorties For the year 1992 93 and the Eighth Plan, Cen THE MINISTER OF STATE Or THE tral financial assistance would extended MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON based on the above critenon VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI) (a) No such decision has % Autonomy to Akashwanf and been taken Doordarshan (b) Does not arise 5155 SHR I V. D H A N AhU A YA KUMAR [English] SHRI BRAHMANAND MANDAL T ourism Development Schemes for — " Kerala Willthe Mmisterof INFORMATION AND 'BROADCASTING be pleased to state 5154 P R Q E J U L THOMAS SHRITHAYIL JOH* SHRJL K O D jK ^U N N IL (a) the progress made by the Govern * * 'SU R ESH ^ ment in conferring autonomy to Akashvani and Doordarshan under the Prasar Bharti Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Act 1990, and 149 Written Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 150 (b) by when it is likely to be brought P.V. RANGAYYA NAtDU): (a) Yes, Sir. before Parliament ? (b) The (Pre-bid) bid conference was TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN called on 20th February, 1992 as per the ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD provisions of the Tender document. CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) and (b). many essential formalities need to be (c) Yes Sir. completed and various steps taken before the Prasar Bharti can be established. Minis (d) the capacity of Conference Hall in try is seized of the issue and the Government Sanchar Bhavan was not sufficient to ac remains committed for the same. commodate the expected gathering of pro - a : u spective bidders. Conference for Cellular Telephone (e) Yes, Sir, 5156. SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA PATIL: (f) The Government have decided to SHRI ARVIND TULSIRAM franchise the value added services to pnvate KAMBLE: and public sector companies. (g) The list of the companies whose Will the Minister of COMMUNICA representatives attended the bkJdres con TIONS be pleased to state: ference is given in the statment attached (a) whether the Government are# Name of the Bidder Companies aware that Department of Telecommunica (Indian S Foreign ) who attend the Pre-bid tions had called for a free bid conference for conference. cellular telephone last month; S.* No. Name of the Company (b) if so, the details thereof; 1. A T & T New Delhi (c) whether the venue of the confer ence was shifted at the last minute; 2. A T & T India Ltd. (d) if so, the reasons therefor. 3. Arya Communication I (e) whether the Department ot Tele 4. A T & T International communications achieved the purpose for which the bidders conference was called and 5. Ashok leyland if not, the reasons therefor; 6. Ashok Jaipuna (t) the policy of the Government for franchising the value added services, and 7. Alcatel Modi Network (g) the names of bidders* Indian and 8. Archana Telecom Foreign, who attended bidder conference? Service • THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 9. Arun Anand • MINISTRY O F COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 151 .Written A!ls~ers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 1 52 S.No. Name of the Company S.No. Name of the ComRimy 10. Andrew Yule & Co. 29, ET& T 11. Bharti Telecom 30 ENARAllnvestments & Consultancy Services 12. Bell South International (I) Ltd. 13. BCE Teiecom 31. Escorts Ltd .. International 32. Genesis Telecom Ltd. 14. Business India Group 33. Jingxin India (~) 15. BPL Systems & projects Ltd. 34. GujaratTrans Receivers Ltd. 16. Bhilai Engg. Corpn. Ltd. 35. Hi-tech Tele Access 17. Bharat Electronics 36. Hamittcn Research 18. Crompton Greaves Ltd. & Tecnology (P) Ltd. -19. C. ITOH & Co, Ltd. 37. H.C.L 20. Computronics India 38 H.F.C.L. 21. DSS Enterprises (P) Ltd, 39. H.T.L. • 22. Duncans Agro Industries 40. Hindustan Cables Ltd. 23. DCW Ltd. 41. Hughes Escorts 24. Digital Equipment (I) Ltd. 42. Impex (India) Ltd. 25. Data Consultancy 43.• India Telecom P. Ltd. Services 44., IEPe Ltd. 26. Ericcson India (P) Ltd. 45. In Ltd. 27. . Eider Electronics Indus- tries 46. lnfrastructure Leasinq & Finance services Ltd. 28. Enkay Telecommunica- tions (India) 47. Information lnternaticna: 153 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 154 S. No. Name of the Company S.No. Name of the Company 2 2 48. Indchem Communica- 64. Mobile Communication tlons (India) P. Ltd. 49. Jindal strips Ltd. 65. Mekaster Telecom 50. Khemka aviation (p) 66. Mahindra Telecom 51. Kanayia Digital System 67. Modi Enterprises Ltd. " 68. Modi Are Ltd. 52. Krisons Electronics Sys- tems 69. Nelco 53. Karnataka Telecables 70. NEC corporation Ltd. 71. NAPCOINC 54. Krishna Narayan 72. Nynex Inc. USA 55. Kuwait Mobile Telecom 73. Narindra Kumar Jain 56. Karoria Industries 74. Natelco 57. Lu nayach Cellu lar Com- munications (P) Ltd. 75. OTC Maritime 58. L & T Ltd. 76. Orissa Cement Ltd. 59. MAX India Limited 77. Omnitellndustries Ltd. 60. Mobile Communications 78. Ogden Communication services 79. PCL 61. Mitsubishi Corporation 80. Popular Export & Imports (;2. Mctorola India electron- ics 8" PopularVentures & Capi- tal (P) Ltd. 63. Meltron 82. Pulsar Electronics Ltd. 155 Written Answers MAHUH30.1992 Written Answers 156 S No Name of the Company S No Nameot the Company 83 The Purtabpore 102 Tnvest Communications Company Ltd Ltd 84 Rossel Industries Ltd 103 Textion Telecom (P) Ltd 85 Rouscon( India )(P) Ltd 104 Usha Martin Industries 86 Rajasthan Communica 105 Ushank Credits (P) Ltd tions 106 Usha services & 87 Suzuki (India ) I td Consultatns 88 Syam Antena Electronic 107 VSNL 89 Siemens Ltd 108 Wmton Roavic Private Limited 90 Stone India Ltd 109 Webel 91 Sterling CompuU rs Ltd 110 YogendraK Modi 92 Samitel Colar Ltd 111 France Telecom 93 SPIC Electronics Sys tem Ltd 112 RTIL 94 San electronics t td 113 Jerath Electronics 95 S E W constructions 114 Bell Canada Interna Ltd tional 96 rjhyarn S Bartia 115 Usha Beletron Limited ------7 “ ( ■ - > * 97 Straw Products I td Discontinuance of Flight between 98 Set Telecommunication Bangalore and Hubli 99 rciL 5157 SHRIMATI CHANDRA PRABHA URS Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION 100 Tata Industries AND TOURISM be pleased to state i 101 Tesco Electronics (a) whether the Vayudoot flights from (P) Ltd Bangalore and other places to Hubli wero discontinued, 157 Written Answers* CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 158 (b) if so, the reasons therefor; MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI (c) the number of incomming and outgo KALP NATH RAI): (a) to (c). Information is ing flights from Hubii Airport daily and the being collected and will be laid on the table of amount spent on the staff and maintenance the house. every month; [English] (d) whether there is any proposal to re introduce Vaydudot flights to Hubii; and Energy Deficits (e) if so, by when? 5160. DR. AMRIT LAL KALIDAS PATEL: Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION CONVENTKDNAL ENERGY SOURCES be AND TOURSIM (SHRI MADHAVRAO pleased to state the action taken by the SCINDIA): (a) to (e). Due to commercial and Government to reduce energy deficit of eight operational reasons the three weekly ser per cent during April, 1991 to October, 1991 vice to Hubli was discontinued, in January, in the country as a whole and Gujarat in 1990. There is no proposal to restore the particular ? service. No expenditure is inccurred on staff and maintenanced as the staff have been THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE withdrawn from there. MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI [ Translation] KALP NATH RAI): Various measures being taken to improve the availability of power in Study on Power Saving the country include expediting commission ing of new generating capacity, implementa 5159. SHRI JAGM IT SINGH. tion of short gestation projects, improving SHRIMATIRJTA VERMA: the performance of existing power stations, SHRIMATI KRISHNENDRA reduction of Transmission and Distribution KAUR (DEEPA) losses implementation of demand manage SHRI RAAJENDRA ment and energy conservation measures AGNIHOTRI: and arranging transport of energy from sur plus to deficit areas. These measures are Willthe Ministerof POWER AND NON- also being followed up in Gujarat. CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to state: [ Translation] i * (a) whether according to a study con Post Offices in districts of Uttar ducted by Government, country can save Pradesh upto Rs 750 lakh in the energy sector. 5161 SHRI DEVFI BUX SINGH- SHRI RATILAL VERMA’ (b) if so, the details of the study and Will the Minister of COMMUNICA (c) the steps proposed to be taken by TIO N S be pleased to state: the Government thereon ? (a) the total number of post offices THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE, opened in the Unnao and Ghaziabad dis 159 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Amman* 160 tricts of Uttar Pradesh during 1991; Union Government during the Seventh Five Year Plan period; ( b) whether there is any scheme with the government for the expansion of post (b) the details of the projects still offices in these districts during 1992-93; and pending with the Union Government for ap proval alongwith the reasons thereof; and (c) if so. the number of villages in the districts proposed to be covered? (c) the time by which these are likely to be approved? TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI THE MINISTER OF WATER RE P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) During the’ SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN year 1991 .total numberof post offices opened SHUKLA): (a) While no major or medium in Unnao and Ghaziabad districts of Uttar irrigation project was accorded investment Pradesh is 11 and 7 respectively. deamace during the SeventhFive year Plan, Advisory Committee had considered two (b) and (c). Expansion of postal netmajor and four medium irrigation projects work is envisaged during the year 1992*93. and found them acceptable subject to com It is. however, not feasible to give details in pliance by the State Government of the this regard as the Annual Plan targets for observations of the appraising agencies. 1992-93 have not been finalised. (b) On the five major projects at the New TourismPolicy Centre for appraisal namely, Sukhsenaghat pump canal, Kosi project phase-ll, Gandak 5162. SHRI ARVIND NETAM Will project phase II, zamania pump canal and the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION & TO U R Burhai reservoir project, the state Govern ISM be pleased to state: ment is required to comply with observations of appraising agencies , (a) whetherGovemment have formu lated a new tourism policy; and (c) The clearance of the project de pends upon how soon the state Government (b) it so. by what time the policy is complies with the observations of central likely to be dedared? apprasing agencies, obtains environmental and forest clearance from the Ministry of THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION Environment and Forests and clearance form AND TOURSIM (SHRI MADHAVRAO the Ministry of Welfare in respect of rehabili SCINDIA): (a) and (b). An Action Plan on tation and resettlement plans, if it involves Tourism is being finlised. scheduled castes/Tribes population. Irrigation projects In Bihar [English] f 5163. SHRIMATI RITA VERMA: Will Price of Cast Iron Spun Pipes the Minister of W ATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: 5164. §HRJ RUPCHAND PAL: SHRI SUDARSAN. RAY ' CHADHAURI: (a) the number of major and medium Win the Minister of STEEL be pleased irrigation projects in Bihar approved by the to state: 161 Written Answers CHAITRA10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 162 (a) whetherthere is any case of under nal estimate for land acquisition, rehabilita cutting of price of cast iron spun pipes by tion and resettlement, environmental safe IISCO; and guards. canal works and shortage of essen tial construction materials such as cement, (b) if so. the details thereof and the steel and explosives. remedial steps proposed to be taken to check this practice? (b) and (c). the strategy adopted in the Eighth Plan is to priorities the on-going THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE projects for allocation of funds. Aisor, the MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH Planning Commission has decided to rigor MOHAN DEV): (a) The prices of cast lorn ously follow earmarking of funds for the spun pipes of IISCO are^pot controlled. projects. IISCO fixes its prices keeping its liegitimate commercial interests in view. Government Utilisation of Solar Enerov are not aware of any specific case of under cutting of prices of cast Iron spun pipes by 5166. SHRIGANGADHRASANIPALLI: IISCO. Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- CONVENTIONA ENERGY SOURCES be (b) does not arise. pleased to state: Inter-State Multi-Purpose Projects (a) the quantum of comsolar energy being utilised by the country; 5165 SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAPATHI: Will the Minister of W ATER RESOURCES (b) whether existing technology is be pleased to state: enough to utilise the Solar Energy to the fullest possible extent; (a) the details and the reasons for in creasing in the cost of inter-State Multi (c) if not, the other steps the Govern purpose projects against the original esti ment propose to take to encourage the mated cost; development of Solar Energy system; (b) the steps taken by the Union govern (d) the extent of its utilisation in Andhra ment to reduce the gap between the original Pradesh; and estimates and the escalated cost; and /e) if so, details thereof district-wise? (c) the details of steps taken by the Government to expedite the implementation THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE of these projects as originally planned? MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON VENTIONAL ENEGRY SOURCES (SHRI THE MINISTER OF WATER RE KALP NATH RAI): (a) Solar Energy is being SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN utilized thorough two different routes in the SHUKLA): (a) the details and reasons for country, viz (i) photovo ltaic route and (ii) increase in costs of river valley projects are solar thermal route. In the first case solar inadequate allocation of funds by the benefi energy is directly converted into electricity ciary States, inadequate investigations at using solar photovotaic cells. In the second the time of formulation of the projects loading case Solar Energy is converted into heat to major changes in designs during con energy which is further used for variety of struction, inadequate provisions in the origi applications such as cooking, heating of 163 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 164 water & air, drying of different materials, organistations such as national Laborato generation of power. The systems installed ries, Universities, IITs, Public Sector under these two programmes are listed in organisations, to develop new technologies statements|& II. for utilising-Solar Energy. (b) and (c). Many technologies for har nessing Solar Energy are still in the develop (d) and (e). The details of the solar mental stage. Research programmes are systems installed m Andhra Pradesh are being funded to various research listed in Statements 111 & IV. 165 Written Answers CHAITRA 10. 1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 166 7675 2 2 19 19 Himachal Pradesh Pradesh Himachal 70 167 55 I ISWH DSWH SAH STK SDS (No.) (No.) (No.) (No.) (No.) Wri ttenAnswers •o ? ! t I I I t ! ? 6 * co £ 00 O CO CO £ 2 | * * CO ^ u> - o> r- CM - * CM 2 2 2 2 - r «.-\i O > ID Q> CO c MARCH 30, 1992 30, MARCH * C CO CO f** CO “ h* T“ $ CO - * S £ § « o S. o « & * i s a S o n h>. in n r- r- T- co b> 8 8 b> i CO g a - I «0 I . I i . s (No.) Solar c Solar i t CO g i i t U”) n 8 t <0 c*> s 8 m m * - ^ tl. CM II K- «0 £ c\j JI o j« « « . $ <55 St ss 171 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 170 CM CM ir- , v- v- CO s to uj r-'wpjtiniONOOir-^r 173 S. No. State/URs Community Water Pumping W ritten Answers «o CO I i I I U) CM HIR 0 191410. CHAITRA e « in to (SAKA) CO OlO O - T CO Written Answers w M M CO CM CM CM u> p> 1 7/1 175 S. No. State/URs Community Water Pumping Village covered SPV Power Lighting TV systems with St. lights plants Wr systems itten Answers M M M M O CO CO CM WrittenAnswers Sn Satya Sai Primary School Puttaparathi Ananthapur Dist 1 x 10000f MARCH 30,1992 MARCH WntttihAnttwors 180 1 > S. No. Location of the system N o . of systems capacity in LPD/C. . WrittenAnswers 30. APSRTC w^k Shop Cantten, Vijayawada 1 x 1000T cococortcocoeicoco^r o < S O § 5 8- W (0 o 5 cc tr o .a .w E S C (0 CHAITRA 10,1914 10,1914 CHAITRA o UJ s 0 J U 2 I ■8 1 2 £ / UJ Q J U J U (/) =! 500 8 1 cc o o (SAKA) o - x I Written Answers c/> CL 5 £ O J C X X X X trS x> to c I JZ E <0 c i I 5 _r £ oi S5;3S8iR83a8SSi88 185 185 S. No. Location of the system N o . of systems capacity in LPD/C. W I I ritten Answers t D 2 C 3 % % 2. 2. CO . c c. I to ^ O x o to 2 (0 . «s s to in CHAITRA 10, 191410, CHAITRA co ifj C co a. ac 8 (SAKA) E J u. O o 0 UJ X3 1 «o a. Q. 2 *5 «e « «s 5 5 a> WrittenAnswers Decan Leather Ltd , Hyderabad 1 x 6000' 186 187 Written Answers MMrtori JO, 1992 Written Answers 188 to 1 2 i x $ ® « a> c 2 I <5 a s 13 52 aE £ © <5 © LU X s «T To c i ^ < f o § to R £ S 189 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 190 STATMENTIV District-wise break up of solar photovoltaic systems installed In Andhra Pradesh S. NO. District SLS' CTV/SLS Small Power Plan 1 2 3 4 5 1. Srikakulam 3 -* 2. Vizayanagram 100 -- 3. Visakhapatnam 2196 -- 4 EastGodawan 176 -- 5. West Godawan 10 1 - 6. Prakasam 34 -- 7 Nellore 15 -- 8. cuddapah 7 -- 9. Kurnool 7 - - 10. Mahaboobnagar 2 -- 11. Madak - 1 1 (7KWp) 12. adilabad 138 • 13 Karimnagar 9 -- 14 Warangal 29 - - 15. Khammam 92 - - 16 Nalgonda 5 -- 17. Ranga Reddy 35 2 - 18. Hyderabad * - 1 (5KWp) SLS-Street lighting systems CTV-Colour Televsion. CLW-Commumty lighting systems 191 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 192 In addition to the above 760 P.V solar MALIK: Will the Minister of FOOD PRO waterpumping systems and 65 P.V. domes CESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state tic lighting systems are also Installed in the State. (a) whether Pepsi Foods is netting their obligations in terms of letter of intent and if [Translation] not, the reasons therefor; ' Government Advertisements for (b) whether letter of intent has not been Newspapers Poblished in Bihar converted into an Industrial License due t$> the above reasons; 5167. SHRI LALIT ORAON: Will the Minister of 'INFORMATION AND BROAD (c) whether Government propose to CASTING be pleased to state: enforce the conditions of letter of intent as open decision of the international committee (a) the names of the dailies, weeklies, meeting held recently; fortnightlies and monthlies published from Bihar which have been found suitable for (d) if so. the details thereof; and giving advertisements by D.A. V.P.; and (e) the steps the Government have (b) the names of the dailies, weeklies, taken to ensure that interpretation of thc- fortnightlies and monthlies of Bihar given conditions does not get violated ? advertisements by D.A.V.P during the last three years and the amount thereof9 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THt MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN TH E D EPUTY MINISTER IN THE: MIN DUSTRIE S (SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO) ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND (a) The issue of export obligation of M/'r.p BRODCASTING (KUMARI GiRUA VYAS): Pepsi Foods ltd in terms of the legal Agree (a) and (b). There are a very large number of ment with the office of the Chief Controller of dailies, weeklies, fortnightlies and monthlies Imports & Exports is under examination in published from Bihar which have been found the CCI&E which is a quasi-judicial body suitableforgivingadvertsementsbyD A V.P. over the years. The list containing names ot (b) As per the Notification No.8/2/85-LP publications from Bihar which have been dated 18 3.1985, the non- FERA non -MRTP currently found suitable forgiving advertise Companies stood exempted from the re ' ments and those which have been have qusremenf of obtaining industrial license for been given advertisements dunng the last manufacture of processed foods. However, three years is placed in the Library of the M/s. Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Parliament House. Ltd., had applied for industrial license foi their joint venture by way of abundant cau During the last three years, advertise tion and a Letter of Intent was issuedtothem.^ ments for a total value of Rs. 115,13,747.76 The letter of intent was not converted to' were issued to publications form Bihar. Industrial License as it was felt that the Company is yet to fulfill conditions of letter of \ [English] intent. As per press Note No. 9 of 1991. the Violation of Letter of Intent by pending applications for conversion of Letter Pens! Foods of Intent into Industrial Incenses for items not convenned under compulsory licence are 5168. SHRI DHARMA PAL SINGH not to be processed further. «* * «* P ¥ + , «*> * * M *1 * Aft 193 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,191 A (SAKA) Written Answers 194 (c) to (e). The issues pertaiting to the Radio coverage in the State of Himchal enforcement of the terms is being examined Pradesh is proposed to be extended by in consultation with Ministry of Law setting up of six more Radio station, one each at Dharamshala, Kinnaur, Laahul Spiti. ' T.V. and Air Coverage In Himachal Kasauli, Kulu and Hamirpur. Besides, the PjsOsaiL. power of the existing 2.5 KW SW transmitter at Shimla is also scheduled to be upgraded 5169. SHRI D.D. KHANORIA: Wilt the to 50 KW. hamster ot INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING be pleased to state: With the commissioning of these TV/ AIR projects, TV/AIR coverage in the State (a) the present position of Doordarshan of Himachal Pradesh would improve and AIR coverage in Himachal Pradesh; considerabl. (b) whether a large portion of the State [Translation] is not covered by Doordarshan and AIR, and PCOs in Villages of Bihar _ (c) the steps taken or proposed to be ‘ taken for expansion of coverage of the re 5170. SHRI SsURYA NARAIN YADAV: maining portion of the State7 Will the Minisfer of COMMOMCATIONS be pleased to state: TH E D EPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD (a) whetherthe Government propose to CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) provide public telephone facilities in villages Doordarshan: The TV service at present, is of Bihar during the eighth Five YearPlan;and dvailable to about 58.7% of the population and 37.2% of the area of Himachal Pradesh (b) if so, the details thereof and the inclusive of population in fringe areas where funds allocated, if any, during 1992-93 ? elevated antennae and booters are required for obtaining satisfactory reception. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (P.V. All India Raio: Radio coverage in me RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. dium wave is available to 75% of the popu lation and 45% of the area of the State. (b) Out of a total of 11, 678 Panchayat (b) and (c). Schemes for expansion of Villages, 3891 have been provided with Tele TV coverage in the uncovered areas include phone facility upto 29.2.1992. Remaining setting up of a high power (1KW) TV trans 7787Panchayat Villages have been planned mitter at Shimla (in replacement of the present to be provided with such facility progres tow power transmitter): a low power trans sively by 31.3.1995 and the non-Panchayat mitter at Sunder Nagar and two very low Villages by2000A. D. subjectto availability of power transmitters on each at Ajhu Fort & resources. Tatampur in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Subject to availability or resburces, a high power (10 KW) TV transmitter is envisaged The requisite funds for this purpose will to be set up at Dharmashala in replacement be made available as part of eighth plan of the present low power transmitter there. proposals. 195 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 196 I English] Kendras at New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta and Madras dunng the last three years, and Det erioration In working Condi tions of Bombay doordarshan (e) details of provisions made for Eighth Plan period for the purpose? 5171 SHRI SANDIPAN BHAGWAN TH O R AT VSHTthe Minister of INFORMA*- f TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to ISTRY OF INFROMATION AND BROAD state CASTING KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) Nt Sir (a) whether the working conditions of Doordarshan Bombay are detenoratmg for (b) and (c) Proposals regarding re want of financial provision to modernise the pairs/ renovation of Doordarshan Kendra studios and carry out major repairs/renova- building at Bombay are processed for sane tion to the bulding, tion at appropriate levels, from time to time Dunng 1991 -92 an amount of Rs 7 lakhs has (b) if so, whether any proposal to this been provided to Doordarshan Kendra effect has been submitted by Bombay Bombay for repairs/upkeep of the building Doordarshan authorities, (c) if so, the details.thereof and action (d) sactioned cost of construction of taken thereon, new Doordarshan building/augmentation ot accommodation at Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta (d) expenditure sanctioned and actually & Madras and the expenditure incurred for incurred for new construction and major the purpose dunng the last 3 years are giverjj renovation of buildings at Doordarshan below,- Place Sanctioned Expenditure incurred cost (Rs dunng last 3 years lakhs) (April 89-Feb, 1992) (Rs, lakhs) Delhi 683 29 629 67 Bombay 735 42 118 28 Calcutta 226 30 105 00 Madras 226 30 112 29 M (e) Whereas the VIII Plan proposals Calcutta & Madras has been made (d) whether the quantity of CR GO sili 5173 KUMAR! UMBHARATI con steel being produced as perthe require SflftfDAU DAYAl JOSHI ment of Electric industry, t Will the Mm'stor of STEEL be pledbfdto (e) whetherthe quaintly of its production state has been increased asperthe requirements, ana (a) the quality aod tho quantity of i,teel being impeded from foreign countries and (f) if so, the details thereof? the value thereof along with the reasons thereof when good quality steel reserves are THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE available in the country itielf, MINISTRY OF SI EEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV), (a) The quantity and value ot lb) whether India has the capa^'ty to sa'abio steel imported dunng the last three pioduce steel to moot its magr.ots, years is as follows Quantity in million tonnes Value Ft* in crores Yeai Quantity Vdlue 1988 89 1 72 1420 1989 90 1 47 1572 1990 91 1 28 1397 NB Imports from rmjor po*!s only ai .fnoit.vwe figures are not yet available from Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics 1 he quality of steel imported depends upon specific requirement of » ie Importer Imports are resorted to supplement the indigenous production both in tfevt. of quaintly and quality (b) ana (c) D^r, i«otic produt tion ol steel the resultant increased production, India is is at piesent inadequate to meet th«* esti likely to become self sufficient in most cat- mated demand Government have been egones of steel during the 8th Five Year tak’ng steps to incease the production of Plan However, some special qjality steels steel The steel industry has been de li will continue to be imported censed and the regulation on its pricmq and distribution has also been dispensed with (d) No, Sir These will encourage the private sector or invest in steel production the integrated (e) and (f) SAIL is making efforts to steel plants are in the process of increas the production of CR GO steel Pro modermsation/expans'on oftheirplants With duction by SAIL has increased from 105 201 Written Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 202 tonnes in 1990-91 to3040tonnes in 1991 -92 present; and (upto February, 1992) (b) the district-wise numberof new post PosfDffices in Rajasthan offices proposed to be opened in the State during the Eighth Five Year Plan? 5174. SHRIMATI KRISHNEDRA KAUR (DEEPA): Will the ’Minister ” of THE DEPUTY MINISTRY IN TH E MIN- COOMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The number of (a) the number of post offices, sub-post post offices, sub post offices and head post offices and head post offices in Rajasthan, at offices in Rjasthan, at present, is as under Head Departmental Extra Depart Extra Depart Post Sub -Post Office mental sub- mental brach Office Post Office Post Office 55 1384 105 8417 (b) Further expansion of postal network by the department before they are intro in Rajasthan is envisaged during the Eighth duced into the network. Five Year Plan. Ilis, however, not feasible to (b) The merits over normal method of give details in this regard as the Eighth Five giving connections of all the subscriber car Year Plan has not been finalised rier systems are:- (i) Better speech. [English] (ii) Two or more connections can be Defective System of Telephone,Con- given over one cable pair. This helps in nections providing connections quickly in non-fea- sible areas. 5175. SHRI TE J NARAYAN SINGH: Will the M im 5 W im X 5 W M ^ A f jONfe be Only demerits over the normal cable pleased to state: pair arrangement is that more maintenance attention is required for the battery at sub (a r whether the present one * one scriber premises. system under which telephone connections are being provided is defective; (c) The department does not intend to replace these systems, in places where (b) if so, the merits and dements vis-a- prolonged power failure are met with, the vis other systems; and capacity of the battery at the subscribers premises is being increased. (c) the action taken by the Government to replace the one +one system? [Translation] TH E D EPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN Purchasing Vehicles by Delhi Tele ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. phones RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) No, Sir. All the one + one systems are type-tested and approved 5176. MOHAMMAD ALI ASHRAF 203 Written Answers MARCH 30. 1992 Written Answers 204 FATMI: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA SHUKLA): (a) The total number of Tubewells TIONS be pleased to state: setup in Haryana with World Bank assis tance under Haryana Irrigation Project Phase- (a) whether the consumption of petrol I and Phase-ll is 336. has increased and new vehicles have been purchased by Delhi Telephones against the (b) Of the above. 275 tubewells are not instructions issued by the Government to functioning. reduce the consumption of petrol and ban ning the purchase of new vehicles; and (c) The operation of 251 tubewells lying along Bhakra Canal System is linked to (b) if so, the reasons thereof? completion of Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal and the remaining 24 tubewellls are scheduled THE D EP UTY MINISTER IN THE MIN tobe on energised shortly. ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA N A ID U ): (a) and (b) No, Sir. (d) There is no proposal to set up, There is no increase in the consumption of tubewells in Hary ana with World Bank as petrol In MTNLduring 1991 -92 as compared sistance during 1992-93. to the consumption of last year i.e. 1990 91. [Translation] No additional vehicle has been pur chased in MTNL since the imposition of ban Air Links between Rajkot and Bombay in this regard. 5178. SHRI AVATAR. £M?H Only a few old and scrapped vehicles BHADANA' Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA~ have been replaced with new vehicles as TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: these vehicles have out lived their prescnbed life and found uneconomical to keep it on (a) whethertheGovernmentproposeto road. link Rajkot with Bombay by daily Vayudoot services; and [English] (b) if so, by when and if not, the reasons World Bank Assistance for Tubewells therefore? ------* InHaryanathr THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION 5177. SHRI JANGBIR SINGH; Will the AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased SCINDIA): (a) and (b). Vayudoot is already to state; operating six days a week services on the route Bomaby-Kandia-Rajkot-Bombay. For (a) the number of tubewells set up in commercial and operational reasons it is not Haryana with the World Bank assistance; possible for Vayudoot to set up the fre quency of operations to Rajkot.. (b) the number of tubewells, out of them which are not functioning; [English] (c) the time by which these are likely to Resaarch Centres for NCES become operational; and 5179. SHRI K.V.R. C HOWDARY: Will (d) the number of tubewells proposedto the Minister of P O W ER A N D NON-CORP ~ be set up in the State during 1992-93 with VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be the Worid Bank Assistance? pleased to state; THE MINISTER OF WATER RE (a) the steps taken by the Government SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN to encourage non-conventional energy 205 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 206 sources; Centre at Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Uni* versity, Hyderabad and an Improved Chulha (b) whether any research centres have Technical Back-up unit at Regional Engi been set up in Andhra Pradesh; and neering College, Warrangal in the state of Andhra Pradesh. (c) if so, details thereof? [Translation] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- Expenditure on Narmada Sagar Project VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH R A I): (a) The Government Ife 5180. SHRI RAMESHWAR PATIDAR: encouraging development, production and Will the Minister of W AfglTR ESOtJR CES wider use of new and renewable energy be pleased to state: sources for various types of centralised as well as decentralised applications. Research, (a) the details of expenditure incurred development, demonstration and dissemi on the Narmada Sagar Project in .Madhya nation activities are undertaken. Country Pradesh and Gujarat during Seventfi Five wide inftastructure for the manufacture, in Year Plan; and* stallation and maintenance of various sys tems and devices has been developed' For (b) the details of assistance provided by harnessing and use of renewable energy the World Bank for the project till date? systems and devices, incentives, such as, subsidy, soft term loans, and fiscal incen THE MINISTER OF WATER RE tives in the form of depreciation allowance SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN and relief in sale tax, excise duty and cus SHU KLA): (a) An expenditure of Rs. 96.42 toms duty are provided to the users and crores was incurred on Narmada Sagar manufacturesr In addition, publicity and Project in Madhya Pradesh and Rs. 593.58 awareness campaign are also being under crores on Sadar Sarovar Project in Gujarat taken. during Seventh Five Year Plan. (b) and (c). For carrying out research, development, demonstration training and (b) No World Bank assistance has been field evaluation in the areas of biogas and received for the Narmada Sagar Project in Improved Chulha, the Department of Non- Madhya Pradesh. The details of assistance Conventional Energy Sources is supporting received from the World Bank for the Sadar a Regional Biogas Development & Training Sarovar Project in Gujarat is as under:- Nameofthe Donor Aount of Cumulative utilisation Project Agency Assistancce till 31.12.91 Sardar Sarover I D A SDR 99. 7 Million SDR 77. 8 million Dam and Power IBRD US$200 Million Project Water Delivery and drainage IDA SDR 149.5 Million SDR 104.8 million and Drainage project 207 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 208 [English] Mardeora-Kachar sector of sagar and Chhatarpur districts. These deposits are Miner al Deposits in Sagar, M.P. being exploited by Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Ltd. 5181. SHRI ANAND AHIWAR ------SHRt'MOHAN [ Translation] LAUHHIKRAM: ------^Deposits of Gems In the Country ! Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: 5182. DR. LAL BAHADUR RAWAL : Will the MinSfer of MINES be pTeasecflo (a) whether the survey on mineral de state: posits in Mandia Sagar Division in Madhya Pradesh was carried out by the Govern (a) the places where the deposits of ment; gems are found in the country; (b) if so. the details of the minerals (b) whetherthere has been a great loss deposits along with the details of their loca of revenue at a result of illegal exploration of tions; gems; (c) whether iron-ore is found in Hirapur (c) if so, the details thereof and the Sihahragh area of Sagar district; action taken by the Government in this re gard; and (d) if so, the quantity and classification thereof; and * (d) the total amount of revenue earned from the exploration of gems during the year (e) whether there is a rich deposit of 1991-92? phosphate in the said area, if so, where this mineral is being exploited and is being mined THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE daily? ‘ MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH Y A D A V ): (a) Gem stones include THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE precious stones, semi-precious stones and MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM oyamental stones. Precious stones are SINGH Y A D A V ); (a) Yes . Sir. mainly Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emer ald. These stones are reported to occur in (b) As a result of survey and exploration Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya, Bihar, Jammu- carried out by various Government agencies Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, recoverable reserves of 20.29 million tonnes Karnataka. Orissa, Rajasthan, and Tamil of Dolomite, 12.41 million tonnes of Bauxite Nadu. 0.117 million tonnes of Fullers Earth in Mandia district and 52.09 million tonnes of (b) and (c). Sporadic incidents of clan Limestone and 11.87 million tonnes of destine mining of precious and semi-pre Rockphosphate in Sagar district have been cious stones are reported from time to time established. in some parts of the Country. To stop such illegal mining Government of Orissa have (c) No, Sir. enacted the Orissa Minerals (Prevention of Theft, Smuggling and Other Unlawful Activi (d) Does not arise. ties) Act, 1989 and have also notified appro priate Rules thereunder. (e) Geological Survey of India (GSI) have estimated as reserve of 18.66 million Tofullyexploitthe gem stone occurences tonnes of Rock phosphate with 23% P? Os in Orisa, assistance has been sought from million tonnes with 7-10% P 2 Os in Hirapur- UNDP in assessment of promising gem- 209 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 210 stone s bearing areas and for setting up of Bangldeesh TV programmes in the North- Gem-stone Testing Laboratory for identifi- Eastern States including the tribal states of cation, testing and evaluation of different Mizoram and Nagaland. However, a recent types of precious and semi-precious stones. sample survey done in Guwahati of Assam reveals that more than 75% of TV viewers (d) Information is being collected and watch National programmes of Doordarshan will be laid on the table of the House ^ beamed from 8.40 PM onwards. TV Coyenpje of North-Eastern States (c) tt is the constant endeavour of Doordarshan to extent TV coverage to the 5183. u SHBLKAMLA MISHRA uncovered parts of the country in a phased MADHUKAR: manner depending upon availability of re SHRI MUKUL BALKRISHNA sources and to present quality, programmes WASNIK: to the viewers. Besides 11 TV transmitter SHRI V1JAY KUMAR projects are presently under various stages , YADAV: of implementation in the North-Eastern States aimed at increasing Doordarshan‘s cover Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND age in the region. BORADCASTING be pleased to state- Assistance for Setting up Information (a) whether the Government are aware Centres and TJjeatrjs of the inadequate coverage and untimely telecast of English programmes over 5184. SHBJLBAM NARAIN BERWA: Doordarshan in the North-Eastern States, Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND particularly in Mizoram and Nagaland, BROADCASTING be pleased to state : (b) whether the programmes telecast (a) the amount allocated as special from Bangladesh are viewed more than assistance for setting up information centres Doordarshan propgrammes by the people of and theatres in the States during the last these states; and three years; (c) the measures the Government pro (b) the details of schemes and the pose to take for increasing the coverage and amount provided for the setting up of those to telecast better prpogrammes. centres in Rajasthan during the said period; TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE. MIN (c) whether any amount was allocated ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD to Tonk district forthe construct 'ion of infor CASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS) (a) TV mation centre in this regard; and service is at present available to an esti mated 79% population of North-Eastern re (d) if not, the reasons thereof? gion including those living in fringe service, areas where elevated antennae and boost THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ers are required for obtaining satisfactory ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD reception. Doordarshan telecast a number CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) No of English programmes on various subjects amount was allocated as special assistance from morning to late evening which are well for setting up of Information centres and received is all parts of North-eastern theatres in the States. However, National states. Films Development Corporation (NFDC), a. public sector undertaking in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under a scheme (b) No specific survey has been under for financing Cinema theatres all over the taken to find out the extent of viewing of country, earmarked following amounts for Doordarshan programmes, vis-a-vis theatre construction. 211 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 212 1988-89 Rs . 144.00 lakhs. SHRI NITISH KUMAR: 1989*90 Rs. 25 lakhs. 1990-91 Rs. 30.00 lakhs. Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (b) There is no scheme for providing special assistance for setting up Information (a) whether attention of the Govern Centres in the States including Rajasthan. ment has been drawn to the news-item appearing in the Hindustan Times dated (c) No, Sir. December 5,1991 regarding steel prices; (d) Central Government do not provide (b) if so, whether the price of Indian assistance to the States for opening Infor Steel in the International market is more than mation Centres of the State either at district the prices of other countries and If so, the level or at State level. reasons therefore; and [English] (c) the percentage of the taxes imposed by the Government on the price of the steel Selection of News Readers and An* sold in the Indian market and its comparative nouncers figure in Japan, Germany, China and USA? 5185. SHRI K. THULASIAH THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE i/ANDAYAR: Will the Minister of INFORMA- MINISTRY OF1 STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH FION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to MOHAN D E V ): (a) Yes, Sir. state: (b) Domestic and export prices of differ (a) the criteria for selection of ent categories of steel in India are not com Newsreaders and announcers m the parable with export and domestic prices in Doordarshan; and other steel producing countnes. w (b) the number of applications pending (c) The levies and excise duty on steel for selection and approved so far? produced by the integrated steel plants in India constitute 14% to 13% of the Ex-works TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN prices of different items of steel. Similar ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD information for Japan, Germany, China and CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) : (a) U S.A is not available. The criteria is proficiency and Knowledge of language good pronunciation and diction, [English] clarity of voice, cameragenic/telegenic fea t tures etc. The minimum educational qualifi ] Alternative Sources of Energy cation is graduate and the preferrred age group is between 20-35 years. 5187- DR- R- MALLU: W ill the Minister bf POWER AND NON-CONVENTION AL jENERGY SOURCES be pleased to state: (b> According to Doordarshan 1380 applications are pending During 1991-92 j (a) whethe. the State Government eight candidates were selected. | have been advised to develop alternative ; spources of energy; [ Transition] (b) whether the Governments propose Steel Prices to vigorously pursue development of wind energy in Andhra Pradesh; 5186. DR, MAHADEEPAK SINQH SHAKYA: (c) whether the Government will also 213 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914(SA/CA; Written Answers 214 embark on use of 20% alcohol in petrol which TIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to is being done all over the world and is state: pending decision; and (a) whetherthe Government are aware (d) if so, the details thereof? that one of the reasons for the industrial backwardness of Malabar area is because of THE MINISTER OF STATE Or TH E th$ non-availability of electricity; MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI (b) whether any proposal is pending KALP NATH RAI): (a) Yes, Sir. The State before the Government for a super thermal Governments and implementing agencies plant to solve the electricity problems of the have been advised to develop and utilise region; various types of non-conventional energy systems and devices, such as, biogas, im (c) whetherthe Ministry of Environment proved chulha solar thermal systems, solar has cleared the Trikkaipur super thermal photo voltaic systems, wind energy sys plant; and tems, mini-micro hidel plants, biomass based energy generation systems etc. (d) if not, reasons therefor? (b) Efforts are being made for develop THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ment of wind energy in Andhra Pradesh. 50 MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON wind mapping stations and 9 wind monitor VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI ing stations have been established for col KALP NATH RAI) : (a) The distribution of lection of wind data. In addition 6 more wind power within various regions/areas of a monitonng stations are under installation. State is the prerogative of the concerned State Government/State Electricity Board. A 550 KW wind farm project has, been However, dunng the period April, 91 -Febru established at Thirumala. The capacity of ary, 92, the State of Kerala, including Malabar this project is being increased by another region, faced an energy shortage of 3% 500 KW. Recently, a 2 MW wind farm project has been taken up for installation at (b) The National Thermal Power Corpo Ramagiri in ananthapur district. In addition ration propose to set up a Thermal Power 2 wind farm projects, 377 Shallow well and Project with a capacity of 2 x 210 MW in the 10 deep well water pumping wind mills were first stage in Alleppy District of Kerala, installed in the State of Andhra Pradesh. (c) and (d). At present, there is q o (c) and (d). A demonstration project for proposal to set-up a Super Thermal Power diesel replacement through duel-fuel sys Plant at Trikanpur. tem of ethanol-diesel has been taken up to run a fleet of 25 DTC buses in Delhi for f Translation] studying various effects. As regards use of alcohol for petrol replacement, a project has P.C.Os in Uttar Pradesh to Sched been undertaken for demonstrating use of uled Tribes petrol 90% blended with anhydrous alcohol 10%. Various aspects of the above are being studies in the project ^ 5189. SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV. r Will the MinSter oTCCK?MUKflCATl6NS‘be pleased to state: Industrial Backwardness due to Non-Av^laBYn^ofElectricHy (a) whether there is any provision for setting up of a public telephone for Sched 51 ftft RAMMJMARAI- Will the uled Tribes with the population of more than Minister of POWER AND NON-CONVEN five thousand; 215 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 216 (b) if so, the number of such telephones met by supplies from the Narthen Grid installed in Uttar Predesh, district-wise and DESU is also augmenting and strengthening its transmission & distribution system at (c) the target fixed forthe next year district vanous voltage levels -wise7 Foreign Tounst Flow During 1992 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINIS TRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V 5191 SHRI MUKULBALKRISHNA Will RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) No Sir, there is no the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TO U R plan to provide separate Public Criil Offices for ISM be pleased to stdte the exclusive use of scheduled tribe persons but ft is planned to provide public telephone facility (a) whether the Government are aware to all Gram Panchayatb and to every 75 hojse that about four lakh European tounsts are holds a) urban areas for public use including ub© likely to visit India during 1992, and by scheduled tribe persons dunng ’he Eighth Five Year Plan penod (b) if so, the names of thecountr esfrom where these tounsts are likely to visit and the (b)and(c) Question does not anse THE MINISTER OF CJVSL AVIATION [Enqhsh] AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA) (a) Y «„ Sir Bawana Power Plant In Delhi ,b) The European cour,li«es fron most 5190 $H£il & KRISHNA HAD* of if £ tounsls are like’> fo cnrive nrt U K SHRI GURUDAS KAMMA F Germany frar.ee, Itily °pan ^wedtp - SHRHARACHAND Austria Baiqiun' ftethe'hnds Poland §#* •KHANDtLWAL rerlan j etc The efforts of tho Govum'nert are to impro/e the facthties Iiko iccon imoda Will tne Minister of ®OWER AND NON tion wansport <-*tc m o ordmt*on wi’h *he CONVENTIONAL!. ENERGY SOURCES be Pnvdta fjector pleased to state Proposal »o Set ^p C ib io T V AutMn'y (a) whethff to meet the power demand in the capital, the Government propose to ot up a iffclRl MV V S. MURTHY power project at Bawana in Dellhi *b) if so the ex'nnt is Itkely to be prwid'id powr m the cornng summer season therefrom Will the Minister of INFORMA HON AND BROADCAS TING be pleased to stato (c) other steps the Government propose *o take to meet the power demand in the c aoital (a) whether comrni mcation Fyperts and have wameo Government on C«tDie T V invasion (d) the details thereof? (b) if so tho reaction of the Government THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MIN thereto ISTRY OF POWER AND NON CONVFN TIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP (c) whetherthe Government propose to NATH RAI) (a)to (d) DESU is setting up a 400/ setupaCdbieT V Authority to regulate the screen 200 KV sub station at Bawana as a part of the ing operating and viewing and also the production/ 400 KV Transmission Ring around Delhi The manufacturing and distribution of vanous items project is scheduled for commissioning by 1993 required for Cable T V operations and 94 installation of 800/900 MW Gas Trubine Power Station at Bawana dunng the 8th Plan is (d) if not the reasons therefor? also envisaged, subject to the availability of resources and other inputs The power require THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY ments of Delhi dunng the coming summer sea OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING son are likely to be met satisfactonly by DESU* (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS) (a) to (d) The Govern own generation at IP Station, Rajghat Thermal ment are aware of the rapid growth in the Cable TV Power Station and Gas Turbines and sup networks in the country dunng the recent past plies from the Badarpur Thermal Power Since the existing laws are not adequate to regulate Station The balance requirements would be the activities of these networks and the networks 217 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 218 are creating considerable impact on the general MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- public, an Inter Departmental Committee was con VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI stituted by the Government to study the various KALP NATH RAI): (a) to (e). Bihar is meeting aspects of establishment ot Cable TV Networks Its requirements from Its own generation, and Dish Antennae systems in the oountry The shares in Central Power Projects of Farakka Committee had, inter-alia, recommended the set Super Thermal Power Station (located in ting- up of a National Cable Authority to co-ordinate West Bengal) and Chukha Hydro Electric an matters regarding regulation of Cable TV The Project (located in Bhutan) and assistance recommendations of the Committee are under the from the unallocated portion of the Central consideration ot the Government. Sector Stations and neighbouring Systems. AlrTransittlHers, The details of the assistance received 5193 SHRI ANANTRAO DESHMUKH Will by Bihar from the Central Stations and tie Mmtetefdf INFORMATION AND BROADCAST neighbouring systems during April, 91 -Feb ING be pleased to state ruary, 92 {p) the number of AIR transmitter under System/Station Assistance construction m the country, and (in million units) (b) the target dates ot completion of these 1. Farakka STPS/Chukha HEP 1835 traiksmttters and the progress of the construction 2. DVC 26 work so far? 3. Northern Region 828 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY Total 2689 OF INFORMATION AND BRAODCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJAVYAS) (a)and(b) Presently,AH No power was supplied from Bihar to India Radio transmitters are being insttalled at 91 other states during the above period. The places in the country Civil works at 65 places have shares from the Central Sector stations in a been completed Projects at 67 locations are region among the beneficiaries States are targeted to be completed technically in 199? 