LOK SABHA DEBATES (English Version)

Eighth Series, Vol. II, No* 5 Monday, March 18, 1985 i Phalguna 27, 1906 (Saka)

Second Session (Eighth Lok Sabha)

( VoL II contains Not. I to 10/

LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI Prlc4 l Ks. 4.00 CONTENTS .

No. 5 Monday, March, 18 19851 Phafguna 27,1906 (Saka)

COLUMNS

Oral Answers to Questions : ■

•Starred Questions Nos. 61 to 65 and 79 1— 29

Written Answers to Questions :

Starred Questions Nos. 66 to 78 and 80 ... 29— 54

Unstarred Questions Nos. . 323 to 343, 345* 346, 348. to 372, 374 to 378 and 380 to 450 ... 54— 194

Papers laid on the Table ... 195—201

Resignation by Member

(Shri Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar) ... 202 Election to Commitees

( i ) Advisory Councial of the Delhi Development Authority 203 ( ii) Rajghat Samadhi Committee ... 204 (iii) Indian Council of Agricultural Research ... 204^—205 (iv) Employee!’ State Insurance Corporation ... 205

Matters under rule 377 —

( i ) Delay in establishing the proposed Railway ' Coach Factory at Mohanpur in district Mirzapur, U.P.

Shri Ram Pyare Panika ... 206

(ii) Demand for increase in the scholarship am ount given to S.C. and S.T. students

' Shri Mahabir Prasad ... 206

(iii) Acute shortage of drinking water in Gazipur district of U.P. and need to formulate long term schemes for tackling the problem

Shri Zsinul Basfrer ... 207

(iv) Worsening law and order situation in South Delhi and need to set up more police posts and depute .* more mobile vans to check murders, etc. • 1 Shri Lalit Maken * ... 208

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

(v) Need for immediate iteps for development of DaradiD Port . "

Shri Chintcmauf Panigrahi 208 (vl) Pollution of Kallada river near Quilon district (Kerala) and need to take anti-poliution measures. Shri K. Kunjambu 209 (vii) Need to clear the Polarwaram Project in Andhra Pradesh. Shri S.M. Bhattam ‘ 210 (vm) Acute shortase of drinking water in Kharagpur (West Bengal) and need to take immediate steps to bring water from Subarnarekha

Shri Narayan Choubey 210 Railway Budget, 1985-86— General Discussion 211 — 304 Shri S.M. Bhattam 211 Shri Sharad Dighe — 222 222 Shri M.R. Janardhanan —228 229--231 Shri Priya Ranjan Das Munshi . 232 240 Shri Basudeb Acharia - 241- Shri D.L Baitha -250 250- Prof. Madhu Dandavate -254 . 254- Shri Ram Singh Yadav * -267 267- -272 Shrimati Mamin Banerjee 1 272- Prof. Narain Chand Parashar ■276 276—-280 Shri Narayan Choubey 280- 288 Shri Kamla Prasad Singh 288- -291 Shri Gangadhar S. Kuchan 291- Shri Mahabir Prasad •295 295- Shri N.V.N* Somu 299 2 9 9 - 304 LOK SABHA DEBATES

attended to as and when they appear. No LOK SABHA low Power transmitter was removed from any place until a higher power transmitter was commissioned at that place,

Monday March 18, 1985/Phalgttna 27, (c) Delay in payment of salaries to 1906 (Sitka) staff at a few transmission centres was icported in the initial stages of their commissioning Immediate remedial action The Lok Sabha met at Eleven of the Clock was taken.

SHRI G. G, SWELL : 1 wonder whe- t [MR. SPEAKER in the Chair] tm*r ther he gave this answer in seriousness or he is speaking in levity. But before 1 come ORAL ANSWERS TO QUtSTIONS to my second question where I will ask a number of things, I would like to have Replacement of Low Power Transmitters some technical data : how many low by High Power Transnutters transmitters are there in the country today; how many high power transmitters are go* *61. SHRi G.G. SWELLt : ing to be installed and where and what is SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN : the difference in the range between a low Will ihe Minister of INFORM ATION power transmitter and a high power trans- AND BROADCASTING be pleased to . mitter ? Whether we are making a full state : use of INSAT and whether these transmitters we have installed have the capacity (a) whether the present Doordarshan to make a full use of INSAT ? Low Power Transmitters are a passing phase and they will be replaced by High SHRI V. N, GADGIL : I would like to Power Transmitters; state that 1 am not given to reply in lavity. As far as the technical questions the hon. (b) whether 50 per cent of these member has asked, the limitation is that transmitters are defective and are shifted 1 am not a technical mao. What I have from place to place to maintain the Sixth understood is like this : high power trans- Plan target; and mitters are of two types. (1) 10 KW; (2) 1 KW. The normal range of LPT of 10 KW (c) whether it is a fact that the staff is 120 Km. But it depends Qn the terrain, in many of these Low Power Transmission the topography, the Shadow area, also the Ccnties were sometimes not paid their height of the antenna4 height of the tower, salaries for mouths ? .various factors; but, normally, it is 120 Km : jn some cases, it has gone upto THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 160 Km, but that is abnormal, the normal MINISTRY OF INFORMATTON AND is 120 Km. As for as 1 KW transmitter is _ BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL): concerned, its average normal range is 60 (a) The apptoved plan for expansion km and LPT of 100 watt, it is 22 km. In of TV services includes the replacement some cases, it is more; in some Cases, it of some low power transmitters by high is less. I would like to take this oppor- power transmitters to provide wider tunity to point out to the House that this coverage. , whole concept of LPT, what is technically called useable sigmal, which may not be (b) No, Sir. The transmitters are to the international standard, was develo- functioning Satisfactorily and faults are ped by our own people, our engineers 3 Oral Answert MARCH 18, 1985 Oral Answers 4

with ihc limited resources that we have. SHRI G. G. SWELL : Now I am Therefore, these are three ranges or three asking him to deny this news categorically, types of transmitters. in a manner tliat will cariy conviction and cicd'bility to the people of the country. His second question regarding utili- Now, at Bhatinda this was going on An zation of INS AT 1 B ...... LPT was installed there, it was defective and ewn the normal reception was so SHRI G. G. SWELL : But you have not badly inteifeared that an angry mob man- mentioned the number 6f transmitters we handled an engineer I want to know whether have in the country. this incident took place or not. Then Here is another. It say s. “ The classic SHRI V.N. GADGIL : I am prepared example is of Coimbatore where the equip- to lay the whole list on the Table of the ment was shifted the very day after the House; there is no problem. But, in all, inauguration. The manoeuvre was disco- 172 transmitters are there; some are high vered when some curious viewers went to power transmitters and some are low power the LPT centre to find out why their TV transmitters. sets were not receiving programmes. The centre was locked, and an employee told In our definition, although it may not them that jthe equipment had been shuted be the international definition, we call elsewhere.” high power transmissions those with a capacity of 10 KW and one KW; and LPT, Another classic case is here. Our late low power transmission is 100 watts. lamented Prime Minister Mrs. Gandhi inaugurated a transmitting centre in Asan- At to the utilisation of INSAT-1 B, sol in January 1984, The Staff did not the concept of the whole Country being get any payment, any salary for four covered by LPTs was not there when months and when they approached the INSAT 1 B was planned. And, therefore, Directorate, they got an answer that there in a sense we have exceeded the utilisation was no LPT centre in Asaosol. And things which was projected for INSAT-1 B. Now, went so bad in the Ministry that the staff with this concept having been fairly association sent a representation to the successful, a large number of LPIs have late Prime Minister and the Minister it- been installed. But it will be possible if self The Directorate General, Doordarshan transponders in the next INSAT come up. on February. 24 wrote a letter to the staff to achieve a higher utilisation. But with association, where, more or less, they this present INSAT, we have utilised the had accepted that these things were capacity which we promised to utilise. happening and promised that they would take corrective measures. So, you give SHRI G. G. SWELL : A number of answers that will Carry credibility in the reports have come out in the Press. I eountry. would like the Minister to deny them categorically, because what we say here SHRI V. N. GADGIL : For the story must carry credibility to the people in the that was published by the newspaper, wc country. It is not a question of scoring a issued a contradiction and they had publi- debating point. shed it. At far as indivioual cases, which he has raised, are concerned, except one for Well, here it says: "At Bhopal one which I will like to take time to get infor- LPT was installed in October last; subse- mation, for others I am in a position to let quently it was shifted to Santioiketan ” the House know th*j exact information. Another says, that at Bhatinda the people there have been getting signal from across As far as Coimbatore is concerned, it is the border and obviously were quite happy incorrect to say that the LPT was shifted. because they could see pictures and other No shifting took place. As far as Bhopal things. is concerned, there was the problem of audio. The vision was clear but they were MR. SPEAKER : You want this to be not getting the voice. I do not want to Stopped ? hide anything from the House. We wrote Oral Am*e*g 6 Of a I wnsH‘«ri PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) to the manufacture. Some components were Will the Minister assure the House that he purchased and they were replaced. As far will personally attend to this problem and as salaries aie concerned, as I have stated, appoint a study team immediately to look fiom six places we had got compla nls and into the oiganisational structure and pro- remedial action was taken immediately. blems including staffing pattern and physical Immediately the nearest AIR Station was facilities ? directed to pay the salary. At these places salaries were paid late because no Station SHRI V.N. GADGIL : I agree with the Engineer was posted there or reached the hon. Member that the staff have the genuine place anu therefore, there was some delay. problem of housing, particularly in some Nowt there is no complaint of salary being remote areas where houses are not available. not paid. I do not think a study team is necessary. I myself will be the study team and attend to The staff faces two pioblems. I am the problem. very well awzire of that and I am trying to do something. One is about the accommo- SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : Tho dation, because some areas are very remote Bharat Electronics Corporation is to be and there no accommodation is available. commended for the marvellous job it has done My predecessor had written to various Chief for manufacturing LPT as well as HPT with Ministers to help us in this matter The indigenous technology. I would like to put other problem is that wc have not been able a question about my constituency. The hon. to appoint one category of engineers i.e. Minister is well aware that the Government Asstt. Engineers because there was a dispute of India has declared Dharmapuri as a between decree holders and diploma holders. backward district. This district is sorroun* The matter had gone to the court. Now, ded by three transmitters - one at Vellore, we have revised the rules. We have sent another at Salem and third one at them to the UPSC for approval. Once the Bangalore. But none of those covers this approval comes, we will appoint them. area I have written so many letters to the

V Minister for which I am getting the usual SHRl G.G. SWELL : What about the reply. I think, Mr. Dcputy-Speaker will manhandling of an engineer at Bhatinda ! support me because he also hails from the same area. So, I would like to ask the hon. SHRI V.N. GADGIL ; About that Minister whether he is going to set up a manhandling case I would like to get the in* Law Power Transmission Relay Station or a formation. The technical advice given to High Power Transmission Centre in Dharma- me is that the LPT at Bhatinda operates at puri district and secondly, the High Power Channel 12. The 10 KW transmitter at Transmission work at Kodaikanal is alio Jutlundur operates at Channel 9. The trans- going very slowly and that should be expe- mitter at Lahore is at Channel 5. Techni- dited. This is my categorical question on cally speaking these channels aie so wide which I would like to get answar from the apart that there is no possibility of interfe- hon. Minister. rence in programmes from Jullunduror from Lahore or Bhatinda by LPT at Bhatinda. SHRI V.N. GADGIL : As regards part (b) of his question, I shall try to expedite. SHRl K.P. UNN1KR1SHNAN : I am As for as the setting up of LPT or HPT at happy that my estimeed friend, the Minister, his particular place is concerned, let me be very frank. I get so many claims and is very conscious of the problems faced by th«* staff. But I can tell him - 1 am sure he naturally every M.P. wants the centre to be set up in his own constituency. But we will believe me when I say so - that I have recieved quite a few letters from the staff decide on certain criteria and the Seventh members about lack of facilities in the res- Plan proposals are being finalised. So, at pective LPT units. 1 am sure, the Minister this stage I cannot say whether X will have is aware that considering their meagre it or Y will have it. We will go by the salary, they cannot afford to stay even in criteria the standards we have adopted. smaller hotels and lodging houses for days and months - together with problems of SHRI K.RAMAMURTHY : What are their family, school of their children, etc. the criteria, I would like to know. 7 Oral Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Oral Antwert 8

MR, SPEAKER : I can solve your pro- total volume of operations (purchase and blem. What is available to the whole of India. That is all sale) during the last three years have been as under : ' ' “ Sale of Subsidised Foodgrains Year Value percent- (Rs. in crores) age *62. SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO : Will the Minister of FOOD AND 1981-82 115.91 2.28 CIVIL SUPPLIES be pleased to state : 1982-83 143.60 2.37 (a) whether sales of subsidised food- • 1983-84 140.65 grains have declined leadiog to large carry 2.11 over of stocks (News Time, dated 4 Febr- uary, 1985) and if so, details thereof; SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO : Mr, Speakei, Sir9 the hon. Minister has (b) whether slackness in sales is due given the reply for part (b) of the ques- to high prices and poor quality of grains tion as a categorical ‘No’. But we have our marketed; experience...

(c) whether Government have any (Interruptions) 1 plans to streamline Food Corporation of India and Centra) Warehousing Corporation MR SPEAKER : Did you want some in order to reduce losses in storage at all other type of ‘no’ Sir ? . points; and SHRI V. SOBHANADREESWARA (d) details of total losses during the RAO : Our experience regarding the supply last three years in terras of percentage and of rice to the fair price shops :s that it is finance involved ? erratic and the dealer is not getting adequate quantity of rice at a time THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND to be given to the whole village. So, I CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA would like to know whether the hon. Minis- SINGH): (a) Yes. Sir. A statement is laid ter wili ascertain the facts ai?ain and take on the Table of the Sabha. necessary steps to see that the subsidised * foodgrains are supplied in adequate quan- , (b) No, Sir. tity at a time to each village ?

(c) The performance of Food Corpora- RAO BIRENDRA SINGH I. Sir, on the tion of India and Central Warehousing one hand the hon. Member has stated that Corporation in this regard is kept cons- the sales have come down and on the other tantly under review by the Government. hand he is asking for larger quantities to be allocated. I cannot understand this. (d) A. statement is laid on the Table of tbe Sabha. SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO : We are not asking for higher quantity. We Statement are asking for the supply of adequate quantity that is expected to be distributed (a) Offtake of foodgrains from the in a village. Central Pool in the year 1984 was 12.09 million tonnes as against 14.66 million RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : You want tonnes during 1983. The stock in the the quantities to be allocated adequately according to the demand but part (b) of Central Pool was about 17.62 million tonnes on 1st January, 1985 as against 12.09 your question is whether slackness in sales is due to high prices and poor quality of million tonnes on the corresponding date last year. grains marketed. I have said that the reduction in sales is not on that account. Nor is it on account of poor quality be- ^ (b) The total shortages of foodgrains cause rhe quality is expected to be ensured in terms of value and percentage suffered by the State agencies and the depot holders* by the Food Corporation of India on the When the lift foodgrains from the FCl Oral Antwers 10 Oral Answert PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) depots, they give a certificate to the effect about Rs. 66 per quintal on the sale of rice that they are satisfied about the quality of through the public distribution system. The foodgrains that they are taking. Therefore, issue pi ice of rice as well as wheat is there is no question of the quality of food- reviewed and revised from time to time, grains being poor, nor is there any question considering the total cost incurred by the of reducation in sales on account of high Government, as also the capacity of the prices because the prices of foodgrains, people, particularly the poorer sections, particularly of wheat supplied over to to pay, roller floor miles, have been reduced. Ear- lier the price was Rs. 208 per tonne and [Trantlaiion] later on-it was fixed at Rs, 172 per tonne, which is the same price at for the public SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT : Mr. distribution system. Therefore, the question Speaker, Sir, we have received complaints of of reduction in sales on account of high corruption and bungling in warehouses of prices does not arise. the Central Govt, wheat is issuetd from these warehouses both to the flour mills and SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO : fair price shops. The flour mill owners Is it not a fact that the procurement cost as give Rs. 4-^ per bag as bribe and get the well as distribution cost are going up every good quality wheat issued. On the other year ? The FCI is able to utilize only 65 hand, fair price shop owners having limited per cent of the storage capacity and the uti- profit have to accept whatever typy of wheat lisation of modern rice mills is only 27 per is issued to them. Therefore, the wheat cent. Will the Government take necessary supplied by the fair price shops is not of steps and more stringent action so that the good quality because they have to bring the storage aind distribution cost come down remaining inferior quality foodgrain. Thus> further, as it will help the consumer ? The people get poor qualify wheat. hon. Minister has told us that they have reduced the distribution price of wheat. Will Another complaint of corruption is that they reduce the cost of rice also, as it is the some percentage regarding shortage in the main and staple food of the people in (he warehouses has been fixed, but Mr Speaker, Southern region 7 Sir, during the rainy season there is no RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : The cost . shortage On the other hand, the whight of the FCI has increased on account of of the bags increases. Bur what is done is higher prices being paid to the farmers for that by manipulation, they take out the bags procurement of foodgrains. There is no from the warehouses but issue them only appreciable change in the losses incurred by after punching the permitted shortage of the FCI, either on account of storage or loss grains from the bags. Will the Hon blc Minister look into this aspect personally and in transit. Iry to remove the corruption ? SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO : Four million bags of rice were found infac- RAO BIRBNDRA SINGH: I fully agree ted when they were purchased. to the views expressed by the hon Members, I am myself trving to curbe this evil by taking RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : They were all included in the losses in storage, bue ^ personal interest. deterioration of stock. FGI is taking a So far as the question of issue is con- number of steps to moniter the management cerned, separate depots cannot be set up for of foodgrains in transit, as well as in storage roller mills and public distribution system. Better vigilance is being exercised and we are It is not possible. The foodgrains will be constantly reviewing the position. We want issued from the same godowns but pro- to reduce the cost. cedure fixed for release of wheat to roller SHRI SOBHANEDREESWARA R/fcO : mills is that out of the quota fixed for them, Will he reduce the price in the case of ricc, the roller mills have to take 2/3rd of C’ and as he has done in the case of wheat ? *D’ grade wheat and remaining one-third of ‘A’ and B’ grade wheat because roller flour RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : Even at jnills can upgrade the quality of wheat by Present the issue price of rice is highly sub- washing and cleaning before grinding it. sidised. The Government incurs a loss of 11 Oral Answers MARCH 18, 1995 Oral Answers 12

But for the public distribution system SHRI AMAL DATTA; Supposing only 'A’tand ‘B’ grade wheat is issued and they reject it, 'hey do not get anything as 1 have already stated, the agency taking at all. the wheat is asked to give a certificate ihat t'le quality of the wheat is satisfactory. In CInterruptions) addition to that, every retailer has to display a sealed sample of the foodgrain being sold MR. SPEAKER : Not like this. by him. The customer can compere the quality of tho foodgrjin being sold with the RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : If the quality of the'foodgrain brought from the quality is unacceptable, other quality will be FCI. In spite of all these arrangements still given to the States. if there is corruption, ite same can be brought to give notice i f {.ornc one is found ' SHRI K P. UNNIKRISHNAN : Are guilty, he can be punished. We go on you aware of the complaints ? captioning the public time and again and try to curb corruption. This requires coopera- RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : There it tion from all sides. no specific complaint which he has given, ft is a general complaint. [English] (Interruptions) SHIU S, KRISHNA KUMAR : The MR. SPEAKER : He is on his legs and Goveromsnt of Kerala has been consistantly he is replying to the hon. Member. You complaining about the poor quality of rice cannot interrupt likj this. supplied to the State. The rice .supplied is colloquilly known as ‘iron rice’ as against (Interruptions) the boiled rice, which Kerala requires. I would like to know what the Government MR. SPEAKER : Not allowed. Please of India proposes to do about this. This sit down, has become a perennial problem. RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : I am not aware of any specific complaint from the RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : A very Kerala Government, not at least for the large quantity of rice is being supplied to last tew weeks since 1 have taken over the the Kerala Government for public distri- charge. But I know that Kerala is being bution system. I think Kerala is one of given a huge quantity of rice every month the few States which are given a very huge and our regulations are that if rice or wheat quantity of rice. First comes West Bengal, quality is unacceptable to the State Govern- and, I think, next comes Kerala in our distribution system, ment, there is a joint inspection carried out by the State agencies and the FCI Officers SHR.1 S. KRISHNA KUMAR : The and that commodity can be rejected adequacy of quality i* debatable but my And then alternative arrangements are peicsent complaint is about the quality. made to supply better quality which is acceptable to the State. (Interruptions) So RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : I have there is no question of that quality being already stated on that. You have not forced on anybody. listened that the quality is.sucd is also (Interruptions) inspected by the agency that is lifting it. SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO : SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN r That is It is slated in this Annual Report. The not his complaint. It is infected already but State Government has no option but to take the quality it poor. whatever FCI gives.

RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : It is the (Interruptions) same thing which jou have been saying I have already stated that if the quality of the RAO BIRENDRA SINGH : I have said it loudly. r foodgrain? that is being >ssued is not acceptable to the agency, they can refuse it. (Interruptions). 1906 (SAKA) Oral Answers 14 13 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 27,

jLO Assistance to Control Enfironmental — ILO will identify the expert who Pollution in Specific Industrial Areas may hold preliminary discussion with the Central Labour Ministry, the *63. SHRI ANAND SlNGHt : Director General of Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes, and the SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH : selected State Governments, to assess Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased the areas in which technical assistance to state : can be provided under the Inter- national Programme for the Improve- (a) whether in the wake of the environ* ment of Working Conditions and mental disaster in Bhopal in December last ■ Government have enlisted the assistance of Environment. tbe International Labour Organisation to __ The proposed project may be in two control pollution in specific industrial areas; stages. Stflie one may deal with aad immediate requirements arising out of the extraordinary situation created (b) if so, what steps have so far been by the Bhopal accident, Stage two taken to utilise the services, aid and advice may provide for long term assistance of the International Labour Organisation in for building up of infrastructure for this regard and to identify the pollution training and education for the prone areas for the purpose ? industry and the workers.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 2. In pursuance of tbe discussions held MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. at the official level and the report made by ANJAIAH) : (a) Dr, G. Kliesch, Chief Dr. Kliesch to the ILO, ILO is deputing of occupational Safety and Health, Inter- a mission consisting of two experts, whtf will national Labour Organisation, Geneva, be cominfl to InJia later this month and visited our country in the first week of early April’ 85 The extent and nature of February, 1985, and held discussions on the technical assistance by the ILO or other technical assistance that ILO can offer. international agencies will be known only Further discussions on this were held by after the million’s report and proposals are the Ministry’s officials at Geneva. A received. mission consisting of two expert members is shortly visiting India. 3. The areas which we have identified for technical assistance will include . (b) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. — Major hazard control system in dangerous manufacturing processes, Statement including chemical industry ;

Immediately after the news regarding __ System of selection ctiicria for national the industrial accident at Bhopal came to and international agencies or specialists the knowledge of the International Labour for seivices in special emergency cases Organisation, a message was received from in hazardous processes in the industry; the Director General, ILO, Geneva, assuring readiness to provide technical assistance and — Preparation of project proposal(s) on advice in th» field of occupational safety preventive and monitoring system for and health and working environment, to the occupational health; Government of India, as may be appro- __ Special training programmes inational priate. Accordingly, Dr. G. Kliesch, Chief of Occupational Safety & Health, ILO, and or regional) on chemical safety. Geneva visited India in the first week of 4. Government is fully alive of the February, 1985 and held discussions with imperative need of controlling and prevent- the officers of the Department of Chemicals ing environmental pollution caused as a and the Department of Environment. result of toxic and hazardous processes and Thereafter Dr. Kliesch had a final meeting industry. As soon as an action plan has with the Secretary, Labour, and the follow- been developed on the basis of ILO’s ing decisions were taken : 15 Oral Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Oral Answers Jg recommendations, cffectivc measures will be national and State level are enough to taken towards their implementation. enforce safety rules and take precautionary measures or not, and if they are enough, SHRI ANAND SINGH : Sir, the bon. how many industries have been punished Minister has identified the areas for techni- for non-implementation of the safety rules. cal assistance. Most of the distilleries in U,P. do not observe the safety rules or SHRI T. ANJAIAH : Mr. Speaker, Sir, abide by the Jaws causing severe pollution. instructions have been issued to ail the They flout them purposefully and the Stctes in this regard. Reports have not Pollution from the distilleries is at a very so far been received from all the States. We high rate.' In view of this, will tiis, will ensure that no incident like the one technical assistance also cover these distille- occurred in Bhopal takes place again and if ries, and further more, what steps the it occurs, the guilty will be punished. Government takes against all distillery owners to ensure that the laws are AN HON. MEMBER : May I know enforced ? the details of the punishment awarded- during the last two months ? [Translation]

SHRI T. ANJAIAH : Mr. Speaker, Sir, SHRI T. ANJAIAH : This does not from part of the main question. instructions have been issued to cope with all such situations and we are also taking certain steps. We will endeavour that as [English] far as possible such incidents do not occur. We are thinking of importing training in the ' It is a separate question : labour institutes of Calcutta, Kanpur and Madras so that such incidents do not occur. MR. SPEAKER : Shrimati Geetaj Ifany incident of such nature takes place we SHRIMATI BIBHA GHOSH GO- will take action against the factory irres- SWAMI : I am Bibha Ghosh. pective of its being Government factory or private factory or chemical factory. MR. SPEAKER : I thought it was her SHRI ANAND SINGH : Sir, a number because the seat used to be occupied of factories have been closed down recently. by her. Is it true that about 20 industries have been closed under the existing Central or State SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH : What laws ? Are any further amendments or about the implemention of the statutory changes contemplated by the Governnirnt rules ? Have they been implemented for better enforcement of these laws ? If or not ? , so, what are they ? [Translation] SHRI T. ANJAIAH : Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have no information of the closure of SHRI T. ANJAIAH : We know that twenty-five factories. 1 If a separate question there art statutory rules but these are to be is asked as to why these factories have been implemented. Whatever these rules are closed and how they can be recommissioned, being violated, the guilty will be prosecuted an answer can be given to that. (Interruptions)

SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH : Sir, [English] t effective measures to implement the recom- MR. SPEAKER I Please sit down. It mendations of the International Labour is all right. Organisation will be taken after we receive the recommendations. SHRIMATI BIBHA GHOSH GOSWAMI r I would like to know whether the But in the meanwhile what precautionary problem of pollution in big cities such as measures are being taken to prevent this Calcutta, Kanpur, Bombay, Delhi and other type of incident again ? Secondly, I would cities also where environmental pollution has like to know whether our existing rules at reached an alarming dimension, is also Oral Answers 18 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) taken into account. The environmental market intervention operations were autho- pollution is not only from industrial sources rised by the Government at Rs. 50/- per quintal for fair average quality and the losses but from other sources also. Has this problem also bean identified as one of the are to be shared equally by the Central and the Slate Governments. Leter, at the spe- areas for technical assistance ? cific request of tue West Bengal Govern- [Translation] ment, market intervention for potatoes in SHRI T. ANJAIAH : You have asked West Bengal was also authorised on the about the environmental pollution. We are condition 'hat Government of India will conducting a survey in this regard. share losses equally with the Welt Bengal Government on the basis of a support price \E»gli»h] of Rs. 50/• per quintal as in other States. All the State Governments have been advised SHRI M ATI BIBH \ GHOSH that they should avail themselves of the GOSWAMI : All the big cities are being scheme of maiket intervention to help the surveyed. I think, that is what he says. farmer*:, These operasions have had a salutaty effect. The progress is closely MR. SPEAKER : Yes. monitored to protect the interest of farmers. SHRI SURESH KURUP : I would like to know from the hon. Minister whether SHRI ANIL BASU : Mr. Speaker, Sir. the dilapidated condition of the Amonia I would like to know from the hon. Minister Plant of FACT at A1 wavs has come to the how much quantity of potatoes has been notice of the hon. Minister. It is causing purchased so far State-wise and how much serious threat to the labourers and the fund has been given to the State Govern- people at Cochin. ments by your Ministry.

[Tiantlation] The second part of my first question is, SHRI T. ANJAIAH : It is under the what is the result of the assurance given by purview of the State Government. you about the crash programme of exporting potatoes this year. [English]

t SHRI BUTA SINGH : Sir, the scheme Losses to Potato Growers is operating through National and State Cooperative Marketing Federations and pri- *64. SHRI ANIL BASUf : mary cooperative marketing societies in SHRI SATYAGOPAL M1SRA : States where the farmers are growing Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND potatoes. Jn Uttar Pradesh, it started on RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to the 19th of Januaty, 1985. In Punjab.it state : started on the 18th of January, 1985. In Himachal Pradesh, it started on the 7th of (a) whether Government are aware of February and in West Bengal, it was autho- the i istress sale of potatoes in different parts rised for the implementation on the 12th of the country due to wnich the potato gro- of March. wers are facing huge losses: As far as the quantity purchased is con- (b) if so, the details thereof; and cerned, in Uttar Prcdesh, 83,690 quintals (c) steps taken by Government to save have been bought through the State Coope- the potato growers ? rative Marketing Federation and the primary cooperative societies. PCF is operating in THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE 11 distiicts. These are: Farrukhabad, AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Ghaziabad, Etawah, Allahabad, Agra, BUTA SINGH) : (a) to (c) In consultation Mainpuri, Muzaffarnagar, Deoria, Jaunpur, with the State Governments of Punjab. Kanpur and Varanasi. 39 Purchase centres Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, which have been established in these districts. !■ had reported fall in prices of potatoes, addition NAFED is operating io the districts 19 Oral Answers MARCH 18,1985 Oral Answers 20

of BuUndshahr, Rampur, Bareilly, Badaun of the Agricultural Prices Commission to fix and Aligarh through twenty centres. the prices of these commodities. This is not truly speaking a remunerative price. It was Five districts, namely, Jalandhar. only to help the farmers from making a Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara and distress sale. Kapurthala arc cavered in Punjab. The NAFED is operating in the Stare through SHRI SATYAGOPAL MISRA : Thanks State MARKFED and the primary market- to the potato growers of our country who ing societies. In Punjab, the quantity con- have given us a very good crop this year. tracted by the cooperatives with farmers is But the unfortunate part of it is that in the 86,200 quintals and we have been able to countryside they are not getting remunera- pick up 38,924 quintals. tive prices for their produce.

In Himachal Pradesh, the qu ality Another unfortunate part is that the picked up through the State Marketing Government has fixed the price for potato Federation is y,34l qnintals. at a very low rate of Rs. 50 per quinial. I do not know how the Government has In West Bengal, the quantity purchased come to the conclusion tbat the price of i s reported to be 8,000 quintals. potato should be Rs. 50 per quintal and they will purchase potato at a price of In total, the quantity purchased/contracted Rs, 50 per quintal which is far below the by the cooperatives in the aforesaid States cost of production even. exceeds 1.87 lakh quintals.

SHRI ANIL BASU : What is the result Another thing is that the farmers cannot of an assurance given by you regarding crash preserve potato for a long time because it programme of exporting potato this year ? is a perishable commodity. If they can preserve potato in cold storage, then they SHRI BUTA SINGH : At the moment, can get a higher price. I wish to know we are trying to help the farmers from from the hon. Minister what steps have making a distress sale. The crop is yet to been taken by the Government so far to come in full. It was in the initial stages build cold storages or what are the pro- that the prices started falling down. So, posals of the Government to build cold the question of export at this stage is not storages in the countryside to help the relevant to this question. potato growers of our country to get a higher price. AN HON. MEMBER : Why did you give an assurance ? SHRI BUTA SINGH : As I answer to the hon. Member’s query earlier, in regard SHRI BUTA SINGH : We will continue to the support price for the perishable com- to help the farmers. If we are able to modities, like, potato and union, there is no export, we will do • t. specific recommendation of the Agricultural Prices Commission. SHRI ANIL BASU : What should be the remunerative pries of potato per quintal ? How do you arrive at a pricfc of During the last few, years, the Govern- Ri. 50 per quintal this year ? ment of India, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation have, at the request of the SHRI BUTA SINGH: As you are State Governments, agreed to market inter- aware the Agricultural Prices Commission vention for onions and potatoes. In these do not fix prices in respect of commodities eases also, NAFED has been designated as which are highly perishable. They fix the the implementing agency. price* for major crops Even then, in consultation with the State Governments, the As I have already said this system is Government of India have worked out and evolved in full consultation with the Statt arrived at a price in respect of commodities, Government* and the losses incurred on like, potato, onion and other perishable these operations by the cooperatives are to commodities. It is not under the purview be shared equally between th« Centre and 2 i Oral Answers PHALGUNA 27. 1906 (SAKA) Oral Answers 22 the States, The approach is that there instructions to all the State Government* should be a standing arrangement in the that in future they need not wait for market for providing support to the directions from the Centre. They should automatically come into play in the mandis, farmers. jf a particular crop is falling down. We The hon. Member wanted to know the have already issued this instruction. We rationale behind it. The hon. House will need not have revision every year. The bear with me that at the time of arrival of Governments are now authorised to come potato in the tmndr, the prices went down and enter the markets to support fanners to the extent that in Uttar Pradesh it was in case the commodity is falling down ia Rs. 30/- per quintal, in Punjab it was price. That is the suggestion given Rs 30*35/■ a quintal and m Himachal by us. Pradesh specially where the potato is seed (Interruption.<) potato* the price fell down to Rs. 35/ . That is why, the Ministry of Africulture in con- SHRI D,B. PAT1L : I would like to ask sultation with the respective states arrived the hon. Minister how many Centres have at a figure which in true sense is not remu- been started State-wise. Is it a fact that nerative but. it will not I am sure let the the number of Centres started is quite farmer get into distress. insufficient ? So, the figure arrived at was Rs. 50/- per quintal which has been applied to by SHRI BUTA SINGH : I have already the States including west Bengal. given the details about the districts and the Centres opened in all the major potato About cold storage, I agree with the growing States. If the hon. Member wants, hon. Member that to promote cooperative 1 have a detailed information with me. It marketing of potato in the country, cold will take long time to read all this. storages have to be set up. There are 145 cooperative cold storages with a capacity of SHRI PR1YA RANJAN DAS MUNSHI: nearly 3 lakh tonnes. Under the World Bank In West Bengal, all the cold storages are Programme. NCDC is assisting setting up of closed for the last eight months because 100 cold storages in the potato growing of the strike launched by political parties States of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, West in the State resulting in the price falling Bengal and Bihar. I’nder this Scheme, 12 down and the farmers suffering. cold storages with a capacity of 4,000 tonnes each, have already been set up and another Will the hon. Minister advise the State 88 are under various stages of construction. Government to adequately compensate the I have issued instructions to see that these farmers ? 88 cold storages are expedited so that the (Interruptions) farmers are not made to suffer these losses for want of storage. PROF. K.K. TEWARY : It is anti- MR. SPEAKER : I weuld like to people Government. observe that you are thinking far ahead. Why don’t we get something done about SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU : He remunerative prices for these commodities cannot make an allegation against the State as well because they are as agricultural Government. commodities as any other commodities. Certainly there should be one thing more. (Interruptions) We should be prepared fully before the SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU : He crop comes on. Everything should be cannot answer for them. He is making an geared up to meet the exigencies and nothing should be left undone. You will take allegation against the State Government. * these steps in future. MR. SPEAKER : What uas the SHRI BUTA SINGH : 1 would also question ? Let me decide it. 1 will see like to have your appreciation that for the what is the question ? What was your first time the Government has given standing question, Mr. Priya Ranjan Dass Munshi ? 23 Ora! Answers MARCH 18, 19S5 Oral Answers 24

SHRI PRIYA RAJAN DAS MUN&HI : No. 65. Has the Minister any objeciion to My question was this that the potatoes this ? have to be preserved in cold storage, and if the cold storage remains closed for eight THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND months because of strike with the patronage HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) • of the State Government and the Party, then No. ' the farmers suffer. I want to know whether the Minister will inquire into the matter and MR. SPEAKER : Qns. 65 and 79 will advise the State Goverment to compensate be taken up together. We have put them the farmers suitably. on the same bogey. The Minister will read the replies to both of them. MR. SPEAKER : The only question that the Minister can answer is whether the Supply of Water to Probtem Villages farmers can be compensated or not. He *65. DR. T KALPANA DEVI : cannot conduct an inquiry. Will the Minister of WORKS AND HO' SING be pleased to state : PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : I suggest that ‘the State Government* be . (•) whether water and sanitation pro- expunged. That will solve the problem. blems are an uphill task due to limited resources, as reflected in a UNDP-assisted survey conducted in the country; and SHRI BUTA SINGH : That is for you, Sir, to decide whether you expunge it or (b) if so, the present position and put it in the cold storage I cannot help it. plans concerning supply of water to problem About that part that farmers are suffering, villages and conversion of dry latrines into we have already extended purchase of water-seal laterines wilh particular reference potato if it falls below the floor price. But to Andhra Pradesh vis-a-vis other States ? the information given by the hon. Member will have to be checked. I will check up THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND the information and we will take appro HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : priate action. (a) The solution of water and sanitation problem at reasonable level of satis- MR. SPEAKER : Next Question. Dr. faction would require mustering of resources Kalpana Devi. acd efforts of a colossal magnitude. While determining outlays and fixing targets for DR T. KALPANA DEVI : Question this sector, the time frame and objectives No. 65, of International Water Supply and Sanita- tion Decade (1981-1990) are being kept SHRI NISSANKARA RAO VENKA- in view. TARATNAM : Sir, I suggest that Question No. 79 miy also be clubbed with Question (b) The present position and plans No. 65. regarding water supply, sanitation and supply of water to problem villages are MR. SPEAKER : The hon. Member contained in the statements A and B placed wants Qn. No, 79 to be clubbed with Qn. on the Table of the House.

Statement ‘A’ . Staierrer t showitg the population-wite coverage in water supply and tanitatiom sector at on 31 3 81, the covtrage expecttd by 31.3.85 and the target? fo> the Decade for the couniry as a m hole and Andhra Pradesh )

Sub-fector Covered as Expected to To be ~ on 31-3-81 be covered covered by 51-3-1985 by 1991 Kural water supply 31.0% 53.9% 100% ~ Urban Water supply 77 0% 81.1% 100% Rural sanitation 0 5% 095% 25% Urban sanitation 27.0% 33.0% 80% Oral Answers 26 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 27. 1906 (SAKA)

Position regarding coverage in Andhra Pradesh.

Covered as Expccted to To be 31-3-1981 be covered covered by 31-3-1985 by 1991

100% Rural Water supply 41.1% 66.0% 100% Urban water supply 62.5% 60.8% Urban sanitation 12.7% 115% 80% ---- 25% Rural sanitation 1-8%

StatemeLt lB’

Rural Water Supply Programme

Supply of drinking water to problem villages physical Achievements

No. of Problem Percentage STATE/UT. No. of Problem- villages with out villages covered achive- water supply as upto the end of ment. on 1.4 1980. Dec’ 84.

7558 @ 92.10 1. Andhra Pradesh 8206 7409 47.06 2. Assam 1574 3 I2867@ 84.(i 8 3. Bihar 15194 3901 @ 73.41 4. Gujarat 5318 1 >96 52.21 5. Harayana t 344() 4640 59. V7 6. Himachal Pradesh 7815 1719® ?6.59 7. J. & Kashmir 4698 L<443@XX 99.92 8. Karnataka 15456 1074@ 92.75 9. Kerala 1158 22893@X 91.78 10. Madhya Pradesh 24944 11245@ 86.93 11. Maharashtra 12935 .722 59.57 12. Manipur 1212 628 @ 21,46 I?. Meghalaya 2927 374 57.63 14. Nagaland 649 21676@ 91.79 15. Orissa 23616 460 26.03 16. Punjab 1767 I5300@ 77.26 17. Rajasthan 19803 204@ 68.92 18. Sikkim 296 6468@ 97-43 19. Tamilnadu 6649 2318 82.79 20. Tripura 2800 2 4020 @ • 84.27 21. Uttar Pradesh 28505 11758@* 46*58 22. Weit Bengal 25243 27 Oral Answers MARCH. 18 19*5 Oral Answers 28

1 2 3 4

23. A & N Island • 73 145(6). 83.82 24. Arunachal Pradesh 1740 1233 70.86

25. Chandigarh — — ------

26. Delhi 99£ 89 100.00

— 27. D A N Haveli --- -

28. Goa D & Diu 66 58 87.88 28. Lakshdwcep — —

30. M isoram 214 110$ 46.73 31. Pondicherry 118 103 87.29

TOTAL: 230784 176214 76,35

£ 3 problem villages transferred to the Delhi Development Authority and 7 problem villages deserted. (ft' Includes partially covered problem villages. * Does note include coverage during 1980-81 and 1981-82 under Zila Parisbads programme of spot sources under the MNP, X Includes difficult villages.

XX Includes full coverage of partially coveicd problem village of previous years

Netherlands’ Assistance for Protected Water (b) 12 rural water supply schemes are Schemes under implementation in the States or Andhra Pradesh.Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, *79. SHRI N. VENKATARATNAM : Kerala and Uttar Pradesh at a total esti- Will the Minister of WORKS AND mated cost of Rs. 607.413 million. HOUSING 6e pleased to state :

(a) The assistance received by Gover- (c) Yes Sir, One rural water supply ment from Netherlands for protected water scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 114 90 schemes to the ruial areas in the country ; million covering 171 villages in six districts of Andhra Pradesh is under implementation (b) How many schemes were taken up with assistance from the Netherlands- in that direction and at what cost ; Goverment. In addition, 5 new water supply schemes had been proposed by the (ci Whether Government of Andhra Government of Andhra Pradesh. Pradesh recommended any such schemes to be taken up under the Netherlands assis* tance ; if so, what arc these and the amount (d) Five new rural water supply involved ; and schemes with likely assistance of 68.6 million Dutch Guilders (Rs. 244 million (d) Whether such schemes have been approx.) have been taken up for consi- taken up in Andhra I’radesh and if not, the deration with the Goverment of Nether- reasons therefor ? lands.

THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND DR. T. KALPANA DEVI : What are HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR):(a) the salient features of the UNDP Survey ? The Goverment of Netherlands have agreed What will be the financial implications of to provide total assis tance of 167.20 million some of the recommendations of the survey Dutch Guilders (Rs, 595 million approx). which are of important and urgent nature ? ->q Written Answers PHALGUNA 21, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answem 30

Does the Centre propose to extend THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the financial assistance, if so, how much ? MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING : (SHRI V.N GADGIL) : SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR : As the (a) No, Sir. hon Members know, water supply and sanitation come under the purview of State (b) and (c) Do not arise. Goverments and the Central Government only gives assistance to the States. I think [Tiaislatio'' ] the Andhra Pradesh Government has done Regularisation of Colonies under Karo! well so far as the question of supply of Bage Parliamentary Constituency water in the rural areas is concerned.

SHRI G, G, SWELL : She asked about *67. SHRIMATI SUNDERWAT1 the UNDP survey. NAWAL PRABHAKAR : Will the Minister of WORKS a ND HOUSING be pleased to state : SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR : You know, in the first place the State Governments were asked to find out the problem (a) Whether the DDA had conducted villages where no water is available. In a survey for regularising the colonies of Andhra Pradesh, 8206 problem villages Baljit Nagar, Nehru Nagar, Guru Arjun were located out of which by December Nagar and Harijan Basti, New Rohtak 1984, 7558 villages have been covered that Road under the Karol Bagh Parliamentary is 92% v» s-a-vis other States. ... Constituency and if so, the follow-up action taken in the matter; and PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : The reply should be related to the question. (p) Whether the residents of these colonies pay house tax to Delhi Municipal SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR : So far as Corporation; if so, whether the Corporation the question of the Sixth Five Year Plan is propose? to regularise these colonies ? concerned, that is coming to an end arid the Seventh Five Year Plan outlay has not yet THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND been sanctioned. The two questions have HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : been amalgamated Rs. 14,160 crores at 19*0 (a) The position in this regard is as prices will be needed for urban and rural follows :■ water supply and urban and rural sanitation works. In accordance with the accepted p ro cedure, regularisation plan for Nehru Nagar Colony has been approved by the Delhi Development Authority on 30th July, 198 3. WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Baljit Nagar Colony, Guru Arjun Nafar \ English ] Colony and Harijan Basti. New Rohtak Road have not been taken up under Delhi Opening of A.T.V. Centre at Raignrh Divelopment Authority’s regularisation plan but extension of minimum civic facilities in *66 KUMARI PUSHPA DEVI : Will these areas has been taken up under the the Minister of INFORMATION AND Scheme for Environmental Improvement of BROADCASTING be pleased to state : Urban Slums.

(a) Whether Government have a proposal (b) The Municipal Corporation of to open a Television Centre at Raigarh in Delhi is charging house-tax from these Madhya Pradesh. * colonies as per the provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act. The Corpo- (b) If so, when the above proposal is ration is not concerned with the regularisa* proposed to be implemented ; and tion of these coloniei as they fall under the DDA area. (c) The steps taken in this retard ? 31 Written Answers MARCH 18,1985 Written Answers 3£

[ English] tity or the value of sugar impotkd at this juncture. Import of Sugar Broadcast/Telecast of Programmes, *68. SHRI MOHD. MAHFOOJ ALI for SC s/STs KHAN : SHRI MOHANLAL PATEL : *69 SHRI RAM BHAGAT PASWAN : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVJL Will the Minister of INFORMATION SUPPLIES be pleased to state : AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state : (a) Whether the estimated target of sugar production during the current season (a) Whether Government propose to is not likely to be achieved and the country arrange special broadcast/telecast of policies will have to resort to sugar imports to meet and programmes for Scheduled Castes and the demand ; and Scheduled Tribes;

(b) if so, the details thereof stating the (b) if not, the reasons thereof; and quantity of sugar with value proposed to be imported to meet the gap between (c) The details of telecasts done duriDg demand and supply of sugar ? 1985 for tribal policies and talks arranged ?

THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND SIN G H ): (a) and (b) The production of BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL): sugar mainly depends on the Production of (a) Programmes for the benefit of sugarcane and its availability to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are factoneTfor crushing during the season. already being broadcast/telecast on a regular No targets of sugar production as such are, basis by the different All India Radio therefore, fixed on a year to yeaT basis. Stations and Doordarshan Kendras. Production of sugar in the current sugar year 1984-85 is still in progress with a large (b) Does not arise. number of factories still operating. (c) The details regarding the pro- Some imports of sugar have been grammes telecast by-Doordarshan Kendras, contracted by the State Trading Corporation Ca'cutta, Madras, Delhi and Bombay during for supply during this year However, it January-March 1985 are given in the state- is not possible to indicate the exact quan- ment laid on the Table of the Sabha.

Statement

Doordarshan Kendras Calcutta, Madras, Delhi a„d Bombay have covered t,he the„u of tribal welfare through programmes details of which are as under

DOORDARSHAN KENDRA, CALCUTTA '

Date of Details of Programmes Duration Telecast

16.1 85 Eradication of illiteracy amcng women 26 mt&

20.?.85 including tribal women-Discussion in programmes for families Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 34

(2) (1) _ (3 > 8 mts. 25.1.85 Importance of Adult Education for rural and tribal peopIe-A discussion 7 mts. 5.2.85 Employment of tribal youth in watch factory of Sikkim was Included in news round.

10 mts. 14.2 85 Chuni Kotal, the 1st Worrifcn Graduate of Lodhatribe was interviewed in Youth Programme.

10 mts. 21.2.85 F!> Film on Tribal Welfare 8 mts. 5.3.85 An interview with Shri Lai Thanhawla, Chief Minister of Mizoram, regarding self-employment scheme for tribal people in news round.

DOORDARSHAN KENDRA, MADRAS 30 mts. 16.1.85 Paschaimalai Hills Tribal Development in news reel. 10 mt*. 30.1.85 Talk by Shri V.R. Nedunchezian, Minister of Finance. 12 mts. 8.2.85 Success'Stories of beneficiaries at Arukthathipuran-ao interview.

DOORDARSH/\N KENDRA, DELHI 15, mts. 4.3.85 A TVNF Film Maharashtra Mein Aadivasiyon Ke Liye Kalyankari Yojnajen. In addition, the theme was regularly touched upon in Rural Programme every week.

DOORDARSHAN KENDRA, BOMBAY 10 mts. 7.1.85 Jago Bavishyke Adhikar 11 mts. 15,1.85 Todalas Jala-documentary on Welfare Work done in rural areas.

2*5.1.85 Nagaland Sanskritik Pamakaena-Marithi Karyakram-News Item. 20 mts. 4.2 85 Adivasi Vasthu Sangrahalya TV documentary telecast in rural Programme. 10 mts. 4.3.K5 FD film-Parivartanki Oar in Maralhi ^6 mts. 8.3.85 Sankari Sansthec E Parspar Sahkarya- A discussion on Cooperative work being done in tribal area.

