LOK SABHA DEBATES (English Version)

Tenth Series, Vol IX, No. 12 Tuesday. March 10,1992 Pbalgima 20. 1913 (Saka)

Third Session (Tenth Lok Sabha)

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[Tenth Series, Vol. IX, Third Session, 199211913(Saka)]

. No. 12, Tuesday, March 10, 1992IPhalguna 20, 1913 (Saka)

CoLUMNS

Oral Answers to Questions: 1-53

·Starred Question Nos. 184to 189 1-53

Written Answers to Questions: 53-468

Starred Question Nos. 190,192 to 204 53-84

Unstarred Question Nos. 2098 to 2134,2136 to 2200, 85-465 2202 to 2209, 2211 to 2252, 2254 to 2320, 2322 to 2333

Investigation into the Assassination of Former Prime Minister. 468-497 Shri Aajiv Gandhi

Papers laid on the Tabi 497-498

Supplemontary Demands for Grants 499 (Railwaysi. 1991-92-Presented

Cess and Othe T axes on Minaral 500 Clalitlation) ill-Introduced

('..essand Other Taxes on Minerals 500-501 Clalidation) Ordinance, 1992

Explanatory statement giving reasons for immediate legislation by Ordinance-Laid

Shri Balram Singh Yadav lAattsrsUnder Aula 377 501-506

(i) Need to run a superfast train between Jabalpur 501-502 and Oolhi via Bina, Madhya Pradesh

Kumari Vimla Ve ma

"Ihe sig + marked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was actually asked on the floor of the House bY that Member. (ii)

(ii) Need to ensure that the trainees at Government 502 Industrial, Training Institute, Chalakudy, Kerala are supplied training equipments and worksho~ materials

Prof. Savithri Lakshmanan

(iii) Need for early completion of National Highway-52 503 in Arunachal Pradesh

Shri Laeta Umbrey

(iv) Need to conduct a proper survey of damage 503-504 caused to the opium crop by 'Moyali' disease in Madhya Pradesh

Dr. Laxminarayan Pandeya

(v) Ned to release grant to the Asiatic Society, 504 Bombay

Shri Ram Naik

(vi) Need to convert Patna University into a Central 5~05 University

Shrimati Girija Devi

(vii) Need to include Santhal Pargana, North and 505 South Chhota Nagpur area in centrally sponsored well Construction Scheme, Bihar

Shri Suraj Mandal

(viii) Need to abolish lease-hold system for 505-506 properties in Chandigarh

Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal

Statutory Resolution Re. Disapproval of the Destructive 506-580 Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 1992 and Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) 506-580 Bill

Motion to consider

Shri Girdhari Lal Bhargava 506-507 581 (iii)

CoLUMNS

Shri Mullappally Ramachandran 507

Shri Ramesh Chennithala 513

Shri George Fernandes 508

Or. laxminarayan Pandeya 540---543

Shri Sriballav Panigrahi 543-547

Or. Asim Bala 547-549

Shri Sobhanadreeswara Rao Vadde 549-552

Shri Sudhir Sawant 552

Shri Dau Dayal Joshi 553-558

Shri A. Asokaraj 558-560

Shri Sudhir Giri 560-562

Shri Kamla Mishra Madhukar 563-564

Shri Bijoy Krishna Handique 564-567

Shri Mohan Singh 567-569

Shri Syed Shahabuddin 569-571

Prof. Rasa Singh Rawat 571-580

Shrimati Basva Rajeswari 573-580

Statutory Resolution Re. disapproval of the Destructive 583 Insects and Pests (Amendment) and Validation Ordinance,1992-Withdrawn

Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment) and Validation 584 Bill

Clauses 2 to 4 and 1 584-586

Motion to Pass 586

Shri Mullappally Ramachandran 585-886 LOK SABHA DEBATES

LOK SABHA (b) the total financial losses Kkely to be suffered due to these uneconomic lines in the current financial year;

Tuesday. March 10. 1992/Phalguna 20. (c) whether efforts have been made to 1913 (Saka) make these routes viable; and

(d) if so, the details and outcome thereof ?

The Lok Sabha met at Eleven of the Clock THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [MR. SPEAKER in the Chair] MINISTRYOF (SHRI MALLIKARJUN): (a) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS (b) About Rs. 114 crore. excluding divi [English] dend. Uneconomic Railway Linos (c) and (d). Various steps like replace 184. SHRI NfTISH KUMAR: Will the ment of passenger trains by introduction of Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: Mixed trains and "One Engine Only’ system, economy in staff, curbing ticketless travel, (a) the amount of loss suffered by theclosure of unremunerative stations and halts Government on account of each unecon or converting them into contractor-operated omic railway line during each of the last three halts etc. have Men taken to check the years; losses.

STATEMENT

(Figures in thousands of Rs.)

Loss on Working of Uneconomic Brandi Lines excluding dividend

CENTRAL RAILWAY

Losses

S.No. Name ot the Branch Line 198849 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

1. N.G. Daund - Baramati 27,36 31,59 31,78

2. B.G.Ait-Konch 37,30 37,30 72,18 3 Oral Answers MARCH 10.1992 Oral Answers 4

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 S

3. NG.Gwa -Bhind 1.16.11 1.16.11 1.78.97

4. N.G. Gwalior - Sheopur - Katan 3.04,77 3.04.77 5,67.42

5. N.G. Oholpur - Tantpur - Sirmutra 92.88 92,88 1,66,14

6. N.G. Neral - Matheran 1,49,61 1,65,07 1.85,54

7. N.G. Pachora - Jamner 38,32 38,32 43,16

8. N.Gl. Miraj - Kurduvadi - Latur 2,26,44 1,95,49 2,87,25

Total 9,92,79 9,81.53 15,32,44

(Figures in thousands of Rs.)

EASTERN RAILWAY

Losses

S.No, Name of th* Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

1. B.G Bakhtiyarpur - Rajgir 39,86 2,25 33,42

2. B.G. DHdamagar - Tarighat 3,86 («)

3. B.G. Bhimgarh - Palasthali 27,53 27,/5 24,66

4. B.G. Barasat - Hasnabad 1,42.77 1.18.41 2.35.05

5. N.G. Shantipur - Nabadwi- pghat 18,03 20.25 17.26

6. B.G. Trinpahar - Rajmahal 14.55 12.50 13'H)

7. N.G. Bardhaman - Katwa 61.06 56,30 6b,67

8. B.G. Bhagalpur - Mandarttfl 19.90 36,94 'W 5 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Ora! Answers 6

Losses

S No Name of the Branch Une 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

$• B.G Barutpur - Lakshmfcan- tapur 1,27.70 1.12,78 97.23

10 B G Sonarpur - Canning 75.58 79,77 47,02

11 B G Jamalpur - Monghyr 12,88 22,25 19,43

Total 5.43.72 4,89.20 6.24,11

{in thousands of rupees)

NORTHERN RAILWAY

Losses

5 No Nama of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

1 B G Rohtak - Gohana 8,64 16,02 23,22

2 B G Batala- Qadian 50,37 52,38 56,73

3 M G Garhi Harsaru - Farrukh Nagar 8.96 6.33 9,85

4 B G Verka Dera Baba Nanak 2.15,52 2,34.46 2,47.95 \ 5 B G Amritsar - Attan 13,37 15,36

6 M G PiparRoad Bilara 19.7 44,15 48,27

7 M G Samdari - Munabao 3 33,90 2,16,17 2,42,12

8 M G Batotra - Pachpadra 43.84 40.73 52,61

9 M G Raika Bagh - Pokharan 2,34.66 1,64.95 49,82

10 N G Kalka • Shimla 3,54.79 3,44,40 3,26,52

11 M G Ratangarh • Sardar Shahr 5.51 (R) (R)

12. N G Pathankot - Joginder Nagar 2,67,47 89.99 2.00,10 7 Ora! Answers MARCH 10,1092 OmfAtm m n 8

Losm s

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 S

13. B.G. Pahaghwara - Jaijon Doaba 61,81 71,42 1,13,69

14. B.G. Barhan - Etah ♦ 7,32

15. B.G. Raja*Ka-Sahaspur* Sambhal - Hatim Sara! 5,16 23,58 27,06

16. M.G. Makrana - Parvatsar 18,09 19,83

17. M.G. Tilwara - TWwara Fair 3.11 83

18. M.G. Laigarh - Sraa Kolayat Jm 7,74 (R)

19. M.G. Raniwada - Bhildi 51,15 1,48,58 1,01,37

20. B.G. Madhopur - Pathankot

Total 16,96,56 14,69,35 15,54.31

(Rs. in thousands)

NORTHEASTERN RAILWAY

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

1. M.G. Banmankhi - Behaiganj 65,15 74.26 83,76

2. M.G. Sakri - Jaynagar 1,22,97 1.43,19 1,26.03

3. M.G. Naikatiaganj - Bagaha 88,50 96,50 82,81

4. M.G. Narkatiaganj - Bhikbanthori 55,88 67,94 73,59

5. M.G. Kaptanganj - Chhitauni 1,53,24 72,90 68,29

6. M.G. Satempur - Barhaj Bazar (Sinca converted into BG) 35,33 49,70 34,99 9 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Oral Answers 10

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 199*91

1 2 3 4 5

7. M.G. Indara - Dohrighat 72,61 68,92 73,49

8. M.G. Madhesingh • Chilh 17.20 20,92 23,34 % 9. M.G. Mankapur - Katra 55.97 62,93 70,92

10. M.G. Anand Nagar - Nautanua 1.04,22 1,35,12 1.03,41

11. M.G. Gainsari - Jur Wa 32,17 36.35 1,06,31

12. M.G. Dudwa - Gaurtphanla 37,96 52,72 51,57

13. M.G Dudwa - Chanuanchowki 20,56 29,88 68,88

14. M.G. Shabhaznagar - Keruganj 4,68 6,71 5.66

15. M.G. Kashipur - Ramnagar 13,41 13,67 19.94

16. M.G. Mathura - Vnndavan 19,25 18,22 22,10

17. M.G. Mandhepur - Brahamvura 5,89 9,61 12,51

18. M.G. Thadabihpur • Mahadivpur ghat 52,73 85,29 67,75

Total 9,57,72 10,44,83 10,95,35

(Rs. in thousands)

NORTH EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 S

1. N.G N«w Jalpaiguri • Darjeeling 48,00 34,59 50,31

2. M.G.Katihar - Maniharighat 1.95,86 1,88,93 1.82,55

3. M.G. Katihar - Jogbani 4,65,40 4,80,14 4,48,88

4. B.G. Old Malda - Smghabad 56,84 1.04,84 1,01,37 11 Oral Answers MARCH 10,1992 Oral Answers 12

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1989-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 S

5. B.G. Katihar - KumedKpur 3,14,91 2,44,07 1.48,48

6. M.G Barsoi - Radhikapur 2,16,35 2,23,73 2,21,50

7. M.G Alipurduar - New Gitaldah 2,37,10 2,41,96 2,45,85

8. M.G. Rangapara North - Tozpur 1,44,29 1,03,48 1.24,24

9. M.G. New Mai - Changrabhandha 40,33, 51,24 60,47

10. M.G. Latagun - Ramsahi 4,24 4,70 Train running suspended from 06-02-50

11. M.G. Fakiragram * Dhubri 2,57,06 1,29,21 1,06,50

12. M.G. Rajabhatkowa - Jainti 18,03 This branch line has since been closed

13. M.G Karimganj - Mahisashan 37,46 42,45 48,08

14. M.G. Bardigram - Dullavacharra 55,66 59,43 62,97

15. M.G. Simalugiri - Naginimara 20,63 8,48 24,86

16. M.G. Mariani - Jorhat -Niamatighat 22,51 W0.64 27,38

17. M.G. Makum - Dangri 48,16 28,07 58,82

18. M.G. Simalugiri - Moranhat 66.15 8.94 76,55

Total Loss 22,48,98 19,53,63 19.88,81

(Rs. in thousands)

SOUTHERN RAILWAY •

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

1. B Q Shoranur - Nrtambur 32,60 31,85 23,72 13 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Ora! Answers 14

Losses

S.No,. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

2. M.G. Tiruturaipoondi-Pt. Caiamere 20,23 22,68 21,25 3. M.G.Mettupalayam - OOtacamund 1.27.88 1,36,66 1,37.30 4. M.G. Maduri - Bodinayakanur 52.97 55.21 51.70 5. M.G. Chickjajur - Chitradurg 68.56 34,45 33.13 6. M.G. Manjangud • Chamarajanagar 23,52 46,52 53,61 7. N.G. Yelahanka - Bangarapet 96,25 1.14,36 1,11,83 8. M.G. Peralam - Karaikal 8,97 9,50 27 9. M.G Mayuram • Trane, jebar 1,50 12,26 14 10. M.G. Tirunelvelli - Tiruchandur 70,46 66,’ 3 70,70 11. M G. Sagar • Talaguppa 26,71 25,78 28,00 12. M.G. Villupuram - Pondicherry 11,32 10.26 27,44 Total 5,40,97 5,66,26 5,59.09

(Rs. in thousands)

SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5 1. M.G HospetKoturu 72.51 95,96 1.16,31 2. M.G. Jankampet - Bodhan 11,68 8,83 11,64 3. M.g. Bellary - Ray - durg 34,02 38,90 43,62 4. B.G. Oudivada - Machillpatnam 12,33 38,88 67.83 5. M.G. Gunda Road - Swamihalli 31,65 48,76 63,50 6 M.G. Mudkhed - Adilabad 45,75 <+>3.74 62,37 7* M.G. Alnarvar - Dandell 33 V 38,89 25.46

8. M.g. Guntun - Machorla (R) 71.02 (R> Total 2,41,21 3,27,50 3,90,73 15 Ora! Answers MARCH 10,1992 Ora! Answers 16 (Figures.in thousands of Rs.) SOUTH EASTRAN RAILWAY

Loss

S. No. Name of the Branch Line 198+89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

1. N.G. Nawpada - Gunupur 41.02 68,22 74,55

2. N.G. Rupsa - Tabundh 1.06,05 1.14,90 1.13,78

3. N.G. Purulia - KotshiNa A Ranchi Lohargada 44,97 62,73 1.12,40

4. N.G. Raipur - Dhamtari 1,29,88 1,60,93 1,75,99

5. N.G. Satpura Railways 14,72,75 15,90,31 14,60,35

6. B.G. Tata - Badampanar 1,88.60 1,96,51 1,84,97 7. B.G. Bobbili - Salur 24,02 30,01 (R) 8. B.G. Bondamunda - Nawgaon - Pumapani 22,74 30,67 39,87

9. B.d. Hatia - Nawgaon 61,04 74,05 (+) 21,12 • 10. B.G. Khurdaroad - Puri 23,31 (R) 62,70 11. B.G. Kanhan - Ramtek 6,43 6,32 (R)

Total 21,20,81 23,34,65 22.03,49

(Figures in thousands of Rs.)

W^STERAN RAILWAY

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 6

1. N.G. BiNimora - Maghai 45.04 47,06 51,23

2. N.G. Piptod - Davgadhbaria Sertice withdrawn w.a.f. 1.11.79.

3. N.G. Bhavnagar - Talaja Mahuwa Closed from 26.5.87.

4. N.G. Jorawamagar - Sayala Closed on 15.7.88.

5. N.G. Morvi - Ghantbi 19.45 3.82 Since closad. 17 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Ora! Answers 18

Loss

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

6. N.G. Chhuchapura - Tankhaia 32,21 40,50 19,46

7. M.G. Kosamba - Umarpada 52,10 67,83 42.64 f 8. N.G. Jhagadia - Netranj 27,66 31,32 19,04

9. N.G. Choranda - Motikoral 17,74 19,79 13,70

10. N.G. Samni - Dahej 36,53 42,52 26,71

11. N.g. Godhra - Lunawada 39,55 47,89 29,73

12 N.G. Champaner - Shhrrajpur Panimines 43,37 52.79 30,17

13. N.G. Oabhoi - Timba Road 90.01 1,11.69 69,36

14. N.G. Broach - Jambusar - Kavi 72,92 88,83 76,39

15 N.G. Chota Udaipur - Jambusar 1.48,46 1,96,34 1,48.78

16. M.G anktoshwar • Rajpipia 61,46 73,81 44,32

17. N.G. Chandod - Matear 14,30 96,34 71,87

18. N.G. Nadiad - Bhadran 49.74 61,42 36,47

19 N.G Nadiad - Kapadvanj 46,87 56,62 31,69

20 M.G. Sanganer Town Toda Rai Singh 75,75 96,11 96,62

?1 M.G Ghandhidham - New Kandla 1,14,34 1,26,86 1,38,96

22. M.G. Malvi June. - Bari Sadri 1,65,08 1,83,31 1,89,16

23 M.G Kunkavav - Derdi Running of trains withdrawn w.e.f. 3.5.1974

24. M.G. Botad - Jasan 23.12.1985 Running of trains has been suspended w.Vf.

25. M.g. Ningala - Ghodhada - Swami Narayan Closed on 1.10.1986

26. M.G. Sihor - Palitana 32.82 40,91 46,10 19 Oral Answers MARCH 10.1992 Ora! Answers 20

Losses

S.No. Name of the Branch Line 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 2 3 4 5

27. M.G. Dungar Jn. - Victor Running of trains has been suspended w.e.f. * 23.12.1985

28. M.G. Shahpur • Saradiya Train services suspended from 21.6.83 due havey breaches

29. M.G. Kunkavav - Dagasara Closed on 22.12.1985

30. M.G.Than - Chotila 2.6.1980. Running of trains has been withdrawn from

31. M.G. Hadmatiya - Jodiya Running of trains has been withdrawn from 11.7.1979

32. M.G. Khambaliya - Salaya Running of Trains has been withdrawn from 11.7.1979

33. M.G. Harij« Chanasma 18,77 16,60 20,67

34. M.G. Mahsana - Taranga Hill 32,85 34,89 40,59

35. M.G. Himmat Nagar - Khed Brahma 38.65 36,48 44.41

36. B.G. Borviaviudtal - Swami Narayan 30.22 31,72 33,23

37. B.G. Anand - Cambay 85,55 91,38 1,15,40

38. MyG. Talala - Delvada (R) (+) 1,79,68 (R)

(Total Loss (in thousands of rupees) 13.91,44 15,17,86 14,36,70

Grant Total:

(a) Losses Rs. 107 Rs. 107 Rs. 114 crores crores crores

Note:

" (+) R “ Denotes remunerative

“ (+) “ Shows that the net earnings are positive though the rate of return is less than the rate of dividend and hence unremunerative. Net earnings on such lines have been taken into aocount while working out the total loss. 21 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAM) Oral Answers 22 [Translation] Sir, I have not got the reply to my question I my question, whether the Government in SHRI NITISH KUMAR: Mr. Speaker, tended to invite suggestions from local rep Sir, the Government has given information resentatives or local people, has not been about the steps taken to improve unecon answered. It appears from the reply given by omic branch lines. Different reasons have the hon. Minister about reformatory steps been given for different uneconomic branch that the Government would go on closing lines. I would like to know from the Govern railway lines slowly. The rail services are ment the reasons why the Railways are already inadequate and they are going to running in loss of why the branch lines be close them. I would like to know from the come uneconomic. For example, there is a Government whether it intends to adopt a mention of the Bakhtiyarpur— Rajgir railway negative approach towards dosing the rail line in Danapur. Division of the Eastern way lines? Railway in it, which is uneconomic. The place is very important from the tourism SHRI MALLIKARJUN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, angle. If Rajgir is linked to Gaya, which is just the Government does not have any negative 20 kilometres, the entire Buddhist circuit is approach. It is not the aim of the Government covered. If such steps are taken today, the to close all the railway lines. The aim of the uneconomic branch line may become viable Government is to work in public interest. tomorrow. I would like to know from the Government whether it would like to invite [English] suggestions from the local people of public representatives or would it like to constitute SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: Sir, an expert committee to go into the causes of I would like to know whether or not it has these routes being uneconomic? come to the notice of the Government that both the railway lines at the South Central [English] Railway Division in Karnataka, that is, metre guage line from Hospet to Kottur and an SHRI MALLIKARJUN: Sir. the reason other metre guage line from Bellary to for uneconomic branch lines is traffic and Rayadurg have incurred losses of Rs. other operational reasons. So far as the 1,16,031 and Rs. 43,062 respectively during Expert Committee is concerned, the Railway the year 1990-91. If it is so, will the hon. Reforms Committee has identified 136 un Minister assure me that the line from Hospet economic branch lines in 1983 and they to Kottur will be linked to Harihar which is have also made certain suggestions. They definitely going to be a viable unit? have recommended that out these 136' uneconomic branch lines, 40 lines should be MR. SPEAKER: No Please, it should closed and that the Railways should negoti not be like that. It should come out of the ate with the State Governments. If losses are main question. also there, then the State Governments and the Railways should share them on a 50:50 SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI: Y o u basis. But unfortunately, the response from please see the reply Sir. It is already staled the State Governments is negative. It has in the reply that these two lines are not also been referred to the Eighth Finance viable. So, I am not asking anything beyond Commission and the Eighth Finance Com the purview of the main question. If kottur is mission has also recommended that the linked to Harihar, it is going to be viable negotiation must be continued between the because part of the ore can be diverted to State Governments and tht> Central Govern Mangalore Port or Karwar Port. Will the hon. ment. Minister give us an assurance that he will consider linking the line from Kotturto Hospet. [ Translation] SHRI MALLIKARJUN: As regards the SHRI NITISH KUMAR: Mr. Speaker, proposal that has been made by the hon. 23 OnlAnamrs MARCH 10.1992 O n lA nmm n 24 Member, we wHI examine the metier. come when we should get rid of sentimental . attachment to such uneconomic branch lines. [Translation] In this connection, the State Governments should come forwent When the Railway SHRI SHARAD YADAV: Mr. Speyer. Reforms Committee has recommended it, Sir, I would like to submit to the hon. Minister we made ad out efforts to dose certain that among most of the uneconomic branch branch lines and to supplement them with lines of the Railways the maximum losses the procurement of buses. Railways are are incurred on metre gauge railway lines even prepared for the construction of and the hon. Minister has announced in the Kachcha roads into pucca one and for this Budget (Railways) that a number of metre the Railways are prepared to pay on a one gauge railway lines would be converted into time basis. But so far. no State government broad gauge lines. I feel that the Tnetre has come forward. However, it has now guage lines of the North India have been been decided that the Railway Minister will taken in small numbers for conversion.* The personally speak to the State Chief Minister. large Kosi dam area in Bihar has metre We will try to come to a conclusion so that we gauge lines which are uneconomic and the can get rid of these unremunerative and Railways suffer heavy losses on account of uneconomic branch lines and on the con those lines. I would like to know whether trary develop a road transport system in Government intends to fulfil the aspirations order to serve the people of this country. of the people of North India, who feel that little attention has been paid to the conver [Translation sion of metre lines, by converting these metre lines in to broad gauge lines expedi University Admission for Kashmiri tiously? Migrant Students

SHRI MALLIKARJUN: Sir. the opera *185. SHRI SURESHANAND SWAMI: tion ratio of metre lines is 170 percent it is WiN the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE true that they are uneconomic. With the new DEVELOPMENT be pieased to stale: Programme of Conversing 6000km. lines, it is believed that we wiH move towards more conversions in future. (a) the names of the Universities in which admission facility has been made [Engbsti\ available by the Government to Kashmiri Migrant students for higher education;

SHRI HARISH NARAYAN PRABHU (b) the number of such students study ZANTYE: Sir. the Railways are suffering a ing in these Universities, loss of Rs. 100 aore to Rs. 150 oore per year because of non-viable lines. I would Hke (c) whether any University has refused to know whether these heavy losses can be admission to these students; and reduced by replacing these unviable rail routes by road transport What is the mini (d) if so, the details thereof abngwfth mum percentage of traffic required to make the reasons therefor? a line profitable? ffingfts/ii SHRI MALUKARHJN: As has already been informed to the House, due to these uneconomic branch lines, this year we are THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE suffering a loss of about Rs. 114 crore. So, SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN what is required is that the Stale Govern SINGH): (a) to (d). A statement is Wd on the ments should cooperate. A stage has now table of the Sabha. Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SAKA) Oral Answers 26 STATEMENT mission to AMU in 1991-92, the University was constrained to limit The Central Government and the admissions to the capacity avail Government of Jammu & Kashmir able. have taken steps to provide alternative educational facilities to [Translation] Kashmiri migrant students. SHRI SURESHANAND SWAMI: I would According to the *nformation fur like to know the number of students who nished by Aligarh Muslim Univer have not been able to seek admissions for sity (AMU). Jamie Millia Islamia some reasons. Is financial reason one of (JMI) and the University of Delhi, them? If so, the steps Government is con the number of Kashmiri migrant templating to help these poor students? students admitted to these Univer sities during the past two years is SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as follows information has been given in the reply about the number of students admitted to different 1990-91 1991-92 universities. A situation arose in the lone case of Aligarh Muslim University where six .) A.MU. 127 224 hundred students sought admission and arrangements were there for admission of ii) J.MI. 100 105 four hundred students only but two hundred and fifty students could be admitted. in) University of Delhi 9b 14 So far as financial aid is concerned, I think this Ministry can do nothing in this In additio i. iVs Department facili regard It comes in the jurisdiction of the tated me migration of aboul 700 Ministry of Home Affairs and they alone can students of Regional £r.gip<*enng decide whether financial assistance has to College (REC), Srinagar to other be given or not. RECs and Engineering Colleges during 1990-91. SHRI SURESHANAND SWAMI: Sir, nothing has been made clear in the reply According to Uie information fur whether admission has been given to mi nishcd by GwVumi,'ent o‘ Jammu grant students of Kashmir 1 the classes in and Kashmir about, 2300 migrant which they were studying or they have been studentsfrorithe Valleyhavebten aHmiMed to lower classes than theirs. If they admitted to throe Camp Colleges have been given admissions in one class established in Jammu Division, and below, what has the Government to say no migrant student has been de about the loss they will suffer? nied admission in these Colleges. A number of migrant students have SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, also been accommodated in other admission will be given according to their institutions of higher eduction in eligibility Every university has its own norms. Jammu. In accordance with those norms admissions have been given to the students and to the The University of Delhi and JMI classes which the universities could do. have informed that all Kashmiri migrant students, who fulfilled the [English] prescribed eligibility conditions, were granted admission during the PROF. K.V. THOMAS: A good number past two years. In view of the large of students from other States like Kerala number of Migrants seeking ad have been admitted in the Regional Engi 27 Oral Answers MARCH 10.1992 Ora! Answers 28 neering College, Srinagar as par the Stale reply about the lack of money. As far as quota. We have been constantly requesting admission in classes is concerned, admis the Government to provide some seats in sion cannot be allowed to be given against other engineering colleges, possibly in their the admission rules of the University but the own States. I would like to know whether this effort has been made that students should has been done or not. be shown maximum sympathy and given admission. SHRI ARJUN SINGH: So far as the Regional Engineering College of Simagar is [English] concerned, as a consequence of the prob lem that arose in the State many students Calcutta Metro Railway had to come out. We have opened a camp college in Jammu where almost all the stu * 186. DR. DEBIPROSAD PAL: dents who were studying in Regional Engi SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: neering College, Srinagar, have been admit ted. if there are any cases beyond that, I Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be would like to know it frpm the hon. Member pleased to state: and we will certainly try to help them. (a) the details of the basic plan of Cal [ Translation] cutta Metro Railway project;

SHRI MOHAN SINGH: Mr. Speaker, (b) when the project was started; Sir, it is in the knowledge of the hon. Minister that free education upto M.A. level and upto (c) the length of the line completed so the University level is imparted in Jammu far; and Kashmir. The difficulties and problems of those people have increased who have (d) whether the work is being executed migrated from Jammu and Kashmir. When as per schedule; their problems have increased, in such a situation, under special circumstances they (e) if not, the reasons for delay in the are being given admission to various Univer timely execution of the project; and sities of India. What difficulty does the Gov ernment have in imparting free education to (f) the remedial measures being taken/ those students who have migrated from there proposed to be taken to ensure its speedy and come here? completion according to basic plan?

SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Mr. Speakor, Sir, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE I have made a request that the Home Minis MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL try is giving thought to this issue arid only LIKARJUN): (a) to (f). A statement is laid on they will cocide this issue the Table of the Sabha.

SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Mr. STATEMENT Speaker, Sir, I would like to know the number of the students who have not been able to (a) Provision of 16.45 km long Metro soak admission to universities because of Railway from Dum Dum Junction to the lack or money and the number of such Tollyganj. students who could not seek admission in that course and that class in which they were (b) 1973. studying and whal has the Government done to get such students admitted to that same (c) 9.8 km. course and that same class? (d) Work is progressing as per the SHRI ARJUN SINGH: I have given a revised schedule which envisages 29 O n! Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Oral Answers ch. completio%j# the project by 1995 to when tha supply of adequate funds were made available to the Goveir '.lent? From (•) The Initial completion schedule had 1973, if it has not been done so far, what is to be revised due to - the increased cost because of this non availability of funds? (i) Inadequate availability of funds during the initial stages of the Secondly, he said, due to labour prob P«>ject lems, in the year 1990 for more than eight months, the entire project had to come to a (ii) Delay by the State Govern standstill Who was responsible for this la ment in the acquisition of land bour problem?

(m) Labour problems SHRI MALLIKARJUN Sir, it is a fact that this project was commenced in 1973 (iv) Other factors such as delay in The estimated cost was Rs 140 crore But getting road traffic blocks from up to 1978 or 1979 much could not be the local authorities, reloca provided by the Planning Commission and tion of uncharted underground onlyRs 68 crores have been provided The utilities like water pipes, sewer cost has come to Rs 1330 8 crores lines electric/telephone cables, etc Now, the hon Member wants to know about the labour problem Of course, there (f) (i) Allocation of funds for this was a labour problem with the contractors project has been suitably and not with us Because of that, there was enhanced a problem for four to five months There was some stagoation in the working capital But (ii) Constant liaison is being mam now the funds' position has improved and tained with the State Govern the Planning Commission is substantially ment for sorting out the labour allocating funds We hope to complete it by problems 1995

(m) State Government is being pursued for making available DR DEBI PROSAD PAL Due to labour the remaining plots of land and problem, the hon Minister is saying that for arranging the required road four or five months, the work was sto|sped traffic blocks and the problem was with the contractors

DR DEBI PROSAD PAL I want to ask Is it a fact that due to certain labour for certain clarifications from the hon Minis problems, regarding a few workers of the ter When the Metro Railway Project was contractors, the entire work was stopped by undertaken, it was conceived that it will one particular political group and the entire constitute a mapr network in the transport work came to a standstill? And what is the system in the congested city of Calcutta it increased cost because o1 this stoppage of was started in 1973 More than 20 years work for more than eight months? almost have passed From the statement of the Minister, it appears that out of 16 45 km SHRI MALLIKARJUN Sir it is obvious, only 9 8 km of the project have been com due to stoppage of work, there was an esca pleted The two reasons which he has given laton The work will suffer The hon Mem are one is the inadequate supply of funds bet’s contention was that due to some politi and the second is the labour problems cal party, the problem occurred I do not want to go into it There are various other factors I want to know from the hon Minister as which have also to be taken cognizance of 31 Oral Answers MARCH 10,1992 Oral Answers 32

[Translation] whether we will be able to complete it by 1995 or not. We are oonfident that we will be SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: Mr. Speaker, able to complete the woik by 1995. Even Sir. the hon. Minister may kindly state whether today we have a problem. The State Govern it is a fact that under the basic plan, the said ments have to acquire ten plots; and out of railway project was to be completed by 1978? ten plots, the acquisition proceedings with H so, what was the total expenditure that was regard to six plots are pending in the Cal to be incurred on 16.43% railway line under cutta High Court. The fund will be available the basic plan and the total expenditure provide these things which also come in incurred by now? Secondly, the expenditure between have to be met with. There is no being incurred on per kilometers on the work problem for the fund. We want to complete that is in progress at present? At the same the work as early as possible so that we will time, he has given some reasons. Had he be able to prevent escalation in cost. not made any estimate previously that such and such difficulties would arise and had he He wants extension of railway line from not devised and way to overcome them? Tollyg -inj to Garia. It is not |x)ssible because Kindly give a clear reply. they have already taken so much time, which means another Rs. 300 crores. (Interrup- SHRI MAL LIKARJUN: Sir, the alloca tions) tion foi the financial year was Rupees 125 ciore. It we add it, we find that we have spent SHRI VIJAY NAVAL PATIL: For West Rs. 1064.5 crore on this so far. Bengdi. Calcutta Metro Railway, the Central Government is providing 100 per cent fund; [English] but for new Bombay, SIDCO area .

SHRI BASU DF BACH ARIA' This is not MR SPEAKER. Thisi..annot be allowed: a fact. The problem was with the contractor. The contractor had no fund to start the work; (Interruptions) ** because the contractor had no fund to start the work, the contractor stopped the work. SHRI TARIT BARAN TOPDAR What is Now the target has been fixed to com the policy that is being adopted by the Rail plete the Calcutta Metro Railway Project by way (or availability of fund to this department 1995. Previously, the fund allocated for or that department, this sector or that sector Calcutta Metro Railway was not sufficient; including Calcutta Metro Railway? Rsv 130 crores were not sufficient, may I know whether the Government propose to SHRI MALLIKARJUN: The policy of the allocate sufficient funds to complete the Railway is nothing, but we go to Planning Calcutta Metrol Railway project by 1995; if Commission. It is the Planning Commission so. how much fund will be required? There which allocates funds; on the basfe of alloca was a proposal to extend the Metro Railway tions of the Planning Commission, we take line upto Garia. Will the Government con up this work, that work and include it in the sider this proposal to extend the Metro Rail Metro Railway. (Interruptions) way line upto Garia. MR. SPEAKER: Q.No. 187. MR. SPEAKER: You will reply only first two parts of the question; you need not reply (Interruptions) third part of the question. SHRI NITISH KUMAR: I am on a point SHRI MALLIKARJUN: He wants to know of order.

**Not recorded. 33 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) OralAnswers 34 MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of AND FORESTS be pleased to state: order in Question Hour. Everything is a point of information during Question Hour. You (a) whether the Swedish International please sit down. Development Authority has proposed a scheme to promote gtowth of trees in India; (Interruptions) (b) if so, the details thereof, [Translation) (c) the States where the scheme is likely SHRI NITISH KUMAR: M'. Speaker, to be launched; and Sir, I rise on a point of order...(Interruptions) (d) the incentives proposed to be given MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of to the tree growers under the scheme’ order in Question Hour. We will see.... (Inter- ruptions) THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR [English] ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH), (a) to (d). The details of the on-going Social Forestry proj MR. SPEAKER Members are not ex ects and the proposed Tree Growers' Coop pected to glance at the Gallery. eratives Project with the support of Swedish International Development Authority (SIDA) Afforestation Programme are given in the Statement I laid on the Table of the House. 187. SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. TOPIWALA- Details of the assistance, including in SHRIMATI MAHENDRA centives, to be provided to the Tree growers KUMARI- under the proposed Tree Growers’ Coop eratives Project are also given in the State Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT ment II laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT-1

SIDA-Assisted Forestry Projects:

Sr. No Name of the Project Area Project cost Project period Project (Rs in crores)

On-going Projects.

Bihar Social Bihar 63.85 1985 86 Forestry (Chhota to Project Nagpur 1991 92 Phase - II Santhal Pargana).

2. Orissa Social Orissa 78 34 1988-89 Forestry to Project 1992-93 Phase • II 35 Oral Answers MARCH 10.1992 On/Answers 36

Sr.No.Name of the ' Project Area Project cost Project period Project (Rs, in ctores)

1 . 2 3 4 S

3. Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu 85.40 1988-89 Social Forestry to Project 1992-93 Phase - II.

In Pipeline:

4. Integrated Rajasthan 28.14 Wastelands (Dungarpur Development District) Project

5. Tree Growers’ Orissa, 24.47 Cooperative Rajasthan and Project. Tamil Nadu.

Under negotiation. To be implemented through National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

STATEMENT -II and other such assistance as may be needed to obtain economic re Assistance, Including Incentives, to Tree turns from tree/grass cultivation. Growers’ Under (he Proposed Tree Growers' Cooperatives Project (lii) Organise procurement and market ing of fodder and tree produce. The Tree Growers’ Cooperatives Prot ect (TGCP) for which assistance is being (iv) Use of energy-saving devices such sought from SIDA is presently under nego as smokeless chullahs, bio-gas tiation with the SIDA authorities. The project plants, solar and wind energy sys is to be implemented in Orissa, Ra|asthan tems. and Tamil Nadu. In each State, 100 Tree Growers’ Cooperative Societies will beset SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. TOPIWALA: I up. Taken all together, it is proposed to have would like to know from the hon Minister 29,000 members of the cooperative socie what are the terms and conditions under ties and to cover 4430 her ires of private which financial assistance is provided to lands and 5250 hectares o‘ common lands. India by the Swedish International Develop ment Authority for the afforestation pro The project will assist the private tree gramme. growers mainly as given below: SHRI KAMAL NATH: The Tree Grow (i) Supply of seeds and essential in ers' Cooperative Project for which assis puts for raising appropriate species. tance is being sought from SIDA envisages a total cost of Rs. 24.47 crores and is to be (ii) Technical advice and guidance on implemented in three States in Rajasthan, planting methods, soil and water Tamil Nadu and Orissa. The proposed Proj conservation, harvesting techniques ect period is five years. In each 100 Tree 37 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Oral Answers 38 Growers' Cooperative Societies will be SHRI KAMAL NATH: I will send itto her. formed. Taken together there shall be29.000 members of the cooperative societies and SHRIMATI MAHENDRA KUMARI: In this shall cover 4430 hectares of private view of the acute water shortage in Rajast lands and 5250 hectares of common lands. han what are the measures that have been taken for the growth of trees and the safe The scheme envisages that 75 per cent guards from the dry climate and water short of the projectcost of 24 and odd crores which age7 I said, will be imported in the shape of edible oil by the NDDB. This shall be monetised. SHRI KAMAL NATH: Various forestry The project will be funded from the funds that programmes are being implemented in Ra become available from this monetization. jasthan and certainly these projects will lead to the improvement in the water table situ SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. TOPIWALA: I ation would like to know whether the Government are receiving assistance for the purpose of As I said in my earlier answer, the Tree growth of trees from some other countries Growers' Cooperatives and the NDDB is also and if so. the names of such countries going to be a major project which shall en and the amount of such assistance received compass the State of Rajasthan also. during 1991 and 1992 and out of this amount how much has been spent in Gujarat. Effort has been made to involve

SHRI KAMAL NATH I arrvonly respond SHRI KAMAL NATH: Sir, the National ing to her and nobody else. There are com Dairy Development Board has, even without mitments for projects in Himachal Pradesh, this SIDA assisted project, been carrying out Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, tree giowing activities and tree planting ac Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan. These tivities The reason for this is that the sus are the other indicated projects. If the hon. tainability of these programmes gets en Members wants to know any other informa sured by NDDB, who are able to procure the tion I will be willing to give her produce from the farmers. It is not merely a question of planting a tree and guarding a MR. SPEAKER: You can send it to her tree. It is a question of being able to procure in writing. from the farmers their produce from the trees 39 Oral Answers MARCH 10.1992 Oral Answers 40 through a network of Co-operative Socie France As far as the question of the ex ties This gives an element of sustainability, penses is concerned, all the schemes are which has been one of the problems in implemented by the Forest Department of afforestation the State Government, So I cannot give the answer to this questtcffi [ TranslationJ [English] SHRIMATI GIRUA DEVI Mr Speaker, Sir, the hon Minister has stated in his reply KUMARI SELJA May I know from the that Bihar has been included in the scheme hon Minister, if the Government has any for which he deserves to be thanked but he plans to involve women and women's or has included only Chhota Nagpur while there gamsation under this scheme? If so, would is an important forest area in Bihar and that the Minister be kind enough to give the is East and West Champaran, in close vicim- details? ity of Tarai region of Himalaya Trees are also cut down there indiscriminately by SHRI KAMAL NATH Sir, this question Nepalese people in a surreptitious manner itself has been posed by two honourable converting the forests into denudation It women of this House causes environmental degradation giving rise to floods in the North Bihar which ruin it MR SPEAKER My suggestion is that to a great extent The first part of my question when the plants are tender they should be is - why has he not included the East and looked after by them West Champaran districts of Bihar in the scheme? Secondly, he has stated in his SHRI KAMAL NATH Of course, it is our statement that several societies effort to involve women

MR SPEAKER Please come to the SHRI KAMAL NATH There are several question schemes for involving women We have the People s Nursery Scheme etc and we have SHRIMATI GIRUA DEVI Mr Speaker seen that some of the most successful pro Sir I have asked dearly why has it not been grammes have been the programmes imple included? The second question is when he rnented by women Our effort is to involve as gets his work done by many societies, how many women as possible and ail programmes much expenditure is incurred on those so involving larger number of women will be cieties? How much expenditure is incurred given pteference on the Government establishment officers, cars, petrol? [ Translation]

[English] SHRI BHERU LAL MEENA My point is that the forest department takes care of the MR SPEAKER You can reply to the plants for five years which it plants under first part of her question afforestation programme It does not take care of these plants after five years These [ Translation] forests are denudated again (Interruptions)

SHRI KAMAL NATH As far as the MR SPEAKER The basic question is second part of the question is concerned, I that from where will we get foreign money for cannot give a reply to that question but I afforestation and how will it be utilized? would like to tell the hon Member through you that a project worth Rs 50 crore has SHRI BHERU LAL MEENA The sub been posed with France for North and South stance is that the forest should be protected Bihar We are awaiting the response from and more area should be brought under 41 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20, m 3 (SAKA) Oral Answers 42 forest cover. That is why I am saying that the books till now; and forest department doesnot care for the for ests. It stops to protect and take care of the (c) the steps being taken by the Govern forests after five years as a result deforesta ment in this regard? tion takes place again. You please under stand my point and do not take it lightly. THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN MR. SPEAKER: Members, Not I, are SINGH) (a)to(c) A statement is laid on the not taking K seriously. I am giving you time to table of the Sabha ask your question STATEMENT SHRI BHERU LAL MEENA: Forests are protected by raising fencing round them. Keeping in view the postulates of When the trees grow up, they are left unpro the National Policy on Education, tected and unpreserved. After sometime they 1986, the National Curricular are destroyed. Afforestation takes place Framework developed by the again Thus does the Government really NCERT has recommended a intend to preserve the forest? (Interruptions).. .• scheme of studies for School Edu Village people say that the forests should not cation. According to the scheme be cut down. 1 hey are ready to cooperate so the NCERT has developed text far as the conservation of the forest rs con books on all subjects except for cerned. (Interruptions).. Environmental Studies for Classes I and II for subjects of Work Expe MR SPEAKER ■ Please, utilize the given rience, Art Education and Heirith time and ask the question related to original ‘ and Physical Education for various question. Don't ask irrelevant questions. You stages The Framework suggests please come to the question. Not this way. that the major thrust of Environ You have not lead the question. mental Studies in Classes I and II should not be to impart information (Intertuptions) to the children, but to sharpen their senses, to encourage them to SHRI BHERU LAL MEENA: This is my observe and explore their environ question. Now as you wish. ment. Work Experience, Art Edu cation and Health and Physical [English] Education are activity-oriented educational programmes. Since the New Text Books activities are to be based on the local environment and are linked 188. SHRI DATTATRAYA BAN- with creative expression of the DARU: learners, prescription of text books SHRI ANNA JOSHI: in these curricular areas has not been recommended by the NCERT. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: 2. In regard to College/University level, there is no centralised system of (a) the subjects on which new text books production of text books. Each have not yet been introduced in accordance University is academically autono with the revised curricula and syllabus after mous and prescribes its own the adoption of the National Policy on Edu oourses of study. However, the cation, 1986; University Grants Commission has ascheme of restructuring of courses (b) the reasons for not introducing these with a view to making the f irst degree 43 Oral Answers MARCH 10.1992 OraJ Answers 44 courses mors relevant to the IAS and IPS, the urban people are getting Community. The Commission has more percentage. That is why, I want to circulated model courses in 27 know whether there is any special scheme subjects to aH Universities in the with the Government in this educational country. It would be for the Univer system for giving special consideration to sities to accept the model curricula the rural people. with or without modification. SHRI ARJUN SINGH. Sir, this is a SHRI DATTATRAYA BANDARU: Mr. question relating to the N.C.E.R.T. and the Speaker, Sir, the New Education Policy was books prepared by the N.C.E.R.T. The books framed in 1986 and in 1988 the national have been prepared according to a curricu curricular framework was developed. The lum which has been approved by the CAB. common core subjects adhere to Indian They apply to aU the schools under th C.B.S.E. culture, freedom movement. Constitutional Any school which falls out of this range, as I obligation, secularism, democracy, equality, have said earlier, would fall under the charge scientific temper, general equality, protec of the State Board. Now they are free to tion of environment, removal of social barri utilise the Books that the N.C.E.R.T. has ers and also vocationalisation. For these, produced and also to follow the guidelines the NCERT framed the syllabi and made the that the N.C.E.R.T. has laid down. But I do guidelines for the State Governments to not think that we can go beyond this. So far frame the syllabus for the curriculum. I would as the question of rural and urban divide is like to know whether all the State Govern concerned, schools certainly form a very ments in the country are applying the same important part of what has to be done to guidelines and framing the syllabus. My bridge this gap and in the broader sense the special point is whether environmental pro Department is trying to do whatever it can in tection and vocationalisation is being prop the matter. erly implemented in the States or not. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Sir. there are three SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Sir. the national parts of my one question. curricular framework was approved by the CAB up to class X and accepted by it. Under MR. SPEAKER: Well, you do not say that, the NCERT has produced the books for three questions. the schools under the CBSE control and these books are being taught there. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Sir, due to taxation So far as the general question of sug and devaluation the import of important text gestions for ail the State Governments is books has become impossible So, do the concerned, we cannot impose that on them. Government have some scheme for encour But the NCERT guidelines are available and aging the Indian authors to write standard some States have adopted them, some have text books? My second part of the question not. is that similar to school level, does the Gov ernment intend to have some centralised SHRI DATTATRAYA BANDARU: Sir, body which should produce uniform stan our country is overwhelmingly rural-based. dard text books for colleges and universities. Because of the overloading of the books, My third part of the question is will the Gov and particularly because of the competitive ernment try to have one syllabus in one State culture, the rural people cannot come up for all the Universities in that State? because of the environmental condition. I would like to ask whether the Government MR. SPEAKER: This is on curriculum. will give any special consideration to the Not on production. rural people to compete with the urban masses because in many examinations Oke SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Only when the 45 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Oral Answers 46 syllabus is decided that the text books will be Government in this regard? recommended. SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Mr. Speaker. Sir. MR. SPEAKER: This is not about pro it came to our notice through press reports duction. This is about the contents of the that Madhya Pradesh Government has books. Anyway, let the Minister answer. decided to make some changes in the con tent and syllabus of text books. We have SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Sir, I cannot ref sought information from them in this regard. use to answer any question by the hon. In this connection the first telegram was sent Member Shri Anna Joshi. But you will have on 4.12. 91. Second letter was sent on to remain within the charge that I hold in this 12.12 91 and after that telegrams were sent Government. I cannot give you any assur again on 13.12.91 and on 14.12.91. A tele ance on how the Finance Ministry would help gram was also sent on 24.2.91, but not reply us to get books from outside. has been received so far.

SHRI ANNA JOSHI: You can at least [English] suggest them. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: Sir, SHRI ARJUN SINGH: That we will try to we are aware that the Central government do so that the books are available cheaply. I should not impose curricula/syllabi on the am sure the hon. Fiance Minister will also States or Universities. But the Central Gov oblige us. So far as the question of curricu ernment has a role as coordinator and guide lum for the University stage is concerned, and to frame model syllabi for different areas the hon member will be aware that the Uni or subjects. Now, Sir. in our country there versities are very very conscious of their own has been a long drawn out controversy on autonomy. They have their own method of the text-books of different streams particu deciding the academic courses and also the larly History text books and it is alleged that, books and the curriculum. Still the University many such text books are loaded with com Grants Commission - as I have mentioned in munal bias which is really harming the unity the statement itself - is trying to evolve a and integrity of our country. I would tike to pattern where certain things are taken up by know whether the Government is seriously each University. But the ultimate decision, thinking to create an opinion in the country obviously, will have to be taken by the Uni so that the NCERT frame model texts for the versity. It is not ours. history books and they will be really adopted by all the States, and this particular model SHRI ANNA JOSHI. What about the and frame and syllabus for the history books centralised body for producing books for that are being created by the NCERT are colleges and universities? really done in a proper manner with scientific secular outlook. SHRI ARJUN SINGH I think it is some thing which can be considered. But I cannot SHRIARJUN SINGH: Sir, I entirely share say what will be done in the matter. the anxiety of the hon. Member and I am aware that there have bpen certain attempts [ Translation) to divorce from the approach that should be there for issues of concern to the nation as SHRI DIGVUAYA SINGH: Mr. Speaker. such. (Interruptions ). The National Integra Sir, I would like to know from the hon. Minis tion Council itself drew the attention of the ter whether it is a fact that Madhya Pradesh nation to this aspect and in fact in 1981 a Government guided by its party's narrow Committee was set up by the National Inte ideology is trying to make some changes in gration Council to review such text books aH the content and syllabus of the prescribed over the country. That review was com textbooks? If so, the action being taken by pleted in 1985. Since then more text books 47 Oral Answers MARCH 10.1992 Oral Answers 48 have been published. So. we have again, in SHRI ARJUN SINGH: As I have told the June 1991, appointed a steering Committee hon. Member preceding Shri Saitji, that in which is getting in touch with the State 1985 this review was completed. It was Governments in this regard and we are started in 1981 after the National Integration requesting that in the light of what the Na Council drew the attention to this matter. tional Integration Council feels necessary for Since then as I have said, more text books the country, they should try to revise or try to have been published and we have appointed evaluate the text books and bring them in a Steering Committee which is now going line with the national policy on secularism, through the issues stage by stage, and I am on communalism and national integration. sure that in the larger interests of the nation (Interruptions). all State Governments would fall in line on an issue which is not a political issue, which is SHRI RAM VILAS P ASWAN Why donl a national issue. you convene a meeting of the Education Ministers of all the States? SHRI EBRAHIM SULAIMAN SAIT: But they are not following that. SHRI ARJUN SINGH: I have written a letter to all the hon. Chief Ministers and to the SHRI ARJUN SINGH The only two Union Territories drawing their specific at State*, which till now have not responded on tention to this and as soon as I get a re this arp Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. sponse to my letter, I will certainly take that (Interruptions). step also. SHRIMATI MALINI BHATTACHAR- AYA Sir, in the second part of the statement, SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA: Sir, in the M'mster has talked about certain struc the statement it is mentioned that the Univer tural changes at the college and university sity Grants Commission has circulated model level to be made by the UGC I would like to course in 27 subjects to all universities in the know from the Minister as to how this is going country. Of course, I agree with the inde to be clone while their New Education Policy pendent character of the universities. But, is still under review. On the Ramamurthi Sir, certain universities have not at all ac Committee, another committee has been set cepted this model curricula which is circu up - and this committee, the Reddy Commit lated by the U G.C. I would like to know from tee we do not know whether it has submit the Minister whether the University Grants ted its report or not So, I would like to know Commission will further persuade'the uni from the Minister what are the recommenda versities to accept their curricula which is tions of these different committees on the sent by the Commission. New Education Policy and whether struc tural changes will be made before these SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Sir, our effort of recommendations are considered. persuasion wiH continue. The result is not entirely in our hands. SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Sir, if I may remind the hon Member a review committee had SHRI EBRAHIM SULAIMAN SAIT: I been appointed to go into tho Ramamurthi would like to know from the Minister which Committee and it had already submitted its are the States which are divorcing their text report The report will have to go to the CAB books from the recommendations of the for its consideration and adoption and as national Integration Council; and together soon as it is done we will place it before the with this, I would also like to know what has House as the end result of this deliberation. been the recommendation of the Committee The structural adjustments mentioned in this appointed by the National Integration Coun stater'ent have nothing to do with that. This cil and how far that recommendation is is part of the ongoing effort of the UGC and implemented by various States. this effort will continue, of course, subject to 49 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Oral Answers 50 what the various universities agree to do. Secondly, we are celebrating Dr. Ambedkar's birth centenary. Does the Government pro SHRI PRFTHVIRAJ D. CHAVAN: Sir. it pose to prepare a fext book on Dr. Am is knon Jhat no centralised production of bedkar's 'Annihilation of caste’ to remove books exists and the universities are aca casteisn from the country? demically independent to prescribe their own courses of textbooks. It is a fact that many SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Mr. Speaker. Sir, sub-standard and badly produced text books there cannot be two opinion that Gandhiji. are prescribed Ambedkarji and other great personalities have made efforts to create a sense of MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Chavan, this is a national integration and bring about equality question on curricula and syllabus and not in the society and have presented an ex on production of books. ample before the children of our country. There should be some chapters in the text SHHIPRITHVIRAJ D. CHAVAN Sir, in books about their ideologies and biogra view of badly produced books being pre phies and their good deeds. I would like to scribed by the universities, does the UGC or inform the House that some efforts have NCERT have a scheme to check the quality been made in this direction They have not of text books and ban sub-standard text been totally neglected. We have not only to books> pay our attention to these matters but also to create awareness in this regard. My Ministry SHRI ARJUN SINGH Sir, the NCERT alone cannot do much in this direction. All only deals with secondary and higher secon hon. Members would have to make coordi dary level books,. So far as the universities nated efforts in this direction. are concerned. I have already stated that the JG C is trying the persuade various universi SHRI RABI RAY: The other part of his ties by guidelines to see that their books are question. proper, correct and they come within the ambit of what the national approach to the (Interruptions) books is. Beyond this, I do not think that the UGC can enforce this in a manner where you MR. SPEAKER’ Let him ask his ques can say that wo ban these books, though I tion \Interruptions) concede that there is need for national ap proach to this issue and we would try to SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Mr. devise some methodology by which this can Speaker, Sir, It was decided in the meeting be done. of Dr Ambedkar Centenary Committee to include a chapter on Dr. Ambedkar in the [ Translation) Syllabus. The Prime Minister was the Chair man. It was decided that topic on Dr. Am SHRI RABI RAY: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in bedkar would be included in the course. regard to the national integration the hon. (Interruptions) Minister has told the House that the recom mendations of various committees are sent [English] to the State Governments. Sir, through you, I would like to ask the hon. Minister whether SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV: Sir, in he would like to inculcate and develop a spite of this fact, that the Universities are sense of pride in using indigenous products, academically autonomous and they prepare guarding our independence and in making or prescribe their own text books, the Univer efforts to achieve self sufficiency among the sity Grants Commission felt it necessary that countrymen in general and among the stu they should prepare a scheme for restructur- dents in particular by drawings upon the ing of the courses and they were suggesting teachings contained in Gandhiji’s books. it to the various universities. 51 Ora! Answers MARCH 10,1992 Oral Answers 52 I would like to know in what circum sations have raised demands from time to stances, it was felt neoessary that the Uni time with reference to the Chattopadhyaya versity Grants Commission should also come Commission. Two major demands have been with a scheme and what are the responses for a single running pay scale and for medi of the Universities to accept these sugges cal allowance at the rate of 7.5% of the basic tions according to the demands of the pay. Government do not find the demand of Commission. Will the University Grants a single running pay scale acceptable as it Commission also think of having a machin would affect standards and efficiency. Medi ery so that there can be better coordination cal allowance on the basis of pay irrespec between the University Grants Commission tive of actual need, does not seem appropri and the Universities? ate, keeping, inter-alia, in view the repercus sions it could have on other Government SHRI ARJUN SINGH: The question of employees. UGC activities and its authority in this re spect should be well understood. The Uni However, keeping in view the recom versity Grants Commission has prepared mendations of the Chattopadhyaya Com model courses and circulated them on twenty- mission, the Government have given teach seven subjects to all the Universities. If the ers under its control three-tier pay-scales hon. Member wants to know what is the plus a teaching allowance with effect from response from each University, I can give 1.1 86 him that information separately. DR. KARTIKESWAR PATRA: What are The point is that the University Grants the other demands of the teacher out of Commission at this stage can only do this those which are considered by the Govern much that it produced these models, sug ment after 1.1.1986 after the introduction of gest those to the Universities and in the new National Policy on Education. discussion and all those thal follow with the Universities, it impresses upon them the dire SHRI ARJUN SINGH: The Government need and necessity that these models should decision on the Chattopadhyay Commission be accepted. Beyond that, at this point of report and the implementation thereon was time, I do not think, the University Grants laid on the Table of the House on 2nd March, Commission can do anything. 1988 and 12th May. 1988.