93,16 decided in accordance with the Central for in 1993-94 and 8 in 1994 95 mula sharing of power. [Translation) [English) Generation of Power In BihflL Ss»l Supply to Vijayawada Thermal Power Station 5194.SHRIRAM TAHAL CHOUDHAR Y: Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- 5195. DR. P, Y E N K A jp W A R A RAO: CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be Will the "Minister of POW ER AND NON- pleased to State: CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the extent of power in units being supplied to other States out of the Power (a) whether any scheme has been generated in Bihar, implemented to supply coalto the Vijayawada thermal power station; (b) the extent of power in units being supplied to Bihar from other States, (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the share of power likely to be (c) whether the project is lying idle for provided to Bihar from the power Projects of nearly twelve years; Central Sector under construction in the Eastern region and the location thereof; (d) If so. the reasons therefor; and (d) whether power is being supplied by the Union Government to Bihar from the power project in that State ; and (e) the steps proposed to be taken to utilise the same? (e) if not, reasons thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MIN THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CONVEN- 219 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 220 TIONAL ENERGY SOUR CES (SHRI KALP to shortfall in production In Singareni NATH RAI) (a)to(e) The existing thermal Collieries, part linkage for this thermal power powerstation at Vijayawada has four units of station has been given on Taicher Coalfields 210 MW each The long term linkage for coal (SECL) andWardhaCoalfieidsofWCL The supply to this thermal power station is on details of coal linkage for this power station Singareni Collieries, (SCCL) However, due are as under (Figures in *000* tonnes) SI No Name of Source Linkage 1 ' Singareni (SCCL) 3065 2 Taicher (SECL) 1245 3 Warda (WCL) 170 Total 4480 There is no short fall of coal for (b) if so, the date of induction of each Vijayawada Thermal Power Station of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Bpoard (c) whether a number of these aircraft and no generation loss due to coal shortage which has already been inducted had to be has been reported since August, 1991 * assigned to hangers due to go slow wo* to-ruie and other agitational moves resorted to by the engineers and pilots this year, Introduction of Airbus 320 (d) if so, the details in this regard, and * * t* / 5196 £ £ H S H R ^ (e) the total loss incurred as a result Will the Minister^? CIVIL AVIATION AND thereof? TOURISM be pleased to state (a) whether all the Airbus 320 aircraft THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION with the Indian Airlines have been inducted AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO into service SCINDIA) (a) Yes. Sir (b) Aircraft Regn Date of re induction Aircraft Regn Date of imduction VT-EPO 20 5 90 VT-EPR 1510 90 VTEPH 7 6 90 VT-EPS 2010 90 VT-EPM 25 6 90 VTEPI 23 10-90 VT-EPQ 26 6 90 VTEPT 2410 90 VT-EPK 57 9 0 VTEPC 2512 90 VT-EPC 22 4 91 VT-EPP 5 7 90 ** 221 Written Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 222 (b) Aircraft Regn. Date of re induction Aircraft Regn. Date of imduction VT-EPG 13.7.90 VT-EPB 22.11.92 VT-EPJ 13.7.90 VT-EPD' (c) No, Sir. aware that some g ram sabhas/villages group in these backward hilly areas are entitled to (d) and (e). Do not arise. have a post office under these norms; *L [Translation] f (c) if so, whether the Government propose to open post-offices at these places; Post Offices In Hilly Areas of Uttjj; and Pradesh (d) if so, when and if not, the reasons 5197. SHRI BHUWAN CHANDRA therefor? KHANDURI: Will the Ministerof COMMUNI CATIONS be pleased to refer to the reply THE D EPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN giverr to Starred Question No.351 on De ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS/(SHRI P.V: cember 16,1991 and state: RANGAYA N A ID U ). (a) No, Sir. (a) whether any survey has been con (b) Yes, Sir. ducted by the Government for opening new post offices in Pauri and Chamoli of Uttar (c) and (d). It is proposed to open Extra Pradesh under the Policy of opening post Departmental Branch Post Offices, subject office in each 'Gram Sabha;' to justification and availability of fund at the following places in Pauri and Chamoli dis • (b) if not, whether the Government are tricts of Uttar Pradesh. S.No. Paun District Chamoli District 1. Palig Sonu 2 Grkota Mallimajiyari 3. Falda Saran Airas 4‘. Baddolu Tandura 5. Chaurikh Ropa 6. Gvari Pmdwali 7. - Agar 8. Jakhnauli 223 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 224 [EngUsh] energy and launching of propsecution against persons found inducing in the theft of en- Power Theft In Karnataka eigy. 5198. SHRIMATI] . BASAVA . Post and Telegraph Offices In Gujarat RAJESWARI: Will the Minister of POWER AND NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY 5199.SHRI HARJSINH CHAVDA: Will SOUR CES be pleased io state: the Minister of COM M UNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Karnataka Electricity Board has suffered a loss of Rs. 7.21 corars (a) the details of post offices, telegraph ‘ due to power theft from 1989 uptil now; offices and telephone exchanges working in ► Gujarat at present, district-wise; (b) whetherthe Central Electricity Board has suggested a number .of measures to the (b) whether It is a fact that their number Board for reducing the power theft in the is inadequate to caterthe need of population; State; and (c) if so. the details thereof? (c) If so, tfte steps taken by the Govern ment for augementing the facilities? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON TH E D EP UTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN- VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI ISTRYOFCOMMUNICATIONS(SHRI P.V. KALP NATH R A I): (a) It is not possible to RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The details of post segregate the technical losses and commer offices, telegraph offices and telephone ex cial losses due to theft of power from the total changes working in Gujarat, at preseni, dis Transmission and Distribution losses How trict-wise, are given at Statement I, II, and III ever, from 1989-90 to 1991 -92 (upto Febru respectively. ary. 1992). Karnataka Electricity Board has detected 207 cognizable cases and 5045 (b) and (c) No, Sir. However, steps are non-congnizable cases and an amount of being taken to further improve postal, tele Rs.7.54 crores has been claimed for recov phone and telegraph services in the State. ery. During the Yeear 1991-92, so far 37 extra departmental branch Post Offices and 2 (b)and(c). In order to check the theft of departmental sub Post Offices have been power, Central Electricity Authority has is sanctioned in the state of Gujarat. As re sued guidelines to all power -utilities, includ gards, telephone exchanges, it is proposed ing the Karnataka Electricity Board, which to add 7.9 lakhs switching capacity during inter-alia, provideforthe installation of meters the Eighth Plan period. Telegraph facility inside tamperproof meter boxes sealed with toowill be provided in more and more sta number seals, setting up of vigiliance squads, tions especially in the rural areas, subject to conducting of surprise raids to check theft of feasibility. STATEMENT I Districtwise details of Post Offices in Gujarat S. No. Name of the District Number of Post Office 1. Jamnagar 386. 2. Rajkot 501 225 Written Answers CHAITRA10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 226 S.No. Name of the District Number of Post Office 3. Surendranagar 335 4. Bhavnagar 470 5. Amreli 324 6. Junagarh 538 7. Kutch 504 8. Banaskarrtha 434 9. Sabarkantha 559 10 Mehsana 567 11. Gandhinagar 95 12. Ahmsdabad 557 13. Kheda 622 14. Panchrftahal 524 15. Vadodra 657 16. Bharuch 493 17. Surat 630 18. Valsad 540 19. Dang 56 TO TA L 8792 STATEMENT U Distgrictwise details oft Telegraph Offices m Gujarat as on 29.2.92 S.No. Name of District No. of Telegraph Offices 1. Ahmedabad 54 2. Baroda 84 3. Kheda 171 227 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 # Written Answers 228 S. No. Name of District No. of Telegraph Offices A. Baruch 91 5 Surat 111 6. Valsad .112 7. Panchmahal 122 8 Amerli 104 9 Jamnagar 86 10. Junagarh 181 11 Kutch 77 12. Rajkot 111 13 Bhavnagar 71 14 Mehsana 146 15 Banaskantha 36 16. Sabarkantha 92 17 Gandhinagar 61 18. Surendra Nagar 87 19. Ahwadang 3 20. Union Territory of Nagara Oadar Haveil, Daman and Diu. 9 Total 1809 229 Written Answers The'District-wfse details of Telephone Exchanges in Qujarat CHAITRA 10,1914 10,1914 CHAITRA SK) Written Answers (SAKA) Panchmahal (Godhra) 230 231 Written Answers MARCK.30,1992 Written Answers 232 « S $ rz ot «0 I* 5«0 i i * 1 >- c/S 233 Written Answers; ^ CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 234 Production of Sponge Iron capital by Delhi Police. The Department of Tourism also takes up the matter with con "5200. £EL£,„$JLYEJBA Will the cerned agencies as and when complaints of Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: tourists are received. 4 “ (a) whether the Govern ment propose to Shortage of Postal Articles increase production of sponge iron; 5202. SHRI PRAFUL PATEL: Will the (b) if so. the detaiis thereof; and Minister ot 6e pleased to state: (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) whether there ts an acute shortage THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINIS of postal articles In rural areas of the country TRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN m genral and Maharashtra in particular, D E V ): (a) to (c). In ordeerto reduce imports of steel melting scrap. Government are (b) if 90, the reasons thereof- making efforts folr increased production of sponge in the country. From 3 lakh tonnes (c) whether any survey has been con in 1988-89, the installed capacity for produc ducted in the country in this regard; and tion of sponge iron has already increased to 14 lakh tonnes per annum. A number of new (d) if so. the results thereof? gas-based and coal-based plants are also under implementation. , THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. Crime Against Foreign Tourists in RANGAYYANAIDU) : (a) No. Sir. There is no such shortage. 5201 .^SHRIRABI R A Y ; Will the Minis (b) Does not anse in view of reply at (a) ter of CIVIL AVlAfioFTXWB TOURISM be above. pleased to state * ‘ (c) Though no All India Survey has been (a) whether Government are aware of conducted in this regard, Postal countries the crimes/cheating molestation; theft and are kept adequately stocked on the basis of insecurity of possessions and overcharging average demand. py autorickshawa etc. from the foreign tourists visiting Delhi; (d) Does not arise in view of reply at (c) above. (b) the number of such incidents which took place during the last one year; and Krishna project (c) the steps taken to remedy the 5203. SHRI H .D .PEVEG O W P A: JAMI situation9 the MinisteroTw^R'RESOURCES be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (a) the total amount required for the S C IN D IA ): (a) to (c). As and when any completion of Upper Krishna projects phase incident of crime against foreign tourists in I and II; Delhi is reported, the law enforcing agencies take suitable action in the matter. They also (b) the amount spent so far; take appropriate measures to prevent such crimes. Toursits Police Booths have been (b) the amount spent so fan set up and Tourist Police Vehciles have also been stationed at strategic lo cations in the (c) whether the Government of 235 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 236 Karnataka has requested the Union Govern- Commmittee, for consideration, at their next meni to declare it as a national projecrt; and meeting. (d) If the same is not accepted by the [Translation) Union Government, the reasons thereof? Introduction of Flight between Bombay THE MINISTER OF WATER RE i and Jelgaon SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SH U K LA ): (a) The latest estimated cost of 5205. m GUNWANT1 BAMBHAU „ the Upper Krishna Project Phase I & II SARODE: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA (Stage-1) is Rs. 1553.56 crores. TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: , (b) An amount of Rs.629.28 crores has (a) whet her the Government propose to been incurred till 3/91 and an amount if introduce a flight between Bombay and Rs.107 crores is likely to be spent during Jalgaon; 1991-92. (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to (c)and(d). Upper Krishna Project gets be introduced; and covered as a project of national importance according to the criteria evolved by Central (c) if not, the reasons therefor? Water Commission. This Ministry's propos als to take up this scheme for providing THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION special Central Asssistance for expeditious AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO completion during VIII Plan has not been SCIN D IA)' (a) No, Sir. accepted by the Planning Commission. (b) Does not arise Postaf Stamp for Ganesh Festival (c) For commercial and operational 5204. ..SHRI ANNA JOSH1. reasons it is not possible for Vayudoot to SHRI RAM NAIK airlmk any new station at the present junc-. ture. Will the Mtnisterof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: T.V. Relay Centres at Patnq (a) whether the Government pro pose to 5206. SHRI Ct^EDJJPi^WAN: Will issue a special postal stamp to mark the the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD centenary of the Ganesh festival started by CASTING be pleased to state: Lokmanya Tilak; (a) whetherthe Government propose fo expand the capacity of Patna T.V. relay (b) if so, the details thereof; and centre; and (c) if not, the reasons thergor? (b) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefore? TH E D EP UTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN RANGAYYA NAID U ): (a) to (c). A Philatelic ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD Advisory Committee functions to advise the CASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): (a) and Government regarding issue of Commemo (b). Ahigh power (1OKW) TV transmitter is at rative/ special postage stamps etc The present functioning at#>atna and there is no propose, regarding the Issue of a special • proposal to augment its capacity. The in postage stamp to mark the centenary of terim TV studio set-up presently functioning Ganesh Festival will be placed before this at Patna is expected to be replaced by a 237 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 238 f ullfledged TV studio set-up during 1993-94. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- [English] VENTipNAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI) : (a) For tapping non- Upper Thunga Project conventional energy sources, a comprehen sive programme of reserach, development, demonstration and disemmination of new 5207. “"SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES; and renewable energy systems and devices SHPtl KOOAKANi GOWOANA has been taken-up in the country. These SHIVAPPA: programmes are being implemented through K. various State Governments and implement Will tthe Minister of W ATER R E ing agencies, besides autonomous institu SOURCES be pleased to state* tions and research organisations. Attached Statement brings out status of progress (a) whether the Union Government made in the implementation of various types have received the modified Upper Thunga of non-conventional energy systems and Project report from the Government of devices. Karnataka for techno-economic appraisal; (b) Many of the new and renewable (b) if so, the details thereof; energy systems and devices are becoming more and more popular and cost effectoive (c) the time by which approval is likely with the asistance and efforts made by the to be accorded; and Central and State Governments/Nodal Agen • cies and Research Organisations. Capital (d) the estimated amount likely to be cost of s$me of the systems apparently spent on the project alongwith the share of appears high when compared with conven the Uniofl Government thereon? tional energy systems. However, a critical socio-economic cost analysis including di THE MINISTER OF WATER RE rect and indirect costs together with cost to SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN the society and overall environmental cost, SHUKLA) : (a) to (d). The modified Upper most of the non-conventional energy sys Tunga Project Report estimated to cost Rs. tems and devices may prove to be cost 379.87 crores and envisaging annual irriga effective in the long run. Further, in a few tion of 94,698 hecteres has been received cases where the technology is in the process recently in February, 1992. As per the of development, the same may become cost presentt policy, irrigation projects are funded effective in case the availability of some of by the State Governments themselves out of the conventional energy sources reaches their plan resources. near exhaustion limits over a period of time in the future. Tapping Non-Conyemional Energy j New and renewable energ- y sources 5208v SHRI AMAL DATTA: Will the such as, sun, wind and water being free, the Minister of POWER AMD NtiN-CONVEN- running cost towards fuel is generally negli- TIONAL ENERG Y be pleased to state; gibte. However, as many of these systems are installed generally in the open atmo * (a) the progresss made so far in trap sphere, appropriate and adequate mainte ping non-conventional energy; nance is required to be provided. (b) the expereince with regard to capital (c) The Government is encouraging cost and running cost per unit of energy; and development, production and wider use of new and renewable energy sources for vari (c) the details of programme for exten ous types of centralised as well as sion of non-conventional energy? decentralised applications. Research devel 239 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 240 opment, d emonstration and dissemination subsidy, soft term loans, and fiscal incen activities are being undertaken. Country tives in the form of depredation allowence wide infrastructure for the manufacture, in and relief in sales tax. excise duty and stallation and maintenance of various sys customs duty are provided to the users and tems and devices has been developed. For manufacturers. In addition, publicity and harnessing and use of renewable energy awareness campaign are also being under Systems and devices,incentives such as taken. 241 Status of progress made for various types of non-conventlonal energy systems A devices. Written Answers 05 ! <■> CD ff 4* ±4 % £ E « II HIR 0 191410. CHAITRA S s i ! I I I I i I I S ! i I > o * ■> « CL — g - - o g c — r C « £ « S. 8 £ o £ (SAKA) Written Answers R 242 243 S. No Programme Units Cumulative Act upto 31.12.91 Written Answers CM 3E £ U LI MARCH 30,1992 MARCH I Written Answers 244 245 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 246 Tourist Places with S.T.D. In TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. 5209. SHRIG M ADEGdW D A : Will the RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) For historical Minister of ( a JMM u n i u a i kjNS. be pleased reasons, calls between Faridabad, to state: Ghaziabad, Bahadurgarh and Delhi are on unit fee untimed basis. (a) the details of tourist places in * Karnataka connected with S TD facilities so (b) to (d). A proposal is under consider far, and ation to rationalise thetaniff forcalls between towns and peripheral exchanges in adjoining (b) the details of the tourist places to-be areas. This will apply to Gurgaon as well as connected with this facilities during 1992- to faridabad, Ghaziabad and Bahadurgarh. 93’ Production of StMl by SAIL TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE. MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. 5211 • jyttJUKHOPAWlYAY RANGAYYANAIDU): (a) Names of Tounst . Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to places in Karnataka provided with STD facil- state: rty:- (a) the quantum of steel produced by 1 Mysore 2. Bangalore 3. Moodabidn SAIL in 1991-92; 4. Nandi hills 5. Srirangapatna 6. Gorur 7. Madikeri 8. Banawagi 9. Mandagudde 10 (b) the quantum out of it released for Gadag 11 Mosiehosahalli 12. T B Dam internal market; (Mumrabad) 13 Unkal (HBL Local) (c) the quantity of steel exported in (b) Names if Tourist places planned to 1991-92? be provided with STD dunng 1992-93 - TH E MINISTER OF STA TE IN TH E 1 Biilgi 2. Almatti 3. Lokapur 4. MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH Kanakagtn 5. Badami 6. Kamlapur(Hampi) MOHAN D E V ). (a) Dunng April, 1991 to 7. Belur 8. Halebeedu 9. Sravanaabelgola February, 1992, the production of saleable 10. Talkad 11. Gundlupet 12. Honnavar steel by SAIL was 72.5 tonnes. 13. Hungund 14 K.R. Sagar 15. Jog falls 16. Hangal 17. Gabbur 18 Anegundi 19. (b) The sales of pnme steel by SAIL Ganesngudi 20. Ambikanagar21. Maddur. during the penod April, 1991 to February, 4 ♦ 12992 was 57.7 lakh tonnes. Local Call from belhi to Gurgaon* * * * > (c) Export of mild steel by SAIL dunng 5210. SHRI RAO RAl^SINGH: Willfhe ‘ the period Apnl, 1991 to February, 199? was Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased 1.57 lakh tonnes. to state' [ Translation] (a) whether the Government have pro vided local call facility from Faridabad, Telephone Bills in Dh> anbad, Bihar Gaziabad and Bahadurgarh to Delhi, 5212. SHRI RAMDEW RAM: Will the (b) WhethertheGovernmentproposeto Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased extend this facility for Gurgaon, to state: (c) if so, by when; and I (a) the number of telephone subscrib (d) if not, the reasons thereof? ers of Dhanbad district who have complained 247 Written Answers MARCH 30, t992 Written Answers 248 of receiving inflated bills dunng the last three been denied the rebate by the department years, and the criteria thereof? (b) the number of subscnbers, out of TH E DEP UTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN them who have been grven rebale by the ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P. V department and the criteria thereof, and RANGAYYA NAIDU) • (a) to (c). .The required information is given in the State (c) the numberof subscnbers who have ment attached. 249 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 250 I 251 Written A m wars MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 252 •v * Village* Electrified In Maharashtra [Engnsn^ 5213 SHRIVIIASRAQNAQAIHHAO National Network Prpgramme GUNDEWXFT W th e Minister ot POWER k AND NON-CON VF NT IONAL ENERGY 5215 S H R I *L SOURCES be pleaded to state SOBHANADREESWABAJVSO . Will thp . MTrrtSTfcf oTTMFORMAIION AND BROAD (a) the number of villages electrified in CASTING be pleased to state Maharashtra during the last two years, dis trict-wise (a) whethher tto Nationa* Network programme is telecast from all the (b) the number olt villages yet to be Doordarshan Kendras in the country uni electnfied, and formly, tne rumbor of villages proposed to (b) if so, the details of Doordarshan I be electrified djrng 10<)? 93 d strict 1 wise? Kendras from where Hind* News are no: I telecast on this Network, and THE MINI?TL R OP STATL Of THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON VENIIONAL ENfcHGY SOURCES (SHRI (c) if so, the reasons, therefor’ KALPNATHPAU id)to(c) F he Maharashtra Slate Flectncity 6^ ard has decaired that. as T HE DEPUT Y MINISTER IN TH E MIN per 1981 census the entire State nas n -ached ISTRY OF iNI OR MAT ION AND BROAD cent percent villaqe electrification by the end CAS TING (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS) (a) to ot March, 1989 The total number of olectri- (c) No Sir Doordarshan Kendra, Madras *ied villages tun Maharashtra comes to does net telecast the nat onal news bulletin in Hindi at 6 40 H M This exception was rrude at the request of the Goverrvnont of Akashvani Kendra at Aligarh Tamil Nadu 5214 §F1RIMAN SHEELA GAUT AM [ Translation] DR LAI RAHDUR RAWAL Units of ITDC Not to be Privatised Will the Minister of INFORMATION AMO BROADCASTING be pic ased to stale 5216 SHFJ!MUMlA£Albl§AB> Will the Minister ol CIVIL AVIATIO N AND TOUR (a) whether i! has been decided to set ISM be pleased to state up an AIR station at Aligarh in Uttar Predesh. (a) the details of Units of the India (b) if so, the details thereof, and Tourism Development Corporation which are” not to be privatised as per the (c) if not, the reasons therefor 0 Government's decision, and TH E DEPUTY M»NIS TER IN TH L MIN (b) thee reasons therefor and the in ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD come expected to be earned by the Govern CASTING (KUMARI GIRiJA VYAS) (a) ment each year from these units'? and (b) Yes, Sir There is a proposal at present to set up a Relay Certre at A'igarh THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION It to scheduled to be technically ready by AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO March, 1994 SCINDIA) (a) and (b) Government have formulated a scheme whereby small groups (c) Does not arise of (TDC hotels would be formed for the 253 Written Answers CHAITRA10.1914 {SAKA) Written Answers254 purpose of devleoping them as Joint Ven number of films proposed to be telecast in tures with foreign hotel chains, in the first future? instance, two groups of four hotels each are proposed to be developed in this manner. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN The matter is however, yet to be finalised. ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) to Air Service in Raiasthan (c). Yes, Sir. 5217. ^SHRT GIRDHARI LAL (d) Six Nepali films have been telecast BHARGAVA : WilHTRTWihfeter of by Doordarshan during this period. The AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to telecast of more Nepali films in the future will state: depend upon the offered films being found suitable f or teieecast.Doordarshans overall (a) whetherGovernment have received programme requirements and completion of any proposal from the Sahara-lndia Com formalities. , pany for introducing air-servioe in Rajasthan; I 1 \ Local Cell Facility within the Radious of (b) if so, the details thereof; and 40 Kms. (c) the places at which Sahara-lndia is 5219: g u m MAMQl VE1XAIAU. Will iikiey to provide air-service in the State9 the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS Ip pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (a) whetherthe Government have been SCINDIA): (a)to(c). Sahara-lndia has yet extending local telephone call facilities to to obtain Air Taxi Operators Permit The areas within the radius of 40 Kms from each scheme permits operation of air-services to State capital; all airports in India which are open to sched uled operation. (b) if so, the details thereof; [English) (c) the names of such capitals which have been provided with this facility; Telecast of Nepali Rims 5218. .SHR1MAIL DiL KUMARI BHANDARI: Wilithe Minister of INFORMA (d) the names of cities without these TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to facilities; and state: (a) whetrherthe Doordarshan telecast (e) the time by which these f acilites are documentary and features films on national likely to be provided to all the cities including network in regional language; Hyderabad? (b) whether the Government have re TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ceived requests f rom Nepali speaking people ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. of the country to telecast Nepaii films, RANGAYYA N AIDU): (a) No Sir. the local call facility is restricted to local area of a (c) whether some producers have of telephone exchange orteiephone exchange fered their production fpor telecast; and system. Calls beyond the local area of a telephone exchange systems are chargeed on the basis of long distance tariff. How (d) if so, the number of Nepali films ever,, presently the charges for subscriber telecast during the last three years and the dialled long distance calls between two ex 255 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 256 changes i n different local areas but calls In Tamil Nadu; and between two exchanges in different local areas but within 20 Kms of each other are the (b) if so. the details thereof and by when same as a local call. thesef acilities are likely to be provided there ? (b) to (e). Question does not arise in view of (a) above. TH E DEP UTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN- ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) and (b). Telex and Telecommunications facilities in Tamil Telephone facilities are available at most of the important tourist places. As far as FAX f acilllty is concerned any subscriber can avail 5220. SHRI P.G. NARAYANAN Will of this facility by using his own FAX machine. the MinisteTof COftfMOMSAYlONS be The details for important tourist places are pleased to state: given in the enclosed statement. The objec tive of the draft 8th Five Year Plan (1992-97) (a) whether it is a tact that Telex, is to provide telephone and telex facilities at Telephone and Fax facilities are not avail all tounst places on demand by the end of the able at some of the important tourists places plan period STATEMENT Telex, Telephone and FA X facilities at the important tourist places in Tamil Nadu No. Name of places Telephone Telex facility facility 1. Rameshwaram Available Not Available 2. Kancheepuram Available Available 3. Kodaikanal Available Available 4. Chidambaram Available Available 5 Kanyakuman Available Available 6. Vedanthangal Available Not Available 7. Madurai Available Availlable 0. Mahabalipuram Available Available 9. Ooty Available Available 10. Trichy Available Available 11. Thanjavur Available Available 12. Poompuhar Available Not Available 257 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 258 No. Name of places Telephone Telex facility facility 13. Court halam(near Thenkasi) Available Available 14. Ogenakkal Available Not Available 15. Yeracaud Available Available 16 Thiruvannamalai Available Available % [Translation] i TH E D EP U TY MINISTER IN TH E MINSTRY OF COPMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Electronic Exchanges in Uttar Pradesh P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Yes, Sir. 5221. SHRl'SWAMISURESHANAND: (b) (i) The details of existing telephone Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be exchanges proposed to be converted into pleased to state: electronic exchanges dunng 1992-93 are given in the attached statement. (a) whether the Govemmeent propose to set up electronic exchange Uttar Predesh; and (it) New electronic telephone ex changes will be set up at places where (b) if so, the details thereof, district- registered paid demand reaches 10 or more wise? depending upon availabillity of resources STATEMENT Details of Existing Telephone exchanges proposed to be converted into Electronic Exchanges duting 1962-63 in Uttar Pradesh (District-wise) S.No. Name of District Name of Electronic Exchanges 1 2 3 1. Allahabad 4 2. Agra 9 3. Aligarh 26 4. Almora 16 5. Azamgarh 15 259 Wfltten Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 26C S.No. Name of District Name of Electronic Exchanges 1 2 3 6. Bareilly 14 7 Bahraich 13 8. Banda 6 9. Barabanki 11 10. Basti 11 11. Sidddarth nagar 6 12 Bijnore 29 13 Badaun 17 14 Bulandshahar 7 0 15. Chamoli 4 16. Dehradun 10 17. Deona 17 18. Elah 18 19. Etawah 5 20. Faizabad 20 21. Fatehpur 3 22. Farrukhabad 7 23. Ferozabad 7 24. Ghazipur 16 25. Ghaziabad B ?61 Written Answers CHAITRA 10. 1914 (SAKA) Witten Answer* 2G2 S No Name of District Name of Electronic Exchanges 1 2 3 26 Gora*h pur 1 27 Gonda 13 28 Hardwar 6 29 Hardoi 9 30 Hamirpur 8 31 Jaunpur 14 32 Jalaun 3 33 Jhansi 6 34 Lakhimpur 27 35 Lalitpur 2 36 Maharajganj 2 37 Mau Nath Bhajan 7 38 Mainpuri 4 39 Lucknow 3 40 Mathura 13 41 Mirzapur 12 42 Moradabad 20 43 Meorut 4 44 Muzaffarnagar 12 45 Nainital 30 46 Kanpur Rural 2 263 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 264 S No Name of District Name of Electronic Exchanges 1 2 3 47 Paun 7 48 Pratapgarh 6 49 Philibhit 10 50 Pithoragarh 9 51 Raebareli 7. 52 Rampur 7 53 Saharanpur 5 54 Shahjahanpur 12 55 Sitapur 6 56 Sonbhadra 6 57 Tehn Garwal 10 58 Unnao 7 69 Uttarkasbi 3 60 Varansi 13 [English] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON Thermal Power Station at Kanyakumari CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES 5222 SHRI N DENNIS Will the (SHRI KALP NATH RAI) (a) and (b) No proposal for installation of a Thermal Power Minister of POWER AND NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be Station at Kanyakumari has been received from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board pleased to state SC/ST Pilots in Indian Airlines and Air (a) whether the Government pro pose to set up a thermal power station at "■* ' India Kanyakuman district of T amil Nadu, and 5223 SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND (b) If so, the details thereof? 265 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 266 TOURISM be pleased to state: S C IN D ^ ): (a) Yes, Sir. (a) whether there are institutions aided/ (b) Training forpilots is being imparted recognised by the Government for imparting at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademy pilot training; (IGRUA) atFursatganj (U.P.)and26flying club in different parts of the country listed in the statement. There is no prescribed (b) If so, the names of such institutions duration for pilot training. A student running at present locationwise, period of utilising the subsidised flying is supposed training and the total number of pilots trained to complete his Private Pilot Licence so far by each of the institutions including training in not more than 3 years. At number of trained pilots belongoing to the IGRUA, the duration of training for a scheduled Castes/scheduled Tribes, and commercial pilot licence course is 18 months. The total number of pilot trained (c) the total strength of the pilots in Indian at IGRUA is 188 of whom 7 belong to SC/ Airlines/Air India etc. and the number of pilots S T categones. there is no reservation for belonging to the SC/ST at present, separately? SC/ST categories in the mattter of training imparted by flying clubs. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO 'c) The particulars are as under:- Total Number Pilots belonging Pilots belonging of pilots to SC category to S T category Indian Airlines 608 23 Air India 343 11 Vayudoot 141 STATEMENT 6. The Delhi Flying Club Ltd. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003. 1. Tlie Andhra Predesh Flying Club, Hyderabad Airport, Hyderabad-50001 1 . 7. The Coimbatore Flying Club Ltd. Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore-641014. 2. The Bombay Flying Club, Juhu Aerodrome, Santacruz (West), Bombay- 8. The Kerala Aviation Training 400049. Centre. Civil Aerodrome, Petttah P.O. Trivandrum-695024 3. The Gujarat Flying Club Civil Aerodrome, Harm Road, Baroda-390006. 9. The BanasthaliVidyapith Gliding & Flying Club, Banasthali Vidyapith-304022 4. The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Ltd. (Rajasthan) Civil Aerodrome, Indore-453005. 10. The Nagpur Flying Ctub, 5. The Madras Flying Club Ltd, Civil Sonegaon Aerodrome Nagpur-440005. Airport, Madras Airport P.O. Madras- 600027. 11. The Jamshedpur Cooperative 267 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 268 Flying Club Ltd. Sonar! Aerodrome, [Translation] Jamshedpur8310H (Bihar) Setting up of Sponge Iron Factory In 12. The Ludhiana Aviation Club, Civil Madhya Pradesh Aerodrome, P.O. Sohnewal, Ludhiana. 5224. SHRI BHAWANILAL 13. The Amnstar Aviation Club, Civil ------VERMA: “ Airport, P.O. Rajasansi, Amritsar-143101. KUMABLPUSPADEVI 14. The Northern India Flying , -SlNGfcL_ . Club,Jalandhar Cantt-143005. Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased 15. The Patiala Aviation Club, Civil to state: Aerodrome, Patiala-147001. (a) the number of sponge iron plants 16. The Hissar Aviation Club, Hissar, set up in Madhya Predesh so far; (Haryana). (b) whether the Government have any 17. The Kamal Aviation Club, Kamal- proposal to set up some sponge iron plants 132001. dunng Eighth Plan there: and 18. The Assam Flying Club Ltd. B (c) If so, the details thereof and the Barooah Road, Gauhati-781007 steps taken in this regard so far? 19. The Pmjore Aviation Club, Civil TH E MINISTER Of- STATE OF TH E Aerodrome. Pinjore (Haryana). MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN D E V ): (a) to (c) There are seven 20. Rajasthan State Flying School, pnvate sector sponge iron projects under Jaipur Airport, Jaipur-302011. implementation in Madhya Pradesh, which 21. Government Flying Training Scho are likely to go into production during the Eighth Plan. One of these has been partially ol, Jakkur Aerodrome, Bangalore- commissioned. 560064. 22. Bihar FlyungCivil Aerodrome. Patna [English] Telecast Teachings of All Religions. 23. Government Flying Training S9PS SHRIP M SAVEEDW iH the Min Institute, Behala, Calcutta-700060. ister of INFORMATION AND BROADCAST - ING be pleased to state. 24. Government Aviation Training (a) whether there is any proposal to Institute. CiviL Aerodrome, Bhubaneswar. telecast the teachings of all religions; 25. State Civil Aviation U.P. Government (b) if so, the details thereof; and Flying Training Centre, Lucknow Ai'port, Lucknow. (c) if not, the reasons therefor? 26. Andaman & Nicobar Flying Training Institute, Lambaiine Airport, Port Blair THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN* 'AnrtamansV ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD- 269 . Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 191 4 (SAKA) W r W r i Answers 270 CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) to Private Equity Partner for liSCO (c) No, Sir. Doordarshan endeavors to tele 4 cast high quality programs drawn upon the 5228. SHRI VUAY KUMAR YADAV: deeper cultural, philosophic and spiritual Will the Minister of S TEEL be pleased to contents of all religions. state: Operational Efficiency of Aircrafts (a) whether attention of the Govern ment has been drawn to the news-item 5226. SHRI ANBARASU EF\A,Will the appearing in the Business Standard dated Ministerof CIVIL AVIATION ANDTOURISM February 25,19,92 regarding private equaty be pleased to state: partner for IISCO; (a) whether most of the aircraft run iate; (b) if so, the facts thereof; and (c) whether the massive iron ore depos (b) if so, the remedial steps proposed to its in Chiria hill is taken into consideration be taken to improve the operational effi while finalising the privatisation deal; and ciency’ (d) if so, the details thereoi MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAOSCINDIA): THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) No, Sir. MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Yes. Sir. (b) Does not arise. (b) While clearing the proposal on Irrigation Projects In Private Sector Modernisation of Burnpur Steel Works in December, 1991, the Public Investment 5227. SHRI K. V. THANGKA BALU: Will Board had directed the Ministry of Steel to the Minister of W ATER RESOURCES be fully explore the possibilities of private par pleased to state: ticipation in Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO). Steel Authority of India Limited (a) whether the Government propose to have engaged SBI-Capital Markets Ltd. for involve private companies in major and me completing this exercise. Their report is ex dium irrigation projects; and pected to be received soon. After the report is examined, appropriate recommendations (b) if so. the details thereof? will be made to the Government. (c) and (d): SAIL have kept Chitra Iron THE MINISTER OF WATER RE ore Deposits outside the purview of the on SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN going exploration of possibilities of private SHUKLA): (a) and (b) There is no proposal participation in IISCO. for privatisation of- major and medium irriga tion projects which are capital intensive. But [Translation] the work of maintenance of system and distribution of water at the tertiary level and • Kahaigaon Power Project recovery of water-rates is proposed to be entrusted to the water users associations 5229.5j[!RQ^HWAta-fWIPATiL: and coooeratives. WIN tha M inietorof DrMAICO AK»r\ 271 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 272 CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be (ii) Non-sequentiai supplies. pleased to state: (ill) Industrial relations problems. (a) whether the Government have to bear the losses worth crores of rupees due (d) The completion of the project Is now to non-completion of Kahalgaon power scheduled for 1994. project in time; [English] (b) if so, the initialtime schedule thereof; Tourists Visited Ladakh During 1991-92 (c) the reasons for non-completion of this project so far; and 5230- SHRI GURDAS KAM AT: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOUR (d) the time by which the said project is ISM be pleased to state: likely to be completed’ (a) whether Ladakh is emerging as the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE major tourist centre in J & K; MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI (b) if so, the details thereof; KALAP NATH RAI): (a) Delay in completion of any project could result in cost overruns (c) the numberof tounsts visited Ladakh resulting from price escalation and exchange in 1991-92; and rate variation for the period of delay depend ing on the terms of the contract and source (d) whetherGovemment propose to set of supply of materials. The construction of up alternative route for visiting Ladakh; and Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Project (4x210 MW) has been affected by delay in (e) if so, the details thereof? the supplies, variation in exchange rate of Indian rupee vis-a-vis major foreign curren THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION cies, price escalation in respect of AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO uncompleted portion of supplies/works. SCINDIA): (a) to (c) Ladakh is increasingly becoming popular with the tourists. How (b) Initial time schedule for completion ever, the relevant statistics are not available. of the project was January. 1993. This was based on the commissioning schedule of 48 (d) and (e) Steps are being taken for the months from July, 1987 (the date of signing development of Kulu-Manali Leh route in of main plant contract with M/s. coordination with the respective State Gov TECHNOFROMEXPORT, USSR), for the ernment. first unit and subsequent units at interval of six months each thereafter. Joint Deep Sea Fishing Venture with Sovles Union (c) The completion of the project has been delayed mainly because of the follow 5231. SHRIMATI SAROJ DUBEY: ing reasons:- SHRI HARIKISHORE SINGH: (i) Delay in supplied from earshwhlle Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESS USSR. ING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: 273 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 274 (a) whether a joint deep sea fishing VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI venture was proposed to be taken up with KALP NATH RAI): (a) and (b): During the the earstwhile Soviet Union; period April. 91 - February, 92, the energy requirement in Bihar was 6815 million units (b) whether the proposal could not against which the availability was 4789 mil materialise because of certain conditions lion units, which represents a shortage of inserted upon by list while Soviet Union; 29.7%. The power supply to various areas in State of Bihar fails under the distribution (c) if so, the details thereof; system of the State and is the prerogative of State Government/SEB. State is provided its (d) whetherthe Government propose to due share from Eastern Region as well as take up the matter with the new Soviet set up ; assistance from Northern Region as a spe and cial case. Various other measures being taken to increase the availability of power in (e) if so, the details of the steps taken by Bihar include maximising generation from the Government in this regard? existing generating stations, implementa tion of Renovation and Modernisation THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Programme, reduction in Transmission and MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN Distribution losses, effective load manage DUSTRIES (SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO): ment and energy conservation etc. (a) Four joint ventures in deep sea fishing are proposed to betaken up with companies and [English] organisations of countries of earstwhile So ■" t viet Union. Orange Juice Processing Plant In Maharashtra" (b) No, S»r. 5233. SHRI RAMACHANDRA (c) to (e) Do not arise. GHANGARE: Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to [Translation] state: Power Supply In North Bihar (a) the number of orange processing plants set up in Maharashtra alongwith its 5232. SHRI SHIVA SHARAN SINH/V: locations; Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be (b) whether any of the above plants is pleased to state: sick unit and if so. the help Government extended to such plants for survival; (a) the present position of power supply in North Bihar and whether this area gets (c) whether any plant exported any of minimum supply ot power in the country; and the its products and if so, to what extent they have earned foreign exchange; and (b) if so. the action proposed to be taken by the Government for improving this posi tion thereof? (d) whether any incentive or assistance have given by the State and the Union THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Government to the above plants to augment MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON their sales? 275 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 276 THE MINISTER O F S TA TE IN TH E (b) the percentage of waiter utilised for MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN irrigation from the rivers; and DUSTRIES (SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO) ’(a) to (d) There are 12 orange processing (c) the percentage of water that flows plants in Maharashtra set up at different into the sea? locations They are not reported to be sick None of these plants is reported to be export THE MINISTER OF WATER RE ing orange products No request for any SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN assistance for augmenting the sales has SHUKLA) (a) A Statement is enclosed been received m this Ministry from Maharashtra Government for these plants (b) About 16 75 percent of available * water from rivers is presently being utilised Availability of Water in the Various for irrigation purposes However, the per Revers centage of utilisation of surface water is about 44 93 of the utilisable surface water 5234 SHRI P PANQJAN Will the Min resources isterof W ATER RESOURCES bepleasedto state (c) After utilisation of available waterfor (a) the availability of water on the basis irrigation and other purposes and annual of average flow in terms ot TMCs fram rivers replemshable ground water recharge, the the Ganges, Mahanad1, Godavari Krishna balance water, after evaporation and veg Kaven, Naramada and Tapti etation losses, flows into the sea STATEMENT Statement showing the Availability of waters in Various Rivers SI No Name of the Average annual Estimated Utilisable flow River flow in TMC (excluding ground water) in TMC 1 2 3 4 1 Ganga 18542 8,829 ? Mahanadi 2362 1,765 3 Godavari 4202 2,695 4 Knshna 2394 2,048 5 Cauvery 754 671 6 Narmada 1458 1,218 7 Tapti 649 512 277 Written Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 278 [Translation] ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) District-wise de Post and Telearanh Offices In Madhva tails of post and telegraph Offices function* Pradesh ing in Madhya Pradesh are given in State ment ‘A* and ‘B’ respectively. 5235 SHRI SURAJBHANU SOI ANKI Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (b) Yes Sir, in some cases pleased to state: (c) Yes Sir (a) the district-wise details of post and telegraph offices functioning in Madhya (d) Telegraphs Offices: Pradesh at present, Mostly in village Gram Panchayats de (b) whether the people have to cover a pending upon feasibility. distance of 10 miles or so to avail the facility of the telegraph office, Post Offices: (c) whetherthe Government propose to It is not feasible to indicate the names of set up post and telegraph offices in large places where post offices are proposed to be number in the next financial year, opened in Madhya Pradqsh as Annual Plan targets for the year 1992-93 have not been (d) if so, the locations thereof; and finalised (e) if not. the reasons therefor? (e) In view of reply to (c) and (d), ques THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN tion does not arise 279 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 280 281 Written Answers CHAITRA10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 282 1 ii t— CM CVI CM 00 I «■> i I ino>Trr^mtf>o>o»oo»!roo'xfoo :SSa cocnr^r^-oocMooo-xfiDintom T~ T - T - * - V- CM " Q? cc# § £ I o 283 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 284 285 Head Post Departmental Extra Departmental Sub Extra Departmental Written Answers Office Sub Post - Post Offices Branch Post Office i i vo CM CHAITRA 10,1914 10,1914 CHAITRA o O CM CO * N ■*— lO0>U)COt'-OCMO>CM oj A I A I N O N ^ D ( ^ > tp X |« i j i § « | *0 I c - £ cm (0 w 8 to C N N GO N N CO ) O k D o « to Districtwise details of Telegraph Offices functioning in Madhya Pradesh as on 29 2 1992 ------,) S No Name of District Total Offices 1 Bhopal 92 2 Bilaspur 303 3 Bastar 99 4 Betul 107 5 Bhind 97 6 Balaghat 149 7 Chhattarpur 110 8 Chhtndwara 170 9 Damoh 94 10 Datia 68 11 Dewas 117 12 Dhar 141 13 Durg 122 14 Guna 124 15 Gwalior 140 16 Hoshangabad 155 17 Indore 114 18 Jabalpur 187 19 Jhabua 96 20 Khandwa 155 21 Khargone 182 289 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 290 S. No. Name of District Total Offices 22. Mandla 136 *23. Mandsaur 178 24. Morena 200 • % 25. Narsighpur 82 26. Panna 55 Raigarh 199 r 28. Raipur 340 29. Raisen 137 30. Rajnandgaon 119 31 Ratlam 123 32. Rajgarh 138 <*33 Rewa 123 34 Sagar 199 35. Sarguja 125 36 Satna 113 *37 Sehore 92 38. Seom 103 39 Shahdol 137 * 40 Shajapur 151 41. Shivpuri 106 42. Sidhi 89 43. Tikamgarh 102 291 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 292 S No Name of District Total Offices 44 Ujjain 180 45 Vidisha 136 [English] (a) whether the Government had mad& an announcement last year that free tele Ground Water Exploration phone facilities would be made available in the Central Government hospitals 5236 SHRI CHHITUBHAI GAM IT SHRI ANADICHARAN DAS (b) if so the names of the hospitals^ where this facility has been provided and Will the Minister of W ATER RE SOUR CES be pleased to state (c) the time by which this facilities is likely to bo provided in all the Central Govern (a) whether the Geomorphological and ment Hospitals? linement maps prepared using remote sens mg studies have shown any success to aid THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ground water exploration in the country and ISTEROF COMMUNICA1 IONS (SHRI P V RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Sir Instructions to (b) if so the details thereof particularly provide f ree telephone facilities for local calls its success in Orissa and Gujarat? at al Major Hospitals and District Hospital in the cities where the Emergency patients arc THE MINIStER OF WATER RF admitted were issued in August 1991 SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA) (a) Yes Sir (b) and (c) The information regardinq compliance of above instructions is being (b) The Central Ground Water Board collected and will be laid on the Table of the under its ground water exploration House programme aided by Remote Sensinq Geo physical and hydrogeolgical studies has [English] dnlled 14 exploratory wells in Gujant and 142 exploratory wells m Onssa Out of these Flight between Caiicut and Sharjah 8 welts in Gujarat and 105 wells in Onssa have been successful the success rate being 57 and 74% respectively 5238 SHRI SHiBU SOREN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOUR [ Translation] ISM be pleased to state Free Telephone Facilities in Hospitals (a) whetherthe Indian Airlines is starting * flight between Calicut and Sharjah 5237 SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (b) if so, the likely date of inaugural flight pleased to state and whetherthe length of Calicut airport run 293 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 294 way is adequate for landing and take off of (b) if so, whether such films are pro wide bodied aircraft, and posed to be shown in the European market, (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the (c) whether the profit earned will come steps being taken in this regard’ to India in foreign exchange, and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (d) if so, the amount of foreign exchange AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO likely to be earned therefrom’ SCINDIA) (a) to (c) Indian Airlines has introduced a thrice weekly service with effect THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN from 15th February 1992 Calicut runway is ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD not adequate to handle wide bodies aircraft CASTING (KUMARI GIRUAVYAS) (a) Yes, Upgradation is not possible because of pro Sir It is a fact that on 13 12 91 Government hibitive cost . y of India have approved a joint venture be tween France Cinema Diffusion and Shri Development of Aerodrome in Satara Rajesh Khanna, an Indian Promoter The District main objectives are as follows ./ 5239 §HRI^R£TAPRAQ0 BHONSLE (I) Import, distribute French Films in Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND India and other agreed countries, TOURISM be pleased to state (n) Promotion of French films through (a) whetherthe Union Government pro the media of cinema, theaters, galleries, pose to develop an Aero Drome in Satara video, television, publications, exhibitions district and and such other media as may be legally permissible (b) if so the details thereof and the progress made in this regard’ (m) Production and co-production of Films and Promotion thereof, THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (iv) Promotion of Indian films overseas SCINDIA) (a) No, Sir particularly in non traditional markets, (b) Does not arise (v) Assist in making available fully paid scholarships for India students to study vari [Translation] ous dimensions of film making in France, ■ i Film with French Collaboration This will be in addition to the normal number of scholarships made available by 5240 SHRI RAJASH KUMAR the Government of France or any of its SHRIMATI SHEELA agencies GAUTAM Will the Minister of INFORMATION (vi) Assist in technological upgradation AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state of selected theaters in India and fund such upgradation and to arrange availability of (a) whether it is proposed to produce French experts to advise on such films in collaboration with France, upgradation, 295 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 296 (vii) Assist in arranging deputation of duced appropriate French experts to Film and Tele vision Institute of India Pune, (c) and (d) Question do not arise , ) (vm) Promote cooperation an collabora [ Plan for the Utilisation of Waste Materi tion between French and Indian cinema » als industry in the field of Cinema technology, production distribution and exhibition and 5242 SHRI RAM PUJAriEATEL. Will the MimsteVof POWER~AND NON-CON (ix) Maximtse earnings in foreign ex VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be change pleased to state Under this joint venture, no repatriation (a) whether the Department of Power is allowed by France Cinema Diffusion or by an Non Conventional Energy Sources has its nominees out of India of the dividends if conducted any research and deyelo^&rany any paid on the shares held by it/them as the plant for utilising the waste materials and case may be (b) tf so the details thereof? The terms offered by France Cinema THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Diffusion are quite favorable and will help MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON modernisation of the film industry in the VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI country besides earning the foreign ex KALP NATH RAI) (a) & (b) Yes Sir Re change search and Development has been con ducted for utilisation of waste matenals The (b) No film has so far been co pro details are given in Statements I and il STATEMENT-1 Details in respect of pilot plants taken up as a follow up of research for utilisation of waste materials 1 Fruit & food Processing Two units of 25 cu m capacity each biogas generation have been commis sioned at Mysore The gas is being used in canteen 2 Willow Dust Willow dust based 25 cu m capacity biogas plants has been set up at Udaipur Cotton Mills Twosimilarplants of 25 cu m & 90 cu m capacity each are under construction in Punjab & M P 3 Horse Dung Two units of 25 cu m capacity each biogas generation are recently 297 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 298 commissioned in Pune. Gas is being used by 19 families. 