Ciont am in at ion of Watir with Human-waste (a) whether the Estimates Committee (48th Report-1982-83) had warned of tti« *No. 70. PROF. MADHU DANDA- dangers of contamination of water with VATE : Will the Minister of WORKS AND HOUSING be pleased to state : human waste ;

V 35 Written Answers MARCH, 18, 1985 Written Answers

(b) what precise steps have been taken Statement A by Government to ensure coordinated arrangement of water supply and waste Low Cost Suniiation-IDSMT To* disposal in the past three yean ; and ■ 1 ANDHRA PRADESH : (c) to what extent have the resources Beneficiary Town : of the local bodies been sugmenled to deal with sanitation and human waste disposal (I) Anakapalli in the past three yeats ? 2. BIHAR :

THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND Beneficiary towns : HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : (1) Gopalganj (a) Yes, Sir. (2) Katihar (3) Giridhi (b) Water supply and Sanitation are in (4) Dhanbad the State Sector. The Union Government has been playing a catalytic role in coordi- (5) Hazaribagh nating, monitoring and also arranging for (6) Hajipur financial assistance to the State Governments (7) Bettiah and Union Territories to the extent possible. The need for urgent action in this field has 3. KERALA : also been high-lighted in the Conferences of Beneficiary towns : Slate Ministers inchargs of Drinking Water Supply, Public Health Engg. and Sanitation (1) Tellichery • held in July, 1984 and^also in the National ' (2) Changanacherry Conference on Low Cost Sanitation in^May, (3) Tirur 1984. The particular recommendation of (4) Badagara * the Estimates Committee contained in ths 48th Report has been brought to the notice (5) Guruv.ayoor of the State Governments for follow up (6) Knyamkulam action. (7) Trichur

(c) Under the Centrally Sponsored 4. KARNATAKA : Integrated Development of Small and Medium Towns Scheme, a loan of Rs. 15 Beneficiary towns : lakhs for each town exclusively for low cost (1) Kanakapura sanitation purpose has been provided for (2) Magadi 95 towns in II States. The list of these towns is laid on the Table of the House (3) Humnabad (Statement ‘A’;. In addition, under the „ (4) Chitradurga scheme for liberation of scavengers, the (5) Shahpur Ministry of Home Affairs, have been provid- (6) Tumkur ■ ing assistance in 50 selected towns in 15 States. List of these towns is also laid oh (7) Sagar the Table of the House (Statement ‘B’). In (8) Channapatna addition. States can apply to the Housing & Urban * Development Corporation 5. MADHYA PRADESH : (HUDCO) for loan upto 50% of the cost of Beneficiary towns : Urban sanitation projects. List of towns up under the' scheme is also laid on the (1) Bilaspur Table of the House (Statement ‘C’). In (2* Itarsi addition, loan assistances from Life (3) Rewa Insurance Corporation and multi-lateral (4) Burhanpur agencies are being received by some State Governments for sanitation and sewerage (5) Katni schemes especially in the larger cities. (6) Balagliat W ritten Answers PH A LG tJN # ??, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answ

6. MAHARASHTRA ; (5) Barmer (6) Jaiialmer Beneficiary towns : (7) Nathdwara (1) Morshi (8) Cbittorgarh (2) Katol (9) Sumcrpur (3) Washim (lO) Bhilwara (4) Yavatmal (I!) Baran

(5) Kamptee 9. TAMIL NADU :

(6) Bhandara Beneficiary towns;

I?) Digras (1) Arani Arkonam (8) Hinganghat (2) (3> Managudi (9) Manmad i (4) Karaikudi Osmanabad (10) (5) Shivaganga (11) Islampur (6) Methipalayam (12) Barshi (7) Kallakurichi (8) Hosur (13) Baramati/ (14) Parbhani WEST BENGAL : Beneficiary towns : (15) Parhvaijnath Kharagpur (16) Sailu (1) (2) Midnapur (17) Ambejogai (3) Kalinpong ! (18) Amalner (4) Coochbebar 7. PUNJAB : (5) Purulia English Bazar Beneficiary towns : (6) (7) Krishna Nagai (1) Batala (8) Suri ' (2) Phagwara (9) Tarkeshwar (3) Sangrur (10) Jalpaiguri (4) Hoshiarpur (ID Siliguri Darjeeling (5) Bhatinda (12) m Beihampur (6) Pathanko' (14) Ballurghat (7) Khanna (15) Bishimpur (8) Moga (16) Basirhat 8. RAJASTHAN : (17) Raiganj (18) Ranaghat . Beneficiary towns : t . (19) Katwa j (1) Ganga Nagar 11. UTTAR PRADESH : { (2) Pali Beneficiary towns ; | (3) Churu (1) -Orai (4) Sikar (2) Sitapur 39 Written Answers MARCH 1«, 1985 Written Answers 40

Statement B

. Statement showing the names of the States and Towns/Municipal!tiet covered under the tcheme for Liberation of Scavengers {Ministry of Home Affa

S. Name of the State Name of the ielected Towns/ No. ♦ Municipalities

.1. Bihar - 1. Bihar Sharif 2. Purnea . 3. Madhubani 4. Daiionganj 5. Chaibasa 6. Bhagalpur 7. Gaya 8. thapra . 9. Muzaferpur IQ. Hazaribagh 2. Tripura 11. Agartala 3. Rajasthan 12. Bhilwara 13. Makrana 14. Bbaratpur 4. Uttar Pradesh 15. Barabanki 16. Badaun 5. Andhra Pradesh 17. Warrangal 18. Bluru 6 Maharashtra 19. Khamgaon 20. Udgir 21. Malkapur 22. Kamplee 7. MadhyaJPradesb 23. Raipur 24. Shajapur ‘ 25. Bilaspur 26. Durg 27 Stana 28. Jabalpur 8. Orissa 29. Bhubaneshwar 30. Cuitack 9. Kerala 31. Calicut 32. Coochin 33. PaJghat 10. Assam 34. Nalbari 35. Mangaldoi 36. Karimganj Written Answers 42 41 Written Answers PHALGUNA ?7, if>06(SAKA)

37. Hailakandi II. Tamil Nadu 38. Udumalpet 1,2. Haryana 3«. Hodal 40. Gharaunda

13. West Bengal 41. Sonamukhi 42. Murishidabad 43. Shantipur 44. Ghatal 45. Bolpur

14. Himachal Pradesh 46. Simla 15. Karnataka 47. Basavakalyan ■18. Nanjangud 4'>. Kushalnegar 5'). •Tiptur

Statement C ,

Ba ic Sanitation Schemn Sanctioned by HUDCO AS ON 28.2.1985 w List of towns

Town covered SI. No. State/Agency

ANDHRA PRADESH 1. Municipal Council Tadepalligudum Tadepalligudum Batatha 2. Bapatha Municipality 3. Gudirada Municipality Gudirada Proddutur 4. proddutur Municipality

BIHAR

5. Raxaul Municipality Raxaul 6. Patna Mun- Corpn. Patna 7. Motihari Municipality Motihari 8. Hajipur —do — Hajipur 9. Muzaffarpur Mun. Corporation Muziffarpur 10. Bettiah Municipality Bettiah

MADHYA PRADESH ♦Spread over Indore, Devas, Ujjain, 11. M.P. Hsg. Board. Durg* Bhii&i <& Raipur

12. Durg Mun. Corpn, Durg 13. Bilaspur M C. Bilaspur ' 14. Raipur M.C. Raipur 15 Shajahanpur Mu. Council Shajahanpur

26 Total Basic Sanitation Schome* in 5 States 29 towns 43 Written Answers MARCH Ift, 1985 Written Answers 44

MAHARASHTRA

16. Maharashtra Water Supply <& Sewage Board Malakpur 17. . . HiDgoli

18. Barda 19. Achalpur

20. Nandanbar 21. Yeotwal

22. - Kamptce

23. Akola 24 Washim 25. Wardha

WEST BENGAL

26. Serirampore Municipalily Serirampore

Total

. Telecasting of Republic Day Parade of 4. Jammu & Kashmir States 5. Maharashtra

*71. SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH : 6. Manipur -

SHRI SAIFUDDJN CHOW- 7. Orissa DHARY : Will the Minister INFORMATION AND BROADCASING 8. Punjab be pleased to state : 9. Rajasthan (a) whether Republic Day Parade held 10. Sikkim in various States was telecast on« the natio* nal hook-up on 26 January, 1985 11. Tamil Nadu

(b) if so, the names of (he Slates whose 12. Uttar Pradesh programmes were telecast;. (c) No, Sir. .

(c) whether the Republic Day Parade (b) Due to technical problems, Door- held at Calcutta was telecast on the day on darshan Kendra,Calcutta, could not feed the national hook-up ; and on microwave link, the visual coverage of the local Republic Day parade to Door- (d) if not, the reasons thereof ? darshan Kendra, Delhi on 26th January, 1985. The tape of the coverage, airfreigh- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ted by Doordarshan Kendra. Calcutta, was MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND also received too late by Doordarshan BROADCASTING (SHRI V N. GADEIL): Kendra, Delhi for its inclusion in the (a) Yes, Sir. composite programme of January ?6, 1985 put out by Doordarshan Kendra, Delhi on (b) 1. Assam the national hook-up, However, a mention 2 Bihar was made of the Republic Day celebrations j at Calcutta in the National Hindi news 3. Haryana bulletin on that day. Written Answers ■ PHALGUNA 27, 1936 (S \KA) Written Answers

A ll'India Service for AIR and- Door- Service do not become available, the darshan Staff appointment of suitable officers from other Central Services, incuding 1. A. S. cannot *72 SHRIMATI KISHORI SINHA : be ruled out. Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state : Turget Fixed for Production of Wheat find Rice during Sixth Plan (a) whether Government have decided to have an AH India Service for AIR *73 SHRI CHINTAMANl JENA: and Doordarshan staff; Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (b) if so, details thereof; and state :

(c) whether in view of this decision, (a) the target fixed for the production IAS officers will no longer be appointed to of wheat and rice during the Sixth Phn head AIR and Doordarshan ? period;

THE MINISTER, OF STATE OF (b) the details of the achievement! THE MINISTRY OF 1NFOMATION AND made; BROAD CASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL): (a) to (c) Government have decided to (c) whether the targets fixed could constitute a Group A Central Service, called not be achieved; if so, the reasons the Indian Broadcasting (Programme) therefor; and Service with comparable grades and scales found in other similar services. (d) targets fixed for the production of w h e a t and rice during the Seventh Plan to (d) The new Service will have separate meet the increasing demand of wheat and cadres for AIR and Doordarshan and rice in the country ? separate sub-cadrei within the media to meet the needs of programme management THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE and programme production functions. A AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI feature of the proposed Service is that it BUTA SINGH) ; (a) to (c) Targets as will offer scope for individual officers to fixed for Production of wheat and rice for achieve specialisation accoding to their - the terminal vear of the Sixth Plan period personal references. (1984-85) arid achievement during 1983-84 are as given below : (e) The initial recruitment to the Service will be in the Junior Time Scale (Rs. 700- (Million tonnes) 1300) through separate examination, which will be conducted by the Union Public Crop Target Achievement service Commisson. (1984-85) . (1983-84) (f) At the time of their promotion to Wheat 45 60 , 45 15 the senior scale, the officers concerned will be required to exercise their option for Rice 61.50 59.77 working in AIR or Doordarshan and the sub-cadre. The Service is expecteJ to offer better and more attractive career pros- Final estimates of production both for pects to the broadcasting programme kharif and rabi crops for 1984-85 have not vet been received from a number of States. personnel. In fact, those for Rabi crops have not even become due. However, on the basis of (g) So far as the future heads of AIR current assessments, t is anticipated that and Doordarshan are concerned, the wheat target will be ■‘achieved in full while expectations are that eventually officeis there may be a slight shortfall in the suitable to head the organisations will be ajhievement of target set for rice. The ivtilable from within the Service. However reason for not fulfilling the target in in case suitable officeis from within the 47 Written Answers MARCH 18, j' 985 Writ ten Answers 45

rtspect of ricc is drought and inadequte There are no specific targets for the rainfall conditions prevailing in many parts production of sugar as such, which are of the- country during 1914 South-West fixed on a year to year basis. While finali- monsoon season (June-September); sing the Five Year Plans, an exercise was made to assess the requirements of sugar (d) Targets for the Seventh Plan have with reference to population and then plan not yet been finalised by ‘ the Planning for the creation of installed capacity for ■ Commission. sugar production to meet this - requirement. During the Sixth Five Year Plant the follow- Inc ant ire for Sugar Production ing were the requirements and corresponding achievements in sugar production. *74. SHRI CHITTA MAHATA : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES b: pleased to state Sugar Year Sugar require- Production meats (Lakh (Lakh (a) whether Government, have given tonnes) tonnes) incentive io the sugar mill owners for increased production of sugar in the country; 1980 81 .62.80 51.48

1981-82 66,60 . 84.38 (b) if so/ the dctui's in this regard; 1982-83 69,70 82.32 (c) whether production of sugar was achieved as targeted in the Sixth Plan; aud 1983-84 73.00 59.16 1984-85 76.40 . 39 82Upto (d) The actual production and targeted 27.2 85) producation in the Sixth Plan ?

THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND The production of sugir mainly depends CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA on the production of sugarcane and its SINGH) :

Assistance to Coconut Plantation in India (b) Excise duty concession by charging only levy su^ar duty rates on the extia freesale sugar released. *75. PROF P,J. KURIEN : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL The scheme bccame inoperative due to DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : decontrol from 10.8 197S After the re- introduction if dual pricing system from (a) the total amount required for Decembci 1979,, a revised scheme was rehabilitation of coconut plantation in announced in November 1980 on the same Kerala ; pattern as the tailicr scheme which is still continuing. (b) the amount of assistance given by Centre to Kerala for rehabilitation of The claims of a number of lactoiics coconut plantation during each of the last have b^cn linaloed (10*4 cases our of’ 144) three years ; and and extra fieesale quotas of $ugar have been allowed to those eligible under the scheme (c) the progress made in this regard ? 49 Written Answers PHALGUNA 17, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 50

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE account by the Government in fixing the AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI prices of agricultural commodities. BUTA SINGH) : (a) No comprehensive survey has been conducted to asses* the (b) No, Sir- . amount required for rchabilitaiion of coco- (c) and (d) The question does not nut Plantation in Kerala arise. (b) The amount of assistance given to Lay-Off Retrenchment in .Jute Industry in Kerala Government by Government of India under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for West Bengal rehabilitation and extension of coconut plantation for 198 , 1983-84 and 1981-85 *77, SHRI AMAL DATTA : Will are Rs 18.87 lakh, Rs 1308 akh and Rs. the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to 14 14- lakh respectively. Besides, on account state : of floods in 1982-83 a ceiling of assistance of Rs. 6 lakh was sanctioned towards cost of (a) whether Government are aware of seedlings for new planting in place of the fact that the jute industry in West damaged crops including coconut During Bengal is going for a massive lay-off and 1983-84 drought an amount of Rs 49 lakh retrenchment ; as Central Government’s share was provided through Coconut Development Board. (b) if so, the reaction of Government thereto ; (c) During the last three years 85,000 hectares of coconut plantation were reju- (c) whether Government have any venated by temoving disease affected and proposal to save the workers and employees uneconomic palms' and planting with quality from retrenchment ; seedings. r , Appointment of a Commission for Agricultural (d) if *0 , the details thereof; and Pricing Policy (e) steps taken by Government in thia *76. SHRI B.V. DESAI : regard ? SHRI AMAR ROY PRADHAN : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND THE MINISTER OF LABOUR (SHRI RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to T. ANJAIAH) : (a) and (b) • According state : to information received from the West Bengal Government, they have no infor- (a) whether Government propose to mation in the matter of the Jute Industry appoint a commission to take a fresh look resorting to massive lay-off and retrench- at the agricultural pricing policy ; ment. ’ No Jute Mill has applied for permission either to lay-off or retrench workers (b), whether the representatives of agrv- and no such permission has been given to culturul community recently met the Minister any of them. and pleaded for regulated agricultural maikets and more for incentives to export (c) to (e) Does not arise. / agricultural products ; ICAR’s Findings on Bhopa! Cas Leakage (c) if so, by what time Government are likely to appoint such a commission *78, SHRI PIYUSH TIRAKY : Will and the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (d) what will be its main objectives stated : and functions ?

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (a) whether Government’s aUentron AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHR! has been drawn to the findinga,of the Indiari BUTA SIN G H ): (a) There it no such pro- Council of Agricultural Reseatcb on effects posal. However, all factors are taken Into of gas leakage ; 51 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Writ ten Answers 52

(b) if so. details of the effect of gas on dates between 10th to 20th December, 1984. crops, animals and the forest ; and During those visits, the Central (c) the steps taken by Government in Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal the matter ? as well as other authorities from the State Departments were also consulted. THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Based on the investigations carried out BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes. Sir. in Bhopal the I.C A.R. has prepared a * detailed report. The main findings contained (b) and (c) A statement on the details in the report are given below: of the findings of a special team of scientists appointed by the Indian Council of Agri- CROPS * cultural Research', covering the areas of crops, animal sciences and fisheries is Sample* of fruits and vegetables collec- attached . ted from the affected areas on the 3rd day of the leakage and brought to Delhi by Statement air showed only traces of Methyl isocyanate and phoigene, but samples obtained and ICAR's Finding on Bhopal Gan l eakage analysed on the 4th day were found free of MIC. Leafy vegetables like "m et/ii", spinach, Immediately after the Bhopal Tragedy radish, tomato, brinjal and trees such as on December 3, 1984, the Indian Council of neem and ber were more severely affected. Agricultural Research constituted a t:am of Damage to mustard cabbage, cauliflower, eleven experts in the areas of crops, animal coriander, boulegourd and water hycinth sciences and fisheries with the follgwing etc, was partial. Top leaves of wheat showed terms of reference partial, scorching, but mint plants, mango trees, date palm and banana in the same (a) To visit the affected area and area were not affected. Vegetables which assess the damage to crops and were partially affected recovered in course vegetables, animals and fish which of time and could be harvested as normal were in the path of the leaking gas crops, but the few ber and neem trees did in Bhopal; not regenerate, «.o far.

(b) To study the affected standing ANIMALS crops and vegetables, damage to animals, fish, plankton and other In respect of cattle and other common aquatic organisms in the vicinity; animals the harmful effect of the MIC gas was uoticed upto 6 kms from the factory, (c) To determine and if possible .to the effect being deadly upto 4 kms. As suggest measures for the prevention per the official records, 1,047 animals were of the after effects that might reported to bavo lost their lives and about result due to the residual effect of 7,000 animals were provided with therapeutic Methyl isocyanate (MIC), if any; care Exposed animals were reported to have died within a few minutes of inhaling (d) To ascertain the need (if necessary) the gas with the main symptom of breath- for the intensification of research lessness. The death was very sudden. on this aspect; Even after 8 days of the tragedy surviving animals were found to be clinically ill and (e) To examine any other factor that Oif feed* with diffculty in breathing, redness is relevant to the agriculture in the of the eyes and drastic reduction in milk affected area. production.. The animals were clinically The programmes for the visits of the suffering form severe! Ung oedema. Piegnant team members were chalked out so as to animals aborted. Post mortem examination Dover the major and severely affected areas of the gas exposed animals revealed in the vicinity of Bhopal, The team damage to various internal organs, e.g. members were divided into three separate lung, liver, central nervous system inclu- groups and visited the site on different ding brain, kidney, heart etc. Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 54

The Dcpaitment of Veterinary Services, tb) to (d) Efforts are being made to Bhopal undertook necessary steps for treat- increase the production of edible oils and ment of the affecied animals. The scientists pulses. The domestic production of these recommended such treatments of affected commodities is supplemented by imports. animals by administration of corticosteroids, The import of edible oils is canalised broad spectrum antibiotic*, eye ointments through the State Trading Corporation of and vitamins and other nutritional care. India. Pulses are allowed to be imported under the Open Ceneral Licence. Imported edible oils are supplied through the Public Fishes, Phytoplankton end Zoop lank ton : Distribution System and under the small The Phytoplanktons in the affected area packs scheme. In a few States pulses are showed breakage and deformation and supplied through the Public Distribution change in pigment ratios leading to dis- System. Pulses are also sold by consumer colouration (red and yellow) of cells, cooperative^. To State Governments have specially in the top level of the lake water. been advised to open fair price shops in far However zooplanktons in the affected area flung places and rural areas to ensure that did not show any such visible effects. The designated essential Commodities are fish in the affected area showed anaemic available in these shops. changes in the haemoglobin concentration. / Englishl

Whereas in the case of affectcd surviving Improving the quality of Films for Children animals definite therapeutic treatments were 323. SHRI ANA.NTA PRASAD recommended, the team has given major SETHI : Will the Minister of INFOR- emphasis on short and long term investi- MATION AND BROADCASTING be - gations particularly in respect of mutagenic changes in various categories of plants and pleased to state : (a) whether there is any proposal under different type of animals* ■ the consideration of Government to make great strides in improving 4he quality of [ English] films for children; and Supply of Edible Oils and Pulses (b) if so, the details thereof ? *80. SHRI DILEEP SINGH BHURIA: Will the Minister of FOOD «AND CIVIL THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SUPPLIES be pleased to state : MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : (a) the reasons for steep rise in the prices (a) and (b) No such proposal is under of edible oils and pulses in the country ; the consideration of the Government. How- ever, the Children’s Film Society, Iridi* (b) whether Government have made which is an autonomous Society and receive* any arrangement to maintain adequate grants-in-aid from the Ministry of Infor- supply of edible oils and pulses mation and Broadcasting for production of Children's films is engaged in the production (c) whether these commodities are of quality films for children. The Society also being imported; and has a scheme to involve well-knowh film (d) the steps being taken to maintain producers for production of its films to the supply of these commodities in far flung improve the quality of Children s films. places and rural areas in the country ? Perennial Drought In Ahniednegar District of Maharashtra THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA 324. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHB SINGH) : (a) The prices of edible oils, Arbar and Masoor have generally gone PAUL : Wiil the Minister of AGRI- CULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOP- down during the past few months. The MENT be pleased to state : , increase in the prices oi other pulses is mainly due to the iupplies not being commensurate with the growing demand. (a) whether keeping in view the fact that 55 Written Answer/ MARCH 18, 1985 Wt it ten Answers 5^

Ahmednagar District in Maharaihtra suffered States who have been asked to make their from perennial drought, Central Government plans accordingly. would choose two villages, and make them self contained for water, fodder, housing etc ; Dairy Development in the Country (b) whether a similar method will be 325. SHRI GADADHAR -SAHA : followed for all other States ; and ' Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to ' (c) if not, in what way the Centre state : would like the State Governments to tackle the situation ? (a) details of the Government's * proposal for the dairy development; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- (b) State-wise amount released so far MfcNT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHAND- and details thereof ? RAKAR) : (a) Thp Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) has been in operation THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE since 1970-71 in 10 districts of Maharashtra AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI including Ahmednagar. 8 blocks of Ahrned- BUTA SINGH) : (a) During the Sixth Five nagar district are covered by this pro- Year Plan, Dairy Development Programme gramme. This programme is. funded equally envisaged implementation of Operation by the Centre and the State. The prog- Flood II, as a Central Sector Scheme, ramme aims at improvement of infras- Centrally Sponsored Dairy Schemes in tructure for productivity and restoring Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim and ecological balance. The programme is taken completion of International Development on a watershed basis and not necessarily on Association

Statement

Tht details of amount released to States under Operation Flood-11 Centrallv Spnmored Dairy Schemet and ID 4 (International Development A viation) a,M ed Integrated Dairy Development Projects.

(A) Operation Flood-II :

Name of the State/ Amount released till Union Territory January, 1985 (Provisional) (Rs in lakhs) 1. Andaman Nicobar 24 2. Andhra Pradesh 2172 3. Assam 214 4. Bihar 367 , 5. Delhi 498 6. Goa 107 7. Gujarat 3883 8. Haryana 519 57 Written in sm rs , PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 58

9. Himachal Pradesh 20

10, Karnataka 459

11,’ Jammu & Kashmir 26 -

12. Kerala 690 13. Madhya Pradesh 1844

14. Maharashtra , 1481 (December, 1984

IS. , Nagaland , 1 . 16, Orissa 672 17. Pondicherry 38

18. Punjab 2035 19. Rajasthan 404 JO. Sikkim 59 j 21. Tamil Nadu 1421 22. Tripura • . 17 23. Uttar Pradesh 512 24. West Bengal ‘ 749

(B) Centrally Sponsored Dairy Schemes :

Name of the State , Amount Released till February, 1985 (Rs. in lakhs)

1. Assam 141.63 2. Sikkim * 149.51

3. Jammu & Kashmir 52.35

Name of the State Amount released till January, 198 s (Rs. in lakhs)

1. Karnataka , 633 49 * 2. Rajasthan 612.90 3. Madhya Pradesh 38115

Non-Settlement of P.F. Accumulations by reminder letters from the Central Provident R.P.F. Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh Fund Commissioner, New Delhi ;

326. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD (b) if so, reasons therefor ; and SINGH : Will the Minister of LABOUR (c) steps being taken for immediate be pleased to state : settlement of the payments ? (a) whether Government are aware that Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Uttar Pradesh hai not finalised the settle- MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. ment of P. F. accumulations inspite of ANJAIAH) : (a) and (b) Details of claims 59 Written Answers MARCH, 18 1985 Written Answers qij settled in Uttar Pradesh region during the advance itarop receipt has been year [983-84 and the period from 1.4.84 to incorporated in the form itself. 30,9.1984 are as given' below : (iv) The payment authority has also 1983-84 1.4.84 to been incorporated in the claim and 30 9.84 application form itself so that the Opening balance <£ cases payment can be authorised in the claim form itielf and be passed to received i7,303 17,679 Cash Section for payment, thereby Returned for recti- ■ avoiding tUe preparation of sepa- fication 6,395 3,192 rate daily payment sheets. Cases settled 17,264 10.535 (v) It has been made obligatory on the Pendency as on 31.3.84/ part of the employer ' to get the 30.9.84 3,644 3,952 application forms filled up by members at the time of leaving Amount authorised 1069.2o *90,26 (Rs. in lakht) service for onward transmission to the Provident Fund Office duly attested by him. Every effort is made by the k.P.F.C. to settle claims expeditiously. However, delay (vi) The list of the authorised officers occurs in some cases mainly due . to the has been enlarged to enable the following reason* members to get their signatuie in the application form attested by (i) the claims filed are not complete them in case of their inability to and additional information/docu- . get their application Attested by ments are to be obtained. their employer due to closure etc.« (ii) non-payment of the contributions Besides, Regional Provident Fund by the employers and non-sub- Commissioners have been given mission of basic returns. powers to accept the attestation by any other officer not included (c) Tbe Statement annexed indicates in the list if he is so satisfied. the steps taken by the EPF Organisation for expeditious settlement of claims. (vii) Standard worksheets and check lists have been devised for the Statement settlement of claims under the three schemes. The procedure for settlement of claims has been streamlined by taking fallowing measures: (viii) If, despite efforts, final settlement is not possible within a reasonable (i) The procedure for scrutiny and time, an interim ^payment to the disposal of claims form has been extent of employees’ share is made simplified. to avoid hardship to members/ survivers. (ii) Various claim application forms for withdrawal of different benefits (ix) To speed up the remittance of under the three schemes have been provident fund money by Money combined into a single fornj to Order, Money Order fee for enable the members/claimants to remittance of Provident Fund apply for the benefits simultane-* money upto Rs. 500/- is borne by ously. the EPF Organisation.

(Hi) Instructions for the completion and Reviewing Policy Re:Fisheries submission of the application forms have been got printed in English, 327. SHRI N. DENNIS : Will the Hindi/Regional Laogauges and Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL appended to the claim form. The DEVELOPMENT bo pleased to state : Written Answers 62 61 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27,1906 (SAKA :

(a' whether Government propose to Setting Up of Sugar Factories review their policy with regard to fisheries 328 SHRI G,V. RAMA RAO : Will the id order to ensure that the poor and Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES malnourished get the benefit of this industry be pleased to state : and more rooaey flows* into the country as a result of its export ; and (a) the number of sugar factories started since 1980 in the country ; (b) whether Government propose to (b) the numb:r of sugar factories concentrate on the transport, storage and started in cooperative sector since 1980 ; management of the fish trade to improve (c) the number of sugar factories their share of produce in the world started by private managements since 1980 ; market ? (d) whither sugar has been imported/ exported during last three ^ears, and if so, THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE quantum and value thereof ; and AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (e) whethe* molasses and alcohol, two BUTA SINGH) : (a) and'(b) The Govern- bye-products, nave also been exported/ ment has been following a continuing imported during last 3 years, if so, value policy towards ensuring the benefits of thereof ? ’ fisheries development to the poor and milnourished and for enhancing the produc- THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND ilon to support the export trade. CIVIL ’ SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA Development of post-harvest infrastructure SIN G H ): (a) to (c) Smce Sugar Year and management of fish trade to improve 1980-81 (Octobcr-Septembcr), 48 new sugar the share of produce in the world market factories have gone into production, out of is essential. This is duly reflected in the which, 43 are in Cooperative Sector, one is draft VII Five Year Plan proposals for m Private Sector and remaining factories fisheries development in the country. are in Public Sector.

(<*) •- Sugar Exports .

Financial Qty. Value Year (MT/Lakhs) Rs./Crores

1982-83 4.25 84.76 . 1983-84 8.14 210.92 1984-85 (Prov.) 1.56 36.50 Sugar Imports (CJF)

1981-82 (Prov ) 2.15 101.50 1984-85 4.96 113.50 Exports

Financial Qty. (MT/Lakhs) Value Year Rs./Crores

Molasses Alcohol Molasses Alcohol

1982-83 0.72 2.19 1983-84 5.04 0.07 26.79 1.90 1984-85 (Prov.) 2.49 12.30 Imports

NIL 63 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers 64

Setting Up of T. V. Centre at Siliguri THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND 32$. SHRI ANANDA PATHAK : Will BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL): the Minister of INFORMATION AND (a) No sir. BROADCASTING be pleased to state : (b) Question does not arise. (a) whether Government have any Health Hazards for the Workers Employed proposal to set up a Television Centre at in Surt and Other Detergent .Powders Siliguri in Darjeeling District! ; and 332. SHRIMATIGEETA MUKHERJEE: (b) if so, when the proposal would be Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased implemented ? to state :

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether his attention has been MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND drawn towards the dangerous effects on the BROADCASTING (SHRI V N. GADGlL): health of the workers employed in the (a) and (b) The T. V. transmitter at production and storage/transport of. Surf Kurseong in Darjeeling district, at present and other detergent powders ; operating on reduced power, is already giving satisfactory signals to Siliguri On completion (b) if so, the action taken by Govern- of the 135 Metre Tower, a High Power ment to ensure that the units manufactuiing (10 KW) Transmitter will be commissioned synthetic detergents take necessary preventive at Kurseong. As a result, the reception at measures ? Siliguri is expected to improve further. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Plan and Design of Mono meat in Memory MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. of Smt. Indira Gandhi ANJAIAH): (a) and (b) A review of the safety measures for workers engaged in the 330. SHRI R. P. DAS : Will the manufacture of detergents was undertaken Minister of WORKS AND HOUSING be in the year 1982 and detailed guidelines were pleased to state : issued to State Govts, for intensifying inspection and ensuring strict compliance of (a) the salient features of the plan and the Factories Act and Rules. The State design of the monument whith will be Governments are competent authorities for erected in memory of Smt. Indira Gandhi ; enforcing these safety regulations under the and Factories Act, 1948. (b) The place where the proposed monu- Improved Seeds for Pulses and Oilseeds ment will be erected ?

THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND 333. SHRI MANIK REDDY : Will the HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL (a) and (b) The Government has recently DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : set up a Committee to go into this (a) whether National Seeds Corporation question. has increaied improved pulses seeds by six times and oilseeds by 70' percent ; Creation of a New Press Council (b) whether there has been correspon- 331. PROF. RAMKRISHNA MORE : ding increase in production and if so, Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND details thereof; BROADCASTING be pleased to state

(a) whether- the Editors Guild of India (c) whether the claims on oilseeds and pulses made by IARI and other agricultural has urged Government to crrate a new Press institutions have generally proved to be , Council for preserving press freedom ; and bloated ; and

(b) if so, Government’s reaction (d) If »o, corrective steps taken or thereto ? proposed to be taken ? 65 Written Ar.sners PHALGUNA 27. 1906 (SAKA) Written Angers 66

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (c) Early maturing varieties of pulses AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI have been developed with better BUTA SINGH) : (a) National Seeds or comparative yields. This have Corporation produced 25,490 quintals of in effect enhanced the productivity certified seeds of pulses during 1983 84 as of pulses. against 13,447 quintals in 1980-al which is (d) Beisdes, the new varieties developed about two times. The estimated pulse have shown capability of giving seeds production of National Seeds Cor- higher yeild to the extent of 20 per poration during J984-85 is about 45,162 cent. quintals. (u) Does not arise. The producation of seeds of oilseeds by the Corporation during 1983-84 was SC/ST Families covered under NREP 21,019 quintals compared to 6,843 quintals 334. SHRI AMARSINGH RATHAWA: in 1980-81 which is three and a half times. Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE & The estimated production of seeds of oilseeds RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to during 1984-85 is about 40,551 quintals. state : (b) Yes, Sir. Increase of availability (a) the number of Scheduled Caste and of certified seeds has contributed to higher Scheduled Tribe families covered in each production of pulses and oilseeds. However State under the National Rural Employment certified seeds constitute only one of the Programme during the Sixth Five Year Plan inputs and there are other factors also, period, yearwise ; such as, fertilizers, moisture, plant proiec- (b) the target fixed to cover the number tiou and agro-climatic situation determining of such families during the Sixth Plan the productivity. period ; Total production of pulses and oilseeds (c) whether ihe target fixed has not in the last four years is as follows : been achieved ; if so, the details thereof (Quantity in lakh tonnes) and reasons therefor ; and (d) the special measures being taken to Year Pulses Oilseeds achieve the target ? . ------THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB 1980-81 106 3 93 7 DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- 115.1 120.8 1981-82 MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRA- 198 >-83 118.6 100.0 KAR): (a) The information of employment 1983-84 126.5 128.1 generation under National Rural Employ- ment Programme including she employment During 1982-83a the production of generated for SCs/STs is collected in terms oilseeds had a set back due to widely of mandays and not in terms of families prevailing drought conditions in the princi- benefited. On the basis of information pal oilseeds producing areas. furnished by the State Governments and Union Territory Administration a statement (c) No Sir. Through the efforts of indicating the employment generated in IARI and other Research Institutes the terms ol mandays foi SCs/STs under th* following results have been achieved : programme state-wise and year-wise from (a) 49 new varieties of pulses and 72 the year 1982-83 onward* is enclosed. varieties of oilseeds have been (l>) to (d) No r ch target was developed which are suitable for specifically fixed. This aspect is, however, different agroclimatic conditions being monitored from 1982-83 onwards. in the country. The actual employment generation of S. C, (b) A number of disease-resisient and S. T. during 1982-83, 1983-14 (upto varieties have been developed January, 1985) ai against the total generation which have added to the producti- of employment was 42-89%, 45.64% and vity of oilseeds and pulses. 45,48% respectively. 67 Written Answers MARCH 18, lc85 Written Answers 68

Statement

The employment generation under National Rural Employment Programme for Scheduled Castes!Scheduled Tribes during the years 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1984-85. . 'In lakh mandays)

SI. No. States/U. Ts. 1982-83 i893-84 1984-8 •>* January,

1. Andhia Pradesh 187.93 115.60 96 09 2. ' Assam 18.56 19.37 18.08 3- Bihar 238.49 219.31 20.\49 4- Gujarat 114.OK 79.21 36.79 5. Haryana 8.47 9.05 5.94 6, Himachal Prade&h 7.12 6.12 3.78 7. Jammu & Kashmir 17.08 2.41 1,28 S. Karnataka 89.19 tP.57 115.78 9. Kerala 35.0C, 36.62 32.60 10. Madhya Pradesh 141.52 163.53 95.93 n . Maharashtra *70.8: 84.79 83.01 12. Manipur J .80 1 30 1.30 n . Meghalaya 2,12 1.04 0.80 14. Nagaland 3.62 4 00 2 S 0 15. Orissa 110.49 75.05 54.65 16. Punjab * 20.74 12.55 7.94 17. Rajasthan 22.-10 35.88 29.81 18. Sikkim 1.07 1.81 1 01 19. Tamil Nadu 177.66 113.74 86.29 20- Tripura 7.60 6.48 2.98 21. Uttar Pradesh 99.81 201.76 156.39

22. West Bengal 119.32 101 46 51.16 UNION TERRITORIES : 23. ’ A cfc N Island 0 31 0.25 0.05 24. Arunachal Pradesh 1.16 4 41 2 15 25. Chandigarh M 0.18 0,13 26. D & N Haveli i 1 0.81 1.16 27. Delhi 0.12 0.08 28. Goa, D & Diu 0 09 0 15 28. Mizoram 6.54 0 80 i 15 30. Lakshdweep 0.49 1.89 1.38 31. Pondicherry 1 01 1.61 1.63

ALL INDIA. . 15.46 1381.81 1093.98

Total Employment Generation 3512.03 3027.60 2405,30 Percentage of employment 4.2.89 45.b4 45.48 generation of SC/SI Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers

Soil Conservation Scheme in Gujarat THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. An 335. SHRI CHHITTUBHAI GAMIT : Inter-Agency Mission of World Food Pro- Will the Miniiter of AGRICULTURE AND gramme - body of FAO and UN - visited RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to India from 1st to 19th October, 1984, to appra;se the project on Soil Conservation state : Scheme in Guiarat. The project submitted to World Food Programme envisaged food (a) whether a UN inter-agency mission aid in terms of wheat, pulses and vegetable has visited India to appraise a soil, conser- oil at an estimated cost of about US $ 10 vation project in Gujarat proposed by the million for a period of 5 years for under- State Government ; taking Soil Conservation Schemes in Gujarat.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) A statement showing the details or food aid by World Food Programme for (c) the details regarding the assistance various developmental and nutritional programmes approved since 1983, is enclosed provided by the World Food Programme as Statement. No assistance for meeting regarding the development projects since any emergency was either sought or recei- 1983 and other emergency operations ? ved from W.F.P. during this period.

Statement

World Food Programme Aided Projects in India

Number & Title W.F.P. Commitment

Commodity Quantity (MT) Cost (US $)

1. 2600, Food Assistance Wheat 31,018 13,108,800 for New Settlers in the Ed. Oil 2,482 Indra Gandhi Nahar Pulses 2,482 Project Area.

2. 2664Q, Rural Develop- Wheat 2,144 974,500 ment in Mahendergarh Ed.Oil 214 Disirict, Haryana Pulses 214

PROJECTS APPROVED BUT NOT YET OPERATIONAL

3. 2206 Exp IV, SFB 87,065 43,353,900 Supplementary Nutrition Ed.OiJ 10,305 Programme for Pre- School Children, Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers

4. 2664, Rural Develop- Wheat 17,904 7,151,100 ment in Mahendergarh Ed.Oil 1,790 District, Haryana Pulses 1,790 7 1 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers 72

5. 2683, Socio-economic Wheat 53,940 21,888,900 Development through Ed.Oil 5.J94 Forestry Activiiies id Bibai Pulses 5,394

6. 2684, Socio*economic Wheat 45,544 37,045,900 Development through Rice 25,332 Forestry Activities in Ed.Oil 7.088 Madhya Pradesh Pulses 7.088

7. 2685, Socio-economic Wheat 41,235 25,134,900 Development through Rice 1J ,465 Forestry Activities in Orissa Fd.Oil 5,270

8. 2751, Integrated Wheat 88,600 31,417,000 Watershed Deve'opment & Veg.Oil 8,860 Afforestation in Uttar Pulses 8,860 Pradesh

Provision of Employment to Landless 167.77, 132,26 and 90.47 (upto January, 1985) lakh mandays repectisely. Under the 336. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK : RLEGP no expenditure wis incurred during Will the Minister of AGRICULTUR„ AND 1983-84 while during 1984-85 expenditure of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to Rs. 202.35 lakhs has been reported uptill the state : end of January, 1985. No target for employment generation was fixed under the RLEGP (a) whether Government of India have during 19 3-84 nor was any employment sought information from the Government of generated during this period. During Orissa regarding the employment and 1984-85, as againt an annual target of 175,80 number of mandays provided to the landless lakh mandays, employment lothe extent of persons in the rural areas in Orissa during 17.60 lakh mandays has been generated upto 1983-84 till date; and the end of January, 1985. (b) if so, the expenditure incurred and the details regarding ihe targets fixed to be Allotment of Government Accommodation achieved during the Sixth Five Year Plan ? to the Sons/Daughters/Wives of Government Servants 1 HE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHAND- 337. SHRIMATI MADHURI SINGH : Will the Minister of WORKS AND RAKAR) : (a) Under the National Rural Employment Progiamnie (NREP) and the HOUSING be pleased to refer to the reply given to Unstarred Question No 47 on 21 Rural Landless Employment Guaramee January, 1985 regarding allotment of Programme (RLEGP) employment generation is, at present, being monitored in terms Government accommodation to the sons[ of mandiys generated daughters/wives of Government serv-ints and state : (b) Under the NREP, the expenditure incurred during 080-81, 198M2. 1982 83, (a) the particulars (designations, type of 198<-84 and 1984-35 (upto December, 1984) accommodation) of dependent in whose cases was Rs 1891.89 lakhs, Rs. 1448.85 lakhs, allotment of same type was regularised in Rs. 1283 62 lakhs, Rs. 11J6 09 lakhs and Rs. the year 1984, Ministry-wise?

892.95 lakhs respectively The employment V generation target fixed under the NREP for THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND 1980 81, 1981-82, I98T-83, 1983-84 and 1984- HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : 85 was Nil, 196 80, 160.00, 182.00, 175 00 (a) A statement Is laid on the Table of the lakh mandays respectively As against this, House [Placed in Library. See No the achievement has been 321.67 194.31 * LT-557/85], ' 73 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 74

Setting up of TV Centre at Adoor Formation of National Wnge Policy

338. SHRI K. KUNJAMBU : Will the 340. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- MALIK : Will the Minister of LABOUR be CASTING be pleaied to state : pleased to state : ’

(a) whether Adoor, Kottarakkara and (a) whether the leaden of Central Trade punalur in the Pathananthitta and Quilon Union Organisations suggested tbe for- districts of Kerela are not covered by TV mation of a National Wage Policy and transmission at present ; also to the monitor the movement of prices at the same time so that no major disparity arose between wages and prices; nnd (b) if so, whether there is any proposal lo set up a low power transmiision centre at Adoor during the Seventh Plan; and (b) if so, when Government propose to consider the same ? (c) if so, the details thereof ? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND T. ANJAIAH) : (a) and (b) The BROADCASTING (SHRI V N GADGIL) : Finance Minister had an informal pre- (a) to (c) On completion of the approved Budgct meeting with the Trade Union scheme of augmenting the power of leaders ou 13.2.1985. The discussion the existing 1 KW transmitter at Trivandrum covered a wide range of subjects. Some to 10 KW, Adoor and Kottarakkara are leaders underlined the nsed for evolving expected to receive TV signals. a proper wage policy as also indexation system for linking minimum wages io cost Telecast of Malayalam Programme from of living The suggestions are of general nature and are kept in view in the formula- Trivandrum T.V. Transmission Centre tion of Government policies from time to 339. SHRI V.S VIJAYARAGHAVAN: time. Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state : [Tra .slationJ

(a) whether Malayalam Programmes Implementation of the Decision taken in the National Conference on Homeless are being televised from tbe T.V. Trans- mission Centre at Trivandrum ; 341. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : (b) whether these programmes can also Will the Minister of WORKS'AND HOUS- be seen in other Centres in Kerala; and ING be pleased to state :

(c) if not, the sfeps being taken to (a) the decisions taken in the two days televise Malayalam Programmes from other National Conference on Home less held on Centres like Palghat, Cannanore, etc ? 13 and 14 February, 1985 and the time by which these decisions are likely to be THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE implemented; MINISTRY OF INEORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI V,N. GADGIL) : (b) whether additional one crore twenty (a) Yes, Sir. Doordarshan Kendra, eight lakh dwelling units will be required as Trivandrum telecasts, on an average, 75 per the Seventh Five Year Plan; minutes of Malayalam programmes daily. (c) if so, the amount Government pro- (b) No, Sir. pose to provide therefor; and (c) As yet, there is no approved scheme to link the transmitter at Trivandrum with (d) number of dwelling units, category- relay transmitter* at Palghat and Cannanore. wise and State-wise to be mide available ? 75 Written Answers MARCH 18,1935 Written Answers 7

THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND 11 A Rural Housing Finance Corporation HOUSING (SHRl ABDUL GHAFOOR) : should be set up, (a) A two day Interaction amongst the State Governm;nts/Union territories Admi* 12. The shelter projects should be framed mstrstions was held on the 13th and 14th by taking feed back from the com- Feb., 1985. The consesus of opinion munity. . among the participants inter alia, are as follows : 13. The participation of voluntary agencies in rural housing programme should be 1. the intended beneficiaries of the 1YSH encouraged. projects should comprise squatters and slum dwellers, shelterless and other 14. A census of slums and marginal settle- disadvantaged sections of the society ment should be carried out all over the who are without facilities and services country. like drinking water, senitation, health, education, job opportunities and the 15. A long term land utilisation policy based like. on future economic development and demographic projections should be 2. single window approach should be adopted. adopted for tackling the problems of the shelterless, 16. To achievc intensive utilisation of land, stragecy of ‘Jow rise high density’ 3. An inventory of available land resources development should be adopted, and continous updating of data should be undertaken. 17. The concept of incremental development be considered as a land development 4. A minimum per cenfage of land should option. be allocated and ear marked for the purposes of providing shelter lo the 18 A specific percentage of the total invest- homeless. ment in housing should be reserved for shelter to intended beneficiaries of the 5. A land bank should he created. IYSH Projects.

6. It should be mandatory for private developers to provide a minimum per )9. Macro level integrated land development centape of the total land developed for plans should be prepared for each the pooiest among the poor. region by State Town and Country Planning Organisations. 7. It should be made mandatory on all industrial units to allocate adequate 20. Suitable extansion agencies may be land and resources for providing shelter created to guide and coordinate exten- to the workers: sion work of various municipal authorities. 8. There should be a two pronged attach namely creation of new housing stock 21. A committee may be set up to go into and maintenance, restoration, improve- the multiplicity of orgnisations invol- ment and expansion of the existing ved in human settlements work and housing assets, to suggest suitable modifications in the 9. 25% increase in the present cost ceiling institutional structure and also to sug- for economically weaker sections and gest suitable mechanism for monitoriog rural housing schemes shou'd bo appro- activities of different institutions. ved by the Government. 22. The development programme of com- 10. The rate of interest for shelter projects paratively bigger villages should be For intended beneficiaries should be prepared by the State Town and lowered to 5%. Country Planning Organisations. Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, H06 (SAKA) Written Answers IS

23. While the subsidised rural housing (b) whether any studies or monitoring should bs cjaiinusd, the practice of have been done in India by ICAR and if so, providing free homing should be details thereof, discontinued. fc) whether farmers have been apprised of the dang rs involved and if so, details of 24. Massive programme for regeneration of training imparted over the last three years; traditional building material should be and launched.