Chattopadhyay Commission Report DR. KARTIKESWAR PATRA: What are the hurdles in implementing the recommen 189. DR. KARTIKESWAR PATRA. Will dations of the Chattapodhyay Commission the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE report which have no financial involvement? VELOPMENT be pleased to state: SHRI ARJUN SINGH: These recom (a) whether the Government are aware mendations are very comprehensive recom of the agitation by teachers for implementa mendations and whatever could be done tion of the report of Chattopadhyay Commis has already been implemented. All the other sion; ‘recommendations are receiving the atten tion at various levels. (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and I am sure, in due course of time, a final decision will be taken. (c) the details of the steps taken in this regard? [Translation]

THE MINISTER QF HUMAN RE SHRI HARIN PATHAK: Mr. Speaker, SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN Sir, is the hon. Minister aware that the teach SINGH): (a) to (c). Various teachers’ organi ers of secondary, higher secondary and pri 53 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 ( SAKA) Written Answers 54 mary schools in Gujarat are going on strike (c) the time by which the projects are tomorrow in protest against the.delay in the likely to be completed; and implementation of Chattopadhyay Commis sion’s recommendations, if so. what steps (d) the expenditure incurred on expan are Government propose to take to solve this sion o< railways in the State during the Sev problem because the situation is serious and enth Plan period? higher secondary examinations are going on these days and all the teachers are on strike. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE How long will you take to implement these MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL recommendations? LIKARJUN)' (a) following are the on-going rail line projects' SHRI ARJUN SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, States have separate working zones to 1 Doubling of Rohtak-Jakhai implement these recommendations. We can section. not interfere in this matter. I accept that those recommendations are very wide so a time 2 Additional throughput/terminal bound action cannot be taken on them. A facilities including doubling of report has been submitted to the House in Garhi Harsaru-Khalilpur. regard to those recommendations which can be implemented in a time bound programme (b) and (c) The progress made and Other recommendations are under active likely time for completion are as follows.- consideration. Teachers should decide their course of action keeping the interest of stu Name of the Progress Time for dents in their mind. section made completion

1 Doubling of 82% 92-93 Rohtak-Jakhal Section. WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 2. Additional throughput/ [English] terminal facilities including doubling Railway Projects in Haryana of Garhi Harsaru- Khalilpur section, 82% 93-94 ♦190 SHRI NARAIN SINGH CHAUDHRI: (d) Railways do not maintain their ac SHIR BHUPINDER SINGH counts State-wise HOODA j Translation] Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: Conversion of Metre-Gauge Lines

*192. SHRI B.L. SHARMA PREM' Will (a) the names of the ongoing railway the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleaded to line projects in Haryana; state:

(b) the progress made so far in the (a) whether the target fixed for conver construction of these projects, sion of metre-gauge lines into broad-gauge 55 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 56 during 1991-92 has been achieved; (b) and (c). Does not arise.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (d) TheGovernment started implemen tation of the AIDS Control Programme from (c) if not, the reasons therefor? 1987 The following activities have been undertaken so far.- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (1) screening of groups practising at I.IKARJUN)- (a) No, Sir risk behaviour through a network of 67 surveillance centres in 35 cities (b) and (c) The lines targetted were Manmad-Aurangabad (114 km). Salempur- (2) prevention fo transmission through Barhaj Bazar (22 km), Bangalore-Mysore blood and blood products by estab (138 km) and I dlgarh-Surpura (50 km) Of lishing facilities for HIV testing in lhor.e. Manmad-Aurangabad andSalempur- Zonal Blood Testing Centres and Bazar has/e smce bren openod Bangalore surveillance centres Mysore has been delayed due to adverse lavv and order situation arising out of Cauvery (3) Health education throi igh Prnss nnd water dispute and Lalgarh-Surpura due to Media public agitation v Bikaner (4) Cnnu'a! m nrn^om prto1 AIDS earns

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*193 SHRI A. CHARLES Will the Min A comprehensive projor t Us prevention ister of HP ALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ind control of AIDS .van fprmUn’pd and be oleased to state po'jpd to ihe World Rank Neqjtn:.on h.we feren»Jy beer concluded for f'n.',.«:ing the • a) whether the Government are awareproje» t The project .viil involve .in out* ly of of the report of the «Vor!d Hea’ih Orjanisa Rs ?/0f'toie‘j (US $ ’ 00'"illion; anJ will be ticn wherein i efe'Gnco has boen made to the impk-.-nonted for a period of 5 years bogin- likely rp.tg^iude of the spread of Human nng from Apn! 1092 fhe International Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS in Development Association (a *:ott loan affili India by the end of this century, ate of the World Hank) w.ll provide an outlay of Rs 229 5 crores (US $ 85 million) The (b) tf so, the details thereof; World Health Organisation will provide an ass.stance of Rs 4.05 crores (US $1 5 mil- (c) the reaction of the Government iica) and the balance project outlay of Rs thereto, and 36 5 crores (Us 13 5 million) wil! be funded by the Government of India (d) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to meet the menace? The National AIDS Control Project will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND Scheme during the Eighth Five Year Plan FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIM.L. FOTEDAR) Assistance will be provided both in cash and (a) Govt, are not aware of any such report of kind to the State/UTGovernments for imple the World Health Organisation. menting the projoct activities Pt ,*'''T n''* vi 57 Written AnswelS PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 58

ties will be undertaken in the following ar- public interest nor is it an accepted policy. eas:- [ Translation] Condom Promotion Import of Wheat - Blood safety "195. SHRI ANAND RATNA - Control of sexually transmitted MAURYA: disease SHRI PROBIN DEKA:

- Information, education and Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to communication state:

- Surveillance (a) whether the Government propose to import wheat; - Case management (b) if so, the reasons the'tefor; - Programme management (c) the countries from which wheat is Criteria for Awarding Railway Contracts proposed to be imported and the quantity and value thereof; and • 194. SHRI RAM NIHOR RAI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (d) the steps being taken by the Govern- ment to check its likely adverse effec1 on the (a) whether the Government have fixed domestic market? ne'", criteria for awarding railway contracts; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) if so, the details thereof; MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN GooOI): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) whether any quota has been fixed for SCiST persons in this regard; (b) and (c). The Government have • decided to import one million tonnes of wheat (d) if so, the details thereof; and with a view to increase its avaiiability and to contain market prices. No contracts for (s) it not, the reasons therelor? import have, however, been signed so far.

THE MiNISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI (d) Imports are not likely to affect the C.K. JAFFER SHAR1EF): (a) No, Sir. domestic market adversely.

(bj Does not 2(;5e [English]

(d) Does no: arise. ·196. SHRI BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI: Will the Minister of ENVIRON- (e) Reservation of a quota of contracts MENT AND FORESTS be pleaspd to state: for any specific section of the society by the Government agencies is not in the best (a) the existing strength 0! the Eco- Task

63 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 64 Maternal and Child Haalth Centrally Sponsored Schemes: Programme 1 Universal Immunisation Pro • 193. SHRI MOHAMMAD ALIASHRAF gramme (UIP). FATM1: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: 2 Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) Programme (a) the expenditure incurred on the Maternal and Child Health Programme dur 3 Prophylaxis against nutritional ing each of the last three years, State-wise; anaemia among children and preg nant & iactating women and pro (b) the targe's fixed under the pro* phylaxis against blindness among gramme during the above period; and children due to Vitamin 'A' defi ciency (c) the details of progress achieved .n this regard t The expenditure on the afore-mentioned programmes, State-wise, during the last 3 THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AMD years is indicated at attached Statement-1 FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI M L.FOTEDAP). Id; The following .naterna! and child health (b) and (c) I he targets fixed and prog Programmes aro being implemented by the ress made under these programmes are Department o* Kwiily Welfare as 100% indicated at attached Jiatement-ll.

STATEMENT - 1

Expenditure Incurred on fA~h Programmes

during 1088-89. 1989-90 and 1990-91

State/UT. 1988-89 1939-90 1990-91

1. Andhra Pradesh 297 52 487.42 412 22

2. Arunachal Pradesh 9.42 23 29 20 29

3. Assam 137.43 124.21 215.46

A Bihar 254 10 40o 81 527 9

5. Goa 3.07 7 98 5.47

6 Gujarat 233.26 353 37 292.44

7 Haryana 131 40 130 74 142 51

8. Himachal Pradesh 53.18 70 59 45.56

9. Jammu & Kashmir 74.67 48 03 56 73 65 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 66

StateAJ. T. 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

10. Karnataka 246.40 270.49 308.71

11. Kerala 196.82 180.03 228.27

12. Madhya Pradesh 254.25 483.03 522.69

13. Maharashtra 464.23 54.43 620.19

14. Manipur 17.76 355.52 29.86

15. Meghalaya 21.39 21.81 17.49

16. Mizoram 20.12 11.70 18.84

17 Nagaiand 22.6 9.79 21.88

18. Orissa 216.07 262.22 255 62

19. Punjab 139.36 135.28 128.47

20. Rajasthan 217.79 283.46 454.64

21. Sikkim 3.32 8.45 6.52

22. Tamil Nadu 295.32 431.40 385.72

23 Tripura 21 09 25.15 20 12

24. Uttar Pradesh 804.20 878.5 1091.62

‘25. West Bengal 341.76 291.29 343.82

26. A & N Islands 6.52 2.94 7 73

27. Chandigarh 6.16 5.66 6.19

28. 0 & N Haveli 2.37 1.79 4.17

Daman & Dtu 1.43 0.52 1.58

90. Delhi 28.54 34.33 53.28

31. Lakshadweep 2.85 0.81 0 41

32. Pondicherry 10.29 5.73 4 77

Total 4534.74 5576 72 6250 86 67 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 68 STATEMENTS

Targets and Achievements for Maternal and Child Heakh Programmes during 1988-89, and 1990-91.

(a) Universal Immunisation Programme:

The targ«t is to immunise ail infants and pregnant women against six vaccine prevent able diseases viz. Poliomyelitis Tubercutosis, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Diptheria. Measles. Reported achievements, as percentage of the targets during the last three years is given below:

Antigen 1988-89 1989 90 1990-91

BCG 79.29% 106.03% 102.32%

DPT 79.61% 99.21% 99.50%

OPV 74.83% 98.93% 100.11%

Measles 55.17% 83.08% 90.2%

T.T. for pregnant women 65.15% 70.43 78.56%

(b) Prophylaxis schemes:

Targets and achievements under the prophylaxis schemes during the last three years is as follows: (No. of Beneficiaries in Lakhs

1988 89 1989-90 1990-91

Target Acnie- Target Achie- Target Achie vement vement vement

Prophylaxis against nutritional anaemia 216.90 207.88 216.90 197 43 202.39 181.82 among women

Prophylaxis against 344.50 214.76 293.90 220.97 345.07 220.22 nutritional anaemia among children

Prophylaxis 295.00 407.72 239 90 381.94 294.82 370.45 against Vit. A deficiency among children $

$ Note: Achievement for Vit. ‘A* are in doses 69 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 70 (c) Oral Reliydration Therapy Pro between the Centre and the State Govern gramme ments.

Since the programme is not preventive Eco Destruction of Himalayas in nature, it is not possible to fix any physical targets. *200. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND [Engtish] FORESTS be pleased to state:

River Action Plan (a) whether the satellite data has re vealed the eco-destruction of the Himalayas; •199. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: SHRI RABI RAY: (b) the estimated forest oover in the Himalayas at the turn of the century; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state. (c) the reasons for deforestation ot Himalayan slopes; and (a) whether the Government propose to launch the National River Action Plan to (d) the steps being taken to prevent the clean up polluted stretches of major rivers of eco-destruction of the Himalayas? the country; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) if so, the details thereof including the MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR estimated cost of the entire project; ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) According the latest assessment of the forest cover (c) whether the Central Pollution Con made by Forest Survey of India based on the trol Board has mdentified such polluted visual interpretation of satellite imageries stretches of the rivers in the country, pertaining to the period 1987-89, on loss of forest cover has been reported in the Hima (d) if so, the details thereof; layan tract, except in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. (e) whether the State Governments are to share any cost of the project; and (b) According to the National Forest Policy 1988 “ the national goal should be to (1) if so, the details thereof? have a minimum of one-third of the total land area of the country under forest or tree THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE covet In the hills and in the mountainous MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR regions the aim should be to maintain two ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH; (a) to (d) A third of the area under such cover in order to National River Action Plan for pollution prevent erosion and land degradation and to abatement of grossly polluted stretches of ensure the stability of the fragile eco-sys- major rivers of the country is under formula tem" tion. Presently forest cover in different Hima (e) and (f). The National River Action layan States/regions varies from as low as Plan is proposed to be taken up as a centrally 9.03% in Jammu and Kashmir to 82.1% in sponsored scheme with sharing of the capi Arunachal Pradesh averaging to about 39% tal cost of the works on a 50: SO basis for the entire Himalayan region. Therefore. 71 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 72 •ffort would be to achieve the national goal hills and 25 hectares in of 66% forest cover in the Himalayan region the plans. by the turn of the centuary (u) To identify critical areas (c) According to the 'State of the Forest in the hills and mountains Report 1991 * the k>s6 of forest cover in the which require protection states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has from felling of forests and been on account of shifting cultivation in need immediate vigorous Arunachal Pradesh and degradation of dense afforestation forest area in Brahmaputra valley in Assam due to biotic pressure. (tv) A massive afforestation programme including (d) The Government have taken follow* Social Forestry and Agro ing steps to preserve Himalayan eco system forestry under 20 Point and check deforestation Programme is under im plementation in all States 1. The Forest (Conservation) Act &OTs. enacted in 1980 to check diversion of forest land for non-forest pur (v) Government of India have poses has been made more strin also issued guidelines for gent by an amendment in 1988 peoples’ participation in management and devel 2. G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan opment of degraded for Environment and Development has ests and their active in been established to evolve effec volvement in afforestation tive strategies for management of programme natural resources and sustainable development Tribal Culture

3. An integrated Action Oriented *201 SHRI BHAGEY GOBARDHAN. Research Development and Ex Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE tension Programme in the Hima- DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state ^ layan Region has been launched (a) the steps taken so far by the Govern 4. Guidelines have been issued to ment to protect and preserve the tribal cul State Governments from time to ture and heritage, time for protection of forests. Some of these guidelines are as follows (b) the funds allocated therefor so far; and

(1) To avoid clear felling of (c) the contribution of the Tribal Re natural forests and where search Institutes in the country in this direc such fellings are inevitable tion? for restoration of crop or other silvicultural consid THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE erations, it should be re SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN stricted to areas not ex SINGH): (a) and (b) For the protection and ceeding 10 hectares in the preservation of the Tribal Culture and Heri 73 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 74 tage, the Department of Culture has through Kamataka during the Eighth Plan period; its scheme for Promotion and Dissemination and of Tribal and Rural Art and Culture financed voluntary organisations and individuals and (c) if so, the detaHs thereof? institutions. Rashtriya ManavSangrahalaya . Anthropological Survey of India. Lalit Kaia THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI Akademi. Sangeet Natak Akademi as well C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF) (a) As on 1.3.92, as Zonal Cultural Centres have all been Route Kilometres electrified in the States of given the charter to carry on the work of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu preservation and promotion of the tribal cul are 21. 1176 and 634 respectively. ture and heritage. (b) and (c) Railway’s Programme for The Department of Culture allocates electrification during the 8th Five Year Plan funds to various autonomous organizations has not been finalised. However electrifica and individuals and voluntary organisations tion of Renigunta-Guntakal-Hospect and as mentioned above out of rts total annual Tornagallu-Ranjitpura Branch Line has been allocation. The exact amount and the dura included in the Railway Budget proposals for tion varies each year depending upon the 1992-93 as a new work, a pait of which viz particular project and the scheme under Tsakibanda-Hospect section (120 RKMs) which such funds are sought. lies in the State of Karnataka. Further, electrification of Bangarpet-Bangalore sec (c) Tribal Research Institutes are basition (7 RKMs) falling in the State of Karna cally State Institutes receiving grants from taka is currently in progress and the same is Government of India under Centrally Spon expected to be completed by March 1992 sored Scheme. They undertake research and evaluation of various tribal development Supply of Wheat to Flour Mills programmes, study tribal culture and heri tage in respect of different communities •203. SHRI TARA CHAND KHAN- collect and preserve tribal artefacts in Muse DELWAL ums and also undertake research studies of SHRI JEEWAN SHARMA the customary tew prevalent among the Scheduled Tribal in the taxed tribal ethos Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to and culture. state:

Electrification of Railway Lines In (a) whether the Government have pro South vided large quantities of wheat to flour mills in the country at subsidised rates; *202. SHRI V. KRISHNA RAO: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(a) the kilometre-wise electrified railway (c) the quantity of wheat supplied to the lines at present in the Zonal railways cover flour mills during the last six months, month- ing the States of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh wise; and Tamil Nadu; (d) the rates at which the wheat has been supplied to these flour mills; (b) whether the Union Government propose to electrify certain railway lines in (e) whether the wheat products mad 75 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 76 out the subsidised wheat arc- boing sold in GOGOI); (a) to (d). The sale of wheat which the market at high rates by the flour mitts. was open to roller flour mills atta chakkies Civil Supplies Coiporations Consumer (f) if so, the reasons therefor; and Cooperatives, etc was not at subsidised rates. A statement giving details of quanti (g) the steps taken to check such high ties and rates of the wheat sold to rotter flour profits by the flour m ills'? mills monthwise, is enclosed.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (e) to (g). There is at present no control MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRJ TARUN on the prices of wheat products. 77 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 < SAKA) Written Answers 78

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Environment and ECO-System of The steps taken include rehabilitation Aravali Hills schemes aimed at restoration of the degraded forests and wastelands, pastures ·204. PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: etc. through programmes of soil conserve- SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA tion, water harvesting, fuel wood plantation, RAJE: farm forestry, plantation on community land and improvement of wildlife habitat. Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state' (c) A statement giving details of the schemes involvinq assistance of Japan and (a) whether the Government are aware World Bank is enclosed. of the growing degradation of environment and eco-system of Aravali hills; (d) The preliminary notification issued on 9th January, 1992 covers portions of the (b) jf so, the reasons the:

2098. SHRI RAMCHANDRA VEER- (c) The question does not arise APPA- Will tho Minister of HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to [ Translation] state: Demands of Pharmacists (a) whether the Government have set up Anganwadi Kendras in rural areas of 2099 SHRI ARVIND TRIVEDI Will the Bidar in Karnataka, Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL FARE be pleased to state. (b) if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether pharmacists from Delhi and (c) if not. the reasons therefor9 other parts of the country have submitted their charter of demands of the Government THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE for its consideration, and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH (b) if so. the details thereof and reaction AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE of the Government thereto? PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE BANERJEE) (a' and (b) Ves Sir, in Bihar MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY district there are'five sanctioned Integrated WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K. THARADEVI Child Development services (ICDS) Proj SIDDHARTHA0: (a) Yes sir. ects viz. Bhalki, Santhapura (Arud), Humana- bad, Bihar and Basavkalyana with 175,174, (b) A statement is attached.

STATEMENT

Charter of Demands of pharmacists Action Taken

1 National Wage Policy for Pharmacists

(a) Pay scales on par with other technical (a) The demand was considered disloma holders; but could not be accepted

(b) Promotional avenues at per with other (b) & (c)* The recruitment to posts of Technical Diploma holders raising upto pharmacists is made by the group ‘A’ Gazetted post by creating new various agencies Le different posts; institutions under me Central Govt./State Govt, and Public undertakings As such there

(c) Common service rules for Pharmacists is no common cadre of the working in sH the sectors; and pharmacists and it will not be possible to have a uniform/ National Wage Policy for the Pharmacists. 7 Written Answers MARCH 10, 1992 Written Answers 88

CharterofDamandsofpharmac~~ Action Taken

:1) Organise a Directorate of Pharmacy Since the pharmacy Council in the Deptt. 01 Health and Family of India under the pharmacy Welfare at Gentre and state level. Act 1948 has been constituted to make appropriate provisions for the regulation of the profession f pharmacy and practice of Pharmacy, there is no need to establish a separate Directorate of Pharmacy at the Centre or in the State.

2. Strict implementation of 2. The State Govts. have been Section 42 of Pharmacy Act addressed from time to time to ensure strict implemsnta- tion of section 42 of the Phar- macy Act, 1948 which prohi- bits practies of pharmacy by the unregistered persons.

3. Reservation of 50% seats for 3. The reservation policy about Diploma holder in B. Pharmacy admissions, etc. are being course. fo!lowed for SC and ST candidates only. There cannot be any Ii.rther reservation.

4. Creation of Store-keeper 4. Being a State matter, the (Pharmacist) Post in all Federation has been advi- Primary Health Centres. sed to lake it up with the State Governments.

5. Deletion of the amendment 5. Due to non availability of made in Schedule K of the qualified persons in the rural drugs and Cosmetics Rules areas, these categories of 1945. para medical staff have been The Federation has requested that authorised to issue drugs the amendment made in Schedule under the Health and Family 'K' of th~ Drugs and Cosmetics Welfare programmes. Hence Rules, 1945 permitting the Mult- the demand is not accepted. ipurpose workers in PH Cs, Community Health workers under rural health scheme, Nurses, etc., to issue medicines, may be withdrawn.

6. Amendment in Drugs and Cosmetics 6. Since there is a provision in Rules. the Drugs and Cosmetics 89 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20, 1913 ( SAKA) Written Answers 90

Charter of Demands of pharmacists Action Taken

The Federation has requested that the Rules that the sale of drugs Drugs and C ostuIjcs Rules should be shall be made under the amended so that only registered oersonal supervision of a Pharmacists could get licences to open competent person, it is prem the medicat stores and get liberal loan ature to make such amend ments in the Rules whereby only registered pharmacists will be entitled to get licences to open retail chemist shop

Availability of essential medicines 7 Being a State matter, the Fed- at reasonable rates and opening deration has been advised to up of cooperative pharmacy stores take it up with the State Govts in all Hospistals

Nomination f Pharmacists by the State Being a State matter the Fed Governments on the State Pharmacy eration has been advised to Councils take it up with the State Govts

Consultation with Federation of Since the pharmacy Council Pharmacists on policy matters of India and Drugs Controller relating to profession to profession (1) give advice to the Go of pharmacy vernment on matter relat ing to pharmacy profess ion, it is not necessary to counsult the Federation

Catering Services at Railway Stations THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2100 SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to LIKARJUN) (a) A policy decision has since state been taken that no new calering/vending units would be managed department ally and the existing departmental units will be pnva (a) the details regarding the new policy tised in phases to run catering services and restaurants by Railways, (b) and (c) Catering services on the Railways at large number of stations and trains are already being managed by private (b) whether the Government have de licensees A decision has however, been cided to give licences to private agencies to taken that in future only reputed and profes run catering services and restaurants at rail sional caterers would be selected as licen way station and see for managing catering services

(c) if so, the details thereof?' [English] 91 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 92 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Passenger Facilities at Stations In MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY Cuttack WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARA DEVI SIDDHARTHA: (a) and (b). A Project report 2101 SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Will thefor development of secondary level hospi Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state tals, 50 bedded T B hospital 10, base hos pitals and one cyclone relief training centre (a) whether passenger facilities at Cut in Andhra Pradesh at an estimated cost of tack and adjoining Stations of Orissa are Rs 236.70 crores was received by the inadequate, Government for posing for World Bank as sistance The State Government has been (b) if so the steps being taken in this requested to revise the project on the basis regard alongwith the expenditure incurred of the comments received from the World on maintenance of Stations during the last Bank three yeais, and (Translation) (c) the details of facilities provided at those stations7 Inclusion of Kabaddi in Asian Games

2103 SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE RAWAT Will the Minister of HUMAN RE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to LIKARJUN (a) No, Sir state

(b) Railways do not keep stationwise (a; whether Kabaddi has been excluded expenditure on maintenance from the Asian Games,

(c) The amenities provided at those (b) whether Government are taking ini stations include suitable platforms, waiting tiative for inclusion of Kabaddi again in the halls/cover over platforms, seating arrange ensuring Asian Games and ments, drinking water facilities, booking windows etc (c) if so, the details of the steps taken in this regard’ Development of Hospitals In Andhra Pradesh THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINIS IRY F HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL 2102 SHRIJ CHOKKA RAO Will the OPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE FARE be pleased to state PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA (a) whether tho Government of Andhra BANERJEE) (a) A provisional list of tevents Pradesh has sent any proposal to the Union for 1994 Asian Games does not include Government for the development of second Kabaddi level hospitals with the aid of World Bank, and (b) and (c) As the disciplines of Asian Games are chosen by the host-country in (b) if so, the stage at which the matter consultation with the Olympic Council of stands at present? Asia (OCA) Government cannot interfere in 93 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 94 this regard. However, Indian Olympic Asso (a) the income of Southern Railway ciation is representing for inclusion of Kabaddi during the past three years, division-wise; with OCA. (b) the investment made for the devel {English} opment works of railways in the Southern zone; and Wages of Handling Workers in Depots of FCI (c) the details of railway projects to be taken up during 1992-93 and 1993-94 in 2104. SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK: zonal railway covering Kerala? Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (a) whether the handling workers in LIKARJUN) (a) The account of income some Depots of F.C.i. not paid the same (Traffic Receipts) is not maintained division- wages as are paid to the departmental wise. However, the figures for Southern employees (workers), where contract sys Railway as a whole are given below: tem has been abolished. (Amount in crores of Rs.) (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and 1988-89 632.71 (c) the remedial measures proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard? 1989-90 710.24

1990-91 822.58 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN (b) (Amount in crores of Rs.) GOGOI): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) In depots where the contract labour 1988-89 118.04 system has been abolished under the Con tract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1989-90 134.39 1970, the workers do not automatically become entitled to the same wages as are 1990-91 148.39 payable to the departmental workers of FCI (c) No major project has been approved (c) In some of the depots in which con lor 1992-93. Projects to be taken up in 1993- tract labour system was abolished, FCI has 94 ha^e not yet been finalised entered into an agreement with the labour unions lor introducing departmental system. Indira Gandhi Medical Institute, Patna In respect of other depots, the matter stands referred to the Ministry of Labour for further 2106. SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGH consideration. YADAV- Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMI1 Y WELFARE be pleased to stale Development of Railways in Kerala (a) whether the Government propose to 2105. SHRI P.C. THOMAS Will the take over the Indira Gandhi Medical Institute Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: in Patna; 95 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 96 (b) if so, the details thereof; and Ubrary in London with respect to the pro posal for the repatriation of archives of India; (c) the time by which the said hospital is like to be taken over by the Government? (b) whether the Hst has been prepared by the Government of the cultural property THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE as well as archival material removed from MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY the country by U.K. France and Portugal WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI during their rule over the country; SIDDHARTHA: (a) No. Sir. (c) whether there is any international (b) and (c). Do not arise. agreement on the restoration oi such prop erty; and Herbal Medicine for Control of Asthma (d) whether there have been any nego 2107. SHRI RAM NAIK: Will the Minis tiations with these three Governments dur ter of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be ing the last five years for the restoration of pleased to state: such property?

(a) whether herbal medicines has been developed by the Council for Research in THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE Ayurved and Siddha for the control of asthma SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN in the initial stages: SINGH)- (a) The status remains unchanged Only microfilm copies of selected documents (b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to by are being released to the National Archives the Government to manufacture this medi of India. cine on large scale and supply to the public at reasonable price; and (b) Yes, Sir

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) Yes. Sir. MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI Development of Beach Resorts In SIDDHARTHA): (a) to (c). The Central Andaman and Nicobar Islands Council!or Research in Ayurveda and Siddha has carried out clinical studies on Asthma 2109. SHRI HARADHAN ROY: Will the and found that some of the herbal drugs Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS have got therapeutic potentialities for the be pleased to state: purpose. The studies are yet to be con cluded. (a) whether his Ministry has received any proposal from the Ministry of Tourism for Repatriation of Archival Material development of beach resorts in Andaman syid Nicobar Islands; 2108. SHRI SYED SH AHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE (b) if so, the reaction thereto; VELOPMENT be pleased to state: (c) whether foreign investment is also (a) the present status of the India Office proposed to be invited for this purpose; and 97 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 98 (d) if so, the details thereof? (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH) ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) No, Sir (a) to (e) The Kerala Saksharatha Samithi This Ministry has not received any proposal was set up by the Government of Kerala and from the Ministry of Tourism for develop was made responsible for implementing the ment of beach resorts in Andaman and Nico State wise total literacy campaign (TLC) bar Islands which concluded in April, 1991 While the (b)to(d) Donotanse TLC was assisted by the Union Department of Education, a separate literacy programme Renewal of Tracks In Uttar Pradesh for the Tribals in the State was assisted by the Union Ministry of Welfare 2110 SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to The proposal for post-lrteracy and state continuing education in the State was ap proved with a budget of Rs 4 20 crores (to (a) whether a large portion of renova be shared by the Centre and the State in the tion work of railway lines allocated forthe last ratio of 2 1) by the Executive Committee of five years Plan is still pending in zonal rail the National Literacy Mission Authority in its ways covering Uttar Pradesh, and meetings held on 29th and 30th January, 1992 The post literacy and continuing (b) if so names of such projects7 education programme has a coverage of 12 22 lakhs persons THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- The Union Ministry of Welfare has not LIKARJUN) (a) No. Sir received any proposal for post-literacy for Tnbals (b) Does not arise Doubling of Bareilly-Moradabad Education for Neo-Literates and Trlbals Railway Line in Kerala 2112 SHRISANTOSH KUMARGANG- 2111 SHRI V S VUAYARAGHAVAN WAR Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE pleased to state DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state (a) the time by which work relating to (a) whether the Government in Kerala doubling of Bareilly-Moradabad line is likely has submitted any proposal to the Union to be completed, and Government regarding continuing Educa tion for Neo Literates and Tnbals in the State. (b) the stage at which work is going on at present? (b) if so, the details thereof. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) whether the Union Government have MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- approved it, LtKARJUN) (a)Dunng 1993-94

(d) if so, the details thereof, and (b) A length of 19 kms from Moradabad 99 Written Answers • MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 100 end has already been opened and work is THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE progressing in the remaining stretch of the MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- project. LIKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir.

Jakhpura-Banspanl Railway Lina (b) In order to speed up the train and to provide more convenient timings to passen 2113. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI: gers. SHRIGOPINATH GAJAPATHI: Contribution By Karnataka Government Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be for K.R.P. pleased to state: 2115. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJES- (a) whether construction of Second and WARI Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be Third phases of Jakhpura-Banspani railway pleased to state: line has been approved; (a) whether the Government of Karna (b) if so. the details thereof abngwith taka has released the third instalment of the funds allocated therefor and when the 1991-92 towards equity contribution of the work is likely to start thereon; and Konkan Railway Project; and

(c) if so. the reasons therefor? (b) if so. the details thereof alongwith the total amount so far provided by the Government of Karnataka? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE LIKARJUN): (a) No. Sir. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir. (b) Does not arise. (b) Rs. 3 crores. (c) This will be a single user line for Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation 1990 -91 Rs. 15cr. and Ministry of Surface Transport. They have been advised to arrange funding for June 91 Rs. 5 cr. this line after which construction can be taken up. Oct. 91 Rs. 5 cr.

Running Schedule of Moorl and Tata Feb. 92 Rs. 5 cr. Amritsar Expresses Total Rs. 30 cr. 2114. SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to Pantry Car to Shramjivt Express state 2116. SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: Will (a) whether the running schedule of the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to 8101 Moori Express and 8102 Dn. Tata state: Amritsar Express has been changed; and (a) whether the Government are con (b) if so. the reasons therefor? sidering to provide a pantry car to Shramjivi 101 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20, 1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 102 Express for the convenience of passengers; (b) No. Sir.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) Does not arise.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Peddapallf - Patancheru Railway Line MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) and (b). Necessary instruc 2118. SHRI DHARMABHIKSHAM: Will tions to introduce Pantry Car service by the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to Shramjivi Express have already been issued state: to the concerned Railway. (a) whether laying of Peddapalli- Karimnagar-Patancheru Railway line is under (c) Does not arise. consideration; and

Rest house/Guest House Facilities at (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to Stations be taken up?

2117. SHRI BAPU HARICHAURE; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI: MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN: (a) and (b). However construc Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be tion of a line from Peddapalli-Karinwagar is pleased to state: being referred to Planning Commission. Further action would depend on approval by (a) the names of the railway stations Planning Commission and availability of where rest house/guest house facilities have resources in the coming years. been provided by the Railway Authorities in addition to retiring rooms for tourists visiting [ Translation] historical places; Implementation of Family Planning (b) whether there is any proposal to Programmes in Madhya Pradesh provide such facility for tourists in Maharash tra and Orissa; 2119. SHRI SURAJBHANU SOLANKI: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (c) if so, the details thereof; and WELFARE be pleased to state:

(d) if not, the reasons there for? (a) the extent of grant sanctioned to Madhya Pradesh Government for implemen THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tation of family planning programmes in the MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- seventh Plan period, and LIKARJUN): (a) Yatri Niwases have been provided one each at Howrah and New Delhi. (b) the targets achieved in this regard One Yatri Niwas each has been sanctioned during the said plan period? at Gorakhpur and Ujjain. The Yatri Niwases are essentially an extension of the retiring THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE room facilities provided to the travelling public. MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL South Eastern Railway is also managing two FARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI Hotels one at Puri and other at Ranchi. SIDOHARTHA): (a) The funds released to 103 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 104 tho Government of Madhya Pradesh for 1987-88 2832.00 Family Welfare Programme during the 7th Plan period are as u n d e r 1988-89 3061.22 (Rs. :n lakhs) 1989-90 3818.67 1985-85 3202.54 ------

1986-87 3584.80 (b) A statement is enclosed. 105 105

Targets and Ahievements under the famiiy planning programme during the VII th plan pertiod in the state of M.P. W ritten Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 20,1913 PHALGUNA SK) Written Answers{SAKA) 106 107 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 108 [English] (c) The estimated population of ele phants in the country, region-wise is given in Stoppage of Rajdhanl Express at the enclosed statement Allahabad (d) The action taken to protect the 2120 SHRI SHASHI PRAKASH Wilt elephants include the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state (i) Elephant is included in Schedule I (a) whether there is any proposal to of the Wild Life (Protection) Act and discontinue the stoppage of Howrah bound the hunting as well as the trade in Rajdhani Express at Allahabad, and elephant and products derived from it including ivory are totally banned (b) if so, the details and the reasons therefor? ( i i ) Indian elephant is included in Ap pend ix I of the “Convention on THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE International Trade in Endangered MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL* Species of Wild Fauna and Flora”, LIKARJUN) (a)and(b) Stoppage of 2301/ of which India is a Member, Inter 2302 Rajdhani Express from Allahabad is national trade in Indian ivory and being withdrawn w e f 21 /22-3-1992 due to articles made thereform is totally poor patromsation banned under the provisions of the Convention Elephant Population (iii) An amendment has been made in 2121 SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAPA the Wild Life (Protection) Act to THI Wilt the Minister of ENVIRONMENT provide that trade in imported ivory ANO FORESTS be pleased to state is also banned from the date of expiry of 6 months of the com (a) whether the elephant population is mencing of Wild Life(Protection) decreasing in the country, Amendment Act. 1991. which has been promulgated with effect from (b) if so. the reasons therefor 2nd October 1991

(c) the number of elephants living in (iv) The export of ivory and articles different parts of the country, made therefrom is totally banned under the Export Policy (d the action being taken to protect the elephants, and (v) Assistance is provided to State Governments to strengthen the (e) the details of projects formulated anttpoaching infrastructure for the conservation of elephant population? From this year a Centrally Sponsorred THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Scheme entitled 'Project Elephant" has been MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR launched and Rs 83 lakhs has already been ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) No. Sir released as assistance to State Govern ments for protection and conservation of (b) Does not anse elephant and its habitat 109 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 110 (e) The activities proposed under the caused by the isolated populations 'Project Elephant* include: of elephant to the local people.

(i) Protection of all the viable popula (vi) Compensating people for loss of tions and their habitats. life and property caused by the elephants. (ii) Providing corridors linking different parts of the composite elephant range. (vii) Strengthening of anti-poaching in frastructure. (iii) Improving the quality of life of the people living in the fringe areas (viK) Improved veterinary carp and through appropriate eco-develop- immunisation of domestic live-stock ment programmes, So that their against commuicabb diseases. dependenceof forests is minimised. (ix) Restoring the feeling of compas (iv) Eradication of weeds like Mfcenia sion towards elephants through and Lantana and augmenting the Education Campaign and Exten number of fodder trees through sion Programmes. appropriate plantation pro grammes. (x) Scientific research on various as pects of management of elephants (v) Mitigating the problems being and their habitats. STATEMENT

The estimated population of elephants in India, region-wise is as under:

Name of the Region Estimated elephants Population

1. North-Eastern Region (West Bengal, 8525 to 11930 Assam. Nagaland Meghalaya, Tripura).

2. Orissa and Bihar 2000 to 2300

3. Uttar Pradesh 550 to 700

4. Southern Region 6000 to 7150 (Karnataka KeralaTamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh) 17.075 - 22.080

[Translation] (a) whether the attention of the Govern ment has been drawn towards the news- Purchasing of Books item captioned Kitabon Ki khareed mein niyam tak par" appearing in the daily ‘Dainik 2122. SHRI BARE LAL JATAV: Will theJagran' dated February 13.1992. Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL OPMENT be pleased to state: (b) if so. whether any enquiry has been 111 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 112 conducted in this regard; (b) if so, the details thereof and the names of such institutions; (c) if so. the outcome thereof; and (c) whether Government propose to (d) the action taken against the erring extend this facility to other cities also; and officiate? (d)ifso. the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SINGH): (a) Yes. Sir. MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI (b) to (d). According to the Municipal SIDDHARTHA): (a) and (b). To ensure that Corporation of Delhi the matter has since free medicare facilities are provided to the been looked into by them and they find that poor patients by such private institutions as the books are being purchased after adopt have been given land on concessional rate ing proper procedure of purchase. or as have availed of custom duty exemption on import of medical equipments a scheme Medicare Facilities to poor by Private has been devised to link them with nearby Hospitals Government hospitals so that the latter can refer poor patients to such institutions. A 2123. SHRI SRIBALLAV PANI referral quota amounting to 20% of the case GRAHI: load projected by such private institutions SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: have been determined and each institution attached to a specific Government hospital Will the Minister of HEALTH AND to enable them to refer poor patients for FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: specialised investigation. A statement show ing linkage between Government hospitals (a) whether Government have started and private institutions in Delhi is attached. any plant to provide free medicare facilities to poor at reasonable cost in Delhi from (c) and (d). The scheme is being first private institutions in lieu of allotment of land tried out in Delhi and it will be extended to at concessional rates and duty relief given to other States/Union Territories in the light o' such institutions to import medical equip experience gained in its implementation ment; Delhi. 113 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 114 115

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Eradication of Illiteracy in Tribal A t m * 1995 form an integral part of a larger pro gramme for eradication of illiteracy in the 2124. SHRI LALIT ORAON. Will the country. The emphasis under all these pro Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL grammes is on coverage of women and OPM ENT be pleased to state: ilfiterates belonging to SC/ST.

(a) the names of the programmes for (b) Statements I and II showing amount mulated by the Union Government for eradi of grants released by the Central Govern cation of illiteracy in tribal dominated areas; ment to the State GovtAJT Administrations and various agencies engaged in the promo (b) the amount allocated to different tion of adult education and elementary edu States therefor during the that three years; cation in the States/UTs during the last three year-wise and State-wise; years are enclosed. In addition, the State Govemment/UT Administrations also in (c) the names of agencies/voluntary curred expenditure on these programmes in organisations through which amount has the state sector. Statements III and IV indi been spent in tribal dominated Vanachal cating the expenditure incurred on adult and Area (Chhotanagpur-Santhal Pargana) of elementary education in the State sector Bihar during the above years and the details during the last three years are enclosed. of the expenditure incurred; and (c) A statement V showing the names of (d) the amount propose to be provided voluntary agencies and the amount of grant to the Government of Bihar for this purpose released to them during the last three years during 1992-93? for implementing projects of adult education in Vanachal area is enclosed. THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE* SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN (d) No specific allocations are made to SINGH): (a) Universalisation of elementary States/UTs in the Central Sector. Grants are education including the programme of non- released on the basis of the requirement of formal education for school drop-outs and each Stata/UT. Accordingly, during 1992- the National Literacy Mission which aims at 93, funds will be released on the basis of the imparting functional literacy to 80.00 million proposals received from the Government of adult illiterates in the 15-35 age group by Bihar.

STATEMENT-! (Rs. in lakhs)

SI No Name of the State/UT of Amount Central Assistance 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1. Andhra Pradesh 406.59 570.28 2275.55

2. Arunachal Pradesh 36.45 42.38 15.18

3. Assam 238.38 256.10 181.82

4. Bihar 454.22 677.36 760.93 119 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 120 (Rs. in lakhs) SI. No Name of the State/UT Amount of Central Assistance 1989-89 1989-90 1990-91

5. Goa 11.26 65.47 5.47

6. Gujarat 460.17 512.21 828.28

7. Haryana 166.3 205.89 105.7

8. Himachal Pradesh 45.09 61.93 54.02

9. Jammu & Kashmir 111.49 8.15 13.48

10. Karnataka 488.86 393.17 1298.85

11. Kerala 210.33 421.91 353.11

12 Madhya Pradesh 563.61 726.81 1278.20

13. Maharashtra 667.4 665.40 906.20

14. Manipur 84.92 81.50 22.13

15. Meghalaya 39.06 67.81 32.91

16. Mizoram 13.4 16.61 13.67

17. Nagaland 14.92 42.00 37.29

18. Orissa 216.60 493.27 609.91

19. Punjab 146.22 175.01 104.45

20. Rajasthan 595.48 595.36 507.58

21. Sikkim 4.38 38.84 7.89

22. Tamil Nadu 464.85 648.15 452.81

23. Tripura 30.79 47.58 15.32

24. Uttar Pradesh 1123.60 852.15 1228.81

25. West Bengal 469.78 268.06 1586.58 121 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 122 (Rs. in lakhs) SI No Name of the State/UT Amount of Central Assistance 1988-89 1989 90 1990-91

Union Territories

26 A & N Islands 11.96 16.00 19.38

27 Chandigarh 5 94 6.51 14.31

28 Dadra & Nagar Have!) 3.54 4.30 5.51

29 Daman & Diu 0.79 0.73 0.66

30 Delhi 92 19 214.85 299 29

31. Lakshadweep 4 83 1 95 0.32

32 Pondicherry 18 50 50 37 40.13

STATEMENT (Rs in lakhs)

SI No Name of the States/UT 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1 Andhra Pradesh 2422.24 2324 08 2932 28

2. Arunachal Pradesh 74 81 46.76 82.16

3. Assam 468 13 1154.21 207.68

4. Bihar 2637.71 1552 07 2405.51

5. Goa 23.62 65 62 447.47

6. Gujarat 248 02 829.07 579.82

7 Haryana 320 92 148 62 86.50

8. Himachal Pradesh 417.91 465.77 303.36

9. Jammu & Kashmir 567.87 14.0 06

10. Karnataka 911.44 541.16 724.50 123 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 124 (Rs. in lakhs)

SI. No. Name of the States/UT 1988-39 1989-90 1990-91

11. Kerala 327.23 1081.52 2477.04

12. Madhya Pradesh 3094.23 280.00 221.28

13. Maharashtra 483.96 841.74 720.15

14. Manipur 142.75 3.98 75.13

15. Meghalaya - - 100.49

16. Mizoram 27.95 10.94 42.43

17. Nagaland 56.67 2.98 5.85

18. Orissa 1832.92 1322.88 2210 94

19. Punjab 470.25 60.85 286.69

20. Rajasthan 1666.26 2319.38 4165.74

21. Sikkim 44.56 - 15.36

22. Tamil Nadu 1230.13 2026.98 547.51

23. Tripura - 76.12 7.70

24. Utfar Pradesh 2849.49 3556.76 2331 85

25. West Bengal 522.47 82.49 385.82

Union Territories:

26. A & N Islands - 8.27 -

27. Chandigarh 2.83 2.89 5.6

26. Dadra & Nagar Havoli - - 4.14

29. Daman & Diu 1.18 - 53.59

30. Delhi 47.22 134.82 106.09

31. Lakshadweep - - 10.72

32. Pcndich€irry 27.23 20.32 - 125 Wrtiten Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 126 STATEMENT -4U

(Rs. in lakhs) SI. No. Name of the StateAJT 1988-891989-90 1990-91

1. Andhra Pradesh 276.00 304.00 319.00

2. Arunachal Pradesh 65.00 75.00 86.53

3. Assam 143.00 237.00 156.00

4. Bihar 658.00 875.00 1172.00

5. Goa 22.00 20.00 38.47

6 Gujarat 196.00 200.00 22.72

7. Haryana 7.00 59.00 -

8. Himachal Pradesh 21.00 50.00 43.55

9. Jammu & Kashmir 46.00 44.00 50.00

10 Karnataka 207.0 240.00 231.14

11. Kerala - - -

12. Madhya Pradesh 215.0 344.00 187.24

13. Maharashtra 378.00 560.00 33.00

14. Manipur 55.00 50.000 45.80

15. Nagaland 10.00 11.00 1.82

16. Orissa 95.00 100.00 1.09

17. Punjab 12.00 23.00 50.00

18. Rajasthan 107.00 120.00 89.38

19. Sikkim 3.00 10.00 9.72

20. Meghalaya 28.00 35.00 67.00

21. Mizoram 7.00 15.00 68.0 127 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Witten Answers 128

(Rs. In lakhs)

SI. No. Name of the StateAJT 1986-89 1989-90 1990-91

22. Tamil Nadu 222.00 422.00 42.91

23. Tripura 20.00 56.0 43.76

24. Uttar Pradesh 366.00 765.00 303.00

25. West Bengal 138.00 363.00 425.00

Union Territories:

26 A & N Islands 6 00 6.00 4.03

27. Chandigarh 16 00 9.00 1.25

28. Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1.00 200 1.25

29. Daman & Diu 2.00 2 00 1.80

30 Delhi 3 00 40 00 14 09

31 Lakshadweep 1.00 3 00 0.24

32. Pondicherry 5.00 6.00 1.25

STATEMENT-IV

(Rs in Lakhs)

SI. No. Name of the State/UT Expenditure

1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

1. Andhra Pradesh 2812 6148 2606

2. Arunachal Pradesh 1095 1300 1045

3. Assam 3081 3564 4303

4. Bihar 4133 9711 5584

5. Goa 142 210 182

6. Gujarat 2085 2630 1341

7. Haryana 1546 1381 1037 129 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 130

(R*t in Lakhs) SI No Name of the StateAJT Expenditure

1988 89 1989 90 1990-91

8 Himachal Pradesh 797 1107 1285

9 Jammu & Kashmir 795 3000 2300

10 Karnataka 881 1303 2341

11 Kerala 82 139 180

12 Madhya Pradesh 5733 6833 7038

13 Maharashtra 1975 2871 611

14 Manipur 400 457 467

15 Meghalaya 595 786 /64

16 Mizoram 230 322 317

17 Nagaland 276 286 335

18 Orissa 3170 3021 2357

19 Punjab 499 680 240

20 Rajasthan 3443 5245 2329

21 Sikkim 568 568 568

22 Tamil Nadu 3650 3199 3480

23 Tnpura 1478 1230 1800

24 Uttar Pradesh 4579 10692 10546

25 West Bengal 1187 1200 1849 Union Terntones

26 A & N Islands 426 459 284

27 Chandigarh 153 177 1110 131 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 132

(Rs. in Lakhs)

SI. No. Name of the StateAJT Expenditure

1988-89 1989-90 1990-91

28. D & N Haveli 60 57 64

29. Daman & Diu 55 40 43

30. Delhi 3654 3013 3059

31. Lakshadweep 34 45 23

32. Pondicherry 218 210 220

STATEMENT-V

List of Voluntary Agendas in Bihar Working in the Field of Adult Education

S. No. Name of Voluntary District Name Amount Released Agency

1988-89

1. Alternative for India Singhbhum 960000 Development

* 1989-90

2. Pragatisheel Yuva Giridih 153000 Kendra

3. Nav Bharat Jagriti Hazaribagh 180000

Kendra

4 Jayaprakash Youth Palamau 320000 Research Centre

1990-91

5. Vikas Bharati Gumla 90000

6. St. Ignatius Uchcha Gumla 90000 Vidyalaya

7. Bharatiya Kala Mandir Palamau 180000 133 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 134 S. No. Name o f Voluntary District Name Amount Released Agency

8. Jayaprakash Youth Palamau 440600 Research Centre

9. Jan Vikas Kendra Ranchi 66000

10. Xavier Institute of Ranchi 269250 Social Service

11. Alternative for India Singhbhum 1215000 Development

12. Xaviers Chaibasa Singhbhum 320000

13. Nav Bharat Jagriti Hazaribagh 194400 Kerala 199192 (upto 5-3-92)

14. Nav Bharat Hazaribagh 542000 Jagriti Kendra

Parking Facilities on New Delhi Station LIKARJUN): (a) to (c). Based to a survey conducted last year the parking space is ?125. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH: Will the considered adequate except for parking of Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: cars on the Paharganj side of New Delhi station Since no additional space is avail (a) whether parking space available at able on Paharganj side neither any assess New Delhi Station is inadequate compare to ment regarding requirement of space was the need of the public; made nor it is feasible to provide the same for the car parking. (b) whether any study has been con ducted in this regard and if so when and what (d) There is a proposal to introduce a is the estimated requirement of space; graded system of rates which will increase with parking time. (c) whether the required space is like to be made available; and Axle and Wheel Factory in Vldarbha Region (d) other steps proposed to be taken to meet the difficulties of the vehicle owners in 2126. SHRI RAMCHANDRA GHAN- this regard? GARE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (a) whether the Government have any 135 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 136 proposal to start new ‘Axle and Wheel' fac Cancellation of Fast Moving Train from tory; Rangla to Murkong

(b) whether representations from 2128. SHRI BOLIN KULI: Vidarbha Industries Association Nagpur have SHRI PROBIN DEKA: been received to select some suitable site from Vidarbha; and Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (c) if so, whether the Government pro pose to open this factory in Vidarbha? (a) whether the only fast moving train from Rangia to Murkong Selek (Assam) has been cancelled; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (b) if so. the reasons therefor; LIKARJUN): (a) No. Sir. (c) the time by which the tram is likely to (b) Yes, Sir. be restored; and

Sheds at Kalalkunda Station THE MINSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- 2127. SHRI SATYAGOPAL MISRA. Will LIKARJUN): (a)to(d) 5713/5714Guwahati- the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to Rangia-Murkongselok Arunachal Express state: has been cancelled due to difficult law and order situation in Assam and will be restored (a) whether there ts no shed on the on getting security clearance from the State Kalaikunda railway station (South Eastern Government of Assam. Railway) where unloading of cement takes place; [Translation)

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and Students Sent Abroad for Study

(c) the steps taken or propose to be 2129. SHRI GULAM MOHAMMAD taken to provide shed on the said station? KHAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (a) the criteria laid down by the Govern LIKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir. ment for sending students abroad for study;

(b) As the Goods siding at Kalaikunda is (b) whether the selection of students for used for handling Block Rakes from which the purpose isdoneby theGovernmentorby unloading is directly done into the consignee's the private institution; and transport, provision of covered shed is not considered necessary. (c the number of students sent abroad for studies during the last three years, coun (c) Does not arise. try-wise? 137 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 138

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE they used to send students to the SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN erstwhile USSR on scholarship basis SINGH):(a) to (c). The Ministry of Human after holding a competitive entrance Resource Development, Deptt. of Educa examination/interview was per tion, deals with scholarships offered by for Memorandum of Understanding eign governments under Cultural Exchange reached between the Medical Coun Programmes and other bilateral/multilateral cil of India and USSR Ministry of Government-to-Government programmes. Higher and Secondary Specialised The Ministry undertakes the selection in Education. cooperation with the >'ost Government in these cases. Besides, some foreign coun University Grants Commission have tries of Universities of foundations etc., also intimated that they also send students abroad offer scholarship to Indian nationals on their for pursuing studies in three languages i.e. own and the students themselves apply di French German and Hunganan under the rectly to them. terms of the Cultural Exchange Programmes with these countries. Selection of such stu The criteria followed by the Ministry for dents is made by the University Grants sending students abroad for studips are that Commission with the help of Expect Com the students fulfil the eligibility requirements mittees comprising experts in the languages like age, educational qualification, experi concerned. ence etc. which are laid down by the donor foreign Governments/agencies. The follow Country-wise details of students sent ing general norms for selection of candi abroad under such programmes admini dates for study abroad are adopted stered by the Deptt. of Education, Medical 1. By and large offers are accepted for Council of India and University Grants Doctoral, Post-Doctoral and special Commission during the last three years are ised studies in order to optimise the given in the attached Statement. benefit to the country. The Ministry of Human Resource Development The Ministry of Welfare Administers requires Master's Degree with 60% National Overseas Scholarships for Sched marks. uled Castes, Scheduled Tribes Denotified Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Neo- 2. Students with prolonged stay abroad Budhist etc. students. The eligibility require who have not stayed in India for ments include minimum graduation marks of three years after their return are 60% in some cases and 50% in others, and generally not considered. an age limit of 35 years relaxable by three years. Selection is done by the Ministry of 3. Selections in respect of the pro Welfare through a Selection Committee. That grammes administered by the Min Ministry intimate that about 15 students have istry of Human Resource Develop been sent abroad to pursue studies in the ment are made by the Ministry itself United Kingdom and United Stales of Amer through duly constituted Selection ica during the last three years. They also Committees under the Chairman intimate that Under another scheme, viz., ship of a senior officer of this Ministry Equity and Merit Scholarship Scheme of and consisting of academic experts fered by the Govt of Australia, six candi and representatives of the donor dates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Government/agency. The Medical Scheduled Tribes have so far been sent to Council of India have intimated that Australia 139 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 140 STATEMENT

No. of students yeamrise

S i No. Name of the Country 1989 1990 1991

1 2 3 4 S

1. Austria 1 2 -

2. Greece 2 - -

3. Portugal - - 2

4. Italy 11 7 8

5. Norway 7 2 5

6. Spain 4 - -

7. U.S.A. 27 1 3

8. U.K. 67 65 7

9. Canada 8 14 21

10. F.R.G. 12 13 15

11. Hungary 2 3 1

12. Czechoslovakia 1 1 1

13. Yugoslavia - 1 2

14. Bulgaria 2 1 1

15. Mongolia 1 - -

16. Poland - 1 1

17. Ireland - - 2

18. USSR 72 30 -

19. Japan 9 11 11

20. China 12 11 3 141 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 142

No. of students yearwbe

SI. No. Name of the Country 1989 1990 1991

1 2 3 4 5

21. Indonesia 1 1 1

22/ Turkey 2

23. Newzeland 1

24. France 14 4 .13

[English] (a) whether the railway modernisation plans have been badly affected since the Forest Research Institute In Assam past few years due to financial crunch;

2130. SHRI UOOHAB BARMAN: Will (b) if so. whether the Government has the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR since contemplated any measures to pro ESTS bo pleased to state: vide financial assistance to railways to meet the needs of its modernisation plans; (a) whether there was a proposal to set up a Forests Research Institute in Assam; (c) if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the institute has been set (d) the allocations proposed for the up; and Railways during the Eighth Plan Period?

