Parliament of India Rajya Sabha

REPORT NO. 224

PARLIAMENT OF INDIA RAJYA SABHA

DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS

TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FOURTH REPORT

DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (2020-2021)

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(PRESENTED TO RAJYA SABHA ON 5th MARCH, 2020)

(LAID ON THE TABLE OF LOK SABHA ON 5th MARCH, 2020)

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi March, 2020/Phalguna, 1941 (Saka)

Hindi version of this publication is also available

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PARLIAMENT OF INDIA RAJYA SABHA

DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS

TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FOURTH REPORT

DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (2020-2021) MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(PRESENTED TO RAJYA SABHA ON 5th MARCH, 2020)

(LAID ON THE TABLE OF LOK SABHA ON 5th MARCH, 2020)

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi March, 2020/Phalguna, 1941 (Saka)

C O N T E N T S 1. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE (i) 2. PREFACE (ii) 3. ACRONYMS (iii) – (vi) 4. REPORT 1 - 103 Chapter – I 1 - 5 Overview Chapter – II 6 - 13 Overall Assessment of Demands for Grants Chapter - III 14 - 32 Demand No. 46- MHA Chapter-IV 33 - 65 Demand No. 48 - Police Chapter -V 66 - 103 Demand Nos. 49 to 56- Union Territories 5. OBSERVATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE – 104 - 123 AT A GLANCE

6. *RELEVANT MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE

* To be appended at printing stage

DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS (re-constituted w.e.f. 13th September, 2019)

1. Shri Anand Sharma - Chairman

RAJYA SABHA

2. Shri S. R. Balasubramoniyan 3. Shri P. Bhattacharya 4. Shri Manish Gupta 5. Dr. Anil Jain 6. *Shri Neeraj Shekhar 7. Shri Satish Chandra Misra 8. Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh 9. Shri Rakesh Sinha 10. Shri Bhupender Yadav

LOK SABHA

11. Shri Sanjay Bhatia 12. Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury 13. Dr. (Shrimati) Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar 14. Shri Dilip Ghosh 15. Shri Dulal Chandra Goswami 16. Shrimati Kirron Kher 17. Shri Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar 18. Shri Dayanidhi Maran 19. Shri Raja Amareshwara Naik 20. Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal 21. Shri Ranjeetsinha Hindurao Naik Nimbalkar 22. Shri Lalubhai Babubhai Patel 23. Shri R.K. Singh Patel 24. Shri Gajendra Singh Patel 25. Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram 26. Shri Pothuganti Ramulu 27. Shrimati Sarmistha Sethi 28. Shri Rajveer Singh (Raju Bhaiya) 29. Shri Ravneet Singh 30. Dr. Satya Pal Singh 31. Shrimati Geetha Viswanath Vanga

SECRETARIAT Dr. P.P.K. Ramacharyulu, Secretary Shri Rohtas, Additional Secretary Shri Vimal Kumar, Joint Secretary Dr. (Smt.) Subhashree Panigrahi, Director Shri Ashwani Kumar, Additional Director Shri Pritam Kumar, Under Secretary Shri Akshay Sharma, Assistant Committee Officer ______* Shri Neeraj Shekhar, MP, Rajya Sabha nominated w.e.f. 4th February, 2020 to fill the vacancy caused by resignation of Shri Shamsher Singh Manhas, MP, Rajya Sabha from Committee w.e.f. 31st January, 2020. (i)

PREFACE

I, the Chairman of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, having been authorized by the Committee to submit the report on its behalf, do hereby present this Two Hundred Twenty-fourth Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) relating to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

2. The Committee at its meetings held on 18th and 19th February, 2020 heard the Home Secretary and other officers thereon and considered the Demands for Grants (2020-21) of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

3. The Committee in its sitting held on 4th March, 2020 considered and adopted the Report.

4. The Committee while making its observations/recommendations has mainly relied upon the following documents:-

(i) Speech of Finance Minister on 1st February, 2020 while presenting the Union Budget 2020-21; (ii) Annual Report of the MHA (2019-20); (iii) Detailed Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2020-21; (iv) Output, Outcome, Monitoring framework of the Ministry 2020-21; (v) Detailed Explanatory Note on Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2020-21; (vi) Details of under-utilization of the allocations made under different heads during the last three years; (viii) Written replies furnished by the Ministry to the Questionnaires sent to them by the Secretariat; (ix) Presentations made by the Home Secretary and other concerned officers; and (x) Written clarifications furnished by the Ministry, on the points/issues raised by the Members during the deliberations of the Committee.

5. For facility of reference and convenience, observations and recommendations of the Committee have been printed in bold letters in the body of the Report.

4th March, 2020 Anand Sharma New Delhi Chairman 14 Phaguna, 1941 (Saka) Department -related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs

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ACRONYMS

AGMUT Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations AR Assam Rifles ADPs Area Domination Patrols A&NI Andaman and Nicobar Islands AAI Airport Authority of India ANIMERS Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences ANIIDCO Andaman and Nicobar Island Integrated Development Corporation ADB Asian Development Bank BGF Border Guarding Forces BOLD-QIT Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique BIMSTEC-DMEx Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation-Disaster Management Exercise BPR&D Bureau of Police Research & Development BM Border Management BADP Border Area Development Programme BME Benefit Monitoring & Evaluation BSF Border Security Force BBNL Bharat Broadband Network Limited BOI Bureau of Immigration BOPs Border Out Posts BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited BESS battery energy storage station BRO Border Road Organization CHC Community Health Centers CCPWC Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children CIBMS Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System CFSL Central Forensic Science Laboratory CCTV Closed Circuit Television CSR Corporate Social Responsibility CTRC Central Tibetan Relief Committee CRMI Cyclone Risk Mitigation Infrastructure CAPFs Central Armed Police Forces CTCR Counter -Terrorism and Counter Radicalization CIC Coordination & International Co-operation CSS Coastal Security Schemes CS Centre-State CPOs Central Police Organisations CISF Central Industrial Security Force CAPFIMS Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences CCTNS Cyber Crime Tracking Network System COBRA Commando Battalion for Resolute Action CyCOD Cyber Coordination Centre CFSL Central Forensic Science Lab CAPF- IMS Central Armed Police Forces–Institute of Medical Sciences CCS Cabinet Committee on Security (iii)

CAP Civic Action Plan CFI Consolidated Fund of India CSS Centrally Sponsored Schemes DG Director-General DFG Demands for Grants DM Disaster Management DANICS Delhi-Andaman and Nicobar Island Civil Service DRDO Defence Research Development Organisation DCRA Dynamic Composite Risk Atlas DSS Decision Support System DSPTs Digital Satellite Phone Terminals DoT Department of Telecom DPR Detailed Project Report DDA Delhi Development Authority DGMI Director General of Military Intelligence DCPW Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless DDG Deputy Director General DNH Dadra and Nagar Haveli DAO Departmental Accounting Organisation DD Daman and Diu DMRC Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ECBI Empowered Committee on Border Infrastructure EWDS Early Warning Dissemination System EFC Expenditure Finance Committee EoI Expression of Interest ERSS Emergency Response Support System FPS Fortified Police Stations FFR Freedom Fighters and Rehabilitation FSRU Floating Storage Regasification Unit GST Goods and Service Tax GNCTD Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi HRVA Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment HMRAP Hydro-meteorological Resilience Action Plan HHTIs Hand-Held Thermal Imagers ITMS Intelligent Traffic Management System ICPs Integrated Check Post IC International Cooperation I4C Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre IAS Indian Administrative Service IPS Indian Police Service IPC Indian Penal Code IED Improvised Explosive Device INSARAG International Search and Rescue Advisory Group IMCT Inter-Ministerial Central Team IVFRT Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration & Tracking ITBP Indo Tibetan Border Police IB Intelligence Bureau (iv)

IDA Islands Development Agency JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency LORROS Long Range Recce Observation Systems LPAI Land Ports Authority of India LWE Left Wing Extremism LED Light Emitting Diode LTDC Lakshadweep Tourism Development Corporation LTC Leave Travel Concession LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging LNG Liquefied Natural Gas LEAs Law Enforcement Agencies MHA Ministry of Home Affairs MLATs Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties MPCS Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters MNREGA Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MPCS Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelter MoPF Modernisation of Police Forces MPV Mobile Patrol Vans MCD Municipal Corporation of Delhi MAC Multi-Agency Centre MVCPs Mobile Vehicle Check Posts MoCA Ministry of Civil Aviation MNRE Ministry of New and Renewable Energy MPEDA Marine Products Export Development Authority NATGRID National Intelligence Grid NISPG National Information Security Policy and Guidelines NIA National Investigation Agency NRC National Register of Citizens NSRMP National Seismic Risk Mitigation Program NDMA National Disaster Management Authority NCRMP National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project NIDM National Institute for Disaster Management NCB Narcotics Control Bureau NPR National Population Register NDRF National Disaster Response Force NCCD National Calamity Contingency Duty NSG National Security Guard NCB Narcotics Control Bureau NCRB National Crime Records Bureau NDPS Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NCORD Narco Coordination Centre NVDs Night Vision Devices NERS National Emergency Response System NIC&FS National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences NTPC National Thermal Power Corporation