25 The rural and urban shelter programme (d) whether Government would may be given allocation of plan resources encourage use of indigenous natural pesti- in the ratio of 60 : 40 and in addition cides such as Neemseed and if so, details of to plan funds resources from commercial actual usage over last three years ? banks should also be mobilised. THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE 26 The Reserve Bank of India’s restrictions AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI on commercial bank loans for shelter BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. should be liberalised and the procedures followed by financial institutions for (b) The Indian Council of Agricultural financing shelter projecis should be Research bas launched an A*1J India simplified. Coordinated Research Project on Pesticide Residues to study and monitor the use of 21. In order to reduce the incidence of Pesticides and also for Quality control in ‘transaction cost’on the intended bene- the country. The following are the objec- ficiaries suitable amendments may be tives of the Projcct :• made to the existing legislations to reduce the cost of land acquisition regis- a) To organise,^promote and coordinaie tration, acquisition of title etc. research on pesticide residues in agricultural produce and other compo- 28. Research and development work in the nents of the environment at All India ’ field of shelter should be oriented to level. evolve ‘Affordable Shelter’ to the intended beneficiaries and the personnel b) To study the dissipation of pesticides of the implementing agencies should be in crops from ‘Supervised trials” with tramed in the new concepts and techni- recommended pesticides and work ques of affordable shelter. The time out safe time limits between pesti- frame for the IYSH is upto 2000 A.D, cide application and consumption of the produce. (b) to (d) Sevenih Five Year Plan is c) To monitor the pesticide reiidues in yet to be finalised. the abiotic and biotic components of environment. [English'] d) To study the factors influencing the Death due to Spraying of Agricultural metabolism of pesticides in plants, Pesticides soils and animals.

e) To devise and improve sampling, 342. SHRI C. MADHAVA REDDY : extraction and analytical technology Will thj Minister of AGRICULTURE AND to facilitate quantification of pesticide RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to residues and degradation products in state : soils, phnts and animals and to (a) whether Government’s attention provide facilities for ‘quality assurance' has been drawn to the news report appear- to ensure reliability of residue data. ing in the “ Indian Express” (New Delhi f) To assist the Pesticides Laboratories Edition) dated 5 February. 1985 cpocerning Of the Central Directoiate of Plant Pro deaths due to spraying of agricultural pesti- tection in testing and analysing market- cides in Brazil; 79 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written An swrs

samples of pesticides for quality The Central Directorate of Extension control. also helps in apprising the farmers about the safe handling of pesticides in their ( g) To examine the effect of processing various training activities Most of the of food commodities for removal of State Departments of Agriculture organise pesticide residues. ‘Krishi Melas’ and ‘Shivirs’ before the principal cropping seasons in which the safe h)To maintain up-to-date information use of pesticides remains &n integral com. on pesticides residues and to provide ponent. Besides, some States also organise guidelines to research and extension regular training programmes for the workers in the country. farmers.

i) To help the Government in rationali- (d) The Government encourages the use sation of its policy in safe pesticide of indigenous natural pesticides wherever usage. ihey are safe and cost effective. Some safe natural pesticides like Pyrethrum are c) Under the provisions of Insecticides currently in use in the country in limited Rules 1971, it is mandatory on the part of a amount. manufacturer of pesticide to provide a legally required label and leaflet along with In recent years, ‘Neem’ seeds and their a container of pesticide These labels and extraction have attracted attention primarily leaflets are printed in Hindi, English and as an insect repellant. Good deal of also in one of the Regional languages to research efforts by the scientists of the facilitate the farmers lo follow the pres- Indian Council of Agricultural Research as cribed safety precautions, sysmptoms of well as others have been devoted to make poisoning. First-aid and emergency treat- these preparations practical, but' these have ment etc. The leaflets also contain the not yet been fully commercialised. recommended doses and methods of application to avoid any possible health hazards To popularise the use of ‘Neem’, the due to wrong usage of pesticides. Indian Agricultural Research Institute has started publishing a Neem News letter, and The Central Plant Protection Training Khadi & Village Industry Commission have Institute at Hyderabad is imparting training also taken up the collection and supply of to the functionaries from States/Union Neem seeds for user agencies Since these Territories in the field of plant protection. efforts are not yet organised, no precise These trainees, in iurn, disseminate the statistical data on its usage are available. information to the farmers. Considerable Unauthorised Occupation of Land emphasis is given in all the training courses on safe nse of pesticides. Special training in Basai Darapur programmes are also organised for the agricultural aviation pilots fo educate 343. DR. A X PATEL : them in the safe handling of pesticides, (heir SHRI C. JANGA REDDY : WiH hazards to the human beings, cattle and the Minister of WORKS a ND HOUSING be pleased to state : other components of environment etc. A total number of 567 persons were trained (a) whether Government’s attention during 1982-83,502 during 1983 84 and J20 has been drawn to the press report that during 1984-85 (upto January, 1985). 112-bigha Government land worth crores of rupees situated in the Basai-Darapur For popularising the concept of inte- area in Delhi is being occupied unautho* grated pest management, the Central Plant risedly on a large scale ; and Protection Stations and Central Surveillance Stations of the Directorate of Plant Pro- (b) the full facts and the action beipfe tection, Quarantine Ji Storage have adopted taken in this regard ? a number of villages in various parts of the country. During this programme, the THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND armers are also specifically apprised about HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) - fthe safe and effective use of pesticides. (a) Yes. Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers

recommendations and the action taken (b) DDA has reported that the lands thereon ; and under dispute are ‘Shamlat’ land of the village. DDA had had fenced part of this (b) the details of private godowns land and constructed a shopping centre that have been taken by FCI on hire. State- (about 70 shops/stalls) and a park adjacent wise, the scheme for which wa« implemented to the centre in one corner of this land. The by FCI in four phases and the annual hire villagers occupied part of it and made charges that have been paid by FCI to unauthorised construction thereon. Two each of the godown owner since the date writ petitions filed by villagers are also of taking the godown on hire ? pending in the High Court involving an area of about 20 acres. Stay orders were THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND issued in these cases on January, 13 and CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA May 26, 1982. SINGH) : (a) Tbe Committee constituted by the Food Corporation of India to go into the Pending hearing of the cases, villagers matter of hiring of godowns in Andhra have started encroaching further and Pradesh under the ARDC Scheme has constructing unauthorisedly. DDA has submitted its report The Food Corporation taken two steps to meet the situation. They of India, which set up the Committee, is have requested Secretary (L & B), Delhi considering the report. Administration to move applications for (b) A Statement showing the number early hearing of the cases. They have also of godowns and the storage capacity taken decided to remove encroachment from the on hire, State/Region-wise, is attached. The park since it is not covered by the stay annual hire charges paid by the Food order. Corporation of India for the ARDC godowns during each year is given below Hiring of Private Godowns by Food Corporation of India Year Rent paid (Rs. in lakhs) 345. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL 1978-79 881.32 SUPPLIES be pleased to state : 1979-80 1319.77 (a) whether the Committee constituted 1980-81 1437.67 to go into malpractices in the matter of 1981-82 1422.88 hiring private godowns by the Food Corpora- 1982-83 1310.36 tion of India and in fixing hire charge# has 1151.68 submitted its report and if so, the principal 1983-84

Statement

Godowns taken on hire under S. No. Name of the State/ Region. ARDC Schcme.

Number Storage Capacity (in lakh (onnes)

1. Andhra Pradesh 71 4.40 1.56 2. Assam 34 3.01 3. Bihar 49 13 2.30 4. Gujarat 6.44 5. Haryana 75 25 1.56 6. Karnataka 5 0 17 7. Kerala 83 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Antwen 84

8. Madhya Pradesh . 52 3.1$ 9. Maharashtra 12 2.5 7 10. Orissa 5 0.23 11. Punjab J85 17,06 12. Rajasthan 141 3.73 13. Tamil Nadu 41 14. Uttar Pradesh 105 5.76 15. West Bengal 7 0.69 16. NEF Region 6 0.25 17. Joint Manager (Port Operations) 9 1.04 Calcutta

Total : 835 56.28 ------

Workers Participation in Management Setting Up of Regional Film Institutes of Public Sector Undertakings 348. SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DAS 346. Dk. KRUPASINDHU BHOI : MUNSHI : Will the Minister of INFOR* Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased MAI ION AND BROADCASTING be to state : pleased to state : (a) whether there is no regional film (a) the steps taken to ensure the institute in any part of India except the maximum participation of Workers in the Pune Institute in Maharashtra ; management of the public becior undertakings ; (b) whether Government will consider to set up an Institute in Bengal to inspire (b) the benefitsderived out of it, if the talents in Eastern and North-Eastern any ; aod India ; and (c) the steps proposed to be taken to (c) if not, the reasons thereof ? ensure full implementation of the workers’ participation in the management with the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF target fixed for the purpose, if any ? THE MINIS 1RY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING : (SHRI V.N. GADGIL): THE MINISTER OP STATE OF THE (a) There is no regional film institute set MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. up by the Government of India in any part ANJAIAH) : (a) to (c) The Government of India. There is only one institute at have already notified a new comprehensive1 Pune, named Film and Television Institute Scheme for Employees’ Participation in of India, Pune. Management in the Central Public Sector Undertakings vide its Resolution No. L. (b) and (c) At present, no proposal 56011 f\ji 3-Desk 1(B) dated the 30th is under consideration for setting up December, 19i3. It has also set up a Tri- another film institute in any other part of partite Committee on Employees’ Participa- the country including West Bengal. The tion in Managem;nt consisting of represen- Institute in Pune, which is a premier Insti- tatives of some of the Ministries, State tute in Asia, serves the training needs of Governments, Public Sector Undertakings not only students from India but also from and Worker’s Organisations to review its foreign countries. Admission to the Institute working from time to time and t:> suggest is made on all India basis. The written remedial measures for securing full test for admission is conducted at Calcutta, implementation of the Scheme. The progress Allahabad, Bangalore, New Delhi, Bombay of the Scheme was reviewed at the first and Trivandrum. It is proposed to include meeting of the Tripartite Committee on the Gauhati also as an additional Centre for 23rd October, 1984. the written te>t. Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 86

Contract Labour System at the Godowns (d) the steps taken by Government for for Loading and Unloading the development of in land fishery in Orissa and other States ? 349. SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE SUPPLIES be pleased to stale : AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) ; (a) and (b) A World (a) whether most of the work at Bank assisted Inland Fisheries Project it various godowns under his Ministry is under implementation in the States of being carried by labour engaged on contract Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar basis Pradesh and West Bengal.

(b) whether this loading and unload- (c) Under this project in Orissa it is ing is carried out as manual work ; envisaged to develop 16,COO ha. of water area for intensive fish faTming through Fish (c) whether the contractors engaged Farmers Development Agencies set up in II in this business are required to use trolleys ; district*. These Fish Farmers Development Agencies (FFDAs) will also impart training (d) if so, whether the contractors are to 10,000 fish farmers to enable them to actually making use of trolleys ; and take up fish farming in village tanks and pouds. Construction and operation of 4 (c) if not, whether Government pro- Fish Seed Hatcheries is also to be taken up pose to include a clause for use of trolleys to produce quality fish seed. in the contract with the contractors engaged for the loading and unloading work ? td) Government of India have taken various steps to develop inland fishery in THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND the country including Orissa besides the CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA steps taken by the State Governments under SINGH): (a) and (b) The labour on State plan schemes. Some of the importent contract basis is also engaged at godowns whenever required. The work is noiroally steps are carried cut manually. i) Government of India is implementing (c) No, Sir. FFDA programme for development of intensive fish farming in tanks and (d) Trolleys are used occasionally. ponds in the country including Orissa.

(c) There is no such proposal under ii) For creation of infrastructure for consideration at present. fish seed production, the following programmes have been launched by World Bank Aided Fisheries Projects Government of India. in the Country a ) Setting up of Fish Seed Produc- tion units ringing from 2 to 5 ha. 350. SHRI SOMNATH RATH : Will in 50 FFDA’s including 2 ia the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND Orissa, RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : b) Setting up of commercial fish seed hatcheries for production of quality (a) the number of inland fisheries projects implemented in different States fish seed in 5 project States mentio- ^jih World Bank assistance , ned above.

c) Setting up of Fish Seed Hatcherie* tb) whether any |such project has undr National Fish Seed Pro- b e e n implemented in Orissa w th World gramme in 12 States which are Bank assistance so far ; ’ not covered by the World Bark Project. (c) if S0 i the details thereof , and 87 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers $8

iii) Imparting training to fish farmers Increase in Agricultural Production through Fish Farmers’ Development during Sixth Plan Agencies set up through out the country, 352. SHRIMATI JAYANTI PATNAIK : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE iv) Arranging subsidy on reclamation of AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased tanks and ponds and for 1st year to state : inputs and loan through Institutional Finarce. (a) whether his Ministry had taken steps to miximise agricultural production in v) Technical and extension Support to different States during the Sixth Plan period; Fish Farmers on continuing basis.

(b) if so, what specific steps had been vi) Demonstration of high yielding taken therefor in Orissa during the above technology. plan period; and

vii) Conducting Seminars, Symposia, (c) the details thereof 7 workshops to discuss policies and problems of culture fishery sector. THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI viii) Arranging long term lease of tanks BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. and ponds to trained fish farmers * through FFDAs. (b) and (c) The specific steps taken to ix) Development of 1,500 ha of Brackish increase agricultural production and produc- water area for intensive Prawn and tivity in Orissa during the Sixth Plan period fish farming including Orissa on an include the following: area development approach. (i) A Pilot Project for increasing Rice Unemployed registered in Employment Production in the Eastern States has Exchanges during 1982-84 been taken up during 1984-85 as a Central Sector Scheme. This pro- 351. SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY : gramme has been implemented in SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH : seven selected blocks of Orissa State Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to for which a sura of Rs. 66 01 lakh was state : sanctioned to the State Government to overcome the short-term constraints (a) the number of unemployed registe- for increasing the production and pro- red with employment exchange offices in the ductivity of rice. country as on 31 March, 1982,31 March. 1983, 31 March, 1984 and 31 December, 1984 fii) A Centrally Sponsored Scheme of State-wise and qualification-wise; and assistance to Small and Marginal farmers for increasing Agricultural (b) how many during these periods Production has been implemented have been sent for employment and how since 1933-84. Under this scheme, an many have actually secured employment ? annual outlay of Rs. 5 lakh per block has been ear-marked. The Govern- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ment of India’s share is 50% i.e. Rs. MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRl T. 2 50 lakh per block. The scheme is ANJAIAH) : (a) Available information is in operation In all the 314 blocks of furnished in the statements I IV laid on Orissa. A sum of Rs. 433.32 lakh the Table of the House. [Placed in Library. was released during 1953 84 and Rs. See No. LT-558/85J, 495 68 lakh during 1984-85 as Central share to the State Government. (b) Relevant information is furnished in the statements V-VIII laid on the Table (iii) The Central Sector Scheme for propo- of the House. [Placed in Library, See No. gation of water conservation/harves- LT-558-85]. ' ’ ting technology for dry farming areas g9 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27.1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 9)

is being implemented in Koraput Constitution of a Wage Board for Journe* district of Orissa from 1983-84 for lists and Newspaper Employees developing about 600-700 ha. of land. A sum of Rs. 6.315 lakh was released 353. SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH to the Government of Orissa during MALIK : 1983-84 and Rs. 5,05 lakh during PROF. RAMKRISHNA MORE : 1984-85. Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: {iv) In order to demonstrate on cultiva- tors fields the effect of improved agronomic practices on the land (a) whether there is any proposal already developed with soil and water under consideration to constitute a Wage Board for journalists and newspaper emplo- conservation measures, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the develop- yees in the country; ment of dryland agriculture - popula- (b) if so, the composition of the risation of seeds-cum-fertiliser drills, Board; growing of improved crop varieties and application of fertilisers etc is (c) its terms of reference; and being implemented from 1983-84. This scheme is also being implemented in (d) the time by which the board will the Koraput District. A sum of Rs. submit the recommendations/report to 4.21 lakh was released during 1983 84 and Rs. 4.79 lakh during 1984-85 to Government ? Government of Orissa as Central share. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T* ANJAIAH) : (a) to (d) A proposal to consti- (v) National Oilseeds Development Pro- tute Wage Board for working journalists ject has been sanctioned during 1984- and ot^er newspaper employees is being 85 for development of groundnut, rapeseed-mustard, niger and sunflo- examined. wer, in Orissa, reorienting the existing Misuse of Residential Houses of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for inten- Nirman Vibar sive oilseed development programme. A sum of Rs. 122 lakh has beea sanc- 354. SHRI KAMAL NATH : Will the tioned for the year 1984-85. Minister of WORKS AND HOUSING be (vi) Under the Centrally Sponsored pleased to state: Scheme on development of pulses, assistance was provided to the State (a) whether it has come to the notice Government by way of subsidies on of Government that many residential houses certified/truthfully labelled seed, in ‘E’ Block of Nirmao Vihar, an East Delhi rhizobium culture, plant protection residential colony, are being used for offices, chemicals, equipments and operational furniture workshop and automobile/painting charges laying out demonstrations, workshop in contravention of the terms of production of breeder/foundation the sub-leases executed by the allottees; and seeds, irrigation charges and also publicity for the production of pulses (b) if so, the steps taken by Govern- during summer so a« to motivate the ment to remedy the misuse ? farmers to adopt improved package of practices. In Orissa this scheme is THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND being implemented in the districts of HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : Ganjam and Cuttack and the central (a) Yes, Sir. * share of Rs. 16.55 lakh wa. sanctioned during 1984-85. besides an (b) Delhi Development Authority have * R* 13.175 lakh for amount of k s . i i!sued notices under the terms of sub-leaw summer moong production P - deed for stoppage of the misuse. gramme. 91 Written Answers MARCH 18,1985 Written Answers 92

Japanese Technical Cooperation to (ft) Whether any State Government Jmpro?c Agricultural Production has reported that certaip newspaper establish, ments arc not implementing the Palekar 355. SHRI R, ANNANAMB1 : Will Award for working journalists ; and the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (b) if so, what action has been taken state : against these establishments ?

(a) whether Government would consider THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the Japanese technical co-operation to im- MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T prove agricultural productivity in India since ANJAIAHA) : (a) Yes, Sir. productivity per hectare in Japan is nearly three times more than that in India; (b) The State Governments/Union Territory Administrations are responsible (b) if so, the details thereof; and for enforcing the Award. Information received from various State Governments/ (c) if not, the reasons therefor ? Union Territory Administrations indicates ' that they are taking legal and persuasive i THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE measures to have the Award implemented AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI by the newspaper establishments. BUTA SINGH) : (a) to (c) At present there is no proposal under consideration for Procurement and Sale Price of Rice Japanese Technical Cooperation to improve agricultural productivity in India. 358. SHRI K. RAMACH4NDRA [Translation j REDDY : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES be pleased to state : Setting up of High Power Doordarshan Relay Ceatre at Chobatia (a) whether record 80 lakh metric j tonnes has been procured so far as reported *356. SHRI HARISH RAWAT : Will in Hindustan Times dated 24 February the Minister of INFORMATION AND 1985 ; ’ BROADCASTING be pleased to state : (b) what was the procurement price (a) whether Government have received and sale price of rice and whether any any representation regjrding setting up of losses were incurred by Government and High Power Doordarshan Relay Centre at if so, datails of such losses including Chobatia in Ranikbet during the Seventh handling, transport and storage losses ; Five Year Plan period, and (c) whether Slate Governments are (b) if so, the action taken in this regard ? debarred or discouraged from procurement of foodgrains in their own States and outside their States ; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : (d) if so, whether Central Government (a) Yes, Sir. meet the requirements of Slate Government agencies for Public Distribution System and (b) There is no approved scheme as yet for any other welfare projects and if not in this regard. reasons thereof ? [Efglub] THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND Implementation of Palekar Award CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA SINGH) ; (a) Yes, Sir. A total of 80.64 357. SHRI STYENDRA NARAIN lakhs MT of rice (including paddy in terms SINHA : Will the Minister of LABOUR of rice) has been procured according to j be pleased to slate: reports received upto 15.3.85. ! 93 Written Artweri PHALGUNA Hi 1906 (SAKA) Written Anwert 94

(b) Paddy is purchased under price rice from the Central Pool, the State Govern- iupport. Rs. 1 31l-, Ri. 141/ and Rs. 145/ ment has to reduce the quantum of distribu- pjr quintal, for common, fine, and superfine tion of rice to 500 grams per head per month varieties respectively. Rice is procured which is not adequate ; and mainly under levy at prices baied on the support prices of paddy and incident*! (d) if so, steps taken or proposed to charges of conversion as relevant to each be taken to increase rice allotment to State. The Central issae price of rici is Gujarat ? Rs. 208.00, Rs. 220 00 and Rs. 235/- p6f THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND quintal for common, fine And superfine CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA varieties respectively. During 1983-84, SIN G H ): (a) to (d) The Government of consumer subsidy on rice, inclusive o'f Gujarat have been allotted 7,500 tonnes of transit and storage losses, was Rs. 66.70 per rice per month since October, 1982, against quintal. their monthly demand for 25,000 tonnes. In March 1983, they indicated that (hey had (c) State Government are restricted reduced the monthly scale of ration of rice from purchasing foodgrains m the open to 500 grams per capita and requested for market on State Government account allocation upto their fully demand of 25,000 without the specific permission of the tonnes of rice per month. The request for Government of India. increase in allocation, which was also repeated in June, 1984. however, could not (d) Keeping in view the overall be agreed to because of tight position of avdilability of stock in the Central Pool, rice stocks in the Central Pool and keeping relative needs of various States* market in vi^w the fact that the shortfall in rice availability and other related factors, allocation was fully made good through Government of India allot foodgrains to extra allocation of wheat. The allocations State Govts./Union Territories to meet the from the Central Pool are, however, only ne3ds*of the Public Distribution System and supplemental in nature and are made on a j other schemes like the National Rural month to month basis taking into account " Employment Programme, Rural Landless the overall availability of stocks in the Employment Guarantee Programme. Employ- Central Pool, relative needs of the various ment Generation Schemes, etc. However, States, market availability and other related allotment of foodgrains to State Govts./ factors. Union Territories under Public Distribution Svstem is only supplemental in nature and [ Translation] does not aim at meeting the entire needs of the States, Construction of Sewer Lines for Resettlement Colonies Allotment of Rice to Gujarat 360 SHRI BHARAT SINGH: Will the Minister of WORKS AND HOUSING 359. SHRI R.P. GAEKWAD : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVJL SUPPLIES be pleased to state : be pleased to state : (a) whether construction of sewer lines was sanctioned Jor resettlement colo- (a) whether Government of Gujarat nies and if so, whether the work of laying the bas recently requested the Centre to increase sewer lines has not yet started in the allotment of rice required for distribution resettlement colonies such as Mangolpun, under Public Distribution System ; Sultanpuri and Nangloi No. 1,2,3, 4 and 5; (b) whether Government are aware and that the State Government has received 7,50(Ttonnes of rice from she Central Pool (b) the time by which this work is for Public Distribution System against its likely to be started as per the decision 7 monthly demand of 25,000 tonnes of rice ; THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : (c) whether Government are also *ware that due to heavy cut in allotment of (a) Yes, Sir. 95 Written Answers MARCH, 18, 1985 Written Answers 95

(b) The DDA has got the scheme for (c) if so, what is the total quantity of providing sewer lines in Mangolpuri, Sultan* wheat at present and how much is likely to puri and Nangloi Phase I, II and III appro- be exported during 1985-86; and ved by the MCD and further action for preparation of ‘Notices Inviting Tender* t (d) the countries to which this wheat and invitation of tenders is being taken to is being exported ? start the work at the earliest. The scheme has, however, not yet been approved by THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND the MCD in respect of Nangloi Phase IV CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA and V (Jwalapuri JJ Colony). It is, there- SINGH) : (a) to (d) It has been decided to fore, not feasible to lay down any time supply one lakh tonnes of wheat as aid to limit for starting the work in these two some of the drought affected African coun- areas. tries.

[Engltih] , The stock of foodgrains with the public agencies as on 1-2-1985 was 22.55 million Assessment of Dairy Potential of Bidar tonnes, of which wheat was 13.99 million tonnes. The production of wheat during 361. SHRI NAtiASJNGRAO SURYA- 1983-84 was 45.15 million tonnes. WANSHI : Will the Minister of AGRJ CULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOP- The Government also keeps the option MENT be pleased to state : to export wheat from Government stock, if necessary and feasible. (a) whether Government have assessed the potentialities of ‘Dairy Industries Commissioning of Warehouse Near Tikkodi Development’ in Bidar, Karnataka ;

(b) if so, when ; 363. SHRI K.P UNNIKRISHNAN : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CJV1L (c) if not, the reasons thereof ; and SUPPLIES be pleased to state : 1 (d) whether Government are planning (a) whether the Food Corporation’s to asiess the potentialities in near future, Warehouse near Tikkodi, Calicut District, keeping in view the favourable and available Kerala has been fully commissioned; infrastructure for such development ? (b; if so, the capacity and staffing THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE pattern thereof; and AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (c) whether the warehouse is receiving BUTA SINGH) :(a) to (d) The Dairy Deve- adequate quantities of foodgrains ? lopment Programme in Karnataka envisages to cover all the districts including Bidar under THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND Operation Flood-II. The potentiality for CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA taking up the programme in the State has SINGH) : (a) and (b) A capacity of 40,000 been appraised in 1984. tonnes is being constructed by the Food Coiporation of India at Tikkodi in district Export of Wheat Calicut, Kerala, of which a capacity of 30,000 tonnes has been completed and com- 362. SHRI B.V. DESAI : Will the missioned. The following staff has been Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES provided at this godown:- be pleased 10 state : 1. Assistant Manager 1 (a) whether India has decided to export (Depot) 1 million tonnes of wheat this year ; 2. Assistant Manager (Quality Control) 1 (b) whether the food stocks with the Government and also the production in 3. Assistant, Grade-1 4 India has reached a target of 45.6 million 4. Assistant, Grade.II 9 tonnes; 5. Assistant, Grade-Ill 3 Wtitten Answer* PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Mirren An^ets 98

more efficient and worthy of the work entru*- 6. Technical Assistant Grade*I 1 tcd to it; and ' Jamadar 1 7. (c) whether Government propose to 8. Head Watchman 1 abolish National Film Development Corpo- 9. Pickers 2 ration ? Dusting Operator 4 10. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 11. Watchman 17 MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI V N. GADG1L): The Assistant Manager (Quality Control) (a) The National Film Development Corpo- i< aiso looking after the work of another ration organised the 10th International Filin depot. Festival of India in Delhi from January, 3-17.1985. Tbe Festival was a success at it (c) The god own is not receiving has fully achieved its aim of providing a adequate quantities of foodgrains at present common platform for the cinematographic* on account of rail-movement constraint and of the world to project the excellence of non-availability of railway siding presently iheir film art; contributing to the understand- at this centre. The siding is under cons- ing and appreciation of the film cultures of truction. different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos; and promoting Exodus of Agriculturists friendship and cooperation among different peoples of the world- 364. SHRI BALASAHEB ViKHE PATIL : Will the Minister of AGRICUL- (b) The Government are continously TURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be monitoring the performance of National rleased to state : Film Development Corporation and corrective measures are suggested to the manage- (a) whether in order to check the con- ment whenever necessary. , tinous exodus of agriculturists from the rural areas to the urban site. Government have (c) No, Sir. anv scheme/plan to give loans to agriculturists against bank guarantees so that farmers/ Reservations in Indian Standard Institution agriculturists could build small farm houses; and 366 SHRI PIYUS TIRAKY : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES (b) if so, the details thereof ? be pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RU k AL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (a) the total nnmer of employees of BUTA SINGH) : (a) No, Sir. Indian Standard Institution, Delhi, caregory- wise; (b) Does not arise. (b) what is the number and percentage Organisation of International Film of S.C. and ST employees; Festival by NFDC

(b) whether a numbes of posts at the 365. SHRI PI YUS TIRAKY : Will the I.S.l Delhi Office are lying vacant for a long Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- CASTING be pleased to state : time; and (d) if so, the details of the vacant (a) whether the National Film Develop- posts and the reasons for keeping them mem Corporation has been unsuccessful >n organising International Film Festival in a vacant ? meanigful manner; THF. MINISTER OF FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA (b) the action being taken to make SINGH) : (a) The categOiy-w«se number of National Film Development Corporation Written Answers M ARCH , 18, 1985 Written Amvers loo employees in Indian Standard Institution as [Translation] on 28th February, 1985 is as under :* Achievement of Target for IRDp by

Grade No. of employee! the States

368. SHRI DILEEP SINGH BHURIA • 1 519 Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased l0 11 542 itate : III 718 (a) whether all the State Governments IV 397 have achieved targets set for Integrated Rural Development Programme in the Total : 2176 Sixth Plan ;

fb) if nit. the names of State Govern- (b) Total number of SC/ST employees ments which have failed to achievc (he is 291 and the percentage is 13,4. targets ;

(c) No post at ISI Delhi Office has (c) whether this programme is being been lying vacant for a long time. included in the Seventh Five Year Plan in ;ts present form or some new programme (n) In view of (c) above, the question is being chalked out based cn rev ew of does not ariie. the achievements ; and

Number of Factories Closed Down from January - March, 1985 (d) if so, the details regarding size and financial outlay of the new programme ? 367. SHRl R.P. DAS : SHRl NARAYAN CHOUBY : ■ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- state : MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHAND- RAKAR) : (a) and (b) A statement show- (a) the number of factories closed down ing the targets for the Sixth Five Year Plan during the period 1 January to 15 March and the number of benefjeiary families 1985; assisted upto January, 1985 is attached. Since the Sixth Plan ends on 31st March, (b) the reasons for their closure; and 1985, the final position of achievement will be available only thereafter. (c) Government’s initiative for opening of those Lct .ries 7 (c) and (d) According to the “Approach To The Seventh Five Year Plan” as appro- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ved by National Development Council, the MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. package of anti poverty programmes taken ANVHAH) : (a)!o(e) According to informa- up in the Sixth Plan will continue at an tion so far received in the Labour Bureau, accelerated pace in the Seventh Five Year there have been no closures of industrial Plan with better planning, closer monitor- units reported durng the period from ing and tighter organisation for effective 1 1.1985 to 15.2,1985. implementation. Written A n g e rs PHALGUNA 21, 1906 (SAKA) Written Anwrn 102

Statemeit Statement showing progress o fphysical achievement vis a-vis target for the Sixth Plan under IRDP.

SI. Name of the Target Achievement No. States/UTs 1980 to 1985 upto Jan. 1985

1152097 1. Andhra Pradesh 979200 2 . Assam 402000 247000 3. Bihar 1761000 1745423 701 ('65 4 . Gujarat / 654000 5. Haryana 268200 436373 6 Himachal Pradesh 207000 20-897 7. Jammu & Kashmir 270600* 136 59 8. Karnataka 555000 66H08 9. Kerala 440400 502008 1321132 10. Madhya Pradesh 1375200 894630 11. Maharashtra 888000 43003 1 Manipur 70200 22935 1?. Meghalaya 79200 45256 14. Nagaland 63000 834503 15. Orissa 942000 370148 16. Punjab 3522i 0 17. Rajasthan 700800 671161 18 Sikk im 12000 8788 19. Tamil Nadu 1131100 1362820 46242 20 Tripura 51000 3270010 21. Uttar Pradesh 2. 41200 551621 2 2 . West Bengal 1005000 792 23. A & N Islands 9650 24, Arunachal Pradesh 104400 39013 2S. Chandigarh 2475 1172 1454 26. D & N Haveli 3000 27. Delhi 15000 16290 28. Goa, Daman & Diu 35200 29346 29. Lakshadweep 10800 1134 30. Mizoram 60000 12458 31. Pondicherry 12000 10218

ALL INDIA : 15100725 15342756

* Based on 113 Blocks of which 28 have been approved only in principle. 103 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers 104 I Exgli h\ the current year in different States are as follows Suggestions by I.L.O. to Increase Monetary Incentives to Encourage Family Planning S ate Quantity purchased (in qtls,)

369. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALL1CK ; Himachal Pradesh 9,341 (till 13.3.1985) Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased Punjab 36,386 (till 13.3.1985) to state : Uttar Pradesh 85,700 (till 12 3.1985) (a) whether there have been any West Bengal 8.000 (till 12 3.1985) suggestions by the International Libour Organisation (1LO) to the Government of The support/intervention price of potato India to increase the monetary incentives to for the fair average quality has been fixed encourage family planning; and at Rs. 50/- per quirtal.

(b) if so, the details regarding the Cost of Production of Potato and Fixation of suggestions made by the International Support price Labour Organisation and the reaction of Government thereto ? 371. SHRI ANIL BASU : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. stale : ANJAIAH) : (a) No, Sir. (a) what is the total expenditure involved in growing a quintal of potato; (b) Does not arise.

(b) the support price of potato per Production and Procurement of Potato quintal; and

370. SHRI ANIL BASU : Will the (c) the basis of fixing suppoit price Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL for potato and details thereof ? DEVELOPMENT bs pleased to state : THE MINISER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (a) the quantum of Potato produced BUTA SINGH) : ia) As per the da'a collec- during the current season in the country ted under of the Comprehensive Scheme of and State-wiic details thereof; and Cost Cultivation, estimates of cash and kind expenditure by tlie farmers for growing one (b) tm: quantum of Potato-purchased quintal of potato in Uttar Pradesh during 1981-82 was Rs. 28 56. by Central Government fiom diffeient Stales, State-wise, and at what rate ? (b) and (c) For perishable commodities THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE like potato the Government do not fix any AND HURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI minimum suppo.t price as in the cases of BUTA SINGH) : (a) Final estimates of various agricultural commodities like wheat, potato for 1981-85 are not yet due from paddy, oilseeds, pulses, etc. However, in the States. However, it is currently assessed the case of perishables, at the instance of that production during I9jj*b5 is likely the State Governments, the Government to exceed the last year’s level of 12,25 have been directing the designated agencies million tonnes, to undertake the market support operations at an indicative price. This price is fixed by mutual consultation between the Central (b) The Central Government do not and the State Governments. The indicative purchase potatoes. The purchases of price gives due consideration to the likely potato made by designated agencies during expenditure incurred by the potato growers. 105 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27. 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 106

The indicative price fixed for the year 1984-

(RateR?. per quintal) 372. SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO : Will the Minister of FOOD AND Paddy Rice Wheat CIVIL SUPPLIES be pleased to lay a statement showing. Procurement Ex- 24 17 11,11 24 17 penses (a) the total quantity of paddy/rice Handlingexpenses — 46.8746.87 procured from farmers/millers in 1983-84: on distribution (Includes storage of Rs 3.06)

(e)Central issue prices of rice and (b) the total quantity of wheat procured wheat during the relevant period wetc as from farmers/millers is 1983-84; follows : (R». per quintal) (c) the price paid for a quintal of paddy rice/wheat to the farmeri/railleri in 198 RICE WITH EFFECT FROM

I lO.r-82 16.1.1984 (d) the overheads incurred for one quintal paddy/rice/wheat in procurement Common 1^8,00 208 00 and storage; Fine 200 00 210 10

(e) issue price of rice/wheat to the Super-fine 215.00 235.00 consumers in 1983-84; and WITH EFFECT FROM

(f) the steps taken by Food Corporation WHEAT 1 8.1982 15.4.1983 of India to reduce the overheads ? 160.00 172.00

THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND (For PDS) (For PDS) CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA SINGH) :(a) During 1983-84 kharif marketing Central Government supplies rice and season, about 2.70 million tonnes of paddy wheat to the State Governments at the was purchased from the farmers about 6.02 above rates. The State Governments fix the million tonnes of rice procured from the consumer prices afier adding iheir incidental millers. cosls.

(h) During 1983-84 rabi marketing (f) The Food Corporation of India is season, about 8.29 million tonnes of wheat making constant endeavour to reduce ihe cost of storage and distribution by optimi- was procured. satioh of the use of resources through more efficient movement, better storage capacity (e) For 1983-84 kharif and rabi market- utilisation, reduction of storage and transit ing seasons, paddy was purchased at support shortages by introducing machine stitching price of Rs. H2.00, Rs. 136 00 and Rs. of bags etc. 140.00 per quintal for common, fine and superfine varieties respectively. «he price Population Covered by TV In Kerala of rice purchased under levy from millers was fixed on the ba^is of the support prices for paddy and incidental charges of con- 374. SHRI V,S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN: version as relevant tp each State The Will the Minister of INFORMATION procurement price of wheat was Rs. 151.1/0 AND BROADCASTING be pleased to per quintal for the year 1983-84. state : 107 Written Answers |MARCH 18,1985 Written Answers 108

(a) the total population covered by ii) Population affected 12 58 lakbs TV in Kerala; iii) Cropped area affec- 1.49 lakh ha. (b) the area (hat arc not covered by ted * the existing transmission Centres; and iv) Area land cast 2,200 ha. (c) the plans being chalkcd out to put these areas too on the TV coverage 7 v) No. of houses/huts 2.50 lakh damaged THE MINISTER OF STATE OF vi) No. of lives lost 578 THE MINISTRY OF 1NFOMATION AND BROAD CASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : vii) No. of cattle head 18389 (a) and (b) At present 25% population lost of Kerala is covered by TV service. On commissioning of the high power (1 i KW) viii) Estimated value of Rs 46 47 crores transmitter and Cochip and augmentation dam»geg to public of the power of transmitter at Trivandrum property. to 10 KW, about 71°/0 population of Kerala excluding that in Wayannd distract is (b) The State Government requested cxpected to be covered. Central assistance of Rs. 114.86 crores for relief rehabilitation, repairs and restoration (c) There is no approved scheme to of public utilities and cyclone preparedness. further extend the coverage. They alio asked for a loan of Rs. 1 crore for assistance to APCOB for additional credit limit. The above amounts are meant Cyclone in Nellore District of for not only Nellore but also for the dis- / Andhrn Pradesh tricts of Chitoor, Prakasam and Cuddapab. The Central Team visited the State and had 375. SHRI N.R. VENKATARATNAM: detailed discussions with the State Govern- Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND ment officials and had also on the spot RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to inspections of some affected areas On the state : basis of the recommendations of the Central Team and also Inter-ministerial High Level (a) extent of damage suffered by Committee on Relief, a ceiling of Central Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh in the Assistance of Rs. 37* 8 crores and the sctual rccent cyclone as estimated by the A,P. expenditure on Army assistance was sanc- Government and the Central Team sent by tioned to the State Government for relief Union Government; urid measures in these districts. The recommendations of the Central Team and the High Level Committee are on the basis of (b) amount requested by the Govern- the existing norms. It is for the State ment of Andhra Pradesh and the amount Government to allocate the asistance sanctioned by the Central Government and amongst the affected districis. the rationale adopted in granting less amount ? Fixation of Price of Agricultural Products THE MINISTER OP AGRICULTURE to Control Price Index AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) According to the 376 SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE Government of Andhra Pradesh the extent of damfcpe in the distiict of Nellore due PATIi : Will the Minister of AGRICUL- TURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be .* clone that cccur

(a) whether the cost of agricultural i) No. of villages affec- 811 produce constitute a major factor for deter* ted mining the pi ice index ; 109 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (S \K A ) Written Answers 110

(b) if so, what steps are being taken to Production of Foodgrains in 1984 m ihuin the prices of agricultural produce so thit the price level does not shoot high 377. SHRI G.G. SWELL: Will the thereby adversely affecting the agriculturist; Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL and DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : ■ (c) whether in achieving the above objective, Government would ensure that (a) the quantum of foodgrains pro* the economic interests and welfare of the duction during the year J 984 in the agriculturist are not sacrificed ? country ;

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (b) the total cultivated area ; AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) The value of marketable surplus of agricultural produce . constitutes (c) how does it compare with the the basis for constructing the weighting Chinese production of last year and the diagram cf Index Numbers of Wholesale total Chinese land under cultivation ; and Prices (Base 1970-71 = 100).

(b) and (c) While fixing the support (d) whether government have made a prices of agricultural commodities, Govern study in regard to the difference and come ment takes into consideration several factors to same conclusions ? including the interests of producers and consumers The issue prices of cereals supplied through public distribution system THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE are subsidised by the Government in the AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI interest of the consumers. Further, to BUTA SINGH) : (a) to (c) A statement keep the prices under check steps are taken giving area and production of foodgrains in to increase production, maintain buffi r India during 1983-84 and in China during stocks of foodgrains and arrange imports 1983 (latest available from FAO Production and restrict exports when required, to Year Book in the case of latter) is given augment domestic availability. below

Area—Million hectares Production—Million tonnes

* Crop India (1983-84) China (1983)' Production Cropped Production Cropped Area Ajea

94.54 . 343.73 Cereals 106.94 138.89 6.04 Pluses 23.41 12.65 . 4.88 349.77 £ Foodgrains 130.36 151.54 99.42

*FAO estimate

In case of China, cereals iQclude paddy in China is more than that in India (unhusked). In the Indian Official statistics due t o : given above cereals include paddy in terms i) more irrigated area of cleaned rice (excluding husk) ii) intensive agricultural practices

(d) ‘ According to an assessment made iii) application of integrated pest manage- by ICAR, it it observed that productivity ment 111 Written Answers MARCH 18,1985 Written Answers 112

ivj timely opcraiions (a) whether Government’s attention has been drawn to the news-item captioncd v) extensive inter and multiple cropping 'Bitier sugar for Champaran Cane-growers* systems in the Patriot dated February 8 , 1985 vi) application of more organic fertilisers; reporting that huga arrears amounting to and around R*. 26 crors due to 10 lakh cane growers of the Champaran district has vii) quick transfer of technology mecha- accumulated against the nine sugar mills in nism. the area since 1982 and 1983 ;

Further the average rate of application (b) If so, whether Government have of chemical fertilisers in China is about collected official figures about the extent of 121 Kgs. per hectare as compared to ^5 latest sugarcane arrears in this area and Kgs. per hectare in India duriug 1981-8?. other sugar growing areas, if so, the Similarly, area under machine cultivation in details thereof indicating the arrears, in the China has gone up to 45 million hectares. beginning of each year since 1982 added and It is because of these reasons that the pro- cleared during each year ; and ductivity in China is higher ihan that in India (c) The steps Government propose to Setting up of a Garbage Plant in New Delhi take to ensure clearance of dues to sugar cane growers year to year ? 378. SHRI G G. SWELL : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA SINGH) : (a) Yes. Sir. (a) whether he inagurated a garbage plant in New Delhi ; (b) The position of cane price dues against sugar mills in the Champaran (b) the cost of the plant, its capacity, District and other areas of Bihar from the the price at which the fertilizer will be beginning of the 1982-83 season upto 31.1.85 available to the consumers ; and is given in the statement amched. (cj whether additionally he is considering hydropon’cs as a means of (c) Ensuring payment of cane price augmenting vegetable production in Delhi arrears is the direct responsibility of the and other big cities ? State Governments, who have the necessary field organistaions and powers to enforce THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE such payments. The Central Government AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI monitors the position and issues directions BUTA SINGHJ : (a) Yes, Sir. to State Governments, from time to time for expeditious clearance of cane price (b) The New Delhi Municipal Commitiee arrears The State Governments have been has set up the compost plant at a cost of advised to keep a watch on cane price Rs 191.47 lakhs including the cost of infra- payments from the beginning of the season structuie to feed the plant. The plant itself. Check on malpractices by mills also has a capacity to process 200 tonnes of raw has to be ensured by the State Government garbage per day. At prcsentf the compost concerned. * is available at a cost of Rs. 40/- per tonne plus Rs. 2j- per tonne as loading charges, ex-factmy gate. The Central Government, on its part, has been taking steps aimed at (c) Thete is no such proposal under improving the liquidity of the industry to consideration at present. enable it to pay’the cane dues The steps taken over the last 2-3 years include Arrears to Cane Growers liberalisation of bank credit facilities, 380. SHRI ANAND SINGH : Will reduction in bank margins on credit against the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL sugar stocks, change in the method of SUPPLIES be pleased to state : valuation of sugar stocks to the benefit of Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written 113 114 the industry, judicious monthly releases of in addition to holding costs, etc. Besides, free-sale sugar for maintaining desired level ways and means advances have also been of prices, creation of buffer stocks against granted to a few States in the context of which industry was entitled to 100% credit high can price arrears in those States.

Statement

Statement showing the cane price payable, paid and the amounts outstanding ]n respect of super mills in the Champaran District and other area§ o f Bihar from 1982-83 season upto 31 1-1985. (Fig ures in Rs. / lakhs)

SI. Particulars Champaran Other areas Total No. District of Bihar Bihar

1982-83 ]. Cane Price arrears as 516.42 681.27 1227.69 on 30.9.82 for 1981-K2 and earlier seasons.

2. Cane price payable for 4*56.55 4263.07 8819.62 1982-83. 3. Total ' 5102.97 4944,34 10047,31 4. Price paid during b474.52 2871.77 6346.29 1982-83.

(Figures in Rs,/lakhs

SI. Particulars Champaran Olher areas Total No. District of Bihar Bihar

1983 84 1. Cane price arrears as 1(28.45 2072.57 3701.02 on 30.9.83 for 1982-83 and earlier seasons. Cane price payable for 1983-84. 2628.00 2291.13 491913 3. Total , 4256.45 4363.70 8620.15 4. Price paid during 1983-84. 3134.49 3246 9 % 6381-47

1984-85 Cane price arrears as on 30.9 84 for 1981-84 and earlier seasons. 1121.96 1116.72 2238,68 Cane price payable for 1984-85 season upto 31.1,85. 1077.53 893.59 1971.12 3. Totals 2192.49 2010.31 4209.80 4. Price paid during 1984-85 upto 31.1.85. 1151.23 983.34 2134,57 5. Arrears as on 31.1.85 for 1984-85 and earlier seasons. 1048.26 1026.97 2075.23 . . men Answers M ARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers I ) r, 1H

Estimated Foodgratns Yield from Ilibi Crop (b) efforts made to increase productioa of each of the above crops; and 381, SHRi ANAND SINGH : Will the Mioistcr of AGRICULTURE AND (c) the criteria Government propose to RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to adopt to rationalise resources, allocations state : and their efficient utilisation ?

(a) the estimated amount of foodgrains THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE yield from the Rabi Crop during the year AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI 1984-85 so far. item wise, and how the same BUTA SINGH) : (a) Year-wise and compares with the targets fixed under the State-wise production estimates of wheat, Sixth Plan ; aud rice, gram, tur and other pulses (Kharif and Rabi separately) are (b) the targets of procurement fixed available in published lotm in the publi- for the same, item-wise and State-wise and cation entitled ‘Area and Production of the sfepi> taken in that regard so far ? Principal crops in India 1981-84’ and us Supplement issued by the Directorate of THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Economics & Statistics, Department of Agri- AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI culture & Cooperation, whicii ius been BUTA SINGH) : (a) Sixth Plan Production supplied to Parliament Library. targets for 198 4 85 far the Rabi Foodgrains- itemwise are as under : (b) Efforts made to increase production Crop Production target of rice, wheat, pulses and other crops include : (million tonnes)

Rice (Summtr) 4 iO i) a massive programme of irrigation Wheat 45.60 development undei which particular Coarse Cereals 5.30 attention is paid to cover small and marginal farms. Cereals 55.40

Gram 5-85 ii) extension support to increase average Pulses 8.43 yields; Foodgrains 63.83 iii) provision of adequate credit, supply of inputs, particularly of seeds, Production : stimates for ]984-85 for fertilisers and pesticides, large-scak the above crops have not yet bccome due. distribution of minikits, assured supply In most of the Slates even harvesting is yet of diesel and electricity for agri to commencc. Hcnce, it is too early to cultural operation during critical give any m n jstiinutes of likely production. periods of crop growth; and

(b) The procurement of wheat etc. at iv) appropriate price support measures support prices takes place under voluntaiy for different crops. offers by the farmers, ond as such no targets for the samj are fixed. Special programmes for achieving a break-through in the productivity ot pulses Production of Wheat, Rice and Pulses have been undertaken under the New 20- Point Programme. 382. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND An accelerated production programme RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to for increasing production of rice in the state : eastern region has been taken up. Under this Plan the constraints to productivity will (a) the quantity of wheat, rice and each be identified at the block level and develop- pulse crop produced from 1981 to 1984, ment programmes formulated to overcome State-wi.

(c) Rational allocation and utilisation (c) the progress made in implementing of limited resources of land, watrr and in- Rural Landless Employment Guarantee puts, particularly seeds, fertilisers, credit and Programme in 1983*84 and 1984-85 in pesticides with due consideration of econo- different States ; and mic, agroclimatic and other relevant factors has been the main strategy for augmenting (d) the State-wise target set for imple- agricultural-production and productivity menting Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme in the above Implementation of RLEGP years ? 383. KUMARI PUSHPA DEVI : SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY: THE MINISTER OF STA1E IN THE Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHAND- state : RAKAR) : (a) and (b) No, Sir.