(c) if not, the reasons tor the delay? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR LIKARJUN): (a) Modernisation plans were ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) Yes, Sir. limited by the availability of resources, but not badly affected. (b) Yes, Sir. (b) and (c). Plan allocation for the Rail (c) Does not arise. ways depends on overaH resources that can be mobilised, and the interso priority of de Funds for Modernisation of Railways ferent sectors.

2131. SHR I M.V. C H A N (d) Eight Plan has not been finalised. DRASEKHARA MUR- THY: Anniversary Celebration of SHRI V. SREENIVASA Hyderabad city PRASAD; 2132. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: Will WiH the Minister of RAILWAYS be the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE pleased to state: VELOPMENT be pleased to stale: 143 Written /insurers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 144

(a) whether the Government have allo SHRI SUDHIR GIRI: cated any funds to Andhra Pradesh for cele bration of the Four Hundredth Centenary of Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE the Hyderabad city; DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(b) if so, the details thereof, and (a) the steps takert for setting up of the National Commission to women, (c) if not. the reasons thereof? (b) the reasons for the delay; and THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN (c) the time by which the Commission is SINGH): (a) Yes. Sir. likely to be set up?

(b) An amount of Rs. .68 lakhs was THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE sanctioned to "Sanskar* and an amount of MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE Rs. 1 lakh to the Jashn-e-Goloonda Society VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH in connection with the 400 years of Hydera AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE bad City. PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA (c) Does not arise. BANERJEE): (a) to (c) the Government has already set up the National Commission for [ Translation] Women on 31.1.92

Dual Licencing Policy of Foodgrains Sugar Mills In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

2133 KUMARI UMA BHARTI: Will the 2136. SHRI LAL BABU RAI* Minister of Food be pleased to state: DR. P.R GANGWAR:

(a) whether the Government propose to Will the Minister of FOOD be be pleased bring in improvement in the implementation to state- of dual licencing policy of foodgrains; and (a) the number of sugar mills earning (b) if so. he details alongwith data profit/incurring losses in U.P. and Bihar; thereof? (b) whether most of the sugar mills of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE U.P. and Bihar are running in toss; MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRITAUNGOGOI): (a) No. Sk (c) H s o , the reasons therefor; and (b) Does not arise. (d) the steps taken to improve the work [English) ing of sugar mills in the country particularly in U.P. and Bihar to make them profitable? National Commission for Women THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 2134. SHRI RAMESHWAR PATI- MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN DAR: GOGOI): (a) to (c). The Government does SHRIMATI GEETA not maintain profit and loss account in re MUKHERJI: spect of sugar mils, besides cane availabR- 145 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 146 ity, the profitability of otherwise of sugar mills (a) whether the Government propose to depends up a variety of factors such assize, include Sin}i in South Arcot district of Tamil age and condition of plant and machine, Nadu in the list of National Monuments; and technical and managerial competence, etc. (b) if so, the steps propose to be taken (d) Government grants loans at concesto development? sional rates of interest from the Sugar Devel opment Fund for modernisation expansion THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE of sugar factories and also for cane develop SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN ment schemes. SINGH): (a) and (b). The Archaeological survey of India is not aware of any place All India Kite Flying Tournament called Sinji in district South Arcot of Tamil Nadu. However. at Ginjee in South Arcot 2137. SHRI PRATAP RAO B. District the Fort and monuments within are BHONSLE: Will the Ministe. of HUMAN already under Central protection. These are RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased being looked after and maintained by Ar to state: chaeological Survey of India.

(a) whether the Ail India Kite Flying Trade in Partridges Tournament has been organised in U.P. during February, 1992; 2139. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (b) whither there is ant proposal to or be pleased to state: ganise similar tournaments in other States also; and (a) whether the trade in partridges is banned; (c) if so, the details thereof? (b) whether Government are aware of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the battle show of partridge? and the trade of MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE dead and live partridges in Delhi; and VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND TH E DE (c) if so, the action taken or proposed to PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD be taken in this regard? DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE): (a) No such proposal has been THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE received in this Department. MINISTRY OF ENVRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH), (a) and (b). (b) No. Sir. Yes Sir,

(c) Does not arise. (c) Action taken to safeguard against illegal trade in live and dead partridges in Slnjl as National Monuments clude:

2138. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHEE TIN- i. Hunting of all the wild birds and ani DIVANAM: Will the Minister of HUMAN mals has ben banned under the RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased Wild Life (Protection) Amendment to state: Act, 1991. 147 Written Answers MARCH 10.1092 Written Answers 148 i. Wildlife authorities of Delhi have be undertaken by the Railways on 'Deposit apprehended some cases of illegal Terms' after the proposal is finalised by the sale of partridges from time to time Boarder Road Task Force authorities jointly to time. Such raids are conducted with the Railways. by the Wildlife Authorities of Delhi whenver information of any such [Translation] activity reaches them. Renaming of Naugarh Station Ki. As regards battle shows of par tridges, action against persons 2141. SHRI RAM PAL SINGH: Will the organising such shows lies under Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani mals act, under which action is to (a) whether there is any proposal to re be taken by the Delhi SPCA and name the Naugarh Railway Station on North- the Police Authorities. They have Eastern Railway as Siddartha Nagar; and been advised to be more vigHant in this regard. (b) if so, by when?

Railway Over-Bridge at KarlmganJ THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- 2140. SHRI DWARKA NATH DAS: WillLIKARJUN). (a) No, Sir, the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) Does not arise.

(a) whether the public are facing incon Conversion of Hanumangarh-Suratgarh venience due to lack of over-bridge across MG Line the level crossing at Karimganj Juncton on the North Frontier Railway; 2142. SHRI MANPHOOL SINGH: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (b) whether the Government have any state: proposal to construct an over-bridge there; (a) whether there » any proposal to (c) if so, the details thereof; and convert Hanumangarh-Suratgarh canal loop (metre-gauge) line into broad-gauge in order (d) if not, the reasons therefor? to boost the industry and economy of that area; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) if so, the details thereof? MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) There is a demand for con struction of a road over-bridge near Karimganj THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE station. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) Yes, Sir. (b)to(d). Border Road Task Force have approached the Railways for construction of (b) This line has been included in the two road-overbridges on the national High tines identified for conversion under the Action way by-pass to be provided by them near Plan to achieve unigauge system in the Karimganj Execution of the overbridges will county. 149 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 150

Kandla-Bhatinda U m (d) the number of railway crossings where the construction of over-bridges, has 2143. SHRt DELEEPBHAISANGHANI: been approved and the estimated expendi Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to ture to be incurred thereon; and state: (e) the time by which they are Nkely to be (a) whether there is any proposal to completed? construct railway line from Kandla to to Bhatinda; TH E MINISTER OF STATE IN TH E (b) if so. the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MALLKARJUN): (a) and (b). Railway plan (c) the stage at which the matter stands the construction of road over/under bridges at present? in replacement of level crossings for which proposals are sponsored by the concerned State Governments, agreeing to sharing of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE cost for such works as per rules. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MALLKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir. (c) 5 r.os. in Uttar Pradesh.

(b) and (c). The work is in progress on (d) 18 nos. in Uttar Pradesh at an esti gauge conversion between Lalgarh and mated cost of Rs. 69 crores. Merta Road portion of this project. Work on remaining section would be taken up in due (e) Completion time for these bridges course. will depend on the assignment of priority and allocation of funds for the works on bridge [English] approaches by the Uttar Pradesh State Government. Over-Bridges at level Crossings Economic Viability of Stations In 2144. SHRI RAM BADAN: Vijayawada Division SHRI CHINMAYANAND SWAMI: 2145. PROF. UMMAREDDY VE- NKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of RAIL Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be WAYS be pleased to state: pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any long term pro (a) whether the South-Central Railway gramme for the construction of over-bridges . has conduced any survey on the economic at railway crossings, particularly to check viability of the Railway Stations in Vijaya recurring of accidents in various cities of wada division; and Uttar Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof and the (b) if so. the details thereof; names of the stations found uneconomical in this division; and (c) the number of railway bridges con structed during the last three years at the (c) the steps being taken to make these very busy railway crossing; stations viable? 151 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 152 TH E MINISTER O F S TA TE IN TH E 16. Morampudi MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) Ye*. Sir. Only for halt sta 17. Valiveru tions. 18. tprupallem (b) A Statement is attached. 19. Kottapandilapalli (c) Despite steps taken elimination of stoppage of poorly patronised trains at unre- 20. Chakicherla munerative halt stations, it is not possible to make all the halts viable. 21. Netlore South

STATEMENT 22 Tenneru

On a review as made last year by South 23. Guntakoduru Central Railway, out of 57 halt stations, 52 halts were found unremuneratrve. Names of 24. Pasalapudi these unremunerative halts are as under* 25. Kohaskiavapudi 1. Timmapuram

2. Ma»avaram 26 Vadarlapadu

3. Chandrampalem 27 Alapadu

4. Gudaparti 28. Cherukuvada

5 Pedda Brahmadevam 29 Laksm.'narayana Puram

6 Balabhadrapuram 30 Velpuru

7 Kesavaram 31. Satyavada

8. Brahmanagudem 32. Vadlamannadu

9. Marampalli 33. Pennada Agraharam

10. Prattipadu 34. Sivadevunichikkala

11. Badampudi 35. Chmtaparru

12 Sitampet 36. Gorintada

13. Viravaili 37. Penumarru

14. Purushottapatnam 38 Nagarjuna Nagaram

15. Kolanukonda 39. Velpur Road 153 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 154 40. Vemulurtpadu ILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

41. Mandapadu (a) the National Health Programmes launched by the Government throughout the 42. Lingamguntla country;

43. Gudipudi (b) the details of such programmes in troduced with full Central assistance and 44. Dhultpalla programmes where States are also to share proportionately; and 46. Reddigudem (c) whether the Government receive a 46. Anupalem periodical progress reports on the pro grammes for monitoring the utility of the 47. Kamepclfi programmes?

46. Tummalacheruvu THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 49. Ambapuram MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D R. THARADEVI 5u. Paluvayi SIDDHARTHA): (a) and (b). India is commit ted to the Goadl of “Health for All" by the 51. Kondrapite Year 2000 A.D. Health falls in the State list under the constitution. However, in order to 52. Damarcherla combat major diseases and reduce mortality nd morbidity several Health Programmes [Translation] have been undertaken at the National Level. These are planned and carried out with National Health Programmes central support. Most of them are “centrally Sponsored", Some being 100 percent, oth 2146. SHRI ARVIND NETAM. ers with 50 perqpnt assistance. Statement SHRI HARISINH CHAVDA: indicating the pattern of assistance of SHRI GANGADHARA National Health Programmes alongwith allo SANIPALLl: cation for 1990-91 is enclosed.

Will the-Minster of HEALTH ANO FAM (c) Yes, Sir.

STATEMENT (Rs. in lakhs)

Name o f theProgramme Pattern o f Allocation tor Funding 1990-91 1 2 3

1. Malaria Eradication Programme 50% 8200.00 (This also included Control of Kala -Azar and Japanese Encephalitis) 155 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers156 (Rs. in lakhs) Name of the Programme Pattern ofAllocation for Funding 1990-91 1 2 3

2. Filaria Control Programme 50% 250.00

3. Leprosy Eradication Programme 100% 2400.00

4. Tuberclosis Control Programme 50% 1500.00

5. Programme for Control of Blindness 100% 600.00

6. Goitre Control Programme Purely 450.00

Central

7. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Purely 30 00 Central Programme Central

8. AIDS Control Programme Purely 350.00 Central

9. Mental Health Programme Purely 25 00 Central

10. Diabetes Control Programme Purely 10.00 Central

11. Cancer Control Programme Purely 2000.00 Central

12. Guinea worm Eradication 50% 60.00 Programme

13. Diarrhoeal Diseases Control 100% 900.00 Programme (Under Family Welfare Programme)

14. Maternal and Child Health -do* 6830.00 Programme (including Immunisation, prorhylaxts against anaemia , prophy laxis against vit. A deficiency etc.) under Famiiy Welfare Programme) 157 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 158 [English] (a) whether the Government propose to introduce a progi amme for plantation of trees Machinery Qtftad to P.G. Institute of at village level with a view to enoourage Bask; Medical Sciences Taramani villagers; and

• (b) if so the details thereof? 2147. DR. R. SRIDHARAN: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE FARE be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) and (b). (a) whether the British Overseas Devel Involvement of villagers in tree planting on opment Authority has given gifts of machin village commonlands and on their own lands ery to the P.G. Institute of Basic Medical in being promoted through the Social For sciences at Taramani in Tamil Nadu during estry Programme under implementation all 1991; and over the country. The programme activities include establishement of Village Woodlots (b) if so the details thereof? People's Nurseries Tree Growers' Coopera tives f uelwood and fodder projects tree plant THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ing along canals, railway lines and roads MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY and projects taken up through Non-Govern WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI ment Organisations/Voluntary Agencies. SIDDHARTHA): (a) and (b) According to the information received from the British High [English] Commission (British Council Division). The Overseas Development Authority (UK) had Assistance to Maharashtra for Health given to the P.G. Institute of Basic Medical Care of Trlbals Sciences Taramani, Tamil Nadu the under mentioned equipment during 1991 under the 2149. SHRI RAM KAPSE: Will the Phase II of the Viral Hepatitis project- Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL FARE be pleased to state the assistance (a) Deep Freezer (-70. C) provided to Maharashtra for health care and Medicalfacilitiesoftribalsdistricts-wise during (b) UV visible recording spectrophome- 1991-92? ter THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) Ultra Centrifuge. MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI [Translation] SIDDHARTHA): Health is a State subject under the Constitution. However under major health schemes in the Central Sector and Village Level Plantation programmes amount of Rs. 87.60 lakhs was allocated for Tribal Sub-Plan to Maharashtraduring 1991 - 2148. SHRI BALRAJ PASSI: 92. SHRI PROBHU DAYAL KATH- ERIA: Schools Selected for Computer SHRI RAMKRISHNA Education KUSMARIA: 2150. SHRI THAYIL JOHN ANJALOSE: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE AND FORESTS be pleased to state: DEVELOPMENT br' leased to state: 159 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 160 (a) the number of schools selected to WELFARE (SHRI D.K. THARADEVI computer education and study programme SIDDHARTHA); (a) to (d). The Central of NCERT in Kerala; Council of Health and Family WeHare at its meeting held in February 1989, recom (b) the details of the amount sanctioned mended that the Central and Stfte Govern by the Union Government during 1990-91 ments should make it compulsory for all under this programme; and those doctors joining Government service io serve for two years in rural areas with out any (c) the progress made so far in this exoeption. The recommendation has been regard’ circulated to all concerned As per available information, the States of Gujarat, Kerala, THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE Tamil-Ndu, Kamatka and Orissa have been SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN made it obligatory for doctors to serve in rural SINGH) (a) to (c) 'Jnder the Computer areas' tht* Stateso1 Maharashtra and Megha t tferacy and Studies in Schools (ClASS) laya obtair. bonds for rr< medical students to Projec*. bo inf implemented since 1084-85, sprv6 in riira. areas afte: graduation. »04 Secondary Schools hav* been selected for roveragf. in Kerato upto 1989-90 No new There ij> no centra: scheme prescribing school has beer selected unde.' the project compulsory rural servica for doctors in rural since 1990-91. An amount o! Rs ** 3?',500/ areas. However in order to oriem the rr.edi was sanctioned in 1990 91 to th* NCERT ca! students towards rural service, the Re for disbursement to the State Nodal Officer orientation of Medical Fducation (ROME) toward* contingent grant to- 95 schools @Rs. Scheme was introduced as a Centrally spon 3500/- per school where computers had sored scheme ip the country in 1977 involv actually been installed. ing the various medical colleges for direct delivery of health care services to the rural Service In Rural Areas by Doctors and semi-rural population. The main principles of the scheme have also been incor 2151 SHRI N. DENNIS. Will the Minis porated in the Regulations of the Medkal ter of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be Council of India and all medica! colleges are pleased to state: required to implement these Regulations The Scheme has been transferred to the (a) whether services by doctors in rural States in 1990. areas of the country has. been made compul sory; Import of Electric Locomotives

(b) if so, the States and Union Territo 2152. SHRI LOKANATH CH- ries that have implemented this schemes; OUDHURY: SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA. (c) the reasons for not implementing Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be this scheme by other States and Union Ter pleased to state: ritories; and (a) whether the Government have placed (d) the steps taken to make this scheme an order for the outright purchase of electric applicable uniformly? locomotives from a Swedish-German firm; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY (b) If so. the details thereof? T61 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 162 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [English] MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) No, Sir. Vacancy of Director In National Sanskrit Institute (b) Does not arise. 2154. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA' Will [ Translation] the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT be pleased to state: Forest Conservation Schemes in U.P. (a) whether there has been no full time 2153. SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR Director of the National Sanskrit Institute SHARMA: Will the Minster of ENVIRON since 1970; and MENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE (a) whether Union Government have SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN received any scheme from Government of SINGH): (a) Since 1970 there has been one Uttar Pradesh for forest conservation and full time Director in the Rashtriya Sanskrit improvement environment; and Sansthan from 1.11.1981 to 30.6.1983

(b) if so. the details thereof alongwith (b) As a matter of policy, from 1970 to the action taken thereon? 1980 the Director/Deputy Secretary/Deputy Educational Adviser in charge of Sanskrit education in the Ministry in addition to his THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE own duties. Since 1983the process to select MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR a new full time incumbent has not been ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) No such initiated on account of the fact that the pay Scheme form Government of Uttar Pradesh scale, age of superannuation, etc. of the post for forest conservation and improvement of of Director have been under review and the environment has been received. How consideration of the Ministry . -Since these ever, the Union Government have received issues have now been settled, the post been a proposal from the State Govt, of Uttar communicated to DA VP for advertisement. Pradesh under the centrally sponsored scheme "Development of Infrastructure for [Translation] Protection of Forests against Biotic Interfer ence". Conversion of Sawai Madhopur- Jalsalmer Line

(b) A sum of Rs. 43.25 lakhs has been 2155. SHRI RAM NARAIN BERWA. released to the Government of Uttar Pradesh Will the Minster of RAILWAYS be pleased to during the current year under this scheme as state: Central Assistance for purchase of Gun/ Rifles,wireless set. fire-fighting equipments, (a) the targ> * fixed for completion of the digging of cattle-proff trenches, construction work relation of the work relating to conver of fire-line and raising of live hedge on berms sion of the Sawai Madhopur-Badmer-Jais- and along boundary lines. almer line into the broad gauge, 163 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 164

(b) whether the Government propose to In Court cases, where the Central complete this strategic border work on prior Government is primarily invoiverd directions ity basis keeping in view the present circum given by the court are applicable to one or stances; and mote Pollution Control Boards, the Central Government ensures strict compliance of (c) if so the details thereof? such directions by regular monitoring.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Statue to Bangalore University MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) Conversion of Sawai Mad- 2157. SHRI C.D. MODALA GIRI hopur-Joipur line is targetted for completion YAPPA: in 92-93. Work on remaining section would SHRI G. MADEGOWDA: be taken up and progressed in the coming years as per availability of resources. Will the Ministerof HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (b) and (c). The work is planned to be taken up and completed within the VIII Five (a) whether the Government of Karna Year Plan. taka has requested the Union Government to accord the status of an urban Central [English] University to Bangalore University; and

Courts’ Directions on Pollution (b) if so. the reaction of the Government thereto? 2156. DR. LAXMINARYAN PAN- DEYA: DR. A.K. PATEL: THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE- SPURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT SINGH): (a) No proposal has been received AND FORESTS be pleased to state the from Government of Karnataka fo conver measures taken to apprise the State Pollu sion of Bangalore University into a Central tion Control Boards to take note of directions University. issued from time to time by various High Courts and Supreme Court in regard to Proposals for Railway Bridges In Pollution? Karnataka

2158. SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES: Will THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR state: ESTS (SHRI KAMALNATH): The concerned State Pollution Control Boards being the principal party in most of the pollution cases, (a) whether the Government of Karna the directions by the Supreme Court or High taka have sent any proposal for construction Courts are issued to them directly by the of several railway over/Under bridges in Courts and for the compliance of such direc important cities of the State, under the tions State Pollution Control Boards have Railway Works Programme during 1992-93; been provided with necessary administra and tive machinery and adequate finances by the State and Central Governments. (b) H so. the action taken thereon? 165 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 166 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE mence the work on the approaches, which MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- entails acquisition of Land and clearance of LIKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir. structures.

(b) The following new works have been[English] included in the Railways' Works Programme of 1992-93.- Fund for Education Among Tribais

(1) Bangalore East-Bayyapanahalli - 2160. DR. ASIM BALA: Will the Minister Road overbridge in lieu of level crossing No. of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 138. be pleased to state:

(2) Thansandra - Yelahanka - Road (a) the amount spent on the develop overbridge in lieu of level crossing No. 7. ment of education among tribats during last one year, State-wise; (3) Whitefield - Road overbridge at level crossing No. 132. (b) whether the Government propose to translate books into regional languages for [Translation] tribal students; and

Railway Bridge in Sonepat (c) the amount of money spent on Na tional Scholarship with number of recipients 2159. SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH including Scheduled Casts/Scheduled MALIK: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be Tribes, States-wise? pleased to state:

(a) whether the construction of the rail THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE way bridge for which foundation stone was SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN laid in November 1991 in Sonepat district SINGH): (a) Statement I giving the central Haryana, has since been started; and assistance to States/UTs on major centrally sponsored schemes fo education of Sched (b) if not, when the construction of the uled Tribes during 1990-91 Is enclosed. said bridge is likely to be started? (b) NCERT and Central Institute of In THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE dian Languages, among others, have on MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- going programmes of preparation of text LIKARJUN): (a) No. Sir. books, primers an other reading material including books for Bilingual education pro (b) Construction of the Bridge proper grammes in major tribal languages. will be taken up by the Railways after the State Government is in a position to com (c) Statement II is enclosed. 167 167

StateAJnion Territory Funds released * under W ritten Answers AC 10.1992 MARCH Written Answers

Himachal Pradash 1.12 168 $ 169

Stale/Union Territory Funds released under > si <§| w a a w Wr a itten Answers 3 CO £ o «N r- o o CM - T 2 £ to u> § i Q. - 1 1 (SAKA) N- CM co CM (D co N C n CM co' cm IN. 8 8 oo m £ 01 Written Answers co' s 8

17. Nagaland 74.32 170 171

Stste/Union Territory Funds released* under Wri tten Answers co CM g to o 8 8 o ’ I MARCH 10.1992 MARCH > « r o» - T CO r N ^ CM CM ; « » - -r r>. N oto O C f*. CM O t 2 - « o d d io C C C tO CM CM CO » C O .§ M O 0 O CO CO 00 CO CM * - - * cm — to *— o O CM CO CM & 1 Written Answers O ^ CO I 8 (A CM o s $ Z $ CO 172 174 (SAKA) Answers Written PHALGUNA 20,1913 tten Answers tten Wri spunj uofufyem s 173 175 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 176 STATEMENT-J

(Rs, in lakhs)

StateAJnion Territory No of Amount Awards Sanctioned'

1 2 3

1 Andhra Pradesh 262? -

2 Arunachal Pradesh — —

3 Assam 946 —

4 Bihar 3256 -

5 Goa 43 0 97

* 6 Gujarat 1743 8 00

7 Haryana 619 1 91

8 Himachll Pradesh 188 —

9 Jammu & Kashmir 288 —

10 Karnataka 1699 —

11 Kerala 1342 4 30

12 Madhya Pradesh 2157 —

13 Maharashtra 3315 27 40

14 Manipur 78 —

15 Meghalaya 66 —

16 Mizoram — —

17. Nagaland 33 —

18 Orissa 1237 —

19 Punjab 729 1 10

20 Rajasthan 1438 688 177 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Watten Answers 178

(Rs. in lakhs)

StateAJnion Tormory No. of Amount Awards Sanctioned*

21 Sikkim — --

22 Tamil Nadu 2108 —

23 Tnpura 96 0 44

24 Uttar Pradesh 5676 --

25 West Bengal 2758 -

?e A & N Intends 08

27 Chandigarh 75 -

?& D & N Havoli 05 0 25

?9 Daman & Diu 04 0 15

30 Delhi 443 -

31. Lakshadweep 01 0 04

32 Pondicherry 27 0.43

TOTAL 33000 51 87

‘does not include committed expenditure of State Governments.

Opening of Non-Formal Education (b) if so, the details thereof, Centres (c) If not, the reasons therefor, and 2161. SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of HUMAN (d) the steps taken to achieve the goal of RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased educating the school dropouts? to state; THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE (a) whether the Government propose to SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN open non formal education centres to edu SINGH): (a) The Government of India is cate the school dropouts; already running a Centrally Sponsored 179 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992Written Answers 180 Scheme of Non-formal education which is (a) whether a national Mental Health being implemented through Statee/UTs. It programme was introduced during the Sev provides education of a quality comparable enth Five year Plan; to formal system to children who do not or cannot attend school due to one reason or (b) if so, the outcome of the Programme, the other, such as children from school-less habitations, drop-outs, girls and working (c) the number of people benefited during children. the last three years; and

(b) The scheme covers 10 education (d) whether the programme is likely to ally Backward States viz. Andhra Pradesh, continuing during the Eighth Five Year F Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, J&K, period also? Madhya Pradesh Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and ares of urban THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE slums, hilly, desert and trtoal areas and MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY areas of concentration of working children in WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI all other States and Union Territories. SIDDHARTHA): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The major activities undertaken for Under the scheme part time education the programme are as follows:- is provided to the children at a place and tie convenient to the learners. The scheme (i) 11 Regional Centres/Medical Col provides for free teaching learning material lages have been identified under to learners. Central assistance is given to the programme for providing train States/UTs in the ratio of 50:50and 90:10 for ing in basic knowledge and skills in running co-educational and girls centres the field of Mental Health to the respectively. 100% financial assistance is primary health care physicians and given to Voluntary Agencies for running NFE para-medical precancel in different programmes. Parto of the country.

By the end of February, 1992, a total (it) A National advisory Group on number of 2.75 lakh centres have been Mental health was constituted in sanctioned under the scheme. Au'just, 1986.

(c) In view of (a), the question does not (iii) A numt >• ;r of workshops for State arise. level planners and administrators as well as for medical and para (d) Under the Non-formal Education medical personnel were organ Scheme school dropouts can enrol them ised. selves in a Non-formal Education centre to complete their schooling both of primary and (iv) Trainning programme for trainers upper primary stages. were orgnised to help them to initi- aers were organised to help them National Mental Health Programme to initiate PHC level actovities in their areas. 2162. SHRI P.G. NARAYANAN: Will the Minister of HEALTH ANO FAMILY (v) Mental Health Act, 1987 has been WELFARE be pleased to state: enacted by the Parliament Rules 181 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 162 under th® above Act have also been (a) the quota ctf reserved seats from notified in December, 1990. Ahmednagar to Delhi and Pune in Jhelum Express, Karnataka rxpress and Goa Ex (vi) Support materiaisw for National press; Mental Health Programme have been developed and widely made (b) whether a demand to increase the available to all States/Union Terri quota of A.C. sleeper and second class in tories which would serve as guide the trains bound from Ahmednagar to Delhi lines for medical and para-medical has been made; personnel. (c) if so, whether the Government pro (c) No reliable data are available in pose to increase the quota for Ahmednagar this regard. in these three trains;

(d) Yes, Sir. (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Quota of Berths at Ahmednagar THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MiNISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- 2163. SHRI YASHWANTRAO PATIL: LIKARJUN): (a) The following quotas are Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to available at Ahmednagar in trains towards state; Delhi:

A.C 1st find 2-tier Class Class

2627 Karnataka Express — — —

4677 Jhelum Express Upto Jammu 2 — 6 Upto New Delhi 2 — 32

2701 Goa Express - 2 2

There is no quotayat Ahemednagar towards Pune.

(b) Yes, Sir. (a) the number and the name of districts covered under the Integrated Wastelands (c) and (d). Due to full utilisation of Development Schemes; quotas at the existing quota holding sta (b) the targets set for this projects, tions, there is no proposal to increase the district-wise, during each of the last three quota at Ahmednagar for Delhi at present. years; year wise and the extent to which these targets have been achieved; Wastelands Development Schemes (c) the target set for 1992-93, state- 2164. SHRI HARISINH CHAVDA: wise; and , SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR PATEL: (d) the districts which are proposed to Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT be included under the project during the AND FORESTS be pleased to state: Eighth Five Year Plan? 183 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 184 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Achievements will be known when the proj MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ects are neanrg completion ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) and (b) District wise details, including targets, of (c) Under the sc'ieme, the targets are districts under the Centrally Sponsored not set state wise Scheme for Integrated Wastelands Devel opment Projects, are given in the attached statoment Implementation of the scheme (d) Details of the Eighth Five Year Plan was ritar+ed in the year 1990-91 Actual are not yet finalized 185 STATEMENT •8 a i to i « 3 Wr itten Answers «Vl 3 6 I •a * O lA CO ** < I I I I PHALGUNA 20,1913 20,1913 PHALGUNA O •C < CO < - r o % 6 E « -C « o (SAKA) co co cm € «e 0 15 E c «* <5 3 c w n> I Written Answers CD -C «n 8 - cn " i u § 8 § I V) % % S ■> i 3 186 < X CO o> h» 2* E m rt c <« 187 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 188

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Environmental Audils [Translation]

2165. SHRI V. SREENIVASA Afforestation Targets f PRASAD: SHRI M.V. CHAN 2166. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: DRASEKHARA MUR- SHRI RATILAL VERMA- THY: SHRI RAM SAGAR: SHRI M.V.V. MURTHI: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT SHRI SARAT CHANDRA AND FORESTS be pleased to state: PATTANAYAK: (a) whether the state-wise targets for Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT afforestation programme during the Sev AND FORESTS be pleased to state: enth Plan has been achieved, (b) if so, the details thereof, (a) whether there is any proposal for mandatory environmental audits in indus (c) if not the resons therefor, tries; and (d) whether the grant released to States (b) if so, the details thereof? has been fully utilized, and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor9 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) Yes Sir MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) to (c) The (b) Every person carrying on an indusState-wise targets and achievements of af try, operation or process requinng consent forestation and tree planting activities under under the Water (Prevention and Control of the 20 - Point Programme, during the Sev Pollution) Act, 1974 or the Air (Prevention enth Five Year Plan period (1985-90) are and Control Of Pollution) Act, 1981 or both or given in attached Statement-1. On an overall authorisation under the Hazardous (Man- basis, against the targets of 8 6 million agement and Handling) Rules, 1989 shall hectares for the five year period the total submit an Environmental Audit Report for achievement was 8 8 million hectares the Financial Year ending the 31st March in the form prescribed by the Government to (d) and (e). The State-wise outlays and the concerned State Pollution control Board utilisation of funds during the Seventh Plan on or before the 15th day of My every year, period for afforestation and tree planting starting from 1993. activities are given in attached Statement-ll.

« STATEMENT-1 (Area in Hectares)

SI States/Ll. Ts Targets Achievements No.

1 2 3 4

1. Andhra Pradesh 750000.00 727579.50 201 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 ( SAKA) Written Answers 202

(A'*>a in Hectares)

S i States/U.Ts Targets Achievements No.

1 2 3 4

2. Arunachal Pradesh 31500.00 31276.50

3. Assam 110000.00 115107.00

4. Bihar 700000.00 666970.50

5. Goa 16600.00 16879.00

6. Gujarat 561550.00 740605.50

7 Haryana 178750.00 159346.50

8. Himachal Pradesh 158750.50 164760 50

9. Jammu & Kashmir 111350.00 113306.00

10. Karnataka 655000.00 666984.50

11 Kerala 287500.00 310827.50

12. Madhya Pradesh 975000.00 992115 00

13. Maharashtra 722500.00 858193.00

14. Manipur 42500.00 44162.50

15. Meghalaya 48750.00 57067.00

16. Mizoram 157650.00 102777.50

17. Nagaland 65500.00 82675.00

18. Orissa 637100 00 552234.50

19 Punjab 121350.00 132301.00

20. Rajasthan 266000.00 284945.00

21. Sikkim 30100.00 30045.50

22. Tamil Nadu 455000.00 429243.50 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 204

(Area m Hectares)

SI States/U Ts Targets Achievements No 1

23 Tripura 62500 00 63356 50

24 Uttar Pradash 1127500 00 1189689 00

25 West Bengal 335000 00 303404 00

26 A & D Islands 25750 00 26585 50

27 Chandigarh 810 00 727 50

28 D & N Haveli 9250 00 8349 50

29 Daman & Diu 1450 00 202 00

30 Delhi 9250 00 10749 00

31 Lakshadweep 168 00 296 50

32 Pondicherry 2450 00 2777 00

8656578 00 8885539 00

STATEMENT-II

(Rs in Lakhs)

SI States/U Ts Outlays Utilisation No

1 Andhra Pradesh 14643 85 14324 63

2 Arunachal Pradesh 2419 85 1879 41

3 Assam 9056 50 8031 08

4 Bihar 18794 32 21222 01

5 Goa 617 35 580 38 205W ritten Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 206

(Rs. in Lakhs)

SI. States/U.Ts Outlays Utilisation No.

1 2 3 4

6. Gujarat 15241.87 16131.35

7. Haryana 7651.92 8345.19

8. Himachal Pradesh 9700.00 9066.47

9. Jammu & Kashmir 4792.13 4784.17

10. Karnataka 11069.09 13158.62

11. Kerala 9042.90 7738.37

12. Madhya Pradesh 20231.34 18930.48

13. Maharashtra 18282.62 17301.80

14. Manipur 1948.85 1529.68

15. Meghalaya 3433.10 2844.11

16. Mizoram 2601.10 2615.21

17. Nagaland 2150.35 1963.99

18. Orissa 10868.04 11315.96

19. Punjab 4047.40 4656.49

20. Rajasthan 11925.52 14733.67

21. Sikkim 1159.60 1055.04

22. Tamil Nadu 15266.30 14237.44

23. Tripura 2180.75 2162.89

24. Uttar Pradesh 29653.24 30817.49

25. West Bengal 12139.37 11047.26 207 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 208

(Rs in Lakhs)

SI States/U Ts Outlays Utilisation No

1 2 3 4

26 A & D Islands 906 20 757 55

27 Chandigarh 123 95 109 15

28 D & N Haveli 397 30 412 13

29 Delhi 371 62 553 22

30 Daman & Diu 142 50 11251

31 Lakshadweep 19 85 35 57

32 Pondicherry 154 27 209 23

Total 241033 80 242662 55

[English] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY New Vaccine for Children WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI SIDDHARTHA) (a) and (b) No. Sir How 2167 SHRIMATI DIL KUMARI BHAN- ever W H D as a part of Immunisation pol DARI Will the Minister of HEALTH AND icy. has suggested use of D P T , B C G . FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state O P V Measles and D T Vaccines for pro tection of children against diseases like (a) Whether the world Health Organisa Diptheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Tu tion has launched a new vaccine to control berculoses and Poliomyelitis children diseases, (c) to (e) Does not arise (b) if so, the details thereof with the particulars of diseases to b controlled with Financial Help to Ex-test Cricketers this new vaccine, 2168 SHRI HARIN PATHAK Will the (c) whether the Government propose to Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL supply this vaccine to the cmldren in India, OPMENT be pleased to state

(d) if so, the details thereof, and (a) whether there is any scheme to provide financial help to the ex-test cricket (e) if not. the reasons therefor? ers, 209 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 210 (b) if so. whether such help has been pended particulate matter (SPM) in these given to the ex-test cricketers from Baroda cities, except in Madras, are on the higher and Rajkot; side. This is mainly due to natural dusty conditions and the high density of vehicular traffic. (c) if so. the details thereof; and (b) An amount of Rs. 1.38 crores to (d) if not, the reasons therefor; wards strengthening of pollution control activities in respect of Maharashtra, Tamil THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Delhi MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE has been disbursed during the VII Plan pe VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH riod. AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD The steps taken by the Government to DEVELOPMENT (KUMARIMAMATA BAN- contain air pollution include the foiiowing:- ERJEE): (a) No. Sir, however, outstanding sportspersons in indigent circumstances are (1) Emission standards have been eligible for financial help under the Scheme prescribed. of National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons. (2) Ambient air quality standards (b)to(d). Smt. RanibenK.Nakum widow have been evolved. of late Shri K.M. Nakum Test Cricketer form Rajkot is receiving a monthly pension of Rs. (3) A network of ambient air quality 250/- since June. 1990. No other applica monitoring stations has been set tions are pending from either Baroda or up. Rajkot. (4) Air pollution guidelines have been Air Pollution In Delhi and Other Cities notified.

2169. SHRILALK. ADVANI: (5) Environmental guidelines have DR. A.K. PATEL: been evolved for siting and operation of industries. Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (6) Industries are being persuaded to comply with the consent re (a) the extent of suspended particulate quirements of the State Pollution matter (SPM) in the air of Delhi. Bombay, Control Boards. Calcutta. Madras and Kanpur, separately, in December, 1990 and December, 1991; and (7) Industries have been directed to instal necessary air pollution (b) the amount spent to contain this control equipment on a time- pollution and results thereof? bound basis.

(8) Fiscal incentives are provided THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE for installation of pollution con MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR trol equipment and shifting of ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) According polluting industries from con to the air quality survey, the levels of sus gested areas. 211 Written Answers MARCH 10, 1992 Written Answers 212

(9) Legal action is taken against the (c) whether there is any scheme/provi- defaulting units under the rele- sion to provide more platforms at New Delhi, vant Acts. Nizarnuddln and Ghaziabad stations; and

(10) Gross and mass emission stan- (d) if so, the details thereof and when dards for all vehicles have been the work is likely to be started? notified under the Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The Ministry of Surface Transport have advised THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the various State Transport Di- MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- rectorates to enforce the gross LlKARJUN): (a) No, Sir. emission standards with effect from 1st March, 1990. (b) Does not arise.

(11) Public Awareness campaigns (c) Yes, Sir. have been launched about vec hicular pollution. (d) The details are being worked out. The work is likely to start in 1992-93. (12) Every manufacturer of motor vehicles is required to submit a [ Translation] prototype of the vehicles manufactured for test by an agency Construction and Expansion of Work- specifier by the Government and ing Women's Hostel give a certificate for conformity of production in compliance of the 2171. OR. RAMESH CHAND provision of the rules including TOMAR: emission standards. This provi- SHRI RATILAL VARMA: sion has come into force from SHRI DEVI BUX SINGH: April 1,1991. SHRIMATI BHAVNA CHIKHALlA: (13) The local authorities in the me- teropolitan cities have been urged Will the Ministerof HUMAN RESOURCE to take up large scale tree plan- DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: tation as has already been initiated in and around Delhi. . (a) whether there is any scheme with Proposal for more Platforms at Delhi the Union Government for the construction and Ghazlabad Stations and expansion of Working Women's Hostel;

2170~SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO: Will the (b) if so, the details thereof; Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (c) the number of hostels proposed to (a) whether there is any proposal to be constructed during the current year and increase the covered portion on platform No. the amount propose to be spent thereon; /8 - 9 towards Nizamuddin ~ke other plat- and forms; (d) the number of such hostels in Delhi (b) if so, the details thereof; at present? 213 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 214

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE . (a) the target fixed for procurement of MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- foodgrains during 1991-92; VEOPMENT (DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE- (b) the quantity of foodgrains procured PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD so far during the y.ear; and DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. Under the (c) the quantity of foodgrains expected Scheme of Assistance for Construction! to be procured by the end of the year? Expansion of Hostel Building for Working Women with a Day Care Centre for Children, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE financial assistance is provided to the extent MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN of 50% of the cost of Land and 75% of the GOGOI): (a) The procurement of wheat, cost of construction of the Hostel Buildings paddy and coarsegrains for Central Pool to Voluntary Organistions, Public Trusts. under price support scheme being totally Local Bodies, Women Development Corpo- voluntary, and the procurement of levy-rice rations, Universities, Schools!Colleges of from millersltraders being dependent on Social Work and the State Governments/ quantum of paddy purchased by them, no Union territory Administrations, where suit- targets, as such, can be fixed for procure- able Voluntary Organisations does not exit. ment of foodgrains. Assistance on the same pattern is also available for purchase of ready built build- (b) During current 1991-92 rabi market- ings. Single Working Women, Whose con- . ing season, till 28th February, 1992, 77.52 solidated income does not exceed Rs. 3,000! lakh tonnes of wheat has been procured per month are eligible for hostel accommo- under price support. Procurement of rice (including paddy in terms of rice) stands at dation for a period of three years, extendable 87.20 lakh tonnes till 5th March, 1992 duri.ng up to five years. current 1991-92 kharif marketing season.

(c) An allocation of Rs. 5 crores has (c) Whereas procurement of wheat in been made for the year 1991-92. Besides the marketing year 1991-92 is going to be release of subsequent instalments in re- below eight million tonnes, it is not possible spect of the hostels for working women al- to state expected procurement of rice as the ready sanctioned, 50 new projects to ac- same is still continuing. commodate 2,500 working women are envisaged during the year. Health Care Centres

(d) 14 Hostels for 1593 working Women 2173. SHRI V. DHANANJAYA KUMAR: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY with Day Care Centre facilities for 129 chil- WELFARE.be pleased to state: dren have already been sanctioned in Delhi. 12 of which are operational. (a) the number of.Health Care Centres set up so far in the country, district-wise; and [English] (b) the position of availability of medi- Food Procurement Target cines in these centres?

2172. SHRI K. PRADHANI: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PROF. K.V. THOMAS: MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI state: SIDDHARTHA): (a) and (b). The information 215 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 216 is being collected and will be laid on the MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- Table of the Sabha. LIKARJUN): (a) Electrification of Vijayawada- Visakhapatnam section has been included Vehicular Pollution Control in the Railway's Budget proposal for 1992- 93. 2174. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR PATEL: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND (b) The scheme covers electrification of FORESTS be pleased to refer reply to Un Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam section includ starred Question No 3233 on August 19, ing Samalkot-Kakmada covering 366 Route 1991 and state: Kilometres. The estimated cost of the word is Rs 210.06 Crores (a) whether the Panel on vehicular pol lution control, headed by Justice S N. Saikia, Begging in Trains and Stations has since submitted its report; ?176 SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA (b) if so. the details of the recommenda Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to tions made by the panel, and sta’c (a) whethor there is any proposal to stop (c) if not, the time by which the report is begging in rains and at railway stations, likely to be submitted? (b) whether the Government have re THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ceived any complaints regarding begging in MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR trains and if so, the action taken thereon, and ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH)- (a) No, Sir The Committee has not submitted its final (c) the steps taken for preventing beg report gars to enter into trains and railway st ations?

(b) Does not arise THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (c) No time limit for this committee has LIKARJUN) (a)to(c) Begging in trains and been specified in the orders of the Supreme at the railway Stations is a punishable of Court fence under the Railways Act The punish ment has been enhanced in the Railwaays Electrification of Vijayawada- Act, 1989. Some complaints about begging Vishakhapatnam Line in trains have been received. Regular and surprise checks are conducted jointly by the 2175. SHRI K.V R CHOWDARY’ Will Railway Commercial Staff, Railway Protec the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to tion Force and the Government Railway state Police Personnel to apprehended beggaars in the irams and the at stations The persons (a) whether the electrification of so apprehended are dealt with in accor Vijavawada-Viskhapatnam line has been dance with the taw. approved and to be taken up during 1992- 93; and Feroke-Nilambur Line

(b) if so. the details thereof; 2177. SHRI KODIKKUNIL SURESH* Will tho Mm.stor of RAILWAYS bo pleasedto THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE state 217 Written Answers PHAIGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 218 (a) whether the survey for construction dation of electric locos have been imported, of Feroke-NHambur tine in Keral.i has been and completed, and (e) if so, the nature of technology and (b) if so, the details thereof and the how it is pnpos< *o be absorbed? estimated cost of the project? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN) (a) Electric locomotives of3900 LIKARJUN) (a) No, Sir HP rating & 1960 vintage technology are being manufactured in the country Thp (b) Does not arise present manufacturing capacity of Chit- taranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) is 100 Promotion of Naturopathy and Yoga Electric Locos per year The capacity is being augmented to 120 locos per year 2178 SHRI GANGADHARA Further a proposal to increase capacity upto SANIPALLI Will the Minister of HEALTH 150 locos per year has been included in AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state 1992-93 budget proposals (a) whether the Government propose to set up a separate Directorate for promotion An order for manufacture of 35 Electric of Naturopothy and Yoga and Locomotives of similar design, as produce by CLW, has been placed on BHEL in Sept (b) if so, the details thereof? 86 Receipt of locomotives against this con tract has been as under THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY 1988 89 — 5 Nos WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI SIDDHARTHA) (a) No, Sir 1989-90 — 6 Nos

(b) Does not anse 1990-91 — 7 Nos

> Technology Upgradation of Indigenous 1991-92 — 8 Nos Locos (Upto Feb 92) 2179 SHRI AMAL DATTA Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state (b)and(c) Yes, Sir Thisisacontmuous process However some of the important (a) the domestic capacity for manufac development of technology upgradation ture of electric locos in terms of quality and taken up during the last few years are - quantity, (i) Manufacture of traction motors of (b) whether any effort is being made for higher rating (840 HP) & higher upgradation of the technology of the product class of insulation under technol as well as of the process of production, ogy transfer from Hitachi/Japan Matching Modem facilities have (c) if so, the details thereof, also beeaprovtded to upgrade the process of provided to upgrade the (d) whether new technology for upgra process of production 219 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 220

(ii) Technology of existing T AO-659 designs (1? Nos. of 2 desingns (770 HP) traction motor, earlier fr< m Japan * 6 Nos. of one design established (in late 60s and early fiom Sweden) and are under serv 70s) with technology transfer from ice trials. Alsthom, has also been uprated by use of Kapton covered conductors, (ii) A tender, for import of 6000 HP induction of process of vacuum Locomotives (freight - 20 Nos. and pressure impregnation and TIG high speed passenger -10 Nos.), welding process. with 'state of the art' energy effi cient 3 phase drive, advanced GTO (iii) Technologyformanufactureofcast thyristor & microprocessor control steel bogies is also being upgraded alongwith technology transfer, under transfer of technology from under financing from ADB & Exim Rockwell U.S.A. Bank Loa.i, is in process.

(iv) Design of bogies for high speed This is with a view to take up series passenger Iccos has been uprated. manufacture of 6000 HP Locomotives indi Fabricated bogies forservice speed genously, with technology absorption. upto 140 KMPH, of Shatabadi Express, have been manufactured [ Translation] by CLW to the design developed by RDSO. Central Universities

(v) CLW is developing prototype of 2180. SHRI UPENDRA NATH VERMA Electric Loco of 5000 HP rating Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (against existing 3900 HP). For DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: prototype manufacture of upgraded locomotive, design and develop (a) the names and number of General ment of bogies, transformer of 5400 Universities in the country; State-wise: KVA & associated equipment is in hand. (b) the criteria adopted to declare any university as Central University; (vi) Uso of thyristor control with elec tronic slip detection for improved (c) whether the Government propose to adhesion is also being planned. convert any university of Bihar particularly the Patna, Both Gaya and Ranchi Universi (d) and (e). Efforts are on to import newties into Central Universities; and technology of electric tocos, not available indigenously, to upgrade the H.P. and speed (d) if so. the reason therefor? capacity of locomotives for meeting tho growing traffic requirements. In this context, THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE Indian Railways have taken the following SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN steps :- SINGH): (a) to (d). There are at present 147 Universities in the country of which only (i) 18 prototype freight electric locos following 10 are Central Universities:- of 6000 HP, with thyristor convertor & microprocessor control, ftave (1) Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar b»en obtained. These are of 3 Pradesh. 221 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {6*v

(3) University of Delhi in Delhi. (a) whether irregularities have been noticed in filling up of the vacancies reserved (4) University of Hyderabad in Andhra for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Pradesh. in the Education Department of the Delhi Administration; (5) Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. (b) if so, the details thereof;

(6) North Eastern Hill University in (c) the details of the remedial steps Meghalaya. taken by the Government in this regard; and

(7) Pondicherry University in Pondi (d) the details of the action taken to be cherry. taken against the erring officials?

(8) Visva Bharati in West Bengal. THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN (9) Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi. SINGH): (a) No, Sir.

(10) Indira Gandhi National Open Uni (b) to (d). Does not arise. versity in Delhi. Allotment of Stalle at Stations Legislation has been enacted to estab lish Central University at Silchar in Assam 2182. SHRI RATILAL VARMA: Will the and at Lumami in Nagaland. Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

The policy of the Central Government (a) the number of the stalls allotted on has been that State Government should railway platforms of Bombay, Vadodara, tf^mselves set up universities keeping in Delhi, Ghaziabad and Lucknow Railway view the requirements of higher education in Stations during 1990-91; their States. As a matter of policy, Central Government has not favoured opening of (b) whether priority is given to Sched new Central Universities. Even the existing uled Castes/Scheduled Tribes persons in ten Central Universities were set up in re connection with allotment of the aforesaid sponse to certain historical, cultural or con stalls; and siderations of Centre-State relations. (c) if so, the details thereof? . In view of the above policy, Central Government is not considering any proposal THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to convert any University in Bihar into a MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- Central University. LIKARJUN): (a) and (b). Two juice stalls - one each at Delhi and New Delhi were allot Filling up of Reaerved Posts In Delhi ted to M/S Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Administration Products Marketing and Processing Corpo ration Limited. Government undertaking get 21.81. SHRI PLUS TIRKEY: Will the priority for such stalls. 223 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written AnsweiS 224

(b) Do not arise. Drive and this Ministry has initialled neces sary action. [English] Setting up of Environment Training SC/ST Employ— In IMnlatry of Centre at Hyderabad Environmant and Forests 2184. SHRI PRAFUL PATEL: Will the 2183. SHRI KRISHNA DUTT SUL- Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS TANPURI: WiB tho Minister of ENVWON- be pleased to state: MENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposed (a) The total number of employees in his to set up an environment training centre at Ministry , category-wise; Huderabad with the aid of Swedish Interna tional Development Agency; (b) the number of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes employees out of them, (b) whether an agreement has also ben catagory -wise; signed between the two countries in this regard; and (c) the details of shortfall in percentage of reservation, t* any in each category; and (c) if so, the details including the objec tives thereof? (d) the target set up to clear tho baking? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) and (b) ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): Yes, Sir.

(a) Group A 211 (c) The main objective of the Eviron- Group B 270 mental Protection Training and Research Group C 315 Institute is to provide lor and promote the Group D 227 training, study and research of environmental problems and protection. SCST [Translation] (b> Group A 14 08 Group B 26 04 Villages under Integrated Tribal Devel . Group C 29 09 opment Projects In States Group D 95 19 2185. SHRI RAM TAHAL CH- (c> Group A - 7.5 OUDHARY' Group B 3.94 5.8 SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV. Group C 5.88 4.57 SHRI KASHI RAM RANA: Group D - - Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to state: (d) the Government (DOPT) has set 31.03.92 as target date to dear backlog (a) the number of vifiages identified under vacancies under the Special Recruitment the Integrated Tribal Development Project in 225 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 226 each district of State. State wise, MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) (a) and (b) The information is (b) the details thereof, and furnished m the attached statement-1

(c) Statement-II indicating the quantity (c) the quantity of foodgrams supplied to of wheat and nee issued fay Food Corpora these villages under the said scheme dunng tion of India to the States/Union Temtones last one year, State-wise? for distribution in I T D P areas and tribal majority areas during the calender year 1991 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE is enclosed 227 Written Answer* MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 228

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256 N.A.- Not Available. 257 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 258 Forest FIre-FIghtfng Centres the country with the a-*- stance of the World Bank. 2186. SHRI SURENDRA PAL PATHAK: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT ANO Coversion of Halts into Stations FORESTS be pleased to state: 2187. DR. P R. GANGWAR: Will the (a) whether the Forest Fire-Fighting Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: Centres in the country running with the as sistance of the World Bank are being wind (a) whether the Government propose to up: convert railway - halts into stations: and

(b) if so, the number of the centres likely (b) if so. the zone-wise details thereof’ to be wind up particularly in Uttar Pradesh and the reasons therefor; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) the directions issued by the Govern MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- ment to State Government with regard to LIKARJUN)' (a) and (b). There is no pro forest fire-fighting equipments and immov posal to convert all halts into flag stations. able property purchased for the Centre with However, on receipt of specific demand the aid of World Bank’ regarding conversion of any particular halt, the proposal is examined and decision taken THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE based on financial viability and traffic justifi MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR cation Decision regarding conversion ol ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) to (c). No following halts into flag stations has been Forest Fire-Fighting Centres is being run in taken:-

Railway Name of the halt station

Eastern Bisharpara — Kodaliya

Northern Vivek Vihar, Gotra and Kalwan

North Eastern Khusalnagar. Dalchhapra, Jalalpur Panwara, Molthari Court. Jaimurtinagar and Dharmmiya.

Superfast train between Bombay and (b) if so, when the proposal is likely to Bihar be implemented, and

2188. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES. (c) if so, the reasons therefor’ Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (a) whether there is any proposal under LIKARJUN): (a) No, Sir. consideration of the Government to increase (b) Does not arise. the number of trains between Bombay and Bihar or to introduce one superfast train on (c) Due to operational and resource the route; constraints. 259 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 260 [English} (d) if so, the details thereof; State-wise?

Construction of Buildings for Ksndriya THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE VkJyatayas in Himachal Pradosh MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a) to (d). Sugar factories are re- * 2189. SHRI D.D. KHANORIA: Will the Min quired to meet their day to day requirements ister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOP of funds themselves. No funds are provide MENT be pleased to stale: by the Government to cater to the working capital needs of the sugar factories. (a) whether the Government propose tocconstruct its own buildings for Kendriya Restriction on Development Work in Vidyalayas at Palampur and Yol in Kangra, Haryana and Rajasthan Himachal Pradesh. 2191. SHRI BUOY KRISHNA HAN *. (b) if so, the details thereof; and DIQUE: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENI AND FORESTS be pleased to state (c) when it is likely to be constructed? (a) whether the Government have is THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE sued a notification restraining development SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN work in Gurgaon district of Haryana and SINGH): (a) Yes. Sir. Alwar district of Rajasthan, which form part of the Arr.va’i rang**; (b) and (c). The preliminary estimates for school building of Kendriya Vidyalaya, (b) if so. whether Faridabad which is ^ Palampur have been roceived from M.E.S also a part of Aravali range is being included and is under scrutiny. The Kendriya Vidyalaya in the restricted area; and Sangathan has sanctioned the construction (c) if not. the reasons therefor? of a school building for Kendriya Vidyalaya Yol for Rs. 87 23 lakhs on 5.6.90. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR The construction is unlikely to be com ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) The Gov pleted before expiry of two or three years. ernment have issued preliminary notification regulating certain activities in Gurgaon dis Assistance to Cooperative Sugar trict of Haryana and Alwar district of Rajast Factories han . which form part of the Aravali range;

2190 SHRI ARVIND TULSIRAM (b) and (c). The present Notification KAMBLL" Will the Minister of FOOD be does not cover the whole Aravalii Range. ploased to state* The notified areas have been included on the basis of extensive damage caused to this (a) whether curtain Cooperative sugar region by indiscriminate activities by land factories in various States and particularly in dovelopers and others against which com Maharashtra are facing prcblemsdueto lack plaints and objections had been received. of funds; Demarcation of the areas is a complex preposition. Therefore, considering the ur (b) if so, the details thereof; State-wise gency of action needed to be taken in Gur gaon and Alwar Districts, it was decided to (c) whether the Government have pro restrict the Notification only to these two vided funds for these sugar factories; and districts presently. 261 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 262 [Translation] National Park area the birds may be using alternate wetlands as Migratory Birds entering grounds.