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NLC Neyveli Lignite Corporation NITI National Institution for Transforming India NSGM National Smart Grid Mission NHAI National Highways Authority of India OFC Optical Fiber Cable OLS Obstacle Limitation Surface PCR Police Control Room PMRP Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan PAP Protected Area Permit PGs Public Grievances PDNA Post Disaster Needs Assessment PMAY Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana PMDP Prime Minister‟s Development Package PPP Public Private Partnership PIL Public Interest Litigation RITES Rail India Technical and Economic Service RAW Research and Analysis Wing RAP Restricted Area Permit RGI Registrar General of India RAF Rapid Action Force RES Research and Education Space RfP Request for Proposal RfQ Request for Qualification SAECK Sexual Assault DNA Evidence Collection Kits SDRF State Disaster Response Fund SECC Socio-Economic Caste Census SAADMEx South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise SCODMEx Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Disaster Management Exercise SCO Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SAARC South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SPG Special Protection Group SSB Sashastra Seema Bal SPG Special Protection Group SRE Security Related Expenditure SSC Staff Selection Commission SIM Subscriber Identification Module SCA Special Central Assistance SIS Special Infrastructure Scheme SECI Solar Energy Corporation of India SCUBA Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus SECI Solar Energy Corporation of India TSU Tear Smoke Unit USOF Universal Service Obligation Fund UT Union Territory UDAN Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik V-SAT Very Small Aperture Terminal VGF Viability Gap Funding (vi)

CHAPTER-I

OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) discharges multifarious responsibilities, the important among them being - internal security, border management, Centre-State relations, administration of Union Territories, management of Central Armed Police Forces, disaster management, etc. Though in terms of Entries 1 and 2 of List II – „State List‟ – in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, „public order‟ and „police‟ are the responsibilities of States, Article 355 of the Constitution enjoins the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the Government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. In pursuance of these obligations, the Ministry of Home Affairs continuously monitors the internal security situation, issues appropriate advisories, shares intelligence inputs, extends manpower and financial support, guidance and expertise to the State Governments for maintenance of security, peace and harmony without encroaching upon the constitutional rights of the States. Besides this, the Ministry of Home Affairs has number of other responsibilities which is discharged through its observations which are as below:

1.2 Administration Division

1.2.1 The Administration Division is responsible for handling all administrative and vigilance matters and allocation of work among various Divisions of the Ministry. Administration Division is also the Nodal Division for matters relating to the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Division also deals with the administrative matters of the Secretariat Security Organization.

1.3 Border Management-I (BM-I) Division

1.3.1 BM-I Division deals with issues relating to strengthening of International land borders, their policing and guarding which encompasses management of land borders by creating and improving infrastructure works like border fencing, border roads, border floodlighting, Border Out Posts of border guarding forces along Indo-Pakistan, Indo-Bangladesh, Indo-China, Indo-Nepal, Indo- Bhutan and Indo-Myanmar borders. BM-I Division also deals with matters related to the Empowered Committee on Border Infrastructure (ECBI).

1.4 Border Management-II (BM-II) Division

1.4.1 BM-II Division deals with matters relating to the Border Area Development Programme (BADP), Coastal Security Schemes (CSS) and Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI). The BADP is a Core Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented through the State Governments as a part of a comprehensive approach to border management. The Coastal Security Scheme is implemented in Phases for providing financial assistance for the creation of infrastructure relating to the coastal security in the Coastal States/UTs. BM-II Division is also responsible for establishment matters of LPAI, which is entrusted with construction, development and maintenance of Integrated Check Post (ICPs) on the land borders of the country and coordinates with various stakeholders for the development of ICPs.

1.5 Coordination & International Co-operation (CIC) Division

1.5.1 The CIC Division (Coordination Wing) deals with intra-Ministry coordination work, Parliamentary matters, public grievances (PGs), monitoring of court cases, official language, publication of annual report of the Ministry, website management, record retention schedule, custody of classified and non-classified records of the Ministry, matters relating to e-Samiksha, furnishing/publication of various reports relating to employment of SCs/STs and Persons with Disabilities, achievements of the Ministry, etc.

1.5.2 The International Cooperation (IC) wing of the Division is the nodal office for all matters pertaining to finalization/negotiations of agreements/treaties in respect of security cooperation, illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and bilateral Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs). It is also the focal point in MHA for work in respect of SAARC, BIMSTEC, ASEAN, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), etc. The division also coordinates the matters relating to security clearances in respect of all MoUs/Agreements signed with foreign countries and bilateral dialogues/meetings at Home Minister and Home Secretary level.

1.6 Centre-State (CS) Division

1.6.1 The CS Division deals with Centre-State relations, including working of the constitutional provisions governing such relations, the appointment of Governors, creation of new States, nominations to the Rajya Sabha/Lok Sabha, Inter-State boundary disputes, over-seeing the crime situation in States, the imposition of President's Rule, etc. Public Section in CS Division handles the work related to Bharat Ratna Award, Padma Awards, Warrant of Precedence, Ashok Chakra series of Gallantry Awards, Jeevan Raksha Padak, National Flag, National Anthem, State Emblem of India etc.

1.7 Cyber and Information Security (CIS) Division

1.7.1 CIS Division was created in October, 2017 to address the issue of growing concerns of cybersecurity and cybercrime in the country. The CIS Division handles matters/work relating to the implementation of National Information Security Policy and Guidelines (NISPG) by all the Ministries and Departments, cyber security and risk assessment of IT infrastructure of various Government Ministries/ Departments/Organizations, coordination in the handling of cybercrime in the country, Scheme on prevention of cybercrimes against women and children, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Scheme, the establishment of cyber forensic laboratories, regular information security audits, international conventions on cybersecurity and cybercrimes, Lawful Interception and NATGRID.

1.8 Counter-Terrorism and Counter Radicalization (CTCR) Division

1.8.1 Counter-Terrorism and Counter Radicalization Division deals with matters relating to policy and operational issues on terrorism, counter-radicalization/ de-radicalization, combating the financing of terrorism and administrative, financial and statutory matters of National Investigation Agency (NIA).

1.9 Disaster Management (DM) Division

1.9.1 DM Division is responsible for legislation, policy, capacity building, prevention, mitigation, long term rehabilitation, response, relief and preparedness for natural calamities and man-made disasters (except drought and epidemics).

1.10 Finance Division

1.10.1 The Division is responsible for formulating, operating and controlling the budget of the Ministry and other matters pertaining to expenditure control, monitoring and financial advice, etc.

1.11 Foreigners Division

1.11.1 Foreigners Division deals with all matters relating to visa, Protected Area Permit (PAP)/Restricted Area Permit (RAP) regimes, immigration, citizenship, overseas citizenship of India, acceptance of foreign contribution and hospitality.

1.12 Freedom Fighters and Rehabilitation (FFR) Division

1.12.1 FFR Division frames and implements the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme and the schemes for rehabilitation of migrants from former West Pakistan / East Pakistan and the provision of relief to Sri Lankan and Tibetan refugees.

1.13 Internal Security Division

1.13.1 Internal Security Division deals with matters relating to internal security, law & order; protection of human rights; national integration, communal harmony, Ayodhya, observance of National Unity Day; arms and explosives; security clearances of projects and proposals; matters relating to BPR&D and establishment of National Police University.

1.13.2 Internal Security Division also deals with matters relating to extradition, mutual legal assistance , Interpol, Drug Law Enforcement & Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the National Security Act and Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victim/Families of Victims of Terrorist/Communal/LWE Violence and Cross Border Firing and Mine/IED blasts.

1.14 Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs

1.14.1 After the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir was reorganized into the c) of Jammu and Kashmir and Union territory of Ladakh as per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs has also been restructured and renamed as the Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs.

1.14.2 The Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs deals with all matters relating to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir & UT of Ladakh, including Counter-terrorism within Jammu and Kashmir and coordination with respect of subjects/matters specifically allotted to any other Ministry/Department of the Government of India. The Department also coordinates with various Ministries/Departments for the accelerated implementation of various Flagship schemes and

Individual Beneficiary Centric Schemes of Government of India, Major Projects of economic importance including Prime Minister‟s Development Package (PMDP) in Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh.

1.15 Judicial Wing

1.15.1 The Judicial Wing deals with all the matters relating to the legislative aspects of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and also the Commission of Inquiry Act. It also handles matters relating to the State legislation which require the assent of the President of India under the Constitution, political pension to erstwhile rulers before independence and mercy petitions under Article 72 of the Constitution of India.

1.16 Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) Division

1.16.1 LWE Division monitors the LWE situation and counter-measures being taken by the affected States with the objective of improving ground-level policing and development response as per the location specific action plans formulated / to be formulated by the affected States. It also reviews the proper implementation of various developmental schemes of Ministries / Departments concerned in the LWE affected areas and optimum utilization of funds released under such schemes.

1.17 North East (NE) Division

1.17.1 The NE Division deals with the internal security and law & order situation in the North- Eastern States, including matters relating to insurgency and talks with various extremist groups operating in that region.

1.18 Police – I (P-I) Division

1.18.1 Police-I Division functions as the cadre controlling authority in respect of Indian Police Service (IPS) and also deals with all matters relating to the training of police personnel, the award of President's Police Medals for Meritorious / Distinguished service and Gallantry, etc.