(a) whether his Ministry has introduced (c) and (d) The progress of expenditure a scheme to register workers under the Rural and employment generation under the Landless Employment Guarantee Progiamme FLEGP for 19S3-84 and 1984-85 alongwith (RLEGP) ; the State-wise target for employment generation for 1984 85 is indicated in the attached (b) if so, the purpose of the intro- statement. No State wise target for employ- duction of such scheme ; ment generation was fixed for 1983-84. 'iD Statement

~ Stattment . 3. Bihar 1425 0 - 83.71 64,00 I 1600,0 1044.00 l.o1 4. Gujarat 320.0 30.19 Negligible 15.35 3.72 3,08 420.0 177.87 5. Haryana 84.0 17,0 3 11.11 300.0 199,00 - 6. Himachal Pradesh 60,0 - 17.31 2.74 375,0 58.48 - 7. Jammu &: Kashmir 75.0 - 169,16 111.19 2350.0 1095.94 7.75 8. Karoataka 470,0 83.08 ~ O.o3 107.92 17.59 0 26 2350 0 727.00 ~ 9. Kerala 470 0 243.76 171,10 "::: 3900.0 1229.61 8.43 ::... 10. Madhya Pradesh 780 0 107.70 309,?.4 185.79 ~ 3- 27. Delhi 4.0 20.0 3.59 .. 0-70 0.11 IV ... . .-'~ 28. Goa, Daman &: Diu 9.0 45 0 23 .50 2.51 1.61 :; ... - 0 ' 0\ 29. Lakshadweep 2.0 10.0 4 89 0 51 0,43 ...... Vl ;;. 0.83 30 Mizoram 8.0 ... 40.0 15.64 ... 1.22 ~ >- 311 Pondicberry 8-0 2.71 40.0 13.98 0.29 1.83 --1.38--- ALL INDIA 10000.0 621.09 50000.0 24 !96.29 51·96 3000·0 1538.85 ---- -·· - -·-- ~ ~ :: ).. "' "'" ..<;:

..... N"" 123 Written Answers M ARCH 18, 1S85 Written Answers l 2i

Special Status of Immunity to 1CRISAT Television Coverage fn Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri Districts of Maharashtra 384. SHRI MOHD. MAHFOOJ ALl KHAN : 385. PROF, MADHU DANDAVATE : SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : BROADCASTING be pleased to state : SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY (a) whether there has been a persistent SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH i and a strong demand for providing adequate SHRI AMAL DATTA : facilities to Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri dis- SHRI R.P. DASS : trict of Maharashtra to ensure proper reception of television programmes ; SHRI SMFUDDIN CHOW- DHURY : Will the Minister of AGRI- (b) if so, the steps being taken to CULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ensure television coverage in Sindhudurg and be pleased to state : Ratnagiri ; and

(;) whether the International Crops (c) the time by which the television Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics facilities will be made available in these (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, which employs districts ? several foreigners was given a status of ‘United Nations’ which confers a spccial THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE status of immunity ; MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI V N, GADGIL): (b) if so, the reasons therefor ; (a) Demands for providing TV service to Sindhudurg and Rainagiri districts have (c) whether following the unearthing been received. of espionage network in the country, Govern- ment have considered the desirability of (b) and (c) Sindhudurg district is cx- reviewing the policy with regard to the pected to get coverage when 1 V transmitter status of the scientific agencies particularly at Rann.ii is commissioned on full power of in the sensitive areas with a view to checking 10 KW during 1985 86 Extension of TV spying activities under the cover of research service to uncovered areas of the country, and collaboration; and including Ratnagiri district depends on availability of resources for future expansion (d) if *o, what steps have been taken of the TV network by Government in this direction ? International Decade for Water Supply and THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Sanitation AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) and (b) No, Sir. 386 PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: Certain limited privileges and immu- Will the Minister of WORKS AND HOUS- nities have been accorded >o the ICRlSAT ING be pleased to state : under f jra 3 of the United Nations (Privi- leges and Immunirie?) Act, 194 7 The (a) the rrcan programmes undertaken privilege* and immunises accorded to by Government under the International Decade for water supply and sanitation ICRISAT are in accordance with the Memo- randum of Agreement of March, 1972 bet- g:ncra!ly or specifically for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; ween the Government of Ind'a and the Consultative Group on International Agri- (b) the achievements, shortfalls and cultural Research, for the establishment of expenditure. State-wise in respect of (he the *"iiernationa| Crops Research Institute above ; and for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). fC) the steps envisaged to overcome ihe (c) and (d) Government is fully cons- shortfalls and weaknesses relating to the cious of the security of scientific agencies States significantly laoging behind in respctf located in sensitive areas. of both water supply and sanitation ? 125 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906(SAKA) Written Answers 126

THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND sectors for achieving the goals of the inter- HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : national Drinking Water Supply and Sanita- (a) The objective during the International tion Decade keeping in view the progress Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation achieved so far will be known only after the Decade is to provide safe and adequate Seventh Five Year Plan is finalised. The drinking water to 100 per cent of rural and States, however, have been requeued to step urban population and sanitation facilities to up their provision in the sector of water 80 per cent of urban population and 25 per supply and sanitation adequately during the cent of the rural population. Water supply Seventh Five Year Plan. and sanitation are State subjects and State Governments have to formu- Procurement and Distribution of Foodgrains late and implement schemes for achieving the objectives of the Dccade, The 387. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : Centre has prepared a National Master Plan Will the Minister; of FOOD AND CIVIL for the purpose and laid down the policy SUPPLIES be pleased to state : guidelines. . Provision for drinking water and sanitation is made in the budget of the (a) the. main items of foodgrains pro- States. Central Government releases grants cured by Government in the past three^ears, under the Accelerated Rural Water Supply in terms of value State-wise and year-wise Programme for supplementing the resources each yeai; of the States for covering problem villages identified in 1980 with atleast one source of (b) the siatewise distribution of the snfe drinking water. During 83-84 and above items for the past three years and the 84-85 grants were also released to States based on performance in achieving the tar- value thereof, Stale-wise; gets of coverage of problem villages. There is no separate earmarking of funds u ider (c) the latest available details of main ARP for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes. items of foodsiocks with the Government ; States, have, however, been instructed to locate every new source in the habitations (d) what is considered by Government of Scheduled Castes provided it is as the ‘Safe’ level of foedstocks ; and logistically and technically possible to do so. (e) the inputs, if any, supplied by the Food Corporation of India to the producers (b) State-wise coverage of problem of foodgrains from whom procurement is villages till 31 12 84 is given in Statement I. made ? [Placed in Library. See No. LT-5?9/^o]. Populaiion wise coverage of Scheduled THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND Castes/Scheduled Tjibes under the Rural CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA Drinking Water Supply Programme for 81- SINGH) : (a) Statements showing State- 82 to 84-85 (upto September, 84) is given in wise procurement of foodg'ains for the Statemsnt-II. ‘ [Placed in Library. See marketing seasons 1981 82, 1982 83 and No. LT-559/85]. 1983 84 ars atiached »9 Annexures 1, II r.nd III respectively. The State agencies are Expenditure under Minimum Needs required to procure foodgrains at support/ Programme durind 80-81 to 82-83/outlays procurement prices fixed by the Government^ for 83-84 and 84 85 is given in Statement-IU Statements indicating support/procurement [Placed in Library. See No. LT-559/85] prices are laid on the Table of the House. The grants released to the States under ARP [Placed in Library. See No. LT-560/85]. during 1980-85 and under Incentive Schemc during 83*84 and 84-85 are given in State- (b) Statement showing State-wise distri- ment-IV. [Placed in Library. See No. bution of foodgrains from Central Pool LT-559/85]. during the year* 1982, 1983 and 1981 is attached (Annexure VI). The foodgrains (c) The provision that will become were issued for distribution at the Central available for water supply and sanitation issue Prices fixed by the Government. A 127 Written Answers MARCH, 18 1935 Written Answers 128

statement showing issue prices of foodgrains (a) whether a seminar titled "INTER. is laid down on the Table of the House. ACTION-1” was held recently regarding the [Placed in Library. See No. TL-560/85], programme for International Year of Shelter for the Homeless: 87; (c) The total stock of foodgrains with ■* (b) if *o, the recommendations of this the public agencies as on 1.2.85 was 22.35 seminar; and million tonnes consisting of 8.25 million tonnes of rice, 13.99 million tonnes of wheat and 0.11 million tonnes of coarse grains (c) whether a programme on the lines of these recommendations is being (d) As per buffer stocking policy of the drawn up ? Government, the buffer stock of foodgrains to be maintained by the public agencies THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND should be 10 million tonnes over and above HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : th« operotional stocks which on different (a) Yes, Madam. ^ dates of the year, wolud range between the lowest figure of 6.5 million tonnes on 1st (b) The consensus of opinion among April and the highest figure of ] 1.4 million the participants, inter-alia, is as follows; tonnes on 1st July. 1. the intended beneficiaries of the IYSH (e) No inputs (over nnd above the projects should comprise squatter and support price) are supplied by the Food slum dwellers, shalterless and other Corporation of India. disadvantaged sections of the society who are without facilities and services Application from Burn Standard Company like drinking water, sanitation, health, to Close Down its Refractory Units education, job opportunities and the like. 388. SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH : Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased 2 . Single window approach should be to state : adopted for tackling the problems of the shelterless. (a) whether Born Standard Company Limited has applied to his Ministry for 3. An inventory of available land resource* clearance lo close down its refractory and continuous updating of data units; should be undertaken.

(h) if so, details thereof; and 4. A minimum percentage of l»nd should be allocated and earmarked for the (c) reaction of his Ministry therero ? purpose of providing shelter to the homeless. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. 5. A land bank should be created. ANJAIAH) : (a) to (c) Yes Sir The Manage- ment of Burn Standard Company Limited 6 . It should be mandatory for private have given notices of closure of their developers to provide a minimum per- Durgapur Works and Raniganj No 2 Works centage of the total land developed with effect from 20th May, 1985 seeking for the poorest among the poor, perraisaion of the Central Government for the intended closures under the Industrial 7. It should be made mandatory on all Disputes (Amendment) Act, 1982. The industrial units to allocate adequate matter is under consideration. land and resoures for providing shelter to the workers. Scn-car “ Interaction-1” for International year of Shelter for the Home-less 8. There should be a two pronged attack namely creation of new housing stock 389. SHRIMAT1 KISHORI S1NHA : and maitenance, restoration, improve- Will the Minister of WORKS AND HOUS- ment and expansion of the existing ING be pleased to state : housing assets. Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 130

9. 25 percent increase in the present cost to juggest suitable mechanism for ceiling for economically weaker section monitoring activities of different ins- and rural housing schemes should be titutions. approved by the Government. 22. The development programme of com- ]0. The rate of int:rest for shelter pro- • parativ;ly bigger villages should be jects for intended beneficiaries should prepared by the State Town and be lowered to 5 percent. Country Planning Organisations.

11. A Rural Housing Finance Corpora- 23. While the subsidised rural housing tion should b* set up should be coutinued, the practice of providing free housing should be dis- 12. The shelter projects should be framed continued. by taking feed back from the community. 24. Massive programme for regeneration of traditional building material should l'i. The participation of voluntary agen- be launched. cies in rural housing programme should be encouraged. 25. The lural and urban shelter programme 14. A census of slums and marginal settle- may be given allocation of plan ment should be carried out all over resources in the ratio of 60:40 and in the country. addition to plan funds resources from commercial banks should also be 15. Along term land utilisation policy mobilised. based on future economic development and demographic projections 26. The Reserve Bank of India’s restric- should be adopted. tions on commercial bank loans for shelter should be liberalised and thQ 16. To achieve intensive utilisation of procedures followed by financial insti- land, strategy of low rise high den- tutions for financing shelter projects sity’ development should be adopted. should be simplified

17. The concept of incremental develop- 27. In order to reduce the incidence of ment be considered as a land develop- ‘transaction cosl ’ on the intended ment option. beneficiaries suitable amendments may be made to the existing legislations 18. A specific percentage of the total to reduce the cost of land acquisition, investment in hou^rg should be reser- rcgisiration, acquisition of title etc. ved for shelter to intended beneficiaries of the IYSH Projects. 28 Reseach and development work in ihe field of shelter should be oriented to 19. Macro level integrated land develop- evolve ‘Affordable Shelter’ to the in- ment plans should be prepared for tended beneficiaries and the personnel each region by Slate Town and Coun- of the implementing agencies should try Planning Organisations. be trained in the new concepts and techniques of affordable shelter. 20. Suitable extension agencies may be created to guide and coordinate exten- (c) It is for the State Governments to sion work of various Municipal draw up suitable programmes, authorises. Subsidised Foodgrains to Weaker 21. A Committee may beset up to go Sections by States into the multiplicity of organisations involved in human settlement work 390. SHRIMA1I KISHOR1 SINHA : and to suggest suitable modifications Will the Minister of FOOD AND CJVIL in the institutional structure and also SUPPLIES be pleased to state : 13J Written Answers MARCH 18,1985 Written Answers

(a) the States that have been supplying Maharashtra 272.6 330.5 subsidised foodgrains to weaker sections; Manipur 26.8 11.5 (b) the subsidy involved in each case Meghalaya 80.6 and what is the financial implication of this 14.5 subsidy; and Nagaland 48.0 9.3 Orissa 38.2 144.2 (c) whether Government have provided foodgrains allocation from its pool for these Punjab 1.7 12 9 schemes ? Rajasthan ' 4.5 15.2 THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND ' Sikkim 36.4 3.3 CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRa Tamil Nadu 271 5 91.*) SINGH) : (a) to (c) Allocations of foodgrains from the Central Pool are made to various Tripura 85 3 6.1 States Union Territories at subsidised prices Uttar Pradesh 237 1 103.6 to enable them to implement the public distribution system wjiijh aims primarily at West Bengal 962 2 802. » supplying foodgrains to the consumes, par- Ac£N Islands ticularly the vulnerable sections of the popu- ' 40 4.9 lation, at reasonable p'ices A statement Arunachal Pradesh 35 8 3.9 indicating supplies of foodarains from the Chandigarh 2.9 Central Pool for the public distribu'ion 2.8 system in various States/Union Territories A<£N Haveli 0.9 Neg for the year 1984 is attached. The consu- Delhi - mer subsidy involved per quintal on issue of 153.7 358.4 rice and wheat from the Central Pool Goa, Daman & Diu 33 6 14.9 (without incidence of storage and transit losses) is estimat-ed at Rs. 60 07 and Rs. Pondichetri 5 3 1 1 53.51, respectively, for 1984-85. Mizoram 58 7 6 1

Statement Lakshadweep 4.0 Neg.

Supplies of rice and wheat from Central Poo!for public distribution system in Total AH 5612.6 2903.7 resp-jct o f various States! UTs during the States/Uls year 1984 Neg = Below 50 tonnes. (Figures in *000 tonnes) Legislation to make Workers’ Right to States/UFs SUPPLIES ■ Literacy A Basic Labour Right Rice Wheat 391 SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA : Andhra Pradesh 984,0 ~ 9 1 6 Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state : Assam 220.8 141.3

Bihar 83.7 270.9 (a) whether the governing body'of the Central Workers Education Board has Gujarat 91.8 17.8 suggested to Government to enact a legis- Haryana 9 1 54.6 lation to make workers’ right to literacy a basic labour right: Himachal Pradesh 31.4 23.3

Jammu <£ Kashmir 122.8 88.6 (b) if so, what steps Government are considering to take in this regard; and Karnataka 231.S 77.5

Kerala 1322.6 I4o.l (c) what other measures are being taken to provide educational facility to the Madhya Pradesh 150.8 44.9 workers to remove illiteracy among them ? Written Answers PHALGUNA. 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 134

t h e MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) & (d) Yes} Sir, The seeds were MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. tested by the experts in the Plant Quarantine ANJAIAH) : (a) No, Sir, Division of the National Bureau of Plant Genetics Resources of the ICAR located (b) Does not arise. in the Campus of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, fust under (c) As a part of the National Adult laboratory conditions and subiequently Education Programme, the Central Board under post quarantine nursejy in the field for workers Education has been conducting conditions under itrici violence. Only a functional adult literacy classcs in the orga- few plants were found to carry either the nised sector since 2nd October, 1978 through Loose Smut disease or the flag Smut, These 43 Regional Centres spread all over the were destroyed along with four adjacent country. The duration of these classcs is healthy rows on either side of the infected 6 months. The main thrust is in the plants. The remainder of the experimental plantation and mining areas where rate of seed material was harvested and made il iteracy is very high. available to the concerned scientists through the IC AR Project Directorate of Wheat,

Import of Chemical-Coated Seeds to India (e) The seeds harvested from the experimental nurseries were healthy and 392. SHRT CHINTAMANI JENA : were meant for strengthening the genetic SHRI Y S. MAHAJAN : variability in the wheat breeding pro* SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH giamme. The procedure followed is part of MALIK : Will the Minister oF AGRI- the collaborative programmes with the above CULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOP- named international research centres for MENT be pleased to state : developing better and high yielding wheat varieties. The question of taking any (a) whether Government’s atteution action against the suppliers of the experi- has been drawn to news-item published in mental seed material does not therefore the Hindustan Times dated 6 February, arise. 1985 regarding ‘‘Chemical ceated wheat seeds sent to India” ; Panels on Wage Policy

(b) iF so, the names of the countries 393. SHRI CHITTA MAHATA : Will from whom such seeds were purchased ; the Minister of LABOUR be pleaied to state : (c) whether these seeds were tested ; if so, what is the result and whether these (a) whether Government have formed sreds were distributed to the farmers for the panels on wage policy ; and growing ; (b) if so, the details thereof and the (d) if so, the details thereof ; and recommendations made so far by the panels ? (e) what are the effects of these seeds and what action has been taken by Govern- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ment against the suppliers ? MINISTRY OF LABOUk (SHRI T. ANJAIAH) : (a) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (b) Does not arise. BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. Attack on Rameohwaram Fishermen by (b) The seeds were received (not pur- Lankao Navy chased) for experimental purposes from the International Centre for Maize & Wheat 394. SHRI CHITTA MAHATA : Will Research in Mexico and the International the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND Centre for Research in Dry Land Agri- RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : culture, Alleppo, Syria. 135 Written Answers MARCH18, 1985 Written Answers 135

(9) whether fishermen in Rameshwaram (b) if so, the faction of Government arc unable to earn their livelihood due to thereto ? 'he threat from ihe Lankan Navy ; and

(b) if so, Ihe details thereof and steps THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE so far taken in the matter ? MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI V N. GADGIL1 : THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (a. and (b) Requests for provision of AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI wider T V coverage in Kerala have been BUTA SINGH) ; (a) and (b) Infor,nation received from time to time With the h b:ing collected. commissioning of 10 KW transmitter at Cochin and augmentation of the power of Inadequate Advertisement to Small and the existing transmitter at Trivandrum 10 Medium Newspapers 10 KW, several districts of Kerala, including Quilon district, are expected to be 395. SHRI CHITTA MAHATA : Will covered fully Extension of TV seivice to the Miniver of INFORMATION AND various uncovered parts of the country BROADCASTING be pleased to state: including Kerala will depend on availability of resources for future Hans of TV Expansion. (a) whether small and medium newspapers are not getting theit due share of Supply of Foodgrains to Kerala advertisements from Government and Public Undertakings ; and 397. PROF P.J. KURIEN : Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES (b) if 10, the details in this regard ? be pleased to state :

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a> the total monthly requirement of MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND foodgrains in Kerala for distribution through BROADCASTING (SHRI V N, GADGIL) : Public Distribution System; (a) and (b) No, Sir. The Government advertisements routed through the Directo- rate of Advertising and Visual Publicity are (b) how much has been supplied by the Centre during 1984 with monthly break up; released iu adequate quantity to small and and medium newspapers. During 1 v8 s 84 in monetiry terms these papers accounted for 66% approximately of the advertisements (c) the steps 'aken to meet the full released through Directorate of Advertising requirement of Kerala ? an! VhiiU F'u^licify. However, it is not incu~nb*nt >1 the Public Undertakings to THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND route their a f /srtisemints through the said CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA agency.

a SINGH): (a) and (b) A statement indicating the total monthly demand, allotment Setting up of a Low Power Transmitter tit and offtake of foodgrains for the Public Pattanatitta, Ch iralkiunnu and Iaakki Distribution System in respect of Kerala in Kerala during th: year 1984 is attached.

3>6. PRO? P J. KURIEN : Will the (c) Allocations of foodgrains from

Statement agricultural production crop-wise are available till 1983-84. On the basis of these, it Demand} Allotment & Offtake o f Foodgrains is observed that the growth rates in the production of foodgrains and paddy during the from the Central Pool in Respect o f Kerala first four years of the Sixth Plan were higher for Public Distribution System durinp the than the targetted growth rates In respect Your 1984. of pulses, the growth rale achieved is mar- (In ’000 Tonnes) ginally short of the targetted growth rate. As regards cotton, jute, and mesta and sugar* Month Demand Allot- Off- cane, due to unfa\ourable weather condi- ment take tions during 1983-84, these crops weie affected adversely. As such tbe achievement January 150.0 145.0 122.0 was below the targetted level. However, their giowth rates are expected to improve February 150.0 145.0 117.8 in the year 1984-85. March 150.0 145 0 134 0 April 150.0 145.0 113.4 (b) Firm estimates for both kharif and rabi crops during 1984-85 have not yet May 155.0 145.0 125.8 become available from all the States. It is, 155.0 145 0 127.8 June therefore, not possible to make any assess- July 155.0 155.0* 112 5 ment of the shortfall, if any, vis-a-vis the August 155.0 155.0* 155.1 Sixth Plan targets. 155.0* 109.9 September. 155.0 (c) During the Seventh Plan, the stra- October 155.0 155.0* 113.5 tegy would be t.) ensure easy .availability of November 155.0 145.0 116.0 all critical inputs, including high yielding variety seeds, improved technology, ferti- December 155.0 145.0 120 9 lisers, irrigation, credit, plant protection etc. and also adequate price incentives to the TOTAL 1840.0 1780.0 1468.7 farmers in achieving the targets.

(*) Includes 10,000 tonnes of rice allotted on Allocation of Funds for Rural ad hoc basis. Employment Programme 399. SHRI B.V. DESAI: Will tbe Slower Pace of Growth of Crops Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL during Sixth Plan DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

398. SHRI B.V. DESAI : Will the (a) whether Government propose to Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL allocate more funds for rural employment DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : programme and the same is likely to be step- ped up substanti illy in the next financial (a) whether the growth rates fixed for year; if so, the details thereof; the Sixth Plan were unlikely to be achieved in regard to foodgrains, paddy, pulses, sugar- (b) whether the objectives of these cane, cotton, jute, and mesta; schemes are being modified to make them more effective; (b) to what extent the targets of foodgrains were not achieved during the Sixth (c) whether the major thrust now would Five Year Plan; and be on bringing about an overall improvement of life in the rural areas by creating (c) to what extent the deficiencies will suitable assets through employment genera- be removed and improvement made for achi- tion projects; eving ihe targets in the Seventh Five Year (d) if so, the improvements that are Plan ? likely to be made; and THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (e) by what time the results will be BUTA SINGH) : (a) Firm estimates of known ? 139 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Writteh Answers

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) Thia is covered in the reply to (a) DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- & (b) above. MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRA- K AR): (a) to (e) The basic objcctivcs of ihc (d) The icheme, when finalised, will be Rural Employment Programmes at present helpful in thii direction. are geneiation of productive employment (e) As per the guidelines issued by and creation of durable droductive as^epts Reserve Bank of India iD 1979, a specific Though the Seventh Five Year Plan is yet to amount is earmarked each year as housing be finalised, ihe Approach To The Seventh finance. Since 1982, an amount of Five Year Plan 1985-90, clearly states “the Rs. 65 crores out of a total of Rs. emphasis on rural employment through 150 crores is meant for individuals and (he NREP, RLEGp and IRDP will continue with remaining for Housing and Urban Develop- better planning, closer monitoring and higher ment Corporation, State Housing Boards and organisation for effective implementation”. Housing Development Finance Corporation, fhe augmentation of these amounts would Involvement of Boaks in the Process depend on the outcome of the discussions of Lending Funds for Housing icferred to in reply to (a)

(a) whether Government are aware [Ti ablation] that the plant protection chemicals are Vacation of Government Accommodation being sold to the ryots of cotton, chillies’ by Ex-Ministers and Ex-Members of groundnut and turmerie in black market, Parliament and 403. SHRI DILEEP SINGH BHURIA : Will the Minister of WORKS AND HOUS- (b) if so, the steps taken by Govern- ING be pleased to state : ment to impose statutory price control on (a) the names of Ex-Ministei.s and those chemicals to save ryots from exploita- Ex Members of Parliament who posses tion by the manufacturers ? Government accommodation and the period since when they are in possession of THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE this accommodation ; AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (b) the total amount of rent outstand- BUTA SINGH) : (a) At present, there is ing against each of them ; no statutory control on the prices of pesticides. Hence, there can be no question of (c) the action taken so far to get the sale of pesticides in black market. Prices, accommodation vacated and to realise the however, vary from place to place and outstanding amount of rent from them ; manufacturer to manufacturer. The main and ' factors contributing to high prices of pesticides are the Customs duties, Sales Tax, (d) further action being tiken in this increase in prices of raw material, freight regard ? rate, cost of utilities, cost of packaging THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND material, cost of labour and staff etc. HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : and (b) A statement in respect of (b) With a view to examining the general poDl accommodation is attached. feasibility, or otherwise, of imposing a Statutory price control on pesiicides, a (c) and (d) Action to get the accom- Study has been entrusted to the Bureau of modation vacated and to realise the out- Industrial Costs & Prices. standing dues is being taken as per rules.

Statement

SI. Name of Ex-Minister/ Particulars of Date of Amount No. Ex-MPs accommodation Cancella- dues as on tuon ^8.2.85

1. Prof. D P. Chattopadhyay AB-I4, Mathura Road 9.8.81 Rs. 4405,25 Ex*MP Type VII

2. Shri S.S. Sisodia 11, Talkatora Road June ’84 Rs. 7859 90 Ex-M.P. Type VIII

3. Shri Bhishma Narain Singh 1, Teen Murti Marg 15.5 84 Rs, 73959 00 Ex-M.P. Type VIII

4. Shri A.B. Vajpayee 6, Raisina Road 31.1.85 Rs, 6894.84 Ex-M.P. Type VIII '

5. Prof. Satya Deo Singh 7, Raisina Road 31.1.85 Rs, 5103v40 Ex-M.P. • Type VHI 143 Written Answers MARCH 18,1985 Written Answers 144

2 3 4

6. Shri Baleshwar Ram 9, Ashoka Road 31.1.85 Rs. 9584.99 Ex-M.P. Type VIII 7. Shri Magan Bhai Barot 9, Thyagraj Marg 31.1.85 Rs. 7219.48 Ex-M.P. Type VII1 8. Shri Charan Jit Singh £ of 18, Ashoka Road 31.1,85 Rs. 3383.45 .Ex-M.P.^a Type VIII

9. Shri D.D. Shasiri ^ of 18, Ashoka Road 31.1.85 Rs. 6641 85 Ex-M.P. Type VIII 10, Shri P N. Tandon 18. Janpaih 31.1.85 Rs. 1510.48 Ex-M P. Type VI

11. Shri A R. Mallu 24, R.P Road, 31.1.85 Rs. 2388.64 Ex-M.P. Type VI 12. Shri R.Y. Ghorpade 14, TughlaK Road 31.1.85 Rs. 8341.84 Ex-M.P. Type VIII 13. Shri Rasheed Masood 5, B.D. Marg 31.1.85 Rs. 9886.43 Ex-M.P. Type VI

14. Shri Samar Mukharjee 6, Ashoka Road 31.1.85 Rs. 4369.75 Ex-M.P. Type VIIJ 15. Shri N.D. Tiwari 3,Krishan Menon 31.1.85 Rs, 12599.90 Ex-M.P. Marg Type VIII 16. Shri A A. Rahim 7, Tughlak Road 31.1.85 Rs. 8146.15 Ex Minister Type VIII 17. Shri K.V. B. Reddy 23, Safdarjang Road 31.1.85 Rs. 6099.20 Ex Minister Type VIII

18. Shri H.N. Mishra 6, B.D. Marg 31.1.85 Rs. 3337 8tV Ex-Minister Type VI 19. Shri Malikarjun 3, Circular Road 31.1.85 Rs. 3301.90 Ex-Minister • Type VIII 20. Shri Vir Bhadra Singh AB-20, Mathura 17.11.83 Nil Ex-M.P. Road 21. Late Shri B.R. Nahata 2 of 12, Williinpdon 7.12.83 Rs, 59236.25 Ex-M.P. Crescent Type V[[I

22. Shri Dhanik Lai Mandal 6, Janpath (since 31.1.85 Rs. 6325.74 Ex-M.P. vacated Type VIII after 28.2.85) 21. Shri K.C. Pandey 1, Electric Lane 31,1.85 Rs. 2115.87 Ex-M P. Type VI

24. Shri Fateh Singh 7, Dupleix Lane 30.11.84 Rs; 2740.10 Rao Gaekwad, Type VIII 'Ex-M.P. 1 145 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Am*ers 146

Linkiag of Tribal and Backward Areas were considered by the National Labour with the Doordurfhan Services Conference, which constituted a Committee under (he Chairmanship of Shri Sinat Mehta for detailed examination of the 404. SHRI DILEEP SINGH : Will matter. The Sanat Mehta Committee had Ihe Minister of INFORMATION AND recommended the setting up of Industrial BROADCASTING be pleased to state : Rotations Commissions. As the issue has (a) whether Government have finalised far-reaching consequences, the matter any programme to like the tribal and requires detailed scrutiny. backward areas with the Doordarshan services on priority basis ; Expenditure on Central ARID Zone Research Institute (b) the steps taken so far to link the tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh with the Doordarshan service ; and 406. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND (c) the time by which these districts RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to will be linked with this service either by state : • Relay Centre or independently ? (a) the annual expenditure incurred THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE on the Central Arid Zone Research Institute, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Jodhpur and the places where its branches BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N, GADG1L) : have been opened end the purpose of setting- (a) With the completion of the schemes up this Institute ; taken up during the VI Plan period, TV service is expected to be available to about (b) the expenditure incurred on Its 70% population of the country in whole Branches functioning in Pali and Sojat in or parts of 339 districts; including 91 tribal district Pali during the last three years, districts. year-wise ; ' (b) and (c) Parts of 16 tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh are expected to receive (c) the extent to which farmers have TV service with the completion of the benefited thereby ; and schemes on hand. (d) whether assessment in this regard Tripartite National Labour Conference has ever been made and if so, when ? held In September 1982

405. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : THE MINISTER OF AGRICULT URE Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI state : BUTA SINGH) : (a) The annual expenditure for the year 1983-84 incurred on the (a) whether a decision was taken un- CAZRI Jodhpur and its centres was animously in the Tripartite National Labour Rs. 120.86 lakhs under the Plan and Conference in September, 1982 that Rs. 83.03 lakhs under the Non-Plan. Th« Industrial Relation Commissions at Central Institute has four Regional Research Centres and State levels be set up to resolve located at Pali, Bikaner and Jaisatmer in industrial disputes ; Rajasthan State and Bhuj in Gujarat State. In addition to the above, the Institute has (b) if io , the time by which this deci- eleven Range Management and Soil Con- sion will be implemented ; and servation Centres located in Western Rajasthan. Iheseare Chandan, Khetolai, (c) the reasons for not implementating La wan, Beechwal, Bhopalgarh. Borunda, It so far ? Bilaspur, Jadan, Samdari Jaswantgarh and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Palsana, MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRJ T. ANJAIAH) : (a) to (c) The recommenda- The main purpose of establishing this tions of the National Labour Commission institute is to develop suitable arid land J47 Written Answers MA£CH I?, 1985 Written Answers technology for sustained agricultural produc- Corporation of Indja is commensurate with tion in these areas. its requirements. The Food Corporation of India has an Engineering Division to (b^ The Sojat Centre i$ not a parf of look after the large scalc expansion pro- CAZRI, Jodhpur. It was transferred to gramme of construction and milntenaace of the State Government in 1969. godowns and its modern rice mills. .

The expenditure on the Pall centre for (c) The Food Corporation of India 1981-82, 1982-83 and 1983*84 was Rs. 8.70 is the main agency for execution of the lakhs, Rs. 9.80 lakhs and Rs. 9 50 lakhs food policies of the Central Government respectively. and the deficit in its operations is reim- bursed to it in the form of subsidy by the (c) The Institu't has successfully Central Government. The food subsidy demonstrated improved arid land technology during the last three ye^rs has been as through Operational Research Projects, under Lab to Land Programme, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Organisation of Kisan Melas and Year Rs, (in cror?s) Farmer*' Training Programme etc.

Under the Lab to Land Programme, 1982-83 710 200 families have been adopted. Nearly 1983-84 835 1200 to 1800 farmers participate in the farrears’ field day every yaar where proven 1984-85 (R.E,) 1100 technology is demonstrated to them

(d) Yes, Sir. Impact studies are Increase in Pflee forLevy Sugsr made frorp tjme to timp and the results are 403. SHRI BALASAHEP VIKHB q$eful as guidelines for refining the future PATIL : Will the Ministerof FOOD ANQ Research Programmes of the Institute $n

(a) wh.iher there was overstaffing lij THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND Food Corporation of India and there was a CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA huge Lngineering Cell in it ; SINGH) : (a) The statutory minimum price of sugarcan payable by sugar factories to the (b) if so, what action has been takeij cane growers remained at the level of Rs. to streapiline its working for better and 13.00 per quintal linked to a sugar recovery economical results ; and of 8.5 per cent for the seasons 1980-81, 19^I-82 and 1982-83. For the season 1983-84, (c) the annual losses to Food Cor- it was raised to Rs. 13 50 per quintal linked poration of India during the last three years to 8.5 per cent recovery. It has been further and reasons for the same alpngwith action increased to Rs. 14-00 per quintal for the taken by Food Corporation of Jndia in this current season 1984-85. The fninimum regard ? sugarcane price is uniformly applicable to all the States.

THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND (b) and (c) The matter of announcing a CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA fresh levy price for 1984-85 sugar year is SINGH) : (a) <1 (b) Tie staff of Food under examination of the Government. Written Answers liO Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985

have already uhdertaken relief measure* and Coverage 6f Pune and Nafitk Nagar Central assistance has already been pro- Afea by TV Net Work vided. 409. SHRI BALASAHEB VIK.HE (b) Two Programme, viz; Drought PAT1L ; Will the Minister of INFORMA- Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased Development Programme (DDP) hive been to State ; functioning since 1970-71 and 1977-78 respec- (a) whether the area between Pune and tively. The objectives of these Two Pio- Nasik Nagar is presently not being covered grammes are to develop the Drought Prone and Serai Arid Areas including agriculture by TV netwoik; developments and afforestation, (b) if iot whether Government propose to take suitable measures to set up at least Poteotial of Inland and Marine Fiaberle & a Relay Centre so that the needs of the in the Country people of this area can be fully met; 411. SHRI C. MADHAV REDDI : (c) whether Government propose in Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to addition, to extend the TV net work so as to cover places which are 25 kms apart; state : and (a) the total potential of Inland and marine fisheries in the country and actual (d) the allocation made under the catch for last 3 years; Seventh Plan for TV net work expansion ? (b) whether India’s vast potential is THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE poorly utilised and if so, reasons thereof. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BRODACASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : (c) whether National Commission for (a) Yes, Sir. Agriculture had made any recommendations on the subject in 1976 and if so, details of (b) to (d) The 7th Plan, which includes implementation thereof; proposals Tor further extension of TV service is yet to be approved. (d) whether most of these recommendations remain unimplemented; and Drought in Rajasthan (e) if so, steps taken in the direction of 41.) SHRI C. MADHAVA REDDY : implementation ? SHRI N. VENKATARATNAM : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI state : BUTA SINGH) : (a) The National Commis- (a) whether Rajasthan is again in the sion oh Agriculture envisaged a production grip of drought and if so, whether adequate level of 35 lakh tonnes and 45 lakh tonnes steps have been taken to offset distress and from marine and inland fisheries resource* provide relief: and respectively by 2000 A.D. The actual catch for the last three years is as follows ; (b) whether Government have worked Production in lakh tonnes out some method and mechanism for handling recurring drought condition in the coun. Marine Inland Total try and if so, details thereof ? Year 24 THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE 1981 14 10 AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI 2 i 1982 14 9 BUTA SINGH) : (a) According to the 26 Government of Rajasthan 21 District out 1983 16 10 of 27 Districts of the State have been affected by drought in 1984. the State Government (ProfiSiional) 151 Wriiijn Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written A nw rs | 5,

(b) The potential of fisheries is being technical extension support to the increasingly exploited through several schemes farmers for fish culture activities; and programmes being implemented both under States and Central Sectors. The production of fish in the country has gone up (ix) increasing fish seed production by from 7.51 lakh tonnes in 1950-51 to 26 lakh settiog up modern fish seed farms/ tonnes in 19 {3-84, hatcheries in all the major States to make them self-sufficient in seed production; (c) Some of the important measures which have been taken by ihe Government (x) development of brackish water areas on the recommendations of the National in coastal and inland States for pro- Commission on Agriculture are as follows: duction of prawn/fish farming and establishment of prawn hatcheries. (i) assistance by the State in diversifying fishing activities and motorization of (d) No, Sir. indigenous craft through loans/ subsidy; (e) does not arise.

(ii) augmentation of deep sea fishing fleet [Tra tlattonj through a judicious mix of indigenous, imported and chartered fishing Service Institutions for Development of vessels; Agriculture

(iii) providing ^3% subsidy on the cost of 412 DR. A.K PATEL : Will the Minister indigenously constructed deep sea fishing vessels; of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVE- LOPMENT be pleased to stale:

(iv) providing loans on soft term for pur- (a) whether the Acharya Working chase of deep sea fishing vessels Group constituted by his Ministry has recom- through the Shipping Development Fund Committee; mended adoption of service institutions instead of subsidy approach for the development of agriculture and has stated that, keep- (v) augmentation of Fisheries Surveys and ing in view the increasing regional inter-crop assistance for construction of fishing disparities, various agriculture schemes and harbours at major and minor ports projects should be allowed to be formulated and of the landing and berthing faci- at State level instead of all India level; lities at smaller fishing centres; and (b) the details of targets proposed for (vi) rcgbl.i'ion of fishing by foreign vessels 1985-86 and the nature of advice given to in the Exclusive Economic Zone. States in (his context ; and For this purpose, ‘The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing (c) the details of reaction of various by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981’ has States in regard to those recommendations ? come into force with effect from 2nd November, 1981. THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (vii) training programme on scientific aqua- AND KURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH): (a) The Working Group on culture with provision of stipend for inland fish farmers; Agricultural Production for the formulation of Seventh Five Plan has recommended that in the Seventh Plan there has to be a clear (viii) setting up of Fish Farmers’ Develop- commitment to strengthing of the institutional ment Agencies to promote fish farm- framework for meeting the requirements of ing in tanks and ponds by providing farmers The Working Group, however, institutional finance in the form of does not recommend adoption of this stra- credit and subsidy for fijb ponds tegy instead of subsidy aproach' The Work- reclamation and first year input* and ing Group recognises that some subsidies arc 153 Written Answers M ARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers 154

very necessary but recommends that they \Eigllth\ should be at source rather than administered at farmer level. The report also recommends Amount Allotted to States Under RLEGP that a considerable amount of flexibility should be built into the centrally sponsored 413. SHRI AJOY BISWAS : Will tha schemes which should be formulated at she Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL State level taking into account the specific DEVELOPMENT be pleased ro state; constraints in each agro-climatic zone. (a) total amount allotted to different States under the Rural Landless Employment (b) The production targets for principal Guarantee Programme; crops for the year 1985-86 as proposed in the report of the Working Group on Agricultu- (b) total target fixed and the realisation ral Production are given below : of the target by different States under this programme; and Crop Production Target 1985-86 (c) whether Government propose to provide more funds for this programme ? (In lakh tonnes)

1. Rice 645.00 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- 2. Wheat 491.45 MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRA- KAR) : (a) The Statewise allocation of 3. Coarse grains 320.10 funds under the Rural Landless Employment 4. Pulses 135.00 Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) during the Sixth Five Year Plan is indicated in 5. Oilseeds 136.00 statement I.

(b) Statewise employment generation The State Government were addressed targets for 1983-84 were not fixed under the in December, 1984, indicating the salient RLEGP. It was, however, expected that 60 thursts proposed in the Working Group million mandays of employment would be Report for the VII Plan, and requesting them generated during the year. For 1984-85, to prepared area-specific projects for some of the employment generation target under the the newly proposed programmes. The State RLEGP has been fixed at 300 million Governments were again advised in this mandays. The Statewise position regarding regard in February, 1985 in the context of the targets fixed and employment generated the budget provisions likely to be available in is given in statement-II. 1985-86. (c) Releases of funds to the States have bsen made taking into account the budget (c) States have been addressed in the provision of Rs. 400 crores, progress and matter. actual utilisation of funds. It i-i not proposed to release more than Rs. 400 crores during the current year.

Statement -I RURAL LANDLESS EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE PROGRAMME Statement showing Statewise allocation o f Funds during the Sixth Five Year Plan (Rs. in Lakhs)

SI. No. States/U.Ts 1983-84 1984-85 4

1. Andhra Pradesh 990.0 4950 0 2. Assam 216.0 1080.0 3. Bihar 1425.0 7125.0 4. Gujarat 320.0 1600.0 135 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers

1 2 3 4

5. Haryana 84.0 420.0 6. Himachal Prfcdesh 60.0 i * 300.0 7 Jammu & Kashmir 75.0 37SO 8 . Karnataka 470.0 2350;0 9. Kerala 470.0 2350.0 10. Madhya Pradesh 780.0 3900 0 11. Maharashtra 790.0 3950.0 12. Manipur 11.0 55.0 13. Meghalaya ' 15 0 75.0 14. Nagaland 10.0 50.0 15. Orissa 450.0 2 50.0 16. Punjab 1^5.0 675.0 17. Rajasthan 2400 1200 0 18. Sikkim «.0 40.0 19. Tamil Nadu 890.0 4450.0 20. Tripura * 33.0 165.0 21. Uttar Pradesh 1705.0 8525,0 22, West Bengal 770.0 3850b U.Ts

23 A. & N. Islands 8.0 400 24. Arunachal Pradesh 8.0 40.0 25. Chandigarh 2,0 10.0 26. DAN. Haveli 4.0 20.0 27. Delhi 4.0 20.0 28. G. & D. Diu 9.0 45 0 29. Lakshadweep 2.0 10 0 30. Mizoram 8.0 40.0 31. Pondicherry 8.0 40 0

ALL INDIA 10000.0 500U0.0

Statem«nt-ir RURAL LANDLESS EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE PROGRAMME Statenise position of employment generation under RL.EGP during the Sixth Five Year Plan. __ (Lakh Mandays) SI. No. ' Srates/UTs. 1983-84 " 1984-85

Employment Target Achievemen 1 Generation provisional (as per infof- mat ion reed ______upte 28.2 1985) J l ______2______3 ______4______5 ~ 1. Andhra Pradesh— 231.11 134.25 2. Assam 12.30 6 <.38 16.33 3. Bihar — 392.15 173.43 Written A'ta^'trs 158 157 Written Answers MAROJ, 18,1985

1 2 3 ’ 4 5 64.00 4. Gujarat 1.61 ' 83.71 3,72 5. Haryana Negligible 15.35 11,11 6. Himachal Pradesh — 17.03 2.74 7. Jaipmu 4 Kashmir — 17.31 8. Karnataka 7.75 569.16 111.19 9. Kergla 0.03 ' 107.92 17.59 243.76 171.10 10. Madhya Pradesh 8.43 3Q9.&4 185.79 11. Maharastra — 2.55 0 46 1?. Manipur — 4.33 13. Meghalaya — 2.44 1.15 1.4. Nagaland 0.66 175.80 17.60 15. Orissa Nil — 20.41 11.77 16. Punjab 5.59 62.22 48.49 17. Rajasthan 0 23 2.04 P. 23 11. Sikkim 242.96 19. Tamil Nadu 2.69 298.16 0.61 20 . Tripura 1.85 9.67 456,34 290.24 21. Uttar Pradesh 10 53 29,10 2 2 . West Bengal - 301 02 UNION TERRITORIES 23. A. & N. Islands Nil 2.82 — 24. Arunachal Pradess Nj| 2 04 —- — 0.24 25. Chandigarh 039 1.67 — 26. D.N. Haveli Nil 27. Deihi — 0.70 o.n 1.61 28. G.D. & Diu — 2.51 — 0.43 29, Lakshadweep 0.51 0.83 1.21 30. Mizoram Nil 1.83 1.38 31. Pondicherry 0.29 1538 85 ALL INDIA 51.96 3000.00

Survey of Rational Master Plan (c) the target to cover sanitation facilities for urban population in this 414. SHRI A JOY BISWAS : Will th p decade ; Minister of WORKS AND HOUSING be (d) whether Government are aware pleased to state : th^t ihe prpgrp«s in this respect so far made is npt satisfactory ; and (a) whether Government bave conduc- (e) the steps »aken by Government to ted any survey for preparing the national step up this programme 7 master plan for implementing th* 'international drinking water supply and sanitation THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND decade’ obj ectjve ; HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) ; (a) The National Master Plan for Inter- (b) if so, how many people of urt}&n national Drinking Water Supply and Sanita- areas are covered with sanitation facilities ; tion Decade was prepared after detailed J 59 Written Answers M A RCH 18, 1985 Written Answers \ go

consultation with the State Governments and THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND Un>on Territories. CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA SINGH) : (a) Tbe State -wise monthly levy (b) About 33% of urban population quota of sugar are not based on the are likely to be covered by the end of the requirement or demand of the State Govern, Sixth Five Year Plan. ments These are allotted on the basis of certain uniform norms out of the total (c) During the Decade the target for available levy sugar for allocation to all the coverage in respect of urban sanitation is as State Governments. The monthly quota of follows :— levy sugar allotted to Tripura State during the sugar year 1981-82 to 1983-84 are as under :— Urban Sewerage and Sanitation-100% of Sugar Year Monthly levy sugar the population to be covered in respect of (Oct. September) quota (Tonnes) Class I cities and 50% in respect of Class II and other towns. Overall coverage in each State should be 80% of the urban popula- U81-82 tion, by means of sewerage and simple (a) October, 1981 to 759 sanitary methods of disposal. March 1982

(d) Sanitation is a State Subject and (b) April, 1982 to 876 the States have to formulate and execute programmes for achieving the targets laid September, 1982 down for the decade. The States have been 1982 83 requested to step up the outlay and make adequate provision during the 7ih Five Year October, 1982 to 876 Plan for this purpose. Septmeber, 1983 (e) In collaboration with the U.N.D.P. Government of India conducted a feasibility 1983-84 study on introduction of low cost sanitation in 18 States and three Union Territories October, 1983 to date 958 Master Plan reports have been/are being submirted to the States/Union Territories. (c) The responsibility of obtaining The States have to take action to implement supplies against the monthly levy sugar the reports for mass translation of low cost quota allocations is that of the Tripura sanitation technology. The exact provision Government since the State Government are made for this purpose during ihe 7th Five themselves arranging the lifting of allotted Year Plan will be known only after the Plan levy sugar from the concerned factories. is finalised. Enforcing High Standards of Safety Sugar Supply to Tripura to Avoid Accidents

415. SHRI AJOY BISWAS : Will the 416. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased be pleased to state : to state ;

(a) total metric tonnes of sugar allotted (a) whether according to ILO findingsr to Tripura during 1981-^2, 1982-83 and in the third world countries, the work- 1983-84 ; related accidents and injuries and work aggravated sickness are several times higher (b) actual requirement of sugar by than in industrialised countries ; and Tripura during the above period ; and (b) if so, the steps being ' taken to (c) actual supply of sugar to Tripura enforce in India the high standards of safety during that period ? . stipulated by the ILO ? fr 161 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27* ^906 (SAKA) Written Answers 162

THE MINISTER OF STa TE OF THE 22.2 85 asking the management to pay the MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. wages and other dues to workers immedia- A N J A IA H ) : (a) In the World Labour tely. This was accepted by both the parties Report 2 released by the International and the strike was called off. Delhi Labour Office, Geneva, there is an nbserva- administration has further reported that the ; tion that ‘some in-depih studies show rates management has already paid wages and ' 0f fatal accidents are several lime higher in bonu;> due for the year 1983-84 to the the developing countries th?n in the r u£- workers. The management has also assured trialised countries’. This is a general that no worker would be victimised on analysis, based on a limited data account of the strike. in respect of few countries. However, in so far as the rate of accidents Decline in Price of Coconut in Kerala in the country is concerned, the number of reportable accidents in 1983 was 3, 49, 2>4 418. SHRI K P. UNNIKRISHNAN: as compared to 3, 1-6, 443 in the year 1982 Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND registering a marginal increase of 0 8%. RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (b) Government reviews the provisions of the Factories Act an-' t’ue regulations (a) whether Government are aware of from time to lime, so :’.s to ma!,e them in the continuous decline in the raw coconut conformity with the IL.O ConvtQiions and and copra prices during the last 3 months Recommendations ami the State Govern- in Kerala markets ; ments are advised to -.ijopt iippiopiate \ changes in the Siutc Fa-to;y Rules. (b) Whether Government of Keiala has sought any remedial steps ; and Strike by the Employees of ‘National Herald’ end ‘Quami Avon' (c) the action proposed to be taken to stabilise the prices ? f417, SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD SINGH : Will the Minister of LABOUR be THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE pleased to state : AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. (a) whether Government are aware that the employees of National Herald and (b) No, Sir. Quami Awaz, pub.ished by Associated Journal Ltd.. Delhi ate on strike, demanding (c) The recent decline in prices of raw arrears of wages and bonus ; coconut and copra has occurred from very high level of piiccs pievuiling during the f(b) if so, the steps taken to settle last ov/*r two years Prices of coconut and their demand* ? copra during 1982-84 had ruled very high because of fall in production due to drought T H E MINISTER OF STATE OF 1 HE and disesase incidence. The latest prices MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. are still higher than those prevailing in ANJAIAH) : (a) Yes Sir. As rcpoited by 1981-82. the Dtlhi Administration, the workmen ol M/s National Herald and Quami Awaz went Extension of T.V- during 1985*86 on strike with effect from 10.1.1985 demanding payment of bonus for the year 419, SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN : 1983-84. Will the Minister of INFOMATlON AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state : (b) Immediately on receipt of information, the parties were called by the Labour (a) the programme to be undertaken for Department, Delhi Administration and extending T.V. during 1985-86 and the discussions were held a number of times to number of stations which are proposed to settle tbe issue amicably. A settlement was have independent transmisiion ; proposed by the Labour Commissioner on 163 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Amwen

(b) whethsr transnission in regional (e) whether Government will ensure languages would be extended during the that Andhra Pradesh is given its due share current year ; and in this sphere in order to fully exploit in resources ? (c) if so, details thereof ? THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE BUTA SINGH) : (a) National Institute of MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROAD Oceanography, Goa during its study has CASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : observed that pollution by oil and chemical (a) The schemes already approved effluents is not affectiDg the offshore area for extension of T.V. scrvice during 1985-86 to the extent that it can affect the ecology include setting up low power (100 Walt) of the living organisms of the area. transmitters at 14 places and augmention of However, in the near shore area the power of existing 1 KW transmitters at i.e , some harbounrs and mouths of 10 places and existing low power transmitters estuaries the effluent discharged by the at 6 places. In addition, implementation chemical industries has created pockets of of the approved schemes for TV coverage of pollution. Pollution in certain river systems the North Eastern region, comprising setting of the country has, however, affected fish up. 8 high power (lOKwor lKw) transmitters life. alongwith programme production facilities, one common programme production and (b) and (c) One of the recommendations uplinking centre at 6 low power trans- of the conference is to double the present mitters will qontinue during 1985-86 and out-put of fish production by the end of beyond. Work on implementation of the this century, through improving artisanal permanent T V studies at Bangalore, and traditional sectors of fisheries through Ahmedabad, Trivandrum and Gauhati will development of suitable fishing technology also continue during 1985-86 and beyond. and through incentives for deep sea fishing and aqua-culture. Other recommen- (b) & (c) The schemes approved for dations made in the conference are extension of regional languge programme montoring of pollution, suitable manage- service include provision of microwave link ment measures, regional programme* for between Madras and K>)diakanal, Varanasi development of oceanic fishery, evolving a and Lucknow, Calcutta and Berhampur 15 year National Plan for fisheries develop- (West Bengal) and Trivandrum and Cochin. ment and creation ot National Agency or Implementation of these schemes is Authority for development of Exclusive expected to continue beyond 1985-86. Economic Zone (EEZ),

Impact of SEA Pollution on Fisheries (d) & (c) Seventh Plan allocations and programmes arc not yet finalised. 420. SHRI MANIK REDDY : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL Allocation of Foodgrains to Gujarat DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : under the NREP

(a) whether there is serious concern 421. SHRI AMARSINH RATHAWA : over pollution of the seas and the rivers Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE & affecting sources of food supply and RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to ecology ; state :

(b) the Government’s follow up action (a) the quantum of foodgrains allocated on the recommendations of recent Inter- to Gujarat under the National Rural national Conference on “ Fisheries Develop- Employment Programme for the year ment 2000 AD” held in New Delhi ; 1984-85 ;

(c) if so, details thereof; (b) the quantum of foodgrains supplied so fur to that State; (d) what are the State-wise allocation and programmes during the Seventh Plan (c) whether Government have received period; and any request for enhancement of the Written Answers PHALGUNA 11, 1906 (SAKA ) Written Answers 166 allocation* from the State Government during THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA the current year : SINGH) ; (a) and (b) No targets for ttao procurement of wheat and rice have been (d) if so, the details there of and the fixed by the Government of India for action taken thereon ; and 1984-85 rabi and kharif marketing seasons, (c) the total quantum of foodgrains A total quantity of 9.30 million tonnes of allocated under NREP for the country for wheat and 8 46 million tonnes of rice the year 1984-85. including paddy in terms of rice) is reporied to have been procured till 14th March, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1985. DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRA- (c) and (d) The demand for wheat K.AR): (a) and (b) A quantity of 8535 M Ts. and rice for the Public Distribution System of foodgrains (wheat) was allocated tp depends on various factors such as availa- Gujarat for implementation of National bility and price of foodgrains in the open Rural Employment Programme in the State market, prices of substitutable foodgrains. during the year 1984-85, According to The present stocks available with the the reports received from the State Govern- Government are sufficient to meet the nor- ment the entire quantity has been lifted. mal demands of Public Distribution System. (c) and (d) No request has been received from the State Government for (e) For increasing production of wheat enhancement of the foodgrains allocation. and rice in the country during the Seventh However, the State Government sent a Plan, the main thrust would be through request for additional central assistance of improvement in productivity which would Rs. 2 crores and the same has been made be achieved through extension of area under available to them. high yielding varieties, adoption of improved package of practices, development and (e) The total quantity of foodgrains dissemination of wheat technology separately allocated under NREP for the country as for irrigated aud rainfed areas, diversi- a whole during the Year 1984-85 stands at fication of varieties, increased use of ferti- 3,09,129 M.Ts. lisers, need based plant protection measures, intensification of research efforts, etc. Procurement of Wheat and Rice Bonded Labour in States and Welfare thereof 422 SHRI AMAR S1NH RATHAWA : during Seventh Plan Will the Minister of FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES be pleased to state : 423. SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN : Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased (a) whether the target fixed for the eurrent year for the procurement of wheat to state ’. and rice has been achieved , (a) the present number of bonded labour in each State ; and (b) if so, the quantity of wheat and rice procured during the current year , (b) the steps proposed to be taken for the welfare of these bonded labour (c) what is the estimated requirement during the Seventh Five Year Plan ? of wheat and rice for the current year ;

(d) what steps are being taken to meet THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THJE the gap ; and MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. ANJAIAH) : (a) and (b) The incidence (e) what special measures are being of bonded labour system has been reported j i taken to produce more wheat and rice during from 11 States viz Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, the Seventh Plan to meet the increasing Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya demand of foodgrains in the country ? , • Pradesh, Maharashtra. Orissa, Rajasthan, 167 Written Answers M ARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers

Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. As per the reports received from the Stare Govern- (1) (2) (3) (4) ments, the total number of bonded labourers identified and freed as on 9. Rajasthan 6,629 6,266 31.12.1984 was 1,73,814 out of which 10. Tamil Nadu 1,31,407 have been rehabilitated. A 32,128 29,934 statement giving the state-wise details is 11. Uttar Pradesh annexed. 12,066 9,575

The identification of bonded labourers Total : 1,73,814 1,31,407 and their subsequent release and rehabilitation is a continuous process and the State Governments have been requested to con- Voluntary Tripartite Areitration Machinery duct periodic surveys to identify bonded for Settlement of Industrial Disputes labourers in their respective States and take necessary steps for their quick release and 424. SHRI ANANDA PATHAK : rehabilitation. Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state : A Centrally Sponsored Scheme for rehabilitation of bonded labourers was (a) the details of the proposed volun- launched by the Ministry of Labour in tary tripartite arbitration machinery for 1978-79. The Scheme envisages provision the settlement of industrial disputes ; of rehabilitation grant upto a ceiling limit of Rs. 4,000/- per bonded labourer half of (b) how the personnel of (he said which is given as Central share. An outlay machinery will be selected; of Rs. 15.00 crores has been proposed during the 7th Five Year Plan for this (c) how the workers’ and employees’ purpose. The outlay for the scheme for representatives will be selected; and 1985-86 is Rs. 5.00 crores.