2192. SHRIMATI GIRUA DEVI: Will the (d) Steps being taken to attract more Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS migratory birds include: be pleased to state: (i) A number of the endangered (a) whether the migratory birds visit species of migratory birds has several places in India during winter for been included in Schedule-1 of shelter; the Wild Life (protection) Act, (b) whether the number of migratory 1972, thus giving them maximum birds were lesser in number this year; possible legal protection. Under (c) if so. the reasons therefor; and the above Act, there is a total ban on hunting of wildlife. (d) the steps being taken in the field of ornithology and natural history to create (ii) India is a member of the Interna ecological balance and improve environ tional Convention on Conserva mental surroundings near lakes to attract tion of Migratory Species (CMS) more migratory birds as hithertofor? under which it is obligatory for countries visited by the endan THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE gered migratory birds to ensure MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR their protection. ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH), (a) Yes, Sir. (iii) A number of wetlands inhabited (b) There is no report of any decrease in by migratory birds, as also the the number of migratory birds of various surroundings of such wetlands, species arriving in India this year. However, have been declared as wildlife in case of the Siberian crane* 6 birds are sanctuaries and national parks reported to have arrived in the Keoladeao by the State Governments. National Park. Bharatpur. Rajasthan, for Central assistance is extended wintering during the current year, compared for the conservation and devel to 10 last year. opment of these protected ar eas. including measures to aug (c) The probable reasons for decline in ment water supply during the number of Siberian Cranes arriving in the drought. Keoladeo National Park for wintering are: (iv) A number of important wetlands (i) Unfavourable conditions, includ frequented by the migratory birds ing poor breeding of the species, have been declared by the Govt, in its breeding grounds in Sibe of India as ‘wetlands of national ria. importance’ for their conserva tion and development. Some (ii) Hunting and other threats to the wetlands have also been de birds during their long voyage to clared to be of international im India and back. portance, specially as waterfowl habitats, under Ramsar Conven (iii) During droughts in the Keoladeo tion, of which India is a member. 263 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 264 (v) Under the Convention on Inter SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA national Trade in Endangered VERMA Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) of which India is a Will the Mmisterof HUMAN RESOURCE member, international trade in DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state endangered migratory birds and their products is prohibited (a)the amount of foreign exchange spent on Indian Hockey, Cricket and atheletics (vi) Government of India have been teams foreign tours, during the last three sponsoring research related to years, year-wise, the ecology of wetlands and conservation of migratory birds (b) the amount spent on current Indian The Salim All Centre o4 Ornithol Cricket team’s tour to Australia and ogy and Natural History Coim batore, has been set up by the (c) the amount of foreign exchange Government of India to conduct earned from the above tours’ studies and research related to the above subjects THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RFSOURCE DE [English] VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE Intensive Care Units In Hospitals PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA 2193 SHRI VIJAY NAVAL PATIL Will BANERJEE) (a)and(c) The information is the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY being collected and will be laid on the Table WELFARE be pleased to state of the House

(a) whether the Hospitals having the (b) The visit of Indian Cricket team to Intensive Care Units are concentrated in Australia was cleared at no cost to Govern metropolitan cities and ment basis and no foreign exchange was released for this visit According to the Board (b) if so the steps proposed to be taken of Control for Cricket in India the Australian by the Government to provide Intensive Care Board will pay to the Indian Board a guaran Units in Hospitals in other cities also’ tee money of Australian dollars 3 40,000 for the full tour to Australia

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Supply ol Medicines through MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY Dispensaries WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI SIDDHARTHA) (a) No Sir 2195 SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR SHAS TRI Will the Minister of HEALTH AND (b) Does not arise FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state

Expenditure on Foreing Tours of Indian (a) whether the CGHS Dispensaries in Sports Teams Delhi are not supplying the medicines to the benef itiaries as prescribed by the specialists 2194 SHRIMATI CHANDRA and in turn supply some other brand of PRABHA URS medicines 265 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 266 (b) if so. the details of the orders on the (e) Only two complaints have been subject and the steps taken to supply the received after appointment of Iccal chemists same medicine as prescribed by the special in April, 1991, which are being investigated. ists; * National Commission on Standards of (c) weather the dispensaries are Education in Kendriya Vidyalayas and ill-equipped with the medicines and the Navodaya Vidyalayas beneficiaries have either to make purchases of the medicines fro* ** the market or to wait 2196. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD for the arrival of the same in the dispensa SINGH: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE ries; SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (d) if so, the reasons for the poor supply of medicines to the dispensaries; and (a) the aims and objectives of setting up of the National Commission on the Standard (e) the number of complaints received of Education in Kendriya Vidyalayas and against the delay in the receipt of medicines/ Navodaya Vidyalayas; treatment during the last twelve months and the action taken thereon? (b) the details of the recommendations made by the Commission; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY (c) whether these recommendations WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K THARADEVI have been implemented; SIODH ' TTHA) * (a) The medicines included in the CGNS formularty are stocked in the (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and dispensary and supplied to the patients under chemicals name immediately. The non-ltsted (e) the time by which these are likely to medicines prescribed by the specialists as be implemented? essential are procured from the local chem ist under the brand name and supplied to tho THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE patient. SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH): (a) Sir, No National Commission on (b) Local Chemists have been appointed the standard of education in Kendriya in different parts of Delhi who supply medi Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas has cines to the CGHS dispensaries/patients. been set up. (b) to (e). Do not arise. (c) The dispensaries are not ill-equipped with the medicines, medicines available in [Translation] the dispensaries are supplied to the patients immediately. They are not supposed to pur Rake points in Madhya Pradesh chase the medicines from the market. In emergency, the patients can get the medi 2197. SHRI SATY NARAYAN JATIYA: cines from the local chemists urgently on Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to authorisation slip issued by the incharge of state: the dispensary. (a) the names of places in Madhya (d) In view of the reply given in 'C' Pradesh where 'Rake Points’ have been above, the question does not arise. demanded to set up; 267 Written Anstms MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 26$ (b) the names of those rake points and ment have finalised a scheme for environ half rake points which were in operation irr mental audit the past and have now been canceled and the reasons for cancellation of each rake (b) to (d). Every person carrying on an point; and industry, operation or process requiring consent under the Water (Prevention and (c) the time by which the said facility will Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 or the Air be made available? (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 or both or authorisation under the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Hazardous (Management and Handling) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- Rules 1989 shall submit an environmental LIKARJUN): (a) The stations in Madhya audit report for the financial year ending the Pradesh where additional rake points have 31st March in the form prescribed by the been demanded are Chandia, Bishrampur, Government to the concerned State pollu Kumhari, Jairamnagar, Rupaund. Mandhar, tion Control Board on or before the 15th day Tilda, Dadhapara, Bhilai, Meghnagar, Rat- of May every year, starting from 1993. lam and Vtkramngar. [Translation] (b) During the last two years no rake point/half rake point has been cancelled. Bridge Near Jhanfharpur Station

(c) Terminal facilities are being devel 2199. SHRI DEVENDRA PRASAD oped subject to availability of funds and YADAV: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be volume of traffic. pleased to state:

{English] • (a) whether the'Government have re ceived any representation to construct an Voluntary Disclosures of Violation of over bridge on Kamla Sian railway crossing Environmental Laws near Jhanjharpur railway station in district Madhubani in Bihar nd 2198 SHRI SARAT CHANDRA PAT- TANAYAK: Will the Minister of ENVIRON (b) if so, the steps taken so far in this MENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: regard ?

(a) whether the Government have final ised the scheme on voluntary disclosures of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE violation of environmental laws; MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) No. Sir. (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) Does not arise. (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and [English] (d) the time by which the scheme is likely to be finalised ? Rural Health Services In Maharashtra

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 2200. SHRI SHANKARRAO KALE: Will MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY ESTS (SHRI KMAL NATH): (a) The Govern WELFARE be pleased to state: 269 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 270

(a) the target fixed and achievement Shuttles Train Between Delhi and made in implementing the Rural Health Farldfeba£, Services and Maternal and Child Health Programmes in Maharashtra during each of 2203. SHRI AVTAR SINGH the last three years, district-wise; BHADANA: SHRI S.N, VEKARIA: (b) the details of the schemes meant for SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR the welfare, of SC/STs during the above SHARMA: period; and SHRI ARVIND TRIVEDI:

(c) the amount proposed to be allotted Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be for this purpose in the Eighth Plan period ar.-d pleased to state: the targets fixed thereof’ (a) whether there has been a long stand ing demand for introduction of a shuttle train THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE between Delhi and Faridabad and also for MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY starting new trains from the adjoining areas WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI of Delhi or to provide halt to some long SIDDHARTHA): (a) to (c). The information is distance trains at Faridabad and Paiwai in being collected and will be laid on the Table view of increase in daily passengers from of the Sabha. those areas;

Grievances of Salt Producers in (b) if so, the time by which they are likely Tamil Nadu to be introduced, and

2202. DR. SUDHIR RAY: Will the Min (c) if not, the reasons therefor’ ister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (a) whether the Government have re LIKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir. ceived any representation from the Small Scale Salt Producers’ Association, Ar- (b) and (c). One;pair of EMU trains umuganeri, Tamil Nadu; and between Shakurbasti/New Delhi and Bal- labgarh (serving Faridabad also) introduced (b) if so, the steps taken by the Govern w.e.f 29.1.1992. Similarly, 6 EMU trains in ment to redress their grievance relating to troduced between Shakurbasti//Delhi/New providing of wagons for transportation of Delhi and Ghaziabad w.e.f. 24.2.1992. Stop salt? page of 6032 Jammu Tawi - Madras Ex press is being provided at Faridabad w.e.f. 1.7.92. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- Sterilisation Operations LIKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir. 2204. DR. VASANT NIWRUTTI (b) Since this movement is in piecemealPAWAR: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND involving transhipment, the capacity is lim FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: ited. Efforts are being made to improve the wagon supplies within theoverall constraints. (a) the estimated number of male and 271 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 272 female sterilisation operations performed in MANAN Will the Minister of HUMAN RE the country dunng 1990-91, SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state (b) the number of cases where compli cations reported and the total amount of (a) whether the Government propose to compensation paid to the affected persons, establish a Regional Office of Kendriya and Vidyalaya,

(c)the remedial steps taken In the matter (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith to avoid such complications’ the place where it is likely to be set up, and

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) the steps taken so far in this regard’ MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI SIDDHARTHA) (a) The provisional number THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE of male and female sterilisation operations SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN performed in the country during 1990-91 are SINGH) (a) The Board of Governors of 254,982 and 3 867,648 respectively Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in its 55th meeting held on 12 1 1992 has approved (b) Complications in sterilisation cases creation of three additional regional offices could be of different types from minor to provided the expenditure is met within the serious ailments and as such the number of approved Budget Estimates such cases is not being monitored centrally No compensation is provided for complica (b) and (c) No decision has been taken tions occurring after sterilisation operations regarding the location of the proposed re Compensation is paid for death due to ster gional offices ilisatnn [ Translation] ' tate/Upion Territory Governments have been advised to provide free treat Rail Link with NOIDA ments to such cases of complications A number of steps have been taken to ensure 2206 SHRI JANARDAN MISRA Will quality of sterilisation operations These, the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to mter-alia include (i) opening up of Central state Laparoscopic Training Centres to impart required training skills, (u) creation of centres of excellence in major States to p>ovide (a) whether the Noida Authority has training in standards of male and female requested his ministry to link Noida with sterilisations and (m) issuance of guidelines Delhi and other parts of the country, to States/Union Territories from time to time in regard the proper selection of acceptors, (b) if so, whether the Government have precautions to be observed before and dur considered this proposal, ing sterilisation operations, and details on post-operative follow up care (c) if so, the action taken so far in this regard, and Regional Office of Kendriya Vidyalaya (d) if not, the time by which this proposal 2205 PROF SAVITHRI LAKSH* is likely to be considered’ 273 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 274 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Sugar Development Fund MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) Yes. Sir. 2208. SHRI PRITHVIRAJ D. CHAVAN: Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to (b) to (d). A*new railway terminal is state: planned at Anand Vihar and that would meet ‘he requirements. (a) the present corpus of the Sugar No time frame can be envisaged for Development Fund; x^pletion of this terminal, as this would • expend on availability of resources and (b) the total addition made to this Fund completion of land asquisition process. during each of the last three crushing sea sons; [English] (c) the details of contribution to the fund Proposal for Creches In Kendriya from each State; Vidyaiays (d) the total amount of bans sanctiond 2207 SHRIMATI BHAVNA and disbursed during each of the last three CHIKHALIA: years. State-wise; DR. RAMESH CHAND TOMAR: (e) whether there is any complaint from SHRI RATILAL VERMA Maharashtra and other States for non-sanc- SHRI DEVI BUX SINGH: toning of the SDF loans; and

Wilt the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (f) if so, the number of loan applications DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: from Maharashtra and other States pending clearance by the Government and the rea (a) whether the Government have for sons for the delay? mulated any scheme to open creches in Kendriya Vidyalayas; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) if so, the details thereof; MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a) At present, acess of Rs. 14 per (c) if not, whether the Government pro quintal is collected on all sugar produced by pose to consider such a scheme in near any sugar factory in India. As on 31st De future; and cember. 1991, a total sum of Rs. 1073.95 crores had been collected from sugar facto (d) if so, the details thereof ? ries on account of the aforesaid cess, out of which an amount of Rs. 1021.00 crores has THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE been transferred to the Sugar Development SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN Fund as on 1.3.1992. SINGH): (a) No, Sir. (b) A total amount of Rs. 418.68 cores (b) Does not arise. was collected as sugar cess form the sugar factories during the period from 1988-89 to (c) and (d). The matter willbe examined. 1990-91. Year-wise details are as under: 275 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 276 (d) Statement-11 showing the total Year Amount collected as cess amount of loans sanctioned and disbursed (Statewise) from the Sugar Development (Rs. in crores) Fund during the years 1988-89, 1989-90 and 1990-91 is attached. 1988-89 133.51 (e) and (f). As on 29.2.1992, applica 1989-90 137.38 tions from 97 sugar undertakings in Mahar- . ashtra and other States are pending. These 1990-91 147.79 applications could not be processed due to non-completion of stipulated formalities like Total 418.68 non-receipt of required '.lformation/documents, utilisation certrficata/impact report of (c) Statement-I showing the Statewiseearlier cane loans, etc. These sugar under collection of cess on sugar during 1988-89, takings have been advised to complete the 1989-90 and 1990-91 is attached. formalities.

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CL (0 Total Total 283 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 284 [Translation] (a) A massive programme of affores tation including FARM FORESTRY Forest Cover In Maharashtra & SOCIAL FORESTRY is being implemented under the 20 Point 2209. SHRI VILAS RAO NAGNATHRAO Programme. GUNDEWAR: Will the Minister of ENVI RONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (b) Restriction in diversion of forest land for non-forestry use under the Forest (Conservation) Act-1980. (a) the total forest covered area in Maharashtra particularly in Parbhani and (c) Intensive patrolling of forest areas Nanded districts; is organised by the supervisory and field staff. 8 Vigilance Cells have (b) whether the forest area has de been established and each forestr creased in Maharashtra during the last three Division is provided with a Mobile years; Squad.

(d) the measures proposed to be taken 2211. SHRIMATI SUMITRAMAHAJAN: to increase the forest area in the State: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state-

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONEMNT AND FOR (a) whether the estimates regarding the ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) Aocording construction of Rajkumar Mills (Indore) to the latest assessment of the Forest Cover overbridge have been accorded approval by made by the Forest Survey of India, the Government; and Dehradun, based on the visual interpretation of satellite imageries pertaining to the period (b) the time by which its construction 1987-89, the actual forest cover in Ma- work is likely to commerce? harshtra is 44,058 sq. kms. Parbhani and Nanded districts, have an area of 51 sq. kms. and 913 sq. kms. under forest cover, respec THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tively. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) and (b). Due to change in (b) There is no decrease in the extent of layout of approaches to the said road over actual forest cover in Maharashtra during bridge, by the M.P. State Goyt. the estimated the period of assessment 1987-89, as cost of the fridge has gone up from Rs. 1 compared to the previous assessment per crore to Rs. 7.36 crores. Revised estimate taining to 1985-87. has been framed. *

(c) Does not arise. Construction will be taken up by the (d) The following steps are being taken Railways as soon as the estimate is sanc to increase the area under forests in the tioned and the State Govt, commences the State: work on bridge approaches. 285 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 286 [English} Renovatlon ol Vlsveswarlah College of Engineering, Bangalore Assistance for Development of Sports In Goa 2213. SHRI G. MADEGOWDA: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESORCE DEVLEO- 2212. SHR! HARISH NARAYAN PEMNT be pleased to state: PRABHU ZANTYE: Will the Minister of % HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be (a) whether the Government of Karna pleased to state the details of the amount taka had sent a proposal to UniversityGrants sanctioned under various schemes for the Commission for assistance to renovate development of sports in Goa during the last University Visvewariah College of Engineer three years; year-wise and scheme-wise? ing at Bangalore;

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) whether the Government has sanc MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE tioned the assistance; VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE (c) if so, the amount thereof ? and PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA (d) if not, the reasons thereof ? BANERJKE): Central Assistance sanctioned to the Government of Goa for development THE MINISTER OF HUMAN Rfe$QUCE of sports under the Scheme of "Grants to ■DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH): State Sports Councils, etc”, during the last (a) to (c). Central Govt, has sanctioned grants three years is as under:- to the University Visveswariah College of Engineering Bangalore, for several develop 1988-89 Rs. 1,24,56,000/- ment programmes. A statement showing grants sanctioned during the last three years 1989-90 Rs. 31,17,825/- for different programmes is attached.

1990-91 Rs. 69,43,000/- (d) Does not arise. 287 287

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Written Answers *5 O i U I I C E o c • ? • 5 2 I .1 UJ 1 1 •g a» 0 oi E o o c a • 288 UJ 1 £ .8 3 . s « O c £ 8 c 289 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 [SAKA) Written Answers 290 New DeProduct Ion Units In Madhya posed to be set up in Madhya Pradesh; and Pradesh (d) if so, the places identified for this 2214. KUMARI PUSHPA DEVI SINGH. purpose in that State? Wilt the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) the performance of different railway MINISTRY OF RAILWA\S (SHRI MAL- production units during 1990-91 and 1991-' LIKARJUN): (a) A statement showing per- 92; formance of the different Railway production Units during 1990-91 and 1991-92 (upto (b) whether the Government have a February, 1992) is attached. proposal to set up some new railway produc tion units during Eighth Plan; (b) No, Sir.

Railway Production Units 1990-91 1991-92 (upto Feb. '92) Wr itten Answers MARCH 1®,1992 MARCH Written Answers 292 293 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 294 [Translation] (e) the steps Government propose to take to ensure adequate supply of electricity Electrification of Railway Lina m view of proposed electrification of Railway lines on large scale? 2215 SHRI SIMON MARANDI Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased te state THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the Government propose to MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- withdraw steam engines by 1995 keeping in LIKARJUN) (a) It is expected to withdraw view the increasing expenditure on fuel, them by the year 2000

(b) if so, the names of the mam routes (b) Phasing out of steam locomotives is from where the steam engines are likely to a continuous process with priority being given be withdrawn during the Eighth Five Year to areas farthest from coal belts drought Plan, affected areas, long distance passenger (c) the names of the new routes where trains operating needs etc No specific routes electric engines are likely to be introduced have been identified for withdrawl of steam during the current year alongwith the routes engines where steam engines will be completely withdrawn (c) and (d) A statement is attached

(d) the number of railway routes electn (e) The accelerated pace of electnfica fied so far in Bihar and the number of more tion is not likely to be hampered for want of routes propsoed to be electrifled by Oecem supply of electricity as the Railway con- ber 1992 alongwith the details of the action sumption for electric traction is less than being taken in this regard and 2 5% of the total national consumption

STATEMENT

Name of Section RKMs

1 Harda-Bhusawal (Part of Itarsi-Bhusawal) 235

? Bolai-Bhopal (Part of Bhopal-Nagda) 105

3 Bhandara Road-Nagpur (PPart of Durg-Nagpur) 64

4 Mulanur-Barigalore (Pal ot Jolarpettai-BANGALORE) 117

5 Diva-Panvel 24

6 Kazipet-Aler (Part of Kazipet - Sanatnagar) 62

7 Salem-Erode (Part of Jolarpettai-Erode) 68

Total 675

After electrification electric locomotives will be gradually introduced 295 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 296 (d) The routes electrified in the State of part of Rajkarswan-Dongaposf- Bihar as on 31.3.91 are as under:- Barajamuda Padpahar- Deojhara Secrtion. (i) TRUNK ROUTES 3. Bhojudih-GomohafiartofGomoh- (i) Saidraja-Gaya-Dhanbad- Kumar- Adra-Kharagpur Section. dubni a part of Howrah- Mughalsa- rai Section 4. Tupkadih-Talgaria; Gomoh- Bokaro Steel City, Gomoh-Gumia. (ii) Chakulia-Jaraikela a part of Howrah-Nagpur Section. 5 Chandrapura-Complex.

(ii) MAIN LINES INCLUDING BRANCH (iii) ROUTES PROPOSED TO BE ELEC LINES TRIFIED BY DECEMBER, 92 . NIL

1. Biramdih-Sini; Kandia- Gombar- (iv) WORKS IN PROGRESS ria part of Asansol- Tatangar Sec tion. Electficiation of 725 RKMs on the following Sections falling in the State 2. Rajkarswart-Dongapost-Barabila of Bihar is in progress.

Section RKMs. RKMs falling in the State of Bihar

Sonnagar-Patratu-Gumia 363 363

Sitarampur-Jhajha 154 138

Bokaro Steel City-Muri-Hatia- Bondamunda-Barsuan and Bimlagarh/Kiriburu 398 224

725

(v) NEW PROPOSALS

Following Electrification proposals for 425 RKMs falling in the State of Bihar have been included in the Railway Budget for 1992-93 -

Section RKMs RKMs falling in the State of Bihar

1. Jamadoba-Mohuda 22 22

2. Chandil-Muri-Barkakana 119 95

3. Jhajha-Mughalsarai including Rampur Dumra-Garhaia/Barauni 408 308

425 297 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 298

[English] be taken tor the speedy implementation of this scheme^ Contract of Book-Stalls on Railway Stations THE MINISTER OF SI ATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL 2216 DR KRUPA SINDflU BHOI Will LIKARJUN) (a) to (c) There is no approved the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to work of doubling of Kanpur-Jhansi section state Late running of Vlkramshlla Express (a) whether w.vs AH Wheeler and Company has been allotted a large number 2218 SHRI BRAHMA* ' NO MANDAL of book-stalls on railway stations against Will the Minister of RAILW > 3 be pleased to payment of about 3 per cent royalty state

(b) if so whether the Government pro (a) the details of the late arrival of the pose to run these book-stalls by itself or to Brahmaputra and Magadh-cum-Vikramshda allot to other priority categories or to float Express at Delhi during the last three months, lenders orvnaturity of the present contract, and • aod (b) the remedial measures proposed to (c) if not, the reasons therefor? be taken by the Government to maintain punctuality of the trains? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL LIKARJUN) (a) Yes Sir THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE f "NISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL* (b) No Sir LIKARJUN) (a) Brahmaputra Mail arnved Delhi 59 days late and Magadh- (c) It is premature as the present con cum-Vikramashila Express arnved New tract is valid upto 31 12 1993 Delhi 47 days late during Dec ’91, Jan and Feb 1992 [ Translation] (b) Intensive chasing and round the Doubling of Railway Lina Between dock monitonng to eliminate detentions within Kanpur and Jhanal the control of the Railways

2217 SHRI GAYA PRASAD KORI W*« Environment and Afforestation Projects the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state 2219 SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHAR GAVA Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT (a) whether the work of doubling the & FORESTS be pleased to state railway line between Kanpur and Jhansi is progressing in accordance with the sched (a) the details of the environment and ule, afforestation projects pending with the Min istry and since when, State wise (b) if not the reasons therefor, and (b) the reasons for not deanng them, (c) the steps being taken or proposed to and 299 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 300 (c) the time by which these projects are projects along with reasons for pendency is Kkely to be approved? enclosed.

(c) All projects submitted with requisite THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE environmental data and action plans are MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR decided within a maximum penod of three ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH)’ (a) and (b): A months. This is applicable to the pending statement listing the names of the pending projects as well. 301

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Dholpur Thermal Power Station, 3x250 MW-RSEB May, 1991 308 Rajasthan

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~~[English] tern was in the form of boiled rice~~

Supply of Boiled Rice to Kerala (b) No specific complaint about supply of bad quality rice has been received from 2220 SHRI K MURALEEDHARAN Will the Government of Kerala the Minister of FOOD be pleased to state (c) Does not arise (a) the percentage of boiled rice sup plied to Kerala out of total nee supply dunng Rail Projects In Maharashtra 1991-92 and till date, 2221 SHRI MOHAN RAWALE Willthe (b) whether the Government have re- Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state ceived any complaint from Government of Kerala for supply of bad quality of nee to that (a) the details of railway projects per- State and taming to Maharashtra pending approval of the Union Government, and (c) if so, the corrective steps taken by the Government thereon? (b) when these proposals are likely to be cleared? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN* THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE GOGOI) (a) About 63% of the total rice MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL supplied to Kerala during 1991-92 (upto LIKARJUN) (a) and (b) A statement is at February 1992) for Public Distribution Sys tached

~~STATEMENT~~

~~Major railway projects in Maharashtra included in the budget lor 1Q92-93 are listed befow~~

~~S No Name of Work Cost (Rs in crores)~~

~~Panvel-Karjat 5 50 Land acquisition for new BG line~~

~~Dau nd-Bara mati 12 50 Conversion to Braod Gauge~~

~~Bombay-Bhusava! 23 54 Replacement of microwave equipment link~~

~~Miraj-Londa 122 00 Conversion to Braod Gauge (part in Maharashtra)~~

~~Gondia-Chanda Fort 170 22 Conversion to Braod Guage~~

Marine Lines - Traction sub-station 9 35 325 PHALGUNA 20, Written Answers 1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 326 Selection of NSS Students for Japan Year Wholosalers Retailers 2222 DR R MALLU Will th* Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 19 90 13 84 be pleased to state 1991 12 44 (a) whether there has been widespread dissatisfaction against selection of NSS Adequate provisions exist in the Pre students and team loader for Japan, and vention of Food Adulteration Act and Rules the under to have an effective check on the (b) if so, the reaction of the Government adulteration of Food thereto'? Indira Gandhi Regional Madicai THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Institute Shillong MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENTOF YOUTH 2224 SHRIPETFRG MARBANIANG AFFAIRS AND SPROTS AND THE DE Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD WELFARE be pleased to state DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEF) (a) No, Sir (a) whether the Indira Gandhi Regional Medical Institute at Shillong, Meghalaya has (b) Does not arise started functioning

Wholesalers/Retailers Booked Under (b) if so, the departments available for PFA, Act treatment of the patients, and (c) if not reasons for the delay? 2223 DR Y S RAJASEKHAR REDDY Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND WELFARE be pleased to state FAMILYWELFARE(SHRIM L FOTEDAR) (a) to (c) It has not been possible to develop (a) the number of wholesalers and re necessary facilities at this Institute on ac tatlers booked and action taken against them count of unwillingness of qualified personnel during 1990 and 1991 in Delhi under Preven to join and work in the Institute as well as tion of Food Adulteration Act, and f'nanciai constraints

~~(b) the steps taken by the Government [ Translation] to make the said law more effective in check ing the adulteration? Open University in Rajasthan~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2225 SHRIMATI KRISHNENDRA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY KAUR (DfcfcPA) Will the Minister of HUMAN WELFARE (SHRIMATEID K THARADEVI RESOURCF DEVELOPMENT be pleased SIDDHARTHA) (a)and(b) As per the infor to state* mation furnished by the Delhi Admmistra tion, the number of wholesaler? and retailers (a) whether the Government of Rajast booked and action taken against them dur-* han has submitted a proposal to the Union mg 1990 and 1991 under the Prevention of Government to set up an Open University in Food Adulteration Act is as under - Rajasthan; 327 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 328 (b) if so, the details thereof, increment in the form of personal pay not to be absorbed in future increases of pay, (c) the time by which the proposal is reduction by half percent of the rate of inter likely to be cleared by the Government, and est on house building advance and special casual leave upto seven days in respect of (d) if not the reasons therefor? male employees and upto fourteen days in respect of female employees There is no THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE projx>sal at present to grant any additional SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN incentives to Government employees under SINGH) (a) Government of Rajasthan es the new Family Planning Programme tablished an Open University at Kota in 1987 According to the information furnished by [English] the State Government there is no proposal for setting up another Open University in the Opening of Post-Graduate Institutes State of Public Health and Hygiene

(b) to (d) Do not arise 2227 SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Incentives to Government Employees WELFARE be pleased to state Under New Family Planning Programme (a) whether in the report "Health for Ali an Alternative Strategy" prepared by ICSSR 2226 SHRI GOVINDRAO NIKAM Will and ICMR the need to open post-g' jJuat* the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY institute of public health and Hygiene has WELFARE be pleased to state been stressed

(a) the incentives likely to be provided to (b) if so whether there are proposals the Government employees according to before the Government to set up such insti new family planning programme tutions in different parts of the country and

(b) whether the said incentives would (c) if so the details thereof including the be provided only to the employees belong action taken in this regard? ing to certain categories THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) if so the reasons ther-efor and MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WFLFARE (SHRIMA11 D K THARADEVI (d) the steps likely to be taken by the SIDDHARTHA) (a)to(c) The report recom Government to provide equal incentives to mended that a chain of post-graduate insti all the employees especially those having tute in public health should be established on two daughters a regional basis

THE MINISTER O r STATE IN THE Training institutions are being set up in MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab Haryana, Uttar WELARE (SHRIMATI DK THARADEVI Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Gujarat and Bihar SIDDHARTHA) (a) to (d) All Government with World Bank assistance under the guid servants, who undergo sterilisation after three ance of the National Institute of Health & or less number of children (irrespective of Family Welfare, New Delhi At the same their sex composition), are entitled to a special time, the National Instituteof Health & Family Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 330

Welfare, New Delhi, is being appropriately Casual Labour in Adra Division (SER) strengthened. All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health at Calcutta is also being 2229 SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA Will strengthened and revamped Degree/diplo the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to mas in Community and Preventive Medi state the number of persons employed as cines are being given by various medical casual labour in Adra Division South Eastern colleges in the country Railway during last three years, year-wise?

Construction of Railway Flyovers on THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Nations' Highways MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL LIKARJUN) The information is being col 2228 SHRI K'V THANGKABALU Will lected and will be laid on the Table of the the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to Sabha state Setting up of Medical/Resparch (a) the number of railway gates on Institute in West Bengal National Highways which are without flyo vers, 2230 SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (b) the number of railway floyovers WELFARE be pleased to state proposed to be constructed at the railway gates on National Hihgways dunng 1992-93. (a) whether any proposal for the devel opment of modern medical facilities and (c) whether there is any plan to con setting up of any medical/Research Institute struct flyoves on all the railway gates on in West Bengal is pending with the Govern National Highway*, in order to have smooth ment, and fast traffic on National Highway, rnd (b) if so, the details thereof, and (d) if so, the details thereof? (c) the leacticn of the Government thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE LIKARJUN) (a) 366 nos MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI (b) Work on 42 of such road over/under SIDDHARTHA) (a)to(c) The Government bridges will be in varying stages of planning' of West Bengal had requested the Central construction during 1992-93 Government for provision of funds for the establishment of a post graduate medical (c) and (d) Proposal for construction of institute in or around Calcutta On the basis road overbridges in replacement of the level of similar requests received from various crossings on National Highways are included other States, a Committee was appointed in in Railways’ Annual Works Programmes on August, 1990, to make recommendations on the proposals being sponsored by the con such proposals The Committee had made cerned State Govt with the approval of the recommendations for upgradation of five Ministry of Surface Transport and the State medical colleges in different States which Govts consenting to bear their share of the did not include West Bengal The Govern cost, as per rules ment after careful consideration of all as 331 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 332 pects of the matter, including the availability (a4} the number of examinations con of resources, the likely impact of such a ducted by Railways for various posts on scheme and constitutional responsibility of compassionate grounds during the last two the Central Government in this regard, have years, Board-wise, decided not to include this scheme in the Eighth Five Year Plan (b) the number of th§ successful candi dates who have not yet been offered jobs, Assistance for Cultural Development and Project (c) the reasons therefor? 2231 SHRI SUDHIR GIRI Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE OPEMNT be pleased to state MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL LIKARJUN) (a) to (c) Compassionate ap (a) the amount of assistance provided pomtments are made by Railways them to State Governments for Cultural Develop selves and not through Railway Recruitment ment Projects State-wise and Project-wise, Boards

(b) the number of such projects submit [English] ted by the West Bengal Government dunng each of the last three years, and Microfilming of Documents at National Library, Calcutta (c) the amount sanctioned so far and the amount actually paid during the above 2233 SHRIMATI MALINI BHAT- period7 TACHARAYA Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPEMNT be pleased THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE to state SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH) (a) No assistance has been pro (a) whether leading newspapers in the vided to any State Government for the pur different regional languages are being bound pose and microfilmed at the National Library, Calcutta (b) Two only, during Ihe years 1989 and 1991 respectively and (b) if so, the criteria according to which newspapers and penodicals are selected for (c) No amounts have been sanctioned, binding and microfilming and as there is no scheme operating in the Department of Culture wherein financial (c) whether the Library has any projects assistance can be provided to State Govern of its own for the microfilming of newspa ments pers, periodicals and rare documents?

~~[Translation]~~

Examination for Employment on THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE Compassionate Ground SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH) (a) Only leading newspapers in 2232 SHRI HARi KEWAL PRASAD English and Bengali are being bound in the Will the Minister of RAILWAYS bepleasedto National Library Selective microfliming on state the basis of rarety of material is also done Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 334 (b) Criteria of rarety. importance of (b) if so, the names of such proposals content, extent of circulation, condition of and when they wee received; and material are the guiding factors. (c) the details of the action taken by the (c) No, Sir. Government on these proposals?

Proposal to set up Ambedkar THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE University MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH 2234. SHRI G.M.C. BALAYOGI: Will AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD VELOPEMNT be pleased to state: DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE): (a) No, Sir. (a) whether the Government propose to set up any university or Medical and Engi (b) and (c). Does not arise. neering Colleges in the name of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in his Centenary Year; Konkan Railway Project

~~(b) if so, the details thereof; 2236. SHRI M.~~ RAMANNA RAI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (c) whether some State Governments and Private Educational Institutes have (a) when the planned construction of requested the Union Government to allot Railway Lines and Bridge? is likely to be lands in various States to start the above started on the Kerala section of the Konkan educational institutions; and Railway Project;

~~(d) the reaction of the Government (b) the steps taken for doubling the thereto ? railway lines and bridges on this section;~~

(c) the progress made so far on the THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE whole project; and SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH), (a) to (d). There is no proposal (d) whether the Government of Kerala under consideration of Government to set up have contributed its share of the cost of the a Central University in the name of Dr. B.R. project? Ambedkar THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Development of Sports in Andaman MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- and Nicobar Islands LIKARJUN): (a) No part of the Konkan Rail way passes through Kerala Region. 2235. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (b) Does not arise. DEVELOPEMNT be pleased to state: (c) The works have commenced all along (a) whethsr proposals for developmentthe alignment between Roha and Manga of sports and games in Andaman and Nico lore. The sections from Mangalore to Udupi bar Islands are pending with the Govern (70 Kms) and Roha-Dasgaon (45 Kms) are ment; proposed for opening by June 1992. 335 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 336 (d) Kerala Government has paid their the StateGovernments etc, underthe sports fullshareofRs 6 crores for 1990-91 and Rs infrastructure Schemes, the Department 3 crores for 1991-92 so far out of Rs 6 provides admissible Central assistance crores (c) and (d) According to the information Sports Infrastructure furnished by the University Grants Commis sion, which is the main implementing agency 2237 SHRI DHARMANNA MON- for promotion of games & sports in Universi DAYYASADUL Will the Minister of HUMAN ties and Colleges, 1253 proposals have been RESOURCE DEVELOPEMNT be pleased received by them during 1989-90to 1991-92 to refer to the reply given on December 17, (as on 28 21992) from Universities and 1991 to the Unstarred Question No 4136 Colleges Out of these, 948 proposals have and state been considered by the U G C and 398 proposals have been approved Remaining (a) the details of sports infrastructures proposals were not found viable proposed to be created throughout the coun try and guidelines laid down therefor, The applications not considered so far are likely to be taken up in the next meeting (b) the. amount of financial assistance of the Sanctioning Committee constituted proposed to be provided for setting up of the by the U G C infrastructures, National Fund for Childcare Services (c) the details of proposals submitted by the Colleges/Universities in this regard, and 2238 SHRIMATISUSEELAGOPALAN Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (d)the number of proposals cleared and DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state the steps being taken to clear the remaining proposals'? (a) whether the Government have re ceived any representation from several or THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ganisations for setting up of a National Fund MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE for childcare service, VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE (b) if so, the concrete steps taken to PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD create such a fund, and DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE) (a) Sports is a State subject It (c) if not the reasons therefor? is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments to create sports infrastructure THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in their States Central Government supple MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE ment the efforts of the State Governments in VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH this direction by providing financial assis AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE tance for creation of sports infrastructure PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND* CHILD under various sports infrastructure Schemes DEVFLOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA of the Department in accordance with the BANERJEE) (a) Yes. Sir approved pattern of assistance (b) The matter is under examination (b) No fixed amount is earmarked for the purpose On receipt of viable proposals from (c) Does not arise 337 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 338

Publication of Foreign Books in Indian [ Translation] Languages Production of Sugar 2239 SHRI HARI KISHORE SINGH Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 2240 SHRI NAWAL KISHORE RAI DEVELOPEMNT be pleased to state SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH MALIK

(a) whether the Government propose to Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to under take publication of educationally use state ful. especially text books of foreign origin in various Indian languages. (a) the total production of sugar in the country during 198&-90, 1990-91 and (b) if so the deta !s thereof, and 1991-92,

~~(c) if not the reasons therefor’ (b) the guidelines of the Government for production and fixation of price of sugar,~~

~~THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE (c) the comperative per acre production SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN figures of sugarcane in Maharashtra and SINGH) (a) No. Sir Oihar, and~~

(b) Does not arise (d) whether the Government propose to reduce the price of sugar and if not. the (c) As far as school level Textbooks are reasons therefor7 concerned, the National Council of Educa tional Research & Training and State Coun cils of Educational Research & Training THE MINISTEP OF STATE OF THE produce books to suit Indian conditions and MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN requirements As regards university level GOGOI) (a) The production of sugar in the books. National Book Trust and University country dunng the sugar years 1989-90, Grants Commission are already subsidising 1930-91 and 1991-92 (upto 1b 2 1992) is the publication of textbooks, disciplme-on- given below ented supplementary reading matenal and reference books to provide books of accept Sugar Year Sugar Production able standard at reasonable prices to stu dents and teachers all over the country (Lakh tonnes) These books may be in English, Hindi or in any other regional language as listed in 8th 1989-90 109 89 Schedule In addition various publishers in the country bring out educational books 1990-91 120 47 They are at liberty to enter into arrange ments with foreign publishers to publish 1991-92 66 73 Indian edition of foreign books where neces sary At the same time the Government has (upto 15 2 1992) (Provisional) no policy of specially promoting educational books of foreign origin as against those of (b) The sugar factories are required to Indian origin produce sugar conforming to Indian Sugar 339 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 340 Standard specifications The zonal ex-factory WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI prices of levy sugar ar fixed annually as per SIDDHARTHA) (a) Yes, Sir the provisions of Section 3(3C) of the Essen tial Commodities Act, 1955 (b) The boundary wall of the hospital has been constructed The architect ap (c) The per acre production of sugar pointed for the hospital project has submit cane in Maharashtra and Bihar for 1990-91 ted the preliminary drawings of the project, season was 35 0 tonnes and 21 2 tonnes including the functional medical programme, respectively which have 5een approved, in principle, by Delhi Administration The drawing in panel (d) There is no proposal to reduce the details are being finalised The project is zonal ex-factory prices of levy sugar for estimated to cost about Rs 50 55 crores 1991-92seasonnotifiedon21 1 1992,since these are determined after taking into ac (c) The project is likely to be completed count me Statutory Minimum Price of Sugar by the end of the year 1996 cane Mr 1991-92 season and the conver sion cost as per norms recommended by the (d) The Hospital will provide out-patient Bureau of Industrial Costs and Prices , in-patient and round the clock casualty services The Hospital would have all the Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar major specialities like Medicine, Surgery, Hospital in Delhi Orthopaedics, Opthalmology, ENT, Pae diatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology along 2241 DR LAL BAHADUR RAWAL Willwith supporting diagnostic facilities the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Super-specialities departments for Burns WELFARE be pleased to state and Plastic Surgery, Neuro-Surgery and Cardiclogy etc are also envisaged to be (a) whether the foundation stone of the added Baba Sahib Dr B R Ambedkar Hospital has been laid in Delhi, (e) A seperate OPD Block for C G H S beneficanes is not contemplated However (b) if so, the details of the progress C G H S benef icaries would also be eligible made so far on the construction of the hos for treatment in this hospital pital alongwith the expenditure proposed to be incurred on this project, [English]

(c) the time by which the construction of National Library, Calcutta the hospital is likely to be completed, 2242 SHRI CHITTA BASU Will the (d) the details of services alongwith the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL instruments to be provided in the hospital, OPEMNT be pleased to state and (a) whether a separate department for (e) whether there is any proposal for science and technology has been created in providing a separate O P D blocks for the the National Library Calcutta, C G H S beneficiaries in the hospital? (b) if so, whether the Department has THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE stopped purchasing latest books on science MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY and technology to the great inconvenience Written Answers 341 PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 342 of the researchers, and by UGC, the Commission has allocated an amount of Rs 1 35 crores for development (c) if so, the reasons therefor? of Manipur University in the 8th Plan

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE [Translation] SOURCE DEVEOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH) (a) Yes, Sir Restoration of Nirmali-Forbesganj Line (b) No, Sir 2244 SHRI SURYA NARAIN YADAV (c) Does not arise Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state Grant to Manipur University (a) whether Nirmali-Forbesganj railway 2243 SHRI YAIMA SINGH YUMNAM line is lying in dilapidated condition for quite Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE a long period, DEVELOPEMNT be pleased to state (b) whether the Government propose (a) whether the Union Government have for restoring this line, and received a request from the Government of Manipur for providing foundation grant to (c) if so, the time by which the work on Manipur University, this line is likely to be completed with details thereof? (b) if so, the details thereof, and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) action taken by the Government in MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL this regard? LIKARJUN) (a) to (c) Railway line Nirmali-Forbesganj does not exist Due to THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE vagaries of the Kosi river the line between SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN Nirmalr and Forbesganj was extensivley SINGH) (a) to (c) The Government of damaged Now only MG link between Sarai- Manipur had sought an additional assis garh to Forbesganj exists and the tance of Rs 18 35 crores for development of NirmalnSaraigarh link could not be restored Manipur University in the 8th Plan Develop because of Kosi river flowing in between ment of State Universities is primarily the these stations The river is in an unstable responsibility of the State Government con regime in this stretch and resoration of this cerned UGC provides development grants section will be extremely expensive both in to State Universities for purchase of books construction as well as maintenance costs and journals and equipment, appointment of staff, construction of academic buildings and Integrated Child Development Scheme hostels The quantum of assistance is deter in Bihar mined after taking into aocount the stage of development of the University, its academic 2245 SHRI SUKHDEO PASWAN Will achievement sin terms of research output, the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE innovations in teaching, introduction of VELOPEMNT be pleased to state courses in tfie emerging areas , etc (a) the target fixed an achievement made According to the information furnished in implementation of the Integrated Child 343 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 344 Development Scheme in Bihar; district-wise; AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE and PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA (b) the reasons for not achieving the BANERJEE): (a) and (b). The targets fixed target if any? for implementation of the Integrated Child Development Scheme in Bihar have been THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE achieved. The district-wise details of target MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE fixed with regard to ICDS during 1991-92 in VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH Bihar are as under:-

~~Name o f the District Target during 1991-92~~

~~BIHAR~~

~~1. Aurangabad~~

~~2. Bugusarai~~

~~3. Bhojpur~~

~~4. Champaran West • 5 Darbhanga~~

~~6. Gaya /» 7. Godda~~

~~e. Gumla~~

~~9. Gopalganj~~

~~10. Hazaribag~~

~~11. Katihar~~

~~12. Lohardaga~~

~~13. Monghyer~~

~~14. Muzaffarpur~~

~~15. Naianda~~

~~16. Nawadah 2~~

~~17. Palmau 4~~

~~18. Patna 1 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAM) Written Answers 346~~

~~Name of the District Target during 1991-92~~

~~19. P urnea 1~~

~~20. Ranchi 3 21. Rohtas 1~~

~~22. Saharsa 2~~

~~23. Sahibganj 2~~

~~24. Samastipur 1~~

~~25. Singhbhum 4~~

~~26. Sitamarhi 1~~

~~27. Siwan 1~~

~~28. Vaishali 1~~

~~29. Santhal Parganas 3~~

~~30. 'Jahanabad 1~~

[English) (18 Route Kilimetres) has since been energised. Electrification works on Ghanpur-Aler Electrification of Secunderabad- are in an advanced stage of completion. Kazlpet Line Works on balance section are in different stages of progress. 2246. SHRI J. CHOKKA RAO: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pJeased to state: (b) Estimated cost = Rs. 71.01 crores.

(a) the stage at which the electrification Expected date of completion ■ of railway line from Secunderabad to Kazipet September, 93. Stands at present: and Conversion and Doubling of (b) the estimated cost of the said scheme Secunderabad-Guntakal Line and the time by which it is likely to be completed? 2247. SHRI J. CHOKKA RAO: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be please to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (a) whether there is any plan to convert LIKARJUN): (a) Kazipet-Ghanpur Section the meter gauge into broad gauge form 347 Written Answers MARCH 10, 1992 Written Answers 34&

Secunderabad to Guntabai and also to lay lected to be developed as. Model Station at another parallel broad guage line on the an estimated cost of Rs. 68.84 lac. Works in route; and this regard are expected to be completed b 1992. At Agra Cantt. and Raja-ki-Man r (b) if so, the estimated cost of the project also various additional amenities have been and the action taken so far? provided. More facilities will also be considered when so warranted by growth in passenger traffic. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (c) Does not arise. LlKARJUN): (a) and (b). The work and conversion of MG to BG of Bolaram- [English] Secunderabad-Dronachellam and Guntur-Guntakal-Kalluru which includes Contract System in F.C.!. . Secunderabad to Guntakal has been proposed in the Budget for 1992-93 at a cost of 2249. SHRI MRUTYUNJ1\YA NAYAK: I Rs. 451.40 crores. Will the. Minister of FOOD be pleased to I state: [ Translation] (a) whether the contract system contin- Modernisation of Stations In Agra ues in Depots of the Food Corporation of India where work for more than 240 days in 2248. SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR a year exist; RAWAT: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the reason.s therefor; and 1 I (a) whether the Government have tor-: (c) the eorrective measures proposed I mulated any scheme for modernisation and by the Government in this regard? beautification of various railway stations of Western Railway and Central Rail ••••.ayin THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE! Agra in view of its being the international MINISTRY. OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN: tourist centre; GOGOI): (a) to (c). The following criteja have been adopted for the abolition of con- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time tract labour in FCl's depots:- I by which this scheme is likely to be implemented; and (1) Depots where 20 or more work- I ers per day were engaged. (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (2) Depots where the duration 0\\ • I- work was 240 days or more In THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE calendar year for the past thre '( 'MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- years. LlKARJUN): (a) Yes, Sir. Based on' the above criteria, the MinJ (b) Modernisation of Railway Stations in try of Labour has issued notifications under Agra have already been taken up to suit the the Contract Labour (Regulation and Aboli·' passenger needs including tourism require- tion) Act, 1970 abolishing contract labour in, ments. Agra Fort 1sone of the stations se- most of the depots of FCI. In respect of the! 349 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 3S0 remaining few depots, a view ts in the proc Extension of Nagpur-Gondia local ess of being taken by that Ministry Train upto Donga rj ad

Payment of Productivity Bonus in F C.l. 2251 SHRI RAM NAIK Will the Mims ter of RAILWAYS be pleased to state 2250 SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to (a) whether there is any proposal to state extend the Nagpur Gondia local train upto Dongargad, and

(a) whether the productivity linked bo (b) «f so. when the proposal is likely to be nus has been paid over and above the exgra- implemented? tia bonus to staff in the Food Corporation of India. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL (b) if so, the reasons therefor, LIKARJUN) (a) No Sir (b) Does not arise (c) whether handling workers have not been paid Productivity Linked Bonus, UGC Grants to Universities in Bihar

(d) if so, the reasons therefor, and 2252 SHRISYEDSHAHABUDDIN Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- (e) the corrective measures proposed VELOPEMNT be pleased to state by the Government in this regard? (a) the grants-m-aid sanctioned and released, to the universities in Bihar by the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE University Grants Commission Separately MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN during the last three years, year-wise, and GOGOI) (a) and (b) No, Sir The Corpora tion has paid only an advance against Pro (b) the reasons for the difference be ductivity Linked Incentive (PLI) n anticipa tween allocation and release? tion of the Governments approval to its pro posal for payment of PLI over and above THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE ex-gratia to its employees SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH) (a) and (b) UGC do not sanction (c) The advance against PLI has also grants to Universities on a year to year basis, been paid to departmental handling labour but for a five year plan The details of the ers/workers grants sanctioned and released by UGC to the Universities in Bihar during the 7th Plan (d) and (e) Do not arise are as follows -

~~Rupees m lakhs~~

~~University Grants Grants sanctioned released~~

~~Patna 180 50 89 45 351 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 352~~

~~Rupees in lakhs~~

~~University Grants Grants sanctioned released~~

~~Bthar 171 70 125 30~~

~~Bhagalpur 198 37 128 63~~

~~Ranchi 235 42 99 48~~

~~K S D Sanskrit 72 62 20 60~~

~~Magadh 171 00 127 90~~

~~LN Mithila 72 67 57 20~~

The allocation of grants was mainly for (b) if so, the details thereof, and buildings, books and purnals equipment and for appointment of staff UGC provided (c) if not, the reasons therefor’ 100% grants for books journals and equip ment Grants for buildings were on a sharing THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE bases, and grants for staff were released on MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL the condition that the State Government/ LIKARJUN) (a) and (b) Proposals for University will take over the responsibility of road-over/under bridges are included in the maintenance of staff after the end of the Plan annual plan after they are sponsored by the period UGC has informed that while most of State Government/Local authority, as per the grants for books journals and equipment rules Construction of a road-overbridge in have been released it has not been possible replacement of level crossing No 101/SPL to release full grants for buildings because of at Panagarh ts included in Railways' Works inability of the State Government to meet the Programme Acceptance of the estimates is matching contribution Similarly, in some however, pending with the State Govern cases grants for appointment of staff have ment not been released for want of concurrence of State Government to take over future liabil (c) Does not arise ity BNR Bridge Near APCAR Garden Fly overs on Barddhaman-Asansol Station 2255 SHRI HARADHAN ROY Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state 2254 SHRI HARADHAN ROY Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state (a) whether there ts any proposal to renovate the BNR Bridge near APCAR (a) whether there is any proposal to Garden, and construct fly-over at the important railway level crossings between Barddhaman and (b) if so, the steps taken or proposed to Asansol during the Eighth Five Year Plan, be taken by the Government in this regard 7 353 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 354 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Government to provide more wagons to MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL this division? LIKARJUN) (a) Yes, Sir THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) The work will be considered for mclu MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL sion in 1993-94 Works Programme, after LIKARJUN) (a) There is no shortage of finalisation of preliminaries with the West wagons tor meeting the demands for move Bengal State Government ment of Block Rakes However there is a time lag between placement of indents and Derailment of Goods Train supply of wagons in the case of pi'V'emeal traffic Demands for piecemeal w. g 2256 SHRI HARADHAN ROY Will theto be held back to permit formation c Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state rakes

~~(a) whether there was a derailment of (b)and(c) Do not arise goods train near Sitarampur in September, 1991, Train Accident near Mahadeiya Nagar~~

(b) whether any enquiry has been con 2258 SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN Will ducted into thecausesof the derailment, and the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state (c) if so, the findings thereof and the action being taken against the erring off* (a) whether there was a major accident cials? of 2 Dn C C B passenger tram near Ma hadeiya Nagar (Gadwa District) in Bihar in June, 1991, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL (b) if so the causes of the accident LIKARJUN) (a) and (b) Yes, Sir (c) whether the Government have paid (c) The accident occurred due to any compensation to the families of the over-loading of wagons Penal freight has victims and been levied on the consignee (d) if so the amount of compensation Shortage of Wagons in Palakkad and paid and the number of families to whom Thiruvanthapuram Division such compensation has ben paid?

2257 SHRI V S VUAYARAGHAVAN Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE state MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL LIKARJUN) (a) Yes, Sir (a) whether there is a shortage of wag ons in Palakkad and Thiruvanthapuram divi (b) The accident was caused due to sion of Southern Railway, negligence of the bus dnver

~~(b) if so, the reasons therefor, and (c) No, Sir~~

~~(c) the steps proposed to be taken by (d) Does not anse 355 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 356~~

~~[Translation] (b) Does not arise.~~

~~Proposal for Development of Sports in (c) Due to non-availabilrty of room on Bihsr these trains~~

2259 SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN Will [Englhsh] the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT be pleased to state Frequency of Rajkot-Trivandrum and Ahmedabad-Cochln Expresses (a) whether the Union Government have received any proposal for development of 2261 SHRIMATI DIPIKA H sports in Bihar under the Eighth Five Year TOPIWALA Will the Minister of RAILWAYS Plan, and be ploased to state

(b) if so, the action taken thereon? (a) whether the Government propose to run 2603 Rajkot Trivandrum and 2637 Ahmedabad-Cochin Express daily,' THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE (b) if so, the details thereof and VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE (c) if not, the reasons therefor? PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE) (a) No, Sir THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (b) Does not anse LIKARJUN) (a) to (c) There is no proposal to increase the frequency of 2603/2604 Tri- Additional coaches In Trains vandrum-Rajkot and 2637/2638 Cochin- Ahmedabad Expresses However, it has 2260 SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN Willbeen decided to introduce a new weekly the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to service between Trivandrum and state Gandhidham w e f 1 7 92 This train will run on the same scheduled as 2603/2604 and (a) whether the Union Government 2637/2638 Expresses on common sections propose to attach additional coaches of second class general compartment in each Reservation Quota for Godhra of th*aa31 /2312,2381 /2382 and 2815/2816 trains running on the Grand Chord line in 2262 SHRIMATI DIPIKA H view of the increasing number of passenger TOPIWALA Willthe Minister of RAILWAYS on this route, and be pleased to state * (b) if so, the details thereof, and (a) whether the Government propose to increase the reservation quota for Godhra (c) if not, the reasons therefor? junction on Western Railway in South bound trains, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAI - (b) if so, when it is likely to be imple LIKARJUN) (a) No, Sir mented, and 357 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 358 (c) if not, the reasons thereof? Randia between Bhadrakh and Baundpur stations in Khurda Road Division in view of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE heavy density of traffic there; and MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) to (c). No train for south (b) if so, the details thereof and if not. the passes through Godhra. Allotment of quota reasons therefor? at this station ex. Vadodara in south bound trains is not feasible due to full utilisation of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the quotas at the existing quota holding MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- stations. LIKARJUN): (a) No, Sir.