1.19 Police – II (P-II) Division

1.19.1 Police-II Division deals with all matters relating to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including their deployment.

1.20 Police Modernisation (PM) Division

1.20.1 The PM Division handles work relating to the modernization of State Police Forces, provisioning of various items for modernization of Central Armed Police Forces, police communication, Police Reforms, Administration of Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, etc.

1.21 Union Territories (UT) Division

1.21.1 The UT Division deals with all legislative and constitutional matters relating to Union Territories, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi but excluding newly created UTs of J&K and Ladakh. It also functions as the cadre controlling authority of the Arunachal Pradesh- Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) / Indian Police Service (IPS) as also Delhi-Andaman and Nicobar Island Civil Service (DANICS) / Delhi-Andaman and Nicobar Island Police Service (DANIPS). It is also responsible for overseeing the crime, law & order situation in the Union Territories.

1.22 Women Safety Division

1.22.1 In order to enhance women safety in the country, a Women Safety Division has been set up in the Ministry of Home Affairs since 28th May, 2018 to strengthen measures for safety of women in the country and instill greater sense of security in them through speedy and effective administration of justice in a holistic manner and by providing a safer environment for women. The new Division is responsible for policy formulation, planning, coordinating, formulating and implementing projects/schemes to assists States/Union Territories to achieve the objective, as also prison reforms and related subjects. This inter-alia includes increased use of Information Technology and technology in the criminal justice system and enabling a supportive eco-system for forensic sciences and crime and criminal records.

CHAPTER-II

OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF DEMANDS FOR GRANTS

2.1 Overview

2.1.1 There are eleven Demands for Grants which are administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The detailed Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs are divided into two volumes: Vol. - I and Vol. - II. The Detailed Demands for Grants (Volume-I) contains three Grants (Nos. 46-48), namely the Ministry of Home Affairs (Grant No. 46); the Cabinet (Grant No. 47); and the Police (Grant No. 48). The Detailed Demands for Grants (Volume-II) contains eight Grants (Nos. 49-56) that pertain to the eight Union Territories.

2.1.2 The Demands for Grants (Vol. II) (Nos. 49-56) relate to the five Union Territories without a Legislature, namely Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Grant No. 49), Chandigarh (Grant No.50), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Grant No. 51) (the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and UT of Daman and Diu have been merged into a single UT since 26th January, 2020), Ladakh (Grant. No 52) and Lakshadweep (Grant No. 53). The remaining three Grants are Transfers pertaining to the three Union Territories with Legislature viz. Transfer to Delhi (Grant No. 54), Transfer to Jammu & Kashmir (Grant No. 55) and Transfer to Puducherry (Grant No. 56).

2.1.3 The provisions for the Union Territories (without Legislature) form part of the Demands of the Ministry of Home Affairs. However, various programmes/schemes are the subject matter of different Ministries, which are responsible for scrutinizing, sanctioning and implementing the schemes/projects falling under their respective purview. Provisions for the Union Territories (with a Legislature) cover Assistance to the Union Territories of Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir and NCT of Delhi, in the form of the Grants and Loans. In respect of these three Grants, the Ministry of Home Affairs releases the Grants on a quarterly basis and has a limited role in scrutinizing, sanctioning and implementation of the schemes/projects.

2.1.4 The total allocation granted for all the eleven Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Budget Estimates 2020-21 is Rs. 1,70,555.31 crore. In BE 2019-20, the total allocation granted was Rs. 122018.68 crore which was increased by 16.7 percent to Rs. 142484.59 crore at RE stage. The allocation of Rs. 1,70,555.31 crore granted in BE 2020-21 shows an increase of 39.77 percent over BE 2019-20 and 19.70 percent over RE 2019-20.

2.1.5 The Home Secretary informed the Committee while giving presentation on the DFG (2020- 21) for MHA in the meeting held on 18th February, 2020 that for the Demand Nos. 46 and 48, the budgeted allocation of 2020-21 is around Rs. 1,14,000 crore which are about 9.75 percent more than the BE of the last year. In Grant No. 46 which mainly relates to Freedom Fighters, Rehabilitation, Disaster Management and Registrar General, Budget Allocation, has increased by more than 60 percent to Rs. 8002.00 crore. It is mainly on account of an increase in allocation for the Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner for the upcoming Census 2020-21 and around Rs. 4500.00 crores are the additional allocation in that head for this purpose. Demand No.

48 other than CAPFs which deal with Visa, Immigration, Border Infrastructure, Police Infrastructure, Modernization, Women Safety, Security-related Expenditure in different theatres. It has been increased in the Budget allocation by about 7.11 percent to about Rs. 1,06,000 crore as compared to around Rs. 99,000 crore in the last year.

2.1.6 Regarding Demand no. 49-56 (Union Territories), he stated that a new demand No. 52 for the Union Territory of Ladakh with an allocation of about Rs. 6,000 crore and another new Demand No. 55 for the Union Territory of J&K with an allocation of about Rs. 30,000 crore have been created. Other important allocations in the Budget will be about Rs. 77 crore for the establishment of a National Police University, a token provision for the establishment of a National Forensic Sciences University and Rs. 855 crore for transfer to Nirbhaya Fund for various women safety programmes. Besides, another enhanced provision of Rs. 462 crore is for the Land Ports Authority of India.

2.2 Allocations, Projections and Variations

2.2.1 The allocation of Rs. 1,70,555.31 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2020-21, has been distributed under eleven grants, as given below:-

Table 2.1

Table comparing budget allocation to MHA during BE 2019-20 and BE 2020-21

(` in Crore) Demand B E 2019-20 Percentage of Total B E 2020-21 Percentage of Total Allocation to MHA Allocation to MHA in 2019-20 (%) in2020-21 (%) 46 - MHA 4895.81 4.01 8002.00 4.69 47 - Cabinet 828.85 0.67 1140.38 0.66

48 - Police 99533.46 81.57 106609.57 62.50

TOTAL GRANT No. 46-48 105258.12 86.26 115751.95 67.86

49 - Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4887.58 4.00 5234.26 3.06

50 - Chandigarh 4753.12 3.89 5138.10 3.01

51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1184.89 0.97 3520.52 2.06

51- Daman and Diu 1918.48 1.57

52 - Ladakh NA - 5958.00 3.49

53 - Lakshadweep 1303.49 1.06 1376.46 0.81

TOTAL - UTS (Without Legislature) 14047.56 11.51 21227.34 12.44

54 - Transfers to Delhi 1112.00 0.91 1116.00 0.65

55 –Transfer to J &K NA - 30757.00 18.03 56- Transfers to

Puducherry 1601 1.31 1703.02 0.99

TOTAL - UTS (With 2713.00 2.22 33576.02 19.68 Legislature)

TOTAL ALL GRANTS 122018.68 170555.31

2.2.2 There has been a change in the distribution of allocation under various heads due to the reorganization of UTs i.e. merger of UTs of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and the creation of two new UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Transfer to the UT of Jammu & Kashmir is Rs. 30757.00 in BE 2020-21 and allocation for UT of Ladakh is Rs. 5958.00 in BE 20220-21. The highest allocation in BE 2020-21 is under Demand no. 48-Police which is 62.50% of total allocation of the MHA followed by Transfer to the UT of J&K which is 18.03% of the total allocation of the MHA. The following table indicates the variation of BE 2020-21 in percentage terms with respect to BE and RE 2019-20: Table 2.2

(` in Crore) Demand B E R E Variation R E B E Variation 2019-20 2019-20 (in %) 2019-20 2020-21 (in % age)

46 - MHA 4895.81 5395.81 10.21 5395.81 8002.00 48.3

47 - Cabinet 828.85 925.28 11.63 925.28 1140.38 23.24

48 - Police 98202.23 103202.23 5.09 103202.23 105244.34 1.97

TOTAL - MHA 1 105258.1 110815.1 5.27 110815.1 115751.95 4.45

49 - Andaman and Nicobar 4887.58 5029.16 2.89 5029.16 5234.36 4.08 Islands

50 - Chandigarh 4753.12 4868.99 2.43 4868.99 5138.10 5.52

51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1184.89 1188.24 0.28 1188.24 3520.52 8.34 and Daman and Diu (DNH) (DNH) (DNH) 1918.48 (DD) 2061.27 7.44 2061.27 (DD) (DD) 52 -Ladakh - 4367.77 0.00 4367.77 5958.00 36.40

53 - Lakshadweep 1303.49 1324.61 1.62 1324.61 1376.46 3.91

TOTAL - UTS (Without 14047.56 18840.04 34.11 18840.04 21227.34 12.67 Legislature) 54 - Transfers to Delhi 1112.00 1037.00 -6.74 1037.00 1116.00 7.61

55 – Transfers to J & K - 10191.47 0.00 10191.47 30757.00 201.79 56- Transfers to Puducherry 1601.00 1601.00 0.00 1601.00 1703.02 6.37

TOTAL - UTS (With 2713.00 12829.47 372.8 12829.47 33576.02 161.71

Legislature) TOTAL ALL GRANTS 122018.6 142484.5 16.77 142484.5 170555.31 19.70 ^An amount of Rs. 14559.25 crore has been provided to UTs of J & K and Ladakh in RE 2019-20 during the period from 01-11-2019 to 31-03-2020