4. Kitchen Two units of 10 cu.m. each and one unit of 43 cu.m. biogas generation project has been set up in Gujarat. 5. Destillery Effluent a) A full-scale pilot plant for treatment of 1500 cu.m. distillery effluent per day is under installation in Uttar Pradesh after successful development of an indigenous technology at Lab. & Pilot scale levels. b) A 10 cu.m. capacity pilot plant has been designed & commissioned at a distillery in Maharashtra for treatment of distillery spentwash with fixed film reactor (FFR) Technology. 6. Hospital Waste Water Two units of 25 cu.m. each have been taken up at Nagpurfor resource recov ery from hospital waste water with FFR technology. 7. Tannery Waste A piot plant of 65 cu.m. capacity has been designed & developed for treat ment of .tannery waste waters with FFR technology and under installation in Tamil Nadu. 8. Water Hyacinth i) Two plants of 5 cu.m. each have been installed at Vallabh Vidyanagar in Gujarat. ii) Experimental plant for waste water treatment-cum-biogas generation by recycling of water hyacinth is in opera* tion at Sangli in Maharashtra Biogas is used for cooking. iii) Few more pilots plants having ca pacities ranging between 2 cu.m. to 10 cu.m. developed using othertechnolo- gies have also been installed at vari ous institutions. 299 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 300 9 S ugarcane Presumed A 60 cu m capacity community biogas plant in Tamil Nadu been commis sioned and successfully operated on sugarcane presumed 29 families are using biogas for cooking purposes Some more similar projects of capaci ties ranging from 100 to 340 cu m have been taken up in different parts of country 10 Banana A 5cu m capacity biogas plant based on banana stem has been installed at a farm in Gujarat 11 Eucalyptus Le?/es A 5 cu m capacity biogas plant based on Eucalyptus leaves has been set up at a farm in Gujarat 12 Composite Agi culture Waste A plant design has been developed for generating boigas from composite agriculture waste of cowdung rice straw & dried banana in definite pro portion A 10 cu m pilot plant is set up at an Institute in Gujarat STATEMENT-II chamcal applications i e water pumping and from 3 KW to 100 KW for generation of As a result of extensive Researc h and electricity These systems substitute/replace development in the b omass gasif ication toch diesel fuel in conventional dueMuel engines nology over last 4 5 years, six technologies for respective applications by over 65% For have already been developed for gasifica promotion ot these techonologies. Govern tion of biomass wastes These units are ment have taken up a demonstration being manufactured by 6 different entrepre programme cost sharing basis upto an ex neurs in the country The systems based on tent of 80% for50-80% for electricity genera these technology tire capable of convert tion system depending upon the category of ing biomass was' r such as wood waste, users wood chips, twir cotton stalk, tur stalk, maize cobs, rice a sk, etc to energy and So far, 850 nos of gasif lers and sterling power through gasi'ication These devices engine systems, in different ratings and run duel fuel engine or Stirling engine to modes, equivalent to about 6 5 MW have produce motive p )*er to operate pumpset already been installed all over the country for irngation/or drir < ng water or to pioduce Most of these systems are installed in rural electricity through ilternator The biomass areas and are being utilised either for water pumpset and gene >ets are available in dif pumping or for irrigation purpose or electric ferent ratings from 5 HP to 10 HP for me- ity generation 301 Writteq Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 302 •ni , ^ k ' Expansion of Telecom Facilities in ( hi) PauriGarhwal Out of 1 3 Telephone Districts of Uttar Pradesh. Exchanges 7 are already Electronic Exchanges and two more are expected 5243 SHRI RATILAL KALIDAS to be converted into Electronic Ex VJjRMA . changes* of suitable higher capacity SHRIMATI BHAVNA dunng the current year The remaining CHJKHLIA. . Telephone Exchanges of suitable higher StiHmEVJJSWX^INGH capacity during 1992 93 WilltheMimsterof COMMUNICATIONS (iv) The Government have also planned be pleased to state to provide public telephone facility in all Panchayat villages Progressively by (a) whether there is any schemeunder 31 3 1995 depending upon availability consideration of the Government for the of resources expansion of communication facilities in the hilly areas of Uttar Pradesh, especially in [English] Tehn Garhwal, Uttarkashi and Pauri Garhwal. Industry Status to Film Production (b) if so the details thereof, and 5244 SHRI MORESHWAR SAVE Wjll (c) the time by which the said scheme is the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD likely to be implemented’ CASTING be pleased to state T » £ DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINIS (a) whetherthe Government propose to TRY Of COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V accord the status of an industry to film RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Yes, Sir production, (b) and (c) The details are as under (b) if so. the details thereof, and (i) Tehn Garhwal Out of 16 Telephone (c) if not, reasons therefor’ Exchanges, 2 are already Electronic Exchanges and 2 more are expected to THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN beconverted into Electronic Exchanges ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD of suitable higher capacity during the CASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS) (a) No current year The remaining exchanges Sir There is no proposal to declare film are planned to be converted into Elec production as an industry under the Indus tronic Exchanges of suitable higher ca tries (Development and Regulation) Act pacity during 1992 93 & 1993 94 1951 (ii) Uttar Kashi Out of 10 Telephone (b) Does not arise Exchanges 4 are already Electronic Exchanges and one more is expected to be converted into Electronic Exchange (c) The Industries Act applies only to of suitable higher capacity during the such activities wherein manufacturing pro current year The remaining exchar ges cess is carried on and Film Industry is a are planned to be converted into Elec creative activity and is m.’ amenable to tronic Exchanges of suitable! higher- discipline of the Industries (Development capacity during 1992*93 and Regulation) Act *'* Slcnn_h=hmq_lm >4B69*'#(00) Slcnn_h=hmq_lm*'+ ` ">;>52*B-.";8=.,= + 2/ <8 =1. 7>6+.; 8/ <>,1 9*<<.< 2<<>.-27 $# %% $& (255 =1. 272<=.;8= %!(# ! ! 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SHRI RAM NIHOR RAI: Will the (a) the details of engineer officers Grade Minister of POWER AND NON-CONVEN- I who are engaged in non-engineering works TIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to in the Central Water Commission; state: (b) the reasons for utilising these engi (a) whether the demurrage charges of neers in non-productive works; and Rs. six crores has been paid or to be paid to Railways by the Project ‘B’ of Anpara Ther (c) the steps being taken to improve the mal Power Projects; administration of the Central Water Com mission and using engineers for proper en (b) if so, whether Government propose gineering purposes? to initiate an enquiry to fix the responsibilities thereof; THE MINISTER OF WATER RE SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (c) whetherthe amounts of demurrage SHUKLA): (a) to (c) No engineering officers would be recovered from the defaulters; Grade-1 has been deployed only on non engineering works. Howevei, some engi (d) if not, the reasons therefor, neering officers at the senior levels, do assist the Chairman. Central Water Commission (e) whether the inclusion of demurrage by sharing the responsibility of supervising would result in rise in the cost of the project; the work of general administration and finan and cial matters of the Central Water Commis sion in addition totheirtechmcal responsibili ties. (f) the steps taken by the Government/ proposed to be taken to avoid such demur Setting up of Food Processing Indus rage in future? tries in North Eastern Region. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 5249. SHRIiAETA-UM BREY: Will the MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUS VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI TRIES be pleased to state: KALAP NATH RAI): (a) The Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board have informed t hat no (a) whetherthere is any food processing demurrage charges have been paid or due to industries in the North Eastern States; be paid by them to the Railways in respect of their Anpara ‘B* Thermal Power Project (2x500 MW). (b) if so, the details of the units and its location; (b) to (f) Don not arise. (c) if not, the reasons therefor; 307 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 308 (d) whether there is any such new pro States. The State-wise distribution of these posals in the Eighth Five Year Plan; and units is given in the Statement. (e) if so, the details thereof? (d) and (e) While the Ministry of Food Processing Industries does not set up the food processing units directly in any State, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE several developmental schemes for 8th Plan MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN have been formulated in which provision for DUSTRIES (SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO): providing assistance to State Government (a) to (c) While information regarding all food Organisations/Cooperatives, Joint /Sector processing industries in the North Eastern Organisations, the voluntary agencies etc. Region is not maintained centrally, as per the for setting up of such units have been made. information available in this Ministry, there 8th Plan proposals envisage higher percent are 48 Fruit & vegetable Processing units age of Central Assistance for certain schemes and 4 Sweetened aerated water units li for setting up of fruits and vegetable pro censed under the FPO, 5373 rice mills and cessing units and meat/poultry/pork pro 44 roller flour mills in the North Eastern cessing units in North Eastern States. STATEMENT Name of State F& VP. Sweetened Aerated Rice Mills Roller Water. Flour Mills. Assam 19 2 2608 41 Manipur 11 1 169 1 Meghalaya 7 1 93 - Nagaland 4 - - - Tripura 3 * 703 2 Arunachal Pradesh 2 - - - Mizoram 2 - - - CO 4 3573 44 1 ■ r [ Snack Food Export by Brltco Jojnt to be exportedf rom Indiabythe Bntco Foods ^Venture. „ Private Limited. THE MINISTER O F S TA TE IN TH E 5250. SHRI HARI KISHORE SINGH: MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING DUSTRIES (SHRIGIRIDHAR GOMANGO): INDUSTRIES be pleased to state the details As per the available information, the Joint of the brand of snack foods which are likely Venture M/s. Britco Foods Pvt. Ltd., will be 309 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 310 exp orting the chips, processed nuts and tribal areas are opened subject to satisfac snacks under the international brand names tion of income population and distance norms Planters, Ole and ETA. prescribed forthe purpose. Relaxed income and population norms are, however, appli Postal Service in Rajasthan cable in the case of tribal areas which are minimumanticipated 15% income of the cost 5251 • S H R j... CHANDUBHAI and 500 population in an individual village or p^SHMLU^WHlThe Minister of COMMD- 1000 population in a group of villages as NICATIONS be pleased to state: against an income of 331/3% of cost and 3000 population in an group of villages pre (a) the steps taken by the Government scribed for normal rural areas respectively. to make the postal service more effective in Further, while departmental sub post offices the tribal areas of Rajasthan; and are expected to be financially self-support ing in rural areas, a loss upto Rs. 4800/- per (b) the district-wise details of the post annum in hilly/backward/tribal areas is al offices functioning at present? lowed. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY O F COMMUNICATION (SHRI P.V. (b) District-wise details of post offices RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Post offices in are given in Statement. 3 K 11 WrittenAnswers The District-wise number of Head Post Offices, Sub Post Offices A Branch Offices in Rajasthan Cirde. I % « evi •> O CD CO S £ O •C MARCH 30, 1992 30, MARCH I I Sliganga Nagar 312 313 313 ui 4 Name ot the District No. of Head Post No. of Sub Offices No. of Branch Offices W ritten Answers «o s in CM ^ CHAITRA 10, 1914 10, CHAITRA -r- 9 S - g g ° 8 ! § 2 ! R (SAKA) CD WrittenAnswers CM O lO CO - » U) CM CD c6 .g. 314 *(, Slcnn_h=hmq_lm >4B69*' (00) Slcnn_h=hmq_lm*(- V d c $ > S @A L @J QÖ @L AÀ K o c< Q+ en< _j n+ K, @L |0 ej pk k @J @A? } 6 a d F @L F M | ' B &A c o / 3 : @L b _ ;1 na / > G0 UF /0 ^ k 2\ _ L 4> G3 :7 GP ] 3 k 4< ]Y :- > c, F B É P ] ] \ _ Y ^ ! ^ [ $ b c T3 317 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 318 [Translation] of the Government. In the State of Haryana, Faridabad CC G T gas based power statiofl of Power Projects 817 MW capacity is also under consider ation. 5252. SHB1SJU. VEKARJAu SHRI AVTAR SIN£H Efforts are being madefordevelopment BHADANA: > and utilisation of non-conventional energy systems and devices, such as, biogas plant, . Will the Minister ot POWER AND NON- improved chulhas, solar thermal systems, CONVENTIONAL ENERGY be pleased to solar photovaltalc systems, wind energy state: systems, mini-micro hydel plants, biomass based systems, Urjagram etc. in the States (a) the details of schemes under the of Gujarat and Haryana. Status of progress consideration of the Government lor the made in installation of various renewable construction of the gas based powerstntions energy system and devices in these States and for the exploration of the non-conven- is given in Statement ‘A’. tionalenergy sources in Haryana andGujarat; (b) and (c) The Department of Non- (b) the time by which the construction Conventional Energy Sources has set-up a work of the biggest solar energy Centre of Solar Energy Centre atGwalphari m/Gurgaon Asia is likely to be completed in Gurgaon; district of Haryana. The Centre is primarily and research centre and is working in the field of development of solar technologies. Solar (c) the total quantum of energy likely to energy systems and devices installed at the be generated therefrom? Centre are primarily for research' & develop ment and collection of data. A solar thermal THE MINISTER OF STATE Of THE power plant of 50 KW capacity having line MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON focussing collector and steam turbine has VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI been set up at the Centre. An amorphous KALAP NATH RAI): (a) Inthe State of Gujarat, silicon solar cell pilot plant facility has also 2 nos. of gas based power stations of 615 been set-up at Solar Energy Centre which MW capacity each named as GandharCCGT has a capacity of 500 KWp per annum per and Pipavav C C G T are under consideration shift. The plant is currently under test runs. 319 319 Wr Status of achievements in respect of various NRSE systems A devices in Gujarat and Haryana itten Answers CM £ * ■ £ £ » » <0 | | 1 i I f O MARCH 30,1992 MARCH JC JZ 3 <0 E <8 cS 5 I § «0 * S i i 8 $ $ $ s M M - 8 I c £ ft is M - r i CM n Written Answers 3 £ t* I i « I a. u * Villages covered with photovoltaic street lights 374 320 Written Answers CHAITRA10.1914 ( SAKA) Written Answers 322 323 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 324 [English] noticed by the Government in laying the telephone cables from Sayan to Baddala Fund for Tourists Facilities at Ooty and Sayan to Ghatkopar in Bombay, and Kodeikanal (b) if so the details thereof, and ' 5253 DR V RAJESHWARAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (c) the action taken by the Government be pleased to state or proposed agamstthepersonsfoundguilty^ (a) whethertheGovernment propose to THE D EPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN Drovide funds for providing facilities to tour ISTRY OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI P V sts visiting the hill stations of Ooty and RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) No irregularities vodeikanal in Tamil Nadu have been noticed in laying of telephone cables from Sion (Sayan) to Wadala(Baddala) (b) if so, the details thereof and and Sion to Ghatkopar in Bombay (c) if not the reasons therefor? (b) and (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO Regularisation of E.D. Employees SCINDIA) (a) to (c) Provision of tourist infrastructural facilities at anyplace prima 5255 SHR I f SW AM I nly the responsibility of the State Govern CHINMAYANAND ments However the Central Department of SHRI G M C BALA YOGI Tounsm extends financial assistance for specific projects received dependent upon Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION availability of funds their merits and inter se be pleased to state priorities Forthe year 1991 92 the Central Department of Tourism had identified the (a) whetherthe Government propose to projects for augmentation of infrastructural regularise the services of extra Dcpartmen facilities at Ooty and Kodaikanal In the tal employees working under Department of absence of complete project proposals from Posts the State Government it has not bee n pos sible to sanction these projects (b) if so, the details thereof and [Translation] (c) if not the reasons therefor? - » Irregularities in Lying Cables in THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN Bombay. ISTRY OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI P V RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) to (c) The Extra 5254 $HR1 DEVENDER PRASADDepartmental Agents are governed by rules YADAV ’ “ framed under the authority of the Govern SHRI RAM BADAN ment of India In recognition of their associa tion with this Department, they are given Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS preferential treatment in the matter of re be pleased to state cruitment in Group D’ and Postmen cadres and such ED agents as get recruited auto (a) whether irregularities have been matically get all the benefits applicable tothe 325 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 326 Departmental employees Tel ephone Exchange in Punjab/ SI No Piaco J— ..... Haryana — —• 5256 SHRI NARAIN SINGH 1 2 CHAUDHARY WiH the Minister of COMMU — NICATIONS be pleased to state 4 Bachhiwmd (a) whetherthe Government propose to install more telephone exchanges in Punjab, 5 Mallian Haryana and Himachal Pradesh during the coming year, 6 Gohlawal (b) if so, the details thereof with loca 7 Buttar Kalan tions thereof, and Gilwali (c) if not, when these are likely to be 8 installed? 9 Dhariwal THE D EPUTY MINISTER IN THt MIN 10 Bhagwanpura ISTRY OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI P V RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Yes, Sir 11 Sekhpura (b) Details are as per Statements 1, II Jata Kalan and III 12 13 Burj Mahma (c) Does not arise 14 Behlana STATEMENT-1 15 Khuda Lohara Details of rolophone Exchanges PLinned during 1992-93 in Punjab 16 Atumastaka 17 Bharanan SI No Place ----- — __— — 18 Saidawali 1 2 19 Kara-Khera 20 Moratwali 1 Taran Taran Road Amritsar 21 Gidderwali 2 Udhoka Kalan 22 Choketawala 3 Mettowal 23 Karniawali 327 Written Aqswers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 328 SI No Place SI No Place 1 2 1 2 24 Gurnar 45 Chaim 25 Kherawali Dhab 46 Chaheru 26 Khubav 47 Kheromashra 27 Koiliawali 48 Dhewta 28 Amarkot Khandivala 49 Bhawati 29 Bhullanana 50 Bhundn 30 Dolatpur 51 Ahdeo 31 Chowk Kalan 52 Jasian 32 Pojwal 53 Khejeko 33 Tanda Rasarai 54 Pakowal 34 Himatpur 55 Khan Nadopur 35 Padtala 56 Kira 36 Rurkikhas 57 Khapur 37 Jallowal Khanoor 58 Naragwal 38 Attowal 59 Kalah 39 Bham 60 Nurpur Bet 40 Dabida 61 Dharagarh 41 Jauishea 62 Ladhowal 42 Lakhpur 63 Chamuta 43 Kaimana 64 Dhara 44 Lasara 65 Bagowal 329 Written Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 330 SI. No. Place SI. No. Place 1 2 1 P 66 Atowal 9 Aurangabad 67. Hardohhami 10. Jasana 68. Ladhowan 11. Majhawali 69. Chorwala 12. Khandora 70. Bugga 13. Seoraj Majra 71 Bhagarana 14. Nangal Mandi 72 Dhandrala Dhindsa 15. Sahu Wala - 2 73 Bhutna 16 Lohare Reghu 74 Jalal Dewal 17 Ottu STATEMENT-II 18. Tharwa Majra Details of Telephone Exchanges Planned Dunng 1992-93 in Haryana 19. Jolla SI No Place 20 Thumbor. 1 Sewah STATEMENT*III 2 Kangthali Details of Telephone Exchanges Planned 3 Murtzapur dunng 1992-93 in Himachal Pradesh 4 Umari So No. Place 5 Teek 1. Kashmir 6. Balu 2. Rad 7. Sankra 3. Kuthera 8 Deeghat 4. Lagroo 331 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 332 Augmentation of Aurangabad with SI No Place other Doordarshan Kendra in Maharashtra 1 2 5257 SHRIDHARMANNA MONDAYYA SADUL Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state 5 Kaswa Kotala (a) the details of progress made in regard to augmentation to 10 KW Power 6 Alampur Transmitters at Aurangabad and other Cen tres in Maharashtra during 1991-92, 7 Badhukhar (b) the programme for 1992 93, 8 Brahma Papri (c) whether the augmentation of trans milters have not been made as per phased 9 Balero programmes, and 10 Kuftoo (d) if so, the reasons thereof? 11 Manjhu THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THF 12 Sai MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS) 13 Dadota (a) Whereas the high power TV transmitter at Aurangabad in Maharashtra was commis 14 Jarol sioned into service on full radiation power of 10 KW on 31 st March, 1991, one high power 15 Randhora (10 KW) TV transmitter at Ambajogai and a transposer (2x 10) at Aurangabad have been 16 Chandial commissioned into service in the State dur ing 1991 92 17 Bhadarwar 18 Chhamkhod (b) Two low power TV transmitters one each at Hmganghat and Khamhaon are envisaged to be commissioned into service 19 Bhatwari in the State during 1992 93 20 Lower Koti (c) and (d) Expansion of TV service in the country including augmentation of power of existing transmitters, wherever consid 21 Mandho! ered necessary, is being carried out in a phased manner depending upon the avail ability of adequate resourcesforthe purpose 22 Samj and inter-se prionties 333 Written Answers CHAI^RA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 334 Sharing of Ganga Water between India the need of an agreement on shanng of t .. iand Bangladesh Ganga and Teesta river find directed for expediting the works regarding it This has 5258 S H R 'f 'p A W A N KUMAR been followed up in the Indo Bangladesh ' * BANSAL secretaries Committee on nver water shar SHRI E AHAMFD mg SHRI M V C H A N D R A SEKHARA MURTHY (d) The next meeting for further discus SHRI BARE LALJATAV sion will be held on dates mutually conve SHRI SANAT KUMAR nient to India and Bangladesh MANDAL SHRI V SREENIVASA (e) and (f) The representatives of the PRASAD State Governments are associated depend SHRI ANAND RATNA mg upon the issues likely to be discussed MAURYA ( i SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA Handing over of ITDC Hotels to'Private "s££ToT Wilt the Minister of W ATER RE 5259 SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR SOURCES be pleased to state SHRI B L SHARMA PREM DR LAXMINARAYAN (a) whether any meeting of the Indo PANDEYA Bangladesh Joint River Commission regard SHRI PHOOL CHAND mg sharing of river waters was recently held VERMA at Dhaka DR Y S RAJASEKHAR REDDY (b) if so the details thereof SHRI MUMTAZ ANSARI (c) the action being taken by th< Gov Will the Mmister of CIVIL AVIATION ernment in this regard AND TOURISM be pleased to state (d) the time by which the next meeting (a)whethertheGovemmentproposeto is likely to be held for further discussion hand over the hotels owned by the Govern ment to pnvate sector (e) whether representatives of the State Governments are proposed to be associ (b) if so, the reasons therefor ated with the next meeting and (c) the names of the hotels proposed to (f) if not the reasons therefor’ be privatised by the Government THE MINISTER OF WATER RE (d) whether the Govern ment propose to SOURCES (SHRI V DYACHARAN consult the workers Unions of I T D C , be SHUKLA) (a) The last meeting ot Indo fore taking a final decision in this regard, Bangladesh Joint River Commission was held at Dhaka in June, 1990 (e) whetherthe Government propose to reconsider its decision with a view to safe (b) and (c) The Joint River Commission guard the interest of the employees and if so, meeting at Dhaka attached importance to the details thereof, and 335 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 336 (f) if not, the reasons therefor? country in which Speed Post facility is avail able; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (b) the number of days for which an SCINDIA): (a) to (c). No, Sir. Government employees is posted at the speed post have formulated a scheme whereby small counter; groups of ITDC hotels would be formed for the purpose of developing them as Joint (c) the amount paid as incentive money Ventures with reputed hotel chains. In the to the employees posted at speed post first instance, two groups of four hotels each counters during the last two years; and are proposed to be developed in this man ner. (d) the objectives of providing additional amount as incentive to the salaried staff? (d) to (f). Government is aware about the concern of Unions of ITDC to safeguard TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN the interest of workers. Every possible effort ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. will be made in this regard in any arrange RANGAYYA NAIDU). (a) The Speed Post ment that is finalised. facility is available in 476 post offices in the country Upper Indravati irrigation Project (b) Normally an employee is posted for 5260. SHRI SARAT CHANDRA the period of 2 years at the Speed Post PATTANAYAK. Will the Minister of W ATER Counter. R ESOURCES be pleased to state: (c) The amount of Rs. 51.00,869.40 has (a) whether the Government of Orissa been paid to the employees posted at Speed has requested the Union Government to Post Counters during the last two years. review the existing technical arrangement of Upper Indravati Irrigation Project with a for (d) The objectives are to ensure book eign company; and ing of Speed Post articles above the thresh old Level at the Speed Post Counters where (b) it so. the reactions of the Govern separate staff has been sanctioned and at ment thereon? other counters where separate staff has not been sanctioned the incentive is paid for THE MINISTER OF WATER RE work done by employees in additions to their SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN normal duties. SHUKLA): (a) No, Sir. [Translation] (b) Does not arise Setting up of Relay Centre in Rajmahal Post offices with Speed Post Facility r Realon in Bihar 5261. SHRI HARI KEWAL PRASAD: 5262. SHRI SIMON MARANDI: Will the Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD pleased to state: CASTING be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govern ment propose to (a) the total number of post offices in the set up a 10 KW Relay Centre in Rajmahal 337 Written Answers CHAITRA10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 338 regio n in Santhai Pargana to cover the mills and 17 roller flour mills. As regards Jharkhand regions of Bihar under assistance provided underthe Plan Schemes Doordarshan networks; and frormulated by this ministry, Rs 1 lakh was provided to the Gujarat Agro Industries cor (b) if so, the time by which the same will poration, Ahmedabad for the setting up of 7 start functioning and the progress made so Agro Parlours to market GAIC's products in far in this regard? Gujarat and Rs. 6 lakhs was provided to the GAIC in the form of equity for setting up/ THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF enhancement of storage facilities at fruit INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING processing units located at Gandavi and (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS); (a) There is no Junagarh. proposal at present to establish a 10 K W TV transmitter in Rajmahal region of Bihar (b) and (c) A proposal from the Gujarat Agro Industnes Corporation, Ahmedabad, (b) Does not arise. through State Government for equity partici pation for aseptic bulk packaging of fruit pulp [English] was received without certain details. The Corporation has been requested to clarity Assistance to Food Processing Indus and furnish the details. tries In Gu jrat Resentment over Telugu Ganga Project ' 5263. SHRI HARIN PATHAK: Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUS 5264. SHRI RAM NAIK: Will the Minister TRIES be pleased to state; of W ATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) the number of Food Processing Industries functioning in Gujarat and the (a) whether the Government have put details of assistance given by the Union fourth certain conditions for the clearance of Government during the last two years, Telugu Ganga Project; (b) whether any proposal to set up food (b) whether the Government of Andhara processing industry in Gujarat is pending Pradesh has resented to some of the sug with the Union Government for approval ; gestions made to them; and and (c) if so, the reaction of the Government (c) if so, the details and by when it is thereto? likely to be cleared’ THE MINISTER OF WATER RE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN SHUKLA): (a) The state Government of DUSTRIES (SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO); Andhara Pradesh is required to resolve the (a) While information with regard to all food inter-State issued with the other Krishna processing industries functioning in Gujarat basin States namely Karnataka and is not maintained centrally, as per the infor Maharashtra. mation available with this Ministry there are 171 fruit and vegetable processing units and (b) and (c). While the Andhra Pradesh 52 sweet aerated water units licensed under Government contends theat Telugu Ganga the FPO, 28 fish processing units, 3161 rice Project is in confirmity with the Krishna Wa- 339 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 340 ter D isputes Tribunal Award and in complete developed States and the per capita con harmony with the mter-State agreements, sumption of electricity in the developed and Maharashtra has opined that the Tribunal underdeveloped States, and has not allocated any water from Srisailam Project for irrigation m Rayalaseema and (c) whether any short-term/long-term Penner Valley and, therefore, in their opinion strategy is proposed to be formulated by the the project violates the Award of the Tribu Government to remove the regional imbal nal Karnataka has also objected for combin ances in the generation of electricity? ing irrigation with the water supply canal in contravention of the conditions specified and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE agreed to by the basin States in October, MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- 1977 The Chief Ministers of the basin States VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI have taken up upon themselves to resolve KALAP NATH RAI) (a)and(b) The required the inter State issues information State-wise as reflected by gen eration and per unit consumption of elecricity Imbalances in Generation of Electricity in various States is given in Statements-I & in States II 5265 SHRI GIRUA DEVI Will the Min (c) The short-term and long term mea ister of POWER AND NON CONVEN sures for mitigating the pbwer shortages in TIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to the country include, Inter State and Inter state Regional exchange of Power, Renovation and Modernisation Programme, implemen (a) whetherthe Government have made tation of short-gestation gas projects, supply any analysis to know the inbalances in the of adequate quantity & quality of coal, policy generation of electricity in the various States, decision to allow pnvate sector participation in power sector, exploitation of hydro poten (b) if so, the details thereof such as the tial, strengthening of Transmission and Dis extent of imbalances in the various States, tribution System for reducing losses and extents of imbalance tn the development of improving relibility, Energy Conservation electricity between the developed and under etc 341 Written Answers State-wise /System-wise/UTs Energy Generation during 1990-91 CHAITRA 10, 1914 10, CHAITRA (SAKA) WrittenAnswers Maharashtra 342 34 Name of the StateAJT/System J Wi men Answers MARCH 30,1992 MARCH Written Answers 344 M e g h a l a y a______1094__1097 345 I Name of the StateAJT/System Energy Generation Written Answers o> I o> ID cr> I rt — o CHAITRA 10. 1914 10. CHAITRA rf r^. C 2 t eg O O - (SAKA) Wri ttenAnswers 346 347 Written Answers MARCH 30. 1992 Written Answers 348 STATEMENT-II Statewise per Capita Consumption ot Electricity dunng the Year 1990 91 (Utilities and Non Utilities) (in KWH) Name of the Region 1990 91 Northern Rpqion Hary ina 400 07 Himachal Pradesh 189 97 Jammu & Kashmir 19/26 Punjab 617 31 Rajasthan 200 17 Uttar Pradesh 16/71 Chandigarh 634 55 Delhi 121 90 Sub Total ?51 45 Wo tom 1 vr, o ) Gl J IM t 4C3 3? M ic yci Pr dpsh 253 53 >r t hira AM 98 Go< Dam \n & Diu 436 30 Dudra & Nagar Haveli 974 38 Sub Total 373 62 349 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 350 (in KWH) Name of the Region 1990-91 Southern Region Andhra Pradesh 260 65 Karnataka 291.24 Kerala 182 94 Tamil Nadu 319 34 Pondicherry 751 97 Lakshadweep 143 00 Sub Total 274 47 Eastern Region Bihar 108 59 Orissa 254 25 West Bengal 143 70 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 109 28 Sikkim 108 59 Sub Total 14b 98 North-Eastern Region Assam 84 94 Manipur 82 96 Meghalaya 11630 Nagaland 79 91 Tripura 40 57 351 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 352 (in KWH) Name of the Region 1990-91 • Arunachat Pradesh 70.29 Mizoram 66 74 Sub-Total 83.06 Total (All India) 253 41 T W ' ~ " F'ectrified Villages of U.P. [English] 5266 SHRI GAYA PRASAD KORI Will the Minister o P f^V ^R AND NON''CON Regional News Unit at Sambalpur, VEN TIO N A L E N E R G Y S O U R C L S bo Orissa pleased to state 5267 DR/kRU^ASINDHU BHOl Will (a) the number of villages of the Jaloun the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD district of Uttar Pradesh electrified so far. CASTING be pleased to state (b) the ’Harijan Bastis' in the villages that (a) whether the Government have any have electrified, proposal to set up a regional news unit at ■ Sambalpur district of Orissa, and (c) whether there is any proposal to electrify rest of the villages of the Jaloun (b> if so, by when it is likely to start district dunng the year 1991-92, and functioning? (d) if so, the details thereof? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD THE MINISTER OF STATE Of THE CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) No. MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON Sir VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALAP NATH RAI) (a) and (b) Thf* Uttar (b) Does not arise Pradesh State Electricity Board(UPSF B) has t * v reported electrification of 628 villages and Electronic Exchanges % 512 Harijan bastis up to the end of January, 1992 in Jaloun district. 5268 SHRI ARVIND TULSHIRAM KAMBLE Will the Minister of COMMUNICA (c) and (d) According to U P S E B., aTIONS be pleased to state: target for elctrrfication of 15 villages has been fixed for Jaloun district for 1991 -92 and no time bound programme for cent p«r cent (a) the number of telephone exchanges villages of electrification has been drawn converted into electronic exchanges in the up. country till December, 1991; and 353 Written Answers C H A ITR A 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 354 (b) the number of new electronic ex- Training Project (WRM&T), changes proposed to be installed during the current year’ (b) if so, the details thereof. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN (c) whetherthe Government have evalu ' ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V ated the work of these experts responsible RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) and (b) A total of for the implementation of the project, and 4^825 telephone exchanges were existing in An additional 500 electronic telephone THE MINISTER OF WATER RE exchange units are proposed to be installed SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN in the country upto March, 1992 SHUKLA) (a) and (b) Yes Sir The details of technical experts/consultants employed by Louis Berger International Inc are enclosed Water Resources Management Training in the Statement Project (c) and (d) The work of experts en 5269 DR ASIM BALA Will the Minister gaged as consultants gets reflected in the of W ATER RESOURCES be pleased to performance of various activities of the Water state Resources Management & Training Project The Technical Advisory Committee consti (a) whether the Louis Berger Interna tuted under the Chairmanship of Member tional Inc has been able to provide qualified (Water Planning), Central Water Commis and competent technical experts to imple sion Penodically monitors/evaluates the per * * ment the Water Resources Management formance of the Project STATEMENT Long Term (Above 3 months) Dr Jan Stofkoper Team Leader (Civil and Agriculture Engineer) 2 Mr W Bell Irrigation Mam System Specialist 3 Mr J Brown State Training Institutes Development Expert 4 Mr C Maloney Social S c ie n tist ___ ^ 5 Mr TomKajer Training Specialist 6 Mr E Wiser Education Specialist 7 Mr J Baxter Action Research Component Management 355 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 356 8 Mr RV Suryanarayana - Senior Technical Officer 9 Mr P W Parwani Technical Of ficer Shrot Term (Upto 3 months) 1 Mr J Keller Dnp & Sprinkler Irrigation System Design & Layout 2 Mr Lyn Johnson System Analysis in Water Management 3 Mr S Christopher Social Sciences 4 Mr J A Replogle System Rehabilitation 5 Mr G Skogerboe Mam System Operation & Management Closing of some Divisions in I T I. closed since April 1990 and April, 1988 Bangalore respectively 5270 SHRI PRITHVIRAJ D (b) The number of employees working CHAVAN in Strowger division and Corss Bar divisions SHRIG MADEGOWDA at the time of phasing out of the units were 4162 and 2211 respectively Will the Minister of COMMUNICA1 IONS be pleased to state (c) As many number of the employees i as possible who were rendered surplus due (a) whether there is any proposal to to the closure of these divisions have by now close down strowger and cross bar divisions been trained in the manufacture of electronic in Bangalore Unit of Indian Telephone Indus switches and redployed in the new produc tries, tion lines and other production divisions of Bangalore complex and also at the elec (b) if so the total number of employees tromc city unit at Bangalore working in these units, and Proposal fromiNRI for Independent T.V. (c) the steps taken to utilise the sc rvices 'Channels of these employees in the event of closing \ down of the above units’ 5271. SHRI CHANDRAJ££TYADAV Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THC MIN BROADCASTING be pleased to state. ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P. V. RANGAYYA NAIDU). (a) The Strowger divi (a) whether the Government have re sion (except for spares and the Cross Bar ceived any proposals from NRIs and foreign division of fTI. Bangalore have already been companies to open independent television 357 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 358 channels in the country, CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) While Government have not invited any (b) if so, the details thereof, and proposal in this regard a number of parties have evinced interest in the matter (c) the reaction of the Government thereto’ (b) A list is given is Statement THE DEPUTY MINISTER INTHr MIN (c) Government have taken note of the ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD contents of these proposals STATEMENT List of NRIs/foregn companies who have evinced interest in operating independent television channels in the country S No Name of the Party 1 1 M/s International Television Bioadcasting INC, New York World Enterprises, Los Angeles, USA Asian Television Network Canada The Dorcas Foundation. BensalemPA 19020 USA S T Broadcasting Corporation ROCKVILILE. MD 20852 (USA) [ Translation] (a) whether the Government have re ceived a proposal from the Government of Financial Assistance for ‘Sinhasih JMadhya Pradesh seeking financial assis- " ~Purv\1992 "tanceTor"Sinhasth Purv* 1992, and 52/2 SHRI Y O G A N A N D (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to SARASWATI be cleared’ SHRI ARVIND NETAM THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO AND TOURISM be pleased to state SCINDIA) (a) and (b) Yes. Sir, During 359 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 360 1991-92 the Department of Tourism has the Minister of POWER AND NON-CON- sanctioned Rs. 10.00 lakhs for priming of VENTIONAL EN ER G Y S O U R C ES be publicity material on the Sinhasth Purv, 1992 pleased to state: as Rs 9.50 lakhs for provision of tents. An amount of Rs. 45.00 lakhs has also been (a) whetherthe quota fixed for recruiting sanctioned for construction of a 60 bedded persons belonging to Scheduled Castes and Yatri Niwas at Ujjam. Scheduled Tribes in National Thermal Power Corporation has been filled up; and Telegraph Offices with S.F.T. System (b) if so. the number of persons re 5273. SHRI VINAY KATIYAR: WilJ the cruited since July 1991 till date? Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWF.R AND NON-CON- (a) the number of telegraph offices where VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI Store and Forward Transmission system is KALP NATH RAJ): (a) The reservation per in use to send the telegrams in Roman Script centage in recruitment for Scheduled Castes/ under which the telegrams are delivered Scheduled Tribes(SCs/STs) in Groups *A’ & quickly; ‘B’ posts in the National Thermal Power Corporation is on All India Basis. The quota (b) whether such a system is utilised in of 16.66% for SCs and 7.5% for STs in respect of telegrams sent in Hindi; and Groups ‘A' and ‘B’ posts has not yet been achieved despite best efforts made exclu (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the sively for thoir recruitment in tho past. How steps taken or proposed to be taken to utilise ever, the third Special Recruitment Drive has this system for telegrams in Hindi9 since been launched to fill up the gap. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE IJM- The Reservation percentage in recruit ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. ment for SCs/STs in Groups 'C* & 'D* posts RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) There are 30 Tele is on local basis and vanes from State to graph Offices (Stations), where Store and State depending upon the percentage of Forward Transmission Systems are in use. population. In some of the projects situated in various states, tho recruitment made has (b) No, Sir. been more than the prescribed percentage whereas in some projects there is marginal (c) The existing Software is not capable. shortfall. However, when considered against Steps have been taken to develop and up an average percentage of reservation on grade the Software. whole company basis, the number ot SC & S T employees recruited in Groups ‘C; & 'D' SC/ST Quota in NTPC posts is more than this average reservation percentage except in S T category ot Group 5274. SHRI BHERULAL MEENA: Will ‘C\ as brought out below:- Group SC ST Average% in position Average% In position C 16.30 16.29 8.70 6.75 D 16.30 22.42 8.70 9.40 361 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 362 (b) The position on number of persons is as below:- recruited from July, 1991 to February. 1992 General SC S T Total SC/ST 130 88 26 114 [English] ^ (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard’ Export of Feature Films THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN 5275 SHRI BUOY KRISHNA ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V. HANDIQUE. Will the Minister of INFORMA RANGAYYA NAIDU); (a) The delivery of TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to letters from Gulf and other foreign countries state: to Kerala is generally satisfactory and no specific cases of delay have been reported. (a) whetherthere is scope for increasing the export of feature films; (b) Does not arise. (b) if so, whether piracy and under (c) Does not arise. invoicing stands in the way of achieving the export potential of the Indian films; and ( Translation] (c) if so, the steps Government propose Export of Steel to contemplate to meet the situation9 5277. SHRI NITISH KUMAR; Will the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN Minister of STEEL be pleased to state ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) to (a) whether the attention of the Govern (c). Export of leature films has been decon ment has been drawn to the news-item trolled with effect from 14.8 1991 and such captioned ‘SAIL may miss export target’ measures are likely to boost export of the appearing in the 'Indian Express’ dated the same. December 30.1991; Delivery of Letters in Kerala From (b) if so, the reaction of the Government Foreign Countries thereon; 5276. SHRI E. AHAMED: Will the Min ister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to (c) the target fixed and achievement state: made in the export of steel during the last three years and the actual quantity exported; (a) whether there is delay in the delivery of letters from the gulf and,other foreign (d) the reasons for not achieving the countries in Kerala; target: m Is so, the reasons therefor, and (e) whether more than ten lakh tonnes 363 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 364 of steel is proposed to be exported during (b). Yes, Sir. Against a target of about 3 lakh 1992 by the Steel Authority of India, and tonnes for 1991 -92, SAIL has exported 1 57 lakh tonnes upto February, 1992 of the year (f) the quantity of Steel likely to be 1991-92 produced by the SAIL dunng 1992-93? THE MINISTEROF STATE FOR STEEL (e) Exports of steel by SAIL against the (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV) (a) and targets for the last three years is as follows (Quantity in '000 tonnes) Year Target Actual exports 1988-89 100 102 1989-90 250 165 1990 91 ?b0 183 (d) Export of specific products depends ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD upon demand in the international market CASTING (KUMARIGIRIJAVYAS) (a)and Exports have declined bue to recessionary (b) Yes, Sir There is an approved scheme trend in the international steel tradt* and to replace the existing 1 KW MW Transmitter reduction in foreign demand for Vividh Bharati/Commorcial Service at Trivandrum by a 2x5 KW FM Transmitter It (e) No, Sir is envisaged to be completed during the VIII Plan penod (f) SAIL is likely to produce about /0 lakh tonnes of finished steel during 199? 93 [English] Increase in Transmission Capacity of Supply of Power to Kerala Trivandrum AIR Station 5279 SHRI K.MURALEEOWARAN. Will 5278 SHJRIRAMESHCMENNH HALA the Minister of POWER AND NON-CON Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be BROADCASTING be pleased to state pleased to state (a) whether the Government propose to (a) whether the supply of power to increase the transmission capacity of Kerala state from the Central pool is lesser Tnvandrum commercial Broadcasting sta than the previous years. tion to cover districts of Ouilon and Pathanamthitta, and (b) if so, the quantity so reduced, (b) if so. by when? (c) whetherthe Union Government have received any request from the Government THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN of Kerala in this regard, and 365 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 ( SAHA) Written Answers 366 (d) it so, the action taken by the Union MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON Government thereon’ VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALPNATHRAI) (a)and(b) The supply of powertoKeralafromCentral Sector Stations THE MINISTER OF S TATE OF TH E dunng the previous years is as follows Year Entitlement Actual Diawal Excess (+)/Shortfall ( ) (in Million Units) 1987 88 1000 6 1080 2 7 9% 1988 89 722 3 722 3 1989 90 1593 8 1137 5 . ( )28 6% 1990 91 1520 9 1361 7 ( )10 5% 1991 92 16103 1541 7 ( )4 3% (c) and (d) The Government ot Kerala dustries set up in Karnataka during the last have requested for the increase of allocation three years from the unallocated quota of Central Sector power station from 15% at present to 25% (b) the details of proposal received from The allocation from the unallocated quota the Government of Karnataka or from the Kept at the disposal of the Central Govern private sector for ne setting up of more food ment is decided Reepmg in view the short processing industries in Karnataka and ages of the constituents of the region and the position is reviewed from time to time and (c) the details of food processing indus necessary changes in the allocation of tries proposed to be set up in Karnataka unallocated power are made whenevf rcon during 1992’ sidered necessary The present allocation of 15% of this quota to Kerala is found to be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE satisfactory as compared to other constitu MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN ents in the Southern Region DUSTRIES (SHRIGIRIDHARGOMANGO) < (a) While information regarding all food pro Food Processing Industry in Karnataka cessing units are not maintained centrally as per information furnished by the Govern 5280 SHRI K H MUNIYAPPA ment of Karnataka there are 90 units in the SHfcl V KRISHNA RAO medium and larqe scale sector and 16068 SHRI RAMCHANDRA units in the small scale sector functioning at VEERAPPA present in Karnataka However, information regarding food processing units setup in last Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESS three years in that State is being collected ING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state and will be laid on the Table of the House (a) the number of food processing in (b) Proposals have been received from 367 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 368 the Ka rnataka State Industrial Investment MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- and Development Corporation (or UNIDO VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI assistancef or rehabilitation of food process KALP NATH RAI): (a) to (c). A statement in ing industries in Karnataka and trom the this regard is enclosed herewith. Director, Animal Husbandry, Government of Karnataka for a meat project under Coop STATEMENT erative Sector. A proposal has been re ceived from the Government of Karnataka Use of alcohols to partially replace die for setting up of a fruit processing plant with sel oil has been demonstrated by the R&D DAN1DA assistance. In addition, 69 applica projects of the Department of Non-Conven- tions for the manufacture of been and po tional Energy Sources. During 1988-90, ten table alcohol were received from the Stale of buses of Delhi Transport Corporation (D TC ) Karnataka from private entrepreneurs and were operated 6.43 lakh km. using methanol Industrial Development Corporation to achieve 12-15% diesel replacement un der a demonstration project entitled “Use of (c) While this Ministry does not set up Methanol as altematef uel indiesel vehicles". Food Processing Industries directly in any This was followed up by use of ethanol State, several developmental plan schemes wherein 25 D TC buses were run 15.82 lakh have been formulated for providing assis km. on dual-fuel mode during August, 90- tance to State Governement Organisations/ November, 91 achieving about 14% diesel Cooperatives/Voluntary Agencies etc. for replacement. This project was entitled “Dem setting up such upits. onstration project on bifuel operation of die sel vehicles with alcohol". Apart from substi Use of Methanol and Lathanol in tuting imported diesel, another major advan Surface Transport tage ot both these projects was about 33 percent reduction in smoke emission. The 5281. DR. Y .S . R A JA S E K H A R total expenditure on these projects relating REDDY to diesel replacement has been approx. Rs. SHRI LAL JAN S.M. BASHA: 22 lakhs. Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- 2. As regards use of alcohols tor petrol CONVENTIONAL ENERGY bOURCES be replacement, a project entitled"Alcohol fuel pleased to state: substitution in automobiles fleet Monitonng- cum-Demonstration Trials" has recently been (a) the result of the experimental con sanctioned to IIT Delhi at an outlay of Rs. ducted by the Department of Non-Conven- 19,12,250/- for demonstrating use of Petrol tional Energy Sources by ur *ig methanol (90%) blended with anhydrous ethanol (10%). and lathanol as substitutes for diesel in The Delhi Administration and Indian Oil Cor surface transport; poration will be collaborating with IIT Delhi for smooth counduct of this experiment and (b) the names of the projects which are demonstration. developing such alternate fuels; and Recovery of ITDC Hotel Dues from (c) the amount sanctioned by the Gov Bihar Bhawan ern -nent on research and development work and the achievements made? 5282. £HRI YISHWANATH. SHA§IRI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE TOURISM be pleased to state: 369 Written Answers CHA1TRA 10, 1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 370 (a) whether Govemement are aware to recover the amount’ that I T 0 C hotels including Janpath Hotel. New Delhi have to recover a huge amount THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION trom Bihar Bhawan, New Delhi, AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA) (a) Bihar Bhavan, New Delhi (b) if so, the details thereof, hotel wise, owes about Rs 96 81 lakhs to ITDC's Delhi and based hotels as on 29 2 1992 (c) the efforts made by the Government (b) The hotel wise break is as follows Janpath Hotel Rs 68 65 lakhs Kanishka Hotel Rs 1 92 lakhs Ashok Hotel Rs 0 90 lakhs Samrat Hotel Rs 1 47 lakhs Ranjit Hotol Rs 416 lakhs Lodhi Hotel Rs 19 71 lakhs (c) ITDC as well as Union Government Liberalisation of Value-Aided Services have taken up the matter at appropriate level w»th the State Government to recover the 5284 SHRI PARASRAM BHARDWAJ amount Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state Fall in Foreign Tourists during 1991 / (a) whether the Government have de 5283 SHRI K RAMAMURTH^E cided to liberalise value aided services in the TINDIVAtfAM Will the Minister of CIVIL national telecommunication networks, and AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state (b) if so. the details thereof’ (a) the number of foreign tourists who TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN- visited India in 1990 and 1991, year wise, ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Yes, Sir (b) whetherthere was decline of tourists in 1991 as compared to 1990, and (b) Govt has decided to make these Value Added Telecom Services available (c) if so, the reasons therefor’ progressively as per demand by Licensing pnvate and public companies to provide and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION operate them under prescribed conditions AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO ft SCINDIA) (a) The number of foreign tounsts New T.V. Serials who visited India in 1990 and 1991 were 17,07,158 and 16,77,508 respectively 5285 SHRI PAR ASR AM BHARDWAJ (b) Yes, Sir SHRI PAWAN KUMAR (c) The decline in the tourist arrivals BANSAL during 1991 was primarily due to Gulf War Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND and its aftermath BROADCASTING be pleased to state 371 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 372 (a) whether some new T V serials are stated to be released in the coming months; S. No Title and 1 2 (b) if so, the details thereof including the number of episodes and new artistes to be introduced therein? 11. Panchatantra THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THF MIN 12. National Parliamentary Quiz ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VYAS): (a) and 13. Gadbad Gudde (b). A number of sponsored serials with varying number of episodes as in the state 14. Tribal People of North East ment annexed are lined up for telecast by Doordarshan. The actual dates of their tele 15. Uppanayas cast are dependent upon Doordarshan's overall programme requirements from time 16. Avashesh to time. The details of the new artistes appearing in these serials are not main 17. Bahu Begam tained by Doordarshan. 18. Kitne Aur Himalaya STATEMENT 19. Rishte S. No Title 20. Sauda 1 2 Lankan T.V. to Enter India 1. Stories from Bible '' ■ ‘ >VV i I t j t 5286 SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: 2. Wah Ri Duniya Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state. 3. Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi (a) whether the Sri Lankan T. V. pro 4. Moscow State Circus and Ballet pose to make invasion of their programmes on Ice in Southern parts of the country; and 5. Animal Folk Tales (b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard’ 6. Vidyapati THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN 7. Maa Ka Udhar ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD CASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS): (a) and 8. All the Best (b). As per the news item circulated by the UNI, detelined March 1, 1992, a privately 9. Mohinder Amarnath Presents owned TV Station based in Sri Lanka is scheduled to start transmission from Au 10. Potli Baba Ki gust, 1992. The news item gives an indica tion that it would be a terrestrial transmitter 373 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 374 asthe reception from this transmitter, when (b) 13 manual exchanges are proposed commissioned, will be without the use of to be automatised during 1992-93. DishAntenna. The extent of coverage of the proposed transmitter in parts of Southern (c) There is a continuous effort for the Indiacannot be predicted in the absence of introduction of new state-of-art technology, detailsregarding its location and the radiat- modemisation and upgradation of exchanges ingpower. in calcutta city. All strowger exchanges and about 84 K lines of cross-bar exchanges are Doordarshan, however, on their part planned to be replaced by improvement of nave taken steps to further expand their telephone service in Calcutta STD facility serviceto the uncovered parts ofT ami INadu are already available in the city. ina phased manner. With the commission- ingof various transmitters under implemen- Renewable Energy Sources tation/proposed to be set up in Tamil Nadu, about 95.5% population of the State is ex- 5288. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: pectedto be brought under TV Coverage as Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- against 89.2% population coverage at CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be present. pleased to state: New Telephone Exchanges in West (a) whether blo-rnass is one of the Bengal widely and extensively used sources of inex- pensive and renewable energy sources; 5287. SHRI SANT KUMAR MANDAL: Willthe Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (b) if so, whether any long-range plan pleased to state: has been formulated to exploit,the biomass power technology in the rural areas particu- (a) the particulars of new telephone larly where rice straw and rice husk and exchanges including RAX to be opened in wasted biomass are available in plenty; West Bengal during 1992-93; (c) whether any such plant is likely to be (b) the manual exchanges to be set up in some of the rural areas of West automatised; and Bengal; and (cl the introduction of new state-of art (d) if so, the details with location thereof? technology in some of the existing exchanges and the linking of various exchanges with THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE STD facilities both within thhe State and MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- outside and the modernisation and VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI upgradation of the exchanges in Calcutta KALP NATH RAI): (a) Yes Sir. Biomass in its city and to improve the t~lephone services various forms is traditionally and most there? extensiely used sources of energy. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN- (b) and (c). The VIII plan pending ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. finalisation includes generation of enerqj RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) 22 new telephone and power from variety of biomass 111i.!uding exchanges including RAXs are proposed to rice straw, rice husk and other b.omass beopened in West Bengal during 1992-93. wastes available in the country for different 375 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 376 app lications through thermal and thermo (c) if so. the details thereof? chemical conversion technologies The programme on setting up of demonstration TH E MINISTER O F S TA TE IN TH E and pilot plants are taken up in consultation MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN with the State nodal/implementing agencies. DUSTRIES {SHRIGIRIDHAR GOMANGO): Nodal/implementing agencies of States and (a) The information regarding the number of UTs are encouraged to set up demonstration food processing industriesset upm Rajasthan and pilot plants at the feasible sites with during the last three years and the amount partial financial assistance of the Depart spent thereon is being collected and will be ment of Non-Conventional Energy Sources. laid on the Table of the House. No proposal on Biomass based power sys tem has been received from West Bengal (b) and (c). Ministry of Food Processing Govt. Industries does not set up food processing industries directly in any State. However, this A pilot projoct to demonstrate utilisation Ministry has lormulated several schemes for of nee straw in large quantiity for decent ralised 8th Plan for providing assistance to State power generation in rural areas through Government Organisations. Joint Sector incineration tochnology is nearing comple Companies, Cooperative Societies, volun tion at Jalkheri near Patiala, Punjab The tary agencies etc. tor sotting up/promoting project envisages utilising about /0.000 food processing mdustnes tonnes of rice straw per annum and generate about 10 MW power. On successful opera [English] tion of this pilot plant the technology could be adopted to formulate long term plan for Assistance by KFW, Germany for lift utilisation of surplus nee straw for power Irrigation in Orissa generation and cogeneration. 5290. SHRI SHIVAJIPATNAIK' Wilitho (d) Does not anse. Minister of W ATER R ESO UR CES be ploased to state* [ Translation] (a) whetherthe Union Govei nment have Food Processing Industries in received any proposal from the Government Rajasthan of Orissa for obtaining financial assistance from KFW, Germany for lift irrigation facilities 5289. PROF RASA SINGH RAWAT: in the State; and SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA RAJE: (b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government thereon’ Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESS ING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF WATER RE SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (a) the number of food processing in SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Yes Sir. dustries set up in Rajasthan during the last three years and the amount spent thereon; The project proposal has been posed for assistance to Germany. The Project has (b) whether the Government propose to been appraised by KFW, Germany. Neces set up more food process-ing industries in sary information has been made available to Rajasthan during the Eighth Plan; and them to enable finalisation of appraisal. 377 Written Answers CHAITRA10, 191 4 (SAKA) Written Answers 378 Representation of Airports Workers THE D EP UTY MINISTER IN TH E MIN ISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROAD 5291. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: CASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VYAS): (a) and Wiii the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND (b). Installation works pertaining to the es TOURISM be pleased to state: tablishment of a Programme Production Centre at Muzaffarpur in Bihar have been (a) whetherany repesentation has been completed. The Centre can, however, be received from the airports workers in the commissioned into service only after the recent past; requisite manpower for programme produc tion, operation and maintenace of the Centre (b) if so, the details of their demands; becomes available. and Functioning of Vayudoot (c) the reaction of the Government thereto? 5293. SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION SHRIMATISHEELAGAUTAM: AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR SCINDIA). (a) to (c). The representations PATEL: from airport workers are received at airports SHRI RAJENDRA as well as Headquarters of International AGNIHOTRI: Airports Authority of India (IAAI) and Na SHRI BARELALJATAV: tional Airports Authority (NAA) to redress SHRIMATI KRISHNENDRA their grievances. Ail these are dealt with KAUR (DEEPA): promptly and the grievances redressed as S SHRIPHOOLCHANDVERMA: far as possible according to the existing LSHRIANBARASU ERA: rules/instructions/orders of the government. Various categones of employees of NAA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION have raised a general demand for streamlin AND TOURISM be pleased to state: ing their career prospects, and rationalise the promotional avenues. A Committee has (a) the steps being taken to ensure been set up by the NAA to carry out a cadre adherence to the time-shcedule and im review of all the categories of employees. provement in the work culture of Vaydoot; Inauguration of Doordarshan Kendra in (b) whether the Chairman, Vaydoot has Muzaffarpur, Bihar visited all the airports of the country; 5292. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: (c) t he steps being taken to minimise the Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND overhead expenses; BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (d) whether the Vayudoot is overstaffed; (a) whether the Doordarshan Kendra in Muzaffarpur, Bihar have been awaiting inau (e) if so, the steps taken or proposed to guration; and be taken to economise in its functioning; (b) if so, by when it is iikely to be (f) the details of losses incurred by the commissioned? Vaydoot during each of the last three years 379 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 380 and the reas ons therefor; and and material management to keep the fleet of aircraft (g) the remedial measures proposed to operational; be taken to make up the losses? (Hi) Redeployment of surplus THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION manpower in other AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO organisations. SCINDIA); (a) The steps taken to ensure adherence of time schedule and work cul (d) Yes, Sir. ture of Vayudoot. (e) The steps taken/proposed to ue 1) Constant monitoring of on taken to economise in its time performance. functioning are. 2) Rationalisation of routes. 3) To increase reliability of (i) The fares on some of the aircrafts. sectors have been in creased to recover the (b) No, Sir. costs; (c) The steps taken to minimise the (ii) Strict economy measures overheads are: have been taken to keep the expenditure to the (i) Reduction in expenditure unavoidable minimum; without making compro mise with the standards (iii) Rationalisation of routes; of safety and efficiency; (f) The losses incurred by Vayudoot (ii) Better inventory planning during the last three years were as follows- Year Losses in lakhs of Rupees 1988-89 (2883 29)* 1989-90 (3582 23)* 1990-91 (3707 89)* 'Provisional and unaudited * V * The major reasons for the losses are; Power Projects of Bihar Short-haul nature of the operations, absolete and uneconomic fleet, unremunerative fare structure etc. 5294. SHRI PIUS-I1RKEY; SHR1_£WU&AU££HWAR (g) With the present fleet of aircraft and PfiA3AQJMEtiTA:~~ the short-haul nature of operation there is Will the Minister of POWER AND NON- hardly any scope for recovering the losses CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be already incurred by Vayudoot. pleased to state; 381 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 191 4 (SAKA) Written Answers 382 (a) whether grievances raised by the the extent possible on lease basis, besides affected people of Suwamarekha Project full compensation in cash for their land as and Koel-Karo Project in South Bihar have well as property such as house, trees, wells, been mitigated; etc. It also provides for employment to the oustees in Class-Ill, IV or Clerical Posts (b) details of the proposed compensa depending upon their suitability and avail tion/land against land and employment to ability. the displaced people; Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (c) whether there is any provision to provide employment to the oustees; and 5295. SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: Will the Minister of COMMUNICAT IONS be pleased (d) if so, the details thereof and the to state: reasons therefor? (a) whether it is a fact that the life of the THE MINISTER OF STATE Or THE Mahanagar telephone Nigam Limited is . MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- ending on March, 31,1992; and VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI); (a) to (d). (b) if so, the steps taken to extend the tenure of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Lim SUWARNAREKHA PROJECT ited beyond March 31,1992? The Suwamarekha Hydro-electric THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN Project was commissioned 20 years ago. ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. The Government of Bihar authorities have RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) and (b). Sir, the informed that for construction of this project validity of thhe licence granted to Mahanagar about 1500 acres and 22 acres of land was Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for oper acquired in 1965-67 and in 1980-81 respec ating telecom sen/ices in Delhi and Bombay tively. All the land losers were paid compen is expiring on 31.3.1992. The licence is being sation. They have also informed that initially extended for a further suitable period. there was no provision to provide employ •i * L ment to oustees of this project on a compul Vayudoot Services for Postal Articles sory basis. But, now, of late, a large number r . ' of persons are claiming employment as land 5296. SHRI R. SURENDIER REDDY: losers. Until now 24 land losers have been SHRI DHARMABIKSHAM: given employment on phase according to requirement and suitability. WilltheMinisterof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: KOEL-KARO PROJECT (a) whether it is a fact that the Postal This project is being executed by Na Department is considering to hire the tional Hydro-electric Power Corporation. Vayudoot services for transport of mails and postal articles f rom Delhi to other places and For mitigating the grievances raised by vice versa; the affected people of the Koel Karo Project, the proposed rehabilitation plan and com pensation package includes homestead land (b) whether any decision has been ar for every displaced family, cultivable land to rived at; 383 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written An$wers3B4 fc) thet ime by which this system is likely finalised? to be introduced; and THE MINISTER OF WATER RE (d) the extent to which it will help to SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACMARAN improve the postal services and the pro SHUKLA):(a) to (c). River Boards Act was posed expenditure to be involved in this enacted by the Parliament in 1956 and is in scheme? force. A river board can be set up in consul tation with interested State Governments, THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN through notification under the provisions of ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. the existing Act. RANGAYYA NAKXJ): (a) A proposal to this effect is under the consideration of the Gov Vanadium Ore Reserve ernment. 5298. SHRI BHAGEY GQfi&RDHAN: (b) to (d). In view of (a) above does not Will the Minister of MINES be pleased “to arise." state: Revival of river Board Act (a) the estimated reserves of vanadium ore in the country and the locations thereof; 5297. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of W ATER RESOURCES (b) the production of vanadium metal or be pleased to state: its alloy in the country; and (a) whether the Government propose to (c) the demand for vanadium alloys in Revive the River Board Act for amicable and the country and in the international markets? meaningful settlement of river disputes amont the different States; THE MINISTER O F S TA TE IN TH E i MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM (b) if so, the details thereof; and SINGH YADAV): (a) The estimated total reserves of vanadium ore in the country are (c) the time by which it is likely to be as undert- State/Dhtrict Reserves (fn 000'tonnes) Karnataka 8.842 Hassan 162 Shimoga 8,680 Maharashtra 6,200 Bhandara Orissa 3,460 385 Written Answers CHAITRA10,1914{SWCA> Written Answers 386 State/District Reserves (In 000' tonnes) Mayurbhanj 2.260 Balasore 1.200 India - Total 18,502 (b) Porduction of lerro-vanadium in the coking coal win be imported at an approxi country during the year 1989(Prov.) stood at mate cost of $ 110 million F.O.B. prices. * , 68.94 tonnes. [Translation] - . (c) The consumption of ferro-vanadium in the country during 1988 was 240 tonnes Appointments of SC/ST Candidates whereas the total world consumption during that year stood at 33,200.tonnes,. 5300. SHRI MAHESH KANODIA: WiH the Ministerof INFORMATION ANDBROAD- Coking coal for V»sakhapatnam Steel CASTING be pleased to state Plant — — * (a) the number of candidates belonging 5299. SHRI BHAGEY to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes • GOBARDHANiWill the Minister ol STEEL appointed under the special drive by his be pleased to state: Ministry from June 1990 to October 1990; (a) the estimated requirement of coking (b) whether the Ministry also launched coal by the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant per any such special drive in 1991 for filling up annum; the backlog; and (b) the sources of supply of coking coal; (c) if so. the total number of appoint ments made in this connection? (c) whether any coking coal is likely to be imported; and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY QF INFROMATION AND BROAD (d) if so, the outgo of foreign exchange CASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): (a) The as a result thereof? inf romation is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. THE MINISTER OF STATE Of- THE (a) whether any request has been re- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ceived from the Government of Madhya AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO Pradesh for providing electronic exchanges SCINDIA): (a) No such flight is in operation in various towns of the State; at present either by Indian Airlines or by Vayudoot. However, Indian Airlines is oper- (b) if so, the details thereof; and ating 4 times a week service on Delhi- Nagapur-Raipur-Delhi route. (c) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard? (b) Does not arise. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN- (c) Due to capacity contraints it is not ISTRYOFCOMMUNICATIONS(SHRIP.V. possible to operate the service via Bhopal or RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. to extend it to Calcutta. (b) Request for conversion of following Loans State Electricity Boards exchanges into electronic exchanges has been received from Government of Madhya 5303. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA PradeSh: VERMA: Will the Minister of POWER AND NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY Bina, Champa, Maksi, Kawardha, Pawai. SOURCE'p be pleased to state: (c) (i) Telephone exchanges at Pawai (a) whether in view of the poor financial and Kawardha have already been converted condition of almost all the Electricity boards into electronic exchanges during 1990-91 in the country, the Electicity Finance Oorpc- and 1991-92 respectively. ration proposes to amend its terms an conditions for providing loans; and I (ii) Manualtelephone exchanges at Bina, -. Champa and Maksi are planned to be con- (b~ whether in view of the critical finan- verted into electronic exchanges during 1992- cial condition of Electricity Boards, govern· 93. ment propose to liberalise the terms and conditions for recovery of loans? [English] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Operation of flight on Delhi-Nag MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON-CON- Pur-Ralpur-Calcutta Sector VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) and (b). No, Sir, there 5302. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA is no such proposal at present underconsid- VERMA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- eration of the Power Finance Coporationl TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Government. / . (a) whether the Govern ment propose to Construction of ITDC Hotels In Kerala operate the newly introduced flig ht between Delhi-Nagpur-Raipur-Calcutta via Bhopal; 5304. SHRI v.s VIJAYARAGHAVAN: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (b) if so, by when; and (a) the numberof ITOC hotels functioing (c) if not: the reasons therefor? at present in Kerala; 389 Written Answers CHAITRA10, 1914 ( SAKA) Written Answers 390 (b) whether the Government of Kerala (e) whetherthe Union Government pro has requested the Union Governement for pose to pnvatise these mines; and setting up more ITOC hotels; and (f) if so, the steps taken by the Govern (c) if so, the details thereof; ment in this regard’ (d) whether the government propose to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE f, set up more ITDC hotels in Kerala’ MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV) (a) No, Sir Many of such THE MINISTER OF CJVIL AVIATION deposits are being exploited by pri\ ate sec AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO tor SCINDIA) (a) ITDC presently owns & oper ates one five star hotel at Kovalam beach in (b) to (f) The information is being col Kerala lected and will be laid on the Table of the House (b) No. Sir [English] (c) Does not arise (d) ITDC's Annual Plan 1992-93 does Air Regional News Units not include any provision for setting up any new hotel in Kerala 5306 SHRI DHARMABHIKSHAM Will [ Translation] the MinisteVoTINPSft MOTION AND BROAD CASTING be pleased to state De-Reservation of Iron ore Limestone and Manganese in Madhya Pradesh (a) the number of regional news units of AH India Radio in the country, State-wise, 530b DR LAXM INAR AYAN v PANDEYA (b) whetherthe Govern ment propose to KUMARI PUSHPA DEVI upgrade these units in the State Capitals, SINGH: ‘ and Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state (c) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor’ (a) whether limestone and iron ore min eral deposits are reserved for Government Undertakings, TH E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF INFROMATION AND BROAD (b) the number of iron ore and manga CASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS) (a) A nese mines closed in Madhya Pradesh, Statement is enclosed (c) if so, since when and the reasons (b) No. Sir thereof; (c) The existing posts sanctioned forthe (d) the number of workers who have regional news units, as perprescnbed norms, become unemployed as a result thereof; are considered adequate. 391 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 392 STATEMENT S.No. State/Union Territory No. of News Units 1 2 3 1. Andhra Pradesh 2 2. Andaman, Nicobar Islands 1 3. Assam 3 4. Bihar 2 5. Chandigarh 1 6. Goa 1 7. Gujarat 2 8. Himachal Pradesh 1 9. Jammu and Kashmir 3 10. Karnataka 2 11. Kerala 2 12. Madhya Pradesh 2 13. Maharashtra 4- 14. Manipur 1 15. Mizoram 1 16. Meghalaya 1 17. Nagaland 1 18. Orissa 1 19. Pondicherry 1 20. Rajasthan 1 21. Sikkim 1 393 Written Answers CHAITRA10, 1914 (SAKAJ Written Answers 394 S No StateAJnfon Territory No of News Units 1 2 3 22 Tamil Nadu 2 23 Tripura 1 24 Uttar Pradesh 2 25 West Bengal 2 Regional Water jGrid (a) whetherthe Union Government have received any proposal from the Government 5307 SHRI DHARMA BHIKSHAM Will of Orissa forthe development of Hanshankar the Minister of W ATER RESOURCES be (Bolangir) and Chakapadu (Phulbani), the pleased to state two important tounst spots, and (a) whetherthe Union Government pro (b) if so. the action taken by the Union pose to set up regional water grids in the Government thereon’ country, and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (b) if so, the details thereof’ AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA) (a) and (b) Yes, Sir A project THE MINISTER OF WATER RE proposal for the construction of a Tounst SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN Complex at Hanshankar received from the SHUKLA) (a) and (b) A National perspec State Government has been sanctioned tive for Water Resources Development pre However, no proposal has been received pared by the Government envisades inter from the State Government for development linkages between the major nvers of the of tourism at Chakapadu Peninsular region and between the Hima layan nvers separately for transfer of water A ir Stations in Orissa from surplus to water short areas The Na tional Water Development Agency underthe 5309 SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK Ministry of Water Resources has taken up Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND studies for the Penimsular river component BROADCASTING be pleased to state of the National perspective plan for water resources development 4 (a) the number of AIR Stations sanc tioned for Onssa dunng the Seventh Plan Development of Tourist Spots in Orissa period, * V ' ' 4 5308 SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK- (b) by when AIR Station at Bolangir and Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND Bhawanipatna in Onssa would commence TOURISM be pleased to state operation, 395 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 396 (c) whether Government propose to an THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AIR station at Phulbani in Orissa also; and AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA); (a) and (b). Through there has (d) if so, by when? been a decline of about 11.7% in tourist arrivals during first half of 1991, the trend has THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN since been reversed and the arrivals re ISTRY OF INFROMATION AND BROAD corded a positive growth of 7.5% during the CASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): (a) Five second half of 1991 and 33.2% during first Ail India Radio Stations for Bhawampatna, two months of 1992. Bolangir, Baripada, Rourkelaand Berhampur were sanctioned forthe State of Orissa in the (c) The decline in the tourist arrivals 7th Plan. during first half of 1991 was primarily due to Gulf War and its aftermath. (b) The radio stations at Bhavampatna and Bolangir are envisaged to be technically (d) Does not arise. ready in 1992. Setting up of Food Engineering Centre (c) No, Sir. 5312. SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD: (d) Does not arise. Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:. Decline in Foreign Tourist Traffic (a) whether the Govern ment propose to 5310. SH R IM A TI M AH EN D R A set up Food Engineering Centre during the KUMARI: Eighth Plan period to develop new food SHAH DATTATRAYA products, processes and machinery in the BANDARU: count; SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. . TOPiWALA: (b) whether the proposed centres are SHRIMATI RITA VERMA. likely to be set up in those States where sufficient potential of food items exists; and Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state (c) if so, the location where the pro posed food engineering centres are likely to (a) whether Government are aware be set up? about the decline of foreign tourists visiting India; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN (b) if so, the details thereof; DUSTRIES (SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO): (a) to (c). Yes, Sir. One Food Engineenng (c) whether the Government have iden Centre is proposed to be set up at Central tified the reasons for which the country Food Technological Research Institute, suffered a set back regarding visit of tourists; Mysore using existing infrastructure and and expertise, during the 8th Plan to cater to the needs of Food Processing Industries for development of the Food Processing ma (d) the steps proposed to remedy the chinery and allied Research and Develop situation? ment activities. 397 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 398 [Translation] ISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V RANGAYYANAIDU) (a) The draft 8th Plan New Telephone Exchanges InjM adh^ (1992-97) proposals envisage addition of Pradesh around 4 lakhs of switching capacity to pro vide around 3 lakh New Telephone Connec 5313 JSHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR tions in Madhya Pradesh du ring the 8th Plan SINGH THAKUR Will the Minister of COM MUNICATIONS be pleased to state (b) and (c) Yes, Sir (a) the details of expansion of telephone exchanges in Madhya Pradesh, Over 100 New telephone exchanges (b) whetherthe Government propose to are tentatively proposed to be set up in set up new telephone exchanges in the state Madhya Pradesh dunng 1992 93 This is during 1992 93, and subject to availability of funds, receipt of materials & the registration of demands from (c) if so the details thereof’ the public The details of the stations where new exchanges are tentatively proposed are THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN at statement STATEMENT The tentative list ot Stations of Madhya Pradesh where new exchanges are proposed dunng 1992-93 S N o Name of Distt Name of Place 1 1 Balaghat Damoh 2 Balaghat Manegoan 3 Bastar Kapsi 4 Bastar Bande 5 Betul Chanpara 6 Bhmd Chandogarh 7 Bilaspur Jaijaipur 8 Bilaspur Khami Bilaspur Patan 399 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 400 S.No. Name of Dmtt Name of Place 1 2 3 10. Bilaspur Kutkala 11. Bilaspur Birra 12. Chhatarpur Ganj 13. Chhindwara Ghil 14. Chhirrdwara Siras 15. Damoh Tejgarh 16. Damoh Singrampur 17. Dewas Silavad 18. Dewas Agrod 19. Dhar Segwal 20 Dhar Pagara 21. Dhar Dongargarh 22. Durg Utali 23. Guna Oder 24. Guna Saraskheda 25. Guna Bamori 26. Guna Gaduli 27. Gwalior Baragaon 28. Gwalior Baroth 29. Hoshangabad Kothra 30. Hoshangabad Rani-Piparia 401 Written Answers C H A ITR A 10,1914 [SAKA) Written Answers 402 S.No NameofDistt Name of Place 1 2 3 31 Hoshangabad Gadana 32 Hoshangabad Simaro 33 Jhabua Kovada 34 Jhabua Tarkhedi 35 Jhabua Kundanpur 36 Jhabua Khattali 37 Khandwa Bon 38 Khandwa Mandwa 39 Khandwa Syedpur 40 Khandwa Charwa 41 Khandwa Baldi 42 Khandwa Shtvpur 43 Khsarqone Singron 44 Khargone Bhaskar 45 Khargone Bagod 46 Khargone Chachana 47 Mandla Mamkpur 48 Mandla Bichhia 49 Mandsaur Nimbod 50 Mandsaur Kurwan 51 Mandsaur A (done 403 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 404 S N o Name of Distt Name of Place 1 2 3 52 Mandsaur Hatipiplia 53 Morena Budhera 54 Morena Tarrakalan 55 Morena Baragaon 56 Morena Nagra 57 Narsmghpur Naum 58 Narsinghpur Jhamer 59 Panna Bnjpur 60 Panna Seman 61 Raigarh Pudkapun 62 Raigarh Jamgaon 63 Raigarh Kapu 64 Raipur Billatgarh 65 Raipur Siitara 66 Raipur Panduka 67 Raipur Sihawa 68 Raipur Sandi 69 Raisen Sultanganj 70 Raisen Hardant 71 Raisen Naktara 72 Rajnandgaon Mohata 405 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 {SAKA) Written Answers 406 S. No. Name of Distt. Name of Place 1 2 3 73 Ratlam Pancheva 74 Ratlam Mandvi 75 Rewa Amilki 76 Rewa Katra 77 Rewa Palgaon 78 Rewa Purwa 79 Rewa Kanoja 80 Sagar Tada 81 Sarguja Wadrafnagar 82 Sarguja Kilhan 83 Satna Hati 84 Satna Kathra 85 Satna Ramsthan 86 Seom Aan 87 Seom Lakhanwara 88 Shahdol Khanodi 89 Shajapur Khatrod 90 Shivpuri Bira 91 Sidhi Parsona 92 Sidht Sarai 93 S»dhi Niwas 407 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 408 S.No. NameofDistt. Name of Place 1 2 3 94. Tikamgarh Jeron 95. Tikamgarh Palera 96. Tikamgarh Bamori Barana 97. Tikamgarh Kari 98. Ujjain Indokh 99 Ujjain Chandukhedi 100. Ujjain Berwan 101. Ufiam Banbana 102. Ujjain Runkheda 103. Ujjain Gunavad i / . . Irrigation Schemes in M.P. (c) the reasons for the delay in accord ing clearance; and S314. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR , SINGH THAK0rrW rfKTM iSe7‘of WA (d) the time by which those are likely to TE R RESOURCES be pleased to state: be cleared? (a) the details of irrigation schemes of THE MINISTER OF WATER RE Madhya Pradesh pending with the Union SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN Government for clearance; SHUKLA): (a) to (d). A statement giving the details of maior and medium projects of (b) since when those are pending; Madhya Pradesh at the Centre is enclosed. 409 Wri (Rs. in crores/Thousand Hectares) tten Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 CHAITRA (SAKA) WrittenAnswers Omkareshwar 649 37 283.32 4 86 Consideration deferred by the Advisory Comm Multipurpose 788 08 520.MW 5/86 ittee in 10/88 as the State has not submitted 410 cases for environmental and forest clearance. 411 SI. No Name of the Estimated cost Benefitted Area Date of Receipt Status of Appraisal Project Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 MARCH Written Answers 412 413 Written Answers CHAITRA 10 1914 (SAKA) Writ luii Answet Committee Committee up submit to required is State Finance Department State of Techno-economic appraisal completed and completed Techno-economic appraisal dated cost estimates and arrange concurrence and arrange estimates cost dated found Bundekhand acceptable by Advisory Bundekhand found acceptable 6'84 6'84 4 4 42 9 9 79 415 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 416 , s s •»- «o o i 3 e | CD CM I tri I « n 5 i S o ! n : UlTo oo i *51 ts «M |CX. i f « 2 ffi £ co 17 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, yQ U (SA K A ) Written Answers 418 Advisory Committees for them, functioning in rented and Government ^Doordarshan Kendras buildings respectively, distnct-wise, 5315 SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR (c) the total amount of rent being paid SINGH THAKUR annually, SHfilSB THORAT * •*- * (d) the number of post offices, distnct- Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND wise, for which land has been purchased but BROADCASTING be pleased to stale buildings have not been constructed so far, (a) whether the Advisory Committees (e) the target fixedf or constructing build have been constituted for Doordarshan ings, and Kendras, and (f) the allocations made dunng 1992-93 (b) if so, the details thereof7 in this regard9 TH E D EPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN ISTRY OF INFROMATION AND BROAD ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P V CASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS) (a) RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) The district-wise Programme Advisory Committees have been number of Head Post Offices, Sub-Post constituted at most of the Doordarshan Offices and Branch Post Offices functioning Kendras in Rajasthan is given in statement-l (b) The Programme Advisory Commit (b) The numberof Post offices function tees are constituted for a period of 2 years ing in rented and departmental buildings The basic purpose of these committees is to district-wise is given in statement-2 make suggestions for the improvement of programmes, and advice on such other (c) The total amount of rent being paid matters concerning the planning and pre annually for post offices in Rajasthan Circle sentation of programmes of the Kendras as is Rs 54,03,338/- are referred to Jhe Committees (d) The number of post offices district- Post Offices in Rajasthan 1 wise for which laid has been purchased for constructing buildings is given in statement- 5316 PROF RASA SINGH RAWAT 3 Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state (e) The target fixed for constructing post off ice buildings dunng the financial year 1991 - (a) the district-wise numberof head post 92 in Rajasthan is given in statement-4 offices, branch post offices and sub post office functioning in Rajasthan, (f) The annual allocation of fund for (b) the number of post offices, out of Rajasthan for 1992-93 has not been finalised 419 419 Wr The District-wise number of Head Post Offices, Sub Post Offices in Rajasthan Cirde. itten Answers AC 0 1992 30, MARCH Written Answers Sriganga Nagar 420 421 I Name of the District No. of Head post No. of Sub Offices No. of Branch Offices I Written Answers to CHAITRA 10,1914 10,1914 CHAITRA I I I I CM O M M »- ■>* CM -* CM CMCO CM 0 CM O t0 N O M O O CM CO » 0 CM - T SK) Written Answers (SAKA) J U) •- • ) U CJI T- M« C to CO «- CM " •S co in o> ot $ 427 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 428 CD CJ g CMo CMo CM tn CM ID £1 I 3 CO £ r> N n •P SP. fc 429 >1. No. Name of the district Offices functioning in Offices functioning in ______Departmental buiktings rented buildings. Wri tten Answers a 5 J U f ■ ’ S HIR 1, 1914 10, CHAITRA I i E a e E « (0 c a (SAKA) Written Answers 430 431 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 432 STATEMENT-ttI District wise number of post offices for which land has been purchased for construction of buildings Name of the district No of plots of land available 1 2 1 Barmer 10 2 Bikaner 5 3 Churu 8 4 Jhunjhunu 5 5 Jodhpur 14 6 Jaiselmer 3 7 Nagaur 15 8 Pali 16 9 Sikar 18 10 Sirohi 2 11 Jalaur 4 12 Sriganga Nagar 6 13 Ajmer 19 14 Bhilwara 17 15 Chittorgarh 9 16 Dungarpur 6 17 Banswara 6 18 Kota 3 19 Baran 3 433 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 434 Name of the district No of plots of land available 1 2 20 Jhalawar 1 21 Tonk 4 22 Bundi 2 23 Udaipur 16 24 Rajsamand 10 25 Bharatpur 4 26 Jaipur 13 27 Dausa 6 28 Sawai Madhopur 12 29 Alwar 15 30 Dhaulpur 2 STATEMENT-IV Targets for construction of post office buildings during 1991-92 in Rajasthan Circle Head Offices Sub Offices (a) On going works 1 6 to be completed (b) New works to be 2 25 commenced Airstrips in Raiasthan received any proposals from the Govern ment of Rajasthan for construction of new 5317 PROF RASA §IN gy JRAWAT* air strips or airports in the State, Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state (b) if so, the details thereof (a) whetherthe Union Government have (c) whether any survey has been con 435 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 436 ducted in this regard; [English] (d) if so, the details thereof, and . ^ — Losses in Indian Iron and Steel Com (e) the funds allocated for this purpose pany dunng the current year9 53J^. SHRIBHAGEYGOBARDHAfcl THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT• AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA) (a) and (b) In August, 1991, the Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased Chief Minister, Rajasthan had requested for to state linking Ajmer with services trom Delhi and Bombay (a) whether the Indian Iron and Steel Company is running in losses, (c) to (e) In an earlier survey site near village Kayyar was recommended How (b) if so, they reasons therefor and the ever, construction ot an airport at Ajmer is total loss till the end of 1990 91, and not possible dueto financial, operational and commercial considerations (c) the stops proposed to be taken to > / make up the losses9 Tourist Resorts in Rajasthan THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 5318 PROF RASA SINGH RAWAT MINISTRY O r STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND MOHAN DEV) (a) and (b) As on 31 3 91. TOURISM be pleased to state the accumulated losses of Indian Iron and Steel Company stood at over Rs 735crores (a) the names of the tourist reports in The reasons for the losses lie in technologi Rajasthan which have been marked on the cal obsolescence, ageing of plant and equip tourism map of the country and ment, surplus manpower, etc of the company s Burnpur Steel Works, unsatis (b) the total amount spent tor their do factory levels of production and high over velopment during the last three years9 heads at collieries and sickness and dimin ishmg market for products of Kulti Works THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (c) In 1991 -92, the Burnpur Steel Works, SCINDIA) (a) Important places in Raj isthan the major unit of the company, brought about such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipui Ajmer improvements in techno-economic param Jaisalmer, Chittaurgaih, Kota. Bundi, eters of operation, laid emphasis on higher Jhalawar, SawaiMadhopuretc already fea production of value-added products, ture on the tourist map of the country achieved higher levels of production, achieved increased sales realisation, etc As a result, the Burnpur Works is expected to (b) The total amount of central financial make a net profit of over Rs 4 crores and the assistance sanctioned for the development comp ny is expected to significantly im of tourism to Rajasthan during the last three prove its profitability by incurring a net loss of years (1988-89 to 1990-91) was Rs 263 47 only Rs 20 crores in 1991-92 against an lakhs actual loss of over Rs 133 crores incurred in 437 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 438 1990 -91 Steps to be taken for making up the Offices and one thousand fiftyfive (1055) losses of the company are Departmental Sub Post Offices were not having departmental buildings (a) Modernisation of Burnpur Steel Works, Departmant of Telecom Number of tele phone exchanges in Orissa having no de (b) Increasing production ot coal from partmental buildings as on January 1991 collieries, 425 (c) Reducing overheads in collieries and (b) Department of Posts Yes, Sir The mines, and Department will consider such cases in a phased manner, subject to satisfaction of (d) Improving production level and prod the norms laid down in this regard and uct mix with improved techno economic availability of resources performance Department of Telecom Yes. Sir There Buildings for Post Offices and Teje- are proposals to construct departmental phone Exchanges in Onssa buildings in a phased manner, subject to satisfaction of norms and availability of re 5320 SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI sources Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state (c) Department of Posts Two (2) Head Post Offices and fourteen (14) Departmental (d) the number of post offices, sul> post Sub Post Office buildings are under various offices and telephone exchanges in Orissa stages of construction In addition two (2) having no departmental buildings as on Janu Head Post Offices and seven (7) sub Post ary 31. 1991. Office buildings are being planned as per statement A (b) whether the Government propose to construct buildings for these offices Department of Telecom In the first phase 52 cases have been identified for (c) if so the details thereof and construction of departmental buildings as per statement B (d) the details of funds allocated ‘or the purpose’ (d) Department of Posts Allocation of funds as per statement A THF DEPUTY MINISTER IN THf MIN ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRIP V RANGAVYA NAIDU) (a) Department of Department of Telecom Allocation of Posts As on 31 1 91 tour (4) Head Post funds as per statement B ______S TA TEMEN T -A ______ Buildings under construction funda allocated for 1991 92 (Rs in thousands) Head Post Offices 1 Chandni Chowk 841 439 Written Answers MARCH 30. 1992 Written Answers 440 Buildings under construction funda allocated for 1991-92. (Rs in thousands) 2 Jaleswar 500 Sub-Post Offices 1 Banta 220 2 Tigino 326 3 Jaipur Road 468 4 Madhuban 214 5 Anakbai 400 6 Lathikata 3?0 7 Anandapur 220 8 Jaipur Town 370 9 Dharuadihi 453 10 Subdaga 420 11 Bondigarh 455 12 Bimka 421 13 Hindol 340 14 Baripada 350 Buildings under plannings stage Head Post Offices 1 Nayagarh 150 2 balasore Layout/Preliminary drawing is still to be prepared Sub Post Officers 1 Narsmgpur -do- 441 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 442 Buildings under construction funda allocated lor 1991-92. (Rs. in thousands) 2. Erasama -do- 3. Sonepur -do- 4. Raika 110 5. Rajnilgin 170 6. Tensa 300 7. Kakatpur 250 443 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 444 00 5 co (D «o CO IO s s CD CM CM § <0 uj JC 2 75 ? CO ^ 2 & Rajgangpur 9 C 3 ■E ‘ CO NO CO (0 o i f CD CD LU •gai 1X1 UJ IH £ S £ 3 I- 445 445 05 W rittenAnswers T.E. BWg. Chandbali 150/- Layout/P.D. is under Preparation k in the O/o Architeset Bhutaneswai C H A ITR A 10,1914 10,1914 A ITR A H C o 3 C OL 3 SK) Written Answers [SAKA) LU * 8 1 cc 3 | Si Si | o> 0 + (0 J£ s . c 10 c (0 6 H* ui CO 2 CD 1 CO 0 c 446 447 447 W ritten Answers T.E. Bidg. Nimapara 600/- 1 0 Land acquisition is under process y»< '-O- r' O ^ C ^ P 'r-'d ^ -r -'r-'O T O O O d D i n i n o Q i r > i n o i A o o o t f ) AC 0 1992 30. MARCH Written Answers 448 vwo -Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 450 3 lAlAIAIAlAlAIAOQ in in in in in o' d d o o d o P P o o d o o 3o E ? ■ f 5 S 5 ! « * & co CDS UJ H 8 451 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 452 [Translation] (b) if so, the details thereof; and Telephone Connection In Bihar and Orissa (c) if not, the reasons for delay’ 5321. SHRI M RUTYUNJAYA NAYAK. Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN pleasedto refer to the reply given on Decem ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. ber 9,1991 to Unstarred Question No 2938 RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) to (c). Yes Sir. and state Information in respect of Orissa and Bihar Telecom. Circles as per Statement-I & II (a) whether the said information has respectively is placed on the Table of the since been collected. House. STATEMENT-1 (A) Number of Telephone Connections Sanctioned/Provided on Pnority Basis in Orissa dunng the Penod Period Sanctioned Provided 1 4 87to31.3 88 26 26 1 4 88to31 389 319 290 1 4 89 to 31 3 90 576 486 1 4 90 to 30 11 91 34 34 Total 905 836 Provision of Remaining 69 Connections is pending as the parties have not so rar Registered their demands (b) The number of persons on waiting list as on Penod Total 31.3.1988 6,412 31.3.1989 5,559 31.3.1990 4,744 30.11 1991 6,720 (c) About 30% of the waiting list is likely to be cleared by March 1992and the rest are likely to be cleared by the next financial year 1992-93 subject to availability of equipment. 453 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 454 STATEMENT-0 (A) Number of Telephone Connections Sanctioned/Provided on Priority Basis in Bihar during the Period- Period Sanctioned Provided 1.4.87 to 31.3.88 20 20 1.4.88 to 31.3.89 23 23 1.4.89 to 31.3.90 36 36 1.4.90 to 30.11.91 400 400 Total 479 479 (B) The Number of Persons on waiting list as on- Period Total 31.3.1988 10,468 31.3.1989 10,067 31.3.1990 12,953 30.11.1991 22,288 (C) About 19,000 Telephone Connections are likely to be provided by March 1992. [ Translation] posed to be taken in this regard; and Reservation Facilities in Air India and (c) the steps proposed to be taken to Indian Airlines increase the number of flights by Air India both within and outside the country9 5322. SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: WHI the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION TOURISM be pleased lo state: AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) to (c). There is aoequate (a) whether passengers are expcnenc- capacity on domestic as well as international ing difficulties in getting the reservation in Air sectors. There could be certain flights at India and Indian Airlines on account of heavy certain times of the year which may be over rush; booked. Air India is presently not in a position to mount additional flights owing to capacity (b) if so, the remedial measures pro- constraints. 455 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 456 Efforts to Control Floods , t Investment Promotion Board; 5323. SHRI VUAY NAVAL PAUL: (b) if so, the details thereof ; and SHRI GEORGEFERNANDES: (c) if so, the reasons therefor? Will the Minister of W A TE R R E SOUR CES be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN (a) whether the Government are aware DUSTRIES (SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO): of the opinion of the experts made at the (a) to (c). Government have approved a joint Centre for Science and Environment that venture proposal submitted by M/s. JMRPCO controlling of flood by building dam and Ltd., a company incorporated in Hongkong embankment had actually increased the in having NRI equity share holding of 60% and cidence of floods in the country, and 40% share holding by M/s. Coca Cola South Asia Holdings, wholly owned subsidiary of (b) if so, the policies of the Government the Coca Cola Co of USA with M/s Britama to reduce the negative impact of floods and Industries Limited, Calcutta and Maharashtra positive impact in the form of fertilisation and State Government Agency for setting up a ground-water recharge’ unit for manufacture of processed extruded snacks, processed nuts, stackable potato THE MINISTER OF WATER RE chips and non-alcoholic beverage bases/ SOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN essences in a backward district ol SHUKLA). (a) Yes. Sir. Such a view has Maharashtra by setting up a newcompany to been expressed, but evaluation reports of be known as BRITCO Foods Pvt Limited schemes have indicated that embankments constructed have by and large served their SCs/STs In Air India purpose V , 5325. SHRI KRISHAN DUTT (b) Emphasis is now also laid on flood SULTANPURI: Will the Minister of CIVIL management through non-structural mea AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to sures such as flood forecasting, flood proof state: ing and removal of drainge congestion The positive impact of flood in the form of land (a) the total number of Scheduled Castes fertilisation and ground water recharge is and Scheduled Tribes in the Air India; and also seen in a few sub-basins _ ' > * - ’O* (b) the back log of reserved categories Proposal of M/S. J.M.R.P.C.O. for and the steps being taken to fill up the back Foreign Collaboration for Fast/Pro* log’ cessed Food THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION 5324. SHRI M RUTYUNJAYA NAYAK: AND TOURISM (SHRI MAPHAVRAO Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING SCINDIA): (a) The number of Scheduled INDUSTRIES be pleased to state Castes and Scheduled Tribes employees in Air India as on 1.1.92 was as under.