Thursday, April 24, 1986 Eighth Series1R. 39 Vaisakha 4, 1908 (Saka)
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No. 39, Thurlda~, April 24. 1986, "fakha 4, 1908 (Saka)
COLUMNS
ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1-33 ·Starred Quellionl Nos. 783 to 788, '191, 793 and 795
WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 33-285 Starred Questions No. 782, 189, 790, 792, 794 and 796 to 102
Unltarred Questions Nos. 7445 to 7596 and 7598 to 9675
PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE 286-288
MESSAGE FROM RAJYA SABHA 288
SUPREME COURT (NUMBER OF JADGES) AMENDMENT BILL. 1986 289
COMMITTEE PRIVATE MEMBERS BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 289 Bilhteentb Report
ESTIMATES COMMITI'BE 289 Thirty-Second Report and Minutes
COMMITTEE ON ABSENECE OF MEMBERS FROM THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE
Fourth Report • The lign + marked above the name of a Member indicate. that tbo questieD w" aetuallJ asked on the floor of tho Qquso b1 that MOIIlber. ( ii )
COLUMNS R.B RAILWAYS BILL, 1985 .... 290-29'
MATI'ERS UNDER RULE 37'1 295-299
(i) Demand for pensionary and other benefits to the employees of "Banvasi Seva Manda)" in Madhya Pradesh.
Shri M. L. Jhikram 29S
(ii) Need to provide S.T.D. facility in Gondia, Bbandara and Tumsar Telephone Exchanges.
Sbri Keshao Rao Pardhi 296
(iii) Need to fill up the existing vacancies of Judges in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
Sbri C. Janga Reddy 296
(iv) Need to extend relief to people affected by hailstorm in Monteswar, Purbasthali and Nandagbat block. of Kal na sub-division in West Bengal.
Shri Saifuddin Cbowdhary 297
(y) Need to connect Cbittorgarb in Rajasthan with the Vayudoot Service.
Prof. Nirmala Kumari Shaktawat 298
(vi) Need to open at leaat ten purchase centres in each Deve)opment Block of Uttar Pradesh for the purchase of Rabi Crop.
Shri Umakant Mishra
FINANCB BILL •••• ..299-424
Motion to coosider
Sbri Vi.hwanatb Pratap Siogh
Shri C. Madhav Reddi (Ul)
COI:.UMNS
Sbri V"reDdra PatD 31' Prof. Madhu Dand•• a. 324 Sbri Y. S. Mahajan .... :wcs Shrimati Krishna Sabi 3S1 Shri Somnath Chatterjee 356 Sbri Balasabeb Vikbe Padl 3d,
Sbri K. D. SultaDPuri 3VO
Sbri A. C. Shanmuaam 374
Dr. G. S. Rajhans 380
Sbrl Anandi Cbaras Du 386
Shri N. V. N. SOIDa 392
Sbri P. Namayal 396
Sbri Mool Chand D_ .... 399 Dr. Datta Samant 402
Shri Sbantaram Nail .11 Sbrl Banwarl LaI Purohit .... 41 • Shri Sontash Mohan Dov 421 LOK SABRA DEBATE
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LOK SABHA (b) if so, whether any effort is beiDI made in this direction; and
(c) if so, the details thereof '1 Thursday, Apr1l24" 1986/ Vai3Qkha 4, 1908 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (Saka) DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a) to (c) No Sir. The The Lok Sabha mel at Eleven of the existing film certification rules are sufficiently Clock comprehensive and meet the requirements.
[MR. SPEAKER In the Chair) SHRI K. KUNJAMBU: I want to know whether the Government is aware of the fact tbat there is an overdose of [English] unrealistic and unhealthy violence acd sex in many films made in India. This happens PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: I in spite of the comprebensive censorship think from the agenda papers the obituary rules being in force. This trend in films referonce is missing. Yesterday, so many adversely affects the young minds There- Ministries were massacred. fore, I would like to know whether the Government would like to have a fresh look MR. SPEAKER: Was that the reason at the whole matter. for your absence that you did not want to be a witness to that '1 SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: Yea, somethings, this type of films do come up and some of them do have an adverse ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS affect on the yonng mind. The guidelines and the safeguards that have been outlined [En,Ii.rh) under the Cinematographic Act make it absolutely clear that certain safeguards and Amendment of Film Censorship Rules objectives have to be foUowed. The only dichotomy lies that the certification is dane *783. SHRI K. KUNJAMBU: Will by the Board of Censorship, which is under the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE us, but the enforcement is done and penal DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : clauses are imposed by tbe State Govern- ments. While the Central Board c:ertifiea a (a) wbetherG ovemment feel the need film, the exhibition powers lie with the State for amending the film censorship rules/ Governments. That is why, sometimes. luidelines in order to prom?te. greatc:r even when certain parts are cut out and they realism in tbe films without sacrdic1D8 tbeIr are not certified, in interpolation they are aestbotic value ; exhibited, because tbat faUs within tbo APR.IL 24, 19" Orat An.\w~r8 4 jurisdiction of the State Governments. This by the bon. Minister, but the censoring of matter bas been taken up on more than~one the films is wjth the Centra] Government. occasion. Therefore, we feel that the But there are no proper officers for that. guidelines under the Cinematographic Act Even in Tamil Nadu, we are producing lot are really sufficient, but it is roally at the of films every year. More than bundred exhibiting and enforcing stage, whicb is done films we are producing, but censoring is tbe by tbc State Governments, that the real problem there. EVery producer who is action lies. producing a film there, is unable to have it censored immediately on tbe date wben be SHRI K. KUNJAMBU: I wan t to actually wants to release it. That is tbe know wbether a demand bas been made for problem. Even tbere is no proper officer. the setting up of an office of the Regional Only a deputed officer from the Information Censorsbip Board at Trivandrum; if so, Department bas been posted there. He is what decision bas been taken ? able to see only one film everyday. Hundreds of films are not being censored properly. So, I would )ike to know from tbe hon. Minister MR. SPEAKER: Have you got wbether steps will be taken immediately to writtcn supplementaries ? see that a proper officer is posted in tbat SHRI K. KUNJAMBU Yes, Sir. office in order to censor the films immedia tety. She bas lot written answers.
MR. SPEAKER: Is it pre-thought or SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: pre-planned ? Sir. we look into tbat side of the picture as to whether a particular office at a particular PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: If place is sufficient or not. Regarding the 10, please lay it on the Table of the House. delay part, I would like to assure the bon. Member tbat we examined the question and MR. SPEAKER: That will be better. we found that in the case of about 20 per cent films, there is some sort of delay but SHRIMATI SUSffiLA ROHTAGI: Sir, this delay is not on our part only and the can the answer be laid on the Table of tbe proportion is also not very high. He bas Houae ., mentioDed about a particular State and I will look in to it. MR. SPBAKER: I think I will have to devise some metbod whereby I will SHRI DINESH GOSW AMI : Sir, disallow aU the written supplementaries. apart from the rules and the guidelines, bas it come to the ootice of this Government PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: She tbat tbe complaint i. ofteo made that there lay the answer to this question also 00 can are producers who have sufficieot influence the Table. so as to get tbeir 'A' films passed into 'U' films, wbere tbere are many producers whoso MR. SPEAKER Later on you can films arc cut? For example, a film, I think do it. Ram Terl Ganga Maili, of Rajkapoor was given 'U' certificate thouab there are many SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: nude scenes. Therefore, what is the Sir, I must say tbat there is already a Government's reaction in spite of the fact Regional Centre at Trivandrum. There are that tbis point bas been asked times witbout Rqional Centres at Bombay, Calcutta, number. botb inside the House and outside? Madras, Baogalore and Trivandrum and tbe May I also know from the Government ODe at Hyderabad will start functioning very anotber aspect which I raised during the very soon. discussions 00 the Demands of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, that you have SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU: Sir, may got a children film witb an 'A' I know from the bon. Minister with rcaard trailer and in that •A' trailer all to ceMOrship. The exbibitioD riahts are nude scenes are there. Therefore, wben you with the State Governments, as riabtl, lUted take a 9hitd to a children film, well, 10 far $ Oral Answers VAISAKBA at. 1908 (SAK~) Olal Answers 6 as the film part is concerned, there may not dialogue, so that, ultimate)y what we really be anything objectionable, but you cannot want is improvement in tbe films and films sce it with the child so far as the trailer is which do not reaUy deprave tbe minds of concerned. Therefore, will the Government impressionable boys and girls. That is the do something to see that while showing a kind of criterian we have to apply we will children film, 'A't trailer will not be shown? apply this. But as we go along, 'his will have to be improved continuously. There is the PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: question whether aloDg with children's film. People complain about such films when they trailer for adult film or unlimited certificate do not aee anything in tbe film also. film is to be sbown or not shown. I have not really gone into tbe details. I take the suggestion. THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI P. V. PROF. P. J. KURIEN: There are a NARASIMHA RAO): Sir, this question number of instances and number of concerns guidelines. Now tbe Minister of complaints are there that after the certi- Sta!e bas stated that the guidelines, as they, fication by the CensorshIp Board, the stand, are sufficient, they are comprehensive producers incorporate vuJgar scenes into the they do take into account most of the situa- fiJms and also change the Dame of the films tions that could be imagined. But no guideline and they are shown in tbeatres throughout can take into account all tbe situations. So, alii India, especialJy Malayalam films. Mala1a- we go along, the guidelines als(\ would have lam filim which we can see as family, to be improved, may be added to and so on. anywhere, are brought to Hindi belt area That is why this is a continuing process and. and the name is changed. Vulgar scenes are therefore, I would like to say that at this introduced and shown throughout tbe moment we do not find any need for any country. There were agitations on all these change in the guidelines. But this is nOI a things. I would like to know whether this statement for all times to come. This is kind of tbing bas come to the notice of the a battle of Wits tbat is going OD. They 8ay Minister and if so what action he is goina we have to be realistic, we say t~ere is a to take to stop such practices. difference between realism and reality. This is not generally appreciated by the producers SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: and we Will have to make them appreciate I share the concern of the Han. Member. it. We know something about literature, we Tbis matter has been brought to the noticx know about realism, we know about idealism of the Government and the Government has we know about certain other historical and also brought it very clearly to tbe notice of other scenes that are depicted. We cannot tbp, State Government. But, as I said call them unrealistic because they take you to eaIlier, this is a part of the job of tbe a different age. a different era. So, realism State Government and tbe State Govern- as such is not such a simple thing tbat ment bas to enforce tbat. The certification whether happens outside, you show in a is done in order to ensure in future that film and call it realistic Therefore, these films as they are certified are shown and the are matters into which we have to go. Film cut parts are Dot shown in the States or certification which bas come to this Ministry anywhere. Nows we have seen to it that recently, has been brougbt here with a in future a certified copy of the entire Durpose, not merely from a negative point feature film or video film will have to be of view of stopping a film from being kept 1Vith the Board. There has been a exhibited or asking a film to be cut here writ petition on that because some producers and cut there, but in order to positively bave proceeded against it. But we want it inculcate the principles on which healthy and we are sticking to it saying, certifiod film making should be done. This is the copy of the film, the film as it is certified,. idea behind bringing it here. As we go should be kept there. We are eODlCious of aloDg, this will be a continuous process. We the fact about whicb yOU have asked the will try to talk to tbe producers. I have question. From time to time we arc had some discussions with the Censorship bringina it up. Certain women'ts organisa. Board and I tbiDk. we will continuo tbiI tiona aDd DlaQ otbora Gav , Oral An8wers APRIL 24, 1986 Oral Answers I also demonstrated. We would like to carry SHRI BANSI LAL: Sir. in communi- along wHb tbe Member, the State Govern- cation system we are trying to upgrade the ment, so) that tbese things are duly carried technoJogy and tbe technoJogy is available out. indigenously in India. We are trying to improve it.
Technoiogkal Impfotements in Railway SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: System Are you satisfied. Sir? (Interruptions). If + you are satisfied, I am satisfied, Sir. ·784. SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN MR. SPEAKER: It is you who is to DEV: be satisfied. PROF. K. K. TRWARY : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: pleased to state : Anyhow, Sir, for the time being I am satisfied.
(a) whether any technological improve- My second question~ is. in the improve- ments in the Railway system in the country ment of technolo~y the Minister haC) included are being planned ; and tbe rolling stock als). Now, the rolling stock position is in a very deplorable (b) if so, the details of the same and condition. Time and again we have heard whether any special agency is being set up that the constraint of funds is tbere. So, to co-ordinate and supervise the implemen- may I know what is tbe budget allocation tation of those plans '1 for tbis financial year and whether it will be proportionately distributed to all the divisions or particularly to certain divisions? THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) Yes, Sir. SHRI BANSI LAL: Sir, budget allocations were all given in the budget papers and they are available to hon. (b) Important areas in which it is Member. planned to upgrade the technology include rolling stock, signalling and telecommunica- (Interruptions) tion systems and 'Workshops. Coordination and supervision of implementation of these SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : Sir. plans is being done by Railway Board tbis is a case of derailment. assisted by its subordinate organisations including Central Organisation for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW) [Tranl/ation J and Central Organisation for Operations Information Systems (COFOIS). SHRI PRATAP BHANU SHARMA: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that the Indian Railways have done a commendable Job in SHRI SON10SH MOHAN DEV: bringing about improvements in the fieJd of Most of tbe railway accidents are happening signalling and telecom munication systems because of technical faults and also because but as you know and so does OUC bon. the technical systems in the Railways are Rai!way Minister that our future needs can more or less obsolete. I congratulate the be met only through fast running trains. Minister for taking up these new schemes. Some developed countries have developed May I know what are the basic schemes new technology and new system for the which they are going to take up to modernise trains which run at a speed of 350 to 400 the iignals and communication system which kilometres per hour. I would like to know arc very important systems for the efficient from the hon. Minister whetber the functioning of tbe Railways? How far arc Government of India are doiog somethina tbey going to implement these schemes? to develop new technology and sYltems for What it tbe BDdaet allocation for the same? luch fast movina train, ; ~ Oral Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (S.AK.A)
SHRI BANSI LAL: We are underta- (b) Does not arise. king a project under which tbe speed of traiBs between Delhi and Agra and Delhi (c) Yes, Sir, jf the parties agree. and Kanpur would be stepped up. SHRI H. N. NANJE GOWDA: Sir, may be tbe Karnataka Government have not [EUKlishl agreed to withdraw tbe objections because it was reported in a section of the press. That SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Sir, it is why I asked the question. 'is a fact tbat one-third of the Railway track, i.e., 22,000 kilometres of railway truck, is overaged and most of the steam Anyway, the TeJugu Ganga Project engines whose production has been stopped becomes a tricky affair 10 the sense that for since 10ng are overaged. tbis project to draw water to Madras city the Tamil Nadu Government agreed to MR. SPEAKER: Experienced, Sir. share 60 per cent of the project. The project which was agreed to by the Govern- SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: So, ment was to carry only ) 5 TMC fit, from may I know from the bon. Minister what Srisailam ploject through a channel of 1500 steps he proposed to take to replace all the c\!secs. Now, the fcope of the entire project overaged railway track; nd all the overaged bas cbanged c.nd it has bec.:me a gigantic steam engines ? project. New, it is to carry 11,500 cusecs of water. Naturally, the scope of expendi- (lnterraptiOf.S) ture also would be increased. Has the Government of India verified from the SHRI BANSI LAL: Sir, the railway Tamil Nadu Government whether they would track will be renewed 1D a phased programme share tbe increase in cost also, 60 l>'!r cent- of 10 years and the steam engines will be wise? Don't you feel it necessary to ask pbased out by the turn of the century. them also even before considering tbis project? My point is, the scope of the project itself is changed. The expenditure Karaataka's Offer to Withdraw Objections is also to increase. on Telugu Ganga Project SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU : We are + not utilisicg it for cultivation purposes. ·785. SHRI H. N. NANJE GOWDA: (In(errUplio~s). SHRI G. S. BASAYARAJU: Will the Minister of WATER MR. SPEAKER: You don't talk to RESOURCES be pleased to state: them. You put the question. That is all.
(a) whether Karnataka is reported to SHRI H N. NANJE GOWDA : I would have recently offered to withdraw its like to know whether the Government of objections to the felugu Ganga Project being India ,erified from the Tamil Nadu built on the river Krishna provided Andhra Government as to whether the TAmil Nadu Pradesh gave an undertaking that it would Government is going to share the increased utilise a quantum not exceeding 25 per cent expenditure also. of the surplus waters in fbe rher ; MR. SPEAKER: The Minister has (b) if so, the reaction of Union a1ready beard it. If it does not arise, he Government thereon; and can say tbat it does not arise from the main Question. It is not binding OD him. (c) whether an amicable settlement is likely to be reached in tbis regard? SHRI B. SHANKARANAND: Sir, may I infrom tbe House that the Prime THE MINISTER OF WATER Minister, when be last visited Andbra sf!d RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- Karnataka, tbe Chief Minister of Andbra NAND): (a) No. Sir. Pradesh had talks with the Prime Minister. 11 Or,,1 Answers APRiL 24. 198ci
The subject was discussed also at Baogalore SERI B. SHANKARANAND: Sir. and it has now been agreed tha t the official may I infrom the h"n. Member. throuab level meeting of tbe three States should be you, that the final award of the Bbachawat convened. And we have convened a meeting Tribunal does not mention about scheme B. of the three States' officials on 28th of If scheme B is to be brought into operation, tbis month. We have invited Tamil Nadu a river valley authority is to be established .. Government officials also for this meeting Without that, scheme B cannot be and we hope to resolve the crisis. introduced.
SHRI H. N. NANJE GOWDA: My SHRIMATI BASA VARAJESW ARI : apprehension is, all-through the Government Sir, pending amicable settlement between of India adopted a policy of 'ad bocism' the three State Governments, whether any and yielding to pressure. amount has been sept spent by the Govern- ment of Andhra Prade,h towards this project pending the Bhacbawat award and if I am very well within any knowledge to so, what i~ tbe total amount spent '1 IIi utter these words. Tbroughout after there any SUpel vising hody iet up to independence, wherever there was presf,ure, supervise such works as per the Bhachawat tbey yielded and cleared the projects. Now, Award? Sir, why I am telling tbis is, the Bhacbawat Tribunal award consisted of scbeme A and I want to have two answers from the scbeme B. Minister •••.•• I am putting the question. The subject is like this. I have to tell these things. The MR. SPEAKER: It is all riRbt, now. Telusu Ganga project is neither in scheme He will answer. At nor in scheme B. There projects submitted by the Government of Karnataka SHRI B. SHANKARANAND: Sir, which are covered under scheme B. Why strictly speaking, the question does not is the Government of India so ea,!er to arise from the main Question. consider Telulu Ganga project, whicb is not under any scheme, whereas it bas not SHRIMATI BASAVARAJESWARI considered the Kamataka projects, which are I have asked the tOlal amount spent on this submitted under scheme B, under the plea ... project. I am asking this point. The (lruerraptions J. Minister bas to reply.
SHRI N. V. N. SOMU: There is a MR. SPEAKER: He says, it does not water problem in ~ladras city. drinking concern the main Question. Shri Sarfaraz Abmad. SHRI H. N. NANJE GOWDA: I would like to know categorically from the bon. Minister whether he would consider and clear projects under scheme B submitted WorklDg of La" Ram Sarup T.D. Hospleal, by Karnataka. MebrauU
MR. SPEAKER : Wby are you repea- ·786 SERI SARFARAZ AHMAD: ting it now '1 You have already asked it. Will the Minister of HEALTH AND You have already put tbe question. Don't FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: repeat it now. Let him answer. (a) whether Government are awaro SHRI H. N. NANJE GOWDA: I tbat Lala Ram Sarup T.D Hospital, want to know whetber be would clear Mehrauli, established in 1953, is now tlndinl projects submitted under scheme B by it difficult to run due to ,bortage of fundi Kaiuataka and notify the projects under as it is faced witb heavy JiabiJitioal OD i~bcme B allo. account of duel to the local bodies etc. : 13 Oral tf1l'Wr8 VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SAKA)
(b) whether it is a fact that services This ho!pital is run by tbe TB Associa- available in the hospital are being allowed tion of India and it is beJped annually by to be utilised by the Central Government Central Government by grants-in-aid. A employees ; and proposal to take over the hospital by Delhi Administration was considered in 1983 and (c) if so, whether Government propose rejected. We are willing to increase the to give any special financial assistance or annual arants·in-aid to make up the deficit. 'take over the hospital in order to run it A Control Board with the participation of smoothly and utilise its services for the tbe Government of India is there. At the benefit of the public as well as Government moment, the deficit is only Rs. one lakh a employees? year and the accumulated deficit is 001, Ra. 5 lakhs. We feel that TB AssociatioD can continue to run the hospital and ther. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE is no case for taking over the hospital at tbe DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE moment. (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) Yes, Sir. Soburbau Tufas on Centra' Ran"., BolDba, (b) Yes, Sir. ·787. SHRI S. G. GHOLAP: Will (c) Financial Assistance to LaJa Ram the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased Sarup T B. Hospital, Mehrauli is sanctioned to state annually. During last three years following 8rants have been sanctioned : (a) the number of suburban trains running on Centcal RailwaJ, Bombay; and Year Rs. in 1akbs) (b) the total strength of EMU rakes a. 1983 .. 84 14.60 present there and the number out of them 1984-85 16.66 which are under repair? 1985-86 19.50 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) Number of There is no proposal at present to take suburban trains run on Central Railwa, over tbis Hospital by Central Government. are :-
913 per day on week day•• 871 per day on Saturdays. [Trlln8/at Ion] 868 per day on Sunday.
SHRI SARFARAZ AHMAD: Mr. (b) Total number of EMU rakes is 11. Speaker. Sir, from tbe reply given by the The number of rakes under periodical bon. Minister it appears that the eondition overhaul and special or shed repai.rl Ia of tbis hospital is very pitiable due to shor- normally 17. tage of fuods. Therefore, I want to know why do the Gowernment not take over this SHRI S. G. GHOLAP: There are hospita.l with a view to give better services 'I 913 trains daily. Still there is • horribl. Will the Government consider takin& over rush in the traina. So my question is what this hospital in the near future so as to give is the capacity of the trainl to carry th. better services to tbe public 'I passengers and what is the actaal number of passengers who travel by the train in peak hours and what is the plan to improve [.En6'f,h1 tbe transport.
SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR.: We SHRI BANSI LAL: I cannot sal' the have already answered in tbe main question exact Dumber of passengers. But (or tho tbat there is no such proposal to take over pre.ent. oDly 913 trains can ruo. Ni'lt moro dait iDatitutioD. tbaD tbat for tbe next two yean. IS Oral A.,uwer8 APRIL 24. 1986
SRRI S. G. GHOLAP: At present, successfully , In particular. I would lit. to nine compartments or bogies are attacbe4 know whether tbere is a proposal to intro· to a train. It is suggested that instead or duce sucb a train in Hyderabad? Pleale 9 bOlLteS, there should be 12 bogies attached reply thought-fully, Bansi Lalji, as otherwise for the train. J would like to know whether you promptly say tbat you have no fundi. tbis proposal is examined and whether Rajivji has very carefuUy seJected his te&m. Government bas taken action, But you abruptly say... • .• Therefore reply a bit cautiou~ly •••••• ( Interruptions.) SHRI BANSI LAL: We will examine the proposal but we bave no bogies at the MR. SPEAKER: Tulsiramji, you moment. should put 8 new question 10 as to elicit complete information. This is not relevant to the main question. He might not be DR.. DUTTA SAMANT: About 970 having information and then you would say trains or 10 lakh passengers travel per day that be has stated something wrong. on the Central Railway and another about 11 lath passengers travel per day on the Western Railway, throughout the State. SHRI BANSI LAL: It is not releyant About 5-6 lakb passengers have to cbansc to this question. tbe train at Dadar and catch tbe train. In order to facilitate the passengers and to SHR1 V. TULSIRAM: Bombay to reduce the congestion, the Railway 1m prove- Hyderabad can also be done. ment Board bas made the suggestion to have Dadar as a terminus and to start two trains MR. SPEAKER: Yes, but you wiU from there and that it would cost about have to put a fresh question for that. Rs. 9 .. 10 crores. This will facilitate the travelling passengers and reduce the burden. (English]
The Railway Improvement Board have Use of Railway Imtitute! for holding Meetlagl also given another sug~estion to c.:>nnect of Politiea) Partie. Kurla and Bandra Sections on the Westren and Central RaiJways. This suggestion was *788. DR. SUDHIR ROY: Will the given about five or ten years ago. If this Minister of TRANSPORT pleased to state : suggestion is implemented, it will cost les! and it will facilitate and reduce the burden (a) whether Railway Institutes can be for tho railway authorities because about 22 used by poJitical parties for bolding lakh passengers travel both the sid~s per m~etings ; day. I would like to know whether th~ Government is goina to consider tbe (b) whether Burdwan Railway Institute proposal or not. was taken by tbe Bllrdwan District Congress Committee for holding a meetioa on 23 saRI BANSI LAL: This is a SUBaCS- March. 1986 ; tion and I win get it examined. (c) wbether it is a fact that even man, union, of Railway workers which are not [T,Q1Ulatlon] recognised by Government are not accorded this facility; and MR. SPEAKER: Tulsiramji, to you intend to board a Bombay train? (d) jf 10, the reasons therefor?
SHRI V. TULSIRAM: I have to THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT catcb a train for Andhra and not for (SHRI BANS} LAL): (a) For lettinl out Bombay. I would like to know from the premises in railway clubs. institutes etc. to bon. Minister tbe names of the cities where individual railway staff. railway OraaniaatioD' suburban trains arc beina run in the SouthuD auociationa and outside parties for cultural Railway and whicb of them are NDDiD. recreational and I~ial activities. the aam.l 17 Oral AII8"erJ VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (S.4 KA) O,al .4,,'''~'' 1a
Managers arc competent to frame rules MR. SPEAKER : I do Dot] know ...•.. suiting local requirements of the railway You cannot argue witb mc. . .. administration and other circumstances of the place. The loca) railway authorities (1nt~rruptlonl ) take decisions in tbis regard accordingly MR. SPEAKER: Wbether the bon. keeping in view the merits oi each individual case. However, Railway premises are not Member has said is over-ruled. There is no question at all ... to be let out f:u political purposes.
(b) No, Sir.
'(c) As per instructions this facility is MR. SPEAKER: Please take your normally not accorded to unrecognised seat•..• unions. { llll~r,uplion ~) (d) To bring about a healthy industrial cHmate and to avoid unpleasantness and PROF. K. K. TEWARY : We take it rivalries amongst labour and to avoid impar- that it is a precedent and on this basis in ting a meaning to the staff that the Railway future we will demand .•• Administration is taking cognizance of such unions/associations. (lnlerruprlon8 )
PROF. K. K. TEWARY: On a point MR. SPEAKER: You are Dot loinl to of order, Sir ... have. Please don't do it.
MR. SPEAKER: There cannot be PROF. K. K. TEWARY: This may be any point of order during Question Hour. a precedcDt.
PROF. K. K. TEWARY: How was MR. SPEAKER : If it is a precedent, this question admitted? .. I have set it.
(1 nterruprlons) (lnl~"upli01J8 )
MR. SPEAKER : Ther ~ . can be no DR. SUDHIR ROY: I am sorry tbe point of order duriog Question Hour. l\1ioister has not given correct information to the House. All the newspapers .•.••• (Interruptions) (lnt~,.ruptiDn8) DR. SUDHIR ROY: On 23rd March the Congress (I) Committee held a mcetioll PROF. K. K. TEWARY: We take it at the Railway Institute .• that this is a precedent and you will not discriminate. (1 nlerruptlons) MR. SPEAKER: Pleasc don't threaten PROF. K. K. TEWARY: This is a me. I say that what is applicable to them very bad precedent. is applicable to you also.
MR. SPEAKER: Whatever it is, there PROF. K. K. TEWARY: We hope is no Question of discussing it here You you will go by what you are sayina. cannot refer to the Secretariat here nor can you raise a point of order during Question MR. SPEAKER : I always 10 by what Hour. So simple it is. I say. I do not with·draw what I i am sayina. I stand like a rock. No problem ... (1n'~"uptJons ) (Int.,.",ptiOll&) PROF. K. K. TEWARY: How can MR. SPEAKER: No question about lucb questions be admitted ? Secretariat can be raised here. You cannot· (1,.,."up"OIJ') refer to it. It is out of the fCCX)rd. 19 Oral iftr.fwrs APRIL 24. 1986
PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: The DR. SUDHIR ROY: All the Calcutta responsibility is on the Speaker. Dailies reported tbe incident.
PROF. K. K. TBWARY: You also (lntert uptlo1J&) look into our complaiots that bundreds of questions arc rejected every day on most This is the wrong information. unconvincing grounds. MR. SPEAKER: What is written in tbe newspaper is not gospel. They are MR. SPEAKER: We will see to it. our friends. Tbey are our brothers. You But please take are of your worda and what put the question, if you like. Do not aet ),ou are saying. alitated.
PROF. K. K. TEWARY: I am very careful of what I am saying. We have five complaints with you. [T,an~/tltlonJ
MR. SPEAKER: You can. You are Replacement of Coacbes of Metre Gauge welcome. That is your job. You can do it. Trains Bound for Rajasthan That is your right. ·791. PROF. NIRMALA KUMARI PROF. K. K. TEWARY: We have SHAKTAWAT: Will the Minister of done that. TRANSPORT be pleased to state :
(a) whetber coacbes of trains bound MR. SPEAKER It cannot be taken for Rajastban running on metre gauge . lines away •••••• are oblo1ete and in the absence of sockets pauCDa_rs face great inconvenience ,• DR. SUDHIR ROY: Sir, the bon. Minister bas not given us tbe proper and (b) whether Government propose to correct information. On 23rd Marcb, replace tbem ; and Burdwan District Congress Committee held its meeting in tbe Railway Institute hall and (c) if so, by what time 7 tberefore I would like to know from the hone Minister whetber tbere would be a categorical THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT order that Railway Institutes should not be (SHRI BANS} LAL) : (a) No. Sir. used for political meetings. This report of the Statesman ...... (b) and (c) The coaches are replaced on ale-cum-condition basis. The rate of MR. SPEAKER: You please put the replacement is, however, subject to the Question. No statement can be made. availability of funds and tbe existing manufacturing capacity.
DR. SUDHIR ROY : 1 would like to PROF. NIRMALA KUMARI know wbether there would be any categorical SHAKTAWAT: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am order probibiting the political parties to use very much distressed at tbe reply given by the Railway Institutes? the hone Mini.ter. He has stated tbat the condition of coaches is not bad. I would SHRI BANSI LAL: Rules are framed like to submit to hIm that he travels with by tbe local General Manalers. So far as me jn a metre sauge train bound for a place this Iustitution is concerned. it was not given in Rajasthan, be would be able to know to the Burdwan District Congress Committee about the actual condition of the coaches. but it was given to tbe Daksbin Damodar My second 8upplem_tary i •...... Bus Parivahan Karamchari Samstba. MR. SPEAKER: You let him reply your first lupp1ementary, then )'ou put )'our (lnt.,.,."ptklu) teCODd question. 21 Oral A"8w~rl VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SJ4KA) Oral An8Wel'$ 22
PROF. NIRMALA KUMARI Would you like to replace them? Same is SHAKTA W AT : The coaches are quite the condition of the train running between obsolete will the hOD. Minister order a Ajm(J', Chittor and Khandwa. An its survey to find out the actual position ? bogies too are obsolete and outdated and a misbap caD occur any time. SHRI BANSI LAL: Northern Railway aa well as Western Railway operate in MR. SPEAKER: You put some Rajasthan. The number of coaches on question. metre gauge in Western Railway is 2072 ••• SHRI GIRDHARI LAL VY AS: I was mentioning it because the bon. Minister SHRI GIRDHARI LAL VYAS: All has stated just now that be would be giving are obsolete •. due sbare to Rajasthan but so far we have not been aiven our due share. MR. SPEAKER Should the train services be stopped because there are no new MR. SPEAKER: Will yO\) put ,our coaches to replace the old ones? Hence question or 5houJd I stop you ? the trains can be stopped. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL VYAS: Not SHRI BANSI LAL: Of which 281 only that, neither we have been given any are over aged. Northern Railway has 830 new railway line nor a railway zone has been coaches of which 87 are over-aged. Thus set up in Rajasthan, decision about which the percentage of overa.ed coaches comes was taken 10n8 back. to about 9 per cent. Therefore, we are going to manufacture 146 coaches for the Mk. SPEAKER: It means you havo metre gauge-line, out of which Rajasthan no question to ask. will get its due sbare. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL VY AS: I PROF. NIRMALA KUMARI want to know the time by which the old SHAKTAWAT Mr. Speaker, Sir, coaches of different trains in Rajasthan Rajasthan is also a place of tourist impor- would be replaced. tance. I would like to mention especiaJly the Chetak Ex press which links Pink City, SHRI BANSI LAL: As and when the Jaipur, city of Khwaja-Ajmer, city of coaches are manufactured and resources are Valour and Worship-Chittorgarh and the available with us, we shall replace the city of Lakes-Udaipur. Although, a large coaches gradually. number of tourists travel by this tIain, yet you have withdrawn th! A.C. coach. Will the hone Minister consider attaching A.C. MR. SPEAKER: When Vyasji writes his memoirs he will also write therein •••••• sleeper coach to that train with a view to provide facility to the tourists ? (lnterruptions) .•.••.••• and not before that.
SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA: Sir. SHRI BANS1 LAL: All efforts will through you, I would say categorically that be made to attach A.C. sleeper coach. the hone Minister has paid no ~ttention to the metre gauge lines. The condition of SHRI GIRDHARI LAL VYAS: Mr. the coaches that run on metre gauge lines Speaker. Sir. I would like to State that is appalling. You teU me one such coach when one day I was travelling feom Delhi which is not overaged. Not a single coach to Ajmer. the boaie in which I was sitting is in good condition. All .. passengers caught tire bocause it was very old. Not commuting between Ranakpur and only one but aU the bogies on that train Ahmedabad travel OD roof tops due to the ate old and outdated. Does the hone shortage of trains. This too has not drawn Minister want that the Members of tbe attention of the hone Minister and duo Parliament who travel in such bogies, sbould to this the paSiengers have to face a lot of meot with an a~ideDt and be tiUod? jDcoDvenience and difficulty. Tbe coa~bea APRIL 24, 1984 Oral Answers 24
are so old and obsolete that if you happen (b) A~cordiDg to the Schedule I of to touch them, you run the risk of being Import and Export Policy April ... 19,j5-Marcb bit by a nail or your clothes being toro. ~ 1988, Vol. 11-Export Licensing brought out by the Ministry of Commerce, Rawalfia MR. SPEAKER: You were talking serpentina is a commodity, export of which of putting the question. is nortrally not allowed.
SHRI MOOL CHAND DAG -\: Will (c) . A statement is given below. the hon. Minister state why Rajasthan is being meted out this step·motherly treatment? Statement SHRI BANSI LAL: Mr. Speaker. Sir, as I told earHer, only 28) coaches in During the seventh Five Year Plan, a Western Railway and 87 in Northern Cell is proposed to be set up in the Ministry Railway are overaged. We shall gradually of Heal~h and Family \VeHare to coordlDate replace them and we pay fu)) attention to activities relating to demand, production tbe metre gauge lines. and supp!y of drug~, production, coI1ection and conlervation of herbs elC., \\ itb the help SHRI MOOL CHAND DADA: Sir, of various central and state agencies. A merely saying that we are paying full sum of Rs. 20 lakhs has been set apart for attention wi]] not help. this purpose in the 7th Plan. r or innovative ~chemes, such as De\-elopment of Medicinal Plants, a prOVISIOn of Rs. 50 lakhs bas been (Er,glishl approved. The provision for the current year for eacb oj the above schemes is Rs. 3 lakbs and Rs. 5 lakhs respectlvely. Research and Development of Medicinal Herbs for Export aDd Domestic use Research is being carried out at Indian Council of Agriculrural Research which is + operating an All India Coordinated Research *793. DR. T. KALPANA DEVI : Project for improvement of medlcmal and SHRI P. R. KUMARAMAN- aromatic plants since Fourth Fi\e Year Plan. GALAM : Durmg Sixt h Plan, the Project started WilJ the Minjst~r of HEALTH A!" D functioning at nine centres, 2 of v.hich are FAMILY WELFARE be p1eased to state: Central ]nstitutes, viz. NatIOnal Bureau of Plan Lifnetic Resources, New DeJhJ and Indian Institute of HcrticultUIe Research, (a) whether Government are aware cf BangaJore. The most of tbem are working the ~uggestion made to check and control at different agncultUJ al unl\-el ~itles. \\ ork the exploitation of an anti-d iabetes herb at these Centres involve breeding of in)proved by overseas firm 'Mitsubishi' ; t.) pes and development of package practices suitable for different agro· climatic locations (b) whether it is a fact that anti-blood for eight medicinal plants e. g. isabgol, pr~s~urc herb Rawalfia Serpatir,a was also senna, opium poppy. pyrethrum, rauwolfia, taken to Switz.erland ; and fox-glove, llguorice and periwincle and 4 arOID", tic plants (geranium, palmaro~a oil (c) whether Government propose to gra~s, vetivcr and pal(.houh). In addition, intensify Rand D on medicinal herbs and studits covering agro·botanical and chemical fully exploit these for export and local u~e '/ evaluation are also bemg carried OUt on henbane, asgand, anise, bas;l etc. and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE evaluation of genetic stock is also being DEPAkTMENf OF FAMILY WELFARE carried out on drugs lik~ gugal, yellow (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) poppy, lavendor, rosemarium, valarium etc. uovernment have seen a press report about SImilarly, work on micro propagation is tbe interest of a Japanese firm regardios an aho being carried out through tissue berb showiDa anti-diabetic properties. culture. The expenditure incurred duriD. 'VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA)
the Sixth Plan was Rs. 54.00 lakhs while SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Sir, during the Seventh Plan, will be Rs. 80.00 the particular medicinal herb Gymnema lakhs as on-going Plan Scbeme. Sylvestre or known in Hindi as Gurmar mentioned in the Press report ••• According to information received from the C.S.I R., many CSIR Laboratories have PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: Is contributed a great deal to agro technological it a herb or tbe Dame of an animal? r development and increase and profitable cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants SHkI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Is and isolation extraction of their active not on the controlled list of export, nor are Principles. Appropriate agro technology we making use of it. Tbis js not one of for the cultivation of a number of plants viz. the herbs being researched by the various Periwinkle, Ammaimajus, Atropa, Solanum, Ayurvedic Research Institutes though the Costus have been developed and imrortant Ayurvedic Department bas said that this chemical constants from them have been particular herb is used partly in some of the isolated. C.S l.R. Laboratories bave also preparations. In the opinion of the Indian done work specially in North Eastern and Council of Medical Research, this is not a Jammu & Kashmir regions on cultivation very useful diabetic drug. This is not a and to develop new varieties of aromatic drug of choice and it is not in the list of plants and the ex traction of products there- Ayurvedic or medicinal herbs which are now from for example Papavar, Rosa damascena. being researched by tbem. Therefore, this etc. Geonetic improvement of l.iva question is very premature. The report is Citronella and Lemongrass are underway at on the basis of a statement by a doctor who CIMAF Lucknow. is supposed to have conducted his own experiment. As for the authentic reports avaiJable with us, there is no question of Special test and analY5is facilities are exploitation of this drug by foreigners available such as Gas Chromatographs, because even its usefulness has not been NMRs at various CSIR laboratories for established. analysis of essential oils for structure elucidation of naturally cccuring compounds. DR. T. KALPANA DEVI: It is given Extension services are also provided by by a senior doctor •.. CSI'a laboratories to help farmers in the survey of their fields. supply of planting MR. SPEAKER: That is \\hat be has mateflaJ. culthation. 3pd processing of their said tbat it is a report of a doctor. crops. R.P.L lorhat l:onducts short term training course on cultivation and distillation DR. T. KALPANA DEVI: How can of medicinal and aromatic plants particularly he say that it is a premature report Sir? to the tribals of North East Region. MR. SPEAKER: He has said that it is only a doctor's report. DR. T. KALPANA DEVI This herb \\ hich has t-een collected by the (Interruptiol1S} Japanese industrial organization 'lvIitsubisbi\ has got active on principle which is effective SYED SHAHABUDDIN 'am not against juvenile diabetes and insulin- satisfied \\ith the answer just given by the dependent diabetes. This hel b IS abundantly Hon. Minister. If a proper research bas found in the hi1l forests of And:1ra Pradesh, not been conducted, then bow can the T~mil Nadu. Kerala aod Karnaraka. I CounCil of Medical Research evaJuate its would like to know from the bon. Minister poten tial value? The Minister at least whether the Ministry of Health, in ought to give an undertaking thaI, in the collaboration wilh the Ministry of Environ- face of this report tbe Indian Council of ment and Forests, will establish a Research Medical Research shall carry out research and Action Wing to trace the location of on its own and invcsti&ate it. various herbs and plants of high medicinal value, found in abundance, and restrict MR, SPEAKER: That is what L~ !las amu&llins of tbese to CoreiSD countries. already mentioned. 27 Oral Aftswt,; APRIL ~4, 1986
SYEO SHAHABUDDIN: He said THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tbat it is not on tbe research list and it is DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND not on the export list. That does not CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA prove anything. He ought to give an ROHTAGI) : (a) No, Sir. The existing undertaking that the Pharmaceutical value guidelines to the Central Board of Film shall be enquired into and if found useful, Certification of certifying films for public then its export shall be banned, it shall be exhibition meet the requirements. put on the banned list. That is the assurance we want. (b) Does not arise.
SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: The (c) The Central Board of Film Certi- Indian Council of Medical Research have fication ensures that films which are found conducted research on various plants unsuitable for public exhibition are refused including this also. But because of certain eertifica tion. toxicity etc., they did not pursue this half. However, this type of work is always under SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI: Whiel continuous review. There is a process by answering Question No. 2 the Hon. Minister which in respect of any new research has stated that there is necessity of giving finding which comes to be known by the some guidelines to Censor Board. ICMR, they pursue the lead and further conduct research. This ductor's research finding can also be acted upon as and when MR. SPEAKER: That is what she bas elabor~ted upon. ICMR thinks it necessary.
SHRI G. L. DOGRA: There is a SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI: But here drug called Serpacil which is being sold in it is dcnied. So, this answer is inconsistent. the Indian market. I would like to know What I would like to suggest is that the whether it has been withdrawn or rejected entire terrorist activities carried out in India by tbe Department. owe its existence to the films which are encouraging juvenile delinquency and, therefore, the Government should take SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR : I serious view of this. Tho Censor Board is cannot straightaway ~nswer this question. not acting as we expect them to act. That is way this sort of delinquency is going on GuideliDes to Film Producers for Discouraging in India. The Government should take a Juvenile Delinquency serious view of it. Is the Government thinking in those terms? + *795. SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI : SHRI A.J.V.B. MAHESWA.RA SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: RAO: Even in my answer to the second question I Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE had stated that the existing Film Certification DEVEWPMENT be pleased to state : rules are sufficiently comprehensive. So, there are no definite guidelines. The guidelines, as I said, are only in the case of exhibition (a) whether Government propose to and as I have conceded sometimes there is issue any guidelines to the film industry a dichotomy between tbe certification and reprdinl the moral that the film industry the exhibition. But I would share with the should maintain in depicting films so that Hon. Member...... tbat there are certain films tbc films do not encourage juvenile which from time to time if we find they delinquency among the youth; encourage juvenile delinquency for them I would like to stato we have two classes 'A' (b) if 10. tbe details thereof ; and and 'U' which state very clearly whether it is for the adults and not for the adults (c) if not, wbat effective steps are being and for the universal. The Khosla contemplated to prevent makina of film. Commit~ee which went into it recc1)tly has lIDWOJ tby of public ubibitioD ? made a recommeDdatioD which bal bccD 29 Oral Al7sw.rl VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (oSAKA) O,al Answers 30
accepted that there are certain films which SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: I would cannot be entire 'A' or entire ·U'. There- like to know whether the Madam minister fore, a separate category of 'UA' has been is aware of the fact because I preClume she created where it is left to the parents to looks 1hrough the newspaper pages everyday decide whether they would like their dealing with cinema advertisements of firms. children to see such films. I feel it is You must be occasionally seeing rthose. violated sometimes but a certain category There are several pages mainly of films in bas been established where it is left to the Hindi and other Indian languages and I do parents to see whether they would )ike their not'" know if there is any censorship control children to go to such films. There is or .. supervision on those advertisements. another category called 'S' only for Many of them can only be described a8 .pecialists and doctors. completely pornographic and vulgar to the extreme. They are trying to attract customers to see those films solely on the Apart f(om that I would like to say if grounds of pornography and vulgar things there is any violation of these guidelines it which are depicted there. There is a thin is made a non-bailable cognisable offence dividing line in what is allowed and what is and there is provision of three years term Dot aHowed according to her guidelines. of imprisonment and Rs. 1 lakh fine. If These advertisements should be controlled. there is continuous offence it is further They are most vulgar and absurd advertise- increased to Rs. 20,000/- per d'iY while this ments which are published daily in the film is b eiog shown. This is these but the newspapers. penalty has to be imposed by the State Government. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : What is there in the advertisement is missing SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI: While in tbe film. appointing the members of the Censor Board are there any guidelines or qualifications fixed because most of the Censor Board SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: People go members who are giving the certificates are to see these films on the basis of these DOt supposed to know all these things? Is advertisements but they come'! away the Government thinking of issuing som e disappointed. guidelines in that direction?
SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI : THE MINISTER OF HUMAN While chosing the advisory panel of the RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT A?'ID Censor Board the Government as far as HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI P.V. possible takes people from various walks of NARASIMHA RAO): I am sorry I have life including educationists, social workers Dot become expert in advertisements. The and journalists. But the individual opinion difficulty is that the rules of certification also differs from place to place, from person apply to films and not either to hoardings to person and group to group. Therefore, or advertisements or posters, etc. In any what one person or group may consider to case the controlling or curbing of these be restricted to lA' the other may differ. advertisements which I agree with the hone Therefore, in future tbe Government is Member are sometimes not as good as they thinking of expanding tbe number of these should be or exactly what they should not boards so that greater consensus emerges be is within the purview of the State and also there is greater interaction between Government. these various Censor Board members and tbey can come to a solution wbether such SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA They sort of films may not be allowed. almost border on pornography.