(d) the terms and conditions of the Statement said machinery ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SI. Name of the Number of Bonded MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T. No. Slate Labourers ANJAIAH) : (a) to (d) The working group set up in connection with the 7th Identified Rehabili- Plan made a recommendation for creating and tated separate Tripartite Arbitration Machinery, freed both at the Centre and at tbe State level for the settlement of disputes. No (1) (2) (3) (4) final decision has been taken by the Government. 1. Andhra Pradesh 13,936 11,755 Development and Extension of AIR at Kurseong 2. Bihar 8,834 7,781 425. SHRI ANANDA PATHAK ; 3. Gujarat 63 63 Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND 4. Karnataka 62,699 40,0 J3 BROADCASTING be pleased to state :

3. Kerala 823 820 (a) whether Government have any proposal to develop and expand the All 6 . Madhya Pradesh 2,852 2 329 India Radio at ICurseong in Darjeeling District; 7. Maharashtra 540 292 (b) if so, the specific proposals in this 8. Orissa 33,238 22.559 regard \and K59 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 170

(c) whether additional channels would Thailand, Philippines, Tunisia, USA, UK, also be added to the above said Radio West Germany, Venezuela, Zambia and Station ? Zimbabwe attended the Workshop. They were mostly from Agricultural Universities, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE National and International Agricultural MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Research Institutes, National Soil Survey BROADCASTING (SHRI V N. GADGIL) : Organisations and Agricultural Department*. (a) and (b) The approved Sixth Five Year Plan (1980-85), includes schemes to (c) The sponsors of the Workshop construct new buildings for AIR studios were : and transmitter set-up at Kurseong. The construction of the studio building is in International Board for Soil Research progress, this is expected to be completed And Management (IBSRAM) by 1985-86. The new building for transmitter has been completed and transmitter International Crops Research Institute has also been installed there. for the Serai-Arid Tropics (ICRISA'l)

(c) No Sir. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Workshop on Management of Vertisol for Improved Agricultural Production Australian Development Assistance Bureau 426 SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE: Agency for International Development Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (USA) state : International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada (a) whether a five-day workshop on the management of vertisol for improved Office De La Recherche Scientifique Et agricultural production was held from 18 Technique Outre-mer (France) February, 1985 at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Soil Management Support Services Centre (ICR1SAT) in Hyderabad ; (USA)

(b) number of scientists who attended (d) Mr. Venugopal | Directorate of and the countries and organisations re* Dr. T.V. Sampath | Agriculture, presented by them ; | Karnataka

(c) names of the organisations asso- Messrs ciated with the Conference ; JC Bhattacharjee (d) names of Indian delegates who RD Ghodake attended ; JS Kanwar KG Kshirsagar I From 1CRISAT (e) amount spent ; and MR Rao I MS Reddy I (f) outcome of the workshop ? KL Sharwat I Sardar Singh THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE D. Sharma AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Piara Singh BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. RP Singh KL Srivastava lb) 65 scientists from Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Burundi, Canada, (e) Budgeted expendi- | US $ 120,000 Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Holland, India, ture provided by | Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Nigeria, New the Sponsors | Zealand, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Actual may be lets. 171 Written Answers MARCH 18, D35 Written Answers y j i

(f) The Workshop recommended estab- Improvement of Bullock Carts lishment of vertisols soil mtngeroent network by IBSRAM (International Board for 428. SHRI G-V. RAMA RAO : Will Soil Re«earch and Management), to assist the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND national agricultural research programmes RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to in applied research and adaptive testing for state : promoting agricultural development and use of potentially highly productive dark (a) whether several M.Ps have raised clay soils particularly in Asian, African the question of improvement of bullock and South American countries. carts in the country and if so, details thereof and corrective action taken ; Fixation of Price of Potato by Government (b) whether several institutions in 427. SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHER- India have already developed new carts and JEE : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE wheels and if so, details thereof ; AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : (c) the number of traditional bullock (a) whether Government considered carts which have been modernised so far ; the Price fixed for potato by the APC at Rs. 50.00 per quintal to be remunerative . (d) whether Australian and American R & D results have any relevance for fndia (b) whether West Bengal Government and if so, steps taken to use the results for has fixed Rs. 78/-, Rs. 82/- and Rs. 85/- India ; and ■ for different varieties of potato for buying ; and (e) the estimated number of bullocks, bullock carts and outlay thereon and how (c) whether West Bengal Government much of agricultural land is covered by and other State Governments who buy the bullock-driven ploughs and for trans- potato at really remunerative pi ices, would portation work etc. ? be financially helped by the Central Government ? THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. The BUTA SINGH) : (a» APC has not questions mainly related to improvement recommended price for potatoes- The in the Bullock Cart technology. The support price for potatoes at Rs, 50 per Government in the Ministry of Shipping and quintal has been fixed in consultation with Transport has been funding research on the State Gvvernments of U-P-, Punjab and improved Bullock Cart design through Himachal Pradesh- (i) Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (ii) Central Road Research Institute (C.R.Rr.), Research Institute under (b) Yes, Sir- The West Bengal the Council of Scientific and Industrial Government have, however, recommended Research- In addition the Indian Council that potatoes would be bought at higher of Agricultural Research is also engaged price only from marginal farmers, not in some research through All India Coordi- exceeding 10 quintals per farmer. nated Project and through Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal- (o Government of India have issued a general letter to all State Governments advising toem that the cooperatives should (b) Yes, Sir. The number of insti- enter ths market wherever the prices of tutions have developed new carts- The potatoes fall below Rs. 50/- per quintal and improvements relate to axle material, pay- that the Government of India would bear loan carrying capacity, braking system, type 50% of the losses. of wheel etc. (73 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27,1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 174

(c) Improved bullock carti manu- Decline in Per Capita Availability of Land factured by public and private organisation! due to Soil Erosion are available in the country. No statistics of tbe number of bullock carts modernised 430. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHURY: are maintained. Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (d) Field worthiness of the Australian state : Ox-Cart was tried and the results were not found to be encouraging. There are no (a) whether per capita availability of reiearch and development results available land is on the decline due to soil erosion from the U.S-A. on the subject. However, and land degradation ; a Member of U S Business delegation made an offer in the news conference that he (b) steps taken by Government to could supply process reject tubeless tyres prevent the decline ; and axle assembly. The suggestion has little research and development value. It (c) whether State Governments have only seeks to promote marketing of rejected been directed by the Central Government tyres and wheel assembly available in that to take effective measures in this regard ; country. and

(e) As per the Livestock Census 1977 (d) steps taken by individual States the number of bullocks and bullock-carts and progress achieved by them so far ? are 749 lakhs and 126 lakhs respectively The operational area according to the Agri- THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE cultural Census J977 is 163 34 million ha, AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI and the majority or it is covcred by bullock- BUTA SINGH) : (a) Availability of driven plough. land per capita is on the decline mainly due to factors such as increase in population, Allocation of Funds under N.R.E P. conversion of agricultural land for housing and industries, mining activities, etc. How- 429. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHURY: ever, no comprehensive survey of the area Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND subject to soil erosion and land degradation RURAL DEVELGPMENT be pleased to has been undertaken. state : (b) to (d) Soil e rosion and land de- (a) whether the fund allocation under gradation problems are identified through NREP has been drastically reduced by the soil surveys. A number of soil conservation Planning Commission ; programmes have been taken up since the First Five Year Plan in the Central and (b) if so, the reasons thereof ; and State Sectors for checking soil erosion and land degradation. The thrust continues to (c) the steps Government propose to be in the State sector on treating both agri- take so that NREP fulfils the targets 7 cultural and non agricultural lands with various soil conservation measures on THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE watershed basis Specific antierosion DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- measures undertaken include contour bunds MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHAND- and terracing, tree plantation, development RAKAR) : (a) No, Sir. of pasture lands, construction of soil conservation engineering structures to control (b) Does not arise. gullies and check run-off, stabilisation of coastal sand dunes and water harvesting (c) The target fixed for the Sixth Plan structures. Central support has been for employment generation under NREP is extended for carrying out soil and land use 1500 to 2000 million mandays. Against surveys with a view to identify priority this, achievement so far is 1662,59 million areas and provide basic catchment charac- mandays. The target fixed has, therefore, teristics Central support is being extended been largely achieved. through the following schemes :- 175 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers 17&

(i) Centrally sponsored scheme of soil (a) whether the development of oil. conservation in the catchment of seeds was given top priority under the 20 River Valley Projects ; Point Programme ;

(ii) Centrally sponsored scheme of (b) if so, the measures taken by integrated watershed management Government to strengthen the oil-seeds in the catchment of fJood-prone economy during the Sixth Plan ; rivers ;

(iii) Centrally sponsored scheme of (c) the projects launched to increase soil water and tree conservation in the production ; the Himalayan region ;

(d) the details thereof ? (iv) Social forestry including fuelwood plantation ; THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (v) Centrally sponsored scheme of AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI reclamation and development of BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. ravinous areas ; (b) to (d) Besides the Centrally (vi) Central Scctor scheme for control Sponsor Schemes for Oilseeds Development, of shifting cultivation ; two Special Projects— one on Groundnut in Gujarat and the other for Soyabean in (vii) Drought Prone Area Development Madhya Pradesh—were implemented till Programme ; 1983-84. During J984-85, a Centrally Sponsored National Oilseeds Development (viii) Desert Development Programme ; Project has been sanctioned reorienting and and integrating the oilseeds development schemes in operation upto 1983-84. The crop and (ix) Strengthening of soil survey orga- location specific approach through special nisation in Union Territories, projects has been extented to four major crops, namely, groundnut, rapeserd-mustard, National Land Resources Conservation soyabean and sunflower in selected Slates. and Development Commission and Stats The intensive approach has been extented to Land Use Boards have b:en constituted for other oilseed crops namely, sesamum, providing c.mtinurmsW, professional advice safflower and niger besides groundnut, to the Government regarding policy plann- rap^eed mustard, soyabean and sunflower ing, coordination and monitoring of all in 14 States The programme, inter alia, issues concerning the health and scientific aims at development of non traditional rainagem:nt of the countiy's land oilseeds, increase in areas under irrigated resources. crops, particularly groundnut in rabi/summer season, adoption of improved package of practices, supply of basic inputs and free Upto 1931 85, an area of about 29 38 distribution of seed and fertilizer minikits million ha. would be treated with an invest- on a large scale. Besides. State Level ment of about Rs. 1200 crores aga:nst the Cooperative Oilseeds Growers Federations National Commission on Agriculture’s have been formed in 7 States under the estimated problem area of about 175 Project for Restructuring of Edible Oils and million ha. Oilseeds Production and Marketing through National Dairy Development Board. Development and Production of Oilseeds Further, National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development Board has been set up 431, SHRIMATI JAYANT1 PATNAIK. : to bring about integrated development of Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND oilseeds production, precessing and mar- RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to keting and alio for the development of ttate : vegetable oili industry. 177 Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 171

I.D.A. Assisted Cashewnut Project extent of assistance given by IDA for the project is Rs. 1834 lakhs under tbe Kerala Agricultural Development Project, there is 432. SHRIM ATI JAYANTI PATNAIK: a component for cashew development at Will the Mioister of AGRICULTURE AND a base cost of Rs, 162 lakhs, RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : fc) and (d) Allocations made by Government of India to different States (a) tbe names of the States where from 1980-81 to 1984-85 towards subsidy on International Development Association cashew plantation are given below. assisted cashewnut projects are under implementation ; (Rs. in lakhi)

(b) the cost of these projects in each Kerala 85.684 State and the extent of assistance given by Karnataka 66.043 IDA ; Andhra Pradesh 102.711

(c) whether Government have also Orissa 247.034 been sharing some expenditure towards the cost of these projects ; (e) So far under cashewnut project 43,445 hectares have been newly planted and 3016 hectares of existing cashew planta- (d) if so. the State-wise allocation tion have been brought under improvement made by the Centre for implementing programme, cashewnut projects in these States ; and Under Kerala Agriculture Development Project, so far 1470 hectares have been newly (e) the details of cashewnut plantation planted and 2280 hectares have been covered works undertaken in different States under under improvement Programme. the above scheme ? Loan to State for Purchase of Agricultural THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Inputs AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) The International 433. SHRIMATI JAYANTI PATNAIK: Development Association (IDA) assisted Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND cashewnut projects are implemented in RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and sta te : Orissa. (a) whether State Governments have (b) There are two IDA assisted pro- been obtaining short terms loans from jects namely (i) Cashewnut Project and Centre for purchase and distribution of (ii) Kerala Agricultural Development Pro- agiieultural inputs to the farmers ; ject. The base cost of Cashewnut project for each State is as follows (b) if so, the amount of short-term loans given to Orissa in the last three years for the above purpose ; Name of State (Rs. in lakhs)

1. Kerala 775.4 (c) whether Government have a proposal to increase such loan amount to 2. Karnataka 536.7 different States in 1985-86 ; 3. AndhraPradesh 855.6 4. Orissa 696.1 (d) if so, the amount proposed to be sanctioned to Orissa and other States during 1985-86 ; and However, the total cost of the Cashew- nut Project is R«. 3836 lakhs inclusive of price and physical contingencies. Tbe (e) the details thereof ? 179 Written Answers M ARCH 18, 1985 . Written Answers

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (a) the out-lay proposed for Agriculture AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI in Orissa for the Seventh Plan; BUTA SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) the total amount, out of th»t, pre- (b) The shorl term Joan sanctioned to posed for the development of horticulture: Government of Orissa during the last three years, for purchase and distribution of agricultural inputs, is indicated below : (c) whether Government have reviewed the progress made in implementing horticulture development works in Orissa during the Year Amount sanctioned Sixth Plan; and (Rs Crores)

(d) if so, tbe details of the horticultuie 1982*83 13.00 plantation programmes launched in Orissa during the Sixth Plan ? 1983-84 11.80 , 0 1984-85 13.12 THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (c) to (e) Amounts of short term loan BUTA SINGH) : (a) The outlay on Agricul- to b« sanctioned to different states, including ture in the Seventh Plan has not yet beea Orissa, during 1985*86 will depend upon finalised. An amount of Rs. 131 67 crore the approved Budget provision for (he yeur has been proposed for Agriculture in Orisa 1985-86* for this purpose. for the Seventh Plan period.

Out-lay for Agriculture In Orissa fur (b) The amount proposed for the deve- Seventh Plai lopment of horticulture is Rs. 17.34 crores.

434. SHRIMATIJAYANTI PATNAIK : (c) and (d) Progress made in the field of Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND horticulture in the Sixth Plan has been revie RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to wed and the details of horticultural planta- state ; tion arc given below: -

Area in hectares Name of ------Plantation Targets Achievements

(i) Mango 3188 4271

(if) Citrus 658S 6952 (iii) Misc. Fruits eg. Guava, 6696 6084 Sapolu, e:c.

(iv) Coconut 18154 17132 (v) Banina 1331 1531 (vi) Papaya 217 561

(viij Pineapple 2S

(vMi) No. of fruit *reei planted 4178 lakhs 76.43 lakhs, under 20-Point Economic Programme.

Besides, a total number ;if 6 'akh Coonut seedling! have also been planted on canal embankments. Written Answers 182 121 Written Answers PHALGUNA. 'H, 1906 (SAKA)

Inport of Fishing Equipment from Japan machinery from Japan will be imported under Japanese grant-in-aid of 410 million 435. SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH Yen. MALIK : SHRIMATI MADHURI SINGH : Hike »n Prices of Agricultural Impliments Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to 436. SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH state : MALIK : Will the Minister of AGRICUL- TURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be (a) whether any contract has recently pleased to state : been signed with the Government of Japan for the import of fishing equipment and machinery from Japan; (a) whether the prices of agriculture implements have increased considerably (b) what are the terms of contract; and during the last three year*;

(c) expenditure in foreign exchange (b) whether the prices of agricultural likely to be incurred thereon ? produce have not increased as compared to the increase in the prices of implements, THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI and BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. (c) whether Government proposed to (b) As per the terms of the agreement enhance the prices of agricultural produce signed between the Government of India and and if not the reason* therefor ? Government of Japan on 30-11-1984, Government of Japan would provide 410 mil- THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE lion Yen for the development of small scale AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI fisheries in India The amount will be BUTA SINGH ) ; (a) Prices agricultural utilised for the purchese of equipment and implements have increased due to increas* machinery from Japan for producing fish- in the cost of raw material, manufacturing ing nets and services necessary for the tran- costs, etc. However, the rise in the same has sportation of the products. not been out of the tune wijh general pric* rise as would be apparent from the follow- (c) There is no out-flow of foreign exchange as the fishing equipment and ing table

Wholesale Price Index with 1970-71 as base (100)

1981-82 Increase 1982-83 Increase 1983-84 in 82 83 in 83-84 over over 1981-82 1982-83

248.8 25 273,8 Foodgrains 237.4 11.4 27.6 322.9 All Commodities 277.1 18.2 295.3 Machines & Machine 16.1 283.7 Tools 254.2 13.4 267-6 year on the recommendation bf the Agricul- (b) From the table given in para (a) it would be apparent that price* of food- tural Prices Commiiiion which sets the trend grains have risen more sharply during the of price* of foodgrains in the market. Whila years 1981-82 to 1983-84. making the said recommendation, the A.P.C. takes into account the prevailing costs of (c) The Central Government fixes support prices for principal foodgrains every all the relevant input*. 183 Written Answers MARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers 1$4

Recommendation of Lakur Committee waste as a sort of recycling to accomplish Regarding Charges for Peripheral Services better resource mobilisation ; and

437. SHRI KAMAL NATH : Will the (c) if so, the details thereof ? Minister of WORKS AND HOUSING be pleased to refer to the reply given to part (b) of tbe Unstarred Question No 3209 on THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE 13 August, 1984 relating to recommendation AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI of Lakur Committee regarding charges for BUTA SINGH) : (a) A field experiment peripheral sejvices and state : was carried out at Agricultural Research Station, Aliyarnagar with the objective to assess suitable mulch for rainfed groundnut. (a) the type of peripheral services pro- Out of 5 different mulches tested, coir vided by the Water Supply and Sewage mulch treatment gave a significantly higher Disposal Authority to Vasant Vihar, Paoch- yield of groundnut pods over control, pre- sheel Colony and Swami Nagar colony and sumably because of better soil moisture charges recovered for each services; and conservation and pod setting and reduced weed infestation. The other mulches tried (b) the reason for charging peripheral such as sugarcane trash, groundnut husk, services at the rate of Rs. 16/- for each sq. maize cob core and bajra straw, though metre of plotted area from Nirman Vihar superior to control, were on par with each when recoveries have already been made other including coir waste. Further studies from the Society for Central Overhead Tank are continuing. for Water supply and common main sewer for sewerage services ? (b) and (c) The results of the above studies were passed on to the Department THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND of Agriculture and tbe Directorate of Oil- HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : seed Development, Govt, of Tamil Nadu io (a) and (b> The information is being collec- June 1984 for implementation. ted and will be laid on the Tabic of the Sabha, Encroachment on DDa Land Experiment conducted by Agricultural Research 439. PROF. RAMKRISHNA MORE I Station, Aliyarnagar Will the Minister of WORKS AND HOUS- ING be pleased to state : 438, SHRI R. ANNANAMBI : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND (a) whether encroachments on D.D.A. RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to land have increased recently in Delhi ; state i (b) whether large scale unauthorised constructions in Old Delht, Karol Bagh, (a) whether a field experiment earned Najafgarh Road Industrial Area etc. have out at Agricultural Research Station, been brought to the notice of Government ; Aliyarnagar with ths objective* to assess suitable.mulch for rain-fed groundnut crop and to study the incidence of leaf minor (c) if so, the details thereof ; and in groundnut indicated that use of coir waste sigaificantly enhanced groundnut dry (d) the steps taken against the pod yield with high cost benefit ratio, better offenucrs ? soil moisture ponserva*ion and weed sup- pression compared to other uulehes ; THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : (b) if so, whether Government pro- (a) The DDA has reported that thsre is no pose to explore the possibilities of utilising arked increase in unauthorised encroach- by-producti of agro-industrie* such as coir ments on DDA lands in Delhi. Written Answers PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Written Answers 186

(b) The MCD has reported that there (c) The details for the last four years lias been unauthorised construction in are as follows :— these areas.

Year No. of cases of unauthorised No. of cases in which demolition constructions booked action taken

1981 1175 244 1982 1369 430 1983 1094 52 1984 869 S

(d) In addition to demolition of (a) the extent of total Central assistanct unauthorised constructions, prosecution given to Uttar Pradesh under National action is also taken by MCD under various Rural Employment Programme during provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corpora- 1984-85 ; tion Act against the persons carrying out (b) whether there is any proposal under unauthorised construction and occupation of buildings without obtaining completion this programme to enhance the rates of minimum wages prevailing at present ; and certificate etc.

News Item Captioned ‘Blue Bonanza (c) if so, the extent of likely increase in for Cinema Houses’ the rates of minimum wages ?

440. PROF. RAMKRISHNA MORE : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- BROADCASTING be pleased to stale : MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRA- KAR) : (a) An amount of Rs. 39.22 crores (a) whether Government’s attention has has been given as central assistance to been drawn to a newsitem in Indian Express Uttar Pradesh under National Rural dated 13 February, 1985 captioned ‘Blue Employment Programme during the year Bonanza for Cinema Houses’ ; 1984 85.

(b) if so, whether blue films are being (bi and (c) As per information distributed and shown in various cinema furnished by Government of Uttar Pradesh, houses in the country ; and there is no proposal at present to enhance (b) the steps Government propose to the existing rate of minimum wage under take to curb the exhibition of blue films ? N.R.E.P.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Opening of Horticulture Institute at MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Choubr.tia, U.P. BROADCASTING (SHRI V N. GADGIL) : (a) Government have seen the news-item. 442. SHRI HARISH RAWAT : Will (b) and (c) No ‘blue’ film (if the term ihe Minister of AGRICULTURE AND “blue” refers to pornographic films) has RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to been certified by the Central Board * of state : * Film Certification for public exhibition. (a) wheiher his Ministry had received ['Translation] any representation from public repeesenta* tives and the State Government for open- Assistance to U.P. undtr the N.R.E.P. ing a horticulture institute at Choubatia, 441. SHRI HARISH RAWAT : Will Uttar Pradesh for conducting research and the Minister of AGRICULTURE & RURAL developments in respect of temperate fruits; DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state : and 187 Written Answers M ARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers

(b) if so, the reaction of Government (b) The report of the Inter-departmental thereto ? Group on the representations of Uttar Pradesh State Government in this regard I THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE is under consideration of the Government of India. AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BUTA SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. f English ] ' (b) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is considering the establishment of Plan for Self Sufficiency in Oilseeds a Central Institute for Temperate Horticulture at a Suitable location in the northern hills 444. SHRI SATYENDRA NARAI.N during the VII Plan period subject to SINHA : Will the Minister of AGRICUL- approval by the Planning Commission and TURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT be Ministry of Finance. pleased to state :

Development Blocks covered under Drought Relief Programme in U.P. (a) whether a new plan for self-sufficiency in oilseeds is being implemented ; and 443. SHRI HAR1SH RAWAT : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE & RURAL (b) if so, details thereof ? DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

(a) the details of the development THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE blocks of Uttar Pradesh that have been AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI cohered under Drought Relief Programme BUTA SINGH) : (a) and (b) With a view during the current financial year ; and to encourage the oilseeds production substantially, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, (b) whether some more development namely, National Oilseeds Development Pro- blocks will be covered under this programme ject has been sanctioned for the year 1984-85 in the near future ? reorienting and integrating the oilseeds development schemes and special projects in operation upto 1983-84. The crop and loca- 1 HE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tion specific approach through special projects DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVFLOP- has been extended to four major crops, MENT (ShRI CHANDULAL CHANDRA- namely, groundnut, rapeseed-mustared, soya- KAR) : (a) It is presumed that the bean and sunflower in selected States. The Honourable Member desires to know the intensive approach has been extended to coverage under the Drought Prone Areas other oilseed crops, namely sesamum, saf- Programme. Following are the block covered flowcr and niger besides groundnut, rapeseed- under this programme in Uttar Pradesh musiard, soyabean and sunflower in 14 States. during the courrent financial yeat The Programme inter-alia aims at develop- District No. of blocks ment of non-traditional oilseeds, increase fn area under irrigated crops particularly Mirzapur 10 groundnut during rabi/summer season, Banda 10 adoption of improved package of practices, Jalaun 3 supply of basic inputs and free distribution Hamirpur 5 of seed and fertilizer minikits on a large Jhansi 3 scale. Lalitpur 2 Bahraich 14 Proyision of W ater Supply Facilities Gonda 5 Lathimpur fCheri 8 In Gujarat Sitapur 3 445. SHRI R.P, GAEKWAD: Will TOTAL i 63 the Minitter of WORKS AND HOUSING be pleased to state : Written Answers PHALGUNA 27» 1906 (SAKA) Written Answer5 198

(a) whether Government Are aware that merged with the I.R.D.P. with effect from about 2,198 villages arc required to be 2-10*1980, hence there wa* no 5,F.D.A. pro- tackles in the matter of providing water gramme in the VI Five Year Plan. mpply facilities in Gujarat as on 1 April, 1984; (b) and (c) Do not arise in view of the position indicated at (a) above. fb) whether Government are also aware that due to geological conditions water Production of T.V. Viewers of BMar supply problem in Gujarat hat become Karnataka more difficult as underground sub-soil water level is going down every year; and 447. SHRI NARASINGRAO SURYA- (c) whether the State Government has WANSHI: Will the Minister of INFORMA- requested the Centre to provide an amount TION AND BROADCASING be pleased to of Rs. 14-40 crores under ‘New Centrally state : Sponsored Rural Water Supply Programme based on performence” so that it can help (a) whether T V. viewers in Bidar, the State Government to achieve the target , Karnataka have to spend more for higb by the end of Sixth Plan ? attitude Antena due to far off distances (viz. 115 kgs from Culkarga and 1^0 kms. THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND from Hyderabad) of neghbouring T.V, Relay HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : Centres; and {al Out of 5318 problem villages identified in Gujarat in 1980, 3120 villages were provided (b) if so, the measures taken or pro- with atleast one source of safe drinking posed to be taken to avoid this problem 7 water, leaving a balance of 2198 problem i villages as on 31-3-1984. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND (b) The problem of reduction in sub- BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : i soil water level has recently been brought to (a) Bidar is outside the service range of the notice of this Ministry. TV transmitters at Gulba'ga and Hyderabad. Therefore, satisfactory signal 13 not expec- (c) Yes, Sir. ted there. Implementation of SFDA Programme (b) As yet there is no approved scheme 446. KUMARI PUSHPA DEVI :Will to extend TV service to Bidar district in the Minister of ‘AGRICULTURE AND Karnataka. RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to Relay Centre at Bfdar, Karnataka state :

(b) if so, the names of the States where (a) whether a Relay centre at Bidar, such Programme has been implemented dur- Karnataka will be commisiioned in 1985 as ing the Sixth Plan period; and assured by Government; and

(c) the details of the coverage made (b) if so, when ? under this programme in Madhya Pradesh during the Sixth Plan ? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- (a) and (b) There is no approved scheme as MENT (SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRA- yet for extention of TV services to Btdar iu KAR) : (a) The S F.D A. programme was Karnataka. 10I Written A nswers M ARCH 18, 1985 Written Answers jgj

Telecast of T.V. Programmes in Marathi Council for Mines Safety; was held in New Delhi during February, 1985 ; 449. SHRI NARASINGRAO SURYA- WANSHI: Will the Minister of INFORMA- (b) if so, the names of the participants TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased in the Seminar ; to siate : (c) the details of the recommendations made by the Seminar ; and (a) whether T. V. programmes is “ Marathi” are being relayed from T.V. (d) the action taken by Government Centre, Gulbarga : thereon ?

(b) if so} type of programmes and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE their frequency ; MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI T, ANJAIAH) : (a) Yes, Sir. (c) if not, whether Government are planning to broadcast such programmes for (b) 195 delegates participated in the the benefit of Marathi speaking population Seminar. of the area ; and (c) and (d) A working Group was (d) if so, when and with what constituted at the end of the Seminar to frequency ? formulate and submit recommendations on the subject.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 12.00 hrs. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI V.N. GADGIL) : [Translation] (a) No, Sir. SHRI V1JAY KUMAR YADAV (b) Does not arise. (Nalanda) : Mr. Speaker Sir. ...**

MR. SPEAKER : Elections have nothing (c) & (d) No, Sir. Right from its to do with this House. commissioning in 1977 the transmitter at Gulbarga has been telecasting programmes SHRI V1JAY KUMAR Y A D A V :'** in Kannada, mainly for the rural viewers in MR. SPEAKER : There will be no use * its coverage zone. However, Marathi of your speaking because nothing will go programmes, national award-winning on record. (Interruption/). Marathi feature films, etc., telecast from time to time on the national hook-up are SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV , also relayed by this transmitter. MR. SPEAKER : I think you are aware of all the laws. You are well acquainted National Seminar held on Indigenous ' with them; then why are you behaving like Development of Mining Explosives this ? *ind Accessories Policies and SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV :... * Programmes MR. SPEAKER : I am helpless. 450. SHRI DHARMPAL SINGH [Englith] MALIK : It cannot be raised on the floor of the SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY : Will House. It it the Election Commission or the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to the High Court. state : We cannot do anything. Mr. Yadav, I (a) whether a National Seminar on am helpless. * You have to ask the Election Indigenous Development of MiniDg Explo- Commission. I cannot do anything. Nothing sives and Acccssorics-Policies and goes on record. Programmes organised by the National ( Interruptions)**

** Not recorded. Written Answers PHALGUNA 27. 1906 (SAKA) Written A n n e 's 194

PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE let you know. I cann’t do anything now. (Rajapur) : Sir, I want to bring to your I am helpless. notice a very serious matter At Faridabad... SHRI SUDlNl JAIPAL REDDY MR. SPEAKER : I will look into the (Mahbubnagar) ; 1 have given 3 notice ia palter. Let me get the facts then I will regard to the Agreement which the Govera- look into the matter. ment ot India has entered into with th« U,S firm Hemlock to buy Poly-Silicon PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : Let Technology. me point out to you what you have to collect. The Supreme Court judgenunt has MR. SPEAKER : I will look into it. been violated by the Contractors. There was an attack by the contractors on the SHRI AMAL DATTA (Dia*oned Harijan bonded labour which resulted in the Harbour) : I have given a notice regarding; death of one of them. Why don’t you ask manmade fibre industry Liceming scandal. the Minister to make the statement ? You agreed in the Chamber that you would ask the Minister to make a statement. MR. SPEAKER : We will see. I shall discuss with you. MR. SPEAKER : Don’t worry I will (Interruptions)** not leave it. I have already promised to you, SHRI AMAL DATTA : There seems PROF. K.K. TEWARY (Buxar) : Sir, to be a communication gap. We do not you allow Prof, Dandavatc to raise matters know what is in your mind. without giving you notice. MR. SPEAKER : We will see. You MR. SPEAKER : No. He gave the come to me. You are alwayi welcome. It notice. is your chamber.

PROF, K.K. TEWARY ; Sir, I have (Interruptions) given noticc of a very serious development which has come to our notice. Whenever [Trans latiorij government tries to restore noimalcy in Punjab some unseen forces unleash a spurt SHRI VIJAI KUMAR YADAV : Will of terrorist activities inside and outside the it not be look into country. In United Kingdom some terrorists have been arrested and they have made confessions that their targets were some [ English j important Indian officials and diplomats. MR. SPEAKER : I am hepless. It is MR. SPEAKER : I Will look into it. only the Election Commission which can do it. PROF. K.K. TEWARY : Please direct the Governmeut to make a comprehensive I Translations! statement.

SHRI K- P. UNNIKRISHANAN SHRI VIJAI KUMAR YADAV : Who (Badagara) : Sir, in Kerala more than two will look into it. There is nobody to look dozen persons have died and more than into it. hundred have been seriously injured due to explosive kerosene mixed with naphtha [English] supplied at the fair price shops in Kerala. MR. SPEAKER : I am helples# in that. MR, SPEAKEk : I will consider your V notice. I am getting the facts. Then I shall (Interruptions). ' ' ’ **Not recorded. 195 Papers Laid M ARCH 18, 1985 Papers Laid

[Translations] (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi AN HON. MEMBER : Home Minister and English versioo) of the Coconui caa bo asked. Development Board. Cochine, for the year 1983 84, under sub section (4) 0f [ English] section 17 of the Coconut Develop, ment Board Act; 1979. ' MR. SPEAKER : The Election Com- million is independent. (ii A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the Government **(Interruptions) on the working of the Coconut Development Board, Cochin, for the MR. SPEAKER : Not allowed. Now, year 1983-84. only Papers Laid on the Table. Shri Abdul Gafoor. (2) A Statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at (!) 12.06 hrs. above. [Placed in Library. See No. LT 477185 ' PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE Notifications under Essetiul Commodities [English] Act, Retnew on and Annual Report of Delhi Urban Act Coca mission (Terms North Eastern Regional Agricultural Mar- »nd conditions of servlcej Amendment keting Corporation Ltd Gauhati for RmIcs and Annual Report of Delhi 1983-84, and Annual Report of Controller Urban Art Commission, New Delhi General of Patents, Designs and Trade for 1983-84 Marks for 1983-84. THE MINISTER OF FOOD AND THE MINISTER. OF WORKS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES (RAO BIRENDRA HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR ) : SINGH) : I beg to lay on the Tabic I beg to lay on the Table:- (1) A copy each of the following Notifi- (1) A copy of the Delhi Urban Art Com- cations (Hindi and English versions) mission (Terms and Conditions of under sub-section (6) of section 3 of Service) Amendment Rules, 1948. the Essential Commodities Act, 1955:- Hindi and English versions) published in Notification No. G S.R 4 1 in (i) The Sugar (Price Determination Gazette of India dated the 12th for J984 85 Production) Order, January, 1985, under sub-section (3 ) 1985 published in Notification of section 26 of the Delhi Urban Art No G S R 55(E)/ESS Com-^'ugar Commission Act, 1973. in Gazette of India dated the [Placed in library. See No. LT-4751851 31st January, 1985.

(2) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi (ii) The Sugar (Price Determination and English versions) of the Delhi for 1984-X5 Production) Amend- Urbm Art Commission, New Delhi, ment Order, 198^ published in for the year 1983-84, under section 19 Notification No. G S.R. 132 E) of the Delhi Urban Art Commission ESS. Com/Sugar in Gazette of Act. 1973. India dated the 2nd March 1935. ' [Placed in Library. See No. LT-476185] [Placedin Library See. No. LT-478[H5X Annual Report of Land Review on Coconut (2) A copy each of the following Papers Development Board, Cochi*, for U83-84 and a Statement (Hindi and English versions) under sub- lection (I) of section 619A of the Companies Act, 1956 THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (i) Review by the Government on BUTA SINGH): I be* to lay on the Table : the working of the North Eastern

** Nol worded. Papers Laid PHLAGUNA 27 1906 (SAKA) Paper* Laid 198

Regional Agricultural Marketing garment and hosiery makiig Corporation Limited, Gauhati, machines from basic customs for the year 1983-84. duty in excess of 25 per cent >d valorem and whole of additional (ii) Annual Report of the North duty of customs. Eastern Regional Agricultural Marking Corporation Limiied, (ii) G S R 37(E) published in G auhati, for the year 1983.84 Gazette of India dated the 1st along with Audited Accounts and February, 1985 together with an the comments of the Comptro- explanatory memorandum regar- ller and Auditor General ding exemption to certain iheieon. specified garment and hosiery making macines covered by (J) A statem ent (Hindi and English ver- Notification No. 16/85-Custcms sions showing reasons for delay in dated the 1st February,1985 from laying the papers meDtiond at (2) the auxiliary duty in excess of above. 10 per cent ad valorem. [Placed in Library. See No. LN-47.9/85] (iii) G R S 58 (E) published is (4) A Copy of the Annual Report (Hindi Gazette of India dated the 1st and English versions) of the Con- February, 1985 together with an troller General of Patents, Designs and explanatory memorandum making Trade Marks under section 126 of the certain amendment to Noti- Trade and Merchand>sc Marks Act, fication No. 49-Customs dated 1958, for the year 1982-84. the 1st March, 1979. [Placed in Library- Se* No. LT-480[85] (iv) G S R t9 (E) published in Financial Estimates and Performance Budget Gazette of India dated the 1st of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation February, 1985 together with an for 1985-86. explanatory memorandum regar- THE MlNISTtR OF STATE OF THE ding exemption to Alpha Pinene MfNITERY OF LABOUR (SHRI T and Turpentine imported for the ANJAIAH) : I beg to lay on the Table, manufacture of terpene chemicals a Copy of the Financial Estimates from the basic customs duty in and Performance Budget (Hindi and excess of 35 per cent ad valorem. English versions) of the Employees State Insurance Corpration, for the (v) G S R 74 (E) to 75(E) published year 1985-86 under section 36 of in Gazette of India dated the the Employees’ State Insurance 2nd February. 1985 together with an explanatory memoran- Acl, 1948. dum rrgarding exemption to [Placed in Library See No. LT-481185] machinery, equipments, com- Notifications Under Customs Act, and ponents, and raw materials inclu- unddr Central Fxcise Rule dinp consumables imported against licences covered by Public THE MINISTER OF STATE IN Notice No. (9-ITC/(PN V84- THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY) : 1 beg to dated the 16th November, 1984 from basic customs duty in lay on the Table: excess of 40 per cent, fid # (I) A co p y o f each of the following Noti- valorem auxiliary duty in excess fications (Hindi and English versions) of 25 per cent ad valorem, and under section 159 of the Customs from the whole of the additional Act, 1962 duty of customs leviable (i) G S R56(E) published in Gazette thereon. of India dated the lit February, (vi) G S R 192 and 193 published 1985 together with an explantory in Gazette of India dated the memorandum regarding exemp- 2?rd February. 1985 together tion to specified items of 199 Papers L tid M A RCH J 8,1 <>85 Papers Laid 200

with an explanatory memorandum (*•) G S R 129 (El and 130 (£) making certain amendment to published in Gazette of jndi» Notification No*. 132-Customs dated the 28th February, 1955 dated the 2nd July, 1980 and together with an explanatory’ 70-Cu§tonu dated the 25th memoradum regarding exemption March, 1978. to denatured ethul alcohol of (vii) G S R 107 (E) to 113 (E) pub- 94.68 per cent V/V minimum lished in Gazette of India dated strength, when imported into the 28th Febnnry, 1985 toge- India for industrial purposes, ther with an explanatory memo- from the whole of basic, auxi^ Jiary and additional duties of randum extending concessional customs leviable thereon, customs duties on certain items required by wrist watch industry. (xii) G S R 134 (E) and 135 (E) (viii) G S R 114(E) and 115 (E) pub- published in Gazette of India lished io tGazette of India dated dated the 4th March, 1985 the 28th February. 1985 toge- together with an explanatoiy ther with an explanatory memo- memorandum regarding exemp- randum regarding exemption to t.OD to enriched uranium when telecommunication equipments, impored into India for fabri- components, sub-assemblies and cation into fuel elements for use accessories imported for a in atomic power reactors from Government proiect called the basic customs duty in excels “ CIVICON” from basic customs of 40 per cent ad valorem and duly in excess of 40 per cent auxiliary duty of customs in •d valorem auxiliary duty in •xcess of 25 per cent ad valorem excels o f 25 per cent ad valorem and the whole of additional duty and whole of the additional duty of customs leviable theron. of customs leviable thereon,

(ix) 'G S R 116 (E) published in (xiii) G S R 137 (E) and 138 (E) published in Gazette of India dated Gizette of India dated the 28th Ih- 4th March, 1985 together February, 19S5 together with an with an explanatory memo- explanatory memorandum regar randum regarding exemption to diog exemption to Soda Ash of photog-aphic cameras, cinemato- dense and light varieties from graphic camcras and lenses, basic customs duty in excess filters, flash light apparatus and of 15 per cent ad valorem and exposure meters required for 35 per cent ad valorem respectively. use with such cameras, when imported by accredited press cameraman upto a valur limit {x) C S R 128 (E) published in of Rs. 30,000 from the whole Gazette of India dated the 28th of the basic, auxiliary and February, 1985 together with an additional duties of customs explanatory memorandum making leviable thereon. certain amendment to Noti- fication No 232-Customs dated the 18th Agugust, 1983, so as to (xiv) G S R 140 (E) published in 1 extend the concessional rate of Gazette of India dated the 6 th basic customs dut/ of 50 per March, H85 together with an cent ad valorem and complete explanatory memorandum regar- exemption from additional ding revised rates of exchange duty of customs in respect for conversion of Swiss Francs of TV colour picture tubes into Indian currency or vice pre-aligned with deflection vers*. vokes. [Placed im Library Set No. LT-482JS5J 201 Papers Laid PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Resignation by Member 202

(2) A copy each of the following Noti- (vii) G S R 124 (E) published in fication! (Hindi and Bnglish versions) Gazette of India dated the 28th issued under the Central Excise February, 1985 together with an Rulei, 1944 :- explanatory memorandum seeking to extend to exemption available to capital goods, (i) G S R 64 (E) published in components and raw materials Gazette of India dated the 1st cleared from factories of their February, 1985 together with an manufacture and brought into explanatory mcmoradum making Santa Cruz Electronics Export certain amendment to Notification Processing Zone, to all excisable No. 20/179-CE dated the 4th Jane, 1979. goods cleared from the bonded warehouses in addition to factories of manufacture.

12.09 hrs. MR. SPEAKER : It is still pending. It will be taken up after the Railway Budget. [English] ■

ELECTION TO COMMITTEES (ii) Rajghat Samadbi Committee

(f) Advisory Council of the Delhi THE MINISTER OF • WORKS AND Development Authority HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR); I beg to move : THE MINISTER OF WORKS AND HOUSING (SHRI ABDUL GHAFOOR) : ''That in pursuance of sub- I beg to move: section (1) (d) of Section 4 of the Rajghat Samadhi Act, 1951, the members of this House do proceed to ‘That in pursuance of sub-section elect, in such manner as the Speaker (2) (h) of Section 5 of the Delhi may direct, two members from among Development Act, 1957, the members themselves to serve as members of the of this House do procccd to elect, in Rajghat Samadhi Committee for tbe such manner as the Speaker may term commencing from the date of direct, two members from among them notification by the Government, subject selves to serve as members of the to the other provisions of the said Advisory Council of the Delhi Deve- Act.” lopment Authority, for a term of four years, subject to the other provisions of the said Act.” MR. SPEAKER : The question is t

MR. SPEAKER : The question is : “ That in pursuance of sub- section (1) (d) of Section 4 of the ‘‘That in pursuance of sub- Rajghat Samadhi Act. 1951 the mem- section (2) (h) of Sectin 5 of the Delhi bers of this House do proceed to Development Act, 1957, the members elect, in such manners the Speaker of this House do proceed to elect, in may direct, two members from among such manner as the Speaker may themselves to serve as members of the direct, two members from among Rajghai Samadhi Committee for the themselves to serve as members of the term commencing from the date of Advisory Council of the Delhi Deve- notification by the Government, sub- lopment Authority, for a term of four ject to the other provisions of the years, subject to the other provisions said Act.” of the said Act.” The motion was adopted. The motion urn adopted- (iii) Indian Council of Agricultural Research PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE (Rajapur) : Mr Speaker. Sir. one i em is missing from the List of Business. The Dis- THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE cussion under Rule 193 on Transport Policy AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Committee Report. This discussion has BUTA SINGH) : I beg to move : already begun. It was incomplete. How ‘That in pursuance of Rule 4 is it that all of a sudden, it is missing ?

5 (vii) of the Rule? of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the {Translation members of this House do proceed to MR SPEAKER : Only the reply remains elect, in such manner as the Speaker to be given that will be done. may direct, four members from among themselves to serve as members of the / Englishj Indian Council of Agriculture Research 1 for a term of three years, subject to PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : In our the other provisions of the said abscnce was the reply given ? Rules.” 205 Election to Committee PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Matters Under Rule 377 206

MR. SPEAKER ; Tha question is : 12.12 hrs.