- (a) whetherthe proposal made by M/s. J.M.R.P.C.O. Limited for foreign collabora Scheduled Castes - 3347 tion forthe production of fastfood/processed food has since been examined by the foreign Scheduled Tribes 887 457 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 458 (b) 156 posts reserved for Scheduled for the purchase of one million Casts/Scheduled Tribes to be filled by direct tonnes of wheat following refusal of recruitment were vacant. the USA to sell the item on subsidised rate." As provided in the Presidential directive, all necessary steps are taken to fill up the [Translation] vacancies reserved for SCs and STs. Mr. Speaker, Sir. this gives rise to two [Translation] very important issues. Firstly, why did USA refuse export of wheat to India ? Our Food Koyal Karo Hydro power Project. Secretary Shri P.Tripathi was in USA for twelve days and an so expenditure of rupees 5326. SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGHfour lakhs was incurred on his visit. But his YADAV: Will^Tie Minister of PO'WE^' AND visit did not bear any fruit due to the Cuba WCJfTC0NVENTIONAL ENERGY issue. I do not want to go into that. Still more SOURCES be pleased to state: important thing which I would like to point out is that new crop will start arnving in the (a) whetherthe Union Government have market in the month of April and the Govern approved the setting up of Koyal Karo Hydro ment is hoping for a bumper crop of wheat Power Project; and this season. Under such conditions, the import of wheat would be a shear wastage of (b) if not, the reasons therefor’ the precious foreign - exchange. Govern ment announced whereas Rs. 250/- per THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE quintal as the procurement price for wheat MINISTRY OF POWER AND NON CON whereas in the international market, India VENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI would have to pay 168 American dollars per KALP NATH RAI): (a) Yes, Sir. quintal which comes to Rs. 425/- in Indian currency. Had Government paid more pro (b) Does not arise. curement price to the farmers, it would have helped in augmenting wheat production in 12.00 hrs. the country itself. [ Translation] Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very vitat issue and I have given a notice on this. The crucial SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (South question at this juncture is whether there is any genuine need for the import of wheat for Delhi) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, as the issue of export-import of wheat was discussed in the the country ? I have raised these two ques tions and I would like to have your ruling on House a few days ago. I do not want to raise this matter again but for the news item it. appearing in a newspaper dated the 21st Mr. Speaker. Sir. the hon. Minister, in March. response to a question dated the 25th Feb ruary raised by Shri Chandrajeet Yadav and [English} Shri Nitish Kumar, stated that the country had 14.5 million tonnes of stocks enough for The heading given here is: ‘ Tenders floated PDSforthe month of Feb. and March and on for wheat import. It reads as follows the same day, in reply to my question, the hon. Minister stated that stocks available "India today floated global tenders 459 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 460 were t o the tune of 13.4 million tonnes. The - per quintal in the international market. I question No. 195 was raised by Shri request the hon. Minister to answer my A.R.Maurya and Shri Probin Deka. question. [English] [English] It reads as follows: SHRI PETER G. MARBANiANC (Shillong): I have to raise an important issue " Whether the Government propose to On Friday, 27th March, 1992, the Governor import wheat.!" of Nagaland, in a capricious, arbitrary and unconstitutional manner, dissolved the [Translation] Nagaland Assembly only on the verbal ad vice of the Chief Minister, Vamuzo, who had It says that Government has taken a deci lost majority in the House. sion for import of wheat. But on the same day. the reply to my question was !Yes!. The Governor, as the constitutional Head, should have looked into it and given a [English] chance to other political party to form a Government. He did not do that, because i Then, another answer reads as follows seems he only listened to a very narrow partisan advice. Even the Cabinet did not take any decision. It was only the Chief "There is no proposal at present to Minister who decided and advised the Gov import wheat during the next two years.* ernor. ft is very unfortunate. [Translation] We demand that the Home Minister should make a statement on this very impor Mr. Speaker. Sir. the same ministry is giving tant issue. Even the President of India was different answers to the same question. One not informed about this issue. Under Article question is Starred and the other unstarred. 356 the Governor himself had taken a deci in reply to one question, the stocks have sion. It is unfortunate that the Governor, who been reported to be 14.5 million tonnes and is a constitutional head and who is supposed in the other, 13.5 million tonnes. This means to take care of the position, and who is a one million tonnes of foodgrains have no representative of the President in the state, value for Government. While replying to that acted in this way, I condemned this action. question, it was also stated that the situation We demand that the Home Minister should would be reviewed after the arrival of the new make a statement on this very important crop in the month of April. Final decision matter and that the Governor should be should have been taken after the new crop. removed from that state. ( Interruptions) What does the floating of global tenders for the import of wheat indicate when a bumper MR.SPEAKER: Shri Suraj Mandal. (In crop is expected ? terruptions) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have already submit SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA ted that a parliamentary committee should (Andaman and Nicobar Islands ) : Mr. be set up to go into the whole matter. Gov Speaker, Sir, on Friday the Minister for ernment is denying remunerative prices to Parliamentary Affairs had assuredthis House the Indian farmer but is ready to pay Rs.425/ that the Home Minister would make a state 461 Written Answers C H A ITR A 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 462 ment on this issue. Whatever may be the (Interruptions) news items published in the newspapers are, we do not know, what is the actual MR. SPEAKER : You cannot discuss position. But what we came to know is that the Governor’s conduct in the House without without even consulting the Cabinet or with giving a substantive motion. out being supported by the Cabinet, the 4 Chief Minister of Nagaland suggested to the (Interruptions) Governor of Nagaland and immediately then and there the Assembly was dissolved. This MR. SPEAKER: This is a constitutional is a very serious mater forthe functioning of requirement. Let the Home Minister speak the democratic polity and if everybody wants first. Shri Panigrahi. takp ^ teat. that the Governor should have this type of authority to dissolve the Assembly at any (Interruptions) time, it is a very serious matter to be thought over. ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER : You sit down . (Inter ruptions) MR. SPEAKER .Governor’saction can not be discussed without giving a substan [ Translation] tive motion. SHRI SURAJ MANDAL (Godda): Mr. SHRI MANOR ANJAN BHAKTA: This is Speaker, Sir, Jharkhand movement has been a very serious matter. When the state Gov spearheading the demand for a spearhead ernment became a minority Government, at ing region since long. I have raised this issue that time the Chief Minister's recommenda in this House on behalf of Jharkhand Mukti tion was accepted by the Governor and Morcha several times. But the problem is without intimation to the President of India, being treated in a most casual manner. We without intimation to the Government of would like to submit to this House and the India, he has taken action. His action is Government that people of Jharkhand re condemnabie. The Home Minister must come gion do not believe in making false state immediately and make a statement. { Inter ments. During the past nine months, we ruptions) have raised the issue thrice but Government has not been taking this problem seriously. MR. SPEAKER : Shri Suraj Mandal. Today, due to economic blockade by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, all mineral sources {interruptions) as well as coal etc. have been blocked. The Central Government is not paying serious MR. SPEAKER : This is irregular. attention to the demands and the problems of the people of that region as it pays to (interruptions) mineral resources as well as coal etc. MR. SPEAKER : If anybody has to Though you, I would like to request the speak, the Government speak on the mat Government once again to view it seriously ter. and not to deal it as a Centre state relations issue. Government should not repress the (Interruptions) people of this region. MR. SPEAKER Please take your seat. Ten days ago. the economic blockade You wait for some time. took place and all agree that such as coal, 463 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Written Answers 464 iron etc. have been stopped, if these miner* raised, due consideration is not given. So It als are treated as national resource the would be imperative that Government con problems of the people of that region should sider this matter. All the parties are unani .also be treated as national problems. Gov mous for the Chhota Nagpur areas and the ernment had constituted a C.O.G.M. Com fiats nearby. mittee in 1988 under the Chairmanship of Shn B.S. Lali. a Joint Secretary to look in to [English] the problems of Jharkhand region. Govern ment should lay on the table the report of the SHRI C H ITTA BASU (Barasat): Sir, I committee and make a statement on it. gave a Call Attention Notice on this subject with the hope that the Home Minister will My submission is that the Government come out with the statement regarding the should take initiative to resume deadlocked development in the Chota Nagpur areas, negotiations. Government should take mea Jharkhand areas. sures to see that Punjab, Assam or Jammu & Kashmir like situation is not created here It is reported in the press that the Com also. mittee on Jharkhand matters have produced a report and this is in the press today and SHRI CHHEDIPASWAN (Sasaram): I there are conflicting views expressed in the fully support the views expressed by Shn media ( Interruptions). Suraj Mandai and add that there has been an economic blockade on Bihar for the last 8 MR. SPEAKER : Shri Basu, I will bring days. There has been a total disorder and to your notice that the Home Minister has the situation is tense throughout Bihar due to written to me asking for tthe permission to lay the JMM agitation for a separate region. Any a report on the Table of the House. untoward incident can occur at anytime. The Government should pay serious attention to [ Translation] it. Otherwise, the situation may deteriorate. Tension prevails between the agitators and SHRI LAL. K. ADVANI (Gandhi Nagar) the contractors also The condition can fur : Mr. Speaker, Sir, the people are very much ther deteriorate if the thermal power plants of agitated there because this area has not the country stop working. Rajghat plant, been developed to the required extent due to Indraprastha thermal power plant, Bhatinda, negligence by State Government. My party Badarpurand Ropar power-plants are on the is of the view that until Chota Nagpur and verge of closure. Therefore, through you, I Santhal Praganas area is not given a status would like to submit that Government should of a separate state the problem would not be enter into an honourable agreement with the solved. My opinion is that the idea for creat leaders of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and ing a new State just by merging different implement it. districts of different states would not be practicable. But to create Vananchal by di SHRI PIUS TIRKEY (Alipurduar): M r., viding Bihar, it to two will be more practicable Speaker, Sir, this question is not related to land it wifi also solve the problem. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha but to the common people. So the Central Government should SHRI NITISH KUMAR ( Barh) : Mr. think over it seriously for ensuring justice to Speaker, Sir, the issue was discussed in this the people of that area. This is an adivasi House a few days ago, It has been published predominant are^. Many promises are made in today’s newspaper that the Chief Minister for this region but whenever any demands is of Bihar and the Leaders of Jharkhand Mukti 465 Written Answers CHAITRA10,m 191 4 (SAKA) Written Answers 466 Morcha had discussed this issue. I would like be delayed as it may turn violent. There has to draw Government's attention towards the been a bomb explosion on a railway track. economic blockade in that region. It was a Underthese circumstances, if the hon. Home grand success. If the state Government had Minister lay the papers on the Table, he not been restraint a major incident might should also assure that violence and block have taken place. ade would not be allowed. He should make a statement to day Itself regarding accepting Sir, I want to suggest that the Central of demand tor union territory status for Government should hold la meeting with all Jharkhand region in principle. The practical the Four Chief Ministers of the concerning aspects can be decided later on. This is my states. Regarding Advani’s suggestion for request, Sir, should I speak on my notice the division of Bihar, my suggestion is that now or later ? Central Government should take all the na tional political parties into confidence to de MR. SPEAKER : Not, now. cide the structure and its set-up because the leaders of J.M.M. are demanding a Union SHRI DIGVUAYA SINGH (Rajgarh) : territory like estates forthe region. All parties Mr. Speaker, Sir, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's want to find out its solution for fulfilling the demand is related with the sentiments of the aspirations of the people of that area. The adivasis who live in the forests. In the ab leaders of all the national political parties sence of the decentralisation of power, should hold a meeting including the Chief adivasies are feeling that their rights are Ministers of the concerned states to find out being snatched. What should be the form of an amicable solution. the Jharkhand State can be sorted out through discussion. The hon. Home Minister Sir, my second suggestion is that not should talk to all the Chief Ministers about it only Bihar should be divided but the big and then take a decision. But it should not States like U.P. , M.P. , Rajasthan etc. take time. This is my request. should also be reconstituted and a State Reconstitution Commission should be con [English] stituted so that the people of Bihar should not feel that they are being punished by depriv SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE ing them from resource abounding areas (Bolpur) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, so far as the and they should not feel that an injustice is present issue is concerned, it is an unfortu being meted out to them delibrately. nate development in our country that even after so many years of Independence large SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA (Madhubani) sections of people, especially the tribals, are : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have given a separate not getting a fair deal. There is no doubt that notice for it but I am expressing my views they have their problems, they have their beforehand. The demand for a separate urges and aspirations and reasonable de Jharkhand state is being made for a long mands. Naturally, those demands should be time. Jharkhand vocabulary has been in our looked in to sympathetically and appropriate cultural and historical traditions much before steps should be taken to remove the feelings our birth. It is fortunate that there is unity of near alienation from the mainstream of among adivasi and others on this question this country. Therefore, what we suggest is for the last few years. The proposed that this is a matter which has to be resolved Jharkhand should be carved out by merging and resolved across the table by negotiation areas from the adjoining states. We have no in a proper atmosphere in which I suggest objection on this also. But now it should not that all the political parties should be repre 467 WrSten Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 466 sented so that everybody can contribute for the Uttaranchal State proposal and has sen the solution of this problem which is becom it to the Central Government. What is the ing a vexed problem. Government's reaction on it ? Why this issue is being delayed ? Do the Central Govern In West Bengal, we had faced a similar ment wish that Jharkhand - like situation is situation with regard to some linguistic mi' also created there ? Why do the Uttaranchal nority and a particular community, and a proposal is not being considered along with Autonomous Council has been set up where the Jharkhand issue ? both the Central Government and the state' Government have actively participated in SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV the formation of that Council. There have (Azamgarh): Mr. Speaker, you may remem been various provcations. At the moment, I ber that in this connection I had suggested to do not wish to mention but it is known who the Home Minister to call a Meeting of the have been trying to create provocation there. Chief Ministers, since the reports from the Therefore, I suggest that this should be states were not being received and the amicably settled across the table and appeal representatives of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to all sections and all the friends in the should also be invited and a solution to the Jharkhand movement that this should be problem should be brought out. Chief Minis resolved not on the stieet but across the ters of two states did not participate in the negotiating table. The movement of vital first meeting. Another Meeting was held the products like coal etc. Is being disrupted. day before yesterday and the Chief Minister Therefore, this is also to be borne in mind. I of Bihar and representatives of Jharakhand appeal to everybody, all sections, that there Mukti Morcha participated in it. An appeal should not be any such disturbance, like was made in the meeting that the Report of disruption in the generation of power, which Committee constituted by the hon. Home wiilaffectthe common people in this country. Minister in this connection i.e., Lai Report The Government of India has a very special should be presented & the Parliament. I am responsfoility and is now trying to pass on the happy to know that the Home Minister has responsibility to the state government which acceded to our request. All the same, the is not a proper attitude, as we have seen in Chief Minister of Bihar has come with his own the papers that this has been done. There request which is more important. He has said fore, the Government should take the initia that the Central government should clearly tive, should convene meeting of all political explain its policy. It is merely the question of parties, and involve the Jharkhand Mukti Jharkhand Mukti Morcha which has taken a Morcha leaders in that so that an amicable serious turn. An appeal was made that solution may be found. Jharkhand MUkti Morcha should withdraw its agitation otherwise many a powerhouse and [Translation] many a train services will come to a grinding halt as a result of the agitation. They have SHRI JEEW AN SHARMA (Aimora) : said that if the Home Minister gives a state Mr. Speaker, Sir, while on the one hand, we ment about his opinion regarding the de are discussing Jharkhand issue, on the other mands of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, they are hand , U.P. Government has passed the ready to consider it. proposal of creation of an Uttaranchal State comprising of present eight hilly districts and Therefore. I would request the hon. has sent it to the Central Government. Home Minister, through you, that he may Jharkhand issue needs discussion with four accept the request of the Cf.ief Minister of states. When U.P. Government has passed Bihar and Jharkhand Mukti M rcha and not 469 Written Answers CHAiTRA 10, 191 4 (SAKA) Written Answers 470 only prese nt his report in the House, but also SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: This is give a s^em ent about the policy to be a very serious matter, Sir. ( Interruption) adopted by the central Government with regard to the relation with these states and [ Translation] their demands, and if necessary, cail the party leaders to consider this serious prob SHRI SHARAD YADAV (Madhepura): lem, as has been suggested here. There Mr. Speaker, Sir, some conflicting reports fore, my first demand is that a meeting may are being published in the newspapers about be held to consider this problem., and. sec the delegations from N.I.C. and Parliament ondly, the Government of India may make its that were proceeding on a visit to Ayodhya. policy clear before the House as early as I feel that it is a very sensitive issue. A possible so that this problem is solved at the unanimous decision arrived at in the meeting earliest possible. of N.I.C. has been delayed by 5 months, when there is a terrible need of it. My submis- SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA sion to the Government is to know what is the (Madhubani): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish that plan of construction at Ayodhya. Govern our hon. Members like Shri Advam or Shri ment has failed to present it till this day. I Vajpayee may speak on this issue because have fears that this sensitive problem will it is an issue related to the killing of Adivasis. acquire serious dimensions if it is postponed It would be better if they speak on this issue. and delayed like this. It is a very sensitive I do not blame you. I don't tell you to feel question and I donl want any discussion on concerned for it or to intervene, but I only it, but I want to suggest to the Government appeal you for help. ( Interruptions) thatthe delegation to be sentthere should be deputed immediately. One important job is to [English] be completed by the Government, and that is within the control of the Government. That SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE is about the construction plan. It can be (Panskura): Sir, I am on a different subject done, and there should be no objection form but allied to this. This is about the Adivasis the Uttar Pradesh Government even. When in Madhya Pradesh. A Communist party that plan is brought before the country men, Adivasis worker, Ramnath, was killed by the all the apprehensions would be cleared. police. Why ? What was the crime ? Because There are two parties operating at present, there was a move by our party to organise a and the case is pending in the Court. There mbai conference at SengurTorof the Rajgarh fore. it may be cleaned at once and the date District This Conference was not allowed to of the delegation may be fixed at once. That be held and people were arrested and when is my request to the Government through those who were arrested were to be taken you. away, there was naturally resistance Why should not the Conference be allowed to be [English} held? Why should people be arrested tor holding a conference? Wilt the answer be . , SHRI JASW ANT SINGH (Chtttwgerh) *. with the bullet jo* {he police killing a man and Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is with some regret that injuring another ? Is this the way Adivasis 1 have to refer to the matter of Bofors again. should be dealt with in our country 9 Sir. I I recognise that an atmosphere of cynicism want to draw the attention of the Central a n ddisbelief regarding the investigation into Government to this because it is a Central Bofors prevails, but I have been persuaded subject being that of Adivasis. It should be to raise it again on account of the reported enquired into immediately. five page memorandum handed over but 471 Written Answers MARCH 30.1992 Written Answers 472 Shri Madhavsinh Solanki, the hon. Minister has sofarbeen made in the Investigation and of Externa) Affairs to Mr. Rene Felber, who in the Court cases regarding the Bofors is the Swiss Foreign Minister on the 1st of matter in Switzerland. Fourthly, it must con February. firm that, irrespective of cross cases and delaying processes by anyone, the Govern Sir, amongst other things, the memo ment of India is committed to and is going to randum is reportedly advising the Swiss request the Swiss authorities to proceed Government not to take any further steps in urgently with the investigation and as a bona investigating the Bofors matter, until the fide of that, were the Government to come Matter is decided in Indian Courts and my forward and ask this House to resolve that friends, the legal luminaries who are here will this House resolves that the investigation knowthat deciding the matter in Indian Courts into the Bofors matter must go on and all really means the deciding of the High Court contrary signals must be disregarded by ail case which is an obstructionist case filed by Indian and foreign investigating agencies. I Mr. Win Chadha who is now proven as one think, it will go a long way in clarifying the of the recipients of the money. Preceding this situation What is needed is a comprehen five page memorandum which Shri sive statement by the. Government, not Madhavsinh Solanki has reported to have merely yet another obfuscating discussion. given to Mr. Felber, the Geneva Cantonal Court hearings were also postponed Before SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE * Mr. the publtc disclosure of this memorandum, Speaker, Sir, last week, the Government rumours were floating in Geneva and Swit said that they were prepared for a discus zerland that a high level message is shortly sion. This matter has been discussed in going to be received, but after this became Parliament earlier. I do not know when the public, the CBI suddenly woke up and has date will be fixed, but I request you very been sending memoranda and messages to earnestly to fix the date this week itself so the Swiss authorities asking them to ignore that there may be a full discussion. But the this memorandum and to proceed urgently strange behaviour, of course I should not say with the investigation. These confused sig strange, But the usual behaviour of the nals havefurthermuddiedthe already murky Congress Government is to suppress this waters of Bofors and a possible situation of inquiry and when the matter is going to be diplomatic embarrassment between the discussed by Parliament, the Government Swiss and he Indian Government has arisen. of India, through the External Affairs Minis Therefore, I make the following demands. ter, is getting in communication with their counterparts in other countries to try and Firstly, the Government must clarify as stall the investigation into this matter. This is to whether Shri Madhavsinh Solanki, the a deliberate attempt to scuttle not only the Minister for External Affairs has submitted, inquiry, but to make it impossible for the gave or delivered any such memorandum to Parliament to have any meaningful discus Mr. Felber. If he did not personally do so, I sion. We want to knowf rom this Government want to know whether anyone on his behalf categorically whether they are Interested In from the Ministry of External Affairs did so. this deal to be fully looked Into, the details to and if they have not done it, then, secondly be brought to the notice of the country as to the Government of India must formally clarify who has got the money and whether the this point to the Parliament so that this matter Government is interested at all in knowing is cleared. Thirdly, the Government must that. It seems that there may be changes in issue a comprehensive statement clarifying the Head of the Government, but the attitude and elucidating its stand on the progress that of the Congress Party is not changing. Their 473 Written Answers CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 474 attachment for corruption is not Harbour) I wanted to speak on Bofors You changing.( Interruptions) are allowing everybody to speak Why don’t you allow me ? Therefore, I demand that the Government should not only forthwith come out with a MR SPEAKER Somnathji belongs statement but they should stop all attempts to your Party He is your leader to scuttle the enquiry, investigations, judicial proceedings outside the country SHRI AMAL DATTA Iwanttospeak on something which has been left out I request you most earnestly to allow time for discussion dunng this week itself MR SPEAKER This is not a full- because further disclosures have come fledged discussion on Bofors PROF SAVITHRILAKSHMANAN ( SHRI AMAL DATTA It pertains to Mukundapuram) I would like to bnng to your Bofors but it has not been mentioned in the kind notice something very serious regard House now It is about what is happening in ing the pathetic conditions of the widows who Sweden are connected with the Ministry of Defence In Sweden also, contradictory sig I have come to know that for provid nals are being given so that Swedish puulic ing employment assistance to the depen prosecutor is not even proceeding He says dents of military personnel who died or dis that the Indian Government is not serious In abled while in military service, their services Sweden the matter does not have to go to are not accounted properly Many widows ot any court It is within the knowledge of the military personnel in our country are facing Government because the Bofors company ferocious situation Their suffenngs are very is now a public undertaking there Tho Gov aweful The meagre pension alone cannot ernment there has access to all the records fulfil the whole family s need which earlier the company did not disclose on the ground of confidentia'ity Now the Moreover, for certain groups of wid Government is in a position to disclose The ows, special family pension and allowance to only thing that is necessary is that the Gov the children are denied on certain grounds ernment of India should give a serious indi If the military service personnel die during cation, serious request should be made that their service period, these types of privileges we want the names to be disclosed, what were denied to their family if the death is ever is available thiough tne Swedish Gov occurred due to some disease or somothing ernment from Bofors like that N that assurance is made then the I, therefore, urge upon the Ministry House wRI be satisfied ot Defence that the death and disability attributable to the military service personnel should be reviewed land come out with a [Translation] concrete solution. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN ( MR. SPEAKER Shri Syed Kishanganj) Mr Speaker, Sir, Holi is a Shahabuddln. festival of mernment, but in the night be tween 17th and 18th March 11 people were SHRI AMAL DATTA (Diamond brutally killed in a village 40kms fromBahnch 475 Written Answers MARCH 30, 1992 Written Answers 476 called Navan Bang la. Some newspapers the ecology. of this area. Though wasteland report that mapping has been done and the district has been identified as a micro-plan district, the [English] Integrated Wasteland Development Programme is yet to be implemented in this They were speared to death. area. [ Translation] Keeping in view the large deqraded and some report that forest land and to restore ecological balance, the Integrated Wasteland Development [English] Scheme should be operated in 1992-93 . they were axed to death. [ Translation] [ Translation] SHRI MOHAMMAD All ASHRAF FATMI ( Darhhanga) : Mr· Speaker, Sir, I Parliament was not in session those want to inform the Ministry of External Af- days. Perhaps this incident did not catch our fairs, through you, that there are so many eye, and according tothe information that we complaints about the Passport Offices at have received, the local police played its part many places in India. We have received so in accomplishing the incident. When the many letters these days especially. about village was attacked and its people were Bombay office. According to the newspaper attacked, only the people of a particular reports, we have come to know that the community were attacked, the police gave pilgrimage visa for going to Mecca is pro- them full support. A newspaper reports that vided free by the Government, and there is/ the hands of police were smeared with blood no fee required for that. But these days, no and another newspaper reports that there is passport is being issued unless you pay Rs. so much of terror that the people are be- 400-500. The Government has taken so numbed, and they can't utter even a syllable many steps to streamline the process of because of the fear . No action has been issuing passports, so that the people 'who taken so far, and the people have not been wish to go to Gulf countries or any part of the provided with any relief. They have not been World for doing some job, do not come provided with any help, nor has the case across any difficulty, but there are so many been taken up. I urge upon the Home Minis- problems involved in this matter these days. ter through you, to demand an explanation Everywhere, there is large-scale bribery. from the Uttar Pradesh Govemment, and . . provide relief and make arrangements for Iwould like to urge the Government that prosecution and investigation according to such a system be evolved whereby pass- the guidelines of the Central Government. ports are issued as early as possible to th~ people who have got their visa and should"! [English] not face any problem in getting their pass- port. Underthis system they should not have SHRI SARAT CHANDRA . for more than wait a week or 10-15days. This PATT ANA YAK (Bolangir) : The forest cover way the bungling in passport matters would in the Bolangir Parliamentary Constituency be prevented. of Orissa has been shrinking alarmingly . . Large portion of the fallow land in this region SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR SHASTRI is degraded forest. This has been affecting (Saidpur) : Sir, I am thankful to you forgiving 477 Written Answers CHAITRA 10, 191 4 (SAKA) Written Answers 478 rrfe a chance to speak after a long crores of people of India time Sir, the hon Minister of Home Affairs MR SPEAKER Thank you should be directed to call for reports from the States Once, the hon Minister of Home SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR SHASTRI Affairs had stated that he had written 17 Today you have given me a chance to speak letters but no reply had been received after three months i When an amendment on Kashmir was Five thousand people of Rajbhar caste being discussed in the House the hon are organising a really at Boat Club The Minister of Home Affairs and the hon Minis number of the people belonging to Rajbhar ter of Welfare had stated that the list of the Community in this country is 3 5 cror* They Scheduled Castes would be amended shortly are extremely backward, socially and t duca but till date the list has not been amended tionally Their social status is extremely low They are demanding that the community Sir, through you I would like to request may be included m the list of Scheduled the hon Minister of Home Affairs to take the Castes There are so many such olher com issue with all senousness and include Rajbhar, munities who are demanding for their mclu Khatik, Pasi and several other socially back sion in the list of scheduled castes such as ward castes in the list of the Scheduled mallah ( boatman, khat.k, pasi dhobi Castes (washermen) and Sasi [English] There was an elaborate discussion on the same issue on 5th Apnl, 1984 On 12th SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY April, 1984 also dunng the Half an hour (Katwa) Sir, I want to bnng to the notice of discussion the Home Mmisterassured many the Government, through you, that the Chief a time that it was an important issue And the Judicial Magistrate Bhopal has issued the I st ot Scheduled Castes has already been warrant order for Mr Warren Anderson prepared a long time ago therefore it re Chairman of the UCC He is the main ac quires an amendment, but till now it h is not cused in the criminal case about the Bhopal been amended Many a Pr vate M>- nbers Gas Leak Disaster In 1989 also he was Bills were presented and scores of thorn but declared an absconder So I want to know there was not discussion on this B '! The what action the Government is taking to got rnosi serious aspect is whenever the rsue is Mr Anderson in this country so that a proper raised the genei al response of the Govern trial of the case can be conducted In that ment is that reports have been called for trom disaster at least 4000 people were killed It is the states and as soon as these le a very serious matter ceived the matter could be discussed in the House However inspite of raising th< issue time and again it is not clear whit re SHRI SOMNATH CHATTLRJEE let ports the Law Minister listen to it MR SPEAKER It is not a full Hedged SHRI SAIF UDDIN CHOUDHURY U * discussion Only brief speeches can be madq a quMtion of upholding the dignity of our Court I w an tto know what proper steps the SHftl RAJNATH SONKAR SHASTRI Government is going to take in this matter It This is a very senous matter concerning is a very senous matter { Interruptions) 479 Written Answers MARCH 30. 1992 Written Answers 480 [Translation] tion to the hon. President and the hon. President then only signs on the Cabinet's SHRI RABI RAY (Kendrapada) : Mr. approval. Therefore, i find there are senior Speaker. Sir, it is a very important issue Ministers of the Government of India who are concerning majesty of law. Chief Judicial sitting here. Are you aware of what is hap magistrate of Bhopal has issued arrest war pening in this country; how the Judiciary is rants against Mr. Anderson, a foreign na being brought to ridicule ?One sitting Judge tional. He is an offender in the Union Carbide of the Calcutta High Court has said that the case in which thousands of persons were state Government should be kicked out. I c j killed. I would like to submit just one thing that not know what the Law Ministry is doing in the Government should not remain silent on this country. this issue and it is the Constitutional duty of the Government to produce Mr. Anderson * ( Interruptions) before the CJM of Bhopal so as to uphold the majesty of law in the country. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA : How can we discuss about the conduct of the [English] Judge here ? SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE About (Interruptions) the magesterial order. I would like to say that it is a very important thing. I do not find any MR. SPEAKER : There is a response from the Government. One Judge, precedent. ( Interruptions) appointed by the Rashtrapathi-ji, has been unseated The Supreme Court has said that SHRI MANORANJAN BH AKTA: This is he was not qualified to be a Judge This unfair. This should not go on record. The Government solemnly selected him to be a hon. Member has referred to the sitting’ Judge. Rashtrapathi-ji gave him appoint Judge of the Calcutta High Court. ment. But he could not take the seat because a litigation ensued and ultimately the Su SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : Which preme Court said : “You are not even quali Judge ? I have not given the name of that fied to be a Judge.” I want to Know what was Judge. ( Interruptions) the process adopted. How could such a person be at all appointed ? The whole SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA : Sir, judiciary is coming under ridicule. People are we cannot do like this saying this is the type of appointment that the Government of India is making. MR. SPEAKER : Shri Manoranjan Bhakta, you are right.( Interruptions) Another person has been appointed as Judge. There is a litigation. About one Shn SHRI SOMNATH C H A TTE R JE E : That Sharma also, there is a litigation. This Gov Judge has suggested that Shri Sontosh ernment, of course I know, do not have any Mohan Dev should be asked to conduct the sense of shame-1 know that-for a long time. election in West Bengal. While hearing a But this is a matter on which it is the bounden matter, sitting in the Court, from the Bench duty of the Government to come out with a he said those things. This Government is statement. How could this happen 9 The oblivious of this. I know in this country sev point is that the Chief Justice has to give Ms eral institutions are being discredited, brought permission; the Government has to look into into ridicule because of the activities of these the matter and then make a recommenda people on that side. Other institutions are 481 Written Answers CHAITRA 10.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 482 brought into ridicule by other activities by MR. SPEAKER : Again they have to other people from the otherside. I know that. raise it through the Substantive Motion. (In terruption) ( Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL Therefore, when a warrant of arrest is issued (Chandigarh): Sir, it is the third time he is by the competent court of law, what is this getting up during Zero Hour. He is speaking Government doing to aid that court in appre .about things which he should not be speak hending that accused ? ( Interruptions) ing here. He knows what is the position of Judiciary in this country. While speaking MR. SPEAKER: I will give you a chance. about Judiciary, what is he alleging here ? (Interruptions) Being a senior advocate, he is supposed to be upholding the dignity of the judiciary but SHRI TARIT BARAN TOPDAR he is speaking like this. There are ways of (Barrackpore): Are you worried about it ? Do doing it. (Interruptions) you not know that judges appointment has been nullified ? ( Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE. Iknow that. I want to ask you one thing. Is the SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : Sir, Parliament not concerned when a person either it should not go no record or he should appointed as a Judge by the Government of prove it . He has mentioned my name. India, by the Rashtrapathiji, is not allowed to (Interruptions) sit by the Supreme Court because his ap point was illegal ? ( Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: Therefore. I demand that this Government The Central Government has a bounded should make a statement on this and should duty to ....(Interruptions) take all steps to get Mr. Anderson here so that there may be proper trial. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTERY OF STEEL ( SHRI SONTOSH (Interruptions) MOHAN D E V ): Sir, the hon. Member who it a member ol the Bar, ( Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEF . I wMi SHRJ SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY bring A privilege motion against him. (Inter (Katwa): What is the response of the Gov ruptions) I know him. Let him shout. ( Inter ernment on this. (Interruptions) ruptions) We know him very well. The point is, judges appointment has been nullified by SHRI A . CHARLES (Trivandrum): What the Supreme Court. ( Interruptions) There* happened in Nagaland is shocking even to tore, the Government must it clear. Judicial conscience. The Governor immedi ately after dissolving the Legislature gave a (Interruptions) telegraphic message and rushed to the press without informing the Rashtrapti. When the SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL : He National Front Government was there, it cannot malign the judges who is not here to dismissed 13 Government in one stroke like answer. That is the point.,( Interruptions) division clerks. TWs Government stood for democracy and gave due respect for the He cannot raise it here. (Interruptions) office of Governor, Above all, the Governor 483 Written Answers MARCH 30,1992 Papers Laid 484 ship in Nagaland has been politicalised. This study it for five to six days. I think, our has disgraced that great office. Hon. Home Business Advisory Committee may have to Minister the other day made a statement reconsider the whole issue whether we can here that he would make a statement in this discuss the matter tomorrow or not. I doubt August House. But disrespecting the Parlia very much about it. ( Interruptions) ment, this Governor has suo motu taken action. (Interruptions) SHRI RAM NAIK ( Bombay North): It is obligatory on the part of the Goverment to MR. SPEAKER : Can you discuss the give us the reports. Without the report, how Governor’s conduct also without giving no can we discuss it. Kindly direct. (Interrup tice of Substantive Motion ? tions) ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER : Now we shall take up papers to be Laid on the Table. SH R IA . C H A R LES: I am only narrating the factual situation. ( Interruptions) 12.54 hrs. MR. SP EA K ER : That is over. We have PAPERS LAND ON THE TABLE left that. Report of the Committee on Jharkhand ( Interruptions) Matters [English] SHRI A. CHAR LES: I want a categorical statement from the Home Minister on this. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHRI P. C. CHACKO (Trichur) The MINISTRYOF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS Home Minister should make a statement as AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to what is happening. ( Interruptions) MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI M.M. JACOB): On behalf of Shn S.B. Chavan, SHRI RAM KAPSE (Thane): According I beg to lay on the Table a copy of the Report to Bulletin Part II numbering 873 of March of the Committee on Jharkhand Matters 26th, it was decided that we would be dis (English version). [Placed in Library. See No. cussing the Demands of the Ministry of L T -1661/92] Human Resource Development tomorrow. I went to the Publication Counter just now. We Memorandum of .understanding for have received only two parts as on date. 1991-92 between the water and power Today they gave us Part lir and Part IV. consultancy services (India) Ltd and the Ministry of water Resources MR. SP EA K ER : You mean the Annual Reports. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MIN SHRI RAM KAPSE : Part i and Pad II ISTRY OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI are not yet received by the Members. We are P.V.RANGAYYA N A ID U ): On behalf if Shri to discuss it tomorrow. 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I am rapidly developing industrial cities in our directed to return herewith the Ap country propriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 1992, which was passed by the Lok Hindustan Zinc Limited is one of the Sabha at its sitting held on the 26th main source of air/Water pollution in and March, 1992, and transmitted to around Visakhapatnam in general and the Rajya Sabha for its recommen Mulagada, Veduravanipalem, dations and to state that this House Chukkavanipalem in particular Recently on has no recommendations to make 14th August, two children died aue to the to the Lok Sabha in regard to the release of toxic fumess from Hindustan Zinc Said BillM Limited People living around this factory are «* ternbly afraid to live there because not only (ii) M In Accordance with the provisions air but drinking water has also been contami of sub-rule (6) of rule 186 of the nated and polluted which ultimetely resulted Rules of Procedure and Conduct of in pollution deaths Business in the Rajya Sabha I am directed to return herewith the Ap The Hindustan Zinc Smelter discharge propriation Bill 1992, which was Sulphur dioxide, Sulphur tnoxide carbon passed by the Lok Sabha at its monoxide, cadmium bearing fumes and lead sitting held on the 26th March 1992, oxides are the root cause for spreading and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha diarrhoea, tuberculosis The waste water for its recommendations and to discharged from the plant contains acidity, statethatthis House has no recom zinc polluting drinking water mendations to make to the Lok Sabha in regard to the Said Bill " Inspite of the strict vigil and legislations that are imposed by the Government many 12.55 1/2 hrs. of the public sector undertakings (The Hindustan Zinc Limited Visakhapatnam) are not taking note of the safety measures as if it is seen that all legislations are only for M ATTERS UNDER RULE 377 private sectors ? ♦ (i) Need to ensure adequate com I request the Government to ensure that pensation to the families whose adequate compensation is paid to each of children have died due to re the families of the two children who expired lease of toxic fumes from due to Zinc pollution and one of the members Hindustan Zinc Ltd of the deceased family should be provided with a job in Hindustan Zinc Limited [English] { (ii) Need to sanction Xtn^Jflghway’ SHRI RAMA KRISHNA KONA IHALA connecting NH-17 and NH-47 via (Anakapalli) Sir, I would like to raise the Guruvayoor following matter under Rule 377 SHRI PC CHACKO (Tnchur) Sir, I I would like to draw the attention of the would like to raise the following matter under Government regarding imposition of strict Rule 377 vigil to control air/water pollution in Visakhapatnam city which is one of the Kerala Government had sent a pro 489 Matters Under CHAITRA 10. 1914 (SAKA) Rule 3 7 7 490 pos al to Government of India in 1989, con of the obsolute 'Crossbar* system is quite taining a list of important bridges and roads limited There is lot of resentment among including 'Link Highway’ connecting NH-47 telephone subscribers because the tele and NH-17 via Guruvayoor, to be included phones generally remain out of order and the under the CRF dunng the Eighth Plan This earth is repeatedly dug Many newspapers link highway will act as a by-pass to Tnchur are also published from Ajmer town reducing the traf f iccongestion at Tnchur town and will cater to the development of Therefore the Central Government is Guruvayoor, the most important pilgrim town requested to replace the existing absolute of Kerala State The present allocation of telephone exchange technology with the CRF to Kerala is quite insufficient to cover electronic telephone exchange facility, so as the works proposed by Kerala Government to make the system in Ajmer effective and including this Link Highway However, no efficient sanction has been received during last year for any of the works proposed by Kerala 13.00 hrs. Government The Central Government are yet to reallocate resources due to State (iv) Need for early completion of Government on Central Road Fund based Kapadwang Madasa broad gauge on the revised resolution approved by Gov hallway line ernment of India in May, 1988 Substantial additional allocation to the tune of about Rs [English] 33 crores is likely to be available to Kerala Government I urge upon the Minister of DR KD JESWANI (Kheda) The Surface Transport to take immediate steps Kapadwanj Madasa (Gujarat) Broad guage to clear the pending proposals and accord railway track was first sanctioned by the sanction to the Link Highway viaGuruvayoor Central Government m 1978 79 at the ap / * ' proximate cost of Rs 22 crores It was (iii) Need to set up an e le c tro n ic !^ sanctioned on the basis of a long term phone exchange in Ajmer, demand by the people of that area Since Rajasthan then, no progress has been made in this regard Even this year's Railway Budget ( Translation] does not contain any provision for this rail way track The conversion of Nadiad PROF RASA SINGH RAWAT(Ajmer) Kapadwanj narrow guage to broad guage is Sir, Ajmer has been a model city from the on the stage of completion historical, educational, cultural and the com munal harmony point of view Ajmer is the It is strange that even after 45 years of heart of Rajasthan and is internationally independence, the people of this area have known for Ajmer Shanef and Pushkar Raj, not seen or enjoyed a single kilometre of the pilgrim centres visited frequently by tounsts railway track in their area Even otherwise and pilgnms alike However, in Ajmer even due to lack of other natural and geographical now the obsolute ‘Crossbar* telephone sys resources this area is totallly under-devel tem is in vogue In a city of more than five lakh oped people, the modern and efficient telephone system is highly desirable Though thou Introduction of the railway is the only sands of people are in the waiting list for hope for some future development telephone connections, only a few connec tions are released every year as the capacity I, therefore, urge upon the Government 491 Matters Under MARCH 30, 1992 Rule 3 7 7 492 [Dr K D Jeswam) gastro-enterais has spread Between 22-2- 92 and 18-3-92, in villages Suplaga and to give a serious thought to provide railway Bisarpam 11 and 3 persons respectively lost facilities in this area their lives because of this disease On 20 3 t * f 92 approximately 36 persons were suffering (v) Need to Provide funds to State from dysentry Government of Karnataka from the Central RoaclTuncflbr the it is difficult to control disease in district repairs of State Highways Sarguja because there is no C M O and againstfourpostsof D H O .only one D H O SHRI G DEVARAYA NAIK (Kdnara) is working There is shortage of medicines Sharavathi bridge near Honnavar North also Therefore, the Central Government is Canara District, Karnataka State on National requested to make available medicines in Highway 17 collapsed sometime back and adequate quantity for controlling gasture- most of the heavy traffic of buses, lorries, ententis and may also advise the Govern cars and other vehicles going from Kerala ment of Madhya Pradesh to immediately fill coastal Karnataka towards Bombay and up the vacant posts in the Department of Gujarat were plying via this bndge Due to Health in district Sarguja collapse of this bridge, the movement of all these vehicles had to diverted waothor local (vii) Need for Setting up of a jute mill State Highways, namely Sagar Hubli via in Barpeta district, West Bengal Sirsi, Siddapur Hubli via Yellapur, Haliyal and Sagar Hubli via Sorab [English] With the increase of traffic, the condition SHRI UDDHAB BARMAN (Barpeta) of these roads has deteriorated at several Barpeta is a major jute growing district places It is, therefore, requested that the Barpeta district and its adjoining districts are Ministry of Surface Transport may immedi famous for jute cultivation in the entire N E ately allot Rs 10 crores for the immediate region The jute production in Baipeta district repairs of these State Highways from the alone is nearly one lakh tonnes per annum Central Road Fund It will enable the State The jute grown there is of superior quality Highways to withstand the heavy increase of There is a strong demand among the people traffic which would have otherwise moved for setting up a jute manufacturing unit in the waNH 17 district of Barpeta Few years back attempts were made in this direction and the founda tion stone was also laid atGuagacha, Barpeta (vi) Need to arrange ipedicines and district But the jute mill has not been set up take other steps to control so far and proposed land for the unit is lying gastro-enterltis in Sargu]a tribal vacant district of Madhya Pradesh The demand for setting up of a jute mill is still strong in the Barpeta district The [ Translation] Barpeta distnct being the major jute growing area even today, I urge upon the Central Government to take measures to set up a SHRI KHELSAI SINGH (Sarguja) Sir, jute mill in the district so that jute grown is in Suplaga and Bisarpam villages of Block utilised and employment potential be in Mampar in district Sarguja m Madhya Pradesh creased 493 Matters Undej ftyfe 377 CHAITRA 10. 