PROF. MADHU DANDAVATB: Do SHRI P.V. NARASIMHA RAO: They you keep only old men OD tbe CeDsor do Dot have to border. The)' euter into IJOard ? pomOlfBpb)'• 31 Oral Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Oral Answers 32
PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE stltute or replace members, tbis will be taken Your knowledge is deeper ••• (Interruprions) into consideration. But one thing that I would like to mention is that apart from the SHRI P V. NARASIMHA RAO : This negative factors, we have set up the National is the difficulty. We have been bringing Film Development Corporation. because we this to the notice of the State Governments. find that the film industry is mostly in the As tbe bon. Member said, whether a parti- private sector. The Corporation is financing cular scene is contained in the film or not, hundred per cent fOt" bringing out reasonably it is certainly contained in the advertisement good films, specially about children and tbose very much. These things ha ve to be who belong to tbis category. That is tbe controlled by the State Governments. There direction, the Central Government is giving appears to be no way of the C;:ntral for financing these films· in order to Government doing anything in this matter. encourage qualitative films which will have a good effect A MR. SPEAKER: Why canott we appeal to the press to curb all tbese tendencies of PROF. K.K. TEWARY: The films their own also. which are being sbown are full of obscenity and vulg SHRI P.V. NARASIMHA RAO : I am [Tran8latlon] talking of the State Governments; that includes Union Territories also. From the SHRI V. TULSIRAM: All these legal point of view, the Central Government people want to see such films but here they doe! not have the authority \0 Delhi and speak otherwise. other Union Territories. If tbere is anything MR. SPEAKER: Tulsiramji. how did 10 flagrantly bad that it is worse tban in any you come to know about their inner other State, thea certainty we can look feelings? into it. [English] SHRI K.S. RAO: The film viewers are SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY: Obviously. not only urban people, but t'ley are rural he was thinking of himself. people also. Have the Ministry taken into account tb e opinion of tbe rural people also and given adequate representation to the (Tranl/atlon] people from the rural areas in the film censor Board. As we know, the Indian SHRI C. JANGA REDDY He had traditions are being maintained mostly in the also accompanied him to tbe Indian Film villages ra ther than in tbe cities. How much Festival. representation is already given to the rural people in tbe various film censor Boards? MR. SPEAKER: Sometimes exception should be made. SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI SHRI BALKAVI BAIRAG): What This is a very pertinent point and I think. I would be tbe plight of otheR in a country will reply to it later OD, but w* wo lub- wbere Tulsi il io luch a plisbt ? 33 Written An" ... e,,, VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (),dKA) Written An.wen 34 MR. SPEAKER: He is Tulsi of Statemeat-I modern times. Stattons Added April '85-Marchs 86 (&ZUM) I. Hyderabad 6 .. 4-1985 SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI: 2. Tirupathi I think. the hone Members should aim their 6-4-1.985 'Iuns at the State Governments and they 3. Cuddapah should impress upon the State Governments 6-4-1985 that this is a public demand and what is 4. Rajamundry already provided in the guidelines should be 6-4-1985 strictly and correctly enforced at tbat level. 5. Warrangal Public opinion should be honoured. At the 15-10-1985 same time, tbis is very specifically spett out 6. LiJabari in the guidelines. I think the bon. Members 25-11-198S should see tha t the State Governments really 7 .. Dibrugarb (Restarted) 23-12-1985 tee tbat the penalty is carried out and tbe guidelinti followed. 8. Zero 23-12-1985 9. Passighat 23-12.. 1985 10. Patna (Restarted) 26-11-1985 WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 11. Bangalore 6-4-1985 12. Mysore 8-4-1985 Extension of Vayudoot Senlces 13. Bellary 25-11-1985 .782. SHRI BANWARl LAL BAIRWA: 14. Indore 2-8-1985 SHRI MOHANBHAI PATEL: 15. Guna 11-11-1985 Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : 16. Gwalior 11-11-1985 17. Pune (a) tbe places to which Vayudoot services 2-9-1985 have been ex:ended during tbe year 1985-86; 18. Jaipur and 11-5-1985 19. Jodhpur 11-5-1985 (b) tbe places to which Vayudoot services are proposed to be extended during tbe year 20. Kota 11-5-)985 1986-81 ? 21. Bikaner 11-5-1985 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT 22. Jaisalmcr 2-12-1985 (SHRI BANS} LALJ: (a) Statement I sbowiollist of stations to which Vayudoot 23. Kanpur 1-6-1985 services have be~n provided during the year 1985-86 is aiven below. 24. Agra 19-12-1985 25. Vishathapatnam (b) Statoment 11 showing tbe list of 15-JO-1985 ltatioDS proposed to be airlinkcd by 26. Aizwal Va,YUdoot during tho year 1986-87 is aivon 5-12-1985 below. '2,7. Sissar APRIL 24, 1986 Lilt 0/ Ne., Statio", l'ropo,~d 10 be 44i,llnked hy Y IIYlldoot by thfl Ytar 1986-87 NORTHERN SOUTHERN EASTERN WESTERN REGION REGION REGION REGION 1. Pathankot 1. Mangalore 1. Oay. 1. Daman 2. Jammu 2. Calicut 2. Purnca 2. Diu 3. Pooncb 3. Madras 3. GopaJpur 3. Ahmedabad 4. Rajouri 4. Tuticorin 4. Jeypore 4. Kolhapur s. Kisbtwar ,. Raichur S. Agartala S. Sho)apur 6. Bbatinda 6. Hubli 6. Kailashahar 6. Jalgaon 7. Patiala 7. Tbanjavur 7. Daparizo 7. Dwarka 8. Bhopal 8. Cbetinad 8. Along 8. Akola 9. Jullandcr 9. Tirunclveli 9. Kamalpur 9. Cbandrapur 10. Ajmer 10. Bhilai 11. Abu Road 11. Jbarsuauda 1:1. Simla 13. Faizabad 14. Jagdalpur IS. Bilaspur Route Stud, for AIrbuIes (b) and (c) Before deciding on the purchaBc of these aircraft, Air India prepared a detailed project report jodicatina traffic *789. SHRI MURLIDHAR MANE: projections, viability of tbe routes upon Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be whicb tbese aircraft are to be operated, pleased to state : reasona for tbe induction of tbe aircraft and tbe phasing out of old Boeing-707 (a) the details of acquisition of abbus aircraft. for Air India ; On the basis of 'he data, information (b) whether any route study for thesc furnished by Air Jndia in the project report, additiona I aircrafts has been undertaken by Government approved tbe acquisition of Government ; and these aircraft. (c) if 10, what is the outcome tbereor MultI-Draa Treatmeut for Leprosy PatleDn and if not tbe reasons therefor ? ·790. KUMARJ PUSHPA DEVI: THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Will tbe Minister of HEALTH AND (SHRI BANSl LAL): (a) Air India will FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to atate : acquire six A-3 J0-300 AirbUi aircraft durin. 1986-87 at a total estimated cost of &1. (a) whetber Government have a 541.90 crore. includina R.upee expenditure proposal to introduce multi-drua treatment of RI. 52.80 "orcs. for leprOl)' pad.... throuabout the country •• 37 W,lt/~n A"'wer' . VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) tvritten An4werl 38 (b) if so, whether the above system of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) treatment is going to be implemented in with 30th September, 1978 as the reference 1986·87 ; and date conected data about teacber-pupil ratio at primary ICInd middle Jevtls. According to (c) if so, the steps taken in this regard? it, 39.7 percent of the sections at primary THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND level had a ratio of morc than I: ~O. At FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. MOHSINA middle level 31.5 percent sections had tbe KIDWAI) : i) Districts have ~en identified. The new National Policy on Education is likely to be finalised by Parliament next ii) Action bas been taken to create mon (h. The various points under conside- infrastructure req uired. ration in tbe context of formulation of tbe policy include prOVlSlon of teacbers, iii) Survey and Training Programmes arrangements for libraries and sports have been stepped up. facilities. iv) Procurement of drugs have been planned. Agreement between Railways and Abmadpur- Katws Railway Co. Ltd. Student-Teacher Ratio in Schools *794. SHRI GADADHAR SAHA: *792. SHRI V.S. VilA Y ARAGHAV AN : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : WiJI tbe Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (a) what are the terms. conditions and prOVISIons contained in tbe Agreement (a) whether Government have made entered into between Government of India any efforts to find out the percentage of and AbmadpUf-Katwa Railway Co. Ltd. ; schools in the country with adverse pupil- teacher ratio, and lack of library and sports (b) what arc tbe intervals for exercising facilities ; the option to terminate/review the agreement; (b) if so, the details thereof ; and (c) what is the basis for deciding the (c) tbe long term steps contemplated to nationalisation of A.K. Railway Co. Ltd. ; remedy tbe situation? and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) whether tbere is any proposal DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND under Government's consideration for CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA exercising tbe option to nationalise this line ROHTAGI): (b) The agreement provides for Statement determination of normal purchase at the interval of every ) 0 years by giving 12 GUidelines for the selection of Pharmaceutical months' prior notice of such purchase. The next due date to exercise such option is on Dosage Form': 31.3.19lS8, the prior notice of which is to be The purpose of selecting dosage forms liven by 31.3.1981 in case it is decided to and strengths for the drugs in the mode llist take over this line. is to provide guidance to countries wishing to standardize or minimize the number of (c) Nationalisation caD be resorted to preparations in their own drug lists. As a in public interest. general rule, pharmaceutical forms are selected on the basis of their general utility and their wide availability internationally. (d) No, SIT. The next due date for In many instances, a choice of preparations purchase vf the line falls on 31.3.1988, for is prOVided, particularly in relation to solid wbich a notice is required to be given by dosage forms. Tablets are usually less 31.3.1987, i.e., about J 1 months from now. expensive than capsules. but, while the The decision will be taken after taking all cost factor should be taken into accOunt, relevant factors into account. It may, the selection should also be based on a however, be mentioned that the line is consideration of pharmacokinetics, bioavaila- already worked by the Indian Railways with bllity, stability under ambient climalic effect from 1.7.1967. conditions. availability of excipients, and established local preference. Wbo Guidelines for Selection of Pbarma- In a view instances, exemplified by ceutlcal Dosage Forms acctylsallcylic acid and paracetamol, a range of dosage strengths is provided from which *796. SHRI SHANTI DHARIWAL: suitable strengths should be selected on the Will the Minister of HEALTH AND basis of local avaIlability and need. When FAMILY WELFARE be pJeased to state : precise dosage is not mandatory, the use of scored ta blets is recommended as a (a) whether it is a fact that World simple method of makmg dosage more ~o, Health Organisation has laid down guidelines flexible if required and, 10 some instances, for the selection of pharmaceutical dosage to provide a convenient paediatric dose. Specific paediatric dosages dnd formulations forms; are included in the lIst only when indicated by special circumstances. In most instances (b) if so, the details thereof; dosage is specified in terms of a selected salt or ester but, in other instances-for (t) whether it is a fact that such example, chloroquine-it is calculated, in guidelines are being ignored while granting accordance wIth common practice, in terms the permission in does forms; and ·of the active moiety. (d) if so, tbe reasons thereof? (WHO's Model List of Essential DrulS (Fourth Revision)-TechnicaJ Report Sericcs THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND No. 722 of 1985). FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI MOHSINA KIDW AI): (a) Yes, Sir. Foreign AirliDes usiDg Calcutta Airport (b) The information is given in the "797. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: statement below. Will the Minister of TRANSPOR T be pleased to state : (c) No. Sir. the names of tbe foreign Airline. (d) Does Dot arise. tbat are new USiDI Calcutta Airport i VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) (b) whether a01 othor foreip Airlioes an incentive scbeme for promotion of sports have expressed their intention to touch and games in schools through prize money. Calcutta Airport ; and The scheme, which is being' processed for implementation, envisages awarding each (c) if so, Government's reaction thereto? prizes of Rs. 10,000/- to eacb school THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT winning the first position in each discipline (SURI BANSI LAL): Aerofiot, Thai io toe district level tournaments to be held Airways, Bangladesh BimBo, Royal Nepal Athletics, Hockey, Football Bas"-etball and Airline•• Druk Air (Bhutan) aod Burma Volleyball separately for boys and girls and Airways are usin, Calcutta Airport at in Football were the tournament will be prelent. for boys only. The cash prizes awarded to schools would have to be uti1ised by the school authorities for direct promotion of (b) Only Balkan (Bulgarian Airlines), sports activities in the school, by improving- LOT (Polish Airline) and Sinlapore Airline. existing play-grounds or constructing new bave accepted Calcutta for operations. play-grounds, purchase of sports equipment These airlines have, however. Dot commenced etc. operations through Calcutta. The scheme seeks to give a rair chance (c) Government welcomes their to rural schools by excluding from its intention. purview certain category of schooJs which have inherent advantages over such rural schools and is applicable to all the Djstri~t. Iacentive to School Sports In Rural Areas of the country. ·798. SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN: SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: Su"ey of Small aod Medium Sbipyards Win the Minister of HUMAN in tbe Couatry RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: ·799. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : Win tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be (8) whether Government have decided pleased to state : to boost school sports in the rural areas through tbe award of prize money; and (a) the salient features of the depth survey conducted by Government of nearly (b) if so, what are the details in tbis S5 small and medium Shipyards in the regard and whether this scheme will be country ; and implemented in all the districts of tbe country? (b) whether out of tbe 82 orders for fishing vessels placed on Indian Yards in THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1983 only 6 remain to be executed? DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIR.S AND SPORTS AND WOMEN'S WELFARE (SHRIMATI MARGARET THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ALVA): (a) Yes, Sir. (SHRI BANSI LAL): A statement given salient features of tbe in depth survey (b) Sports is a State subject under the conducted by Government is given below. Constitution of India. Accordingly, the primary responsibility for promotion of (b) No, Sir. No effective orders wero sports rests with the State Governments. placed on Indian Sbipyards for construction Witb a view, bowever, to supplementing tbe of deep sea fishing trawlers during the year efforts of tbe State Governments/Union 1983-84, tbough eigbt number of cases were Territories to develop sports in scbools, cleared by the Screening Committee in the includinl those located in I ural areas, tbe Ministry of Agriculture for acquisit ion of Contra I Government have receotly approvod indiaeDoUi fiahina trawlers. APRIL 24. 198~ Written Ails W~'J 44 Statemeat viii) Realistic demand of forecast over the next 10 years to be made and Following are the salient features of the steps taken to encourage water indeptb survey conducted by Government transport for coastal, inland and through consultants of Small and Medium river services. Early implementation Scale Shipyards in th: country in 1983 :- of such plans would ensure steady flow of orders. i) There are about 60 small, medium and large size shipyards in the ix) Floating Craft Industry to be country. Out of tbe above 60, acc'Jrded special status and soft there are 12 small yards who arc loans and concession in taxes to be exclusively repair yards on)y. There extended to it. are 7 public Sector Shipyards ranging from very large to medium x) Standard form of contracts to be sizes and about 30 small Shipyards drawn up followed by all Govern- in the Private Sector who have tbe ment Agencies and Port Authorities. required capability to build various small river crafts. port crafts and xi) Small shipyards may be given deep sea fishing trawlers. The developmental assistance to remaining shipyards are actually modernise. smaU boat buiiders having hardly aoy inhouse facilities or adequato xii) Training facilities be created. technical expertise for other type of crafts. Testing Quality of Drugs by Repacken ii) All shipyards to be registered by *800. SHRI HARI KRISHNA a Central Authority. - categorised SHASTRI: Will the Minister of HEALTH and permitted to build accordingly. AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: iii) Crafts to be standardised on proven designs for economic (a) whether every repacker of drugs construction in terms of costs and needs a drug licence ; delivery. iv) Central Authority to process steel (b) whether it is also obligatory (or requirements and arrange supplies tbe repacker to test the drug before through stockyards. repacking (rom bigger to smaller unit·, v) Central Authority to also register (c) whether it is a fact that most of and regulate the ancillary manu- the units do not have tbe testing laboratories' facturers of machinery and and • equipment to ensure timely deliveries and reliability of equip- (d) if so, bow tbe repacken ensure the quality required 1 ment such ti.t.at avoidable expenditure and disputes do not THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND arise. FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI vi) Liberalised imports to be permitted MOHSINA KIOWA I) (a) Yes, Sir. (till the indigenous ancillary industry grows). Procedures to (b) Yes, Sir. be simplified. Single points (c) It is not mandatory for tbe clearance by Central Authority repacking units to have their own tcstin, may be adopted. laboratories. . 'Iii) Regular flow of orders to be (d J They get tbeir products tested by ensured for auataiDed l1'owth of the laboratories approved by the State Drua IhiPJU'ds. Controllen. 45 Written Answers . VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Pa,meat or Royalty to Authors by N.B.T. to aothon immediately on publication without completion of CBI imquiries which ·SOI. SHRI D. N. REDDY: Will do not involve tbe authors? the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (a) whether the National Book Trust CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA bas been encouraging Indian teachers of ROHTAGI): (a) Yes, Sir. 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Subba Rao Publiabinl Co .• 57 W rttt~n An.w~rs VAISAKHA 4, 1903 (SAKA) WrItten Answ.r. 58 O'fer or Under Bridge at Railway Crossing on "Childhood injuries in India" prepared near Okbla Rallw.y StatioD by Dr. Dinesh Mohan of Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi indicating therein *S02. SHRI P. R. KUMARA- that childhood injuries have so far not been MANGALAM: Will the Minister of considered a serious health problem in less TRANSPOR T be pleased to state : developed countries. There is no proposal under consideration to frame a comprehen- (a) whether according to the norms sive 'child safety legislation-. A massive set by the Road Safety Group (1972) on immunisation programme to protect children over/under bridges, such a bridge is to be from childhood diseases including the supply provided at the railway crossing near Okhla of Vitamin A to prevent Vitamin A Railway Station; and deficiency disease leading to blindness. is being implemented. (b) if BO, tbe tim. by which it will be provided? [Tran~/ation] THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) and (b) Tbe Black Marketing of Life Saving Drug& replacement of level crossing near Okbla 7446. SHRI SIMON TIGGA: Will Railway Station by road over bridge bas the Minister 0 HEALTH AND FAMILY been approved on tbe basis of rail/road WELFARE be pleased to s~ate tbe steps traffic as per tbe norms prescnbed by the taken by the Government to stop the black railway. The work is to be taken up m"rketing in life saving drugs? jointly by tbe Railways and Delhi Adminis- tration on cost sharing basis in accordance THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE with extant rules. The construction is likely to take four to five years. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): The prices of hfe saving drugs are regulated by Proposal to Frame a ComprebnsiTe Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO), 1979 "Cbild Safety Legislatioll" whlch is _enforced by Department of Cbemicals ~Dd Petrocbemicals under th. 7445. DR. B. L. SHAILE3H: WJll MiDistry ot Iodustly. This Ministry has the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY not received any specific complaint about WELFARE be pleased-to state: black marketiDi of life saving druis. (a) whether childhood injuries have so far not been resarded as a major cause of [E,,~JJsh] child mortality and morbidity in less developed countries including Indla ; Port T rust for AIldaDl8B aDd Nicobar lslaadi (b) If so, whether Government are cansiderin& Lo frame a comprehenSive "child 7447. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: safety le&aslation" to ensure a safc:r world Wall tbe Mmister ,Jf TRANSPORT be for the couDtry's children; and pleased to state; (c) if not, the reasons therefor and (a) whether Government have approved what other steps Government propose to a Port Trust (or the Union Territory of take to ensure aafer environment for tbe ADdaman and Nicobu Islands; cblldren as oppos:d to bospitaJ based programmes 1 (b) if so, when tbe saDctioD of Government was aCGordod ; THE DEPuTY MIN1STER IN THE DEPARfMoNf OF FAMILY WELFAR.E (c) whether tbe said Port Trust has (SHR.l S. K.RISHNA KUMAR): (a) to atarted fuoctio.oiDa and if so, detail. thereof; (c;) Tao UOVCllUDoot iI aWHO of the report aad 59 W,llle" Answers APR.IL 24, 1986 W,itten An,Jwers 60 (d) if not, the reasons thereror ? (b) whether usage of treadles in main lines having heavy traffic bave been declared THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE obsolete long back; DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (c) whether it is also a fact that treadles (8) No, Sir. in the main lines of Adra Division of Soutb Eastern Railway are still in use; and (b) to (d) Does not arile. (d) jf so. what- is the reason for continuing this system which has become Setting up of Water MaDsgt"meat Boards obsolete? 7448. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PARASHAR : Will the Minister of WATER THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT RESOURCES be pleased to state = (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) No, Sir. (a) whether Water y\lanagement Boards (b) No. Sir. have been set up in a number of States so as to coordinate the various aspects of (c) Yes. Sir. water management and its use; (d) It is continued because it is found (b) jf- so, the names of the States which satisfactory. have set up such Boards and the nature of functions assigned to them ; and Steps to Popularlse Sy~tem of Treatment (c) whether remaining Statei would under Ayurvedic and Homoeopatbic also be persuaded to fall in line and set up Medicines su~b Boards? 7450. SHRI AMARSINH RATHAWA: THE MINISTER OF WATER \\ ill the Minister of HEALTH AND RES("URCES (SHRI B. SHA~KARA FAMIL Y WELFARE be pleased to state NAND): (a> to (c) No State Government whether day by day the sy~tem of treatment bas reported to have set up of Water under Ayurvedic and Hon oeopathic Management Boards. However Water and Medicines is saining populanty and it is aJlo less expensive and if so, what steps are Land Mana~ement Institutes have been set up in ten States viz. Andbra Pradesh, being taken by Government to popularisc Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra. these systems in the country and particularly Madbya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil lD the rural areas ? Nadu and Uttar Pradesh in order to impart training in better wa tee managemen t both to THe DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE tbe operators and the beneficiaries and to DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE improve performance of tbe Irrigation (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) ; No Projecti. ~Uf\ ey has been conducted on all India basis by this Ministry to find out the popularity Usse of Obsolete Declared Tread les to and cost of treatment in J.S.M. and Operate SigDals in Adra DivlsloD of Homoeopathy. However, during the Sixth Plan Rs. US erores were allocated for Soutb Eastern Rail"., AYurveda and Homoc:opatby. This amount 7449. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: is proposed to be raised to Rso 30 croret Will tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be during the Seventh Plan. pleased to ata tc : There are 95 colleges, 1,452 Hospitals (a) wbether i_t is a facl that faiJure of and 1) ,100 Dispensaries of Ayurveda and treadles means the signal will Dot go to the 112 colleges, 2,lb3 Dispensaries and 121 danger position after the pallaae of a train Hospitals of Homoeopathy, functioninl all autom a t .call), ; over the counley. VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) For promotion of Ayurveda, Homoeo- THE MINISTER OF TRANSpORT patby and other system of Medicine in rural (SHRI BA NSI LAL): (a) and (b) The areas the States of Orissa, Andhra Pradectb betel leaf baskets have to be brought for and Pondicherry U.T. have posted a medical booking about 30 to 4S minutes before practitioner belonging to one of these arrival of the traIns by which the baskets systems in Primary Health Centres. There are to be loaded. There is no restriction are also Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddba and on the number of betel leaf baskets to be Homoeopathic dispensaries in rural areas offered for booking at BaQnan station. On run by the State Governments. an average 70 to 75 quintals of betel leaves traffic is being offered for booking at BagnaD Separate Reseal ch Council ror Ayurveda sta t on and tbe same is being cleared and Homoeopathy, among others. were set without any difficulty. Hence tbere is no up in 1978. proposal to make any change in tbe system. The Central Council for Indian Medicine Cargo Handled at Paradip Port and Central Council for Homoeopathy regulate standards of education and practice 7452. SHRI RADHAKANTA DIGAL: of Ayurveda and Homoeopatby respectively. Will the Min Ister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : The National Institute of Ayurveda at Jaipur and National Inc;titute of Homoeo- (a) the total tonnage of cargo handled pathy, Calcutta function as centres of at Paradip Port during 1983-84 and 1984-85 excellence for advanced education in separately ; Ayurveda and Homoeopatby. (b) the total tonnage of cargo handled In order to bring out quality control in Paradip Port dUring 1985-86 against tbe dru~s. two formularies have been brought target set for the period; and out in Ayurveda and four vol urnes of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia have l-een (c) the details of the cargo bandIed? brouebt out. The Pharmacopoeia of sing1e drug; of Ayurveda covering 80 drugs has THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE been finalised. DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOn: Two Pharmacopoeial Laboratories have (a) The traffic handled at Paradip Port been established in Ghaziabad to determine during 198~-84 and 1984~85 was 1.59 standardq for homoeopathic and ISM million tonnes and Z.14 million tODnes medicines. respectively. During the Sixth Plan, 9 Post-graduate (b) The traffic handled at Paradip Port during 19S5-86 was ? .33 million tonnes Departments were ec;tabHshed in Ayurveda. again<:t a Ilf'ojection of 3.79 million tonnes. (c) The break~up of the cargo bandIed Booking of Betel Baskets at Rsgnan at Paradip Port during the period 1983 -86 Station (Howrab-Kharagpur Section) is given below:- 7451. SHRI SATYAGOPAL MISRA: in '000 tonnes Will the Minister of TR ANSPORT be Type of 1983-84 pleased to state ! 1984-85 1985-86 Cargo (a) what is the present system. of booking of betel baskets at BagDan StatIon Iron Ore 929 1607 1868 (Howrah-Khara~pur section) on South Other Ores 98 236 1645 Coal 40 147 Eastern Railway ; and 906 Fertiliser 47 37 13' (b) what are the proposals to imptove? Misc. Cargo 472 110 25& 63 Written AnsJP~" APRIL 24, 1986 Progress or Passenger and Cargo Senlce important as centres of trado and commerce on Ri,er Brahmplltra and Ganga or from the point of view of tourism. 7453. SHRI ATISH CHANDRA (ii) The setting up of the Helicopter SINHA: Will the Minister of TRANSPORT Corporation of India to cater to tbe be pleased to state: requirements of the Oil Sector and also to connect inaccessible areas and hil1y terrians. to provide inter-city transportation, and to (a) the total expenditure incurred as operate tourist charters. on 31 December, 1985 on the development of inland water transport system ; and (iii) Augmentation of computer facilities. (b) the progress achieved in terms of (iv) Addition of new stations and passenger and cargo services on river replacement of existing aircraft by more Brahmaputra in North Eastern Region and advanced and efficient aircraft. the Ganga in Eastern Region ? (v) Improvement and upgradation of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE air navigation and communication facilities. PEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANS- PORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) and (vi) Strengthening of security measures (b) The information is being collected and at airports will be laid on the Table of the House. (c) Some of the major steps proposed to be taken durine the year 1986-87 for the Amount earmarked for Growth of growth of the Aviation Industry in the Aviation Industry country are given below :- 7454. SHRI HARIHAR SOREN: (i) Setting up of tbe National Airportl Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be Authority for the management of domestic "leased to state : aerodromes and civil enc]aves. (a) the amount earmarked for the (ii) Setting up of the Ind ira Gandhi growth of Aviation Industry in 1986-87 ; Ra8htriya Uran Academy (lGRUA) for training of pilots in the country. (b) the steps taken so far the growth (iii) Taking of aircraft on Jease by Aviation Industry; and 01 Indian Airlines to augment its capacity. (c) the Iteps proposed to be taken for (iv) Air-India will be acquiring six tbe arowth of Aviation Industry in 1986-87 ? Airbus aircraft to augment its capacity. THB MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (v) Vayudoot will be getting five (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) The Annua] Plan Dornier aircraft during the year. It also Outlay for the financial year 1986-87 for proposes to link 44 new stations during the the Department of Civil Aviation is Rs. year 1986-87. 295.00 crores. (vi) The Helicopter Corporation of (b) The important steps taken for the India wiU acquire 19 belicopters a!ld will arowtb of Aviation Industry in tbe recent also commence its flying operation by the past. inter-alia, include : end of 1986. (i) Settina up of a third airline, (vii) The Intematianal Airport. Vayudoot. to connect inaccessible areas of Authority of India will execute projectl the North Eastern Reaion and the areas not / relatinl to new international terminal acrved by Indian Airlinel and wbich are complex Pba.e-I at Delhi. new international 65 W,ltten A"'Ke" VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (S~ .l"A) terminal complex Phase-II at Bombay, etc. and also launch new projects for new Year North-Eastern Assam international terminal complex Phase-III Region at Bombay, Tunnel joining terminal Phase- II at Bombay, new domestic terminal 1982-83 Rs. 9,18,800/- RI. 4,04.050/- complex at Calcutta and new internatoinaJ complex at Madras, besides other works. 1983-84 Rs. 8,15,250/- RI.3,45.250/- 1984-85 Rs. 9.40,053.50 Rs. 3.28,553.50 Vayudoot Service in A. P. Plan Outlay aDd EIpeaditure OD Bomba, 74'5. SHRI S. PALAKONDRAYUDU: Will the Minister of TRANSPOR T be Madras aad Calcutta Ports DoriAg Fiftb pleased to state: and Sixth Plans 7457. SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DAS (a) whether there is any proposal to MUNSI : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT introduce Vayudoot service between be pleased to state: Hyderabad-Cuddapah; Hyderabad-Chltoor ; Hyderabad·Madauapalle 10 Andhra .Pradesh; and (a) the total plan outlay and expenditure on Bombay, Madras and Calcutta ports during Fifth and Sixth Plans respectively; (b) if so, the details thereof? and ThE MIN1SIER OF lRAN~PORI (b) the total tonnaae of goods handled (SHRI BAN~l LAL): ta) ana \b) Vayu- at these ports durJD& these plan periods ? doot services between (..uaaapah ano H)'derabao bave been lemporanJl' suspended as tbe runway aL Cudoapab ll) oemg THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE repaireu. Vayudoot ba~ no plans to DEPARTMENT OF ~URFACE OF alrhnk cbuoor aod MaoanapaUe. TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) A statement showing total plan outlay and expenditure on Bombay. Madras and FiBancial A~5istaace to Cultural Insti- Calcutta Ports during Fifth and Sixth Plans tutions ot North-Eastern Region respectively is given below. 7456. SHRI PARAG CtiALIHA (b) The total tonnage of loodl handled Will tbe Mloister 01 HUMAN Kt:.SUURC.t:. at the::.e Ports during 5th and 6th Five Ycu DEVhLOi"MENI be pleased to fatate 'be Plans \\ as as under :- totai amount granted as tlnanclal asslstance to cultural lDStllUtlOOS an%r organisations in tbe North-castelo KeglOn ourwg the Port Fifth Plan Sixth Plan years 19~2-bj. 1903-04 au(l 1~~4-l.Sj wnb (1975-80) (1980-85) total amount::. &ranteo to such lDSUlutJOns/ (In million tonnes) oraanlsauons ID Assam 1 Bombay 83.25 112.46 THE. MINISTER Of' STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION Madras 43.34 62.53 AND CULTURE (SHRIMAII SUSH1LA Calcutta 27.56 20.37 ROHTAGJ): lbe lDformauWl IS &lVCO below;- Haldia 12.2S 29.91 APltIL 2". 1986 lin 00 ..: 00 00 N V\ Cf') I Q, OC) Ie ~ ~ ~ -.:t .... 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N N 0- \0 "" ~ w-CI oW asQ 0... 8 I Co.- Q ~ • == .cD :;.. .. lilt ~ ~ -() :a :a ~ .D• ~ '- c; ai "aa 0 iii :c e e.as - U == ~ • ...... = & i C:Q e = 'Q ell :;- .2- Z .. • ....- - - N ,.; 'VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SAkA) [Trtuulatloll] central assistance is prOVided for espansiOD of Health Centres. whicb denote Primary Health Centres; and Community HeaJth Departmeatal Restalll'8llb &ad Caateeas Centres ; tbe expenditure on which is met In Rallwa),s out of State Sector Minimum Need. Programme. V458. SHRI VIJOY KUMAR YADAV: SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : (b) Does not arise. Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state ~ (b) the number of bearers workins in 7460. SHRI ANANTA PRASAD tbem. railway-wise ; SETHI: Will the Mini~ter of TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (c) whether Government treat them departmental officials; and (a) whether Government havo a proposal for the contruction of an over bridge at Randia near Bandpur Railway (d) jf not, the reasons therefo~ and Station in Balasore district, Orissa ,• the number of those who have not been regularised as departmental officials ? (b) whether the above proposal is loinl to be impJem(nted during 1985-86 financial THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT year; and (SHRI BANSI LAL): (8) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on tbe Table of the Sabha. (c) if so, the steps taken in the matter? THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT [Engl18h] (SHRl BANSI LAL): (a) No, Sir. Ceatral AssIstaDce to OpeD Healtla Ceatres (b) and (c) Does not arise. 7459. SHRI R. S. MANE: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Expeaditore on Nutrition Proa ....mes WBLF ARE be pleased to atate : 7461. SHal N. DENNIS: Will the the amount of Central assistance Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE liven to the States to expend tbe Health DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state the Ce4tres in the country durina tbe last tbree amount being spent by Union Government )'earl; and the World Bank, other International and national agencies on nutrition programmes (b) bow much assistance was sanctioned 8DDual1y and share of each Stato ? and how much was liven to Maharashtra durin. tho last three years , THE MINISTER. STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAlRS THE DapUTY MINISTER IN THE AND SPORTS AND WOMEN WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WBLFARE (SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA): A (SBlU S. KlUSaNA KUMAR): No statement is aiven below. , 1 Written AMwer., APRIL 24. 1986 Statemeat Ministry of Human Resource Developmer.t spent an amount of RI. 337.60 lakhs on Balwsdl Nutrition Programme adm;nister£d through five rational organisations. Slate-wise number of balwadis and benefiCiaries is shown in. the table below :- BALWADI NUTRITION PROGRAMME s. No. State Balwadis Beneficiaries 1 2 3 4 1. Andhra Pradesh 309 11,667 2. Assam 322 12,755 3. Bihar 167 5,840 4. Gujarat 1209 44,481 5. Haryana 193 6,920 6. Himachal Pradesh 50 1.708 7. Jammu and Kashmir 31 1,067 8. Karnataka 871 28,519 9. Kera1a 174 6,285 10. Madhya Pradesh 276 9,847 11. Mabarasbtra 698 43.669 12. Manipur 75 2,770 13. Megba]aya 50 1,960 14. Nagaland 27 980 15. Orissa 289 J 1,620 16. Punjab 185 5,510 17. Rajasthan 208 5,768 18. Sikkim 19. Tamil Nadu 194 6,741 20. Tripura 98 4,085 21. Uttar Pradesh 666 24.762 22. West BenaaJ 277 1 J,030 ------Tota) States 6369 2,47,984 ------...... __.--._ 13 Writen Answer" VA1SAt{HA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written AnsNers 14 1 2 3 4 UNION TERRITORIES 1. A ndaman and N icobar Islands 2. Arunachal Prade!th 52 2987 3. Chandigarh 17 680 4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli 5. Delbi 238 9641 6. Goa, Daman and Diu 64 1630 7. Laksbadweep 8. Mizoram 50 1370 9. Pondicherry 8 230 Total Union Territories 429 16538 All India Total 6798 264522 A new CentralJy Sponsored Wheat based The World Bank disbursement to Tamil nutrition Programme for children below 6 Nadu Integrated Nutrition Project was US S years pregnant women and nursing mothers 4.4 million in 1984-85. in tribal areas, backward rural areas and urban slum areas, bas been introduced with effect from 1.1.1986. Free wheat and External food assistance comes mainly grants for supportive costs are available to from WFP (Wor:d Food Prcgramme), CARE States for additional beneficiaries. Subsidised (Cooperative for American Relief Every- wheat is also made available for existing where) and CRS (Catholic Relief Services). beneficiaries in State-funded programme. WEP, CARE and CRS food assistance for During 1986. the following grants have so 1984-85 is shown in the tables below:- far been released to the States (exclusive of cost of wheat or subsidy on wheat released Value of World Food Programme (WFP) by FCI). Food Assistance for Supplementary Nutri- S. No. State Funds released tion Programme for 1984-85 ------State Amount (in Rs.) (Rs. in lakhs) l. Assam 17.45 West Bengal 14,830,2~3 2. Haryana 18.37 Orissa 13,338,605 3. Himacbal Pradesh 2.00 Bihar 9,803,487 4. Jammu and Kashmir 5.25 Kerala 9,355,130 5. Madhya Pradesh 30.00 Madhya Pradesh 8,820,551 6. Meghalaya 0.20 Gu)arat 7,760.016 7. Orissa 49.94 Rajasthan 6,906.414 8. Rajasthan 36.25 Assam 6,751,214 9. West Bengal 4004 Uttar Pradesh 4,069,697 10. Goa, Daman and Diu 0.50 Mabarashtra 2,440,094 11. Pondicherry 2.50 Jammu and Kashmir 819,113 Total ---202.50 Haryana 77t',OO2 Department of Food spent a total Total 85,670,576 amount of Rs. 73.98 laths OD their nutrition prOll'ammes in 1984·8S. 15 Wr(lt~1J Ar.I.r~,.s APRiL 24. 1986 Written dn.iwe,., 16 BENEFICIARIES UNDER CARE FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR THE YEAR 1984·8S State School Pre-school children Children and mothers Andhra Pradesh 361000 295700 Bihar 100000 Gujarat 291000 622800 HaryaDa 293000 34900 Kamataka 762000 320000 Kerala 10141JOO 929000 Madhya Pradesll 336000 268000 Maharashtra 500000 Orissa 553000 743650 Punjab 215000 16500 Chandigarh 22000 Rajasthan 245000 242200 Tamil Nadu 800000 160000 Pondicberry 40000 49700 Uttar Pradesh 581000 300000 West Bengal 345000 602000 Total 5858000 5184450 (During 1984.. 85, CARE supplied 121229 MTs of food commodities for the above beneficiar~ valued at RI. 620 millions). CRS FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR NUTRITION PROGRAMME (FY 1984) FY 1914 States -- -_.__.--Recipient. Quantit)' $ Value (Kg.) 1 2 3 4 Andhra Pradesh 47422 2442792 1027536 133644 Assam 6020 314244 Bihar 30708 1601748 681204 Delhi Gujarat 787~ 378216 160860 Goa. Daman and Diu 23S0 101916 43344 Himachal Pradesh 1902 69240 29460 Haryaoa Kamataka 36608 1862$0 780528 77 Ifritun Answer" VAISAKHA '. 1908 (S.4K~) W,11t411 Mt-..e" 78 1 2 3 4 Kerala 207871 10555956 4489404 Madbya Pradesh 23150 1176864 500520 Maharashtra 20700 976692 415404 Manipur 2850 148764 63276 Meghalaya 9250 482844 205356 Nagalaod 1450 75696 32184 Orissa 21174 1101324 468384 Punjab, Cbandigarh 750 36756 l6140 Rajasthan 2800 146160 62160 Tamil Nadu 212599 10886232 4529940 Uttar Pradesh 21307 1091832 464340 Wost Bengal 34214 1780356 757164 --- Total 691000 35230212 14860848 ------~------ Seillog of Wares 00 Long Dlltaace tbe amount of fine from Ra. 250/ - to Rs. Trains by Unauthorised Vendors 2,000/- and the period of punishment from 6 months to one year by suitably amending 7462. SHRI MULLAPPALLY tbe relevant provisions of the Indian RAMACHANDRAN: Will the Minister of Railways Act. TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (d) The menace of unauthorised bawking (a) whether Government are aware and vending is most common in the tbat unauthorised vendors are selliog their Division! of N.F., N.E" Eastern and South- Eastern Railways traversing West Bengal, wares on long distance trains ; Bihar and U.P. (b) whether Government have received any complaints in this regard ; Library MMement for Ran' AreM (c) the action proposed to be taken to 7463. SHRIMATI MADHUREE eradicate this menace; and SINGH: Will tbe Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (d) tbe Railway Divisions wbere this to state: menace is most common '1 (a) whetber Government propose to THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT initiate any programme to build up vigorous (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a> and (b) Yes, Sir. library movement specially in rural areas to promote reading habit amoDa children women and peasants; and (c) Unauthorised vcnding and bawkina in trains and railway premises is an offenCi under Section 120-A of the Indian Railways (b) if so, the provisions made in this Act, 1890. In order to apprehend tbe regard in the Seventh Plan '1 offcnders railways conduct surprise cbecks with tbe help of tbe Railway Protection THE MINISTER. OF STATB IN THE Force and Government Railway Police. In DEPAR.TMENTS OF EDUCATION AND order to award more stringent ponishmeut CULTURE (SHRlMATl SUSHlLA to tbe offenders, it is propoaed to enhance ROHTAOI) : Tbe State GO~1a V9 W,.ilt~n Auwr8 APRIL 24. 1986 Written An8tt.ers 80 are primarily responsible for providing the estimated cost of road over library services to the public specially in bridge near Gudivada Railway Station on rural areas. However, tbe Raja Rammobuo Vijayawada Machilipatnam line showinl Roy Library Foundation. Calcutta, an cost to be borne by Railway and Govern- autonomous organisation fully financed by ment of Andhra Pradesh separately ; tbe Department of Culture, works towards promoting library services among all sections (b) when tbe work was approved and of tbe people by providing financial assis- the reasons for the progress not being tance under several schemes. made in regard to tbe work to be done by Railways while the approach work under (b) A provision of Rs. 1.40 crores has State sector is making progress; and been envisaged by the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation f"r assistance to libraries (c) the amount earmarked in tbe during the Seventh Plan. current year for the work and tbe likely date of com pletion by Railways ? Collection of Rare Blood Groups at District Headquarters Hospitals THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) The revised 7464. SHRI C. K. KUPPUSWAMY : estima ted cost of the work is Rs. 1.87 Will the Minister of HEALTH AND crotes wbich is to be shared by the Railways FAMILY WELFARE be plea!ed to state: and the Government of Andbra Pradesh on fifty-fifty basis. (a) whether Government propose to collect and preserve rare blood groups for (b) The approval of tbe State Govern- needy patients at all tbe district headquar- ment to tbe revised estimate submitted to ters hospitals in the country ; tbem in July, 1985 is awaited. Tenders for tbe Railway's portion of the work ale under (b) whether Union Government fro~ose finalization. to set up special Blood Bank for coJectlon of rare blood groups and arrange to have (c) An outlay of Rs. 37.08 Jakhs has these Blood Banks located in aU the cities been provided in tbe Railways budget for of tbe country ; and the year 1986-87. The Railway's portion of the work is likely to be completed by tbe (c) if so, the details thereof and if not cod of April, 1987. the reasons thereof ? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE New Railway Bridges fn tile S.C. Rall".y DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) ~o 7466. SHRI C. SAMBU: wm tbe (c) Blood of any group can .b~ stored 10 Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to 11 blood banks where reqUIsIte storage state the number of ra ilway bridges to be :acilities are available. During the Seventh constructed in 1986-87 in tbe South Central F've Year Plan, there is a scheme for Railway? ~velopment and modcmisatio~ of. blood banking and transfusion servlc~s 10 t~e THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT country upto the district level. l~ a 1.1 Its (SHR) BANS) LAL): 337 Bridges win facts of collection, storage and dlstnbubon. be taken up for construction in Soutb Central Railway in the year 1986-87. Road Over Bridge Bear G .." ... RaIl"., Statloa OD Vlja,.wada MadIll&- Pro'ldlaa Stoppag.. of Dela &.,.... . pataaID Uae (A.P.) aDd Tata·P.taa EQresI.t MaAupar 746'. SURI V. SOBHANADREBSWARA 7467. SHR) SALAHUDDJN: Will BAO: Will tbe Mioiatcr of TIlANSPOllT tIae Mioilter of TRANSPORT be pleaacd _ pteaeea to atale : to .tato : 81 W'ltt~n AnIWtr8 VAISAK.HA 4. 1908 .(StfKtt) (a) whether Government propoae to provide stoppapges of 103 UP/104 DN 2 DeJu~ Express and Tata·Patna Superfast Gujarat Express at Madhupur on Eastern RaUway ; 2 and Haryan. 7 Jammu and Kashmir 1 (b) if 80 the details thereof? Karnataka 2 Karala THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT 3 (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) No. Sir. Maharashtra 7 Manipur 1 (b) Does not arise. Madhya Pradesh 2 Orissa 1 D8) Dbavans Punjab 1 Tamil Nadu 1 7468. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS: Uttar Pradesh Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 5 DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: West BenBal 1 Chandigarb 1 (a) number of Bal Bbavans functioning Delhi 2 State-wise in the country ; Goa 1 Pondicherry (b) number of them fully financed of 1 partly financed by the Centre ; and Total 45 (c) the total number of ~hi1dren enrolled by them, State-wise during 1984·851 Foolproof Security Measures at Airports THE MINISTER OF SlA.TE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF FDUeATION AND CULTUR.E (SHRIMATI SUSHILA 7469. SHRI K. PRADHANI: Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to ROHTAGI): (a) A statement ii given state : below. (b) One. (a) the effective and foolproof security measures being de\'iaed at tbe airports parti- (c) Infol'matiL is beinl collected and cularly at tbe metropolitan cities; and will be laid on tbe 1able of the Sabha. (b) whether any stand by arrangements Statement for frisking at the international airports arc kept in readineJs in case of mechanical failure Numbtr of Bal Bhavan" Sratt·wlsc tn of the existing epuipment for metal detection? the cou"try THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Name or State/UTe No. of Bal (SHRI BANS! LAL): (a) SectJrity Bhavaos measures at present consist of pre-embarkation checks, screening of passcnaers and tbeir 1 2 hand-baagage security of passengeR between terminal building and aircraft protection of Andbra Pradesh 1 perimeters and apron control and provision of Assam 4 photo.identification cards. The implemen- tation of these measures is constantly Bilaar 1 monitored by dummy cbecb and surpnse 83 Wrilt~1J ~ruweT. APRIL 24. 1986 rritte. A ",wer6 14 ialpection. In times of special alert. theae THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB are supplemented with matchina of relistered DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS ballaae with passengers. AND SPORTS AND WOMEN'S WELFA:RE ( SHRIMATI MARGARET (b) Yes. Sir. Frisking is done maoually ALVA): (a) whether Government ba ve received Developmental Sdlemes for Medical eeveral representations regard iDa mal- Store Depot Madras During Se,eatb functioninB of the Adarsh Sanskrit Vidya Plaa Peetha started under the Central Scheme of Adafsh Pathashala at Balussery in Calicot 7472. SHRI M. MAHALINGAM: District ; and Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (b) if so. the details thereof and tbe action being taken in this regard ? (a) whether any developmental schemes for the Government Medical Store Depot, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN Madras and the pharmaceut:cal factor, THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION attached with it will be undertaken durin. AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA the Seventb Five Year Plan and if so the details thereof ; and ROHTAGI): (a) No. Sir. (b) Does not arise. (b) if not, the reasons therefor ., THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THB Uake( Aid to SlkIdm for Senlcel to DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) Cblldrea The Planning Commission bas recently approved the Plan Scbeme for strengtbeniDI 7471. SHRIMATI D.K. BHANDARI: 8nd expanding tbe Medical Store. Will the Minister HUMAN RESOURCE of Organisation. An amount of Rs. 3 crores DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : has been allocated to Medical Stores Organisation for this purpose during 7th (a) whether it is 8 fact that Government Plan. For 1986-87, tbe Plan allocation is are getting aid from tbe United Nation. RI. SO lakhs. The schemes are : International Children's Emeracncy Fund lor tbe services to children in India ; (j) Scheme for strengtheniDa of quality control measures in the Depots ; (b) if 10. whcther this aid is percolated (ii) Strengthen ing to rural. backward areal like Sikkim ; of Medical Store Depots. (c) if 10, the detail. of tbe aid tho (iii) Strengthenina of Headquartera State of Sikkim received 80 far; and (MSO) ; (iv) Development of Sub-depot, DeIhl. (d) if DOt, wbether Government have any plan to extend .ucb aid to Sikkim • (v) Introduction of computerizatioD ia wen '! tbe J)epotl. 85 Written J41UWerl VAISAK:SA 4. 1908 (b) Doe. Dot arilc. (b) DOCI Dot ariee. [TranS/lllloli ] Short Supply of WegGIII for Traasportatioa Shortage of Staff and Beds In CGHS of Salt at SurencJnnapr Statioa • Maternity Hospital. R.K. Puram 7475. SHRI DIOVIJAY SINGH t 7473. SHRI JAGANNATH PRASAD: WilJ the Minister of . TRANSPORT be pleased to Itate : SHR] C. P. THAKUR: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND (a) what is the volume of nit traDI- FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: ported from the Railway stations at Halvact Kharaghoda and Patdi over the last thrco (a) whether Government arc aware of yean ; the shortage of staff and beds in C.G.H.S. Maternity Hospital, R.K. Puram, New Delhi (b) during the same period, what bas keeping in view the number of patients been the total volume of salt transported attending this hospital ; and throughout the country; and (b) if so, the details thereof and Guvernment's reaction thereto '1 (c) if there has been an all India enhancement, the reasons for decline in tbe THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Surendranagar railway wagon fac.ilities ? DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHN -\ KUMAR): (a) and THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (b) Maternity Hospital, R.K. Puram, which (SHRI BANS} LAL): (a) Loading of the is a 30- bedded Hospital is proposed to be salt at Kharaghoda, Halvad and Patdi baa upgraded to a 60 bedded Ho~pital. The becn as undcr :- staff posted in the Hospital is in accordance with the sanctioned strength for a 30 bedded Year Quantity Hospital and on up-gradation additional statT will be posted. 1983-84 6.60 lakh tonnes 1984-85 6.43 lal:h tonnes [E"Zllsh] 1985-86 S.47 lakb tonnes Lowering Down tbe Steps or Eatl'1 aDd Exist Gates of DTC Buses (b) Loading of salt on entire Indian Railways hal been .. under :- 7474. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be Year Quantity pleased to state: 1983-84 27.02 Jakh tonnes (a) whether Government propose to 1981\-8S 30.22 lakb tonnes conduct a scientific survey and Lower down the steps of the Delhi Transport Corporation 1985-86 32.21 lakh tonnca buses and re·model the entry and exist ptes 1I'hicb have been the main source of a larae (c) While the loading of salt increased Dumber of fatal accidents; and by 11" in 1984-85 over 1983-84 and by 6.6% in 1985-86 over 1984-85 on the Indian (b) if so, the details thereof '7 Railway.. it increased by 1.5% in 1984-8S over 1983-84 and dec1ined by 3.8%' in 1985- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 86 over 1984-85 in Surendranagar district. DEPARTMENT Sl:RFACE TRANSPORT which besides the three stations mentioned (SHRI RAJESH Pl LOT): (a) There is in para above also include. Kuda from DO lucb proposal under tbe conaideratioD where salt is loaded. The loadina dT'opped of DTC It prOHDt. principa1ly due Lo decline ill demand for APRIL 24, 189:> industrial salt from this area. The traffic Companiel both in private and public in industrial salt declined by 17.4% in 1984- lector who ha\e extensive reach of di.tri- 8S over 1983 .. 84 and by 65% in 1985-86 bution and Union Carbide i, ont: itich over 1984-85. However, the drop was Compan)'. compensated to lome extent by increase of 13% in tbe loadinl of sponsored salt in this area in 1935-86 as compared to tbe previous IDclusioD of Biography of Shrllnatl Indira year. Gandhi in School Syllabull Diversion of 111 K.lka Mail to New 7478. SHRI T. BALA GOUD: Will Delbi IDstead of Delb I the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pJeased to ~tate : 7476. SHRl YOGESHWAR PRASAD YOGESH: Will tbe MIDIsrer of TRANS- (a) whether 8 numtcr of books have PORT be pleased to state: been publisbed on the ]ife, achievements and sacrificr~ (·f Shrjmatl Indns Gandhi cur late (a) whether Government have received Prime Minister; and r~presentations for diversion of 112 Kalka Mail to New D.:lh" instead of Delbi al at (b) if so, tbe measures belDi takeD by present for the convenience of the resIdent. Government to include the bioarapby of late of South Delbi pasrenaers ; aDd Prime Minister in the iyllabu5 of schools/ coUeles to inculcate patriotism In our (b) if so, the reaction or Government YOUDaer acoefation ? tbereto? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT DEPARTfv1ENTS OF EDUCATION AND (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yea, Sir. CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (~) Yes, Sir. (b) It hal bt-en examined but not fuund feasible. (b) NaticJnaJ Council of Educaticn~l Research and Traming (NCERT) i, publisblDg a bloirapby of late Shrimati Sale of Nirodh Through Unto. Carbide Indira Gandhi for use as supplementary readina materIal by school children. The 7477. SHRI SURESH KURUP: curncula and s~llabi for courses offered by Will the MiDJster of HEALTH AND colleaes are preSCrIbed by the concerned FAMILY WELFt-\RE t-e pleased to state: universities tbeml( Jyel. It is open to any university to prescnbe the biography of late (a) whether Union Carbide is one of Shrim1ti Indira Gandhi al textual/readinc the compaoles through whIch Nirodb material for the rele\'ant courses. contraceptives are marketed; and (b) if so, the realiOfi',) for i1vioa this job Criteria for Charging CGHS Contribution to the Company ? from PeDsioDer! THE DEPUTY MINISTER [N THE. 7479. SHRI K. V. SHANKARA DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE GOWDA: Will the Mtnister of HEALTH (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) and AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to (b) Yes Sir. The Social marketinl of .tate : Nirod b a contraceptive device for men, 9Ia, taken up 10 1968 at a part of Government of India family Plannina Programme with the (a) wbether it is a (act that lome involvement of twelye laraclt consumer pensioners are beina char.ed biah rate for 10 001 and pbarmaceutical markotinl COHS contribution; &9 W,itltn /1mwers VAISAK}lA 4. 1903 (SArA) Writtell An8w~'~ g() (b) wbat is tbe criteria for fixing CGHS liven to voluntary ola.niaatioD' and ~harBe. from pensicnera ; individual. for tbe develop~nt. promotion and propagation of ]aDFuaael. These (c) whether it is a fact that a number schemes are handled in the respective of pensioners have given representations in Language Deaks and the decisions about tbi. regard ; financial aSlistance are taken throuab the machinery of Committees (which include (d) if 80. detail. thereof and action expert. and offici.]I) in respect of different taken thereon; and languages. Tbe LaDiuages Grant Cell is a part of t~ Secretariat of tbe Mmistry. (e) if not, the reasons thereof? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE WorkiD & of Drugs TecbDlcal Ad,isory DEPAR1MENT OF FAMILY WELFARE Board (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) No. 7481. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR: Will (b) A nominal contribution on the the 1v11n1stcr of HEALTH AND FAMILY basis of Pension/Last Pay drawn i. recover~d WELFARE be pleased to Itate : from the Pensionen. (a) what are tbe names and prelCnt (c) No. designation of the Members of Drop Technical Advilory Board; (d) and (e) Does not ari.e in "iew of (c) above. (b) how many meetings of this Board ar::: beipg held in a }'ear ; and Language Graot Committee/Cell (c) details of tre lecommendations 7.:l80. SHRI G. M. BANATWALLA: made by the Drug Technical Advisory Board Will MI01st~r c.,f HUMAN RESOURCE tlle durin& 1985 ? DEVELOPMENT be pleased to 'tate: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) \\-hether there IS a ~D&Uage Grant DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE Committee Cell In the MInistry; and (SHkI S. KRISHNA KU \tAR): (a) InformatIOn II ~lven below 1D the statement. (b) If so. the composltloD and (unction. of the said Committee; Cel) ? (b) The meetings of the Board are held as and when there are technical matters THE MiNISTER OF STATE IN T!~E on whlcb the advice of the DruiS Technical DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Advl~ory Board i, conSidered necessary. CULTURE (SHRIMATI SU~HILA Normal), cne mcetU1i of tbe Board is held ROHT AGI): (a) and (b) The Department once in a Calendar )'ear. of Education in tbe Ministry of Huwan Resource Development admiDl&ters lome (c) No meelina of the Board was held schemes under which financial assistance is in 1985. Statemeot The composition of the Eoard is given in Section 5(2) of the Drugs anJ Cosmetics Act. 1940. The names and present desi&nation of the memb~rs of tbe Boatd are furnisbed below:- Section 5(2): The Board sball consist of tbe following members, namel, :- 1. (i) The Director General of Health Service~, Dr. M.D. Saipl ex-officio, who shall be chairman ; 2. (ii) Tbe DrUBS Controller, India, ex-officio; Post vacant £l Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 92 3. (iii) The Director of tbe Central Drugs Dr. S.K. Roy Laboratory, Calcutta, ex-officio ; 4. (iv) The Director of the Central Research Dr. S.N. Saxena Institute, Kasauli ex-officio ; 5. (v) The Director of the Indian Veterinary Dr. B.U. Rao Research Institute, Izatnagar, ex- officio ; 6. (vi) The President of the Medical Council Dr. A.K.N. Sinha of India, ex-officio ; 7. (vii) The President of the Pharmacy Council of Shri V.V. Saho India, ex-officio ; 8. (viii) The Director of the Central Drugs Dr. M.M. Dhar Research Institute, Lucknow, ex-officio ; 9. (ix) two persons to be nominated by the Central (i) Shri C. Gopal Government from among persons who are Krishna Murthy, director, in charge of drugs control in the states ; Drugs Control Admn. Andhra Pradesh. 10. (x) — do (ii) Prof. J. Das Director, Drugs Control, West Bengal. l l . (xi) one person to be elected by the Executive Prof. J.S. Qua dry, Principal and Committee of the Pharmacy Council of Professor Hamdard College of India, from among teachers in pharmacy pharmacy, New Delhi or pharmaceutical chemistry or pharma-* cognosy on the staff of an Indian University or a college affiliated thereto ; * 12. (xii) one person, to be elected by the Executive Dr. S.R. Mehta, Prof. and Committee of the Medical Council of Head of Department of India, from among teachers in medicine or Medicine, S.M.S. Medical the repeutics on the staff of an Indian College Jaipur. University or a college affiliated thereto ; 13. (xiii) one person to be nominated by the Shri Y.H. Gharpure, Ex- Central Government from the Pharma Managing Director, Hindustan ceutical industry ; Antibiotics Ltd., Pune. 14. (xiv) one pharmacologist to be elected by the Dr. K.P. Bhargava, Director, Governing Body of the Indian Council of Principal & Head of Deptt. of Medical Research ; Pharmacology K.G. Medical College Lucknow. it. (xv) one person to be elected by tbe Central Dr. M.G. Garg, President Council of the Indian Medical Association; Indian Medical Association, New Delhi. 16. (xvi) one person to be elected by the Council Dr. Parvinder Singh, Managing of the Indian Phramaceutical Director, M/s. Ranboxy Association ; Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi 17. (xvii) two person holding the appointment of (i) Dr. A.D. Nadkarni, Govt. Government Analyst under this Act to Analyst, Maharashtra. be nominated by the Central Government 18, (xvii) —do— (ii) Shri R. Anandrajashakher, Govt. Analyst Karnataka. 93 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 94 Vayudoot Service Id J&K Sector (c) Action taken/proposed to be takea to improve the quality of service include 7482. SHRJ JANAK RAJ GUPTA : penal action against the staff found Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be responsible, frequent inspections by officers/ pleased to state : supervisors of pantry cars/base kitchens, modernisation of lease kitchens, procurement and installation of modern (a) whether Government have decided kitchen equipments, training of cooks etc. to start Vayudoot service in Jammu, Rajouri So far as rates for food items are concerned, Poonch and Kishtwar districts of Jammu they have been fixed keeping in mind tbe andnKashmir; present day costs. As a result of action taken, tho Railways have since received a (b) if so, the reasons for delay in number of appreciation letters also. starting this service ; and [ Translation] *- (c) when Government propose to start this service in these districts of Jammu and Assistance given for Primary Education Kashmir 7 During Seventh Plan to States THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT 7484. SHRI VIRDHI CHANDER (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (c) Subject JAIN : Will the Minister of HUMAN to clearances to operate to Defence owned RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased airfields being given for Rajouri and Poonch, to state : and tbe development of infrastructure, Vayudoot has plans to operate to these stations during the year 1986-87. (a) the amount of assistance proposed to be given to different States by the Centre duriDg Seventh Five Year Plan, State-wise for expansion of primary education ; and Quality of Food Supplied In Andhra Pradesh Express (b) whether Union Government will 7483. SHRI SRIHARI RAO : Will give special assistance to tbe Rajasthan the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to Government to open and upgrade more primary schools 7 state : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether Government have received DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND any complaints from Passengers travelling CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA by 123-124 Andhra Pradesh Express RQHTAGI) : (a) and (b) Under the well- regarding the quality and quantity of food established arrangement for disbursement being supplied in the train as well as their of Plan-assistance to States it is given to high rates ; the States as block grant and not for any specific scheme. (b) if io, the number of such complaints received ; and [English] (c) tbe action taken or proposed to be Fire Incident at LNJPN Hospital taken to remedy the situation 7 7485. SHRI MOHD. MAHFOOZ ALI KHAN : THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LA L): (a) Yes. Sir. SHRI C. MADHAV REDDY: DR. V. VENKATESH: SHRI BHATTAM SRIRAMA (b) During ttat six months from MURTY : September 1985 to February 1986, the Railways received 13 complaints, most of Will the Minister of HEALTH AND which were regarding quality. FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : 95 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 96 (a) whether a Committee appointed to THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE inquire into the major fire at the Sher Singh DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE Maternity block of Loknayak Jaiprakash (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) No, Narayan Hospital, New Delhi sometime Sir. back has submitted its rep o rt; (b) Does not arise. (b) if so, what are the findings of the (c) Under the Prevention of Food Committee ; and Adulteration Rules, 1955, the regulatory provisions incorporated include inter alia as (c) what action has been taken/ under : proposed to be taken by Government in the matter 7 1. Use of carbide gas in ripending of fruits prohibited. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 2. Use of flesh of naturally dead DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE animals or fowls not permitted. (SHRI S. KRISHNA K UM A R): (a) Yes, Sir. 3. Sale of insect-damaged fruits are not allowed. (b) According to the finding of the Enquiry Committee the fire was not 4. Conditions for sale include regu accidental. All the circumstantial evidence lations relating to use of utensils or points out to the possibility of its being an containers for preparation and intentional and deliberate act. The Enquiry storage of food prescribed. Committee has concluded that to fix responsibility, a proper and thorough 5. No person is allowed to manu investigation of the case and tbe background facture any article of food including of persons involved should be made. prepared food or ready-to-serve food except under a licence. (c) The Police have investigated the matter and have arrested two parsons who Rate of Interest on Provident Fund ef have been challaoged. Teachers of Government and aided Schools In Delhi Measures to Check Food Borne Diseases 7487. SHRI RAM PAL SINGH : SHRI RAHIM KHAN : 7486. PROF. RAMKRISHNA MORE: Will the Minister of HUMAN Will the Minister of HEALTH AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : to state : (a) whether Government have made (a) whether the rate of interest on the any evaluation to know the extent to which Provident Fund of the teachers of aided food—borne diseases are spread by small schools of Delhi is 5 per cent; catering establishments, way-side restaurants and street vendors by selling food stuffs ; (b) whether the rate of interest on the Provident Fund of teachers of Governneat (b) if so, the result thereof; and schools in Delhi is 12 per ce n t; (c) if so, the reasons for the variation ; (c) what measures have been taken by and Government to check the spread of food- borne diseases by such catering establishments (d) steps Government propose to take to considering the problem as an integral part remove this disparity in tbe rates of interest of primary health care system ; for these two categories off ~«chera ? 97 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 98 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [Translation] DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHR1MATI SUSHILA Augmentation of Capacity of Kuwano ROHTAG1) : (a) to (c) As per the pro Pump Canal Scheme cedure specified under Delhi School EducatioD Rules, 1973, the contribution 7489. DR. CHANDRA SHEKHAR towards Provident Fund in aided schools is TR1PATH1 : Will the Minister of WATER required to be deposited in Savings Bank RESOURCES be pleased to state : Account of a Nationalised Bank/Post Office and accordingly such deposits earn rate of (a) whether the Central Water interest as is admissible on Savings Bank Commission has issued any directive for Account. However, in respect of Govern augmenting capacity of the Kuwano Pump ment employees, the rate of interest of 12 Canal Scheme in Basti district of Uttar percent on Provident Fund contribution has Pradesh ; been declared for the year 1986-87. (b) if so, details in this regard ; (d) Keeping in view the disparity, 50% of the amount standing at the credit of the (c) whether tbe Commission has also employees in aided schools, is allowed to be provided financial assistance for the deposited in fixed deposits thereby earning completion of the said work ; and a higher rate of interest. (d) if so, the amount given for tbe Assistance to Mahila Mandals in Karnataka purpose ? 7488. SHRI V. S. KRISHNA IYER : THE MINISTER OF WATER . Will tbe Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : NAND) : (a) No, Sir. (b) Does not arise. (a) the total financial assistance given to Mahila Mandals in Karnataka for their (c) No, Sir. various schemes by the Central Social Welfare Board during 1985-86 ; (d) Does not arise. (b) whether the Central Social Welfare IEnglish1 Board propose to issue application forms for the various schemes in regional languages Survey of B.G. Line Between Krishna besides English and Hindi to enable the various bodies in States to avail of the Railway Station and Vikarabad Railway benfet of the schemes ; and Station (AP) 7490. SHRI S. JA1PAL REDDY : (c) if not, whether the Board would Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be accept applications in the regional languages ? pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the survey for constructing DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS broadgaugc line between Krishna Railway AND SPORTS AND WOMEN’S WELFARE Station in Mahboob Nagar district and (SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA) : (a) Vikarabad Railway Station in Ranga Reddy Rs. 1,61,470/-. district of Andhra Pradesh has been completed ; (b) The State Boards are already issuing the forms in regional languages besides (b) whether the scheme has the English and Hindi. advantages of reducing the distance between Hyderabad and Bangalore by about 80 kms ; (c) Docs not arise. and 99 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 100 (c) if iot whether Government will (b) whether these temples have an consider taking up the scheme during historical significance and are symbols of Seventh Plan period 7 Orissa*s enriched cultural heritage and are very important in regard to tourism ; THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (c) Preliminary (c) whether Government will consider Engineering cum Traffic Survey for to take over these temples for their construction of a new B.G. line from maintenance and protection through Krishna to Vikarabad is in an advanced Archaeological Department ; if so, the stage of completion. The question of taking details thereof; and up the scheme during the Seventh Plan Period would be examined on receipt or the (d) what other measures are being taken project report, subject to availability of to protect this national heritage 7 resources and clearance by Planning Commission. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA Rama^apar Project ROHTAGI) : (a) The Centrally protected temples in Konark, Bhubaneswar, Puri and 7491. SHRI N. VFNKATA RATNAM: in other places in Orissa are in a good state Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES of preservation and are not deteriorating. be pleased to state : (b) Yes, Sir. (a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh have submitted their modified (c) Sixty six monuments and sites in schemes under stage I and II of Rama'agar Orissa have already been protected by tbe Project, with the revised report of the expert Archaeological Survey of India. A list of committee on dependability of the schemes ; these monuments is given below in the statement. and (d) The following measures have beeo (b) if so, the present stage of the above taken by the Archaelogical Survey of India two schemes 7 to protect these monuments : THE MINISTER OF WATER i. Establishment of a new Circle with RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKAR A- Bhubaneswar as its Headquarter! NAND) : (a) and (b) The Andhra from April, 1985 ; Pradesh Government submitted only a modified Project Report on Sri Ramasagar ii. Strengthening of watch and ward staff at the Centrally protected stage-] in February, 1985. The Project has monuments ; since been technically examined by the Central Water Commission and considered iii Regular inspection to assess the by the Advisory Committee. A few condition of the monuments ; clarifications besides clearance of the project from environmental and forest angles are iv. Annual maintenance and upkeep awaited. of protected monuments ; v. Major conservation projects at Maintenance of Historical Temples in jagannath temple, Puri and Konark; Orissa vi. Development of environment by way of strengthening horticultural 7492. SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA : operations ; Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : vii. Chemical preservation of templet such as Jagannath Puri and Konark. (a) whether Government are aware that most of the temples in Konark, Bhubaneswar, viii. Allocation of large funds in 1986-87 Puri and in other places in Orissa are for the preservation of ihow deteriorating day by day ; Centrally protected monument*' 1 0 1 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {SAKa) Written Antwers 102 SUtMMBt List o f Centrally Protected Monuments!sites in Orissa State SI. No. Locality Name of monument/site Bolaaglr District Jharial Chausatti Jogini temple together with three minor shrines. Cattak District Agrahat, Bandals, Ruined fortress Chaudar, Chhatisa Govind Jew, Patna, Jaj Bharirab, Kapaleswar, Kedaraswar, MundmaV Bandareswar Ruins of the Buddhist temples and images. Chandii Hill containing many valuable sculptures, images and inscriptions, eic.,‘of Buddhistic age. On the top, there is a Math and a small temple of Mahakal. Cuttack Ancients monuments of Barabati Fortress and the ruins and remains of all ancient edifices, gateways, etc., save the mosque. Dadhapatna Churangarh Fort locally known as Saran- garh, excluding tbe area acquired by the State Government. Jaipur Four colossal images in the compound of the subdivisional Officers quarters, namely :— 1. Chamunda 2. Indrani 3. Kalijuga 4. Varahi 8. Jaipur Three Buddhist images. Ruins of Buddhist temples and images. 9. Naltigiri 10. Katangiri Hill containing many valuable sculptures, and images. Maharatta bridge locally known as the 11. Siriapur Atharnulla (eighteen arohes bridge) and also as Tentulimal bridge. 103 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 104 1 2 3 12. —do — Monolith called Chandeswar pillar. i3. Simbanaiha Pitha Mauza Simhanatha Mahadeva temple. Gopiaathpur 14. Magura Dhanmandal Pancha Pandava temple. 15. Rameswar Durga temple. 16. Padamal Paitana Ancient site at Baneswaranasi. Dhenkanal District 17. Rajrakot Bhiogesvara Mahadcva temple. 18. Rasul Rock-cut Visbou Ganjam District 19. Kottakolla Gangadharaswami temple 20. —do— Jagdiswara&wami temple 21. Mabendragiri Bhima temple 22. — do— Kunti temple 23. — do— Yudhistra temple 24. Pandya Asoka rock inscription at Jaugada Majurbhanj District 23. Baidyapur Prehistoric sites 26. Haripur Ruins of ancient fort 27. Kuctaai Prehistoric sites 28. Kuliana — do— KcMjkar District 29. Sitabbioji Paintings on the rock locally known as Ravana Chhaya and other ancient monuments and remains. Kalahandi District 30. Asurgarh Anclert site of Asurgarh Fort. Phulbanl District 31, Gandharadhi Temples of Nilamadhava and Sidheswaa. l 6 S Writen Answer it VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (JAttAy Written Answers 106 1 2 3 32. Baudb Town Pashima-Somanatha Bhubaneswar and Kapilesvara temple. Pori District 33. Baragarh Bhashareswar temple 34. — do— Brabmeswar temple with its minor shrines in the compound. 35. —do— Nabakeswar temple. 36. — do— Rameswar temple. 37. Besuaghai Magheswar temple with its minor shrine. 38. Bhubaneswar Ananta Basudeva temple. 39. —do— Bakeswar temple. 40. —do— Boital temple. .41 — do— Chitrakarni temple. 42. —do— Jameswar temple with its minor shrine. 43. —do— Lord Lingraj temple with all the minor temples in the compound namely : 1. Amania well 2. Astmurti 3. Cbendeswar Deb 4. Gopaluni temple 5. Ladukeswar temple 6. Parbati temple 7. Sabitri Devi temple 8. Sekraswar temple 9. Sathidesi temple 44. —do — Maitreswar temple with all the minor temples in tbe compound. 45. —do— Maksreswar temple with its minor shrines. 46. —do— Markandeswar temple. 47. Bhubaneswar Muktcswar temple with its minor shrink but excluding the Murich Kunda 48. — do— Parsurameswar temple. 49. —do— Raja Rani temple. 107 Written Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 108 1 2 3 30. —do— Sahasralinga tank. 51. —do— Sari temple No. 1. 52. - d o - Sidheswar temple. 53. Churanga Bhalunka Churangarh Fort, excluding the area Krishnanagar. acquired by the State Government. 54. Dbauli Rock inscription of the edicts of Asoka and the sculpture of elephant. 55. —do— Small rock cut cell with a Aiche and an inscription of Sant Kara. 56. Hirapur Chausath Yogini temple Known as Mahamaya temple. 57. Jagmara All ancient caves, structures and other monuments or remains situated on the Udayagiri and Khandagiri hills except tbe temple of Parasnatb on the top of tbe Khandagiri hill and also the temple in front of the Barabhuji and tbe Trisula caves. 58. Konark Ancient monuments of the Black Pagoda and the ruins and remains of all ancient edifices, images, structures, basements, pillars, carvings, walls, gateways, etc. 59. Puri Bridge of eighteen openings over the Madhupur stream known as Atbara Nala Bridge. 60. Sisupalgarb Ancient remains inside and outside the rampart. 61. Bhubaneswar Sisiresvara temple. 62. Raghunathpur Daksha Prajapati temple. 63. Chourasi Varahi temple. 64. Puri Shri Jaganath temple and subsidary shrines. 65. Bhubaneswar Paramguru temple. Saabalpar District 66. Vikramkhol Vikramkhol rock inscriptions. 109 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers HO Sprinkler Irrigation System THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE 7493. SHRI SATYENDRA NARAYAN (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) SINHA : Will the Minister of WATER Information is being collected and will be RESOURCES be pleased to state : laid on the Table of the House. (a) whether Government are recommen (b) and (c) No such report has been ding sprinkler irrigation systems for received from States/UTs. The Scheme of agriculture, more particularly for orchards Green ( ards was started to provide incen cash crops like cotton, tea etc ; tives to motivate people for accepting Family Planning with two children and was not (b) if so, whether Government subsides intended to give reward to those who had for irrigation and replantation etc. would be already undergone sterilisation. dependent upon using sprinkler systems ; Platforms at New Delhi Station (c) whether this system results in considerable water saving ; and 7495. SHRI P. M. SAYEED : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to (d) if so, the details thereof 7 state : THE MINISTER OF WATER (a) whether some of the long platfroms RESOURCES SHRI B. SHANKARA- at New Delhi railway station are partially NAND) : (a) to (d) Sprinkler irrigation uncovered ; system are being encouraged as an efficient water use devices which is particularly (b) whether complaints from the public suitable for sandy soils and undulating have been received that a large number of terrains. The Ministry of Water Rerources coaches of long trains like Andhra Pradesh is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Express and K. K. Express remain parked Scheme under which subsidy on I.R.D. in the areas not covered by overhead pattern is available to small and marginal shelters before leaving New Delhi and farmers for installation of Sprinkler Irrigation consequently passengers and others have to Systems. suffer in the scorching sun-heat and also when it is raining ; Discontenment Among Persons Denied Green Cards Facility (c) if so, the reaction of Government thereto and whether Government have plans 7494. SHRI SRIBALLAV to cover the total lengths of all the PANIGRAHI : Will the Minister of platforms on New Delhi Railway station ; HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE and be pleased to state : (d) if so, the approximate time by (a) the number of person who have which the above mentioned complaints of been issued green cards ; the computers will be attended to 7 (b) whether it has come to the notice THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT of Government that there is a growing (SHRI BANSI LAL) : Yes, Sir. discontentment among those having under gone family planning operation prior to the (b) to (d) At New Delhi Railway date of implementation of this scheme for Station longer trains like Andhra Pradesh non-availability of the benefits attached to Kerala, Karnataka and Rajdbani Expresses, the scheme ; and etc. are dealt with on platfrom Nos. 6-7 and 8,9. Platforms Nos. 6-7 are fully covered (c) if so, the reaction of Government with platform shelters except small portions thereto 7 at the ends. Platforms Nos. 8-9 are 111 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers ]J2 partially covcred i.e. out of a total length (a) whether compensation and insurance of 518 mtrs., 231 mtrs. only are covered. claims to the families of the crew who There is do immediate plan to cover the remaining length of platform Nos. 8 and 9 disappeared with tbe two missing marchant at New Delhi Station. ships viz. MV Nitya Ram and MV Njtya Nanak have been paid ; Study of Accidents of National Highways 7496. SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK. : (b) if so, the details thereof ; and Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (c) if not, the reasons therefor ? (a) whether any study of accidents on National Highways has been conducted ; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof ? DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) The owners of Nitya Nanak and Nitya DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) s Ram have deposited a total of Rs. (a) No, Sir. 42,53,143/- with the Commissioner for the Workmen's Compensation for disbursement (b) Does not arise. to the next of kin of the crew. Compensation to families of Crew disappeared with Missing Ship (b) The amount of compensation deposited to as per statement given below. 