[English] “ That in pursuance of Rule 4 (vii) of the Rules of the Indian Coun- MATTERS UNDER RULE 377 cil of Agricultural Research, the members of this House do proceed !o (i) Delay in Establishing the Proposed elect, in such manner as the Speaker Railway Coach Factory at Mohanpar in district Mirzapur (U.P.) may direct, four members from among themselves to serve as members of the SHRI RAM PYARE PANIKA (Roberts- Indian Council of Agricultural Res- ganj) : In the year 1980, after the general earch for a term of three years,subject elections a proposal was sponsored by the to the other provisions of the said Ministry of Rai ways for establishment of Rules.” Railway Coach factory at Mohanpur, Dis- trict Mirzapur, U P. The then Chief Minis- The motion w*s adopted ter, U P, (now Finance Minister Central Government) had also agreed to provide (▼i) Employees State Iaiuraica Corporation 1200 acres land free of cost. The .site is on the Road from Allahabad to Howrah and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE close to Railway Station Pahara on Delhi- Howrah route. MINISTRY OF LAB3UR (SHRI T. ANJIAH) : I beg to move : This project was cleared by the then Railway Minister but has remained unimple- ‘That in pursuance of Section 4 mented so far. (i) of the Employee*’ State Insurance Act, 1948, read with rule 2A of the Since this fact is known to the people of Employees’ State Insurance (Central) the area its non-implementation has led to Rules, 1950, the members of this agitations, hunger strikes and ultimate boy- House do proceed to elect, in such cott of Central elections 1935 by a sizeable manner as the Speaker may direct two number of youth. members from among themselves to serve as members of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, subject Through you. Sir, I would like to draw to the other provision of the said Act.” the attention of Hon’ble Railway Minister to look into this on priority basis and issue MR SPEAKER : The question is : orders for implementation of this project at Mohanpur. “That in pursuance of Section 4 (i) of the Employee*’ State Insurance [Tramlation] Act, 1948, read with rule 2A of the (ii) Demand for increase in the Scholar- Employees’ State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950, the members of this ship amount given to Scheduled caate. House do proceed to elect, in such Scheduled Tribe Students. manner ai the Speaker may direct, two members from among themselves SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD (Bansgaoa); to serve as members of the Employees’ Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would Stale Insurance Corporation, subject like to draw the attention of the Central i* the other provision of the said Government regarding the need to increase the amount of scholarship given by the A c x ,” Central Government to Scheduled castes The mttitn wts Scheduled Tribes’ backward classes and other weaker sections living in the entire Uttir Pradesh or other States. 207 Matters Under Rule 377 MARCH 18, 1985 Matters Under Rulel£77 208-

Sir, in view of the prevailing circum- I request the Government to pay immtf- stances, the pay and allowances of Central diatc attention to words drinking water crises and State Governments employees in Ghazipur. or seme-Government employees and [English] Members of legislatures have been increased from time to time and are being increased (h) Working law and order situation by Central and State Governments. But the in South Delhi and need to set up more amount of Scholarship given to the student* police posts and depute more mobile vaus belonging to the said castes has not been to check murders, etc. increased in spite of prevailing difficult circumstances. SHRI LALIT MAKEN (South Delhi) : Sir, the law and order situation is worsening, I, therefore, request the Central Govern- day by day in South Delhi. In the last two ment that keeping in view the economic con- and a half months, thirteen people have dition of the these classes, instructions should been killed and about one dozen dacoities be issued at all levels for increasing scholarship have taken place. Last incident took place amount on priority baiis foi economic and on 14th March when some armed dacoits social betterment of the students belonging robbed over Rs. four lakhs from a South to these classes. Delhi bank. People are becoming panicky. Their lives have become insecure. South (iii) Acute shortage of drinkicg water in Delhi is a place in Delhi where the rate of Gazipur District of U.P. and need to crime is maximum. The Government must formulate longterm Schemes for tackling pay immediate attention to the deteriorating, condition of law and order. More police the problem. chowkies should be set up. More police SHRI ZAINUL BASHER (Ghazipur): mobile vans should be deputed to check the Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a serious crises of murders and dacoities. drinking water, in Ghazipur district of U.P. (?) Need for immediate steps for People arc not getting drinking water. development of Pradip Port. A large number of wells have gone dry. The crises of drinking water has been assum- SHRI CHINTAMANI PANIGRAH1 ing serious proportions during the last few (Bhubaneswar) : Paradip a major maritime years. port in tae eastern India to all appearance Arrangements have been made and are is dying Being at the mouih of the river being made to supply drinking water to Mahanadi, the inevitable silting of the port scarcity Villages according to the list pre- and the shallowness of the draft were pared in 1972. In the list of 1972, only a never periodically checked. The only few villages were included as scarcity villages. dredger ‘Kooark’ that was purchased at a Now, about 80 per cent villages have become cost of Rs. lOcrores accidentally ran scarcity villages in Ghazipur, Mohammada- aground in 1980 and remains inoperative bad and Jamania Tehsils while the per- until now and consquently cargo ihips Oj- centage of such villages in Saidpur Tchsil is heavier draft find the harbour unsuitable, 50 per cent. If work of providing drinking Failing to bring the grountd dredger up on witer in the scarsity villages is to be started the sea, the authorities decided to break it on the basis of the list of 1972, then the into pieces but yet the plan is on the problem of providing drinking water cannot shelves. And the grounded dredger for the be solved. last four years is blocking the ships with » • large draft A new dredger is a must for It is,the need of the hour that in view of such a port because hiring drodger i* the seriousness of the crises of drinking expensive and would.result in loss. The port water, the work for its supply should be is also going without a sand pump of its done on war-footing. The problem of drink- own after fts. 2.5 crores land pump went ing water can be »olved only by formulating out of order on March 2, 1983. As a long term schemes. In Ghazipur* hand result, the total cumulative loss of the^ pumps cannot work for long and become out Paradip Port Ttmt so W stands at Rs of order after a few days,. 39.55 crores and its export and its import* ;09 M atters Under Rulep'/ PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Matters Under Rule^fplO and import trade is dwindling. Various (vii) Need (o clear the Polurwaram Committees that the Government of India Project In Andhra Pradesh. appointed for examining location of naval yard, petrochemical oroplex and fishing SHRI S.M. BHATTAM (Visakhapatnaro) : The Polawaram Project proposed across the harbour, have recommended Paradip giving highest preference. But surprisingly these river Godavari near Polavaram id Andhra recommendations have been cold shoulde- Pradesh is conceived as a multipurpose red. I urge upon the Government to take project concerning irrigation, water supply, immediate measures so that the hurdles power and navigation benefits. The above that are impending the growth of this project for Stage I comprising Dam and major port are overcome without any further left canal was submitted to Central Water loss of time and the port is saved. and Power Commission in 1978 at an estimated cost of Rs. 298 crpres Based on the comments and suggestions of the CWPC, (vi) Pollution of Kallada river near Quilon the modified report prepared for Rs. 884 district (Kerala) and need to take anti- crpres was submitted by A, P. Government pollution measures. to CWPC in April, 1983. It is not so far cleared. . SHRI K. KUNJAMBU (Adoor) : Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the The left canal of Polavaram Project will cater to the irrigation requirements of the Government to the serious problem arising upland areas in Viskhapatnam, East and out of pollution of Kallada river due tothe West Godavari to the extent of five lakhs poisonous effluents being discharged from of acres. The project is more particularly the Panalur Paper Mill in Kerala. needed to meet the full water requirements.

Kallada river near Panalur in the (viii) Acute shortage or drinking water in Quilon district of Kerala is highly polluted Kharagpur (West-Bengnl) and need today. The people living all along the banks to take immediate steps to bring of this river depend on it for their daily water from Savarnarekha requirements of water. There was a time SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY (Midna- when the water in this river was clean and pore) : There is a severe scarcity of water crystal-clear. But, after the paper mill at in Kharagpur in West Bengal, having a Panalur started discharging the effluents population of more than three lakhs. into this river, it has turned into a curse. Underground water in the area is going The water has become highly polluted and down everyday, all the deep wells are totally unfit for human consumption. Even yielding lesser and lesser water and are plants dry up after being watered by it. going to be inoperative soon. If no new The period between January and May is measures are taken from now. the entire the worst period when there is no steady town complex will have to be shifted or the flow in the river and water remains in people will desert Kharagpur only for puddles, People dig shallow wells on the water. The only viable plan which can sandy river bed and use the water. But now save Kharagpur from water scarcity is to it is too dangerous to use this water. bring water from the river Subarnarekha which is at a distance of 25 KM from the The agitated public has been demanding town. The Ex-Railway Minister ordered strict anti.pollution measures, but unfortu- survey for such a plan whose cost was to nately no effective steps have been taken be equally borne by the railways and so far Therefore, I would request the Kharagpur Municipality. But after the ex- Central Government to send a team of Railway Minister vacated his office, the experts to this place and inquire into the plan has been dropped. Jn the meantime lapses in the implementation of the anti- hardship of the people of Kharagpur has pollution measures and take stern measures further grown and people fight at commu- to arrest pollution. nity taps for a bucket of water. I request the 211 Railway Budfet 1985-86 M ARCH 18, 1985 • Railway Budget 1985-86 212

Government to immediately intervene and and it can come forward with its proposals order to take up the plan to bring water either of taxation or otherwise. Now they to Kharagpur from Subarnarekha to save are entitled to present another budget, over citizens from disaster. and above that which is presented for the country as a whole by the Minister of Finance.

12.22 hr*. In this connection, I would also like to invite your attention to Article 112 of RAILWAY BUDGET 1985-86 the Constitution. I quote- GENERAL DISCUSSION “ The President shall in respect of [English] every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of MR. SPEAKER : Now, wc will take up Parliament a statement of the the General Discussion on Railway Budget. estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of SHRI S.M. BHATTAM (Visakhapatnam): India for that year...... Thank you for giving me an opportunity to initiate discussion on the Railway I specially underline the words ‘a Statement’ Budget. The decades old practice of present- of the estimated receipts and expenditure of ing a separate Budget for Railways has been the Government of India'. there. At the outset, I would like to raise a fundamental and basic question and ask There can only be one statement; there if this is proper and if there is beneficial cannot be two statements; nor that two justification and a special purpose in statements cannot be given But what was allowing the Railway Ministry to present a visualised in the Constitution ? What was leparate Budget. envisaged in the Constitution? The presentation of only one composite budget and not 12.23 hrs. two separate budgets to be presented here. Therefore, for the last about 60 years’ ever [MR. DEPTY SPEAKER in the Chair] since the dawn of th« independence, J am conscious of the fact that this practico It is known Sir that the Railways are obtains. Even for the last about 60 years, owned and maintained by the Government, during the days of the British, this system even though the operations ane controlled obtained; and continuance of the practice and directed by the Railway Board. About for a period of 60 years alone provides Rs. 8500 crores have gone to the Indian justification. I think it is not proper; and Railways from the national exchequer. I this is the relic of the past; this is the also remembir on a previous occasion when reminiscence of the colonial rule and it the then Railway Minister was giving a better be given up. We should fall in line reply to the Debate in the House? he was with the rest of the departments and let the mentioning that nothing could move unless Railway Ministry prepare and present it be with the peroision, concurrence and demands of its own on par with the rest of consent of the Finance Ministry. That the departments being so, where is the puestion of the Railway Ministry bringing in a separate The next point is about exorbitant, Budget on its own aud that too it has got abnormal and unprecedented hike in the precedence and priority over the General taxes. This is thf second biggest hike in Budget It is as if this a Government the last two decades which they have done within Government, it is a parallel Govern- with impunity. I do remember that on a ment. I cannot conceive of such a situation. previous occasion, on the eve of election, Therefore, I suggest that this proecdm e mav the then Minister of Railways, while be given up Just as in the case of any other presenting a budget, imposed no burden on Department, this Department can also the tax payers, on the common passengers. present its Demands under the usual manner Now, immediately after the elections, they 213 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906(SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 214

came forward with a heavy taxation on the he cannot achieve a saving of 2 to 3 per common passengers, passengers travelling cent of the total budgetary provision ? by all trains, suburbar as well as non- suburbans. The government has come out Here, I may give certain figures. The in its true colour, after the elections are total working expenses for the year 1983-84 over. So, at rhe time of elections, they got have come to Rs. 3,989 crores. Jn i 984-85 votes and after the elections are over, they the figure has increased to Rs. 4,587 crores get notes. This is the practice which is being and in 1985-86 it goes up to Rs. 4,h55 adopted. This is not proper. They have not crores. So, between 1983 and 1985, in a spared anybody ; they have not spared even period of two years the increase in working the common passengers, suburban passaogers. expenses comes to Rs. 869 crores. Such a They are mostly salaried people, fixed heavy inciease in working expenses should iocome group, the average middle class. be reduced. And if the Minister is serious Even those people suffer from the heavy enough and if his commitment carries any imposition of tax burden on them. This conviction that he will be in a position to cannot go oo. The Minister while imposing effect economy, he should come forward heavy taxation on the common passangers with a specific proposal. And in his speech is on the wrong track. This train is bound there is no indication of any such attempt to be derailed. Let him come forward with to effect economy. suitable suggestions for suitable proposals for further reducing taxation proposals The Railway Reforms Committee have which were imposed on the people without made several recommendations. It consists any consideration or the premises extended of competent experts and specialists in the to them that this government only stands to field Very important recommendations have give some advautages and benefits and not been made but they are lying in cold impose any additional burden and storage. Have any recommendations been responsibility. implemented ? Most of the recommendations arc, I think, still lying in cold storage. I Now, the total tax burden proposed to would request the Government to examine be levied on the people is to the extent of and see how best th;y could be implemented. Rs. 495 crores. This is one of the highest They should give a specific reply about the hikes ever imposed in the last two decades. implementation as early as possible. The Finance Secretary in today’s daily has said, the increase in railway fare will have effect on increase in the prices oil, petrol, Again, the question of providing the cooking gas and several other articles and this necessary amenities to the passengers comes will have a multiplier effect. This will increase up. What is going to be done in this prices of all sorts of commodities which are respect ? Noling specific has been mentioned required by the common people ■ and that by (he hon Minister. It is not clear whether is the situation which the Minister should he wants to do something. He only speaks have taken notice of while imposing new about cleanliness. Cleanliness, not of the taxes. type that the Prime Minister has been The taxation on the common passengers harping upon, day in and day out. That is is to the extent of Rs. 153 crores this different. He is talking of cleanliness on the year. In the total budget, can’t the Minister plaiform and that is what is what is save 2-3 per cant so this would be elimina- contemplated. Here also, he wants the ted ; this could have been avoided ; if 2 people to come and cooperate. Of course, or 3 per cent saving could be effected, the railway platform is a public place, and innpostion of such heavy burden on the people have to cooperate. No doubt, the passengers would have been avoided, which successful implementation of heavy pro- he has not done ? I am sorry, this is a sad gjammes requires the people’s cooperation •tate of affairs. The Minister, at one stage, but I want to ask the hon. Minister why the has vaxed eloquent on th« need for effecting Railways have not introduced a single economy in the Railway administration and programme which will yield re&ults and add said that he was committed to it. Where to the benefits and amenities of the people ? are the specific proposals for it ? Is he not We do no not find any inkling of it in the doing anything for that ? Does it mean that entire budget. 215 Railway Budget 1985-86 M ARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 216

Again* he does not say anything about the likely shortfall of 8 million tonnes. Even benefits to be given to the Railway emplyees. after the revision, re-revision, there is still Does he give any special help, any assistance to be a shortfall to the extent of 8 million or any gurantee about future benefits to tonnes. So far as the coming year is concer- those people ? Nothing has been said in the ned, the target now fixed is 250 million budget speech of the hon. Minister. tonnes. The Minister finds fault with the core sector. He says that it is a failure on Some time ago, the then Minister stated the part of the core sector not to give them that he would set up a catering corporation the required load. He conveniently wanted for the Railways. What has happ'nded to to pass the buck on to them. He wanted to that pious idea ? I Lis it been given up ? find a scapegoat. But if you ask the core What happened to that catering corpora- sector, the reply is that the coal is being tion ? I would like to ask the hon Minister piled up at the pitheads and the Railways to give serious consideration, to that and to are oot able to clear it. Therefore, their let us know in his reply what he is going production is suffering For this, they put to do about it. the blame on the Railway Ministry. But here the Railway Minister says that it is the Earlier the slogan was ‘Safety, security failure of the public sector nor to give them and punctuality.’ Now he has changcd the sufficient load. They are not able to talk in slogan. Only safety and security are there. a common voice But there is a failure on Punctuality is not there. Does it mean that the part of the Railway Ministry to achieve he wants safety and security only now ? the target. Punctuality has been conveniently forgotten because jt is very difficult to adhere to. Again on the earning side, the estimated Therefore, the new slogan is comfort, safety earning from goods traffic is expected to be and security Have you dispensed with the Rs. 3689 crores in the year 1984-85. Now, idfa of having punctuality ? Even this word here the shortfall is of the order of Rs. 32 does not find place in the slogan which was crores The expected earning from the raised years ago. I Wk>uJd like to know the passenger traffic is Rs. 1508 crores. Here the goals of the Railways and what they want shortfall is Rs 68 crores. There is a declin- to achieve for the benefit of the people. ing trend in the passenger traffic. That can Th.it is not mentioned anywhere in the be seen clearly. I can give some figures from Minister’s speech There has bien no their Annual Report. In the year 1978*79, mention of any developmental activity. railways carried 3719 million passengers. There is no target fixed in that direction. There is no hmt of any development any The number of passengers in the year where except a railway line in Madhya 1981-82...... PraJesh, another in Uttar Pradesh and here and there That means what ? There is a (Interruptions) lot of regional imbalance. The Sta'es are totally neglected. In certain parts of the MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : Mr. Sreera- country a number of schemes have been mamurthy, the total time allotred to your sanctioned years ago, but nothing has baen group is forty minutes. done uptil now. Therefore, I say that the SHRI C.MADHAV REDDY (Adilabad) : development aspect was not given due The time allotted for discussion is ten attention which is required to be given. hours or forty minutes ?

Again, the main feature of the Budget MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : Total time ii an all round failure of the Government alloticd is ten hours and out of that, forty to reach the target. I may mention about minutes are allotted to yourparty. Therefore, the traffic target. In the year 1984-85 the if he wants to continue, others will traffic target Wii 309 million tonoe*. It was not... later on revised «o 280 million tonnes. Later, it was brought down to 270 million (Interruptions) tonnes. Again, it was scaled down to 260 SHRI C. MADHAV REDDY : He will million tonnes. And the latest rcvison was take thirty minutes, others will take ten 245 million tonnes. Here, again there is a minutes. 217 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUN A. 27, 1906 (SAK A) Railway Budget 1985-86 218

AN HON. MEMBER : The member last thirty years commencing From the year who initiates should be given a little more 1950-51, only 6,00j kilometres out of 61,000 and odd kilometres or railway lino latitude. could be electrified. This is the achievement That means only ten per cent could be MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : Yes, that is electrified. the convention. About the new lines, I may mention SHRI S. M. BHATTAM : The number that during the Sixth I’lan period, a of passenger journeys in the year ]978-79 provision of Rs. 380 crores was made for was 3,719 million which came down to this. Out of this, they have spent only 3,704 million in 1981-82, 3,655 million in Rs. 228 crores during the first four years 19^2-;3 and 3-325 million in 1983-84. That of the Plan, leaving a balance of Rs. 152 clearly shows that there is a decline. The crores. How can they spend Rs. 152 passenger traffic in terms of kilometres has erores in one year when they have taken also decreased. The figures for this are four long years to spend Rs. 228. crores ? also available in the Annual Report which It shows that there is definitely going to be was produced In the year 1981 82, the number a shortfall here also Unless new lines are of kilometers was 370 million. In the year constructed, there will be no progress at 1982-83, it came down to 3,655 million all. It is not that money was not available, and in 1983-84 to 3,325, That shows that there is going to be a shortfall even when there is a consistent and gradual decline in money was available. They have not been the passenger traffic. However, the hon. able to ulilise the money fully j-id Minister presumes that there will be an properly. . . . increase in the passenger traffic in the (Interruptions) coming years. He expects an increase of two percent in the non*suburban traffic SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU (Gobichet- and four per cent in the suburban traffic. tipalayam) : On a Point of Order, Sir. What is the basis for his optimism, I am When the main discussion is going on not able to know today. railways, both the Railway Ministers. (Interruptions) Now I come to the shortfall in the achievements of the Railway Ministry. In AN HON’BLE MEMBER : One is there. the year 1984-85, the revised gross traffic receipts are Rs. 5,390 crores. These are SHRI P.KOLANDAIVELU : Of course, less by Rs. 67 crores than what was origi- one is here but he is not taking anyinterest nally anticipated. With regard to the in the discussion. . . . electrification, the Sixth Plan envisaged (.Interruptions). electrification of 2,800 Kilometres of railway line. Jn the first four years, they could MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : I would electrify only 1,187 Kilometre leaving a request the hon. Railway Minister to pay balance of 1,61* Kilometres. Since they attention . . . have achieved only 1.187 kilometres in the first four years, how can they achieve the AN HON. MEMBER : He is not taking balance of 1.613 kilometres ? So, obv'ously note of any of the discussion. there is going to be a very big gap which MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : I would he will not be able to fill. Similarly, in request the Railway Minister to take note terms of money also, an amount of Rs 450 crores was allotted for electrification during of the discussion. the Sixth Plan. Out of this they have SHRI S. M. BHATTAM : This is how spent only Rs. 254 crores in the first four railways are functioning, by-passing all the years, leaving a balance of Rs. 196 crores. discussion that is taking place here. If they have been able to spend only Rs 254 crores, how can they spend Rs. 196 Coming to expansion or construction of crores in the last years ? It is impossible. new lines, the total construction of new So, there is going to be a shortfall here lines was 7,864 km This is the total new also. I must mention here that during the 219 Railway Budget 1985-86 M ARCH 18, 19S5 Railway Budget 1985-86 220

construction during the lust 33 years, the you want to do that, then adequate provision net addition to 61,000 km. which was the has to be made. That is what tbe Minister figure in 1950-51. This is the achievement has said. But in the same breath he said ever s

provided to the public. Now, security and amenities to the people instead of taxing punctuality of trains are at stake and I am them heavily. This is the first gift of ths | Dot sure if the Minister will be able to do newly elected Ministry to the people who that even. reposed confidence in them. Before the elections they said that there would not be Towards the end of my speech I will heavy taxation, but after the elections people refer to one or two things which relate to are taxed heavily and they go on merrily and my State. peacefully not caring for the reactions of the people And therefore, before the House con- Visakhapatnam is a city known through- cludes discussion and debate on the Railway out the world. It is on the world map Budget, let the Minister come forward with and on the national map as well. It is concrete proposals by drastically reducing or known more particularly because there is a slashing down the rates of increase in the steel plant and that the South Eastern charges of passenger traffic and goods naval Headquarter is also there. But the traffic. most surprsing thing is that the name of its railway station is W-tlfair Railway Station. MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : Shri Sharad If somebody wants to go to purchase a Shanker Dighe. ticket for Vishakhapatoam, then he has to purchaie a ticket for Waltair and not SHRI SHARAD DIGHE (Bombay Visakhapatnam, because there is no Visakha- North-Central) : Can I speak now or patnam Railway station. Therefore, I after Lunch? would request the Minister to change the name of Waltair to Visakhapatnam. This MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : \ on can will be a facility for everybody, because speake for five minutes now, and then you after all the passengers are going to Visakh*- can continue after Lunch. patnam. But in spite of such a demand every year, this small thing has not been PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : He done yet. cannot finish the Railway* in five minutes.’ i Moreover, I would request that the Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : You know, city of Visakhaptnam should be directly he can continue after Lunch. linked with New Delhi. Several other twohs are being linked with Delhi, but it SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY has not been done in the case of Midnapore) : Shri Bansi Lalji is finishing Visakhapatnam. Railways’ so he cannot finish’. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE (Rajapur) : There is no Waltair. SHRI SHARAD DIGHE (Bombay North Central) : Mr. Dcputy-Speaker SHRI S.M. BHATTAM : Waltair is the Sir, I rise to express my views on the name of a small village. Railway Budget which has been introduced by the hon# Railway Minister. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : There are several salient features in the Name Waltair has been kept out of respect Budget. I will refer to them first, and for the great French revolution leader thereafter there are certain points on which Waltair, but it does not exist there at all. I am a little unhappy and I will comment upon them, and finally, I will make certain SHRI S.M. BHATTAM : But Visakha- suggestions mainly as far as Bombay city patnam does not exist in the map of the is concerned. Indian Railways. The Railway Budget which has been In the end, before concluding, I would introduced in this auguit House has like to urge upon the Minister to give generally to be welcomed. The hon. consideration to various developmental acti- Railway Minister was under certaion cons- vities through his Budget and give necessary traints and bad certain compulsions. At 223 Railway Budget 1985-86 M ARCH 13, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 2-4

he already stated in bis speech, the last The Lok-Sabha re-assembled after Lunch budget for the financial year 1984-85 was a at five mintespast Fourteen of the Clock. little soft budget, naturally because it was the pre-election budget and therefore, in that [MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER In the Chair} budget no enhancement in freight rates was proposed and there was only a nominal RAILWAY BUDGET, 1985-86-GENERAL increase in the passenger fares with DISCUSSION—CONTD. the result that the financial health of the Railways bad further deteri- [ English] orated and further resources had to be gathered in the present budget. Suffi- MR, DEPUTY SPEAKER : Shri Sharad cient funds are necessary to replace the Dighe shall continue his speech. over-aged track and rolling stock. Severa grievances have been expressed by the hon. SHRI SHARD DIGHE : Mr. Deputy Member who spoke earlier, but in order to Speaker, Sir, before we rose for lunch, 1 was meet those grievances, it would be necessary dealing with the ghastly accident which took to mobilise the resources, raise funds and place at Byculla Station on 2?nd November, for that purpose this Budget has been aimed 1981. After the accident, a statutory enquiry at. 14,000 kilometres of track are overdue was made by the Commissioner of Railway for replacement. Locomotives, coaches, Safety, Eastern Circle; and he also scribed bridges, signalling equipment--all need the accident to “failure of equipment, that overhaul and replacement. In fact, as is, machanical axle of an EMU “Trailer staled, the Indian Railways are financially Coach” ; he has also commented adversely sick and therefore, it is necessary to raise on the continued use of over-aged EMU further funds and invest them for all these stock which was also overdue for periodical purposes. overhauling. The Commissioner has also stressed the urgent need for testing of axles 13.00 hrs. of over-aged and imported EMU stock to detect any incipient flaws, since there has Several accidents are occurring and the been nine cases of accidents of axle breakage main reasons for these accidents are said to during the past few year. Therefore, I want be the over-aged tracks and rolling-stock. to stress that it bas been really necessary I may refer to the ghastly accident at to check and examine the over-aged tracks Byculla, which took place in Bombay on and the over-aged rolling stock and also 22nd November 1984. In that accident at supply equipment so that the accidents can least 25 passengers were killed; they be m nimised. included many women, many working women who were going to their offices. The hon. Railway Minister has already And. at least, 95 persons were injured it promised in his speech, to sec that the acci- was a ghastly sceneat Byculla station in dents are hereafter minimised; and from that Bombay on that day Now, it is said that point of view also, it was necessary to raise the three coaches which were involved in resources so that these needs can be meet the derailment were over-aged as they and these demands can be met Therefore, belonged to 1950-51 category imported from us I was staling, the Railway Minister had Britain, it is also stated that nobody was several problems before him not only to bothered to send them, at least, for theit minimise accidents but also to cover deficit overhauling which was due in July of that of Rs 403 crores and had to provide for particular year, works chargeable to development and other things like interest, dividend. He has also MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER : You can to raise an accident compensation safety and continue after lunch, We adjourn for passangers ‘amenities’ fund, which has gone Lunch and we are meeting at 2 00 P.m down to a great extent. It is aherefore justified that a Surcharge of 12 1/2 per cent br 13.01 hers lavied on all the classes of possanger tickets The Lok Sabha adjourned for Lunch till and that a charge of 10 per cent on the total Fourteen oj the cloek. freight in respect of goods traffic should be there. He has also made certain other increases to which I will come 225 Matters Under Rule PHAL.GUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Matters Under Rule 2:6 laier on. There are also some very good ticket holders is concerned. But I do noi proposals made by him. He has referred to know whether these Committees have taken the International Year of Youth and has into consideration one important aspect in given concessions to youth in the nature of this respect as far as a city like Bombay is 50 per cent concession in the tickets for concerned, Bombay suburban tiains are youths between 13 and 23 years of age who used mainly by the working class people go in a group. Certain concessions have and the lower middle class people, and they been given to them for staying in hotels at are forced to uie this transport. There is holy places. acute scarcity of housing in Bombay, so that a citizen of Bombay has to find out a house I would, however, be failing in my duty at a far-off place, far away from his place to my constituency if I do not comment of work of place of employment. He does upon or do not show my unhappiness with not go to a suburb voluntarily but is forced respect to the increase in the season ticket to go and stay there, and every day he has fares, as far ss suburban railways are con- to come from the suburb travelling a long cerned. distance to his place of work to earn his livelihood. It is the basic function of tbe Though the amounts appear to be small, Government, it is their basic duty, it is their I was very much perturbed by the observa- primary duty, to give food, clothing and tions made in this respect by the hon. Rail- shelter to the citizens. If we are unable to way Minister. In paragraph 27 of his give suitable houses to the citizens of speccb, Part II, he has categorically stated : Bombay, ii would not be fair on our pait to make the transport dearer to them. I may “ A number of expert committees go further and say that it would amount to like Railway Convention Committee adding insult to the injury. They do not 1973, the High Level Committee on travel for pleasure, they do not travel casu- Social Buidens, the National Trans- lly for some work here and there, but they port Policy Committee, the Rail Tariff have to travel every day only to earn their Enquiry Committee and the Railway levelihood. And these wage-earners have Reforms Committee have commented got a fixed wage packet, and if you go on on the highly concessional nature of increasing the season ticket fares, then the the Monthly Season Ticket fares in value of their wage packet will be eroded. the Railways, leading to losses ” If this is the aim of the Government that ultimately they will make the season ticket He has not stopped there, but has gone equal to 24 or 25 single journeys, then I arn further and said : afraid this will put a great hardship on the commuters. This appears to be only the “The Rail Tariff Enquiry Com- beginning of it. Therefore, I will, with all mittee, the Railway Reforms Com- sincerity, appeal to the Railway Minister to miitee and the High Level Committee withdraw this or drop this proposal from the on Social Burdens have urged the Budget, so that the commuters of Bombay Government to adjust the season ticket City will not be put to great bardihip as far fares in a phased manner so as to as this aspect is concerned. bring them equal to 24 or 25 single journey fares at qjl distances If an One suggestion as far as Bombay city is effort is made to increase the season concerned. There was a Citizens’ agitation ticket fares at one stroke, the burden by the residents of Bhyandar. That was on on passengers travelling on monthly 5th of February 1985. Ultimately there wa* season tickets will be very heavy.” firing to disperse the irate mob and in that firing about 5 people have been killed. Their That indicates that this is only a beginn- demand was simple. The demand of the ing, and the aim is to increase the fares to residents of the suburban areas was that tbe level of 24 or 25 single journeys. I would there should be shuttle services from Borivalfr urge upon the Railway Minister to give a to Verar or from Andheri to Verar so that second thought to this aspect Theie may they can easily attend on time their places of be several Committees which might have said employment and reach theie punctually, f $o as far as this concession to the season do not know what has happened and what is 227 Rail wav Budget 1985-86 M ARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 228

the difficulty. But I will urge upon the practically stopped and there is absolutely Government to consider this small demand no transport for all those who have been of the residents of the Bombay suburbs and forced to reside at the far off places at New accede to that demand as early as pos- Bombay. sible.

If we want to development New Bombay There are certain projects as far as and relieve South Bombay of the congestion Bombay city is concerned These projects and the other difficulties then it is quite are not new. They have been pending for a necessary to give top priority to this long time. They were discussed and sugges- Mankhurd Belapur railway line There my ted also as far back a?, I should siy, is)72 submission is that this provision of Rs. 2 or so. Even in the report of the National crores is very meagre and substantial increase Transport Policy Committee which was discus- will have to be made immediately as far as sed at great length in this House some day* this project is concerned. ago, thiii projects have been referred to at page ’13 of that report arid it has been spe- Another project to which I referred to cifically mentioned that 3 schenes were was fly over at Raoli junction and a pair of urgently need:d as far as Bombay city is additionel lines between Bandra and Andheri concerned. (1) The optimisation of the along with ancillary works on the barhour Western and Central Railway suburban ser- branch. As far as this also is concerned vices. (2) A fly-over at Raoly Junction and the report of the National Transport Policy a pair of additional lines between Bandra Committee had categorically commended this and Andheri along with the ancillary works project and has said : on the Harbour Branch and (3) which is moil important is the East-West corridor that is connecting Kurla, Mankhurd, Belapui “The provision of a rail fly-over and Panwel. As far as the last scherr.c is at Raoli junction and an additioual concerned, very good comments have been pair of lines between Bandra and Andheri, together with ancillary works made by the National Transpart Policy Committee itself in peragraph 12,7.6. They on the 6arhour branch line, will also have categorically stated; be necessary as this would provide substantial relief on the already con- gested western and Central railways “ We are of the view that an suburban systems.” East-West co'rridor connecting the suburbs of Bombay with New Bombay should receive the highest priority as For this also only Rs 10 lakhs have been this, in our judgment. Will help disperse provided whereas the balance of sanctioned commercial and industrial activities cost is Rs. 45 05 crores. Therefore, practi- away from the City and also facilitate cally this project is kept in cold storage by development of New Bombay” providing a nominal amount of Rs 1J lakhs. This project is very much important consi- As far as this project is cencerned, I was dering the surburban railways and the com- sorry to say that a very small amount h»s been muters who are travelling by that railway provided in this budget. In the book, ‘Ex- for their place of work. Therefore, my planatory Memorandum on the Railway submission is that this amount of Rs 10 Budget’ on page 30, item No. 79, I find that lakhs may have to be substantially increased only Rs. 2 crores have been provided and so that this project can be immediately the balance of sanctioned cost is Rs, 72.49 taken in hand with a great speed. crores. Therefore, with this Rs. 2 crores I do not think not much progress can be made There are several other suggestions which as far as this project is concerned. This I want to make One small suggestion project connects New Bombay with old which I will put before the hon. Minister is Bombay and unless transport is provided, that at present the position in the suburban the e.'tablishmeni of New Bombay will have railways is that there is more crowding of the not much meaning at all. There is no trans- first-class compartments than even the port for those citizens. Even the CIDCO sccond class compartments. Therefore, it buses which have been running have been may be considered to increase the first-class 229 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 230 compartments also as far as these suburban 198^-84 it was 3,325 millions. So Ihe per- trains are concerned. centage fall is 9. The Kilometre percentage is 1.76 only. It is clear that the ordinary There have been several projects of passengers are evading the railway traffic day Maharashtra pending for a Jong time. Fortu- by day just to save their money and time nately, west-coast konkan railway project ia because the railway freight was very high but taking shape and it is proceeding in the right now Jt is too high because he has put a direction. But there are two-three more su/charge of 12 1/2 per cent over and above projects. First one is Manmad-Mudkhed the charge. I want the hon Railway Minis- (B.G. conversion) project, that is, Manmad- ter to reduce it. Aurangabad-Parbhani-Parli-Vaijanaith. For conversion of Manmad-Auraugabad- Now, Sir, so far as the season ticket Parbhani-Parli-Vaijanaith to broad-gauge holders are concerned, the drop in this year only Rs.'l crore has been provided whereas is 194 million. That only shqws that the the amount required is Rs. 19.94 crores. season ticket holders (who consist of mostly Then about another project of broad-gauging students, labourers workers and poor of narrow-gauge line, namely, Murtzapur- farmers) are just unable to bear the season Achalpur, Murtzapur-Yavatmal, Pulgao- ticket fare which is already existing. Now, Arui, I do not find any reference here- I the hon. Minister says, we are going to am subject to correction. Now, about con- charge 24 single charges in a month. Now, version of Miraj-Latur into broad-gauge line I respectfully submit, this is too much, and construction of railway line from Latur because 30 days minus 4 Sundays comes to to Latur road, I do not find any reference 26 Tben, there is no concession at all. in this Explanatory Memorandum here. I I request the Railway Minister to make it 15 am again subject to correction. But these single fare. Another point is this. The hon. projects are pendting for a long time before Minister said that there is no increase in the the Central Government. fare for travellers upto 50 Kilometres. Now I request that this should be made 100 Kilo- They are very much vital as for as metres in 1985-86. Maharashtra State is concerned. Therefore, I urge upon the hon. Railway Minister to Sir, in this connection, I congratulate look into the matter and provide more funds the Railway Minister for encouraging the urgently so that these projects can be com- youth who travel in groups of 10 to get the pleted quickly. concessional fare. I make a request to the Minister that instead of 10, the minimum With these words I eonclude. Thank number should be 6. At this juncture, 1 you. recall the words uttered by our beloved, late Prime Minister. Shrimati Indira Gandhi. SHRI M R, MNARDHANAN (Tirunel- Shrimati Indira Gandhi in 1971 was laying veli) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the foundation stone of Kanya Kumari to you very much for giving me this opportu- Trivandrum line. I was also present there nity to make my maiden spcech on the Rail- on that occasion as a humble political way Budget. worker.

Sir, the Railway Minister presented this I remember that Shrimati Indira Gandhi constrained and compulsive budget. stressed the Importance of this communication which connects Kanya Kumari to Though some of the new railway lines Kashmir, This is a line which helps not which have been introduced are to be wel- only the unity of the country, but also the comed, at the same time, I have to comment ecnomics of the whole country. upon the passenger traffic because it is the only traffic communication available for the She stressed the improtance of any new comraoaman throughout India from Kashmir plan to be time-bound so to &ay because to Kanya Kumari, without fixing the target-time the railway line construction is delayed or incomplste The index of Passenger Traffic shows anu the net result would be that the fruifg. that in 1982-83 Jt was 3,655 millions; in of the economic development cannot 231 Railway Budge, 1985-86 MAACH 18,1985 Railway Budget 1985-96 232

reaped by the common people. Mr. Dsputy Sir, about three months back.the railway Speaker, Sir, I am coming from Tamil Nadu line construction work between Milavitan- and I would therefore like to bring to the Tirunelveli was going on with great speed. notice of this august House that Karur- But now there is slackness and delay in the Dmdigul railway line is pending for a long construction work. The importance ol this a time. The bjdget alljiment for this line cannot be set aside. I would request project this year is quile insufficient and the hon. Minister to lock into this and very meagre. I would ih;ref,>rc, request expedite the work. I would again stress the hon Railways Minister to sp-.ed up that our trains run with speed and steady, the Karur Diniigu! riilway line construction Instead of ‘slow and steady’ so that the new work by providing more fund?. India can win the time race. I would once again remind the hon. House that the time Sir, Milav it t an-Ti ru nel veil line is going budget and finance budget must go together, to be completed this year. Bat at the same at least in the matter of Railways. Thank time, ii should not be taken lightly that You. Karur - Dmdigul * luticorin line can be deldyeJ. 1 would requjst the hon Railway SHRI PRIYA RAJAN DAS MUNSH( Minister kindly to consider completing this (Howrah) : Mr Deputy-Speaker, Sir, I rise line also very boon and this will go a long to support the Railways, Budget presented way in the economic develop nent of the by the hon. Minister of Railways, Shri Area. Sir, Karur Dindigul line ii a very Bansilal, I would like to nuke the following important connecting line and for tnat only observations and suggestions. Sir, while act a n unt of R

·the Railway Administration or the hierarchy manage some other a rrangement to provide do not take care in to tali :y, the perspective some relief to them. 1 share the sentiments of the whole five year approach and they expressed by o ur bon . friend Shri Dighe I rather try to take an ad hoc approach, re- request the h o n. R ail wa y M 10 ster to con- .sulting which at the end of every Plan ye ar, sult his office and h is Mini stry further and this kind of a crisis develops. see w!l ether a revie w of the total bu,Jgetary exer.: ise ca'l be once again made, at least to Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am quite con;ider two aspec ts . The fir st aspect is, .confident that the Railway Minister, who whettter w~ C311 total ly rel ie ve th e second on ce p' oveJ his ability in adm inistration by c l.1 ,s pa ssengers fro;n the tJtal Pd >Se~< g a ~ · helpmg in the overall devel opment of Har- pr1ce 't ik e a~ w~l l as tiler::: in the 'u"'u• ban yana when he was the Ch1ef Mini ster an d pas,engers' season tickets. Yo u can rev ise who once again provided tremendous tile wl10le budg ~ tar,y ex:rc:s' for m )b,t,;·1rion strength to Defence Admir.btra tion, would of r c~ource s . T he way rt i ~ organ;scd, I certainly do something for the Railwdys think it is a very drfficul t one. If 1 say too l hope so and we should all render o ur increase tar iff on th e goods, obviously it ·Cooperatron to him. will advers ely affect the prices of the conn1od1ties and l cannot wggest that to Now, in dinner and lunch, the food you But I can o nl y suggest one aspect. habits iu~ changed.. Nowadays in India, if I do nor kno w whetft ~r you have in luded the course in a dinner or a lunch is without it , because I have not so far seen that a dish which is neither sweet nor sour, it aspect. just cannot be relished properly. I think that the General Budget presented by the fn every part of the world, v,' .. :, \'~ r Finance Minister is a sweet one and I con- there a re big railway establishments, nnP rf sider the budget presented by Bansi Lalji the major revenue sources of the R arh'·'J ' as our one. And in totality, the Budget both comes from advertise ments and d isplays of the G eneral and Railway, is a sweets-our various kinds of busin ess o rg-\n i,ations dish. I think if you taste just a part of it, within the railway compound a nd on then it will not be good. coaches and nowadays railway station is one place, where this commercial publicity PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE is gain ing tremendous momentum, more Chinese style tha n. I thi nk, the airport. If you think little, as to how you can mop up the SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DAS MUN- resources, there is wider scope for mobilising SHI : ·That is right. Chinese style. If you r es ources within the rarlway station com- just taste the sour part of it, it may not be pound. In big stations like Bombay,' good, though it may help in digestion and Howrah, Madras, Bangalore, Ahmedabad will have a positive reflection on your etc. a good mount of revenue can come: health. But in totality, yon will see the So far a, I know, the rate at the moment Government's positive view. Do not judge is very cheap aod very poor. I d o not know <>nly in a singular way. We are confident why it be so. This is one of my sugges· that we can fulfil our promises. If you want tions for your consideration. to judge the total of permance just within three months, expecting it here in the rail- Secondly, in th~ budgetary exercise way budget, then I think, you are doing there are some good p :> ints and there ar~ injustice to the total approach of the some re ally sad points For example, the Government. restoration of the dismantled lines There is no provision for thi 1. It is shown as I have said in the beginning that some- 'n;l'. Do I take it that not a single line how there is something wrong. At the end of the dismantled lines will be taken up of the every Plan Year, the budget .becomes this year? You should do at least some a d!fficult one. No doubt, it is a very diffi- thing. There may be one point, one kilo- cult budget. While the passengers are very metre, where there may ,be a sort of adversely affected, being a representative urgency. l do not know who are Preparing ·of the people, I will also have to join my it. If something is 'no'. then it is 'NO' voice with them. I wonder whether we can for the whole year. It is not a fair practice 235 Railway Budget J985-86 M A RCH . 8, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 236,

You have to apply your social and engineers and technicians of the country poiiical wisdom and consider the actual will be much more encouraged. They need. It may be one point, may be a have done a commendable thing. In a particular spot, where restoration is very short duration, they have done a few necessaiy. Since the officers decide to kilometers and they would complete it in say no, so it is ‘no’. Once you decide two or three years. that you will not invest a single penny for this, nothing will be done in any part of The hon. Railway Minister should see India. It is not a fair practice, to present to it that the Metro System remains always the budgetary document in this manner. a pride of our nation. It should not get Therefore, I request that it should be polluted. Do not allow any vendor, any looked into. shop or any kind of business, inside the metrol railway platforms. There are so many railway lines like this. I know at least of one. In 1968, PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : No there were severe floods in North Bengal, underground activities ; in Jalpaiguii Morarji Bhai, who wa> the Finance Minister or the Deputy Prime SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DAS Minister, had been there. He witnessed MUNSHI : I am mentioning it becausc the floods Then Indiraji also went next only yesterday I have myself seen it. A time. You know that the tea industry is biri-wala with two other friends entered the most important one in North Bengal. into it somehow. And then he was asked The railway line connecting the areas to go away. But why do they not post the Changravandan and Darnoh'ni was washed RPF right at the gate ? They should enter away and till this day, It has not been only with a ticket. Otherwise, if the metro restored. There was no programme and system is polluted, you cannot manage it. several times people came and requested. I do no know whether some political If a line is washed away by floods, it means procession can enter it in future and create that it will not be restored. This is not a HULLA. fair. This is so for years together. Last yeai the Railway Minister, your predecessor (Interruptions) had been there and he was also surprised. Some work was started. I do not know We should always maintain a strong uigil whether it is in progress because I find to keep the underground metro system that no provision is made in the railway clean and beautiful- It will attract tourists budget. . in future. It is a pride of Calcutta. ] am gratelful today to Late Indiraji and I also I must congratulate and I think the pay my homage and salurationg to her. whole House should congratulate unani- because it was her dream and she saw to it mously the Indian engineers, technicians that it was implemented. I also thank your and other workers who had built the predecessor Shri Ghani Khan Chowdhuryr miraculous and marvellous Metro Trans- who really did a wonderful job supervising port Railway System in Calcutta. It is a it every day. I know that the State Govern- pride for whole of India, not for a party ment and their political partners may not or a government. The entire nation should be happy When the Metro railway was be proud that our eng>nners did it showing introduced, instead of congratulating the their excellence to London, Moscow and Metro, they say that they only want the Paris. They have done a miracle. You people to take care of themselves as it may can imagine, in a city like Calcutta, when collapse any time. I do not understand the roads are closed for years together, this attitucTe. This is not the way to pay how the pedestrians, the commuters from compliments to the engineers whether Sealdah and Howrah and the people as such the Government in the State is Congress living in Calcutta, have faced all the cons- or Communist. What I want to say is rainn, Wha* a wonderful achievement that the Metro system should be kept they have made. I think the whole House free from all modern contaminations tshould adopt a resolution so that the future for ever. 237 Railway Budget 1985-86 ' PH A LG U N A 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 238

In regard to some important railway SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DAS programmes and project, 1 have seen in the MUNSHI : As a token of respect to Budgetary explanatory memorandum some Swamiji, why not all the Mail and Express developmenl projects that you have included trains make a stop for half-a-minute or a for Bengal. I am glad of that. The minute at Belur Railway Station ? Why not North-East and the Eastern India is we start this observance from this Inter- neglected in the railway map for the last national Youth Year ? I made a request to so many decades. I am thankful to a this effect to the Ministry several times. predecssor who really tried to do something Why not this arrangements be made at Belur for that part of the country. But I only Railway Station when the number of tourists say that he should continue this tempo and and pilgrims is so large and especially when see that is implemented. such an arrangement already exist* in case of Dakshineshwar to enable tourists to pay respects to Lord Ramakrishna Parama- * (Interruptions) hamsa ? So why not this arrangement be made at Belur Math 7 Lots of representa- SHRI PR1YA RANJAN DAS tions have been made to this effect. I MUNSHI : Fortunately or unfortunately, would request the hon. Minister to consider I represent a Constituency which is one of this request especially because it does not the major railway establishments called involve any financial burden. Howrah. The North-Eastern Railway and the Eastern Railway meet there. You There is a railway station called Liluah might have visited the Howrah Railway at which everybody travelling to Bengal will Station many times. A number of foreign have to stop. All the trains com! e» tourists come to the Howrah Railway through Liluah Railway Station bjt ihcte Station. They come in the morning every is no fly-over bridge with the result em y day at peak hours. There is nobody to year not less than 60 casualties take place help, guide and protect them. So, they there. I am glad that yesterday the railway just get mixed up with the other commuters. authorities confirmed that thsy are prepared There is a complaint to this effect from the to construct the raijway over-bridge provided foreign tourists, I am sorry the officials the State Goverment also make the arrange- of the Railway Board are not wise enough ments. The General Manager of Railways to make any arrangements for the guidance, confirmed it. help and protection of the foreign tourists I would request the Minister of Rail- who arrive in large numbers at Howrah ways to take up this matter with the ehief Railway Station. Minister of Bengal and see that it is done immediatly to save the people from hazards I would request the Minister of Railways and casualties. to maintain a special enclosure for all the foreign tourists and to make regular The Northeastern railway is the only announcement by a Railway officer to see railway in the whole of the country which that the foreign tourists are properly is outside the jurisdicution of railway electri- entertained and given all the guidance fication, We talk of national unity and so needed It would add to the prestige of many other things. But one should ponder our country. over and feel bow long a time did the people of North-Eastern zone will have to travel on This year is the International Youth North Eastern Frontier Railway as they Year. I am grateful to you that you have have no electrification of the track faci- given some concessions to the youth. I lities ? Not a single track is elactrified I would like to remind you that our Prime Not a single one ! If not, you should give Minister inaugurated Youth Year in India more diesel engines, If you go there in while observing the birth day of Swami cognito; to Barsy station. Mr. Railway Vivekananda. As you know, there is a Minister, you will find that some steam great monument for Swami Vivekananda in engines are coming and going out, 1 do not Bclur Math called Belur. know what crime the people of North Bengca have committed. If you have any eleqtri- (Interruptions) fication programme you should distriutel Railway Budget I9S5-S6 M ARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget J985-86 240

universally. You should provide some thing people. It is one of the most common

SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA (Bankura) : During the Sixth P|an, one lakh wagers, Sir, the Railway Budget presented by the 5,600 coaches, 7807 locomotives and 3fc0 Railway Minister, Mr- Bansi Lai, is an un- EMU coaches were to be acquired anO funds paralled Budget. There is an unparallel in- to the tune of Rs. 2,100 crores were provided crease in fares and freights in this Budget as in the Six»h Plan for the acquisition of this compared to the last five years. The Minis- rolling stock. But out of these one lakh ter hasadopted an easy method by increasing wagons, only 60,000 wagons could be acqui- the freight and fares and not imrroving the red dnring the first four years of the Plan. performance of the Railway. And the mop- Similarly, only 4,000 coaches, 770 locomo- ping up of Rs. 500 crores has never hap- tiveswere acquired whereas during this period pened in the last four or five years. about 70,000 wagons 4,50) coaches and 1,715 locomotives were condemned and taken Why was the Sixth Five Year Plan of the off ihe line. Since 1971, not a single steam Railways called rehabilitation plan ? Jt is locomotive ii coming out of the Chittaranjan because one-third of the track was over-aged Locomotive Works AJmost all the steam and it needed immediate replacement. This locomotives have become overaged but I do was the assessment of the Railways in the not find any plan as to when they will be year 1980-81. At that time, over 5000 loco- replaced by diesel or electric loeomoiives motives were over-aged and they also needed because only 6,000 kilometres of railway immediate replacement. During the Sixth track out of 61,000 kilometres, that is only Plan about 14,000 kms. of railway track was 10 per cent, have been electrified so far. to be replaced. But w lat is the achievement ? I do not see anything, eiher in the budget or in the speech of the Railway Minister, Achievement is only 50 per cent. About as to when the overaged steam locomotives 7.000 or h,000 kilometres of railway track, will be replaced and how they will be repla- about 70;00 or 8 0,000 wagons and about ced. About 1,06,000 workers are employed 6.000 or 7,000 passenger coaches are in the steam loco sheds and in the steam loco also over aged and that is why during 1984-85 motives. How will their services beutiJiztd ? the recurrence of railway accidents has in- Is there any planning being done in that creased. In this very House today, the acci- respect ? T hope the Railway Minister will dent at Byculla which took place in the clarify this while he replies to the debate. month of November last yerr was referred to. How did this accident take place and It is well know that electric traction is who was responsible for this ? It was not cheaper, compared to steam and diesel. Even the fault of the railway staff, it was due to though the initial expenses are more, the mcchanical failure. Because of the axle of recurring expenses are less for electric trac- an EMU coach having broken, the accident tion, in comparison with steam and diesel. took place in which 25 persons were killed Yet, the pace of electrification is very slow. and *0 persons wer^ injured While present During the Sixth Plan, about 2.500 km of ing the railway Budget for the year 1080 81, railway traek were to be electrified. Yet, the then Railway Minister Shri Kamalapati during the last four years only 1,186 km Tripftthi admitted that almost all the main were electrified. During the last year of EMU coaches In suburban sections of both this plao, 1984-85, I do not think you can Calcutta and Bombay were overaged and electrify more than 300 to 400 km. So, only would be replaced. So, while replying to half of the target can be achieved during the debate, will the Railway Minister Kindly the Sixth Plan. At this rate, it will take 109 inform the House as to how many of the years to electrify 61,000 km, 243 Railway Budget 1985-86 MARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 244