Homoeopathic Medicine for Eye (b) Proposals for such works are in cluded in Railways’ Works Programme after 2263. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: they are sponsored by the State Govern Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY ment and plans and estimates finalised jointly. WELFARE be pleased to state: The Railways have not, so far, received from the State Government firm proposal for the (a) whether a homoeopathic medicine desired facility. for eye use banned in 1989 by the Drug Controller of India on account of its being [ Translation] ‘sub standard' has again been allowed entry in India; Primary Health Centres in Madhya Pradesh (b) if so, the reasons therefor, and 2265 SHRI SURAJBHANU (c) the steps taken by the Government SOLANKI: to ensure the minimum standard prescribed SHRI YOGANAND for the medicine? SARASWATI:

THF MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the Minister of HEALTH AND MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: WELFARF (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI SIDDHARTHA). (a) No. Sir. (a)the number of Primary Health Centres opened in the State of Madhya Pradesh (b) Does not arise. under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme during the Seventh Plan; and (c) Import is allowed only if the samples taken from the Import consignment pass the (b) the extent of assistance provided to tests and meet the local requirements. the State during the aforesaid period?

Overbridge at Randia THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY 2264. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI: WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI Will the Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to SIDDHARTHA): (a) Primary Health Centres state: are opened under the State Sector Minimum Needs Programme and not under the Cen (a) whether there is any proposal to trally Sponsored Scheme. As per the infor construct an overbridge at the railway gate in mation received from the State Govt., 657 359 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 360 primary Health Centres were established vulnerable to theft etc against the target of 731 in Madhya Pradesh during the Seventh Five Year Plan under 4 RPF armed pickets are posted/ State Sector deployed in vulnerable sections as far as possible (b) Funds for Primary Health Centres are released directly by the Planning Com 5 Plain clothed RPF personnel are mission to States under the State Sector also deployed to collect crime intel Budget and Minimum Needs Programme ligence with a view to tracking down who are responsible for establishment of the the criminals sane 6 Dog squads are deployed for pa [English] trolling invulnerable areas as per their availability Thefts In Trains. 7 Close-co-ordination between the 2266 SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN Will RPF, the GRP and the local police the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to is maintained at various levels to state deal with criminals and receivers of stolen property (a) the percentage of increase in cdsas of theft in running trains at the end of 1991 as Strengthening of Drug Control compared to 1990, and Organisations

(b) the measures taken by the Govern 2267 SHRI RAJESH KUMAR Will the ment to check such incidents? Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL FARE be pleased to state THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (a) the steps taken by the Government LIKARJUN) (a) There is a marginal increase to strengthen the drug control organisations of 1 73% in theft/pilferage in running trains in operating at national level in view of the rapid the year 1991 as compared to the year 1990 expansion of drug industry, and

(b) The following preventive measures (b) whether any steps have been taken are being taken to prevent thefts and pilfer to well equip the Central Laboratory Calcutta age of Railway Property - and Central Indian Pharmacopoeia Labora tory Ghaziabad as subsidiary Laboratories 1 Escorting of trains carrying valu under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act? able and important oonsignments as far as possible THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2 Intensive beat patrolling in yards MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY and other vulnerable areas/sec WELFARE (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI tions SIDDHARTHA) (a) Government have for mulated a detailed proposal for strengthen 3 Jointchecking at interchange points ing the Central Drug Control Organisation at to take stock of the condition of the Headquarters Zones, Ports and for test wagons carrying consignments ing laboratones 361 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA)' Written Answers 362 (b) Yes Sir [Translation]

~~Contribution of Food Corporation of Use of B V.O in Cold Drinks India~~

2268 SHRI J CHOKKARAO Widths 2269 SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI Will Minister of FOOD be pleased to state the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state (a) whether the Food Corporation of India is contribute to the general revenues (a) whether soft dnnks like Rasna Or of the Union Governn entfrom its foodgrams ange and Limca are being sold by mixing trade, and Brominated Vegetable oil in it

(b) if so, the present procurement post (b) if so. the remedial action being taken tion, issue rates of rioe and wheat together by the Government m this regard and with the over-head charges per quintal (c) the action envisaged to protect con THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE sumers from such deception’ MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN GOGOl) (a) No, Sir THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) During the current 1991 92 rabi MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY marketing season a quantity of 77 52 lakh WELFARE (SHRIMATI DK THARADEVI tonnes of wheat has been procured by the SIDDHARTHA) (a)to(c) Brominated Vege Food Corporation of India (FCI) Procure table Oil is not permitted in soft drinks under ment of nee (including paddy in terms of rice) the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules for Central Pool till 4th March, 1992 was and the Fruit Product Order 1955 Samples 86 99 lakh tonnes during the current 1991 are lifted regularly and necessary action 92 kharif marketing season Effective from taken Out of these samples collected dur 28th December, 1991 the Central issue ing the last 2 years under the Fruit Product price (ex FCI godowns) of wheat for Public Order none was found containing Bromi Distribution System is Rs 280 per quintal and the Central issue prices of rice for nated Vegetable Oil common fine and superfine vaneties are Rs 377 00,437 00 and Rs 458 00 per quin Prices of Eatables in Trains tal respectively The various kind of inciden tal charges per quintal dunng 1991 -92 are as 2270 SHRI NITISH KUMAR Will the follows Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state

Procurement incidental Rs (a) the reasons for the recent increase charges in the prices of eatables and soft drinks served in trains, Wheat 55 81 (b) the details of the profit earned/loss Rice 23 73 incurred by the catering departments of rail way during the last one year, and Paddy 44 79 (c) the stlp& taken to eliminate the loss’ Distribution Cost 82 98 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Carrying cost of Buffer MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL Stocks 8138 LIKARJUN) (a) Taking into account the input 363 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 364 costs the prices of tea/coffee, meals and ment and the manner in which funds could breakfast were increased during January. be raised by the State Government should 1992 be made known so that the possibility of Central Contribution could be examined (b) The profit earned by the catenng departments of Railways dunng 1990-91 Utilisation of Afforestation Funds wasRs 108 67 lakhs 2272 SHRI DATTATRAYA BAN- (c) Does not arise DARU SHRI ANNA JOSHI [English] SHRI CHETAN P S CHAUHAN Indian Institute of Management in Kerala Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state 2271 PROF K V THOMAS Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL (a) whether the Union Government OPMENT be pleased to state monitor the utilisation of the funds which are given to the States and Union Territories for (a) whether the Government of Kerala afforestation has requested the Union Government to establish an India Institute of Management (b) if so, the details thereof for 1991, in Kerala (c) the number of cases of mis-appro (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith priation of funds which have come to the “the subjects proposed m this Institute, and notice of the Government, and

~~(c) the reaction of the Union Govern (d) the action taken in this regard? ment thereto?~~

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR SINGH) (a) and (b) The Government of ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) and (b) Kerala has proposed the setting up of an Monitoring of afforestation and tree planting Indian Institute of Management in the State activities at the field level is carried out by the with a bias to develop specialities which State Governments From the Centre the particularly cater to the needs of the unor achievements are monitored by the Ministry ganised rural and non-corporate sectors of Environment & Forests and the Ministry of including rural labour health services planta Planning and Programme implementation tion fishenes small industry, self employ With a view to improve performance, the ment etc State Governments have been advised to strengthen the monitoring mechanism as (c) The State Government has been well astodrawuplocation-wisedetailsofthe informed that due to financial constraints the afforestation and tree planting activities and Central Government is not in a position to set share this information widely with the people’s up a new Indian Institute of Management representatives and the public Sample dunng the 8th Plan. However, the extent of checking of the actual planting work done financial involvement by the State Govern dunng the past year is being taken up. 365Writ ten Answers PHALGUNA 20 1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 366 (c) and (d) The information is being (c) if so, the steps proposed to be taken collected from the State Governments and in this regard? will be placed on the Table of the House

Rail Yatrl Niwas at Howrah THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL 2273 SHRI SATYAGOPALMISRA WillLIKARJUN) (a) Amenities as per existing the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to norms have been provided in all trains in state eluding Orissa bound trains

(a) whether the Government have taken (b) Some complaints were received any decision to sell/lease the Railway Yatri Niwas at Howrah (c) Improvement in catering services is > an on-going continuous process Steps (b) if so the reasons and the details taken/proposed to be taken include use of thereof and standard raw materials, use of modem kitchen appliances training to catering staff (c) if not the steps taken or proposed to frequent inspections etc be taken to utilise the Yatri Niwas more effectively for the benefit of the passengers? Kharagpur-Khurda Road Line

~~2275 DR KARTIKESWAR PATRA Will THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL state LIKARJUN) (a) No Sir~~

(b) Does not ariSe (a) whether there is any scheme to electrify the Kharagpur Khurde road line, (c) Only bonafide passengers are al lowed to utilise Rail Yatri Niwas Services (b) if so the details thereof alongwith provided to such passengers are monitored the estimated cost of the project and the constantly and necessary measures taken progress made so far in this regard, and to bring about improvement This is an on going and continuous process (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Facilities in Orissa Bound Trains THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2274 DR KARTIKESWAR PATRA WillMINISTRY OF RAILWAYS* (SHRI MAL the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to LIKARJUN) (a) to (c) Cost cum feasibility state survey for electrification of Kharagpur-Wal tair section of which Kharagpur KhurdaRoad (a) whether the passenger facilities section is a portion, has been included in the available in Orissa bound trains particularly Railway Budget proposals for 1992 93 to in Neelachal and Utkal Expresses need assess the financial viability of the work improvement Final decision will however, depend upon the results of the study as welt as availability (b whether the quality of food served in of resources and relative priorities for electri these trains is not upto the mark and fication of other high density routes 367 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 368 Allocation to Orissa from ‘Railway SINGH) (a) Yes. Str Safety Works Fund* (b) The pnmary objective of setting upof 2276 DR KARTIKESHWAR PA7RA the National Centre for Children's Literature Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased is to collect and make available to publishers to state authors illustrators and others interested in children’s literature, a! one place as much as (a) the amount released during the possible of indigenous and foreign material Seventh Five Year Plan Period from the expertise and know-how relevant to the Railway Safety Works Fund to Onssa, promotion of a rapid and balanced develop ment of children's literature (b) the amount spent so far, and The responsibility to set up the National (c) the scheme taken up for execution Centre for Children's Literature has been with the help of these funds’ assigned to National Book Trust India who are working out a Project The time likely to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE be taken to set up the Centrecould be known MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL only after the details have been worked out LIKARJUN) (a) and (b) The funds from by the Trust Railway Safety Works Fund are released to the State Governments on preferment of (c) Does not arise claims for reimbursement by them through their Accountants Generals No amount [ Translation] was released to Onssa during the Seventh Five - Year Plan period Shortage of Teachers in Delhi

~~(c) This concerns Orissa State Govern 2278 SHRI B L SHARMA PREM ment DR LAXMINARAYAN PAN DEYA National Centre for Children’s SHRI PHOOL CH AND VERMA Literature~~

2277 DR KARTIKESWAR PATRA Will Will the Minster of HUMAN RESOURCE the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state VELOPMENT be pleased to state (a) whether there is a shortage of teach (a) whether the Government propose to ers in various schools in Delhi, set up a National Centre for Children’s Lit erature, (b) if so, the details thereof, zone-wise and category-wise, and (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the probable date when it is likely to be set (c) the steps taken by the Government up, and for the recruitment of teachers’

(c) if not, the reasons therefor’ THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH) (a) to (c) A statement is attached 369 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 370 STATEMENT

~~According to the information furnished by the Delhi Administration and other principal local bodies the position is as below:-~~

~~DELHI ADMINISTRATION~~

~~The number of vacancies locationwise and categorywise are as below:-~~

~~N am eofthe Principal VicePrinci- PGT TGT L.Ts. Misc.cate- District pal gory~~

~~West 18 27 123 169 206 163~~

~~South 7 6 56 139 75 94~~

~~East 24 27 129 491 107 137~~

~~Central 4 11 10 33 14 60~~

~~North 26 15 158 418 158 215~~

~~Tqtal 79 86 476 1250 560 669~~

The strength of teachers under Delhi Administration is about 32,000 out which Najafgarh 55 3,120 posts are vacant. Delhi administration has informed that DPC for the post of Princi South 58 pals has already been held. For filling up i direct recruitment quota posts of Principals Shahdara North 43 requisition has been sent to the UPSC and UPSC has recommended 23 candidates. Shahdara South 37 Further, 1000 teachers have been promoted from the Primary Teachers of MCD. MCD New Delhi 07 has been asked to relieve them immediately. 473 TGT/Language Teachers have been 200 sponsored to the various Distts. The remain ing posts have since been advertised. No post of Music Teacher, Art Teacher Physical Education Teacher etc. is lying Municipal Corporation of Delhi vacant.

Staff Selection Commission had sent a The Number of posts of Primary School panel of about 1450 teachers in January Teachers vacant locationwise under MCD 1992 out of which about 1. 200 teachers are as beiow.- have accepted the appointment and have 371 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 372 been posted in various schools There are Willthe Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE about total 18,000 teachers under MCD out DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state of which only 200 posts are Vacant (a) whether a number of schools are still New Delhi Municipal Committee being run in tents by the Delhi Administra tion;

Under NDMC only the posts of TG T (b) if so. the total number of such schools (Science - A) are vacant for which the names being run by the Delhi Administration and of the candidates sponsored by the Employ Corporation as on March 1,1992, location- ment Exchange have since been received wise, and by the NDMC (c) the schemes formulated by the Running of Schools in Tents Governmentfor constructing the pucca build r mgs for the said schools in 1992-93? 2279 SHRI B L SHARMA PREM DR LAXMINARAYAN PAN- THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE DEYA SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA SINGH) (a)to(c) A statement is attached

~~STATEMENT~~

~~According to the information furnished by the Delhi Administration and Delhi Municipal, Corporation the number of schools being run by them in the tents location wise are as below -~~

~~DELHI ADMINISTRA TION~~

~~North East West South Central Total Distt Distt Distt Distt Distt~~

~~07 22 09 06 - 44~~

~~The buildings under construction area-wise and those proposed to be constructed are as under -~~

~~Under East North Central South West Total Construction Distt Distt Distt Distt Distt~~

~~04 02 01 02 01 10~~

~~Proposed 11 14 01 05 8 39~~

~~DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORA TION~~

~~Zone/Location No of schools being run in tents~~

~~1 Shah North 9 373 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 374~~

~~Zona/Location No. of schools being run in tents.~~

~~2. Civil Lines 3~~

~~3. Karol Bagh 1~~

~~4. West 9~~

~~5. Sadar Paharganj 2~~

~~6. New Delhi 5~~

~~7. South 7~~

~~8. Najafgarh 15~~

~~9. Shah. South 6~~

~~10. North West (Rohini) 9~~

~~Total 66~~

For construction of pucca buildings for achievements made for electrification of their schools, Delhi Administration has pro various railway routes during 1991-92; and vided an amount of Rs. 17 crores, while M.C.D. has provided an amount of Rs. crores, for 1992-93. (b) the reasons for not achieving the target of the said projects, if any? Electrification of Railway Lines

2280. SHRI B.L. SHARMA PREM: Will THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS {SHRI MAL- state: LIKARJUN): (a) Project-wise details of tar get for electrification during 1991-92 and (a) the project-wise target fixed and progress made so far, are as under.

~~Name of the Section Target (Route Already energised Kilometres) (Route Kilometres)~~

~~1. Harda-Bhusawal (Part of 235 235 Itarsi-Bhusawal)~~

~~2. Bolai-Bhopal (Part of 105 64 Bhopal-Nagda) 375 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 376~~

~~Name of the Section Target (Route Already energised Kilometres) (Route Kilometres)~~

~~3. Bhandara Road-Nagpur 64 64 Part of Durg-Nagpur)~~

~~4. Salem-Erode (Part of 68 - Jolarpettai-Erode)~~

~~5. Mulanur-Bangalore (Part of 117 47 Jolarpettai-Bangalore)~~

~~6. Kazipet-Aler (Part of 62 18 Kazipet-Sanatnagar)~~

~~7 Diva-Panvel 24 24~~

~~Total 675 452~~

~~Balance 223 Route Kilometres are likely Ayurvedic Drug for Treatment of to be completed by 31st March 1992. Cancer~~

~~t(b) Does not arise. 2282 SHRI BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI* Will the Minister of HEALTH Expansion of Naugarh Station AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state.~~

~~2281. SHRI RAM PAL SINGH: Will tho (a) whether any Ayurvedic drug has Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: been developed for the treatment of cancer,~~

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether there is any scheme for expansion and beautification of Naugarh (c) whether the Government propose to Station of North-Eastern Railway; test its efficacy for the benefit of general public?

~~2283. SHRI BHUWAN CHANDRA [Translation] KHANDURI: Will the Minister of ENVIRON MENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: Rural Sports Centres~~

~~(a) the steps taken by the Government 2284. SHRIMATI SHEELAGAUTAM: to protect the wildlife in Rajaji National Part, SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: Dehra Dun; SHRI TEJ NARAYAN SINGH:~~

~~(b) whether World Bank has offered to * Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE assist in the development of this part; DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:~~

(c) if so, the details thereof; and (a) the .jmberof rural sports centres in various States, district-wise; (d) the reaction of the Government thereto* (b) the number of gram panchayats and population that come under each rural sports THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE centre; and MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) The steps (c) the details of the scholarships taken but he Government to protect the awarded under National Sports Talent Schol Rajaji National Park include; arship Scheme, district-wise? (i) Assistance under the Centrally sponsored scheme ‘Assistance tor THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the development of National Parks MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE and Senctuaries’ has been pro- VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH vided to th*4 Government of Uttar AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE Pradesh to strengthan the protec PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD tion infrastructure including anti- DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA poaching and f ire-protection meas BANERJEE): (a) to (c). The information is ures, in the National Park. being collected and would be laid on the Table of the Sabha in duo course. (it) A number of endangered species ol wildlife found in the park, like tho Doctors in Unanl System of Medicine tiger, panther elephant and slight of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 2285. SHRIMATI SHEELA GAUTAM: 1972, and hence they receive Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY maximum possible protection un WELFARE be pleased to state: 379 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 380 (a) the year-wise and the college-wise tem during the above mentioned period? number of post-graduate doctors in the Unani System of Medicine who qualified during last THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE three years, and MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI (b) the year-wise and college-wise SIDDHARTHA): (a) and (b). Statements i number of the graduate doctors in this sys and II enclosed. 381

Year-wise and college-wise number of post-graduate doctors qualified in the unani system of medicine during the years 1986-87, 1987-88 ano 1988-89 Wr o itten Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 PHALGUNA 20,1913 X > Q LU QC s O O .c < C lO g O O Z s 2 o ,2 2 P .2 si A M 3 -E < .S> £ <2 5 I <* : x E « E > (0 © <5 n E + B "c c o CO E n> b (SAKA) Written Answers 382 3 8 3 Wri3 8 t 3 t e n A n s w e r s

Year- wise and College- wise nu mber of Post-graduate Doctors Qualified in The UNA NI Syste m of Medicine dur'ng the years 1986-87, 1987-88 and 1988-89 o c\j «o MARCH 1 0 . 1 9 9 2 => 00 8 o (3 z £ g CJ o 2 » o o * i ? £ % n x « a 5 C as: 3 2 2 & - I ■^rm o n Q- re « *i e * c J2 E (00)o> re0 re o ro W r i t t e n A n sw e r38 s 4 ct O & o cr g. 3 OJ CO ® SI TJ “5 c? S < o o o reE o. S - $ o £0 CC n O CC COo ■ oC\i o rec re O <0 Q_ CO (O' o z> O o Q. oc CM j X 3 *<»o o x> c*> re rec (Q CO c re (0 o c :

~~Govt. College of Indian Syste ms of Medtctne (Unani), Arurnbaka m, M A D R A S-600029 385~~

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Written Answers 386 387 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 388 Compensation for Missing Goods (a) whether the Government propose to provide grants to the Aligarh Muslim Univer 2286. SHRIMATI SHEELAGAUTAM: sity for the construction of additional hostel; SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: (b) if so, the details thereof; and Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

(a) the total amount paid by the railways as compensation for the claims of missing/ THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE damaged goods during the last one year; SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH): (a) and (b). According to the infor (b) the amount earned by disposing off mation furnished by the University Grants the unclaimed goods during the same pe Commission, the following grants have so riod; far been allocated to Aligarh Muslim Univer sity for construction of Hostels during the VIII (c) whether any inquiry has been con Five Year Plan: ducted in regard to persons responsible for loss pr damage of goods; (i) Hostels for Men and Women .... Rs. 140.00 lakhs (d) if so, the action taken against the erring persons; (ii) Hostel for medical students .... Rs. 100.00 lakhs (e) if not, the reasons therefor? (c) Does not arise.

THE MINISTER OF STATS* IN THE [English] MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN) (a) Rs. 23.50 crores was paid Orientation to Computer Education during the caNender year 1991. 2288. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: (b) Rs. 2.37 crores. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (c) Yes. Sir. (a) whothor the High Power Committee (d) Action is taken against erring railway set up by the Government regarding orienta staff including removal from service, rever tion to computer education in the country has sion to lower grade, stoppage of increment submitted its report; etc. (b) if so, the. main recommendations (e) Does not arise. made by the Committee; and

Grants to Aligarh Muslim University (a) the action taken by the Government thereon? 2267. SHRI MOIIAMMAD ALIASHRAF FATMI: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN state: SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. 389 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20, 1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 390

(b) The maun recommendations made constituted immediately till the by the Committee are as under permanent Apex Body is consti tuted (i) Teaching and training establish ments should be encouraged to (vi) Encourage private institutions promote commercially viable com cooperative colleges, etc for de panies in software applications and velopment of computer manpower training and Computer faculty with other local or NRI participa should also be encouraged to set tion up their own commercially oper (vn) All the formal computer education ated enterprises to provide com should be under the purview of the puterisation and training Ministry of Human Resource De velopment only ( i i ) About Rs 1 ,0 0 0 crores may be provided over a period of three (c) The Government is examining the years for setting up of five new recommendations Advanced Information Systems Institutes like IITs, upgradation of Fast Train Between Delhi and about 15 existing main centres tn Bhubaneswar the educational institutions to 2289 SHRI BHAGEY GOBARDHAN centres for Information Technol Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to ogy and for providing minimum state computer facilities in about 100 universities and other teaching (a) whether there is any proposal to centres This investment should introduce a super fast train between Delhi be recovered within five years from and Bhubaneswar/Puri, the beneficianes-present and po tential (b) if so, the details thereof, and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor? ( h i) Provide tax benefits for investments in computer facilities as applicable THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to R & D expenditure MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN) (a) No, Sir (iv) Introduce a new course - BCA (Computer Applications) and spe (b) Does not arise cial programmes for the degree holders from other streams (c) Operational and resource constraints

(v) An autonomous Apex Body which [ Translation] will set guidelines for the growth of computer manpower development World Bank Assistance for Environment and Afforestation Programmes should be constituted The Apex Body should have an Accreditation 2290 SHRI BARE LAL JATAV Board for Computer Education to SHRI M V V S MURTHY safeguard the standards in com SHRI DHARMABHIKSHAM puter education Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT An interim Committee may be AND FORESTS be pleased to state 391 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 392

(a) whether the Union Government have THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE received any financial assistance from the MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR World Bank for the environment and affores ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) Yes, Sir. tation pogrammes;

(b) if so, the details of the allocation of (b) and (c). Details of the World Bank the amount, State-wise; assisted projects for environment and affor estation under implementation in India are (c) if not, the reasons therefor; given in the attached statement.

~~(d) whether any such allocation has (d) No, Sir. been made tor VSP Nature Park; and (e) No such proposal has been put (e) if not, the reasons therefor? forward. 393~~

Environment and Afforestation Projects assisted by world Bank tc if I 1 I i! £ -c 1 £ 5 5 SL (Q Wri tten Answers to CO CM PHALGUNA 20.1913 « r*. CO M C Tf M C o o CO r- CD D C E E cn E E E E O C Q cc M C i o o E n SK) WrittenAnswers (SAKA) 394 395 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 396 Rnsrvation Quota at Mhow (c) if so, the details thereof?

2291. SHRI RAM BADAN: Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) A Statement is attached. (a) the details of the reservation quota fixed for each train at Mhow junction during last three years, year-wise; (b) There is no such proposal at pres ent. (b) whether the Government propose to increase the said quota during the current year; and (c) Does not arise.

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00 CQ Written Answers JC : t a> m •c a> m t: ® 400 401 Written Answ&n PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 402 [Enghsh] (c) The disease is being reported from all over the country including Madras Cerebral Malaria (d) - Statewise incidence of malaria in 2292 SHRI TARA CHAND KHAN- the country for the last three years is given in DELWAL the attached statement SHRI GURUOAS KAMAT SHRI P C THOMAS The steps proposed for control and containment of malaria include - Wtll the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to slate 1) Anti Vector measures

(a) whether the attention of the Govern a) Chomjcal methods ment has been d-awn to a news item cap Honed •‘Cerebral malaria manifesting in - Spraying with Synthetic Capital’ appearing in the Indian Express pyrethroids in tribal areas dated 15 February 1992 - Spraying with DDT/BHC/ (b) if so the facts thereof, MAL in Urban areas

(c) whether this disease has also spread b) Biological methods in Madras and other parts of the country and - Introduction of larvivorous (dj if so. the details thereof and steps fishes wherever feasible proposed to be taken by Government to contain the spread of this disease? - Use of Biocides

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2) Anti Parasitic measures MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI DK THARADCVI - Case detection and treat SIDDHARTHA) (a) and (b) The Govern ment ment has seen the news item appeared in the Indian Express dated 15 2 1992 A 3) Personal protection measures by Workshop on Management of severe Ma use o< chemically impregnated lana" was held on 10 11 February. 1992 at bed nets Dr Ram ManoharLohia Hospital New Delhi The cerebral malaria and other complica 4) Comprehensive tribal malaria con ttons of P polciparum malaria were dis trol campaign in tribal areas by cuecec* among climcans and malaria ex using different intervention meth ports ir the context of the entire country ods for control of Malaria 403

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SI No Name of the State 1989 1990 (Pro) 1991 (Prov) a jc Q *1 & ^ ! <3 $ a> «> -*?+ Q> © <3 O Writ 10 co ten Answers u> CM i PHALGUNA 20,1913 PHALGUNA20,1913 z S3 CM to to CD oo oo r-. 3 00 to o « ^ a ° 3 S >. “ o O .C CO n jc cn sa - w>- o : x to f"- j in — to (0 £ (SAKA) Written Answers 410 411 Written Answers MARCH 10, 92 Written Answers 412

~~Closure In Csrtral Universities been cancelled;~~

2293. SHRI SPIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: (b) if so. the reasons therefor; Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (c) whether there is any proposal to provide halts of G.T. Express and Navjeevan (a) whether all the Central Universities Express at Tenali Junction to facilitate the observed complete closure on the 13 Febru- passengers of Guntur District; and ary, 1992; (d) if so, the tim e by which the proposal (b) if so, tlte reasons therefor; and is likely to be implemented?

(c) the steps taken by the Government THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in this regard? MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARJUN): (a) Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN (b) Due to poor patronisation and op- SINGH): (a) to (c). Tho Joint Action Commit- erational exigencies. tee of thfc employees of Central Universities had given a call for closure of all Central (c) No. Sir. Universities on 13th February, 1992 in protest against the UGC (Amendment) Bill, 1991. (d) Does not arise. Acco. ding to the information available while th 9 Universities were not closed, Most of the {Translation] employees responded to the call. The Rill sojght, inter-alia, to empower the UGC to Diversion of Guna-Etawah Line prescribed pay scales and service conditions of the employees of Central Universi- 2295 SHRI ARVIND NETAM: ties with prior approval of the Central Gov- S H R I YOGANAND ernment. Taking into account the reactions SARASWATI: of teaching and non-teaching staff of Central Un ve rsities, Government has asked U G C to Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be loo< it to all aspects of the matter keeping in pleased to state: view the need to bring about uniformity in service conditions of employees consistent (a) whether the Government have re- witn the autonomy of Universities. ceived any proposal to reconsider Guna- Shivpuri-Gwalior-Bhind-Etawah railway line, Cancellation of Halts in Vijayawada which is under construction, for diverting it Division between Gwalior and Bhind to cover Malanpur industrial area; and 22 9 4 . \ ROF. UMMAREDDY VE- NKATESWARLU: Will tho Minister of RAIL- (b) if so, the action proposod to bo taken W AYS be pleased to state: thereon and the estimated expenditure likely to be incurred on the proposed diversion? (c .) whether hrJls of passengoi trains at th^ Morampuchi, Kokinucoda Stations and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE G .r . 1

~~(a) whether the Government have ac [English] corded its approval to the construction of Godhra-Dahod-lndore-Maksi railway line; Glucose Case~~

(b) if so, the estimated cost thereof; 2298. SHRI BALRAJ PASSI: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL (c) the provision made in this budget FARE be pleased to refer to reply given to and the progress made in construction work; Unstarred question No. 1872 on December and 3,1991 and state:

(d) the time by which the construction (a) the findings of the enquiry conducted work of the said railway line is likely to be by the Central Bureau of investigation in the completed? Glucose case; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the details of action taken against MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- the persons, found quilty? LIKARJUN): (a) Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) Rs. 297.14crores. MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI (c) Rs. 11 crores. Progress is 14% on SIDDHARTHA): (a) and (b). On the basis of Oewas-Maksi section. the Report of the Central Bureau of Investi gation erring officers are being charge (d) Depends on availability of resources sheeted. in coming years. Summer Specials Conversion of Indore Plthampur Line 2299. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJES- WARP. 2297. SHRI ARVIND NETAM: SHRI G. MADEGOWDA SHRI YOGANAND SARASWATI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state the details of the Summer Will the -Minister of RAILWAYS be Specials proposed to be introduced during pleased to state: the ensuing summer holidays: zone-wise? 415 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 416 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) the details of the railway fines planned MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- to be converted into broad-gauge and to be LIKARJUN): It is planned to run about 1150 electrified in near future in Karnataka; and Special Trains on various routes covering all the zones. (b) the estimated cost thereof and the financial allocations made for each such Conversion and Electrification of project? Railway lines in Karnataka THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2300. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJES- MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- WARt: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be LIKARJUN): (a) and (b). A statement is at pleased to state: tached.

~~STATEMENT~~

~~Anticipated Outlay during cost 1992-93~~

~~(Rs. in crores) (Rs. in crores)~~

~~1. GAUGE CONVERSION~~

~~(a) Works in Progress~~

~~Mysore - Bangalore(138. 25 km) 102.56 8.0~~

~~(b) New Works~~

~~(i) Bangalore-Hubli (469 km) 235.00 62.0~~

~~(ii) Miraj-Londa (188 km) 122.00 1.0~~

~~(iii) Hospet-HuWi-Goa (with linked fingers) 312.00 1.0 (489 km)~~

~~2. ELECTRIFICATION~~

~~New Works~~

Renigunta- Guntakal- Hospet and Tomagallu- 177.02 7.0 Ranjitpura branch line (448 km) (Only a part is in Karnataka) 417 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 {SARA) Written Answers 418 Rail Linas in Kerala (b) the progress made so far in this regard, and 2301 SHRI THAYIL JOHN ANJALOSE Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased (c) when the projects are likely to be to state. completed?

~~THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) the names of the ongoing railway MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL lines under construction in Kerala, LIKARJUN) (a)to(c) The information is as under~~

~~Name of the profect Progress Target date~~

~~NEWLINE~~

~~(i) Aileppey Kayankulam 86% 31 3 92~~

~~(ii) Tnchur-Guruvayoor 86 % 31 3 92~~

~~DOUBLING~~

~~(i) Kayankulam-Quilon 30% Target will depend upon the availability (it) Quilon-Tnvandrum NIL of resources in the coming years~~

[ Translation] and edible oils at tho end of January 1992 show an increase of 26 4% and 7 2% re Rise in Prices of Foodgrains spectively over past six months reckoned from July 1991 2302 PROF RASA SINGH RAWAT Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to (b) In order to release prossure on prices state of foodgrains the Government increased monthly allocations of wheat and rice to (a) the extent of rise in prices of StatesAJnion Territories for distribution foodgrains and edible oils registered during through public distnbution system and re the last six months, and leased additional quantities ol wheat and rice for open sale and have also deoded to (b) the steps taken by the Governmont import 1 million tonnes of wheat dunng the last three months to contain the nsmg prices of foodgrains and edible oils? As regards edible oils besides steps being taken to augment production, import of palmolem against exim scrips through THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE State Trading Corporation has been allowed MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN State Governments have also been allowed GOGOI (a) The index numbers of whole to import palmotein oil with foreign exchange sale prices of foodgrains (excluding pulses) earned by them 419 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 420 Forest Cover In Uttar Pradaah under forest coverduring the last three years?

2003. SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SHARMA: MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR SHRI HARI KEWAL PRASAD: ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH: (a) There is no such report of identification of areas for Will tht Minister of ENVIRONMENT conservation of forests in Uttar Pradesh. ANO FORESTS be pleased to state:

(a) the areas of Uttar Pradesh which (b) The year-wise afforestation done have identified for conservation of forests; during the last three years under the 20- and Point Programme in the State of Uttar Pradesh as reported is given in the attached (b) the district-wise area of land brought statement. 421

Afforestation done under 20-potnt Programm in the State of Uttar Pradesh Wr itten Answers £ OlI Oi 1 PHALGUNA 20,1913 ( PHALGUNA 20,1913 ’* •o 8 s o c m o n 8 8 CM * ID *2 \j «0 a> ! CD SAKA) Written 422 Answers 423 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 424 [English] able in the Parliament Library Colleges are generally established by voluntary agencies Ayurvedic and Sanskrit Collages Trusts or State Governments and their de velopment requirements are met primarily 2304 SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA Will by these agencies The UGC provides the Minister of HUMAN RSOURCE development grants to all eligible colleges OEVLOPMENT be pleased to state included in the list of colleges maintained under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act The (a) the number and names of Ayurvedic Commission has recently taken a decision to and Sanskrit Colleges under various San include oriental colleges in the list if they skrit Universities of the Country and fulfill the prescribed conditions The deci sion of the Commission has been brought to (b) the steps being taken for their devel the notice of all Vice-Chancellors for neces opment’ sary action

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE Yogasan Course In Schools and SOURCE DEVLOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN Colleges SlNGH) (a) and (b) According to informa tion furnished by UGC there are three San 2305 SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA Will sknt Universities having Sanskrit and Ayur the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE vedic Colleges affiliated to them and two VELOPMENT be pleased to state whether deemed universities as indicated below - Government propose to make Yogasan Course compulsory in all the schools and colleges for physical development of stu Sanskrit Universities dents’

1 Sampurnanand Sanskrit University THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE Varanasi SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH No, Sir There is no such proposal 2 K S Dharbanga Sanskrit Univer sity Dharbanga Prices of Tuberculosis Medicines

~~3 Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, 2306 SHRI RAM NARAIN BERWA Pun Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to stale~~

Deemed Universities (a) the number of T B patients i.< the country State wise, 1 Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth Tirupathi (b) whethei there has been a steep increase in the pi ices of medicines of tuber 2 Shri Lai Bahadur Sastri Rashtriya culosis, and Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi (r) if so, tho steps proposed to be taken There are 615 Sanskrit Colleges and 4 by the Government to contain it’ Ayurvedic Colleges affiliated to the above three Sanskrit Universities The names of THE MINIS rEP OF STATE IN THE the affiliated colleges are given in the printed MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY publication 'Handbookof India Universities WhLFARE (SHHIMATIDK THARADEVI published by the AIU, copy of which is avail SIDDHARTHA) (

~~STATEMENT~~

~~S No Name of States/ Population as per Estimated cases Union Territories 1991 census fin lakhs) (in lakhs)~~

~~STATES~~

~~1. Andhra Pradesh 663.00 9.94~~

~~2 Assam 223.00 3.34~~

~~3. Arunachal Pradesh 9.00 0.13~~

~~4 Bihar 863.00 12.94~~

~~5. Gujarat 412.00 6.13~~

~~6. Harayana 163.00 2.44~~

~~7. Himachal Pradesh 51.00 0.76~~

~~8. Jammu & Kashmir 77.00 1.15~~

~~9. Karnataka 448 00 6.72~~

~~10. Kerala 290.00 4.35~~

~~11. Madhya Pradesh 661.00 9.91~~

~~12. Maharashtra 787.00 11.80~~

~~13. Manipur 18.00 0.27~~

~~14. Meghalaya 15.00 0.27 427 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 428~~

~~S. No. Name of States/ Population as per Estimated cases Union Territories 1991 census (in lakhs) (in lakhs)~~

~~15. Mizoram 17.00 0.10~~

~~16. Nagaland 312.00 0.18~~

~~17. Orissa 318.00 4.72~~

~~18. Punjab 232.00 3.03~~

~~19. Rajasthan 430.00 6.58~~

~~20. Sikkim 554.00 0.06~~

~~21. Tamil Nadu 558.00 0.34~~

~~22. Tripura 27.00 0.4C~~

~~23. Uttar Pradesh 1338.00 20.82~~

~~24. West Bengal 600.00 10.20~~

~~25. Goa 12.00 0.18~~

~~UNION TERRITORIES~~

~~1. A & N Islands 3.00 0.04~~

~~2. Chandigarh 6.00 0.09~~

~~3 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 1.00 0.02~~

~~4. Delhi 94.00 1.41~~

~~5 Daman & Diu 1.00 0.02~~

~~6. Lakshadweep 0.50 0.01~~

~~7. Pondicherry 800 0.12~~

~~Total 8439.0 126.52~~

National Parks Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: 2307. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI: SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA (a) the number of National Parks in the GAVIT: country at present, State-wise, SHRI PARASRAM BHARD- WAJ: (b) the money allotted and spent for the 429 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 430 maintenance and development of these parks ES rs (SHRI KAMAL NATH (a) and (b) A during the Seventh Plan, State-wise, and statement showing the number of National Parks and the amount of Central assistance (c) the number o‘ National Parks proreleased for their development, State-wise posed to be opered during the current finan is attached cial year along with their locations State- wise’ (c) The powers and responsibility of setting up of National Parks and Wildlife THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Sanctuaries are vested with the State Gov MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ernments

~~STATEMENT~~

~~S No Name of StateAJnion Terntory No of National Parks Amount of * central Assistance Rele- ased in VII Plan (Rs in lakhs)~~

~~1 Andhra Pradesh 1 -~~

~~2 Arunachal Pradesh 2 13318~~

~~3 Assam 2 134 61~~

~~4 Bihar 2 91 57~~

~~5 Goa 1 25 64~~

~~6 Gujarat 4 58117~~

~~7 Haryana 1 -~~

~~8 Himachal Pradesh 2 80 23~~

~~9 Jammu & Kashmir 4 21 01~~

~~10 Karnataka 5 138 99~~

~~11 Kerala 3 107 868~~

~~12 Madhya Pradesh 11 237 7?~~

~~13 Maharashtra 5 104 76~~

~~14. Manipur 2 36 64~~

~~15. Meghalaya 2 28 285 431 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 432~~

~~$. No. Name of StateAJnion Territory No. of National Parks Amount of * central Assistance Rele- ased in VII Plan (Rs. in lakhs)~~

~~16. Mizoram 2~~

~~17. Nagaland 1 -~~

~~18. Orissa 2 93.71~~

~~19. Punjab - -~~

~~20. Rajasthan 3 321.61~~

~~■21. Sikkim 1 37.74~~

~~22 Tamil Nadu 4 130.41~~

~~23. Tripura - -~~

~~24. Uttar Pradesh - 188.55~~

~~25. West Bengal 3 115.15~~

~~26. Andaman & Nicobar islands 1 19.205~~

* Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Project Tiger" and “Assistance for develop ment of national parks”

~~[ Translation] (b) if so, whether there is any proposal to open this line lor passenger traffic; and Passenger Traffic on Balasore-Nllglri Section (c) if so, th details thereof?~~

~~2308. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SETHI:Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- pleased to state; LIKARJUN); (a) Yes, Sir.~~

(a) whother there is a railway line from (b) No, Sir. Balasore railway station to Nilgiri for trans portation of forest goods and metals; (c) Does not arise. 433 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 434

[English] sity Act for annulment of the resolution. A reply to the show-cause-notice has not been Admission in Aligarh Muslim received from the University. Univarsity [ Translation} 2309. OR. LAXMINARAYAN PAN- DEYA. Forest Fires SHRI ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: 2310. SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGH YAD A V: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE AND FORESTS be pleased to state: DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) the incidents of forest fires during (a) whether the attention of the Govern each of the last three years State-wiso; ment has been drawn to the newsitem cap tioned “AMU gears up for showdown with (b) the total forest area damaged as a Govt."appearing in the Indian Express dated result thereof State-wise; ad January, 1992; (c) the preventive measures taken/pro (b) if so. the facts in this regard; and posed to be taken in this regard?

(c) the reaction of the Government THF MINISTER OF STATE !N THE thereto7 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH)- (a) and (b). Information is being collected from the State/ THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE UT Governments and will be laid on the SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN Table of the House. SINGH): (a) A news-item captioned “AMU gears up for showdown with Govt.” relating (c) Central assistance for purchase of to the decision of the University to reserve fire-fighting equipments, installation of wire 50% seats for Muslim candidates appeared less sets and construction of fire-lines is in the Indian Fxpress dated 28.1.1992. being provided to the State/UT Governments under the scheme ‘Development of Infra (b) and (c). The Court of Aligarh Muslimstructure for protection of forests from Biotic University, in its meeting held on 20.8.1989. interference'. resolved inter alia to accept the recommen dations of the Tyabji Commitee for reserva Lifting of levy rice by FCI In U.P. tion of 50% seats in Class XI, Degree Courses, Master's Courses and Professional 2311. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANG- Courses for Muslim candidates on the basis WAR: Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased of merit. As this resolution was not in confor to state: mity with the provisions of Section 8 of the Aligarh Muslim University Act, 1920 which (a) whether the FCI at Bareilly in U.P. provides that the University shall be open to has experienced certain hurdles in lifting the all persons of either sex and of whatever levy rice at some places; race, religion, creed or class, a show-cause- notice was issued to the University under (b) if so, the details thereof and the Section 13 (6) of the Aligarh Muslim Univer reasons therefor; and 435 Writton An *wi rs MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 436

(c) the steps take i b* the Government cation for bringing Corporations/Societies in this regard? owned or controlled by the Government of India within the jurisdiction of Central Admin THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE istrative Tribunal in regard to service matters MINISTRY OF F0 3D (SHRI TARUN of the employees of such bodies. No such GC GOI): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. State Govern notification for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan ment of U.P. changed on 24.11.91 the sys- has been issued solar, keeping in view that terr of delivery of levy rice. Also the stocks the Central Administrative Tribunal was not offered by millers were not ii the prescribed equipped to bear the extra work load. tot sizes. Some of the Stocks offered did not conform of prescribed specifications. Opening of Dispensaries in the Evening (c) Necessary arrangements including elocation of the staff of Food Corporation of 2313.SHRI LAL BABU RAI: Will the indir to take deliveries according to the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL changed system have been made resulting FARE be pleased to state: in substantial improvement of lifting of levy rice. (a) whether the Government have a proposal to keep the dispensaries open [English] during evening for the benefit of Govern ment employees; and Tribunal Jurisdiction over Kendrlya Vidyalaya Employees (fc) if not, tne reasons ihmeiGi'

2312. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANG- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE WAR: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to WELFARE (SHRIMATI D.K. THARADEVI state: SIDDHARTHA): (a) and (b). There is no such proposal under consideration at pres (a) whether the Government propose to ent. 11 CGHS dispensaries with heavy load bring the employees of the Kendriya of patients are providing full services to the Vidyalayas under the jurisdiction of the patents in the afternoon. Central Administrative Tribunal; According to revised timings which are (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to now being enforced. 41 CGHS dispensaries be made effective; and (including 11 double shift dispensaries) would be open on afternoon shift from 2.00 P.M. to (c) if not, the reas jns therefor? 9.00 P.M.

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE Youth programme on Physical SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN Exercises SINGH): (a) to (c). Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan being a Society under Societies’ 2314. SHRI P.G. NARAYANAN: Will registration Act does not automatically come the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE under the jurisdiction of Central Administra VELOPMENT be pleased to state: tive Tribunal. Section 14 (2) of the Central Administrative Tribunal Act -1985, empow (a) whether the Sports Authority of India ers the Central Government to issue notifi has drawn any programme based on the 437 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 438 Sports Policy for inculcating the habit of Survey of India, several sites have recently physical exercises in youth: and been found in the state of Gujarat datable to Pro-Historic. Chalcolithic, historical and (b) if so, the details thereof? medieval periods, containing different types of pottery and antiquities. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE However these sites are not considered VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH to be of national importance, hence the AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND WOMEN AND Central Government is unable to preserve THE DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN AND them. CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. Schemes for Development of Women To involve youth in physical exercises. the and Children Sports Authority of India is operating various Schemes like Sports Project Development 2316. SHRIMATI DIL KUMARI Area, Sports Hostels, national Sorts Talent BHANDARI Contest, SAG Schemes, as well as the SHRIMATI SHEELA Schemes of Regional Coaching Centres and GAUTAM: District Coaching Centres through the State Governments. The Scheme of Bharatiyam, Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE i.e., Mass Physical Exercise programme, is DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: also in operation in the school sector, in in this Scheme, so far a total number of (a) whether schemes have been 47,5',000 students and 42,800 teachers launched for development of children and have been trained. women in urban and rural areas;

~~Sites of Archaeological Importance In (b) if so, the progress made so far, Gujarat State-wise and Umon-territory wise,~~

2315. SHRI HARISINH CHAVDA: Will (c) whether any provision of funds for the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE these schemes have since been made: VELOPMENT be pleased to state (d) if so, the details thereof, scheme- (a) whether a number of sites of ur wise and amount spent so far. Stale-wise chaeological importance have recently been and Union territory-wise; and found in the State of Gujarat; (e) the number of women and children (b) u so, the details tn this regard; and benefited by these schemes, district-wise and State-wise? (c) tne act'on Government propose to take to preserve those si es' THE MINISTER OF STATE IN ITHE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE- VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SOl RCE DEVELOPMi NT (SHRI ARJUN AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE SINGH): (a) Yes. Sir. PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA (b) and (c). As a resul’ of preliminary BANERJEE): (a) to (e). In addition to the explorations carried out by Archaeological major programmes for the development of 439 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 440 children and women such as Integrated ;!!d erhood and tap her potentials as a social Development Services (ICDS); Nutrition animator. programme through Balwadi and Day-C^re centres for the pre-school children in the age The Scheme for Adolescent Girls has groupof 3-5 years; Creches/Day Care Centre been sanctioned in 507 Blocks in various for children of Working and Ailing Mothers; States and Union Territories. Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA); Support to Training- State-wise details regarding the cum-Employment Programme for Women schemes are given in the attached State (STEP); Setting up of Employment and In ment. come Generating Training-cum-Employ- ment-cum-Production Unitsfor Women; short 2. National Commission for Women: Stay Homes: Universal Immunisation Pro gramme Maternal and Child Health Pro The National Commission for Women gramme; and Oral Rehyration Therapy, the was constituted on 31.1.92. The Commis following initiatives have been taken up sion shall inter-alia study and monitor all recently:* matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguards provided for women to 1. Adolescent Girls Scheme: review the existing legislations and suggest amendments, wherever necessary. It will also look into the complaints and take suo A special intervention has been devised moto notice of the cases involving depriva for Adolescent Girls using the ICDS infra tion of the rights of women in order to provide structure. This scheme focusses on School support, legal or other-wise to helpless drop out Adolescent Girls in the age-groupof women. The Commission shall monitor the 11-18 years and attempts to meet the Nutri proper implementation of all the legislations tion, Health, Nutrition and Health Education, made to protect the rights of women so as to literacy, recreational and skill development enablethem to achieve equality in all spheres needs of the Adolescent Girls. It attempts to of life and equal participation in the develop prepare the Adolescent Girls for safemoth- ment of the nation. Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 [SAKA) Written Answers 442

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£ T3 O C 8 e> in Tf o o x> in § 8 o to a> in o 446 8 - c\i *- o o o O «- €0 2 5P MARCH 10.1992 MARCH 1 I 1 co Q «> S3 14 a> 00 o N. in O Written Answers 448 449 Written Ansmrs PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 450 Workshop on Evils of Dowry with investigation, dose association of Dowry Prohibition Officers with voluntary orgamsa- 2317 SHRIMATI DIL KUMARI BHAN ti ms and setting up of family courts to settle DARI W'll the Minister of HUMAN RE dowry cases The recommendations are SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to under the consideration of the Government state [ Translation] (a) whether any workshop on evils of dowry was organised by the Department of 2318 SHRI BALRAJ PASSI Women and Child Development. SHRIPRABHU DAYALKATH- ERIA (b) if so, the details thereof along with SHRI RAMKRISHNA the objectives KUSMARIA

~~(c) the details of suggestions made in Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be the workshop, and pleased to state~~

~~(d) the steps taken to implement those (a) whether there is any proposal to suggestions? provide free rail passes to the handicapped persons,~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) If so, the details thereof and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH (c) if not. the reasons therefor? AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND *HE DE PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL BANERJEE) (a) to (d) A Workshop was LIKARJUN) (a) Nc Sir organised under the aegis of the Depart ment of Women & Child Development by the (b) Does not arise National Institute of Public Cooperation & Child Development in collaboration with the (c) Orthopaedically handicapped. Men Indian Law Institute on. 12-13 January. 1991, tally Retarded, totally Deaf & Dumb and to review the four acts with which the Depart* Blind persons are already eligible for speci ment is concerned The recommendations fied concessions Further liberalisation is ot of the workshop with reference to the Dowry feasible in view of wide implications Prohibition Act, inter-alia related to a change tn the definition o* Jowry, restrictions on [Engffshl marnage expenses and number of guests, equal inheritance nghts for women, compul Restoration of Saradla-Junagadh sory registration of marnage delinking of the Railway Line economic aspect from marriages, manda tory provision to maintain a 1st of presents, 2319 SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL Will the Dresrnntion of a time limit for preparation of Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state <. <*rge-sheet and post-mortem reports, dis allowing the accused in a dowry death case (a) whether the Saradia-Junagadh rail from remarrying till the case is finally de way line on Western Railway has been dis cided. association of women police officers continued, and 451 Written Answers MARCH 10.1992 Written Answers 452 (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (b) Question does not arise.

(c) when the said line is likely to be (c) Measures have already been taken restored to serve the important industrial by different agencies including Archaeologi town situated there? cal Survey of India to preserve Taj Mahal from Pollution. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- (d) The details are as under: LIKARJUN): (a) to (c). Shahpur-Saradia portion of Saradia - Junagadh section has been closed on account of heavy breaches (i) Two thermal power plants have and extenstve damage to bridges. In view of been closed down in 1981. the line being uneconomic, availability of adequate road transport services, and high (ii) Agra railway station yard has been cost of expenditure on repairs, it is not pro dieselised. posed to restore this section. (iii) The forest Department of the Gov Scheme to save Taj Mahal from ernment of Uttar Pradesh has cre Pollution ated a green belt around Taj Mahal by plantation of trees. 2320. SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR RAWAT: (iv) The state Government is monitor SHRI PRATAPPRAO B. ing the pollution levels in Agra. BHONSLE: SHRI SUDHIR GIRI: (v) The Archaeological Survey of India is constantly monitoring the ambi Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE ent air around the Taj Mahal to DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: assess the level of sulphur-di-ox- ide, suspended particulate matter (a) whether Taj is losing its lusture and and other pollutants as well as growing paler day by day even after the meteriological data in order to take implementation of the recommendations of such remedial measures as may the Varadarajan Committee to save Taj Mahal be required and consequently peri from environmental pollution; odical chemical treatment and preservation is being carried out. (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (vi) Department of Environment, Gov (c) whether any positive scheme is under ernment of India vide its notification consideration of the Government to save Taj dated 3rd May, 1983 has demar Mahal from environmental pollution of Agra; cated a geographical zone around Taj Mahal where no industry with (d) if so the details thereof; and pollution potential is allowed.

(e) if not the reasons therefor? (vii) There is a ban on the use of furnace oil and diesel generators in indus THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE tries in Agra. The foundaries are . SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN not permitted to operate during SINGH): (a) No. Sir. winter nights. 453 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 454 (e) Question does not arise details of the plan for cleaning and pollution abatement of the Yamuna and the other lllsgal selling of Railway Passes schemes in Ganga Action Plan Phase-ll, and 2322 SHRI P M SAYEED Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state (c) the sources tapped for funding of the said plan’ (a) whetherthe Railway protection Forre has recently busted a racket involving selling THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE of free railway passes MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) to (c) Yes, (b) if so, the details thereof and Sir An extension of Ganga Action Plan for its second phase rs under consideration of the (c) the steps taken by the Government Government The schemes proposed under to check this type of malpractice in future? Ganga Action Plan Phase II include left over pollution abatement works in 25 class I towns THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE which could not be included in GAP Phase I MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- Pollution abatement works in Class II and LIKARJUN) (a) and (b) Yes, Sir Recently Class III towns in the mam stream of River RPF of Western Railway has busted a racket Ganga and works on the grossly polluted involving the selling of free railway passes stretches of mapr tributaries of Ganga like on 6 2 1992 at Ajmer Station In this connec Yamuna, Damodar Gomti details in this tion three persons including one railways regard including sources of funding, are under emp oyee were arrested by the RPF One finalisation R-inway employee who has since retired and anted in the case is absconding A case Killing of Frogs and other Animals in dated 6 2 1992 u/s 3 RP (UP) Act has been Vijayawada registered at Ajmer 2324 SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT Will (c) All concerned have been advised tothe Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR keep pass book in safe custody and carry out ESTS be pleased to state periodical checks In case of missing num bers the same are being notified to all con (a) whether thousands of frogs and other cerned to avoid misuse animals are killed every day in Andhra Pradesh and Ganga Action Plan - II (b)ifso the measurestakon to preserve 2323 SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR these animals especially in Vijayawada’ RAWAT WiH the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR (a) whether attention of the Govern ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH) (a) Chief Wild ment has been drawn to the news-item life Warden of Andhra Pradesh has reported captioned "Rs 615 crore outlay for Ganga that no large scale killing or illegal trappint of Action Plan-ll" appearing in the Financial frogs and other animals has been detected Express dated February 7, 1992. in the State during the recent past

(b) if so, the facts thereof including the (b) Measures taRen to ensure protec- 455 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 456 tion of wild animals in the State include: (viii) A system of castawards has been introduced for getting intelligence (i) Hunting of wild animals, for pur about poachers and illegal traders. poses other than protection of life and property, education, research (ix) Raids are carried out by the Wildlife and population management un Authorities of Andhra Pradesh der Sections 11 and 12 of the Act, whenver information of Illegal trad has been banned. ing in frogs and other animals, reaches them. (ii) Trade in wild animals included in Schedule I and Part II of Schedule Reconsideration of Bodhghat II of the Act is banned. The trade in Hydro-Electric Project remaining species is strictly regu lated according to the condition of 2325. SHRI PARASRAM BHARD- the licence granted for this pur WAJ: pose. Frog is included in Schedule SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: IV of the Act. SHRI RABI RAY.