7497. SHRI C. JANGA REDDY: Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (c) Not applicable. Statement Compensation payable to next o f kin o f crew o f Nitya Na»ak and Nitya Ram Name Rank Amount (Rs.) 1 2 3 NITYA K. D. Puri Master 1.69,390 NANAK M. S Bhasin Ch. Officer 1,34,080 H. It. Senapati 2nd Officer 1,08,160 William Paulose R. Officer 1,07,200 S. Mitra C. Engr. 1,65,190 Rajiv Sharma 2nd Engr. 1,18,570 Y. P. Zaveri 3rd Engr. 1,08,160 S. C, De Jr. Engr. 83,340 113 W rittn Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SA ^A ) Written Answgrs 114 1 2 3 S. S. Jaswal Ele. Officer 82,710 L. Selvaraj D/Sarang 83.115 Mr. Meghanathan S/M/Msn 83,968 Mr. Surendra Prasad S/H/Man 78.824 Mr. Abdul K. Mamraoo S/H/Man 78,687 Mr. Kanji Ranchod S/H/Man 78.687 Mr. Velayudhan U/Hand 70.371 Mr. Abdul G. M. Bbandari 83,192 Mr. C. Kandar D. Greaser 78,687 Mr. S. A. Abdul Karim D. Greaser 78,687 Mr. Mohd. Hasan D. Greaser 78,687 Mr. Majidkhan Gbani D. Greaser 78,687 Mr. M. J. Barneto G. Greaser 75,824 Mr. J. A. Pereira G. S. 74,454 Mr. A. Fernandes C. Cook 83,115 NITYA Capt. Z. K. Sharma Master 1,69,350 RAM Mr. Balbir Singh Ch. Officer 1,21,300 Mr. A. 1. Singh 2nd Officer 1,08,160 Mr. Biswanath Sarkar R. Officer 1,08,160 Mr. A. S. Konal C. Engineer 1.65,190 Mr. R. S. Karkeria 2nd Engr. 1,34,075 Mr. D. Basu 3rd Engineer 95,890 Mr. Gupteshwar Singh Jr. Engineer 80,664 Mr. C. K. Datta Elec. Officer 75,780 Mr. Ratan Armogam D. K. Serang 83,115 Mr. R. B. Tandel S/H Man 78,687 Mr. R. M. Tandel S/H Man 80,664 Mr. Dayabhai Tandel S/H Man 78,687 Mr Z. K. Marijan Cl. Hand 70,371 Mr. M. A. Rahmany Bhandari 74.454 Mr. K. P. Gopinath D. Greaser 78,687 Mr. Y. A. Esmail D. Greaser 78,687 Mr. J. B. Tandel D. Greaser 78,687 Mr. L. P. Barreto Gen. Steward 74,454 Mr. C. R. Cardoz Gen. Steward 74,454 Mr. H. M. Rebello Ch. Cook 83,115 Mr. L. Fernandes D. Greaser 78,687 115 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 116 Protection of Archaeological Monuments (e) if so, what action has been taken of Konark Temples in this regard 7 7498. SHRI BRAJAMOHAM THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MOHANTY : Will tbe Minister of DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) No, be pleased to state : Sir. (b) Yes, Sir. Durabolin and Deca- (a) whether the Government are aware Durabolin injections and Orabolin tablets that the protective measures taken by and Drops are marketed in the country. Archaeological Department of Government Fertabolin is not marketed. of India at Konark are inadequate to protect and maintain the Archaeological monuments of the temple ; and (c) to (e) The use of anabolic steroids may cause side effects like irreversible masculine effects in girls and stunting of (b) whether Government of India will growth in children. Medical experts depute some specialists to the temple site consulted in the matter had opined in to review the protective measures being favour of continued marketing of anabolic implemented at present and to suggest some steroids as these have specific role in the other measures which will give an assurance management of chronic debilitating diseases, of maintenance and protection of the particularly in elderly patients where causal temple ? and dietary measures prove inadequate to correct defects in prote in metabolism. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE However, based on the recommendations DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND made by the medical experts, the manufac CULTURE (SHR1MATI SUSHILA ture and sale of combinations of anabolic ROHTAGI) : (a) Archaeological Survey of steroids with other drugs has been prohibited India is taking adequate measures to protect, by tbe Government. preserve and maintain the Konark temple. (b) Yes, Sir as and when considered[Translation] necessary. World Bank Assistance for Minor Irrigation Sector in Uttar Pradesh Ban on use of Fertaholin, Docabolin, Orabolin Abroad but in use in India 7500. SHRI HARISH RAWAT : Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be 7499. KUMARI D.K. THARA DEVI : pleased to state : Will the Minister cf HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (a) whether Uttar Pradesh Government have submitted a project to obtain World (a) whether it is a fact that Fertabolin, Bank assistance for minor irrigation sector ; Docabolin, Orabolin have been banned for and use io a number of countries in the world ; (b) if 60, the details thereof and tbe (b) whether it is a fact that these steps being taken to obtain World Bank products, are being marketed in our country ; assistance ? (c) whether it is a fact that these THE MINISTER OF WATER products have proved to be very harmful ; RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- NAND) : (a) and (b) The Uttar Pradesh (d) whether Government have received Government submitted a project for World such reports; and Baok assistance, comprising (1) tbe i n W r it t e n Answers VA1SAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) W ritten Answers 118 construction of 3C00 tubewells ; (2) THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT modernisation of 600 old tubewells ; (3) (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) With a view connecting 900 old tubewells to dedicated to minimising delays, flight operations are feeders at a cost of Rs. 208.11 crores. This monitored by Indian Airlines every morning. is under examination. Meanwhile, a part Snags of repetitive nature are indentified and of this project comprising (i) construction of remedial action taken promptly. Communi 750 tubewells; (ii) modernisation of 125 cations have been improved in 17 stations. tubewells ; (iii) connecting 200 old State Continuous and concerted efforts are made tubewells to dedicated feeders, at an for bringing about improvements in inflight estimated cost of Rs. 52.795 crores, has services, ground handling passenger facilita been posed for Indo-Dutch Brilateral tion, courteous behaviour in ticketing and assistance. booking offices and on-time performance of Indian Airlines. [English] (b) There is no such proposal under consideration of this Department. Indian Construction of Railway over-brldges In Airlines has, however, posted officers of Madhya Pradesh suitable seniority at various airports to look after their operations. 7501. SHRI AJAY MUSHRAN : Will tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : Central Assistance for Expansion of Health Centres in Hilly Areas and (a) the priority list recommended by Manipur Madhya Pradesh Government for construc tion of railway over-bridges during 1985-86 7503. SHRI N. TOMBI SINGH: Will and 1986-87 in Madhya Pradesh and the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY particularly in Jabalpur ; and WELFARE be pleased to state : (b) number of such projects being taken (a) wbat central assistance is given to up in 1985-86 7 States to expand tbe health centres in the hilly areas ; THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) The information is beirg collected and will be (b) how much assistance was sanctioned laid on tbe Table of the Sabha. during the last three years, year-wise to Manipur for this purpose and how much could be utilised ; and Monitoring of delays in 1A Flights (c) what are tbe projects for assistance 7502. SHRI D. P. JADEJA : Will for 1986-87 7 the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) the steps initiated to have a daily DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE monitoring of the delays is Indian Airlines (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) No flights, the deta Is of measures take to cater Central assistance is given to States to to passenger requirements at airports and to expand the Health Centres, which denote provide belter airport communications and Primary Centres or Community Health courtesies to passengers ; and Centres in hilly areas. The expenditure on these centres is met from the State Sector (b) whether Government propose to Minimum Needs Programme. post senior officers to be responcible for overall operation at airports T (b) and (c) Do not arise. 119 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answerj 120 Upg radlog of Trivandrum Unit of Central (b) reasons for non starting tbe Water Board construction works so far ; and 7504. SHRI A. CHARLES : Will the (c) when the construction works will Minister of WATER RESOURCES be be taken in hand and when ihe buildings pleased to state : are likely to be completed ? (a) whether a decision was taken by the Ministry in May 1984 for upgrading the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Trivandrum Unit Office of the Central DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION Ground Water into a Directorate ; and AND CULTURE SHR1MATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) A sum of upto Rs. one (b) if so, the reasons for the delay in and a half crore has been provided in the implementing the above decision ? 7th Five Year Plan. During tbe year 1985-86, Rs. 25.00 lakhs was earmarked THE MINISTER OF WATER for the construction of the Institute building. RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- Out of this, an amount of Rs 22.00 lakhs NAND) : (a) No, Sir. has been carried forward to the year 1986*87. Additional funds would be (b) Question does not arise. provided, if necessary, out of the current year's budget. Dleselisatioo of Amaravathi Express (b) and (c) There are certain formalities to be completed by the Institute in consul 7505. SHRI BHATTAM SR1RAMA MURTY : Will the Minister of tation with the Central Public Works TRANSPORT be pleased to state : Department and the Border Roads Organisation before the construction work can be started. (a) whether there is a proposal for dieselisation of Amaravathi Express between Guntur and Guntakal so that extra coaches Electric Trolley Buses and Electric Vans may be attached to ease congestion in the in Delhi train ; and 7507. SHRI PRATAP BHANU (b) if not, tbe reasons therefor ? SHARMA : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to stare : THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (i) and (b) Due (a) whether there is any proposal to to scarcity of diesel locomotives, which are introduce electric trolley buses and electric primarily required for haulage of freight vans for transport services in Delhi in the traffic, there is no proposal to dieselise this near future ; train for the present. (b) if so, the details thereof ; and Financial Allocations for Buildings of Institute of Buddhist Studies in Leh, (c) whether any survey for introduction of the same has been conducted on the Ladakh main routes of Delhi ? /506. SHRI P. NAMGYAL : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANS PORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) t0 (a) the total amount earmarked for the (c) A Study Group has been set up to construction of the buildings of the Central recommend alternative systems of urban Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh, Ladakh transport which could be developed using and amount earmarked during the year the latest available transport technology 1985*86 and 1986-87 for the laid purpose ; and suitable to Indian conditions. T“f i l l w liren Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 122 alternative systems being considered by the [English] Study Group include Electric Trolley bus system for urban centres including Delhi. Tracked Emergency Vehicles for The report of the Gioup is awaited. Ambulance Duty As for electric vans battery buses, these 7509. SHRI D. B. PATIL : Will the are already plying in the walled city on Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY following routes ;— WELFARE be pleased to state : i) Red Fort to Fatehpuri. (a) whether Government are aware that a tracked emergency vehicle for ambulance ii) Jama Masjid to Ajmeri Gate via duty in readless waste-lands and other Hauz Quazi. terrain under harsh weaiher conditions has iii) Shahdara to Loni Border. been developed in Sweden ; and iv) Bhajanpura to Old Railway Bridge. (b) if so, whether Government intended to have such tracked emergency vehicles v) Shahdara to Ghonda. for ambulance duty ? I Translation] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE Opening of CGHS Dispensary in Azamgarh (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) Government do not have any information District about trackcd emergency vehicles developed 7508. SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI : in Sweden for ambulance duty. Will the Minister of HEALTH AND (b) Does not arise. FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (a) whether it is a fact that there is no [Transition} dispensary under Central Government Health Scheme in Azamgarh district in Development of Ghora Sahan Railway Uttar Pradesh for tne Central Government Station (North Eastern Railway) employees ; 7510. SHRI KALI PRASAD (b) if so, whether Government propose PANDEY : Will the Minister of TRANS to start such a dispensary there for the PORT be pleased to state : convenience of the employees ; and (a) whether it is a fact that Ghora (c) if so, by what time and if not, the Sahan Railway Station situated on Indo- facility being provided by the Government Nepal border which earns 22 lakh rupees to tbe employees iheie ? yearly is in a pitiable condition ; THE DEPUIY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (b) if to, whether Government have (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) taken any action for the development of to (c) A basic conccntralion of 7500 or Ghora Sahan Railway Station (Nortb more Central Government employees is Eastern Railway) by undertaking develop* required for extension of CGHS facilities ment of platform, and modernisation of to a new city. CGHS facilities will be toilets, construction of Wailing room, extended to Azamgarh Distt. as soon as renovation of station building, arrangements this norm is fulfilled, subject to availability for seat reservation etc ; and of resources. Central Government employees not covered under CGHS are provided (c) if so, the details thereof ami if not, medical facilities under Central Services the time by which action will be ukeu io (Medical Attendance) Rules. this regard 7 123 Wtitteh Answers APRIL 24. 19*6 Written Answers 124 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (d) the names of manuscripts, out of (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. tbem, proposed to be published ; and (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above. (e) the names of the manuscripts which have been filmed ? (c) No action is called for as Ghora Sahan Railway Station's condition is THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE considered satisfactory. DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA [English] ROHTAGI) : (a) No, Sir. The manu scripts brought from Tibet by Maha Pandit Rahul Sankrityayan are in the custody of Length of Inland Waterways Bihar Research Society, Museum Buildings, 7511. SHRI VAKKOM Patna, which has categorised and listed them. PURUSHOTHAMAN : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be plaased to state : (b) Yes. Sir. (a) the total length in kilometres of (c) According to the information the inland waterways in the country ; and received from the Society, the manuscripts are well preserved and protected. (b) the length in kilometers of tbe navigable inland water-ways in Kerala ? (d) The names of manuscripts proposed to be published by the Society are indicated in the Statement given below. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB DEPARTMENT OF SURF\CE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (e) None of the manuscripts have so (a) and (b) The total length of inland water far been microfilmed. ways in the country is nearly about 14,500 kms. of which the length of navigable water ways in Kerala is about 1,548 kms. Statement 1. Chos-Hbyun-Padma-Rgyas-Pahi-Nin- Byed. [Translation] 2. Gsan-Hdus-Chos-Hbyun. Protection of Manuscripts Brought from 3. Chos-Hbyun-Cben-Mo. Table 4. Blo-Sbyon-Skor-kyi-Bod. 7512. SHRI KUNWAR RAM : Will 5. Jo-Bohi-Rnam-Thar-Rgyas-Bstus. the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 6. Lam-Rim-Bla-Brgyud-Smad. 7. Bkah-Babs-Bdun-Gyi-Rnam-Thai. (a) whether Government have listed and categorized manuscripts brought from 8. Deb-Thal-Rjot-Ladn-Gshon-Nuhi- Tibet by Maha Pandit Rahul Sanskrityayan Dgah-Ston. which are lying in Patna museum ; 9. Sgrol-Mahi-Bskyed-Rim. (b) whether some of these manuscripts 10. Hjie-Bycd-Rnal-Hbyer. are important from historic, religious, 11. Bla-Mahi-Rnal-Hbyor cultural and scientific point of view ; and (c) if so, the arrangements made for 12. Tibetan Sanskrit Dictionary, based on their protection; M&havyutpatti. 125 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {SAK*0 Written Answers 126 [English] (a) the State-wise number of Indian Institutes of Technology in the country ; Setting of University for Training of Nurses (b) whether Government consider that 7513. SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU : tbe existing number of such Institutes is Will the Minister of HEALTH AND sufficient for the Seventh Plan period ; FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (c) if not, the number of such Institutes \ (a) whether there is any proposed to proposed to be set up during the Seventh Plan ; start a University for training of nurses in the southern part of India ; (d) the criteria of setting up of a new (b) if so, the various other courses with Indian Institute of Technology ; connected with the nurses training, that would be started ; (e) whether Kerala had demanded setting up of such as Institute ; and (c) bow many nurses would be given training in 8 year in various courses in the (f) if so, what decision was taken on proposed University ; and this matter ? (d) what would be the approximate expenses for the setting up of this THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE University ? DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE ROHTAGI) : (a) The five Indian Institutes DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE of Technology at Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR): (a) No Madras and Bombay have been set up formal proposal has been received in this in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra respectively. regard. (b) to (d) Does not arise. (b) to (d) The Indian Institutes of Technology are national institutions and besides imparting education and training in Irrigation Schemes of Bibar Lying Engineering and Technology also conduct Unimplemented research of highest order. The research facilities in these Institutions are continuously 7514. SHRI C. P. THAKUR : Will augmented in an attempt to keep pace with the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be the technological developments and require pleased to state the details of irrigation ments of the qualified personnel. Another schemes of Bihar which have been throughly IIT is proposed to be set up. processed and are lying without implementa tion because of lack of resources ? (e) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF WATER (f) Does not arise. RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- NAND) : The Ajgaibinath Pump Scheme which was approved in November, 1984 for Commissioning of Transfer Cranes at an estimated cost of Rs. 1680 lakhs has not Cochin Port been taken up for implementation in the Seventh Plan for want of resources. 7516. PROF. K. V. THOMAS : Will tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : Setting up New I l.Ts During 7th Plan 7515. PROF. P. J. KURIEN : Will (a) whether the erection and operation the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE tests for 35.5 Hitachi Rubber Tyred Transfer DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : crane for Cochin Port are over; 127 Written Answers APRIL 24, 19R6 Written Answers 128 (b) whether there is any delay in the (c) The information is being collected commissioning of this crane ; and will be laid on the Table of the Sadha. (c) if so, the reasons therefor ; (d) Vayudoot has taken the following steps to cut down its losses : (d) the time by which the crane is likely to be commissioned ; and (i) progressive marketing ; (ii) scientific route planning, (e) the time by which the second trans fer crane manufactured in India is likely to (iii) coordinated and concerted efforts be commissioned ? towards wider publicity campaign, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (iv) introduction of package tours, DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE OF TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (v) optimal utilisation of aircraft (a) Hitachi Rubber Tyred transfer crane capacity ; and has already been commissioned at the Port in October, 85. (vi) higher productivity by the staff. (b) to (d) Do not arise. South Korean Conditions for Development of Paradip Port (e) The second indigenous transfer crane at Cochin Port is likely to be commissioned 7518. SHRIMATl JAYANTI PATNAIK : by May, 86. Will the Minister of TRANSPORT ba pleased to state : Losses incurred by Vayudoot 7517. SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN : (a) whether Messers Hyundai Corpora Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be tion of South Korea is willing to help in the development of Paradip Port on certain pleased to state : conditions ; and (a) the amount of loss suffered by Vayudoot since the introduction of its (b) if so, the details of those conditions T services ; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the amount of loss suffered year- DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANS wise since 1982 ; PORT (SHRI KAJESH PILOT): (a) and (b) M I s. Hyundai Corporation of South Korea (c) reasons for these losses and route- has made an offer through MMTC to finance wise loss since inception ; and deepening of Paradip Port to receive iron ore vessels of Size upto J,70,000 DWT for (d) the steps being taken to cut down a loaded draft of 17M. The investments these losses ? required for development of these facilities will be provided by M/s. Hyundai Corpo THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ration as an advance towards purchase of (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) The iron ore and the repayment of loan will be financial performance of Vayudoot since its out of the sale proceeds of 6 million tonnes inception has been as under :— of iron ore to Korean consumers. There are no other conditions. Year Net Profit/Loss (Rs. in lakhs) Development of Agroha in Haryana as a Tourist Centre 1981-82 (—) 6660 1982*83 ( —) 109-27 7519. DR. T. KALPANA DEVI : 1983-1)4 +3.72 SHRI SHANTI DHARIWAL : 1984-85 +12.57 Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 1983-86 (Estimated) (—) 78.46 DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 1?9 " ytrten Answert VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Wrttt'n Answers 130 (a) who her Agroha near Hissar io THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Haryana has been found to be fully linked DEPARTMENT OF fAMILY WELFARE with Texila and Mahenjodaro civilisations (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) The and ne;ds to be protected ; Government of India has not undertaken any study on the subject so far. (b) whether the excavation has been conducted by the Archaeological Survey of (b) No, Sir. India for the last ten years ; National Youth Award Scheme (c) if so, the reasons for not displaying the relics for public view ; 7521. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (d) whether it is proposed to develop DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : Agroha as a Tourist Centre and link it with air road and rail both for domestic as well (a) whether a National Youth Award as foreign visitors ; and Scheme has been introduced recently where by a youth will get Rs. 50C0 in cash and a (e) if so, the details thereof ? voluntary youth organisation will get rupees one lakh ; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION (b) if so, the objects and details thereof; AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) No, Sir. The site is (c) whether any awards have been given already protected by the Archaeological this year ; and Survey of India. (d) if so, the details thereof and method (b) and (c) No, Sir. However the Stateof selecting the awardees ? Department of Archaeology, Haryana have excavatcd the she during the last 10 years. They are being advised to display the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE excavated objects. DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND WOMEN WELFARE (d) No such proposal has been received (SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA) : (a) to by the Archaeological Survey of India. (d) A national youth award scheme has been introduced by the government from (e) Does not arise. 1985-86 with a view to giving recognition to outstanding work done by young persons and voluntary youth organisations for Magneto-Therapy for Curing Ailments national development and or social service. Under the scheme, upto 50 awards, including 7520. DR. G. VIJAYA RAMA RAO : one to a voluntary youth organisation, would SHRI H.A. DORA : be given each year, for achieving excellence in different fields of social service or national Will the Minister of HEALTH AND development. Each of the persons selected FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : for the national youth award would be awarded a medal, a scroll and a cash award (a) whether Magneto-therapy has been of Rs. 5,000/- for outstanding youih work. found to be a great boon specially for In the case of the awardee voluntary youth weaker sections of the society for curing organisation, the amount of cash award many ailments ; and would be Rs. 1,00,000/-. The process of selection of young persons and the voluntary (b) whether any large scale independent youth organisation for the award includes field trials have been carried out to varify initial recommendation by district level the claims made and if so, results of these •election committees, screening of recommen trails ? dations of the district level selection 131 W itten Answers APRIL 24* 1986 Written Answers 132 committees by a state level selection (b) whether tbe passenger quota for committee and final selection by central persons travelling from Delhi to Ahmedabad selection committee from amongst nomi is reduced just to accommodate the nations received from the state governments/ passengers for Jaipur and Jodhpur ; union territory administrations. Nomina tions from all state governments/union (c) whether the Central Government territory administrations have been invited. have received any representations requesting No award has been given under the scheme for introducing a direct flight from Delhi to so far. Ahmedabad in the Public interest ; and (d) if so, the action proposed to be Allocation of Fuads for Conversion of taken in this direction and when the direct Banualore-Mysort Railway Line flight between Delhi and Ahmedabad will be resumed ? 7522. SHR1MATI BASAVARAJESWARI: THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. pleased to state : (b) No, Sir. (a) the total amount allotted during (his year for the conversion of metre gauge (c) Yes, Sir. railway line into Hroad vauge from Bangalore to Mysore in Karnataka ; (d) AI present Indian Airlines operates a direct Boeing 737 flight between Delhi and (b) the total amount spent by now and Ahmedabad in the morning. Operation of the to'al amount required to complete (he a similar service in the evening on limited project ; and frequency basis, can be considered only after additional aircraft capacity is inducted into tbe fleet of Indian Airlines. (c) when Government propose to com plete the project ? Vamanapuram Project THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT 7524. SHRI T. BASHEER : Will the (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) The outlay for Minister of WATER RESOURCES be 1986-87 is Rs. 49 lakhs. pleased to state : (b) Against the estimated cost of Rs. (a) whether tbe work on Vamanapuram 26 02 crore, the anticipated expenditure upto project in Kerala has started ; March 1986 is about Rs. 6.19 crore. (b) if not, when it is cxpected to start ; (c) Its completion will depend on and availability of resources in the coming years. (c) the likely time of its completion ? Delhl-Ahmedabad flight via Jaipur and THE MINISTER OF WATER Jodhpur RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- NAND) : (a) to (c) Preliminary works have 7523. SHRI AHMED M. PATEL : been started and tbe project is expected to Will th e ’ Minister of TRANSPORT be be completed during the 8th Five Year Plan. pleased to state : Essential Drugs listed by W H.O. (a) whether it is a fact that the evening flight between Delhi and Ahmedabad enroute 7525. SHRI VISHNU M O D I: Will Jaipur and Jodhpur takes more time than the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY the time taken in a direct flight ; WELFARE be pleased to state : 133 Written Answers VA1SAKHA 4. 190* {SAKA) Writtsn Answers 134 (a) what is the number of essential drugs THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE lUted by world Health Organisation ; DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) The (b) whether it is a fact that the World World Health Organisation list of essential Health Organisation has laid down the Drugs, 1985, contains about 285 basic drugs criteria for preparing a list of essential and 385 signle ingiedient formulations. drugs ; and (b) Yes, Sir. (c) whether her Ministry has prepared (c and (d) A list of essential drugs, in any list of essential drugs ; and use at the Public health Centres and Sub- Centres and by the Community Health (d) if so, the names of those drugs ? Guides, is given below. •Statement LIST OF DRUGS RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN RURAL AREAS Whether basic drug Whether to contained in drug be slocked in formulation is wholly PHC/Upgra SI. No. Name of Drug indigenous (1), or ded PHC/ partly indigenous (P.I) Rural or wholly imported Hospital/ (IMP) Syp-Centre. 1. Anti-InefTectites Injection of Fortified Benzya Pencillin P.P. (Procaine (p Rural Hospital/ Benzyl Pencillin 3000,000 units, Benzy Pencillin PHC and 100,000 Units) Sub-Centre. 2. Injection of Streptomycin Sulphate and Penciilin (P.I) Rural Hospital/ (Procaine Penicillin 30J,000 Units and Streptomycin PHC and Sulphate jGm. Sub-Centre. 3. Ghloramphanicol Capsules (250 mg/125 gm). (P.I) Rural Hospital/ PHC 4. ChlorampLienical Suspension (125mg/ml) (P.I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub-Centro. 5. Tetracycline capsules (250 mg) (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC 6. Teblets Sulphadimidina (0.5 G) (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC 7. Tablets Sulphaphenazole B.P.C. (500 mg) (P»I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub-CcQire, 1 )5 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 136 1 2 3 4 Anti Tubercular Drugs (Through National Tuberculosis Control Programme) 8. Tablets Thiacetazon and Isoniazid, each tablet to (I) Rural Hospital/ contain Thiacetazone 37.5 mg BPC and Insoniazid 75 PHC mg I P. 9. Tablets Sodium Aminosalicylate-500 mg. (I) Rurol Hospital/ PHC 10. Injection of Streptomycin lg (P.I) Rural Hospital/ PHC Anti-Leprosy Dru^s (Through National Leprosy Control 1Programme) 11. Tablets of Dapsone (100 mg). i(I.M.P.) Rural Hospital/ PHC Analegsics, liupnotics and Sedatives 12. Tablets Acid Acetyl Salicylic I.P. (0.3g) (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC/Sub- Centre. 13. Syrup Peracetamol (125 mg. in 5ml) (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC/bub* Centre. 14. Tablet Phcnobarbitone (30 mg., 60 mg., 100 mg) (1) Rural Hosdital/ PHC/Sub- Centre. Anti Amoebic and Gastro-Entrological Drugs 15. Kaolin Light Power (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 16. Tablets Lodochlor-Hydroxyquinoline (0.25 g) (P?I.) Rural Hospital/ PHC/Sub-centrc. 17. Tablets Chloroquius sulphates 0.2 g. or Tab. (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ Chloroquins Phosphate 0.25 g. I P. (1) Sub-centre/PHC 18. Elixir Piperamine Gitrate l.P. (750 mg. in 5 ml.) (I) R ural Hospital/ PHC/Sub-centrc. 19. Bephenium Hydroxynephtheate Granules (2.5 g. in (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ 5 g. granules) PHC 20. Sulphaguanedine Tablets. (I) Rural H ospital/ Sub-Centre. 21. Metronidazole Tablets (200 mg) (Metrozyl) (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC 137 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (S a Ka ) Written A/ swer* 138 Drugs for tbe Eye and National 7 rachoma Control Programme 22-A. Tetracycline Hoi ointment 1% in Sterilu (P. I.) Rural Hospital/ ointment base. PHC and Sub- Centre. 22-B. Sulphacetamindo Drops (10% and 20%) (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centres. Drugs Used in Anaemia (Through Family Planning) 23. Ferrous Sulphate and Folic acid tablets (Department (1) Rurp.l Hospital/ of Family Planning Formula) PHC and Sub- Centre. 24. Injection Iron 1M (110 mg. Iron carbohydrate complex (I) Rural Hospital/ 2 ml). P.H.C. and Sub- Centres. 25. Liver Injectiun Crude l.P. Each ml. has a vit. B 12 (1) Rural Hospital/ activity equivalent to either 1 micro gn. or 2 PHC and Sub- micrograms of cyanocobalabectaristatic agent. Centre. Anti-Malaria Drugs (Through National Malaria Eradication Programme) 26. Primagune Diphosphate tablets (2.5 g. of Primaquine (IMP) Rural Hospital base) and PHC 27. Tablets of Pyrimathamine Sulphate, equivalent to (I) PHC and Rural 25 mg. of Pyrimethamine. Hospital. Anti-Filaria Drugi (through National Filarla Control Programme) 28. Dietbyloarbamazine citrate tablets 60 mg. (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC Antacid 29. Magnesium Trisilieate compound (Mag. Trisilicate (I) Rural Hospital/ 0.3g Aluminium hydroxide 0.3g glycerine 60 mg) PHC and Sub- Centre. 30. Gripe Mpxture for infants (5 ml. Contains Dill oil (]) Rural Hospital/ B.P.C. 0.0 >5 ml. sodium bicarbonate l.P. 0.05g ; PHC and Sub- Dehpydrated alchohol l.P. 0.0248 ml ; (Syrup and Centre. preservative) Anti-tussive and expectoranta 31. Diphenydramine expectorant syrup (each 5 ml. (I) Rural Hospital/ contrains diaphenydramine Bol. 13.3 mg ; menthol 0 9 PHC and Sub- mg* sodium citrate 56.6 mg; choloroform Centre. in flavoured syrup 0.22 ml.) 139 Written A*s*ert APRIL 24, 1893 Written Answers 140 Anti-Asthmatic Drugs 32. Anti Asthmatic tablet containing ephadrine restinate (I) Rural Hospital/ 123 mg ; SO mg epherdrine HG1 ? Theophylline Hoi PHC and Sub- Theophylline 65 mg and phenobaribitone 30 mg. Centre. 33. Injection Aminophylline (0.5 gm. 2 ml.) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. Post-Partum Treatment 34. Tablets containing alkaloids of Ergot equivalent to (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ 0.4 mg. of total alkaloids ergotokinc PHC and Sub- Centic. 35. Injection Metbylcrgomatrine 0.2 mg/ml. (IMP) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 36. Injection Oxytocin (Oxytocin 5 i.u./ml) (IMP) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- centre. Cardie Drugs 37. Tablet Digoxin (0.25 mg) (P.I.) Rural Hospital and PHC 38. Tablet Sorbide Nitrate (20 mg) (IMP) Rural Hospital and PHC Anti Hypertensive Drugs 39. Reserpin witli Hydrocblorthiazide (rescrpins 0.1 mg, (P.I) Rural Hospital) hydrochlorthiazide 10 mg), cach tablet. PHC and Sub- centre. 40. Injection Furosemide (20 mg/2ml) (IMP) Rural Hospital/ and PHC * Anti-Emetics 41. Injection Chlorphromanine (1%, 25%) (P.I) Rural Hospital and PHC 42. Tablet Chlorpiomazine (10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg) (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ PHC aDd Sub- Centre. Drugs Acting on the Skin 43. Benzyl Benzoaie emulsion (100 ml contains Benzyl (1) Rural Hospital/ Benzoate 25 mg. Emulsidying Wax 29 ; Deminieralilzed P.H.C. and Sub- water q.s.) Centre. 44. WhitBelds Ointment (benzonic acid 6g ; salicylic acid (I) Rural Hospital/ 3 g ; alchohol 70% upto lOOg) PHC and Sub- centre. 45. Nitrofurazone Ointment (0,2% in non-greassy ointment (I) Rural Hospital / base) PHC 141 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 1 4 2 46 Potassium Permanganate-5g packets (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centres. Anti-Sep lies, Detergent* and Dressing 47. Chloroxylenol Solution „ (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 48. Iodine Solution (Claudium Solution) for sterlizing (P.I) Rural Hospital/ raw catgut ; loops and loop introducers (Iodine 1 g PHC and Sub- Pot. Iodine 1.5 g. Distilled water to produce Centre. 100 ml.) 49. Injection Calcium Gluconate (10%-10ml) (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 50-A Plaster of Paris Bandages (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC B Adhesive Plaster. (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. General Anaesthetics 51. Ethyl Chloride (100 ml. spray) (I) Rural Hospital/ and PHC Drug! Action on Ear 52. Boric acid-alcohol/drops (Boric acid 1.5%, Glycerol 3.3% (I) Rural Hospital/ in Alcohol 95% ml) PHC and Sub- Centre. Vitamins 53. Capsules of Vitamin A 6000 Units and Calciferol (I) Rural Hospital/ 1000 units. PHC and Sub- Centre. 54. Injection of Vitamins Bl. B6, B12 (Neurotropic) (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ PHC/Sub-Centre and Upgraded PHC. 55. Tab. Asxorbic Acid (100 mg) (P I ) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 56. Injection Ascorbic Acid (0.1 gm/2 ml) and 0.5 (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ gm/5 ml) PHC and Sub- Centre. Emergency Drugs 57. Injection of Nikethamide I.P. (I) Rural Hospital and PHC 14 J Written Answer* A**RIL 24, 1986 Written Jn\wers 144 1 2 3 4 58. Antivenom Sorum (Polyvalent) (I) Rural Hospital and PHC 59. Rehydration fluid (for treatment of Cholera cases) (P.I.) Rural Hospital and PHC 60. Injection Prednisolone Acetate (20 m g/m l) (P.l.) Rural Hospital and PHC 61. Glucose Ampoule (containing dextrose 25%) 0) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 62. Ampoule Distilled water (25 cc) (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- centres. 63. Injection Pheoobarbitone Sodium (I) Rural Hospital and PHC 64. Tetanu* anti-toxin (1,500 I.U. 10,000 I.U., 20,000 (I) Rural Hospital I.U./50.000. I.U.) and Upgraded PHC 65. Injection of adrenaline Hydrochlordie 1 m g. in 1 ml. (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centres. 65. Bloaching powder. (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 67. Phenyle. (I) -do- 68. Pot. Citrus (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- centre. 69. Soda Bicarb (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 70. Tr. Balladonne (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. Rural Hospital/ 71. Tr. Card Co. (1) PHC and Sub centre. Rural Hospital/ 72. Soda Salifcylas (1) PHC and Sub- Centre. (I) Rural Hospital/ 73. Acid Boric PHC and Sub centre. 145 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 1 4 5 74. Glycerine (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub centre. 75. Paraffin Molls Flavum (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- centre. 76. Liquid Paraffin (P.I.) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 77. Mangneslum Sulphate Powder. (I) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub- Centre. 78. Phonyl Butazonetablet (100 mg) (1) Rural Hospital/ PHC and Sub centre. 79. Injection Hydroxy-ethyl Theophylline (220 mg/ml) (IMP) 9 Anti-Diabetic Drug 80. Injection Insulin plain (40 units per ml) (P.I.) Rural Hospital and PHC Household Remedies 81. Milk of Magnesia Tablet (100 mg) (I) Rural Hospital* and PHC 82. Combination of Soda-biacarbonate 54.8% (Eno’s Fruit (P.I) Rural Hospital Salt) Trataric Acid 35.1%) and PHC 83. Combination of each gm of which contains :— Sod. (P.I.) Rural Hospital Sulphate exsic 20 mg, Sod. Chloride 10 mg, Pot, and PHC Chloride 10 mg, Pot. Sulphate 55 mg, citract Acid 45 mg, Mangesium Sulphate Exsic (Krushen's Salt) 84. Tablet Containing : Phenyl—dimethyl-isopropyl pyrazolon 0.155g. (P.I.) Rural Hospital Acet-P-Phenetidin 0.25 g. Di-ethyldioxp-tetra and PHC hydropropyridine 50 mg, Trimethyldiexepurine 50 mg. (Saridon) 85. Tablet containing : Aspirin 0.26 g Phenacetin 0.26g., Godein 8 mg (I) Rural Hospital (Codopyrine) and PHC 86. Ointmant containing : Resublimed Iodine 4%, Mathyl Salicylate 5% (P.I.) Rural Hospital and PHC 147 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 148 67. Ointment containing : Oil Eucalyputs 8%, Oil Clove 1% Campher 5%, (P.I.) Rural Hospital Menthol 3%, Thymol 2%, Mehyl Salicylate 5% and PHC 88. Tonic for children : cach 15 ml. contains Vitamin A (I) Rural Hospital 12,500, i.u., Vif. D2, 500 i u. Saccharated Iron Oxide and PHC 1.77 gm, Ca’cium Gluconate'0 2 gm. Vit. B1 1.5 mg, Vit. B2 1 mg, Niacinamide 20 mg, malt Ext. (Sharkeferrol) 89. Cough Syrup : Each 5 ml contains : Antimony Tot. (P I.) Rural Hospital Tertratc 0.56 mg. Terpene. and PHC. m Hydrate 11.12 mg, Codeine Phosphate 11.12 mg, Menthol 3 75 mg Toly Syrup 1.25 ml, Syrup Vasaka 0.47 ml. (Glycodin Terp Vasaka) 90. Tablet containing : Menthol 1 36 mg, Oleoresin cubex 0.12 mg, Oleoansi (P.I.) Rural Hospital 5 mg. Ext. Glyrhiza BP 80 mg, Oleomentha BP 5 n*g, and PHC Balsum Toly IP 12 mg, OLeo-eucalyptus IP 3.6 mg, Capsiti BPC 8 mg, Ext. Tussilagin Liq (1:1) 2.08 mg( Sugar-cum-base (peps Cough Lozenges). [Tran'latlo* 1 (a) the number of Government and private Urdu medium schools in the Union New Railway Zonal office at Bilaspur or Territory of Delhi at Primary, Middle and Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) secondary level ; 7526. SHRI D1LEEP SINGH BHUR1A : (b) number of other Primary, middle Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be and secondary schools with Urdu Sections ; pleased to state : (c) number of sanctioned posts of Urdu (a) whether any proposal to set up a teachers and teachers of other subjects Railway Zonal office at Bilaspur or Jabalpur through the medium of Urdu in these in Madhyj Pradesh is under consideration schools ; and of Government ; and (b) if so. the progress made so far in (d) tbe number of teachers in position this regard ? against these posts as on 31 December, 1985 ? THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) In view THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of acute shortage of resources, the Govern DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND ment is at present not considering creation CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA of an* additional Railway Zone. ROHTAGI) : (a) As reported by Delhi 64 Urdu Medium Primary to Secondary [English] Schools are being run/aided by them. Urdu Medium Schools in Delhi ' (b) 69 schools are having Urdu Sections. 7527. SYED SHAHABUDDIN : Will (c) 128 posts of Urdu teachers and 1075 tbe Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE posts of teachers of other categories are DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state; sanctioned in these schools. 149 # rutin Ansners VAISAKHA 4, 190* (SAICA) K rit ten Answers j 50 (d) 128 Urdu teachers and 890 teachers of other categories were in position as on 1 2 3 31-12-1985. (iv) Provision of Passenger Inland Water Transport Project for Orissa Service in Balimela during Seventh Plan Reservoir. 23.C0 (v) Provision of Passenger 7528. SHRI CHINTAMANI PANIGRAHI : Will the Minister of Services and other TRANSPORT be pleased to State : infrastructural facilities in Lake Chilka 44.00 (a) whether the Working Group on Inland Water Transport for the Seventh Five Total : 345.00 Year Plan recommended five projects for Orissa ; (b) if so, the details thereof ; (c) and (d) None of the aforesaid schemes has been included in the Seventh (c) the projects which have been Five-Year Plan under the Centrally approved by Government ; and Sponsored Sector. However, an outlay of Rs. 153.00 lakhs has been provided in the (d) the details thereof and tbe amount Seventh Plan for inland water transpprt in provided for inland water transport schemes Orissa under the State Plan. in Orissa in the Seventh Plan ? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [Translation] DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TKANSPORT (SHiU RAJESH PILOT) : Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance va) Yes, Sir. Engineering (b) The Working Group on inland 7529. SHRI BALWANT SINGH Water Transport for the Seventh Five-Year RAMOOWALIA : Will the Minister of Plan recommended the following Projects HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT for Orissa :— be pleased to state ; (Rs. in lakh) (a) whether there are many institutions in various parts of the country which are * S. No. Name of the Outlay sugges- imparting education for awarding diploma Scheme ted in 7th Five- in A ircraft Maintenance Engineerii g ; Year Plan (b) if so, whether Union Government 1 2 3 allocate amount to run these institutions ; * (i) Improvement of (c) if so, the approx imp te number of navigation through students who corr e out from these institu> Mahanadi from Dholpur tions every year after completing their to Cuttack and Barang. 113.00 diploma course ; (ih Improvement of Orissa Coast Canal, dredging (d) whether Government have formulated as well as repairs of any scheme to provide employment to these locks. 150.00 students ; (iii) Provision of Passenger (e) if so, tbe details thereof; and Services in Devi river between Maohagaon (f) if not, the reasons thereto 7 and Astrang. 15.00 1 $ 1 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answert 152 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Name Incidence Mortality CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) None of the approved 8985 1986 1985 1986 Polytechnics in the country conduct Diploma Course in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. Delhi 5,f58 1,535 697 160 There are. however, nine privately managed Maharashtra 1,573 432 338 29 institutions imparting training in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. Gujarat 191 165 43 45 J & K 9 29 _ 7 (b) No, Sir. (c) The intake in each institute per year Norms for Selection of Districts under is approximately t>0 and the total duration Indian Population Project of the course is 2J years. 7531. SHRI I. RAMA RAI : Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (d) to (f) : The Government have no WELFARE be pleased to state : formal scheme to provide employment to these students. They are eligible to take examination conducted by Director General (a ) the norms adopted in the selection of Civil Aviation for the issue of licence in of Districts under Indian Population Project Aircraft Maintenance Engineering after (I P.P.) ; completion of their training and practical experience. They normally get absorbed by (b) which are ihe Districts selected in the airlines and other aircraft operators. Kerala under this project ; and (c) what are the facilities provided to [English] these districts 7 Deaths due to Meningitis THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 7530. SHRIMATI SHEILA D1KSHJT: DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE Will the Minister of HEALTH AND (SHRI S. KRISHNAKUMAR) : (a) FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : Districts for Indian Population Projects were selected in consultation with the State Governments keeping in view tbe following (a) names of tbe cities where meningitis factors :— has been defected in an epidemic form ; and (i) areas with high density of population; (b) ihe number of cases detected and the number of deaths due to meningitis (ii) areas having high percentage of during the last six months in each ciiy ? economically weaker sections of the community ; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARB (iii) areas with high mortality rate (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) and accompanied by high infant and maternal (b) : The Government do not compile city- mortality ; wise information regarding the morbidity and mortality figures pertaining to any (iv) districts which have sh own moderate disease. Such figures are usually collected siate-wise. According to the figures compiled performance in the past and where tbe potential for greater acceptance exists ; so far, high incidence of Meningitis has been reported from the Union Territory of Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Jan mu (v) districts which are representative of and Kashmir. The incidence and mortality tbe whole State and where the success of the figures of these States and Union Territories programme can set an example for the other during 1985 and 1986 are as under: districts within the State. 153 Wtitten Answers VAISAHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written jrswtrs 154 (b) Districts of Idukki, Palghat, Malap- inception in 1966. Tbe Library has at puram and Wynad were selected under tbe present 1,00,541 books on its shelves. India Population Project in Kerala. Efforts are being made (o replace the lost books as and when these become available (c) Project envisages setting up the in the majket. So far seven titles have been following facilities/inputs :— replaced. (i) Construction of a total of 1195 buil Proposal for Setting up Irrigatioo Deve dings for Service Delivery Centres (Sub- centres, Subsidiary Health Centres. Primary lopment Corporation Health Centres and Community Health 7533. SHRI NARS1NG SURYAWANSHI: Centres), essential residential buildings and training centres. Will the Minister of WATER RFSOURCES be pleased to state : (ii) Improvement in the technical and management skills of the staff through (a) whether Government bad received training. a proposal some years before to set up an irrigation dcvelopmeet corporation for the speedy execution of Major irrigation Projects; Iiii) Strengthening of information } du- aud caton and Communitation activities. (iv) Evolving a new improved Manage (b) if sof whether any decision was ment Information and Evaluation System. taken tbeieon and wbat is the present position ? (v) Introduction of Population Education. THE MINISTER OF WATER (vi) Undertaking research activities. RL SOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- NAND) : (a) No such proposal was received. Books missini; from Nehru Memorial Museum aod Library, New Delhi (b) Docs not arise. 7532. SHRI RAM BAHADUR SINGH: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE Tribal Areas Brought Uudcr Irrigation DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 7534. SHRI R. M. BHOYE : Will (a) whether it is a fact that many books the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be and manuscripts are missing from ihe Nehru pleased to state : Memorial Museum and Library, New D elhi; (a) whether efforts were male by (b) if sor the details thereof ; Government to bring additional areas of land in the tiibal areas under irrigation (c) whether Government havi any time- during the Sixth 1 ive Year Plan period ; bound programme for replacing them ; and and (d) if so* the details thereof and if not, (b) if so, ihe details thereof, State-wise, the reasons therefor ? during the Sixth Five Year Plan period 7 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF WATER DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA NAND) : (a) Yes, Sir. ROHTAGI) : (a) to (d) Only 257 books on subjects like political, social, economic and (b) An iirigatioa potential of about 6.66 religious history of India have been lost lakh ha. was created under the T:.bal Sub* from the Library in 20 years since its Plan during the Sixth Plan as shown below. } ^ Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 156 Information is not available in respect of (a) whether it is a fact that the number Kerala, Karnataka and Sikkim and tbe of heart disease cases are increasing in India; Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar, and Goa, Daman and Diu. (b) what is the approximate percentage of deaths due to heart disease ; and Name of the State Area io Ha. (c) steps taken by Government to combat heart disease ? 1. Andhra Pradesh 5,869 2. Assam 21,590 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 3. Bihar 1,02,122 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE 4. Gujarat 49,390 (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) 1 here are no reliable data to indicate any 5. Madhya Pradesh 1,60,000 definite trend in the occurrence of heart 6. Maharashtra 41,760 diseases io the country. 7. Orissa 2,12,930 8. Rajasthan 47,295 (b) Heart diseases are not notifiable and as such percentage of deaths due to 9. West Bengal 15,161 various heart diseases is not known. iO. Manipur 2,800 11. Himachal Pradesh 2,122 (c) Government has initiated a 12. Tumil Nadu 701 programme for control ci rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart diseases during the 13, Tripura 3,028 Seventh Five Year Plan. Curative facilities 14. Uttar Pradesh 1,000 are available in all the major hospitals. In addition, specialised medical cjre facilities Cure of Ailments Through Magnetotherapy have been developed in several Government as well as private institutions. 7535. SHRI H. A. DORA : Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : Functioning of Asiatic Society (a) whcihcr it is a fact that 7537. SHRI ANANDA GOPAL Magnetotherapy can cure many ailments MUKHOPADHYAY : Will the Minister of and it has been very effective in curing HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT arthritis, Polio, Reual, stones, Sypondulities, be pleased to state : Sciatica etc ; and (a) what improvements, if any, in (b) if so, the salient features of this library facilities and prescivation of paintings therapy ? aDd rare books have been undertaken by the Asiatic Society since it became an THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Institution of National Importance ; and DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUM A R): (a) The Government of India has undertaken (b) what kind of academic activities, any study on the subject so far. national and international seminars and conferences, research publications have (b) The question does not arise. been organised and undertaken by the Society since it became an Institution of National Importance ? Incidence of Heart Disease 7536. SHRI K. RAMACHANDRA THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE REDDY: Will the Minister of HEALTH DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA siute : ROHTAGI) : (a) The Asiatic Society. 157 Writ tin Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 IS AKA) Written Answers 158 Calcutta became an Institution of National the library was open for 41 houis in a week, Importance under the Asiatic Society Act whereas since 15th April, 1986 it is open of March, 1984. The following paragraphs for 76 hours a week. give indication of improvements achieved by the Society in library facilities and Preservation of Paintings ard Rnr.° Books ; preservation of paintings and rare books. Scientific conservation methods have been introduced since 1984-85 and preserva tion work has vastly improved as a result. Library Fflcilitlcs The three-fold conservation tasks of lamination and book* binding are now going The appointment of a new and qualified on in full swing. Besides, restoration of oil Librarian and a number of trained staff in paintings have been undertaken in earnest. 1985 has helped in improving library 9 oil paintings have already been sent to the facilities considerably. In 1983, only 3 National Museum, New Delhi for books were acquired and 6 new serials restoration work. added. In 1984-85, 1199 bocks were acquired and 8 new serials added, while in The following statistics would give some 1985-86. 2632 books were acquired and 75 indication of the improvement made in these new serials added. Upto 15th June, 1985, areas : Year Tissue Acetate Foil Fumigation Binding Dusting Lamination Lamination Work 1983 2182 Sheets 600 Sheets Nil 349 Vols. 56895 ft. 1984-85 3028 „ 5174 „ 1200 316 Vols. 1.63 lakhs • Vols. 1985-86 2231 „ 2366 ,t 8101 5109 Vols.’ 2 60 Lakhs Vols, Year Fungus Control Disinfection Application of Leather Preservative Mixturee 1983 Nil Nil Nil 1984-85 2500 Volms. 10 Lakhs periodically Nil in 1984, 596 Vols. in 1985 1985-86 1 Lakh Volms. 21.86 Lakhs periodically Microfilming courses and diversification of research in various fields and augmentation of researeh Id preservation work the modern activities. Besides the regular activities in technique of microfilming has already been the academic field, special mention may be adopted. Whereas in 1983, 10032 pages made of two M. Phil courses of were microfilmed, in 1984 and 1985, the Manuscriptology and Oriental Studies respective figures were 25326 and 28750. including Indian Civilisation and Culture which have been introduced since July, 1985. (b) Academic Activities These courses are not taught in any University in India. Besides, the Institute E arlier, the Society was a purely of Higher Sanskrit Studies and Research research oriented organisation centering was stated in August, 1985, where academic round its L ibrary and Museum. But Sanskrit Courses of Shastri and Acharya during 1985-86, the Society was transformed degrees are being taught. Some more into an academic cum-research body with Institutes/Centres are proposed to be started the introduction of a number of academic shortly. 159 Written An* wers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 160 National and International Seminars and THE*DEPUTY M1NISTER*IN THE Cenferrr.ces DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) to (d) In 1984-85, 13 lectures, 11 seminars and Yes Sir, the Government is aware of the 1 conference were held. In 1985-86, 17 incidence of goitre in Delhi. In order to lectures, 13 seminars and 1 confercnce were control the problems, iodised salt is already orginiscd. Special mention may be made beine supplied in the Union Territory of of an International Seminar of Indo-* Delhi through various branches of Super European Linguistics held on February 1-2. Bazar. The Salt Commissioner has also 1986, in which well-known iuternatiooal proposed to meet the entire requirement of experts participated. iodised salt for Delhi during J986-87. A quantity of 3841 M.T. of iodised salt was Research Publications supplied to Delhi during January and February, 19^6. In 1984, one publication in the Bibliotheca Indica series, one Journal and three miscellaneous publications were brought out. In 1985, 8 publications in [ English the Bibliotheca Indica series, 6 journals, 1 Monograph and 4 miscellaneous publications were brought out. Previous to 1984-85, Adverse Effect of Phenol Formaldehyde the quarterly journal of the Society was not Synthetic Resin on Workers being published regularly, but now the journal is appearing regularly at the end of 7539. SHRI HANAN MOI.LAH : each quarter. For the first time in 12 Will the Minister of HEALTH AND years, an up-to-date catalogue of the FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : Society*9jpublications has been brought out. [Translation (a) whether Phenol, Formaldehyde synehetic resin which is widely used in furniture and wood industries causes cancer; Suggestion to Declare Delhi as Goitre, Affected Area (b) whether there is any substitute for 7538. SHRI SOMJIBHAT DAMOR : this deadly chemical ; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (c) whether Government have made (a) whether the Institute of Nuclear any survey among the workers involved in Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) has tbe production of this chemical ; requested the Delhi Administration to immediately declare Delhi as goitre-effected (d) if so, ihe outcome thcieof ; area ; (e) whether Government propose to (b) whether Government have taken ban the use of this hazardous chemical and any action in this matters ; also make the public aware of the effects of this chemical ; and (c) whether from a comprehensive survey eonducted by INMAS it has been found (f) if not, the reasons thereof ? that more than 30 percent school children of Delhi are affected by this disease ; and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (d) whether the Director of INMAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE has suggested that the Government should (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) (a) enact a legislation to make if obligatory to to (f) The information is being collected Bell only iodised salt and to ban the sale of * and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha ordinary salt ? in due course. 161 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 162 Amount Spent on Electrification of K K Line (b) Festival of India in USSR : June 1987 to June 1988. Festival of India in 7540. SHRI AJIT KUMAR SAHA : Japan : April 1988 to October 1988. Will tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be (Tentative) pleased to state : (c) For the Festival of India in USSR (a) whether electrification has resulted an Agreement to bold the Festival at tbe io increased traffic capacity, in terms of highest level of excellence with total recipro tonne-km ; city has already been signed. Selection of evtnts and programmes is under way. (b) what was th? goods-tonne-km. capa city before and after electrification on the KK railway line ; and Floating of Tenders by International (c) details of expenditure on electrifica Airport.; Authority of India tion of the KK line ? 7542. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. pleased to state : (b) Actual Net Tonne Kilometre moved (a) the reasons for the International per day before and after electrification are Airports Authority of India floating tenders as follows :— to hand over the security services to private parties at the new International cargo Net Tonne complex of the Indira Gandhi International Kilometre/day Airport ; (i) Before Electrification 7492 (1979-80) (b) in how many national and inter (ii) After Electrification 13257 national airports, the cleaning operations are in the hands of private contractors ; and (c) Rs. 53.31 crores. (c) the steps being taken to hand over the security of airports to Government Holding of Festivals of India Security outfits 7 7541. DR. B L. SHAILESH : Will tbe THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVE (SHRI BANSI LAL) (a) International LOPMENT be pleased to state : Airports Authority of India have floated tenders only for the watch and ward services (a) whether in view of the great success at the New Cargo Terminal being commi of the Festivals of India held in the U.S.A. ssioned at the Indira Gandhi International and Fiance, Government propose to plan a Airport. The Airport Security as such number of Festivals of India during the next would continue to be tbe responsibility of three years ; the Directorate of Civil Aviation Security. (b) if sof when and where ; and (b) Private contractor* have been engaged for cleaning operations at certain areas of (c) the action, if any, initiated in this the airports at Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, behalf to make these Festivals a greater Madras and Trivandrum. success 7 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) Security of International Airports is DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND already in the hands of State Central Police CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA Forces under the overall supervision of the ROHTAGI): (a) Yes, Sir. Directorate of Civil Aviation Security, 163 Wriqen Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 164 Nutrition as Integrated part of Health Care Integrated Child Development Services, Special Nutrition Programme, Blawadi 7543. PROF. NARA1N CHAND Nutrition Programme and the Mid-day Meal PARASHAR : Will tbe Minister of HEALTH Scheme. AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : Promotion of unrecognised Languages (a) whether any emphasis has been laid 7544. PROF. NARAIN CHAND on the promotion of tbe concept of nutrition PARASHAR : Will the Minister of HUMAN as an integrated part of health care espe RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased cially in the rural areas in the Seventh Five to state : Year Plan with particular reference to pregnant mothers, infants and school children; (a) whether any measures have been planned during the Seventh Plan Period to ensure the promotion of languages other (b) if so, brief outline of the programme than those recognised in the Constitution or chalked out in this regard ; and by the Sahitya Akademi; (c) if not, whether an integrated system (b) if so, a brief outline of the pro of Health Care for these groups would be grammes initiated in this regard, during the chalked out so as to provide nutrition, care first and second year of the Seventh Five for environment-preventive and curative Year Plan ; and medicines ? (c) if not, the reasons therefor especially THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE when the All India Radio has recognised 146 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE languages diakcts for broadcasting its (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) Yes, programmes ? Sir. (b) and (c) The longterm strategy to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE improve the nutrition situation inter alia DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND includes : CULTURE (SHRIMa TI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) to (c) The promotion and development of regional languages is 1. Employment generation ; basically tbe concern of tbe State Govern 2. equitable distribution through ex ments. However, the Government of India, pansion of public distribution in its endeavour, has been assisting the system ; promotion of cultural and literary heritage of all Indian languages, irrespective of their 3. provision of safe drinking water inclusion iu the Eighth schedule of the supply ; Constitution. The languages for which assistance is given include some tribal 4. immunization on a wider scale ; languages, classical languages like Persian. Arabic and Pali and modern Indian 5. expansion of health care system ; languages. The programmes which have been assisted and will continue to receive 6. .creation of awareness about per support include, among other things, research sonal hygiene ; and in methodology, support for publications, editing of manuscripts, scholarships for study 7. control of communicable diseases of and research in languages, award of and intestinal infestations. certificates of honour by tbe President for contribution in clsssical languages, bulk purchase of books for free distribution to The immediate measure involves giving institutions and libraries, training of teachers special attention to vulnerable sections under for teaching of languages, production direct nutrition intervention schemes are the materials etc. 165 Wtttten Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {Sa Ka ) Wttltsn Answers 166 2. Effort is also being made to assist (c) The existing facilities in the station tbe development of tribal languages. For are considered adequate for the present. instance, the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore has been working on the tribal, border and other minority languages. Opening of Mecheda Railway Station The programmes which were and are being Building (South Eastern Railway) undertaken by the Institute during the first and second years of the Seventh Five Year 7346. SHRI SATYAGOPAL MISRA : Plan include study of 18 tribal languages ; Will the Minister of TRANSPORT bo preparation of primers in tribal languages of pleased to state : Manipur, Rajasthan, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, (a) whether it is a fact that the cons Lakshadweep and Karnataka ; training of truction works of the new station building at bilingual teachers in the experimental tribal Mecheda Railway Station (South Eastern schools in Rajasthan, Dadra and Nagar Railway) have been completed ; Haveli, Karnataka and Nagaland and organisation of workshops on translation of (b) if so, the reasons for the delay in children's literature into tribal languages and opening that station building ; on creative writing in' tribal languages. (c) if not, the reasons for the delay in 3. The Sahitya Akidemi, besides reco the construction works ; and gnising languages for implementation of its literary programmes, has also formulated a (d) the time by which the new station scheme for helping the development of building will he opened ? languages which have requested for recogni tion but do not fulfil the criteiia laid down THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT for the purpose. The Akademi proposes to (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (d) The help in the publication of grammars, information is being collected and will be dictionaries and other basic books in laid on the Table of the Sabha. languages not recognised by it, for which a Language Development Board has been set up. Development of Cuddapab, Rajampet and Tlrupathi Railway Stations in S.C. Railway Renovation of Midnapur Railway Station on S. E. Railway 7547. SHRI S. PALAKOND RAYUDU : Will the Minister of 7545. SHRI SATYAGOPAL M1SRA ; TRANSPORT be pleased to state : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (a) the schemes proposed in the current year for the development of Cuddapah (a) whether it is a fact that his Ministry Rajampet and Tirupathi Railway stations in has taken up a programme to renovate the Andhra Pradesh in South Central Railway ; Midnapur Railway Station on the South and Eastern Railway ; (b) whether the suggestions of local (b) if so, the details thereof; and people in this regard have been considered to provide necessary amenities at these (c) if nor, the reasons therefor ? stations ? THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) There is no (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No schemes programme for the renovation of the Midna have been proposed in the current year for pur Railway Station building at present the development of Cuddapah, Rajampet and Tirupathi Railway Stations in Andhra (b) Does not arise in view of (a). Pradesh on South Central Railway. 1^7 w itttn Answer 8 APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 168 (b) There have been suggestions for raising of medium level platform to high 1 2 3 level and for extension of foot over bridge at Tirupathi These have been considered, 4. Gujarat 59550 but could not be taken up in tbe current 5. year due to paucity of funds. Haryana 2794 6. Himachal Pradesh 282 Allocation to Andhra Pradesh for 7. Jammu and Kashmir 755 Implementation of Special Nutrition 8. Karnataka 11000 Programme 9. Kerala 4000 10. 7548. SHRI S. PALAKONDARAYUDU: Madhya Pradesh 3389 Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 11. Maharashtra 5000 DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 12. Manipur 220 (a) the amount allocated to Andhra 13. Meghalaya 500 Pradesh for implementation of special 14. Nagaland 450 nutrition programme during the Sixth Plan ; 15. Orissa 1600 16. (b) the amount to be allocated to Punjab 1650 Andbra Pradesh in Ihe Seventh Plan for 17. Rajasthan 1596 implementation of the programme ; and 18. Sikkim 270 19. (c) the amount allocated to other Tamil Nadu 54000 States and Union Territories, State Territory- 20. Tripura 2000 wise during tbe Seventh Plan for this 21. Uttar Pradesh 4470 purpose ? 22. West Bengal 5000 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS Total States ; 169386 AND SPORTS AND WOMEN’S WELFARE (SHRIMATl MARGARET ALVA) : (a) The Sixth Plan envisaged an Outlay of Rs. 956 lakhs under State Sector for Special Nutrition Programme in Andhra UNION TERRITORIES Pradesh. 23. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 70 (b) and (c) The Seventh Plan outlays 24. for Nutrition (Special Nutrition Programme Arunachal Pradesh 200 and Mid-Day Meal Programme and non- 25. Chandigarh 242 minimum needs Programme components) under the State Sector for Andhra Pradesh 26. Dadra and Nagar Haveli 42.5 and other States and Union Territories are 27. Delhi shown below :— 2787 28. Goa, Daman and Diu 120 Nutrition Outlay-Seventh Plan (J9t>5-90 29. Lakshadweep 31 SI. States/Union Territories (Rs. in lakhs) 30. Mizoram 150 No. outlays 31. Pondicherry 265 1 2 3 Total U.Ts 2907.5 1. Andhra Pradesh 5360 2. Assam 2000 Grand Total 1,73,293.5 3. Bihar 3500 169 Hi it ten Answers VAISAK.HA 4, 1908 (Sa R a ) Written Answers170 % V Incidence of Cataract Cases Mobile Units 80 Strengthing of P.H.C 2,000 7549. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: SHRI HARIHAR SOREN : Strengthing of Distt. Hospital 404 Will the Minister of HEALTH AND Upgiadation of Deptt. of 58 FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : Ophth. of Medical Colleges. Regional Instt. of Ophth. 9 (a) whether any survey has been conducted regarding the cataract cases in the Distt. Mobile Units 30 country ; State Ophth. Cells 18 (b) if so, the details thereof ; Training Schools of Ophth. 37 Asstts. (c) whether it ha* been noticed that the incidence of cataract is cominuously Grant-in-aid is also sanctioned to the increasing in the country despite the claims Voluntary organisations for organising Eye of Government regarding its continuous Camps in Rural Areas. The number of decrease during the last three years ; operations performed during last five years is as under : (d) what steps Government have taken Year Operations performed to contain (he disease ; and (in lakhs) (e) whether Government have given encouragement to the voluntary organisations 1981-82 5.5 to help in this regard in the programmes of 1982-83 9.04 Government ? 1983-84 10.69 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 1984-85 11.37 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) (e) Under the Programme financial Yes, Sir. A multicentri Survey on preva assistance is admissible to the Voluntary lence of Cataract was conducted under the National Programme for Control of Organisations for Eye Camps in Rural Areas at Rs. 60/- per operation. Blindness in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research during 1982-83. Statem ent (b) The details of the survey are given “ ICMR-NPCB Prevalence study on Cataract” in the statement below. The results indicated high prevalence of Cataract with ...... Madan Mohan wide inter-state variations. A study to estimate the prevalence of cataract at various centres was jointly under (c) There is no evidence to show any taken by National Programme for Control increase in Catract incidence. However, of Blindness and the Indian Council of there has be?n increase in the operative Medical Research during 1982-83. The backlong for cataract during the last decade. main objective of the study was to estimate the magnitude of the problem and calculate (d) National Programme for Control the existing backlong and the incoming of Blindness has been launched in 1976. cases of cataract needing surgery, h was Under the Programme, following infrastruc- expected to assist in the planning of services tion has been developed — under the Notional Programme, l7 l Written Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers ^ 2 4 The study was carried out at 19 centres' 5. Senility was reported as the cause in representing all the major states in the 92% of the catarabt eyes. country. The survey was conducted by the respective Mobile Opthalmic Units, staff of which was trained at the workshops held 6. Uniform criteria was used to calculate at RP Centre. Uniformity excercises were the backlog and new expected operative administered to the participating investigators cases. Accordingly the load worked to reduce inter-observer variations. out as number of «yes needing surgery is : The selection of tbe districts and the villages was randomly done at the coordina Backlog-7.5 millions (mature and ting office. Each unit was expected to cover bypermature cataracts) total population of approx 4,000. The study was monitored by the officers from the coordinating office and 4 centres had to New cases during first two years—4.2 be dropped for different reasons. million (Advarced immature cataract with visual acuity 1/60 or less) Salient finding* : New cases during next two years—4.2 1. The prevalence of cataract showed wide million (-do-witb visual acuity 3/60 to variations. Age adjusted rates varied better than 1/60) from 34.5% (Raipur) to 69.8% (Angamally) in persons aged 40 years and above (Appendix I). Centres from South New cases during 5th and 6th years— India showed generally higher prevalence 4.9 million (-do- with visual acuity 6/60 compared to tbe remaining centres. The to better than 3/60) definition of cataract adopted was "presence of any lenticular opacity detected by direct ophthalmoscopy or The load of new cases work out to be oblique illumination in either or both roughly 2.1 million eyes per year against eyes” . the present output of 1.1 million operations. 2. Age showed a direct relationship with the prevalence of cataract which in 4U-45 7. The total nuni ber of cataract eyes years age group, the minimum work out to be 21 million com pared prevalence noted was 2.6% ; in tbe age to app. 10 millions (double of 5 million group 80 years and above, it was 66.7%. cataract blind persons) projected during In many centres, the age group 80 1971-74 blindness study, having same years and above had cent percent visual acuity criteria. This indicates prevalence. There is clear evidence that an addition of 1 million eyes as backlog every year. cataract starts early in the high preva lence areas and late in the low prevalence areas. 8. The ratio between the aphakias and the mature and hypermature varieties of 3. Literacy showed an reverse trend i.e. cataract is 0.93, thus indicating that lower educated individuals had higher almost half the total eyes which should have been operated by now. still prevalence. remain unoperated. It means that the efforts put in are able to look after 4. Occupation did not show any noticable half of the total problem, thus differences between the indoor and supporting tbe observation made io outdoor type of work. item do. 6. 173 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 174 Prevalence Rates o f Cataract in Persons I 2 3 Aged 40 Years and above Gauhati (Assam) 32.2 33.8 Jamnagar (Gujarat) 49.8 47.0 Centres Crude Age Rate adjusted Jhansi (U.P.) 62.2 59.3 (%) Rate (%) Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) 62.7 59.3 Madurai (Tamil Nadu) 59.3 62.2 1 Patiala (Punjab) 40.2 36.2 Allahabad (U.P.) 48.6 51.1 Raipur (Madhya Pradesh) 30.1 34.5 Angamally (Kerala) 72.2 69.8 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) 31.5 31.5 Definition of cataract : Bangalore (Karnataka) 48.9 48 2 Any lenticular opacity detected by direct Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) 41.8 35.9 ophthalmoscopy or oblique illumination in Calcutta (West Bengal) 48.7 53.4 either or both eyes, irrespective of visual acuity. Drlhi (Delhi) 56.9 54.8 Dharamshala (Himachal 38.8 33.5 Note : The above rates are inclusive of Pradesh) aphakias. jCMR-NPCB * Collaborative Study on Cataract * Chief Coordinator — Prof. Madan Mohan Sr. Research Officer — Dr. Raj Kumar Asstt. Statistician — Mr. R.N. Goswami Consultant — Dr. S.P. Dhir Centre District covered Investigator Co-Investigator 1. Srinagar Anantnag Dr. Manzoor Ahmed Dr. Gowhar Ahmed 2. Dharamsala Mandi Dr. R.C. Saxena 3. Patiala Ludhiana Dr. Dhanwant Singh Dr. M.S. Hora 4. Delhi Gurgaon Dr. S.K. Angra Dr. R K. Jain 5. Sriganganagar Bikaner Dr. K.B.L. Bhargava Dr. O.P. Acharya 6. Jhansi Lalitpur Dr. A.N. Mehrotra Dr. Shobha Rani 7. Allahabad Allahabad Dr. D.K. Srivastava Dr. R.P. Singh 8. Patna Patna Dr. J.N. Rohatgi 9. Calcutta Hooghly Dr. I.S. Roy Dr. P.L. Saha 10. Gauhati Nuwgong Dr. L.C. Dutta Dr. D. Chowdhry 11. Cuttack Cuttack Dr. D.N. Acharya Dr. A.M. Roy Dr. I.M. Shukla 12. Raipur Raigarh Dr. A.N. Mittal Dr. Santokh Singh 13. Bhopal Sehore Dr. Chakravorty Dr. D.L. Maria 14. Aurangabad Aurangabad Dr. V.S. Chinchole Bhavnagar Dr. (Mrs.) M.V. 15. Jamnagar Dr. D C. Mehta Kulkarni Bangalore Dr. H. Thiromaiah 16. Bangalore Kurnool Dr. Laxmanaswamy Reddy 17. Kurnool Ramanathapuram Dr. P.S. Subramaniam 18. Madurai Dr. T. Maoicka- vasagan. 175 Written Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answjrs 176 Extension of Broad Gauge Railway Line Foreign Exchange earned upto Dibrugarb (Rs. in crores) 7550. SHRI PARAG CHALIHA : i) 1982-8 3 119.58 Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state whether Government are ii) 1983-84 137.03 aware of the long standing demand of the iii) 1984-85 147.83 people of Assam for extension of the Broad Gauge railway line upto Dibrugarh town in Upper Assam and if so, what steps have Collaboration with Georgia Institute been taken to meet this demand ? of Technology U.S.A. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : For extension of 7552. SHRI V. S. KRISHNA IYER : the broad gauge line upto Dibrugarh, a Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic survdy DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : has recently been completed for an alternative BG route connecting Nowgong, (a) whether the Georgia Institute of Jorhat and Sibsagar. Another survey for Technology, U.S A. has come forward to straight conversion of the existing MG have a collaboration with the Indian railway line from Gauhati to Dibrugarh via Institute of Science, Bangalore in selected Tinsukia into BG is in progress. A decision areas of science; and about extension of BG line beyoud Gauhati will be taken after the survey report for (b) if so, action taken by Government straight conversion is also received and to explore (he possibility of tie-urs between scrutinised, subject to availability of these two Institutes 7 resources. Passengers Handled and Foreign Exchange THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Earned by Indian Airlines CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA 7551. SHRI ANANTA PRASAD ROHTAGI) : (a) No, Sir. SETHI : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT (b) Does not arise. be pleased to state : (a) what have been the yearly figures of passengers carried by the Indian Airlines Drug Testing Laboratories during the last three years ; and 7553. SHRI BANWARI LAL BAIRWA: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND (b) the details of tbe foreign exchange FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : earned yearly during ibe last three years 7 (a) what assistance is proposed to be THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT given by the Union Health Ministry to (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) The number of States for the purpose of setting up drug passengers carried are given below : testing laboratories ; and Number of passengers (b) the details thereof 7 carried (figures in lakhs) THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE i) 1982-83 68.47 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE ii) 1983-84 76.69 (SHRI S. KRISHNA K U M A R); (a) iii) 1984*85 85.09 and (b) At present, there is do scheme of Central Assistance to the State Goveroments (b) The Foreign Exchange earned Is for the purpose of setting up Drug Testing given below ; Laboratories. 177 nun Answers VA1SAKHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 178 Film Study Centre3 Id Colleges and (a) whether the Railway Reforms Universitiesft Committee has recommended creation of a South-West Railway Zone with 7554. SHRI K. KUNJAMBU : Bangalore as its Headquarters of Karnataka J SHRI V.S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN: and its neigbouring areas ; SHRI K. MOHAN DAS : PROF. K. K. TEWARY : SHRI UTTAM RATHOD : (b) if so, the details thereof ; and (b) and (c) In addition to South (c) whether such centre will be set up Western Railway Zone, three more zones in Kerala ? have been recommended by Committee who have further suggested that South Western THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE zone be taken up for consideration only DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND after the other three Railway zones are set CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA up and have become fully operational. ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) The UGC has However, in view of acute shortage of decided to provide assistance to universities resources, the Government is not considering and colleges to set up Film Study at present of any additional Railway zones. Centres. The objective of these centres is to increase the awareness of film as a modern art form and as a media of social Strike by US Based A.I. Officers communication and education. The activities of these centres would be regular screening 7556. SHRI MURLIDHAR MANE : of film classics, organisation of discussions, Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be symposia, lectures etc. on films, and pleased to state : collection and dissemination of information for the promotion of a film culture. The (a) whether Air-India is likely to face Commission would assist each centre with a strike by U S. based officers ; non-recurring assistance of Rs. 35,150.00 T. and a recurring grant of Rs. 21,400.00 per (b) if so, reaction thereto ; and year. (c) The guidelines for the scheme were (c) steps taken by Government to approved by the. Commission in February prevent this kind of situation 7 1986 aod circulated to universities. Pro posals in response to the circular, including THE MINISTER OF TRANSPROT those from Kerala, will be considered as and (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (c) No, Sir. when received. Air India have not received any strike notice from their U.S. based Officers. However, Recommendation of R.R.C. for Creation U.S. based local staff of Air India have of South-West Railway Zone formed an Association and have put forward some demands relating to promotional 7555. SHRI H-Np NANJE GOWDA : avenues, class of travel, outstation allowance SHRI G. SrBASAVARAJU : leave encashment etc. Air In d ia manage Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be ment has examined these demands and « pleased to state ; suitable reply has been sent. 179 Written Answers APRIL 24. 