If you see Ihe Plan allocation, you will during all the Plan period*, as will be evi- notice that the railways have been Deflected dent from the following figure*:

Plan period Allocation to the Allocation to transport sector railways

First Plan 22.1 per cent 11.5 per ccnt Second Plan 23.5 „ 13.43 „ Third Plan 23,1 „ 15,46 „

Annual Plana (1966*69) 15.6 M 7.69 „ Fourth Plan 16 5.92 „

Fifth Plan 14.1 „ S.»7 „

Sixth Plan 11.7 „ 5.23 „

This shows that in every Plan the allo- then discharged. I would request the Minis- cation for railways is consistently being ter to enlighten us why in this way safety reouced. Over these /ears, it has been re- aspect is beiug neglected resulting in the duced from 15 to 5 per cent In the Seventh ioercaodvtrain to Rindamunda. He asked for a tail lamp which is necessary For And I doubt and say that the Railways the safery or the train That demand was will not achieve during this year the freight treated as his refusal to work. He was im- earning traffic of 2'37 million tonnes. What mediately charge-sheeted, suspended and is the reason ? Sir, during the debate on 245 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 246

transport policy Committee Report it was he has proposed a 12.5% increase in fares discussed tha? there ii a crisis in wagon for travelling disrance of 50 kms and above, building industry of our country. The Rail- while revising the rates of monthly season ways have drastically cut down the order tickct for suburban commuteri. The pro- that wav placed on them and wagons are not posed sparing of passengers travelling available I had been to Chirimiri which is distance of 60 kms and less would not give in tha Eastern Coalfield. I found huge much relief in view of the fact that stocks coal accumulated at the pithead of average lead in non- suburban passneer collieries and a huge stock of coal was burnt. traffic is 1 1.3 kms and for goods, traffic, It is a wastage of money 1 asked: Why this it is 714 kms. coal has been accumulated ? I was told that wagons are not being supplied. That So, Sir, I strongly oppose this increase was why the coal was not being transported in freight and fare. I also humbly suggest and they have cut down alto the order for that the old third-class travel which prevailed purchasing wagons There was a crisis, 50 years back, should be revived so that the wagons were not available. That is why poor people may travel by paying less fare. this freight earning traffic has become lets than what was in the previous year. PROF. N.G. RANGA (Guntur) : At the same time, you want expan»ioon, You want Sir, overcrowding in the train has bccome higher and higher wages and salaries. There a problem Last year, during the year must be some responsibility. 1984-8S, 121 pairs of new trains were introduced and there was a slight increase in the SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA : Another . conventional coaches from 26,936 in the question is, computerisation in transport year 1982-S3 to 27,343 in the year 1983-84, management. The hon. House may be that is, an increase of only 407 coaches. aware that one third of the railway track How with an increase of 407 coachcs the needs immediate replacement. Now, the Railways could introduce 121 new pairs of computerisation will lead to increased traffic trains ? The only reason is that coaches of and haulage of more passengers and goods 200 trains were reduced and that is why there by Indian Railways. But without replacing is overcrowding in the trains And, Sir, the these age-old railway track, and signalling addition to passenger fleet has not kept pace system, introduction of computers 10 com- with the growing needs of the traffic From puterise the transport management will rather the year 1950.51 to the year 1984-85 the in- be disastrous and it will also squeeze the crease in passenger fleet is only 1*.1.1 per employment opportunities. You know cent, but increase in passenser traffic it 159 1 already 3 crore youth are unemployed and per cent. That is why there is overcrowd- iheir names are in the live register. Intro- ing in the trains. duction of computers with the assistance from the World Bank will surely lead (o squeeze Sir, I have already told that the increase of the employment potentialities in the in the freight and fare is unparallelled He railways. has proposed 10 per cent surcharge on all the items of freight over a distance of 500 Sir. I will say a few wordi about the km and above, while at the same lime reqro- railway emplojees. Much ha* bten said uping three categories of treight which that there was a cordial relation among the include grains and pulses and salt Tor human railway employees and ihe management. Sir^ consumption to higher classification meaning in the year 1973, loco runDing staff staged a higher freight for them For the passengers movement Then there wai an agreement he has proposed a 12-1/2 per cent increase with them to reduce the working hour of ihe in fares and he has alio increased the fare locomen to 10 hours. Till 1981, it was not for travelling a distance of 50 km. imp'emented. In January, ]£Rl, they again started a movement. And then the railway He has also revitod the monthly fare administration cbarge-sheeted and dismissed from Rt 3 to R*. 15. For the patiengers 600 locomen. They were discharged under 2 47 Railway Budget 1985-86 MARCH 18.1985 Railway Budget 198546 248

rule 14(2). Since then, these locomen were would be absorbed in the Railways. But it dismissed day in aod day out. And the has not yet been implemented. agreement with the locomen to reduce the working hour has not been implemented. Now. I would say something about th« They are now forced 10 work for more than projects in West Bengal. The Calcutta Metro 15 or 16 hours. Even the railway adminis- Railway was referred to here. The tration is violating, the 1LO convention to . inauguration of constuction work of the which the Government of India is also a Calcutta Metro Railway work was started party. I re quest the hon. Railway Minister in the year 1972. At that time, tha esti- to look into this matter immediately. How matr wa* only Rs. 140 crores Again, it long will you deny the parity of wages deman- was reviied. An estimate of Rs. 500 crores ded by the railwaymen with thai of other public sector workers ? was made. Uptill now. Rs 450 crores

i were spent. An assurance was given by Coming to the problems of coal and ash the'Railway Minister when the Calcutta handling workers, there are about 25,000 Metro Railway Maintenance Bill was coal and ash handling workers and they are adopted in this House that more money working under a contractor. The Govern- will be provided. We demanded Rs. 100 ment of India had appointed a Committee crores for tbe coming financial year. Wc for the abolition of the contract system. The expected that at least Rs. 100 crores will be Com'nitfee recommended that the contract sanctioned for th« Calcutta Metro Railway system should be abolished and that these to expedite the work. But only Rs. 1 crore, workers should bs absorbed in the Railways. and. 5 lakhs more than the last year’i These workers are engiged in loading and allotment has been sanctionfd. Last year, unloading of coal in steam eng.nes The it wa* Rs. 83 70 cr 're* and, this year, it is Government have taken a decision to close Rs #4.73 crores In 1980-81, the estimate down the loco shed and not a single steam has to be revised and, 1 think, it would be engine has c-'tne out since 1971 from the about Rs. 1 ()C!0 crores, after five years. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works So, when a'l the steam engines will be out, where will Regarding Bankura-Raniganj railway these workers go ? They are the most down- line, survey was made and it was also trodden people belonging to Scheduled recommended. The Chief Minister of Castes and Schedule Tribes communities of West Bengal wrote several Idlers to Ihe our country. They are doing the job of present Railway Minister and the former perennial nature for the last 15 to 20 years Railwjy Minister that there was a reserve and yet the Government is doing nothing of coal in Majia, that a super thermal for them. I would request ihe hon Minis- power station is alio coming up near Majia, ter of Railways to lo «k into this matter and hence the railway line will serve the peop’e of Bankura which is a backward Regarding casual workers, in 1980 81, district- Bankura is one of the 15 backward in this very House, assurance was given that districts of our country where there is no all the casual workers will be absorbed or industry. The Railway Minister has made regularised in the Railways There are about no provision for this project in this year’s 2,05,000 workers They are to be regula- Railway Budget. rised. This should also be looked into. As regards Bujbuj-Namkhana railway In regard to the railway canteen workers, link line, in 1981-8?, a provision was made 6nly the employees of statutory canteens in the Railway Budget. But up til] now have been absorbed But there are about I do not find any ailotraet of money for tbe 50 000 non-stafufory canteen employees. project There is no mention of it in this They are netting pay and allowances as per Budget This railway line also serves the the Supreme Court orders But they have people of a backward region of Sunderbans not been absorbed in ths Railways. In the area. Rajya Sabha, during the monsoon session, a commitment was given by the then Rail- In regard to the conversion of Puruljs- way Minister that ail the canteen employees Ratshila railway l.ne, since 19N0 I have been 249 Railw ay Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27,1906(SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 250

■demanding the conversion of this Particular I conclude by saying, to improve the railway line. This railway line is in the back- performance of the Railways, the policy ward district of Puiulia. A survey was which has been adopted by the Railways msde in 1983. The Railway Board forwar- should be changed and greater allocation in ded the proposed to the Planning Commis- the Seventh Plan for the development and sion. The estimate for this railway line improvement of the rolling stock in the Rail- is about Rs. 6 crores. This project should ways should be made. And, I again demand be taken up. the withdrawal of increase in fare.

Regarding tht Digha-Tamluk project, With these words, I thank you for giving 4he foundation stone was laid by the former me nn opportunity to speak on the Railway Railway Minister. The land was also acqui- Budget. red. The money was given to laod-owners. There was an election propaganda that the MR. CHAIRMAN : There is a very long State Government of West Bengal was not list of members fiom the ruling party who cooperating with the Railway Ministry and want to participate in the debate. I. there- that is why the construction work was not fore, request the members from the ruling being started. So, the Government of West party not to take more than 5 ro 7 Bengal acquired tht land and the money was minutes. also given. But in this Budget only a provision of Rs. 1 lakh has been made. More SHRI AMAL DATTA : They have noth- provision should be made for this project to ing to say. Why 5 minutes even ? ftart the construction work of the project. MR. CHAIRMAN : It does not apply As regards the introduction of the to you. I am saying to the ruling party Mahananda Express train, it was also an members. You have taken your full time. election propaganda that the Mahananda Express, a super fast train, from Jalpaiguri PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : He is to New Delhi would be introduced. But we a member of the ruling parly in West do not find any mention of it in the Railway Bengal. He thought that it was applicable Budget. I would request the Railway Minis- to him also. ter to see that a super fast train from MR. CHAIRMAN : But this is not West Jalpaiguri to New Delhi is introduced. Bengal Assembly. This is Pariament; it is Lok Sabha. There should be modernisation of Darjeeling Himalayan railway. The train Shri D.L. Baitha. was introduced long back. The coaches are over-aged; the steam engine is over-aged. [Translation] This should be modernised. SHRI D.L. BAITHA (Araria) : Mr. Chairman, Sir, you have put a limit of five There should be electrification of Bacdel- minutes to speeches. Katwa railway line. MR. CHAIRMAN : There is a long There should also be the introduction list. of a train between Dhanbad and Tatanagar via Adra. There is no direct train from SHRI D.L- BAITHA: First of all, I Dhanbad to Tatanagar. So, the Railway would like to congratulate (he Minister of Minister should see that a direct super fast Railwars. Despite the conditions prevailing train is introduced between Dhanbad and in Railways, he has not effected much in Tatanagar. crease in the rates...... {Interruptions) [English] Again, there is no direct train from Farakka to Howrah. There is a super ther- SHRI RAM PYARE PANIRA (Roberts- mal power station in Farakka, So, a super ganj) : He had been the Chairman of the fast train from Farakka to Howrah should Railway Convention Committee. Hs knows be introduced. it better. Kailway Bmlfet 1985-16 MARCH 18.1985 Railway Budfet 1985-16

[Translation] traffic and other need* of the people, it should not be meted out step-motherly treat- SHRI D.L. BAITHA : Tbe Minister of ment. Funds should be allocated to them Railways has tried to present a balanced keeping in view their requirements and public budget. The Britishers had in view two amenities. I would like to give a auggestion points while introducing railways in this to the Government. through you that the country. They used ro construct railway lines Minister of Railways may also be made a at a place which they used to deem fit from Member of the Planning Commission so that administrative point of view or at a place he couid present the true picture of the from where they had ro transport goods Railways before it and could get the required being roauufaciured. Today we find that amount allocated. railways h*ve to cater to ail the needs of Ihe country. Today railways not only meet tha Mr. Munshi has just now referred to the administrative or the transport needs also need for electrification in the N.B. Railway but manage to supply essential commodities and N E.F. Rkailway, but I would like to to the areas affected by natural calamities say that what ta speak of electrification, like famine, floods or drought even after even the existing operational facilities are in- incurring heavy Josses. If we consider adequate there. Railways to be a .commercial undertaking and think that it should earn profit, then Katihar-Barouni meter gauge line has the increase made in fare and freight today been recently converted into broad gauge line should have been many times more. The and it was inaugurated by the former Prime Tariff Committee and other committees cons- Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. I am pained tituted for the purpose have also made a to point out that the assurance given at that recommendation to this effect. 1 have con- time that the number of existing trains there gratulated the Railway Minister because he would be increased and a new train Maha- bas kept in view the welfare of people in spite nanda Express would be introduced, has not of all these recommendations. Keeping all been fulfilled. these things in view, the increase made is Justified and it should not be Jess than this It is strange that while before inaugura- ...... ( Interruption*). I will not quote tion, 14 pairs of trains mcd to run there, statistics for want of time because all these the number of trains has now been brought things have been given in the budget speech down to only two pairs of trains. It means and thr brochure supplied to the Members after gauge conversion, lot of difficulties in I would like to draw the attention of the respect of traffic have croppcd up there The Government to the fact which has also been speed of the trains running at present on this accepted by the Railway Convention Com- track is so slow that they never reach in mittee and the Government ?hai economic lime Besides, the number of compaitments viability should not be the only criterion for in them is also Jess. We are in a fix to laymg new railway lines, but Government know what to do. The difficulties being should also keep in view the administrative experienced by the people travelling by these needs and transport requirements of the peo- train* are beyond description I, therefore, ple as also the need to provide rail transport request the Railway Minister to travel by facilities in backward areas. this train at least once. The line was inaugurated by the former Prime Minister You might be aware that in our country Shrimati Indira Gandhi and the assurances there are certain areas where people have given to people at that time should be ful- not seen a train, what to speeL of travelling filled by it. Is it not our duty to provide railway facility in such areai ? There is a small track of 107 kms between Katihar and Jogbani. This track is a gatewa y If we see the past history of Railway, it of Nepal. It provides access to Calcutta por1 will be clear that injustice has been done to for Nepal We can never forget our former the Railways and allocation made to them Railway Minister, Late Lalit Babu our pre* by the planning Commission has beea decra- sent Railway Minister was also his friend. sing every year. Since Railway plays a v«ry He had said that gauge con?arsion work upio important role in Ihe country and meets Jogbani would b« undertaken, alongwith the 253 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 ^ 4

gauge conversion between Katihar and the purpose so far. More funds should be Barauni. When there w»s Janata Party allotted for this project. Even division fundi Government at the Centre, I had met the have not been allotted for this rail link. then Railway Minister, Shri Dandvate, in a delegation and he had assured the delegation I had to cover many more points in my that gauge coaversion work between Katihar speech, but one thing I would like to say and Barauni would be extended upto that the distance between Farbeesganj and Jogbani, but the matter is itiil pendig. Its Thakurganj is less than 97 kms; it is about survey has already been completed. I would 90 kms. It is necessary to link these places request that gauge conversion work on this to facilitate Railway operation also. Survey small track of 107 kms. be undertaken. for (his work should be undertaken. There is bottleneck at Barcoi bridge. From stra* I would also like to put before you the ttgic point of view, it is necessary to present position of Katihar-Jogbani track. remove the bottleneck. If the bridge is des- Previously 10 pairs of trains were operated troyed, entire person would be delinked. ex-Jogbaai to Varanasi, Allahabad and If this small link is provided a person from Sonepur. But with the gauge coversion the far last part of the country could travel between Kauhar and Barauni, the operation right upto Somnath in North India through of these trains has been stopped and the chhitaunighat, Bagha. Nirmali and Saraigarh. number of coaches has also been curtailed very much from ten to 3 or 4 now. It has I want that our Railway Minister should resulted in great difficulty to the people. pay attention towards this and should visit You can yourself see that the strength of the area at least once to acquaint him- drivers, guards, Railway employees is the self the situation there. Only then some same, but people are unable to travel due to improvement could be broughtabout there. reduction in the number of coaches. With these words, I conclude my speech Our Railway Minister has wide range of and thank you for the time, given to me. experience of administration. He is a very dynamic person. I would request him to [ English] take the trouble of visiting these areas and see for himself the condition in North Bihar. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE He should acquaint himself with the condi- (Rajapur) : Mr. Chairman, Sir, tbe Railway tion of passengers travelling in trains in Minister has presented to this House the North-East Frontier Railway and North-East railway budget for 1985 86. Sir, I would Railway. like to remind the Railway Minister that he is heading a Ministry that is second It has just now been stated that double largest under a single management in decker coaches are being introduced I the world. It has 61000 route km of the would say that people are already travelling track ; about 10.000 locomotives covering in a double dccker like condition. The about 7,000 stations, about 4 lakhs of passengers travel in the coaches, travel on wagona and at the same time everyday the the roofs, and travel sitting on the joints bet- trains carry about a crore of passengers- ween two coaches and risk their lives. ■uburban and non-suburban-and they carry a freight of the order of 7 lakh tonnes I would request the popular and experi- every day and the capital at charge ia of enced Railway Minister to visit these areas. the order of Rs, 7,^00 crores. When he was sworn in as Railway Minis- ter, he had assured me to visit these areas. Now, such being the expanse of the He had given me the assurance, now he railways a strict monitoring of the system should intimate as to when he would accom- is absolutely necessary. Before I come to the total collapse of railways’ finances and pany me to visit these areas. also a great harm done to the safety of the ■ Regarding Talcher Sambalpur Railway railways, I would like to point out to the link, an assurance was given that more Railway Minister a methodology that would funds would be allocated for that sam of help a Jong way in trying to achieve the 1.50 crores of rupees has been allocated for targets of the entire year. 255 Railway Budget 1985-86 M ARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 250

The hon. Minister has already presented a very dangerous comment. When we a statement of accounts for the entire complained that there is increase in financial year-anticipated revenues for tho revenues through freight and fare increase, year and anticipated expenditure of tbe year. he said thal in a world in which we ar* But if you wait for the last month to find having an expansion of .railways increase in out whether the targets have been achieved freight and fare is inevitable. So, what will or not he will find he is a miserable failure. be the logical corollary of this argument ? It is necessary that the entire budget It will mean, as time proceeds dictated by projections for every month are actually the developmental needs of this country the prepared in advance because all months in railways are bound to expand from year terms of revenue are not prosperous months to year and year to year if there is an or all of them are not lean months and expansion of the railways the inevitable depending, for instance, on the movement corollary ot Shri Ghani Kban Chaudburi’s of foodgrains and sugar it will depend on a conclusion will be that every year theie particular season Therefore, month wise will be increase in freight and fare and this projections of the entire budgeted revenues burden will go up, sky being the upper and expenditure will have to be framed and limit. Every time there is increase in freight unlesp the Minister takes personal interest and faie, only the sky is the upper limit. in monitoring the entire financial system For the commuter and railway user, the sky every month every month go to every zone is the upper limit. 1 want to warn you. I and ro:et the railway officers and find out want to point out to you a very interesting whether the targets for revenue and dilemma and contradiction. I have the expenditure for every project have been figure of the traffic achieved in various achieved for e\ery month he will find at years which aie projected >n the Budget t>ir end of the financial year that the targets Papers and also the corresponding levy wtil no: be fulfilled and as a result the imposed in various years. If you go through financial position will go from bad to thess figures, you will find, they produce worse This monitoring is necessary. I do a very interesting picture and it is this. not want to cast asperions on his predeces- Even with the increase in tonnage moved, sors. But I mu;t say in India’s constitution even with the traffic increase, which is we have said “ India that is Bharat” . advantageous to the Railways, we find that Unfortunately in Railway administration there is also corresponding increase in a stage came when the new connotation was freight and fare. I will substantiate this by *'As far as Indian Railways arc concerned facis. In 1980 81 the originating traffic in Malda is Bharat” . That was the new railway million tonnes was 214.50 Ihe increase in equation built up. This equation will have freight and fare in crores of rupees was to be broken The Minister will have to 190 91. In 1981-82 the projected increase in move from zone to zone and if necessary traffic was 221.20 million tonnes and the from division to division. He will have to increase in freight and fare was 426.12 all the financial arrangement?, to see whe- crores. In ■ 982-83 the originating traffic was ther the targets have been reached or under- 23, million tonnes ; there is additional fare fulfilled and unless we are able to bave and freight increase of R«. ?48 45 crores monthly checks regarding targets of reve- We now come to 1983- 4 The projected nues and also other targets he will not be traffic was of the order of 241 million able to fulfil the financial results. tonnes. The increase in freight and fare was- Now, I would like to raise a very Rs 431 crores. Now we come to 1984-85. significant financial aspect that will be valid Ii is a little steep In 1984-85 the projected for all times to time. Before speaking on traffic is 245 million tonnes. Tbe increase the subject this afternoon I carefully went freight and fare is Rs. 114 22 crores. Now through all the budget papers and from we come to the present Minister-he is post- 1980-81 to 19^5 86 I scanned all these election Railway Minister, that I can see. figures and 1 found an interesting feature Now, in 1985 86, they have projected a which this House and the Minister should traffic of the order of 250 million tonnes. take note of. So, starting from 1980 (with 214 million' Last time when Shri Ghani Khan tonnes) now you come to 1985-86 to 250 Chaudhuri presented his budget bt mid* million tonnes. With this projected traffic,. 257 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27. 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 238

*hat is the addition ii levy that is imposed 7 16.00 hrs. Very graciously he has increased freight and fare by Rs. 495-00 crores. So, this is The sqcial aspect is to be taken. 1 tbo picture. ' would like to make suggestions for this in a constructive way Instead of going on It appears to me that the increased increasing the rate of season ticket passes, a railway traffic is irrelevent to the capacity new legislation could be brought. Now, the of the Railway Minister to impose increased party in power at the Centre is in power io freight and fare. This is happening for a a number of States, I think it will be very simple reasoo There are number of possible for them to use their good offices other sources from which resources can be and request those Chief Ministers who are developed, number of wastages can be running the States to bring forward a new stopped ; development schemes can be legislation in their State Legislatures by started number of expansion activities can which a statutory provision should be made be taken up and thereby the assests of the that a part of the expenditure/on commut- railways can be built up. When you build ing purposes incurred by the employees in up assets and rolling stock productive large industrial areas upto the place or capacity of Railways, you also build up its production should be borne by the potential for bulding up more revenue. This employersthemselves. A legislative provision aspect is totally neglected. If every time we should be made to this effect. This measure have to rely on increase in freight and fare of legislative provision should be made. No. for railway expansion-since there will be doubt it will be a radical suggestion. In more and more expansion of the railways one of my budget speeches I have ninted at in the years to come-according to their that, but after delivering the speech, I logical corollary, every time theie will be collapsed, not physically but politically. If increase in freight and fare. Therefore we various legislatures adopt legislation will only come to a breaking point. whereby-leave aside the question of increase of freight and fare-the suburban passengers Then, there are season ticket holders because of their being required to travel about whom my friend Shri Sharad Dighe long distances, not of their own volition or has already referred to. I can understand choice, required to travel upto their work the rationalising of the strucure of the place, a part of their expenditure on this season tickets But one very significant account can be borne by the employers and aspect of the matter, namely, the social legislation can be made to that effect. 1 aspect of the matter, should not be think that a very constructive step in this forgotten. Life is guided not merely by respect might be helpful. economics but by sociology also. That is very important. In places like Bombay Sir, there is one other aspect to which I where number of persons belonging to the would like to draw the attention of this working class come from very far off House, that is, the allocation in the present distances to their places of work, they do Budget. I do not want to bother you with not travel these long distances out of their all the details regarding the beads of free choice, but they nre forced by sociolo- allocation. But I would like to pick up gical conditions in places like the city of certain sensitive heads in the budget and Bombay. If you do not take note of this fact, point out to them how the entire budget has if you are guided only by your economic been planned by them in a unproductive and financial experts, very often, what manner. Sometimes various allocations happens is, your financial experts only take against various heads of the railway a financial aspect of the matter, and they administeration and railway production say legalistically it is all right. Bernard Shaw units, very often being a long drawn vision, once said *Law makes the mind sharp by are made but the productivity of the railways making it narrower.’ I do not want our is likely to come down. Minister to apply his legal mind, his legal acumen and try to take sharp decisions. No I will now take up three or four items doubt he will have the sharpness of mind, and try to point out how in very important but it is at the cost of the vision of bis mind; matters, we find altogether different types and I do not want his vision to suffer. of allocations having been made. Take for 259 toilway Biultti 1915-16 MARCH II. 1985 R silw iy Budget 1985-U j $0

instance, the construction of new railways were of the order of 18000 kms of track lines. You will agree with me that a; far as Such a track out of 61000 jkms needs to bt railway trains are concerncd and railway replaced and renewed. Therefore, only traffic is concerned, we must know that increasing the allocation from Rs. 353 crores railways arp not like the PTC buses in to Rs. 494.56 crores will not solve the Delhi which are not supposed to carry the problem. passengers. The railways are to be treated ftl in important infrastructure to our 16,06 hri. economic development and particularly in developing countries like India. Therefore, [SHRI SOMNATH RATH in the Choirj construction of new lines is not merely made for the passenger traffic but for the Then signalling and telecommunications. more important aspect of this is for the I would like to warn the hon. Minister in development of the backward areas. Now, this respect. I have very carefully studied taking note of this factor, I give below the every enquiry report on accidents of Indian position of the construction of new lines. railways, and each one of them hj*s pointed out that our signalling and telecommunica- For construction of new lines in ihe tions have become obsolete ; these need revised estimate in 1933-84 an amount of to be modernised, streamlined and rationali- Rs 87.47 crores was provided and in the sed. The allocation for signalling and budget estimate for the current year 1985-86, telecommunications in the revised estimates it has b<;en reduced to Rs. 64.36 crorei. for 1983*84 was Ps. 45.37 crores and now Then in the case of gauge conversion, in ihe they are Rs 40 48 crores. These reduced revised estimate for 1983-84, a provision of allocations will not meet the requirements 73.52 crore was made and you will b? of expansion of railways. While, on Ihe ibocked and surprised that has been cut one side, 1 would warn the Minister (jlown to Rs 30.40 crores in the present conc*mcd to take cognizance of that, on budget, After all, you can indulge in a the other, we. as the entire House to the little slaughter here and there. But (here last man in this House, whether we belong , is ^ limit in which the slaughtering process to the ruling party or the opposition party, can continue in the gauge construction. must join in urging the Planning Commission Thep we eome to the rolling stock. not to treat the Railway Ministry like any other Ministry. Other Ministries work on In the revised estimite for 1983-84, a their own, but the Railway Ministry is the provision of Rs 5iJi.70 crore was made and basis and the infrastructure for the other for track renewal, apparently it may appear Ministries in the country. If the industries that you have increased the allocation Jn are to be run. they need railway. If the 1983-84, ths allocations were Rs. 353 0 coal and steel bave to be moved, sthfcy need crores. Now there is a provision made railways ; if passengers «re to he omirutcd, only to the extent of Rs. 494 56 crore. they need railways For alcnst every impor* Apparently, to the hon Minister it rmy tant power station and steel maneufacturing appear that there allocution arc increased. industry, iugar industry and other industries, But are they proportionate ro the require- everywhere tailways actually act as an ments of track renewal ? My hon colleague infrastruaure Whatever megre allocations and friend Mr. Dighe, rightly pointed out were made last time in the 6th Flan, namely to the need of track renewals on a very Rs. 6<>73 crores, the Planning Commission large scale. seem; to be enamoured very much about the constant factors and constant numbers It Forget my assessment, forget the is very necessary that these allocations must assessment of economic expci ts, foiget the be increased. These allocations may assessment of financial journals. Let us apparently appear to be allocations for take yp the yery speech of tne Railway railways, but they are indirectly allocations ! Mini ter delivered last time. Jn that speech for all the Ministries. Theiefore, in this he had said what would be the arrears of respect, I would fully support the Railway primary renewals of rails, wmch were lively Minister in his demand that he has made in tp undergo multiple fractures and ihcrc'ore, the budget speech, that the PiM ning there were hkply to be accidents. They Commission must provide for more I 261 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 262 allocations for railways, becausc this provides million litres in 1982-83. and 1313.3 million infrastructure for the economic development litres in 1983-84. Look at the of the country. electric energy consumed. It was 2524 million kwh in 1982-83 and 2627 million Then, there is one more aspect to which kwh in 1983-84. When this is the consump- I will draw his attention and sound him a tion of fuel, look at the division and the note of warming, and that is theunrealistic break-up of traction in our country. The target that try to introduce in Che budget. steam locomotives are 6292, the diesel In the original estimates for 1 83-84, the locomotives are 2638 and the electhc target of traffic was fixed at 245 million locomotives are 1157. From this relative tonnes, in the revised estimates for 1983-84, figure, it is very clear that our major it has been brought down to ^37 million expenditure will be on coal, then it will be tonnei. They had to revise it from 245 on diesel and then only on electricity. million tonnes to 237 million tonnes Whereas he may challenge my figures and because of the situation in the country. 1 am prepared to be corrected, I will tell Now, in spite of this gloomy picture, they him that the relative fuel costa are very have now put the entire target for 1985-86 significant and if you combine those figure* as 250 million tonnes. All that he can with these figures, imagine the increase in achieve by showing on paper 250 million expenditure. tonnes as the target of traffic, is that hi can show some sort of increased revenue, I have found out that if you have got otherwise he would havo been required to a train woighing J000 tonnes and it moves put some additional levies. Probably, he has for 1000 kms, that is for 1000 gross tonnes escaped from that by showing that the kilometer haulage, for steam traction, you Railways would be able to get considerable are required to spend Rs 12, for diesel revenues by putting the target as 250 traction, you are required to spend Rs. 6 million tonnes. But, I am sure that is not and for electric traction, you are required going to be reached and non-fulfilment of to spend Rs. 3. per km. Thus, Rs. 12, Rs. 6 this target of 250 million tonnes in this and Rs. 3 per km, where a train weighing very financial year will further lead to 1000 tonnes actually moves. These are the more losses and there by he will be required haulage charges. to come up with supplementary demands or supplementary budget, by which he will put If you look at the consumption of oil additional levies. Very often, instead of that I have given earlier and also take note being beaten with a single stroke, if you of the fact of the levies of Rs. 600 and odd are beaten stroke by stroke, you feel the crores imposed on the crude oil. you will1 pinch and burden of the stroke rather light find that the diesel price is likely to go up. and probably he proposes to do that. The Finance Minister has done it in a surreptitious way ; probally, our Railway Now, I would like to sound a note of Minisier coming from an agricultural clase warning to the Minister about the fuel has done it in a more open hearted manner. consumption. I would like (o draw the He has straightway put the levies, but the attention of the hon Minister that today in Finance Minister has done it in an indirect the entire transport system, the most manner and you will find that the diesel important economic aspect is the fuel price will go up and the diesel tiaction will economics, and he must study that in detail. become more costly. The figures that I have In the Indian Railways Year Book, 1983-84, given will become obsolete, and therefore* on page 48, you have yourself provided us you will find that electric traction will with certain valuable figures regarding the become absolutely necessary. I know what fuel use for the traction in railways, that is will be the constraints and what his officer* tbe steam traction, the diesel traction and the and financial experts will say. They will electric traction. We find that as far as coal say : ‘Madhu Dandavate has put forward is concerned, in 1982-83, 9.45 million a very fine suggestion, but do you realise tonnes o/ coal were consumed by the that in the final consumption of energy, railways and in 1983-84, 9.11 raiJlion tonne* electric traction is quite good, but in tbe of coal-almost stagnant; high speed diesel initial investment for per km electrification* oil utilised for diesel traction was 1227.2 it is very costly’. And they are likely to tell 263 Railway ,985-86 MARCH 18. 1985 Railway Budle, ,985-86 lf4

him: 'If you electrify one km of track, it there is a red signal but he has not taken will cost Rs. 10 lakh,’ But knowing note of that and if he is so absent minded this constraint, we had already set up the that a shrill whistle does not awaken him Raj Committee ; they went into the in that case there is an automatic arrange- problem and said that with certain ment by which within ten seconds, if he changes of structure like aluminium does not mechanically apply the brake category, it will be possible to bring automatically the brake is applied, the train down electrification charges from Rs. 10 stop and the collision accident is avoided lakh per km to about Rs. 7 lakh Now, that instrument was fixed on two per km. Therefore, the initial investment might be Rs. 7 lakh pt;r km. What will be high density routes, Howrah-Burdwan and the ultimate result ? it is not in your Mughal Sarai-Gaya. On both those high lifetime or my lifetime that we have to density routes, Mr, Minister, after this automatic warning system was fixed in the think of India ; we have to think of genera- engine and the track magnets w^re fixed in tions to come after we pass away, and there- the routes, you will find that not a siDgle fore, think of the coming generations and accident of collision took place. not only our generation. You must take note of that aspect. But we took a very short-sighted view and later on it was said because people Now, [ come to the problem of railway stole away the track magnets, therefore, we safety. There are very many factors. The removed that syitem altogether. But, do other day the Railway Minister was infor- you realise ? You are worried because * the mally discussing with me what can be done track magnets are stolen. And secondly, for the problem of railway safety. I would according to the new compansaiion stan- just point out one single instance If he can dards if an accident takes place, when one restore this, it will go a long way in passenger dies you have to pay a compensa- ensuring safety. I will briefly trace tion of lakh a of rupees, Rather than allow the various factors which are impairing the people to die and pay compensation at the safety of railways. There is one set of the rate of rupees one lakh per passenger accidents, which very ofren recur and that it is better to spend on track magnets and is the accidents by collision Sometimes, automatic warning system and see that the the railway train comes into the yard of accidents are avoided. a station. Probably, the engine driver is exhausted, sometimes he is absent minded I will briefly mention some points. like an absent minded professor. Whea the train is coming in, probably there might be Then ten-hour duty rule should be a, red light indicating that there is a station- implemented Inter-mediate checking system ary train in the yard of the station and, has been, to some extent, slackened. It must therefore, he should not came. If an absent- be restored properly. minded dnvcr is there, or if he is exhausted, he neglects that red signal, the train comes for the sake of emergency, some of the into the station and a collision and/ur an firemen in the steam engine are given accident takes place. training to drive a steam engine. That is just for the sake of emergency, that is, some . Now. it is a great tribute to our dacou may kill the driver and in that case Railways, the RDSO, that is the Research what will happen to the train ? Therefore, Designs and Standards Organisation, the fireman must know the art of driving* Lucknow. Those scientists have evolved a Therefore, they are given the emergency very interesting instrument for automatic training Taking advantage of it they have warning system. That automatic warning introduced a practice on some trains in system is just fixed up below the engine which the firemen are asked to act <*s the chamber and track magnet is, kept half a engine driver, and they are given permanent kilometre from the red signal. And as soon as job of running the trains. This practice must the incoming train corncs just above the bt stopped. track magnet by electto-magneiic induction Some of the goods traius especially jn a small whistle is blown in the chamber of the South, are run without guards Tbat the engine driver indicating to him that not good. ‘ 18 265 Railway BuJfci 193M6 PHALGUNA 27, I906(SAKA) Railway Budget 19SS-S6 266

There are accidents by sabotage and the those who are demanding that it is done. foot cause is removal of fish-plates. And if I would request him, though it may be an people try to remove fish plates and cause unpopular stand, but ultimately a popular accidents, lorao technological device should one, that whatever amount is available to be evolved. If you go to the Pune institute him for conversion and new lines, instead you will find that tbey have been demonstra- of squandering away those funds on a ing there the working of long range and number of projects, he should take up the short range welded rails there. If those long On-going projects which are under progress. range and short range welded rails are fixed, Increase their allocations, fix up the time the problem of removal of fishplates can be frame for the completion of that prpject, solved, allow that to start and once it startsopera* tion its productivity will grow because it It has been mentioned that about 20 to will give returns in terms of railway's 25,000 kilomentres of track is due for financial revenues. Otherwise, if we have 100 primary renewal. That must be taken into or 500 on-going projects on which paltry account. surmare made, only the Members of Parlia- ment will be satisfied. They will go and tbe I suggest that automatic signalling should projects will also go. But nothing will be be strengthened. gained for the productive purposes. There- fore, he must take a non-partisan view in The recomendations of the Railway respect of on-going projects. I must tell Accidents Inquiry Committee inrespect of him Forget the Janata Party or the recruitment, training and promotion policy, Congress Party. Wherever proper projects improvements in signalling and interlocking have been started, if the West Coasi pj.'jrct have not been implemented. They must be is a fine one, all parties support it go ahead implemented. with that. In Gujarat I went along with tlie former Finance Miniser and inaugurated The average accidents at unmanned the construction work of Modasa-Kapad- levelcrossings is 100 per year. Why do those wanj line, Further extension was also accidents take place ? Because, statutory sanctioned. If you see my Budget papears provision is that if an unmanned level you will find that the sanction was there. crossing falls in a local body or municipality The Planning Commission gave the clear- area, the expenditure on conversion of the ance. But when we disappeared, the line unmanned level crossing and maintenance also disappeared. We may disapper for good, of that has to be borne by the municipality but let not the railways disappear. We might or the local body. My own experience disappear, but we want the railways to is that the local bodies refuse to spend tbe survive because we are not the infrastructure amount. I would request the hon. Minister of economy, but fortunately, the railways to take up a bold stand and declare that are the infrastructure of the economy and, because the unmanned level crossings are therefore preserve that. prone to accidents, on all unmanned crossings the Railways themselves would take up In the end I shall say that the employees the task and do it. problems should be attended to, P.N.M. and J.C.M. should be activised. Certain The perspective of new line* has to be categories are still neglected in the matter changed. The norms for them must be of upgradatioo. That must be done. Tbe revised. Backward areas must not be produtivity-linked bonus formula has proved neglected. to be a success. It should be made a permanent feature. And all the pending I would like to make a suggestion here. problems of the employees should be solved. To satisfy all the persons who make a demand, generally whatthe Railway More allocations should be made by the Minister does is, he announces that a Planning Commission to the Railways. I particular project would be taken up. The would just insist on all the Members of expenditure may Rs. 150 crores, and the this House that let us tell the Minister that grant given may be Rs. 1 lakh or sometimes all the Members of this House are behind it is only R*. 10,000/- It i«‘ only to satisfy you ; tell the Planning Comomsion 267 Railway Budget / 985*86 MARCH 18,1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 268 that the entire Lok Sabha wants from this poorer section of tbe societ} should increase in allocation of Railways as an be used to subsidise the facilities for tbe infrastructure of the development of urban people living in metropolitan cities economy. like Calcutta or Bombay and should the rural poor pay for railway facilities and There should be better coordination special concession in season tickets to tbe among economic Ministries. Whatever urban rich ? On the one hand, there is a happens in the Steel Ministry, it does not person living in the village who has not even mean that it is a loss for the Steel Ministry seen a train and has to travel 5 or 6 miles alone..1 will give you an example. If on foot to catch a bus and on the demand is Durgapur Steel Plant is not able to respect put forth here for other hand, providing the demand which Bamilalji makes on them facilities to the rich for undertaking berocracy for wheel and axle sets, the result of that is tours. ]t is also demanded that Season even when the wagons and carriages are Tickets should be provided at the cost of the already manufactured at Perambur, they poor who is living below the porverty line will be stabled and they will not be moved. and who constitute sixty percent of tbe total Therefore, there has to be coordination. pupolation of the country. In the present Whatever is the suffering in the coal indus- economic setup of the country, the poor is try, the railways suffer. If Industries suffer, being asked to subsidise the facilities being railways suffer If agriculture suffers railways given to the rich. Such a demand by tbe suffer. Therefore, there should be some Opposition, in my view, is a step towards informal machinery for tbe coordination destruction of the economy of this country. among economic Ministries. Mr. Chairman, Sir, it has been started in If all those precautions are taken, then the National Transport Committee Report, only I feel that the railways which have gone 1980 that priorities have to be given to the away from the rails will be brought back to aieas which are backward economically, the rails and l\»r bringing railways back to agriculturally and industrially. Priority would the rails the cooperation of the entire House have 10 be given to these areas for making will be with you. Only have the courage to provision of road transport, or railway accept the cooperation. transport and railway tracks. Are we following these policies ? [Translation] An hon. Member has said that former SHRI RAM SINGH YADAV (Alwar) : Railway Minister had paid special attention Mr. Chairman, Sir, Just before me, hon'ble to Malda. 1 would like to ask him if it member from the Opposrition had placed' is not fact that railway lines were laid in before the Hous; picture of Railways and its Kankan area when he was the Railway operation but 1 think the actual picture it Minister. Is it not his area to which he bad quite different from that. given special treatment ? He represents that area in Lok Sabha It is very easy to At present there are five lakhs of villages preach but it is very difficult to act uponr in the country. Out of these, four lakh just now he was saying that finance* of villages are not connected with Railway or railways are collapsing, but I would like to roads. Thus the people living in the country any that our railway system is the largest in side are not able to make use of railways. In Asia and second largest in whole of tbe the National Transport Committee Report world. It has 61460 kms of track. Our also, it has been recommended that as a first Railway system is the only system in the priority, we have to change our transport entire world which fulfils social obligations. policies in such a manner as to benefit the Under social obligations our Railway carry neglected section of the Society most whether certain items at concessional rate of friegbt. it if Railway Budget or General Budget. No Is these any other country in developed or serious thought has been given so far ia this developing or in third world countries, where direction, such social obligations are fulfilled ? Our Railway system is also providing help to- I would like to ask the hon’ble Member communication system or other systems ,. sitting here whether he wants that earning (Interruptions) 269 R*il#*y Mudfet 1915-S6 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 270

[E tg lith ] problems btfing faced by the rural people today. MR. CHAIRMAN : Please speak points. There it no time. The existing railway crossings were provided fifty years back The economy of the SHRI RAM SINGH YADAV : I know villages has grown in such a way that many that I am very much relevant, aod the rele- important roads have been constructed at vancy can be dccidcd by the Members, not many places but no railway crossings have by the Chair. been provided. What 1 waat to know is whether a survey will be conducted again MR. CHAIRMAN : There are many to provide rail we y crossings where they are Members in the list. All must apeak. Oppor- needed ? The villagers have to walk as far as tunity should be given to all of them. six k'lometres. Will you please arrange to order a survey again $o that their problem SHRI RAM SINGH YADAV : I know could be solved ? There is no provision to it well but (here ia a time limit. I know the man the railway crossings which already exiat. time ia short but there is time. Time means Provision in this respect should be made so time. Time ia allotted to each Member. that the pubhc is not put to inconvenience. Hon, Minister of Railways had inaugurated MR. CHAIRMAN : Pleaae go on. I the Mathura-Alwar Railway line a few days have requested you to be brief. back and budgetary provision for this purpose was also made. You have proudly THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE added aome lines in Indian Railway Year AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Book 1983-84: BUTA SINGH) : Be brief but take your time. [EnglUk]

[ English ] “Further, during the year 1983-8♦, the following 4 new lines were appro- SHRI RAM SINGH YADAV : With due ved for construction and work inaugu- respect to the Chair, I may pay that unneces- rated involving a total length of sarily the bell is being rung. It causes em- 374.24 kms: barrassment to the Chair. I know all the etiquettes because I hare also been a Deputy (1) Mathura-Alwar (BG-119.75 kms. Speaker. Central Railway...”

MR. CHAIRMAN : That is why I say This was a work, which was inaugu- please proceed. rated by the then Railway Minister, Shri Gtnni Khan Chaudhuri. In fact, there is a [TrmMiIatlan] stone there, indicating the date and time of inauguration. A short distance away, in a village called Ramgarh, the Railway Minister SHRI RAM SINGH YADAV : 1 was will see the stone Unless they start the saying that the note of warning given by an work soon, the stone may be stolen away. hon. member from the Oppotition who is also a former Minister of Railways to our When commitments have been made in the Budget, or by his predecessors, they should Railway Minister regarding the economy of railways has no importance because our rail- be honoured by the Railway Ministry and dealt with in a sympathetic manner. ways have a social obligation which is not the case in any other country and that is [Translations] why a huge amount of expenditure is involved io fulfilment of this social obligation by Another thing which I want to mention the railways. I would like to submit to the is that you agree that the backward areas are honl Minister of Railways that during the to be developed. The metre gauge railway last elections, he and other hon. membera line from Delhi to Ahmedabad boosts up the might have visited the rural areas and might economy of Delhi. Haryana, Rajasthan and have been confronted with oie of the biggest Gajarat. There is no State capital in India. 271 Railway Budget 1985-86 M ARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 except Jaipur, which is not linked by broad has become an important industrial city, but gauge. A provision of 10 lakhs was made these being no over bridge on way to indus- in 1977-78 for the conversion of this line into trial area, traffic gels blocked for about half broad gauge and in 1980 81 also provision an hour and sometimes even for an hour. was made You can convert it in phases so The people are facing great inconvenience in that the backward areas can get broad gauge the absence of an over bridge, I want that the railway line. It is wrong on the part of work on the site of this overbridge should the Minister of Railways to say that there is start soon. With there words, I thank the no difference between metre gauge and broad- Minister of Railways for presenting a realistic gauge. You have yourself admitted in budget in the House. Keeping in view the your year Book that whatever progress nature of the policy of Planning Commission we have had is attributed to broad gauge and and in view of the recommendations of the the coverage by the broad gauge cannot be Transport Policy committee in its report, we matched by any other mathod. should take up only those project which we can complete and for this I once again [ English ] thank him.