2.2.3 The Home Secretary in the meeting held on 18th February, 2020 to discuss Demands For Grants of the MHA (Demand No. 46-56) informed the Committee that the Ministry of Home Affairs has been allocated Rs 170555.31 crore in Union Budget 2020-21. This is an increase of around 20% over the Revised Estimates in 2019-20, which was Rs 142484.50 crore. Further, this is 41% higher than the budget allocation of last year, which was Rs. 122018.60 crore. A significant part of the increase is on account of funds to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh being allocated through the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2020-21, following the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. The Budget for the Ministry of Home Affairs constitutes 5% of the total expenditure budget of the Union Government in 2020-21. Of the total Budget Estimates for 2020-21, around 63% of the expenditure is on police (which includes the Central Armed Police Forces and Delhi Police); 32% is on grants made to Union Territories (UTs); 5% is on miscellaneous items such as disaster management, rehabilitation of refugees and migrants, census, etc. The Grant-wise allocations made, under the revenue and capital heads, during BE 2019-20 and RE 2019-20 along with the variations are as under:

Table 2.3 (Rs. in Crore)

BE 2019-20 RE 2019-20 % Variation between BE 019-20 and RE 2019-20 Demand Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total 46 - MHA 4584.41 311.40 4895.81 19634.38 320.68 19955.06 328.28 2.98 307.59

47 - Cabinet 828.85 0.00 828.85 925.28 0.00 925.28 11.63 11.63 48 - Police 87411.95 10790.28 98202.23 93454.58 9747.65 103202.23 6.91 -9.66 5.10 TOTAL - MHA 92825.21 11101.68 103926.89 114014.24 10068.33 124082.6 22.82 -9.30 19.4 49 - Andaman and 4215.90 601.58 4817.48 4442.60 516.56 4959.16 5.37 14.1 2.94 Nicobar Islands

50 - Chandigarh 4050.07 241.63 4291.70 4061.36 126.63 4187.99 0.27 -47.59 -2.42 51- Dadra and Nagar 1339.93 659.54 1999.47 1278.07 664.54 1942.61 -4.61 0.75 -2.84 Haveli and Daman and Diu 52 -Ladakh ------53 - Lakshadweep 1090.61 186.13 1276.74 1129.88 167.98 1297.86 3.60 -9.75 1.65 TOTAL - UTS 10696.51 1688.58 12385.39 10911.91 1475.51 12387.62 2.01 -12.62 0.01 (Without Legislature)

54 - Transfers to 812.00 300.00 1112.00 812.00 225.00 1037.00 0.00 -25 -6.57 Delhi

55 – Transfers to ------J & K 56- Transfers to Puducherry 1600.99 0.01 1601.00 1600.99 0.01 1601.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL-UTS (With 2412.99 300.01 2713.00 2412.99 225.01 2638.00 0.00 24.99 2.76 Legislature)

TOTAL ALL 105934.7 13090.57 119025.25 127339.14 11769.05 139108.11 20.20 -10.09 16.87 GRANTS

2.2.4 There has been a reduction under Capital Head in RE 2019-20 over BE 2019-20 especially under Demand No. 48 (Police) which includes CAPFs, Police Infrastructure, Modernization of Police Forces, etc. The allocation made under the revenue and capital heads for demand No. (46- 56) for BE 2020-21 are as under:

Table 2.4 (Rs. in Crore) BE 2020-21

Demand Revenue Capital Total

1 2 3 4 46 - MHA 7749.52 252.48 8002.00

47 - Cabinet 1140.38 0.00 1140.38 48 – Police 95397.97 9846.37 105244.34

TOTAL-MHA 104287.87 10098.85 114386.72

49 - Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4541.90 622.36 5164.26

50 - Chandigarh 4300.96 334.14 4635.10

51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman 1428.10 752.42 2180.82 and Diu 52- Ladakh 2331.72 3626.28 5958.00

53 - Lakshadweep 1184.34 201.37 1349.71

Total - UTs (Without Legislature) 13787.02 5536.57 19287.89

54 - Transfers to Delhi 966.00 150.00 1116.00

55 - Transfers to Jammu & Kashmir 30757.00 0.00 30757.00 56- Transfers to Puducherry 1703.01 0.01 1703.02 TOTAL - UTS (With Legislature) 33426.01 150.01 33576.02

TOTAL ALL GRANTS 151500.9 15785.43 167250.63 ^The above data excludes recoveries and the Net amount has been used instead of Gross amount

2.2.5 The Committee notes that the MHA has been allocated Rs. 1,67,250.63 crore in BE 2020-21. This is around 37% higher than the Budgetary allocation of last year that was Rs. 1,22,018.68 crore. This increase has been mainly due to the allocation of Rs. 5958 crore to the UT of Ladakh and Rs. 30757 crore to the UT of J&K, following the reorganization of the State of J&K into two Union Territories. Of the total allocation to the MHA, around 63% is for Police (Including CAPFs and Delhi Police), around 32% to the UTs and remaining 5% for the disaster management, census, rehabilitation of refugees and migrants, etc. Further, there has been allocation of Rs. 4568 crore in BE 2020-21 for conducting Census of India 2021 and updating National Population Register.

2.2.6 The Committee also notes that there has been allocation of Rs. 105244.34 crore for the Police (Demand No.48) at BE 2020-21 that is around 7% more than last year’s allocation of Rs. 98202.23 crore in BE 2019-20. The allocation made under the Revenue Head for the Police (Demand No.48) is Rs. 95397.97 crore at BE in 2020-21. The allocation made under the Capital Head for the Police (Demand No.48) is Rs. 9846.37 crore at BE in 2020-21 which is around 9% less than the allocation of Rs. 10790.28 crore under the capital head for the Police in BE 2019-20. This may hamper the creation of assets and negatively impact their capabilities. The Committee further observes reduction in allocation for the Border Infrastructure, Police Infrastructure, and Modernization of Police Forces in BE 2020-21 over BE 2019-20. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry should reconsider the requirements of the funds for the Police and Union Territories and pursue with the Ministry of Finance for increased allocation at the Revised Estimates stage.

2.2.7 The Committee notes that the total allocation for the Union Territories in BE 2020-21 is Rs. 52863.91 that is divided in to two parts. i.e. Union Territories (without legislature) is Rs. 19287.89 crore and Union Territories (with legislature) is Rs. 33576.02 crore. The Committee notices that the total allocation for the Union Territories has been increased substantially mainly due to the allocation for the two newly created Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Further, for the Union Territories (without legislature), the allocation under the Revenue Head is Rs. 13787.02 i.e. 71.48% of total allocation to the UTs and Capital Head is Rs. 5536.57 i.e. 28.51% of the total allocation to the UTs. The Committee believes that the allocation under the Capital Head for the Union Territories (without legislature) should be increased for creation of assets particularly infrastructure, at a rapid rate and at the same time ensuring that the developmental projects of the UTs does not gets hampered due to shortage of funds. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry must review the capital requirements of these UTs in the first half of the next fiscal year, expedite the developmental projects in the UTs and project a higher demand for allocation to the Ministry of Finance at RE stage.

2.2.8 The Ministry apprised the Committee with the fund utilization status under its various demands during its presentation on DFG (2020-21) on 18th February, 2020 as under:

Utilisation status under Demands No. 46 and 48

Table 2.5 (Rs. in Crore) Grant No. Section B E 2019-20 R E 2019-20 Expdr. As on Expenditure %

30.1.2020 w.r.t. RE 2019-20

46 - MHA Revenue 4584.41 5075.13 3402.90 74.23

Capital 311.40 320.68 192.53 61.83

Total 4895.81 5395.81 3595.43 73.44

48 - Police Revenue 88715.24 94718.39 82635.46 93.15

Capital 10818.22 9775.59 6461.98 59.73

Total 99533.46 104493.98 89097.44 89.52

TOTAL (46+48) Revenue 93299.65 99793.52 86038.36 92.22

Capital 11129.62 10096.27 6654.51 59.79

Total 104429.27 109889.8 92692.87 88.76

2.2.9 The Committee notes that up to 30th January, 2020 the Ministry was able to spend only 59.79 percent of the total allocation granted under the combined Capital Head of Demand Nos. 46 and 48 in RE 2019-20. This was despite a reduction in allocation from Rs. 11129.62 crore in BE 2019-20 to Rs. 10096.27 crore at RE stage under the combined Capital Head of Demand Nos. 46 and 48. The Committee fails to understand the reasons for this poor capital expenditure and wonders as to how the Ministry would be able to spend around the remaining 40 percent of the allocation under the Capital Head in limited days remaining in the current financial year. The Committee feels that a large sum of capital funds may have to be surrendered by the Ministry and it may subject them to further cuts. The Committee expresses its displeasure at this sub-optimal capital expenditure by the Ministry. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should try to remove all operational bottlenecks and undertake corrective measures to address the issues underlying the poor capital expenditure specially under demand No. 48 (Police).