1986 B ritten Answers 180 New Trains In Malabar Region (b) and (c) The proposed engineering college at Kottayam has already been 7557. SHRI V. S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN: sanctioned. The proposals in respect of Will tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be two other engineering colleges are at present pleased to state : under consideration. (a) whether it is a fact that not such Planes in use by Vayudoot development of railway has taken p'ace in tie Malabar region of Kerala since 7559. SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI : independence ; Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (b) the ratio between train and popu lation in this region ; and (a) which are the lanes bought by Vayudoot and what are tbe names of the (c) what special efforts will be made to manufacturing companies ; provide more trains in this region during the Seventh Plan ? (b) whether all these planes are of the same capacity, if so, what is the capacity of THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT each plane ; and (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. (c) whether It is a fact that planes (b) These statistics are not available manufactured by Dornier Company are for Malabar region. However, for Kerala found to be suitable to cater to the needs State the ratio is 1 : 292571. of feeding Air stations 7 (c) Within the constraints of available THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT resources, al» efforts are being made by the (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Vayudoot has Department of Railways to provide more bought five Dornier 228 aircraft from M/s. and better services to the passengers all over Dornier GmbH of West Germany in a fly the country including Malabar region of away condition. The sixth Dornier 228 Kerala. aircraft assembled by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. has been inducted in the fleet of Vayudoot on 14.4.86. New Engineering Colleges In Kerala (b) All these aircraft have the capacity 7558. SHRI V.S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN: to carry 19 passengers each. SHRI K. MOHAN DAS : PROF. P. J. KURIEN : ’ (c) Yes, Sir. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : Indigenous Plans for Vayudoot (a) whether Government of Kerala have 7560. SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI : sent a proposal for setting up three Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be engineering colleges in the State ; pleased to state: (b) if so, whether sanction has been (a) whether the plans of tbe capacity given to this proposal ; and required by Vayudoot can easily be manu factured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Bangalore ; (c) if not, the reason thereon ? 'f (b) if so, whether Government have THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB booked their orders for such manufacture on DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ; and CULTURE (SHR1MAT1 SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) Yes, Sir. (c) if not, the reasons therefor ? iftl Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Writ fen Answers 182 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (c) to what extent nutritional status has (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes. Sir. improved ; (b) Yes. Sir. (d) what were the main reasons put forward by the Institute in regard to the (c) Does not arise. improvement of nutritional status ; Marketing of Electral (e) whether the milk consumption amongst the vulnerable groups is decreasing 7561. SHRI SHANTI DHARIWAL : all over the country ; and Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (f) whether it is a fact that consumption of green leafy vegetables registered an (a) whether Electral has been allowed increase and if so, position found in the for marketing by Government ; case of fruits 7 (b) if so. whether the composition of THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE this medicine does not conform to the DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE specifications laid down by tbe World (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUM AR): (a) to (c) Health Organisation ; and Yes. Sir. There has been a definite reduction in the proportion of children having body (c) if so. what steps Government have weight less than 75% of normal India taken in this regard 7 children in the States of Kerala. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE and Orissa. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) (d) The reasons put forward for Yes. Sir. improvement in tbe nutritional status are the increased per capita consumption of (b) and (c) It is not mendatory tocereals from 334 grams to 423 grams thereby exactly adhere to the World Health providing for an increased energy intake. Organisation formula since the composition of ORS such as ‘Electral*, requires change (e) No, Sir. in terms of electrolytes depending on the severity of diarrhoea and as per local needs. (f) There has been an increase in intake This is done in consultation with experts. of green leafy vegetables. However, the consumption of fruits is reasonable and negligible. Nutritional Status of Vulnerable Groups 7562. SHRI P. R. KUMARA- NBT Scheme for Bringing out core Books MANGALAM : Will the Minister of for Medical Students HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : 7563. SHRI P. R. KUMARA- MANGALAM: Will the Minister of (a) whether there has b^en an improve HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ment in the nutritional status of vulnerable be pleased to state : groups in 10 selected States as per National Institute of Nutrition. Hyderabad and if >o, (a) whether the National Book Trust names of those States and position with has a scheme for bringing out core book regard to the rest of the States ; publications for under-graduate medical students and, if so, how many text bonks (b) if so, what are the main features have been brought out year-wise during of the study ; the last three years ; 183 Written Answirs APRIL 24 1986 Written Answers 184 (b) whether any expenditure Tor printing Health Care’ by Shri O. P. Ghai, both and publishing is given for this purpose published in 1985-86, and it will be ensured and if so, the details of payments made to that the matter is sorted out expeditiously. the printers ; (c) whether 15 per cent royalty is Orissa Students Participating in National payable to the authors and if so, whether Talent Search Contest this has been paid on the basis of existing terms and conditions to all the authors ; 7564. SHRI SR1BALLAV PAN1GRAHI: if not, reasons thereof ; and Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (d) the details of authors who have not been paid royalty for more than six (a) the number of boys and girls from months and one year respectively after the Orissa who participated in the National Talent Search Contest ; and actual publication of books written by them ? (b) the number out of them selected. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CULTURE (SHRI M ATI SUSH1LA DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND ROHTAGI) : (a) Yes, Sir. The number CULTURE (SHRIMAI I SUSH1LA of titles published under the scheme over ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b; In 1985, 1261 the last three years is given below : candidates from Orissa appeared in the first stage of National Talent Search Examination and 110 were selected. Of these 105 Year No. of Titles candidates appeared at the second stage Examination and 23 boys and 5 girls were 1983-84 1 finally salected. 1984-85 6 1985-86 8 Benefits to Cabin Crew (b) Under the Scheme, subsidy is paid to the publishers and royalty to the authors. 7565. SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DAS The expenditure on printing is met by the MUNSI : Will the Minister of TRANS publishers themselves and not by the National PORT be pleased to state : Book Trust. (a) how many hours the cabin crew In the case of the book 'Radiological (other than pilots) are supposed to be in Clinics in Chest Diseases', published in their duties ; 1985*86 by the National Book Trust itself, a sum of Rs. 49,278.43 was paid to the (b) what additional benefit the cabin prioter. crew get if they spend more time due to delayed flight or occupational hazards ; (c) aod (d) A 15 per cent royalty is payable to the author after the book has (c) the reasons due to which there is a been published and all the bills of the difference in their tiffin and food allowances publisher ' in respect of the production as compared to Pilots ; expenditure are examined and found to be in order. (d) whether they get compulsory ground duty before retirement ; and However, there has been some unavoid able delay in payment of royalty in respect (e) whether any special allowance and of the books 'Essentials of Pharmaco- other benefits for their occupation are beiDg therapeutics* by Shri S.K. Bararv and 'Primary thought of ? 185 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {SAKA) WtiH 186 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT under which assistance to State Government (SHRI BANSI LAL) : would b; provided for development of blood (a) Air India Indian Airlines banks upto the district level including industrial cities. 10 hours 11 hours (b) Additional benefits are regulated in Computerisation of Reservation on Trains terms of the settlements between the management of the airlines and the Unions/ 7567. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: Associations representing the Cabin Crew ; Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (c) In Air India, there is no difference in payment of breakfast and meal compensa (a) whether reservations on trains of tion allowance to Cabin Crew and pilots Northern Railway starting from Delhi have other than Commanders. In Indian Airlines, been computerised ; however, there is a difference in this allowance due to different accommodation (b) if so, whether this computerised entitlements of pilots and Cabin Crew viz. system has proved satisfactory ; and 5-Star and 3-star hotels respectively. (c) if so( the details thereof ? (d) No, Sir. (e) These form part of the settlements THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT which are reviewed from lime to time. (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) A Pilot Project to computerise passenger seat/berth reser vations on trains starting from or passing Blood Banks in West Bangal through Delhi area viz. Delhi, New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin is currently under 7566. SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DAS implementation. MUNSI : Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to (b) Yes, Sir. state : (c) In the first phase of this compu (a) the number of Blood Banks in West terisation project, lower class reservations Bengal and the criteria for opening a Blood done at New Delhi station (IRCA Building) Bank ; and and upper class reservations done at the Central Reservation Otiice at New Delhi are (b) whether Centrally Sponsored Blood being progressively computerised. As of Bank can be organised in industrial cities of date, lower class reservations on 42 and India including those of West Bengal ? upper class reservations on 49 trains starting or passing through New Delhi/Hazrat Nizamuddin have computerised. In THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE the second phase of this project likely to be DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE completed by March 1987, reservations on (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) all trains originating or passing through According to the information available, Delhi area will be computerised. there are 33 blood banks in West Bengal. Blood Banks are usually located in places where it is possible to organise collection of resonable quantity of blood and facilities Opening of Ayurvedic Hospitals in the can also be provided for storage of blood Country and transfusion services. 7568. SHRI MOHANBHAI PATEL: (b) Government proposes to have a Will the Minister of HEALTH AND scheme during the Seventh Five Year Plan FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state ; , l i t Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 188 (a) tbe steps being taken by Government A Pharmacopoeia! Laboratory has been to introduce Ayurvedic system of medicine established in Gbaziabad to determine throughout the country and particularly in standards of Ayurvadic medicines. rural areas, where other medical facility is «•_ not possible ; During the Sixth Plan, 9 Post-graduate Departments in Ayurveda were established. (b) whether there is any proposal to open Ayurvedic hospitals in the country ; if For promotion cf Ayurveda, Homoeo so, the details thereof ; and pathy and other systems of Medicine in rural areas, the States of Orissa Andhra (c) whether Government propose to Pradesh and Pondicherry UT have posted open Ayurvedic hospitals in each district a medical practitioner belonging to one of during the Seventh Five Year Plan and also these systems in Primary Health Centres. formulate a scheme to employ unemployed There are also Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha Ayurvedic Physicians 7 and Homeopathic dispensaries in rural areaB run by the State Governments. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE [Translation] (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) A statement is given below. Construction of over bridges at Rajendra (b) and (c) The opening of Hospitals is Nagar, Yarpur and Chlkbora (Patna- primarily a State subject an falls within the Bihar) purview of the State Governments. 7569. SHRI VIJOY KUMAR YADAV: Tbe professionally qualified graduates Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be have several avenues open to them including pleased to slate : private practice, service in Governmental and Non-Govermental Organisations. (a) whether it is a fact that over bridges are being constructed across railway Statement lines in Rajendra Nagar, Yarpur and Cbikhora in over to relieve traffic congestion During the Sixth Plan Rs. 12.72 crores in Patna ; were allocated for Ayurveda. This amount is proposed to be raised to Rs. 20.5 crores (b) if so, the details in regard to during in Seventh PJan. In order to ensure commencement of construction work thereon; that each system develops fully and according to its genius, separate Research Council for (c) whether it is also a fact that inspite Ayurveda among others was set up in 1978. of his assurances none of the over bridges has been completed in time so far ; Tbe Central Council for Indian Medicine regulate standards of education and practice (d) if so, the reasons therefor j and of Ayurveda. (e) the time by which the construction National .Institute of Ayurveda as Jaipur of these over bridges is likely to be provides centre of excellenace of advanced completed ? education in Ayurveda. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT In order to bring out quality control in (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. drugs, two formularies have been brought out in Ayurveda. The Pharmacopoia of* (b) to (e) Construction of these road single drugs of Ayurveda covering 80 drugs over bridges in replacement of existing have been finalized. ^ level crossings has been taken up jointly 189 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 190 by the Railways aod the State Government information available in this Ministry on on cost sharing basis as per extant rules. this subject is given in the statement laid on The Railways are to execute the maio the Table of the House. [Placed in Library bridge portion across tracks aod the State See No. LT-2570/86]. Government is to construct the road approaches. In-so-far-as road over bridge at Rajendra Nagar is concerned, the (b) Annual average out-turn of doctors Railway's portion of the work has been from Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic and Unani completed on 15.1.86. The work on the Colleges is 210J ; 3200 and 150 respectively. approaches by the State Government is in progress. As regards, road over bridges at Yarpur and Chitkohra, the Railways The State Governments are primarily portion of the works are in progress and concerned with providing opportunities for are expected to be completed by 3i .12.86 the absorption of these doctors in services The work on the approaches is yet to be or otherwise. Most of the State Govern commenced by the Stale Government. The ments have established Dispensaries/Hospitals completion of these road over bridges will and teaching Institutions in these systems. depend upon the completion of road The Central Government have also approaches by the State Government. established CGHS dispensaries, Hospitals and national level teaching Institutions/ Research Councils. Besides, the Doctors [English] who qualify have option to do private practice in the rural as well as in Urban Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic and Unani Colleges areas. In the Country (c) 1452 hospitals in Ayurveda, 121 in 7570. SHRI AMARSINGH RATHWA: Homoeopathy and 98 in Unani Systems are SHRI CH1NTAMANI JENA : functioning in the country as on 1.4.1984 Will the Minister of HEALTH AND according to information available in this FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : Ministry. (a) the cumber of Ayurvedic, (d) The opening of Hospitals is Homoeopathic and Unani Colleges function > primarily a State subject and as such, is ing in the country and their location with within the purview of the respective State the capacity of students ; Governments. (b) the number of students who become doctors in Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic and Development of Sports and Games Unani every year and how they are being absorbed ; 7571. SHRI CHITTA MAHATA : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (c) the number of Ayurvedic, Homoeo DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : pathic and Unani hospitals functioning in the country ; and (a) whether necessary infrastructure for (d) whether there is a great demand to the development of sports and games has open more such hospitals in each district of been created in all parts of the country ; the country ; if so, whether Government propose to establish such hospitals during the Seventh Five Year Plan and if so, (b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor ; and location thereof ? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) the long-term as well as short DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE term measures Government have in view in I SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) The ibis regard 7 191 Writ ten Answers APRIL 24, 1895 Written Answers 192 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOUR DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS CES (SHRI B SHANK ARAN AND) : (a) AND SPORTS AND WOMEN*S WELFARE No, Sir. SHR1MAT1 MARGARET ALVA) : (a) No, Sir. (b) and (c) Do not arise. (h) and (c) As in other sectors of development of the country, the creation of Theft Case io Marine Office of Farakka sports infrastructure in the different parts Barrage of tbe country has to be a gradual process. Sports is a State subject under the 7573. SHRI C. JANGA REDDY : Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES Constitution of India and, therefore, the be pleased to state ; basic responsibility for development of sports infrastructure is that of the State Governments which are not generally in a (a) whether a theft involving about Rs. position to allocate adequate funds for the 15 lakhs and occurred in the Marine Office creaticn of sports infrastrucluie. With a of Farakka Barrage in the year 1976 ; view, therefore, to supplementing the efforts of the State Governments in creation of (b) whether an investigation was done sports infrastructure^ the Central Government and prosecution launched, if any ; has in operation schemes of Grants to State Sports Councils, etc. and financial assistance to universities and colleges, and a programme (c) if so, whether anyone was convictcd ; of setting up regional centres through the and Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports. A new scheme for laying of synthetic (d) if not, the present position in the tracks and artificial surface grounds has case ? also been introduced in the Seventh Five Year Plan. The above programmes are THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOUR- being funded from the overall allocation CES (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND) : (a) of Rs. 200 crores for the Seventh Five Year and (b) Yes, Sir. Plan for promotion of sports and games. It is hoped that in the long run, these schemes (c) and (d) The matter is sub-judice. and programmes will continue beyond the Seventh Five Year Plan. Comparative Costs ob Plying A DTC Bus, Private Bus and a Haryana Road Daman Gangs Irrigation Project ways Bus 7572. SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK : 7574. SHRI C. JANGA REDDY : Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be be pleased to state : pleased to state ; (a) whether the clearance of the Daman (a) the average cost per kilometer on Ganga Irrigation Proj?ct is pending with plying a DTC bus as compared to a private tbe Central Government ; bus under DTC operation and a bus of tbe Haryana Roadways ; (b) whether the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu has been approaching (b) the reasons for the differences, if the Union Ministry time and again for its any ; early clearance ; and (c) the average ageing of these three (c) if bo, the reasons for non-clearance categories of bnses when they require major and the details of the project 7 repairs or replacement ; and 193 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4P 1908 (SARA) Written Answers 194 (d) the comparision of their average (d) whether it is a fact that testing over-head expenses per bus and Interest laboratories in India arc not fully equipped component per bus 7 for testing the vaccines ; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (e) if so, what steps have been taken in DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE this regard ; TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) to (d) Information is being collected THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE and will be furnished as soon as available. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) The samples are drawn for test normally from Book Transfer by I.A. for ose of the consignments of imported vaccines. domestic flights by Ministers etc. However, as the vaccines have very short life period and require special storage condi 7575. PROF. RAMKR1SHNA MORE: tions and shortages of essential vaccines are Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be also reported from time to time, the pleased to state tbe amount of book subseque import of he same vaccine from he transfer made by the Indian Airlines on manufacturer within a period of 6 months ii account of use of its domestic flights by the sometimes permitted to be released without Ministers, Government officials, public test if the vaccine is properly billed and also sector executives as against the earnings stored prverly at the requisite tenprature from the general public during the year 2°C to 8°C). 1985 vis-a-vis year 1984 7 (b) and (c) The information is being THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT collected and will be laid on the table of the (SHRI BANSI LAL): Transactions between Sabha. Government and other public sector undertakings with Indian Airlines are on the same commercial lines as in respect of (d) and (e) All sera and vaccines other passengers. Tickets to Ministers, including polio vaccines are tested at the Government officials and other public sector Central Research Institute, Kasauli, which is executives are sold either on credit, for a statutory laboratory for testing these types which special credit codes are allotted, or in of drugs (vaccines). Adequate facilities for cash. testing of vaccines are available with tbe Central Research Institute. Imported Polio Vaccines Found to be Substandard Pending Railway Projects of Madhya Pradesh 7576. KUMARI D.K. THARA DEVI : 7577. SHRI AJAY MUSHRAN : Will SHRI TARIQ ANWAR : the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to Will the Minister of HEALTH AND state : FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (a) the pending railway projects of (a) whether Government allow clearance Madhya Pradesh awaiting clearance with of imported vaccines after test ; details of each project ; and (b) if so, the number of consignments (b) the time schedule by which these of Polio vaccines which were found to be of projects can be cleared and completed ? substandard quality during the last three years ; THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LA L): (a) and (b) The (c) the number of samples drawn and following two railway projects of Madhya how many of those were found to be Pradesh are awaiting clearance of the planning Commission : substandard ; 195 Written Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 196 (1) Satna—Rewa and (a) the total amount of outstanding does from fishing companies to Shipping Develop (2) G una—Etawab. ment Fund Committee; and I d the circumstances, do time schedule can be laid down. (b) the names of such fishing companies and their respective outstanding dues ? Out5taoding Dues of Fishlag Companies THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to SDFC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) and (b) The names 7578. SHRI D.P. JADEJA : Will the of fishing companies and their outstanding Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to dues to S D.F.C. are given in the Statement state : given below. Statement S. No. Name of Fishing Co. Amount due but not repaid by Fishing companies : Position as on 31.3.1986 1. 2- 3. A . Public Sector (State Public Sector Undertaking) 1. M/s. Andhra Pradesh Fisheries Corpn. Ltd. 11.13 2. „ Tamil Nadu Fisheries Dev. Corpn. Ltd. — 3. „ Kerala Fisheries Corpn. Ltd. 3.27 4. „ Gujarat Fisheries Dev. Corpn. Ltd. — Total : 14.40 B. Private Sector: 1. M/s. Srinivasa Seafoods Ltd. 2. i# Vani Marines (P) Ltd. — 3. „ Acqua Food Products (P) Ltd. 23.98 4. „ Marine Fisheries (P) Ltd. — 3. „ Pron Magnate (P) Ltd, — 6. „ Phoenix India Marine (P) Ltd. 0.55 7. „ West Coast Marines (P) Ltd. 20.32 8. ,, Yamuna Seafoods (P) Ltd. — 9. ., Suraj Fisheries (P) Ltd, — 10. „ Sancheti Food Products Ltd. 18.35 197 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 198 1 2 3 11. M Marshall Sea Foods Ltd. 24.69 12. „ Uni Marine (P) Ltd. 25.43 13. •• Satyasai Marines (P) Ltd. 0.15 14. „ Sapphire Fisheries (P) Ltd. 0.10 15. „ S.B.S. Marine Exports (P) Ltd. 16, ,, Coromandal Marines (P) Ltd. 17. If Samro Food Processors (P) Ltd. 18. „ Arya Fisheries Ltd. 3.35 19. „ Annai Fisheries (P) Ltd. 20. „ Columbia Seafoods (P) Ltd. 21. „ Rainbow Seafoods (P) Ltd. 22. ,, Dawn Fisheries (P) Ltd. 23. „ Leela Seafoods (P) Ltd. 24. „ Mulagada Marine (P) Ltd. 25. „ Golden Fisheries Ltd. 26. „ Tropical Shipping Co. (P) Ltd. 116.82 Publication of Text Books by Government (d) if so, in what way Governmenf and Private Agencies propose to encourage the reading habits and whether the private sector can be entrusted 7579. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL : to come to Government's help in providing Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE more books ? DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (a) whether it is a fact that at present THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the publication of text books both for DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION schools and colleges is being controlled by AND CULTURE SHRIMATI SUSH1LA Government agencies ; ROHTAGI) : (a) At State level the publi cation of text books for schools is generally (b) if so, how much of the total demand undertaken by the State Textbooks Boards/ is being catered by Government agencies and Corporations etc. At Central level National what is the uncovered gap which is being Council of Educational Research and filled by the private agencies ; Training (NCERI) only prepares and publish model textbooks for Classes I to XII which (c) whether it is a fact that there has in many cases are adopted/adapted by been a very big fall in the reading habits various States. For colleges, publication of ihe students who stick only to text books; of textbooks is not being controlled by and Government agencies. 199 Written Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 200 (b) Since this aspect mainly concerns scheme has since been circulated and ihe the State Governments, information is not last date for receipt of applications for being collected /compiled by the Government financial assistance is 30 4.86. Tbe final of India. selection will be made on the recommen dations of an Expert Committee and the (c) and (d) There is a general feeling scheme implemented thereafter. that there is fall in the reading habits of the students. The Government has been taking Reservation of Historical Monuments steps to encourage reading habits through a Getting Submerged under Salal Dam number of book development programmes and making available more books at low 7581. SHRI P. NAMGYAL : Will prices for children and the general readers. tbe Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE NCERT has recently launched a new series DEVEOPMENT be pleased to state : of books in its 'Reading to Learn* Pro gramme. ll has also been encouraging the preparation of high quality children's (a) whether it is a fact that ancient literature in various Indian Languages. historical monuments are lying neglected in the State of Jammu and Kashmir ; The efforts of the Government and other educational agencies in making available (b) whether it is also a fact that a large good quality Children's literature have to be number of such monuments are likely to be supplemented by the private publishers. submerged under Salal Dam in Jammu region ; and Financial Assistance for Buddhist/Tibetan (c) whether Government of India will Institutions arrange to have such monuments resurrected as done in the case of Nagarjunsagar Dam, 7580. SHRI P. NAMGYAL : Will and if not, tbe reasons therefor 7 the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (a) Whether it is a fact that tbe Depa CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA rtment of Culture has sanctioned a scheme ROHTAGI) : (a) No, Sir. The Centrally for giving financial assistance for the deve protected monuments in Jammu Bnd Kashmir lopment of Buddhist/Tibetan institutions are in a reasonably good state of preser functioning in the country ; vation. (b) Whether it is also a fact that inspite (b) According to available information of making financial allocation, the imple no Centrally protected monument :z likely mentation of the scheme has not been put to be submerged under Salal Dam. to action so far ; and (c) Does not arise. (c) if so, reasons for not implementing the schemes and when the scheme will be Provision of Seats to Cancelled Flight started ? Passengers 7582. SHRI P. NAMGYAL : Will THE'MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND state : CULTURE (SHR1MAT1 SUSHILA ROHTAG1) : (a) Yes, Sir. (a) whether it is a fact that in tbe event of cancellation of Indian Airlines flight on (b) and (c) Although a token provision a route due to bad weather or other technical was made in 1985-86, the modalities of reasons, the stranded passengers are acco selection could not be worked out in time to mmodated in the subsequent flights either implement the scheme during that year. The on the same date ov on subsequent dates; 201 Written Answer, VA1SAKHA 4, 1908 ISa Ka ) Written Anwtrs 202 (b) whether it is also a fact that this (a) whether it is a fact that a number principle is not applied to passengers booked of seras and vaccines being imported in the on IC-4S3 and 1C-429 and often passengers country are released without testing the bad to run from pillar to post to get seats same ; on the subsequent flights ; and (b) names of all seras and vaccines (c) if sot whether the Indian Airlines will being imported in tbe country ; and remove the discrimination meted out to the passengers of IC-483 and IC-429 and also (c) the time by which laboratories for increase the frequency of the above two testing these seras and vaccines will be set flights by one services each to remove the up in tbe country ? congestion on these routes 7 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. To (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) the extent that seats are available, passengers No, Sir. are accommodated on the same or subse quent dates. fb) The following vaccines and sera are imported in the country :— (b) and (c) No. Sir. There is no discrimination in accommodating passengers 1. Measles vaccine. on the subsequent flights. As a matter of . Inactivated Rabies vaccine. fact, Indian Airlines operated 25 additional 2 flights on Delhi-Leb, Chandigarh-Leh and 3. Polio vaccine Trivalent (Oral). Srinagar-Leh sectors during December, 1985 to March, 1986. 4. Polio vaccine (Monovalent). 5. M.M.B. vaccine. Increase in frequency of flights on these sectors will depend upon the traffic demand 6. Hepatities vaccine. and availability of aircraft. 7. Tetanus Immunoglobulin. 8. Gas Gangrene Antitoxin Serum, Allocation to Orissa for Purchase of Hospital Equipments 9. Meningo Coceal vaccine. 7583. SHRI CH1NTAMANI JENA : 10. Anti-D-Immunoglobulin. Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state fc) Tbe C .R .I, Kasuli is also functioning whether Government propose to provide as Central Drugs laboratory for vaccines and adequate founds to the State equipments Sera and quite often the imported vaccines for the Government Hospitals 7 are tested there. A completely independent organisation is proposed to be set up during THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE the current Five Year Plan. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : This Ban on Marketing of Baralgan Tablets Ministry does not have any scheme to and Injections Abroad but io use in India provide funds for the purchase of equipments for State Government Hospitals. 7585. SHRI TAR1Q ANWAR : Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : Import aid Release of Seras and Vaccines Without Test (a) whether it is a fact that Baralgan 7584. SHRI TAR IQ ANWAR : Will tablets and injections have been prohibit'd the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY for use in a number of countries like \J.K.V WELFARE be pleated to state : Japan, Sweden c tc .; 203 “ Written Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 204 (b) whether it is a fact that this (c) whether it is a fact that reservation product is marketed in India ; facility for going to Jaunpur, Shahganj for urgent work is not available to any one ; (c) whether it is a fact that there are and published reports indicating dangerous effects of this product ; and (d) the action proposed to be taken by Government for the convenience of the (d) if so, what steps have been taken passengers travelling on the said route ? by Government in this regard ? THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) and (c) No, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE Sir. Reservation from Delhi to Varanasi (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) by Ganga-Jamuna Express is available, as on According to available information while 17.4.86, for journeys to commence from Baralgan Tablets and Injections are marketed 21.4.86 in AC 2-tier, from 23 5.86 in First io was Germany, Mexico, Thailand, Japan, class and from 27.5.86 in second class. Italy, USSR, Spain, Brazil, Netherland, Belgium, France, they are banned in (b) and (d) There is no proposal to Australia, U K , USA, Canada, Sweden and introduce and additional train between Denmark. Delhi and Varanasi at present. (b) Yes, Sir. (c) No published report on the Major and Medium Irrigation Projects of U P. Approved for Seventh Plan dangerous effects of Baralagan has been brought to our notice. 7587. SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI : Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES (d) Does not arise. be pleased to state : [Translation] (a) the names of Major and Medium irrigation projects of Uttar Pradesh approved Additional Train for Delhi-Varanasi by the Central Water Commission for the 7586. SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI : Seventh Five Year Plan ; and Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (b) the total amount allocated for these projects ? (a) whether it is a fact that reservation from Delhi to Varanasi in the Ganga Jamuna THE MINISTER OF WATER Express has exhausted upto June ; RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA* (b) if so, whether Government propose NAND) : (a) Out of the 28 major and 29 to introduce any additional train on this medium irrigation projects included in route keeping in view the increasing rush of Seventh Five Year Plan of Uttar Pradesh, passengers ; the following arc approved Projects : 205 Written 4 nswen VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 206 MAJOR PROJECTS MEDIUM PROJECTS 1. Gandak Canal Phase-1. I. Remodelling Ken Canal 2. Sarda Sahayak 2. Sarju Pump Canal 3. Kosi Project 3. Aliganj 4. Tehri Dam 4. Rohini Dam 5. Lakhwar Vyasi 5. Sajnam Dam 6. Madbya Ganga Canal Stage-I 6. Dhankwa Dam 7. Sarju Nahar Pariyojna 7. Dongri Dam (Left Bank Ghagra Canal) 8. New Okhla Barrage 8. Angasi Pump Canal 9. Eastern Ganga Canal 9. Yamuna Pump Canal 10. Suheli 10. Umarhat Pump Canal 11. Remodelling Bhimgoda Headworks 11 . Revised Kwano Pump Canal 12- Rajghat Dam 12. Revised Tons Pump Canal 13. Shahzad Dam 13. Balan Bakhar Division. 14. Jam rani Dam 14. Bakhar Marihan Feeder 15. Urmil Dam 15. Gunta Nala Dam 16. Naraiopur Pump Canal 16. Dhoba Pump Canal 17. Sone Pump Canal 17. Kishanpur Pump Canal. 18. Bansagar Dam (b) The total amount allotted for countries like East Africa, Sri Lanka and these projects is Rs. 941.38 crores. Bangladesh, Thailand are higher than those from India. [English] (b) Preight rates are established by taking into consideration :— Frlight Charges of Air India for Vegetables (1) Distance between origin and 7588. SHRI SURESH KURUP : destination ; SHRI D. N. REDDY : Will the Minister or TRANSPORT be (2) density factor of cargo ; pleased to state : (3) total potential of cargo ; (a) whether it is a fact that freight (4) seasonality of the cargo ; charges of Air India for fruits and vegetables The present rates from India for fruits are much higher when compared to charges and vegetables are therefore^ considered of other Airlines in developing countries ; reasonable and competitive. and Vayudoot Service in Kerala (b) if so, tbe reason thereof and corrective steps proposed/taken in this 7589. SHRI VAKKOM PURUSHO- regard ? THAMAN : Wil] the Minister of TRANS PORT be pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. Tbe (a) whether the Union Government comparison of rates for fruits and vegetables have informed the State Governments that show that rates from other developing Vayudoot is prepared to accommodate 207 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Ansv e's 208 requests from State Governments if they [Translation] extend all possible steps to minimise the losses ; Beautification of Abdul Rahim Khan-1 - Khan's Tomb (b) whether the Union Government had agreed to examine the feasibility of having Vayudoot Service in Kerala ; 7591. SHRI KUNWAR RAM : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (c) if so, the details thereof; and DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (d) the action taken so far ? (a) the expenditure incurred so far on the maintenance of Abdul Rahim Khan-1- THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Khan*s tomb during the past three years ; (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. (b) the arrangements being made to make this place more beautiful and (b) to (d) Subject to economic viabilityattractive ; and of operations, Vayudoot have a proposal to connect Mangalore and Calicut with its services during the current plan period. (c) whether the above arrangements also include the setting up of Rahim memorial library and museum there ? Estimates for Land Acquisition for THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Quilon Byepass in Kerala DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA 7590. SHRI VAKKOM PURUSHO- ROHTAGI) : (a) Total expenditure of Rs. THAMAN : Will the Minister ^of TRANS 2,09,97 has been incurred during the three PORT be pleased to state : financial year 1983 — 86. (a) whether the estimates for the land (b) A garden within the protected area acquisition for the Quilon byepass on is being developed. National Highway No. 47 in Kerala has been received by Government ; (c) No, Sir. (b) if so, the amount estimated for the Expansion of Khudabux Oriental Public land acquisition ; and Library (c) the steps taken by Government to 7592. SHRI KUNWAR RAM : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE expedite the construction of the Quilon DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : byepass ? (a) the arrangements made for the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE development and expansion of the Khudabux DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANS Oriental Public Library and Sinha Library PORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) and of Patna after their taking over ; (b) Yes, Sir. The State PWD has submitted ' Land Acquisition estimate (b) whether a proposal for the amounting to Rs. 525.77 lakhs. nationalisation of the Jalan Museum in Patna city has also been examined ; (c) In view of the high cost involved and the resources constraint, the project has (c) if not, whether the maintenance of to be taken up in a phased manner. A the ancient manuscripts and other items provision of Rs. 60 lakhs has been made in treasured there has been found to be the Annual Plan for 1986-87. satisfactory ; and 209 Written Answers VAISAKHAM, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 210 (d) if so, tbe details thereof ? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ROHTAGI) : (a) No, Sir ; the subjects/ CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA themes discussed at the International ROHTAGI) : (a) The Khuda Bakbsb Conference of University Registrars and Oriental Public Library, Patna, is an Administrators held in New Delhi, in autonomous organisation financed through December, 1985/January. 1986 did not grants from the Government of India. In relate to reconstruction of education in the 7th Plan period the Library plans to India. implement a number of schemes for its development and expansion. (b) and (c) Do not arise. As regards the Sinba Library, the Upper Kolab Multi Purpose Project Government of Bihar have intimated that its take-over by them has been stayed by the 7594. SHRI RADHAKANTA DIGAL: Supreme Court on a special leave petition Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES filed by the Honorary Secretary of the be pleased to state : Library. (a) the total hectares of land that (b) According to the Government of would be brought under irrigation on Bihar, the Jalan Museum is a private completion of Upper Kolab Multipurpose institution and there is no proposal for its Project under execution in Orissa ; take-over. Nor is there any proposal under consideration for its nationalisation. (b) the amount of Central assistance sanctioned by Government for the execution (c) and (d) According to the infor of that project so f a r ; and mation received form the Government of Bihar, the old manuscripts and other items (c) the progress made so far in the treasured in Jalan Museum are well completion of the aforesaid project ? preserved. THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI B. SHANKARA- [English] NAND): (a) The Upper Kolab Multi purpose Project will ere at an irrigation International Conference of University potential of 100679 hectares. Registrar and Administrators (b) Nil. 7593. SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (c) The Upper Kolab Dam has almost DEVELOPMENT be pleased to stale : been completed and erection of gates is in advance stage. The bydel civil works are also (a) whether it is a fact that certain at various stages and tbe first unit is likely important conclusions were arrived at in a to be commissioned in March, 1987. recent international conference of University Registrars and Administrators for reconstrur- The Satiguda Dam is also nearing tion of education in India ; completiou. The spillway and the Head regulators are at advance stage. The canal works are in progress in the initial reaches. (b) if so, action taken by Government on the important decisions arrived at in the above conference ; and New Rail Lines In Orissa During Seventh Plan (c) specific steps being taken by Government for promoting the process of 7595. SHRIMATI JAYANTI national development through programmes PATNAIK : Will the Minister of TRANS PORT be pleased to state : of teaching research etc. ? 2 1 1 Wrltl APRIL £4, 1896 Written Answers 212 (a) whether Government of Orissa has with their cost and annual allotment of suggested to the Union GoveiLirent for funds. In Orissa State, the following New sanctioning 10 new railway lines in Orissa Lines are being progressed according to during Seventh Plan ; availability of resources. (b) if so, which are those new lines 1. Koraput-Rayagada proposed by the Government of Orissa for 2. Sambalpur-Talcher construction during the Seventh Plan ; The total allocation for these two lines (c) the distance of each line ; is Rs. 22 crores in 1986-87 as against an overall allocation of Rs 100 crores for all (d) whether bis Ministry has examined on-going projects. The allotment of funds the suggestion given by the Government of for these projects in subsequent years will Orisia ; and depend on the overall availability of resources for New Lines in the coming years. (e) if so, the steps taken in this regard ? Technology Mission Project for Development THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT of Rabies Vaccine (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No such reference appears to have been received 7598. DR, G. VIJAYA RAMA RAO : from Govt, of Orissa. Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (b) to (e) Do not arise. (a) whether it is a fact that despite heavy expenditure on Research and Develop Allocation of funds Tor Development of ment, rabies vaccine used in India is very Railways in Orissa ancient and is dangerous for the patient ; and 7596. SHRIMATI JAYANTI PATNA1K : Will the Minister of TRANS (b) whether Government propose to PORT be pleased to state : start a Technology Mission Project for development of rabies vaccine equal or (a) the amount sanctioned by the better than International standards ? Centre for the development of railways in Orissa during Seventh Plan ; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OE FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) The (b) the various developmental pro BPL inactivated nervous tissue vacciD« has gramme proposed to be undertaken with been in use in many countries including that allocation ; and India for many decades and it was tbe only major vaccine for rabies till tbe last decade (c) the amount earmarked for the all over the World. Barring extremely rare development of railways all over the country occurrences of neuro paralytic accidents, the in general ard different States in particular ? protective efficacy of this vaccine is well established. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (c) Allocation (b) The Pasteur Institue of India, of funds for development of railway system Coonoor has already launched a scheme in the country is not made Statewise but for production of tissue culture rabies project-wise and railway zone*wise. The vaccine which requires less number of 7th Plan allocation for construction of New doses and is more purified and non-reacto- Lines is Rs. 350 crores and for various ganic. Research and development and gauge conversion projects, it is Rs. 150 production of this vaccine is a part of ao crores. The on-going New Line and Gauge end to end technology mission on vaccination conversion Projects are all listed in the approved by Government during the Seventh IBudget documents for 1986-87, together Five Y ear Plan. Written Answers VAI$AKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers Hydrological Survey in Andaman and THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Nicobar Inslands (SHRI BANS! LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. 7599. SHRI MANORANJAN (b) The train has been late because of BHAKTA : Will the Minister of WATER derailment of goods trains enroute, defects RESOURCES be pleased to state : in track and engines, failure of signal etc. (a) whether the Central Ground Water (c) Every effort is being made to ensure has undertaken any hydrological survey and punctual running of this train. Its ground water exploration studies in the punctuality is being monitored. Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands ; Unani Hospital and Research Centre In Kerala (b) if so, what are the finding! and what are the areas in which survey has been undertaken ; and 7601. SHRI T. BASHEER : Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (c) if not, whether Government would consider to undertake hydrological and (a) whether there is any proposal to set ground water exploration studies in the up an Unani Hospital and research centre Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar in Kerala in the near future ; Islands ? (b) if so. what will be the investment THE MINISTER Oh WATER RESOUR and the loeation of the centre ; and CES (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND) : (a) to (c) Central Ground Water Board has (c) what are the other salient features covered about 52% of the area under of the Centre ? hydrogeological surveys and drilled 7 exploratory bore holes in Andaman and Great Nicobar Islands. In preliminary THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE tests these boreholes have yielded 34 to 45 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARB cubic metres of water per hour. The work (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) The in South Andaman has indicated the Central Council for Research in Unani possibilities of construction of medium Medicine, New Delhi proposes to establish depth tubewells in graoite rocki. a Clinical Research Unit of Unani Medicine in Kerala. Late Running or Kerala Express (b) The proposal is under consideration in the Central Council for Research in 7600. SHRI T. BASHEER : Will the Unani Medicine. The final allocation will Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to be decided by the Governing Body of the state : Council. The unit is proposed to be established near Cochin. (a) whether Government are aware (c) The unit will take up research that during the last three months Delhi studies on selected diseases. bound Kerala Express reached late on several occasions ; Institute for Training of Teaching Staff (b) if so, reasons therefor ; and of Engineering Colleges In Kerala 7602. SHRI T. BASHEER ; Will the (c) the steps proposed to be taken to ensure punctuality of this long distance Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVE* train ? LOPMENT be pleased to state ; 215 Written Answers rAPRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 216 (a) whether Kerala Government have (d) the extent to which these decisions requested Union Government to provide are likely to be implemented ? financial assistance for starting an institute for training of teaching staff of engineering THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE colleges and technical schools during the DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE OF Seventh Plan ; and TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) Yes. (b) if so, reaction thereon T (b) No item regarding identification and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE elimination of maritime frauds in ports and DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND shipping was included in the Agenda of the CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA meeting of the National Shipping Board held ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) A proposal for on 20-3-1986. However, while inaugarating starting an Institute to train teachers for the reconstituted Board, Minister of State Engineering Colleges, technicians, craftsmen for Surface Transport suggested that the and administrators, was made by the Board may consider and advise Government Director of Technical Education, Kerala, in this matter. alongwith many other proposals concerning the 7th Five Year Plan for Technical Education in the Kerala State. The Southern (c) The Board is stated to have mainly Regional Committee of the All India Council decided to constitute a Committee consisting for Technical Education inter-alia considered of representatives of Bombay Port Trust and all these proposals at its meeting held on the Sailing Vessels to sort out the problems 4th January, 1984 and resolved that as and experienced by Sailing Vessels Industry at when detailed project report giving justi Bombay Harbour and reconstitute the fication/need for the proposal and other Committees on Review of licencing policy of relevant information alongwith confirmation strike and pollution of sea by oil. about the availability of necessary financial provision under the State Plan is received from the State Government, the matter may (d) The recommendations of the Board be procesed by it. In pursuance of these when received, will be duly examined for recommendations, the Southern Regional accep.ance or excercise. Office of the Ministry has requested the Director of Technical Education, Kerala in March. 1984 to furnish tbe desired infor Appointment of Women Teachers to mation, which is awaited. Teach upto High School Level 7604. SHRI K. V. SHANKARA Implementation of Decisions of National GOWDA : Will the Minister of HUMAN Shipping Board RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 7603. SHRI K. V. SHANKARA GOWDA : Will the Minister of TRANS PORT be pleased to state : (a) whether it is a fact that Govenmeni are considering a proposal for appointing (a) whether the reconstituted National only women teachers upto high school level; Shipping Board met in March, 1986 ; (b) if so* whether a number of organi (b) If so, whether ihe Board has taken sations and educationists have demanded this a number of decisions fok identification and proposal so that education is properly elimination of maritime frauds in ports and imparted to the children ; shipping ; r (c) if so, the details of the other (c) if so, whether in several countries decisions taken by th« National Shipping education upto high school is imparted by Board ; and women j 217 Written Answers VA1SAKHA 4, 190S iSAKA) Written Answers 2 |8 ( 7605. SHRI K. V. SHANK.ARA (c) Additional trains or coaches will be GOWDA : Will the Minister of TRANS provided when necessary. 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VIJAYA RAMA RAO: Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (a) whether Government are aware of the inconveniences and difficulties faced by (a) whether Government are aware of passengers and vehicles due to the the difficulties experienced by linguistic narrowness of the old bridge across Pazhayar minorities due to the lack of facilities for river at Suchindram on Trivandrum-K&nya- learning their mother tongues ; and kumari National Highway No. 47 • and (b) if sot the steps taken by Union (b) whether Government propose to Government to remove the difficulties of take early steps for the construction of a linguistic minorities ? wide and regular new bridge by straightening tbe road thereon so as to enable the smooth THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE passage of vehicles aod passengers ? DEVELOPMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) Article 350 A of the Constitution stipulates that every State DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : and local authority wiihin tbe State should la) and (b) Yes, Sir. A survey and try to provide adequate facility for investigation estimate for reconstruct ion of instruction in mother tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to the bridge has been sanctioned. linguistic minority groups. In pursuance of this stipulation the policy of the Government has been that at primary stage instruction in New Bridge Across Kuzhltbural River In tbe medium of mother tongue should be Trlvandrum-Kanyakumarl National arranged to students belonging to linguistic Highway No. 47 minorities when such a facility is desired by at least 40 students in a school or 10 in a class. At secondary stage similar facility 7607. SHRI N. DENNIS : Will tbe should be provided if at least 60 students in Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to last four classes and 15 students in each state : class desire it. Most of the States have been generally following this policy. (a) whether Government are aware of the inconvenience caused to the passengers and vehicles because of the narrowness of Central Schools in Tamil Nadu the Kuzhithurai bridge across Kuzhithurai river on the Trivandrum* Kanyakumarj 7609. SHRI N. DENNIS : Will the National Highway No. 47 ; and Minister of HUMAN RESOURC L DEVELOPMENT be pleased to slate : (b) whether Government propose to (a) whether there arc proposals under put up a new bridge at the earliest ? the consideration of Government to open Central Schools in Tamil Nadu ; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE TRANS (b) if so, the Districts in Tamil Nadu PORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) and where Central Schools would be opened; and (b) Yes, Sir. A survey and investigation estimate for reconstruction of the bridge has (c) the number of Central Schools in been sanctioned. Tamil Nadu and their location ? 225 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4P 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 226 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 21. Tambaram No. 2, Tamb-aram, DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Madras. CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) There is no 22. DG 1 Complex, PO Nanganallur. specific proposal pending with the Kendriya 23. Ordinance Clothing Factory, Avadi, Vidyalaya Sangathan for Opening of Madras. Kendriya Vidyalayas (Central Schools) in Tamil Nadu. 24. Reactor Research Centre, Kalpakkap Chengalpattu Distt. (c) Twenty Four, Locations are given in the statement below. [Translation] Statement Conversion of GwallorSheopur M.G. 1 ine Into B.G. Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central Schools) Located in Tamtl Nadu 7610. SHRI D1LEEP SINGH BHURIA : Will the Minister of TRANS 1. Ordinance Estate, Tiruchirapalli. PORT be pleased to state the position in regard to the conversion of Gwalior Sheopur 2. Air Force State, Sulur, Distt. metre gauge line into broad gauge line 7 Coimbatore. 3. Red Fields, Coimbatore. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : There is no proposal 4. Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris. to take up conversion of Gwalior-Sheopur 5. Wellington, Distt. Niligiris. MG line to BG at present. 6. Hindustan Photo Film Mfg. Co., Indu Nagar, Ootacumand. Fast Train between Bllaspur-Trlvandrum 7. Central Electro-Chemicals Research 7611. SHRI DILEEP SINGH Institute, Karaikudi. BHURIA : Will the Minister of TRANS PORT be pleased to state : 8. CLRI, Adyar, Madras. 9. CRPF AVADI, Madras. (a) whether Government proposed to introduce a fast train on Bilaspur-Trivandrum 10. Air Force Station, Avadi, Madras. line ; and 11. Heavy Vehicles Factory Estate, PO Avadi Camp, Madras. (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be introduced ? 12. Gill Nagar, Madras. 13. I IT, Madras. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHKI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. 14. Kalpakkam, DAE Township, Kalpakkam, Madras. (b) Does not arise. 15. Meenambakkam, Madras. [English] 16. Trmbarram, Madambakkam, Silyur, Madras. Retrenchment of Non-Fonnal Education 17. Island Grounds, Madras. Teachers In Orissa 18. K. K. Nagar, Madras. 7612. SHRI CHINTAMANI PANIGRAHI: Will the Minister of 19. Madurai. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 20. Sadras, Kalpakkam. be pleased to state ; 227 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 228 (a) whether there was any central (a) whether the Railway Board gave a assistance given to Orissa Government during contract to a private sector company of the sixth plan period for payment to teachers Calcutta for manufacture and supply of cast for providing non-formal education in the steel bogies ; state ; (b) whether the firm defaulted in deli (b) if so, the total number of non- veries and could not complete all supplies by formal schools opened in Orissa State, 30 September, 1983 and instead supplied district-wise, in the Sixth Plan and the only 1301 new bogies against contractual total amount allocated to Orissa on this commitment of 3000 numbers; and account ; (c) if so, reasons therefor ? (c) whether it is a fact that about 10,000 educated unemployed youths THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT employed as teachers in non-formal schools (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. have now been retrenched from their services after five years of service ; (b) Yes, Sir. (d) whether this scheme has been (c) Delay was due to strike in the completely abolished now ; and factory from 23.7.83 to 18.10.83. (e) if so, whether these retrenched teachers Theft of Black Marhale Garuda from a will be re-employed ? Orissa Temple THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 7614. SHRI HAR1HAR SOREN : DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : ROHTAGI) : (a) Yes, Sir. (a) whether Government are aware that (b) (i) Total number of Non-formal the black marble idol of Garuda of 14th Education Centres opened in Vl Plan in century has been stolen from the famous Orissa is 7560. District-wise breakup of Gundicha temple of Puri in Orissa ; these is : Balasore-719, Bolangir-490, Cuttack-1183, Dhenkanal-404, Ganjam-622, Kalahandi-384, Keonjbar-338, Koraput-776 (b) whether it is also a fact that 300 Mayurbhanj-634, Phulbani-279, Puri-702, year old brass idol of Radha was stolen from Sambalpur-636, Sundargarh-393. the Gopal Tirtha temple at Puri ; < (ii) Total amount of Central(c) whether the idols have not been assistance for these Centres released in the recovered so far ; and VI Plan is Rs. 208 lakhs. (d) if so, what action has been taken by (c) There is no retrenchment of Government to prevent theft of idols in instructors appointed under the Scheme. Orissa ? (d) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (e) Does not arise. CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) Yes, Sir, accor Contract for Manufacturing of Cast ding to available information. However, Steel Bogles both the temples are not centrally protected monuments. 7613. SHRI CHINTAMANI PAN1GRAHI : Will the Minister of (c) According to reports, only the brass TRANSPORT be pleased to state ; idol of Radhe has been recovered. 129 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 230 (d) Several measures have been taken by (b) if so, the steps taken to implement Government to prevent theft of idols in the tbe above proposal in 1986-87 ? country including the State of Orissa as indicated in the Statement given below. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) No, Sir. Statement (b) Does not arise. 1. Watch and Ward arrangements have been strengthened in the centrally protected Leasing of Aircrafts by U.S. Company monuments. 7616. SHRI MULLAPALLY RAMACHANDRAN : Will, the Minister 2. A separate Circle with headquarters of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : at Bhubaneshwar has been opened in April, 198S for better maintenance and security of monuments. (a) what are the steps taken by Govern ment in respect of the controversial contract 3. Under the Antiquities and Art that Air India has entered into with the Treasures Act, 1972, the notified categories U.S. Company, Evergreen International , for of antiquities are being registered. lease of aircrafts ; and 4. The regulation of export trade in (b) whether tbe contract has been antiquities and art treasures and compulsory terminated/withdrawn ? acquisition of antiquities and art treasures, besides licencing of antiquity dealers have THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT also been provided in the said Act 1972. (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) On June 15, 1985, Air India had concluded a 5. One sculpture shed at Lalitgiri and lease agreement with Evergreen International an archaeological Site Museum at Konarak Airlines for wetlease of freighter aircraft have been constructed by the Archaeological with effect from July 1, 1985. According Survey of India. to the terms of tbe contract, the US Com pany has provided aircraft to Air India for tbe operation of freighter services. The 6. A computerised data bank of cases contract is still in force and has not been of theft and recoveries of important cultural terminated. properties (sculptures, idols, paintings, illustrated manuscripts), containing infor mation about crimes and criminals is being Research on effects and Antidotes for maintained by the Central Bureau of Snake Bite Investigation. 7617. SHRI MULLAPPALLY 7. Documentation of loose sculptures, RAMACHANDRAN : Will the Minister of paintings, illustrated manuscripts is in HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be progress. pleased to state : (a) whether there are any research Linking Keonjhargarh with Vayudoot Service centres/organisations currently doing research on the effects and antidotes for snake-bite ; 7615. SHRI HARIHAR SOREN : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (b) names of the locations where snakes are being bred in Kerala for extracting venom ; (a) whether Keonjhargarh in Orissa is Proposed to be brought under Vayudoot m*P as there is an airport existing at (c) the annual quantity of venom Rftiiuao near Keoqjhirgarb, and collected in Kerala during 1984 and 1985 | 231 W itten Answers APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 232 (d) whether Government have allocated (b) The project works are executed by any funds for snake breeding centres in the State Government and the details Kerala ; and regarding materials held in 6tore are not* reported to the Central Government. (e) if so, details thereof 7 (c) The Government of India are not THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE aware of any announcement regarding DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE abandonment of the project. However the (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) Yes, State Government has taken a decision to Sir. close the project estimate and take up the balance works as Phase-II Project in the 7th (b) and (c) The Government of IndiaPlan. have no information. [EnglLh] (d) No, Sir. (e) The question does not arise. Proposed Mathura-Alwar Railway lioe passing through Govardhan Parwat [Translation] 7619. SHRI DIGVIJAY S1NH : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to Gandak Canal Project state : 7618. SHRI KALI PRASAD PANDEY: (a) whether the proposed Mathura-Alwar Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES railway line will pass through Govardhan be pleased to state : Parwat in Malhuia District of Uttar Pradesh; (a) whether it is a feet that 40 per cent (b) whether Government are aware that work is yet to be done in the Gandak Canal this step will hurt the religious sentiments of Project, and an expenditure of 1000 crore a particular community ; and of rupees has been incurred on it so far ; (c) if so, whether Government are (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that considering a change in alignment of the the construction materials e. g. iron, cement, railway line 7 bars, etc. worth about 350 crcre of rupees purchased for this project are lying in THF MINISTER OF TRANSPORT godowns and even then Government (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (c) Although announced to abandon completely this pro the earlier alignment as per the Mathura- ject on 31 March, 1985 itself ; and Alwar New BG line Project Report was passing too close to the Govardhan Parwat, (e) if so, the basis on which announce the same has been realigned to avoid all ment for abandonment of this project was religious monuments. made and how Government propose to complete the remaining 40 per cent work ? Proposal for “National Education Testing THE MINISTER OF WATER Service” RESOURCES (SHRI B SHANKARA- NAND) : (a) The 2nd revised estimate of 7620. SHRI tyOHANBHAl PATEL: Gandak Project, Bihar was approved by the Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE Planning Commission in 1977-78 for Rs. DEVELOPMENT be pleased to stale : 350.93 crores and the State Government has incurred an expenditure of Rs. 370.89 crores (a) whether there is any proposal to on the project up to the end of VI Five create a ‘National Education Testing Service' Year Plan. The Gandak Barrage and the in the country ; Western canal are completed. The eastern Caaal has been completed upto 240 km. out (b) if so, the main reasons for intro of 277 km. ducing this system ; and 233 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 l&AKX) Written Answers 234 (c) when this proposal is likely to be School education is mostly manBged and implemented 7 looked after by the Mate governments. The state governments have been implementing THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and expending the programme for vocational DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND education in schools within the limits of CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA resources available. No central scheme has ROHTAGI) : (a) to (c) The UGC has so far been drawn dp for expending voca set up a National Education Testing Unit tional education and imparting skill training with a wiew to overcome the problem of specially in tbe rural and remote areas of comparability in marks awarded by different the country. universities, increase the reliability and objectivity of examination for particular The size and nature of the vocational purposes and act as a pace-setter for the education programme would depend on the improvement of syllabi and methods of funds that become available for it in the teaching/evaluation in the university system Seventh Plan. in general. To begin with, tests are being held since August, 1984 for the award of Junior Research Felloships institute by the University status to Jamia Millia lslamia Commission at the post-graduate level in and Hindi Sabitya Sammelan, Prayag Humanities, Social Science and Sciences. 7622. SHRI SOMNATH RATH : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE Schcme for Vocational Education in the DEVELOPMENT be pleased to slate : Rural and Remote Areas (a) whether Central Government propose 7621, SHRI BALASAHEB V1KHE to grant University status to the Jamia Millia PATIL : Will the Minister of HUMAN lslamia ; RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to stale : (b) if so, whether Central Government also propose to consider Hindi Sahitya (a) steps Government propose to take Sammelan, Prayag for the Grant of Uuniver- to expand the vocational education and sity status ; and imparting of skilled training in the rural and remote areas of the country in general and (c) if not, the reasons therefor 7 Maharashtra in particular during the Seventh Five Year Plan ; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (b) whether Government have drawn up CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA some scheme in this regard and if not, what ROHTAGI) : (a) The Jamia Millia lslamia, remedial measures are proposed to be taken an institution declared deemed to be a by Government for such education in university under section 3 of the UGC Act, remote and rural areas ? has proposed that the Jamia may be granted a statutory university status through an act THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of Parliament. The proposal is being DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND considered in consultation with tbe UGC. CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) At present, a (b) and (c) No such proposal has been variety of non-formal courses of 3 to 6 received by tbe Government. months duration in various trades/skills relevant to local socio-economic conditions are being offered io 107 selected institutions Assistance to Delhi Flylog Club under the Community polytechnic scheme in the rural and remote areas of the country 7623. SHRI SUBHASH YADAV : including eight such institutions in tbe State Will the Minister of TRANSPOR1 be of Maharashtra. pleased to state : 235 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 2$6 (a) the amount of assistance which (iii) The Delhi Flying Club has been Union Government have given to the Delhi advised to fully utilise the FJyiog Club during 1985-86 ; subsidised flying hours allotted for the civil trainee pilots. (b) whether any complaints in regard to tbe management of*the dub have been received ; and Declaration of Inter-State Roads in Kerala as National Highways (c) if so, steps proposed to be taken 7624. SHRI K.P. UNNIKR1SHNAN: to set right tbe affairs of the Delhi Flying Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be Club 7 pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (a) the criteria for declaring a road as (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) An amount of a National Highway ; Rs. 1,34,740.00 has been given to the Delhi Flying Club as grants-in-aid in the form of (b) the procedures adopted for declaring subsidy/subvrntion during the year 1985-86. an inter-state road as National Highway ; (b) Yes, Sir. A complaint was received (c) whether the Tellicherry-Mercare- in February, 1986 from one civil trainee Mysore Road connecting Kerala and pilot of tbe Delhi Flying Club on tbe Karnataka, Trivandrum-Muvattupuzha- following points :— Madurai road and Calicut-Gudallur road connecting Kerala and Tamil Nadu are (i) Procedure for getting permission proposed to be declared as National for cross-country flying, is lengthy Highways ; and cumbersome ; (d) whether the Government of Kerala have represented the case of these roads for (ii) No-utilisation of the subsidised declaration as National Highways ? flying hours for civil trainee pilots ; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SURFACE (iii) More flying training to Naval TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): trainees than the civil trainees. (a) and (b) Taking over of roads as National Highways is dependent on several (c) The matter has been looked into factors, viz. inter-se priority of various and it has been found that— schemes on an All-India basis, the funds available for the purpose and the following criteria land down for considering tbe (i) Restrictions on cross-country eligibility of a road for being' classified as a flights to and from Delhi have National Highway : been imposed by tbe Ministry of Home Affairs/Cabinet Secretariat (1) They should be the main highways for security reasons. Unhindered running through the length and operation of cross-country flights breadth of the country ; cannot be permitted, till these restrictions are withdrawn. (2) They should connect foreign highways ; (ii) Flying training to Naval trainees (3) They should connect capitals of is also an important programme States ; and in the larger national interest. Delhi Flying Club, however, takes (4) They should connect major Ports equal care to accommodate the and large industrial or tourist ( civil trainees also ; and centres ; and 237 Written Answer* * VAISAKHA . 1908 (SAKA) Written Answer*. 23* (3) They should meet strategic iv) anangements have been made fo^ requirements. holding of the prestigious member ship examinations by the National (c) No, Sir. board of Examinations which correspond to foreign qualifications (d) Out of the three State roads e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. mentioned in part (c) of the Question, the State Govt, of Kerala had approached the v) the Ministry of Finance on the Central Government for declaring only two basis of the recommendations of the roads viz. Trivandrum-Muvattupuzha- 8th Finance Commission have Madurai road and Calicut- Gudallur road as agreed to provide special grants National Highways. amounting to Rs. 352.44 lakhs annually for payment of rural Effective Steps to Check Migration of allowance to doctors posted in the Primary Health Centres during Doctors 1985-86 and 1986-87. This will 7625. SHRI ANAND SINGH : Will be in addition to a sum of Rs. the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY 101.40 lakhs during 1985-86 and WELFARE be pleased to state : Rs. 93.78 Jakhs during 1986-87 for House Rent Allowance to doctors who have not been provided (a) whether any steps are proposed or with residential accommodation. have been taken to check doctors from taking assignments abroad or migrating to foreign countries to check brain abroad of Discount on Group package Tours by doctors ; and Indian Airlines and Vayudoot 7626. SHRI JAGANNATH PATTNAIK: (b) if bo, details thereof especially pecuniary benefits to attract back from SHRI YASHWANTRAO GADAKH PATIL : foreign countries ? Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (a) whether it is a fact that there was SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) and (b) a practice of giving discount in fare for The following steps have been taken to group package tours which was discontinued discourage the migration of medical man some time back by Government ; and power to foreign countries : (b) if so, whether Government propose i) restrictions have been placed on to reintroduce the 30 per cent discount in medical graduates oping abroad for fare for group package tours by Indian higher education and training where Airlines and Vayudoot ? such training facilities exist in the country. Doctor belonging to THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT scarce categories are not sponsored (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes. Sir. for employment abroad. Indian Airlines had offered domestic group concession on its network from 1.4.1981 to li) advance increments are granted to 31.8.1984. specially qulified candidated on the recommendations of the State and (b) No, Sir. Central Public Service Commissions. [Translation1 iii) improvements in the service Festival of India in USA conditions of doctors, particularly those serving in the rural areas are 7627. SHRI DAL CHANDER JAIN : being brought about by the State Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE and U.T. Governments. DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 239 Written A ism m APRIL 24. 1986 Written Answers 240 (a) whether exhibitions as part of by the Festival of India Cell. These Festival of India were held in the USA include officials of the Department of under the mutual exchange programme ; Culture, Govt, of India, Sangeet Natak Akademy, National Museum and of the (b) if to, whether tbe USA will hold an Governments of Madhya Pradesh and exhibition on similar level of her precious Punjab. Information regarding the total art objects and paintings in India and if not, expenditure on their visit is being collected. the reasons for remitting Rs. 60 lakhs separately to Metropolitan Museum of New (d) The information is being collected. Y ork; [English] (c) the number of officers sent to the USA on Government expenditure to attend Publication of Bhaglrath the Festival of India and tbe name of the States from which they were sent and the 7628. DR. G. S. RAJHANS : Will total expenditure incurred on tbem including the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be the air passage ; and pleased to state : (d) the amount spent since tbe (a) (he reasons for taking back tbe commencement of the Festival of India publication of the Bhagirath Journal from todate on the visit of the Chairman and the D.P.D. of I & B Ministry ; Director General of the Festival of India and on their stay in tbe USA and France as also on their conveyance etc. ? (b) arrangements made for circulation advertisements and printing of these journals; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (c) number of advertisements procured CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA and circulation achieved during 1985 for ROHTAGI) : (a) There is no Cultural each issue ; Exchange Programme with U.S.A. However under the Indo-U.S. Sub-Commission for (d) whether the circulation is going Education and Culture mutual exchanges down and publication is being delayed ; and take place in the fields of Education and Culture between tbe two countries. Of the (e) if so, measures taken for improving exhibitions that were held in the Festival the situation regarding circulation, advertise of India, an exhibition at the Metropolitan ments and publication of these journals Museum of Art “India” was under this 7 programme. Other exhibitions were specifically conceived for the Festival of THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOUR iBdia in USA. CES (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND) : (a) Since the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting decided not to be concerned (b) There is presently no proposal to with the printing and distribution of tbe host any exhibition from USA of precious Journals any further, the publication of tbe art objects and paintings in India. A sum Journals was taken over by the Central of Rs. .47.99 lakhs was actually remitted to Water Commission. tbe Metropolitan Museum of Art for holding the Festival of India Exhibition titled (b) The statement indicating the "India**. Metropolitan Museum of Art sanctioned strength for the Journals is given directly approached various business houses in the statement — I given below. in India for sponsoring this exhibition and obtained tbe permission of Govt, of India (c) The requisite information is given io to remit the amount so raised. the statement — II given below. (c) Since the commencement of the (d) Due to delay in printing, the Festival of India twelve officials were deputed circulation seems to have gone down. 241 Written A swers VAISAKHA 4. 1908 ($AfTA) Written Answers 242 (e) At the work relating to publication, Statement-11 sale, advertisement and circulation has been transferred to Central Water Commission BHAGIRATH ENGLISH recently, measures for improving the situation is being assessed. 185UC Advertisements Total Procured circulation January-March, 1985 One 2714 Stateraent-I April-June, 1985 One 2651 BHAGIRATH (ENGLISH) July-September 1985 One 2418 Post Sanctioned I Strength BHAGIRATH PATRIKA (HINDI) January-March 1985 Nil 1912 1. Editor I April-June, 1985 Nil 1900 2. P.A. 1 July-September, 1985 Nil 1881 3. Professional Assistant 1 4. Artist 1* The fourth issue for the quarter ending October-December, 1985 is under print. 5. Assistant 1 6. L.D.C. 1 Model Region Polytechnics in States 7. Peon 1 7629. SHRI T. BASHEER : Will the 8. Packer 1* Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVE LOPMENT be pleased to state : BHAGIRATH PATRIKA (HINI (a) whether there is any proposal under Government's consideration to establish 1. Editor 1@ Model Regional Polytechnics in some States : 2. Assistant Editor 1 (b) if so, the details thereof ; 3. Sub-Editor 1 4. Sr. Hindi Translation 1 (c) whether Union Government have received any proposal from tbe Kerala 5. Professional Assistant 1 Government in this regard ; and 6. Artist 1* (d) if so, steps Government have taken 7 Steno 1 in the matter ? 8. L.D.C. 1 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 9. Peon 1 DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND 10. Packer 1* CULTURE (SHRIMAT1 SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) No, Sir. NOTE : * Common for both journals. (b) Does not arise. @ The post of Assistant (c) No, Sir. Editor will be abolished from the date the post of Editor is BUed. (d) Does not arise. 243 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 244 Appointment of Vice-Chairman and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Members of U.G.C. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARB (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) and 7630. PROF. NARAIN CHAND (b) CGHS is not a reimbursement scheme PARASHAR : Will the Minister of and medical facilities are provided to CGHS HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT beneficiaries through CGHS dispensaiies/ be pleased to state : recognised Hospitals. (a) whether Vice-Chairman and (c) A proposal in respect of these Members of the University Grants Commi retired Central Government employees who ssion have still not been appointed ; and are not entitled to avail CGHS facilities has been referred to the Fourth Pay Commission (b) if so, the dates from which the to cover them under CS (MA) Rules. vacancies occured, the reasons for delay in filling-up of the posts and the likely dates (d) Does not arise in view of (c) above. by which these would be filled up ? Deduction of Union’s subscription from THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE salary of employees by Indian Airlines DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA 7632. SHRI BANWARI LAL ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) Four Members BA1RWA : of the UGC retired from Office on the SHRI P. M. SAYEED : expiry of their term on May 30, 1985. Another Member resigned from the member- Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be ■hip from October 9, 1985. The Vice- pleased to state : Chairman of the Commission retired from Office on the expiry of his term on June 22, (a) whether it is a fact that Indian 1985. The five vacancies in the member Airlines Management are deducting Union** ship of the Commission have been filled up Subscription from Salary of its employes from April 7, 1986. The appointment of despite reouests fiom employees rot to do the Vice-Chairman is at the final stages of so ; and consideration. (b) if so, the reasons therefor 7 Medical Expenses Facility to Retired THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Govt. Servants (SHRI BANS] LAL) : (a) No, Sir. 7631. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: (b) Does not arise. Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (a) whether it is a fact that a retired Poor Fll&ht Kitchen Service Government servant is only entitled to CGHS facilities and if he wants any 7633. SHRI MAN1K REDDY : Will treatment in private special ward no the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased reimbursement of medical expenses is to state : allowed ; (a) whether there is a proposal to (b) if so, the reasons therefor ; change the present arrangements regarding flight kitchen service for Indian Airlines (c) whether it is proposed to extend the flights w hich is thoroughly unsatisfactory; reimbursement of Medical expenses facility and to retired Government servants also ; and (b) if so, the steps proposed to be taken (d) if not, the reasons therefor ? by Government of India ? 145 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 190* (SAKA) Written Answers 246 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT THE MINISTER OF TRANSPROT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. Indian (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) The fares from Airlines uplifts meals from reputed caterers Malaysia to India are higher than those from and no major change is at present proposed India to Malaysia if converted into Indian in the present arrangemsnts. Attempts to Rupees at the current Bankers' Buying improve quality are constantly being made. Rate. It is due to tbe considerable appreciation of the Malaysian currency in (b) Does not arise. relation to Indian rupee over the past few years. Construction of Regional Fllarla Centre (b) The fares are constantly reviewed In Rajabmundry to make them more attractive to encourage tourism. 7634. SHRI A.J.V.B, MAHESWARA RAO : Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to Recognition of Ph. D Programme for state : Physicians in J.L.N. University 7636. SHRI VAKKOM PURUSHO- (a) whether it is a fact that Government THAMAN : Will the Minister of HEALTH have not granted permission for construction AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to of Regional Filaria Centre in Rajahmundry, state : Andhra Pradesh for which land has been allotted by the State Government ; (a) whether the Ph. D. Programme for physicians at the Centre of Social Medicine (b) if so. the reasons for the delay in and Community Health in Jawaharlal Nehru granting permission ? University is recognised by tbe Medical Council of India ; and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE (b) if not, the reasons thereof 7 (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) No, Sir. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARB (b) Does not arise. (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) No, Sir. Air Fares Ex-Malaysla/lndla (b) Tbe question of recognition of a Medical Qualification is considered only on 7635. DR. G. VIJAYA RAMA RAO: receipt of a request from the concerned DR. T. KALPANA DEVI : Institution as per provisions of Section 11(2) Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be of tbe Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. pleased to state : According to the MCI, no such request has been received. (a) whether it is a fact that Air-India fares from Malaysia to India are too high [Translation] and discouraging for tourists and visitors as against lower rates from India to Conversion of Dihari-Rohtas Light Railway Malaysia ; and into B.G. (b) if so, what steps Government 7637. SHRI KALI PRASAD PANDEY: Propose to take to bring about reduction Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be io these fares from Malaysia to India in pleased to state : order to encourage tourism and also inter- Asian and regional understanding and (a) whether it is a fact that tbe people solidarity 7 living in Dihari-Pipradih area are facing a 44) Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 248 lot of inconvenience as a result of closure of (a) the names of the language recognised the Dibari-Rohtas Light Railway (about 80 as major languages for the purpose of KM in length) ; purchase of books for the National Library, Calcutta ; (b) whether Government propose to convert the Dihari-Rohtas Light Railway into a broad gauge line and whether for (b) whether Oriya docs not find a place in that list ; and this reasons it has been closed down for the time being and if sot the lime by which (c) if so, the reasons therefor this line is likely to be reopened ; and 7 (c) how long the people of this area THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE will continue to be neglected ? DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ROHTAGI) : (a) The National Library, (SHRI BANS1 LAL) : (a) The Dihari Calcutta, does not usually purchase books (Dehri)-Rohtas Light Railway line is owned in Indian languages. However, a copy of by the Dihari (Dehri)-Rohtash Light books in all Indian languages are received Railway Company Ltd. and M/s. Sahu Jain by the National Library, Calcutta, under the are the managing agents. This Hailway was Delivery of Books Act, 1954. worked by the company itself under an agreement with the District Board of (b) and (c) Do not arise. Shahabad (now State Govt, of Bihar). The Central Govt. (Depit. of Railways) have no contractual obligation in these matters. Compul&ory National Social Service for Youths (b) and (c) There is no proposal for conversion of the line to B.G. Decision 76'0. SHRI K. V. SHANKARA for closure/reopening of the line rests with GOWDA : Will the Minister of HUMAN the Company management. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : [English] Dolphin helicopters deal with France (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration for compulsory national social 7638. SHRI ANANTA PRASAD seivice including an element of military SETHI : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT training for youths ; and be pleased to state : (b) if so, the details thereof, and when (a) whether it is a fact that France has the final decision in this regard is likely to agreed to provide 8 Dolphin helicopters be taken 7 free to India under a deal for the supply of the total of 27 helicopters ; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS (b) if so, the details regarding the deal? AND SPORTS AND WOMEN WELFARE THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRIMATl MARGARET ALVA) : (a) No, Sir. (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) The French, amongst other concessions, have given a price discount equivalent to the cost (b) Does not arise. of 8 Dauphin helicopters. Equation Between Education Cum Training and Purchase of Language Books by National Demand for Skills Library. Calcutta 7639. SHRI SR1BALLAV PANIGRAHI: 7641. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE Will the Mini*ter of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 240 Written Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 ( 5 ,4 ^ ) Written A'svers 250 (a) whether Government realise that (a) whether it is a fact that there have there is a growing qualitative imbalance been many accidents of bird bits to places ; between the supply of manpower from (be educational institutions and the demand for (b) if so, details thereof for the last skills in tbe economy ; three years ; (b) whether it is a fact that there is (c) whether all appeals from authorities surplus in some areas resulting in brain have failed to reduce the garbage food for while in other areas the performance is poor birds ; due to inadequacies in the training of tbe personnel ; and (d) whether it is a fact that the conditions of garbage disposal in the capital (c) if so, what steps Government are are one of the worst leading to large-scale taking to evolve a suitable equation proliferation of birds and bird hits to the connecting the parameters in the field of planes ; and education cum training and productive sectors ? (e) the steps proposed to check such accidents in Delhi ? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) There ROHTAGI) : (a) to (c) In a dynamic has been no notifiable accident to Civil economy, the protile of skills needed by the aircraft due to bird bits during the last three system changes sometimes at a pace higher years. than the rate at which the education system can respond. This results in qualitative (c) No, Sir. Efforts made by various and quantitative imbalances including short agencies have helped in containing bird- term surpluses in some areas and shortages strike incidents. in some others. (d) No, Sir. However, garbage dumps are a major source of attraction of birds. Tbe fact that the reliable manpower information system is pre-requisite to precise (e) A detailed action plan has been and scientific planning of technical education prepaied to eliminate the various sources of was duly appreciated and a National bird attraction. It envisages levelling of Technical Manpower Information System infield area, plantation of Dhub grass, has already been established for the purpose. construction of effective drainage system to prevent water-logging, pigeon proofing of 1 he improvement of quality and standards buildings clearance of slums around airports, of training in technical institution and their construction of modern abattoirs and carcass co-relation with the requirements of the processing centres, installation of incinerators productive sectors is an on-going process to in large hotels, meat and fish shops and v*hich the necessary attention is being paid hygienic disposal of chicken dressing wastes on a continuing basis, A number of within 10 kilometers of aerodrome premises quality improvement programmes have etc. Constant vigil is also being maintained already been instituted by the Government to prevent clandestine slaulhter of animals, at selected technological institutions and are skinning of dead animals, setting-up of being continued from plan to plan to take unauthorised meat and fish shops, butcheries care of these Quantitative aspects. etc. within a radius of 10 kilometers around airfields. Bird Hit Menace to Planes Checking of Aircrafts 7642. DR. G. VIj AYA RAMA RAO: 7643. SHRI V. TULSIRAM : Will Will tbe Minister of TRANSPORT be tbe Minuter of TRANSPORT be pl«a»t4 to Pleated to iiate : state : 251 Written Answeri APRIL 24, 1895 Written Answers 251 fa) whether it is a fact that after every (b) Tbe existing bookstall contractor 1,200 hours to 2,400 hours of air flight, an was permitted two additional tables on aircraft is required to be fully checked platform Nos. 6/7 and (wo additional tables to detect defects in the fuelage frame of the on platform Nos. 8/9 at New Delhi Railway aircraft; Station. (b) if so, whether a large number of (c) Tbe name of the contractor is M/s. 747 Boeings of Air India and other air M.S. Pankaj & Co., which is a partnership crafts of Indian Airlines are not subject to firm of unemployed graduates. requisite checks after completing the required hours of flight ; On a complaint regarding inadequate facilities for purchasing books on platforms (c) if so, the reasons therefor ; and Nos. 6/7 and 8/9, the matter was examined and it is was found that on account of (d) tbe steps proposed to get aircrafts important trains, such as, Howrah-Rajdhani checked regularly to avoid air accidents 7 Express, Bombay-Rajdhani Express, Tamil Nadu Express, K K. Express and G.T. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Express running with a large number of (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. coaches, the passengers at the far ends of the platforms were put to inconvenience in (b) and (c) Question does not arise. purchasing books, magazines, etc. The covered area of platforms No. 6/7 was extended in August 1985 and tbe conditions (d) All aircraft of Air India and Indian on platform No. 8/9 were similar to those Airlines are inspected at fixed intervals which of platform No. 6/7. In view of these have been approved by Director General of special circumstances, the bookstall Civil Aviation. contractor was permitted to lay 4 additional tables on platforms Nos. 6/7 and 8/9 at New Delhi Railway Station. [Translation] Allotment of Additional Stall/Book [English] Counter at New Delhi Railway Station 7644. SHRI MOHD. MAHFOOZ ALI Book Stalls of M/S. A.H. Wheeler and KHAN : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT Co. at Delhi Junction be pleased to state : 7645. SHRI SODE RAMAIAH : Will (a) whether Railway Board has issued the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to orders banning allotment of additional stall/' state : book counter table/trolley, etc. in metro politan cities ; (a) whether it is a fact that M/s. Wheeler and Co. are rendering satisfactory (b) if so, whether any additional book performance through five bookstalls on table counters have been allotted in a platform Ncs. 1 to 19 at Delhi Junction ; metropolitan city especially at New Delhi Railway Station by the Northern Railway (b) whether it is a fact that as per special despite the said orders ; and sole selling rights of M/s. Wheeler & Co. it is authorised to set up more bookstalls on (c) if so, the names of the contractor vacant platforms/waiting halls/circulating who has been allotted the said counters and area at Delhi and other stations ; ano the reasons therefor 7 (c) if so, what action is proposed to IHE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT curtail sole selling right of these contractors vSHKl BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes. Sir. to break monopoly 7 253 Written Answer VAISAHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Written An&wers 254 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (c) There is no system of computing (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. They bookstalls, tables or trolleys in terms of are able to meet the demands of passengers standerd units. M/s. A.H. Wheeler & Co. through stalls, tables and trollies. are having sole selling rights at 265 stations as per their agreement with the Railways. (b) No additional bookstall at any place can be set up by M/s. A.H, Wbeelar & Co. without prior permission from Task of Certifying Aircrafts at Transit Railways. Stations by Flight Engineers 7647. SHRI BASUDEV ACHARIA : (c) Sole selling right clause is part of SHRI SOMNATH RATH : the current agreement. Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state: Monopoly of Book Stalls at Railway Stations (a) whether it is a fact that the flight engineers of Air India contend that they 7646. SHRI HAFIZ MOHD. SIDDIQ: have not been trained as per the laid down Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be procedures of DGCA to perform the task of pleased to state : certifying an aircraft at transit stations where a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer is (a) whether it is a fact that one not available ; vending/catering contractor is authorised to hold two units only as per rule ; (b) the action Air India has taken to rectify the situation ; (b) whether it is also a fact that book (c) what was the additional expenditure stall contractor is authorised to hold five to incurred by the corporation so far, as a twelve bookstalls (not unit) only including result of carrying extra fuel to distant unemployed graduates ; and diversionary stations as a result of flight engineers refusing to carry out this task ; (c) whether a monopolist contractor is and authorised to hold 3000 (Three thousand) units of bookstalls in shape of uncounted (d) what was the expenditure, the counter tables in Railway stations if so, corporation incurred till now in terms of reasons thereof ? Hotel accommodation etc. as a result of flight engineers refusing to perform these THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT additional duties ? (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a* As per instructions issued in September 1985, the THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ceiling limit for bolding catering vending (SHRI BANSI LAL): (a) to (d) Director contracts on a Zonal Railway is 4 units in General of Civil Aviation has approved the the case of Cooperative Societies and 2 units flight engineers of Air India to continue to in the case of others. certify aircraft at diversionary stations or when Maintenance Engineer is not available (b) The extant policy is that except for any reason. where it is otherwise provided in the agreement, allotment of additional bookstalls Quarrel in I.A. Flight to the conti actors (other than partnerships of Unemployed Greduates) already holding 7648. SHRI ANAND SINGH : 5 or more bookstalls requires prior SHRI D.N REDDY : permission from the Department of Railways. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD In the case of partnerships of Unemployed SINGH ■ Graduates, permission of Department of Railways is required only when they are Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be holding more than 12 bookstalls. pleased to state : 255 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Wjliter. 4n\herj 256 (a) whether it is a fact that an Indian THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Airlines airbus flight lC-408 from Bombay (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Since 22.3.1983. to Delhi which left Bcmbay about 40 minutes late on 15 Jan u ary , 1986 returned back to (b) and (c) A new terminal building has Bombay soon after the take off because a been constructed at Leh at a cost of Rs. passenger picked up quarrel with the 49.46 lakhs but electricity and water supply commander ; are yet to be provided. At present passenger facilities are provided from a renovated (b) if so, what are the details of the Nissan Hut. accident ; and Two officers have b?en posted earlier to (c) whether any rules/regulations have Leh but hid to be withdrawn on health been laid down to deal with such cases and grounds. Efforts are being made to provide provisions made to handle such situations if more facilities/amenities and to post an so, the details thereof ? officer there as soon as possible. THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) An Commission to General Sales Agents enquiry is being conducted into the incident. 7650. DR. CHANDRA SHEKHAR TRIPATHI : Will the Minister of TRANS (c) The rules relevant to this case are PORT be pleased to state : Rule 141(3) and Rule 29 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. Rule 141(3) lays down that the Piiot-in-Command has the final authority (a) the percentage of commission as to the disposition of the aircraft while he normally given by Air-India to their Sales is in command. Ruls 29 provides that “No agents ; person shall interfere with the pilot or with a member of the operating crew of an (b) whether it is a fact that the sales aircraft, or tamper with the aircraft or its agent of Air India in London bad been given equipment or conduct himself in a disorderly more commission in comparison to other manner in an aircraft or commit any act agents; and likely to imperil the safety of an aircraft or its passenger or crew". (c) if so, the main reason therefor 7 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Appointment of Aerodrome Officer at Leb (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) The normal agency commission payable to the General 7649. SHRI P. NAMGYAL : Will Sales Agents of Air-India is 9 per cent with the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to 3 per cent over-riding commission. state : (b) and (c) The question of tbe quantum (a) since when the Post of Aerodrome of incentive commission payable to tbe Officer, Leh. is lying vacant ; General Sales Agent of Air-India for UK for the year 1982-83 had been under corres pondence and discussion between Air-India (b) whether it is a fact that due to Headquarters and the London office from absence of the Aerodrome Officer. Leht the April, 1982. The Manager of Air-India in passengers at the Leh air terminal building London had recommended an incentive are facing great hardship in view of non commission of 10% on a productivity of availability of minimum required facilities Rs. 12 crores or more oo Government as provided under the rules ; and directed fares. Afer discussion with him, this was reduced to 7% oo a productivity of (c) if so, the reasons for non-posting of Rs. 18 to 20 crores. Subsequently, after Aerodrome Officer there and when tbe post further discussion the incentive commission will be filled up ? was fixed at 5% on total productivity. 257 ft rltttn Attsntrs VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Atunert 258 • During the course of the review of the (b) if so, the number of officers who have incentive commission payable to the GSA so retired before reaching superannuation ? and keeping in view the stiff competition prevailing in the market. Air-India with the THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT approval of the competent authority autho (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) Yes, Sir. Air rised payment of incentive commission for India and Indian Airlines Employees Service 1982-83 at 10% of the total revenue Regulations provide for such review on productivity provided the GSA achieved a attaining the age of 55 years. level of Rs. IS crores. (b) While no employee was retired by Misuse of Position by Air India Officials Air India under these regulations ; 2 officers Posted Abroad and 38 staff were retired by Indian Airlines during the last five years. 7651. SHRI MOHD. MAHFOOZ ALI KHAN : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT Conversion or Cochin University Into a be pleased to state : centre for Research Studies (a) whether it is a fact that certain cases 7653. PROF. K.V. THOMAS : Will where the officials of Air India posted the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE abroad have entered into deals to the DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : disadvantage of the Airlines and later their joining the organisations they had favoured (a) whetbrr any decision has been taken by seeking pre-mature retirement have to convert Cochin University into a Centre recently come to the notice of the Govern for research studies • ment ; (b) tbe structure and nature of tbe proposed new research and study centre; (b) if so, what are the details thereof ; and and (c) the central assistance given to Cochin (c) what steps have been taken by the University ? Government to deal with tbe situation and also to ensure that the Air India officials THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE posted abroad do not misuse their official DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND position for personal gains and return to the CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA country even after their seeking pre-mature ROHTAGI) : (a) and (b) The Central retirement ? Government has no proposal to convert the THB MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Cochin University into a Centre for Research (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No. Sir. Studies. However, under an Ordinance (b) and (c) Do not arise. promulgated by the Governor of Kerala on February 23, 1986, the University of Cochin has been reorganised and converted into a Scrutiny of Senior officers of aviation industry full-fledged Science and Technological University of a unitary type engaged in the 7652. SHRI SODG RAMAIAH : Willpromotion of post-graduate studies and the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to advanced research in applied science, techno state : logy, industry and management. The details of the structure, are provided in the (a) whether like other Departments of ordinance. Government of India the continuance or otherwise of all senior officials of Air India (c) During the Sixth Plan, tbe UGC and Indian Airlines who have attained tbe provided development grants totalling Rs. age of 50 are being scrutinised with a view 159.23 lakhs to the Cochin University. In to weed out the dead wood and the officials 1985-86, the grants sanctioned were Rs. whose integrity is in doubt * and 96.35 lakhs. 259 Written A rimers APRIL 24. 198* Written Am wers 260 FnglMb Translation of Speeches Delivered (d) whether these institutions have at Sabitya Akademi Function received any aid from the Union Govern ment during the current financial year 7 7654. SHRI NARESH CHANDRA CHATURVEDI : Will the Minister of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND be pleaded to state : CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a) to (c) The central Government (a) whether Government had consti does not collect and maintain information tuted the Sahitya Akademi for propagation relating to colleges established and adminis of Indian languages and literature ; and tered by linguistic or religious minorities in the country and the community-wise (b) if so, the reasons for making it composition of student enrolment in such compulsory for the Indian Language speakers institutions. As for the medium of instruc at the conference of Akademi Award Winners tion. the UGC compiles and maintains on 25 February 1986 to submit English information about the media of instruction Translation of there speeches to be delivered and examination, in use in different univer by them in Iodian languages ? sities, but suggest information in respect of individual colleges is not compiled by the Commission. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA (d) The Central Government does not ROHTAGI) : (a) Yes, Sir. provide any assistance for the maintenance of colleges in the country. However, the (b) According to the Sabitya Akademi, UGC sanctions grants to colleges for deve which is an autonomous body, it was not lopment if they are recognised by the made compulsory for the Akademi winners Commission under Section 2(f) and declared who spoke at the Writer’s Meer on 25 Feb., fit. where applicable, under Section 12(B) 1986 to lubmit English translation of their of the UGC Act, provided they fulfil the speeches. For sake of convenience only the conditions of eligibility prescribed by the award winners were requested to provide an Commission for different schemes. In the English translation which was purely a disbursement of development grants, no functional step taken with inter-lingual distinction is made by the Commission communication in view. between colleges run by the minorities and other. Minority Educational Institutions Up-to-date Grounds Support Facilities 7655. SYED SHAHABUDDIN : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 7656. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be • pleased to state : (a) names of minority educational institutions teaching university level coruses, (a) the steps being taken to update the statewise and with the names of universities grounds support facilities at the 70-odd to which affiliated and whether general or highly impoverished domestic airports ; and technical ; (b) the steps being taken to improve (b) the percentage of students belonging communications systems at these airports to minority communities among the students to avoid risky take-offs and touch downs ? od the roll of each institution during 1985- 86 academic year ; THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) During (c) the medium of instructions in each the Seventh Five Year Plan, scheire* f°r case ; and ienprovemem/upgradation of ground support 261 W rit fin Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Written Answers 262 facili ties and communication systems, have (b) if so, what are the details in this beentiincluded. But the Outlay of the Civil regard ; Aviation Sector has been reduced to Rs. 73021 crores as against the requirement of (c) whether an inquiry committee was Rs. .2764.07 crores. This has necessitated a set up in this regard ; and review and revision of the schemes proposed earlier. As such, it is not possible, at present, to indicate their details. (d) if so, the recommendations of the inquiry committee and tbe decision takeo by Government 7 Criteria for Openiog Model Schools THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT 7657. SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI : (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (d) No. Sir. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE However, there were reports of overpayment DEVELOPMENT he pleased to state : of incentive commission to the General Sales Agent of Air India in London. This matter the criteria adopted for opening the was inquired into by various agencies. After proposed model schools in evjry district at inquiries, tbe GSA of Air India in London present 7 has been given a notice of termination. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Proposal to Withdraw Sole Selling Rights of DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND M/s. A H. Wheejer and Co. CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : One Navodaya Vidyalaya is 7659. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD proposed to be opened in each district in SINGH ; the 7th plan period. The availability of SHRI HAFIZ MOHD. SIDDIQ: suitable land and buildings would be the main criterian for deciding the location of a SHRI MOTI LAL SINGH : new Navodaya Vidyalaya. Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be pleased to state : Bungling by Air India Officers and Sales (a) the number of books counters tables Agent Firms in addition to book-stalls which have oeen held by A.H. Wheeler and Co. stationwise and zonewise ; 7658. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD SINGH : (b) the number of additional books SHRI MANIK REDDY : counter tables which have bejn given to SHRI MURLIDHAR MANE : Wheeler and Co. since i960 to i973 and SHRI P. M. SAYEED : further upto 1985 stationwise and zonewise ; SHRI SHANT1 DHARIWAL : (c) whether there is any proposal to SHRI VISHNU MODI : withdraw the sole selling right from the SHRI BHATTAM SR1RAMA agreements of A.H. Wheeler and Co. for MURTY : the purpose of giving self employment to SHRI M. RAGHUMA REDDY : unemployed graduates ; SHRI SUBHASH YADAV : (d) whether it is a fact that tbe then Will the Minister of T R A N S PO R T be Minister of Railways, Shri LN . Misra, pleased to state : assured to accommodate more and more unemployed graduates through bookstalls in (a) whether it is a fact that some officersplace of Wheeler and Co. ; and of Aii India and general Sales agent firms indulged in bungling to the tune of Rs. 15 (e) if so, what action has been taken crores over the last three or four years ; thereon 7 263 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 264 THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) Informa (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) The memorial tion is being collected and will be laid on is being constructed in memmory of all the Table of the Sabba. those who have perished in the Kanishka crash in the Atlantic off the Irish Coast. (c) Sole selling right clause is part of the current agreement in force from 1.1.1985. (b) The memorial is being constructed on land provided by the Irish at an estimated (d) and (e) Arising out of certain policy cost of Irish Pounds 70,000. decisions taken by the then Railway Minister, various steps have be?n taken for allotment (c) No, Sir. The idea of the memorial of bookstalls to unemployed graduates. 25 was mooted by the close relatives of the stations ear iter held by M/s. A.H. Wheeler victims. and Co. were released for allotment to Unemployed graduates. Allotment of all (d) Yes. Sir. new bookstalls excepting at those stations/ platforms covered under the Sole selling (e) Irish autboiities have volunteered rights of M/s. A.H. Wheeler and Co. under to lock after tbe memorial. agreemental provisions have been reserved for Unemployed Graduates and their Partnerships, Associations etc. and Coopera Unemployment of Trained Yoga Teachers tive Societies of actual workers. Even at the stations where M/s. A.H. Wheeler and Co. have sole selling rights, allotment of 7C61 SHRI KALYAN SINGH bookstalls at all new platforms constructed SOLANK1 Will the Minister of HUMAN on or after 1.1.1976 (excepting those replaced RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : due to gauge conversion) have also been reserved for the categories mentioned above. (a) whether it is a fact that prior to July, 1982 the Yoga cour&es conducted at Memorial for Kanishka Victims •‘Vishwayatan Yoga Ashram" Jammu and Kashmir ar.d “Aparna Asbram" Mantalai 7660. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : (J and K) were recognised for appointment Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be ol qualibcd trainees as Yoga Teachers pleased to stale : without any discrimination ; (a) whether it is a fact that Government (b) whether it is also a fact that of India propose to construct a memorial instructions were issued to Delhi Adminis for 'KANISHKA* victims in Cork, Ireland tration/Employment Exchanges in the if so, tbe reasons therefor ; country for oot sponsoring the names oi qualified Yoga Trainees from "A parna (b) tbe likely amount propose to be Ashram*’ Mantalai resulting in unemploy spent for building the memorial and wbat ment to hundreds of trained Yoga Teachers; are the arrangements for its construction ; (cj whether it is also a fact that tbe (c) whether such memorial has been course of Yoga from Vishwayatan Yoga built by our Government in past cases of Ashram (J and K) is still recognised for tbe air crashes ; who initiated this proposal ; purpose of appointments of Yoga Teachers ; (d) whether this issue has been finally (d) the reasons for derecognising tbe decided ; and Yoga Course from Apaina Asbram , Mantalai (J and K) particularly when the (e) what would be the arrangements Board of Management and also the course for Its upkeep and maintenance and at with its duration is same for both the whoso cost ? institutions ; and 265 Written Answers VA1SAKHA 4f 1908 {Sa Ka ) Written Answers 266 (e) the steps Government now propose (c) whether the management of Air to take to end (be discrimination by India has taken the approval of the restoring the recognition to Yoga Course at manufacture and/or Director Genenral of Aparna Ashram, Mantalai (J and K) and, Civil Aviation prior to introducing these if not, tho reasons therefor ? deviations ; and (d) if not, the facts thereof ? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. ROHTAGI): (a) In so far as recognition of Yoga Teachcr Training Institutions and/ (b) to (d) Question does not arise. or their diplomas;degrees is concerned, it has been the view of the Government that, as in the case of other educational institu L Translation] tions, it is the responsibility of the State Governments and/or the Universities, within whose territorial jurisdiction such an Expiry ol Tream of Chairman National institution happens to be located to accord Book Trust such a recognition. 7663. SHRI SIMON TIGGA : Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE However, Delhi Administration and DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan made appointments from amongst the trainees of Vishwayatan Yoga Ashram and Aparna (a) whether the term of the Chairman Ashram, Jammu aod Kashmir. of National Book Trust of India has expired but even then he is working on the (b) No such instructions have been said p o st; and issued by the Government of India. (b) if so the detailed reasons therefor 7 (c) Delhi Administration is still consi dering candidates sponsored by the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Employment Exchange having training from DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Vishwayatan Yoga Ashram. CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA ROHTAGI): (a) Yes, Sir. (d) and (e) Government of India neither recognises nor derecognises. (b) The appointment of new Chairman is under consideration. Deviations from Operational Manual lEgtish] 7662. SHRI AJIT KUMAR SAHA : Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be Demands of Janabadi Organisation at pleased to state ; Ballasore in Orissa (a) whether it is a fact that the opera 7664. SHRI CillNTAMANI JENA : tions department has issued circulars Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be instructing flight engineers that they are not pleased to state : required to monitor standard call outs including ILS approach as laid down (a) whether it is a fact that Janabadi according to the procedures in the manu Organisation at Ballasore in Orissa State facturers operations manual ; has given an ultimatum to the South Eastern Railway authority to fulfil their demands (b) what are the reasons for such before the 16th March, 1986 else they would deviations in these procedures ; stop the running of all trains on ihat line j 267 Written Answits APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 268 (b) if so, what are their demands and are issued for Howrah per day the action taken by Government to fulfil from Balasore and 5 pairs of Mail/ each of their legitimate demands ; and Express trains to and from Howrah are already stopping there, (c) whether the South Eastern Railway authority have assured the Organisation in (iii) Quota of berths by 3 Up Howrah- the past to fulfil some of the demands, if Madras Mail has been increased so, what were those demands and the from 4 to 6. Increased in quota reasons for not fulfilling tbe remaining by other trains viz. 7/8 Puri demands 7 Express, 9/iO Jagannath Express and 45 Up East Coast Express THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT have not been found justified. (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) to (c) No ultimatum from any Organisation named Janabadi Organisation has been received Re-employment of officials In Indian but a body named Samiti for Peoples Cause, Airlines and Air India Balasore, informed the Station Superinten dent, Balasoie on 13.3.1986 that if their 7665. PROF. RAMKR1SHNA MORE: demands were not fulfilled by 16.3.1986, the Will the Minister of TRANSPORT be train service will be stopped. pleased to state : The demands of the Samiti were: (a) whether it is a fact that certain officials who had resigned from the Indian (i) Construction of footpath on Airlines/Air-India found their way again in Railway Bridge over Munia Jobri the Airlines on higher salaiies ; and and Buddhi Balanga rivers between Haldipada River and Balasore. (b) tbe number of such employees 7 (ii) Punctual running and proper main THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT tenance of rake of 467/4t8 Bhadrak (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) and (b) Indian Kharagpur Express and its extension Airlines has not re-employed any employee to Howrah. who had earlier resigned from its service. In Air India, however, some such employees (iii) Increase in reservation quota at have been reemployed. This information is Balasore. being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha. Following action has been taken on their demands : [ Translation] (i) Construction of footpath is under taken at the cost of State New Central Schools In Uttar Pradesh Government who have agreed to pay tbe cost of the footpath on 7666. SHRI HARISH RAWAT : Buddhi Balanga Bridge but have so SHRI RAJ KUMAR RAI : . far paid only 25% of it. The Will the Minister of HUMAN proposal of construction of footpath RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased on Munia Jobri is also being to state : processed. (ii) Rake of 467/468 has since been (a) whether Government have received attended to and its condition any requests in tbe past from Uttar Pradesh I improved. Its punctuality has also Government and other concerned organisa- improved and is now about 95%. tions and representatives of people for Extension of the train to Howrah opening Central Schools at many places in is not justified as only 40 tickcta the S tate; and 269 mitten Answers VAISAKHA 4, 1908 ISAKa ) Written Answers 270 \ (b) if so. the names of the places for 20. Bharuva Sumerpur, Distt. Hamirpur which requests for opening of Central Schools have been received and the names of the 21. Nokuchital (Nainital) places where Central Schools are proposed to 22. Hardoi be opened during the current financial year 7 23. Johnsar-babar, Distt Dehradun 24. Bhaturoja Kahan, Tehsil-Ranikhet THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 25. Rudrapur, Distt. Nainital DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE SHRIMATI SUSHILA 26. Bahraich ROHTAGI) : (a) Yes, Sir. 27. Almora 28. Mussoorie (b) The names of the places for which 29. Dehradun requests for opening of Kendriya Vidyalayas 30. Babina (Central Schools) have been received are given in the statement given below. Locations 31. Meerut of the Kendriya V idyalayas to be opened 32. Dadri during 1986-87 will be decided on the basis of suitable proposals and availability of 33. Agra funds at the begining of the academic 34. Kanpur session. 35. Anola (Bareilly) 36. Lalitpur Statement 37. Haldwani 38. Partapgarh List of places in Uttar Pradesh for which 39. Narindra Nagar requests for opening o f Kendriya Vidya layas (Central Schools) have been received 40. Naini, Allahabad by the Kendriya Vidyalayas Sangathan 41. Suhanpur 42. Kanpur 1. Maunath, Bhanjan 2. Tehri Dam Project 43. Rajender Nagar, Distt. Ghaziabad 3. Jhansi 44. Varanasi 4. Vilaspur, Distt. Rampur 45. Aligarh 5. Kamola, Dhamola, Valpadrao, 46. Balia Distt. Nainital 6. Village Paina, Distt. Deoria 47. Ranipur 7. Banda 8. Sahavar or Amanpur, Distt. Etah [English] 9. Ghazipur 10. Champavat, Distt. Pithoragarh Primary Education Through Mother 11. Khefi Lakhimpur Tongue 12. Kodiram, Gorakhpur 7667. SHRI K. PRADHAN1 : Will 13. Lucknow the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 14. Arun Vihar, NOIDA DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : 15. Roorkee 16. Thaltaain, Distt. Paur Garhwal (a) whether the Working Group on the 17. Muradabad national book policy has found that tbe primary education through tbe mother 18. Khurpatal, Distt. Nainital tongue is being ignored particularly in cause 19. Hamirpur of tribal children ; and 271 Wiisttn *nsAtf» APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 272 (b) if so, the steps which Government (b) and (d) Government do not have propose to take at the national level to any such proposal at the present. systematically survey and identify the educational and consequent book needs of the above segment ? [Translation^ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Festival of India in U S A. DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA 7669. SHRI DAL CHANDER JAIN : ROHTAGI) : (a) The Working Group on Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE the national book policy has pointed out DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : the need for- primary education through the mother tongue and providing sound (a) the scheme under which Festival of pedagogical base linking mother tongue with India was held in the U.S.A. ; school language in a bilingual education framework. (b) the agency which was to bear the expenditure on the Festival ; (b) The recommendations made by the „ working group are under examination. (c) whether any contributions were raised from Indian industrialists ; if so, the sources through which the amount was Laboratory Technologists In Teaching collected, the total amount collected, the and Non-Teaching Hospitals total amount remitted and the fate of the balance amount ; and 7668. SHRI C P. THAKUR : Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : (d) whether rare Indian art objects (idols) were exhibited there as per the existing rules ; if not, with whose permission (a) whether Government are aware of these were sent there ; whether the photo the importance of part played by laboratory graphs of these art objects appeared on the technologists in teaching and non-teaching postal stamps of that country ; and if so, hospitals ; with whose approval it was done ; whether all these actions were covered by the rules ? (b) whether Government propose any steps to improve their teaching, t.aining and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to introduce refresher courses facilities for DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND them ; CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) Festival of India in (c) whether Government propose to set USA was held following a decision taken by up a Council for All India Medical Labora the late Prime Minister during her visit to tory Technologists ; and USA in July, 1982. (d) if so, steps taken in this direction A number of agencies under and the outcome thereof ? different Ministries of the Government were made responsible for the various THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE constituent events of the Festival and made DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE separate budget provisions for the same. (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) Yes, Sir. (c)' Yesi-Sir. Letters were sent by the Chairman, Advisory Committee for ihe (b) Apart from the Schemes which the Festival of India to leading industrialists State Governments India, the Union in India giving details of the Festiva Governrrcnt has a scheme of training programmes in the USA and inviting their Laboratory Technicians for which 100% participation in the same through sponsor assistance is provided to the States. ship of various events. The total amoun 273 Written Answer* VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {SAKA) Written Ansveis 274 so collected for Festival of India, USA and (b) if not, names of the States where France amounted to Rs. 1.74,24.050.00. The such clubs exist ; and • amount spent from this so far on various activities of these Festivals is Rs. (c) to what extent are these Health 1,73.80,729.25. Tbe balance amount of Rs. Clubs financed by Union Government ? 43,320.75 is in tbe Personal Ledger Account maintained by the Accounts officer, Principal THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Accouuts Office of the Departments of DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE Education and Culture. \ y (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) to (c) There is no scheme under the Union Govern (d) Art objects from Indian Museums ment to either establish or provide help to were sent for exhibition in USA under the establish Health Clubs. The Government procedures prescribed by the Govt, of India also do not compile any statistics about Photographs of these objects did not appear whether the State Governments establish any on the American postal stamps. Health Clubs or not. National Airports Authority New Central Schools io Punjab 7670. SHRI YASHWANTRAO 7672 SHRI TARLOCHAN SINGH GADAKH PATIL : Will the Minister of TUR : Will the Minister of HUM \N TRANSPORT be pleased to state : RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (a) whether tbe National Airports Authority has been set up from 1st April, (a) whether Government propose to s;t 1986 ; up new Central Schools in the State of Punjab also ; (b) if so, the composition and functions thereof ; (b) if so, the locations thereof ; and (c) the number of airports brought (c) if not, the reasons therefor ? under its control ; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) whether any airports other than the DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND international airports are left outside the CULTURE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA ROHTAGI) : (a) to (c) As in previous years control of tbe authority ; and new Kendriya Vidyalayas (Central Schools) will be opened in 1986-87 also at the (e) if so, the reasons therefor ? begining of the academic session in different States including Punjab depending upon THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT availability of suitable offers and funds for (SHRI BANSI LAL) : (a) No, Sir. the same. It is not possible just now to say how many schools will be opened in 1986-87 (b) to (e) Does not arise. in a particular State or their locations. [EngltsH] Facilities for Instructions at Primary Level io Mother Tongue Financial aid to Health Clubs 7673. SYED SHAHABUDDIN : Will 7671. SHRI MULLAPPALLY the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE RAMACHANDRAN : Will tbe Minister of DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE b« pleased to state : (a) whether it is proposed to convene a meeting of tbe Chief Ministers or Education (a) whether Health Clubs have been set Ministers of States to review the implemen UP in all States in India ; tation of the three language formula ; 275 Written Answers APRIL 24, 1986 Written Answers 276 (b) names of Stales which have provided (e) Yes, Sir. adequate facilities for instruction at the primary level to children belonging to linguistic minorities through tbe medium of [Translation] their mother tongues, with or without any conditions regarding the number of such Unauthorised vendors at Delhi Railway children in a class or in the school, as a whole ; Stations 7674. SHRI KAMLA PRASAD (c) names of States which have intro RAWAT : Will the Minister of TRANS duced mother tongue, as the First language, PORT be pleased to state : without bracketting it with tbe regional language or the official language of the State; (a) whether the Ministry are aware that a parallel catering service is being run at (d) names of States which have Delhi Railway Stations by unauthorised bracketted classical or foreign languages along vendors ; with Modern Indian languages as the second or third language ; and (b) if so, whether the Ministry propose to take any effective steps to stop unautho (e) whether tbe three language formula rised vending of Paan, Bidi and Cigarettes ; satisfies the linguistic requirements of and linguistic minorities in non-Hindi States ? (c) if so, the details thereof ; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT CULTRRE (SHRIMATI SUSHILA (SHRI BANSI L A L ): (a) No parallel ROHTAGI): (a) No, Sir. catering service is being run at Delhi Railway stations by unauthorised vendors. (b) and (c) Do not arise. (b) and (c) It has been accepted all along that mother tongue should be the medium of instruction at primary stage. For [Erf fish] linguistic minorities, the policy of the Government of India has been that instruc Ban oa production of Injurious Drugs tion in the medium of mother tongue should be provided where at least 40 students in a 7675. SHRI N. TOMB I SINGH : school and 10 in a class desire so at the SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH: primary stage. Similarly at the secondary Will the Minister of HEALTH AND stage arrangements for tbe instruction FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state : through the mother tongue should be made if 60 students in tbe last four classes and 15 (a) whether it is a fact that Bangladesh in each class desire so. The State Govern has weeded out a large number of drugs ments have accepted this and are generally which were found to be inefficacious and a implementing it. In addition the minorities similar practice is followed by all advanced have the protection of Articles 30 (1) of the countries ; Constitution for setting up and running educational institutions of their choice. (b) whether during the last one decade any effort has been made to ban production (d) According to the information avai of drugs which on test and application were lable tbe States/UTs are ; Bihar, Assam. found to be injurious or not conforming to Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka. the published benefits accruing from them Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tripura, and if so, their number ; U ttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, (c) the steps proposed to be taken to ' Delhi, Goa, Diu & Daman, Himachal dracically cut down the drug formulations io Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, Qur country; and i l l VAISAKHA 4 . 1908 (SAKA) 278 (d) when a change in the law is proposed [Translation],** to be initiated to achieve tbis objective 7 MR. SPEAKER ; I am allowing that. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY WELFARE [English] (SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR) : (a) It is a fact that Bangladesh has weeded out a I have already taken a decision. It will large number of drugs which, according to be discussed. No problem. their experts, were not effecacious. (F nterruptions) Based on disease pattern, reports of adverse reactions and views of experts, the SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHAUDHARY advanced countries take action to prohibit (Katwa) : We have received another distur bing news...... (Interruptions) manufacture and sale of harmful and thera peutically irrational drugs as and when necessary. MR. SPEAKER : When I say that we are already after this thing, you take your (b) Government have prohibited manu seats. facture and sale of 26 categories of fixed dose combinations which were considered SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : There harmful and therapeutically irrational. is one disturbing news. The Mayor of Bhopal has made a trip to the USA and the expenditure for that trip was borne by the (c) The Drugs consultative Committee lawyers of the Union Carbide. which is a statutory body under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, has constituted a Sub- Committee to review druzs moving in the MR. SPEAKER : We will see to it. market from the angle of irrationality and I am aware of it. When I say that 1 will harmfulness. do it. Don't worry. (.interruptions) (d) Drugs & Cosmetics Act has been amended in 1982 empowering the Govern PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE ment to prohibit import, manufacture, sale (Rajapur) : Mr. Speaker Sir, this House and distribution of harmful and irrational has repeatedly discussed the problem of drugs. terrorism in Delhi and eisewher. Today a vary bad news has come that the police have unearthed a plot that some terrorists wanted to blow up the Birla Mandlr. This 72.00 hrs. is only a conspiracy to destroy the communal harmony in Delhi and to destroy the [English] atmosphere of secularism. The Home Minister should make a statement to indi SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA cate as to what concrete steps are being (Bankura) : Sir, I have given an adjourn taken to prevent the conspiracy to destroy ment motion. the harmony in the country. [Translation] [Translation] MR. SPEAKER : About what ? MR. SPEAKER : Professor Sahib, you had given a notice of adjournment (Jntetruptious) motion and I wanted to admit it, but against whom ? [English] PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : The Heart speaks this but the tor Etc speak Union Carbide announces...... differently. 279 APRIL 24. 19M 280 MR. SPEAKER : Against whom MR. SPEAKER : I have already should 1 admit it ? I cannot admit it initiated action. against the Government, because tbe Govern ment and the police have done a good job ; SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : The DSP they unearthed the plot. And 1 wanted to of Dhanbad was leading the party. admit the motion against all of us because, for the political thinking in this country that MR. SPEAKER : I have already asked it is today and that it was obtaining in the for information and when I get it... past, we had to pay heavy price in 1947, when brothers fought against brothers and (Interruptions) lakhs of lives were lost. We did not get rid of this cancer at ihat time and, we have SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : Jungle law not been able to get rid of it even today. is going on there... It is the mischief of those who want to divide brothers. Even today we have not (Interruptions) been able to extract and through out this poison. It is not the question of any single MR. SPEAKER : Why don’t you listen. party ; I want to exhort the Parliament as a whole that, unless we uproot this evil, we [Translation] shall not be able to make our country If you go on insisting, what can I do ? strong. You have to do it, in whatever Please listen to me. You will be satisfied. manner you like to do. Religion should be a private affair One may profess any religion one likes. But no political wing of I English] any religion should be allowed to function, SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : Either the at any platform, inside or outside, of any Minister should make a statement or we Gurdwara, temple, mosque or church. should have a discussion on this. Unless this is done the problem will not be solved. That is why 1 said against (Interruptions) whom I should admit the motion. I want to admit it against all of us. I want that MR. SPEAKER : 1 have already all of us should be involved in this adjourn initiated steps to get my facts because the ment motion. 1 want to tell you that the Government can only get the facts from the future generations will hold us responsible State Government. Then I can get it for this. discussed on tbe floor. [English] SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : A discussion PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: I am should be held here. We are not going to happy that the adjourment is alredy moved allow this thing to go on like this. from the Chair and carried... MR. SPEAKER : We have already (Interruptions' done our job. [ Translation] [Translation] SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA (Basirhat) : SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV I have given notice in respect of another (Nalanda) : 1 am taking of terrorism. tipe of cancer. MR. SPEAKER: Yesterday I told [English] Shri Ramashray Prasad Singh and today I am telling you. MR. SPEAKER : I have already taken it up. [English] SHRI INDRAJiT GUPTA : More That is what I am doing, without losing iliaa SO Harijans have been killed in Bibar... any time, and without losing even one (Interruptions) minute I have done it. 281 VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {SAKA) SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : Kindly SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE do something Sir. (Bolpur) : 1 have given you a motion. MR. SPEAKER : I am already doing it. MR. SPEAKER : No, that motion, SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : Thank you I cannot allow. very much. (Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : This is a serious matter, are you not MR. SPEAKER : Why don't you concerned with it. listen. Unnecessarily why waste the time of the House. 1 did it yesterday. Again you MR. SPEAKER : You are concerned. are raising it today. You can get information. There is no basis for an Adjournment Motion on that. (Interruptions) PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : Do SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : not get angry. This is a very serious matter. MR. SPEAKER : I do not get angry. MR. SPEAKER : It might be in your view. The Government has the authority. (Interruptions) They are entrusted with the conhdence of the people of this country...... SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU (Gobichcttipalayam) : 1 have given a notice (Interruptions) under Rule 193 with regard to Sri Lanka. MR. SPEAKER : That is all right. MR. SPEAKER : You can give it to Not allowed. me. Tomorrow the Business Advisory Committee is meeting. You can come there. (Interruptions)** This is not the time to discuss this motion. You can come to the Business Advisory SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : Committee meeting. Does it mean that we cannot question any What is your point of order ? of the deals ? SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS MR. SPEAKER : You can atk a (Mavelikara) : The officials of the State question, but there is no question of an Trading Corporation have comitted...... Adjournment Motion. 1 do not* bar your (Interruptions)* right to ask questions to get information .. MR. SPEAKER : No. No. You can give something. Nothing like that. It (Interruptions) does not from part of the record. SHRI D1NESH GOSWAMI (Guwahati): (Interruptions)* You are very right. But we have got the experience, whenever... You also. Mr. Somnath Chatterjee, you can also seek information on what you gave (Interruptions) me. That is the prerogative of the Government to deal and enter into any MR. SPEAKER : No question of agreement or any sort of a deal. That is elaboration. Not allowed. their prerogative. That is their prerogative. But you can seek an information. And you can even put me question, if it is within the (Interruptions)•* purview, 1 will get it done. * Not recorded. ** Not recorded APRIL 24. 1986 284 KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE MR. SPEAKER : You cannot ask me (Jadavpur) : 1 would like to raise a very for a discussion here on the floor of the important issue. Like in Assam and Punjab, House. It is my right to do it and decide under the leadership of Gorkha League, it. No, disallowed. a separate Gorkha Land movement is going on in North Bengal. Sir, this is a very {Interruptions)** serious matter. MR. SPEAKER : You come to mo [Translation] and see me. MR. SPEAKER : Please give it in SHRI H. A. DORA : I have already writing. 1 shall find out. apprised you about this. [English] MR. SPEAKER : No Point of Order. KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE : I Overruled. have already given a notice. The Govern ment should take bold action and it should [Translation] tackle the situation. SHRI C. JANGA REDDY (Hanam- MR. SPEAKER : We will nnd out. konda) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, cotton worth about Rs. 10 crores has been burnt within a SHRI BHATTAM SRIRAMA MURTY period of one month (Interruptions). I have (Visakhapatnam) : Thirteen thousand dis given three notices for this. placed families in Visakapatnam Stool Plant area are suffering and starving for the last seven years. T English] MR. SPEAKER : You give me some MR. SPEAKER : Not allowed over notice. 1 will see to it, not like this. Not ruled. allowed. (Interruptions)** (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER : It is all right. You MR. SPEAKER : Not a single word cannot raise it here. to go on record. (Interruptions) •* [Translation] MR. SPEAKER : Mr. Bhattam, that SHRI V. TULS1RAM (Nagarkurnool): js not the way to do it. I am not going to There is a temple near Ajmer. The allow these things. Not allowed. You president of India had visited this temple can give it to me. It is not like this. Not recently. But Harijans are not allowed to allowed. Absolutely irrelevant on the floor enter this temple. I had laid on the Table of the House. a paper on this. What action are you taking on that ? (Interruptions)** (Interruptions) MR.’ SPEAKER : What it your Point [English] of Order ? SHRI H. A. DORA : Sir. myself and SHRI H. A. DORA (Srikakulam) : 1 Shri Madhav Reddy approached you have given a notice under Rule 193. yesterday...... (interruptions) ( Interruptions) • • Not recorded •* Not recorded. 285 VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (£.4*4) 286 MR. SPEAKER : I cannot answer 12.05 hn here. It is all right. Sit down. Take your seat. I can not allow you like this. You cannot take it for granted without my PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE permission. Take your seat. Over-ruled. Syed Shahabuddin. [English] SYED SHAHABUDDIN (Kishanganj): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I bad raised a question of privilege against...... Notifications under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Annual Report of and Review on (.Interruptionj) Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi for 1984-85, National Institute of MR. SPEAKER : No, Sir. I did not Mental Health and Neuro Science allow that. Bangalore for 1984-85 and Notification SYED SHAHABUDDIN : There is under Food Adalteration Act. still an order against roe that I cannot go to any part of U.P.... THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIMATI (Interruptions) MOHSINA KIDWAI) : I beg to lay on the Table------MR. SPEAKER : I cannot allow. In my judgement, I have disallowed that. (1) A copy each of the following Notifica tions (Hindi and English versions) under SYED SHAHABUDDIN : Then, please section 38 of the Drugs and Cosmetics bring it to the House and permit to raise... Act, 1940 :— (Interruption>) (i) The Drugs and Cosmetics (First MR. SPEAKER : 1 have done it Amendment) Rules, 1985 published without giving any reason. You come and in Notification No. G.S.R. 89 (E) see me, if you like. in Gazette of India dated the 16th February, 1985. (Interruptions) (ii) Tbe Drugs and Cosmetics (Second MR. SPEAKER : Not allowed. Over Amendment) Rules, 1985 published ruled. in Notification No. G.S.R. 788 (E) in Gazette of India dated the 10th (In terrup tloru)** October, 1985. SHRI SAMAR BRAHMA CHOUDHURY (Kocrajhar) : A delegation of Plains Tribals (2) A copy of Notification No. G.S R. 863(E) Council of Assam have assembled in the (Hindi and English versions) published Boat Club. in Gazette of India dated tbe 22nd November, 1985 marking certain amend* MR. SPEAKER : You give it to me. ment to Notification No. G.S.R 578(E) issued under section 26A of tbe Drugs SHRI SAMAR BRAHMA CHOUDHURY: and Cosmetics Act, 1940. They have raised some demands for the [Placed in Library. See No. LT—2550/86] Plains Tribals Council. MR. SPEAKER : You give me in (3) (i) A copy of the Annual Report writing. Smt. Mohsina Kidwai. (Hindi and English versions) of the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi, for the year 1984-85 along with Audited Accounts. • • Not rccordcd. 287 Paper Laid an the Table APRIL 24, 1986 Message from Rajya Sabha 288 [Shrimati Mohsina Kidwai] National Council of Educational (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and Research and Training, New Delhi, English versions) by the Govern for the year 1984-85. ment on the working of the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New (ii) A statement (Hindi and English Delhi, for tbe year 1984-85. versions) regarding Review by the [Placed in Library See No. LT— Government on the working of the 2537/86] National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi (4) (i) A copy of the Annual Report for the year 1984-85. (Hindi and English versions) of the National Institute of Mental Health (2) A statement (Hindi and English and Neuro Sciences. Bangalore, for versions) showing reasons for delay the year 1984-85. in laying the papers mentioned at (1) above. (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and [Placed in Library See No. LT- English versions) by the Govern 2554/86] ment on the working of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore for the year 1984-85. 12.06 hrs. (5) A statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the Papers mentioned at (4) above. MESSAGE FROM RAJYA SABHA [Placed in Library See No. LT— 2552/86] [English) (6) A copy of the Prevention of Food Adulteration (Eighth Amendment) Rules. SECRETARY-GENERAL : Sir, 1 have 1985 (Hindi and English versions) to report the following message received published in Notification No. G.S.R. 745 from the Secretary-General of Rajya (E) in Gazette of India dated tbe 20th Sabha :— September, 1985 together with a corrigendum to the English version “1 am directed to inform the Lok Sabha published in Notification No. G.S.R. 903 that the Supreme Court (Number of (E) in Gazette of India dated the 17th Judges) Amendment Bill, 1985, which December, 1985 under sub-section (2) of was passed by tbe Lok Sabha at its section 23 of the Prevention of Food sitting held on the 22nd August, 1985, Adulteration Act, 1954. has been passed by the Rajya Sabha at [Placed in Library See No. LT—2553/86] its sitting held on the 23rd April 19S6, with tbe following Amendments :— Annual Report of and Review on Enacting Formula National Council of Educational Research 1. That at page 2, linel, Tor* tbe and Training, New Delhi for 1984-85 word “ Thirty-six tbe word “Thirty- seventh** be substituted. [Translation] Clause 1 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2. That at page 1, line 4, 'for* the DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND figure ,,1985*f the figure “ 1986** be CULTURE (SHRIMATl SUSHILA substituted. ROHTAGI): I beg to lay on the Table — (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report I am, therefore to return herewith the (Hindi and English versions) of tho said Bill in accordance with the provi- 289 Estimates Committee VAISAHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Re : Railways Bill, 1986 290 sions of rule 128 of tbe Rules of of the Estimates Committee oo the Ministry Procedure and conduct of Business in of Urban Development-Housing for the Rajya Sabba with the request that Landless Rural Labour and Minutes of the the concurrence of tbe Lok Sabha to the sitting of the Committee relating thereto, said amendments be communicated to this House.'* ______ 12.08 hrs. SUPREME COURT (NUMBER OF COMMITTEE ON ABSENCE OF JUDGES) AMENDMENT BILL. MEMBERS FROM THE SITTINGS 1986 OF THE HOUSE [English^ f English) SECRETARY-GENERAL: Sir, I lay Fourth Report on the Table the Supreme Court (Number SHRI MADAN PANDEY (Gorakhpur): of Judges) Amendment Bill, 1986 which I beg to present the Fourth Report (Hindi has been returned by Rajya Sabha with and English versions) of the Committee on amendments. Absence of Members from the Sitting of tbe House. ------) 12.07 hrs. 12.09 hrs. COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS RE : RAILWAYS BILL, 1986 [English] [English] Eighteenth Report THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT (SHRI BANSI LAL) : On behalf of Shri SHRI M. THAMBI DURAI Madhavrao Scindia, I beg to move for leave (Dharmapuri) : I beg to present the to introduce a Bill to consolidate and amend Eighteenth Report (Hindi and English the law relating to Railways, versions) of the Committee on Private Members Bills and Resolutions. SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI (Guwahiti): A number of us have not received a copy of this Bill, but the Secretariat says that the Bill had been sent. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE 12.7% (Bolpur) : We have not received it. ESTIMATES COMMITTEE SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA (Bankura): Just now I have received it. [English] MR. SPEAKER : It was circulated on Thirty-Second Report and Minutes the 19th. SHRI CHINTAMAN1 PANIGRa HI SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : I (Bhubaneswar) : I beg to present the Thirty- checked up all the papers. 1 did not receive Second Report (Hindi and English versions) it earlier. 291 Re / Railways BUI, 1986 APRIL 24. 1986 R t t Railways BUI, 1986 292 SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : So MR, SPEAKER : Nobody has got it ! many members have not received it. Other Members are also sitting here. MR. SPEAKER : I have ascertained. It has been circulated. [English] SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : There can be one or two omissions mistake, You ask everybody. but so many members have not received it. MR. SPEAKER : We do not know SHRI BASUDEB ACHAR1A : We what is the truth. We can give it to you. received only the corrigendum and not the The Bill has been circulated. copy of the Bill. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : MR. SPEAKER : How could it be...... Prof. Ranga, did you receive it ? corrigendum being received without the Bill ? PROF. N. G. RANGA (Guntur) : We SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY do not know what is happening here. (Katwa) : Actually it is a fact that none of SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : He has us has received it. not received it. MR. SPEAKER : How can there be a MR. SPEAKER : We have checked up corrigendum without a Bill having been and it has been circulated. issued ? PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : He (Interruptions) did not open the packet I MR. SPEAKER : We have got a record (Interrupt fans) that it was circulated on the 19th. [Translation] (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER : You have not received [Translation] it. Others have received it MR. SPEAKER : Our Secretariat has SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : Nobody circulated it. has received it. [English] MR. SPEAKER : They have circulated SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : it. May be, it has not reached you. None of us got it. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER : We can look into it. MR. SPEAKER: Let me find out if it has reached no one. (Interruptions) SHRI G.M. BANATWALLA (Ponnani): [Translation] It should be introduced after we have received the copy. MR. SPEAKER : Why should we make a wrong statement ? When we get MR. SPEAKER : If you want, it can anything, we pass the same on to you and be despatched to you again. No problem. when we do not receive anything, we will say that we have not received it. It is a [English] simple thing. ' SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : Nobody SYED SHAHABUDDIN (Kisbangaoj): This is a wrong procedure. has got»it. 193 Re t Railways Bill, 1986 VA1SAHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) ** / Railways Bill l*8o 294 MR. SPEAKER : This is a wrong MR. SPEAKER: Nobody is telling a procedure. It is a failure of the channel of lie. It has been despatched from here, but communication. has not reached you. SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA (Basirhat) : SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : So many Let the Bill be circulated today and be Members cannot be wrong. introduced tomorrow. Heavens will not fall. We will see the Bill. MR. SPEAKER : I can get or records checked up. I can do nothing more. My [TranslationJ office aayi that it has been despatched. This is in our record. MR. SPEAKER : Guptaji, it makes no difference. It is not going to be passed [English] today. Why are you splitting hair 7 It is just a minor thing. [English] [Translation] SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : Heavens We will not have an opportunity to oppose will not fall if it is introduced tomorrow. the Bill unless we know what is there. Under the rules, 1 have got certain rights. Why should 1 lose those rights 7 MR. SPEAKER : What if it is intro duced today 7 After all it is not going to (Interruptions) be passed today itself. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : How [Translation] shall we oppose it if we want to in case we do not have a copy 7 SHRI BANSI LAL : This Bill has already been circulated. What is he MR. SPEAKER : All right, we shall saying ? take it up tomorrow. But let me find out how it has happened. (Interruptions) [English] [English] I must find out. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : ( Interruptions) What is he saying ? (Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : I SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: am not blaming anybody; but 1 want to Are all of us misleading you ? ask...... (Interruptions) (Interruption ) MR. SPEAKER : I want to find out. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : [Translation] Are we speaking untruth ? Why did it not reach you when it has been despatched from here. After all, where (Interruptions) has it gone 7 ITranslation1 [English] SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : Are we SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : misleading you deliberately ? Even today, what happened was this ; he i9S Matter Under Rules 371 APRIL 24, I t 96 Matter Under Rules 377296 [Shri Saifuddin Chowdbary] (Ii) Need to provide S.T.D. facility in rang up the Secretariat for the Bill. They Gondia, Bhandara and Tumsar Tele sent the Bill What Bill ? Appropriation phone Exchanges. Bill. They sent the Appropriation Bill. (/ nierruprion ) SHRI KESHAORAO PARDHI (Bhandara) : Tbe capacity of Bhandara and MR. SPEAKER : Now Matters under Tumsar Telephone Exchanges in district Rule 377. Kumari Pushpa Devi is not Bhandara of Maharashtra is inadequate. here. Shri Ram Pyara Panika is absent ; In Bhandara and Tumsar districts about 200 so also Mr. Wadiyar. Now, Shri Mohan and 75 persons respectively have been on l-slJhikram. the waiting list for the last five years. Bhandara is a backward district. Some industries are now being set up there. Work on a Rs. 200 crore Sunflag Steel Factory in 12.16 hrs. Bhandara is in progress. But telephone and telex facilities are not available. Similarly, work on a cooperative sugar factory has MATTERS UNDER RULE 377 started there. But telephone facility is not available there also. The industrialists hesitate to set up industries in this backward [Translation] district for want of this facility. There has been a demand for S.T.D. facility in (i) Demand for Pensionary and other Gondia. Bhandara and Tumsar districts for Benefits to the Employees o f“ Banvasi the last many years. Several persons have Seva Mandal" in Madhya Pradesh. submitted applications for telex facility. I have also been making all out efforts in this SHRI M. L. JHIKRAM (Mandla) : Sir, direction for the last six years but the Banvasi Sewa Mandal is a Social organisa concerned department is not paying any tion in Madhya Pradesh which has been heed. I was given an assurance in the last serving tribal girijaos of backward and Lok Sabha in regard to the provision of inaccessible ravines and terrains of Madhya these facilities. Pradesh for the last 40 yeari and running schools for dissemination of education I would request the Government that among them. The teachers and the workers Gondia, Bhandara and Tumsar exchanges of this organisation have been serving the should be linked with STD at the earliest. people with a sense of dedication even by The capacity of Bhandara, Tumsar telephone sacrificing their and their families comforts exchanges should be augmented without and upholding the ideal and aims of the delay. Telecommunication facilities inclu founder of this organisation late Thakkar ding telex facility should be provided to tbe Bava. But I regret to inform the House new industries which are going to come up that the future of such dedicated teachers in the district and necessary instructions to and workers becomes dark when they retire this effect be issued forthwith. becausc they are not entitled to gratuity, pension etc. whereas the teachers and [English] workers of other Semi-Government private and Government-aided institutions are (iii) Need to fill up the existing vacancies entitled to such facilitiesias are available to the Government servants. Sir, the Govern of judges in the High Court of Andhra ment are providing 100 per cent aid to this Pradeih. organiaation. It is, therefore, requested that the teaching staff and other employees SHRI C. JANGA REDDY (Hanam- of this organisation should be provided such konda) : For a long period of more than facilities of pension and gratuity as are 28 months, tbe eight vacancies in A.P. High available to the Government employees so Court have not been filled up by the as to enable then to lead a normal life after Government of India. Due to this, the retirement. Andhra Pradesh people are facing hardship* 297 Matter Under Rule 377 VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Matter Under Rule 377 298 for want of justice. There are eighty-eight [Translation] thousand cases pending in the High Court for justice for three years. In the absence (v) Need to connect Chittorgarh Id of the Judges, justice gets delayed, and hence Rajasthan with the Vayudoot Service. justice is denied. In this regard, Government has recommended a panel of Judges thrice, PROF. NIRMALA KUMARI with the consent of the Chief Justice of the SHAKTAWAT (Chittorgarh) : Mr. Speaker, A.P. High Court. But the papers are Sir, the historic city of Chittorgarh in moving between State Government and Rajasthan, which has been the land of braves Central Government without any valid and devotees, is a centre of tourist attraction reasons. In between the two Governments, because of its glorious past. Therefore, it is the A.P. people are worst sufferers, for want my earnest request to the hon. Transport of justice. Minister that Chittorgarh should be linked with Vayudoot Service. The Rajasthan Now again for the third time, A.P. Government have constructed an air strip Government has submitted a panel of judges near Soniyana village in Chittorgarh district on 4th January 1986 fur appointment of which lies in between Bhilwara and High Court Judges. But even after three Chittorgarh districts. State planes have months, the Central Government has not been using this air strip since 1983. My taken any decision on the issue. submission is that this air strip should be conveited into an airport and Vayudoot Service started from there. At present In view of the above facts, I request Vayudoot service is running upto Jaipur the Government of India to take this matter and Kota. This can be extended upto seriously and fill up all the existing vacancies Chittorgarh. With the introduction of this without any further delay. service two important districts of Rajasthan, Bhilwara and Chittorgarh, will be linked. Also, this will add to tourist facility for (Iv) Need to extend relief lo people affected Chittorgarh and a number of domestic and by hailstorm in Monteswar Purbasthali and foreign tourists will visit the historic fort. Nandangbat blocks of Kalna sub division The entrepreneurs of Bhilwara city of In West Bengal Rajasthan, will also get benefit of Vayudoot service. In this way industrial sector will SHRl SA1FUDDIN CHOWDHARY prosper. (Katwa) : A devastating hailstorm on 5th April has ravaged the peasants of Monteswar It is therefore, my fervent request to the Purbasthali and Nandanghat blocks of Kalna hon. Transport Minister that a Vayudoot sub-division in West Bengal. Many people Service, linking important districts Chittor have been injured, houses of mud and tile garh and Bhilwara, should be introduced have been broken, crops of large areas at the earliest and benefits thereof be given destroyed, domestic animals of household to those Rajasthanis who are engaged in animal husbandry like poultry and pigs have business in every corner of the countryf. been killed in large numbers. The loss due This will also help the development o to this hailstorm; which is unprecedented in tourism in the State. reccnt history, is apprehended to be to the tune of some crores. (vl) Need to open at least ten Purchase Centres in each Development Block of Poor peasants and agricultural labourers are faced with most unwarranted situation Uttar Pradesh for the purchase of Rabi of agony and calamity. The State Govern Crop. ment has rushed relief to the people. I appeal to the Central Government to help SHRI UMAKANT MISHRA (Mirzapur): the people of this area to overcon e this Mr. Speaker, Sir, there has been a good rabi terrible devastatioo caused due to the crop in Uttar Pradesh due to favourable erratic behaviour of the nature which caught whether, agricultural policy of the Central tho people unawares. and State Governments and hard labour of 299 finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance BUI 300 [Shri Umakaat Mishra] It is proposed to reduce the excise duty the farmers. There has been a record on refined mustard oil or repeseed oil from production of wheat which is a very Rs. 1500 per metric tonne to Rs. 750 per encouraging trend. But unless at least ten metric tonne in the interest of oilseeds purchase centres are opened in each develop farmers and for encouraging production of ment block for the purchase of foodgrains mustard oil. Refined oils produced from at the support price, the farmers will not solvent extracted oils as well as castor oil get fair price for their produce and they will and tobacco seed oil are being exempted be exploited. Their labour will go waste. from excise duty completely. I, therefore, request the Central Government to make arrangements for setting up at I had promised a separate scheme for least ten purchasing centres immediately in small scale units engaged in body building each development block for purchase of It is proposed to reduce and levy the excise rabi crop. duty at a specific and concessional rate of Rs. 4,000 per truck fur goods transport and at the rate of Rs. 8,000 per unit for other type of bodies. The procedure for duty collection from independent body builders 12.25 brs. is also being simplified. They would be required to submit only a monthly account FINANCE BILL indicating the number of body build vehicles cleared, registration number and excise duty [English) paid. Such units will be exempted from maintaining daily production account. MR. SPEAKER : 12 hours have been allotted for all the three stages of the The relief from excise duty in respect of Finance Bill, 1986. If the House agrees, goods captively consumed is being extended we may have 9 hours for general discussion, in respect of additional areas of industry. 