~~(iii) Export of frog or part thereof is Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT banned. AND FORESTS be pleased to state:~~

(iv) International trade in endangered (a) whether the Government propose to species of plants and animals and reconsider the Bodhghat Hydro-Electric articles made thereof, is regulated Project on river Indravati in Madhya Pradesh under the provisions of the Con in view of the enactment of the Forest vention of International Trade in (Conservation) Act, 1980; Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). (b) if so, the details thereof;

(v) Central assistance is provided to (c) whether the project is likely to de State/UT. Governments for stroy some 5704 hectares of oxquisite sal strengthening anti-poaching infra forests; and structure. (d) if so, the reasons for granting envi (vi) A network of 413 wildlife sanctuar ronmental clearance to this project? ies and 75 national parks, covering 4.2.% of the geographical area of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the country, has been set up for MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR conservation of wild flora and fauna. ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH): (a) and (b). Financial assistance is provided by The Bodhghat Hydro-Electric Project was the Central Government for devel granted environmental approval in 1979 and opment of national parks and sanc again in 1985. The proposal received under tuaries, on request from the state Forest (Conservation) Act. 1980 is under Governments. consideration on the basis of reports submit ted in February 1992. (vii) Special schemes for protection and . conservation of tigers and ele (c) The project involves diversion of phants are being implemented. 5704 hectares of forest land. 457 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 458 (d) Environmental clearance in 1979 interlocking at 7 stations at a cost of Rs 2 36 and again 1985 was granted stipulating crores certain conditions regarding studies to he undertaken in the areas of wildlife, flora ar d There is no proposal at present to run a fauna and subject to the preparation of Master superfast train on this section Rehabilitation Plan [English] [ Translation] Trafficking In Women New Railway Line between Shikohabad and Farrukhabad 2328 SHRI VUAY NAVAL PATIL Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE 23?6 SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH VELOPMENT be pleased to state Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state (a) whether any trafficking in Indian women is taking place in the garb of their (a) whether there is any scheme for marriage with foreign citizens residing out laying new railway line in place of the old line side India, from Shikohabad Junction to Farrukhabad on Northern Railway, and (b) tf so, the number of such cases detected during the each of the last three (b) if so, the details thereof and tho years and action taken so far in this regard7 (c) the steps being taken to curb such THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE trafficking? MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- LIKARAJUN) (a) No, Sir The line is being THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE maintained as per needs of traffic MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH (b) Does not arise AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND THE DE PARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD Augmentation of Gaya-Kiul Section DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE) (a) and (b) The Ministry of 2327 SHRI RAJESH KUMAR will the Home Affairs has informed that they have no Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state information on such trafficking of Indian women However, they have informed that (a) whether there is any plan to aug there are three instances in the past 3 years ment/renovate Gaya-Kiul section to run super of the marriages of minor girls to foreign fast tram on it, citizens residing outside India, but these cases are not being prosecuted under the (b)ifso the details thereof and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act

(c) the action being taken in this regard9 (c) The Government considers the economic social & cultural upliftment of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE women to be the basic requirement for pre MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MAL- venting any trafficking of Indian women LIKARJUN) (a) to (c) Gaya-Kiul section is Towards this end the Government has been being upgraded by provision of Standard-Ill implementing several schemes for their 459 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 460 economic empowerment, education and [Translation] awareness generation. Further the Ministry of Home Affairs have alerted the immigration Import of Wheat officials at the exit points to be more car&fJ while scrutinising the travel documents of 2330. SHRI VISHWANATH SHAS- minor girls to notice any false entry on their TRI: passports r^yarding their age etc. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Measuref to improve Acceptability of SHRI CHINMAYANAND ■ugar In World Market SWAMI: SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAPA- 2329. SHRI VUAY NAVAL PATH: Will THI: the Minister of FOOD be pleased to state: SHRI HARI KISHORE SINGH: SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN (a) whether the Government have initi SHRI PRITHVIRAJ D. ated various measures to improve the ac CHAVAN: ceptability of Indian sugar in the World Mar SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: ket; SHRI MAD AN LAL KHUR- ANA: (b) if so, the details thereof; SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. TOPIWALA: (c) whether the sugar industry is bear SHRI TARA CHAND KHAN- ing loss in exporting sugar; DELWAL: SHRI BALRAJ PASSI: (dj if so, the reasons therefor; and PROF. SHRIMATI RITA VERMA. (e) the steps proposed to be taken by SHRI PAWAN KUMAR the Government in this regard? BANSAL: DR. ASIM BALA: SHRI V SREENIVASA THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE PRASAD: MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN SHRI M.V. CHAN GOGOI): (a) and (b). Improvement in the DRASEKHARA MUR- quality of sugar produced so as to make it THY: acceptable in the world market is primarily SHRIMATI KRISHNENDRA the responsibility fo the sugar factories and KAUR: depends upon the technical and managerial SHRI DHARMANNA MON- efficiency of the sugar factories. DAYYA SADUL: PROF. RAM KAPSE: (c) to (e). At present, export of sugar is SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR being carried out by the Indian Sugar and GANGWAR: General Industry Export Import Corporation, SHRI SUDARSHAN RAY a body corporate of the industry, under the CHAUDHURI: provisions of Sugar Export Promotion Act, SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS: 1953. The profit/loss in the export of sugar SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: would be known only after the shipment of SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO: the entire quantity allocated for export is SHRI AJOY MUKHO- completed and the accounts finalised. PADHYAY: 461 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 462 SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: wheat was taken at a time when the stocks SHRIMATI BASAVARAJES- of wheat in the Central Pool were higherthan WARI: the stocks required to be maintained under SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAF\, the buffer stocking policy, in order to earn the PATEL: much needed foreign exchange. Subse SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: quently, keeping in view the lower procure SHRI BHUPINDER SINGH ment and increased demand for PDS. it was HOODA: decided to restrict these exports. The Gov KUMARAI UMA BHARATI: ernment have recently decided to import one SHRI BARE LAL JATAV: million tonnes of wheat during 1992 with a SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: view to increase its availability and to contain SHRI MUMTAZ ANSARI: market prices. No contracts for import have, SHRIMATI GIRIJA DEVI: however, been signed so far. There is not SHRI NARAIN SINGH proposal at present to import wheat during CHAUDHARY: next two years. SHRI JANARDAN MISRA: SHRI BRAHMANAND MAN (d) to (f). Prince of the imported wheat DAL: and the foreign exchange involved will be SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH known only after finalisation of contracts. MALIK: SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGH [English] YADAV: Production of Wheat Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to state: 2331. SHRI PRATAPRAO B. BHONSLE: Will the Minister of FOOD be (a) whether the country is exporting pleased to state: wheat and also propose to import the same; (a) the production of wheat in the coun (b) if so. the reasons therefor: try in 1991;

(c) the quantity of wheat proposed to be (b) the stocks of wheat in central imported during the current year and during godowns as on April 1,1991; each of the next two years, country wise; (c) the procurement of wheat out of (d) whether the rates of the wheat pro 1991 Crop; and posed to be imported are much higher than that of the wheat proposed to be exported; (d) the quantity of wheat distributed through Fair-Price shops during 1989,1990 (e) if so. the details thereof aiongwith and 1991? the rates in dollar terms; separately; and

(f) the amount of foreign exchange in THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE volved in the important deal? MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a) The production of wheat in the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE countryduring 1990-91 production year (July- MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN June) has been estimated at 545.22 lakh GOGOI): (a) to (c). The decision to export tonnes. 463 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Written Answers 464 (b) The stocks of wheat in Central Pool GOGOI): (a) Rs. 25.00 per quintal. as on April 1.1991 wore 56.45 lakhs tonnes. (b) to (d). Yes, Sir, some States have (c) The procurement of wheat during conveyed that the margin allowed is inade 1991 -92 marketing season (Aprll-march) as quate and does not fully cover their actual on 28.2.1992 hos been 77.52 lakh tonnes. transport and distribution charges etc.

(d) A quantity of 70.95 lakh tonnes, (e) In cases where the margin is re 64.52 lakh tonnes and 89.06 lakh tonnes of garded as inadequate, the balance is to be wheat was distributed from the Central Pool borne by the States themselves as part of for Public Distribution system during 1989, their own contribution towards the welfare of 1990 and 1991 respectively. the tribal population.

~~[Translation] Oil Slick in Bay of Bengal~~

Fixing of Margin on Supply of 2333. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MAN- Foodgrains DAL: SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS; 2332. SHRIARVIND NETAM: DR. ASIM BALA SHRI SATYNARAYAN SHRI AJOY MUKHO- JATIYA: PADHYAY- SHRIMATI MALINI BHAT- Will the Minister of FOOD be pleased to TACHRAYA state: SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA. SHRIMATI MARAGATHAM (a) the amount of margin fixed by the CHANDRASEKHAR; Union Government on supp'v of foodgrains SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: to States on concessional rates for tribal areas; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (b) whether several States have de manded increase in this margin; (a) whether an oil slick is threatening animal and plant life in the Bay of Bengal; (c) tf so, the action taken so far in this regard; (b) whether the slick is also threatening the mangrove forests in Sunderbans, (d) whether the amount of margin fixed by the Union Government is less than the (c) if so, how this slick has occured. and actual expenditure incurred by the State Governments; and (c”, the steps being taken to counte nance this situation before this slick moves (e) H so, the action taken by the Union towards the land in Sunderbans forests? Government to make up the losses being incurred by the Food and Supply depart THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ments of the States? MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ESTS (SHRI KAMAL NATH); (a) to (d). An oil THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE slick was sighted in the Bay of Bengal in the MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN territorial waters of Bangladesh about 40 465 Written Answers PHALGUNA 20,1913 [SAKA) Written Answers 466 Kms south of New Mocre Island. The slick inhuman killings are taking place and kid- has been reportedly caused when crude oil nappings have become a regular feature. was being transferred from a Singapore Only day before yesterday, a businessman based tanker T.T. Energy to a small Bangla Shri Rungta’s child was kidnapped (Interrup- desh Shipping Corporation Tanker at the tions). Mr. Speaker. Sir. you should listen to Island of Kutubdia off the Chittagong coast. all these things. The discharge occured when one of the old tankers on the T T. Energy sprung a leak. . The Janata Dal MPs won't raise such matters, although they claim to play a con The oil slick was initially 13 Kms long but structive role. They can see for themselves. later on split into small patches. As of now. Mr. Speaker. Sir. the leaders of the Janata no slick is visible in the area. Since the slick Dal are present in the House. (Interruptions). has totally disintegrated, it does not pose The whole world has been a witness to the any threat to animal, piam life and mangrove inhuman carnage at Barah, yet no one of forests to Sunderbans. them felt it necessary to raise the matter in the House. They haven't initiated any action An Inter-Departmental Coordination against the guilty. Group is monitoring the situation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will have to inter 12.00 hra. vene in this matter You will have to tell the Union Government that the occurrence of [ Translation] such incidents in Bihar is a matter of shame for the entire country. Therefore, through SHRIMATI KRISHNA SAHI (Begusa- you, I would like to draw the attention of the rai). Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would Minister of Homo Affairs towards this issue. like to draw the attention of the Union Home (Interruptions) Minister to the fact that the law of the |ungle prevails in Bihar. Just a few days MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. back....{Interruptions) you will have to listen to me. (Interruptions) (Interruptions)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, there have been four MR. SPEAKER: This is not a court, you kidnappings in the last one week. Only day can not question him like this. before yesterday, a businessman's child was kidnapped in Begusara. district. Before that, (Interruptions) a Doctor’s child was abducted and when the people went to meet the Chief Minster, the MR. SPEAKER: I am asking you to sit latter told them that the child must be taking down. a boat ride somewhere in the Ganga and will teturn himself within two-three days. You [English) can judge the situation for yourself. Through you, i would like to tell the Union Govern Please take your seats. I am standing ment not to remain a silent spectator to these on my legs. Is it necessary every day tor the incidents. It should intervene in the matter. Presiding Officer to stand up and say that , (Interruptions) you will be allowed one after the other? Why don’t you think that the Members would be A brutal massacre took place at Barah allowed one after the other’ Why all of you and the entire world was stunned. Such are getting together all the time and then 467 Written Answers MARCH 10,1992 Investigation into 468 assassination of former P M Rajiv Gandhi sitting? I cannot compete with you. it is not [ Translation] possible. My voice has to be heard. SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN (Rosera): [Interruptions) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not want to speak, but she mentioned my name and said that I MR. SPEAKER: Nothing is being re should have said something on this issue. I corded. What you say is not being recorded. would just like to say in one line. Are you interested in just speaking? Are you not interested in getting what you say re MR. SPEAKER: She hasn’t said any corded? H you are interested, please coop thing. She just observed that Shri Ram Vilasji erate. One after the other, you will get the is quite active in the House. opportunity. Please cooperate. I will call out your name. Then you stand up and then you SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Mr. speak. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would like to make only one-request tothe Union Govern (Interruptions) ment, and it is that they should come out with a white paper. [Translation]

SHRIMAT) KRISHNA SAHI: Mr. [English] Speaker, Sir, has he only got the right to MR. SPEAKER: You are justifying her speak? Don’t I have that right? (Interrup- statement. I have called Shri Saifuddin tions) Choudhury to speak. You are forcing your statement. MR. SPEAKER: You too have that right. You have been given time to speak. [Translation]

SHRIMATI KRISHNA SAHI: Shri Ram SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: No, Mr. Vilas Paswan won't say anything about it. Speaker, Sir, or else, I should be given some Shri V.P. Singh also won't say anything time later on to say one line. about it. {Interruptions) MR. SPAKER: Okay, I will give yoy time later on. MR. SPEAKER: Please try to under stand. What can I do, if you don't understand it? I was telling them, not you. Please sit down. 12.05 hrs. (Interruptions) RE: INVESTIGATION INTO THE ASSASSI [English] NATION OF FORMER PRIME MINISTER. SHRI RAJIV GANDHI MR. SPEAKER: Being the lady Mem ber, I allowed you for the first time. Why are [English] you interrupting unnecessarily? I allowed SHIR SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY you for the first time. You are still casting (Katwa). Sir, I wish to draw the attention of aspersions. It is very unfair and unjust. Please the Government and the House to a very do understand. I am trying to help you. disturbing news that the video-film that was taken on the fateful night of May. 21 at (Interruptions) Sriperumbudur in which the former Prime 469 Investigation into PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) former P.M 470 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi was brutally killed which are being widely discussed that cer has been erased out. The four-minutes tain attempts are being made to see that the * duration ol that film immediately preceding proper investigation is not completed and the event and after the event has been the culprits may not be brought to book. erased out. That has been given prominent publicity by a national newspaper by name SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL (Chan The Pioneer. In the past, in this House, digarh): It is not correct. We are doing it several times we had brought certain mat properly. ters to the notice of the Government and of the House that strange things were happen SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV: This ing in connection with this investigation. The reminds us of John F. Kennedy's assassina suspects were killed in mysterious circum tion and the investigation as also the finish stances. Evidences are being destroyed. ing up of the evidence in that case. There Now, this latest news has come. I want - to fore, it is important that the Government know from the Government whether their should come out with a statement and as attention has already been drawn to this sure this House - not only this House but news or not. If so, what is their reaction? If also the entire people of this country that the this is true, then what action they are going proper investigation is going on and the to take on those who are responsible for the attempts which are being made to finish the destruction of vital evidence in this grue evidence, that will not be allowed. This some murder. Through you, I want some Government must come out with a state immediate response from the Government. ment.

SHRI SRIKANTA JENA (Cuttack): On I Translation} this issue which was raised by Shri Saifuddin Choudhury, I would like to say that at least SHRI LAL K. ADVANI (Gandhi Nagar): the Government should respond how this Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this issue has been evidence, this video cassette camera have raised twice in the House after the tragedy been destroyed. How has this evidence been that took place in May and naturally the hon. destroyed? Regarding all these things, the Members expressed their concern over it. Government must respond. They expressed their apprehensions over the news items published in various news 12.07 hrs. papers and magazines. However, I am sur prised that despite such a terrible tragedy [MR. DEPUTY - SPEAKER in the Chaii\ which claimed the lift of a former Prime Minister, the Government did not consider it SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: With obligatory on its part to inform. The House of out that, truth will never come out. The truth the action takes so far. Because a reference must come out. has been made to John. F. Kennedy’s as sassination, I believe that the hon. Members SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: We do not are aware that ‘Warren Commission’ was know what is happening on this issue Why constituted to probe into the matter. It pre are the Congress (I) Members silent on this sented a voluminous report, but now after so many years, a film has been made which issue? (Interruptions) brought into light certain glaring facts, which SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV disproves the findings of the 'Warren Com mission’. Those who have seen the film say (Azamyarh): Sir, the Hon. Member Shri that the film disproves the findings in a very Saifuddin Choudhury has drawn the atten effective way. Whenever and wherever such tion of the House to only the aspect of the incidents take place, they are surrounded by investigation of the very shocking assassi my mystery and- doubts. Therefore, the nation of our late Prime Minister. A lot of Government should not leave the matter to things are coming out in the newspapers 471 Investigation into MARCH 10,1992 farmer PM 472 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi the newspapers and journals to pursue. It SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN (Rosera): should come to the House on its own and Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Verma Com inform it of the progress made so for, the mission is probing the assassination of Shri findings over which it feels s«. sfied and Rajiv Gandhi. However, the question is not those aspects, about which it is unsatisfied that of probe but the vital question is that new and also the aspects into which the Govern facts are coming to light which give rise to ment is making further inquiries. If the Gov- * suspicions. When important people are killed emment makes such a detailed statement in and particularly when a Prime Minister is the House and takes it into confidence, it assassinated, it gives rise to many doubts. It would not only be in the interest of the is Government’s responsibility to clear the Government, but by doing so, it will be fulfill suspicions arising in the minds of common ing its responsibility, as welt. people. It should not be that people may start believing that the commission appointed to conduct the enquiry is actually working to SHRI RABI RAY (Kendrapada): Mr. hide the facts. I urge the Government to Deputy Speaker. Sir, the Government should place the facts before us and inform us about havt 'ome out with a Suo Motu statement in the progi made so far. We are not inter this: --gard, before Shn Ad vani or Shri Saif ud- ested in gv/ing into the day to day working. din Choudhury raised this issue. Mr. Deputy However, the Government should clear the Speaker, Sir, Shri Kumaramangalam is doubts generally arising in the minds of the present in the House and I would like to hon. Members. We demand that a statement support whatever Shri Choudhury and Shri should bo made by the Government in this Advani have said by adding here that Shri regard. Rajiv Gandhi was one of the important lead ers of the cuuntry who held important posi I English) tions including that of the Prime Minister and the leaderof the Opposition. While the House SHRI M.R. KADAMBUR JANARTHA- has apprehensions about the manner in NAN (Tirunelveli): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, which evidence is being destroyed, the it is a very bad incident which had happened Government seems to be least worried about in Tamil Nadu and we ali Indians should bow it. A reference was made to Kennedy in the our heads in shame. Since the hon. Member House. I would like to say in this regard that has recalled that incident, ( want that the World leaders, whether the, be Presidents Government must come forward with a state or Prime Ministers, even in the case of the ment. I want to tell this House that an Indian assassinated Swedish Prime Minister, we M.P., illegally had met Prabhakaran who read in the newspapers that either the evi was charged as the cause for the assassina dence is being destroyed or they are not tion of Rajiv Gandhi. Aclear statement should being brought to light. The Government be taken from the Indian M.P.. who is still should have been cautions, keeping these no* an M.P., and it is the duty of that Indian things in mind. M.P., to tell the House and the country as to wnat was the conversation that he had with But. Mi. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it seems Prabhakaran after his illegal meeting with that the Government did not take precaution. him. Since his party is an important party in I would like Shri Kumaramangalam to own the Indian history it is his national duty (Inter- the responsibility, and give an assurance to ruptions). He has illegally met Prabhakaran. the House at least by Friday that the probe who was the cause for Rajiv Gandhi’s assas into the Rajive Gandhi assassination case is sination. I do not want to mention the name stilt on. The Government should also inform of the M.P. {Interruptions) the House of the steps proposed to be taken to rectify the mistakes and plug the loop ME. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Shri Janartha- holes. The Government should takeboththe nan, please do not use the names of the House and the country into confidence. persons who cannot defend themselves here. 473 Investigation into PHALGUNA 20 1913 (SAKA) former P M 474 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi SHRI MR KADAMBURJANARTHA defend himself So. that may please be NAN Prabhakaran was the main cause for permitted Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and the Com mission has decided that MR DEPUTY SPEAKER That is all right Now Shri Thomas, have you got SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL Sir, something to say’ he has mentioned only the name of Prabhakaran SHRI P C THOMAS (Muvattupuzha) SHRI DEPUTY SPEAKER I am ex Sir it is really a disturbing thing that the punging that thing investigation has not revealed so many facts Though we hear from so many quarters and SHRI M R KADAMBUR JANARTHA from the investigation also, many persons NAN I did not mention anybody s name who were involved or many institutions which Prabhakaran was the cause for the assassi were involved some way or the other have nation of Ra|iv Gandhi and it has been not been drought to books so far Also it is mentioned in the papers It has come out realty disturbing that the news which has appeared had mentioned that a potion of the MR DEPUTY SPEAKER ShriJanartha video casette which shows the important nan whatever may be your intentions but part of the incident has been erased If that please do not use the name of a person who is so it was really a disturbing thing and we cannot defend himself cannot simply here without being known to this House w ether it is real and what has SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL Sir happend to it at the earliest So I would he has mentioned the name of Prabhakaran, suggest that the Government should come who is the leader of LTTE out with a statement with regard to all these aspects including the very disturbing fact MR DEPUTY SPEAKER No I have that a very senior persons who is in politics expunged it in India had gone to Shri Lanka to meet the LTTE supremo and that he had met him SHIR PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL Sir before the incident And this incident had got he was only saying that one of our M Ps had something to do with it It is a very serious met Prabhakaran illegally and the Govern incident on which an immediate statement ment should inquire into it and the House should come from the Government *hould know about it ( Interruptions) [Translation] MR DEPUTY SPEAKER All right then it will be on record SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (Muzzafarpur) (Interruptions) Mr MINISTRYOF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS Deputy Speaker, Sir no Member of Parlia AND MINISTER OF STATC IN THE MINIS ment of any political party has been named TRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY Seven to eight months have passed since AFFAIRS (SHRI RANGARAJAN this incident took place They have appointed KUMARAMANGALAM) Sir, I may submit two Judicial Commissions and S IT is there that he has not named any person otherthan Vou are carrying out all the investigations what has come out in the papers According Members after Members are pointing out to him, Prabhakaran was the person who that a Member of Parliament had gone and had arranged and who was the accused in met Prabhakaran, the link between him and the matter of assassination of Rajiv Gandhi the assassination is well known but it is being And 1 do not think that that would really as msmution and innuendo Thehon Minis amount to naming a person who cannot ter says that he does not think that that would 475 Investigation into MARCH 10.1992 former P M 476 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi really amount to naming to a person so that ernment So, as regards other issues let us may be permitted They have got all the follow certain principles and procedure We nghts shall have to follow certain rules It is not that as and when anybody raises his hand he [English] should be called and others cannot get a chance Those who have bean betowed with The needle of suspicion ultimately has a very good voice they can only attract the to go somewhere It will have to ultimately go attention of the Chair in that case and those to those who are in charge of the mvestiga who have been bestowed with feeble voice tion they cannot be heard This injustice is there So some system is being evolved That [ Translation] system is you are all requested to go to the office give the notice before 10 o clock You have got full right to get it investi According to the time the list is made avail gated You are attempting to create suspi able here Today there are 21 persons who cion against other people have given the names Within one o clock we can call out the names of as many Members [English] as possible One by one they should quickly tell what they fpel and they should also You have no business to do it You have accommodate the subsequent the whole State machinery in your speaker ( Interruptions) h ands (Interruptions) MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Discretion [Translation] amounts to injustice It is impossible One may be having a vital and important matter to SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN (Rosera) be ventilated on the floor of thf House and If the Government is unable to get it investi another may get a chance on an ssue which gated properly then it should resign may not be of very great importance There fore the office has recognised them and they [English] have made a list I think we shall have to go by that MR DEPUTY SPEAKER I wish to bring to your notice tnat there are twenty persons SHRI LAL K ADVANI Mr Deputy who have come tothe office before 10 o clock Speaker you are right that the list should be and given a notice in the office The office attended to But there are issues as for has listed their names We have got only example the issue that has been raised forty minutes at our disposal before one today on which I would expect the Govern o clock According to the list I call out the r ment to respond or at least to assure that names of persons so that they may take one House that they would come forth alter dis minute In the absence of it those who take cussing it with the Home Minister At the the pain of coming to the office before 10 moment it is the Minister of State for Parlia o clock get their names listed inspite of their mentary Affairs who can respond painstaking their names cannot be called in this House it we art to adopt the procedure SHRI RANGARAJAN KUMARAMAN that we have set today GALAM I was waiting to be identified I am obliged The assassination of Shri Rajiv (Interruptions) Gandhi has been one of those horrendous events which has shaken this nation to its MR DEPUTY SPEAKER It is true that very core Whenever leaders of the world are the issue is important Important Members assassinated the process of investigation is have ventilated iheir grievances They have often under attack We are aware that there brought the matter to the notice of the Gov are two Commissions of Inquiry going into 477 Investigation into PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) former P M 478 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi the matter Papers are coming out - it is a and I plead with you not to allcw a campaign fact - with various versions some saying that that may be earned out and wi>l be carried this evidence has been destroyed, some out, to try and cast a slur on the investigating saying that this witness has committed sui authorities because that will only achieve the cide and some saying something else But objective of not allowing the truth to come the issue that really arises is that if the out (Interruptions) Let anybody not do that Government, during the pendency of these (Interruptions) I am not saying anybody is two Inquiry Commissions starts coming out doing that (Interruptions) I would request with what the Investigation Team - the the Opposition who I am sure is as much Special Investigation Team that is looking shaken as we are over the horrendous as into it - is presenting before the Commis sassination that took place that we all should sion I do not know whether it would really jointly do it and the Government is help the Commission in coming out with its determined (Interruptions) real full version and bringing out- what they consider after having all the information at [Translation] their disposal - as to what happened in the event There is a possibility Sir and it is Khuranaji when I am speaking this is expected also in such cases of assassina not the way you should behave tion that an attempt will be made to cast a slur on the investigation SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (South I am not nocessarily saying that every Delhi) The Congress M Ps neither go be thing that the Investigation Team is doing is fore the commission nor extend thir co-op correct or not correct It is also for the Com eration to it in investigation I allege that the mission to say But there will be an attempt Congress M Ps (Interruptions) to try and cloud the investigation, try and confuse the atmosphere and try and ensure [English]% that the real criminals are not brought to book and the real story does not come out SHRI RANGARAJAN KUMARAMAN This is an attempt that would be there and GALAM I am sorry Sir This is not the way in the usual procedures will be used However which the House should run (Interruptions) since the Opposition seems to unitedly come This is not the way (Interruptions) to the view that they would like to have a statement from the Government I would find SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA " out from the Home Minister as to how much we can really say (Interruptions)

But I am sure the House would agree with me that there are limitations at the SHRI RANGARAJAN KUMARAMAN moment for the Government to come out GALAM Mr Deputy Speaker Sir I seek with everything because it would hamper the your protection because the Members try to inquiry To the extent we can clear the air shout we would like to clear the air and we would not like to hamper the inquiry and I would (Interruptions) reqjest the Members (Interruptions) I sorry, this is too serious (Interruptions) I do not think it is fair I am not ref using it I said MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Please res that I would bring it to the notice of the Home ume your seats (Interruptions) This leads us Minister and I said that the Government to nowhere would come forward {Interruptions) But I would plead with you This is very serious (Interruptions) “ Expunged as ordered by the Chair 479 Investigation into MARCH 10.1992 former P.M. 480 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi [Translation] (Interruptions)

SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: The Con MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Hon. Mem gress M.Ps are not appearing before the bers are coming and giving their names. It Commission. does not read. Once again they have ap proached the office. So. I shall call as per the [English] fist prepared.

MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Let us not (Interruptions) turn this into a school room. This is not a classroom. One need not teach others how SHRI RANGARAJAN KUMARAMAN to speak. I will expunge that. GALAM: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir I am fond of and I respect my dear friend Mr. Khurana. <1Interruptions) We worked together on the trade union front often. But I would only make a request to him MR SPEAKER: Nothing goes on rec that the matter which we are all addressing ord ts of a serious nature. I would request that I be heard out. The point which I am making is (Interruptions) * that the Government has nothing to hide. We J are totally committed to ensure that a very MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: It two per fair and a very strict investigation does take sons speak simultaneously, you need not place in the matter. take down anything. SHRI SRIKANTA JENA (Cuttack): What SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY* You about the progress'? don't have to tt»ll this.( Interruptions) SHRI RANGARAJAN KUMARAMAN MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: They cannot GALAM: The progress in the investigation if take it down also. I may submit, is that it is being placed before the two Commissions of Inquiry. (Interruptions) If you want to know the exact details of MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER. This is a progress I would request the Home Minister matter on which you are all very much and the Government will come back to the agitated. During zero hour, I think we may House. We are making it very clear that while not get sufficient information. There is a the Government will come back to the House relevant provision in the rules. If you feel we will give all facts before you. But we plead agitated you can bring this matter under the with you that you join us to ensure that the relevant rule so that the Government is very atmosphere is not allowed to be much compelled to be under an obligation to clouded. (Interruptions) answer it. MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: This sub|ect (Interruptions) is over.

~~MR DEPEUTY SPEAKER. This matter (Interruptions) is over. Now we shall proceed.~~

~~(Interruptions)~~

~~MR. DEPEUTY SPEAKER: Twenty-one SHRI HARADHAN ROY (Asansol): For persons have given the names. the last two days (have been trying but I have~~

'Not recorded. 481 Investigation into PHALGUNA 20 1913 (SAKA) former P M 482 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi not been given an opportunity ( Interruptions) taka On the 3rd of this month the budget was to be presented before the legislature MR DEPUTY SPEAKER That is the (Interruptions) An allegation has been made difficulty That is why I appeal to hon Mem (Interruptions) bers Sir, never in the history of parliamentary (Interruptions) democracy had a Member of the ruling party raised objection in the presentation of the MR DEPUTY SPF AKER We shall have Budget on the ground that the subject matter to follow certain rules Now I call Mr V of the Budget had leaked out Now I am not Dhananjaya Kumar concerned about that

~~(Interruptions) MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Then what is your concern? [Translation]~~

SHRI HARADHAN ROY We should SHRI V DHANANJAYA KUMAR My also be given opportunity we have also concern is after the presentation of the given notices (Interruptions) Budget, since 3rd March both the House*- of the Karnataka Legislature are not function

[ & n g h $ h ] mg properly Under Article 356 of the Consti tut ion it is one of the obligatory functions and MR DEPUTY SPEAKER The names duties cast on an elected Government to see of all those people who have given their that proper functioning of the legislature is names have been listed here I shall call also carried out Now the entire Opposition them as per the list has boycotted the Legislatures (Inter ruptions) A majonty of the Mombers (Interruptions) belonging to the ruling party have also ex pressed loss of confidencc in the Chief MR DEPUTY SPEAKER All those Hon Minister I would like to know from the Gov Members, who have given the notices in the ernment whether they have teceived any office before 10 o’clock have been listed report from the Governor about the political development in Karnataka The Chiof Mims (Interruptions) ter has bst the confidence of the Opposition and the Members of the ruling party and Suppose I have to read all the 21 it takes thereby he has lost the confidence of the 21 minutes Let us save some time people of Karnataka also ( Interruptions) I would like to know whether any report (Intenuptions) has been submitted by the Governor or whetherthe President would intervene mthe MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Mr Balayogi matter (Interruptions) the hon Min kindly have your seat ister is present here should enlighten the House, Sir (Interruptions) (Interruptions) SHRI E AHAMED Sir I am on a point SHRI V DHANANJAYA KUMAR of order State issues should not be raised (Mangalore) Sir I wish to bring to the notice here of this august House and draw the attention of the Government to the disturbing political MR DEPUTY SPEAKER It is not a developments that have taken place in Kar point of order nataka According to me, a serious constitutional crisis has developed in Karna- (Interruptions) 483 Investigation into MARCH 10,1992 former P M 484 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi SHRI G M C RAI A YOGI (Amalapu- Government to supply the required quota to ram) Mr Deputy Spear - Sir in Rapaka Rajasthan immediately (Interruptions) village in Turn of L i - 4 Godavari Distnd of Andhra Pradesh abo« J70 families belong [English] ing to Harijans and landless poor were af fected by fire accident on 3rd March 1992 DR RAJAGOPAI \N SRIDHARAN Sir Many of these people lost their belongings I have got a very important matter to raise and are homeless These people not only But you are not listening Kindly allow me to tost their homes but also their household speak Sir You are asking everybody in the belongings and are now in panic condition Opposition to speak ( Interruptions) To help these fire victims I request the hon ourable Prime Minister to extend suitable MR DEPUTY SPEAKER It is really help to them so that these helpless victims impossible to give you time can be rehabilitated at the earliest (Interrup- tions) DR RAJAGOPALAN SRIDHARAN No Sir You must give us time (Interruptions) MR DEPUTY SPEAKR Shri Guman Mai Lodha MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Only if your n?me is there in the list, you will be called {Interruptions) Shri Suraj Mandal

~~[Translation] (Interruptions)~~

SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA (Pali) Mr MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Mr Sndharan Deputy Speaker, Sir through you I would please sit down I have been repeatedly like to draw the attention of the House and saying that you should speak only when your the Hon Prime Minister towards Ra)asthan chance comes where most of the districts are suffering from drouqht and famine Yesterday the Hon DR RAJAGOPALAN SRIDHARAN Sir, Prime Minister said that the Government I am just requesting you to give my leader a was selling rice at a cheap rate through the few minutes time and nothing more than Public Distribution System But Mr Deputy that You have given a chance to all these Speaker, Sir the factual position is that we people The matter that we want to raise is are being provided only 75000 Kgs of rice very important for the country whereas we require 439 lakh metric tonnes of rice so that we may provide nee at the rate MR DEPUTY SPEAKER The hon of 10 kgs per head The quota of nee and Members are supposed to give a notice in sugar has also been curtailed the office at 10 o clock I your name is there it will definitely be called Why are you nec Sir through you I would like to request essarily agitated? the Government that it should make ar rangements to enable us to supply rice at the DR RAJAGOPALAN SRIDHARAN We rate of 10 kgs per person in Rajasthan Full have given notice Sir supply may be made to the Government of Rajasthan for the purpose and prescribed MR DEPUTY SPEAKER His name is quota of wheat nee and levy sugar should eleventh in the list He will be called Why are also be made available to Rajasthan Gov you unnecessarily agitated? In this process ernment There is always a crowd before the whole of our time is wasted and the chanoe ration shops People don’t get rice The to ventilate very important issues is lost This Chief Minister of Rajasthan has made a will not serve our purpose at all Please sit written request to the Hon Pnme Minister to down increase the ration quota I urge upon the (Interruptions) 485 Investigation into PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) former P M 486 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi [Translation] evade the issue Come straight to the point Otherwise we will have to adopt some others SHR SURAJ MANDAL (Godda)- Mr ways Deputy Speaker Sir I would tike to draw the attention of the Government of India towards SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI (Kota) Mr a serious problem If the Government does Speaker Sir. on the one side we have to not pay heed to it, the Government may face import edible oils but on the other the support disaster The economic base of Delhi may price of mustard in Rajasthan has not been also weaken We have raised the issue of announced so far It is unfortunate that the Jharkhand State many a times The only support price has not been announced till purpose of my coming as well as of my party now though the present Minister of Agricul hero is to get the matter solved by the Gov ture belongs to Rajasthan Today he is not in ernment of India If the Government is un a position to procure mustard from the farm able to do so we will prefer to go back to the ers Day before yesterday there was no lungles purchase of mustard in the markets of Kota district and the 16000 bags of mustard were On the last 2nd December, the Govern lying unsold Owing to it the rate of mustard ment had assured us to convene a meeting has come down to Rs 500/-per quintal The of the Chief Ministers Instead of it a meeting Minister of Agriculture should clarify it and of two Home Secretaries was convened on announce as to when the support price of 22th January Then the Chief Ministers of mustard for Rajasthan will be announced West Bengal and Bihar came here but noting The Government should also declare as to was discussed about the problem I would when it is going to procure it so that the like to ask the Government as to why it did farmers are saved from suffering heavy not take decision when the Chief Ministers losses The atmosphere of growing more of West Bengal and Bihar had come here oilseeds is over Through you I would like to We are going to observe a complete urge upon the Minister of Agriculture to ‘Jharkhand Bundh on the 21 st instant under announce the support price of mustard at the banner ot Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and earliest we will not allow any supply of coal, iron, mineral resources to be lifted from there, we [English] will stop the p o w ehouses r also Today the Government of India wants to compel the MR DEPUTY SPEAKER When you Jharkhand people to take up A K 47 in their get a chance to speak you should remember hands like the terrorists of Kashmir, Assam. that there are others also who want to partici Punjab It would be more dangerous than pate in the debate Punjab and Kashmir if the people of tribal areas take to arms In that case the Govern [ Translation] ment can’t control them with the help of police and C R P F ft must be kept in mind

( Interruptions) I would like to reiterate that after 1 bth instant we will not hold any discussion with the Government The Government should SHRI HARADHAN ROY (Asansol) We take initiative before 15th instant and resolve have also given notice Why are we not the problem called’

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI [English] CK JAFFER SHARIEF) It may be dis cussed after the session is over MR DEPUTY SPEAKER I call Mem bers to speak according to the hst already SHRI SURAJ MANDAL Don’t try to prepared 487 Investigation into MARCH 10,1992 former P M 488 assassination of Rauv Gandhi SHRI P.Q NARAYANAN (Gobichetti- banned in India So palayam) Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to raise a very important matter of na MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Nothing will tional importance The Tamil Nadu Govern go on rocord It is all over You have already ment is finding it very difficult to maintain the taken more than five minutes law and order in the State Centre must come forward to make things easier for the (Interruptions)* State Government to maintain law and order by banning LTTE immediately SHRIPG NARAYANAN The speeches at the meeting With thefmancial backing of LTTE many front organisations have sprung up in Tamil MR DEPUTY SPEAKER It will not go Nadu Thoy are involved in seditious and on record mflamatory secessionists movement speeches They openly glorify Prabhakaran (Interruptions)* and even Sivarajan involved in Padmanabha and Shri Rajiv Gandhi murder cases MR DEPUTYSPEAKER YesShrimati Prabhakaran has been proclaimed as an Bassavarajeswari offender in Shri Rajiv Gandhi s case by S TT The Central Government should have SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI canned LTTE by a proclamation (Bellary) Sir the Government s programme of electrification of water pumpsets is in Despite repeated requests by the Chief jeopardy with the National Bank for Ayrirul Minister of Tamil Nadu after his assuming ture and Rural Development (NABARD) and office during the past 8 months it is a mystery commercial banks planning to discontinue as to why the Central Government has not their support to it The bulk of the pumpsot still moved to ban LTTE Under the guise of energisation in the post had been financed promoting unity of Tamils several confer equally by NABARD, commercial banks and ences and meetings are organised through Rural Electrification Corporation under a the political wings of LTTE where the very programme called Special Project Agncul sovereignty and integrity of India is threat ture In a docurpent the Power Ministry ened The speakers at these meetings openly mentioned that NABARD and banks have denounce the Central and State Govern reduced their participation in the programme ment and glorify Prabhakaran treating him and have indicated their intention of com as a sole saviour of Tamil They reputedly pletely withdrawing their support This has declare that Tamil Nadu should secede from seriously affected the energisation of Indian Union and should become an inde pumpsets It has an important fearing on the pendent country This is a very serious matter agricultural production This kind of anti-national activity should be nipped in the bud (Interruptions) The joint efforts of Power Ministry, Plan ning Commission and the Rural Electrifica MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Yes every tion Corporation to secure continued sup thing is very important port of NABARD and banks have not suc ceeded so far . ' SHRI P G NARAYANAN When the State Government and the police refused Pumpset energisation is a major com permission to these meetings and arrested ponent of rural electrification programme the concerned persons, there was a hue and Hence, I would request the Government to cry among the Opposition whos9 main argu immediately look into it and see that NA- ment is that why should it be considered as BARD and the commercial banks give sup a crime to support LTTE when it has not been port to energisation of pumpsets *Not recorded 489 Investigation into PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) former P M 490 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi SHRI P G NARAYANAN (Gobichetti- mabad to restrain the JKLF Leader lest any palayam) Sir there must be a reaction from recklessness on his part should lead to a the Government for banning LTTE We want border conflagration a reaction from the Government side The U S while asking Islamabad to SHRI HARADHAN ROY Sir, on the chock Mr Khans's march is also under 29th February. 1992 at about 8 30pm armed stood to have directly asked India at about CISF jawans entered Simdih village Dhan the same time to bpgin tho so calied sub bad district of Bihar and let loose a reign of stantive negotiations with Pakistan on Ka terror They fired on i ■*© harijans of the vil shmir This has caused complete surprise, lage in which six harijan and two backwards particularly so, when our Government sems got senous injury Among the six harijans to have kept mum As it tantamounts to who were injured there were two women interference in our internal affairs, I hope our The reason behind the firing is that one jeep Government would definitely deplore such driver of CISF was rebuked by the villagers pressuros as exerted by the United Spates of for an accident The CISF jawans rushed America from their barracks which is two kilometres away from Simdih village and fired al them SHRI P G NARAYANAN We want a The villagers in protest called a bandh in response from the Government on the issue Bagmara area and jammed thp factory gale of LTTE of Hindustan Zinc Tundi whcroCISF jawans are working SHRI ANNA JOSHI (Pune) Sir now we cannot to back I dumand immediate arrest ol CISF jawans responsible for the untoward inci MR DEPUTY SPrAKER The hon dent and adequaU compensation to the Minister will definitely respond to your re victims quest Now, Uma Bharati You please com ptete it within two minutes You make it short SHRI P G NARAYANAN Sir, we want a reaction from the Government s side on KUMARI UMA BHARATI (Khajuraho) the issue of LTTE Okay I will make it short (interruptions)

MR DEPUTY SPEAKER He is react [Translation] mg secretly * Do not worry He will respond to your request Mr Deputy Speaker Sir, the post of Director Central Agriculture Engineering SHRI B N REDDY (Miryalguda) Mr Institute, Bhopal, the annual budget of which Deputy Speaker Sir while not letting up on runs into Rs 5 crore, is lying vacant Though the nuclear non-proliferation issue and on the interview for the above most had been the question of intellectual property rights held in the month of August yot no appoint the United States is now seeking to put India ment has been made so far due to political under pressure on Kashmir reasons As a result thereof 36 scientists of the Institute are wandering around Central This became clear three weeks ago Administrative Tribunal Due to these irregu when the Pakistan-based JKLF Chief, Mr larities bungling of crores of rupees is going Amanullah Khan, enacted the drama of at on in the above Institute tempting to cross the Line of Actual Control into the Kashmir valley When India alerted, the five big powers including the US on the Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir I urge upon the dangerous consequences inherent in Mr Government to appoint immediately the Khan s plans at which Pakistan was thought person who has been selected in the inter to be conniving these powers advised Isla- view held in the month of August, as Director 491 Investigation into MARCH 10.1992 former P M 492 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi of one Central Agriculture Engineering Insti large number of cases pending there in tute, Bhopal and an enquiry may be con courts ducted into the irregularities [English] [English] SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA (Madhubam) SHRI ANNA JOSHI (Pune) The un I thank you for the orderly way in which you even rainfall with long dry spell and heavy are conducting the proceedings of the Zero rains in various parts of Maharashtra dunng Hour Every one is a vocal leader and every Khanf 1991-92 and also in Rabi 1991-92 one can clamour So, they should not pro had adverse effects on Khanf as well as Rabi voke others and clamour, they should help crops It was observed from the provisional the Chair and cooperate with others I am paisewan taken from time to time that paise- tolling every one here wari of many villages is 50 paise or below The Government of Maharashtra on 14th MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Thank you January, 1992 took a decision to declare You are very right It is a good advice scarcity in the 29,270 villages SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA Today, thou The Government of Maharshtra has sands of employees of All India Gramm Bank taken a decision to fight with the prevailing Employees’ Association are sitting on dhama scarcity conditions on four fronts at the Parliament Street, New Delhi

MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Please be On 1st September, 1987, the Supreme brief Court gave a verdict and then a National Industrial Tribunal was appointed headed by SHRI ANNA JOSHI The expenditure to a Judge of the Supreme Court That Tribunal the tune of Rs 522 09 crores is being in gave its verdict Now, they are sitting on curred by 31st March, 1992 and additional dhama for the implementation of the verdict amount of Rs 21 crores will be required for the period till June. 1992 If the Government does not pay any heed to their demand, then on 27th March, I request the Central Government to 1992, 17,000 employees of the Regional depute a team of experts to survey the Rural Banks are going on one-day strike, conditions and expedite the helpfrom Centre and thereafter, it will be a continuous strike to Maharashtra State So, the whole rural India will be disturbed Hence, I submit that they should implement [ Translation] the Award

In case the Government feel that there SHRI NAWAL KISHRE RAI (Sitamarhi) is a fear of inflation if they get their arrears, Sir, I hair from Bihar State and it stands then I submit, on my own behalf, that let their second amongst the most populated States arrears be deposited in fixed deposits so that The people have to go to the High Court in there is no fear of any inflation Patna and Ranchi during seasonal vacation A large number of cases are lying pending in Through you. I request the Finance the courts and the poor are not getting jus Minister to meet their delegation and listen to tice The Minister of Law, Justice and their demand so that this strike can be Company Affairs is present here Sir, in his averted presence, I would like to uige upon the Government of India to set up a bench of [Translation] High Court in Muzaffarpur in North-Bihar, keeping in view the population of Bihar and SHRI RATILAL VARMA (Dhanduka) 493 Investigation into PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) former P M 494 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi Mr Deputy Speaker. Sir, a number of acci that Uttar Pradesh Government has asked dents take place on the National Highways for huge funds from the Central Government and State Highways Recently, there was an which have not so far been provided to them accident near Valipur taluk of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat Eighteen people died and SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN Mr fifty others were injured in the incident Due Deputy Speaker, Sir, the whole country to this accident several workers have lost should know as to what was the demand of their lives there I would like to request the the Uttar Pradesh Government from the Government that suitable compensation Central Government and how much aid has should be paid to the next of the km of people been provided by the Central Government to who fall victims of such. ^cidents and die A them If that aid is too meagre, what are the scheme should be formulated so that or- reasons therefor ? phans could get some support [English] Sir I would like to state that the main reasons behind these accidents is cancella SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN (Cooch tion of Ahmedabad-Botad local train and Bihar) The Central Government s decision Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar inter city train serv to bestow Bharat Ratna to Netaji Subhas ice This is the reason that 68 passengers Chandra Bose posthumously has raised were travelling in a bus which had a capacity vehement protests from different parts of the of only 50 passengers It is, therefore nec country as also from his family members and essary that attention should be paid to for relatives mulate a sr heme for paying proper compen sation to the dependents of the deceased It is a matter of great surprise and deep shock to use the word posthumously in case SHRI SYED SHAHBUDDIN (Kishan of Netaji Subhas when the Government and ganj) Mr Deputy Speaker Sir, perhaps you people do not know anything afterthe leader’s know that last year a severe earthquake mysterious disappearance and moreover rocked Uttar Pradesh and it caused wide when Shnmati Indira Gandhi’s Government spread destruction Now the question is and Morarji Desai’s Government had dis how to provide them relief This question missed the findings of the two successive does not concern Uttar Pradesh or the Commissions namely Col Shahanawaj Government of Uttar Pradpsh alone but Commission and Justice Khosla Commis concerns the whole country I am distressed sion to probe Netaji's disappearance say that even today people from sixty vil lagos are sitting on dhama but no relief has Awarding Bharat Ratana to Netaji after been provided to them so far I would like to 44 years of Independence amounts to show know as to how much assistance was de mg him disrespect and lowering his stature in manded by the Uttar Pradesh Government the estimation of Indian people and how much has been paid to them Through you, I would like to say that a The Nation will never forget the Netaji s scheme to provide relief to earthquake vie crucial role in our freedom struggle The tims for their rehabilitation and for enabling great revolutionary Netaji Subhas is the them to face the onslaught of ensuing rain leader of the leaders His patriotism is an should be prepared so that their lives could inspiration to the youth of our country be saved The quantum of aid as demanded by them should be provided immediately There have been differences of opinion on whether Mahatma Gandhi s part in India SHRI RAJCNDRA KUMAR SHARMA( winning its freeoom is greater than that of Rampur) Mr Deputy Speaker. Sir, I come Netaji or not Without going to this academic from Uttar Pradesh and I would like to inform exercise, there should have been no dispute 495 Investigation into MARCH 10,1992 former P M 496 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi about the fact that both in their very different 6 months The Public Distribution System ways, made the two highest contributions in has become totally non-functional I demand our struggle for Independence It is of no use that wheat should be supplied there at the to bestow Bharat Ratna today to Netaji earliest Subhas Chandra Bose and tomorrow to Mahatma Gandhi SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD SINGH (Jahanabad) Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I hope the Government will withdraw its through you I want to tell the Central Gov decision to bestow Bharat Ratna to Netaji ernment that Bihar is a backward State My posthumously constituency Jahanabad has been declared a sensitive area Politics of murder is grow [ Translation] mg rapidly there Dalits and poor youngmen are joining the ranks of oxtremist orgamsa SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR SHARMA tions openly There is no arrangement for (Rampur) Mr Deputy Speaker Sir, with the primary education in hundreds of villages closure of Raza Textile Mills in Rampur having population of 500 to 1000 in my district for last 6 months, 4000 workers of the constituency Due to this extremism is spread said mill are facing starvation The Central ing rapidly in the area Government has stopped taking over sick mills now-a-days The Government should I demand from tho Central Government take a decision about the mills which have that additional funds be provided to the State reached such a stage due to mismanage to accomplish this task and weaken the ment so that lives of 4000 workers could be extremist forces saved Through you, I would like to inform the Government that though 100 workers of [English] the mill have since retired, they have not so far been paid their provident fund money SHRI P G NARAYANAN Sir I request Arrangements should be made to pay them the Government to respond to the point this amount through banks The financial raised by me earlier condition of the Uttar Pradesh Government is not good enough to enable it to pay such SHRI RANGARAJAN KUMARAMAN a huge amount to the employees The Gov GALAM Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon ernment should take suitable measures in Member Mr P G Narayanan was saying respect of all the sick mills so that assistance that the Government of Tamil Nadu has could be provided to them for their rehabili demanded that the LTTE be banned For the tation first rime I am hearing of it Maybe they may have sent a letter earlier If they have not, a communication would help We do appreci SHRI ARVINDTRIVEDI (Sabarkantha) ate their sentiments (Interruptions) Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in Gujarat, the teachers are on strike while the examina SHRI P G NARAYANAN Our Chief tions for secondary and senior secondary Minister made a special request to the classes are on The State Government is not Government long time back (Interrup- intervening in the matter I request the Cen tions) tral Government to intervene and ask the teachers to call off their strike SHRI P C THOMAS (Muvatlupuzha) When the LTTE supremo is doubted in the SHRI SYED MASUDAL HOSSAIN other case, nothing else is needed to ban (Murshidabad) Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the them ( Interruptions) hon Minister of Food is present in the House Through you, I would like to tell him that SHRI RANGARAJAN KUMARAMAN wheat is out of stock in West Bengal for last GALAM I am aware of the fact that-it is true 497 Pap ers Lad PHALGUNA 20, 1913 {SAKA) Papers Laid 498 - in the name of what ts called Tamil Unity ber 1991 [Placed in Library and Tamil International Movement’, in Tamil See No L T -1498/92] Nadu there are forces which are saying zmdabad to Prabhakaran, etc and the kill (2) A copy each of the following e r s of Shri Rajiv And in fact two people were Notifications (Hindi and English identified as persons who were responsible versions) under sub-section (6) for the assassination of Shri Rajiv Gandhi of section 3 of the Essential and they are no more Even their names Commodities Act 1955- have been said and they being said long live etc But the fact is that it is very serious (0 G S R 735(1) published in matter I will bring this to the notice of the Gazette of India dated the Home Minister Certainly he would respond 13th December 1991 re scinding the Sugar (Restric MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Mr Naraya tion on Movement) Order nan you have won your case Now Papers 19^9 to be laid on the Table (n) The Sugar (Price Determi nation for 1991 92 p roduc ton) Amendment Order 13 08 hrs 1992 published in Notifira tion No G S R 53(E) in PAPFRS LAID ON THE TABLE Gazette of Indn d^ted the 21st January 1992 [Placed Notification under Food Corporation in Library SwNo LT 1499/ Act, 1964 etc 92J

11 n n ln h ] (3) A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding for the year THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 1991-92 between the Central MINISTRY OF FOOD (SHRI TARUN Warehousing Corporation and GOGOI) I beg to lay on the Table — the Ministry of Food (Hindi and English versions) fPlaced in (1) A copy each of the following Library See No LT-1500/92] Notifications (Hindi and English versions) under sub-section (5) Annual Report Annual Accounts together of section 45 of the Food Corpo with Audited Report and Review on the rations Act 1964- working of Dr 8 Barooah Cancer Institute Guwahati for 1989-90 etc (i) The Food Corporation of India (Staff) (Third Amend MINISTFR OF STATE IN THE MINIS ment) Regulations 1991 TRY OF HEALTH AND FAMIl Y WELFARE published in Notification (SHRIMATI D K THARADEVI No E P 4(2)/84 in Gazette SIDDHARTHA) I beg to la> on the Table— of India dated the 29th November, 1991 (1) 0} A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and E nglish versions) (ii) The Food Corporation of of the Dr B Barooah Can India (Staff) (Fourth Amend cer Instituto Guwahati for ment) Regulations, 1991 the year1989 90 published in Notification No E P 17-11/90 in Gazette of (ii) A copy ofthe Annual Ac India dated the 18th Decem counts (Hindi and English 499 Sup pL Demand! for MARCH 10.1992 500 Grants (Rlys.), 1991-92

versions) of the Dr B 13.09 1/2 his. Barooah Cancer Institute Guwahati, for the year CESS AND OTHER TAXES ON 1989-90 together with Au MINERALS (VALIDATION) dited Report thereon BILL*

(in) A copy of the Review (Hindi [English] and English versions) by the Government on the working THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE of the Dr B Barroah Cancer MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM Institute, Guwahati, for the SINGH YADAV) I beg to move for leave to year 1989-90 introduce a Bill to validate the imposition and collection of cesses and certain other taxes (2k A statement (Hindi and on minerals under certain State laws English versions) showing reasons for delay in laying MR DEPUTY-SPEA KE R The ques the papers mentioned at (1) tion is above "that leave ,be granted to introduce (3) A copy of the Annual Ac a Bill to validate the imposition and counts (Hindi and English collection of cesses and certain versions) of the Dr B other taxes on minerals under cer Barooah Cancer Institute, tain State laws" Guwahati, for the year 1988-89 together with Au The motion was adopted dit Report thereon *• (4) A statement (Hindi and SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV I intro English versions) showing duce the Bill reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at (3) above 13.09 3/4 hr*.

~~CESS AND OTHER TAXES ON SUPPLEMENTARY DEMANDS FOR MINERALS (VALIDATION) GRANTS (RAILWAYS,. 1991-92 ORDINANCE. 1992~~

[English] Explanatory statement giving reasons for immediate legislation by Ordinance THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI C K JAFFER SHARIEF) I beg to present a [English] statement (Hindi and English versions) showing the Supplementary Demands for THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Grants in respect of the Budget (Railways) MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM for 1991-92 [Placed in Library See No LT- SINGH YADAV) I beg to lay on the Table an 1503/92] explanatory statement (Hindi and English versions) giving reasons for immediate leg

‘Published in Gazettee of India Extraordinary Part II, Sec 2, dated 10-3-1992 “ Introduced with the recommendation of the President 501 Matters under PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) Rule 377 502 islation by the Cess and Other Taxes on but no such tram has so far been introduced Minerals (Validation) Ordinance, 1992 There is also a demand to run one more new [Placed in Library See No LT-1504/92] train between Itarst and Delhi via Piparia, Narasinghpur, Goregaon, Jabalpur, Bina MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Now, the so that the people of Hoshangabad and House stands adjourned for Lunch to meet Narasinghpur districts could also avail direct again at 14 10 hours tram facility for the capital city of the country

13.10 hrs Therefore, I request the Central Gov ernment to take action immediately to run a superfast tram equipped with all facilities The Lok Sabha then adjourned for Lunch from Madhya Pradesh between Jabalpur or till ten minutes past fourteen of the Clock Itarsi and Delhi via Bina and provide railway facilities to the people of Mahakaushal re gion

The Lok Sabha reassembled after lunch at (il) Need to ensure that the fifteen minutes past fourteen of the Clock traineers of Government In dustrial Training Institute, [MR DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chair\ Chalakudy, Kerala are sup plied training equipments and [English] workshop materials.