Utilization status under Demands No. 49 to 53 (UTs without Legislature)

Table 2.6 (Rs. in crore) Name of the Grant BE RE Expenditure as % of RE BE 2019-20 2019-20 on 10.02.20 2020-21 49 - Andaman and Nicobar 4887.58 5029.16 4062.49 80.77% 5234.26 Islands

50 - Chandigarh 4753.12 468.99 4128.12 84.78% 5138.10

51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1184.89 1188.24 878.30 73.92% and Daman and Diu (DNH) 3520.52 1918.48 2061.27 1593.70 77.32% (DD) 52 – Ladakh - 4367.77 - - 5958.00

53 - Lakshadweep 1303.49 1324.61 1082.55 81.73% 1376.46

TOTAL 14047.56 18840.04 11745.16 62.34% 21227.34

2.2.10 The total expenditure incurred by all UTs under Demand No. 49-53 (UTs without Legislature) has been around 80% excluding the expenditure incurred by the newly created UT of Ladakh (Demand No. 52). There have been around 51% increase in allocation under this Head in BE 2020-21 over BE 2019-20 which is mainly due to allocation of 5958 crore to the UT of Ladakh (Demand No. 52)

Utilization status under Demands No. 54 to 56 (UTs with Legislature)

Table 2.7 (in Crore) Name of the Grant BE 2019-20 RE 2019-20 Expenditure Expenditure (as on 10.02.20) as percentage

of RE 54 - Transfers to Delhi 1112.00 1037.00 1022.00 98.55%

55 – Transfer to J & K - *10191.47 - - 56- Transfers to Puducherry 1601.00 1601.00 1600.99 99.99%

TOTAL 2713.00 12839.47 2622.99 20.44%

* Rs 10191 crore was granted to the newly created UT of J&K in the RE 2019-20. The Expenditure incurred by the UT of J&K up to 10th February, 2020 is not mentioned in the table. Therefore, the abnormal value of 20% is because the amount of Rs. 10191.47 crore at RE stage has been used in calculation. Besides, The total percentage expenditure incurred by Delhi (54) and Puducherry (56) is 99.43% (up to 10th February, 2020)excluding the allocation to the UT of J&K at the RE 2019-20.

2.2.11 The Committee notes that the UTs without legislature (excluding Ladakh) have utilized around 79% of the total allocation made to them in RE 2019-20. The Committee is aware that the Union Territories have been pleading for more funds every fiscal year for the developmental activities like construction of roads and bridges, disaster management, generation, transmission and distribution of power, urban development, etc. The fund utilization made by the UTs depicts that developmental projects are being executed in the UTs. The Committee is of the opinion that the Union Territories should always maintain strong fund utilization credentials so that they can get their projected allocations from the Ministry of Finance. The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs may review the fund utilization status of every UT regularly and proactively and take corrective measures if found necessary.

CHAPTER III

DEMAND NO. 46 - MHA

3.1 Demand No. 46 - Ministry of Home Affairs

3.1.1 Demand No. 46- Ministry of Home Affairs contains provisions mainly for the MHA Secretariat, Office of RGI for Census activities, various offices functioning under Department of Official Language, Civil Defence, Home Guards, National Human Rights Commission, Fire Services, Departmental Accounting Organisation of MHA and the World Bank assisted National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project.

3.1.2 Provisions for rehabilitation of repatriates/ migrants from other countries and the state of Jammu and Kashmir, pension and other benefits to freedom fighters, helicopter subsidies for the North- East, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, and various schemes of Disaster Management have been incorporated under Demand No. 46 - Ministry of Home Affairs w.e.f. Financial Year 2016-17. Earlier, these provisions were contained under a separate Grant of the Ministry of Home Affairs, namely Other Expenditure of Ministry of Home Affairs.

3.1.3 The budgetary provisions under Demand No. 46 granted for FY 2020-21 as compared to those granted for FY 2019-20 are given in the following table:

Table 3.1 ( in Crore)

Heads of Accounts Actuals B E R E B E 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21

Revenue 4570.36 4584.41 19634.38 7749.52 Capital 272.26 311.40 320.68 252.48 TOTAL 4842.62 4895.81 19955.06 8002.00

3.1.4 The Committee sought to know the reasons for variation between BE 2019-20 and RE 2019-20 from the Ministry. The Committee was informed by the Ministry that the increase at RE 2019-20 stage was mainly due to provision of Rs.14559.25 crore under Revenue Section for the newly created UTs of Ladakh and J&K in lieu of Finance Commission award and State's share of net proceeds of taxes due to the erstwhile State of J&K. In addition to this, an amount of Rs.500.00 crore was provided to the Office of the RGI for Census 2021 activities and updating National Population on Register (NPR) leading to an increase of 63.44% allocation to the MHA in BE 2020-21 as compared to BE 2019-20.

3.2 Allocation and Expenditure Trend of last three years

3.2.1 The utilization of the allocated funds by the Ministry under this Demand has been commendable for the past three financial years but the expenditure for the year 2019-20 has been

66.63% of the RE 2019-20 which is quite low. The details of utilization of funds and allocation projected and granted, under various heads of this Demand are given in the following table:

Table 3.2 (Rs. in Crore)

Sl. Scheme/Head Actuals BE RE Expenditure Expenditure BE BE No. 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2019-20 (till as percent of 2020-21 2020-21 31.1.2020) RE 2019-20 (Projected) (Granted) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Ministry of Home 491.58 537.61 573.45 414.27 72.22% 671.33 574.97 Affairs (Secretariat) 2. Official Language 65.15 78.09 78.43 60.39 76.99% 84.82 80.61 3. National 874.44 977.06 983.43 809.89 82.35% 1647.93 1018.72 Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 4. Relief and 961.71 842.44 792.36 492.13 62.10% 224.83 205.83 Rehabilitation for Migrants and Repatriates 5. Freedom Fighters 874.77 952.81 952.84 747.72 78.47% 951.31 775.31 (pension and other benefits)

6.1 Helicopter Services 90.00 100.00 100.00 75.48 75.48% 110.00 100.00 in the North East Region 6.2 Helicopter Services in 7.50 15.00 15.00 6.75 45.00% 15.00 15.00 Jammu and Kashmir and HP 7. Infrastructure for 198.93 142.93 147.34 115.34 78.28% 125.69 72.03

Disaster Management 8. National Cyclone Risk 302.68 296.19 282.77 210.52 74.44% 445.25 296.27 Mitigation Project 9. Other Disaster 108.02 138.81 124.97 99.13 79.32% 113.29 255.34 Management Schemes 10. Special Industry 99.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00 0.00 Initiative for Jammu

and Kashmir 11. Civic Action Programme 17.98 23.00 23.00 19.72 85.73% 27.46 23.00 and Media Plan 12. National Human Right 45.92 50.80 50.80 47.38 93.26% 64.41 50.80

Commission (NHRC) 13. Census, Survey and 646.49 621.33 1121.33 419.03 37.36% 9039.67 4568.00

Statistics/Registrar

General of India 14. Other Central 22.49 26.74 57.56 16.39 28.47% 36.13 35.16 Miscellaneous Expenditure

15. Actual Recoveries -10.04 ------

16. Home Guards 25.00 26.00 74.53 24.54 32.92% 51.00 25.01 17. Civil Defence 8.00 8.00 9.00 8.00 88.89% 8.00 8.00

18. Payment to State Govts. 13.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 100% 44.00 40.00 for Administration of Central Acts

MHA TOTAL 4842.62 4895.81 5395.81 3575.68 66.26% 13802.17 8002.00 (Demand No. 46)

^The above data excludes Grants to UTs of J&K and Ladakh in lieu of Finance Commission awards and State share of Net Proceeds of Taxes of Rs 14559.25 in RE 2020-21

3.2.2 The Committee observes that the expenditure incurred by the Ministry during 2019- 20 under several heads viz. Relief and Rehabilitation for migrants and repatriates, National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project, Census, Survey and Statistics/ Registrar General of India, Other Disaster Management Schemes, infrastructure for Disaster Management and Other Central Miscellaneous Expenditure is quite less than allocation at RE stage. The Committee expresses its displeasure at the failure of the Ministry to ensure full fund utilization and recommends that the Ministry needs to monitor the expenditure closely under these heads to achieve full utilization during the next fiscal year.

3.3 Ministry of Home Affairs (Secretariat) Head

3.3.1 The provision under the Secretariat Head is kept for Secretariat expenditure of Ministry of Home Affairs (Proper), Departmental Accounting Organisation of MHA, Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, National Civil Defence College, National Fire Service College, Director General of Civil Defence, Inter-State Council Secretariat and National Disaster Management Authority. The revenue and capital allocation granted under this Head for the year 2020-21 are given below: Table 3.3 (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21

Revenue 477.02 484.68 535.63 538.04 Capital 14.56 52.93 37.82 37.93 Total 491.58 537.61 573.45 575.97

3.3.2 The Committee was informed that the increase of allocation in RE 2019-20 as compared to BE 2019-20 is mainly due to more requirements under 'Rent Rates and Taxes', 'Professional Services' and 'Office Expenses' of the MHA Secretariat.