2 hours for clause by clause consideration For instance, parts of machinery, appliances and 1 hour for third regarding. and instruments etc. used for repairs/main tenance within the factory or any other THE MINISTER OF FINANCE factory of the same manufacturer ; certain (SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH) inorganic chemicals used in the manufacture Sir, 1 beg to move :* of wood pulp and artificial fibre/yarn; hydrogen and nitrogen used captively ; "That the Bill to give effect to the abrasive grains used in the manufacture of financial proposals of the Central grinding wheels ; gravure printiog cylinders Government for the financial year and lithographic plates for printing, carbon 1986-87, be taken into consideration.'* ink used for manufacture of carbon papers ; china clay, refractory containers and plaster The Budget proposals made by me on of Paris moulds used in the manufacture of 28th February, 1986 have been discussed ceramic products; sub-assemblies/assemblies/ very widely. In response to the debate units/parts when captively consumed in the and dialogue we have already announced a manufacture of computers of all sorts large number of modifications which in (including central processing units and particular have provided substantial relief peripheral devices); and parts used captively to the small scale sector. A number of in the manufacture of one day alarm lime problems relating to the implementation of pieces. MODVAT scheme were brought to our notice and 1 am happy to say that by now most of these have been resolved. The Another area where relief by way of concessions already annouced have been sat-ofT of excise duty and/or additional duty widely welcomed both in the House and of customs, as the case may be, will be available is in respect of urea going into outside. the manufacture of urea formaldehyde * Moved with the recommendation of the President. 301 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (S a k A) Finance Bill 302 resins ; certain organic chemicals going into carriage size does not exceed 25 cms. In the manufacture of textile fibres/yarns; respect of other manual typewriters the acrylonitrile used in the manufacture of specific rate of duties are being suitably acrylic fibre, and certain other goods used modified. in the manufacture of paper/paper board and starch used in the manufacture of modified starch and other starches. 1 also propose to reduce the duty from 35% ad valorem to 25% ad valorem in I am also providing full exemption from respect of plastic films including cellular excise duty in respect of carded wool, paper films but excluding polyurethane foam falling splints for matches, paper labels, bamboo, under ccrtain specified subaheadings of the ice, jute bags made from duty paid jute Central Excise Tariff. The reduced rate of fabrics, fishing nets, hair fixer, ropes, twine, excise duty will apply in respect of such cordage etc. made from duty paid yarn ; films produced or manufactured in India. resin and turpentine made without the aid of power ; and rubber balloons, 'made up* articles produced on weft pile knitting In order to help the smaller manufac machines and cotton belting of widtb not turers of leather cloth with turnover not exceeding 15 cms. and not containing any exceeding Rs. 1.50 crores, I propose to plastic materials. reduce the excise duty on leather cloth by 50% for the first clearance of 3 lakh square 1 am also providing for reduction of metres of leather cloth from such units. I also propose to allow set-off of duty paid on excise duty in respect of wooden furniture PVC resins used in the manufacture of from 25 per cent to 15 per cent and kerosene leather cloth. A flat rate of excise duty of pressure lanterns and parts from 35 per cent 30% ad valorem is also being provided for to 15 per cent. Additional duty of excise certain rejects and cut pieces of leather cloth. on embroidered cotton fabrics is being resto red to the earlier level equal to the duty paid on the base fabrics, if not already paid. In respect of larger paper mills using at least The concessional rate of customs duty 50 per cent unconventional raw materials, of 40 per cent ad valorem in respect of excise duty is being reduced from ten per components for the manufacture of 15 cent plus Rs. 850 per metric tonne to ten identified medical equipments was provided per cent plus Rs. 700 per metric tonne. in the Budget proposals. This concession is being extended to additional 19 highly specialised medical equipments such as The small scale units have represented cardioscopes, Hypothermic Unit for open for enhancing the exemption limit for taking heart surgery, ultra sound scanner, etc. out a Central Excise Licence. The limit is being raised from Rs. five lakhs to Rs. ten lakhs. 1 also propose to include some more The House would also recall that I had items under the general small scale exemption provided for a specific rate of customs duty scheme. These are felts, all sorts, and of Rs. 10,500 per metric tonne in respect evaporative type of coolers and parts there of PVC resins mainly with a view to curbing of. Certain modifications to the MODVAT the problem of under-valuation in imports rules removing difficulties in respect of and also to protecting the interest of bringing back of waste arising in the course domestic industry. It has been represented of manufacture of final products in the by the domestic industry that the import premises of a job worker are also being duty incidence on certain speciality resins made. It has been decided to extend the like paste grade and baitery grade PVC resins proforms credit under rule 56A to all cases has come down considerably adversely affecting where the facility was available under the the interests of the indigenous manufacturers erstwhile tariff classification. of such resins. In order to remedy this, I propose to provide a higher specific rate of I propose to provide a separate specific import duty of Rs. 15,000 per metric tonne rate of excise duty of Rs. 300 per typewriter in respect of PVC paste grade and PVC *n respect of portable typewriters where the battery grade resins. 303 Finance Btll " APRIL 24. 1986 Finance Bill 304 [Shri Vishwanath Pratap Singh] will be brought at per with the The exemption notifications relating to new provision relating to Investment the above changes in the INDIRECT Deposit Account. TAXES are being placed on the Table of the House. In addition, we have proposed In addition to the above, the following some amendments to the Finance Bill which further amendments are proposed : are largely formal in nature and have no important revenue significance. (a) As per one of the provisions of the Finance Bill, tax-payers claiming The revenue sacrifice involved in respect deduction under the Investment of post-Budget exemptions and amendments Deposit Account will not be allowed is Rs. 79 crores on excise duty and Rs. 2.9 deduction by way of investment crores on customs duty. allowance. I propose to provide that benefit of carry forward and set off of the un-absorbed portion DIRECT TAXES : of the investment allowance will be admissible even if a taxpaper has I now take ud the suggestions relating claimed the benefit of Investment to Budget proposals in respect of DIRECT Deposit Account. TAXES. Hon'ble Members will recall that in the course of general discussion on Budget (b) The Bill seeks to provide that a I had made a statement on 2nd April, 1986 deduction upto 20 per cent of the envisaging certain modifications to my profits of eligible business or original proposals. The amendments pro profession will be allowable if such posed, accordingly, are as under :— profits are deposited in accordance with the scheme framed or are (i) The power of income-tax authorities utilised for the purchase of any to collect the prescribed information for ship, aircraft, machinery or plant. purposes of survey will be restricted to Since t'je investment allowance is business premises only. admissible in respect of only a 'new ship, etc., I propose to build in the same condition in the Invest But may I clarify that powers of search ment Deposit Scheme. It may, do remain and for that, residential houses however, be clarified that second can be searched under the specific orders of hand ships, aircraft, machinery and the competent authority. But this was in plant will also qualify for relief respect of survey. (Interruptions) Scarch just as they were entitled to you can do. But, this was regarding survey investment allowance on satisfac that has been dropped. But the Power for tion of certain conditions specified search even in residential houses, exists even in the Act. today. That will remain. (c) The deduction relating to the (ii) In respect of exempted self-occupied Investment Deppoiit Scheme is property which has been acquired allowable if the deposit is made or or constructed with borrowed funds, any amount is utilised for the deduction of interest upto Rs. purchase of shipv etc. out of income 5,000 will be admissible. chargeable to tax as profits and gains from business or profession. (ill) The proposal to delete section 80M In order to ensure uniformity in of the Income-tax Act relating to the manner of determining such deduction in respect of intercor profits for the purposes of claiming porate dividends will be withdrawn. this tax benefit and also to reduce the area of possible litigation, it is (iv) The scheme of Tea Development proposed to define the term Account applicable to tea industry "profits** in this regard. 305 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {SAKA) Finance Bill 306 (d) The Bill seeks to amend section In the Budget proposals, a number of 80T of the Income-Tax Act measures were introduced for boosting relating to deduction in respect of exports. During the post-Budget discussions long term capital gains in the case with concerned Ministries, experts and of assesses other than companies. export interest, the Government have received It is proposed !o fnrther provide a number of representations for modifications that Gold, bullion and jewellery of direct taxes for the export sector. These will henceforth also be treated on are being studied and 1 hope to announce part with buildings or lands for certain further measures for the benefit of capital gains. The redundant the export sector hefore the end of the proviso to section 80T regarding current session of the Parliament. a ceiling on the deduction is being deleted. I request the Honfble Members to lend t their support to ths modifications I have The other amendments are of a conse proposed. quential or drafting nature and 1 would not take the time of the House in dealing with Sir, I move. these amendments MR. SPEAKER : Motion moved : 1 would like to draw the attention of “That ibe Bill to give effect to the Hon'ble Members to the action proposed financial proposals of the Central relating to the three items which had been Government for the financial year, included in my Budget speech for 1986-87. 1986-87, be taken into consideration.'1 They are as under :— Now, Mr. Banatwalla (a) In para 96 of my Budget speech. I had proposed to introduce a SHR1 G. M. BANATWALLA system of allowing depreciation in (Ponnani) : Sir, I have a point of order respect of blocks of assests instead before we proceed and 1 would request you of the present system of deprecia to give your thought to the point that I am tion on individual assests. This placing before you from the point of view proposal will be made effective of healthy parliamentary practice. We from 2.4.1987 and will be imple have just heard ihe specch of the hon. mented through a separate Amend Finance Minister with respect to the Finance ment Bill. Bill. He has very cleaily pointed out in his speech that several concessions have (b) In para 98 of my Budget speech, I already been announced by him from time had proposed to allow a deduction to time. Sir, we are thankful to him for in respect of medical expences by that purpose. We have a very responsive self employed persons. This will Government, a Government that has be implemented through a separate immediate response to public demand, and Amendment Bill. from time to time, ha* been announcing various concessions. That is a good thing. (c) In Para 100 of my Budget speech, But I want to draw your attention to a I had announced the decision of healthly parliamentary practice Today we the Government to frame simple are having the Finance Bill and so many rules for the valuation of assets concessions were already announced. That for the purposes of wealth tax. The detracts from the sanctity of the Finance draft rules dated 31st March, 1986 Bill. Until and unless there was some proposed to be made in this regard urgency for prior announcement, as it is have already been published for the Budget has lost its sanctity today. the information of all persons Even before the Budget comes in this House, likely to be affected thereby and several impositions already take place. The objections and suggestions with budget loses its importance. Though we reference to the said Rules have welcome those concessions, in the interest of been invited by 15tb May, 1986. the propriety of the Finance Bill...... 307 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 308 MR. SPEAKER : We have already SHRI G. M. BANATWALLA : I am discussed that. not against it. It is a question of propriety and parliamentary practice. I welcomed SHRI C. MADHAV REDDY those things but pertaining to parliamentary (Adilabad) : It can be covered under speech. practice, unless there is an urgency, such a thing should not be done. SHRI G. M. BANATWALLA : (Interruptions) Regarding the propriety of the Finance Bill, there should be a direction from the Chair. SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : Mr. Banatwalla does not know that many of MR. SPEAKER : We have already these proposals which contained in the discussed it ; 1 have already directed that Budget came into effect on the day when the matter. We have already taken care of when Budget was presented on the 28th of we started it. February, and certainly it was necessary for the Finance Minister to go on making SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP announcements so that it does not unnecess SINGH : Sir, whatever announcements we arily cause hardship to the industrialists. have done earlier were announced in the My point is that while there is lot of scope House They were not announced outside for cr ticism, it cannot be said that it is against the practice. the House. Now, Sir, just now I have heard another Secondly, I say, Sir, in the Budget instalment of concessions announced by the speech itself we said, we are introducing a Finance Minister. Sir, I was going through new scheme of MODVAT and in the speech the various budget speeches delivered by the itself 1 said, 1 will be removing the Finance Ministers ripht from 1952 when anomalies. Now, in the removal of Mr. Chintamani Deshmukh was holding the anomalies, if the industry is stalled to wait portfolio. At no time preceding this for two months and the industry and all the buddget------did a budget contain so many work gets stalled, 1 think that was not an complications, so many announcements after advisable thing. Youre member the criticism the presentation of the budget. It is the of MODVAT in the first week of March and fourth time that we are bearing the within 60 days we have settled down, concessions announced today and I am there is no problem of MODVAT. It still confused, Sir. I have to speak when I took three years in U.K. to settle down, am still confused because certain new and we in 60 days have sattled down in proposals which have come today have to MODVAT. be studied, and today only we know about it and it will be difficult for me to SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE comment. I was thinking, for example, under Section 133B when it is withdrawn or (Balpur) : Also the small scale industry. when it is modified, it will not give scope for searches. But just now the Finance SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP Minister said, 'No, searches will be SINGH : also the small scale industry. permitted in the residentail houses under What was the use ? If Members feel this section. that we could keep it hanging for two months, there is no point. SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH : That was survey. These are for ( Interruptions) survey. 'Survey* means any Inspector can go into a house and survey the house. So. SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : Mr. that portion has been dropped, but survey Speaker, Sir, 1 do not agree with the hon. for business premises remains. But the Member, Mr. Banatwalla, that the announce power of search which has got a specified ment was not proper. procedure and a competent authority orders 309Financ # Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 310 a search, that power of search of a house Now, take the example of the small will still remain as it is in the law. There scale industry. It is new said that the small is no amendment to that. scale iodustry deserves this coocession. Certainly 1 welcome the coocessions Cfn'cr uptiona) announced by the Finance Minister because they are desirable. They are very welcome SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : I am and they should have been given earlier. But the point is where was the need for him, happy the Finincc Minister has clarified in the first instance, to bring all these this point. But 1 would like to point out things ? Does he not know that this is that an impression has been gained in the going to hit the small industry very badly ? country after the announcement that once Does he need an agitation, a threat if a for all the searches are no longer there. bandh, and then truck-loads of representa tions coming to Delhi everyday, hundreds SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP of people coming and meeting the Finance SINGH : That is way I clarified that. Minister and all the tiuck-loads of materials being processed and being examined by the SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : Dut North Block secretariat ? What it necessary? then this should have been clarified long ago when the annoucement was made. In any SHRI SOMNATH CHATIERJEE : case, I was only pointing out an example. Threat of all-India strike. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : There (Rajapur) : He clarified oDly after the was also the threat of all-India strike. confusion. That was necessary. There was a bandh. Not only a bandh. SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : But The Finance Minister is aware that there are several other confusions... clearances were stopped for about 15 days. {Interruption). And it looks lo me that all No sales were there. Everywhere small these proposals, whether it is MODVAT industry suffered because they wanted, every scheme or whether it is new tariff rates etc., day, cash. They cannot afford to withhold many of these proposals had been brought the sales and the sales were withheld because forward before this House without good nobody knew what to do. The Excise home work being done. Otherwise there Department people were also confused. is d o scope for so many changcs. When so They did not know what to do. Industrialists many changes are made and announced so also were confused. They did not know many times, that only shows that there was what to do. And then, ihe result was that Dot a very clear thinking as to what is to the clearance was stopped, no sales where be done and all this shows to be that this there and as a result, the production suffered; Government is functioning on the basis of One of my friends calculated that the small second thoughts. That means, somebody scale industry suffered a production loss to comes and points out to you thet this is not the tune of about Rs. 500 crores during the proper then again you change. Then some period of 20 days, when there was confusion. delegation comes and says, 'Sir, this will hit It took 20 days for him to annouce. 1 am the industry1, then you change it. very happy that he announced it. Now, he realises that what he bad done earlier was wrong, all the people, small industrialists who Sir, the Revenue Department people in were doing the job work were hit. It took the North Block are not the people who are him 20 days to tell them that your job work so naive. They know and they have all is not affected and you are not going to be the information at their command. The taxed. Finance Ministry is fully equipped with all the facts which are necessary and a better home work should have been done before Similarly, the small scale industry the proposals were brought before the suffered because of people coming to Delhi House. all the way from various places, from 311 Finance Bit! APRIL 24 19*6 Finance Bill 312 [Shri C. Madhav Reddi] Going through some of the proposals Madras, from Bombay, from Calcutta, from which had b.en announced, 1 have to say Punjab etc., and they came and went on that there are some proposals which are meeting the Minister and wasting the very good and the reliefs given to the small- Minister's valuable time and valuable time scale sector, I certainly welcome. You said of the officials. that in the small-scale sector, the procedures have been simplified and they need not go in for a licence, once an application is sent, and you have a certified copy of the application 12 48 hrs that is enough. Similarly, you said that, upto 50 lakhs of clearance, in the smallscale industry, self-assessment can be done. That IMR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER in the Chair] is very good. It will save them lot of harass ment and you have extended the exemption limit from Rs. 7.5 lakhs to Rs. 15 lakhs and My point is, was all this necessary only then if the industry is manufacturing more finally to reach the btage of anti-climax and than one item, falling under different Heads finally to say “ No" ! Is it all necessary ? of Tariff, it can go up to Rs. 30 lakhs. Now, this is a matter which has to be These are all very welome announcements. pondered over very carefully in future when we are going to bring forth these proposals But there are certain proposals in the before the House. Because, as 1 said eailier, Budget which 1 am not prepared to support these are not ordinary proposals. 1 am such as the investment allowance. Just now aware of the Finance Minister's anxiety for 1 was hearing the Finance Minister. The introducing an open budgeting. Open impression I got was that he is allowing the budgeiing is very good which is being investment allowance and the funding scheme practised in some of the Western countries both to go together. If I am wrong, he may... and the Finance Minister knew about it and he also wanted, "Why should 1 not do it in India ?” It is very good. But open SHKI VISHWANATH PRATAP budgeting is done in respect of what items ? SINGH : It is that the unabsorbed portion Budget consists of several items. Regarding of the investment allowance will be allowed. expenditure outlays which you have to make And that is fair also. on various projects, on various items of expenditure, certainly you should have open SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : In budgeting. Regarding policies, you have other words, your investment allowance will open budgeting. You invite public debate not be there. This is very good but the on various fiscal policies. Yes, it is quite point is the funding scheme which has been all right. But regarding levies, rates of introduced requires a little modification. You taxes, 1 cannot understand where there is have to look into certain complications. scope for open budgeting. Because, the moment you announce the tax, the moment PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : the Budget is presented to ihis House, from You want to say something is bad. that midnight onwards, the budget rates and freeghts take effect. Traders are affected. Are you riot going to play with tbs lives of SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : You the people by the open budgeting system by cannot do anything bMd. You have to do subjecting them to these changes in rates and everything good. That is what 1 say. tariff and all that ? Now, that is the mistake that was committed. Otherwise, 1 welcome As far as funding scheme is concerned, the open budgeting system. I am convinced ( Interruption*) 20% of the profits arc being that this type of system should be brought allowed to be deposited in the 1DB1 and about in this country. But the point is, while that could be utilised for further capitalisa doing so, you unnecessarily do not create tion, for the purchase of equipment etc, a turmoil in the whole economic set up of whenever it is withdrawn. Otherwise, they the country. can straightaway purchase the equipment. 313 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, I 9 OS (SAKA) Finance Bill 314 But while working the investment allowance, modifying this section 133B. But it all we found that there was lot of capital depends because it has already given a deepening and capital being diverted to psychological satisfaction to the big business undesirable channels by the industrialists. that you are not going to conduct any We looked into that, and fear that under raids...... funding scheme there is a possibility that the investment goes to the undesirable channels SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP and that should be checked. SINGH : No. It is not. I will clarify. I do not want to take the time of the House. Coming to inter-corporate dividends, In may reply I will clarify. The power of this is one announcement which was hailed search remains even to-day. Under the by the big business because they thought power of search residential houses can be that this is going to be a big bonanza for searched ; anywhere if you can find bidden them. I hope you will agree with me that money, you can go ahead. Under the power this has given them very good dividends of search there is a procedure. The and you wanted to take it away earlier. But competent authority has to order a search again you came under the pressure of the in writing and the search is made. Under big business, you a seem to have come under 133B regarding search and raid the existing the infleunce of Narielwalas and Palkhi- law exists and whatever is being introduced walas who are the very effective advocates is the survey powers of the Inspectors. The today for free enterprise. Why did you survey power of the Inspector included also regard it...... entry into residence. There was represen tation that this can cause harassment and is SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP an intrusion into the privacy of individuals. SINGH : 1 have to safeguard the interests So in our best judgement we said that we of the UTI. have got powers of search and where we have information we can go into residential premises. So we can have search operation. SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : 1 know In our best judgement this is just to strike a you have to safeguard the interests of UTI balancc. So when we have search powers, but then UTI is not alone, that is not the we can go into the House whenever we have only organisation. any information. Coming to the Section 133(B) which is SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : I agree sought to be modified, already we had 133A with you that search has to be differentiated and 132 of Income lax Act which was from survey. applicable for various types of raids and searches. 1 do not see any difference between a raid and a search for collecting SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH : We have search power and raid information because when you go to a residence for a search, and when the search also wc can do. is made and you find some information and SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : But you find some huge cash hidden, you cannot there is a lot of talk in this country about say, that the cash will not be touchcd. these raids and to-day the big business has It will not be taken away but it does not come out with all the vehemence at their mean that you are not taking note of what command that you are doing something is there. You have noted that there is a which is very bad because you are violating cash of say Rs. 10 lakhs hidden. That Is the privacy of the people and you are enough and then you can take action later. carrying out these searches day in and day But while removing this 133 or modifying out without caring for the comforts of the 133B what you aie doing is that you people and without earring for the are denying to yourself the authority to go reputation of the houses you are searching. to the house and then collect information and also have an eye on other things such as jewellery, cash, etc. so that follow up action In this connection I would like to point can be taken by other officers under other out so that I may dispel the impression ihai Motions. I do oot know how you aro has gained ground that what is being done Jl5 Finance Bill APRIL 24. 19*6 Finance Bill 3l4 [Shri C. Madbav Reddi] Another gentlemen Mr. D.N. Pathak, Director (IotelligcDce) says that his officers is something very wrong. I am very conscious of this because I know that bccause raided a textile processing merchaot and of these raids the revenue collection has seized ca*h worth Rs. 16.50 lakhs from hit increased and particularly the income-tax car. Accordiog to the officers who carried collection has gone up by 36% over and out the search operatioo, the merchaot turned above the earlier projected figure and we, out violeot when confronted with the evidence aod armed police help bed to be the States, have got a very substantial summooed. portion of that income. We are all very anxious that this effort should continue because I am not convinced of the theory Sir, another lady officer Mrs. Urvashi, I that the better compliance of the tax is think she is the Deputy Director, narrated a because of the lowering of the rates. The dramatic seizure operation at a city jeweller's Finanace Minister had been telling us in bouse. She said that the jeweller had this House several times that the better iogeoiously hidden emeralds, rubies, pearls, compliance of the taxes is only because of diamonds and gems and some of them of the lowering of the rates...... highly rare variety, in crevices in his home. Some of the rare jewelleries worth Rs. 57 lakhs were seized. The jeweller's wife bad SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP feigoed illness aod under her bed there was SINGH : Both. cash worth Rs. 3 lakbs. These are the stories of raids. I was very pained ••• 13.00 bra. SHRI SOMNa TH CHATTERJEE : SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI: No. Was it raid or survey ? More because of the raids. I do not mean to say that you have terrorised the people, but surely you have struck terror in the SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : It was minds of erring businessmen. There is no a search. Wheo 1 hear the people coming, doubt about it and this has resulted in better particularly in this House, complaining compliance and this has been brought to against these raids, 1 was very much surprised your notice by your own officials. Only as to what sympathy we should have with from Bombay alone. I have got certain such people. All the fundamental l&ws, all press statements of your officers which reveal the principles of our democracy and Consti a good deal of facts. Sir, Mr. M.A. Twig, tution etc. are being quoted. Ihey say : Chief Income Tax Commissioner, Bombay, Why should you violate privacy of the says thit in the last two months i.e. January people 7 Can you do all this in a demo and the eailier part of December last year, cratic country 7 But 1 ask : Can you hide they unearthed some concealed treasures. things in the drawer at your home 7 1 can He also said that it was quite tough as the tell you, SectioD 133.B was very very officers had to virtually dig out the hidden essential. I tell you why. Because, nobody wealth from the cars, secret drawers, wall is going to hide the documents or the dupli slots and fiom under the beds. They say cate cash books etc. in the office. What do these homes are inviolate. They keep all you get by raiding offices, by searching the office. You will oot get any documents in types of jewellery and cash etc. and what is the wrong in searching the premises. 1 can the office because all the documents are tell you that the officers know who is wrong always kept at home or at somebody else’s and who is right. They do not carry out house or at the relative's house or at ooe's friend's house. Uoless you do that, 1 mean searches or raids unnecessarily. But the point is that there is a general talk that the search the names, 1 am afraid the object with traders are being raided ; all traders are which you...... being identified as erring traders and their houses are being raided. That is Dot the SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP fact. The traders or the businessmen as a SINGH : I have to clarify again. 1 tell you class should have d o grude if the erriog the search procedure. We will continue our tipders have been punished. That should be offensive and if we have information, we will the attitude. |o Into the residences and not stop there, 1 317 Finance Bill VA1SAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 3 1 8 may assure you that there ia do hesitancy of resources should be thinly spread over thinking on it. There is no question of different projects or should be concentrated modification. You withdraw it if you think on the projects which are very essential that sections 132 and 133A are sufficient; for the development of the country like the then there is no need for section 123B. But infrastructure facilities, etc. In the Plan it is having inserted this if you withdraw again, said that during the Seventh Plan period it gives the impression that you waot to be we are going to raise resources of the order very liberal... of Rs. 1,80,000 crores ; that is the outlay for the public sector. I must say with all SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP sincerity at my command that we do not SINGH ; Not liberal ; we have to take a know whether we will be in a position to balanced view. raise these resources. If we are not in a position to raise resources in order to reach the target of Rs. 1,80,000 crores, [Translation] then we have to resort to deficit financing which will have its disastrous effect on the SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : I was society and on the country. But the point going to say that you are a very courageous that I am tryiDg to make is, when the man but you turned out to be a paper tiger. resources are scarce—I would be very happy But 1 shall not say this now. Be firm. Our if the Finance Minister is in a position to co-operation is with you. We shall help tell me that the capacity that we have you. You continue the raids. «. created, the capacity by starting industries, the capacity by executing several projects [English] since 1952 ever since the Planning has started in our country by investing thousands of SHRI VEERENDRA PATIL crores of rupees for creating this capacity— (Gulbarga) : Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir I I want to know from the Finance Minister rise to support the Finance Bill. Just now whether he is in a position to say what is I heard my hon. friend, Mr. Madhav Reddi. the capacity utilisation today in the country. It is not unusual that whenever we discuss I want to know whether whatever capacity the Budget proposals, the Finance Bill, has been created is being fully utilised. efforts are made from both sides to extract the maximum concessions. The concern In my opinion, I may be wrong and I of the Finance Minister is that he has to am subject to correction, my information is mobilise lot of resources which are required that the capacity utilisation is not more than 60 to 65%. That means 30 to 35% of for development works. the capacity that has been created by investing thousands of crores of rupees is 1 begin by saying that we are a poor people lying idle today. To that extent the country of a rich country. Our country is very rich is deprived of the production and the country in natural resources and very rich—I think, is deprived of the wealth. next only to China—in human resources. But for exploiting the natural resources and So, I want to suggest that whatever the human resources, we require financial scarce resources are there it is the duty of resources, and that seems to be our major the Finanace Minister to see that those bottleneck or snag. Everybody admits the scaice resources are invested in order to fact that, if we are short of any resources improve the capacity utilisation. I don’t in our country, it is the financial resources. say tbat he should go upto 100%. I do So, the hon. Members, whether they belong not know whether it is possible for him to to this side or that side, must do all go upto 100% and I would be very happy possible exercise to see that adequate if he can go upto 100%. resources are mobilised in order to implement the Plan auccessfully. When Sir, the main infrastructure, the very the resources are scarce, then the question important infrastructure for the development before the Finance Minister and the is power. What is the position of power Government of India is how to utilise these today 7 There is powercut in almost every soarce resources, whether these scarce State. There may be a few States, 1 don't 319 Finance Fill APRIL 24, 1986 Firunct BUI 320 [Shri Veerendra Patil] Sir, I am told that on transmission and know, which do nni have power cut. For distribution the loss of power is 21 percent illustration purpose 1 can quote my own and the concerned Minister admits that out State. The Finance Minister would be of this 2 1 per cent loss the 12 percent surprised to know that in my State there is loss is on account of theft. That means 85% powercut for S.T. consumers. Very if we can plug that 12 per cent loss you can imagine how many thousand crores of recently they have started unscheduled load shedding even for domestic purposes. That rupees we can save for the nation. So means the investment is there, machinery steps are required to be taken to see that is there, labour is there, infrastructure is power losses are curtailed. Even this 9 per cent 1 do not know whether any technology there ; but simply because there is no is available anywhere in the world wbich power, they have not been able to produce can further reduce the transmission losses what they are in a position to produce. They are now producing only 15% of there but if it is there we must be in a position to import that technology and see that capacity. That means 85% of the capacity power losses are the minimal. is unitilised. This is the case with other states also. Sir, 1 am coming to the point that when I am mentioning it because I know that in resources are scarce the first priority is the 7th Plan top priority has been given for that resources should be provided for power because without power it is not creating infrastructure and for anti-poverty possible for us fo achieve any development programmes. If there are resources available in any field of activity. after meeting these two demands, Govern ment can think of other activities also The earlier proposal was Rs. 54000 because other activities are also equally crores of rupees for power sector. But I important. Even if the resources are not understand that it has been slashed down available there are some projects which to only Rs. 34000 crores. The Finance cannot wait. We cannot withhold the Minister can say that resources are scarce progress of the country because we do not and there are limitations and 1 cannot have the resources There are some provide and 1 have to satisfy everybody and, Members who say that everything should therefore, 1 had to cut down this. That is be done in the public sector and nothing why 1 started saying that io so far as should be left to the private sector or to infrastructural facilities are concerned, these aoy other sector. I do not subscribe to that view. That is why 1 say for other projects are concerned...... developmental activities that we plan— SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP already out of Rs. 325 thousand crores the SINGH : 1/3 of the Plan outlay is public sector is earmarked Rs 180 thousand crores and the rest is for the private sector— committed to power only. why should we not allow the private sector SHRI VEERENDRA PATIL : Whether to enter the areas where it is not possible it is I/3, whether it is 2/3 or whether it is for us to find resources. 3/4, I don't mind. What 1 say is that whether the Finance Minister does not Sir, 1 want to make it clear that I am think that the capacity which has been for public sector but if we do not have the crcated, if it is idlying is it not a national waste ? Is it not the duty of everybody resources then we cannot hamper the progress of the country because the progress to see that .whatever is created is fully of the country is important. So if any utilised ? Therefore, if it comes to 2/3, other sector is there which is in a position the Finance Minister should provide funds to help the country take up the projects that are required for the purpose. we should welcome it. 1 am mentioning Sir, when 1 am on power, 1 must say this because since January 1985 there is a about transmission and distribution losses, boom in the capital market We may be and bow we can save and increase resources having difficulties in raising resources but in the market there is plenty of finance. also. 321 Finance Bill VAISAHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 322 There is no dearth of finance at all in the its market value is Rs. 450 per share. When capital market. 1 can quote some figures. private parties are in a position to raise the In 1983-84 450 cases were approved by the resources, why not allow them to raise the Controller of Capital issues for raising Rs. resources ? Why not should we allow them 1000 crores. In 1984-85 700 cases were wherever it is not possible for us to take up approved for raising Rs. 2000 crores and a particular project which is very very in 1985-86 1150 cases were approved for essential in the interest of the country. Let raising Rs. 3700 crores- So from Rs. the private party come and private company 1000 crores they have gone to Rs. 3000 come. If a private company is there to crores and these people are approaching exploit the situation, you can seriously think the Controller of Capital Issues because they of providing safeguards so that they do not are confident of raising these resources, explaoit the situation. 1 am telling this, That is why more and more companies are because the hon. Finance Minister is aware approaching and more and more industries of the fact that there was a proposal and are approaching for raising resources from there is a proposal even today to have two the capital market. I am very happy to refineries, one shore-based refinery and say that they have recently allowed the another in the interior. Sires were selected, public sector undertakings to raise deposits land has been acquired, preparations have by way of bonds, debentures and all that. been made and when the Minister was asked This is a very happy sign. Government here in this House, the Minister himself allowed Rural Electrification Corporation, admitted that these two refineries were very 1TI and ihe National Thermal Project essential for the country, but what he could Corporation for inviting deposits and what do ; because of resource constraint, he was was the response ? It was very encouraging. not in a position to take up that. I am happy that the Government has taken a With regard to the private sector, I must decision to have those refineries in the say that the private sector is raising lot of joint sector. I do not mind if you want to resources from the market. I can quote, but have these two refineries in the public 1 do not want to give the names of those sector. You can ask IOC to raise funds companies. When they got the consent from or debentures and ask them to finance the Controller, Capital Issues for raising these. I do not mind. I am not holding any brief for the private sector. But I do Rs. 7 crores and go to the market for equity shares, you will be surprised to know that not want to involve myself in this controversy. 1 am interested in the project. as aginst Rs. 7 crores, they got applications Whether the project comes in the public for allotment of Rs 75 crores. I know of sector, or the project comes in the joint another company, where the Controller, sector or the private sector, it is immaterial, Capital Issues, gave consent for raising because we are interested and the country Rs. 180 crores by way of debentures and as is interested and that project is very essential, against Rs. 180 crores they got applications in the interest of the country. for Rs. 390 crores. What does it indicate ? I am giving these figures in order to bring home that there is sufficient finance available Now, with regard to the Mangalore in the market. People are prepared to refinery and the Karnal refinery Our finance ; people are prepared to purchase the consumption is going up. Naturally, we shares instead of keeping ihe money in the have to produce more. If we are not in a bank. I have heard it myself ; when I was position to produce more, then we have to in the office, several people complained that import and for imported crude, we have to they bad applied for hundred shares or one refining capacity. We do not have sufficient thousand shares, but they got only five or refining capacity, we have to create that. ten shares. They are not getting shares for Government has taken a decision to have which they are making applications. Why 7 it in the joint sector. Covernment have This is because the moment the share is received applications ; nearly one dozen allotted to them and they purchase, the next companies are standing in the queue before day, the Rs. 10 share in the stock exchange the Government. They are only asking you will go up to Rs. 80 or Rs. 100. 1 know of to clear the project. 1 do not want to a case where the book value of share of a mention the names of the companies. particular company is only Rs. 10 and today, They say, "Do not giv anything. If you 323 Finance Bill APRIL 24. 1986 Finance BUI 324 [Shri Veerendra Patil] PROF. MADHU DANDAVATB : want us not to approach your financial Only in this Chamber, we do not ask for institutions, we are prepared to give an anything. undertaking that we will not approach the financial institutions. We will raise the SHRI VEERENDRA PATIL : With entire resources in the capital market. regard to technology also, you must be Only eive us the licence, give us the selective because our foreign exchange is permission or the clearance. But. till this very scarce. Only that technology which day. I am sorry to say that those two is going to help the country should be projects have not been cleared. allowed bccause even now a doubt is lurking in my mind in this regard. I do not think that there is any country in the 1 want the Finance Minister to make world which is prepared to part with their up his mind. If he feels confident that he latest technology. They will keep the latest can do it during the Seventh Five Year technology for themselves and they will Plan in the public sector itself, let him do sell only the second-hand or obsolete it by all means. If you have come to the technology. So, we have to be very conclusion that you cannot do it in the careful about this technology aspect aiso. public sector, then please allow somebody else to do it, whether it is private sector or PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : any sector. I say this bccause the country's Only in the 22nd Century, they will give interest is in getting these two refineries. us the technology of 21st Century I These two refineries are very very essential, for the development of the country. SHRI VEERENDRA PATIL : Now. I come to the performance of the public sector. If the perfromance of the public Sir, now I would like to say something sector was satisfactory, I do not think that about industrial growth. The hon. Finance it would have become necessary for you to Minister is aware of the fact that a lot of think of so many taxes and other things. concessions are given to the industriali&ts. A You have done it out of compulsion. You series of liberalisation programmes have have not done it for the sake of pleasure. been announced. But I do not really know I know your difficulties. What is the what the result is. Is there any significant perfotmance of the public sector 7 There industrial growth after making these was a time, when we used to criticise the announcements 7 I do not think so because public sector, we were branded as anti according to the Annual Report ihat has socialists or we were branded as pro been circulated, industrial production is capitalists. After all whatever investment varying around 6 to 6. Something and it is there in the public sector, it belongs to has not gone beyond that. Therefore, I the nation and it belongs to the tax payer. want to suggest that whatever concessions And it is not a small investment. It is that have been offered to those industrialists, nearly 40,000 crores of rupees or to be beyond that, no more concessions should be precise, it is Rs. 42,811 crores. But what given to them. On the other hand, because is the profit ? After the taxes, the profit you have given them so many concessions, is only Rs. 928.59 crores. they must be told to show the results and then only to approach you for further concessions. They are in the habit of PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : That asking more* and more concessions. They is the figure for 1984-85. are not satisfied at all. Every time you go to FICCI or any other chamber, they will SHRI VEtRENDRA PATIL : That is come forward and submit a big memorandum figure available When I do not have the enlisting their demands. latest figure, how can I quote it ? If the Finance Minister is in a position to say that the profit is gone up, 1 will certainly AN HON. MEMBER : The more you congratulate him. If the public sector give, the more they want. performs better and if they get more profit j25 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SaKa) Finance Bill 326 to that extent we will be getting more point. One thing 1 want to know and you resources for our developmental activities. must apply your mind on that. I am not Even if we take it before the taxes, it is talking about the investment in the small Rs. 2190 crores and if you multiply it with scale industries or advances given to them. five for the whole Seventh Five Year Plan, it is not more Rs. 11,000 crores. But you Financial institutions advance loans to have taken into account that the internal major industries. When they are advancing resources that are going to be generated by loan, they are also putting their directors on the public sector undertakings during the their boards. These industries do not Seventh Plan, will be of the order of Rs. become sick overnight. They start giving 27,000 crores. It is unrealistic. With my signals of becoming sick. What are these experience I tell you that you cannot get directors of the financial institutions doing Rs. 27,000 crores from the public sector when they are on their boards ? Are they undertakings. And about the public sector writing to their head officers ? Are they undertakings, I do not think, within the asking their head offices, 1DB1, etc. to take limited time, it is necessary for me to go necessary action ? I am very sorry to say into the details. that they are not doing that. Although so many industries have become sick, no Now 1 come to industrial sickness. 1 director representing financial institutions, am very sorry to say that it is causing has been subjected to any punishment or any concern to everybody and more to the enquiry. Finance Minister and the Government, because the number is going up every year. MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : Sometimes, I have got the figures. The number of the same director represents so many sick units in December 1980 was 24.550 and industries. That is the problem. in December, 1984— ihat is the latest that is made available to us—it has gone upto SHRI VEERENDRA PAT1L : I am 93282. coming to that also. Similarly, these industrialists are making the units sick. But PROF. MADllU DANDAVATE : 1 must say that industries are becoming After that hospitals are closed. sick but not the industrialists. Tha industrialists are becoming healthier and SHRI VEERENDRA PAUL : The healthier at the cost of industries. Not only percentage iu IV6J was 13.3 and it has gone that. They make the industries sick, go up to lb.4 in 1964. What is the amount elsewhere, approach the Governuieut for locked up ? Tha amount lockedup in fresh licence, take fre^h licence, lake money December, 1980 wa; Rs. i809 crores and from the financial institutions and then after in December, 1984 it ha* goue upto Rs. enjoying it for a certain period, of time, then 3638 crores. Tms is the amount which make it sick and go elsewhere, bo, tney has been advanced by the banks and other say that the industrial held is a very good financial institutions to these industries. grazing ground for them. Only God knows when this amount is going to be realised. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : They stand for hospitalisation of industries. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : Even the God has given up the hope. SHRI VEERENDRA PAT1L : Sir, it is for the Government to take a decision SHK1 VEERENDRA PAUL : 1 know as to what to do with those industries. 1 from this bide that whenever an industry agree, if the industries are viable according to become* sick* according to thw Members your survey and your examination, make them from that side the only panacea is nationalise healthy, I don't mind, whatever may ne the it, take it over as if once it is nationalised, cost because the interest of the workers is automatically it becomes healthy. After all uppermost in everybody’s mind, if ihey tveu alui nationalising it or aliowiug this are not viable, what to do wun those bick industry to iucur losses, whose money industries ? It is better if the Government are we paying ? We have to consider that takes a decision very sooo. 327 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 328 [Shri Veerendra Patil] Sir, about balance of trade, it is really. Sir, we are in the age of technological I think, causing a lot of worry. 1 think no revolution. We can talk of small scale body is in a position to tell us what exactly the industries, we can talk of other industries trade deficit that is there. Sometimes they also. But now the economy scales have say Rs. 7000 crores, sometimes they say Rs. undergone a lot of change. From my own 5000 crores, when you read the press, they experience 1 can say that earlier the cement say it is not less than Rs. 9,500 crores... factory having 2 lakhs tonnes capacity or [Inter* up lions)., or whatever it is. Now, two*and-a-half lakhs tonnes capacity the world trade is also shrinking. According used to be very viable, very economic. Now to your own report it has come down from that scale has gone up to one million tonnes. 9 per cent world trade growth to 3 per cent. Unless it is one million tonnes, it is not going to be economic. Similar is the case PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : It with tyie factory. Unless its capacity is one is global. million, it is not economic. So, when the economic scale is undergoing a lot of change, unless the manufacturer sets up a factory SHRI VEERENDRA PATIL : Yrs, which is of economic scale, it is not going it is global. The world trade is coming to pay at all. Thai means it is only the down and a lot of developed countries rich business peop'e, top business people started adcptirg protectionist policies hnd only, can think of this industry. 1 can there is a keen competition in the world quote one instance: When I was Industrses market, and here in our country, the bon. Minister, one of our industrialists came to Finance Minister is aware of ihe fact that me with a foreign collaborator manufacluting our country has got high cost economy, cost automobiles. W'hen 1 asked our industrialist of production is very high. If wc compare what is his licensing capacity, how many that------why, you can take for instance, the cost of production is very high. It is very vehicles he is manufacturing according io high bicause the inputs are very costly the licence issued... compared to the international market. So, unless our goods are cheapcr, unless our PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : goods are qualityvvise better, we are not in Was that Maruti collaborator ? a position io compete. We may derive some satisfaction spying that we are also SHRI VEERENDRA PATIL : I do exporting. What is what we are exporting ? not want to mention that. Our industria We are cxpoitieg traditional items like tea, list says in the presence of the foreign coffee, iron and steel leather and such other collaborator that *1 have got the licence to things. Out there is a limit, because there manufacture 3000 vehicle per annum*. are so many other countries which are Then 1 asked that foreign collaborator, 'How competing with us. So, if we want to much you are producing, what is your survive in the world market, if we want to capacity ?* Sir, you would be surprised to improve our economy, we have to export know, he says to me that ‘my capacity is to more and more goods to other nations from produce 3000 vehicles per day.* And we this country In that process, you save a lot have given a licence for producing 3000 of foreign exchange and earn foreign vehicles per annum. And he says that* exchange. Then, we must produce quality whenever we start an industry, we start an goods and at a cheap cost. We can produce industry with an eye on the world market*. at a lesser cost. Cost-wise and quality- But here we start an industry with an eye wise, if we want to be competitive, then we only on the indigenous market, home have to produce on a very large scale and market. Wt nevtr think of world market to convert high cost economy into low cost at all. That is why economic scales are economy. 1 would be very happy if the undergoing a lot of change, it is for the Finance Minister has got any programme Government to consider because unless you to convert the high cost economy into low give licence for economic scale it is not cost economy. What is the programme going to be paying and again those industries and by what time, it is possible for him to which are uneconomic are going to be sick achieve this object 7 1 would be very happy sooner or later. to know this from him. 329 Finance M VAISaKHA 4, 1908 (SaKaI Pinattce BUI 330 The quality of goods in our country, I take over sick industries, wt welcome them must say, is not satisfactory. We are all with both bands. Let them come with all silting here for all these years. We have their money ; let them take over the indus served the interests of somebody although tries and make them healthy or renovate or we are one of the 10 highly industrialised modernise those industries. We will be very countries. We have served the interests of happy in that case. But if they want to industrialists, served the interests of manu come only to destabilise established com facturers, served the interests of employers. panies and industries, 1 think, we should But 1 don't think we can take pride in saying not encourage that. I understand, reliably that we have served the inteiests of the that the Commerce Ministry has issued a consumers. Why is there so much of craze notification very recently that NRIs should for imported goods ? Why is everybody come and settle down within three months. who is going abroad bringing lot of imported They have put the condition but I do not goods 7 It is because, there is a feeling------know whether it is with your knowledge or I do not know whether it is right or wrong they have done on their own. But they ------that imported goods are, quality-wise have done and put this embargo on NRIs. very good. Though (he economic position It means, we are noi going to get anything, in the country is also improving and people because they are there, they want to invest are for quality goods, we are not in a money but if we put that condition that if position to produce quality goods. Although they want to invest money, they must come many of our manufacturers are in a position back and settle down here, then I do not to produce quality goods, they do not think even 5% will agree with this condition produce quality goods because they are and with (he result we do not get any NRI confident that whatever rubbish is produced fund. in this country, there is a market of 800 million people. So, we have to see that PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: not only for internal comsumers but also Why that condition is put 7 for our survival in the world market, quality goods are produced. SHRI VEERENDRA PATIL : I am told that Commerce Ministry has put that 1 do not know whether it is a fact or condition and it has issued a notification not but that is what we read in the Press. and it is for the Financc Minister to make We are very much worried because our trade it clear. deficit is going up and a lot of pressure is being brought upon the Government of India for devaluation. 1 want to caution With regard to MODVAT, I entirely the Government that they should not, under agree with the Financc Minister as he has any circumstances, fall into this debt trap. made very clear in his Budget speech it is not Whatever may be, we must try our best to MADVAT, it is MODVAT. But there is export more. We must try our best to still some confusion prevailing. When I curtail this unnecessary import and earn discussed with so many people who are in foreign exchange and avoid going into the the industrial field, they welcome it but, at debt trap, if any attcmps are going on. 1 the same time, they sry that the present would be too happy, if the Finance Minister, MODVAT Scheme has got a limited while replying to the debate, makes an coverage and it should be extended to all announcement to this effect. manufacturing activities including those manufacturing for exports. I think Finance Minister will consider this point. Lastly, one or two points, 1 would like to make. With regard to NRI, 1 welcome the NRI scheme. 1 welcome the investment In the end, 1 know that it is very from our Indians who have gone abroad and difficult for the Finance Minister to be a settled down. But I want you to make it successful Finance Minister and also to be clear that they should come with their a popular Financc Ministei because he has money to set up industries which we are not to incur every now and then not only the in a position to set up and to take over the displeasure of the tax payers but also the lick industries. If they are prepared to displeasure of his colleagues in the Cabinet 53l finance Bill APRIL 24, \ m PlnahCe Bill 332 [Shri Veerendra Patil] PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : Sir, because everybody goes to him not to give almost at the fag end of the Budget debate, something to him but to extract more and I rise to speek on the Finance Bill. Only more from him. Naturally he cannot satisfy yesterday, our House guillotined 17 everybody. With limited amount in his Ministries. In a way, ours will be a funeral pocket, it is very difficult to satisfy everybody. oration. Sometimes he has to take very hard and unpopular decisions and in the interests of MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : No, it the nation, we have to welcome. cannot be. Your points will be taken. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : In the course of the general debate on the 1 only conclude by saying that with the Budget, some of the basic questions remained present regime and with the Prime Minister, unreplied. Probably if suitable clari6cations a dynamic, young, enthusiastic Prime were to come at that particular stage, I Minister, people are expecting a lot, lot of would not have touched those problems, hopes have been roused in the minds of the but unfortunately that did not come and so people and they feel that here is a Prime 1 have to touch them. Minister here is a regime, which will deliver goods and which will show the results, We find that some of the questions and because people have come to the conclusion problems of propriety which were raised that all these days they have been fed up were not adequately replied at all. To-day by slogans and ideologies. They are fed I find that in all the Budgets that were up with this. Now they say that they want presented the question of propriety and results. They want to know how we are conventions are becoming very important. going to perform. If we perform to their You may recall that in 1983 when a hundred satisfaction, then there is a ray of hope, crore of rupees of imposts were levied if we do not perform and again if we through increase in the telegiaph and postal sermonise, only ideologies, this thing and rates, the presiding authority in the oiher that thing and all ihat, without showing any House had expressed his displeasure and result, then it will lead to greater disappoint said that (he democratic norms have to be ment. That is not a good sign for the observed. But again we find that we arc country and for democracy and if this in the same pitfall again and this time persists ultimately they might lose faith in there are two failures about which no the leadership, iu the political system, in the adequate explanation has been given. democracy itself. Therefore, 1 humbly Firstly, the admiuistcred prices have been appeal to all sections of the House that for increased collecting Rs. 2G00 crores. Then, the development of the country let us sink secondly, just within a week prior to the our difference. Lei us forget cur political presentation of (he Budget of this country, affiliations. Let us put our heart and soul 42 notifications were laid on the Table together and think bow best we can develop of the both Houses of Parliament in which and how last we cau develop. If we see the some concessions were given to the affluent development of other countries, 1 do not classes on various luxury goods. If you want to mention the names of the countries take an extremely technical position, which have becu developing, we can find according to the Customs Act they are that with ihese natural resources, if we make entitled to do it. But that is only an up our mind, then within a short time, we enabling provision. Enablicg provision is arc going to be one of the biggest economic one thing and the democratic conventions powers in the world. The only thing is that and propriety is another. 1 bcpe and trust we must have a will and a programme. We that because in the General Budget this must have unity to achieve that development. particular point was not touched, he will 1 hope that under the leadership of the deal with it in his reply now. Prime Minister, under the able leadership ot the Finance Minister who is struggling Some of the aberrations and distortions very hard to kind resources, il would be that we found in the Budget still remain powiDie to achieve the goal. uocorrccted even in the Finance bill, H ia 333 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 334 because the mischief was played at an earlier burden that affluent sections have to bear. stage in presenting to this country and In an egalitarian society one of the cardinal presenting to this House the long-term principles of taxation and levies is ; burden fiscal policy. In fact the parameters of the according to the capacity of the Budget were already fixed in the fiscal consumer to bear the burden. Here policy statement. There were two or three exactly the reverse is the phenomenon. I important parameters. Firstly, this Govern would like this particular proposition to be ment has made it very clear that in the re-structured. This itself shows that the case of the Seventh Five Year Plan the fiscal policy parameters need to be revised. extent of deficit will be Rs. 14.000 crores. Therefore, while presenting this Budget, one Shri Veerendra Patil touched the question of the important problems before the of balance of payments. It has so many Finance Minister was, whatever be the far reaching consequences ; let the House share of the deficit in this particular year, take note of these, take cognizance of those, on whom the burden has to be put and even at this stage of the Finance Bill. The the parameters of the Budget were made market borrowing is going to be Rs. 5300 clear by him in the long-term fiscal policy crores. The interest payment last year was statement, where he has assured the affluent of the order of 40 per cent and we should classss that as far as the direct taxes are not be surprised if it goes up to 45 per cent. concerned, a major portion of which fall on As far as IMF repayment schedule is the affluent sections of the society, they will concerned, that is going to create further be frozen and once you have fixed Rs. constraints on our balance of payments 14000 crores as the deficit in the Seventh position because this year, according to Five Year Plan and you announce that the the IMF repayment schedule, 20 per cent direct taxes are going to be frozen, obviously of our external earnings will be utilised for the only option left open to the Minister the repayment of the IMF loan that we is to utilise the administered prices on have taken. This is again going to be a commodities to mop up the finance and constraint. secondly to try to utilise increasing the indirect taxes to see that finances are Coming to the question of liberalisation mopped up. No options were left. They of import, we are extremely eager to reach have already fixed the parameters. So even the 21 si Century. You and I, Sir, who are at this stage 1 would like the Finance sure to live for 15 years more will automati Minister to have a second look at the fiscal cally land ourselves into the 21st Century. policy statement and don’t get yourself No particular efforts are needed for that. deluded by the parameters you have fixed When the Prime Minister talks of the 21st which will ultimately go to the detriment of Century and when he wants to deliver the the common man who is required to pay goods of high technology, be wants really the increased administered prices and who a premature delivery ; he is thinking of is required to pay the indirect taxes. He advancing the 21st Ceniuiy. But be does should get rid of that policy constraint. not realise whatconstraints on the economy and on the balance of payments position we Then, Sir, look at the taxation pattern are going to have after the liberalisation of which conforms to the fiscal policy that was imports. In one of ihe Seminars that were laid down. In the 1986-87 budget the new held in Delhi, he talked about the import taxes, the new levies they are going to collect policy, he talked also about import substi- are of the order of Rs. 488 crores Of tuion. Of couise, with hie intelligence, the course, part of it will go as a share to the Finance Minister tried to explain it a^ay States. And out of that Rs. 488 crores by trying to put one particular interpretation of taxation or levies they have imposed, the which I did not accept then. He said : “If total incidence in the from of increased some of the import substitutions in this indirect taxes will be Rs. 467 crores and country become very costly, it is better to only a paltry amount of Rs. 21 crores will liberalise the impoit.” If this logio is accrue through direct taxes. So Rs. 467 accepted, then even fertiliser, cement, steel crores additional burden through indirect and e\erything will have to be imported taxes and only Rs. 21 crores is the additional because the import prices in respect of Finance Bill 336 335 Finance BUI APRIL 24, 1986 were told that no raw-material should be [Prof. Madhu Dandavate] imported, no spare-part should be imported, some of the commodities will be far less it should not disturb the security conditions, than their cost of production in this country. there should be actually travel worthiness, So, that cannot be the argument. all these conditions were imposed. But Ultimately, it has to be within the ultimately we find that almost all the parameters of the general national goal conditions were violated. Ultimately the of self reliance. Self-reliance might be a position came to that as far as the Maruti costly phenomenon at the present time, but Car is concerned, probably the only we have to take a long term view-point. indigenous commodity or spare-part is the Therefore, I am afraid, when we talk in air inside the tyre. Otherwise everything terms of liberalisation of imports, bringing else was actually imported. sophisticated technology here, even capital goods are going to be imported here. Then further constraints will be created and we will b: frittering away the foreign 14 00 hrs. exchange resources. That will create a further tiade gap which will be a dangerously It was a monument of violation of all high gap Already today it is estimated to the conditions and the policies that are be Rs. 8.000 to Rs. 9,000 crores. If it goes prescribed by the Government. It became up further beyond that, I tell you, a very miserable and ultimately it had to be difficult position is going to be created. nationalised. We were told that it is nationalised because we want to take I fully share the views of Shri Veerendra advantage of the assets. Actually only a Patil as far as self-reliance and importing shed and land were the assets that were machinery are concerned. There are so available. Actually the losses were many multi-nationals. We talk of self- nationalised and the Maruti Factory was reliance. But whenever the conditions are taken. prescribed—and he rightly said it as a former Industries Minister—to the industri If this is the attitude towards collabora alists, while giving them the licence for tion, if this is the attitude towards import starting a particular industry, only in and towards violation of all the conditions breach those particular conditions are prescribed by the Government as far as the fulfilled. And the classic example and the industrialists are concerned, in that case I classic monument of violation of the think the position will become extremely conditions with vengeance is (he Maruti Motor Company. Look at the debate that difficult. If you allow them to go on importing engines, spare parts, technology went on in this very House on Maruti and even raw-materials, in that case the Com pany—of course, when it was a private foreign-exchange is bound to be frittered company. Now, the losses have been away and we will be put to more and more nationalised. When that company was a difficult balance of payment position. private company, changing the entire policy on automobiles, it was done. I remember, ' our former Rashtrapati of India, when be Sir, the Foreign Exchange Regulation was the Industry Minister, Shri Fakhruddin Act 1973 is in a jeopardy. I talked to the Ali Ahmed, had announced on the floor Speaker in his chamber on this question and of Parliament that, taking into account the I told him that 1 will pose this question. public needs, the automobile industry will Only yesterday’s papers had carried a be given expansion only to manufacture statement by the Kirioskars that they admit public transport and not private cars. But thBt they have indulged in certain operations only for one individual, and for obvious of acquiring the company without the reason, the entire policy was reversed. permission of the Reserve Bank of India in Maruti was given the licence. This House relation to a German Company. They was told that while giving the licence to the admitted that they have acquired that Maruti Factory reversing the entire automo without the permission of the Reserve Bank bile policy of the Government, certain of India. restrictions were put on them and they 337 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 338 Secondly, the Foreign Exchange Regula designation. You have to follow the spirit tion Act 1973, that too has been violated. of it. You cannot simply say that so and Various provisions have been violated. so... When these provisions are violated, remember, according to the letter and spirit—please take not of this,—according PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : Sir, to the letter and spirit of the law when the you cannot give a ruling that will conflict Kirloskars have actually acquired a German with the ruling of the Speaker on the same Company, in that case remember the subject. I will leave it to you. Tomorrow questions of impropriety and the failure of as a result of this, if you want you can exclued the Directorate of Enforcement and the everything, expunge it. There can be a Revenue Intelligence have also come up. collective massacre, that will be a genocide. Please do not indulge in that. I want to raise this question. Because it will be raised over and over again. 1 would MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : I do not like the Hon Minister to give a specific reply. do anything purposely ; if at all there is There are two failures. The Parliamentary anything against rules, I will do it. rules will demand that 1 should not refer to the name of a Minister. Therefore, I shall refer to the designation only. Sir, there is PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : a Minister. That is all right. 1 am also taking care of *• the rules, you also take care of the rules, and let it be within the parameters of the MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : That also ruling given by the Speaker yesterday. That is all. is not••• • ■ • PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER ; Not That is allowed Sir, you can check. Let it necessarily. remain just now ; why trouble the reporters. Yesterday I got up and said, you can maintain the designation only and the name PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : should be removed. Therefore, accordingly Therefore, I say 'a* Minister who happens yesterday’s Speaker’s ruling is there that to be 'a* director of 'a* German company— only name will not be there, the rest of it I am very careful and cautious ; \ must will remain. I checked up and 1 have it protect the rules of procedure—that company with me just now. In the records of the has been acquired violating the Foreign proceedings the Minister • • and everything Exchange Regulation Act 1973 by Kirloskars. else is retained, only name dot, dot, dot,... there are five stars. Otherwise everything MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : If you feel has been recorded. I am only mentioning that this kind of explanation satisfies, then whatever has appeared in yesterday's why are you dragging the portfolio or the proceedings with the permission and the Minister ? ruling of the Speaker. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : If MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : There is you want you can change the portfolio. no differentiation then. MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : I cannot SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : do it. You are satisfied with the dot, dot. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : I cannot That is the prerogative of the Prime Minister. understand the idea behind not telling the You don't take upon yourself that name of a person and mentioning his responsibility. ••Not recorded. 339 Finance Bill APRIL 24. 1986 Finance Bill 340 [Prof. Madhu Dandavatc] side and the company that has been acquired. Now I have said V Minister. I am In that case just as Kirloskars are likely to dropping reference to ** also. I am saying be prosecuted in the similar manner the only ‘a* Minister. Therefore. Sir, if you directors of the acquired company—the look at the letter and spirit of the law I may German company—each one of the director tell you that various provisions of this is likely to be prosecuted and if a Minister Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1973 who happens to be 'a* director of 'a' demand that whenever this type of illegal company has not been prosecuted because act takes place, then in that case both the he happens to be 'a* Minister and, therefore, sides are lo be blamed, namely, those who the Directorate of Enforcement will be acquire and the company that has been actually answerable to this part of the charge acquired. Further if there are directors of that you are frightened of the ministerial status the company they are also liable to be of a director of that particular company. alleged and liable to be punished. Therefore, As far as the failure of the Directorate of it is very clear. Enforcement is concerned, I hope, the Minister will clarify. As far as the other point is conncerned, 1 am one of those who Sir, I know the Finance Minister is a believes that the moment one becomes a person with a clean record who has been Minister whether he is on the board of following the democratic conventions. It directors of Bombay Dyeing or German has been the convention world-over and in company he should tender resignation and, House of Commons it is very metriculously Sir, 1 am saying about 'a* Minister about followed that if any Member happens to be whose personal integrity I have nothing to on the Board of Directors in (hat case he say. That is why 1 am raising this point. tenders resignation of the directorship. It is a theoretical and a policy question that 1 have raised, noi out of animosity to X or Sir, 1 am very proud that Shri H.M. Y. 1 am raising it brcause for all times to Patel, the former Finance Minister of the come, all the Ministers in this House will be Janata Government the first thing he did guided by the precedent that will be created after becoming Cabinet Minister was that he in this House and whatever is stated as the tendered his resignation from all the policy framework by the Minister when he companies of the Tatas and others in which replies. Also, it will be a directive. he was on the Board of Directors before be entered the Cabinet. These are the norms. They safeguard the propriety and the As far as these violations are concerned, cleanliness of our public life. 1 think, a proper reply should be given, Sir, I am glad that as far as this Finance There are certain irrational duties and Minister is concerned I know that he is not this is the appropriate time when we can a director of any company. When I say demand that those duties should be any company I mean the financial company abolished and seme concessions be given. and not the political company. This has been Take for instance the exemptions on excise metirulously observed. But, Sir, there are duty on diesel oil. You come from a two violations and he should try to give his coastal area, Sir. You will be surprised to explanation of that. It is the Director of know this. There are fisheriren engaged in Enforcement that has actually committed mechanised fishing with ihe help of boats one violation. The Speaker was asking me with engines of smaller horse power or with who is the agency and I said it is the engines of higher horse power. It is a Government failure. Therefore, Government strange phenomenon today that if I am a has to explain and not the Speaker. fisherman and I am resorting to mechanised Therefore, I pose a question through you to fishing and If 1 have at my launch an engine the Finance Minister that the Director of with horse power of 1 SO or above, in that Enforcement has seen that there is violation case. I get exemption on excise duty on of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act diesel, but if 1 am running a launch whose 1973 by two agencies—Kirloikarson the one horse power is less than 150 horse power, ♦•Not recorded. 