1914 (SAKA) 494 (viii) Need to provlce royalty at in Lunch till fifteen minutes past Fourteen of creased rates on crude oil to the Clock Gujarat The Lok Sabha re assembled after [ Translation) Lunch at twenty two minutes past Four teen of the Clock SHRI NARANBHAI JAMLABHAI RATHVA (Chhota Udaipur) Mr Speaker, [MR DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Sir, the Government of Gujarat had requested » * Cha"l the Central Government to increase the rates of royalty on crude oil and the latter had STATUTORY RESOLUTION RE DISAP increased the rates of royalty between 1 4 87 PROVAL OF 1HF SECURITIES AND and31 3 91 The amount which became due EXCHANGE OF INDIA ORDINANCE was to be paid to the Government of Gujarat and the rates of royalty were to be revised AND again by 1 4 90 The State Government took up this matter with the Central Government SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD number of times and a Committee was also OF INDIA BILL* „ set up by the Central Government tor this purpose This Committee informed the Gov [English] ernment of Gujarat that the Central Govern ment had been aprised of the views of the MR DEPUTY SPEAKER The House Committee on 1 11 91 Since then the mat will now up items Nos 7 and 8 together ter has been repeatedly taken up by the Shnmati Geeta Mukherjee Guiarat Government with the Central Gov emment, but till date the matter has not been ^ SHRIMATI GEETA MUKERJEE reivewed by the Central Government As a (Pafiskura) I beg to move result of this, the Government of Gujarat is suffering huge losses That this House disapproves of the Securities and Exchange Board Therefore, I would like to request the of India Ordinance 1992 (Ordi Central Government to take an early deci nance No 5 of 1992)promulgated sion in this regard, so that the Government by the President on the 31st Janu of Gujarat is benefited ary 1992 Honourable Deputy Speaker Sir the Principal reason for my moving this statu [English] tory Resolution is that I do not think that an ordinance was necessiated Whatever the MR SPEAKER The House stands Governement wanted to do they can very adjourned to meet again at 2 15 p m well do it through a regular Bill The State ment of Objects and Reasons in justification of the Ordinance, says 13.07 hrs "As Parliament was not in session The Lok Sabha then adjourned for and there was an urgent need to 'Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part li, Section 2, dated 30 3 1992 495 Stat. Res. re. dis- MARCH 30.1992 Securities and 496 approval of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India BiH Board of India Ordinance and [Smt. Geeta Mukhejree] the share market and for really protecting the investors, particularly the small Investors? instil a sense of confidence in the Earliertheoontrollerof capital Issues usedto public in the growth and stability of settle the premium at which a share would be the capital market the President sold. But now, as I understand it, the com promulgated the Securities and panies themselves wiH decide at what pre Exchnanges Board of India Ordi mium the new shares will be sold. The nance. 1992( No .5 of 1992) on the manipulations of the bigcompaniesarequite 30th January, 1992 ( Interruptions) well known. Sometimes big companies buy their own shares, not directly in their own This is what you have said. I know that names, but through some associate com you and the Finance did not see eye to eye. panies and push up the prices; when the I have seen in the newspapers. You may market becomes bullish and shares are contradict it. I am not saying that. If you had over-subscribed, these very companies sud not asked that, I would not have gone into denly release their shares in the market and that subjects anyway you are all extemely bring the prices crashing down. This practise united very well. So on that basis let me come definitely hits most the smaller investor whose to whatever has been said. sustaining capacity is much less. Over - subscribing is so much in vogue that in the Now, the question is this was supposed last financial year if I am correct, the profit of to bring stability. Let us see what stability has the Tatas were more from this kind of finan this ordinance brought to the capital market cial transactions than from the manufactur and then as a part of it, what stability has it ing sector. This is a very dangerous thing. It brought to the share prices The Economic shows that even such established compa Times yesterday reported that: nies have also to depend on this kind of manipulation. I have not understood how "In recent months there has been an this Bill is going to stop this kind of practice. unprecendented boom on the In dian Stock Market with the bull run It is not only the Tatas. Take Kinetic turning into a virtual stampede in the Honda for example. Their shares were post-Budeget sessions This week floated and they were over-subcnbed in a the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensi very big way. Instead of returning the money tive index- a measure of volatility - to those intending subscribers, the money crossed 3800- a new record" was put in the Bank and then six months efapased. Within three months, the money This is how the ordinance has brought had to be returned to those who did not get stability - a new record of volatility in the the opportunity of buying the shares. In share price Does that, therefore at all justify stead of doing so. the Bank credited it to the the promulgation of the ordinance’ In my Kinetic Honda so much so that the Kinetic opinion the answer is "No' So. as far as the Honda Company actually gave dividends to Ordinance is conoemed, this is my Principal their favoured people, to those who actually question. cornered the shares, even before starting the production, they could pay dividends; Now I come to the Bill itself. This Bill has How are you going to protect the small got nothing new excepting giving statutory investors? It is not in your Bill. power to the Board, which it did not have. What actually does the Govemement intend This BiH seeks to form the Board in the to do and in what way for bringing stability to following way. The Board will have a Chair- 497 Stat. Res. re. dis- CHA ITR A 10,1914 ( SAKAI Securities and 498 Exchange Board of tndia Bill 3oard of India Ordinanc& and man, two Members from among the officials speculation s. It is at its height. What is there of the Ministers of Central Govenment deal in this bill which will guarantee that this ing with Finance and Law,one Merriberf rom excess speculation will be stopped? There amongst the officials of the Reserve Bank of fore , Sir as far as this Bill is concerned, it India and two other nominated Members. I seems to be nearly an exercise of an ordi have not understood the criterion of selec nary nature. It is nothing more than that. I tion of these members. Much will depend on would be happy if the hon . Minister can the proneness of the Broad Members them convince me that it is not so. They should lay selves. Towards whom will they be sympa all the documents necessary to show what thetic? Will they be sympathetic towards they are going to do to control this kind of smaller investors ? Or will they be sympa speculation which is really absolutely inmical thetic in their herarts of hearts, towards to the interest of the shall investors. I hope those manipulators or to the big investors? the Minister will reply to my questions - 1 do not know whether the reply will be satisfac At least you cannot rule out the big tory or not after that I shall apply my mind to investors. Therefore, Sir, apart from two this Bill. nominated numbers you will doubtlessly have a bureaucratic set up. With honourable ex Thanking you. Sir. ceptions apart our bureaucracy is not par ticularly renowned for their proximity to ordi Mr. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Motion moved: nary people. Therefore how this is going to be guaranteed in a way so that this bill as is That this House disapproves of given in its objects and reasons, protects the the Securities and Exchange Board investors interest? These are the principal of India Ordinance, 1992 (Ordi questions which really need to be spelt out by nance No. 5 of 1992) promulgated the minister through a full open documents. by the President on the 31 st Janu Otherwise these things will not be clear to at ary, 1992." least people like us. r ****** '-THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Day before yesterday a meeting was MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI held by Shri. Manmohan Singh in Bombay BEMESHW AR TH AK U fi): I beg to move.* where he said many bias things, for example apart from directing the share market to “ That the Bill to provide for the remain open for a longer time it seems that establishment of a Board to protect it has stated I read in Economic Times that the interest of investors in securi the stock exchanges were directed to have ties and to promote the develop a uniform and shorter settlement period. As ment of and to regulate the securi I said in my earlier pari of the speech shorter ties market and for matters con settlement period is very necessary but nected therewith or incidental there what is the guaranteee that shorter settle to, be taken into consideration" ment period will be there. How can we have a shorter settlement period that is not spelt Hon. Deputy Speaker and the hon . out. The exchange were asked to increase Members while presenting the Budget tor surveillance of trading to ensure healthy 1-987 -88 our former Prime Minister the late growth and excess speculation. If this is Shri. Rajiv Gandhi Had stated in this august going on, what else can be called fexcess House that Governemnt have decided to set ‘Moved with the recommendation of the President. 499 Stat Res re dis MARCH 30.1992 Securities and 500 approva l of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India Bill Board of India Ordinance and [Sh RemeshwarThakurJ intermediaries m the stock markets, register ing and regulating the working of collective up a separate Board for the regulation and investment schemes including mutual funds orderly functioning of stock Exchanges and and prohibiting insider trading in securities the securities industry He had also stated that for a healthy growth of capital markets I am confident that the hon Members investors rights must be fully protected and will appreciate the need for giving such that malpractices in trading must be pre powers and functions to the SEBI for ensur vented In pursumance of this announce ing the healthy and orderly growth of the ment, the Securities and Exchnange Board stock market A welt-regulated market is of India was constituted on 12th April 1988 essential for channelising an increasing flow for, inter aha dealing with all matters relating of savings into investments in secunties far to development and regulation of securities the further development of the economy market and investor protection The Finance Such a system is also essential tor encour Minister in his budget speech of 24th July, aging inflow of foreign exchange through 1991 had stated that full statutory powers will investments made by the non resident Indi be given to the Securities and Exchange ans and off shore Funds Board of India He had also announced that consideration will also be given to enactment i hope that this Bill will meet the exacting of legislation in regard to the operation of standards required of us by the honourable mutual funds members of this august House and would be passed at the earliest to facilitate the devei The Stock Market has been growing at opment and regulation of the securities mar a very rapid pace ever since the present ket and mutual funds in the country As Government assumed office last year on stated by the Finance Minister in his Budget account of the various libera'isations in poll speech of 29th February 199? additional cies announced by the Government in re powers will be given to SEBI to strengthen gard to industry and capital markets It had its capability as we gam experience With therefore become essential to take immedi these words, I commend U|e Bill tor the ate measures for maintaining the confidence consideration of the House in the stock market As the Parliament was not in Session, the Securities and Exchange MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Motion Board of Ind a Ordinance was promulgated moved on 30 th January 1992 I am happy to lay a Bill for replacing that Ordinance before this House- That the Bill to provide for the establishment of Board to protect The main objectives ot the Sec unties the interest of investors in securi and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) are to ties and to promote the develop protect the interests of investors in secun ment of, and to regulate, the secu ties to promote the development of the nties market and for matters con securities market and to regulate it The nected therewith or incidental mam powers and functions of the Hoard thereto, be taken into consider relate to regulating the business in stock atton exchanges and any other securities mar kets registering and regulating the working MR DEPUTY SPEAKER There is an of stock brokers sub-brokers, share trans Amendment given by Shri Girdhanlal fer aqents merchant bankers and other Bhargava The total time allotted for these 501 Stat Res re dis- CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Securities and 502 approva l of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India Brit Board of India Ordinance and two subjects (items 7 and 8 ) is two hours nominated by the Central Government Now Shn. Girghanlal Bhangava, are you moving? every one is to be nominated by the Central Government I do not know how you are [ Translatfon] going to do it may be through a process of learning I recommend to the Government SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA that in the Board itself you have at least one ('(JAIPUR)) Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir I beg representative of the Stock Market of India to move “that the Bill be circulated tar the How you do that it is upto you whether you purpose of eliciting public opinion thereon’by can ask the Stock Exchanges themselves 15th June, 1992" (1) to elect one Member so that he then be comes a member of the SEBI alternatively [English] , , j you could nominate a member And the second thing whicn I would recommend to £ Jh RI JASW ANT SINGH {Chittcrgarh) the Government isthat at least you have one Mr Deputy Soeaker. Sir, my task ^ very member in addition to the representative of simple. the Stock Exchange from the commercial banking not of the Nationalised Banks rather We in the BJP, entirely, supports this merchant banking which is not nationalized piece of legislation We support the grantir.g , which ts still in the pnvate hand have one of statutory authority .powers and status to of those particularly with expenence in the Securities and exchange Board of India merchant banking though I do support my esteemed friend and colleague Shrimati Geeta Mukherjee in her Clause 12 1 elates lo registration of stock procedural point that it would have been brokers Here I think some very substantial preferable had this not been orouoht about action is necessary I hope when he ad through the means of an Ordinance dresses himself to that he will reply It is common knowledge that today to get a Having staled this, let me also state, registration certificate for becoming a broker why I welcome this measure and support it*? costs a person around Rs 1 SO crones on far granting statutory authority to such a the Bombay Stock Exchange You cannot body for monitoring the aetivitios of the SrocK have that son of Sit nation prevailing If you Exchanges, Mutual F unds, Merchant Banks want to have a regis'ratio't certificate for etc .ilco for investor protection let mu very becoming a broker then the Stock ex briefly state and share the comments with changes themselves st very lightV and the hon Minister of State He ^ very when you have a stccJk e>change recjiMra knowledgeable on the subjects Even befoie tion certif icate for you to ue a siock exchange he came to holding this high oflice he had broker being traded at Rs I 50 crores, then professional expferonce which eminently surely there is something wi ong somewhers qualifies him It would be my recommendation to you to consider 5E.B will address itself to it I Clause 4 rolatu to the constitutor of the would advise the Government not to bother Board Now I have a recommendat.on to itself too much personally make here for the consideration of the Government _ You said that the Chnrman lamgladtha? Ihe hon Finance Minister will be appointed by the Government which found it necessary to go to Bombay and is as it ought to be and two whole time talked to the Stock Exchange authority, etc members to be appointed by the Govern But I don't think it is necessary for the ment and then two other members to be Finance Minister to performthisf unction you 503 Stat Res. re. dis- MARCH 30,1992 Securities and 504 approval of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India Bill Board of India Ordinance and [Sh. Jaswant Singh] just like to mention that the Chairman of the SEB and some others had called on Finance should not really bother about trying to go Ministerin his office some time back. He had and dampen the enthusiasm of the Stock not gone to Bombay for this purpose. Exchange because it is overboiling. It is the SEB which should address itself to it: and SHRI JASW ANT SINGH : I am glad this is not part of the function, by my under that the Hon. Minister of State has clarified standing, of the Finance Minister to go and I appreciate that it ‘ is not the function of the advise the Stock Exchange to cool down Finance Minister to go there. when it is overheated. He can do it very well by sitting here in Delhi. I Now, in addition to Chapters IV and V clauses 4,12,15,16, and 17 are there. On I am going to very briefly cover the point thetr ambit I have five or seven suggestions with regard to clauses 16 and 17. to make briefly and I would have done. Clause 16 is about issuing directions to Firstly about mutual funds : Now, ever the Board and Clause 17 is about supersed since you opened these mutual funds earlier ing the Board . In fact I recognise that the mutual funds were the sole preserve of the Central Government whenever it legislate on Unit Trust and you opened it out if I am not such matters, must have such an enabling mistaken, the LIC came into it, and now all provision to issue directions to the Board as the nationalised banks came into it. Now you also to supersede the Board. But I am sure will find that anyone can come into it. that the house will share with me the un happy or unfortunate experience, for the last Two points come here about the func forty- five and odd years of the functionnmg tioning and operations of mutual funds. I of the Governments whether it be at the think the advertisements that are being is Central level or the State level, that such sued about the mutual funds are highly powers of the State asthe State arrogates to misleading and the are mostly issued by the itself are unfortunately used more in a sub mutual funds of the nationalised banks. They jective arbitrary fashion than really for the say 'Double your money in three years" I am furtherance of the original purpose You not saying that this is exactly what they say. may reflect on it. I am sure you need it, but But the suggestions go on like this. nevertheless, you may reflect on it. They say “Put Rs. 100 today and takes i will now come to Chapers IV and V and Rs one lakh after 10 years later" and so on make very brief comments. Clause 11 (c) is „ things like that. An unvary investor or about "registrating and regulating the work anyone without knowing what i£ happening ing of collective investment scheme includ will be very much tempted by such advertise ing mutual funds : Here i think the Union ments. Government as also the SEB must address itself to two or three aspects of the functnoning What is the profile of the investor that of mutual funds . On this i will give some, goes into the mutual funds? The profile of an suggestion when I come to suggestions. investor I am sure the SEB has already studied. About it that however in a different I have already covered Chapter V which capacity in the earlier Parliament, I had an is about Registration Certificate. occasion tosit withthe Chairman oftheSEB. And I was very much impressed, i must say. SHRI. REMESHWARTHAKUR; I would by the clarity of the thinking and purposeful 505 StaL R es. re. dis- CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Securities and 506 Exchange Board of India Biii ness wit h which they were addressing them My second suggestion would be about selves to discharging their responsibilities the reform of stock exchanges I am sure But if you permit me again this kind of that the SEBI will address itself to this major advertisements saying" Invest Rs. 100 now task. This is not the occasion for me go Into and take back Rs. one iakh after ten years any kind of details or at length about the " this sorts of things, because of the profiie reform of stock exchanges By and large the of the investor in mutual funds is carried out stock exchanges of India have really not to the level that is largely a pensioner It is moved beyond what they were some time largely a person who is either retired or on after the Second World War. In functioning the verge of retirement he has neither the in the brokerage houses, largely in the regu ability nor the inclination nor indeed the lations, etc the internal functioning of most of energy to follow the stock exchange and to the stock exchanges have remained unal go through the whole rigmarole of having tered since the Second World War I think stock brokers or whatever or follow the the SEBI would be well advised and I am market So, he goes in for a mutual fund sure that they will do it and address them And the Mutual Fund performs this opera selves to reform the stock exchanges. tion for the investor. But if the Mutual Fund while performing this for the lay investor, is Sir, I would take to two other aspects going to make an exaggetated clairr.. then and then one more substantial point that is very misleading Therefore. I would urqe the Government to place some kind of One is that there are instances, which restraint on this advertisement wm that are listed When companies come to the see ms to have broken out between Mutual market as it were for raising money from the Funds to day There should be some re public, whatever they say in the prospectus straint some kind of - 1 do not know what must be adhered to and nothing that they word to give it with what adjective to call it - state in the prospectus ought to be there, legitimacy to the claim made in the advertise which they do not intend be doing I do not ment. wish to give illustration of how the unvary investor is again misled by the claims being Secondly in respect of Mutual Funds if made in the stock exchange. But it would be I might take recourse to an overused clich6, advisable tor the SEBItoaddress itself tothe please provide level playing field for the aspect of claims made in the prospectus and respective Mutual Funds You have Mutua I adherence to those. Funds floated by th* nationalised hanks. Now you have opened it out to others and The second aspect is return of share others will also enter into And you have application money. My eminent coileage certain recognised securities which are purely and friend , Shrimati Geeta Mukherjee, has of the Government and then there are said quite correctly about over-subscription. recognised securities which have come up Over-subscnption is not an ailment of the really on account of entrepreneunal spirit or stock exchange. Oversubscription Is be endeavour of private parties. Please provide cause there is a lot of money. And people them with level paying fee, give them equal want Investment opportunities . And there opportunity. In one case you have tax am far too few good opportunities or shares dedction at source and In another case you In which they can do so And so naturally the grant them the benefit of having no tax investing public will over-subscribe. But deduction at source. And that sort of a thing Where I have the difficulty Js having over Is not necessary. I am, the hon. MinlHaf subscribed three times 33 times, 40 times understands what I am saying.. andsums like Rs. 300crores, Rs. 400crores 507 Sfaf R es re dis- MARCH 30,1992 Securities and 508 approval of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board o f India BiU Board of India Ordinance and [Sh Jaswant Singh] to take over must make a public open bid and whether that bid can remain open for two, which are then lying with the companies that three or tour weeks, depends on whatever are coming up There are instances where SEBI does But, it must not be a clandestine the companies have not returned the excess deal behind the doors, behind the curtain, share application money in time But they under the carpet ( Interruptions) had not only returned not it in time but also returned it without paying any interest Now The second aspect is about take over this kind of playing with the investors money bid it is entirely possible With investment really be stopped and SEBI must come down brokers, investment advisors and others, with a very heavy hand India has a good investment opportunity Goverment is already considenng opening Now, I am making the final point I am out of indian stock exchanges for foreign sure SEB I will do it But, I consider obligatory investment But, once foreign investment on my part to mention it I think you must starts coming into the Indian stock exchanges have very proper regulations and rules for in anticipation of it, of course, the stock take over bid All take over bids of compa exchanges are moving But, sofar as foreign nies now particuiatly have become re'event take over bids are concerned, once you because the economy is opening out It is our permit foreign money to come on to your expectation that money wiil flow and when stock exchanges,, you cannot simultaneously money flows people will attempt to comer take that, you can come on to the stock shares on the market whether NRI money or exchanges but you cannot take over a com internal money or foreign money pany You will have to devise some mecha nism some regulation, some system, so that Now, we had two instances of earlier of till such time that Indian industry is able to take over bids in the case of DCM and in the stand upon its own legs, the foreign take over case of Escorts These two incidents be bid is kept at bay came examples of how it ought not too be done They became examples of how the 15.00 hrs. Government ought not to function m this regard They became most unsavoury ex it is not my job or function, i do not either amples of the total functioning of the Indiar have time at this moment, to define what i Corporate Body You must address yourself wanted to be done i think SEBI must tothis There is no prohibition on taking over address itself to that task But. whoever wishes to take over must make it a public bid and it should be an open i have done Sir, f am grateful to you for bid If the share is selling at Rs 30/and if the consideration and I conclude by saying somebody comes forward and makes a once again that we in the BJP support the public an noncement to the investing public, Securities and Exchange Board of India Bill, whoever is holding a share of ABC I am 1992 ready to offer Rs 80/ The point I am trying to make is that in take over bids most of the MR D EP UTY SP EAKER . It is neces time what happens is that this differential sary that I should bring to your notice the time between the quote * market price and t^e allotted to each political party so that we can actual take over price is handled in Cc i adjust the time while speaking between the taken over andthe original over Therefore, for the sake of the investing public you make it mandatory that whoever wishes Congress (I) - Fifty minutes 509 Stat. Res. re. di$- CHAITRA10, 191 4 Securities and 510 approval of Securities & Exchange change Board of India Bin Board of India Ordinance and BJP .-Twenty-five minutes member from the apex consumer group or investors group. Janata Dal Twelve minutes Undei Chapter VII, Section 16, Sub CPI AN HON MEMBERS: What about Under Section 26 (I) it has been pro TOP Group, Sir’ vided that with the previous sanction of the Central Government, the Board can-file a MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER ; O.K , you complaint for any offences under the Act too will have time. This will create difficulties for the Board to gain the confidence of investors . The SHRISARATCHANQRA PATTANYAK Board’s functioning will be unduly influenced (BolangiryVHon . Deputy ‘Speaker, Sir, I by Government's policies. Since the Board would like to congratulate our Finance Min is a statutory organisation, its functioning ister for bringing this legislation, which is a should not be hampered by the Government's major step In de-bureaucratisation for im interference. Adequate safeguards should provement of capital market and safeguard be provided in this regard. ing the interest of small investors. Keeping in tune with the changes of new policy, the In clause 29 of the Bill, the Central proposed legislation will no doubt act as a Government has been empowered to make catalyst for change. However there are rules regarding terms of office and other certain areas In the proposed legislation, conditions of service of the Board. I would which need specific consideration. Bke to suggest that the terms and condition of the office of the Chairman of the Board 15.03 hr*. should be at par with other Constitutional functionaries, [SHRI SHARAD DIGHE in the Chah) W T h e term of office and other condi- [English] tions will be prescribed by the Gov ernment . The Central Government "Fifth. it is sigmficantto note that, under 523 S ta t Res. re. dis- MARCH 30.1992 Securities and 524 appro val of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India Bill Board of intSa Ordinance and [Sh. Girdhari La! Bhargava] [English] .... ” The legislation itself may authorise Section 16 (1 )," the Board shall, in exercise Governemnt to make rules and approve of its powers of the performance of its func regulations as and when necessay...... " tions under this ordinance, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the [Translation] Central Government may give in writing from rime to time ...... ” This should have been there, similarly, [ Translation] [English] The Board will have to follow verbal There are many intermediaries whse instructions of the Central Government ev responsiblities and functions are to be de ery time. It would not to possible to make fined ...... ■ SEBI an independent body. [Translation] [English] No one's powers and functions have “Sixth , under section 20 (1), “ any been defined and none has been entrusted person aggrieved by an order made under with the responsiblity. this ordinance or the rules and regulations made thereunder may prefer an appeal to [English] the Central Government within such time as may be prescribed “"However, the SEBI has not been given even the powers exercised by the Board of [Translation] Directors of the Bombay Stock Exchange”. He will make an appeal within the [Translation] prescribed rime. My opinion is that m the wake of all these controls you can't make Even the powers exercised by the Di SEBI an autonomous body. You will make rectors of the Bombay Stock Exchange will SEBI an ineffective agency and that not be not be enjoyed by the Board of Directors made an independent body. here under ail these rules. Therefore, it is necessary for a fair objective that the entire responsibility is entrusted to somebody and The Goverment of India has promised the Government of India should not concen the people to eradicate poverty, to bring trate all the powers in its hands and instead down the prices of esential commodities. decentralise it and make it an autonomous But it would not be justified if you keep SEBI body. Only then it will be justified , failing under your control in this manner. It has also which no purpose will be served by such been stated that whenever the SEBI frames amendments, no matter which Governments rules and regulations, they will be placed moves them Shri. Jaswant Singh has sup before Parliament for approval. Who broth ported II in his speech. I also support it But ers to place them so easily. We have the hon. Minister may kindly incorporates all experienced it in the Legislative Assembly these suggestions and relax the control and here too, therefore------maintained by the Central Government at 525 S tat Res. re. dis- CHAITRA 10, 191 4 (SAKA) Securities and 526 approval of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India Bill Board of India Ordinance and every step only then SEBI would be able to From what is appearing in the press, it function properly . This is what i have to is clear that the year 1992 is going to be the submit. I thank you for the time you have most eventful year for the Indian capital given me to speak. market, an year in which the investors, specu lators and market intermediaries will have to [English] ieam the whole new way of doing business and trading in terms of regulations, institu SHRI A. CHARLES (Trivandrum): Mr. tions and infrastructure. India’s share price C h a irm a n ,T s ta n d to support the Secu has soared an all time high, rising by about rities and Exchange Board of India Bill, 1992. 80 per cent even in dollar terms. I feel this is From the Objects, it is clear that the Board is a note of confidence in the new changes, the proposed to be constituted to protect the initiatives this Government has very boldly interests of investors in securities and to taken, the new thrusts we are now giving, I promote the development o f, and to regu may say emphatically, without any reversal late. the securities market. of the policy that we have been following over the last forty years. We are now trying to build An Ordinance was essential. So, the up on that sound foundation. When these Ordinance was promulgated. The mam op changes are brought forward, it is the re position levelled by the hon. Members on the sponsibility of the Government to protect other side is that there should not have been every citizen of this country. I feel that the Bill an Ordinance. We also agree that in the is very timely. It is true that a resolution was normal circumstances, an Ordinance should passed in 1988 and the Exchange Board be promulgated only sparingly. But in view of was proposed to be constituted. But under the fluctuating situation in the capital market, unusual circumstances, the statutory pow unusual boom that has come in the stock ers were not given to that Board and this has exchange because of the liberalisation of the been brought only to rectify that. rules and regulations enunciated the New Economic Policy and in the Budget, the Coming to some of the provisions of the Government has a responsibility to protect Bill I would like to draw the attention of the the interests of the shareholders especially hon. Minister to Clause 4. sub-clause 1 (b). the small investors who seeing the boom in Jt says:" Two members from amongst the the market will be naturally attracted to get. officials of the Ministry of the Central Gov I may say, even undue profit. It ts only to ernment dealing with finance and law.” This discharge the responsibility of the Govern lacks clarity. I feel the intention of the Gov ment. aGovemmentcommittedtothe people, ernment is to draw one each from the Fi a Government that functions with a sense of nance Ministry and the Law Ministry. But the responsibility - we on this side have an Clause, as it stands now, is not clear whether additional responsibility - this Ordinance has two dan be from the Finance Ministry or two been promulgated. When the Parliament is can be from the Law Ministry or one each in session, naturally under the law, it has to should be from each Ministry. If the intention be replaced and the Bill has to be brought is that one each should be from each Minis forward. try, the wording should have been: i would, therefore, say that absolutely there is no irregularity in promulgating this " One each from amongst the officials of Ordinance and to replace it with the introduc the Ministry of the Central Government tion of this Bid. dealing with finance and law.” 527 S ta t Res. re. Os- MARCH 30.1992 Securities and 528 approv al of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India BUI Board of India Ordinance and [Sh. A Charles] Coming to page 15 - Notes on Clauses, Clause 4 provides for the constitution of the As it stands, I feel that there is a little Board of members consisting of a Chairman, confusion. I would request the hon. Minister two whole-time members to be appointed by to look into it. If my impression is correct, the Central Government and two members necessary correction may be made. to be nominated by the Central Government and one member by the Reserve Bank of Again under Sub-Clause 1 (d). some India. Now that only shows that the whole words have been put that is “tobe appointed Board or all members of the Board, are by the Central Government" and they are not members of the Board of members. Then necessary. Sub-Clause 4 of Clause 4 takes why should this distinction be there in Sub- care of this. Sub-Clause 1 of Clause 4 deals Clause 2 of Clause 4? I would request the with the constitution and sub-Clause 4 of hon. Ministerto look into this and see whether Clause 4 deals with the appointment. There, that clause is in order. And to avoid confu H has been clearly stated that the Chairman sion, It may be said that the general and members referred to in clauses a and d superintendence, direction and management of Sub-Section 1 shall be appointed by the of the affairs shall vest in the Board. If that is Central Government and the members re what is meant, then the term Board of mem ferred to in clauses b and c of that Sub bers is not necessary. section shall be nominated by the Central Government and the Reserve Bank of India respectively. It is very clear. I do not know Again in Clause 5, Sub-Clause 1 says why under Sub-Clause 1 (d), these words that the term of office and other conditions of have been put that is “ to be appointed by the service of the Chairman and the members Central Government”. It is redundant and it referred to in clause (d) of Sub-Section (1) of is confusing. I feel that it has to be deleted. Section 4 shall be such, as may be pre scribed. But what about the term of office of So also, in Sub-Clause 2 of Clause 4 it the members appointed by the Government has been stated that the general from amongst the officials of the Ministnes superintendence, direction and management and from amongst the officials of the Raservt of the affairs of the Board shall vest in a Bank of India under Clauses b and c of Sub Board of members. I would like to know Clauses (1) of Clause 4? They are Govern whether there is any difference between the ment Sen/ants and their service conditions Board and the term Board of members will be governed by the corresponding ser because in Definition Clause, there is no vice conditions of the department. So, theii mention of Board of members. Sub-Clause terms of office should be specified. If not, it 2 says that the general superintendence, will result in some sort of difficulty in future direction and management of the affairs of even though there is saving in Sub-Clause 2 the Board shall vest in a Board of members for terminating the services of members and which may exercise all powers and do all acts that the Government is empowered to take and things which may be exercised or done action under Clause also. But those are all by the Board. That goes to show that some general clauses and the period or the term of sort of distinction is soughtto be made by this these members will have to be specified in Clause between the Board of members and the legislation so that if they are Government the Board as such. If that is so. who really Servants, they shall not continue in the constitutes the Board of members? That will Board indefinitely, tf that is the intention, that have to be explained. should be specified. Anyway. I feel that there 529 Stat. Res. re. dis- CHAITRA10, 191 4 (S A K A ) Securities and 530 approval of Securities A Exchange /Exchange Board of India Bill Board of India Ordinance and is some lack of clarity In that section. On tion where persons and institutions can reg Page-7, Clause, 15 (2) It is stated: ister. If they have got any complaint they will have to apply to the Board; the Board sits " The accounts of the Board shall be together, they consider it and take a deci audited by the Comptroller and Auditor- sion. In case the Board recommends, that General of India at such intervals as too with the previous approva! of the Central may be specified by him..." Government, the courts will act. I feel that the real justice will be delayed to the sharehold Why not annual auditing of accounts is made ers or persons who have registered their compulsory? It shall be annual auditing and genuine complaints and it will take a long not as wished by the CAG. timeto redress their grievances. So that may also be kindly looked into. Here again in sub-clauses (2). (3) and (4) there is some sort of contradiction. Sub- I am thankful that this legislation has Clause (3) of clause 15 says: come at a time when the capital market is facing a lot of challenges. I am sure the 1988 " The Comptroller and Auditor-General legislation did not have the necessary teeth. of India and any other person appointed It is an attempt to provide the necessary by him in connection with the audit of the teeth to take care of the real problems of the accounts.... “ investors and shareholders. So I support this Bill. That means the CAG need not arrange for the audit through his office or officials alone. Thank you. He iscompetenttoappointany otherperson. In sub-clause (4) also the same power is [Translation] given. But in sub-clause (2) ” any other person” is not given. I feel if it is the intention f s i j p i NITISH KUMAR (Barh): Mr. Chair of the Government that either the officials of man, Sir, this Bill has been brought forward the CAG or any other persons authorised by by the Government now. However, the Se the CAG are competent to audit the account curity and Exchange Board of India is al of the Board," any other person" shall be ready functioning since 1988, under a notifi included in sub-clause (2) also. That may cation of the Government. Now the Govern also be kindly looked into. ment proposes to constitute it through an Act of Parliament. Its real objective should be to On Page-10, in clause 26 there is a ensure proper functioning of the Board. To provision to go to the court of law I think achieve that end, it should be duly empow there is over centralisation in the Govern ered. This Board could have worked more ment; I do not wish to comment any more on efficiently, but perhaps on a suggestion from that. It says: the World Bank that there should be an independent authority to regulate the capital “ No court shall take cognizance of any market, the Government has come out with offence punishable under this Act or any this Bill. A thorough scrutiny of the Bill may rules or regulations made thereunder, make one feel that it affects the autonomy of save on a complaint made by the Board the Board. In fact, it is an eye wash. There will with the previous sanctions of the Cen be two officers on the Board - one each from tral Govt." the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of taw. There was a tussle between the Minis In Clause 12 there is a provision for registra try of Finance and the Ministry of Law over 531 Stat Res. re. dis- MARCH 30.1992 Securities and 532 Exchange Board of India BB ioartf of India Ordinance and *** [Sh. Nitish Kumar] tn spite of a boom in the capital market, Man Mohan Singh's budget serves the inter* ests of only 3 percent of the population, ft is the issue of powers of these officers. One only with the interests of this particular sec officer in addition to these officers from the tion of people in view that an ordinance was Reserve Bank of India would alsobe there on also promulgated within no time. Ot he wise, the Board. In this way, there will be two the Board already functioning there, could offioers nominated by the Government along have been given adequate powers. But it with a nominated Chairman and these could seems that the World Bank issued instruc be terminated on three month’s notice, tt tions and the same has been abided by the means that the Government wants to treat Government. In fact, they are not in favour of the Members of Security Exchange Board as giving autonomy to the Board and want to a peon or even worse. They have no secu keepthe total control of it in their hands. They rity. Though the Security Exchange Board of dislike the very idea of the smooth function India is meant to take care of the interest of ing of the Board. As such, this Bill seeks to investors and regulate the capital market, put various checks and restrictions in this but the nominated members of the Board regard have no security. The Bill also does not specify as to who would be nominated as the 1 would like to suggest that if the Govern Member of this Board. Nobody knows ment is genuinely interested in making it an whether experts would be nominated on the independent regulatory authority, it should Board or somebody else paying frequent give adequate powers to the Board. What visits to Rameshwar Thakur or else can the S.E.B.I. do if it is not capable of Kumarmangalam would be nominated as a taking any action? What other authority does Member of the Board. In this respect the it have7 If anyone suspects that some irregu provisions of the Bill should be specific so as larity is there in a particular stock exchange, to secure the interests of investors particu it should be detected. What will be the role of larly the interest ot the small investors. S.E.B.I. in this situation. For that purpose, it is not well equipped. If it is to be made Secondly, I would like to suggest that effective in the real sense, it should be given unless there is some serious allegation autonomy and while making selection of its against a Member of the Board, he should members, it should be ensured that the not be terminated before the expiry of his interests of small investors are duly pro term. However, in case of a specific charge tected. The position of the members of this involving some financial irregularity in par Board is worse than that of a peon. In other ticular against a member, he should be words, the tenure of the members should not removed from the Board. But if a Member be left to whims and fancies of the Govern takes strong action against the persons op ment. Such a situation should not be allowed erating in the stock exchange who come to permeate. It should be given powers to from the higher strata of society and have enable it to act. This is our submission. direct contacts with the influential people in the Government. He should have powers to Since the turnover from Bombay is the take such action. In the present situation, highest, the headquarters of S.E.B.I. has how can the Board take such an action as it been kept there. Our submission is that Delhi has to seek the prior approval of the Finance being the capital of India, should also have Ministry for it. It means that in fact there is no this kind of an arrangement so that there is autonomy and this Bill has been brought direct control of the Government on the here just to mislead the people. SEBI. it is in view of the maximum trading 533 Stat Res re dis CHAITRA 10,1914 (S A K A ) Securities and 534 approval of Securities A Exchange Exchange Board of India Bill Board of India Ordinance and activities m Bombay that the Government manyinvestors trying to chase too few shares have chosen this city forthe head quarters of There is a danger that or the small Investor SEBI However, there should be a centre or might get into the trap of misleading adver this kind of an arrangement should be made tisements and rrugh! get hurt Therefore, the not only in Delhi, but in all the metropolitan time has come now to give more statutory cities of the country With these words, I powers to the SEBI Thatisexpectlywhatthe thank you Government has done [English] There was a criticism about the need for issuing an ordinance One could argue that SHRI PRITHVIRAJ D C HAVAN (Karad) ordinance could have been delayed But the Sir. I rise to support this Bill This Bill replaces pace with which the reforms were taking the ordinance which was promulgated in place had generated such a tremendous January this year Since 1985 Government confidence ot a common investors in the under the Prime Ministership of late Rajtv future ot this country that people were rush Gandhi followed certain policies of ing to invest It was necessary to signal that liberalisation Industnal growth rate during Government really intended to give teeth to that penod was one of the highest ever the SEBI to regulate the capital market and recorded It was sustained dunng this entire also to give a warning to the unscrupulous penod till 1989elections when we seemed to intermedianes who might take advance of have hit the wall In Apnl 1988 given the the situation That is why the government did healthy development of the capital market, not wait till the beginning of Parliament ses the Government constituted the Securities sion and the ordinance was issued I do not and Exchange Board of India It was think there is much to be read into it We all recognised that such a regulatory and devel agree that this is a very welcome Bill We opmental body is required to channelise the could differ about the powers given to the savings into the industnal sector It was SEBI There is definitely a complaint that sought to be based on the pattern of the Central Government still retains a lot of Securities and Exchange Commission of the control over the working of SEBI I humbly USA and similar bodies those operating in submit that an institution of this nature can many industnalised Western countnes not be created overnight In other countries it has taken decades for these institutions to During the last three years the Board function healthily We can certainly come has gained valuable expenence in order to back later and try to give it more autonomy address the needs of three groups of people than what is being given today the issuers of the secunties the investors and the intermedianes Today, there are 16 00 hrs. over 15 million investors Most ot them are very small middle income people and pen One thing that is certain is that the Central sioners. who are trying to invest their money Government would only retain its supervi in public companies India has one ot the sory role in watching the growth of this largest saving rates among the developing organisation and see whether it is really and countnes Today, due to the liberalised poll functioning properly and meeting the objec cies. dynamic policies, growth oriented poll tives which have been stated It has to cies of the Government there is a tremen regulate and develop a healthy capital mar dously active capital market, share issues ket After sometime. Government will cer are being oversubscribed tens of times and tainly grant it more freedom, independence hundreds of times There are. in fact too and autonomy More powers will come as 535 S tat Res. m. Os- MARCH 30.1992 Securities and 536 approval of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India BIS Board of India Ordinance and [Sh. Prtthviraj D. Chavanl are coming out with premium issues. The Central Government should impose tax on the institution matures, it will be worthwhile the premium amount. Something like 10 nothing that there are already complaints percent tax should be imposed on all the from the stock brokers that this BIN goes too premium and this tax should be credited to far, and that too much powers are already the National Renewal Fund. We have the given to the SEBI by this Bill and that they National Renewal Fund but we are not dear have already been controlled quite substan from where the money is to come. We tially and what needs to be controlled are the require a huge amount of money and I think other institutional intermediaries and not the premium tax would be a very good source. stock brokers. Companies which are profitable and will reach huge benefits from premium issues, The Bill needs to clarify the position of should be taxed to the rate of 10 per cent. the Controller of Capital Issue. Government «• has said that the CCI orthe Government will A fair and efficient Securities market is not play any role in deciding the premium. an important requirement to channelise the The companies are free to charge any amount flow of savings, it is necessary in order to of premium as they want. It is a very welcome build a healthy industrial society. SEBI must step. But Section 32 provides that the exist eventually evolve into a very powerful ing legislation would continue. It needs to be organisation what the RBI is to banks, SEBI clarified the separation of powers between should bo to the capital market. I request the SEBI and the Company Law Board and CCI. House to support the Bill. I will conclude by giving some sugges [Translation] tions. The f inancial position of the company has got to be clearly indicated. The present SHRI SHANKER SIMtLVAGHEI.A mechanism of half-yearly and audit