3.4 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

3.4.1 The scheme contains a provision for meeting administrative expenditure and establishment cost of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The provision under the capital head is meant for the procurement of Machinery & Equipment and Motor Vehicles. The revenue and capital allocation granted under this Head for the year 2020-21 are given below:-

Table 3.4 (Rs. in crore)

Heads of Actuals BE RE BE Accounts 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 824.48 912.52 935.91 971.2 Capital 49.96 64.54 47.52 47.52 Total 874.44 977.06 983.43 1018.72

3.4.2 The Ministry submitted in its Budget document that the increase of Rs. 35.29 crore under revenue head in BE 2020-21 over RE 2019-20 was mainly due to the increase under salary head of the NDRF due to raising of new battalions.

3.4.3 The Committee sought the reasons for the increase in allocations under NDRF to Rs. 1018.72 crore in BE 2020-21 from Rs. 977.06 crore in BE 2019-20. The Ministry replied that there is an increase in budget allocation as 04 new battalions are in the process of being made operational. Once they become operational, further requirement of funds, if any, will be sought in the RE.

3.4.4 The Committee sought to know the measures that were taken during the past two years to enhance the capacity of the NDRF. The Ministry informed the Committee that four (04) additional battalions have been sanctioned in 2018 and these are in the process of being made operational. No NDRF Battalion has been raised during the last two years. For Capacity Building of NDRF, the following measures are taken: (i) Familiarization Exercises: To provide an opportunity to NDRF personnel to acquaint themselves and acquire knowledge about topography, demography, route, terrain and the availability of resources. Each NDRF Unit conducts Familiarization Exercise which helps NDRF in quick response.

(ii) Joint International Exercises like South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise (SAADMEx), Bay of Bengal Initiative For Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), Shanghai Cooperation Organization Disaster Management Exercise (SCODMEx) are conducted to share best practices, interoperability and standardization in protocols and procedures.

(iii) Various courses have been included in the training calendar for optimum utilization i.e INSARAG Course, Rope Rescue Course, Borewell Course, Auxiliary firefighting course etc.

(iv) SCO joint exercise was conducted w.e.f 04-07 Nov, 2019 at Dr. Ambedkar Centere, New Delhi.

(v) BIMSTEC DMEx 2020 is scheduled to be held w.e.f 11-13 Feb, 2020 at Bhubaneswar & Puri, Odisha.

3.4.5 Further, the NDRF has procured 17 new equipments for modernization and forwarded a list of equipments to DRDO to develop / upgrade equipment for NDRF. The NDRF is also in collaboration with CSIR and NPL for calibrations/ developing new equipment which may be useful in disaster operations.

3.4.6 In the meeting held to discuss DFG (2020-21), the Committee raised the issue of existing norms for reimbursement to the States under NDRF. The Home Secretary responded that there is a very transparent system of allotment of this fund. There are norms and there are certain systems for the calculation of norms. Besides, it has generally been a practice to review and revise the items and norms of assistance after the Award of the Finance Commission is accepted/ adopted by the Government. After the Award of the 14th Finance Commission, taking into account various factors including the price rise, the Government of India has revised item & norms of assistance from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for the period 2015 to 2020 and circulated the same on 8th April 2015. However, in the light of recently accepted recommendations of 15th Finance Commission for the year 2020-21, the exercise of review & revision of assistance from response scheme of SDRF/ NDRF has already been initiated by MHA.

3.4.7 While answering the query regarding the Inter-Ministerial central team (IMCT), the Home Secretary mentioned that the Inter-Ministerial central team (IMCT) not only consists of members from the Ministry of Agriculture but also includes Ministry of Power, Road Transport, Finance Ministry, etc. Depending on other damages, the other members are also included. He further stated that the MHA coordinates with the affected States and the relief fund is given for restoration purposes immediately and not for relaying or reconstruction of infrastructures.

3.4.8 The Committee observes that there is always a disparity between the assessment of damage due to disaster made by the States and the assessment made by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The reason for the same could be that the Central study teams are sent for an assessment of damages and casualties months after the occurrence of disaster and by the time that teams reaches the disaster-affected area, the signs of disaster are on the verge of diminishing. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Study Teams should make a preliminary visit to the disaster affected areas, within a week of the disaster for quick and initial assessment of the damage. Further, if preliminary damage assessment is done jointly with the concerned State Governments then chances of differences in assessment of damage is likely to be minimized.

3.4.9 The Director-General of NDRF while briefing the Committee on the organization and functioning of the NDRF informed that NDRF comprises sixteen battalions now including the

newly sanctioned four battalions. Twelve battalions are spread across the country. There are forty regional response centers that have sub-battalion formations. Further, the DG has the discretion to add the tactical pre-deployment which is fifty as of now. He also assured the Committee that in the ensuing year, every State will have at least, one fully equipped NDRF unit.

3.4.10 The Committee appreciates the work done by NDRF for disaster management in the country. The Committee also takes note of the efforts made by the MHA in setting up disaster management teams. The Committee recommends possession of adequate manpower and infrastructure in the regional response centres for the swift movement of the troops in case of a disaster.

3.4.11 The Committee understands that vagaries of nature cannot be controlled through policy but sound policy can be evolved so that loss of lives, livestock and property can be minimized by taking timely steps to remain prepared for the disaster. However by taking adequate repair/compensation measures rehabilitation of the victims can also be done. The Committee notes that rehabilitation and infrastructure restoration, etc., has to be done by the concerned departments of the Central Government and the State Governments which creates compartmentalization of reaction to the disasters. Therefore the Committee recommends that the MHA needs to strengthen its role to coordinate amongst all the agencies both in the States or in the Centre, who are involved in restoration and rehabilitation work, so that the relief measures are taken within a fixed time frame.

3.4.12 The Committee while discussing DFG 2020-21, sought to know whether any course or disaster management training corps are established/ proposed in schools and colleges. The Ministry replied that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued guidelines on School Safety which are available on NDMA‟s website (ndma.gov.in). From time to time NDMA has issued directions to all States / UTs for conducting various types of awareness / training programmes for students / teachers on disaster management in all schools of India as detailed below: (i) The Hon‟ble Supreme Court of India has directed time-bound implementation of the National Disaster Management guidelines on School Safety through an order dated 14th August, 2017 passed in the matter of WP No.483 of 204 – Avinash Mehrotra Vs. UOI. In compliance, NDMA conveyed the directions of Hon‟ble Supreme Court decision to all State Governments / UTs Administrations with the request to implement these guidelines on School Safety in all Schools of India which include conduct of annual mock drills, regular training of students / teachers in school safety and preparedness and inclusion of Disaster Management in the curriculum. (ii) As per the action points arrived at the DsGP / IsGP Conference 2018 of States/ UTs and Heads of Central Police Organizations, NDMA has requested all States / UTs to conduct exhibitions and mock drill on the theme of disaster management in all schools of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Cities of India. (iii)Consequent to 6th Meeting of NDMA chaired by Hon‟ble Prime Minister on 18th October, 2018, all States / UTs have been requested to take following steps for the schools:

(a) Fire fighters should go to schools and conduct demonstration exercises and give lectures.

(b) In Districts, essay competition and oratorical competition should be conducted for children. Essays in schools examination should be introduced on the topic of “Disaster Management”.

(iv) Under the National School Safety programme, steps are being taken by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Education Departments of the State Governments to ensure that school students are adequately made aware of various aspects of disaster management. In addition to this, the mock exercises, familiarization exercises and school safety programmes of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are being used to enhance the capabilities of the local communities including resources at the Schools.

3.4.13 The Committee takes note of the above measures and feels the need to prepare and engage communities to deal with all phases of a Disaster: preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. To build disaster resilient communities, the communities need to be empowered first so that it can cope with the adverse effects of natural hazards. This is the most sustainable approach in dealing with disaster risks. The Committee strongly recommends that in the pattern of National Cadet Corps (NCC), a Disaster Management Training Corps (DMTC) can be initiated in schools and colleges not only to play the role of a strong civilian corps to support the Disaster Management Teams but also to disseminate the practices in disaster management at the community level.

3.5 Helicopter Services in (a) North Eastern Region and (b) Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh

Table 3.5 (Rs. in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 97.50 115.00 115.00 115.00 Capital 0 0 0 0 Total 97.50 115.00 115.00 115.00

3.5.1 The scheme consists of provisions for:- (i) Helicopter Services in North Eastern Region; and (ii) Helicopter Services in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

3.5.2 Under the scheme, the concerned State Governments are subsidized for operating subsidized Helicopter Services in the North Eastern Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

3.5.3 The Committee takes note of the helicopter service in North East Region and Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The Committee further notes that around 40% of the area of the UT of Ladakh remains snow clad throughout the year. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the MHA should pursue this matter with the Administration of UT of

Ladakh and facilitate Helicopter Services in the UT of Ladakh so that the region is not cut off from the rest of country because of heavy snow.

3.6 Relief and Rehabilitation for Migrants and Repatriates

3.6.1 The scheme has provisions for:

(i) Rehabilitation package for displaced persons from PAK Occupied Kashmir and Chhamb Niabat Areas, (ii) Rehabilitation of refugees from Sri Lanka who are staying in camps, (iii) Expenditure on refugees from Tibet, (iv) Relief & Rehabilitation assistance to North Eastern States of Tripura and Mizoram, (v) Financial assistance to families of West Pakistan Refugees settled in the State of J&K, (vi) Enhanced compensation to 1984 riot victims and (vii) Land boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh.