“ Although Broad Gauge forms only 53,21 per cent of the total route •SHRIMATI MAMTA BANERJEE (Jadavpur) : Sir, eversince our country kilometres, it accounts for 88.3 per cent of the freight tonne kmi and bacame independent the Railway Ministry about 81,4 per cent of the passenger has assumed great importance and is playing, kms. Metre Gauge Covering 39.88 a vital role. This Railway Budget for 1985- per cent of the total route kms carries 86 has been presented before this august House just after the elections to the Eighth only 11.6 per cent of the freight tonnes kms and 17.99 per cent of the Lok Sabha. 1 support this budget and while passenger kms." supporting it will like to say a few things and place a few suggestions for the conside- [Translation] ration of the hon. Minister Sir, / welcome this budget because : nearly 82 crores You will find from your report that quan- of rupees have been allocated in it for the tum of passenger traffic and freight traffic Metro Railway. is enormous on the entire broad gauge. You have been commetted to it in the budget all Then, railway travel for children upto along, lospite of provisions in the 1977-78 the age of 5 years was made free in 1979, and 1980 81 budgets, you have left it out. the International year of the child. But Amongst the railway stations in North India, this was on an ad hoc basis. Now, in this Rewari tops in the matter of passenger book- budget for 1985-86, the ad hoc bas>s has ing. No railway station even on metre been lifted and free travel for children upto gauge railway line exeeds it. Keeping all 5 years has been allowed on a tegular basis, there Things in view. 1 hope, you will take up work on this line and complete it. I welcome this budget also because in this international year of the youth, many Mr. Chairman, sir, in the end 1 would facilities and concessions have been given ta like to make a submission with regard to my the young people between age of 13 and 33 constituency. Alwar, You have given appro- years, for rail travel. Moreover, they have val for the construction of an overbridge on been allowed to stay in the railway hotels tbe railway line in Alwar, but inspite of the at Ranchi and Puri and other guest houses budget provisions in last many years and under the Railway . administraiion. I fully inspite of the fact that Government of support this step. But I will like to suggest Rajasthan had made necessary provision, this one thing in this concection. Sir, we Project is being in the doldrums even after a Indians are proud that we have given the year, although it was suppesed to be inaugu- world a young Prime Minister i.e. Shri rated last year. Will the Minister of Rail- Rajiv Gandhi, in this international year of ways please see to it that the over bridge is complated soon, because gradually Alwar is * The speach was originally delivered developing into a big industrial centre and in Benbali. 273 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 274 the youth. Shri Rajiv Gandhi is a young labour policy is being followed Due to the Prime Minister of 40 years and it will be in wrong and unsuccessful labour policy of the the fitness« of things if the age group of left front Government West Bengal has today youths eligible for these concessions is turned in to a big disappointment for all. I changed from 13 33 years to 13-40 years. will sincerely appeal to the hon Minister to Many more youths will thus be benefited please see that the order for railway wagons from these concessions. I will request the which has been drastically reduced from hon. Minister to seriously consider this. 20,000 wagons to only 5000 wagons is fully I welcome this Budget on the one hand and restored, and thereby save thousands of on the other hand 1 will like to give few workers from losing their jobs. Now, a more suggestions for the good of the word about the Circular railway. An common people and in the common interest. increase of 50 paise in the fare on the The hon. Miaister may consider this. His ciicular railway has been proposed. The budget has evoked mixed reaction all over circular railway has recently been started the country on certain aspects. In this and it is an experimental project. J will budget the freight rate has been increased. request that this proposed increase of 50% As a result of that the prices of commo- may kindly be reconsidered, in the interest dities of daily use of the people,' like of the poor people of West Bengal. kerosene, fish, vegetables, salt etc. will go up by 4 or 5 paise. But in reality the Sir, Shri Ghaci Khan Chowdhury, when dishonest traders taking advantage of the he was the railway Minister bad assured situation will push up the prices by 12 or about the taking up of the following 15 paise over the present prices. The poor projects : people and the common people will thus be adversely affected. I will therefore urge 1. Digha-Tamluk broad gauge the Minister to withdraw the surcharge in line; freight on these essential commodities of daily use of the misses. The poor people 2. Baibaj-Namkbana broad gauge will be greatly benefited by this, all over line; and the country. 3. Bongaon-Barasat double line. About the monthly railway tickets and season tickets, 1 want to say that a burden Kindly see that these projects are duly has been put on the pepole by the imposition considered, because the people of West of surcharge on monthly tickets for raising Bengal are very neglected. Those living in revenue. I will request tt1? hen Minhter villages arc toiully ueglaicd. The left not to impose this surcharge on monthly front Government does not take any tickets for the ordinary travellers. The care for them. Their condition is very common people will be benefited by this. pitiable. I again request you to take up This may kindly be considered. the above projects which will help these poor people of West Bengal immensely. The Railway Board had asked the Planning Commission to sanction construc- Sir, there are about 60000 casual tion of 20,000 railway wagons. Last year workers in the Railways. On 11th March, order was placed for 16,000 wagons. But last we were coming to Delhi from Howrah this year the order has been curtailed to by the Rajdhani Express. On the way we mere 5000 wagons. West Bengal industries were surprised to learn that some casual will be the worst affected by this. The workers have been retrenched after workiDg wagon construction companies of West for 10 or 15 years. As a protest, they had Bengal like Texmace, Braithwate, Ben Jessop gone on strike on that day. Some hon. etc. etc will be very hard hit. The Membere of CPI-M were also travelling unemployment situation in Bengal is already with us. We saw the plight of the travel- very acute. If the order for wagons is cut ling public due to that sudden strike. But down drastically then thousands of workers Sir, ii is very unfortunate that these large will become jobless. Already ODe after number of casual workers have no security another factory is dosing down in West of jobs. Even after 10 or 15 year* of Bengal, industries are failllDg sick, a wrong service they can be retrenhed at any moment 275 ■ Railway Budget 1985-86 MARCH 18,1985 Railway Budge, 1985-86 276

and they will become jobless. This is like tion. Jyoti Bosu has ruined the economy death to them, We should think about of West Bengal, The West Bengal Govern, these worker brothers of ours we should ment has simply gone on increasing the bank think about the women casual wotkers and draft (overdraft). They have done nothing labourers who have no security of jobs and for the good of the people. The people there keeping their interest in view, I would are in great distress. About the daily request the hon Minister to absorb them on necessities of life of the masses, we know regular basis step by step. I will reiterate that the West Bengal Government will not do tbs freight rate on essential commodities of anything. They are not capable to doing daily use of the poor people like, kerosene, any good. Therefore I will urge upon the pulses, vegetables, salt, fish etc. may not Central Government to take some steps to be increased Already the poor people are improve the economy of West Bengal. groaning under the burden of runaway rise They should initiate steps whereby the in general price level, in West Bengal, people of West Bengr.l will be benefited Tas left front Government there is not and they will feel some relief from taking any steps to check this undue rise oppression. With that I conclude. in prices. No dishonest trader or blackmar- keteer has been penalised, not a single Thank you. arrest has been mads under the Essential Commodities Act. The poor people of [ English] West Bsngal are in great distress today. On the Railway budget, I have myself PROF. NARAIN CHAND PARASHAR appealed to the hon. Minister to consider (Hamirpur) : Mr. Chairman, Sir,. I rise to some concessions in the interest of the support the proposals made in the Railway people, But what is the opposition doing? Budget by the hon. Minister for Railway for It is true that the opposition must oppose, the year 1985-86. but it should be constructive. In West Bengal the left front Government, parti- Sir, there has been adverse criticism in cularly some groups patronised by them and the Press about the rise in fare and freight dominated by the CPI-M are threatening rate especially of the 12.5% rise in the pas- that on 19th March they will start a ‘Rail senger fare and 10% rise in the freight rates. Roko agitation to protest against the But this was inevitable because the Railway railway budget. Is it the right way? [ will Minister has to find finances and he cannot like to say that if anybo iy come to harm, run the railways without any money. Where- if any railway passenger suffers or is harmed as he has been forced to curtail the outlay on account of this ‘Riil Roko1 agitation, on certain items, he has heen able to increase the entire responsibility for that will have the allotment in certain prominent items to os taken by Jyoti Bibu. the Cnief which are worthy of our notice. For traffic Minister of Wjst Bengal. We saw some facilities, he has increased the allocation yiirs bdck wieo the trame fare in Calcutta from Re. 66 88 crores (revised estimate for w.is raised by one piisa, th1; CPM workers 1984 85) to Rs. 69.08 crores, Far rrack carried out agitations all over the city and renewals, if is from Rs. 353.88 crores to Rs. burnt down 14 tram^ and buses. But under 494 56 crores. For Bridge works, it is from th; left front Government, the bus fares in Rs 34 92 crores to Rs. 35.24 crores. For electrification, it is from Rs. 150 crores to Calcutta has been increased three times in one year. There has been no protest Rs loO crores; and for passenger amenities, it is froTi Rs. 5.07 crores to Rs. 5.85 crores. against this by the CPM workers. When So, these are same of the thing in which he »he Congress ■ workers started a peaceful agitation in a democratic manner against has been able to hold out the promise for better services. this, th=y were mercilessly beaten with 'Lathis’, the police beat them up. Even But the most depressing aspect is the the women were not spared. They too allocation for new lines in which, his hands were mercilessly beaten up and terror was perhaps, were tied by the Planning Commis- unleashed on them. The West Bengal sion. But I would draw his kind attention Government constantly blames the Central to page 19 of the Annual Report of the Government for the ills in West Bengal and Ministry of Railways where the State-wise to hide their own inefficiency and corrup- route kilometrage of various States has been 277 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 278 given. Out of 22 States, there are three by the Railways keeping in view the need of States which do not have even one k.ra. of the State) then theie is not much hope. railway track. They are Manipur, Sikkim Therefore, I would plead with the Railway and Meghalaya where the railway lines are Minister that keeping in view the regional under construction. There are four States imbalance and also tbe sensitive nature of where it is leis than 5C0 kms. They are this railway Ime-because it also serves the Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh. defence purpose the allocation should be Nagaland and Tripura. Sir, these States increased and restored to at least Rs. 5 crores should have been given a special preference as was the allocation last year so that Amb by him and I must thank his predecessor, which is in the district of Una is Put on the Shri Abdul Ghani Khan Chaudbury for pro- railway map of India within the next year, viding Rs, 2 crores for the Nangal-Talwara as it was promised by late Shrimati Indira railway line in Himachal Pradesh which Gandhi, thu date uu v/u Il u sue made serves two States and is under construction promise was 21st Decmber, 1979, and six for the last so many years. years later if we are unable to take ihe line even upto Una, only 14 kms. of railway line It was on 22nd December, 1974 that late inside Himachal Pradesh is, 1 think a very Shri L.N. Mishra, the then Minister of Rail- unfortunate situation. ways, laid the foundation stone and it was the Prime Minister, late Shrimati Indira Similarly, I would p!;tid the care of Gandhi, when she was not in power that she Jammu and Kashmir. It has only 77 km. of visited Amb, Una district on 21 December, railway line. Here also, there has been a 1979 as the Congress President saying that big slash for Jammu-Udhampur railway line this line would be constructed as soon as she From Rs. 2 crores given last year, the come to power. Keeping in view her pro- amount has been reduccd to Rs. 1 crore this mise she get it cleared by the Planning year. It is also a hilly State and the rail- Commission and the then Railway Minister, way line from Jammu to Udhhampur needs Shri A.B.A. Ghani Khan Chaudhury Pro- particular care and it needs special patronage vided an aniuUiU of Rs. 2 c:>. uufoiiu- ot ihe Central Government because Himachal nately, this year, the amount has been redu- Pradesh and Jammu and Kashimir are the ced to Rs. 50 lakhs which is a big slash and two border States which are grappling with it is going to hit our development works so many problems of transport infra-struc- very hard. ture and which have been neglected in the past, Jammu and Kashmir because of the While I am making this plea, I may also partition of the country and Himachal bring to your notice that the State Govern- Pradesh tcea'jsc cf ncglcct. ment of Himachal Pradesh has provided an outlay of Rs. 2 crores in its Annual Plan for I would also bring 10 the kind notice of 1985-86 purchasing land and earthwork for the Railway Minister that the Chief Minister this railway line and for providing sleepers of Himachal pradesb, Shri Virbhadra Singh, at cost Price out of its own funds for the got a new line surveyed at the cost of the Railway administration in order to speed up State Government as a deposit work. He the task of constructing this railway line. thought that various hydio-clectric projects Though the Railway Minister in bis Budget would be speded up if the railway hack was Speech has hinted that one section of this kid on the Nangal-Roptr line between railway line is going to be completed, let us Bahrampur and Rampur. That line has not not be very much happy about this achieve- been included. I would plead for the ment as it is only 7 km. of railway track inclusion of this railway line in the Sevenih which is going to be offered to this territory Plan. in the last 33 years since Independence-out of which 4 km. will fall in the territory of One of the projects which was in the Panjab and only 3 km will fall in the terri- Railway Budget last year has been scrappcd, tory of Himachal Pradesh. At this rate, that is, Kalka-Parwanno Project. It is no we can say that for every 11 years, we have longer in the works programme of the got 1 km. of railway line. If the allotment Northern Railway. I do not know what for thit railway line is to be slashed to Rs. has happened to that, I would plead for its 50 lakhs (which I am sure will be increased restoration, 279 Railway Budget 1985-86 MARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 280

Now, I may bring to the notice of the Sabha regarding the expenditure on new lines hon. Minister of Railways some of the urgent for the last 30 years at that time, in which needs of the States of Himachal Pradesh, a perspective plan of 20 years was sug- Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. There ts gested. a feeling in Punjab also that since partition of the country Punjab has been neglected. It is very unfortunate that the Railway Since Punjab doea not have any member in Board did not consider it feasible to teke the Lok Sabha at present, I may be allowed this report of the public Acconts Committee to speak a few minutes for Punjab also. into account. Punjab being a border State, requires special consideration. The hon. Minister of Rail- The result of it is tbat expenditure on ways is very well conversant with the States new ]>nes is coming down very sharply. In of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. this year we are getting only 72 kilometres I plead that special care is needed for this of new line proper attention should be paid area specially because there is now a project to this aspect in view of the fact that the to double the track between Punjab and people who are clamouring for railway lines Ambala. This ahould be speeded up. should also be regarded as the p.*ople who Though Rs. 4 crores have been provided, are working in the national interest, National that is not enough because doubling of the interest does not simply remain in doubling track within Haryana would help Punjab, the line, in electrifying the routes, in trebling Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir’ the line or doing other works. National I would suggest that the proposal to double interest also demands that the various border the track between Pathankot and Jullandhar States in the country are linked to the capi- should be reconsidered and the funds th'U tal of the country and the districts in every are being provided for doubling of the track State are linked to the capital of that State should be utilised for construction of this, by rail and if there is thus a faster and more line, an alternative route, from Amb onwards, efficient movement, the economy will get a the track should be taken to Pathankot boost and the industrial development of Ihe so that ihe railway trains enter from the country would become faster. other side and ultimately Pathankot is linked via Nangal-Talwara and also via Jullandur. With these words, I support the proposals of the hon. Minister of Railways. 1 wou'd draw the attention of the Minis- ter to the fact that money would be saved. SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY (Midna- The money that would be spent on doubling pore) ; Sir, it is the first railway Budget of the track between Jullundur and Pathankot the new clean Government. It is really a can be better utilised by laying the new chaddi and banian Budget; It is because the track. If you appropriate the money this Government of India have taken the Kurfa way, both the purposes can be served, the from the people of India in the Lok Sabha double track can be provided in this way election and they have taken the pyjama from and the new line can be constructed. the people of India in the Vidhan Sabha The railways are the sinew* of the nation. elections; What is now left is only chaddi They are a symbol of national integration and bumanl It is really the chaddi and though there has been some criticism of the banian Budget for the Railways; various hikes and freiiht rises which is in evitable. (Interruption)

SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY ; This I suggest that the Minister for Railways clean Government has made a very clean Should seriously consider the recommendations made t>y the Railway Convention Com- !noC/*yke,,°nly.12,5% for ,he Passcngers and l0 /o freight hike; it will hit all the consu- mittee (1980; in its 12th Repoit for track mers. So, it is the most anti-people expension programme. Budget.

The Minister for Railways should also seriously consider !he 17/st report of the The claim made by the Railway Minister public Accounts Committee of the Fifth Lok that only 4.4 paise per k/logramme of foodgrains and only 3 paise per kilogramme of 281 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906(SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 281

*alt would be the rise, is ridiculous. Today remember; in the meantime Government have newspapers have already reported that prices introduced 12 lnew trains. You ask any arc going to rise further. Petrol prices have wagon depot, any carriage depot. There arc already gone up. And prices are still rising no spare rakes, no over-lapping rakes. For Prices of foodgrains will further rise with the. that reason, trains are being delayed- There rise in railway freights. The persons who is no proper upkeep of rakes in any depot. control business commodities do not seek the There is acute shortage of rakes. We are permission from the Government of India producing something like 817 to 825 rakes per before raising the prices. Rather, today the annum in the Perambur Coach Factory, We Government of India is going for more and must produce more rakes, but the Govern- more decontrols and there will be more ment have not yet wound time to make up price hikes in tne near future. their mind about producing more rakes, * There are many political pressures. The Actually, Sir, the health of the Railway U P people want a factory in U P.; the system of India is in a very bad state. Punjab people want a factory in Punjab. The Planning Commission has suggested that the 17.00 hrs. unutilised capicify of Burn & Co , Howrah, can be made use of for making rakes, but During 1984-85 our freight target was the Government is not going to abide by the 245 million tonnes and we expected to carry wisdom of the Planning Commission, They only 237 million tonnes. We wanted to earn want to go by political reasons Rs. 3,688 crores and we earned only Rs. 3,657 crores. So, less Rs. 31 crores we ear- Such is the bad state of heal'h in wli.ch ned. From passenger fare also, we are sup- we find the Railways. The Railways mu-t posed to earn Rs. 1,508 crores. But we will have more funds for rehabilitation. l ucre be earning Rs. 1,460 crores which is less 48 ■ is no doubt about it. In the First Plan, crores. Railways had received 11.1 per cent of the total plan allocation; in the Second Plan On the eve of the Sixth Plan we had to 15 5 per cent; in the Tnird Plan 15.4 per cent make renewal of tracks to the tune of 13,000 in the Fourth Plan 7.7 per cent; in the Fifth kms. Now the Sixth Plan is coming to an Plan 6.1 per cent; and in the Sixth Plan only end, and on the eve of the Seventh Plan, we six per cent. Only a paltry sura of Rs. have to make renewal of tracks to the tune 1.650 crores is allotted for 1985-86. This is of 20,306 kms. A laudble performance. nothing. This cannot touch evan the fringe of the problem. There is acute shortage of wagons. In 1983-84 we replaced 8,844 broad gauge For renewal of tracks; steel is required. wagons. The acute shortage of wagons con- The price of steal in 1979-80 was Rs. 1710 tinues. per tonne; in 1984 it was Rs. 6087/- per tonne, and in February, 1985, it is Rs. 7260/ Government proposed to acquire J,(’0,000 per tonne. More money is needed for track wagons in tbe Sixth Plan, but actually renewal. The cost of steel is rising, and it is acquired something like 50 0 0 wagons. impossible for the Railway Minister, if he Now the Government has decided not to does not find more funds, to make proper acquire any more wagons- This is the con- renewal of tracks. dition in respect of wagons. Railways are required to carry social I am told that there is acute shortage of burdens. Tbe loss on account of carrying B,F.R. even and rail required for renewal of essential goods on concession was Rs. cannot be carried from Bhilai Steel Plant. 104.48 crore> in 1982-83; and in 1983-84 it Raw materials to Bhilai Durgapur and other was Rs. 141.75 crores. The loss on accouot Steel Plants cannot be carried because there of carrying suburban passengers was Rs. is acute shortage of B.F.R. 61.02 crores in 1982-83; and R». 70-33 crores in 1983 84. The loss on account of other Coming to rakes, in 1980-81 we had passenger traffic was Rs. 477.73 crores in 27,478 and in 19&3-84 we have 27,343. That 1982-83; and Rs. 592.25 crores in 1983-84. means, we have 135 rakes less now. Now, The loss on running uneconomic lines was 283 Railway Budget 1985-86 M ARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 284

Rs. 46.49 crores in 1982-83 and Rs. 60.80 his courage to take up the case, he was also crores in 1983-84 Thus, the total loss was transferred. A big man of the Tatas—I do Rs 691.72 crores in 1982-83 and Rs. 865.13 not want to mention his name, wrote to the crores in 1983-84, Here I want to suggest IG Police that this case should be dropped that this loss connot be charged to Rail- and at the request of that man the case was ways. It is a social burden and Railway are dropped. Then, ultimately, at the instance of not supposed to bear this. the Supreme Court tbe case was again taken up in 1977. More than Rs. 10 crores are This money should come from the General involved. I give the case number. More Budget and the dividend which the Railway than Rs. 10 crores are involved .. is to pay to the General Budget must be adjusted against this loss coming o.ut of SHRI AJ1T KUMAR SAHA (Vishnupur): the social burdens. So 1 demand that in the This is a serious allegation. Seventh Five Year Plan at least 15% of the Seventh Plan allcation should be for railways SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY : He and the social burdens should be adjusted pleased tte officials. The ex GM, South against the dividend which the Railways are Eastern Railway and some other high officers supposed to pay to the General Budget. of the S E. Railway are involved and now Otherwise, it is impossible to bring back to they have joined the Tatas after retirement. the rails the Jodisn Railway which requires a Ultimately a charge sheet was made naming Nawakalava Kayakalpam, and • it will col- the accused. The Bihar Government has lapse very soon The Minister’s claim that in written to the Railway Board as early as the 21st century the Railways will cariy 1981 seeking permmisson to sanction prosecu- double the fieight which it carries to-day tion and start the case since the persons will only be in dreams. We will be carrying involved are big officers of the Government something like 250 million tonnes of of India. Since 1981 so many Chairmen freight this year. This is loo low an amount and so many Ministers have come and gone compared to the performance of other but no permission has yet been given to the countries. China carries 2,5 times of what Government of Bihar to conduct this case... our country carries. U S A carries 5 times (Interruptions)...! would like that this case and USSR carries 6 times__ be taken up and the guilty punished. I am giving the case number. I do not think that PROF. N. G. RANGA : Is the rolling the Government will try to hide further. stock the same ?

Then corruption in awarding contracts SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY : Why is very much rampant on the JaJiin don’t you have that amount of rolling stock ? Railways. In my place Kharagpur, one lute-well contractor could not do any job—** He should have been blacklisted for his I want to draw the personal attention of total failure to do the job. But he conti- the Railway Minister to cases of corruption. nues to bask under the blessings of high Corruption in the Railways is rampant. All railway officials. the big bosses, the big people go scot-free. I draw his attention to the Tata rail case Then 1 come to theft of railway material No. 4 dated J 1.3.77. Some thousands of stolen. In 1982-83 the value of railway wagons wiihout any RR were loaded by the materials stolen was Rs. 164.8 lakhs and Tatas from inside the factory and sent to in 1983-84 it rose to Rs. 174.07 lakhs. The various places from Adityapur which is not value of stolen materials recovered is 1982-53- a booking station. This was going on very Rs. 90,81 lakhs and 1983-84-Rs. 71 67 lakhs. well since the seventies. One patriotic Then coming to booked consignments Supervisor detected it and reported to the stolen— you book a consignment and it is higher authorities but the Railway bosses stolen— in 1982-83 it was Rs. 685.2 lakhs and of the Garden Reach and the South Eastern in 1983-84 it was Rs. 663 2 lakhs, and Railway took action against this man and recoveries made in 1982-83 were worth Rs. was transferred immediately so that the 86.13 lakhs and 1983-84 worth Rs. 44.77 lakhs. Tatas could be saved. Then carrie the SRP, Tatanagar. He took up the case and lot ** Not recorded. 285 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 286

the Jinks of RPF people and the full of dirt and filth. Huge heaps of used receivers in very big railway centres like material abouad near the travks. Carriage Kharagpur, Sealdah, Asaasol and Patoa are staff, operating staff and gangmen cannot very cordial. Everybody knows this. Such work freely and there are accidents. Then is (he rampant corruption in RPF. He there is insufficient light at almost every must be knowing that 400 jawans of RPF yard It is very difficult to work. There went on a five-day hunger .strike to protest are no spares, no tools and no proper against the malpractices of big officers at equipment in workshops, loco sheds, wagen Kharagpur in February 1985. and carriage depots throughout the country. When there is defect in work you only Another chapter has been opened in chargesheet and suspend the worker. I am this matter. Previously jobs of re railing, very glad that our Minis.ter has introduced re-slippering and deep screening were being some 10 point programme for safety. done departmental^. Now for a year or so Previously there was a 20-point programme this is being given to contractors, It has and everything was being turned into. There led to corruption and also hazards of safety is no safety in the Railways. Anything may because contractors never do the jobs as happen. On 23-2-85 Chaknadharpur-Nagpur they should have done. You go to any Passenger train caught fire. An alarm chain railway colony, you will find that within four was-pulled in time but the train did not stop to five years a new building starts collapsing at all. God alone knows how many people whereas the old buildings continue for over have died. The Minister does not know. seventy to eighty years. The policemen were giving a figure which says that their number is fifty. The Minis- Sir, it is a budget of broken promises. ter, gives another figure which is nvj’h We had been promised by the ex-Railway less. I do not know which figure is Minister that Tamluk- Digha railway line correct. will be completed. During the elections the ruling party had campaigned that the West Again on 12-3-85 the Shantipur Local Bengal government had not given land for it. on the Eastern Railway caught fire. Previ- Now, it has been scrapped altogether. ously, accidents took place in the form of BankuraRaniganj rail link which was derailments and collussions. Now, with the supposed to come up has been dropped. A coming in of this new clean Government, great qualifield at Mejia is coming up and it a new item has been added to the existing will remain untapped. Buj-Namkhana cause of accidents-and that is Fire. Sir, it railway line has been dropped although is extremely difficult for the people to get promised during the elections. compensation. Of course, you have increased the rate of compensation. But it is Sir, Shri Kedar Pandey while he was enormausly difficult for common people to Minister for Railways announced here on get compensation. Railway rakes are not the Floor of the House that Purlia Kot Sila properly looked after. The railway tracks railway line will be turned into broad-gauge. are unsafe. Locomotives are defective. Shri Kedar Pandey has gone to heaven and Various jobs which have traditionally been this proposal has gone to dogs. done by the department are handed over to the contractors giving rise to safety hazards. Now, a word about administration in So, no ten or twenty point programme will the Rail Bhavan. I would like to inquire do unless these things are remedied. what sort of administration is going on ? Eleven posts of General Managers are lying vacant, Why. Is it because you don’t Regarding passenger amenities, the less find enough ‘chamchas’ to work as your said the better. There is no light; there is General Managers? Why don’t you fill up no fan; there is no water in the trains and these posts ? Two posts of Members of in stations. General cleanliness is wholly Railway Board are lying vacant. I do not absent. I woild enjoin upon the hon. know why. Minister1 kindly to travel in trains some time. Let him (ravel in first clais compart- Sir, do you know the conditions in ment and find out what the condition of the which railwaymen work? All the yard* rra rake is. I hope that ihe Railway Minister 2S7 Railway Budget 1985-86 MARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 1985-86

will not travel only in planes and cars but somewhat anti-social because of their utter that he will travel some times in trains also. frustration. There was a big movement for the employment of sons of railwaymen in Now I speak about some points relating Kanchrapara of the Eastern Railway. A to railway staff. You have turned work- big movement for employment is going on spots into prisons. The gates of all the in Kharagpur. At Kanchrapara the move- officcs have been locked except one gate. ment turned violent and even some offices I don’t know why they have done it. This were burnt. At Kharagpur, hundreds of is certainly not the way of enforcing postcards which have been signed by discipline. The Kharagpur-Adra DRM thousands of unemployed boys have been offices have been locked and people are sent to the hon. Minister and they are also there just like in prisons. The pay-scale in on dharna in front of the DRM office in the railways is the loweit compared to other the South Eastern Railway. They have sectors like steel, coal, cement, port and dock demanded the employment of the sons of etc. They get the lowest pay. Government the railwaymen and ex-railwaymen in the has claimed that Rs 12,850 is spent on an Indian*i • - Railways . •* ' average per mao per annum on the railways. * V I beg to submit that this is elusive. It only MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER : You h4ve seeks to hide the reality and the real situa- already taken lot of time. Now, You can * tion. 51.2 per cent of the railway staff are have only one minute. Please wind up. ^ ‘D* class employees and they get only Rs. SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY : You are ( 560 per month. They do not get even Rs men from service without giving any notice. 600. So, this figure of 12,850 averagewise At Adra, the Mali at DRM’s bungalow has only means that the officers get much more. been removed by applying rule 14(2) . At Sir, it is my submission that railwaymen Kharapur division, two gangmen have been and Government employees have been removed from service by applying rule 14(2) cheated by the appointment of the Pay Previously, leaders of the movent were re- Commission. Railwaymen wanted to be moved from service by application of this treated as industrial lalreur and they rule. Now, the present new Covuumtut lias demanded pay parity with other Public started applying this rule n the common sector employees. But that has not been railway servants like the gangmen and Malis done. Even the Pay Commission which even. The Railway Minister sheds crocodile was set up was just sitting; now it is lying; tears for the welfare of the railwaymen. I I don’t know, when it will get up. No would like to suggest that out of 2000 doc- interim relief has been . sanctioned prior to tors in the Indian Railways, about 300 Posts Pay Commission’* recommendation. They are vacant. In the Railway Hospilal at Delhi, demand immediate interim relief. Ban on there is no Pathologist for the last one year. recruitment has been imposed. We want At *dra hospital of Somh-Eastern Railway, that this ban should be withdrawn immedi- there is no Radiologist and there is no Patho- ately. A and B class employees in Railways logist for the last 10 years. For 12.000 staff are increasing rather disproportionately. at Santragach* and Shalimar, there is no rail- It was 2.1 thousand in 1950-51; now it is way hospilal at all. Sir, I beg to join the 12.07 thousand in J983-84. Employment in entire House in demanding more funds for Railways is coming down every year- Now the development of Railways At least 15%of I will given you the figures: the Seventh plan allocations must be allocated for the railways if you desire to being Year Employment (in thousands) the railways on proper rails. Otherwise, 1979-80 30.2 your dream to carry more traffic in the twenty-first century will simply flop. 1980-81 21.8 ITranslations] 1981-82 2.8 1982-83 9.0 SHRI KAMLA PRASAD SINGH (Jaunpur): Hon’ble, Chairman, Sir, 1 am gra- 1983-84 9.9 / teful to you for giving me an opportunity to speak ou the budget presented by the Minis- We find that railway colonies are full of ter of Railways. Sir, I heartily welcome the unemployed youth who arc turning to be budget. The Hon’ble Minister has proposed 289 Railway Budget 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 290

a number of measures of public welfare in sheds there is need for drinking water and the nil way budget which would certainly toilet facilities. 1 request that these facili- prove beneficial to the people one of these ties may be provided there. I would like measures is raising of age for free travel to speake in particular about Eastern Utter from three yean to five years for the Pradesh where cases of chain pulling have children. Now, children upto 5 years of age declined. The practice of disconnecting caa travel free, A number of public welfare hose-pipes is still there which results in stop- measures have been adopted for the youth ping the trains. The passengers thus face and those interested in iports. At the same great difficulty, They are not able to reach time, Sir, I also want to give some sugges- their destination in time. Arrangement tions to the hon’ble Minister. should be made whereby it may not be possible to disconnect the hose-pipe. The As at present) relief has been given only leeling ol insecurity in trains should be icmo- to those travelliag upto 50 kilometres, but, ved so that people can travel with ease and sir, I understand that there is no express Comfort. Express trains should be introduced train whose stoppage is within 50 kilometres. in districts where they do not run, people I want that the hon’ble Minister should give from Azamgarh come to Jaunpur and consideration to it and if the distance limit similarly people of Gazipur go to Varanasi is raised to 100 kilometres, it will be much to catch train. The distance between Jaunpur pr'? Vardas,is 5? kilometres Double line should fited. 1 hope, the hon’ble Minister will be provided there. If one train starts the other consider it. train has to wait. So, a double line should be provided. I understand that a survey of Sir, thore are such districts in Utter the railway line between Shahganj and Pradesh where railway facilities are scanty. Allahabad via Amethi was undertaken but in District Jaunpur, neighbouring districts of the budget there seems to be no provision Azamgarh, Gazipur, Balia, Pratagarh etc. for it, I believe that if this train starts then are such districts where there are no railway in people can definitely travel from Shahganj facilities. 1 wouid . like to speak about to Allahabad via Amethi and Sultanpur. I Jaunpur. Only two trains are running there whould also like to point out that the quota one is Dslhi-Varanasi train and other goes of reserved berths in Doon Express, Sealdah to Sealdah, Sir, what I want to say is that Express and Delbi-Varanasi Express is quite if a few more trJns are introduced there, inadequate and it varies between two to four many districts will be benefited. There are scats. I would like that the quota be in- some tiains, like, Himgiri Express, which creased in these trains. We do not have a rto not Sf^p fhprr( hrcan^r ^ r r c t« n n

passengers are told otherwise. I would like I »*ree with him and feel that mere the hon ble Minister to issue strict instruc- amount should be made available for tions to provide the available berth* to pas- electrification programme, sengers. This will increase Railway’s revenue and also help in reducing difficulties of passengers. We are going to spent an amount of three lakh forty thousand crores of rupees Io the end I would like to request the during the 7th Fi?e Year Plan. Out of this, hon’ble Minister of Railways to look into the at least 15000 crores of rupees should be suggestions that I have made and take steps allocated to Railways for undertaking to implement them. expansion, conversion and electrification schemes and set the target of increasing the •SHRI GANGADHAR S. KUCHAN length of total track to 750U0 Kms., (Sholapur) : Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I electrification of 15000 Kms of traek and rise to welcome and support the Railway doubling of lines to the extent of 10,000 Budget presented by hon. Railway Minister Kras. and express my views on this Budget. Many complaints have been made regarding In the present space age narrow gauge allocation of funds etc in the House I and metre gauge lines have become totally feel that though limited funds are available obsolete. Therefore, we should utilise for carying out development work, some substantial part of the 7th plan allocation amount should be earmarked for providing for gauge conversion. Though the present amenities to passengers and improving budget provides the total amount of 6551 standard of passenger services. crores of rupees, not more than 600 to 700 crores of rupees are sanctioned for developmental work. I am constrained lo note that increase in total length of lailway track is barely 1/lOth in the last 35 years. The total length Mr. Dighe pointed out the scanty of railway track in 1951 wa-s about 51000 allocation for completion of Mankhurd Kms which increased only upio 610'lO Kms. Belapur line in a mild manner. I would like in the last 35 years. The meagre increase to make it clear that the budget allocations in the length of the track is insufficient to in respect of Maharashtra are quite meagre. meet the requirement of the population It may appear that I am raising a regional which has doubled during this period. demand but 1 would like to make the position very clear by mentioning some of Similarly, a vary scanty amiuntis the figures. The completion of Mankhurd- alLj^ited for electrificition of railway lines. Belipur Section required Rs. 72 crores We nave electrified 5900 fCms. of railway whereas onlv meagre amount of Rs. 2 crores track which is not even 1/I2th of the total is sanctioned in this budget. Similarly the length of track. It is necessary to step up requirement of Bhusawal Nagpur and Itarsi allocation substantially in this respect. As Nagpur was 74 crorcs and 29 crores respec- pointed out b/ Prof. Madliu Dandvate tively But a scanty amount of Rs. 4 crores electric engines would bs suitable for has been sanctioned in this budget. Now. cirrying freight. Though the initial cost let us compare the requirement of some would be nnre, it would prove profitable projects and sanctioned amount in other in the long run. States

Name of Project Required amount Sanctioned amaunt

Rattlam Gangapur 58 crores 51 crores

Mathura Gangapur I ” * °

Delhi Jhansi 15*75 crores 15.75 crortg

Ahmedabad Ratlam Baroda 11,75 " 11.75 ’* •The specch was originally delivered in liasathri. 293 Rmllwty Budget 1915-M PHALGUNA 27, 1906 (SAKA) Railway Budget 1985-86 794

Tbe above comparison clearly highlights The doubling of lines is very important the injustice done to Maharashtra in respect work to be undertaken but lot of injustice of allocation which is negligible when com- is done to Mahaiashtra in this respect as well. pared to other States. Thii kind of unequal 1 am sorry to mention that not even i single distribution has created resentment among project of doubling the lines is undertaken the people of the State. I request the hon. whereas some projects have been undertaken Minister to reconsider the proposal and in other States. a allocate more funds for completing the above mentioned projects in Maharashtra. Bombay-Wadi is a busy section. Doubl- ing of lines is completed upto Pune. It should The Railways spent an amount of Rs. be extended upto Wide so that it will benefit 30 crores for construction Calcutta Metro my constituency Sholapur, There is lot of Railway. I may point out that it would have pasenger and freight traffic on Sholapur been possible to construct some railway Bombay Section. Doubling of lines will lines in backward areas with the same certainly help in meeting the needs of public amount. There has been a long standing and freight traffic, demand of conversion of Latha-Miraj Section for the last 30 years. But this de- I am sorry to mention that no provision mand is being constantly neglected. This line has been made in this budget for construc- is very important as pilgrim ccni.re like tion of bridges. I rrquest that construction Pandharpur is situated on this line, Many of some important bridges should be under- sugar factories, cotton mills and other taken without any delay. industrial centres are also connected with this line. Therefore, conversion of this ] would like to offer some suggestions section should be undertaken on priority regarding starting of new trains. A new basis. The survey of this line has already train should be started between Pune and been conducted. I request the hon. Minister Sholapur. It will help the travelling public, to undertake the conversion of this line Udyan Expres between Bombay and Bangalore immediately. has one second class AC sleeper. But there is no quota for Sholapur. I request that instead of 6 bearths in second class 3 tier, 1 am sorry to point out that grave injus- 15 bearths should be reserved for Sholapur. tice is done Marathwada in the matter of railway lines. There are only two railway Nizamuddin-Bangalore Express runs only lines which touch Marathwada. There is once a week. It should run 3 days in a not even a single line which passes through week. Bombay Sholapur Sidheshwar Ex- lllC CclHldl pubm.t that keeping in view that the demand SHRIMAHABU PRASAD (Bansgaon) r of the time, the social condition and the Ihe Hon ble Deputy Speker, Sir, I would backwardness of the area, Gorakhpur is an like to congratulate the hon’ble Minister of appropriate place where the coach factory Railways for presenting a balanced Budget ■s required to be set up. I, therefore, in thu ausu,?t House which is aimed at pub- demand that the hon'ble Minister should |'C welfare Railway Department is as consider it. impartial fJr t!ie nit|()n ajj arterjse fQf 1(1 b5(,y' Tne railway has a direct link Besides, I would like to drow his attention with the sojial, economic. political, needs to the need for a railway line from sohjan- administrative and industrial. I would not vari to Dohrighat. Many times I have raised 'ke go into the statistical data, I would quesnon in the seventh Lok Sabha with ke 10 quote fron“ a couolet of Ramayana regards to this railway Line It has been wherein ,t -S said “ Par ko likhavan nar surveyed thrice Everything ha, been done. bahutere. Even the Stones have been put up to in dicate demarcation. Even after doing so much ld o not agree with the views expresses it was later said that this project could not by Opposition Membeis. Keeping ju view be considered I would like to bring to the the situation prevailing in the country, the notice of hon’ble Minister the National Budget presented by hon’ble Minister is transport policy that was framed in J980 balanced, justified and aimed at public wherein it was decided that in that areas welfare. I, therefore, rise to support this which have remained backward for centuries budget. new railway lines shall be laid and het work of roads shall be provided. But it Sir, whatever he has done for the yomh is being said that it may not prove econo- and children aged f;ve year* he has to be mical. I would like to point out that if congraiulated upon. you see the aspect of economic viability, then you will never be able to provide rail or road (ink to the areas which have remained I would like to request him that the backward for centuries. Therefore you should concession in second class for a distance of not see the returns, but follow already 50 kms that he has provided should be existing national policy and make it the 297 Railway'Budpet 1985-86 PHALGUNA 27, 1906(SAKA) Railway Budget 1915-86 298

basis of providing railway lines to these areas. the freedom fighters are well aware of it. If you really want the society to progress, Prior to the laying of a broad gauge line then the railway line which has been surve- all the trains used to stop there but the yed thrice and demarcated should be laid. trains that are running these days— Jhnnsi It is not proper to say that it would be Mail, Howrah Mail etc—do not* stop there uneconomical to go ahead with this project, anymore. My request is that ‘Chaura after doing so much of spade work. On Chaura’ beiag a historical place —where the one hand it is said that the backward 19 youths were executed— the hon’ble ness of the area shall be removed and on Minister of Railways should direct that all the other it is said that the project would not the trains should stop there. be economically viable. This is not under- standable. The Government should make I have also to svbmit that in the head* up its mind before conducting a survey. quarters of North Eastern Railway in I am answerable and you are also answer- Gorakhpur, a large number of daily able to the people as to why that railway workers have been retrenched leading to line is not being laid inspire of the fact that unemployment. Though I have read the it has been surveyed thrice demarcation whoie of the budget where in the hon’ble has been made and stones have been put up. Minister has stated that on the basis of The hon’ble Minister is laughing but I know 360 days’ service without break. They will that outwardly he may look otherwise, but be made permanent though earlier there inwardly is very soft hearted. I would was a different provision, I will request you request him to reconsider it and ensure the to reconsider it and the workers who have laying of this railway line by including this been rendered unemployed should be provi- project in the plan. ded with jobs again, Thirdly. Gorakhpur is a big city in the I would also submit that there is need cast and is a tourist centre in North India for an overbridge near the Dharamshala where tourist come in large numbers. There Bazar a place adjoining Gorkhpur Railway are places like Kushinagar, Lumbene and station which is also the headquarters of Kapilvastu, but you have not provided any North Eastern Railways, In the absence direct train except Jayanti Janta that started of an over-bridge, the traffic remain blocked some time back. 1 have just returned from for hours together resulting in heavy Joss there and I saw passengers travelling on to Railways. Therefore, I would submit the roof. Labourers and troken from Bihar. that provision for the construction of an Barouni, Gorakhpur and other districts overbridge be made at Dharamshala Bazar go to Punjab and Haryana. They do not to the west of Gorakhpur Station. even get place on the roof. I would therefore request that another direct train may be started for these people bstween I h-ive read the entire budget. On page Gorakhpur and New Delhi so that they 107, para (3) in the Indian Railway year can travel comfortably. book 1983-84 there is reference of ‘Employ- ment to Schedule Castes and Schedule Similarly from eastern districts like Tribes” I would not like to read the whole Devaria, Faizabad, Gorakhpur and Basti in brief I would like to state thit even people go to Bombay in search of employ- after 36 years of independence, you have ment, but they do not have a direct train. been able ro secure only 8.9 percent of One train starts from Bombay V. T but reservations in 1982-83 in category (a) there is very little space in it. Therefore services and in 1983-84 only 9.9 percent. I would again request that a direct train Similarly in other categories too, i.e. (b), may be introduced up to Bombay so that (c), and (d) you have not been able to fulfil these labourers and workers who are called the reservations. Only in the case of Bhaiyas in Maharashtra, members from Scavenging Staff, you have been able to Maharashtra are sitting here and they know complete 18 percent. Similarly in Scheduled it—may be benefited. ' Caste category in category (a), only I >8 percent reservation* have been completed My next point is that we have a in 1982-83 and 2 4 percent in 1983 84. famous place known as <‘Choura-Choura'” For other categories too you have not been 299 Railway Budget 19$5-t6 MARCH 18,1985 Railway Budget 1985-86 300 abl* to do so. I would like to request the belong to the affluent lections of our hon’ble Minister who has administrative society. I wonder how the Railway Minister capabilities that vader tho leadership of Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the quota reservations glibly says that the common pcoplo pro proivdes for Harijans, Yirijans and weaker not affected by the increase in the pessenger Sections, should be filled up without any fare. delay. k

Sir, the Railway Minister has further With these words, congratulate hon’ble poured oil in the burning fire. The freight Minister and support the Railway budget rate for essential commodities like wheat, that has been presented. rice, pulses, salt etc. has been raised by him. Will this not lead to rise In the price of ♦SHRI N.V.N.SOMU (Madras Noith) : essential commodities ? It will be no- Hon. Mr, Deputy Speak, Sir, I am grateful exaggeration to say that the Railway Minis- to you for giving me this opportunity to m&ke ter has done great injustice to the people my maiden speech in this august house. of the country, with whose massive support I am deeply indebted to my leader Dr. this Government has come to power. Id M. Kalaignar Karunanidhi who gave me fact, he has betrayed the expectations of the opportunity to represent Dravida the people. I wish that the people of Munnctra Kazhagam in this sovereign and the country realise this at lenst in the supreme elected body of the nation- I am next General Elections and. make their equally grateful to the people of my par- choice properly. liamentary constituency, Madras North, who in response to the call of my leader have elected me to represent them in this During the past three and half decades House. It redounds to their credit that and more after Independence, the Southern they have practised the provisions of Anti- States have been neglected by the Railway Defection Law passed by this House in its Ministry. This year’s budget is no excep- first session. They ensured (hat the cadidate, tion to that. Our gicat leader An'guar who stabbed the D.M K. at the back and Anna said on the floor of Rajya Sabha that who was fielded as Congresi-I candidate he belonged to the Dravidian stook. All in this constituency, is routed in the hust- ings so that the spirit of anti-Defection the four southern States belong to the law is sustained for ever. dravidian stook.

. I am hippy to participates in the debate Karur-Dinpigul B.G. line was the dream on the Railway Budget for 1985-86. Sir, of 5 crores of Tamils for the past several the universal comment is that in recent decades. This scheme was sanctioned in years such a severse Railway Budget has 1981 and till 1984 the progress of this not been presented, In fact, this is a scheme has been at ‘snail’s pace and in 1985* grand deception perpetrated on the people after the presentation of this Budget, it of the country by the Railway Minister will come to a grinding halt because of and that too immediately after they reposed the paltry provision of Rs. 3 crores. * their faith in the Congress Parly. Ihe doubt whether this Karur-Dindigul BG Railway Minister has claimed that upto scheme will ever be implemented Similarly, 50 kilometres the railway passenger fare a very negligible sum has been provided has not been increased. But on the next for Madras Rapid Transport system, which page of the Budget he says that the subur- is like offering sugarcandy to a hungry ban passenger fare has been enhanced for elephant. The Railway Minister announces the distance ol 1 km to 150 km. I the running of electiic' train upto Ghaziabad would like to aik of the Railway Minister from Delhi. But he does not announce the whether those travelling in suburban trains running of electric trains from Madras to- Chengleput; it is just extending the electric train for a few kilometres beyond Tamba- * The speech was origiaally delivered tam. While three new railway lines have in Tamil, been sanctioned for Madhya Pradesh, not 301 Rtilway Budget 1985-86 PH A LG U N A 27. 1906 (SAKA) Rmlwmy Budget 198546 30: V even a single new line has been liven for You know, Sir, that Madras-Tiruvotriyur aoy of the four Southern States There area is the largest industrial area. The in- ' is nothing wrong in saying that the South dustrial growth of Tamil Nadu is represented is languishing and the North is flourishing when we see such blatant partisanship in here. When the Railway gate closes all the railway development. The maximum length industrial movement comes to a standstill. of metre gauge track is in Southern States. You can imagine the loss to the latioo No gauge-conversion programme has been because of such stoppage of industrial acti- announced in this Budget. Without BG vities here. A Railway over-bridge must be line there cannot been full-fledged industrial development in Southern States. When construoted here. Similarly, I would request India enters 21st Century, it may happen the hon. Railway Minister to look into the that the Southern States may recede back problems being faced at Korukkupettai area. into 19th Century, with this tempo of The hon. Railway Minister has a responsi-, railway development during the past four bility to ensure that such hurdles in indus- decades. trial activities are removed forthwith. There are 7000 stations in the country, out of which there is no drinking water Our Prime Minister is called Mr. Clean facility or clcctricity in 60% of them. This and our Railway Minister is known as the is the position obtaining in 1985. I request incarnation of administrative efficiency. I the hon. Railway Minister that a massive want to pose a challenge to (hem and if they effort must be made for providing drinking can solve it, then they deierve these ‘ippel- water at least in all the Stations at the lations. The Public Accounts Connniiiee earliest. I have to take this opportunity of Seventh Lok Sabha has submitted a to msntion about the absencc of provision report to the Parliament, mentioning about of a meagre sum of Rs. 3 crores for a the non-payment of dues by private sector 3 kilo-metro elcctric railway track between people who have encroached upon the Rail- Villivakkam and Annanagar. Madras is way land, even after the lease period has the capital of Tamil Nadu and there is no lapied. The Report refers to the big provision for such small scheme in this factory that has been put up by the Proprie- Railway Budget. If at least this had been tor of Coco Cola Company on the Railway •included we the Members from Tamil Nadu land near Super Bazar in Connaught Place, would have been happy, Now we have to New Delhi. Here, the land is priceless. bemoan our lot in its absence. In North The Railway Board has not been able to get Madras, Royapuram Railway Gate is closed this land cleared from this encroachment. very frequently. The people have to wait This gentleman has constructed a Hotel in for 2 to3 hours to go to Stanley Mcdical Janpath, where also he has encroached upon Hospital acoss the railway line. It so the public road The Comptroller and hippins that women in advanced stags of Auditor General in his report has pointed pregnancy deliver their babies on the roads out that Railways have surplus land of 2.74 while thay wait for the gate to open. A lakh acres worth Rs. 15,000 crores. Should Railway over-bridge should be constructed not the land ceiling law be made applicable here soon. Late Shri Asai Thambi who to Railways ? If the Railways can manage represented Madras North in this House the land effectively, there will be no need to and Shri Nanjil Manoharan, who was a enhance passenger fare and freight every Member of this House, had referred to this year In the matter of compensation being important project several times. Till today paid by the Railways for the loss of goods this has not been undertakn. A Railway in transit, there are many malpractices. The over-bridge must be constructed here. Railways are swindled lakhs of rupees by Similarly, the Railway over-bridge connec- unscrupulous traders. If earnest efforts ting North Madras and South Madras is are made, there can be aaving of sereral in a dilapidated condition. This must be lekhs of rupees in the payment of compen- modernised immediately; otherwise there is sation. The Railway Convention Committee imminent danger to human lives any time. has also reported malpractices in the 303 Railway Budget 1985-86 MARCH 18, 1985 Railway Budget 198.*j-86 3 0 ^ purchase of proprietary items required by the MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : Tbe tiouae Railways. The recommendations contained stands adjourned till 11 a.m. tomorrow. in this Report must be implemented by the Railways. 18.02 brs, . \'

With these words, I conclude my speech The lok Sabha then adjourned' till Ele- and also thank you for giving me this oppor- ven of the Clock gn Tuesdayt March, 19_ tunity to make my maiden speech. 19851 ' Iguna :1906 [Saha),

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