report, (Godhra): Mr. Chairman, Sir, the hon. Minis etc. needs to be looked into. There is a need ter has introduced, the S.E.B.I. Bill, 1992 in to strengthen this mechanism so that there the House. I welcome it. He had to bring it in is full transparency in the finances of a a hurry as the common man is taking partici company, in order to make the picture clear pation in share market. Earlier there were to the public. It should be made mandatory eight stock exchanges in the country. With and that information such as paid-up capital the passage of time there has been an and the subscribed capita) alongwith the increase in their number. Their number has names of the Executive Directors should be come to eighteen now. In the past, a com indicated in all the communications coming mon man was not investing in it. But, these out to the public from the company and not days he is investing in it. Earlier, big houses only the prospectus, but all advertisements, and big families were making investment. and even in the letter heads. This minimum Now small people too, are making invest information should be there in whatever ment in it. communication coming out to the public. This practice is followed in many European Mr. Chairman, Sir, we must take care of countries these small people. The S.E.B.I. Bill should take care of these people and educate them. Another suggestion though not directly It shouldtraln them as to which company and related to the Bill but is important to be which share is better for transaction for the mentioned. There is a tremendously over purpose of better return. The Government haatnri ranital market and many companies should make an arrangementtoeducatethe 537 Stat Res. re. Os- CHAITRA10,1914 (SAKA) Securities 538and Exchange Board of India Bill "share holders and common investor so that are going up many times than its original their interests may be safeguarded It is my value Margin money should be increased tn humble request case there is a hike of more than 20% in a year in a share of any company If the rates 16.05 hrs. increase continuously, then the margin money may be increased U om 20%to 100% {SHRI RAM NAAK in the chair) It we increase the margin money upto 100%, we would be able to control the shares A If the small share holders lose the con common investor may be nominated as fidence, the mad race in share market will Director in the Board of Directors He should come to an end Today, the share marKet is be knowledgeable person as regards the at its height Generally, the man who used concept of share market Ifunknowledgeable his excess amount in purchasing gold or persons are made Dtrectors, the interests of urban land, is investing n in share market common investor could not be safeguarded today II he loses his confidence, the whole Aqualifted and knowledgeable person should share market will come down T he Govern be appointed to the post After his appoint ment will not be able to control the mad race ment, corruption takes place at the time ot m snare marKet I herefore.the Government issuing cards People offer Rs 3 lakhs 1or should pay attention to it, first of ali obtaining a card Thecorruptionisgenerated by those people who are appointed from Mr Chairman, S« there is a speculation here and who have made it a political profes and mad race m the shaie nwrket at present sion The company which spends maximum money on advertisements is succeeding in I will conclude my speech after saying selling it* issues at the earliest T tw Govei n one thinq Mr Chairman. Sir some compa ment shouio tix trie norms regarding adver nies make offers to others to attract them in tisement budget tor all companies There a bad manner lam anM P They offered me should be a limit on advertisement budget the post of Chairman to the Board ot Direc Keeping tn view what 3nn Jaswant Singh tors of the Company I was Governor earlier ana otUer colleagues nave said the Govern But now I am not In this way they make an ment si.uuia euro trie expend»tuie oit advei offer to an ex-Governor or ex-Mimster and tisemerts Apart trom tne r Through you, I would like to say that In the end, I would, like to say that when those who are appointed as Chairman or the common man came forward, the S.E.B.I. Directors in the Boards of Directors should had to assume greater role. You should take remain there at least for 5 years. It would be care to educate the common man. Nowa their responsibility for 5 years to ensure the days, many bogus companies are coming up * smooth functioning of the Company. What in the market. It wilt be known from the ever the status of the Company may be, advertisements appearing in newspapers distinguished people should be given a daily that bogus companies are coming up in chance to come forward. It should be en large number. It must be ensured that this sured that people are not removed after the responsibility should lie on the Board of closure of issues. If the people of some Directors of each company. The Board of status remain in the Company, they will use Directors of each company should function their status in the interest of investors and in at least for 5 years. The excess amount the interest of the company and not in the should be deposited in Bank. There should interest of some mischievous persons of the be some arrangement to punish those who company. I would like that such type of are f'jund indulging in any bungling. All these system should be set up. It should be in factors should be taken into account and in quired into and good people nominated to it. real sense the S.E.B.I. should be made a body forthe welfare of common investors, h I would like to submit one thing more. If is my submission. a company gets the excess amount than the issued shares, it should be made compul SHRI KAMLA M1SHRA MADHUKAR sory for the company to deposit the excess (Motihari): Mr. Chairman, Sir, outwardly the amount in Banks. This amount should not be Bill appears to be very good but we doubt left with the owner of the Company or with hon. Minister’s real intention because it has people issuing the shares. The amount for been said in the statement ot Objects and which the shares are issued should remain Reasons of this Bill that it has been intro with the company and the excess amount duced in the House to protect the interest of should be deposited in Bank. The Bank and the investors and to regulate the market. the company, should return the amount with None can have any objection if the Govern interest to the concerned investors whose ment really intends to do so. But it does not name have not been shown in the allotment seem to be so. The fact is that the World list of shares. Such type of system must be Bank is dictating its terms to our Govern introduced Otherwise, it has been observed ment. This Bill has been introduced to follow that the people of the Company does not the policies of the World Bank. One can return the excess amount for months to understand if the hon. Minister talks of pro gether. Who will check the interest earned by tecting the interests of native investors but the Company ovor Rs. 200-300 crore as he is inviting the foreign investors alongwith excess amount for 2-3 months. It forms a it. lknowthatweneedit,butwehavetokeep iarge sum. Bank institution should come in it in mind that we should protect the interest the picture and it should idmatn the custo of the native investors and should not en dian of the excess amount. Only the capital courage the foreign investors because they equivalent to issues should be given to the are already equipped with ail facilities and Company. The Bank should give interest on resources. Keeping in viewthefactthatthere the excess amount forthe period ft keeps the is corruption in this work, I hope that the hon. 541 Stat. Res. re. I think, our regulations, our laws, and 11 All mutual funds will be expected to our institutions, are so well organised and the submit to SEBI the texts of the market policy frame under which they are working is ing literature and advertisements is well developed and regulated; there should sued to the investors”. not be undue apprehension in the mind of the investors that there would be any kind of so- And the third one is given in guideline called crash in the stock market. Normal no. 14.7: conditions at the moment are such that - as one hon. Member has said, and this is the “ The marketing and publicity brochures study by many experts in the country and for each scheme shall property disclose abroad - there is likely to be a long run bullish the investment objectives, the method market in India. This is the reading at the and periodicity of valuation of invest moment and this depends on many factors ments, the exact method and periodicity in future. of sales and purchases and other de tails considered by SEBI to be essential Shrimati Geeta Mukherjee wanted to for investors." know as to what are the arrangements if there is over-subscription. We have a regu These guidelines have been issued only last lar arrangement. It is actually not guided by month and we hope that these guidelines will this Board but it is underthe Companies Act. be followed by all the mutual funds and First they are required to keep money in others who advertise in this behalf. Seprate accounts and refund within the time stipulated with interest, where the money is SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE: You kept overdue, and therefore, there is no such said that this is being monitored, i.e. over fear and certainly the Board will also take into subscription as well as the return of the consider this aspect. money to those who did not have the oppor tunity to buy the share is being monitored by The suggestions made by Shri Jaswant the Company Affairs Department. Are you Singh include particularly regarding adver satisfied with our monitoring? tisements. On that he has expressed his concern. And it is a fact that Mutual Funds SHRI RAMESHWAR THAKUR: If there have given advertisements recently and in is any deficiency in over subscription, and if the past also, in this connection I would like there are complaints, necessary action is to mention that recently the Government of being taken. But, now, it is not tike the past India have issued guidelines to the Mutual one. Thera are now effective steps being 549 Stat. Res. re. dis- CHAITRA10, 1914 (SAKA) Securities 550and llfoardofIn^a^dfnance^K^ Exchange Board of India Bill taken particularly in the case of over sub it. It would be ensured after taking your scription. There are many Issues where we valuable suggestion into consideration. Per have over subscription and under the provi sons with proven mant, ability, maturity and sions of the Companies Act, this is being experience will only be nominated so that regulated and the companies are answer- they can look after the interests of the people. able for over subscription and the refund of the money interest also if there is an over The suggestion whether there could be delay in refunding the amount, that is there. a representative of the stock exchanges, needs careful consideration because SEBI In regard to the level playing field men is to regulate the affairs of the s*ock ex tioned by Shri Jaswant Singhji, as we are all change. If we take the person from the stock aware, it has been done and in the budget exchange itself, whether he will be com Speech of the hon. Finance Minister, this pletely independent or not, but he must have aspect has been dealt with. So far as the the experience of dealing with the stock reform of the stock exchange is concerned, exchange. So, that aspect will be taken into now SEBI has been charged with the re consideration. sponsibility that it hastoequally deal with and make all the necessary reforms that are Shri Bhargava and other friends have necessary. We are all aware that after this also made suggestions with regard to the enactment when the regulations are made in direction to be given by the SEBI. SEBI wilt detail, various other aspects which have exercise its authority. In any law, we havethe come to our notice or where suggestions residual power given to the Government. So, have been made by the hon. Members will be in circumstances where it becomes abso taken into consideration in providing them in lutely necessary to give direction, suchdirec- the regulation to be framed for the SEBI. tion will be given. About the return of allotment application With regard to two Directors, those money, I have just mentioned and it was a Directors shall not only be experts but will be point mentioned earlier also. This is very whole time also and they will look after the important point. interests of the various people. SEBI will take into consideration not only regulating the SEBI has been asked to draft take over stock exchanges but will also take into con and merger regulations because for future, sideration the formation of the stock ex we want that there must be a regular if not on changes. We have twenty-two stock ex individual basis, but there must be regular changes. There is already a Report of the proposition which should be drafted by the Pnerwani Committee which has suggested SEBI. In fact, the draft papers have already the establishment of additional stock ex been circulated and we have sought for the changes. which is under consideration of the suggestions and when the suggestions are Government now. But whenever any per received, these will b e mission is granted, it will take into consider fmalrsed.( Interruptions). ation all the possible aspects. So, i^ere is a desirable growth of stock exchanges. When A mention has also been made in regard to there Is necessity and if all other conditions the constitution of the Board. Many Mem are fulfilled, after careful examination they bers have mentioned about this thing. We will be allowed. haveacompoftttkMjQf t w n in *hk* there will be three representatives of the Govern As regards the other suggestions made ment and two persons wilt be nominated to by the hon. Members, the basic goal is to 551 Stat. Res. re. dis- MARCH 30,1992 Securities and 552 approval of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India BIU Board of India Ordinance and [Sh. Rameshwar Thakur] leave of the House to withdraw his amend ment? protect the interests of the investors and to regulate the affairs in such a way that there SOME HON. MEMBERS: Yes. is no difficulty. All those aspects wHI be taken care of by the SEBI and by this Amendment No. 1 was, by leave, with Act and the regulations created thereunder. drawn. Therefore, I am hopeful that some of the provisions which the hon Members have MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: got. will be taken into consideration and we will have a healthy growth, as is indicative of " That the Bill to provide for the estab the present stock exchange position (n fu lishment of a Board to protect the inter ture also we will have a healthy growth of est of investors in securities and to stock exchanges which is indicative of the promote the development of, and to strength of the economy and the future of the regulate, the securities market and for economy. matters connected therewith or inciden tal thereto, be taken into consideration.” With these words, I commend the Bill to be passed unanimously. The motion was adopted. MR. CHAIRMAN* Since Shrimati Geeta MR. CHAIRMAN: We shall now take up Mukherjee is not present in the House. I am clause-by-clause consideration of the Biii. putting the Statutory Resolution to the vote of the House. The question is: MR. CHAIRMAN: There are no amend ments to clauses 2 and 3. The question is: 'That this House disapproves of the Securities and Exchange Board of India "That clauses 2 and 3 stand part of the Ordinance, 1992 (Ordinance No 5 of Bill- 1992) promulgated by the President on the 31st January, 1992." The motion was adopted. The motion was negatived Clauses 2 and 3 were added to the BUI MR. CHAIRMAN: The House will now MR. CHAIRMAN (Shri Ram Naik): There take up the Motion for Consideration There is an amendment by Shri Had Kishore Singh is an amendment to the Motion for consider He is not here. I shaH put Clause 4 to vote of ation by Shri Girdhari Lai Bhargava the House. [Translation] The question is: SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA: Sir, "That Clause 4 stand part of the Bill" I seek leave of the House to withdraw my amendment. The motion was adopted. [English] Clause 4 was added to the Bill. MR. CHAIRMAN: There are no amend , . MR-CHAIRMAN: Has the hon. Member ments to clause 5 to 35. 563 Slat /to*, m. Os- CHAITRA10. 1914 (SAKA) and Cess and other 554 approval of Cess and other Taxes Taxes on Minerals (VaOdatkm^ on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance The question is: Casss and other Taxes on \minerals (Valida tion) Ordinance, 1992 (Ordinance No.7 ot T h a t Clauses 5 to 35 and the schedule 1992) promulgated by the Presidenton the stand part of the Bill* 15th February,1992’ The motion was adopted Certan States have been imposing cess and other taxes on minerts. This had been Clause 5 to 35 and the Schedule were struck down by Courts including the Su added to the BilL preme Court of India in different cases. As aresutt of the judgement in these cases, the MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: State Governments became liable to refund cess and other taxes collected by them. H That clause; the Enacting formula and the Long title stand part of the Bill.” [Translation] The motion was adapted. The Superme Court and several High Courts of India have give judgements to Clause 1, the Enacting Formula and the refund cess and other tatsxes collected by Long Title were added to the Bill the State Governments. This ordinance has been promulgated to stop the act of refund SHRI RAMESHWAR THAKUR: I beg to ing the money because the State Govern move: ment have spent the amount on their devel opmental activities. Tha t the Bill be passed". Madhay Pradesh has to refund Rs.91 MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: croreand Orissa Rs. 1 l2crore. How will they be able to refund it? The taxpayers are lakhs That the Bill be passed". in number. Who will receive it? This is a problem before the Central Government. The motion was adopted This Is at act that Central Government is not going to be benfited by imposing the cess. The State Government have spent it. 16.47 hrs. and several State Government have ap pealed to the Central Governments to pass STATUTORY RESOLUTION a law so that they may not have to refund the RE.DISAPPROVAL OF THE CESS AND money. OTHER TAXES ON MINERALS (VALIDATIONpRDINANCE MySubmission is that there were two AND cases, one of them was that of Mossers Fero CESS AND O TH ER TAXES ON Alloys CorpoUon Orissa Udyog and second MINERALS (VALUDATION) BILL was Orissa cement Vs.Orisa State- * * '0 A.I.R. 1991-S C 818-55 and the second was SHRI ^taJRDHARI L AL. Orissa Cement Vs. State of Orissa - BHARGAVAiJaiourt: Mr.^ia«nfnan".Sir. I A.I.R.1991 S C 1671-1771.1 do not mean to beg to mow: say that the Government does not want to get the refund but the Stat Governments Th a t this House disapproves of the h a vrequested e you to do so. Is is essential 555 Stat Res. m. (Ms- MARCH 30,1992 and Cess and 556 other approval of Ce&s and other Taxes Taxes on Minerals (VaHdaticm^ on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance [Sh. Girdhari La) Bhargava] the State Government has spent the money and it Is not being refunded. The amount to accelerate the exploration programme of obtained by way dt roylty is spent on devel oil and Natural Gas in Western Rajasthan, opmental activities. If the Government re the area which I represent. The Centre vises it immediately, the State Government should give up it idea to take away minor wilt be able to undertake developmental at minerals from the control of State Govern works with the help of the amount obtained ment. Minerals covered in this category in from increased roylty. So I support the mo clude minerals like marble, granite and tion to repeal this ordinance though your sandstone. The Central Government has intention is good. made up its mind to have these also under its control whereas the State Government should [Engrish] have control over these. If the control shifts to the Central Government, the economy of MR. CHAIRMAN :Motion moved: Rajasthan which is a backward State will be shattered. It will adversely affect the people "That this House disapproves of the belonging to sheudled Castes and Sched cess and other taxes on Minerals (Valida uled Tribes and otehr backward classes who tion) Ordinance, 1992 (ordinance,No,7 of depend on minig of these minerals for their 1992) Promulgated by the President on the livelihood. The State Government has for 15th February, 1992 mulated poifcyforgranting lease on minerals keeping this social commitment in view which [Translation] ^ . too will be adversely affected. The Govern w ^ * ment is going to make this amendment only THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE because the State Governments have spent MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRIJALRAM the entire amount of the cess on their devel SINGH YADAV): I beg to Mover.* opment activities and it is not possible to refund that amount. That the Bill to validate the imposition and collection of cesses and certain other On the other hand States are being put to taxes on minerals under certain State laws, economic loss by not revising royalty rates. be taken into consideration. “ There is a provision for revision of royalty rates afterevery fouryears. while the sources Sir, with your permission, I would like to of the income of the CentralGovemment like speak a lew words whiUe commending the excise duty, income tax, custom duty etc. Bill for consideration. The division of legisla are revised every year, the royalty remain tive powers between the Central Govern static for seven oreitht years together There ment and the State Govemmen is governed is provision of tax on minig up to 20 per cent by part II of the Constitution of India. In of the selling price, but the rates have been Article 246 of the Constitution a mention has fixed between 2 to 10 per cent only. Thus the been made of the Union List -1, State List-2 State Governments are being depnved of and Concurrent List-3. Entries in respect of principal source of income.Governments them have been made according to the intention is good. The Orissa and Madhy Seventh schedule. Under the entry 54 of the Pradesh Government are making this de List-1 of the Constitution, the Central Gov mand. Therefund of money is possible. But ernment has been empowered to regulate the Central Government is of the view that mines and to develop minerals to the extent •Moved under the Recommendation of the President 557 Stat Res. re. cfc CH A ITR A 10, 191 4 (SAKA) and Cess and 558 other approval of Cess and other Taxes on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance such regulation and development under the baste of laws pased by their respective State control of the Union has been declared Legislatures. Such levies are in addition to proper by Parliament through law in the royalty notified by the Central Government public interest. In compariskwi to this the under Mines and Minerals (Regulation and powers given about regulation and develop Development) Act, 1957. The legality of ment of mines under entry-2 of the State Ust- these levies was suspect and these suspi 2 are Hmited to the the terms of the provisions cions were raised under the provisions of of thp list-1. Under entry 45 of the State List division of powers as provided in the Consti >2 also State Governments haw* been em tution of India anr4 *>e provisions of Section powered to determine and collect land 9 and 9 (A) of the Act of n 57. Some persons revenue maintain land records, condut sur challenged the State Governments' powers vey for revenue purposes and entileryent of in courts regarding imposition of such cesses revenue and transfer records. In addition to and other taxes on minerals. this, State Governments have powers to impose tax on land and buildings (Enter 49 of Various courts and the Supreme Court List -2) as also on mineral rights in relation to in two special cases have repealed the cor development of mineral (Entry 50 of lirst-2) respond^ provisions of verious Acts passed as per the limits laid down by the parliament by verious States with regardto imposition of in this regard. cesses and othertaxes on minerals. The first judgement was given by the Supreme Court The partiamint passed Mines and Min on 25-10-89 in India Cement Ltd.Vs eral (Reguaftion and Development), Act 1957 Tamilnadu Stale case. The Supreme Courts with a view to rbing the regulation of mines stated in its verdict that royalty is a tax and which was later called the set of 1957 and cess having been a tax on royalty is beyond development of minerals under the Union the jurisdiction of State Legislatures be under Entry 54 of List-1. cause all of their powers have been superceded under Section 9 of the Act of Therefore, (the powers granted to State 1957. In its second decision on 4.4.91 in the Government under entry -23 of the List 2 hve case of Messers Orissa Cement Ltd Vs. been limited to the extent to which the Union Orissa State and other the Supreme Court Government has taken over those powers settled several cases relating to the State of under the Act of 1957. Orissa, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Sections 9 and 9 (A) of the Act of 1957 The Supreme Court opined that levies provide that the rates of royalty or dead rent imposed by these States violate the provi shall be those as will be determined by the sions of the Constitution. In its above judge second and third schedules respetively of ment the Supreme Court issued instructions the Act. These retas of roypty or dead rent for compulsory refund of the levies collected aare notified by the Central Government. on minerals uptothe date of the repeaiment But itscoHection and utilisation of the amount of the levy. Such dates for Bihar, Orissa and thus collected is made by the concerned Madhya Pradesh were4/4/91,22/12/89 and State Governments. In the above said situ 28/3/86 respectively. ation, a question regarding the competence of the State Legislatures about imposition of Following the Supreme Courts decision any other levy on minerals has arisen. on 4.4.91. the Orissa and Madhya Pradesh Governments will haveto refund huge amount Verious State Governments have lev collected by them. Since refund of this money ied cess and other taxes on minerals on the will involve severe adverse affect on the 559 S tat Res. re. disa&rovai MARCH 30.1992 Sim . by Minister 560 of Cess and other Taxes on Minerals Bofors Investigation (Validation) Ordinance and Cess and [Sh. t e n 7J^ % a S S f rai5 V * * 33'1™’ * the B id to validate the imposition revenue of these States, I propose to intro* and collection of cesses and certain other duce a suitable law for the validation of the taxes on minerals under certain State laws, levies already collected. In the case of Bihar betaken into consideration/ the date upto which the levies were allowed to be retained was 4.4.91. It is also worth There are amendments to the Motion noting that it will be very difficult to ensure for consideration, that the collected levies are refunded to various endsers of those minerals who have SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI-not present. to bear the burden of these levies. SHRI GIRDHARi LAL BHARGAVA. Ater examining the above points and also taking into account the pressure from [Translation] some State Government about refund of levy, the President of India promulgatged the SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA: I Mineral cess and other Taxes (Falidation) beg to move- Ordinance. 1992 on February 15. 1992. Through this Ordinance seven State Gov Tha t the Bill be circulated for eliciting ernments will have to validate the collection opinion there on by the 25th June, 1992." of cess and other taxes on minerals upto 4.4.91. [English] [Translation] MR.CHAIRMAN: Now the Minister to make a statement. These seven State Government such as Andhra Pradesh. Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu Cannot recover levies after this 17.02 Hrs. date. STATEM EN T BYMINAST3EB MR. CHAIRMAN: Hon. Minister. Your Bofors by Investigation statement is too iengthuy. [English] SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV Sir. I am just concluding. This Bill will replace that THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AF ordinance and validate the Acts of the State FAIRS (SHRI MAPHAVg«NM AM*1V Government to make them free from re- Sir, in the morning, hon. Shri Jaswant Singh, sponsictiit; of refunding recovered cess. hon. Shri Somnath Chatteijee and other The Bill Is being Introduced on the request of hon. Members have sought clarification on affected states, so that their difficulties may my visit to Davos. be removed. Therefore, I Introduce the BN lor the consideration of the House. I have lead the report which has ap peared in a newspaper toady, I wish to make {English} a brief statement clarifying my position. ^either the Ministry of External Affairs nor I deal with the Bofors" investigation. I am MR.CHAtRMAN: Motion Moved: not aware of the details of the pending 561 Statt b y Minister CHAITRA10, 1914 (SA KAJ Bofors investigation 562 proceedings H ence, there was no occasion the House ( Interruptions) I am on a point tor me to make any request to the authorities order in Switzerland in respect of the cases before the Swiss Courts and I categorically State SHRI AMAL DATTA (Diamond that I have not done so Harbour) He should give a statement on what is discussed there to us He said “I have handed over something" but that has not Howe ver, it is true that when i was in been given to us What is the fun of discuss Davos, I made a courtesy call on Mr Felber, ing? You have it laid on the Table of the Federal Concillor for Foreign Affairs At the House end of our conversation, while taking his leave, I handed over a note to Mr Felber MR CHAIRMAN Mr Basu Deb Achana, This note on the Status of the court cases you are on a point of order Please let me pending in India had been given to me by a listen lawyer I now regret that I handed over this note which was casedembarrassment to me SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA Just now and avoidable misunderstanding the Foreign Minister said that he had handed over a note to the lawyer who is that lawyer? The Government of India’s position has He should mention the name of the lawyer been mady amply clear by the letters written and also when the Foreign Minister has by the CBI to the Swiss authorities On these stated that he has handed overthe note, that aspects, I understand that a statement will note should be laid on the Table of the be made on behalf of the Government in due House ( Interruptions) course (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) No SHRI AMAL DATTA (DiamandHorbour) Who was this lawyer? Please clarify that SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA Why not? Other wise nothing is clanfied MR CHAIRMAN Mr Basu Dab Achana. SHRI MADHAVSINH SOLANKI This is what is the rule which the Foreignjh Minister not a suo motu statement, but only clarifica has violated? tton to the issues rraised in the House (lnterruption)\Nho is the Lawyer? He is not a SHRI BASU DAB ACHARIA He has counerthathewillhandoverthepaper Is he violated ail the rules a responsible lalwyer? Is he a lawyer ap MR CHAIRMAN There is no point of pointed by the State’ Please clanfy that Shn order Shn Ram Kapse to speak now No rule Baslu Deeb Achana (Banicua) You lay a has been violateed copy of the note on the Table of the House [Translation] THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) SHRI RAM KAPSE (Thane) Normally in this House after that statement Mr Chairman, Sir, it is a very serious issue is made, we do not seek clanfications We and just now the hon Minister of External have agreed that on 1st Apnl, we will have a Affairs gave a statement here After that Shri full discussion on Bofores in this house Ghulam Nabi Azad said that on 1st April we will have a full discussion on it in the House SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA Before But befoore it, we want to know the name of that, that note should be laid on the Tabel of on lawyer as there is no reason for waiting for 563 Statt. by Minister M A R C H 30,1992 Bofors Investigation 564 [Sh. Ram Kapse] (Interruptions) two days. Please tad us the name of the lawyer who handed over the note to the hon. MR. CHAIRMAN: Kindly take your seats. Minister. Along with this, arrangement should be made to lay that note on the Table of the SHRI AMAL D A TTA : Where is the House. We do not understand the reason note? The note is most Important. why that lawyer gave a note on the status of the pending cases. There was no need of SHRI BASU DAB * r- h IAIRA: We should giving information and specially in Sweden. know it. Why this was done? It should be clarified. It is my demand and point of orderthat the hon. MR. CHAIRMAN: Kindly take your seats. Minister should lay the note on the Table of Shri Acharia, kindly take your seat. What do the House and should disclose the name of you want to say? lawyer also. SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: Unless MR.CHAIRMAN: I have already said weknow what is there in that note, what that there is no point of order in it and no rule purpose will it serve by discussion? we should has been violated. Dr. Laxminarayan first know what is there is there in that note Pandeya. and what It contains. That should be laid on the Table of the House. You should ask the ( interruptions) Minister to lay it on the Table of the House. DR.LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA MR. CHAIRMAN: The hon. Member (Mandsaur): I would also like that the hon. should know that no questions are allowed Minister should clarify the position about the on the statement. objections reissued by the hon. Member. When a discussion is to take place on Before SHRI AMAL DATTA: We are asking no issue, the name of the lawyer should be questions. We are making comments. disclosed Please tell us what is the problem in laying the note on the Table of the House? MR. CHAIRMAN : you will have suffi cient time for it when the discussion starts. SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR RAWAT(Agra): When the hon. Minister has SHRI AMAL DATTA:The question is mentioned about a lawyer, he should a Iso tell whether it amounts to clarification or not. the reeasons why the need arose for under This is not a clarification. what circumstyancesthe hon. Ministergave that note? H should be clarified, (interrup SHRI RAM KAPSE (Thane): This statement tions) is incomplete. ( Interruptions) [English] MR. CHAIRM AN: I have already ruled MR. CHAIRMAN: I have already over that no questions can be asked on the ruled that there is no point of order. statement. Kindly sit down. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs wants to say some ( Interruptions) thing. Kindly listen.(Interruptions) MR. CHAIRMAN: kindly sK down. AH - SHRIGHULAM NABIA2AB :Sir, there these issues can be raised in the debate. was a demand made In this House. I would 565 Staff, by Minister CHAITRA10, 1914 (SAKA) Bofors investigation 566 like to clear what the position is. in one come more serious and complicated due to second, I would just like to make it clear. the statement given by the hon. Minister. {Interruptions) It cannot be expected ot the Minister of SHRI AMAL DATTA: The point is that External Affairs of India that a lawyer met the Parliamentary Affairs Minister can speak him and gave a note to him which was and I cannot speak. Is it correct? handed over to his counterpat when he met him. This issue has become so serious that SHRI GHULAM NABIAZAD: You can facts should coma before the House about it. speak. The hon. Member of the other House It was not expected from him in the manner wanted a fuli-fledgede discussion on the in which foreign policy of India is being Bofors, to which the Government has agreed handled. Today hon. Members Shri Jaswant Singh and Shri Somnath Chatterjee wanted only a SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGARAHI pointed answer. (Deogarh): This is not the time to ask clarifadons. The time of the Hpuse should SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA. I also not be wasted like this. ( Interruptions) wanted it. MR CHARIMAN:lamallowmgonlytwo SHRI GHULAM NABI A M D : Yes There Members. Is there a new point? is adifference between a discussion and a point of clarification. Their only pointedques- SHRI SOBHANADRESWARA RAO tion was whether he has handed over some VADDE(Vijayawada): Sir, the hon. Minister document, lletter or not. In response to that, of External Attars has just now made a the hon. Minister has said statement in this House and it has further “Yes".( Interruptions) To a pointed query a compounded certain confessions that are pointed answer has already been given. So, there in the minds of the people because of this is not full-fledged discussion a very alarming news that appeared today mornmtng. He says that he has handed over For a full-fledged discussion, a date and a note. He is conf larmtng But the contents of time has already been fixed So, if you have the note is not made clear to have one discussion today and day after tomorrow another discussion, there is no fun (Interruptions) of having any discussion (Interruptions) MR. CHAIRMAN The Parliamentary MR. CHAIRMAN* let me understand i Affairs Minister has said something. aiiow you one by one. I will control the House. Kindly sit down The hon Minister has said SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO something. After the Minister says some VADDE' If the contaents of the note are not tning, if the Member has to say something, know, the discussion will not be fruitful. Still, let me listen and then i will rule doubts will be there. It is better for the Government to come out with the details of [ Translation] the note. It is better for the Minister of External Affairs to come out with a state ment. (Interruptions) SHRIHARIK1SHORE SINGH (Shedar): Mr. Chairman,Sir, it is not-for asking the MR. CHAIRMAN: I am not allowing clarification as the situation has further bo- them to ask any question. 567 Statt. by Minister MARCH 30.1992 Bofors Investigation 568 SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO sion takes place or during the opening state VAD D & Let him say wheat is there in the ment of the speaker on the 1st, they should memorandum. (Interruption) disclose the statement and the contents of the statement so that House and the country SHRI JASW ANT SINGH(Ch SHRI CITTA BASU(Barasat): Sir, I do MR. CHAIRMAN: Kindly resume your not want to repeat whatever has been said seas. Both of them should take note of the by Shri Manoranjan Bhakta. He has made it feeling of the House. If they want to make a political issue and a party another statement, they can make it after issue. ( Interruptions) wards. Now Dr. Laxminarayan Pandeya. to start his speech. MR. CHARIMAN: Please do not go into those details. (Interruptions). 571 Stat Res. re.- dis MARCH 30,1992 and cess and 572 other approva l of Cess and other Taxes on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance SHRIGHULAN NABI AZAD;the Bill has Constrtution. In such a situation the State to be passed and it has to go to the other Government were in serious trouble as they House { Interruptions) were required to refund crores of rupees collected as taxes under the various enact SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY ments. The State Governments such as (Jagatsmghpi/r) Sir, I am standing for a long Madhay Prades, Orissa, Maharashtra, and time. I have something to say. Karanataka requested the Union Govern ment to come to their rescue. Madhya MR CHAIRMAN'I have seen you You Pradesh Government was facing a problem can say afterwards. ( Interruptions) how to refund crores of rupees because by ' * 6 imposing such taxes, itdecidedtoworkinthe DR LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA interest of people of the state. The Central (Mari3saury1i«rCtra!flfiah,S]r/■^,""" cess on minerals are given to the States in the form of by the Union Government The (Interruptions) amount of roytalty is so meagre that the State Government is unabletodeveloptnose MR CHAIRMAN You can discuss it areas Therefore, it is frequently demanded afterwards, when there is a full-fledged de by the staes such as Bihar, Madhya Pradesh bate. Dr Laxmmarayan Pandeya to speak ,Onssa etc that the rate of royalty should be now. mjcreased and due share should be given to the States It is true that the Union Govern ment in creased the rate of royalty to some extent sometime ago, but that was not 17.24hr» enough and the State Government were f idnmg it difficult to develop their areas prop STATVORY RESOLUTION RE erly DISAPROVAL OF THE CESS AND OTHER TAXES ON MINERALS (VALIDA I would like to diaw the attention of lhp TION) ORDINANCE Government towards that judgment of the Supreme Court m which it is stated AND [English] CESS AND OTHER TAXES ON MINER ALS (VALIDATION) BILL CONTD "Having thus concluded that the levy of cess lundertheOnssa, Bihar and Madhy [Translation] Pradesh enactments is valid, It becomes necessasry to consider the logical DR.LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA consequences of such a conclusion (Mandsaur) Mr. Chairman, Sir, this BID is Pnma facte, it would seem that all cess brought to replace the Ordinance which was levied under the impugned provisions promulgated by the Union Government to should be directerdto be refunded to the valoidate the imposition and collection of asessees, particularly In view of article cesses and certain other taxes on minerals 265 of the Constitution." under certain state laws The Supreme Court by its judgement declared the collection of [Translation] such taxes as illegal on the ground that the enactments under which the cess was levied When the question of the refund came, were not according to the provisions of the Government of Madhy Pradesh expressed 573 Stat Res m efts- CHAITRA 10,1914 (SAKA) and Cess and other 574 approval of Cess and other Taxes Taxes on Minerals (Validation) on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance BtB its m ability to ref und the amount So those the contra! Government should amend the relevant Acts were declared valid from differ old Act so that the State Governments may ent dates in different states such as Bihar, get the same nght to roome extet But the Madhy Pradesh and Orissa, and thus the present situation is not good for the States collected cess was also declared valid But In this respect, I would like to submit that the problem is as it was, the share of the Government should consider Secondly, you States willl remain the same The State are bnngtng today a Bill replace the ordt Governments had tried to solve their prob nance promulgated following the verdict lems enacting various laws But once again, pronounsed by the Supreme Court and the they have become helpless I have some different dates shown by it, but the problem press clippings in which it is stated is not going to be resolved by it The royalty being given by the Centra! Government to [English] vanous States for different minerals is quite less Madhya Pradesh is very rich in iron ore, Orissa wants that the mineral laws be lime stone and other minerals Same is the amended case of Orissa and Bihar In the States mentioned in it following Acts and laws ( Translation] relating to mineral cess exist Orissa Government want that laws 17.30 hrs. nelalting to minerals should be amended The Union Government should decentralise [MR DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chair] the power regarding levying cess on miner als and such conditions should be created so [English] that the State Governments can also realise royalty and cess on mineerals under their 'The Andhra Pradesh (Mineral Rnghts) junsdiction Another press clipping says Tax Act, [English] The Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Area) Distnct Bards Act, "Changes in the Mines Act Officials from BiharGovemment yesterday impressed The Andhra Pradesh (Telengana Area) upon the Central Governmemt the need to Act, amend the Mines and Minerals Develop rm»nt A ct" The Cess Act of (Bengal Act) of Bihar, [ Translation] The Karnataka Zilla Panshad Act * Similarly, Madhya Pradesh Government The Karantka (Mineral Rights Tax Act also said that because of the Superme Court judgement they would not be able to impose The Madhya Pradesh Karadhan cess therefore, it is expected from the Union Adhiniyam, Government that It would amend its Acts On this occasion, I would like to submit that the The Madhya Pradesh Upkar Adhinyam Government should accept the request of the States, and amend the Central Acts so that they may be able to develop their re The Maharashtra Zilia Panshads and sportive minerals areas properly F or this Panchavat^San^ft* 575 Stat. Res. re. dis- MARCH 30.1992 and Ces$ and other 576 approval of Cess and other Taxes Taxes on Minerals (Validation)^ on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance [Or. Laxminarayan Pandeya] not be protected by them. The State Govern ments have repeated by represented their The Orissa Cess Act; and case. Inspite of the repeated requests made by the Madhya Pradesh Government for The Tamilandu Panchayat Aca.” increase m the royalty rates from one to four, Central Government has not increased it to [Translation] even half of the requested demand, through Bihar Government has been successful in its But these have become ineffective fol effrots to some extent after lot of struggle. lowing the judgement of the Superme Court. But that is not adeqnate. It is clear that All the States are being affected by this Central Government has not done justice to judgement. Therefore, Government should Madhya Pradesh or Bihar. I would urge the provide reliefs and facilities to them so that Central Government, specially in respect of their problems are resoloved. Though I do Madhya Pradesh because through it ts very not want to go into the details of the Suupreme rich in minerals, the entire money is flowing Court judgement, yet I would like to quote to Central Government. I would like to repeat certPinportions from it. my request once again that Central Govern ment should take a justifiable stand so that [English] the State are able to develop their areas We now turn to the provisions of Madhya It is trace that the step taken by the Pradesh. Act 15 of 1982. We are concerned Central Government was quite excellent as only with Part IV which levies a cess not on it woula have been practically impossible to land in general which could be referred to refund the money to the ultimate consumer Entry 18 or Entry 49; but only to land held in Butthe interests of the State should continue connection with mineral nghts which m the to be protected in future also and they should State, are principally in regard to coal and get their due for developing their mineral rlgh limestone The proceeds are to be utilised areas. only towards general development or min eral bearing areas [English] [Translation] Deputy Speaker, Sir, so far as this Bill is The State Governmentts have also sub concerned, of course, this Bill has to be mitted that they want to develop mineral supported because it seeks to protect the bearing areas. The State Governments have interests of certain State Governments which become almost incapacitated. Though Gov face a very serrious situation in the wake of ernment has regulated them to an extent, it certain Supreme Court decisions which struck is not very clear what avenues are open to down- as ultra-vires several legislations of them. It is utmost necessary to make certain different States namely, Andhra Pradesh, amendments in the existing central Actsto Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa. enable the State Governments to develop Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. their areas. Sit, it has been held by the Supreme Present rates of royalty for different Court that the State legislatures have no minerals being given to Bihar, Madhya power to pass legislations imposing cess Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh etc. are so less that which is equated with tax. The main basis of tho interests pf the State Governments can- the decision, so far as I have been able to 577 Stat. Res. re. dis- CHAITRA10. 1914 (SAKA) and Cess and other 578 approval of Cess and other Taxes Taxes on Minerals ( Validation£ on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance understand, is that cess is a tax and that in otherwise. But there is a provision which view of a particular central legislation, namely says that the Central Government can lay the Mines and Minerals (Development and down procedure for the recovery of tax. Regulation) Act, the State legislatures have There is some incongruity there which realty . no power to impose any tax in the name of prompted the different State Governments mineral development or for the purpose of to enact legislations. It is undisputed that mineral development. States do require funds for the purpose of carrying out their activities, special develop The main reason for this decision is mental activites. Very limited poter of taxa entry 54 of List of the Seventh Schedule tion is available to the States. Sales tax. which the hon. Minister himself has men spirits and excises, minimal rights which tioned. It provides: regard to the cesses and fees and royalty on coal and other mineral resources were taken “Regulation and development ot inter recourse to by all the States for the simple state rivers and river valleys to the reason that this is a sector where the inci extent to which such regulation and dence of cess could be borne. development under the control of the Union is decalred by Parliament by iaw I will just indicate that eight States in to be expedient in the public interest.” 1989-90 recovered Rs. 1,043.93 crore by way of cess, out of which Bihar topped the list If we look at the corresponding entry, for obvious reasons with Rs. 648.59 crore which is entry 23 also mentioned by the hon. because ot mineral resources there, fol Minister - in List II of Seventh Schedule, that lowed by West Bengal - Rs. 279.49 crore. is the State List, it says: Madhya Pradesh was Rs. 22.32 crore, Andhra Pradesh Rs. 46 crore, etc. Sir, uptil "Regulation of mines and mineral devel now, the Supreme Court has not yet de opment subject to the provision of List I clared the West Bengal law ultra vires and with respect to regulation and develop up till today, only West Bengal is abie to ment under the control of the Union." recover cess because of the distinction that we are making and referring from the other It has been held that the cess, which has Acts. And I have the opportunity to represent been imposed by the several legislations the State of West Bengal in the Supreme which have been decalared ultra vires. really Court. The next matter is coming on the 6th imposes a tax on the royalty. If we go through Aprit before the Supreme Court. It is of very the judgment of fomer Chief Justice, late vital concern for the State. There is no doubt lamented Subyasachi Mukherjee, we will it ...