3.6.2 The revenue and capital allocation granted under this Head for the year 2020-21 are given below: Table 3.6 (Rs. in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 961.71 842.44 792.36 205.83 Capital 0 0 0 0 Total 961.71 842.44 792.36 205.83

3.6.3 The detailed fund utilization under the scheme for various migrants are as follows:- Table 3.7 (Rs. in crore)

Expdr. BE Head in DDG BE 2019-20 31.01.2020 2020-21

1 Displaced persons from West Pakistan 0.02 0.00 0.02

2 Management & Sale of Evacausees and Govt. Build Property 0.02 0.00 0.02

3 Asstt. To Dalai Lama Central Tibetan Relief Committee 8.00 8.00 8.00

4 Land Boundary Agreement, 1974 and its Protocol, 2011 213.50 171.00 1.00 5 Repatriates from Sri Lanka 80.00 0.00 50.00

6 Tibetan Refugees 0.09 0.00 0.09

7 Financial assistance to families of West Pakistan Refugees 200.00 0.00 1.00

8 Displaced - POK and Chhamb Niabat Area 133.11 197.99 50.00

9 Repatriation of Indian Prisoners from abroad 0.10 0.00 0.10

10 Damage to industrial property in the 1984 riots 1.00 0.00 0.05

11 Victims of Communal riots in Gujarat 0.10 0.00 0.05 12 Bhagalpur riots victims 0.50 0.00 0.50

13 Assistance to victims of terrorist & communal violence 6.00 1.17 5.00 14 Rehabilitation- Mizoram 171.62 100.00 90.00 15 Rehabilitation- Tripura 28.38 14.00 0.00 16 Bodo Territorial Council 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total: 842.44 492.16 205.83

3.5.4 The Ministry apprised the Committee that the decrease in allocation in RE 2019-20 over BE 2019-20 is due to a decrease in provision for assistance to families of West Pakistan Refugees settled in the State of J&K due to non-receipt of authentic claims from the State Govt. Further, the drastic reduction in allocation in BE 2020-21 over RE 2019-20 is due to:-

(i) Authentic details of beneficiaries have not been finalized by the J&K Government under the scheme namely Financial Assistance to families of West Pakistan Refugees settled in J&K,. Hence, BE 2019-20 allocation of Rs 200 crore has been reduced to a token amount of Rs.1.00 crore.

(ii) A rehabilitation grant has been released to most of the beneficiaries under the scheme namely Displaced Persons from PoJK and Chhamb-Niabat area. Hence, BE 2019-20 allocation of Rs. 133.11 crore has been reduced to Rs. 50 crore.

(iii) Under the scheme namely Rehabilitation Package for Returnees and up-gradation of Infrastructure of the Bangladeshi Enclaves and Cooch Behar District (having BE of Rs 213.50 Crore in 2019-20) after the transfer of enclaves to India, most of the components of the scheme have been completed and the remaining is likely to be completed soon. Therefore, a token amount of Rs.1.00 cr is kept under BE 2020-21.

(iv) As per the 2018 agreement, separation of Bru migrants to Mizoram didn't take place thereby reducing the requirements. The additional requirement for their settlement in Tripura as per agreement of January 2020, will be taken up at RE stage.

(v) The allocation to Tibetan refugees is Rs. 8 Crore. An amount of Rs. 2 Crore is earmarked to meet the Administrative expenses of Central Tibetan Relief Committee

(CTRC) and it regional offices. Grant of Rs. 6 crore is given for taking up Social Welfare activities and skill up-gradation.

(vi) Monthly cash relief to Kashmir & Jammu migrants has been enhanced to Rs. 3250 per head. Further, 849 Transit accommodations have been completed and 560 are under construction. 528 Kashmiri migrants have been issued appointment orders for State Govt. jobs.

3.6.5 The Committee also sought to know the status of rehabilitation of persons who opted for Indian citizenship subsequent to the exchange of enclaves between India and Bangladesh. The Ministry submitted that under the scheme "Rehabilitation package for returnees and up-gradation of infrastructure of the Bangladeshi enclaves and Cooch Behar District", all the persons (14221) residing in these enclaves had opted for Indian citizenship and accordingly, the same was granted to them. For development of infrastructure in these enclaves, Government of West Bengal has submitted an extensive proposal for development of these enclaves by building roads, drainage system, bridges and culverts, providing drinking water supply, irrigation, building schools, providing household electricity, community infrastructure, installation of hybrid lights duty tube- wells, river lift irrigation, installation of Mark-II tube-wells, construction of Anganwadi Centers. The Ministry further submitted that all these infrastructures have already been completed in these enclaves. In addition to this, to reduce the stress on local hospitals, 4 hospitals in nearby towns have been upgraded and new bus terminals have been developed.

3.6.6 The provisions of the Rehabilitation package for Kashmiri Pandits in J&K are as follows:

(i) As per the inputs provided by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, there are 64,827 registered migrant families comprising 60,489 Hindu families, 2,609 Muslim families and 1,729 Sikh families. Out of 64,827 families, 43,494 families are registered in Jammu, 19,338 in Delhi and 1,995 families are settled in other States/UTs of the country. Out of 43,494 migrant families, a total of 5,248 families are living in migrant camps.

(ii) Further, 1054 families migrated from Hilly regions of Jammu, got registered and settled in Jammu. Out of this, Government of Jammu & Kashmir has provided temporary rehabilitation to 5,698 registered migrants in Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur and Ramban of Jammu region. The Central Government has completed a rehabilitation package of Rs.13 crore for the Jammu migrants under Prime Minister‟s Development Package-2015.

(iii) From time to time, the Government of India and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir have been providing following relief/rehabilitation packages for all registered migrants, irrespective of their religion.

(iv) Cash relief to the eligible Jammu and Kashmiri migrants at the rate of Rs. 3250 per person with the ceiling of Rs. 13,000/- per family per month. The last enhancement was sanctioned in June 2018. In addition, dry ration is also provided.

(v) Construction of 6,000 transit accommodations at a cost of Rs. 920 crore for

accommodating 3000 Kashmiri migrants employed under PMRP-2008 and for 3000 additional migrants under PMDP-2015. 849 flats are available for accommodation and 560 flats are under construction.

(vi) Creation of 3,000 additional State Government jobs for the Kashmiri migrants at a cost of Rs. 1,080 crore. Till date, appointment orders in respect of 528 candidates have been issued and consequently 254 have joined duties in various departments.

3.6.7 The Committee observes that living conditions in the 849 transit accommodations are not good and therefore, the Committee recommends that MHA should send a team to visit the transit accommodation and take necessary steps to provide adequate living conditions including floor space, hygienic food, water supply , sanitation and other basic amenities. The Committee also recommends that the MHA should fastrack the construction of new transit accommodations so that the burden on the existing accommodation may be eased.

3.7 Infrastructure for Disaster Management

3.7.1 The scheme contains the provision for expenditure on construction of Office Building and Residential Building of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), acquisition of land and construction of the premises for National Institute for Disaster Management (NIDM), and for building up of a specialized capability for rapid intervention in case of disaster. The revenue and capital allocation granted under this Head for the year 2020-21 are given below: Table 3.8 (in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE

2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21

Revenue 0 0 0 0 Capital 198.93 142.93 147.34 72.03

Total 198.93 142.93 147.34 72.03

3.7.2 The Committee sought to know the reasons for the decrease in allocation under this head from Rs. 147.34 crore in RE 2019-20 to Rs. 72.03 crore in BE 2020-21. The Ministry informed that the decrease in the provision is due to the completion of building projects of the National Institute of Disaster Management during the year 2019-20. The Ministry, further informed the Committee that the decrease in allocation under this Head from Rs.142.93 crore in BE 2019-20 to Rs.72.03 crore in BE 2020-21 is due to non-requirement of funds for the National Institute of Disaster Management infrastructure work as both of its campuses at Rohini, Delhi and Andhra Pradesh are likely to be completed during the current calendar year 2020.

3.7.3 Details of the utilization of funds under the Head "Infrastructure for Disaster Management" in the years 2018-19 and 2019-20 (till 31st January 2020) is tabulated as under:

Table 3.9 (Rs. in crore)

Sl. No. Financial Year Revised Estimates Utilization 1. 2018-19 199.02 198.93 2. 2019-20 147.33 109.71

3.8 National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP)

3.8.1 The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP), launched to address the cyclone risks in the country with World Bank assistance, has the objective of strengthening the structural and non- structural cyclone mitigation efforts. NCRMP has been approved in two phases: Phase-I and Phase-II. The four components of the project are- Early Warning Dissemination System, Cyclone Risk Mitigation Infrastructure, Technical Assistance for cyclone hazard risk mitigation, capacity building and knowledge creation, and Project Management and Implementation Support. The Components A, C, D are fully funded by the Centre and Component B is shared in the ratio of 75: 25 between the Centre and the States. Table 3.10

(Rs. in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 302.68 296.19 282.77 296.27 Capital 0 0 0 0 Total 302.68 296.19 282.77 296.27

3.8.2 The NCRMP phase-I is reaching towards its completion and therefore, balance outlay is required to be released/utilized in the next financial year. The Ministry furnished the detailed status of implementation of various components of the NCRMP as under: The NCRMP is a flagship program being implemented by NDMA with support from MHA in 8 cyclone-prone coastal states. The Project development objective is to reduce vulnerability to the cyclone and other hydro- meteorological hazards of coastal communities in the Project States and increase the capacity of State entities to effectively plan for and respond to disasters.