341 Finance Bill VA1SAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 342 in that case 1 am not entitled for the Similarly, 1 hope that there is not exemption on the excise duty on diesel. another lapse on my part. It wish it was I will humbly make one request to the hon. a lapse. Now, as far as French coffee is Minister. Once in the presence of the concerned, it is a blend of coffee power and Prime Minister I had raised this question chicory powder. It is very surprising that and when 1 requested that the Prime it is a blend of two ingredients; on the Minister was sitting lberet Jet him apply his two ingredients, there is do duty, but the mind, he said : Come through the Finance moment they are combined, there is a duly. Minister." The Finance Minister was sitting It is Dot like putting any burden on a young there and I said : "I request you through boy, or a yourg girl, but the moment they the Prime Minister** and he said : “We get married, you put burden on them. will do it outside." 1 hope, by this time, That is exactly what has happened. 1 think, the Finance Minister would have applied it is a lapse. I am sure, that with bis his mind. forward-looking attitude...... SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP Then, duties on ice. It is quite SINGH : I had examined this aspect. It surprising. It is nothing, but solidified was brought to my noticc. The chicory water Chemical composirion is the same, power, infact, becomes a substitute of coffee. H20. Only, water has been solidified as It hurts coffee growers. That was the a result of temperature. On ice, there is a elerrent why this was not considered. 1 duty and the result of that is that so many went into it. It looked rational as you fishermen are affected. I come from a suggested. It is not a marriage and if the constituency which is a purely coastal boy and girl come together and produce constituency. anillegitimate child, we have to stop it. SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE ! SINGH : Prof. Dandavate in the beat of When they are married, how can the child his arguments has forgotten that on ice, I be illegitimate ? And Ravindranath Tagore have abolished the duty. had said that even if the married persons happened to be illegitimate, a child can never be illegitimate. The relation between PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: I the husband and wife may be illegitimate, am sorry, it is a lapse on my pari. When but not the child. you were speaking, I was revising my notice, because 1 was to speak on this subject. But SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP 1 may tell you that 1 am not demanding SINGH : Because it displaces coffee, we the reimposition of that. I am happy and have done it. 1 congratulate you for this. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : That I had also written to the Finance is why I have to argue out the case within Minister about it previously and 1 am glad a few seconds. He has tried io put forward that be has done this. That will help a point of view by which he feels that the fishermen. coffee producers will be hit. But 1 would like to point out to him that as far as French coffee producers are concerned, i.e. 1 assure the Finance Minister that some the blenders are concerned, they are in a of us come up with demands for certain tiny sector. They have been described as a concessions with the hope that the operations tiny sector. And I think that the policy of will be imprjved. I can assure him that the Government is, Whenever there are big whenever we come up with the demands, we sectors, small scale Lector, cottage sector and come with this perspective that as a result, tiny sector the tiny sector which is the imicst more incentives will be there and the of the tiny must get the maximum benefit be* operations can be improved. Fisheries will cause in the competition, they cannot survive gain more as a result of this good step that at all.* So, 1 would like him to reexamine this he has taken. point. Still one day is toft. Tonight you 343 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bit/ 344 [Prof. Madbu Dandavate] illustration. Take for instance the automo sleep ewer this proposal. 1 do not know biles or cars. As far as the automobile is whether you have tested French coffee ever. concerned, the tyre on the wheel is itself an It is a beautiful (hing. It is a blend and it input for the entire car. But when the is in the tiny sector. tyre is manufactured from rubber and various chemicals that itself becomes a finished product of certain commodities. At ono MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : You have stage it acts as an input and at the other tested it and that taste makes you speak stage, it acts as a finished good and as a like this. result some complications take place. There fore, as a result of that we find that in the case PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : of the automobiles, when it was expected that This is in the tiny sector and just as Schumacher had said, ‘Small is beautiful* prices would come down by Rs. 5700, actually almost by the same amount, the and our Finance Minister is a great lover of prices have gone up. This has not happened beauty. Therefore, 1 would like him to in the case of all commodities. apply his mind once again and try to have a cup of coffee in the morning. 1 am prepared to pursue him today and 1 am SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP prepared to pursue Smt. Singh to see that SINGH : Dandavateji, on automobiles, that in the eaily morning he is provided with a is passenger cars, we raised the duty. It cup*-a tiny cup— of Frcnch coffee. 1 am was a deliberate and conscious decision to sure tomorrow he w;ll change his mind. So, levey the duties so that the prices will go up. that is another change that 1 would like to It was a conscious decision and we do not suggest. have to apologise for it. Only one word about the MODVAT. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : The This is very important. Firstly let memake other day, Mr. Poojari also gave the same it clear that 1 am 100 per cent in favour of explanation. Probably in this case it is a the principal of MODVAT. Let me make conscious decision and for various extraneous it clear. Ultimately what is MODVAT ? factors you have increased the duty. But It gives credit for the duties that are levied he accepted last time that there are certain at the stage of inputs. If the credit is given commodities in which it has taken place in the long run if it is put in a well organised because of some misunderstanding partly manner as far as the finished goods are by the industrialists and partly by the concerned, actually the prices should come officers who operate. All that 1 am saying down in the final analysis. Basically this is that adequate home work should be done scheme is very good. But 1 would like to on that point. Really speaking, if I am tell him that really speaking MODVAT is mistaken, he can correct me. This not completely altogether a new scheme. principle cf MODVAT was initially Prior to MODVAT, there was a similar enunciated at the time of the Long Term scheme for several years under Rule 56-A of Fiscal Policy. You finalized it at the time the Central Excise Rules, 1944. 1 think it of the Budget. Really speaking, there was was called proforma credit. According to some time. 1 think more time is required that, the only restriction was that they have to work out various details in terms of limited it only for 65 finished goods. Now outputs which are intermediate outputs : they have started increasing it and 1 welcome what are the finished products, whether the scheme. Since he has brought it into they had made it properly, how many the Budget, some home work has been done commodities are to be brought under some formula has been evolved and as a MODVAT—all that can be worked out ; result of that additional commodities have and as a result of that, I think if proper been added. J welcome it. Basically 1 am homework is done, they can prevent, in all oot opposed to MODVAT. cases, not only in select cases but in all cases, the rise in prices. in reality, what is happening is that in some of the finished goods, the prices have Ooly a few minutes more, and I have actually gone up. 1 will give juit one done. J45 Finance Bill VAtSAKlHA 4, 1908 (SARA) Finance BUI 346 MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : You have With regard to (he public sector, J find already taken much time. So many that as far as gross profit before interest Members have yet to speak. You say: and taxes is concerned, it is Rs. 4636 crores. 'You can guillotine afterwards*. (Interruption») The net profit after taxes in all the public sector units is only Rs. 929 crores ; and the PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : worst position is that you can judge the After my speech is over, if you so desire, effectiveness of a public sector* by finding you can guillotine me also. But allow me out what is the ratio of gross profit over the to complete. capital employed for the public sector. Unfortunately in our country, the ratio of MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER : Other gross profit to the capital employed in the Members will be affected. You are guillo public sector is hardly 12.7%, probably one tining other Members' rights. of the poorest in the world. Therefore, this should be increased. We assure the hon. Minister that we and our trade union PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : organizations will cooperate with him fully, Then the advantage will be that I will not to see that the public sector efficiency and be able to raise...... (Interruptionj) effectiveness is increased, so that it may be able to provide the necessary funds. SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH : As in MODVAT, this time should I do not want to touch deficits, black be set off against other Members of the money and all that. All that I want to say Opposition. {Interruption*) is that there is only one danger, about which we are very much afraid. There are PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : In directly or indirectly certain pressures on the next Budget, I will speak a little less. our country from the developed economies, from the World Bank and from the IMF ; MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER : I am giving already at one stage when we got the IMF you two minutes. loan, a number of conditions were imposed upon us. They may deny that. But we PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : I found that they tealized it. I am afraid will increase my speed, and finish in three they may go a step further : the developing minutes. countries, IMF and the World Bank are likely to corner us and pressurize us to There are certain aberrations, and 1 devalue our currency. If that happens, would like them to be conectcd. For that will be the blackest day for the develop instance, our elderly colleague Prof. Ranga ment of Indian economy. I hope and trust will agree with me : Investment in agricul — I do not allege—that our Finance tural finance institutions needs priority. Minister believes it ; I hope and trust he From Rs. 181 crores it ought to have been will have a strong backbone to stand erect increased, but it has been brought down to and to see to it that he does not succumb Rs. 170 crores ; food storage or warehouses to the IMF and World Bank pressures to has been brought down from Rs. 95 crores bring about devaluation of our currency, to Rs. 90 crores ; fisheries—Rs. 31 crores and destroy the interests of the working are retafaed as Rs. 31 crores ; dairy class. development from Rs. 86 crores brought down to Rs. 80 crores ; animal husbandry 14.24 hrs. from Rs. 13 crores to Rs. 5 crores; major and medium irrigation from Rs. 12 crores [SHRI VAKKOM PURUSHOTHAMAN to Rs. 10 crores ; and Command Area in the Chair] Development from Rs. 107 crores to Rs. 93 crores. SHRI Y. S. MAHAJAN (Jalgaon): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir : 1 rise to support 1 will make a request to him : subject to the Finance Bill, and the large number of their constraints, let them try to see that concessions which the hon. Minister has these allocations are improved. announced today. 34? Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1966 Finance Bill 346 [Shri Y.S. Mahajan] evasion cases and seizures is valued at Rs. 48.9 crores. I venture to think that this The Finance Bill contains a Dumber of is only the tip of the ice-berg. innovations in fiscal policy, which are in keeping with the economic policy changes which were initiated last year, and have This fiscal policy has had an important shown their fruitfulness. political fall out to which 1 wish to draw the attention of the House. Many of the big Engl'sh Dailies have launched a The year 1985-86 is expected to end propaganda offensive against Congress 1 and with an agricultural production of 148.5 its leadership. They are shouting that the million tonnes of foodgrains, that is 3% raiders are coming, that the leadership higher than the previous year, inspite of of the party has lost its cherisma. that the severe drought conditions in many eupporia of the last year has evaporated, that States. This has become possible because there are rumblings of dissent signs of of many innovations in agricultural policy possible revolt in the party. All these such as improvements in cropping pattern, artificial fulminations will be treated with timely supply of essential inputs and better contempt by the people. water management. Drought conditions have nfTected the production of coarse grains, PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : but at the same time have proved the What are the financial implications of this resilient character of India agriculture and procedure ? its ability to withstand weather stress. This, after all, has been the major objective of planning agricultural production half of SHRI Y. S. MAHAJAN : We want to which is from rain fed areas. Industrial proceed vigorously with the inforcement of production will also show an increase of the tax laws. Their interests have been about 7 per cent over last year's output, hurt ; they do not want raids ; and so though this is below the annual growth rate because they cannot oppose the raids they of 8 per cent per annum postulated in the are trying to undermine the credibility of Seventh Plan. the party. Nobody will be deceived by such propaganda. They have been amply described by our Prime Minister himself as As a result of these increases in pro paper tigers. My appeal to the Finance duction, the rise in the wholesale index has Minister is not to be daunted by such been 5.7 per cent. There has thus been a propaganda but to go ahead and pursue welcome deceleration in the rate of inflation. the policy with great vigour and rid our It has taken place because of a decline in society of tax evasion and blackmoney or the prices of oilseeds and edible oils, jute at least reduce their the proportions to the and jute products and cotton and in spite minimal level. of increase in the prices of food articles. Recently, some important measures have All this has been accompanied by a besn undertaken to liberalise the economy. vigorous drive to reduce tax evasion. The Over the years, a large apparatus of policy of reducing tax rate to a reasonable regulations and controls had been built up level combined with strict enforcement, has to ensure that scarce resources wefe directed yielded results. There has been a better into higher priority sectors according to the compliance with the tax laws a ad on the plans. This policy gave a rise to a direct taxes have yielded revenue which is restrictive economy and a number of about 33 per cent higher than last year. 1 shackles on growth. Some of them had must congratulate the Finance Minister on also bccome out of date and were responsible his determined attempt to reduce tax evasion for delay in decision making, inefficiency and the amount of blackmoney in the and corruption. So, considerable relaxations country. He should pursue this policy were made in the licencing policy. A without fear of the hostility of the vested scheme of capacity re-endorsement was luicrests. The amount detected as a result accepted in 1985 and for industries which of raids recently in the case of alleged tax remain within the admit of industrial 349 Finance BUI VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Finance BUI 350 accorded to allow them to make rapid of living of the millions of people in (his changes in there product-mix without losing country rises. How can the standard rise time in seeking fresh licences. These unless these changes are accompanied by necessary changes in the direction of control of population ? Economic planning liberalising the economy have provoked without control of population is no planning. reaction on the other side. The Leftists are It is only one sided attempt to improve shouting that the Government has forgotten conditions. We accepted the family its ideals, that the Government has back- planning programme on a national leve/ : •lided and yielded to the pressure of Indian we took it up very seriously from 1966. capitalists forgetting the ideals of socialism. What is the result ? During 1961—71 the This sort of criticism is not justified. There rate of growth of population was 2.2 per can be no progress without growth and no cent per annum. From 1971 to 1981 it was progress unless there is an enlargement of 2.4%. The Planning Commission has the common cake. The productive powers estimated that from 1981 to 1986 it will be of the society have to be encouraged. 2.10%. During the 7th Plan they have People have to be encouraged calculated that population will increase at to put in greater efforts to save the rate of 1.8 per cent per annum. May I more, and to see that all their savings are point out as a student of economic. That put in the priority— sectors which are of all the projections of the Planning basic importance to the growth of economy. Commission regarding growth of population It is for this purpose that liberalisation has have always proved wrong. From the First taken place. This has been the objective Five year Plan to the Sixth Five Year Plan, of our policy changes. I hope, the hon. all the predictions which they made about Minister will not deviate from his chosen the growth of population have proved to be path by criticism which is based on a failure wrong. Therefore, I assure you that this to understand it properly. Our ideal, i.e. calculation also will go wrong. Our popu our aim is socialism and our loyalty to it lation increases at the rate which eats up remains unshaken. t most of the gains of our economic growth. The population control programme should be The long term fiscal policy is a bold taken up on a War footing. It should be step in changing the direction of our fiscal treated seriously live general election when policy. It will promote growth increase the leaders of parties in Parliament visit the built-in elasticity of the tax system, each town and village and go from house to secure batter tax compliance and make for a bouse. If we have a campaign of this type stable environment in our fiscal operations. for one month, I am sure the awareness of This is a great gain from the point of view the Family Planning programme in the of manufacturers and business community. country would increase and so also the number of acceptors of family planning methods, increases. Sir, it is possible to Equally important is the stabilisation of bring down the rate of growth of population administered prices, bccause these adminis to 1% within 5 years. There should be a tered Dr ices which include the prices of goods national campaign for this purpose. Japan produced in the public sector, are changed brought down its population growth rate every now and then. And they often cause after the Second World War. They got inflation since they have the cascading effect frightened of the Baby Boon in that country on other prices. Sometimes, these increases after the Second World War. In 10 years give rise to suspicion that they are meant to they brought down the rate of growth to 1% cover up the inefficiency of the public sector by adopting methods which may be termed units. Therefore, it is necessary to have a very cruel because at that time abortion was policy which will in the medium period of the only reliable method. (An hon. Member; three to five years, stabilise those adminis China also). China has also adopted very 1 tered prices, which is a very important thing cruel methods. We cannot follow them. 1 for growth and development. With the latest methods available, it should be possible for us to achieve the objective The objective of all our efforts for of 1% rate of growth. I am for a zero 1 economic growth and our policy changes in growth rate. I think it should be possible 1 the field of finance is to see that the standard to achieve this is 10 years. May 1 point 1 351 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 352 [Shri Y.S. Mahajan] Commission, there has been misuse of 60 to out to our hon. Finance Minister that all 80 per ceot of the expenditure spent on the efforts of the Government in economic eradication of poverty programme in different development, in planning* all our policies on States. According to yet another report of Agriculture, Industry, etc. will come to the same Organisation, a major portion of naught if we do not control the growth of the estimated outlay of Rs. 5000 ciores population. It is a thing which is in our envisaged in the Sixth Plan for the eradica power to do and we should do it. tion of poverty programme has been misused. I would cite a few examples. With these words, I support the Finance In 1967 the country faced severe drought Bill. conditions and the Central Government launched a scheme for the supply of drinking [Translation] water. At least one crore rupees must have been allocated for the purpose. Funds SHRIMAT1 KRISHNA SAHI has also been allocated for minor and major (Begusarai): Mr. Chairman, Sir, 1 support irrigation schemes and for the construction the Finance Bill which has been introduced of roads and under Food For Work in the House. I congratulate the hon. Programme. What I want to emphasise is Finance Minister and the hoo. Minister of that a number of such schemes had been State in the Finance Ministry for taking launched by the Government to provide effective step for ensuring the economic relief to the people, but what happened to development. They have made an effort those schemes ? We are in 1986 now and for all-round economic development and if we cast a glance on those schemes, we for increasing the percentage of growth rate. shall find that several of them are yet to ...... {Interruptions) be completed. Government had launched these schemes for the benefit of the people I would suggest that Shri Poojaryji may by spending crores of rupees but a large use earphone to listen to what I am saying. number of persons misused the funds in the Today also, he has announced some reliefs name of natural calamity, and the people which are quite welcome. An interview of did not get the benefit from these schemes to the Finance Minister has appeared in the the desired extent. Funds have been misappropriated on a large scale. press and I would like to begin my speech by quoting words from that interview. It is true that we have brought about revolution in agriculture sector and it is [English] equally true that we have achieved self- sufficiency in this field but I would like to M Anti-poverty programmes are point out that mere increase in the produc only a salve to the conscience. tion will not necessarily improve the They prevent social tensions from standard of living of the people. We shall reaching a boiling point. Ultimately have to see as to what extent the benefit of the problem of poverty and unem increase in the production reaches the ployment has to be overcome common man. We shall have to attend to through higher growth rates.'* his needs. The farmer wants water and regular supply of power for his fields. The common man needs nutritious foods, [Translation] drinking water, cloth, shelter, good education for his children, medical facilities, and This shows that he is in the grip of the employment to earn livelihood. The mats main problem the country is facing and he involvement in the development programmes is adopting measures for the eradication of at the local level is also necessary but I would poverty so that the country becomes like to know from the hon. Minister, who •conomically strong. Mr. Chairman, Sir, also must be coming from some rural area according to the report of the Project as he ii a representative of the people, Evaluation Organisation of the Planning whether we have been able provide drinking 353 Finance Bill VA1SAKHA 4, 1908 (SaKA) Finance Bill 354 water id every village of the country 7 Do requested me to accompany her to the the children not study in tbe open in the concerned office and see my self bow those villages ? Have we been able to provide people behaved. I went to the office with medical facilities to the rural people ? What her but did not disclose my identity. The I want to say is that it is not necessary that clerk told her that she would have to submit the allocation made for different schemes her husband’s death certificate. She told are always used properly at all the places. him that she had already submitted the We shall have to keep a watch on them. A same. However, she once again gave a major portion of the funds sanctioned by copy to him. On that, the cleik said that the Centre for the developmental schemes, was all right but demanded a certificate is diverted to non-developmental works. to the effect that she was alive. I was The practice is that when a scheme is witnessing it silently. So this type of launched, appointment of staff is made well treatment is mated out to the common man. in advance and necessary provision for the Then he pretended to be so absorbed in purpose is made. The master plnn is studying his file as if someone was lost in formulated afterwords and plans and the study of the Gita unconcerned with the estimates for the project are prepared outside world. Do your duty without subsequently. In this way, when the longing for the result. He was least moved original scheme is actually taken up for with the catastrophe that had befallen her. execution, large sums are already spent on Then he enquired where she was during tbe these jobs and funds are not available to last two n onths and why she did not come start the scheme in a proper way. I do not earlier. She told him that due to her doubt your intention. Our Government illness she could not come earlier. She wants to improve the lot of the people and requested him for making payment of make them edonomically strung. But there pension. The clerk told her that she would are some shortcomings in our administrative get her pension only after all tbe formalities set up. I do not know how to tackle them. have been completed. What 1 want to We are increasing allocation for the plans. emphasise is that when people have to run Government are adopting revolutionary from pillar to post for such petty things policies and changing them in accordance how can things improve ? You will have with our needs. But the desired benefit is to think of the measures you should adopt not reaching the masses because of the for this. Our administrators and bureau- present administration set up. So, under crntes do not have the sense of service. the present dispensation, we can only say They are devoid of development —oriented that the rules should be simplified in such approach. a manner that they could be used in the interest of the poor : Laws should be so farmed that the entire process is made use Secondly, black moeny and corruption of for developmental works and for the have become synonyms, and as a result, a benefit of tbe poor. But in really things parallel economy of black money is operating are quite different. Tbe paper work is in our country. Government always talk of increasing to such an extent that if the files inadequacy of resources for Seventh Five Year Plan. The difficulty in mobilisation of of the Central Secretariat are kept in a row resources for the Plan can be overcome if they will from a row of nearly 550 miles, simply we can contain black money. I and if the files of other offices are added, congratulate tbe Minister for apprehending this row will go beyond thousand miles. the smugglers and also for carrying out How to tackle this is beyond my comprehen raids. He has done a lot. A large quantity sion. How will the attitude of administration of smuggled goods have been siezed. But change ? even on a conservative estimate about Rs. 40000 crore worth black money is in I want to cite a small incident in this circulation in the country and if we are able connection. Recently one of my friends of to control it then the Government revenue my chil- hood where husband had died will go up five times. It is ro t only my complaint to me that she was not getting view. Several committees like Chaliha the pension even after a period of four Committee were set up to go into this years after tbe death of her husband. She aspect. They submitted their reports which 355 finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 356 [Shri Y.S. Mahajan] been rendered sick to the point of no say that if national product is fully computed recovery. How are then the farmers going it will be seen that it has a 48 percent to get electricity and how are we going to component of black money. achieve the production targets ? We shall have to adopt measures to improve the administrative set up and minimse the loss Nepal border is very near from my so that the corrmon man gets relief. I constituency. Goods are being smuggled would like to cite an example to illustrate. there openly. The customs offices and Take for instance the Transport Departmant- police officials posted there help in the If the Government takes it over, it incurs smuggling activities. About a thousand loss in operation but if it is given to some persons are working as carriers along the private party it earns profit. Same is the Nepal border. If you fail to check this, case with a business concern If it is in it will create serious problems. private hands it earns profit The moment it is taken over by the Government, it incurs It is true that nerrotic drugs are being loss. The hon. Minister must look into this smuggled from neighbouring countries. aspect and put a stop to it. At the same Government have no doubt controlled it to time, the administration should be geared some extent but our country has virtually and streamlined so that the policies and been made a transit place for smuggling programmes of the Government are imple from Afghanistan and Pakistan. This is a mented and the benefits thereof percolate very dangerous thing. It needs to be down to the common man. considered very seriously. Our couotry is being used as transit for smuggling drugs. This is going to have an adverse effect on our future generation. Our future is going [Erglish] to be jeopardised. This has to be viewed seriously. Smuggling of narcotics, gold, cloth and some eatable items is taking place SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE freely on the borders of Nepal, Pakistan fBolpur) : Mr. Chairman, we have reached and India. It must be checked. the last stage of the discussion on the Budget which, of course, has become a non-event I would like to raise one or two points due to the computer linked urge of this more The objective of establishing public Government to reach the 21st century. The sector in the country was to make the document which should be the most impcr- country strong and accelerate the pace of tant for the purpose of the country's economic development. It will also have to economy, the Budget has become almost a been bow the staggering expenditure on the parchment of doubtful utility and it is top heavy management can be contained. formulated more to conform to the consti tutional requirements than to set the pattern of our country's economic progress and Today, more and more industrial units prosperity. are becoming sick. If this trend continues the economic growth of the country will be hampered. From the statistics available with us it is seen that on June, 1978 as The Finance Minister’s speech started many as 20615 industrial units were sick with an eulogistic reference to a quotation and along with it as many as 20326 small from the Prime Minister and ended with a industries were sick. Now we have reached ritualistic reference to Mahatma Gandhi but a stage where the number of sick industrial we know out of the two disparate Gandhis whose views are prevailing and, that is why units is on the increase. we find that, with a long-term fiscal policy, with a long-term import policy, with the The hon. Minister has just said that imposition of stiff hike in the administered two thirds of the provision has been allocated prices, the entire budgetary process has for power sector. But the power Depart become totally redundant so far as economic ments or Corporations in the States have projections of the country are concerned, 357 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Finance BUI 35 This Government has pre-empted itself PROF. N.G. RANG A (Guntur) : A from taking suitable actions, suitable taxation mixed economy. measures, suitable fiscal measures because it has assured the country that there will be no rise in the direct taxes. It has given its SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : commiimcnts that for five years, its friends What does it seek to achieve in the imme who are now constituting the monopoly diate present or in the near future ? Has houses in this country will not be disturbed the principle of self-reliance and growth with nor will they be required to pay higher rates equity and justice been given a go-by 7 and taxes. 1 hen what option remains for this government ? That is why we have PROF. N.G. RANGA : No. found that it has become necessary for them either to go on increasing the indirect taxes SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : as they have done or to take recourse to a Does the public sector occupy in the pre-Budget exercise which has become quite economic policy or in the budgetary projec common for the last 3 to 4 years of tions a position of commanding heighta increasing the prices of essential commodities about which we were told ad nauseem ? which are putting the biggest and heaviest burden on the common people of this PROF. N.G. RANGA : Yes. country. Therefore, it is very easy for any Finance Minister, especially of the present government which is indulging in populism SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : to present a soft budget and to claim credit Whether even lipservice will no longer be that ‘We have spared the poor and common paid to the provisions in the preamble of our people so far as the Budget is concerned.1 Constitution of constituting India a socialist 'Look here, there is only Rs. 488 crores of Republic ? new taxation provided in the Budget and we are sparing the poor and the common people We cannot help reaching the 21st century of this country.1 There are tall claims of in the inexorable march of time. All of us increasing the allocation Jor poverty will reach the 21st century. Whoever is alleviation programmes. 1 shall come laler alive will rcach the 21st century. But for to deal with it. There is a tall claim of a whom is this emphasis of reaching thi 21st greater and greater allu. alion for the pub!ic century being given 7 And with what object sector and there are tall claims that the rale and with what projections ? The position for inflation is sought to be reduced and the to-day is that there is this insistence and result to-day is not only one attempt iaf there trying to give a picture and paint a picture to project a softness of ihe budget but (he as if this country has to be taken to the 21st Budget itself has become a ritual. The century by working overtime in areas we do Budget seems only somehow to conform to not know. What is happening ? This the requirements of the law and the Parlia Government is destabilising the ecot omy of ment is troub-ed so that it can give its seal this country, as there are attempts to of approval because without that it cannot destabilise the political freedom, integrity be brought into effect. and unity of the country. The Finance Minister, in his euphoria it 15.00 hrs. seems based on what we do not know said that this Budget pulsates with the aspirations of the poor and has committed itself to their The present ruling clique which is the service. This is a perfect example of self product and at the same lime the bene delusion which shows that this Government ficiary of a great tragedy in this country has and their ebullient Finance Minister have made its options : it has opted for a few lost all touch with the pulse of the poor people at the expense of the vast multitude ; people of this country. it has opted for machine rather than for jobs ; it has opted for hunger rather than At least we would like to know what is for bread ; and it has opted for gimmicks really the economic policy of this country* ••• rather than for well-conceived acticos. And 359 Finance BUI APRIL 24. 1986 Finance BUI 366 [Shri Somnath Chatterjee] the new levies by way of indirect taxation that is why today tbe biggest onslaught, have had, and are going to have, a cascading the budgetary and economic onslaught of effect on the price level in this country ? this Government, is on the common and Last year, the budget estimates showed a poor people of this country. deficit of Rs. 3,316 crores, and the revised estimates showed a deficit of Rs. 4,490 crores nearly Rs. 5,000 crores. This year it is What did we see in the last Budget 7 Rs. 3,651 crores, and it will become nearly What happened 7 Ihe entire direction of Rs. 6.000 crores—the uncovered deficit our economic policy was substantially which is bound to have an inflationary effect. changed. The system of industrial licensing And who suffers 7 When there is inflationary was relaxed. The MRTP limits were cither pressure on the economy who suffers 7 One raised or withdrawn totally, the public sector docs not have to be an economist to know. was downgraded consciously, the direct taxes It is the common people who have to bear on coiporale and personal income were the brunt of these inflationary tendencies. reduced, tbs wealth tax was reduced, the Therefore, it is easy to say I have not death duty was abolished. For whose imposed through tbe Budget new taxation on benefit 7 We would like to know that. the poor people of this country. Concessions were provided in indirect taxes on several items of luxury. Inputs of a wide range of manufactured good, particu Sir, another claim was made that there larly capital goods, were liberalised. A has been increase in tbe public sector outlay conscious policy of import liberalisation was to the extent of 21 per cent. I am sorry to adopted. And it was welcomed by whom 7 say that thire bas been manipulation with The big business and the monopoly houses, the figures. The 21 per cent increase for and they thought that (hey would get the which the Finance Minister has claimed the advantage of (bis liberalisation of ihe credit was corresponding to the Budget licensing policy. And wbat happened ? The estimates of 1985-86 hut tbe Revised estimate multi-nationals and trans-nationals have been was Rs. 1600 crores more. Therefore, the having their hey-day, and the concept of new increase in the public scctor outlay will growth and justice and equity was the biggest not be more than 10 per cent as compared victim of the policy adopted by the to the last year's actual expenditure. Further Government. when we take into account the price increase that is bound to take place during the year the increase in the public sector outlay will Now, finding the backlash, a conscious be much less, that is, even less than 10 attempt has been made this year to project per cent. on the surface a pro-people or p ro -poor budget. How ha6 it happened 7 What are tbe three main claims of the Finance The next claim is that this Government Minister 7 He says, “Look here, I have not has made is that they have provided 65 taxed the poor’*. But he does not refer to per cent rise in the outlay on poverty the Rs. 1600 croies which he imposed on the alleviation programmes. It is no longer common people of *his country—the prices 20* point programme. It is now poverty of petroleum products were increased ; even alleviation programme. This 65 per cent is the issue prices o. cereals and food articles also fudging of figures This 65 per cent is weri increased by the Food Corporation of calculated again in relation to the Budget India, by the decision of (he Government. estimates for 1985-86 and not the actual Although the new imposts were to tbe extent expenditure If we take (be actual expendi of Rs. 488 crores, direct taxes were increased ture the outlay will not be more than 20 per only to the extent of Rs. 21 crores ; the rest cent considering the actuals last year. is by way of indirect taxation which is bound to raise the prices of commodities. If these Rs. 1600 crores are added to Rs. 488 crores, Sir, Rs. 1450 crores are provided for then ihe new imposts are to the extent of poverty alleviation programmes and a great ks. 2,100 crores. Can anybody deny that credit is being claimed. Now, Mr. Ranga the increase in the administered prices and probably does not know that this only 361 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 {SAKA) Finance Bill 36* represents 2.74 per cent of the total expen with the Kirloskars has been left out of diture of the Government meant for 40 per this. Prof. Madhu Dandavate has referred cent of the people in this country. You are to this. It is because he is occupying a spending 2.74 per cent of your budget for post of position, of status here and happens 40 per cent of the people of this country to be the favourite of the Prime Minister. who are below the poverty line. This is the Therefore, h£ is being spared and the claim or credit which is being loudly made Kirloskars are being hauled up. Is this the by this Government. Realising the peoples' way, you are trying to create confidence in anger and resentment after the administered the minds of the common people that this prices were raised this Government necessa Government is serious about unearthing rily had a cold feet. They got nervy. A black money ? Do the people not know tamasha was enacted here. Some criticism the havoc that is being created by this black was made even by a Cabinet Minister. money 7 What is the extent of that, Poojary Suddenly a meeting was held in the North must be knowing. He has been arranging Block and prices were reduced though by a the loan melas periodically in selected placcs pittance. Therefore, on the surface the and for selected people with the object of budget had to be projected as a common benefiting a very limited selected set of peoples' budget, not much taxation and beneficiar ies...... (Interruptions). trying to take credit that poverty alleviation gets the maximum slice in the budget but this is nothing but a pittance. That is why We welcome the other aspect. We have said that the Government's decision to the people inspite cf Doordarshan's conti nuous efforts, inspiie of so many oiher remove the restrictions, difficulties which were imposed on the SSI Units in the budget methods of drum beating that is going on is welcomed. But one cannot but wonder the people are not accepting this budget and what sort of exercise that was carried on you find the Finance Minister going on before decisions were taken to impose those making concession after concession to the burdens ou the SSI units. Dio you give big business. Even this morning be has any thought to this and the difficulties that made concessions to the extent of nearly Rs. will be created for the SSI Units ? As it is 76 crores, if 1 am not mistaken, for the they had to act under severe constraints, benefit of the big business houses. Now, under severe handicaps, financial and they realise (hat they cannot annoy their big marketing difficulties. The banks are eight- business friends. Their class character fisied so far as SSI units are concerned. Every shows that. And that is why this sliding body knows what difficulties they ara facing, down is there in the process of income tak but lo and behold, whom did you select for raids and taxation raids which are going on. the purpose of imposing new burdens and Mr. Reddi has correctly pointed that out. putting them to difficulties ? It required the mobilization of the different associations The Finance Minister is making a of the small scale uuits, their all India distinction between a search and a survey, Organizations, Federations, and after they but the real decision is to give an assurance gave an all-India bundh call, then the to the big business friends that they will not Finance Minister s a t with them and then be troubled ; they are very sorry. What is having realised the dangerous portents of the the sincerity of this Government with regard budgetary provisions, had to withdraw those. to these raids ? It is good ; even wisdom later is good, but we cannot but protest that an attempt was With regard to certain activities of a big made without any proper consideration for business firm, they are now being haled up the puipose of imposing levies on the most before the FERA authorities. An old vulnerable sector of our industry. Mr. gentleman of eighty has also been hauled Madhav Reddi has correctly pointed out up brfore the authorities. 1 do not mind that it is better late than never. But I say if he has committed any offence. If you that (his type of exercise was necessary and want, I can also give the names. Kirloskars they should have done it before when so have been put to the docks for this. 1 have many concessions have been made. One nothing to say ; do it, but do it properly. wonders what sort of consideration is g.ven But another gentleman who was concerned before budgetary proposals are formulated* 363 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance BM 364 [Sbii Somnath Chatterjee] many units are sick in this country. Nearly What is type of exercise done ? Whos? one hundred ihousand units in this country interests are considered ? Where docs the are sick, spread over all the States and not impact of the budgetary provisions fall ? only in my States. In every State in this All this exercise should have been done. country, wherever there is some industrial That is why, so many withdrawals and activity, there are sick industries. Several concessions have to be made. industrial undertakings whose management was taken over by the Central Government under the Industries (Development and I would like to point out two or three Regulation) Act and was entrusted to the things more. You have already rung ihe 1KCI which is now kno»n as IRB1, even bell once. Let me take compulsory deposits. those units have beea closed down by the Compulsory deposit scheme was discontinued Central Government. The workers are on io the last year's budget, i e. in ihe budget the streets. In the past we have mentioned of 1985-86 But payment of the earlier the names of those undertakings. Now instalment to be payable in April 1985 was there ar*; several other undertakings. What withheld by the last year’s budget. will happen to these undertakings ? Should In this >ear’s budget nothing has not this Government seriously formulate a been said about this payment and nor policy for the purpose of saving these units ? any announcement has been made. We And please Sir try to save the workers have received several representations from wot king in these undertakings. 1 implore the people requesting us to raise this question upon the Government because it is very as to when the ins^a'iTuni would be paid, important for the sake of industrial develop because the scheme has aiready been ment in this country and for the ft-eture of discontinued. the workers. Job potential is being reduced every day because of automation and So far as the consignment tax is computerisation which are causing havoc. concerned, this is another vitally important There is also a great spree of privatisation point. I have cot much time, no time at and more and more privatisation is taking all, to go into the Centre-State relations, placj. More and more sophistication is which is very vital for this country. But, taking place. As a result, there are lesser Sir, the Constitution was solemnly amended, and lesser number of jobs available in the unanimously, if 1 am not mistaken in the country. This is not politics, Prof. Kanga. last House, for ihe purpose of enabling This is unfortunately the actual lact. There this Parliament to pass a suitable legislation fore, do not treat everything on a partisan for imposition of consigrment tax. Meetings political ground. Job potential is inducing have been held with the Prime Minister and and moie and more number of young the Chief Ministers 1 believe ihat a formula people are now wailing for jobs. You want has been adopted. But Sir, the Bill is not to delink degrees from jobs. That is being foimulated and crores and crores of supposed to be year new education policy. rupees are being lost by different State Bat what about the people of this country ? Governments, which also include your They have to have some livelihood. In the Congress-1 ruled States as well. Therefore, absence of land reforms properly executed, we are not speaking for any particular in the absence of the thrust given to the state. The consignment tax, which is small scale and cottage industries, in the provided for under ihe Constitution of India, abscnce of reducing powers of the handful which was specifically amended for this of monopoly houses and big business houses, purpose, has been made a dead letter because there is bound to be greater and greater the follow up legislation is not being enacted concentration of resources and resulting in and unfortunately Dot one uord is said in greater and greater penury for (be common the Budget speech of the Finance Minister. people. Unless these distortions are I request that this aspect be dealt with aod removed, the problems of the common a reply be given. people will not be solved. My last point is with regard to the sick industries. Nobody can deny the seriousness The Budget is not soft. It is a hard oi ihe problem which is facing us. So Budget. It causes greater difficulties for 365 Finance BUI VAISAHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Finance BUI 366 the common people of this country. In the Secondly, so far as the question of target circumstances, in ihe limited time oriented work is concerned, we will have to available, I oppose tbe Finance Bill. pay attention towords physical achievement also. For example, take the I.R.D.P. fcThe statistics may be alright but reduction in [Tran latiori] unemployment is not evident and then take the case of the deposits in the banks. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL Although growth in the deposits in the banks (Kopargaon) : Mr. Chairman, Sir, I rise to is taking place, we will also have to see in support the Finance Bill. First, 1 would real terms as to how much money is there like to congratulate the hon. Minister of as a result of desposits in the banks If Finance and the hon. Minister of State for we simply talk of growth in tbe deposits of Finance on the tremendous effort put in by the banks or of increase in deposits by 10 them to create on atmosphere of honesty per cent but ignore increase in interest as a and clean administration in the country. We result of equity or liquidity and to the are duty-bound to extend our full support resultant increase in deposits, it is not to them because the incidence of tax evasion proper. People say that they do not want is increasing in the country. The hon. to deposit their money in tbe banks because Minister of Finance has provided sufficient they do not get good return by way of reliefs in the taxes and announced a number interest. One of tbe reasons may be that of concessions so that the tax payer may ma.iy public undertakings have issued bonds contribute taxes to the Government on or debentures with special concessions in authentic basis and honestly. To mop up many places. People in large numbers black money, he announced a scheme of have been attracted towards bonds or voluntary disclosure for those persons *ho debentures. The private companies are amassed black money. I am not in favour also not giving interest to that extent. of any further extension of that scheme. When public companies are issuing bonds However, the period of that schcme has or debentures by laying down some guidelines been extended upto the end of September. and baDks are not in a position to give When the Government is so sincere and interest to that extent, tbe people prefer to wants to create a congenial atmosphere and invest their money in the debentures or the is giving another chance to the people to bonds. They find it a more profitable declare their black money, it becomes the proposition. This is resulting in the deple duty of the persons concerned to avail of tion of deposit growth in the banks. When this opportunity and declare their black the deposit growth in the banks is depicted, money. If in spite of all this, they do not their liquidity will also come down. That come forward and declarc their black is why the position of hanks is getting very money, the Government will be compelled tight these days and tbe people are to adopt stringent measures against them. experiencing difficulty in getting loans from the banks. I would, therefore, urge upon The Government then will have to consider the Government to look into the matter and the whole scheme afresh and devise ways evolve such policy as may help increase tbe and means to deal with such persons. deposits of the banks and provide more and more relief to the people. In recent months, raids were conducted on the premises of some officials and industrial houses, including directors of Now, I come to resources. Our Finanoe some companies. The hon. Finance Minister Minister ip seriously thinking about it and warned in unmistakable terms that tax we are also considering it. When we talk evaders, whether in politics or in any other of the public sector and the private sector, sphere, would be dealt with sternly and we will have to see what is their capacity noone will be spared at any cost. The utilization and whether capacity utilization Hon. Prime Minister and the hon. Finance in all the industries in the private sector is Minister deserve our congratulations for adequate. As far as my knowledge goes, this step. They have given an opportunity capacity utilization of some private industry to such people so that the country may is 25 per cent, of some it is 30 per cent and move forward. in some other cases it is 40 per cent. ]t 367 Finance Dili APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 368 [Shri Balasaheb Vikhe Patil] and direct taxes are coming down. Speaking Deeds some improvement because we have on the Finance Bill last year, I had stated high hopes from the financial institutions : that resort to indirect increase in taxes will When the Central Finance Institutions give ro t be good for the poor Indirect taxes their financial assistance, they should get have reached the figure of 30,000 crore full return. When certain company owners rupees and direct taxes have been increased resort to import from foreign countries or from Rs. 200 crores to Rs. 5,000 crore manufacture the goods in the country itself approximately. We will have to do some or start business, excise duty is levied on thing for direct taxes. Due to the those goods. I would like to give one constraint of law, the Department of Excise example. In this connection, a case is and Customs have to pay refund. We going on in the Supreme Court. There are should not pay refund because payment of a number of cases pending in the Supreme refund causes substantial loss to the public Court involving more than two thousand exchequer. The Punjab High Court had crores of rupees in which refund of excise, given verdict in this rcspect. Subsequently customs and other taxes has been claimed. the Punjab Government amended the law. The Indian Tobacco Company filed a case in Now there it no need to refund the taxes the Bombay High Court in 1983 and High recovered from the consumers. The Central Court gave its verdict that refund may be Covernment should write to all the State given to Indian Tobacco Company. The Governments and make provision in the concerned Excise Department did not file Act so that there is no need to refund the any appeal. I do not know why it did duty charged from the consumer or the customer. not file an appeal. Similarly a case was filed in Karnataka Courts. The verdict in these cases went against them The Excise Now I come to the private sector and Department filed an appeal in the Supreme the public sector. The private sector is Court, which was admitted. Now the Court provided funds by the Central Financing will take up hearing of th: case. I would Institution. But even then a number of urge the hon. Minister to improve upon the industries fall sick. Recently Government amendment introduced. He should keep of India passed an Act in this regard but it in mind that when after collection of it is not being implemented. Take for excise duty refund is asked for and it is example the textile mill of Nagpur. The not possible to refund it to the consumers, Tatas started an industrial unit there but it the question of refund becomes meaningless. fell sick and had to be closed down with Therefore, it is not against the provisions of the result that a number of workers were our Constitution. rendered jobless. Penalty should be imposed on these mill owners who declare their unit as sick. This suggestion should be consi [English] dered. We want progress of the country. So the Government should consider this In reality, the manufacturers, traders and suggestion and think several times before importers have neither the legal nor the declaring I he industry sick. When raids moral right to claim these refunds for the were conducted on the big industrial houses, obvious reason that the manufacturers, a situation was sought to be created to traders and importers recover the dues from show that their customers and consumers. [English] [Translation] they have also contributed to the national So it becomes necessary to amend the development lav. We wrote ’J the Minister of Finance in this record a number of times but we [ Translation] have received no reply except acknowledge ment from him. When we levy taxes to but it does not mean that they should evade mobilise money from the poor we find that taxes and violate the law for their own the indirect taxes are increasing day by day selfish ends. 369 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 37q It is correct that the farmers and tbe Unless cooperative textile mill is set up, workers can contribute. But tbe Organised the problem of cotton can not be solved. Sector has given memorandum in this rcspect. The cotton grower is not get'ing remunerative The unorganised sector could not do so. price for his produce due to which he is Therefore, the Government will have to suffering great loss. If the cooperative think over it. The organised sector is composite cotton mill manufactuies cloth on taking advantage of tbe direct taxes by its own, the grower of cotton can be imposing indirect taxes, thus putting burden benefited. on the consumer. The Government will have to think over it. When the revenue More than excise duty, concessions are receipt of the indirect taxes is about Rs. required for non-convention&l paper produc 30714 crore, the revenue receipt of the tion. If >ou are going to manufaciu.e paper direct taxes is about Rs. 5900 crore. Prior by effecting enerpy saving, the concession of to this in 1951, the revenue receipt from the excise shou'd be provided. What we see is direct taxation was Rs. 231 crore and that that a number of nvlls aic goinf to be closed from indirect taxation was Rs. 428 crore. the production is going down and a large Therefore, unless we increase direct taxation, quantity of stock is lying uncleared. Also a it will be difficult to provide any relief to number of mills are not running on profit. the consumers. Therefore, the hon. Finance Minister should consider all these points. Now, 1 would like to say a few words about the small scale industry. To make With these words, I support the Bill. small scale industry economically viable import of technology is very necessary. The turnover of the M R.T.P. industries has SHRI K.D. SULTANPURI (Simla) : been increased from Rs. 20 crore to Rs. Mr. Chairman, Sir, the Finance Bill is before 100 crore but the limit of the small scale us in its last stage. I rise to support it. So industry has been extended upto Rs. 50 far as the economic condition of the country is concerned, the decision taken by the lakhs. Unless this is increased to Rs. 2 Government about it is praiseworthy. The crore. it will be difficult for the small sector farmer is the backbone of our country. The to carry on its work. way the farmer has contributed to the increase in production is commendable. 1 We are importing machinery for the new would like to say that the farmer is not technology. 1 think its cost comes to Rs. peeling remunerative price of his produce, 50 lakhs. I am afroid the small scale whether it is vegetables, fruits, potatoes or industry may not have to be closed down foodgrains. It is the mam cause of our bccause of the modernization, because they poor economic condition. The hon. will not be able to compete with the big Members, who represent villages also and industries. You have reserved certain items who are acquainted with village life, may be for small scale industries. I support it. knowing fully well that the farmers in the Unless the small scale industries are made villages do not get remunerative price for economically viable, the large industries will their produce. Hence their economic con go on importing more and more items. It dition is not sound. Government should will bring down their cost of production provide marketing facilities for the farmers while the cost of production in the case of so that their condition may improved. small scale industries will rise. This will result in considerable loss. You will have Raids have been conducted on tbe to think over it. premises of big capitalists so that there is improvement in tbe economic condition. I Id regard to foreign collaboration and would like to submit that no one should be cooperatives, it seems that we are importing spared. The income tax officers have also machinery with the result that we have to come under its dragnet. You have taken spend foreign exchange on the import of the right step. Besides this, the smugglers spare parti. This too will have to be looked should also not be spared. The Hon Prime into. Minister was here yesterday. During 371 Finance Bill APfUl 24, 1986 Finance Bill 372 [Shri K.D. Sultanpuri] preference to the people coming from the discussion on the forests of Andhra Pradesh, poor strata of society in the matter of he disclosed the percentage of trees felled in appointment as directors of the banks or that area. I would like to say that an cooperations, so that they may look after the inquiry should be conducted into the pro interests of the poor people properly. perty of big officers whether they belong to (/ nterruption*) the Forest Department of the State or of the Central Government. Mostly they have It has been told that there are 33 made money from forests illegally. Many thousand sick units which are not working contractors have escaped raids. Their properly. Although a big sum has been property should also be inquired into. It invested on them, yet they are not running can yield us sufficient amount. on profit. They are the white elephants and are burden on us. Action should be taken A large number of persons do not pay against the officer who is responsible for such income tax. The hon. Minister should take a state of affairs. These corporations will action against them also. It is seen from have to be made profit-yielding units. If the transactions in the banks that somewhere units are nationalised in such a way, all the the overdue is 72 per cent, somewhere it is public money will be cornered by a few 82 per cent and somewhere it is 87 per cent people. The Government should pay atten To whom has this overdue been made 7 To tion towards it. These sick units will have which house do they belong ? I am prepared to be made healthy. I.A.S. and I.P.S. to say that bank money is misutilised by officers are appointed there. They are some people. If we want to take the country experienced in administration only. Techni forward, we will have to lay down criteria cal officers are not appointed there. In in regard to the recovery, so that our many States I.A.S. and I.P.S. officers have country may not go bankrupt. The poor been appointed in the Corporations. They people will be able to start their own are meant for running the administration. business with the loan from the banks. But If technocrats are appointed in the Under they are not getting the loan. I have made takings, they will at least be able to find out complaints to the hon. Ministers a number whether some defect in the machinery is of times. They just said that action was responsible for the decline in the production. being taken in the matter. In this way 6 Government should ensure that such sick months or a year have passed. I am writing units are revived. For example, there is a letters as a Member of Parliament. Action Nahan Foundry at Nahan in Himachal should be taken on them. Inquring should Pradesh. I had written a letter to the Prime be held against that officer at least within Minister in this connection. He bad two months. Even after obtaining clearance intimated me that the letter had been for from the District Committee and the State warded to the Ministry of Industry. In that Government, the banks reject the application factory about 400 workers have been for loan. Such things create resentment rendered idle. They have no work. among the people. They think that the Previously this factory was under the Center Government is doing nothing for them. The Government but later on it was brought policy of the Government should be imple under the State Government. This factory mented from the lowest level. Without it, is running at a loss. The Government the poverty can not be removed. should take over that factory and its property because about 400 workers have been I want to raise one more point. Unless rendered idle there. Government of India a person belonging to the Scheduled Caste should have an inquiry conducted by the and Scheduled Tribe is appointed as a Department of Industry into the working of Director, the situation will oot improve. Nahan Foundry and take it over. Those persons, who are appointed as Directors, do not belong to the poor people. About expenditure also views have been Only persons from big houses are appointed expressed. My submission is that we should Directors. They do not care for the interests look into the expenditure being incurred. of the backward people. Therefore, I would The big officers stay in five star hotels, No request that the Government should give scrutiny is made about their salaries, D.A. 373 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 374 and earnings and also what work they have You are repeatedly ringing the bell, to, done. 1 would say that a through check with these words, I conclude my speech. should be made of all these things so that country's economic position may be streng * SHRI A. C. SHANMUGAM thened. Countless meetings are held and (Vellore) : Hon. Mr. Chairman, Sir, in you know what decisions are taken in the support of the Finance Bill, 1986-87 meetings. I want to say here that our presented by our hon. Finance Minister. I sources of income have increased and under wish to say a few words on behalf of my your leadership country is marching ahead. party the All India Anna D.M.K. Our Finance Minister has been the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh also and during his Chief Ministership he took the decision At the outset I would like to commend that the people who indulge in goondaism the concentrated and concerted efforts of and are the enemies of the society will not Central Government for the successful be pardoned. The result was that he worked implementation of the 7th Five Year Plan. there courageously and today he is the Here I am compelled to point out that how Finance Minister of the country. He is an the Government of India has covered the honest man and that way he will not leave deficit of Rs. 2000 crores in 1985-86 Central any stone unturned in taking the country Budget and how the anticipated deficit of a forward. Shri Poojari is also a good person. similar sum in 1986-87 Budget is going to He is a hard working man. I would request be managed. I do think that this House him to think as to where bureaucrats are must be taken into confidence in this matter taking the country. To which direction our so that we entertain no doubt about the nation is going ? You should take steps to fulfilment of laudable objectives of the 7th protect it. You should understand the Five Year Plan. motives of those big persons who are busy in strengthening their own economic position The bon. Members who preceded me in the country and do not care for the poor. referred to the widespread circulation of thousands of crores of black money in the country. The Government of India is 1 want to say one thing more here. You concerned with the havoc of black money have levied income tax. The poor, the on the economy of the country. Under scheduled tribes and the scheduled castes Section 133B of Income tax Act the searches people who have live to six children join of residences are being conducted. service and depend only on their salaries. Unfortunately the residences of lawyers, They should be exempted from the payment medical practitioners and small industrialists of the income tax. You levy tax on them have become the target of Income tax also. The other classes of the society have Department. If none is available, the been in the service since long whereas these houses of politicians are searched and raided. people have been taken in service only But the houses of big croodiles are not the recently. These people should be at least targets of the 1 ncome tax officials. The IT exempted from this tax. The backlog in officers are kept in good humour by these their case should be cleared so that they are bigwigs. I can say without fear of being able to improve their economic position. contradicted that the IT officials are in Major poriion of the funds being invested collusion with these vested interests who in the tribal areas under the 20 Point wallow in black money. The middle-class Programme is swallowed by the Pradhans people have become the victims of such and Panches there and its benefits are not searches. The searches conducted in 1984- reaching the poor people. This should be 85 have yielded Rs. 49 crores of black thoroughly investigated. In West Bengal money. According to economic experts, only the favourites of the Pradhans and 50% of money in circulation is black money. Panchas are provided funds. Others do not The black money menace cannot be get any assistance. If Government wants eradicated by this kind of flee-bite futile that the poor should be properly benefited exercises by the IT Department. The then this matter should be got investigated. * The Speech was Originally delivered in Tamil. 375 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 376 [Shri A.C. Shanmugam] their foreign exchange earnings. For Juggernaut should move against the black- example, Tamil Nadu contributes hundreds money generators and circulators. Then of crores of rupees to tbe foreign exchange only we can end the evils of black money in kitty of the Central Government by the the country, export of tea, coffee, cardamom, cashew-nut and leather products. My district of North Arcot leads in the export of leather and Sir, I have to say that the finances of leather products. No share of foreign the States are in doldrums. Just before the exchange earning is given to Tamil Nadu Budget the Central increased the adminis for the import of essential ingredients of tered prices of basis inputs like coal, steel technological growth. and oil, all of which are monopoly production areas of the Central agencies. The Central Government mobilised Rs. 1500 The State Governments are implementing crores through this method at the cost of many welfare scheme for the immediate good State Governments. In fact they are non- of the people. The Government of Tamil shareable levies and taxes. If there has Nadu gives dhoti and sari free of cost of the been increase in a tax or duty, such revenue indigent people. Free textbooks are supplied should be shared with the States. But the to the students. Tbe rice is procured at a Central is indulging in such non-shareable higher cost and then sold through fair price measures, depriving the States of their shops and cooperative societies at a cheaper legitimate share. Between 1979 and 1985 price. Naturally the States' finances are the cost of coal had been increased by an under great strain. Inspite of that, this average of over 200%, the railway freight year the Government of Tamil Nadu has for the supply of Singareni coal to the Tamil prepared a budget without any tax Nadu Electricity had increased by 142% and proposition. The Government of Tamil the ocean freight for carrying coal by 104%. Nddu is implementing family planning The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board bad spent schemes very effectively. Tamil Nadu an additional sum of Rs. 160 crores per occupies a pre-eminent place in the imple annum solely for this escalation in costs. mentation of 20-Point programme. The How do you expect the Tamil Nadu State rural indebtedness to the tune of Rs. 200 Electricity Board to function in this manner? crores has been liquidated by the State Naturally the TNSEB is always facing Government of Tamil Nadu. Tbe hon. financial constraints. I take this opportunity Prime Minister has stated in reply to a to demand that the Central Government question that the funds needed by the States should give this sum of Rs. 160 crores as ad- which do such remarkable work would be hoc grant to TNSEB. given to them even by diverting the funds allotted to other States which are not y implementing such schemes vigorously. 1 The Central Government is giving DA want that the Centre should release special instalments to its employees, as tbe price assistance to Tamil Nadu which has done index goes up. Naturally the employees of a good work. the State Government start demanding DA and the State Governments have to sanction Floods and drought have become a additional sums of DA. The Central recurring feature in our country. In the Finance Minister should bear in mind the North floods inundate fertilise fields and in finances of the State Governments also. I tbe South drought dries up the earth. The do not say that the DA should not be given State Governments have to face this natural to the Central employees. But before calamity year after year. I suggest that at releasing the DA, the Centre should always least 2% or 3% of the gross revenue of the find ways and means for tbe State Govern Centre should be exclusively earm arked for ment to sanction DA to their employees. meeting the flood and drought relief assistance to the States. Another disturbing I understand that even the new element is that the flood relief assistance is MODVAT scheme under implementation treated as ad hoc grant and the droug will reduce the States* share of taxes. relief is treated as advance plan assistance. L Already the States do not get any share of This upsets the Plan efforts of the State J77 Finance Bill VAISAK.HA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 378 Governments. I suggest that the central dangers. Even during peace time, there is assistance to tackle both flood and drought heavy consumption of petrol in the movement should be treated as grant Tben only the of ships from Bombay to Calcutta or from States' finances would be somewhat within Calcutta to Bombay via Sri Lankan coast, manageable limits. as there is no direct sea route for both merchant fleet and naval fleet of India. The coal and steel have come to southern Hence I demand that Sethusamudram project States from North. Because of the trans should be implemented either as a Defence portation element, the price of coal and Plan or as a Plan of vital strategic steel in South is very high. For instance, importance. the steel costs Rs. 2000 more per tonne in South than in North. This is so iospite of The Integral Coast Factory is 30 years the freight equalisation scheme in operation. old. Presently 850 coaches are being produced I understand that there is a move to wind up annually and the 1CF has sought the this freight equalisation scheme. It this is approval of the Railway Ministry for done, naturally there will be no industrialisa expanding upto 1000 coaches. No permission tion in South. I demand that the freight has yet been given to this proposition. In equalisation scheme should not be ended in the meantime, a coach factory with a capacity the interest of survival of South as a part to produce 1000 coaches a year has been of the country. sanctioned for Punjab. While I do not object to the sanction of the project in In the Annual Report of the Department Punjab, 1 do demand that the expension of of Coal it has been stated that annually 1CF should also be approved. coal worth Rs. 100 crores is burnts in coal mines. 1 suggest that some way must be Sir, the metropolitan city of Madras is fund for stopping this national waste. facing acute transportation problem. The Similarly, the Vizianugaram Steel Plant city has 60 lakhs of population. The Mass should be executed expeditiously. Then Rapid Transport System for the ciiy is still only the Southern States will have adequate hanging fire. The World Bank has sanctioned supply of steel. Here I will refer to Salem financial assistance for the improvement of Steel Plant also About 100 years ago, roads in Tamil Nadu. The Government during the British regime it was found out of Tamil Nadu is doing excellent work in the that the iion ore available in Salem area improvement of roads in the State. I want was of a superior variety, lu fact it is that the Central Government should sanction reported that a Bridge built in England with the Mass Rapid Transport system for iron ore of Salem at that time is still Madras. standing solid without getting rusted. Instead of having a full-fledged Steel Mill 1 am constrained to refer to the Telugu- in Salem, we are now having a Steel Plant Ganga scheme inaugurated by the late- which is just a re-rolling mill, Inspite of lamented Prime Minister Shnmati Indira that, Salem Steel Plant is making profit. Gandhi. Now this scheme is confronted The Plant has submitted the expansion with avoidable issues. Karjataka says that project with an outlay of Rs. 40 crores. I the surplus water will be allowed to go want that this project should be sanctioned through this canal. Andhra Pradesh says without delay. that the water will be first used for cultivation in Rayalseema area. But the I understand that the Central Govern people of Madras witb their parched throats ment has written to the Government of Tamil and cracking lips are waiting for their Nadu about the non-viability of Sethusamu- drinking water under this scheme. The dram Project. Sir, the Chief of Southern Central Government should use its good Naval Command fcas expressed in no offices and ensure the early implementation uncertain terms that Sethusamudram Project of Telugu Ganga scheme. is of great stratetic importance. If the Third World War becomes inevitable, then it will We have 9 or 10 Vayudhoot Services in start from Indian Ocean. Than our southern Northern states. There is not even a single coast becomci susceptible to international Vayudhoot service in South, i demand 379 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 380 [Sbri A.C. Shanmugam] 16.00 hrs. that a Vayudhoot service should be started linking Vallore, Salem, Thanjavur, Madurai, Now the Centre is proposing to set up a Kanyakumari and Mahabalipuram. There Model school in each district of the country. has been a long-standing demand for an From the State list the subject of education aerodrome in Vellore, which has acquired was taken to Concurrent List. Now with international status because of the Christian the establishment of a Model school in each Medical Hospital which is visited by district there is going to be Hindi imposition patients from all over the country and even in Tamil Nadu. I take this opportunity to from autside. When the hon. Prime demand that only English and Tamil should Minister visited Vellore, he had to land be the languages for medium of instruction somewhere. There is not even a helipad in the proposed Model Schools to be set up at Vellore. I demand that Vellore should in Tamil Nadu. be brought on air-map of India. An air- service should be started soon for Vellore. Before I conclude, I demand that the The Madras-Bangalore 1AC flight can halt power-tillcrs should be fully exempted from at Vellore for picking up passengers to both excise duty, as this is the instrument of these towns. In Katpadi the absence of a essential utility for the farmers of the Railway overbridge is causing tragic accidents country. frequently. 1 suggest that an over-bridge should be constructed in Katpadi junction. With these words I conc1ude my speech. Similarly, the Central Government should ensure the execution of Hogenakal Hydel project which can produce electricity at 7 DR. G. S. RAJHANS (Jbanjharpur) : paise to 10 paise a unit, as compared to the Mr. Chairman Sir, many views have been cost of 40 or 50 paise per unit in a thermal expressed on the Finance Bill. There is no plant. The differences of opinion between use of repeating them. 1 would like to Karnataka and Tamilnadu should be draw your attention only to t*o or three resolved under the auspices of the Centre. important things Our Finance Minister We have got only 189 Regional Rural Banks has adopted a very pragmatic attitude. His in 332 districts of tbs country. We have approach is quite practical and he has 460 districts in the country. On an shown no hitch in adopting good ideas from average for two districts there is one regional wherever he could get them. I would say rural bank. In Tamil Nadu we have only that after independence, he is the first two Regional Rural Banks. 1 suggest that a Finance Minister who has tried to take Regional Rural Bank should be set up in along with him all sections of the society. South Arcot and North Arcot districts. Everyone ;s of the opinion that his approach Sir, the hon. Member, Sbri Veerendra Patil is quite practical. On the basis of his own was saying that on the investment of Rs. experience, whenever he feels that something 40000 crores in public sector undertakings will be harmful to the small scale industry, the return is just Rs. 500 crores. If the consumers, fixed income group or the private sector invests Rs. 500 crores, they salaried people, be tries tu set it right. If ensure a return of Rs. 100 to Rs. 200 crores. be has rectified something which was wrong Whatever deficiencies and drawbacks are then he should be congratulated for that there in tb ; working of public sector units, and not criticised. they should be all removed so that they work profitably. We find that the 28 public The happiest thing for me is that he has sector banks have earned a profit of Rs. 82 tried to allocate 65 per cent of the expendi crores in 1984. The paid-up capital of each ture for the poverty alleviation programme. bank has been increased to Rs. 100 crores. That section of society will be benefited For the paid-up capita] of Rs. 2800 crores, for the first time about which no one had the profit is just Rs. 82 crores. All the ever thought. No one bad ever thought of extravagant expenses and unnecessary rickshaw pullers and I came from an area to administrative expenses in these banks must which majority of the people plying rickshaws ( be drastically cut so that they are enabled in Delhi, Chandigarh, Calcutta or other to make more money. parts of the country belong. These people 381 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4. 