~~MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Now we shall [English] take up Matters under rule 377~~

PROF SAVITHRI LAKSHMANAN MATTERS UNDER RULES 377 (Mukundapuram) Sir, Government Indus trial Training institute was started at Cha (I) Need to run a superfast train lakudy, Kerala exclusively for women in between Jabalpur and Delhi August, 1990 with the aid from the World via Bina, Madhya Pradesh Bank 104 Tratnees attend regular course of training at Chaiakudy IT I in three trades, [Translation] i e Radio and Television Mechanic, Elec tronics Mechanic (2 years course) and KUMARI VIMLA VERMA (Seom) In Computer course (one year course) in Data terms of area Madhya Pradesh is large State Preparation and Computer Software It is where communication facilities are not ade surprised to note that the training of the said quate Jabalpur is situated in the centre of courses are nearing completion and the Madhya Pradesh, and out of 6 districts of trainees are preparing for their final All India Jabalpur division, 3 districts are dominated Trade Test in July, 1992, but the trainees by T nbals There is only one direct train from have not been provided with the training Jabalpur to Delhi, the capital city of the equipments, workshop materials etc , till date country It is neither a convenient tram nor a Not even a single computer is available in superfast one Due to this, all the passen the Institute, but sufficient instructors are gers of this division face great mconven available ranee Some of the Members of Parliament made written requests to the hon Minister of I would urge upon the government of Railways to introduce a new tram between India, to intervene in the matter immediately Jabalpur and Delhi via Bina The hon Minis and provide the equipments to the trainees ter of Railways had acceded to the request Thank you 503 Matters under MARCH 10.1992 Rule 377 504 (ill) NMd for aarly completion of caused by this disease properly Hon. Minis National Hlghway-52 in Arun- ter of Finance, it is necessary to keep a vigil achal Pradesh on this disease in the larger interest of farm ers SHRI LAETA UMBREY (Arunachal East) Sir The construction of 336 kms Thereto, e, I would like to request the length road of National Highway - 52 in Central Government again to issue neces Arunachal Pradesh sector was started in sary instructions in this regard immediately 1982-83 Out of this, the Border Road Or ganisation took over more than 200 kilo (v) Need to release grant to the metres existing road from the State P W D Asiatic Society, Bombay It is most unfortunate to note that in spite of repeated requests made on various forums [English] about 59 kilometres of length ol the road is required to be finalised its alignment Num SHRI RAM NAIK (Bombay-North) The ber of bridges ovor big and small rivers are Asiatic Society of Bombay’ established in yet *o be taken up except bridges over Siang 1804, i e . more than 187 years ago, is one and L ohit rivers T his is the reason why Lohit of the premier organisations of Mumbai It and Dibang valley districts remained without has one of the world s best libraries and it is all-weal her road till today People lace un also recoqnised as a Central Library by the told miseries during summer every year Government of India It receives annual grant Therefore, I urge upon the Central Govern from the Government of India under the ment to give adequate attention to the mat Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public ter Thank you Libraries) Act, 1954 However, a financial crisis has developed into the Central Library (iv) Need to conduct a proper sur since it has not receive the D B A grant-of vey of damage caused to the Rs 20,11,100/ for the year 1991-92 from opium crop by ‘Moyair dis the Government of India in spite of repeated ease in Madhya Pradesh reminders and having completed all the for malities The Society has not been able to [ Translation] pay staff salaries because of the financial cnsis The Staff has also become restive and SHRI LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA may resort to direct action resulting into total (Mandsaur) As in last year, this year also closure of the Central Library I, therefore, normal production of opium has been ad request that the Minister of Human Resource versely affected due to being affliated by Development should make immediate pay opium crop 'Moyali' disease and the farmers ment of the grant of Rs 20,11.100/- will not be able to make average production It is, therefore, necessary that the depart (vi) Need to convert Patna Uni ment should oonduct a survey and take versity into a Central Univer stock of the entire situation Generally, there sity are complaints that officers conduct the survey arbitrarily and overlook the griev [Translation] ances of the affected farmers Since, the effect of this disease varies from field to field SHiMATlGIRIJA DEVI (Maharaj Ganj) and vary even in the same village, it is Bihar is a very backward State from educa necessary to assess the loss on individual tional point of view The literacy rate among basis The poppy growers of Mandsaur and men is 38 54% whereas it is 23 10% among Ratlam have been severely affer^ed by this women Bihar is backward not only quantita ‘Moyali’ disease Hundreds of farmers from tively but also qualitatively Nalanda, the Mandsaur district have made a request to do seat of one of the oldest universities in the justice to them and assess the damage World, is located in Bihar only In ancient 505 Manors under PHALGUNA 20, 1913 ( SAKA) Stat Res. re. disapproval 506 Rule 377 insects & pests (Amend & validation) ordinance, 1992 & Destructive insects & pests (Amend. A validation) Bill times, students from all parts of the world was all along tagged to that of Delhi. Now, used to be attracted by this State for studies. while a decision to this effect has been finally But now the students of this State have been taken for Delhi, the people of Chandigarh forced to go to other States. Three of the have been deprived of this benefit. This has Central Universities of the country are lo been a long standing demand of the people cated in Delhi itself and two in Uttar Pradesh. and merits favourable consideration. Be There is no i.T.i. for engineering education in sides providing a relief to the owners, the Bihar. Due to all this, Bihar is turning back conversion of leasehold into free-hold will ward not only in terms of percentage of also earn sufficient revenue for the Govern literacy but also in terms of standard of ment. It will also help reduce the avoidable education. bureaucratic hassels to the people and re form one wing of the administration. Patna University of Bihar is one of the oldest universities in the country which has In these circumstances I urge upon the become famous*for its standard of educa Government to take immediate action to tion It has had the honour of imparting abolish the lease system in Chandigarh also. education to great intellectuals. Therefore, I would like to request the Central Govern ment to convert Patna University into a Central University forthe progress of educa 14.25 hrs. tion in Bihar. STATUTORY RESOLUTION RE DISAP (vii) Need to include Santhal Par- PROVAL THE DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS gana, North and South Chhota AND PESTS (AMENDMENT AND VALI Nagpur area in centrally spon DATION) ORDINANCE, 1992 sored Weil Construction Scheme, Bihar AND

SHRI SURAJ MANDAL (Godda): Mr. DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS AND PESTS Deputy Speaker, Sir, a well construction (AMENDMENT AND VALIDATION) BILL scheme has been launched with the central grant in hill areas of Bihar. This scheme has (English) proved very effective and beneficial to the public. MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Now. wetake up item numbers 8 and 9 together. Shri Therefore, I would like to request the Girdhari Lai Bhargava. Government to extend the scheme to Jharkhand area (Santhal Pargana and North [Translation] and South Chhota Nagpur area) so that this area could make progress. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA (Jaipur): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the ordi (vlii) Need to abolish lease-hold system for properties In Chan nance introduced by the hon. Minister of digarh Agriculture. ...(Interruptions) ..

[English] SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of order, SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL (Chan it would have been better had Shri Jakhar digarh): About the need to abolish Lease himself been present here and we would hold system in Chandigarh, the question of have heard his views on this very important conversion of Leasehold to Free-hold for Bill. But my point of order on the Statutory certain categories of property in Chandigarh Resolution of the Bill that has been brought 507 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10, 1992 ordinance, 1992 & 508 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & vstidetion) Bill [Sh. George Fernandesj in this House on Dunkel's proposal. At that time, the Government had replied that be- forward by the Goyernment. There is a fore forming any opinion about Dunkel's sentence in its statement of objects and . proposal, the Government would like to have reasons. it discussed first in this august House and then discussed all the country over. After [English] discussion, in the House and all over the country, the Government would give its views "Under the new Seed Policy, the regarding the above proposal on the basis of import of seeds and plant materials the final consensus arrived at from the dis- was brought under Open General cussion. But i regret to say here that this Licence resulting in heavy import seed import is a part of Dunkel's proposal. thereof." When it is a part and parcel of the Dunkel's proposal and the Government is to make [ Translation) statement in this regard after discussion in the House, what was the need of issuing an We have not been able to make any ordinance on it. It otherwise means that this thing out of this sentence. When will you Government has surreptiously given its enforce this New Seed Policy? When did you assent to the Dunkal's proposal and laws are cover all these under Open General Licence? being enacted one after the other to suit the Please let US know whether it was a part of proposal. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Iam also your gazette notification dated 27th October, on a point of order to know as to what is the 1989 or there was a separate seed policy? justification of introducing the Bill when a Unless it is made clear, what should we discussion the subject is about to be taken discuss there? up by the Government in the House.

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When did you bring this New Seed SHRI P. C. THOMAS: This is a state for Policy into action? Was it a part of your consideration of the Bill after introduction. Gazette Notification of 27 October, 1989? SHRI MULLAPALLYRAMCHANDRAN: THE MIN!STER OF STATE IN THE Sir, I do not know whether these objection MINISTrW OF AGRICULTURE (Shri Mulla- sould be raised now when the Bill has been pa!ly Ramachandran): Iwill give it in my reply introduced by the hon. Minister for Agricul- to the debate. ture, the other day.

SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: We SHRI GORGE FERNANDES: Sir, Iam cannot have a discussion unless we know sorry, neither the hon. Minister nor thehon. what this New Seed Policy is about. Member from the Congress side who has intervened have tried to understand what I SHRI P. C. THOMAS (Muvattupuzha) am trying to drive at. What is the scopr of or discussion at this stage when the Resolution is being moved? [ Translation]

MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Let us hear Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir it has been their views. categorically stand in the statement of Ob- jection and Reasons of the Bill as to why this [ Translation} Bill is being introduced. This Bill has been introduced to replace the Ordinance Promu!- SHH! MOHAN SiNGH (De'::;;;:1): :',.1; gated on 25 January.On 27th October 1989 'Jeputy Speaksr. Si;, a q.W'3\'(:>;,;.fj::,', ;.lis2d a Gazette Notitication was issued about 509 Stat. Res. re. PHALGUNA 20,1913 (S>I#CA^ ordinance, 1992 & 510 disapproval insects A pests structive insects A pests (Amend. A validation) (Amend. A validation) Bill import of seeds , its inspection, fumigation, SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: The disinfection and supervision. I would speak hon. Member, Shri George Fernandes has on it when I speak on the Bill I will clarify at raised a point of order. But there is no point that time what were your intentions. At the of order absolutely. Under which rule he has moment I arise here. On a point of order to raised this point of order? Which rule has clarify a legal point. been violated? This Bill has already been properly introduced and also a statement [English] has been made by the Minister while intro ducing this Bill. At that point of time, there Under the new seed policy, the import of was no objection raised. Now it is for consid seeds and plant materials was brought under eration of the Bill. Whatever points are being open general licence resulting in heavy import raised by the hon. Members that would be thereof. dealt with after participation by the Mem bers. Hon. Members are at liberty to raise all [Translation] those points while participating. This is at the consideration stage. Members are now re When was this introduced? quired to participate in the debate and while doing so any point can be raised and the hon.

[ E n g l i s h ] Minister while replying to the debate, of course, should deal with those points. You have introduced a sentence here which neither connects with the notification Naturally, there is no question of point of of October, 1989 nor with the President’s order at this stage. No. rule has been vio Ordinance. What is this? This sentence is a lated. foreign body in the aims and objects of this Bill. I want a clarification from the Minister SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: I want before discussing it. to reply to the hon. Member’s query. I have raised the point of order under rule 376 (2). [Translation] "A point of order may be raised in SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI (Kota): Mr. relation to the business before the Deputy Speaker, Sir. a senior hon. Member house at the moment;’’ of the opposition raised objections.**I think the Senior Minister should be called to the At the moment, we are discussing this. House. (Interruptions) SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: At the SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI (Deog- moment, what has been violated? You ex arh): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the way hon. plain that. V\l|ty are you creating obstruction Member distinguished between the senior at this stage? What rule has been violated? and junior Minister is highly objectionable. I (Interruptions) think it should be expunged. ...(Interrup- tions)i MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I will give an opportunity to every Member to express his J English] view. You will have a chance.

| MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: They are all SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY ! responsible Ministers. You should not distin (Katwa): I fully support the hon. Member, Mr. guish. It is unfair to say like that. We have George Fernandes for what he has said. expunged it. May-be earlier it could not be detected. Even

"Expunged as ordered by the Chair. 511 Stat. flea. re. MARCH 10,1992 ordinance. 1992 & 512 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. 6 validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill [Sh. Saifuddin Choudhury] "Under the new seed policy, the im port of seeds and plant materials was at the late stage, if it has been detected, this brought under open general licence House cannot commit anything wrong. We resulting in heavy import thereof. The cannot discuss a subject or Bid on the basis Government had therefore, to of a presumption that something will come. strengthen the infrastructural facili What is the new seed policy which necessi ties and services of Plant Quarantine tated this kind of Bill to be brought forward? Organisations in order to prevent entry There has to be a new seed policy that has of exotic diseases through such im to be discussed in the House. Then only the ported consignments." question of this kind of Bill arises, otherwise not. We cannot commit a wrong thing. [ Translation]

SHRI SHOBANADREESWARA RAO IF the Government saying something VADDE (Vijayawada): I would like to supple new. We are not discussing what happened ment. The new Seed import policy was in 1988. WE don’t know what happened in brought on 1st October, 1988 during the 1988. The Government issued order on 27th Eighth Lok Sabha Period. (Interruptions) October 1989. And under this order you have done whatever could be done. Some SHRi SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY suits were filled in the court. We know all this (Katwa): This is not a new policy (Interrup- and we accept it. But these two sentences: tions) [English] MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I will allow everybody. These are very ominous sentences I want the hon. Minister to tell us very cate [ Translation] gorically waht is this new seed policy.

DR. LAXMINARAYAN PNDEYA SHRI SUDHIR SAWANT (Rajapur): An (Mandsaur): When was the Seed policy Ordnance was promulgated and this Bill announced Would the hon Minister kindly seeks to replace that Ordinance. That is all. clarify. The moot point is, what is the purpose of this Act. The purpose of this Act is to prevent the (English) import and transport of any insect, fungus or other pests which can be destructive of crops. SHRI SRIBALLAV P ANIGRAHI: Acare- That is the purpose. For that, there is a ful reading of the Statement of Objects and mechanism for the Plant Quarantine Organi Reasons makes it very dear that this piece sation. The Plant Quarantine Organisation of legislation is intended to legalise fees requires certain funds. It cannot be run on which had been already collected. Already the tax-payer’s cost. That is why, in the levy is collected and two High Courts. Bom national interest, whatever may be imported, bay and Calcutta held it illegal. There is a that has to be checked. For that purpose, this seed policy prevalent under which large Bill is being moved and we have it for the quantity of seed was imported. Some levies sake of consideration and passing. were collected and that was declared illegal and void by the High Court. This Bill isfor this I do not think that it is appropriate be purpose. Why are they saying that there is cause this new seed policy of import of no policy? seeds and plants, as brought under the Open General Licence, in no way is con SHRI GEORGE rERNANDES: I will cerned with this objective of this Bill, it is only read two sentences from the Statement of as an explanatory note that it has been Objection and Reasons: given. 513 Star Res re PHALGUNA 20, 181 * *tSAKA) ordinance. 1992 4 514 disapproval insects & peats Destructive insects A pests (Amend £ validation) (Amend & validation) Bill I fed that Members should consider this SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA H never in the light of the requirement of having came before the House for discussion We legalising the fees and not go into this matter are not aware of such a policy which the of new seed policy under general licence, Government of India adopted long back because it has already been moved When this policy was adopted long back itself, why was this necessity not felt at that [Translation] time? Why did they not feel the difficulty which the Government had to face So my SHRI KAMLA MISHRA MADHUKAR point is that first that policy should be dis (Motihari) The point which Shri George cussed and then if at all it is necessary to Fernandes raised is valid We don't know enact a legislation then a legislation should about the New Seed Policy of the Govern be enacted This is my point ment It appears that the Government wants to introduce Dunkels proposals Dunkels [Translation] proposals have been criticised in the House and all over the country as well The Member SHRI DAUDAYAL JOSHI Mr Deputy sexpressed their concern in the House that Speaker Sir for strange reasons the Ordi through Ounkes Proposals they want to nance had to be issued and now this Bill is implement the policy of imperialism in the being introduced Heavens would not have country which is not in the interest of the beilew had the Ordinance not been issued country The session of Lok Sabha was likely to commence and what were the reasons of [English] promulgating this ordinance in such a hurry Please clarify these things Secondly Pepsi Whether it is old policy or new policy food has discussed many times in this House (Interruptions) What will be the shape of things in the future? If seeds of tomato will be sold at Rs 35000 SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA (Bankura) per kilogram The Government is inviting Sir this is a very import matter (Interrup foreign companies in the country in the name tions) of developing new techniques I would like the hon Minister to clarify all these points MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Let us hear before introducing the Bill him Let us know it because they say there is a point (English)

SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA (Kot SHRI RAM KAPSE (Thane) Sir a point tayam) They are repealing the same point of order was raised by Shri George Fernan des While discussing that point of order my MR DEPUTY SPEAKER ShriRamesh learned frtend said that the Bill has already Chenmthala this is a democratic set up We been introduced and at the time of discus would give an opportunity to everyone to sion he may raise the point and the Minister express his views should reoly I see that the procedure should be otherwise If there is any mistake in the (Interruptions) Objects part of the Bill then in that case the Minister should first explain and then only we SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA We are should discuss the whole matter The point told that the Seed policy was announced of order can be raised at any time I seek your long back, in the year 1988 This policy was indulgence Please let us know from your never discussed on the floor of the House side whether you would like the Minister to reply just now or afterwards I feel that he SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY It should reply immediately and then only we never came before the House should discuss ft 515 Stat Res re MARCH 10.1992 ordinance. 1992 & 516 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend A validation) (Amend & validation) Bill SHRI NITISH KUMAR' (Barh) Mr earlier Budget which showsthat this is some Deputy Speaker, Sir, the point of order raised thing new This is obviously the new policy by Shri George Fernandes is quite proper that is being referred to here and this is and it should be decided at this very stage somethings which has not been discussed Why this Bill is brought*? There is the so Without this Bill being discussed. I think, the called New Seed Policy of Government It is hon Member Shn George Fernandes is clear from the statement of object and rea quite right that this cannot be taken up sons of the Bill that the imported seed will (Interruptions) bring various diseases with it The foreian seeds are not suitable to the climatic condi SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHAN- tion of the country It will not acclimatize with DRAN Sir, hon Shri George Fernandes has the condition here The hon Member has raised a point of order I do not think that toldthatthe New Seed Policy was announced there is any point at all because he was in 1988 This is the reason that it was not referring to the New Seed Policy which was implemented Today you want it to be im- announced by the Government of India on paemented under the pressure of Dunkel 1 10 1988 That is the policy which he is You want it to be implemented in the name of referring to Under this Bill, the import of New Seed Policy under the pressure of the seeds plants was brought under OGL With Director General Dunkel The New Seed this as expected, there was heavy import of Policy should be clear to which seed they seeds and plant material In order to prevent want to bring, whether that is suitable to the introduction of exotic pests and diseases in agro climatic condition of India or not, all the*country due to such heavy import the these things should be given clearly and it Government had to strengthen the infras should be done at this very stage otherwise tructural facilities and services of plant quar this Bill be of no use It is not proper to give antme plant organisation by way of procure open liberty to the multinationals to come ment of highly sophist ^ated and costly here for trade without having discussion on equipment The Ceneral Government in the New Seed Policy An indication to it has exercise of the powers conferred by Sub been given in the Budget also According to section 1 of Section 3 of the Destructive this indication the seeds will bring vanous Insects and Pests Act of 1914 (2 of 1914) types of diseases here These will destroy issued the Plants, Fertilizers and Seeds our traditional seeds which are suitable to Regulation and Import Order 1989 vide no our land and climate and slowly and slowly or tification dated 27th October 1989 Under our nculture will be ruined This is the con such order, levy of fee or issue of import spiracy of America that to bring India s self permits and also charging of inspection and reliance in agriculture to an end as India is gumigation fees etc, were provided (Inter becoming self-reliant Let it come to us with ruptions) a begging bowl as it did under P L -480 This is your New Seed Policy First of all, you SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN (Kishan- bring the New Seed Policy so that we can ganj) We are not discussing the Bill We ascertain what would be its impact on the would like the hon Minister simply to tell us farmers and agriculture here, only then there the terms of reference of that New Seed will be any justification of this policy Policy (Interruptions)

[English] SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHAN- DRAN This Policy was announced m the SHRIMATI MALINIBHATTACHARAYA House on 1 10 1988 ( Interruptions) (Jadavpur) I just want to say one thing and that is that, it is only in the recei t Budget of SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES I dis 1992-93 it has been said that import of pute the Minister I have here with the Gazette seeds, plants, flowers etc, is going to be Notification And in between what the Minis liberalised This had not been there in the ter is sying and me the Gazette Notification, 517 Stat Res re PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 518 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill there is contradiction This is a Gazette SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE Notification of the Ministry of Agriculture, (Dum Dum) The problem arises because it Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, is written in this fashion Initially there was an New Delhi dated 27th October, 1989 What ordinance And because there was certain does it say? It says court verdict, in order to legalise the collec tion of fees, this Bill is being introduced and "SOS 67 (E) In exercise of the power it is proposed to get it passed What has conferred by Sub-section 1 of Section been said here in the Aims and Objects of 3 of the Destructive Insects and Pests this Bill is, under the New Seed Policy, the Act 1914 (2 of 1914) in supersession import of seeds and plant material was of plants, Fruits and Seeds Regula brought under Open General Licence result tion of Import into India Order 1984 ing in heavy import thereof This is the prob except as respective things done or lem omitted to be done before that su persession, the Central Government On the point of whether or not there hereby make following orders for the were heavy imports, the Government felt purpose of prohibiting and regulating that it was entitled to collect fees But the import into India of agricultural ar court struck that down Therefore, the curt s ticles mentioned herein ” striking it down is being attempted to be avoided through this legislation The mis Where is 1988 order'? You are mislead take is that, as he has later put it very ing the House Your officials are making you correctly, the Minister perhaps as part of the to mislead the House How can you do this? Government is not keen on the home work (Interruptions) You should do your home about the Bill That is why the problem has work You should ask your officials to help ansen (Interruptions) Even if that sentence you to do your home work You cannot come were not there, it would have been all right and mislead the House (Interruptions'* I urge I think, in the rush to serve the foreign mas upon you to put off the discussion on this Bill ters, they have introduced this Bill (Interrup- (Interruptions) tions) SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI What SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHAN is this “foreign masters’? Yesterday the Prime DRAN I am not misleading the House The Minister made it absolutely clear Government of India announced the New (Interrup- They cannot be allowed to speak like Seed Policy on 1 10 1988 I never wanted to tions) this What is this? Who are our masters? mislead the House (Interruptions) People are our masters (Interruptions) SHRI SUDHIRSAWANT(Rajapur) This SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE I Bill seeks to do only one particular thing and am not harping on any Minister or on any that is to permit this ( Interruptions) Member I have no intention of that ( SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA (Kot Interruptions) tayam) In 1988, the Seed Policy was an MR DEPUTY SPEAKER What is this? nounced in the House by the Government that gitates everybody so much? Should we They are misleading the House (Interrup- not hear the opinions of others Law is there tions) They say that there was no such law passed But on this side they say that law was passed MR DEPUTY-SPEAKER What is your point? Do you say that there was no Seed (Interruptions) Policy announced on the floor of (he House? SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA (Bankura) Never such a law was passed (Interrup- (Interruptions) tions) 519 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10,1992 ordinance, 1992 & 520 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects £ pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. A validation) Bill SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE: MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I am allowing In the present Bodget, there are certain now Shri Ram Naik and then Shri Sobha- concessions in terms of customs duty. Let us nadreeswara Rao. But Shri Sobhanadrees- distinguish between the two things. One wara Rao, you had a chance already to item can be under Open General Licence, contribute something to this subject. Now, I that is, no licence is required. But that does have called Shri Ram Naik. not mean that there will be no duty on that. This year, Budget has given special consid (Interruptions) eration to the import of these things to facili tate imports - under whose pressure, we SHRI A. CHARLES: Sir, how many know. Let me not mention that. (Interrup- people will speak on this subject? You know tions) about the business of the House.

SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL (Chan MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Kindly sit digarh): What pressure is he talking about? down. (Interruptions) SHRI RAM NAIK: Let me also put up my SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE point. Sir, a legal point is arising now. Shri (Dumdum): But there is no new seed policy Balram Jakhar, is the Minister In-Charge. in that sense excepting that in terms of Now, his Deputy is here. But the convention import, it has been put under OGL. ( Interrup- of the House was that there should be at tions) Please let me conclude. After that, you least one Cabinet Minister, who should be have a right to say (Interruptions) present in the House. At present, there is no Cabinet Minister in the House. Secondly, SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL (Chan whenever a law point arises, on what is to be digarh): Sir, I want to raise a point of order. done, I will now read from Shri Kaul & (Interruptions) Shakdhar’s Book. It was mentioned at page 844 and the Speaker had observed that: SHRI A. CHARLES (Trivandrum): Sir, you should always take the sense of the "When the House is sitting, the Law House. We should also be given time. (Inter- Minister or one of his Deputies should ruptions) be available to give opinion on legal matters which might arise during any SHRI RAM NAIK (Bombay North): Sir, I discussion.” want to raise a point of cder. (Interruptions) Now, the Law Minister is also not here. SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE: (Interruptions) Please allow me to correct his sense of timings and arithmetics. He does not know SHRI A. CHARLES: What legal matter what is meant by timing. (Interruptions) is there in this? If that is accepted, then the Law Minister will have to be present in the SHRI A. CHARLES: I also know (Inter- House all through the day. (Interruptions) ruptions) SHRI RAM NAIK: Shouting will not help you and you cannot decide the point. It has SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE: to be decided by the Deputy Speaker. (Inter- Therefore, the problem is that an irrelevant ruptions) sentence has entered into the Aims and Object. I think peace can be restored, if you MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Kindly res withdraw that particular sentence. It is en ume your seats. tirely unrelated to the Aims and Object and for passing the Bill. (Interruptions) SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIPRAHI: Sir, 521 Stat. Res re PHALGUNA 20 1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 522 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill there is absolutely no point (Interruptions) in-charge should be present in the House Let us see what Kaul and Shakdhar said SHRI RAM NAIK You cannot decide about it in Page 844 the point -The Speaker has made observa SHRI A CHARLES Have you given the tions from time to time that Minis notice on this legal matter? (Interruptions) ters in-charge should be present when business relating to their SHRI RAM NAIK Please allow me to Ministries and departments directly complete This book was written by Mr Kaul or indirectly before the House ” & Shakdhar (Interruptions) He is not the Minister m-charge He is the MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Shri Charles, Minister of State The Minister in charge is is it fair on the part of a person who is Shri Balram Jakhar Obviously the Minister bestowed with a high voice to supress the of State is not aware as to how that one views being expressed by any other hon sentence has been added He is not in a Member of this House? position to explain So the be*;' course would be to call the Minister m-charge get his SHRI A CHARLES Then, I should also explanation and then we can ptoceed Kindly be heard see that the Minister in charge comes here he explains and the matter can go ahead MR DEPUTY SPEAKER Who says That is very easy and that should be done that you will not be heard9 As an hon That is my point of order Member, we should have that grace to hear them, know their opinion and if they are [Translation] wrong, when you get a chance to rebut it, you can do so in a polite way so that the man who SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI I request said something wrong can definitely correct you to call the Law Minister and the Agricul himself Suppose, we do not give the oppor ture Minister I request you to call both of tunity for an individual to express his opinion them so that there can be a discussion on the and if he has made to shut down, is it fair’ Bill This is a House of elders [English] (Interruptions) SHRI A CHARLES May I know under what rule he is making a distinction between SHRJ GEORGE FERNANDES Sir you a Minister of State and a Cabinet Minister’ have to conduct a special class for Shri Here we have the Minister of State who is Charles (Interruptions) fully m-charge, holding the portfolio He is capable and he has the authority to speak on MR DEPUTY SPEAKER I have got behalf of the Government respect to Shri Charles and I have got re spect to everybody So, let us know the Coming to this, it is very clear we are opinion of others concerned only with the notification of the 27th October 1989 All the other things are (Interruptions) supplementary Legally there is no bar for discussion of this Bill SHIR A CHARLES Sir all the time, they are trying to hijack the House About the ruling in Kaul and Shakdhar there should be a notice on a point of law, SHRI RAM NAIK I was on the point of then only the Law Minister takes note of that Minister in-charge It is said, the Minister and comes to the House Simply there is a 523 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10,1992 ordinance. 1992 4 524 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects A pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill [Sh. A. Charles] over. Others are also anxious to say some thing about this. Let us hear them. ruling like that does not mean that the Law Minister should be always present in the (Interruptions) House. That is not the intention. SHRI SRIBALLA V PAN IGR AH I: Sir. one MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: ShriV.S.Rao. point of order was raised and it was dis Let us stick to the relevant point. cussed here. All those Members who wanted to make some observations, give some opin SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO ions were given chances. Before it could be VADDE: That is what I am coming to Sir. I disposed of, another point of order was raised very well remember, on 1st October 1988 by Shri Ram Naik as to whether the Minister the Government of the day had come for is competent and who was the ward with a new seed policy. That was a Minister-in-charge, etc. So much of confu policy statement. At the same time the agri sion is there in the House. This is what I want culture scientists all over the country had to bring to your kind notice. Moreover, this is expressed their apprehensions about the not the time to raise it. Initially, we have possible impact and adverse effects of the emphatically stated that this is not the time new policy. They wanted to strengthen the for all these objections to be raised. Now, we plant quarantine and other procedure so that will straightway discuss this, (interruptions) our crops do not get damaged in future This is at the consideration stage. If at all because of some deadly disease. I think the they want to say something, it should pertain notification of 27th October following the to the debate; they can come forward with policy might have been brought in. After their suggestions, with their objections, which implementation of that one, when the Courts will be dealt with and replied to by the Minis have struck down certain provisions in that, ter, during the course of his reply. That is the I think the Government has come forward position. Let us not further waste the time of with this ordinance. And to replace the ordi the House on this. nance the present Bill has been brought forward. SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: With due deference to the hon. Members and SHRI P.M. SAYEED (Lakshadweep): particularly to Shri Ram Naik, I would like to Shri Rao has very amply placed before you refer to Rule 2 (1) of Rules of Procedure & the exact position. This Bill was moved and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, where in it is at the consideration stage. If at all, there it is stated that: is constitutionally and legally any impropri ety, that ought to have been brought before, “Member in charge of the Bill means the the House at that time. It is improper on our Member who has introduced the Bill and any part to heckle the junior Minister just be Minister in the case of a Government Bill". cause the Cabinet Minister is not here. (Interruptions) My esteemed friend Shri Ram Naik has read out something from Kaul and Shakdher’s book and said that the Minister-in-charge SHRI RAM NAIK: I have said about the does not include the Minister of State. What Cabinet Minister being present in the does it mean ? I do not* understand that. House, (/nte/njpfbns) Therefore, you must in your wisdom rule out all these objections and direct that the Bill SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: If they may betaken upforconsideration, (interrup- are not satisfied with that, I would read the tions) definition of the Minister.

MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Your turn is MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Not neces- 525 Stat Res re PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) ordinance 1992 & 526 disapproved insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill sary, everybody has read that out This Ordinance is very much necessary in view of the court orders Therefore, this was {Interruptions) very much necessary This Bill was brought forward by way of an ordinance It is only the replacement of the ordinance which we are SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL It says discussing Moreover the introduction is over I do not think they have objected it at the time ' Minister means a member of the of introduction At the time of introduction, Council of Ministers, a Minister of there was no objection ( Many State, a Deputy Minister or a Par Interruptions) Members have spoken It is for you give the liamentary Secretary" ruling I hope you would certainly give the ruling not to have further discussion on this So, Sir, that is not the point which should subject have been raised With utmost respect, I would say, it may mean a little repetition of [Translation] what has been said But it is for the sake of adding emphasis to it that I want to say this SHRI NITISH KUMAR When the point We started the discussion on the Bill and the of order raised by Shri George was going on Statutory Resolution It is not just a Bill It is the raising of jaoint of order by Shri Ram Naik also a Statutory Resolution disapproving an in-between is out of order He has said that Ordinance which was moved by an hon the Minister of State is competent to pilot this Member from the other side, the BJP side Bill We have no objection to it We have He got up to introduce it If at all they wanted nothing to say on it But what is to be added to say anything, it should have been told to the question of Shri George which has before this matter is taken up But at that been responded is that the future Govern time, not a single word was referred to it I ment had come to know about the so-called would say that this is not really fair, it would New Seed Policy of 1988 of this not be setting up a right precedent Even if Bill (Interruptions) that is why this you wore to invoke any rule - whether it is Bill has been brought rule 109 or any other rule for that matter - it would not be setting up a right precedent if we disrupt the discussion in this way and [English] take up other matters (Interruptions)

SHRI A CHARLES Sir I think the MR DEPUTY SPEAKER I give the observation about the Minister has to be ruling Any lacuna in the statement of objects withdrawn, under normal procedure ( Inter and reasons must be pointed out at the time ruptions) of introduction of the Bill A point raised in this regard at the consideration stage of the Bill SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJESWARI is not valid (Bellary) Sir, to say that the Mimster-m-charge is not eligible to intro Number two, Shri Ram Naik has raised duce the Bill is not correct He has got every an objection that the Minister has no author right to introduce the Bill It is for the discus ity to introduce the Bill There is an author sion of the House At this stage, after the ised letter by Shn Balram Jakhar to Shri introduction, it is not advisable to say that it Ramachandran to introduce the Bill Even should be taken back and some other Minis otherwise, the Minister is at liberty to intro ter should come K is not correct duce the Bill and we cannot discnmmate

Another thing is this The Principal Act SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN We still of 1914 has subsequently been replaced by do not know what the contents of the 1st way of an Ordinance of 29th October 1989 October, 1988 policy are ( Interruptions) 527 Stat Res re. MARCH 10.1992 ordinance. 1992 & 528 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill [Translation] rupees, this has not been stated in the Ordi nance You are giving this right through the SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA I ordinance and the other thing is that the duty beg to move the following resolution - which you had already imposed has been validated Why was it done’ It was done That this House disapproves of because the Calcutta High Court had de the Destructive Insects and Pests cided not to impose this duty and the Bom (Amendment and Validation) Ordi bay High Court had held that the duty which nance, 1992 (Ordinance No 4 of has been charged should be refunded The 1992) promulgated by the Presi High Court had held that the duty already dent on 25th January 1992" charged should be refunded His Exellency the Hon President should have promul Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Bill is gated the Ordinance during an emergency being introduced by Shri Ramachandran period But when the session was going on you could have brought forward a Bill This is SHRI P M SAYEED (Lakshadweep) my first objection He is not introducing it but moving it for consideration Secondly, I would like to submit that though the objects of the Bill are sound but I [English] have an objection to the Ordinance which was not needed at all because it has no MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINIS regard for the judiciary If the judiciary does TRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULLAP something and the hon President promul PALLY RAMACHANDRAN) Sir, a state gates and Ordinance, then there would be a ment has already been made by the senior situation of confrontation between the judici Minister So, there is no point in saying that ary and the executive High Court gives a I must make another statement like that different verdict Bombay High Court s dec sion is different Will the Government not [Translation] refund it and continue it instead

SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA Secondly, I would like to submit that all There is no consideration stage at present the multinational companies which manu My resolution is to disapprove of the Ordi facture pesticides, are exporting all these nance promulgated by the hon President chemical pesticides to India since there is a Had Balram)t been here, there would not ban on the use of these pesticides in those have been any opposition since he has both countries When these pesticides are sprayed Ram and Bal with him His name is also Ram profusely on the crops, they are damaged and I am a devotee of Ram so I am not going The annual consumption of these pesticides to oppose it since I have come here by the has increased by eight percent in the coun grace of Ram try In the year 1986 it was to the tune of sixty thousand tones In the next year it increased I would like to submit two things here I by five thousand tonnes In this way more to support the hon Minister I would like to than one lakh tonnes of these pesticides submit that through the Destructive Insects have been imported during the last four and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Bill, years Due to the use of these pesticides the 1992 and through this Ordinance you are intake of consumption of these dangerous going to give the nght to the Central Govern* products has increased in humans through ment to impose duty on the inspection of the milch-animals like cows and Buffalose Since imported saplings and seeds of 'lowers but people are dying of cancer in western coun this right was already existing You have tries. there is a ban on the use of these stated “any fee" How much fee would it be products there’ There »s a ban on D D T there, one rupee, two rupees or hundred there but when pesticides are sprayed in our 529 Stat. Res. re. PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992& 530 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill country, the people even don’t wear gloves being promulgated to create confrontation or masks for protection. Similarly, 50 to 75 between the executive and the judiciary. persons in Tamil Nadu develop tuberculosis Had it been done through Bill, it would have every year. been different thing. Therefore, I oppose the Ordinance promulgated by His Exellency In India there are about four hundred the President and I would like to reassert it factories manufacturing these pesticides and that what the Calcutta High Court and the twenty five thousand workers are working in Bombay High Court have held regarding these factories. They do not have either non-levy of fee and refund of charged fee is gloves or masks. I would like to submit that right. Therefore I would like to submit that the Government should take some action or the Ordinance promulgated by the President be other in this direction. This Act is in force revoked. since 1971. My colleague M.P.s were ad vancing arguments and I was listening to MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Motion them since they were guiding me. I did not moved:- want to interrupt them. Even then I have gathered their good points. The Government “That this House disapproves of the wants to make comprehensive amendments Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment to the Act of 1971. A study conducted by the and Validation) Ordinance, 1992 (Ordinance World Health Organisation reveals that No. 4 of 1992) promulgated by President on D.D.T. is being used in India in larger quan the 25th January, 1992." tities for agro-products. The Government will have to ban it. [English]

Mr. Deputy Speaker. Sir. the pesticides The Minister may now move the motion which are being exported by foreign coun for consideration of the Bill. tries to this country should carry a certificate to the effect that these pesticides are already SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHAN- banned in their respective countries. They DRAN: On behalf of Shri Balram Jakhar, I should also issue a no-objection certificate beg to move: for the pesticides being imported here. People should be properly trained to use these "That the Bill further to amend the pesticides. Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914, be taken into consideration." Lastly, I would like to submit that the Government has not clarified whether it in MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Motion tends to refund the duty already charged or moved: intends to continue it. It has also not stated as to how much duty will be charged. The •That the Bill further to amend the Government has introduced a Bill further to Destructive Insects and Pests Act, amend the Destructive Insects and Pests 1914, be taken into consideration." Act, 1914. Now, amendments to the Consid Under the new policy the Government eration Motion. wants to import seeds and saplings under open general licence. It wants to levy a fee to [Translation] cover the expenditure. I would like to submit that two High Courts have delivered their SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSH! (Kota)' I beg judgements in this case. One holds that fee to move: cannot be levied while the other holds that the fee already charged should be ref unded. “That the Bill be circulated for the But the Government wants to regularise the purpose of eliciting opinion thereon fee through Ordinance. The Ordinance is by June 1,1992."(1) 531 Stat. Res. re MARCH 10,1992 ordinance, 1992 A 532 disapproval insects A pests Destructive insects A pests (Amend A validation) (Amend. A validation) Bill SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA organisation ts there to help the farmers so, (Jaipur) I beg to move I think it is the duty of the Government to safeguard the interest of the farmers '’That the Bill be circulated for the purpose of eliciting opinion thereon The Calcutta High Court in a writ petition by June 15,1992” (2) held that the aforesaid Act did not empower the Government to levy any fees for mspec PROF RASA SINGH RAWAT (Ajmer) tionfrumigation etc The Bombay High Court I beg to move also in a case struck down the imposition of fees and directed the refund of money 'That the Bill be circulated for the pur pose of eliciting opinion thereon by June 30, So, the Government is convinced that it 1992 "(4) is necessary to levy and collect fees foi the services rendered and for meeting expendi [English] ture on maintaining Plant Quarantine orgam sations It was also necessary to validate the SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA (Kot- levy and collection of fees made earlier In tayam) Sir, this Bill is to replace the Ordi the circumstances, suitable provisions in the nance on Destructive Insects and Pests, aforesaid Act empowering the Central Gov promulgated by the President of India on ernment to levy fees for inspection, fumgia 25th January, 1992 The original Act is to tion etc on imported consignments and for prevent introduction into India and transport validation of the fees already levied or col from one province to another, of any insect, lected were, therefoere required to be made fungus or other pests which may be destruc tive to crops The Government of India has So, an ordinance was promulgated by empowered the Central Government through the President of India and now the Minister is Section 3 of the Act to prohibit or regulate, here with a Bill to replace that ordinance subject to such restrictions and conditions When we are discussing this Bill, there are as it may impose, the import of or any part certain points which we have to take care of thereof or any special place therein of any article or class of articles likely to cause We are all aware of the farmers’ condi infection to any crop In exercise of this tion Almost all the cash crops, especially in power, the Central Government, by Notifica the State of Kerala are affected by some or tion dated 27th October, 1989, made an the other disease Farmers are facing a lot of order for matters relating to inspection, difficulty because of this Though a lot of fumigation disinfection and supervision of research work has been done in this regard some articles such as plants, fruits and seeds but the outcome is mil Just to give an ex which were imported into India Fees were ample, the pepper cultivators are facing a lot also provided to be levied and collected for of difficulty as the entire pepper crop is the aforesaid purposes UndertheNew Seed affected by a disease called Quick Wilt Policy the import of seeds and plant maten Kerala is the largest pepper producing State als was brought under Open General Li In spite of the fact that a tot of research has cence resulting in heavy import thereof The been done in this field, it has not proved any Government had, therefore, to strengthen result A section of the farmers doubt that the infrastructural facilities and services of this disease has come to the State of Kerala Plant Quarantine organisations in order to by the import of certain plants I am citing this prevent the entry of exotic diseases through solely as an example The Government such imported consignments should take ample care while importing the plants and seeds If we do not take ample Sir this fees was levied because of the precautions, this type of diseases will spread want of funds This organisation cannot and it will ultimately harm the prospects of function without adequate finance This cultivation 533 Stat Res. re PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 534 disapproved insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill Regarding coconut cultivation, t would ported seeds thus making it clear that bulk like to say something The coconut plants imports of seeds would be resorted to There affected by a particular disease For the last fore, I am very much vexed by this legislation so many years, the coconut cultivators are because as I see it, this law is going to open suffering The yield is very low and farmers floodgates for import of three categories of nave to cut down their trees The ooconut items into this country As per our new seeds cultivators are to be protected policy, we would be importing seeds from foreign countries But while passing this law, Recently, the Government has included as a very special measure, you are admitting coconut in the category of oilseeds but no that alongwith foreign seed, you will be action has been taken for developing it till bringing into country foreign diseases also now So. my request to the hon Agriculture The matter does not end there because Minister who is well aware of the problems of when the infected seed will be brought into cash crops as well as the farmers of Kerala India, you will have to go abroad to find its to take adequate care of the coconut cultiva cure Even in our country, diseases of seeds tors also exist We import insecticides and pesticides in large quantities from foreign countries to Sir, I do not want to take much time This spray our fields Bill is meant for maintaining the plant organi sations and the Government has to spend a With the introduction of the new policy in lot of money for purchasing sophisticated respect of seeds, it became necessary to instruments for checking these plants and bring forward the present legislation, as you also for strengthening these organisations, have said - so that the plants, plantations as well as the farmers can be protected [English]

[Translation] “Under the New Seed Policy, the import of seeds and plant materials was brought SHRI GEORGE FERNNADES (Muzaf under Open General Licence resulting in farpur) Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are heavy import thereof The Government had, discussing here amendment to a law which therefore, to strengthen the infrastructural was passed in 1914 by the Britishers When facilities and services of Plant Quarantine the Britishers enacted this law, they said that organisations in order to prevent the entry of there were two objects behind it — the first exot c diseases through such imported con was the if the seeds or other things imported signments" into our country were infected, how to check and prevent it from spreading The second [Translation] avowed purpose was to contain the spread of diseases in British India through inter-state You are admitting that it will bring dis trade and movement of seeds or other ar ease etc We have to prevent it It is but ticles Today, when this legislative proposal natural, moreover it is ou. duty In order to has been brought here, I, through a point of prevent disease we have to import medi order raised the point of first spelling out the cines from foreign countries It is also clear new seed policy that we shall have to import new pesticides for the new diseases It means that there is According to the honourable Minister some policy behind it also You have rightly and other Congress Members, the new seed said that the problem won’t be solved by policy implies bulk import of seeds into the bringing this minor legislation, there will be country. Not only seeds but other material so much of inconvenience, moreover there will have also to be imported While present are some such provisions added to this ing the budget, the Finance Minister pro legislation which will lead our agriculture to posed to fully exempt from import duty im heavy losses It should be discussed in the 535 Stat Res re MARCH 10.1992 ordinance. 1992 & 536 disapproval insects A pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bin [Sh George Fernandes] especially the hon Minister should under stand that according to the new policy being House today and moreover it should be adopted today, 9eeds would be imported discussed thoroughly without any concern from foreign countries, and according to about restriction of time In this connection which the U S A is telling you to give up I would like to say a few words Dunkel is Dunket etc It is presented in the morning being talked about in the House daily, when and given up in the evening The real conflict ever the question of seed is discussed. is with America and it is not the right time to Dunkel also is being discussed We cannot discuss America We may perhaps discuss separate the issue of seeds from Dunkel or it at the proper time, but the real dispute is seeds and GATT I have got the documents with this nation, which does not hide it that written by the former Director of UNCTAD, we will have our say and supremacy in the Dr Surrendra Patel He has prepared this World Russia was having some power of document when there was a dispute over the encounter, now its strength has already been New Economic Policy I would like to read weakened In fact it has been divided into outtwo sentences from it The book is entitled several fragments, and we shall have our “Dunket's Draft Text - Threat to Economic sa/ now Where will the Government lead Sovereignty ’ In this book Dr Surendra Patel the nation with this new seed policy? We Says have a law made by the Englishmen in 1914 and we have assembled here to make an “Now patent provisions, the seeds, amendment in it The Englishman wanted plants and all the innovations and that we should protect our agriculture, our inventions by genetic revolution, crops, our herbs, wheat and rice, our seeds will be brought under the umbrella from diseases But the Government is going of intellectual property rights so that even ahead of it It is deciding that all these it is not only support system after things should be imported alongwith the the crop has been produced, but diseases they have But the matter does not also the means with which new end there There is something more The crops can be produced revolution Government shall have to take decisions on ary discoveries are made " all proposals of GATT sooner or later, and if the import of seeds from foreign countries 15.37 hrs. goes on like that a situation is sure to anse in which we will be slaves of America in a way [SHRI P M SAYEED in the Chair] within a five years Hon Minister, Sir, this is your gazette Yesterday, the Prime Minister Dr Surendra Patel further says said that we won't allow any harm to the dignity of this country When there is differ “When you get the seeds, when ence between your words and deeds why you get the new plants, when you should we accept it Nothing will come out of get the biogenetic engineers, when your new policy Seeds will come out of your you make new innovations, it is new policy Seeds are being imported in bulk there where control would be es from foreign countries and these seeds in tablished so that if the seeds are clude wheat etc This is the notification is not renewed every year, we would sued by you, which you have brought into have a major agricultural cnsis this House You might be having some policy which is inherent in the present in 1988, which I don't know Your notification policy pursued ” runs thus

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I want that all of us should understand "(i) All seeds of Allium, (ii) Cocoa and all its meaning, the House should understand it. seeds of Stercultiaceae & Bombucacae, (tit) S37 Stat Res re PHALGUNA 20, 1913 {SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 538 disapproval insects 3 pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill All seeds of citrus, lemon, lime, orange and procure seeds, moreover the rates would be grapefruits, (w) Coconut seeds and all seeds fixed by America of cocos, (v) Coffee plants and seeds and all seeds of coffee (vi) Cotton seeds and all America will fix the prices of seeds used seeds of Gosypium, (v ii) Seeds of forest in India and it will also decide the quality of trees, (vm) Groundnut seeds and all seeds of seeds to be used in our country Then a time Araches, (iv) Bucrene and all seeds of will come, you will have to agree with me Medicago. (x) Potato and all seeds of when America will force on India its views Solanum, (xt) Rubber and all seeds of Hevea, and policies America will decide what type (xn) Sugarcane and all seeds of Saccharum, of relations we should have with our neigh (xin) Tobacco and all seeds of Nicotiana, bouring countries America will also try to (xiv) Berceam and all seeds of Tribolium, influence our stand in dealing with the prob (xv) Sunflower and all seeds of Heliantus, lems we are facing today On non accep (xvi) Wheat and all seeds of Triticum, — for tance of American stand supply of seeds to sowing and planting and also for consump India may also be stopped If America takes tion, do not forget it — (xvn) Paddy of all such a stand then both the farmers and the seeds and Oryzae, (xvm) Cuttings, saplings country will be in deep trouble because the and bud-woods of flowers or ornamental indigenous variety of seeds has already plants, (xix) Seeds and the plant material of become extinct in the country If all this fruits. — and then Barley, Shellac, etc, etc ” actually happens then sovereignty of India will be jeopardised [Translation] Therefore, firstly, my objections are not This way none of your points is left in against the legislation under consideration your gazette I was reading out Annexure but against the objectives of the legislation Schedule-ll, in which you have decided to and the manner in which it has been intro import everything You may use it for 5 duced I would like to make my views clear years You may import pesticides and pre on the objectives of the legislation I would serve their species of seeds Dunkel, GATT like to warn the people of the country about and America will continue for five years and the impending danger and the direction in after the passage of this time period America which »he nation is being guided by the wtll dictate that the entire seeds will have to present Government be purchased from America This way im port of seeds would be encouraged Since Secondly, I would not like to speak in our seeds will face extinction and what does detail but try to be brief (Interruptionsi) their own proposals and all intellectuals says What are their intellectual proposals like MR CHAIRMAN Shri George Fernan TRIPS and TRIMS saying? What are these des please hurry up as 12-13 other hon about? There is only the message that Members are also waiting for their turn whatever they have given us cannot be produced here in our country The seeds {Interruptions) which we have purchased from them are oniy for use in fields, but it cannot be used for SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES Mr seed multiplication or production of seeds Chairman, Sir, there can be no other issue The Government is not taking any steps for more perturbing than this Agriculture is the production of those seeds That is the getting ruined (Interruptions) This matter is whole thing it is very easy to deliver not a matter of debate between the treasury speeches, but your approach, each and every benches and the opposition, and on such an decision of yours is trying to wipe it off if not important issue all of us must take a united subjecting the universality of the country to stand Secondly, I would like to submit that torments It is destroying to the extent that it injustice is being meted out to the farmers would be different for our agriculturist to and the scientists of our country As per 539 Stat Res re MARCH 10,1992 ordinance, 1992 A 540 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects A pests (Amend A validation) (Amend A validation) Bill [Sh George Fernandes] Action' people are agitating all over the world against the use of pesticide which has been Government statistics in 1984-85 our farm banned in America These people are agitat ers produced 48,46,000 quintals of seed and ing in the world for banning the use of these in 1990-91 seed production of polyester pesticides under the banner 'Pesticides circle fibres, potato, oilseeds and other things was of poison, export pesticides and create prob 72,01,000 quintals It is a matter of price that lems* In India 110-115 crore pounds of independently without any foreign help these pesticides are being applied every foodgrains production increased from year and I would like to submit the number of 5,10,00,000 tonnes in 1950-51 to 17 50 18 persons that are dying because of the appli crore tonnes today in India We did not get cation of these pesticides They claim that any help from America or Dunkel or any because of the use of these pesticides every other foreign nation, once we threw of the year 25 million workers are adversely af foreign yoke But the whole situation now is fected by these According to Obstan report sought to be reversed by knocking at the every year 4 000 persons are dying because doors of foreigners Seeds are sought to be of the application of these pesticides a fact imported and I am not putting my words into being overlooked in India your mouth that seeds of Western countries are suffering from exotic diseases’ and now Mr Chairman, Sir, Bhopal Gas tragedy the same are being imported without any took place and foi four days the matter was reservation Mr Chairman, Sir, therefore I debated upon in the House but a similar would like to submit that such an injustice situation has developed again When were should not be meted out to the farmers of our the pesticides first used poisonous gas was country produced by German Naziz during the days of World War-ll After armstice a question I will conclude my speech in a few arose about the healthy use of this poison words Please give me some more time My ous gas Then it was felt that was gas which submission is with the passage of this legis can be used to kill human beings can also be lation, in addition to seeds, pesticides will put to use as pesticide with slight modifica also be imported Regarding pesticides, I tions Now this will be imported alongwith the would like to know from the hon Minister seed in India making India bow before whether India will be importing from America America and other industrialised nations of and pesticides which have been banned in the world Mr Chairman, Sir I would like to most of the countries of the world I would like humbly submit to the House to ponder over to name a pesticide on which a number of these aspects of the issue I am not raising articles too have been written in India viz the issue out of political consideration but as Chlordane and Heptachlor This pesticide is an issue of national importance for the well being manufactured by Wells Call Chemical being of our country I am sure that the Corporation of America and its use has been legislation will definitely be adopted by the banned by 48 countries of the world Its use House and I have got no reservations about is banned in America and 48 other countries it But whenever I get the opportunity again but I have with me Indian and Pakistani I will discuss the issues raised by me thread statistics In 1987 India imported these pus bare in the august House Right now I would ticides worth 1 17 136 pounds and Pakistan like to just submit that the Government should imported worth 1 13 014 pounds even though seriously ponder over the issues raised by its use is banned in 48 countrios This is not me The Government should reject the thf only oanned pesticide and there are Dunkel s proposals and other connected othors also I'ke - Butachlor Haloxyfop, issues and take everyone into confidence to Njanmol and Prothiophos safeguard the interests of the country

Ai Mlion aga,ns« the use o 'hesepes- DR LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA utidf- s is fjoing on in Amrrin CieoT Peace (Mandsaur) Mr Chairman, Sir, though the 541 Stat Res re PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 542 disapproved insects A pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill legislation appears to be loo simple, but it 16.00 hr*. has far reaching consequences, which have been debated upon in the House Earlier, My submission to you is that the Gov when the legislation was to be discussed emment had announced a new policy What many hon Members raised different issues was that? After that the- doors were thrown Under the new seed policy the Government open for importing pesticides at large scale felt the need to import insectides in large under open General Licence Calcutta High Court and Bombay High Court made some quantities and other equipments observations in this regard with which I think, the Government is not ready to agree The My submission is that the seeds to be Government wants those observations to be imported will carry many diseases with them nullified Had the Government acted wisely All do agree that pesticides have been banned and tried to removethe irrelevant things then in foreign countries now a-days but here in there would have been neither any need to our country they are still being used People issue this ordinance nor the Government are dying due to their ill effects This situ would have to give clarification and accept ation is prevailing in our country I think that its mistakes I would like to submit that the it would not be a justice to th farmers rf the action taken under the notification issued by use of these pesticides is allowed They will Government on Oct 27 ,1989 is not in the not be able tc void the ill-effects The farm interest of the country It would have adverse ers with their strength and capability and the affect in future as Shri George Fernandes brilliant agricultural scientists with their re has already pointed out Various types of searches have done a commendable job seeds have been included in it If Bursim' Our agricultural scientists have made revo seeds are imported then I think the grass lutionary advances in the field of developing seeds will also have to be imported If we new varieties of seeds of wheat jwar ground continue to adopt the same policy it will not nut etc They did really revolutionary work It only be a set back to our efforts to attain self is because of their efforts that we have reliance but also will be a setback to our succeeded in increasing two times to four sovereignty times the production of food-grams Therefore I would like the Government I am unable to understand that when we to be completely cautions in this regard The have intelligent agricultural scientists ca steps taken by the Government should not pable farmers and good system then why we have adverse affect on agriculture or on the have to depend on others and import pesti fertile land of our country Otherwise, it has cides from outside the country It is true that been observed that the use of pesticides new economic measures have been taken and new seeds has been adversely affecting and they may be the immediate cause of the crops Because renovation is not pos pressure on the Government to make such sible every year If we get about 10 15 quin imports If we do not do so, we may find it tal of wheat per acre in the first crop but in the difficult to act in accordance with the new next we hardly get 7-8 quintals The reason economic measures My submission is that is that the new variety of seeds give low yield whatever may have been stated in the new Moreover, pesticides destroy the fertility of economic measures, the large population of our land It is essential for the Government to our country depends primarily on agricul take measures so that land does not lose its ture fertility At the same time, I would not like to say much in regard to this Bill I would just Agriculture is the mam occupation and request that these actions should not ad the largest area of employment If the Gov versely affect the sovereignty self sufficiency ernment takes measures which prove harm and the economic policy of the Government ful to agriculture, then the Government will nor there should be any adverse affect on have to face severe difficulties m future This the agricultural scientists and farmers With is evident from it these words I cqpclude 543 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10.1992 ordinance. 1992 & 544 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill [English] the notification under reference is dated 27th October, 1989. If so many things under were 16.02 hr*. bad with this New Seed Policy and this notification, what prevented George Fern- SHRI SRIBALLAB PANIGRAHI (Deog- andesji to stop this when he was a Member arh). Mr. Chairman, Sir, I rise to support this of the Cabinet? Bill i.e., the Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Bill 1992 which SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: Sir, the in turn is a Bill further to amend the Destruc matter came up in the House today tive Insects and Pests Act 1914. only.(Interruptions).