(Interruptions) ...Sir, this is the position. see that he has proceeded mainly on the All other Acts have been declared ultra vires. basis that the amount of cess is also an Only Assam and West Bengal remain and impost on royalty and royalty is a part of the West Bengal is due to be taken up on the 6th amount on which ex facieXhose Acts impose, of April before the Supreme Court. What I a tax byway of cess. The Supreme Court has wish to impress upon the hon. Minister is that referred to the Mines and Minerals (Regula the Government of India has taken up that tion and Development) Act which under sec attitude and always said that whatever cess tion 9 authorise the Central Government to is to be realised or has realised will be utilised do certain things regarding mineral develop by the State concerned. Now, I gave the ment. But there is no charging section in the figure as Rs. 1043.93 crores. If cess Is whole Act which authorises the Central Gov abolished, as it has happened in other States ernment to impose any tax by way of cess or due to the Supreme Court judgement, we 579 Stat Res re dis * MARCH 30.1992 and Cess andother 580 approv al of Cess and other Taxes Taxes on Minerals (Validation^ on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance (Sh. Somnath Chatterjee] Centre or no declaration has been made by the Centre, undoubtedly the State Govern have to rely only on royalty I will give you a ments would have had the authority to levy few figures to show the great loss to be cess These days, we are heanng lengthy suffered by the States, while some States speeches from the Finance Minister as to will greatly benefit But there are some States how he »s trying to help the State Govern which have been realising cess and which ments, how the Central Government is mak now occupy a very substantial percentage of ing sacrifices and how the Finance Minister their tax base or income base In 1989-90, has given Rs 1500 crore to the State ad Bihar has realised Rs 27 93 crores as roy nauseam' Well, the more they give, the alty, Rs 648 59 crores as cess and (he total better it is We welcome any additional re was Rs 676 52 crores But on the basis of sources new rate of royalty that has now been fixed after theso impots have been declared ultra Sir, this is a very vital portion of the vires il will come down to Rs 541 c rores States resources, specially in those States fromRo F76 crores So is a loss of st aight where there are collieries and mines out of away Rs 135 crores for a State If West which these recovenescan be made There Bengal has to proceed on ths basis, then it fore, this is my appeal to the Central Govern will come down to Rs 176 89 from Rs 290 ment If you really want a better Centre State crores So, it is a loss of nearly Rs 120 ’■elationship. it you want the States to do crores when we want more resources and velop on the basis of their own programmes when lhe Centre is also saying that there and policies, you should accept my sugges should be greater and greater resource tion Backward States such as Orissa Bihar mobilisation by the State, if the nght to West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh have a recover cess is lost f'nally due to the SC serious problem of resource mobilisation So judgement, then very great difficulty will have many things are still to be made, so many to be faced by the State Governments Now projects are yet to be undertaken to develop a law has been declared ultra vires on a very these States But these programmes cannot technical ground I say technical because of be taken up due to lack of resources Now, a declaration made by the Parliament of there is a source by way of cess But certain India that mines and minerals have been constitutional hurdles, not of any fundamen brought under the control of the Union and tal character come in the way I say that declared by Parliament, by taw to be expedi these are not of any fundamental character ent in the public interest This is unde Item because this is not a tax over which there is 54 I had raised this earlier also in the House a complete embargo like 266, or where it is I said general development of mines and a case of imports and exports, etc In such minerals all over India may be kept in their cases, we can understand that there is a hands and they may pass necessary laws in constitutional bar So far as this is con that respect So far asthe right to levy cesses cerned, you can make an appropriate legis or certain taxes is concerned which should lation under Entry 54, List 1 So. please come under the State List under Entry 23. remove your control in respect of taxation the State Governmnt would have the power measure This is my first appeal except for the declaration made by the Par liament that it is expedient in public interest, Secondly, I wish to make a submission to be under the control of the State Govern with regard to royalty Under the law, royalty ment Therefore, this is not something which can be revised only after every three years our founding fathers did not contemplate The last revision has taken place last year Supposing no law has been made by the Therefore, until 1994, nothing can be done 581 Stat. Res.re. dis- CHAHRA 10,1914 (SAKA) and Cessand other582 approvalof Cessand other ra;es Taxeson Minerals(Validation) on Minerals(Validation)Ordina'nce Bill I am happy that the Centre has come with this enactment. Even this ordinance is justi- Representations have been made by fied because otherwise very serious situa- the State Governments. Shri Laloo Prasad tion would have ben faced by the State Yadav has threatened to go on fast. The Governments. I agree that this is one of the entire House expressed its concem over very rare occasions when the ordinance this. And, that is why I believe this Bill has making powers of the Centre are properly come before the House. The West Bengal ..J!tilised. When you do really good things, we Chief Minister has also made a roquest. support you. But for this ordinance, Bihar Every State Government, irrespectke of the would have to pay from 4 April 1991, Orissa colour of political party which is now ruling in from 22 December 1989 and Madhya that State, even the States ruled by Con- Pradesh would have to refund from March gress party, is facing this difficulty. There- 28, 1987and so on. The State Governements fore, I request the hon. Minister to think would have become bankrupt. The consider- about it. I amsure he will noitnrotne thaState ation that has prompted you to bring this Governrnent; I am sure he does not want to. ordinance is that the State Governments I hope Tirupati will not change that situation. should not have a severe financial constraint Kindly see to it that the Chief Minister of or difficulty. I appeal to you that you should Madhya Pradesh becomes a party to it. We apply this very consideration in all cases. We want to have a dialogue as to how best we want a united India. We want an India where can resolve this question. Merely increase in every part is developed. We want an India the royalty rate every three years will not without regional imbalances. No individual solve the problem. Therefore, I request that should be given a chance to think that be- proper attention is paid to this with an open cause of his or her geographical location or mind and with sympathetic approach. be.ause of otherconsiderations, a person is not able to prroceed alonq the path of devel- opment in the manner or with the speed that SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY one can with a little cooperaion from the (Jagatsinghpur): Mr. Speake, Sir, There is Central Government. So, the feeling 01 alien- no quarrel about this Bill which has come ation should not be there. Therefore, I appeal before this House. I think it is a step taken by to the Central Government that this is an the Central Government to help the States occasion when they should rise to the expec- from the difficulty which they were facing tations of the people for a United India with after thee Supreme COIJrt had struck down even development of all regions and all the State Cess. But, Sir, as Shri Somnath sections of people, where all can get the Chatterjee said, this will not help to solve the fruits of development. Therefore, please do problem. This problem can only be solved if nottake any action which will inhibitthe State the State Govemments are given the facility Governments in mobilising resources and to mobilise the resources from their own recovering taxes. Nobody has complained States. Take for example, Orissa. ortssa is that these taxes are onerous taxes because a State which is rich in mineral wealth. Orissa this is spread over a wide spectrum. They has the greatest amount of coal that is there . can bear it. The only technical question is of in the whole of the South Asia. Orissa State legislative competance. What the judiciary is rich in other minerals also. Since the year has been compe311ed to do? You have re- 1962, in which the Cess Act was nassed, the moved one difficulty temporarily but other State of Orissa was mobilising its resources difficulties should also be solved so that this from the cess. This helped the State to take recurring problem is -not there. The State up some projects in spite or the non-coop- Governments are 11e to recover their dues. eration shown by the Central Government. 583 Stat. Res. re. dis- MARCH 3D, 1992 and Cess and other 584 approval of Cess and other Taxes Taxes on Minerals (Validation) on Minerals (Validation) Ordinance Bill ISh. Lokanath Chouthury] Minister decided to sell it to the Tatas. How was the decision taken? That nobody knows. Now. if the cess is abolished for technical How the value was fixed? This also nobody reasons, the States will suffer a lot. knows. So, it was a deal between the Chief Ministerof Orissa the Tatas. Along with it, the I request the Central Government to Ch,ief Minister has given a big area of chrome help the State by bringing in a comprehen- mines as a conditionality to the Tatas. The sive legislation; if necessary Constitutional annual production requires at least one lakh amendment may be brought to remove the tonnes of chrome ore. The area given to- difficulty which is standing in the way of them was much more than that was required realising cess by the State Governments. It by them. That means. the facility that has is a vital question for the States. been given to the Tatas is unexpected. In this area, Orissa mineral is used. So, the Orissa I would say that there is no objection so Government should come to the Centre to far as this Bill is concerned. We will pass it but see that this chrome ore which was to be at the same time I would say that our re- given to the Tatas as a condition is not given. quests should be taken seriously by the Government and to that effect the Minister I am making this appeal because this ;hould make a Statement. I have one ortwo deal gives rise to suspicion. The way the uggestions to make. industry was sold and the way the chrome mine was leased to the Tatas and so on, The royalty cess that the States will get gives rise to suspicion. So, it is a question- . ow is less. able thing. If the royalty is imposed not on the basis SHRI A. CHARLES: In spite of that. you f the quantity but on the value of the miner- support that Government. Is, then the State's share may increase. SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY: Mr. Therefore, my suggestion is that the Charles, you don't read the newspapers. )yalty on the minerals should be assessed You are lagging behind. You first update ot on the basis of quantity but on the basis yourself. )f its price. So, my point is this. I appeal to thr My second suggestion is aboutthe min- Government to being a comprehensive Bill erals. The Government should take a seri- for helping the States so that the States may ous attitude towards minerals. It is because get the resources from the mines. I would minerals are limited. It should be properly also urge upon the Government to see that utilised. There are some States which are the minerals of the States are not misused by not looking into these aspects. Take the the State Government. So, this should also example of Orissa. 74 per cent of the total be taken care of. This is what I have to say. deposits of chrome in India is in Oris sa. In India, we have 94percentofchrome. Chrome THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE is a very valuable mineral. Its international MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS price is very high also. Recently, our Orissa AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Government headed by Shri Biju Patnaik MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COM· has done one thing. There was a Fero PANY AFFAIRS (SHRI RANGARAJAN Charge Chrome Factory in Orissa. It be- KUMARAMANGALAM): May I request the came sick'. When, it became sick, the Chief House to start the Private Members Busi- 585 Constitution (Amend) Biff CH A ITR A 10, 1914 (SAKA) by Shri Chitta Basu 586 (Insertion of new Part XIA) ness, it is going to be 6 ‘o’clock, it was consideration of the following motion moved decided last time that the House will take up by Shri Chitta Basu on the 13th March, 1992, Private Members Business today at 6 'o’clock. namefy- So, I request the House to dose the discus sion and finish the voting because this is an That the Bid further to amend the Con stitution of India, betaken into consider Ordinance I think, aif the hon. Members ation." know the deaiine also. Shri Sriballav Pantgrahi, You have al SHRI SUDHIR GIRI: Let us continue ready taken fifteen minutest tomorrow. — «HRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI SHR I RANGARAJAN (Deogarh); On Friday last I was referring to KUMARAMANGALAM: I have no objection the Intention underlying the setting up of the for continuing this discussion tomorrow ex Planning Commission and NDC by the found cept that you eat into the time on the discus ing fathers. Only a few days after the adop sions of the Demands of the Ministries. tion of the Constitution, the Planning Com mission had its birth by a resolution of the Cabinet. SHRI SUDHIR GIRI: We will have suffi cient time. So, obviously, the Parliament, the Con stituent Assembly, in their collective wisdom, SHRI RANGARAJAN never thought it proper to give a constitu KUMARAMANGALAM: All right. Let us have tional status to this Body, prestigious body. the Pnvate Members Business. Institution, Planning Commission. SHRI SUDHIR GIRI: Let us continue Similarly, also the National Develop with our discussion tomorrow. Now, let us ment Council was first constituted in 1952 and later on in 1967 it was reconstituted on take up Pnvate Members Business. the basis of the Administrative Reforms Commission’s Report. As you know, very SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO distinguished social workers, distinguished VADDE (Vijayawada): Last time a decision economists, distinguished leaders of India, was taken that at 6 ‘o’clock, the Pnvate adored the Planning Commission as Deputy Members Business will be taken up. Chairmen-Shri Ashok Mehta, late Shri Gadgil, Mr, C Subramaniam, the present Governor SHR I RANGARAJAN of Maharashtra; very distinguished person KUMARAMANGALAM: That is what I am alities were working in the Planning Commis saying. sion as Deputy Chairmen. As I said, not that eye-brows were not 18.00 hrs raised, disputes were not raised at the time of formation or constitution of the Planning CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) Commission. Pandit Nehru, the first Prime BILL Minister, a stalwart, as we aii know, himself (Insertion of new Part X1A) was a great democrat, a social thinker, by Shri Chitta Basu planner also. He believed in planning. The ' * was IeHin9 how the *ra of [English) ~ pfenning ushered in India. /MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Now, Let us Even the Finance Minister like John tafflnJp Private Members Business. Further Mathai could not tolerate the idea of having 587 Constitution (Amend.) BUI MARCH 30,1992 by Shri ChittaBasu 588 (Insertion of new Part XIA) {Sh. SrfbaHav Panlgrahi] The Planning Commission prepares the Approach Paper, in this Bill under discus Planning Commission wherein the Finance sion. the Mover wants that work to be as Minster wHI attend its meetings as an ordi signed to the National Development Council. nary member and some body else. He used Of course there is not much of a difference to say, this is an extra constitutional body or now if whatever he wants Is accepted be something Hke that. But with the support of cause the functioning of the NDC is very Prime Minister. Pandit Nehru, it grew; this comprehensive under the present system. Institution grew in importance and also it really became a very good institution of the The functioning of the NDC is, as I have country. The formulation of the country’s mentioned in my notings is very clear. It has planes were entrusted to this Body, to this got comprehensive guidelines for the forma Institution; and from the beginning, it had tion of the national Plan including the assess been made clear that the Planning Commis ment of resources, to consider the national sion will be advisory in nature; its recommen Plan asformulatedbythe Planning Commis dations, etc. will not be binding. sion, as also to consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting na Shri ChittaBasu has saidin his speech tional development and to review tho work about NDC. ing of the Plan trom time to time and recom mend such measures as are necessary for MR. DEP UTY SPEAKER. You now achieving the aims and targets set out in the kindly conclude. Plan. t SHRI SRIBALLAV PANK3RAHI: Of What is the constitution of the Council ? course, Shri Chitta Basu had initiated the The existing Council is Ihe highest forum for discussion. He spoke at length. I should be discussing and giving directions for the for given some more time to deal with the points mulation ot the national Plan and policy I raised by him also from my point of view. underline this. That is the highest forum That way, I am actually beginning now. And who are the members of this Coun MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Alreadyyou cil ? It is headed by the Pnme Minister and all have spoken for 15 minutes on Friday and the Ministers of the Central Government, the now for five minutes. Chief Ministers of the States and Union Territories and Members of the Planning SHRI SRIBALLAV PANH3RAHI: Sir, Commission and the Administrators ot the these 15 minutes and five minutes should Union Territories, and the Lt. Governor of not be taken into consideration in the Private Delhi, and the Chief Executive Councilor. Members’ Bids, that is notthe yardstick really The Chief Ministers when they attend the here. For Government business time factor meetings - 1 have also had the experience to is there. But here you have to be a little see It they bring thei' senior Ministers those liberal. who are in charge of Planning and Finance. The Reserve Bank Governor and the Chair SHRI K.P. REDDAIAH YADAV man of the North-Eastern Council are also (Mochilipatnam): You should give him also invited, they are also Members. more time. So, It is very comprehensive, more com SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI. The prehensive than what the hon. Mover of the Tolugu Desam Party member ,s also Bill wants It to. That is what he has stated and agreeing. again the existing Council is not an operative body. This function is given under the Plan New 1 am trying to be as brief as pos ning Commission. The Planning Commis sible. sion also is assigned an important job. The 589 Constitution (Amend) JEW/CHAITRA 10, 191 4 (SAKA) by Shn Chttta Basu 590 (Insertion of new Part XIA) approach Paper of the Plan is prepared by it Cabinet, with the Government And it is more The NDC gives directions initially on what so necessary in a developing democratic basis the approach paper should be pre country like India pared and after the Approach paper is pre pared it is referred to a full meeting of the Sir the Sarkaria Commission just re National Development Council All these cently, two years before, had come out with members are there with the Pnme Minister a voluminous report Sir, as you are aware, chairing the meeting and the Planning Com very distinguished people had associated mission Also, as I said they can supervise with the Sarkana Commission They moved and review frorp time to time, the develop throughout the country through ol ttho length mental side and all important economic and the breadth of the country, they inter matters are referred to the Planning Com viewed people, they met the Chief M'msters mission and they formulated questionraire and ev erythmg And after a thorugh discussion, As you know, Sir. India is the largest they had come out with the suggestions as to democracy in the world And democracy how the Planning commission and the NDC me<*ns accountability As you know Sir, we could be further streamlined They, in the*r have opted lor the Catinet form of Govern Wisdom, had not recommended corstitu ment Heie the Pnme Minister is the real tional status neither for the NDC nor tor the leader of the country He is accountable to Planning Commission The Administrative the people at large Reforms Commission, more than two de cades back, - it is around 1967 - also sug Sir judging the mood of the people the gested some changes in the procedure requirement of the nation people of all sec They also had not recommended c onstitu tions he makes some promises Alst nthe tional status for the NDC or the Planning election manifesto of his party G'»\eral Commission ptogrammesaregiven Naturally after com mg to power and being elected as a Prime We all want that oui planning should be Minister it is his solemn responsibility to fulfil really a microscop c planning It should be those promises so, if it becomes a constitu done right from the ground level We should tional body there is no flexibility And some not only decentralise the Planning Commis times the Planning Commission may not pull sion but it should also oversee the work of the on well with the new Pnme Minister in a State Planning Boards, the District Planning democracy things go on changing some Boards The planning should be done from times the ground level A lot of reforms are needed I do not say that there is no need for reform Sir, we had seen the natural calamities or there is no scope for improvement 1 here such as severe floods Sometimes cyt lones is scope for improvement i do not agree with alsodovisitus And at that point of time even the view that by given constitutional status to going out of the way the Prime Minister has it, everything will be all right Rather it has to provide assistance to the affected States, got to be flexible As you know Sir, the to the affected people because that be mother of democracy is Great Breitam There, comes the need of the hour Therefore in a it is all convention and there is no written democracy and in a democracy of our size Constitution, Here also the intention of the and ol our type, it is the Cabinet which has founding fathers of our Constitution, was and which should have the full right the last neverto give constitutional status buttokeep say, on the matter of planning how it should it as an expert body We should get advice or be in what matters etc As i was refernng to service of the experts Final decision has got earlier Planning Commission is the brain to rest with the political system, le the trust of the country It will only formulate and Cabinet, the Government the Prime Minis it is advisory in nature Naturally, the final ter, as you know, is the supreme leader of decision has to restand ought to rest with the this country, who should also have this sort 591 Constitution (Am end.) BfH MARCH 30,1992 by Shri Chitta Basu 592 (insertion of new Part XIA) (Sh. Sriballav Panigrahi] where experts can discuss certain things, but its decision, its thoughts, viewpoints and of independence, this sort of discretion to a its programmes have no value or constitu certain extent at his disposal. tional authority. Also it does not have any legal sanctity. Therefore, it has been re With these words, I thank the mover for duced to the level of a consultative commit having brought forward this Bill which has tee which can give merely advice to the provided an opportunity at least for an aca Government and it is viewed by the Govern demic discussion at least for an academic ment from the angle of the fulfillment of its discussion on this. At the same time, I would political objectives. I has been observed that request the Government, the Minister is wherever the Government stands to gain present here, that there are loophole etc., from its advice, that piece of advice is at once which should be plugged and the Planning accepted by the Government and, where it Commission and NOC could be further proves to be an obstacle in the achieve streamlined so as to meet the requirements ments of their political ends, the recommen of the changing times and the people of the dations of the Planning Commission are country at larger rejected outright and thrown in the waste paper basket. It is the adverse impact of this MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Please con approach that the country could not progress clude. You have taken halt-an-hour in a planned way. The plans for country’s J i . . . < i * development were formulated on political SHRI SRjBALLAV PANIGRAHI' Will considerations and also at the time of their these”wor<3s. I conclude. implementation, the spirit of the Planning Commission was lost sight of because all MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Hon Mem such schemes were implemented purely on bers, it is better to restrict your speeches to political considerations. The Planning Com ten minutes. Some Membes get half-an- mission gave many plans, but they were not hour and some Members literaly get five to implemented, because they were not going six minutes. They shall have to obey it. We to serve the political ends of the Govern shall -have to be very courteous on the ment. The net result was that this kind of subsequent Speakers. It may not look nice to organization which stood in line with the go on ringing the bell. Governmental policies continued to exist and the Planning Commission could not I shall now call Shn Bhagwan Shankar work to give lead and proper guidance in Rawat respect of country’s planned development The result was a very terrible one. In spite of [ Translation] the present constitution of the Planning Com mission and implementation of seven five SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR year plans and a number of annual plans, RAWAT(Agra)- hon* ble Sir, by bringing for this country is facing a horrible situation ward this Bill, Shri Chitta Basu has done because even today more than 10 crore something really historical. I welcome this people ot this country are unemployed and Bill. Shri Panigrahi wanted to oppose it, but vnore than 44 crore people are still living he has said certain such things, which are below the poverty line and the entire country correct to a great extent. I would like to say is stuck up in an economic mess. Due to it very clearly thatthe administrative reforms faulty industrial planning, heavy industries commission, as well as the Sarkaria Com have become sick.. What priorities the fram mission have in their recommendations, bit ers of the nations policy fixed to ensure terly criticised the politicisation of the plan development? In fact, such priorities were ning commission. Their criticism in this re not decided properly and if the heavy amount gard is quite valid and meaningful. In fact the that has been spent on industrial develop Planning Commission has become a club ment during these seven five year plans, had 593 Constitution (Amend) Bit! CHAITRA10,1914 (SAKA) by Shri Chitta Basu 594 (Insertion of new Part XIA) been s pent for the development of agricul project, but the recommendations of the ture, the country would not have faced such Planning Commission were rejected* and a sordid situation. funds required for Anapara project have not been given to U.P. till today. As a result, the It is on account of our wrong planning Anapara power project is laying incomplete. that 23 per cent of the budgetary allocations I would like to say that just for political has to be paid in the form of interest on the reasons. U.P. is not getting its supply of loans taken from foreign countries. I would, natural gas. Though the Government of therefore, like to say that the Planning Com* India and the Planning Commission have mission should be made a statutory body already given their sanction on it. Implemen and experts should be kept in that. It should tation of gas cracker scheme of Oraiya be given constitutional status, and powers to would have changed the entire U.P., but ensure planned development of the country, Central Government, even after giving their without politicising it. acceptance for the same is backing out from its commitment just for political reasons. As I would like to say that even in the matter regards the development works in Etawa, of distribution of financial resources, there the U.P. Government has completed the has been a lot of discrimination, it has had an entire civil work. Though the Central Govern adverse impact. I would like to tell you about ment has given its acceptance for explora U.P. that as compared to the situation in tion of natural gas in Ghaziabad region, but 1950, the gap between average per capita the letter of intent for it has not been issued. income in U.P. and national average of per capita income has further widened because Today it is a well known fact that the Ta] under political pressure, the Planning Com is losing its charm because of atmospheric mission treated that State with a discrimina pollution and the people of Agra are being tion and the U. P. Government was not given deprived of the facility of natural gas just on the requisite amount tor planned expendi the pretext of protection of the Taj. There ture. was a proposal for providing natural gas as an alternative fuel and Danidal, a company In the same way, for the purpose of of Denmark has given Rs. 6 crore for this industrialisation, average per capita purpose. So, the Central Government should mobilisation of resources in U.P. as against take up the work of laying down the pipe line the national average of it was very low. As a for natural gas. The Government of Den result U.P. has been legging behind in the mark is also willing to pay the entire remain industrial race. U.P. also regressed in aver ing amount. Recently a Minister trom that age per capita income. I would like to say country came here to tell the Indian Petro that the centrally administered States are leum Ministerthat the Government in Dhnark provided a higher amount of central alloca is ready to provide the required financial tions where other States are given a lesser assistance. But Indian Government is now amount. Evenforthat matter, U.P. and some going back on Its promises and discriminat other regions were discriminated against ing against U.P. for political reasons, fnfact and that is why they have lagged behind in the Central Government is bent upon driving the race of development and remained back the people of Uttar Pradesh to the point of ward from the point of view of industrial starvation. (interruptions) production. Today, the entire U.P has re gressed and is iottermg. That is why I would like to make an allegation that had the Planning Commission I would like to make another point. been vested with constitutional powers, it Some recommendations of the Planning could have dicated to the Central Govern Commission in regard to U.P. have been ment that they should not indulge in this kind accepted and financial assistance was also of discrimination and undemand dealings received from Japan for the Anapra power which isjhappening there, it is for this reason 595 Constitution (Amend) BiU MARCH 30.1992 by Shn Chitta Basu 596 (Insertion of new Part XIA) [Sh Bhagwan Shankar Rawat] In China also they started on the same lines as Soviet Russia and they have that the natural gas projects sanctioned for taken up the economic development through that State are not being implemented and as plan process by giving highest prionty to a result the State is lagging behind Same is capital intensive and heavy industry But the case with Madhya Pradosh Rajasthan China had to face some practical problems and Bihar that ts why I would like to say that in the shape of drought and the great leader, there should be a constitutional provision in Mr Mao Tse tung had understood and I am this regard The Planning Committion should told they had changed their priorities from be guided by certain laws containing the expenence They had given first pnonty to guidelines for proper development of such agriculture and the next priority to small and States aS have been lagging behind in the medium industry and only then to heavy matter of development It will go a lonq a way industry That is what our Father of the to ensure proper development of th( coun Nation had advocated and all the while he try With these words I support this Bill was pleading that unless the villages de introduced by Shn Chitta Basu velop the country cannot progress and he was the first person who had given the [English] symbol of self-employment not only to this country but to the entire world and even SHRI ^QBHANDREfcSWARA RAO today great economists say that Gandhiji is VADDfT"Mr Deputy Speaker Sir I thank relevant today and he will be relevant for you tor giving me an opportunity *o speak I decades to come also But unfortunately the congratulate hon Shri Chitta Basu for intro late Jawaharlal Nehruji in whose hands the ductng the B'H and giving an opportunity for entire process and the power to develop the all of us to discuss this matter Many a time country rested forward the country were we get opportunity to discuss several minis there was talking in another direction be tries But very rarely are we getting opoortu rauee of wnich now we are facing very hard nity to discuss the planning which * very dMicutties Sir even after 44 years now very vital aspect for the development of this there are more than 37 million of unem country He is right in saying that the National ployed whose names are registered in the Development council andthe Planning Com Employment exchanges and mission are not able to solve many basic problems that are being faced by this coun MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Please wind try Though the country has made some up progress it could not make much progress which is being achieved by several other SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO countries which also started developme nt on VADDE Seven minutes are there the path on which we started MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Yes three I support this suggestion that the minutes are left You have spoken for seven National Development Councit and thu Plan minutes ning Commission should be given constitu iional status I also suggest another point (Interruptions) regarding meetings of fhe N D C Right at the momertthe N D C meets very rarely and more so to approve the draft plan outlays that SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO have t/een suqg^sted by the Planninn Com VADDE Now, Forty lakh unemployedgradu mission It should not be like that T h e N D C ates are there must meet qute often and discussions must take place th readbare on different u 'is untiko what is happening now AN HON MEMBER forty lakhs * 597 Constitution (Amend ) Bill CHAiTRA 10 1914 [SAKA) by Shn Chitta Bk (Insertion of new Part XiA) SHRI SOBHANDRE ESWARA RAO had made very clear recommendations VADDE^Jes, more than 40 lakhs, and even Please implement them Let not the Deputy now though we may say we are self suffi Chairman of the Plann.ng Commission be a cient but nearly 20 percent of the population person who always hear what you say Let who are below the poverty line do not have him be a renowned economist The people enough purchasing capacity We say we are must feel that the Government has taken a having surplus food -grains actually they good decision and has not indulged in politi are not sufficient if all of them haveadoquate cal rehabilitation Of course, tamnot criticising financial capability to purchase the food the Congress Party only Even when the grain that are required for domestic con Opposition was in power, they did not imple sumption ment in letter and spirit what the Sarkana Commission had said You should start a Sir even after the entire planning pro national debate on whether this planning cess. 48 per cent of our population are still process is correct or there should be some illtera^o only 52 per cent are literate Now change The other day the Deputy Chair only the Rajiv Technology Mtss'on has been man cf the Planning Commission, Shn Pranab taken up to provide drinking water to the Mukherjee said something about indicative villages, and still 1,40,000 villages are yet to planning Let the Government start a discus be electrified and 30 per cent of the villages sion among the people of this country to whose population is between 1000 a-.d 1500 understand as to where we went wrong and do not have nil weather roads and out of wo should find a way ahead sos that the villages with a population of above. 1SOO, 13 basic problems of the people are solved The per cent of them are yet to be provided with time is running out and the people will not road facilities and you know very well, ths wait for several decades to come to cater to development goes and reaches that place the-r needs Already m Stales like Punjab up to whore the road leads, where the road and Jammu and Kashmir, the social tn stopped the development process also equalities and unemployment are leading to stopped there Ir spite of this, the present a lot or tensions and a state of turmoil is state is like this, and regarding housing the prevailing in these States In several other backlog »s 23 million dwelling units and by the states like Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh end of the century we require 63 million and Maharashtra in the forestareas, naxatite dwelling units In spite of our socialistic pat activities are going on Without any false tern of society being implemented it so prestige, if something had gone wrong, you happened latas who were having Rs 11f should accept it Mr Gorbaches started ciorus worth of assets in 19b1 have now Perestroika and Gtosesfinthe Soviet Union amassed Rs 8530 crores worth of assets by when he was the President of the Soviet the year 1989-90, and the Birlas have Ps Union and even he accepted his mistakes 8400 crores and odd, of course now the later So. when this Government is wedded figure might have crossed Rs 10,000 crores to the democratic principles, it should accept mark And the Ambams (Reliance people) its mistakes and laKe the people of this have got Rs 3600 crones just within a matter country m the right drectiorTj of 10 years 1 his is how in spite of our talk of socialism and socialistic pattern of society ^ SHRI SUDHIR GIRI (Contai) Mr the disparities have widened And the in fp e p u t? very^ulset, 1 equalities have widened and the bottom 20 xleongratulate Shn Ch’tta Basu for bringing per cent ot the people’s total assets do not tr is Bill demanding constitutional validity too match the assets that are owned by just 20 the Planning Commission as well as the families So why do you rethink ? Now. we Nat.onal Development Council The piovi- are inthe process of implementing the Fighth sions of this pill actually involves Centre Five Year Plan At least now, you should State relations and when we talk of Cc ’re take the people into confidence Where did state relations, we feel that enough has we go wrong ? The Sarksna Commission V»en said about it on the floor of this H ” ^ 599 Constitution (ArmncL) BUS MARCH 30.1992 by Shri Cfto* Basu BOO (Insertion of new Part XIA) [Sh. Sudhir Giri] occasions to the Chief Ministers and to the participants in the debate. Even a Prime and outside the House. Minister showed his eye brows, red eyes to one chief Minister of a State. It was reported The Sarkaria Commission provided in the newspaper, we found it very much certain formula for establishing good rela astonishing, surprised when we read that a tionship between the Centre and the States. Prime Minister was rebuking the other Chief But that has not been implemented. We live Minister. But It should not be. Both the Chief in federation. Before the Imperialist British Minister and the Prime Minister are the forces could be driven out from our iand, our representatives of the people. One repre foregathers, the freedom fighters of our sents the States and the other represents country promised to the people that after the Centre. The Chief Minister and the Prime independence they would form a federation. Minister should be on equal footing, at par with each other. When the Centre shows its In federation, we have certain aspira authoritanan attitude in compels the people tions; there are certain basic characteristics of the State to think whether they could of federation. The first characteristic is, comply with the dedates of the Center or not. there should be the Centre and the States. The powers should be divided between the The Finance Commission recommen Centre and the States. There should be a dations were flagrantly violated. On one Constitution which would divide the powers occasion, the Finance commission recom between the Centre and the States There mended for distnbution of Rs. 235 crores to should be the authority of the Supreme West Bengal. But the hon. Finance Minister Court. These are the four salient features. at the Centre at the stroke of pen refused to pay this amount. Not a single paisa has been These characteristics convince us that paid out of this recommendation. We find there should be a good relation between the that there is uneven regional development. Centre and the States. At no stage, the This would certainly flourishes some forces Centre should think that it is independent of and give birth to some forces. all other States and it is supreme. We do not want to fall in line with the oeopie who take MR. D EP U TY SPEAKER. Just a the federation or the Centre in this line. minute. Now the time allotted comes to an end. It is now 18.45 hre. so, we extend it for I want to say that in the federation, we another one hour. have to achieve assimilation of two contra dictory concepts. The first concept is. every THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE individual, every group of people every com MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND munity wants to maintain its own identity. At PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (SHRI the same time, these individual or communi H.R. BHARDWAJ): It can be spilled over to ties want to remain united along with other next day. The there are other Members who communities or other individuals. Through a want to speak and then I will take a little time. process of dialogue these assimilations have So. it has to go to Friday. It need not be to be achieved, tfthe federate to be success* extended. ful. then the two concepts should be com bined and should be followed in strict sense MR. D EPUTY SPEAKER: Shall we of the term. If we find that the Centre makes extend time ? It eye brow on to the State, then the federa tion cannot last long. I say that unity and SHRI H. R. BHARDWAJ: It should be integrity of our nation of the federation we spilled over to next Friday. want at any cost. But what is our experience ? Our experience is that the Centre has MR. DEP UTY SPEAKER: We shaH sit experienced Its authoritarian attitude on many up to 7.00 or 6.00 P M . 601 (InsertionConstitution of (Amend.)now CHAITRA10. Part XtA)B it 1914 (SAKA) by Shri Chitta Basu BOZ SHRI R R. BHARDWAJ: we can con* it shouM be given be constiutional status, so dude al 7. 00 PM and then take it up on that the representatives of dffierent Stales Friday. and regions and the representatives of the Centre can meet together and meet in such SHRI SUDHIR GIRI: Not only this. In a way that each wil feel that another is also cfivision of power and in the division o# finan equal to him. cial resources among the Centre and the states, the founding fathers ot the constitu The National DevetopmertfCounca will tion in their wisdom favored the Centre in resolve conflicts arising between the Slates preference to the States. The states are and the Centre, describing ways and means being deprived of the resources for the for the balanced development of a l the development of their areas. Unemployment regions, dissemination of the spirit of coop problem is knocking at the door and it is a eration etc. For this purpose, we want the very serious problem which must be tacked National Development Council and for the and disparity and poverty, disparity of in purpose of economic development and re come and poverty erf the people, are bound gional balanced development, we want the less. So, M fc necessary that these problems Planning Commission. This organisation should be tacked in a proper way and for the should be given consitufionai status. Forthe tacking of these problems in a proper way. Central Government. Planned devetyxnent there should be a Planning Commission. means Rierafisingthecontrols in manyfields. They are depending on the market As the problems have not been tackled forces.What have the market forces brought in their proper perspective and with due to the people in the U,S A m the U.K.? They regard to the sentiments ot the people, the depend fuly on the market forces, there, we secessionist forces have raised their ugly findtha poverty islhere;unenpl 0yment rate head. We find it in Jammu and Kashmir. is growing up more and more. so. they have Punjab. Assamand recently we are finding ft not been able to solve their basic problems. in the movements of Jharkhand Mukti They have not been able to provide the basic Morcha These are all finkedto the economic necessities of the human He. So. we do not deprivation of the Stale. Because of the want the market forces but ft should be serious unemployment problem, all these dependent upon the socialist forces, those things are cropping up and these should be who would provide basic amenities basic tackled in the proper perspective. necessities to the people of our country Therefore, we want that the National Devel opment Counci and the Planning Commis Our India is a continent. Its diversities sion should be given Constiuional status. are of continental dimensions. There are Our country deserves It. wide tfversfiies bn respect of language, refi- gion. caste, creed, habitation. cufture. life style, natural resources etc., and to harness With these words. I conclude ad these diversities into one and to take the country to unity and integrity, we have to develop aO these things. We have to stress MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Shri Oscar upon the development of afl the regional Fernandes: forces and regional cultures. We want to untfy all these forces in our country. So, the SHRI OSCAR FERNADES (UdupQ; dissemination of knowledge, education, Sir, l « ^ l i e ^ f o ^ ^ m » i ^ t J 6 C U ^ democratic values, patriotism, Indianhood the interpretation factty is available. should be practiced in our country. Who wffi do this ?Whkft organisation wtU perform atl this ? The National Development Council M R DPUTY-SPEAKER: Yes, you have maybeoonsttulad-ftisalieatfyoonstitutsd- given intmafion in this regard. 603 Constitution(insertion of (Amend.)new Part MARCH XIA)BUI 30.1992 by Shri Chitta Basu 604 [Translation] year plans and not to give contitutional status to the planning Commission. That is why our *SH R!OSCARFERNADES:Mr.Deputy late Prime Minister Mr. Rajiv Gandhi intro Speaker. Sir, I heartily congratulate the duced Panchayati Raj Bill in this House The Hootfe member Shri. Chitta Basu for bring purpose of that Bill was to give power to the ing this important constitution amendment people at village level, TaHuk level and dis BUI. We the members of this august House trict level, for development at different stages. ate committed to the people of this country, The party which is asking for changes now the question before us is to what extent we opposed that Bid at that time. This 1 am not have succeeded in fulfilling our commit mentioning for the sake of criticism, the ments to the people. Infact, the present entire planning process would have been in discussion is to find out the answer to this the hands of people by this time had they question. Whether constitutional status can agreed and passed it in Rajya Sabha. be given to the Planning Commission is the topic for discussion. But in true sprit the Now the Planning Commission is at the objective of this discussion is to find out to Central civil and National Development coun what extent we have succeeded in fulfilling cil is also at the Central level. Today we our promises given to our people at the time cannot say that we have achieved all goals of independence. Our achievements during of the Planning Commission. We have to the last four decades will have to be mainly streamline the programmes with a cutting discussed. At the time of independence edge and accelerate the process at the state most of our rural people were very poor. level, to make the planning process more Today I am happy to mention that this effective and fruitful. The center allocates ‘damashaya” has reduced to 1/3. How. this the funds and the states also contribute their was possible? It is through the determined share. It is our responsibility that the assis efforts of PanditJawaharlaJ Nehru. Lai Bhadur tance reaches the common people at the Shastri, Indiraji and Rajivji we could imple centre and state level. The Planning Com ment all the five year plans successfully. We mission would remain for five years if the achieved green revolution as expected. Our constitutional status is given to it. But it fundamental duty isto provide food, clothing, becomes difficult for the Planning Commis housing, health, educational facilities and sion to function effectively in our political job opportunities to the people. We have system. How can the Planning Commission achieved this goal satisfactorily. * I am mak remain the same when Government may ing this statement with self confidence. It is take certain decisions about the develop true that 1/3 of the population are still below ment of the Nation. How can the Planning poverty line at present. To find an answerto Commission function if a new parly comes to this question of alleviating poverty we have power at the centre before the Planning to consider carefully the utilisation of re Commission completes its term of five years sources and the problems that we face. Our as envisaged in this Bill. The new Govern country has the largest reservoir of highly ment will be having its own election mani qualified technical personnel in the whole festo. It will have its own assurances to the world. Through the five year plans we have people. It becomes imperative on the part of provided the infrastructure at the initial level the Government to fulfill their promises. Under itself forthe development of the country, lam such circumstances how can the Planning glad to note that we have the strength to Commission appointed by a different Gov compete with other countries in many fields emment function effectively. The Prime Min of development. In my opinion the main ister wffl be the Chairmen of the Commis thrust of Mr. Chitta Basu’s move is to which sion. Hence on account of the above rea extent we achieved success through five sons the Commission cannot function *Translalion SOME HON. MEMBERS' Yes Sir. 7?>e Lok Sabha then adjourned till Eleven of the Clock on Tuesday, March 31. 1992/ MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House Chaitra 11. 1914 (Saka) Printe d a t: S. Narayan & Sons. 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R es. re. dis- MARCH 30.1992 Securities and 520 approva l of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India Bin [s h . & w ^ r n“ an£/ In view of that, I once again request the hon. Minister to see whether he will be able market should be controlled effectively and to make proper provisions in order to satisfy unless they are given proper powers, it will the small investors in the stock exchange not be possible for them to play an effective and help them and satisfy them. role. In the case of similar Exchange Board in other countries . adequate powers have Thank you very much. been given. SEBI Will not be able to deliver the same types of performance for which it [Translation] has been established. With the liberalisation of economy, the activities of present Stock SHRI GIRDHARILAL BHARGAVA: Mr. Exchanges are causing an alarming situa Chairman, Sir. I also rise to supportTWeBill. tion and for the new issues, the way in which I have to make some suggestions and i hope specially the brokers and sub-brokers are that the hon. Minister would certainly ap operating in the primary market is really prove those creative suggestions. Brokers causihg a lot of anxity. The other operation have their own specific ways to work and that are causing inside trading are also they maintain complete control over stock another big problem and it requires a lot of exchange . The compulsion for their attention and regulations by SEBI. registration with SEBI and its authority to cancelthe registration would only encourage We also need stock exchanges not only corruption. How this will be checked is the in big cities but at different places since matter to be considered. The Govememnt is various people have also realized the impor to frame rules for the working of SEBI and if tance of stock exchanges even in Andhra the Government frames all the rules if and Pradesh . like Vijayawada and other place. the Central Government interferes in ail the Therefore, these stock exchanges should be matters, then the purpose with which the Bill expanded . The people at other places are has been brought could not be served. I will also interested in stock exchanges, There like to prove these things. The Central fore, they should expand it. Government has interference in each and every matter in the sense that the hon. Another thing is the statt and Minister of Finance has announced. establisment of personnel for SEBI i am really wondering whether the present staff [English] will be able to handle the amount of work that requires with the expanded activities, with The office of the Controller ot Capital the liberalised attitude of the Government as Issues would abolished. they would operate more and more sfocks. People are coming for the stocks and natu [Translation] rally millions of small investors will feel inter ested in view of the present conditions, If it is abolished, my submission is that including the people in the rural areas They at an international seminarasuggestion was would like to invest. In all these aspects. I made to find out a way to mitigate the State think it requires tremendous amount of sta Government's interference in the function bility for SEBI in order to see that it really ing of SEBI but this suggestion cannot be serves the purpose for which It is intended, made effective as far as this Bill is there. Our for the whole mass of small, investors more basic intention in it was to mitigate the than anybody else. control of the Central Government. We 521 S ta t Res. re. dis- CHAITRA 10.1914 (S A K A ) Securities and 522 appro val of Securities & Exchange Exchange Board of India BiH Board of India Ordinance and copied i t from USA and UK. we wanted will have a right to terminate the that; service of the Chairman or a mem ber at any time before the expiry of [English] the period prescribed. The govern ment has the right even to super "SEBI will be a seperate agency but sede the entire Board and reconsti functioning -under the rules made by the tute it". Government and regulations which are for mulated with the prior approval of the [ Translation] Govememnt. It implies that the Govern ment will have complete control over the constitu It means that the government intends to tion." take complete control with regard to the matters like constitution of the Board, disso [ Translation] lution of the Board and also the expulsion of the members at its sweet will in its hands. It means it has no seperate identity . This is something objectionable. The entier SEBI will be under the complete control of the Governemnt of India The [English] purpose of making it an autonomous institu tion could not be served. T h e central government will frame rules under the provisions of Sec With regard to its constitution I would tions 23 (1) for the registration of like to submit that under Section 4 and 5 ail the intermediates in the securi regarding Board of Directors it has been ties market. Third, the SEBI will stated under section 4 and 5 that it will frame regulations only with the prior consist of a Chairman, two members approval of the central government and these must be consistent with the provisions of the ordinance." [English] [Translation] "Two members representing the minis tries of finance and law and one member It means that they will frame rules and from the Reserve Bank of India. Two other regulations only after taking prior approval of members will be appointed by the Central the Central Government and in this way the Government Government of India has complete control in every matter. [ Translation] Similarly . the rules and regulations They too will be appointed by the Cen regarding vidlation of criminal complaints tral Government. I mean to say that it has requires prior approval of the Central "gov been stated in every section that the Central ernment to institute cases. Govemement will have its interference. Fifth objection in it is that. [English]