1908 {SAKA) Finance BUI 382 come either from Bihar or Eastern U.P. DR. G. S. RAJHANS : Yes, why not ? No one bothers about their miserable plight We do not have any objection. and exploitation. In this programme, the rickshow pullers have been given relief. ‘Kablra Khada Bazar Mein Liye Langoti Haath Even barber who has a small shop and Jo Char Phunke aapna chale hamare saaih* earns very little is seeing a ray of hope and feels that some one has thought of him also. People from the weaker sections of society, How has the Food Corporation of India whether they are members of the Scheduled suffered losses to the tune of Rs. 600 crores Castes or Scheduled Tribes who could Dever in five years in the from of shortage ? It is have dreamt of having their own house will not the work of small rats but of big rats be getting houses for the first time under the and these big rats are to be caught. I am Indira Gandhi Housing Project. So, under not talking of only the Food Corporation of tbe concept of the welfare State the India. This is happening in several corpo poorest of the poor has been paid attention. rations I cannot reveal this in this House. What can be better than this ? The hon. I can infrom the Minister outside the House. Finance Minister has made earnest efforts to unearth the black money. I still remember (Interruptions) that you had once said in this House that if SHRI NARAYAN CHAUBEY : You people did not heed your request, you will should reveal it in the presence of every use the rod I had at that time said that body here. you will not be able to do this but you reiterated that you would do that. You used the rod and showed that Government SHRI MOOL CH aND DAGA (Pali): does what it says, You must tell. You will be rewarded for that. I would say one thing more also. DR. G. S, RAJHANS : You should Black money is not there only where you set those officers right who are fleecing the are trying to find it out. It exists more public sector. Try to extract money from at places where you are not seeing it. The them. Tbe entire country will be surprised public sector has failed in this country. The to know about them. miserable condition of the public sector is mainly due to the^fact that its funds have gone into the pockets of its officers as black SHRI NARAYAN CHAUBEY : You money. If you raid the houses of the are saying tbe correct thing. executives of the public sector, you will come to know of so many things. How is DR. G. S. RAJHANS ; Sir, this money it that every officer of the Public Sector also is not in the country. Gradually it is becomes 'Lakbpati*...... being sent abroad. You may also be knowing it. (Interruptions) Secondly, IAS officers are not the SHRI NARAYAN CHAUBEY panecea for all ills. In this country when (Midnapore) : Mr. Rajhans, say ‘Crorepati’ ever a Corporation or any other body is and not 'Lakhpati*. constituted, immediately some IAS officer is appointed as Managing Director. What is DR. G. S. RAJHANS : Yes, you can an IAS ? Is an IAS God ? He is nothing. say 'crorepati*. They are ruining the economy of the country. Why should we defend them ? They are destroying the 16.12 hrs entire concept of tbe public sector. Why could we defend them ? You have done a [SHRI SOMNATH RATH the Oudr\ very good thing by conducting raids on the income tax people also. In the first instance, work it not accomplished and then the increasing SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA (Pali) : corruption comes in the way. I do not say Should your premises be raided ? that all IAS officers are corrupt. If the 383 Finance BiU APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 384 [Sbri Somnath Ratb] theft, robbery and other crimes are on the country is to move ahead then you will increase. There is no one to attend to this have to forget that IAS is the remedy. You problem. Our protests here, however loud, should bring forward the technocrats. are not going to have any effect. However, if the discussions here has some effect and Government policies are made practicable, a [English] lot can be done. MR. CHAIRMAN : The Hon. Member You have said rightly in the House, wants abolition of IAS. as well as on the Television through the 'Janvani* programme that you have become DR. G. S. RAJHANS : I do not want unpopular among the housewives. It could abolition of IAS. My only submission is not have been otherwise although you have that IAS is not the panacea for all the evils. given several reasons justifying youT action as people were hit hard by the increase in prices of petroleum products. Again, [Translation] through there has been a slump in the price of petroleum and its products in the My submission is that technocrats should International market, yet in our own be appointed as Chairmen and Managing country, the case has been just the reverse. Directors in the public sector corporations. Although the prices have been reduced Administrative experts should be appointed slightly on public demand, yet it has not in them. You will come to know the really made any dent on the spiralling difference after a few days. You must have pi ices. The taxi drivers arbitrarily charge seen the difference when you appointed { fifty per cent of the fare as surcharge and technocrats in the Steel Authority of India. we cannot say anything to them. At present, a good number of public The people are not able to get their sector corporations have been set up by gas-cylinders. Every item has become more every State Government. These Corpora expensive due to the increase in prices of tions are parasites. States blackmail you. the petroleum products. Wherever you go They say that you are not providing grants and buy whatever you like, you will face (he and the overdraft too has been reduced. same problem. I could relate a small Still you allow them overdraft. Every State incident. I went to get a hair cut in a saloon whether it is Congress-ruled or Opposition- a month ago. The rate for an ordinary hair ruled, spends that overdraft amount on cut was just Rs. 4/-. But I was asked to public corporations. 100 to 200 offices are pay Rs. 8/- and when I asked the reason, I constructed for the public corporations, received the reply that this was their new several officers are appointed and houses rate which had been fixed due to the hike and cars are provided to them. The entire in the prices of petroleum products. As I money spent on them belongs to the poor. amazed and still not convinced, I asked him whether his hair-cutting machine needed The very concept of Public Service will oil to operate. He replied in the negative have to be changed and the bureaucracy will and said that the charges had been doubled have to be made accountable. They must to meet the demand for increase in wages be told that they are working for the welfare by the employees of the saloon who come of the nation and not for their own by busei. What I mean is that the Govern comforfs. ment only increases a little, but this becomes a pretext under which prices are raised manifold. In the States you will find that each IAS/ IPS officer has at least fifty orderlies to serve him. Even the Ministers do not have Again, you must have seen in films that to many of them. On whom are these fifty if a hero has a quarrel with some one, it Orderlies parasites ? Again, today, an IPS appears that the villain has fired while the officer's house is full of constables who fact is that some third person has fired work as domestic servants and consequently the shot. Why should the villain fire a 385 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 iSAKA) Finance Bill 386 shot ? It is" altogether a different person •SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS who fires the shot. (Interruptions) ...... (Jaipur) : I am speaking in Oriya today. What I want to say is that we are not able Please use your ear phone. to identify the people who are making holes in our economy. That is why if it is possible for you to reduce the prices then Mr. Chairman. Sir, I rise to support kindly do it. The earlier Governments had the Finance Bill. While speaking on the made such attempts. The Indira Govern Bill I would like to place some suggestions ment had reduced the prices of those before the House. Ours is a democratic commodities whose international prices had socialist country. But I fail to understand come down and made it available in the what is the economic system of our country? domestic market as well. You had held Whether it is socialism capitalism or there the position of the Commerce Minister. 1 is mixed economy in our country. Jn the was the member of the consultative present system of our society we are allowing the people to indulge in stealing and committee headed by you. The balance of at the same time we are telling the police payments position in our country is not to catch the thief. We are speaking in favourable and it is your collective responsibility. My submission is that this favour of clean and corruption less society. But on the other hand corruption is on the is due to indiscriminate imports and also increase. Some employees are extracting its misuso. A joint Committee consisting of huge amount of money by submitting fake members from both the Houses of Parliament and incorrect bills. should be formed after consultations with the Prime Minister to look into this issue. Then indiscriminate imports could be reduced I would like to give another example. which would help us save our foreign We have our own import policy. The exchange. And you need not increase the Govt, departments are dealing with imports. prices of petroleum products in the domestic Import of various items should be underta market as you would have enough foreign ken by the Govt, department and agencies exchange to import your requirements of only. Of course, you are allowing the the same from abroad. This is my submi private parties to import certain items and ssion and kindly pay attention to it. earning some revenue by imposing excise duty on these items. They need some machineries which they import from other I would like to give one or two more countries. But there should be a policy suggestions. The people of backward areas for that. They should be allowed to import live under deplorable conditions. They the items for which they get permission may belong either to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh earlier. But as we see, these rules are or to any other State. You yourself are not strictly observed. If it is found that from Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Have you some people arriving from other countries ever thought as to why these people are are carrying some imported items/smuggled goods, the entry of those items should not compelled to flee to Mauritius, British be allowed. Those items should be destroyed Guninea, Fiji or even Delhi ? This is because they cannot live like human beings at the aiiports. Firstly, those items are seized or confiscated and later on those in the backward areas. Until these areas items are smuggled into the market. If we are developed, regional imbalances would go to Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, Madras or remain and none of the States would any other metropolitan cities we will find benefit. these smuggled goods being sold openly in the market. 1 would like to say why at all we allow these items to come to the markets. I congratulate the Finance Minister for That is why I said that we are allowing the adopting a practical approach to the thieves lo indulge in stealing and telling concerned issues. Let the approach be the policemen to catch the thieves. I even more practical so that it is beneficial suggest to the Govt, to destroy the smuggled to the poorest of the poor in our society. •The speech was originally delivered io Oriya. 387 Finance Bill APRIL 24. 1986 Finance Bill 388 [Shri Anadi Charan Das] engineers. Why do you allow them to goods at tbe airport itself. In tbe existing construct such houses. We should launch system tbe struggling has been increasing. one family one house scheme. No body Our existing system is responsible for this. should be allowed to construct more than If we have either socialistic pattern of one house. There are employees in anti- society or capitalism it would be better. corruption department. Some low paid But our economy is mixed economy. Every employees in these departments always have thief is becoming complicated in our mixed their wanis. They need money for their economy system. The present economic children's education, to pay dowry for their system has direct impact on the society. daughters in marraige. For all these they Therefore there is uncertainty every where. need money. Such kind of needy employees The number of cases cf thefts, robberies and are very easily trapped by dishonest persons other crimes are increasing in the country. dealing in different commercial and profitable activities. They bribe the employees. As a result of this mar-y undue things take place. I would like to give certain suggestions Corruption increases unless you impose to remove the uncertainty from our society. restriction on tbe constiuction of houses. Firstly declaration of property should be Such kind of people will earn money by made compulsory for every body. Whether unfair means and go on constructing houses he is Govt. employee, political worker, in different towns us it will become their party leader. Minister, Member of Parliament, permanent sources of income. Let us worker in the panchayat level, block level, discuss our rural economy. The conditions district and State level, be should declare of the people living in the rural areas are his property. His property should be made very miserable today. Our objective is to known to every body. The Govt, machinery improve the condition of rural people. We should be engaged to make physical verifica are implementing many rural development tion of every such person irrespective of his programmes in order to achieve this objective. rank. This will reduce corruption to some But those programmes have adverse impact extent. Exploitation will cometo an end. on rural economy. Unemployment problem Our aim is to change the present pattern of is mounting in tbe rural areas. But in the society. With the commencement of the case of some people it is not the same. In 21st century where there will not be poverty. some families more then one person has This is the dream of our Prime Minister. got employment whereas in many rural The Finance Minister is also thinking on families not even a single person has been that line. Unless we put an end to corrup provided employment. The earning members tion we cannot achieve our goal. Therefore of the families aie able to construct houses we have to take some stringent measures to in urban areas. They are able to buy plug all the loopholes leading to corruption. cultivable land. They are having surplus Otherwise the real benefit will not reach to money for business. On the other hand, tbe weaker sections for whom different there are many poor, people living in the schemes have been launched. In the event villages without employment. They work of our failure in implementing the poverty in the houses of the well-to-do people where alleviation programmes the poor people will they do not get proper remuneration and become poorer and the people indulging in work like bonded labourer. They do not corruption other poverty alleviation programmes. But Finally, after one and half years I was it is only on paper. The real benefit has successful in saving the NERP beneficieries not gone to the persons who deserves it. from deductions of income tax. Sir. all Can you tell me the name of a single block these programmes are wage component where 10 persons identified as beneficieries programmes, and are meant for the poor have really got benefit ? Whether their people. Therefore, we have to stop all condition has improved. Suppose a poor kinds of irregularies in implementing these man in the target group of beneficiery got a programmes. It is regrettable that we have loan of Rs. K;00/- cr Rs. 1500 or Rs. 2000/- not yet been able to identify the beneficiery under 1RDP. He was already under debt under RLEGP. We have decided to create because be had taken loan from many 100 man days for each beneficiery under people to meet his day to day expenditure RLEGP. Have we been able to provide or to meet other expenses for his family, work to any beneficiery for 100 days in say for his daughters marriage or to meet any part of India ? Sir, this an important the expenses incurred by him in the funeral programme. Our late lamented leader Smt. rites of his father. Now he has received Indira Gandhi deserves all readit for having the 1RDP loan people come to him and introduced such a programme. The Central demanded him to repay the loan. Under Govt, has been allocating huge amount such circumstances he spends the entire of money for this programme. But unfor amount given to him under IRDP in repay tunately the programme is not being ment of his previous loans. So he could implemented effectively. The parliament not be able to utilise the 1RDP loan for the is going to pass Finance Bill under which purpose for which it was meant. How can the provision has been made for implementing condition of such a beneficiery will improve. RLEGP. This is a very good programme. So he remains as poor as he was earlier. The credit goes to Congress party for this Those who get goats, sheets or cows under A huge amount was given for RLEGP. 1RDP also sell them to middlemen. Thus, the IRDP schemes have failed. Therefore SHRI NARAYAN CHAUBEY : To if we want to bring change in our society, whom it was given ? we would have to improve the progress of implementation of the poverty alleviation SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS : It programmes. If we fail in that, the target was given to the country men. It was given groups will not be benefited. to the poor people and unemployed daily wage earners but the programme is not being Sir, take RLEGP scheme. The benefi implemented properly, not even in the States ciaries under this schcme are very poor. where CPI CPM coalition Govt, is in The daily wage of a RLEGP beneficiary power. I know that. No States is able to ranges from Rs. 8/- to Rs. 15/- from place provide 100 days employment to the RLEGP to place. beneficieries We should implement this programme sincely. The poor people who It is legrettable that the RLEGP do not get work in any other programme beneficiaries arc made to pay income tax. should be taken care of under RLEGP. 1 have received letters from the workers in The contractors should not be engaged in my constituency. Thry hive written that the implement action of RLEGP as they do income tax is being deducted from RLEGP not give works to the needy people. They beneficieries in Orisse. Why have you also exploit the beneficieries. We have to constitutrd village committees 7 Why the improve the condition of RLLGP beneficieries village committees engage contractors for so that they can educate their children. If implementing RLEGP and why the income that is done they will gel suitable place in tax is being deducted from the contractors the society. We have to see that the who are deducting income tax from RLEGP purchasing power of RLEGP beneficieries beneficieries This is really very improper. is increased. Similarly, income tax was being deducted from NREP beneficieries earlier. I protested A word about income tax. Those above &&&inst it and raised the matter in this the exemption limit h^ve to pay income tax. House, l wrote to the State Assembly also. We have to ensure that no one earLa uioro 391 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 3!)1 [Sbri Anadi Charan Das] What is going on in different parts of money through unfair means. You have to the country today ? What is the condition impose ceiling on property. Unless you do of the poor people in Kalahandj district of that some people will adopt all possible Orissa ? The poor people are not getting means to increase their property. 1 urge proper food, shelter. They are not able to upon the Government to define the term educate their children. What have we done family for this purpose. No family should for them. be allowed to spend more than what is fixed under the definition of family. You have I hope that the Congress party will take fixed gifts amount of Rs. 5000 for a child all possible steps to improve the conditions and Rs. 50,000 for wife. You may increase of the poor and down trodden. If we take this limit of gifts. But not more than one steps in the right direction they could be person in a family should be provided with brought above the poverty line. If we do a job. Last year it was revealed in rtply that there will be no poverty and to a question that six national permits for unemployment in the country in the 21st trucks were issued to members of one century. With these words I thank you for family. giving me the time to speak and with that I conclude my speach. SHRI NARAYAN CHAUBEY : To one family ? [English] SHRI N.V.N. SOMU (Madras North) : SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS : Yes. Mr. Chairman, I am thankful, on behalf of to one family. These six national permits my DMK Party, for having given me this could have been given to 6 persons from opportunity. At the outset, in spite of many different families and thus 6 families would Budgets, we are unable to rectify the deva have been benefited. From the preamble luation of the rupee. Its value is still 14 of our constitution I quote : paise per rupee. Not only that. This Government claims that it is bringing * We the People of India, having economic measures for the sake of the solemnly resolved to constitute India into a common people. But it can be siad that Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic because of ihe policies pursued by the Republic*'. Government of India, the assets of the monopoly houses have gone up. I can give 6gures. We have to preserve democracy and establish socialistic pattern of society at any cost. Rupees in crores. Rs. Rs. The Congress Govt, has introduced land Tatas 641 Now 2,430 reforms measures in the country. It was Birlas 589 Now 2,0004 our late leader Smt. Indira Gandhi, who nationalised the banks. I am sure that the Singhanias 121 Now 620 same Congress party will eradicate exploita Mafatlal 183 Now 610 tion. Which no other party can do. We Sarabhai &4 Now 374 all should bear it in mind that there are people in the country, who do not get two meals a day. Loaving their children by By virtue of its power, under Entry 52 of the road side they engage themselves in hard Union List in the Costitution, the Govern manual labour. We have to improve their ment of India have been making periodic lot. If we do not do that, the future declarations to bring in almost all industries generations will blame us. They will say under its control. Licensing at the central that we failed to improve the plight of the level is now required even for non-priority com m on man. The poorest of the poor. industries like detergents, soaps and razor They may brand us as thieves or dacoits, blades. The basic constitutional scheme not as well-windows of Indians. under which only few industries of vital 393 Finance Bill VAISaKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 394 public interest and material importance were Now, coming to the public sector, the experted to be in the Union List has been Indian Drugs and Pharmaceutical Ltd, altered by this process. There should be Madras, otherwise called 1DPL is threatened greater delegation to the States so far as to be closed. Its chairman has come out industries are concerned. with a statement to that effect. Tbe 1DPL is producing only low value drugs. Govern I want to say with more emphasis that ment hospitals are not giving orders to its the total ccntral sector investment in Tamil full utilisation capacity. IDPL Branches* Nadu which was 8% of the all India invest production is Rs. 150 crores per year. They ment in 1970-71 has declined to 4.16% by have got the capacity of producing more 1982-83. In the Seventh Flan period, out drugs to the tune of Rs. 100 crores if orders of the total of Rs. 1800 crores being are forthcoming. They sell their products earmarked for the industries and mineral to government hospitals at much lesser prices sector less than Rs. i00 crores will be compared to the private manufacturers. invested by the Central Government under Comparatively the IDPL plant at Madras takings in Tamil Nadu. has produced 48.02% in January 1984-85. But its production is 70.12% in January The system of passing the foreign credit 1985-86, 51.43% in February 1984-85, to the States is not generally advantageous 80.64% in March 1984-8? and 110% in to the State Government. At present on an 1985-86. So there is a lot of increase in average the Central Government retains production. Therefore, the Government nearly 3C% of the external assistance which should not close the IDPL at Madras. When is earmarked for specific projects and the we demand that new central government balance of 70% is passed on to the Stales. projects should be started in Tamil Naduf it The external assistance received as grants is is rather ridiculous to close down an already being passed on to the States as loans. You existing plant. will no doubi agree with me, if I say that the Centre should end this financial piracy. 1 want that the external assistance should be Coming to another public sector unit in passed on to the States in full and on the Tamil Nadu, that is the Madras Atomic same terms and conditions. Power Plant at Kalpakkam, India's fame was put on the top in the world arena by Resource availability for implementing the Madras Atomic Power Station at Plan programmes is often eroded by increase Kalpakkam. Its employees should be con in prices caused by inflation 5 to 6 per cent gratulated for its successful commissioning. annual increase in prices of inputs will result Proper encouragement should be given to in an erosion of anticipated plan outlay of them to make the Madras Atomic Power the State by as much as 28% over the five Station to achieve further successes. But year period. Hence price stability is essen now, the conditions there are that though tial for the success of the plan efforts. the Central Government is not encouraging them, but at least let it not discourage them. In so far as the major States are In spite of tbe unique achievement, t'le concerned, plan assistance came down to present status of the 300 employes of the 31.6% in the Sixth Plan from 41.5% in the Madras Atomic Power Station after having Fifth Plan. During the Seventh Plan this put in 20 years of dedicated and sincere will come down further to 23% of the total service is at stake due to their impending approved outlay. transfer to the northern States. Of the ill-fated employees, most of them are in their Because this usurpation of State’s finances late-forties ; some have given lands for the continues, there is the demand for political project ; some have grown up children, and financial autonomy hy the States. I mostly put in Tamil schools, colleges and want to say that the Centre cannot be strong polytechnics ; some have daughters of if the States are weak. Therefore, there marriageable age ; some have sick parents j should be a re-thinking on the financial and these people have to face difficulties allocations between tbe Centre and the from all angles, including language and soc a I States. set-up. 595 finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 396 [Shri N.V.N Somul persons may get job opportunities, and those The MAPS’ equipment are indigenous persons who are temporary may be made and more inspections arc required for safe permanent ; and Tamil Nadu will flourish operation. Compared to other Atomic industrially also. Stations in India at present, the strength at Kalpakkam unit is very less. MAPS is also Coming to education, education should having more units like chlorinat;on plant and be in the State Lisi. Now the Government condensate polishing p'ant. Due to saline has announced its new Fducation Policy. atmosphere, corrosion, wear and tear of the Our late lamented Pandit Jawaharial Nehru equipment, ctc., are more and, therefore, has said that India is a sub-continent and they need more manpower. My request is ihai there exists unity in diversity. But this that MAPS may please be strengthened by Government wants only uniformity and not retaining the experienced workers and also unity. The Government is contemplating appointing fresh hands, so that there can to have a national educational programme. be good improvement. It is nothing but a national programme as we see in T V. It is another indirect way Already there is a long-pending demand of imposing Hindi—through national edu from the peop e of Tamil Nadu that the cational programme and model schools. By Salem Steel Rolling Plant be changed into this, they are trying to force the three- a Steel Plant. During my college da>s, language formula in the non-Hindi speaking 30 years ago, 1 used to mention in my States. Government should avoid this. sp.-cches in the college and also in party forums that we should have a Steel Plant Though ihe Congress Party has been in in Salem. But it is no w only a fcieel Rolling power for the last 39 years, what has been Plant. The hue and cry raised by the people the net result, what has been ihe lot of the of Tamil Nadu, belonging to all political common man ? h e has not got any benefit. parties, have fallen on deaf ears. This is The so-called benefits have not reached the a long-pending request. Government should common man at all ; they are taken away make up its mind and change it into a Steel by the intermediaries. This should be Plant. checked. SHRI P. NAMGYAL (Ladakhi : Mr. Likewise, the Sethusamudram Project Chairman, Sir, 1 rise to support the Finance also has not seen the light of the day. Bill, I9b6, which has been under discussion since this morning. All these demands have been made by the people of Tamil Nadu over a long period kven at ihe time of introduction of the of years ; particularly our DMK. Party, Finance Bill, many concessions were from its inception in 1949, has been deman announced by the Finance Minister. Keeping ding for a Steel Plant in Salem and also for in view the wishes and suggestions of the the bethusarnundram Project. But the Members of this august House and also Central Government has not so far taken ihe public voices and press comments you any steps in ibis direction. 1 request ihe have announced some concessions in respect hon. Finance Minister to look into these of excise duty for the MODVAT scheme demands. and also in respect of some agricultural commodities like oilseed* and refined oil. The Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, For this 1 must congratulate the Finance part of which comes in my North Madras Minister and his team of officers for taking constituency, is planning to produce &50 note of a popular demand of the people. coaches from this year. For a very long time it was producing only 750 coaches per Sir, 1 also congratulate the Finance year. I request the Central Government Minister and his team of officers lor taking to cncourage it in such a way ihat they stern measures and action again&t bhuk- produce i OOO coaches. By this, many marketeers and unearthing black-money to 397 Finance BUI VAISAHA 4, 1908 iSAKA) Finance Bill 398 check smuggling and confiscation of gold There is always a tussle between the and foreign currency and narcotics which administrative Department and the Finance had lately bccome a threat to our national Department in respect of giving more security. allowances to the Government of India employees posted in such difficult areas. Sir, the economy of our country depends While the administrative Department upon the failure or success of agriculture of always supports the employees’ view, the our country. About 85 per cent of the Finance Department always rejects it. You population of our country directly or have to look into it very seriously I have indirectly is dependant on agriculture. About taken up this issue many times. The result 50 per cent of GNP is contributed through is that those employees never stay in those agriculture and allied fields. Government areas. They go there and join their posts is giving many incentives and subsidies to and after spending a few weeks, go away on the agiiculturists in the field of agriculture one excuse or ths other ; they arrange for under various schemes like 20-point some medical certificate etc and go away. programme, IRDP, etc. The result is that the problems of the hilly areas and tribal areas have remained as ever before. You have to see to it very seriously Sir, lendings from the commercial banks and think about giving some incentives to are not adequate to meet the requirements the employees posted in such difficult areas. of the farmers. For instance only 16 per cent of the advances cf commercial banks are set apart for agricultural financing Though it has nothing to do with including IRDP lendings. It means for agriculture, 1 would just tell you one instance. about 85 per cent of the population only We have a Radio Station in Leh. The 15 per cent lendings of the commercial Station Director has not joined for the last banks are there whereas over 80 per cent of about two years. The Assistant Station the lendings of the commercial banks are Director joined for a few weeks and went utilised by (he remaining 15 per cent urban away. The Station Engineer has not joined population. Is it not injustice ? Why not for the last two years or so. The News the lendings by ihe commercial banks be Editor is also supposed to be there. He has enhanced to agriculture and allied fields by joined, but later he kept himself attached at least 30 per cent so as to bring rural with the Director General at Delhi and the development on scientific lines ? result is that the Station is left to a few local non-technical juniors. Sometimes, the Sir, take the case of our neighbouring radio goes off the air, sometimes it comes country Pakistan where 80 per cent of on the air. The operator does not know all farmers* requirements are met through the serious techniques of generators and institutional financing. In our country only various other machines. These are the 50 per cent of the requirements of the problems ; I am just mentioning for your farmers are met through institutional information. financing. To facilitate the farmers you need to bring changes in your lending rules particularly in respect of hilly and tribal These people get more pay and allowances areas. Whatever rules you have made here, if they are posted in Simla, Srinagar or some they are not applicable because of the by other stations, while in Leh they get less pical nature of their topography, scattered than what they would have got in Simla nature of their population. It is not at and Srinagar and the result is that do one all suited to those areas. I suggest that a is willing to go there. The same experience team of experts from the Ministry of Financt is there with banks and many other Central should be sent to some of the remote hilly Government departments. It is not only in and tribal areas to study the effect of the Ladakh, but you can take the case of rules relating to lending and agricultural Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal, in fact all financing. Not only that, they must also the areas bordering our country, as also revise the rules relating to D.A., T.A., Andamans and Nicobars. No one it compensatory allowances etc. of the willing to go there. You will have to employees posted in those difficult areas. consider this very seriously and you should 399 Finance Bill APRIL 24. 1986 Finance Bill 400 [Shri P. Namgyal] of the IDPL Pollution Act. Due to this think of giving some incentives and reliefs Inspector Raj, 1 wonder at what rate the so that the people will get benefit out of consumers finally get their requirements. that. When the goods are released by the Food Corporation of India, it is bungled or swallowed somewhere by NAFED and With these worth, I support tbe Finance somewhere by Cooperative Societies, and Bill and thank you very much. then it reaches tbe Super Bazar and other inferior markets. Taxes are imposed even [Translation] at the grain markets. Besides, transportation charges are also levied on commodities SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA (Pali) : which are carried to the villages. The Mr. Chairman, Sir, it is rarely that one gets Government has never said that it would sell an opportunity to speak in such a calm wheat at the price at which it is acquired. atmosphere. The question is regarding the The case of Kerosene oil is similar. The number of assessees in this country. The kerosene oil retailer hardly makes any profit. total population of India is 75 crores. In He cannot carry on his business with empty 1982, 45,44,425 paid their taxes; this number tins or empty gunny bags. Are you aware increased to 46,60,750 in 1983 ; 47,97,260 of the price that the retailer has to pay in in 1984 and to 49,37,650 in 1985. I cannot order to get permission to sell kerosene 7 If understand why the number of tax payers be places a demand for the same, he is told is so less in comparison with the population. that he should get his permit first. While In the developed countries, income tax getting a permit the T^hsildar would demand accounts for the 80 per cent of Government's a fee of Rs. 10/-. Then he would be ashed income whereas our country only 16 per cent to approach tbe warehousing Corporation, of the Government's income is provided by where be would be told to pay another five rupees. Likewise the Lower Division this source. Clerk would also demand another two rupees. Thus the people are harassed and Today, the lawyers have amassed a lot here we say that all is fine. This is what of wealth, but they declare that they earn I would call 'Inspector Raj*. But here the only Rs. 500 per month whereas in reality people talk big and about things which have they earn much more. The Government no connection with reality at all. So has never looked into this matter. The obviously there will be budget as your non reputed 'Chat* vendors, tailors and mechanics plan expenditure and wasteful expenditure is earn a lot of money, but they do not pay so great. any tax. Your attention should be directed towards this. The person who pays his taxes is the loyal citizen of this country. Now Shri Vishwanath Prat a p Singh has Only 50 lakhs out of a total population of made a good suggestion that he would be 70 crores pay their taxes. This would imply bringing out a paper on austerity measures. that the rest are very poor. But if we see But would it come out soon ? Again, you the amount spent on weddings and such should consider all the pros and cons before other ceremonies, we would be amazed. The presenting this paper otherwise it might Government officials not only say that they affect those officers and MPs who stay io have a right over their salaries but consider Five Star Hotels on Governmemt expenses. their illegal incomes as also their rightful So you should bring out tbe Bill only at the claim. These days a Food Inspector earns opportune moment. The summer season is not less than Rs. 3000. He collects this approaching and people would be leaving amount from shops and other places. for Simla. That would be the right time for enforcing austerity measures. The word No cases are registered against the Food 'austerity' is so alluring that even the most Corporal ion of India and other public extravagant man would plead for it. We undertakings under the Food Adulteration know very well about the extravagance io i Act. They sell stalle goods. Even then the hotels and the amount that is spent for they are not challanged under the said Act. hosting banguets in large hotels like Ashok, They do not even come within the purview Akbar and Taj on Government expenses. 401 Finance Bill VA1SAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 402 You would realise this properly if you keep regarded that he has done a lot of work. an account of such expenditure. They write 8 lines in 8 hours. This is the (Interri/p//0nv)...Has the bell rung ? Then situation prevailing in our offices. God the banquet ended... knows how many Secretaries, Joint Secretaries and Deputy Secretaries are working there. SHRI BALKAVI BAIRAGI (Mandsaur): (Interruptions) My question is whether you Whenever you talk of banquets, bells would have ever given thought to the question of ring. manpower. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : So, I 17.09 hrs. was asking as to why are the income tax payers so few in number 7 In the [MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chair] developed countries 80 per cent of the people pay income tax and feel proud about it. It is only in our country that barely The national income of our country is less than that of our neighbouring countries, J6 per cent of the total population pay income tax. On the other hand, excise duty whether it is Pakistan or Sri Lanka. This is very high. On a commodity that costs information has been provided by you. In reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, it was Rs. 1000, one has to pay an excise duty of stated that the per capita national income in Rs. 600. On every item that one buys, 1983-84 was Rs. 2365 while it was Rs. 4794 exorbitant excise duty has to be paid. For in Pakistan and Rs. 4057 in Sri Lanka. example, on a soap cake costing Rs. 4/- one Besides, a target of five per cent growth has has to pay an excise duty of Rs. 2/-. If been fixed. Cannot we increase it further ? we spend Rs. ]000 on a commodity, we are May I know whether the five per cent growth actually getting a thing worth only Rs. 300. has been fixed because the hand has five However, the income that the Government fingers ? You can take Taiwan or other gets indirectly by way of excise duty should country. If I ask about Taiwan, you will be taken into account. This tremendous reply but will you ever think why our increase in excise duty i9 an important national income does not increase ? The issue. reason is that the return of the public under takings is only two per cent. Since the From the very beginning, it is being said introduction of nationalisation in 1971 at the that land ceiling laws should be enforced. time of Shri Kumarmanglam, the price of Yet it seems that the policies are only on coal was increased six times and for the paper. The Urban Ceiling Act was adopted Seventh time there was a proposal to increase by every State and one Chief Minister said it further. The Secretary gave wrong infor-r that the ceiling would be on 60,000 acres of mation to the Minister. The hon. Minister land another said that it would be on 40,COO taid that there was a profit of Rs. 14 crore acres. What has happened to the Urban but the next day he said that there was a Land Ceiling Act ? After all why do such loss of Rs. 74 crore. Satheji said that he questions arise 7 You have quoted the was given wrong information. Actually the first sentence of Rajivji that on the social Coal India Limited is running at a loss basis we want to have such a country (Interruptlrn ). The return of our public where there will be no disparity between undertakings is very low and there is no man and man. It is a moot point whether accountability in the organisation. You the disparity is increasing or decreasing. cannot remove any one from the service. Employees leave the organisation after putting in 2 to 3 years of service I would like to ask one question, which (Interruptions)..... I am concluding. I had asked earlier also, as to what is the utilisation of manpower in the adminis tration. You say that the capacity of the The poverty alleviation programme is a Thermal Power Stations is not being utilised. good programme. Government have invested But have you ever tried to know as to what a large amount in it but what has been its is the utilisation of our m an-pow e ? If a performance 7 Have the Government ever clerk writes 2 to 3 lines in four hours, it is analysed the results of this programme 7 403 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance' Bill 404 [Mr. Deputy Speaker] “It is the same urban middle class which [English] is footing the bill for the hike in the prices of food and petroleum products “The shortfall in case of the Integrated that is getting something back by way of Rural Development Programme (IRDP) this enhanced outlay on education and is as high as 40 per cent. Against a rural development. 1 don’t think we target of covering 30.67 lakh families, should have any illusions about this.” 18-24 lakh families were actually covered. This conclusion, according to Mundlr, Thus, only 60 per cent of the target for derives from the fact that rural develop the April-January 1985-86 was achieved. ment programme tends to be very “A detailed analysis showed that nine “ leaky" and that the State machinery States achieved less than 50 per cent of comprising salaried officials is the main the targets. Kerala fulfilled 16 per cent beneficiary of these leaks.” of the target, 1 ripura 36 per cent, Orissa 37 per cent and Assam 39 per cent. [Translation] Only Himachal Pradesh claimed 101 per cent achievement. This is correct. In villages, programmes like R.L.E.G.P. and I.R.D.P. are going on. “ The distribution of surplus land to the You should undertake some big programme. landless had fallen short of the target Irrigation projects should be taken up. Big by 34 per cent. Against a target of projects should be drown up. You draw up distributing 94,300 acres of surplus land, small schemes and hand them over to Ihe only 72,032 acres was actually bureaucrats for implementation. What have distributed.*' we got from IRDP ? I have read out these figures before you. So you should think over it. [Translation] These are the targets that have been Now I come to bonus. Bonus has to achieved. Have you ever investigated how be paid whether the concern is running on the money is utilised. You say that leakage profit or not. The opposition raise their voice for Government servants just to please takes place but how it takes place. 1 do them so ihat they get their votes. They do not want to take more time because Mr. Deputy Speaker wants that I should finish not see the plight of the farmer but raise their voice in favour of Government my speech early. employees so that their names are mentioned in the newspapers and T.V. They do not [English] bother about those people who are illiterate. The interests of the Crganised labour are MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : You have taken care of but the poor and the village to finish. people are neglected. Dearness allowance to the tune of Rs, 300 crore is given to the SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : You Government employees. But this dearness have to protect Government servants. That allowance is not given to those poor people. is the pity. Sir, because after all Government First you had increased administered price is to be protected, because after all you have but later on you made an amendment to to look to their interests. reduce it. The wasteful expenditure and the non-plan expenditure should be brought down. The number of employees in offices {lntet r up t ions) should be reduced. No purpose is served by having more employees. Their number MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER ...... net should be reduced. Only then you will be only Government, but oui Dagaji also. able to save money in the country and there will be no need to present deficit budget. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : It is In case deficit budget is presented, you will stated on page 14 of the Business World of have to pay Rs. 300 crores as dearness March 17-30, 1986 issue as follows : allowance to the Government servants. 405 Financc Bill VAISAKHA 4. 1908 (5AKA) Finance Bill 406 I want to raise one more point. The do anything with this sickness. The big income of husband and wife should be housesi Tatas and Birias have collected assets clubbed together for the purpose of income of about Rs. 3300 crores each and the 100 tax. This should not happen that both top houses have about Rs. 28000 crores. husband and wife earn and only tbe income These assets are more than that of the deve of one of them is taken into account for lopment plan for 1986-87. On the one tbe purpose of income tax. The income of hand, the big houses are definitely increasing husband and wife should be clubbed for this their assets. During the last 5 years, their purpose. assets have gone double. This shows the trend of economy. On the other hand, the same people are making the industries sick. [English] The Minister was quite honest in discussing about the Sick Industries (Prevention) Bill DR. DATTA SAMANT (Bombay South during the last budget. I do not know, what Central) : Sir, in the last 1 1/2 years, the happened though 5 months have passed. new Prime Minister and the New Govern The industries sickness is gradually ment have changed the whole thinking as increasing. far as economic development of this country is concerned. And the whole trend is that there should be more factories, more indus The Tatas' oldest mill, their first mill in tries, more concessions in the tax and Nagpur is closed and again their assets have agricultural activities should increase And gone up. What is the type of economy 7 while discussing all this new technology or The same people, the s me big houses take modernisation the Government is thinking the advantage of the Government's that poverty will go on diminishing in the concessions, import duty concessions and same proportion, as development is everything in the industry. I don't like to increasing. But I don't think, all this trend go into all details. The same houses are will come to reality whoever our Finance making the industry sick, making workers Minister and however he may be honest in unemployed, not paying taxes and deceiving putting the things. Because the things are bank money. Are you going to tolerate such in such a backward state and it is under type of things in such a backward country. developed and nobody knows what is This is my categorical question. happening. The majority of the masses in the county are poor where the system is In this House, 1 have made a number of bureaucratic. As far as the whole machinery mentions. A few of them are Sarabbai is concerned, my friend just described that Industries, Calico Chemicals. Damanray corruption is rampant at all levels. Unless Chemicals. I have got 50 or 60 big indus we protect the interests of the poor masses, tries which have already used all the Goven- unless we think of our development which ment resources, Such a tendency is there. should be proportionate in meeting the It is because, the Government is there to growing unemployment, I don’t think, the protect. Now, when you start an industry, whole economy and all this planning is going 80 to 9C% of tbe cost of infrastructure is to help, given by the Government because there is unemployment. The Government is thinking I would like to mention two or three in that way. The Government is giving all Points in this House. We have not discussed other concessions. They are taking advan the Demands for Grants relating to Labour, tage of all these things. And when the Industry and Texstiles, because yesterday industry is not profitable, it is just closed. they were all voted without discuisioD. In Why are the Tatas closing their units 7 Why this House, I have repeatedly pointed out are Birias closing their units 7 Why is the about the sickness of the industry because Singhania group closing its units 7 Yester that is one of the important points for day, Giani Zajl Singh congratulated the I development. Because of sickness, it is said Singhania group. I do not know why. He toat about Rs. 4,000 crores are blocked ; said, they are doing major national service. ®bout 9% of the bank money is blocked. I What type of fraud these big houses have 0Q t think it will be recovered. Tho done 7 If the hon. Minister wants to know, overnmont’g whole planning ii not going to 1 can give about the firms in Bombay aud 407 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986 Finance Bill 40 8 [Dr. Datta Samant] SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP Calcutta. It is because, they are ruling the SINGH : Yes. That is going on. economy. The Government is not ruling this country. These people are ruling the DR. DATTA SAMANT : That is the whole economy and taking the Government confusion. It is going on all the time. to ransom I know, it is the weakness of the Government because the public sector or the SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP Government cannot run the industries. SINGH : That confusion is there. That is Unless there are radical changes and unless why, I want to make it clear. there is some restriction. I do not mind a little slow economic development. But unless DR. DATTA SAMANT : Voltas case is there are some restrictions while giving loans going on. Lot of adjournments have taken to the employers and unless it is seen that place. the employment potential is proportionate to the loans given, it will not be of any use. Our hon. Minister has said that 1,800 raids In (he Kirloskar case, that type of were conducted during 1985-86. Important enforcement we never find. I am not happy of these are the Orkay Mills. Kirloskar and to keep somebody behind bars because he is Voltas. They are from Maharashtra. I employer or industrialist but it is high time have no grudge for that. After all, what is that the economic offences of this country ihe result ? Orkay Mills case has come in must be dealt with severely. That is the the court in July, 1985 and Bindra case is main cause of accumulation of black money there in which the Chief Enforcement Officer and that is the main cause however nicely has not filed the affidavit for six months, our Finanac* Minister puts the things here. the man who has investigated the case, (he man who has taken 130 pages statements I am asking another question regarding and filed the case. 1 am afraid that he is unemployment in this country. It is now working under Government pressure and about 5 crores. With the Employment not on his own. Government decided ulti Register it is about 3 crores. During all mately to withdraw the case but big publicity these discussions on the Budget, we came to is given to it, all over the country. know that various types of concessions are being given to the small sector and to the SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP big sector for the import of commodities and SINGH : There are two cases regarding what not. But I have never heard in this Orkay One was a few years back some raid House Ihat all this development has got a was done. A few years back a raid on certain ratio of tho employment potential. Orkay was done. The Bindra case that you That is lacking. Whatever industries are are referring to, in that case, the court has set up, in Bombay and everywhere, the pronounced a judgment. But (here were Government is assisting them by giving another set of searches recently last year and loans. But with all the development of that case is going on. That has not been industries that I have seen, the employment dismissed. Many times both are confused. potential is reduced, by l/l0tb. Such a I want to make it clear that the case that type of economy has developed. I do not you are referring is regarding Mr. Bindra know how the Finance Minister is going to relating to a case of search and raid which solve the unemployment problem. However was ton done two years back. In fact, I do much the economy is said to be improving, not know whether a few years back that case the unemployed have increased by one had been decided in the court. But what crore. The unemployment is increasing. we investigated last year and what searches I do not think that this will satisfy the were made, that case is pending in the court unemployed masses in this country- The and the case is going on. That has not been economic development is not in proportion decided. with the employment potential. I would suggest that employer, it should be seen DR. DATTA SAMANT : If it is a that the employment potential is propor case of 1985, then it is all right. The same tionate to the assistance given. Some case is going on. restrictions should be imposed to 409 Finance Bill VA1SAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 410 that there should be a certain level of • Another thing. Subsidy is given. Why employment potential. These concessions give subsidy for terrycotton when these which the Finance Minister is going to give textile magnates really rob the country 7 to our people are going to be misused. You know what is the amount they have Uptodate technology may be put to use received 7 Rs. 1500 crores. All the textile with the assistance given but ibat is not magnates of this country got Rs. 1500 crores going to solve the unemployment problem. out of Rs. 4000 crores given for the sick And this is the major problem which our units. During the textile policy the country is going to face. It baa been said Government has given concession in the many times in this House that a subsidy of import duty. Rs. 25 per kg. And at that Rs. 5,000 crores is being given. The hon. time 1 raised this issue in this House. I Minister said this. But this subsidy is not was asked by the Minister, ‘Don’t you feel being utilised properly. 1 think on wheat that our poor masses should g;t terrycotton and rice about Rs. 1600 crores is given as cloth at cheap rate 7” I said, 'They are subsidy. But really arc these subsidies not going to pass on this benefit to the going to the poor ? That is the major poor consumer.* The same thing happened. problem. 1 would like to point out. Wheat Minister, Mr. Khursheed Alam Khan went and rice are procured and this year a to Bombay to garland the Birla Century total of 20 million tonnes were procured. Mills people. I do not know why people Not it is going to be 30 million tonnes. go to facilitate these big bosses and then That is the taiget. At what rate? it is he says, ‘We have given you this concession Rs. 1.52 or 1.57 for wheat and rice. At because we thought that you will pass it on this rate the Government is procuring to the poor. This concession have not Then the FC1 is a big kingdom in itself. It gone to the poor.* Rs. 130 crores is the is more than the Government itself. About concession. Rs. 10000 crores is involved. 67% is the procurement or maintenance charges. So SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP if it is added to Rs. 157 per kg of wheat it SINGH : I have taken it back in this comes to Rs. 2.62. This is really surprising. budget. 1 have told the industry that if it Where is all this money going ? Farmers was not passed on, corrective action would in one way are not getting the rates. Rs. be taken. 1.52 or Rs. 1.57 is not the rate, Re. 1 is spent per kg. Again the Government says, DR. DATTA SAMANT : But they got ‘1 am giving -40 or 50 paise as subsidy per the money. Another point. The same big kg and it is selling to the poor'. Now magnates threw out 50,000 workers. All does this become Rs. 1600 crores ? 1 these Century Mill, Standard Mill, Mafatlal therefore request the Finance Minister that Mills—their profits have gone up by 3 all such affairs should be really gone into times in the last one to two years but they in detail and inquired into. Rs. 1600 crores are exploiting the workers, 50t000 workers is a big money and it is not going to the are out. They are taking workers on poor. That is my one point. contract. The INTUC Unions are there. Of course, 1 do not want to go into great detail. Then they are becoming the contractors...... (Interruptions) Again at what rate—1 enquired in Bombay. Rs. 3 or Rs. 3.50 is the wheat KUMARI MAMTA BANERJEE price. 1 do not know if the fanners are (Jadavpur) : This is a false allegation. paid Rs. 1.52. The Punjab farmers have 1NTUC unions are fighting in favour of the made the maximum contribution. The rate workers. you see in the country is Rs. 3 or Rs. 3.50 and 1 am sure in the days to come it is DR. DATTA SAMANT : Therefore, going to be Rs. 4 or 5. In this way the 1 am happy that you have now withdrawn consumer is exploited, the farmer is exploited this concession. In Bombay the Govern in your FCI and in between the big hoarders ment are allowing the people to tell the and traders only will be benefited because of land. The Finance Minister ia alwa>s all these ichemes. These are the figures the honest to talk such things. But the beneau Government has given. tbit you give do not go to the poor people. 4 11 Finance Bill APRIL 24, 1986J Finance Bill 412 [Dr. Datta Samant) Two or three vears back there was Mr. Daga said that we move in this some proposal, which Government had country as a whole whatever we may be announced, about closing down several discussing here. Do wt really feel that the Corporations whichjhad been set up earlier. lot of the poor people has improved ? But nothing has happened. On the other Definitely not. Yesterday I was in one hand, more Corporations are being estab marriage party. Rs. 3 lakhs is the bill for lished. one party in a big hotel in Delhi or Bombay. One room in a big hotel in Bombay costs Then, Committees are appointed to Rs. 1100 per day. I wonder at the capacity study certain measures when the same of a certain class of people to pay crores information can be had from the Department of rupees. I have seen some marriages ; or the section concerned in the Ministry. people spend crores of lupeeF. On the Various committees are appointed to study other side, if you go to a city like Bombay various things for which there is no need. you will see the poor people sleeping on the Austerity measures can be introduced in pavements. Therefore, such type of these directions. Whether on financial or economy is definitely not in keeping with on other matters, many times Enauiry the economic problems and poverty in this Committees and Commissions are appointed country about which 1 am rc&lly more — for the purpose of studying minor issues. concerned. Som? years back, there was a Committee to l?o into the question whether the financial year should be changed or not and we bad SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK (Panaji) ; a big report. These are matters which can Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, the task of the te sorted out in the Ministries or Depart Finance Minister in a country like ours, ments witnout appointing Committees or which is one of the biggest democratic Commissions. countries in the world, is not an easy one. In fact, be has to balance the various Another aspect is this. Hxccpt the interests of the entire nation which is ridden Frime Minister, the other Ministers barring casts cf cmergcncy—should avoid using with caste, cieed, regional imbalance ci d other factors. Therefoie, whenever a Financc aircraft to visit States and other places. Bill is presented by the Finance Minister of this country, we have to take all these As hon. Member, Mr Daga, suggested, aspects into consideration and express throwing of big parties in 5-star hotels by ourselves accordingly. government agcncies can be avoided. By these three or four items, I think, We try to raise revenue from various we can save crores of rupees, therefore, sources because revenues are requiicd for adopting austerity measures is the biggest the purpose of developing this country as a souice of revenue which we can have. whole. Austerity measures, accoiding to me, constitute one of the biggest sources of revenue, and if we do not adopt austerity Another thing is in respect of social measures at this stage, they may multiply aspect. We have to see the family back and a time may come when we may not be ground of the people of this country. able to have austerity measures in tbe way Whether it is a small family or a big family, people have superstitious beliefs. They have we want tbem. to be educated on this. For example, an LDC earning about Ks. 1000 per month Basically, in the government sector, the may not mind spending Rs. 500 or even Rs. tendency is to have Corporations in as many 1000 on a puja. We have to tell such fields as possible where a department or a people that they are free to have their section in a Ministry can do the same job. religion, they can worship God and God We want to have Corporations ; there are will be pleased with tbem, but God does now hundreds of Corporations established not expcct them to spend so much money. throughout the country—doing what job, But they will spend and make sacrifice of a ii ib very difficult to know. hen or a goat. Thereby they ruin tbe 413 Finance Bill VAISAKHA 4, 1908 (SAKA) Finance Bill 414 economy of their family. Therefore, as a even at the initial stages many cases get Finance Minister you have to see to this dropped because of the technical mistakes social aspect of superstition which is committed by the investigating agency. prevailing in the country. I would also like to say that as far as marriages are concerned Sir I come from Goa. As far as Union though it may involve some encroachment, Territories are concerned the financial you have to bring a law putting a ceiling matters are looked after by the Central on marriage expenses. We have to bring Government and we do not have basically some sort of a law on this aspect. Ultimately much power. The advice given by the scientific temper has to be created. Mrs. Council of Ministers is not binding on the Gandhi in the 20-point programme had Governor- If an Administrator is good stressed this point of creating scientific then things can run smoothly. We are temper. governed under the Union Territories Act. It is a law framed under the Constitution. So whatever proposal is made the Governor Another point is that.we say that people as per law can reject it and send it to the should know the things My point is that Central Government for consideration. The they should know the basic things of finance. law says : An average villager should know what Budget is. What are the limitations of the Government ? How ihe money is derived ? “Pending reference by the Adminis What is the production of food ? If the trator to the Central Government tax is imposed what are its consequences ? on a matter the opinion of the These simple things can be explained to the Governor shall prevail." villagers. For instance, the petroleum prices were increased. You said that this increase That means the elected Ministers in a Union will reduce consumption of petrol. Although Territory are a defunct body. This aspect this is a debatable issue yet it could be should also be considered because finances explained how an increase in prices of are involved. Thousands of files pertaining petrol can reduce consumption of petrol. to our Union Territory are pending with the Let us take ‘X* is the need of the people Central Government for years. If more and this much is its consumption. Now it powers are given to the Union Territories can be explained that if we increase the this thing can be avoided. price its consumption will get reduced to such and such level. Therefore, there is Lastly, I would say a word about the need to increase the price. Now who imposition of ban on recruitment in Central should explain it to the common man ? Government offices. At present, there is a All the MPs and MLAs should do it ban on recruitment. I am not an economist When we go to the villages we should explain and I do not understand how much benefit these basic things. We should explain you derive out of imposing this ban. Maybe, financial matters and not economic theory there is some benefit. of Keynes. Now, all the posts in the Union Sir, as far as customs and other matters Territories are Central Government posts are concerned you have done a good job. and there is a ban on recruitment to all the You have got good revenue but ultimately posts in Central Government. As far as the if these prosecution cases are not looked after States like Maharashtra or Karnataka are well through the loopholes many people will concerned, they are having posts under the get scot free. Even when a small panchnama Central Government as also under the is not filled properly by an investigating State Government. They are affected as agency and you might have filed some 200 far as the Central Government posti are cases under the Customs Act yet ultimately concerned, but we in the Union Territories at the end of 2-3 years litigation when the are affected entirely, because all the posts decisions are taken so many of them might are Central posts. We cannot appoint a get scot free as these cases may prove teacher in a school or send a doctor to a failure on technicalities. Under COFEPOSA village. This has been the position for the 415 Finance BUI APRIL 24. 1986 Finance Bill 416 [Shri Shantaram Naik] balance sheet. Provident Fund, Profit and last three years. If we approach the Loss Account etc. which is beyond the Finance Ministry, we are told the we should comprehension of an ordinary tax-payer. apply for exemption-justifying that in So, if the form is simplified, then ordinary particular cases. 1, therefore, request that tax payer can fill it up. But the form that lifting of the ban may be seriously consi is given at present is so complicated that dered, as it affects the efficient working of even a well educated person cannot the departments. comprehend it and has to hire the services of an advocate to fill it up and has to pay his fees which is an under burden on the tax With these words, I support the Finance payer, particularly when he belongs to the Bill. salaried class or fixed income group. There fore, I would request the Government to solve this problem. If you are unable to do [Translation] so and face some difficulty then you may have different types of forms, for various categories SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT of the tax payers, whether individual or joint (Nagpur) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise ftc. But the forms should have only one page to support the Finance Bill. The hon. to enable the individual tax payer to fill it Minister is present here. My first duty is up easily and pay his taxes immediately. to remind him of the promises that he had This would provide great relief to the fax made to the people on the eve of the payer. elections. In our manifesto, we bad promised that we would abolish sales tax Thirdly, I would like to draw your and octroi duty. As the people have a lot attention to a big loophole in the Central of faith in our Prime Minister, Shri Rajiv Sales Tax. When the big industrialists and Gandhi, they ask me whenever I visit my factory owners do brisk business in the constituency as to why the Prime Minister, name of branch transfer and sale of who has made an effort to fulfill all election consignments, then the Union Government promises, has forgotten these two issues. does not get anything at all under the There is nothing to be afraid of on this Central Sales Tax, I do not want to go account, because there is so much of into the question of the share between the corruption in the Municipalities and Centre and the States, tu t I would like to Corporations which are responsible for point out that you do not get 90 per cent realising Octroi duty, that not more than of the Central Sales Tax because of the SO per cent of it can be actually realised lacuna in the branch transfer and consign and this amount is also not utilized. ment sale process. We had hoped that Besides, this also affects Sales Tax and other this lacuna would be removed by tbe taxes. If there are any calculations on present budget, but it did not happen. If this basis, you may look into them. You this would have been eliminated then the will find that it is definitely profitable to Government could have earned crores of impose taxes in areas of direct production. rupees. Secondly, I want to point out something connected with your department. As far as I would to say that although you have incpme tax is concerned, I would submit reduced tax on individuals yet due to the that the form which the tax payers has to imposition of the firm tax, incentive is no fill in is quit long and complicated one. It more there and in fact has opposite results usually contains seven to ten pages and and the honest tax payer is in a fix and against 80 per cent of its columns, one has does not know what to do. Should he to write ‘N.A* (Not Applicable). All this dissolve the firm and distribute its returns bewilders an ordinary tax payer. Hence, I among the four partners or wba else should would suggest that there should be a single he do ? You must consider this. It is our page form containing 8 to 10 columns responsibility to ensure that tbe asscssce of name, address, income etc. In your does not have to pay more than wbat be fifteen page form, you demand details of does under tbe highest slab. Tbe firm that 417 Finance BUI VAISAKHA 4. 190S (SAKA) Finance Bill 41S is old enough might also like to change its tax raid. However, he managed to save constitution but no one has paid any himself from penalty etc. by using corrupt attention to this matter. methods and after declaring his income. The second assessee filed the returns of tbe estimated income as R*. 6 lakh three years (Interruptions) .. back. No he has filled up his income returns in the 80 per cent income slab. Yet your officer imposed penal interest I would give you an example. If four upon him. And even after doing that he partners are in one firm than the money did not keep mum but issued a show cause that is saved after the imposition of the notice to him for penalty and imposed a Firm tax is a different matter altogether. heavy penalty upon him. Now tell me how he would be felling. Although he is an honest assessee who had declared his SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP estimated income as Rs. 6 lakhs yet his SINGH : That is of course a different income was found to be higher in the books matter. Yet, the marginal rate of the still he wanted to pay his taxes honestly but Personal Tax is 50 per cent whereas that of penalty was imposed on him. the Firm tax it is less than 50 per cent. SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT : SINGH : You hand over this case to me. When four people do joint business, then 1 will get it investigated. their profit is divided among them, and their tax ratio is also less. However, the position today is that the assessee has to pay not only Firm tax of Rs. 4 lakhs which SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT: is higher, but also Personal tax of Rs. I So far as you are concerned, there can be lakh cach. This is burdensome for the no dobt about your honesty and integrity io individual tax payer. I am bringing it to the national press but it cannot be said your notice so that you may check it. about your officers. They need to be tightened. Corruption ? till prevails there. More pressure must be put on them so as to SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP remove corruption among them. You must SINGH : We are aware of this. The tax pay attention to this. is first imposed on the firm and then on the individual and this is a normal process. But you were not correct when you said that the Now 1 would like to say a few words marginal tax of a firm was higher than the about my constituency, i. e. Nagpur. Though personal tax. it is an urban area yet it is full of problems. Nearly 50 per cent of the city’s population live in the slums. Yet nothing has been SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT : done to develop them. Until the Centre No, no, what 1 am saying is that it kecomcs provides maximum funds, no work can be higher for the individual after the division done. You give only a small amount for of the tax. This would mean that no one the development of slums and that is also is going to set up new firms as it is against misused. You allot only Rs. 1250 for a the concept of economy which is based on family of five which comes to Rs. 250 per the profit of division. You should consider head, but that is also not used properly. this. Government must draw up schemes to provide them with neat and clean houses even if these have single-roomed I would like to give two illustrations accommodation. This alone would improve from Nagpur. The first is about an the conditions of the slum dwellers. They individual from whom Rs. 11 lakhs were are even prepared to move out of th;»e ftcovered during the course of an income slums. 419 Finance BUI APRIL'24, 1986 Finance Bill 420 [Shri Banwari Lai Purohit] Plan ; and again, if you compare it with the So far as Ihe industries are concerned, all-India level, we find that the latter is only they have become sick. For this reason, Rs. 891/-. This is indeed a good gesture industrial licence policy has to be liberalised. on the part of the Government of India, Even now, there are certain sectors where specially in a situation where the whole the precess of issuing licence is not necessary. north-eastern region is facing various This policy has created a new class of people secessionist activities, and when we are at the Secretariat in New Delhi. They are really in a very critical situation. called the liaison officers. They carry brief cases and are responsible for all sorts of At the same time, I also congratulate corrupt practices. They can be set right him for recently sending a team of officials only when the practice of controlling and to the north-eastern region, i.e. to Gauhati licensing every item is put an end to. were they had a threadbare discussion about the various development works which have been taken up, or are going to be taken up. Again, upto the oil retiring process no license is required. But licensing is still there in the vanaspati oil units where also With all humility I must point out that the oil is refined except that a little gas is out of the money which is given for the passed through it. There is no need for north-eastern region, a large proportion is licensing there. After all, it is only being wasted, because of corruption both in hydrogenated oil. Hence, it should not be Government and the implementing necossary to get a licence for it. machineries, which are also public bodies. I would surely like to say a few words I would point out that a Committee has about the sick units. As the hon. Member been formed by the Prime Minister, called Shri Datta Samant who spoke before me the Ministerial Committee, to look into the said and about which I too bad said earlier backwardness of the north-eastern region in the House, the Tatas and Birlas are and to suggest specific schemes. But while making some industrial units sick for which doing so, let the Government also make s you had stated that you would constitute a study to see how the money, i.e. whatever sick industrial unit board Why is the was given in the past so many years hai constitution of this board being delayed ? been utilized, and in what manner ; what They want to make profit out of each day’s are the drawbacks, and whether the infra delay. Hence, you should from the board structure is there. If not, they must take at the earliest, and it should start functioning corrective measures, before granting money. immediately. Only ihen it would be beneficial for us. I am saying this as a representative of that area. When we go to the public, we [Enghsh] always hear complaints ; but at the same time, when we in Parliament see the facts and figures, we find that a lot of funds are SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV being pumped into the north-eastern region. (Silchar) : Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir : I rise Why then this complaint from the general to support the Finance Bill At the very outset, as an elected Member from the public ? There must be some somewhere. notth-eastern, region, I congratulate the Finance Minister for providing Rs. 675 PROF. N. G. RANGA (Guntur): crores for the NEC Budget in the 7th Plan, There is politics there. as against Rs. 340 crores in the 6th Plan. Now it is revealed that the capita SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: investment io the north-eastern region will be I also congratulate the hon. Minister fo* Rs. 2750 as against Rs. 1493 in the 6th another thing : Some special allowance h»§ 421 Finance BUI VAISAKHA 4, 190S (SAKA) Finance Bill 422 been allowed for the employees of various As far as a Central University is Central Government offices, who are working concerned, I request the Ministerial in the north-eastern region. It is a step in Committee to re-consider it, because, the right direction. But at the same time, recently, we, the Members of Parliament those people from the north-eastern region and MLAs, submitted a memorandum to working in various Central Government the Prime Minister requesting him to give offices are appealing to us, saying that since a Central University for our valley, because they are also working under the same this Central University, which is the demand conditions in which people going there from for the People of Cachar, is mainly because other parts of the country are working, the our boys from ibe valley are finding it question should be considered whether they difficult to continue their study in Dibrugarb can be brought on per with the others in and Gauhati Universities, because those this respect, or at least some special Universities have reached a saturation Point. intertives can be given to them, compared Apart from that, the political atmosphere to what is being given in other parts of tbe there is not unfortunately congenical for us. country. So, you have already declared a Central University for Assam. I understand that it is going to be in Tezpur or somewhere. Since you have made various exceptions in SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY your financial lay-out ii that area, I shall (Katwa) : What is being done now ? most cordially request you to be a little bit liberal regarding this Central University and sanction a special fund for this. SHRI SANTOSH MOHAN DEV : What are they getting now. So, 1 will request the hon. Finance Minister to look into this particular aspect. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : We support it. 1 come from a valley consisting of )wo districts — Cachar and Karimg Ganj. We SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : have had no agitation for six years. We Thank you. 1 request the boo. Finance are in the national mainstream. A new Minister about the Regional Manager’s. government has come there. It is a Office, of S.B.I. which is situated in Gau hati popularly elected government. I have 1 will be very happy to say that in the past nothing to say against that governn ent. I a Regional Manager’s Office of the United wish them all the best, but, unfortunately, Bank of India was opened at Silchar. But at present, there is a tendency not to since you have taken very progressive implement any NREPt IRDP, RILGP and measures in the Finance Ministry, you will tribal schemes in our area. I am speaking be surprised to know that in Guwahii itself five Regional Manager's Offices are with authority. This is totally stopped for the last four months. I donot know the situated. I fail to understand the reason reason for what. I request that some for that. The very words ‘Regional enquiry must be made to see that these Manager’s Office’ imply that it will be situated in different regions. Let one office measures which are meant for the rural be in Silchar, another in Jorhat, one in People should be started immediately. Tezpur, one Dibrugarb and one in ot her area. In the past, whenever there used to be a proposal, from the Finance Ministry There is another demand from our area side, the officers used to say that because o» for which I wrote to the hon. Finance the political situation and for the movement t Minister. Actually, 1 wrote to the Prime we could not go in other of the Assam. Minister. Then he sent it to the hon. Now that situation is not there. So, I Finance Minister ; and he has also replied, appeal to you to consider this request. bul the reply, as usual, is not in the Whenever we speak in the Parliameui, ilio affirmative but in the negative. Minister keeps replying to the opposition 423 Finance Bill APRIL 24. 1986 Finance Bill 424 [Shri Sontosh Mohan Dev] taking a step-motherly attitude towards them. I do not know the correctness of this. But igoring ths ruling party. Now I will I shall only appeal to you to make an request you that when you reply to this enquiry to find out whether this is the case. debate, I would like to get some postive Tea is earning about half of the foreign reply from you about the Regional exchange for the nation. Tea industry is Manager's Office. our main industry in Assam and in North Bengal. So, there is a serious complaint SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : against the United Bank of India. I do That is a new realisation here, not want to mention name of any officer here. But I have full faith in you and 1 request you to look into this complaint of SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : No, tbe industry. I am sure, if you go through it is already there. Still you people arc not it, you will correct It. satisfied; that is the most unfortunate thing. 18.00 hrs. I again support this finance Bill. About tbe Central University, I hope, I will bear SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY : something from the hon. Minister when he You get yourself satisfied. replies. SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : The 18.01 hrs. United Bank of India, which is looking after the tea industry of Assam as well as West Bengal,—I donot know how far it is true; The Lok Sabha then adjourned till eleven o f the I am subject to correction—it is being Clock on Friday, April 25,19861 alleged by the tea industry that they are Valsakha 5,1908 (Saka) Printed by M/s. Vindhya Vaaini Packaging*, Delhi-110053.