Sir, as was rightly stated by the honour Shri Sriballav Panigrahi: Under the able Opposition Member, George Feman- provisions of this notification dated 27th desji that this is an Act enacted during pre- October, 1989, fees were collected. Now it is Independence British days. Right from the under orders of the High Court that it must be British period we have this Act which is refunded unless that is legalised and that is enforced in our country for restricted import how this Bill is before this House for our of seeds, plants etc. and also for providing consideration. What was the hon. Member certain treatment of seeds etc. when im doing all along? (Interruptions). Sometimes, ported. Sir under the provision of this Act. wisdom dawns upon them only when they sit only recently i.e., in 1989 a Notification was in the Opposition benches. When it suits brought forward by the Government about them, they conveniently forget all other things collection of certain levies etc. for inspection when they occupy the front benches on this and treatment of all these things in the proc side. ess of import. Sir, what I say here is that by now too much is being read into the provi Sir.in the battle of points of order, merits sions of this Bill. And this is an innocuous Bill have also gone into and there is no two it should have been already adopted and opinion about it. Some hon. Members have passed by now. But I must concede one their apprehension about large-scale import quality to the Opposition, particularly to cer of seeds. I make it very clear that I do have tain hon. Members (Interruptions). Why are my own reservations. Under compelling cir you becom inng impatient? When Shn George cumstances we should go for import. The Fernandes was speaking, What I was doing? entire world is gradually becoming one I was not interrupting. (Interruptions). market. So, why should we hestitate to import? All efforts have to be there to meet MR. CHAIRMAN: Each Member will be our requirements indigenously. In spite of getting only five minutes. So, if you go on that, if there is some shortfall, should we talking to them, you will lose your time. bear with the shortfall or should we try to get Please address the Chair. from outside? Things are changing, technol ogy is changing and high yielding varieties (Interruptions) of seeds are there. All these things have been taken into consideration. If we have SHRI SRUBALLAV PANIGRAHI: Sir, some good seeds somewhere else, should we have seen how a lot of precious time of we not import? But, it has got to be properly this august House was wasted in the battle of checked and proper treatment should be points of order. But I concede one thing. there. For that, the expenditure that is in They can make a mountain out of a mole and curred has to be borne by the concerned they have done that. Absolutely there was people. There should not be any apprehen nothing, but too much was being raised. I sion about it. must say that this New Seed Policy which came under fire by certain Members from the SHRI ANIL BASU (Arambagh):The point other side is dated 1st October, 1988 and is, you can import, but you cannot develop. 545 Stef Res re. PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) ordinance. 1992 & 546 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI Itscrop SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI- My area , under plant protection coverage, has point is very dear I do not understand one also increased to 8 million hectares A dec thing. ade before, it was only 6 4 million hectares

Why do you give scope to a High Court Its indiscriminate use, apart from being or to any Court to strike down our policy an additional hazard in developing world of decisions? today, is posing a serious threat to human civilisation The entire human civilisation is I would like to know from the hon Min passing through a slow poisoning process ister when he gives his reply whether this due to the ill-effects of pesticides and large point was gone into by the Law M ustry or scale use of pesticides It has its ill-effects not and whether the Law Mini' ry were everywhere, in the air and in water and its consulted or not and what was the r opinion residue is also there in foodgrams and wheat and by now what is the amount collected so The agricultural chemical leaves behind far residue in food and water and produce ill- effects when the concentration exceeds tol erance levels This is a matter of grave I now come to the ill-effects of pesticides concern which are come in use everywhere in the World including India Pesticides obviously The International Development Re are an important tool in today's agriculture It search Centre of Ottawa has claimed that is a plant protection agent for boosting pro every year, there was a reference by Shri duction The demand for it is very high and it George Fernandes that it claims 4,000 lives is more so after this high-yeildmg variety of - but my figure, according to a report, is seed is discovered and the coverage of this 10,000 lives very that every year 10,000 pesticides etc , is on the increase now Its people die and that another 40 lakh people coverage is about one-fourth of the total also suffer from various effects of pesticides cultivated land of our country DDT. BSC and poisoning , in developing countries particu Malathion account for more than 50 per cent larly Most of the victims are small farmers of the total production and they are the and labourers cheapest and the most popular with small farmers. Despite growing use, the annual Therefore, we have to go for cautions losses is a matter of concern The annual approach and there should be large Scale losses due to insects, pests and diseases training programme on how it can bo used have increased from about Rs 3,300 crores safely in 1976 to over Rs 6,000 crore at present This is, of course, including gram losses Again the alarming rise in the number of OUr annual budget deficit is around Rs deaths from pesticides poisoning is attrib- 6.000 to Rs 7,000 crores It can be made up utedtothe increasing number of toxic chemi rf this point is taken proper care of About Rs cals and their large scale use without proper 6.000 crores is our loss on account of pest testing of their toxic properties A number of attack, disease and also the gram loss dur chemicals like cholordane, Heptachlor etc ing storage and all these things are banned m the developed countries But in spite of that, the American Companies are There is a fantastic rise in the consump dumping these behind items, pesticides on tion of pesticides in India from a mere 2,000 Third World Countries including India Facts tonnes at the time of independence around are facts I do not oppose it for the sake of 50s to 80,000 tonnes. Opposition Therefore, I would request the Government of India to see that this should SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: How be used properly We want to use them for much poison is going into it? plant protection measures We have to use 547 Stat.Ros.r9. MARCH 10.1992 ordinance. 1992 & 548 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects A pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill [Sh. Sriballav Panigrahi] being done , the Government has brought this Amendment to prevent the dreaded and these pesticides for that purpose only. But it exotic plant diseases. In this connection, I has to be seen how the ill-effects will be will not go through the Court case affair of minimised. As I said earlier, the testing etc. Calcutta and Bombay High Courts. Govern should be properly done and proper training ment has brought forward this amendment should be there. Overdose use of pesticides with the intention of collecting some levy and on farm land has disrupted the ecological fees to maintains the Plant Quarantine Of balance. Overdose of pesticides will not only fices only and not for the improvement of wipe out pests but also their natural enemy. quality of pesticides and insecticides. But the indiscriminate use of pesticides will harm I would like to point out another thing. the ecological system. They destroyed not Sir, it has been found that an average India's only pest or insects but also destroyed not daily diet contains about 0.27 mg of DDT and only pest or insects but also destroyed im the level of accumulated DDT in the body- portant flora and fauna. tissue of an average India is the highest jp the world varying between 12.8 and 31.0 pm. Pesticides pose a menacing threat to the poor in the third world countries because Therefore, it is a matter of grave con of their free availability, lack of adequate cern. Of course, As I said earlier, this is an protection, importer storage, excessive and innocuous Bill. There cannot be any objec wasteful use leading to environmental pollu tion for this Bill to be adopted in the House. tion. Sometimes the residues are found in At the same time when things are changing, food which causes hazard to human popula we should cope with them. For our aug tion. The use of pesticides is increasing by mented production, for stepping up our pro about 100 grams per person especially in the duction etc. whenever good seeds are avail third world countries. able, we can go in for them. Also, we have to import the pesticides to protect outside In The pesticides hazards are alarming dia, in the developed countries, should not especially for the third world countries. In be used. For Heaven's sake we should not 1972, the W.H.O. Expert Committee on go in for them. At the same time, due precau Insecticides estimated about five lakh cases tion should be taken and Government should of accidents due to pesticidal poisoning do all that is possible on this count. annually in the third world. It might have increased manifold nowadays. Due to indis With these words, I conclude my speech. criminate use of pesticides, there are dam ages done like the retinal damage, impaired DR. ASIM BALA (Nabadwip): Sir, the memory, psychological disorders. These are Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1941 was the results caused due to mishandling of enacted to prevent the import and transport DDT. of any insect, fungus or other pests which may be destructive to crops. Under the Seed There is one chemical, the Dieldrin Policy, the import of seeds and plant materi Chemical which is described as the most als was brought under the Open General patent Carcinogen, which is reportedly forty Licence scheme resulting in heavy import times more poisonous than DDT. from other developed countries like the U.S.A. . West Germany, the U.K. etc. If you remember the tragedy of the Bhopal Chemical Plant Disaster of 1984, Sir. it is a unique example how the open nearly 4000 persons were killed at that time licensing policy will damage. The India's and 30,000 people were incapacitated due self-reliance in agriculture. As a result of the to the inhalation of MIC gas. And the Multi openess in licensing indiscriminate import of national company has been allowed to go plant materials, seeds, etc and perhaps. ‘Soot-free’. They have given compensation 549 Sfar Res re PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 550 disapproved insects 3 pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill only of the order of 470 million dollars to the And because of this, the yields are very less people of India who are affected by this disaster DDT and BHC are officially banned You are aware that with regard to the in number of countries like USA, Germany pulses and oil seeds, we are not able to and UK meet the requirement And in fact, the per capita availability of pulses is only half of But India is still using these two dreaded what, a person used to get nearly three pesticides In India, there are reports of decades back And even in respect of otl deaths caused due to pesticides In 1986-87 seeds, while the minimum nutritional level there were 137 deaths in Gujarat, Tamil requires 12 Kgs per annum we are able to Nadu and Punjab It would be far better for give only 6 Kgs, in our country So, in these ourcountryrf wecould develop some indige circumstances , in respect of oil '■^eds and nous pesticides I have come across some pulses there is some necessity to 11 port high newspaper report that Neem leaves are used yieling seeds Though lot of efforts have been as pesticides Our Scientists have devel made by our scientists in our country in oped that thing If we develop this indige producing high yielding variety of seeds, but nous product, it can be encouraged The in this arena, the efforts were not sufficient Government should also take interest in this and that is why the new seed policy when it regard and use its good offices so that our was brought forward in the House, the country becomes self-sufficient Government made its intention that it is going to import them in very large quantities SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO But in this respect, I would like to caution the VADDE (Vijayawada) Mr Chairman Sir, I Government that allowing very liberal im do not object to the provisions that have ports , will cause harm to our national inter been put forward in this Amendment Bill but ests as well as the mterets of the farmers I would like to caution the Government to also Only in such areas where we are in dire take several aspects into consideration and necessity, we have to import them For go very catuiously You are aware that even example Oil-seeds We are spending more after four decades of planned development than thousand crores of rupees for import of .our agricultural production levels are quite edible oils and oil seeds and also a few low While we are able to produce nearly 175 hundred crores of rupees on the import of million tonnes of foodgrams from around pulses 140 million hectares, even from a lasser area our neighbour China is able to produce But in other areas like rice or wheat and 360 miflion tonnes while the per capita availa other crops we are having high yielding bility of foodgrams is 300 Kgs per year in seeds BUtthe mam problem is that the area China, we are able to give only 200 Kgs per is not being covered with irrigation facilities year This is mainly because of the low That is one of the reasons because of which productivity And one of the inputs through the yeilds are low which we can improve the productivity is high yielding seeds When we look from that I would suggest to the Government not angle, out of 41 million hectares in our coun to depend on the impart of the seeds We try, only 30 million hectares of paddy fields have to evolve our seeds here And the are being cultivated with high yeilding seeds Government must provide other necessary infrastructural facilities and then, definitely Of course, more than 90 per cent of the we are going to meet our requirements By wheat area is covered with high yeilding the end of this country, our target is to seeds But in respect of coarse grains like produce 30 mllion quintals of seeds But lot jowar bajraandmaize.it is not more than 50 of step*; have to be taken if we have to reach per cent, it is only around 45 per cent, and in that target Right at the moment, apart from respect of maize, the area that is covered our National Seeds Corporation and the with high yielding seeds is only 35 per cent States Seeds Corporation, there are several 551 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10,1992 ordinance, 1992 & 552 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. £ validation) Bin [Sh. Sobhanadreeswara Rao Vadda] hazardons effects. So I demand that the Government should bring necessary amend commercial organisations who are doing lot ments to the Insecticides Act 1368 also of business, in seeds. banning such of these pesticides and insec ticides as are already banned in developed There are several instances where countries like USA but are being flown to our substandard seeds are supplied to the farm country because the multi-nationals want to ers. The cotton growers and wheat growers earn money over these products which they and other farmers are put to loss because of already have patented and are manufactur these substandard seeds. The farmers are ing. They are very harmful to the common losing very heavily ; but the Government is people of this country. So, I urge upon the doing nothing. Those organisations and Government to bring forward necessary commercial firms which have supplied the amendments in the Insecticides Act also to spurious or substandard seeds are not made see that the Government encourages pro to pay any compensation to the farmers who duction of such pesticides or insecticides as have lost money they have invested from are not so detrimental to the interests of the their pockets. The Government must take people. They should encourages natural care of this aspect also. insecticides which are prepared from neem tree seeds etc which are already under As regards the plant quarantine meas development in several countries. The bio ures, definitely they must be strengthened. logical control of the pests is all the more The Government must also allocate more important. The integrated pest management funds to equip them with adequate staff to practices have to be taken in a big way and see that these plant quarantine procedures the extension work of the judicious applica are not short-circuited. Because earlier there tion of these insecticides and pesticides will are some instances when some seeds were help a long way. The- Government mi. ‘ imported for a particular purpose; later they concentrate on that and take all necessai, were found to be having very disastrous steps in this direction. effect. So the Government should take all necessary precautions in respect of import SHRI SUDHIR SAWANT( Rajapur): Mr. of these seeds. Chairman Sir, I rise to support the amend ment to the Act because there is nothing to I would like to say a few words about oppose it. The Destructive Insects and Pests insecticides and pesticides. Several of my Act, 1914 was enacted mainly to prevent the friends have already spoken very elabora- import and transport of any insects, fungus tory about this and I will not go into the detail. or other pests which may be destructive to What I want to impress upon the Govern the crops, or anything that wil be destructive ment is that though our consumption of the to the normal conditions in India. pestcides and insecticides is far less when compared to several othercountries Ike Korea Keeping the requirements of modern where the per-hectare consumption is about time in mind, we have evolved an organisa 6 Kgs. whereas we are consuming only 295 tion called the Plant/Quarantine Organisa gms; even then it is proved analytically that tion. This amendment proposes to create the residual effect on foodgrains because of the necessary funds and infrastructure to the utilisation of pesticides and insecticides support this Organisation. Hence, it is laud such as DDT which is very large in our able and there is nothing to oppose it. country which is causing a lot of damage to the health of the people. On many occasions But, I stand here for a specific purpose. heavy and excess utilisation of these chemi I say that this Act in itself is totally inade cal pesticides are causing see page into the quate. This Act does not meet the require underground water because of which the ments of modern times. Many apprehen health of the people is also put to very sions have been voiced by various Members 553Stat . Res. re. PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 554 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. A validation) (Amend & validation) Bill regarding the import of seeds, import of are employed only in war, these weapons insecticides, etc I fully agree because some can be employed regularly to cause eco apprehensions are well-founded In the nomic destabilisation of a country and that is modem world, we cannot remain isolated what we have to take note of We have to be inter-dependent Therefore, to some extent, import of seeds, insecti Historically, the 1925 Geneva Protocol cides, pesticides will have to be done But, prevented the chemical and biological war that is the point of fear and that is the precise fare The United Nations, after the Second reason why we have to be careful because War, called for the elimination of these we are very well aware that there are forces weapons (Interruptions) which are out regularly to destablise this country What is the other method or other On 10th April, 1972, a convention on way better than the economic destabilisa prohibition of development and production tion? and stockpiling of biological and toxic weap ons and on the destruction was open for In modern times, conventional war-fare signature On the 26th March, 1975, the or aggression is not possible But, the use of convention came into force chemicals or chemical warfare is possible and so also the nuclear warfare But, there is Now I have got a report of the Third another method-high incidence secret Review that is 1992 of Biological Weapons method-employed by various nations and Convention What does this say? This says that is the biological warfare This is where, we have to be careful because when nations "The convention has not defined the launch warfare, it is not declared, but it is an prohibited items nor the targets to which undeclared war That »s what precisely I want the prohibitions relate?" to speak about, today The point I am bringing for discussion is The aspect of biological warfare has that today anything can be employed in this been traditionally neglected by this nation, pattern of warfare and thore are no safe this House has also traditionally neglected guards because the United States has re this because I have not found one incidence served its right for conduction of research in when there has been a discussion on bio biological warfare for defensive purposes logical warfare When we are talking of new Though it has abrogated the use of biological seed policy and import of insect'cides and weapons, though 112 signatories are there pesticides, we have to concentrate on the for this particular convention of 1972 by biological warfare What is the method used 1992, there were 112 signatories -there are to employ this warfare? There are biological no adequate safeguards The report says weapons The UN Convention has said that the biological weapons cannot be confined "Under the biological Warfare con in their effect on space or time and might vention , the prohibition on developing, have grave and irreversible consequences producing, stock-piling or oherwise ac for man and nature The World Health Or quiring or retaining biological agents ganisation in 1970 described the biological and toxins is not absolue I applies only agents as those that depend for their effect to the types and to quantities that have on multiplication within the target organism no justification for ‘prophylactic’, pro and are intended for use in war to cause tective’ or ‘other peaceful purposes ’’ disease in man, animal and plant Now the point I wanted to drive home is In the modem times,with the advance in that in spite of the convention, the countries, genetic engineering and other bio-genetic who are signatories to this convention, are technologies, new kinds of biological weap free to employ biological weapons and these ons have been developed It is not that tlvy may be employed vigorously That is where 555 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10.1992 ordinance, 1992 & 556 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill [Sh. Sudhir Sawant] tors. The hon. Minister may kindly let us know who were the lawyers because of this Act comes into being. We have to design whom Government lost the cases and has this Act. Now several countries have taken now moved he amendment to waste the time many measures in their countries to prevent of the House. this sort of warfare in their countries. There is no such Act in India. The only Ac is this Act My submission is that it has been stated which has come today for amendment. The that with the import of seeds their medicine enactment is in front of us which has now will also have to be imported. The world created for funds. My request is that we must knows that when the Britishers came here evolve cerain Act to create that kind of infra they carried a number of diseases with them. structure, that kind of mechanism, which wil I have read Ayurveda, the three famous protect ouroountry f rom any insidious method medical books in Ayurveda are; charak, or attacking this country through indirect shushrut and vagbhatt. In these books there method, That is through plants, pesticides. is no reference to the so called 'Firang up- The enactment of this Act is overdue and it dansh sujan’ disease. This disease was should be done immediately. reffered to seventeen hundred years ago by Madhav Nidan Acharya; the medicine to [ Translation] cure the disease was also brought from outside to this country. There is a wood SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI (Kota): Mr. named ‘chop chini’ which has been proved Chairman, Sir, I would like to submit that the most effective medicine to cure this ail regarding this law the Calcutta High Court ment and that does not grow in our country has given verdict to not to charge any fees. even now-a-days. It is imported from out Despite all this Government has not taken side. Same is the case in regard to the seeds any action in this regard. Then, the Bombay proposed to be imported If we import seeds High Court also gave the ruling to not to we will have to import its medicines also. recover any fees and it also directed to refund the fees which had already been In India it has been proved that allopa collected. Why the Government could not thy is not at all suitable to the people of this take any measure despite the verdict given country. Whole of the country has been by two courts against this law It appears that suflering due to the side effects of antibiot the Government lawyers failed to plead the ics. So far as medicinal aspect of allopathic case properly and thus the Government was system is concerned, it has failed completely defeated m both the courts. Now the Gov but I would not say so in regard to surgical ernment lawyers failed to plead the case aspect. No medicine is available to cure the properly and thus the Government was de side effects caused by reactions of anti biot- feated in both the courts. Now the Govern ics. ment have proposed an amendment to it and wants to get it passed in the name of From where AIDS came to our country. farmers I regret it. Government while giving This disease came from other countries. We arguments in suppor t of charging fees says do not have any medicine for cancer also that it has been charging fees for the facilities because we did not have any such disease it provides and to maintain the Vanaspati in our country. Our Acharyas have written at organisations. Government says that it has a place that there is a strange disease which moved the amendment for the services it could not be diagonosed easily. Tuberculo provides. I would like to know as to which sis was notthere in our country. The Govern services does the Government provide? Had ment should take it as granted that if they the Government provided any services, the would import new seeds they will certainly two courts would not have given their credict have to import medicines. Now the medi against It, and inspite of all this the Govern cines comprises of two types of patents ment proposes to impose tax on the cultiva process patent and the product patent. If 557 Stat Res re PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 a 558 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill product patent is imported, the manufactur submission in regard to other countries You ers would sell the product on arbitrary prices can go to the other cojntries and see for If we have process patent we can manufac yourself I am referring to only those things ture the medicine in our own country Sup which I hear from here and there There are pose if product patent is imported, it would two types of vegetable shops in foreign lead our country to bankruptcy countries One type is that which sell vegp table grown by using chemical fertilisers and I am surprised that ourcultivators do not the second type is that which sell vegetable know about any medicine In my constitu grown in a natural way The price of vege ency Kota one of the pulses produced there tables grown by using natural fertilisers is 6 is Masoor Today, no medicine is available times more than those grown by using chemi to treat the disease of this crop About 25 cal fertilisers Still people like vegetables years ago the cultivators in my constituency grown by using natural fertilisers because prepared a medicine by mixing sulphur in it foodgrams grown by way of using natural which could totally cure the disease of fertilisers are always good for the health of masoor’ crop But that is not possible today all That is why the foodgrams exported from Therefore, hon Minister, I would like to know India are liked very much whether there is any medicine to cure the diseases of this crop or not The cultivators Why langra variety of mangoes is not of my constituency were aware of that the available in our country just because it is medicines that 'yasya deshasya yojantu exported Good quality banana is nor avail taagyamtashyoshadham hitam which able here, just because it is like in foreign means that the mediciengrow in a particular countries But now the now Narasimharao country are effective in that country alone Government would Lnderctand i'? Would it beciuse of the climate of that coutry All be a justice to the citizens of our cuntry to these medicines will be imported from abroad import foodgrams and technology from out (Interruptions) side the country

I would like to submit that research work Mr Chairman, Sir, through you I would has boon carried out throughout the world, like to suomit only this much that this Bill but no country has been able to produce should not be passed Right now I have said basmati rice, it is produced only in my coun very little about it, but when this Bill would be try India is a land of fragrances, it is full of further discussed, with regard to the seeds greeniy That is why basmati rice grows here and pesticides the Government proposes to only and nowhere else in the word Similarly import, I intend to oppose it tooth and nail It the Pusa Institute has made a considerable is my request that the House should outright contribution in the discovery of new tech reject this proposal to impose new type of mques and new varities of seeds and even fees foreigners follow these techniques and guide lines and take seods from thr institute to With these words. I conclude their countries By virtue of this research our country has become very prosperous in the [English] matter of food grains Therefore, tr.e capabi I- ity of the scientists who deserve the credit for SHRI A ASOKARAJ (Perambalur) On all this should not be under assessed seeds behalf of my Party, AIADMK I would like to should not be imported from abroad other say a few words on the Destructive Insects wise’ Jaisa Khaoge aan, vaisabanega man'’, and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Bill it means that as you eat, so will be your mind 1992 Therefore, allthese foreign things should not be imported Sir, the Destructive Insects and Pests Act was first enacted m 1914 tn o'der to Lastly, I would like to make one more prevent the import and transport of any in- 559 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10,1992 ordinance. 1992 A 560 disapproval insects A pests Destructive insects A pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. A validation) Bill [Sh. A. Asokaraj ] properly implemented or not is the important thing. sect, fungus or other pests which may be destructive to crops. This Act has empow In the villages we see that when some ered the Central Government to prohibit or body wants to commit suicide he takes these regulate the import or any article or class of medicines which are intended to cure the articles likely to cause infection to any crop. various plant diseases. I would say that In the year 1989, a notification was issued when seeds are imported, Government with regard to matters relating to inspection, should take stringent measures to see that fumigation, disinfection and supervision of seeds are tested vigorously. some articles such as plants, fruits and seeds which were imported to India. An ordinance According to the Government the fees was again enacted in 1992 because it was is levied and collected for the services ren feltthatthe earlier notification issued was not dered and for meeting expenditure on main practicable. taining Plant Quarantine organisations. I would like to know from the Government The Calcutta High Court did not em whether these organisations are run by power the Government to levey any fees for Government or by private departments. If inspection, fumigation, etc. At the same time, they are run by the private department, what the Bombay High Court in a case struck measures the Government is taking to see down the imposition of fees and directed the that they are functioning properly or not. I refund of money. would like to request the hon Minister to see to it that when we enact the law all these Under the new Seed Policy of the Gov measures intended for the welfare of the ernment, the import of plants were brought poor section of the country are included in it. under Open General Licence resulting in heavy import. Hence, the Government has All these pesticides and insecticides are now come with a new Bill. As per Govern sold at the shops in the villages. ment, the fees is levied and collected for the services rendered and for meeting expendi 17.00 hrs. ture on maintaining Plant Quarantine organi sations. They are selling outdatedd medicines. So, automatically, they become more dan Some three decades ago under PL 480 gerous. They become poison. India was importing wheat. Along with this imported wheat some weeds, which got Therefore, stringent measures should mixed into it, were also brought into our betaken in this regard. I welcome this Bill. country. These weeds which adapt them selves to all sort of climates grew in our fields SHRI SUDHIR GIRI (Contai): Sir, the causing Asthma to lot of people living nearby Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment the fields. I request that such things should and Validation) Bill, 1992 is a painful history be borne in mind while importing the seeds of the belated birth of a child when the risk or plants. Government is spending a huge factor is proportionately high. I say so be amount to control the growth of this weed. cause the Government could not make pro Hence i appeal to the Government to see to visions for levying and collecting fees before it that no adultration takes place while im the High Court pronounced that the action of porting pesticides and insecticides. There is the Government is illegal. no point in enacting this law if it is not properly implemented. Sir, the Bill seeks to empower the Cen tral Government to levy fees and collect We are enacting laws here in the Parlia them from the persons who would import ment but whether all these enactments are insects, fungus or other pests or other class 561 Stat Res re PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) ordinance. 1992 & 562 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill of articles which are detrimental to the crops should also be punished because they are in our country Th.s is the object of the Bill ' not looking intothe interest of other people of The fees so far collected by the Government our countrymen, they are looking into the have been pronounced by the High Court as interest of other people of other countries illegal So, the Government seeks to validate So, the corrupt importers should also be these fee collections and I object to this brought to book and punished

In our Fundamental Rights, a person [ TranslationJ convicted of one charge cannot be made subject to other penalties by a law made SHRI KAMLA MISHRA MADHUKAR thereafter Similarly, the High Court has (Motihari) Mr Chan man, Sir, in my opinion, ordered that the fees collected were illegal the Bill introduced by the hon Minister is a and so they should be refunded Why did not slap on the face of our agricultural scientists, the Government come forward to make a farmers and industrialists related with agri legislation in this regard before hand9 This culture, who have made tremendous strides penalty should be given by the Government in this field Shn George Fernandes has already explained in detail the disastrous Secondly, the incidence of fees would consequences of this legislation The Gov not be borne by the importers, it would be ernment is signing agreements with other transferred to the buyers Ultimately, the countries for the import of those seeds of incidence will fail upon the small farmers and fruits and vegetables which have been sue marginal farmers The Government have cessfully developed by Scientists at the withdrawn subsidies on fertilizers The cost ICAR These imports will definitely under of the agricultural production has gone up mine the self-reliance we have attained in Por this purpose, the people of India have the field The multinationals are sure to cash boen suffering Again these incidence of in on the Government imports and the entire fees will be transferred to the small farmers burden will fall on the shoulders of our farm and the cost of agricultural production will be ers Consequently, all endeavours being increased further made to develop seeds and plant saplings in its own way which are suited to our climatic Sir, thirdly, heavy imports are being conditions will come to a standstill K is with contemplated in our vast country where great difficulty that our scientists have enough fruits and plants are grown In spite achieved success in this field The Govern of that, fruits are being imported Who are ment has decided to import c 'I other seeds, these men who are consuming these fruits except human seeds(Sperm and ovum) At tl ^t are imirorted from outside7 Sir, I will the moment, the Government has not placed object to this The Government should take orders for it, with foreign countries (Interrup steps so that the fruits are not imported It is tions) it has placed orders for the import of because our agriculturists Our farmers are animal sperm It is possible that in future, the competent enough to grow enough fruits for Government may import human sperm as the country But still, the Government is well This is a very dangerous trend The giving licence for importing fruits Government is dealing a blow to the sover eignty, self-respect and self reliance of the Sir, I want to make another suggestion country From outside, it looks like an inno Because heavy imports are being resored to cent harmless Bill, but its fall out would be under this Act Crop importers are reaping dangerous Members belonging to the Treas the fruits ury benches as well as the opposition ranks have expressed the unanimous opinion that So, I should caution the Government to this is not a positive trend There is no market take steps so that the very purpose of import for the pesticides coming out of manufactur ing these items is not detrimental to the ing units in Eurof>e and the U S A and the interest of our nation The corrupt importers multi national companies have chosen India 563 Stat Res. re. MARCH 10.1992 ordinance, 1992 & 564 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill [Sh. Kamla Mishra Madhtikar ] mated the price per tonne at which wheat is being exported and the price at which it is to dispose off their unsold stock. They want being imported? As a result of import of to sell it to this country. seeds, pesticides and fertilisers, the cost of production would increase. It may benefit You have mentioned it yourself that the big farmers but the small farmers, who thousands of people are dying and falling form 70 percent of the population and who victims to diseases due to applications of possess 42 per cent of the agricultural land, these pesticides. It will have ill-effects on the will be ruined. Has the Government ever health of the common man. We consume a thought of it? Will it foresake the interests of lot of D.D.T. which is sprayed on the food the small farmers to enable the multi- na crops and there is no way to prevent them. In tional companies to reap benefit? It will not an open market, profit is the motivating fac serve any purpose. tor. There is no place for the interest of common man in it. How much fungus-in Mr. Chairman, Sir, I would also like to fected seeds the multi-national are going to say that the Government’s policy in this sell to us, remains to be seen, because it has regard would be totally ineffective. I oppose been observed that the industrialist manu the move of allowing unrestrained import of facture goods keeping in mind the profit he seeds of fruits and flowers and fertilizers would derive from it and not the interest of since this is saying good bye to self-reliance. the masses. Once profit becomes the main I urge the Government to reconsider its objective, it would have adverse impact on decision to import fertilizers and seeds of our agricultural policy and our policy of self- fruits and flowers. It should reconsider this reliance. Therefore, I would like to say that matter keeping in mind the honour of the we should adopt a policy that would protect nation, its talent and the frontiers our scien our interests. I do not say that we shouldn’t tists could cross in the field of agriculture. import seeds. Rather, in this modern age Although the Bill looks harmless from out there cannot be two opinions on this issue side, it is not that innocent. The growing that we should import high quality seeds of influence of the World Bank or the Interna wheat, grams, pulses, oilseeds etc. We tional Monetary Fund is evident on our agri should adopt them to Indian conditions and cultural and industrial policy. One doesn't Increase production but at the same time, we know where they intend to take the country should ensure that we don’t import all kinds to by dapcing to the true of the I.M.F. and the of pesticides, seeds of fruits and flowers, World Bank. You may aware that the I.M.F. fertilizers etc., I would like to caution you that and the World Bank has lent a helping hand we should enforce law to check this ten to undermine the country's sovereignty and dency. Does the Government propose to self-respect. Therefore, I request you tio take any steps to con^' jct experiments on reconsider this Bill and plug the loopholes so these imported seeds a

MR CHAIRMAN I would now request The agricultural sector, orchards and the three gentlemen who have given their particularly live stock and the prospects of amendments Shn Mohan Singh, Shn Sha- it’s development in all the countries of the habuddin and Shir Rawat to please take five world are directly affected by atmospheric minutes each because we have to finish this 'conditions For instance in our country itself Bill Now, Shri Mohan Singh the sugarcane in Coimbatore is not reaped in the samo manner as it is done m Utter [ Translation] Pradesh The seeds developed in sone insti tute at Sivrahi in Uttar Pradesh cannot be SHRI MOHAN SINGH (Deona) Mr used in Sugar research Centre at Chairman, Sir, this Bill is short and its objec Shahjahanpur As regards seeds the situ tive seems to be very limited The Govern ation and atmosphere impacts are varied ment had imposed some fee on pesticide Same is the case with orchards Can the imports but it was cancelled soon after the oranges grown in the orchards of Nagpur be aggrieved partos approached the High Court grown in the Terai region of Nanital in the Therefore, the Government had to issue an same manner? It anybody thinks that it is Ordinance as per the law to incorporate a possible, I consider it to be totally wrong Is paragraph in the original Act There was no it possible to grow the Deshari Mangoes of hurry for it as the Parliament Session was Lucknow is Maharashtra having the same about to commence I would like to give only taste and by following the same pattern of two suggestions in this regard growing mangoes If one believes that it is possible he is wrong Different areas have H there is any scope tor an amendment different atmoshjaeric conditions in our coun to this law, and the scope must be there, the try and as such they hqye different impact on Government should constitute a Parliamen the orchards The development and the tary Committee in this regard because under extension of the seeds done accordingly the changed circumstances, it is very much and it is an evident in itself essential to enact a law capable enough to deal with the new situation and to replace the onginal law passed during the British rule in Can the buffaloes of Pakistan and India 1914 Only a Parliamentary Committee is or the buffaloes of Haryana produce the competent to go into it because the Govern same quantity of milk and survive if they are ment including the bureacracy will continue taken to the colder regions or western Eu to come with such measures including minor rope If anyone thinks so, it is all in correct As legislations and Amendments and which in such the orchards, live stock and seeds are turn would continue to be dismissed by the directly related to the nature, system and hon’ble High Court atosphenc conditions of our country The Scientists of our country have done an out Today, our problem is that we are con- standing and excellent job in the field of their 569 StaL Res re. PHALGUNA 20,1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 570 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects S pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill development and extension in the last forty that ordinance I think that point needs to be years cleared because I* believe, Mr Chairman, that Government are getting into the habit of I understand that the Government of our issuing Ordinances for no reason whatso country by it’s policy on seed import will undo ever and not waiting for the House to the research work done by our scientists in re-assemble the last forty years I request the hon Minister that instead of moving petty Bills m this Sir, there is need for a plant quarantine regard the Government should constitute a and plant protection system We also feel Parliamentary Committee which will formu that such a system ought to be, as far as late a law regarding the areas in which the possible, self—f mancing But we have not been seeds and insecticides can be imported and told about the tariff or the schedule of rates bring it before this august House or about the money that was involved which 0 this Government faced with difficulties in a With these submissions, I press for the situation of self-created crisis could not amendment moved by me possibly accept and absorb Therefore, we need to be told about the tariff or schedule of rates and the monetary burden that was SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN (Kishan- involved and which led the Government to ganj)- Mr Chairman, Sir, we must all be promulgation of this Bill grateful to the hon Member Shri George Fernandes and another friend who have Sir, I finally come to this question I see broughtout and disclosed many implicit layers a clear contradiction in the Bill Here we are in teh Bill and many hidden dimensions of under the so-called new seeds policy prom the Bill I hope that the hon Minister, in his ulgated in 1988 We have placed the import response, shall try to allay the apprehen of seeds on OGL, that is to say, we have sions that have been expressed on the floor done away with the licensing system Fine of the House about reliance on foreign seeds The Government must have its reasons But and indiscriminate use of pesticides and the then why impose a fee for making an appli resulting possibility of environmental pollui- cation to import the seeds? Will the hon ton, ecological and genetic degradation Minister then elucidate this basic contradic tion? I find that on the one hand you place the Everyone of us knows that this Bill is seeds which you consider to be so valuable primarily a procedural Bill and so essential for the agricultural econ omy of this country, and at the same time you I would , therefore, not like to prolong even charge a fee form a citizen to place an the tempest that has ansen in this House I application before .you I do no understand would have liked that the hon Minister had this Therefore, I would like to have a clarifi drafted the objects and purposes of the Bill cation from the hon Minister more accurately - just the date would have sufficed in order to tell us what the new seed Finally, Mr Chairman, I think he will policy was The point that I want to make is concede this point that retrospectivity is a that we have not been given the dates of the constitutional vice I am not saying it is totally High Court orders and the reason why the illegal I am not questioning its constitution Government had to promulgate an ordinance ality or legality But I would have felt that in January, 1992 I want to know what was normally retrospectivity ought to be gone the urgency for it What was the time lag into only when it becomes absolutely essen between the orders of the two High Courts ttal in order to deflate a constitutional crisis and the promulgation of the ordinance? I Here no such situation is involved, and there want to know the necessity for such an fore, I would once again like to know from the ordinance when Parliament was going to sit hon Minister as to why he istrying to say that for the Budget session within for weeks of he will recover all possible dues that have 571 Stat Res re MARCH 10,1992 ordinance. <992 & 572 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill [Sh Syed Shahabuddin] magnitude of loss on account of this tree is far more I want to bring this aspect to your arisen which had been barred from collec notice tion by the honourable court There is a place called Pushkar near SHRI A CHARLES Because it is a Ajmer There were big guave orchards there normal situation (Interruptions) but all the orchards withered on account of the dangerous medicines used there I re SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN The High quest the hon Agriculture Minister to send Court has only pointed out, Mr Chairman officers of his department to investigate into that the statute did not provide for the levy of this matter as to how all these orchards this fee That is all Therefore, why go back9 withered When the farmers complained You can’t levy fee now And, therefore Sir, I about it and the Agricultural units submitted have submitted this simple amendment, but their reports in this regard experts from I would once again like to plead with the hon Delhi were sent They visited those places Minister that the larger apprehensions that and reported that the diseases could be have been expressed on the floor of the detected All the guava orchards withered House the Government must take heed and the land is gradually turning barren must take notice and must try to allay our Wherever guava trees were grown farmers fears by clearly telling us that the Govern had to face huge loss All this happened due ment shall be very very selective in the to green revolution under which insecticides import of seeds and pesticides that are going and many other things from foreign coun to affect our life and the life pattern of this tries were brought and used in the soil of sub-continent Thank you very much India to grow crops and fruits These things were not favourable to the soil of our country [Translation] butwereused undercompulsion Forborne time the outcome of all this was very favour PROF RASA SINGH RAWAT (Ajmor) able but finally it proved lethal Mr Chair Regarding India it is said that India is a cradle man Sir through you I want to tell the of nature, and such is the benevolence of the Government that the ordinance issued by almighty that on one side is the mountamous the Precident in haste is not proper The region of Himalayas the rivers Ganga and Parliament Session was about to begin and Yamuna and the Thar desert, and on the an ordinance ignoring Parliament was is other side is the southorn plateau and the sued and enforced Subsequently this Bill coast These are all beautiful creations of has been brought to replace the ordinance nature The seeds, vegetation and creatures exist in our country according to the climate I would also like to point out that the of our country You are thinking of sowing Calcutta High Court and Bombay High Court seeds brought from foreign countries in India have given decisions against it One of them Is it a wise decision? I want to quote an have also given decision to this effect that it instance is not proper to charge fees and other has given this decision that the fees charged Eucalyptus tree are covering the length should be returned It appears that the hon and breadth of the country like a spider s Judges have found something fishy in it and web They appear green and healthy but with the idea of removing the existing lacuna either their leaves are consumed by animals in the old laws, the Government is making all nor do they have the power to maintain the these excuses Now I would like to present fertility of the land In fact, they contribute m certain facts regarding insecticides After the destroying the fertility of land for ever The implementation of green revolution in agri seeds of eucalyptus were brought from out cultural sector, the use of insecticides is side and sown in our country Undoubtedly it steadily increasing There are around 50 is useful in manufacturing paper but the organized insecticide producing units ard ,73 Stat Res re PHALGUNA 20, 1913 (SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 574 disapproved insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill one thousand small insecticide producing what happened in the olden days Hon units in the country During 1988-89, ap Members have spoken about this I have proximately Rs 650 crores were spent for been hearing them patently Do you want to producing 60 thousand tonnes of insecti say that the whole country should become cides The mam insecticides are B H L , stagnant? No We should try to adapt our D D T , MethyleParatm, copper oxy-chloride, selves with the new circumstances and isoproton and zinc phosphide These are ronditions produced in our country but if you encourage their import and g.ve full relaxation in import Have we not brought from Russia the oil ing these insecticides and seeds then it seeds and sun-flower? would have an adverse impact on indige nous units Illiterate people do not have any Have we not brought the high—yielding knowledge of it Women who have been the variety of cotton seeds from abroad? victims of atrocities have committed suicide by consuming these insecticides What I Do you know how much our scientists mean to say is that we should adopt this have struggled to borrow those seeds from according to our climatic conditions which abroad? will help maintain our environment and pro tect our things and the health of our people There is a story There is a seed for Otherwise, we should keep distance from high—yielding cotton in Karnataka They could the things which have an adverse impact on bring in only five seeds with great difficulty our environment and health and they went on multiplying and multiply mg Wo are proud to say that today we are With thesp words I conclude exporting the high-yielding variety of cotton

[Fnqhsh] In those days, as a child I used to hear Manchester cotton which only a few people SHRIMAT! BASAVA RAJESWARI were using Now some cotton is produced in (Bel'ary) Mr Chairman Sir at the outset, I our country One dcre of cotton which we are support the Bill The whole object of the Bill producing today is equal to 15 to 20 quintals ii to defend the New Seed Policy Its subject we used to get in pounds We brought these is to produce more and also to see that seeds frorr abroad We should get them We sufficient food is grown in the country for the should not ban such things growing population The land is not going to expand, but the population is growing too What about sericulture? We are import much and whether we are going to be ing silk from China and Japan Our land is self-sufficient to that extent is the question quite suitable Not only that Small farmers are benefited by taking up sericulture It not Sir, we should always think about the only gives value added product, and remu fi ture What arc we going to do how much nerative price to the farmers It employs are we going to produce and what will be our moie and more people W p have to adopt requirement for the future generation*?7 In new technology the meantime, by importing the seeds we should be able to produce more and that too, Is it not necessary that wo should bor with a value added product We should also row bioliin seeds from China and Japan? Is see that thef armer gets a remunerative price it wrong on our part to import seeds? I do not by adopting new technology and new pesti think there is anything wrong cides and also we should see that he is able to control the products which he has grown Yesterday we have been very much Keeping this in view, we should try to adopt speaking about the import of wheat Why new technology and usage There is nothing should we import? The land is quite suitable wrong in importing the seeds We can see Our farmers are ready to grow anything 575 Stat Ros re MARCH 10,1992 ordinance, 19923 576 disapproval insects 3 pests Destructive insects 3 pests (Amend & validation) (Amend 3 validation) Bill [Shrtmati Basava Rajeswan] up the seed multiplication scheme Again, we are exporting the same seeds to such We have to take in bioltin which gives countries wherein we are earning a lot of employment What about the farmer? On the foreign exchange Could we not adopt the one side, the farmer is asking for remunera same thing here also? We can get the good tive price On the other side, the consumer seeds from there along with the technology wants a lower rate To adopt this dual policy and everything We should see to it that our we have to grow more We have to produce farmers are being given sufficient training in more When the product is more, the prices respect of multiplication of seeds Our farm will definitely come down The farmers should ers are ready to adopt any new method get remunerative price by adopting new They are ready to take up any challenges in technology For that, a new seed policy has this country Therefore, such things should been given by the Government Therefore I be taken up as a challenge bor«u«*« our hope that the hon Members who have farmers will be in a position to impoit such opposed this Bill will definitely agree with things This is my suggestion me Finally, I have to give two more sugges There are seri-culture, horti-culture tions There should be judicious use of spray agriculture fishiculture and flora culture In ing of pesticides and insecticides regularly all these cultures there are new techniques There should be a check on adulteration of and methods pesticides insecticides and fertilizers There should be a continuous functioning of a Is it not necessary that we should import Vigilance Committee to check allthese things seeds and we should raise nursery in a Unless that is done I think it is going to be scientific way which is free of pesticides and worse for the farmers and the farmers would the djration of which is very much less and be put to great difficulties We should try to which can easily take three crops in a year? destroy the pesticides and insecticides where they have become already immune to the Is it not necessary that we should bring pests Many medicine0 have become im that machinery into our country? It is neces mune Even if we spray 101 times there is no sary that we should bring such methods to rescue at all Therefore such pesticides and our country insecticides should be destroyed immedi ately The pesticidies and insecticides which The Government would have said more have already been outdated should also be specifically what kind of seeds they would taken into account and see that those pesti like to import boc-ause already a number of cides and insecticides should be destroyed farmers have taken to seed multiplication as immediately without giving them to the farm far as maize cotton and cereals like jowar ers bajra and other crops are concerned If you find that they are insufficient then only you Sir, I have already told you about the can import seed multiplication and how the farmers should be given training With these words, Apart from what wo are having, if there I conclude my speech are new seeds which give more production and which are of good quality and if they are THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of less duration and pest free, then you can MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI import them MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN) Sir, with rapt attention I was listening to the hon You knowthat in America, seed multipli Members who have taken part in the De cation is a very costly affair whereas in India structive Insects and Pests (Amendment it is very much cheap They are getting and Validation) Bill, 1992 In fact, I express seedsf rom America The farmers have taken my gratitude for their valuable suggestions 577 Stat. Res. re. PHALGUNA 20.1913 (SAKA) ordinance. 1992 & 578 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend A validation) (Amend & validation) Bill But, at the same time, I would tike to say that also charging inspection and fumigation fee some of the hon Members have expressed etc , were provided The Or^er of the Gov concern and apprehension and also thi y ernment to levy inspection fees etc, under keep some sort of misgivings in their minds P F S. Order 1989 was challenged by the regarding several things At the very outset, importers of timber log. pulses, jute etc. in I would like to say that this new Destructive various High Courts such as the Calcutta Insects & Pests (Amendment and Validation High Court and the Bombay High Court Bill). 1992 has nothing to do with the Dunkel Hon High Courts at Calcutta and Bombay proposal Also, I would like to make it very ruled that the destructive Insects and Pests clear that the Government of India will not Act, 1914 did not empower the Central mortgage its economic rights to any foreign Government or a State Government or any country with regard to import of seeds as other authority to levy any such fee and the such hon Courts held that the levy of fees for inspection, fumigation etc . cannot be sus Sir, before I reply to the specific and tamed As such, imposition of fees by P F S televant questions posed by the hon Mem Order of 1989 was declared ultra vires The bers once again I would like to outline the High Courts also directed not to charge such c rcumstances under which this Bill has been fee in future and to refund all such fee, if brought before this House collected, to all such petitioners who have filed writ petition of similar nature in different The Government of India, as I put it High Courts and the Supreme Court of India ^aMier, announced the New Seed Policy on If the Government is not allowed to levy fees 1 10 1988 Under this Policy the import of for rendering services - it is lor rendering sr pds and plant materials was brought under service*? - then all the expenditure on the Open General Licence The New Policy on maintenance and strengthening of the quar Sppd Development is purely aimed at pro antme stations will have to be borne by the vmmg to the Indian larmers the best plant Government Therefore, it was felt neces materials available in the world to increase sary to mcroproate suitable provisions in the productivity farm incomes and export earn- Destructive Insects and Pests Act. 1914 (2 of inqs etc Simultaneously while importing seed 1914) for giving powers to the Central Gov and Plant materials, care has to be taken to ernment to levy fees for inspection etc for t nsure that there is absolutely no compro imported consignments and for validating mise on the requirements of Plant Quaran collection of fees already made under PFS tin - procedures to prevent entry into the Order 1989 country of exoic pests, diseases and weeds, detrimental to the Indian Agriculture In order As the issue involved was of urgent to prevent the introduction of exotic pests nature and as the Parliament was not in and diseases in the country due to such session, it was felt necessary to suitably neavy import, Government had to strengthen amend the Destructive Insects and Pests tne infrastructural facilities and services of Act, 1914 (2 of 1914) through promulgation th« Plant Quarantine Organisations by way of an Ordinance Therefore, in exercise of of procurement of highly sophisticated/costly the powers conferred by clause (i) of Article equipments etc 123 of the Constitution, the President was pleased to promulgatethe Ordinance namely, The Central Government, in exercise of the Destructive Insects and Pests (Amend the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of ment and Validation) Ordinance 1992 on Section 3 of the Destructive Insects and 25th January, 1992 Pests Act, 1914 (2 of 1914) issued the Plants, Fruits and Seeds (Regulation of Import into While participating in the debate, hon India) Order, 1989 vide Notification dated Shri George Fernandes had expressed cer 27th October, 1989 Under the said Order, tain concern I fully share the sentiments levy of fees for issues of import permits and expressed by hon Shn George Fernandes 579 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10, 1992 ordinance, 1992 s 580 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill [Sh. Mullappally Ramachandran] Iam very proud to say that our scientists are excellent in the world and their achieve- While sharing his sentiments, I would like to ments are spectacular. And there is no rea- inform the hon. Member - he has found fault son why our hen. Members are agitated over with the Government's Policy of importing the import of the seeds. seeds to our country, he has also quoted from certain book whose authenticity I never As you know, our country is wantto question - that the Government's self-sufficient in food grains. But we have policy encourages export of seeds also. You not achieved the targets in respect of certain will not be mistaken by the fact that the other coarse cereals, oil-seeds, vegetables Government of India is not alone importing and in the horticulture field also. Since our the seeds. On the one hand, we are import- technology has not been developed to such ing and on the other hand, the Government an extent, we have to import for the time of India is encouraging the export of seeds. being. And I am confident that our scientists For instance, we exported 30. 751akh metric wi[! be able to produce our own high yiefding tonnes of seeds and 37.61 lakh metric ton- variety seeds in our country. And we are nes of seeds since November, 1989. goin to set up a gene baQj

~~SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHAN MR. CHAIRMAN: Hasthe hon. Member DRAN: I had taken note of the suggestions leave of the House to to withdraw his amend made by the hon. Member. ment?~~

~~[ Translation] SOM HON. MEMBERS: Yes. yes.~~

SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA: Sir, Amendment No. 2 was. by leave, with- I seek leave of the House to withdraw my drawn statutory resolution. [Translation] [English] PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT (Ajmer). MR. CHAIRMAN: Has the hon. Member Sir, I seek leave of the House to withdraw my leave of the House to withdraw his Resolu amendment? tion? [English] SOME HON. MEMBERS: Yes, yes. CHAIRMAN: Has the hon. Member leave Statutory Resolution was, by leave, of the House to withdraw his amendment. withdrawn SOME HON MEMBERS: Yes. yes. MR. CHAIRMAN: The House shall now take up the amendments to motion for con Amendment No. 4 was. by leave, with- sideration. drawn

Shri Dau Dayal Joshi. MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: [Translation] That the Bill further to amend the SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: Sir. I seek Destructive Insects and Pests Act. leave of the House to withdraw my amend 1914. be taken into consideration”. ment. The motion was adopted [English] MR. CHAIRMAN: The House shall now MR. CHAIRMAN: Hasthe hon. Member take up Clause-by-Clause consideration o1 leave of the House to withdraw his amend the Bill. ment. Clause 2 -Amendment of Section 3 of Act SOME HON. MEMBERS: Yes, yes. 2 of 1914

~~Amendment No. 1 was, by leave, with- SHRI SYED SHAHBUDDIN (Kishan- drawn ganj): I beg to move:~~

Page 1 [Translation] lines 12 and 13 omit SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA: Sir. I seek leave of the House to withdraw my ior making an application for a permit to amendment. import, or* 585 Stat. Res. re PHALGUNA 20,1913 [SAKA) ordinance, 1992 & 5 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects & pests (Amend & validation) (Amend & validation) Bill

Sir, the point that I had raised had not amendment? been tounched by the hon Minister I had asked as to why there is a controversy be- SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN No tween Open G eneral Licence, police and tho seek leave of the House to withdraw t fixing a fee even for making a request amendment

MR CHAIRMAN Are you pressing your MR CHAIRMAN llasthe hon Memb amendment? leave of the House to withdraw his amen ment SHR! SYED SHAHABUDDIN If the hon Minister gives a satisfactory reply, I will with SOME HON MEMBERS Yes, yes draw it Amendment No 7 was b/leave wit' Irav THE MINISTER OF STATE: IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MR CHAIRMAN The question i& MULLAPALLY RA M A C H A ND R A N ) It is not a tax at all It is just for the maintenance 'That clause 3 stand part of the Bill purposes {Interruptions) Nothing more than that It is no tax at all The motion was adopted

SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN I seek Clause 3 was added to the Bill leave of the House to withdraw my amendment MR CHAIRMAN There is no amend ment to Clause 4 The Question MR CHAIRMAN Hasthohon Member leave cf the House to withdraw his amend That Clause 4 Stand Part of the Biir ment? Tho motion was adoptod SOME HON MEMBERS Yes, yes Clause 4 was added to the Bill Amendment No 6 was, by leave, with draw n MR CHAIRMAN The Question is

MR CHAIRMAN The question is That Clause 1, the Enacting formula and the Long Title Stand Part to the Bill' That clause 2 stand part of the Bill The motion was adopted The motion was adopted Clause 1 the Enacting Formula and the Clause 2 was added to the Bill long Title were added to the Bill

~~Clause 3 - Validation SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHAN DRAN Sir 1 beg to move SHRI S YE D S H AH A B U D D IN Sir, I beg to move That the Bill be passed~~

~~Page 2, line 6 ,- MR CHAIRMAN 1 he question is~~

O m it- ‘for making an application for a ’That the Bill be passed permit to import, or (7) The motion was adopted MR CHAIRMAN Are you pressing your '587 Stat. Res. re. MARCH 10,1992 ordinance, 1992 & 588 disapproval insects & pests Destructive insects £ pests (Amend. & validation) (Amend. & validation) Bill MR. CHAIRMAN: Now we take up the SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES (Muz- next item - Statutory Resolution and the zaffarpur): This is not fair. Let us take it Public Liability Insurance (Amendment) Bill, tomorrow. (Interruptions) items 10 and 11 together SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: (Interruptions) Nobody is here. (Interruptions)

~~MR. CHAIRMAN: Shri Lokanath Ch MR. CHAIRMAN: All right. The House oudhury, not present Shri Indrajit Gupta, not stands adjourned to meet again tomorrow at here. 11am.~~

~~(Interruptions) 18.14 hrs.~~

~~MR. CHAIRMAN: Shrimatt Geeta Mukherjoo, not present The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Eleven o f the Clock on Wodnosdny. March 11, (Interruptions) 1992/Phalguna 21, 1913 (Saka)~~

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