NCRMP Phase-I: (Completed)

3.8.3 Under Phase-I of National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP), Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) has been commissioned covering the following Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh & Odisha:-

(i) Districts of Andhra Pradesh: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore. (ii) Districts of Odisha: Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kendrada, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Ganjam

3.8.4 Under Phase-I of the project which had following four components covering the States of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha has been completed: (i) Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) (ii) Cyclone Risk Mitigation Infrastructure (CRMI) (iii) Technical Assistance for Risk Mitigation & Capacity Building (iv) Project Management & Implementation Support

NCRMP Phase-II: (ongoing)

3.8.5 Phase-II of the project commenced from July 2015 covering six states of Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and West Bengal with a sanctioned cost of Rs. 2691.00 crore with following components:

Component-A

3.8.6 Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) to ensure Last Mile connectivity is being implemented. In this connection, the current status of the programme is as under: Table 3.11

State Goa Gujarat Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra West Bengal Status Under Under Under Under Under award Tender award technical technical technical stage bid bid bid

Component-B

3.8.7 Current status of the progress is as under: Table 3.12

State Sub Component Planned Completed Under Remarks execution Goa Multi-Purpose 12 - 07 4 under award stage Cyclone Shelter (No) 1 under site finalization Under Ground 98 - - To be awarded soon Cabling (Km) Gujarat MPCS (No) 95 28 51 4 under tender stage 12 under site finalization Road (Km) 157 157 - UGC (Km) 430 - - Under evaluation stage Karnataka MPCS (No) 11 04 07 Road (Km) 48 46.5 1.5 Bridge (No) 2 - 02 Saline Embankment 7.8 - - To be awarded soon (Km) Kerala MPCS (No) 16 - 14 2 Nos. under site finalization Maharashtra MPCS (No) 11 - - Under tender stage UGC (Km) – 471 - 471 [3 packages]

SE (Km) – 29.55 - - 2 pckg to be awarded soon [3 packages] 1 pckg under tender stage

West Bengal MPCS (No) 146 144 02 UGC (Km) [2 515 - 500 15 Km under award stage Packages]

Component C

3.8.8 The following studies are being conducted under Phase-II (NCRMP):

(i) Hazard Risk & Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) - Development of Web-DCRA and DSS Tool for cyclone and associated impacts, including Storm Surge & Inland flooding in 13 coastal States/UTs. This work has been awarded to M/s. RMSI and is under progress.

(ii) Benefit Monitoring & Evaluation (BME) of Phase II – To monitor and evaluate the outcome/results of the project interventions. This work awarded to M/s. AMS and is under progress.

(iii) National Seismic Risk Mitigation Program (NSRMP)- To design National Seismic Risk Mitigation Programme for 9 States / UTs - Uttarakhand, HP, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, J&K and Ladakh. Five more States covered (Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram) under NSRMP-II.

(iv) Hydro-meteorological Resilience Action Plan (HMRAP) - To strengthen the Capacity of National/States/ULB entities to effectively plan for and respond to significant hydro-meteorological hazards/extreme events & climate change affecting urban areas (six cities: one each in phase-II States). Work shortly to be awarded.

(v) Designing of Comprehensive Multi-hazard Risk Financing studies – Request For Proposal issued to selected firms.

(vi) Capacity Building & Training: Capacity Building activities for Government officials under five priority sectors (Education, Health, PRI, ULB, Rural Development) on going. Shelter Level training on First Aid, Shelter Management and Search & Rescue is ongoing.

3.8.9 The Committee appreciates the commissioning of Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and expects that now the EWDS will bolster pre-cyclone preparedness in these States which are severely and frequently hit by cyclones every year. Regarding Phase-II of National Seismic Risk Mitigation Program NCRMP), the Committee observes that it was commenced in 2015, but even after 5 years the implementation of most of the works are either under tendering stage or the construction is yet to begin. Therefore, the Committee recommends that all the stages of processing needs to be expedited and construction work should commence at the earliest. The Committee feels that any further delay in the commencement of these projects may have adverse effects in

these States during the cyclonic season.

3.9 Census, Survey and Statistics/ Registrar General of India

3.9.1 It includes provisions for the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India and various schemes of RGI including the National Population Register (NPR) and updating of NRC in Assam. Table 3.13 (Rs.in crore)

Head of the Actuals BE RE BE account 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 637.68 570.33 1033.33 4473.00 Capital 8.81 51.00 88.00 95.00 Total 646.49 621.33 1121.33 4568.00

3.9.2 The funds during 2018-19 were incurred on updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and rest for the regular expenses of O/RGI including 33 Directorates in various States/UTs. The funds during 2019-20 were also incurred in conducting pre-test activities of Census 2021.

3.9.3 The Committee sought to know the significant increase in allocation in BE 2020-21 over BE 2019-20. The Ministry informed the Committee that the additional provision under RE 2019-20 and BE 2020-21 was to meet the expenses of various activities related to Census 2021. The Ministry further informed that the ensuing decennial Census 2021 will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be from House-listing and Housing Census from April to September 2020 and the second phase namely Population Enumeration from 5th to 28th February 2021 with a revisional round from 1st to 5th March 2021. The National Population Register (NPR) will also be updated along with the first phase of the Census. The Union Cabinet has approved Rs. 8754.23 crore for the conduct of the Census of India 2021 and Rs. 3941.35 crore for updation of the National Population Register. As many States are starting their first phase of Census and NPR from April 2020, they need to be provided requisite assistance for carrying out the fieldwork and therefore the amount in RE 2019-20 had been enhanced. Most of the funds are required in 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22. The funds would be incurred towards various Census preparatory activities, viz., training to 30 lakh field functionaries, printing of Census & NPR material, assistance to States in terms of Technical Manpower, Technical Infrastructure, Contingency, up-gradation of 18 data capture centers etc. and the National Data Centre in term of hardware, software & civil works and publicity for Census & NPR.

3.9.4 The Committee also sought to know about the proposals for use of digital technology and biometric identification for data collection for the upcoming census. The Ministry replied that there is no proposal to undertake biometric identification in the upcoming Census 2021. Further, it is for the first time in the history of the Census that Census 2021 is going to be undertaken in the digital mode by adopting a mix mode approach for data collection. Enumerators can collect and submit data directly through Mobile App using his/her smartphone or they can use a paper schedule to

collect data and submit the same through a mobile app. Alternatively, the enumerators can also use a paper schedule only to collect and submit the data.

3.9.5 The Committee sought to know about the proposals for the utilization of budget allocation of approx. Rs. 4500 crore under the Head of „Census, Survey and Statistics/ Registrar General of India. The Ministry replied that a proposal of Rs.4442.15 crore was submitted to Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) for their appraisal to incur the same over a period from August, 2019 to July, 2022 on the activities related to the updation of National Population Register (NPR) that would be undertaken alongwith the First Phase of decennial Census. The EFC recommended an amount of Rs.3941.35 crore towards this exercise which has been approved by the Cabinet. Item- wise details of expenditure of Rs. 3941.35 crore are as under:

Table 3.14

Details of Item-wise expenditure under Updation of National Population Register (NPR)

(Rs. in crore) Sl. Item of Expenditure Amount No. Honorarium to Enumerators, Supervisors, Charge Officers, and other 1 1,779.00 Officers/Officials including data entry at charge level 2 Training to NPR Functionaries including honorarium to trainers 205.09

3 Hardware/Software, Mobile App and Outsourced Manpower at ORGI/DCOs 30.00

4 Technical Infrastructure at Charge, District and State Level 391.20 5 Manpower Assistance To Charge/ District/ UTs/States 764.82 6 Contingency Expenditure to Charge/District 216.20 7 POL to Charge/ District/ States 216.20 8 Printing and Logistics of Census Materials 228.85 9 Publicity 100.00 10 Miscellaneous & Contingency Expenses 10.00 Total 3,941.35

3.9.6 The Committee further enquired about the possibility of using Aadhaar data base for updating NPR without undergoing fresh exercise of NPR to prevent duplication of efforts and expenditure. The Ministry submitted that the National Population Register was created in 2010 and updated in 2015 under various provisions of the Citizenship Rules, 2003 framed under the Citizenship Act, 1955. To incorporate the changes due to birth, death and migration, there is a need to update it again. Accordingly, the Government has decided to further update the NPR database. Since the NPR is being updated and not created afresh, neither the existing Aadhaar database could serve the very purpose nor there arise any question of duplication. Besides, Aadhaar is individual data whereas NPR contains family-wise data. It will not be possible without visiting each and every household to construct family based data from Aadhaar database. Various welfare schemes of State and Central Governments are generally family based for which NPR data may be used.

3.9.7 Moreover, Aadhaar provides a unique identity number to individuals. Aadhaar database contains only bare minimum demographic parameters while NPR database is a comprehensive identity database which can be further enriched by linking with Aadhaar number to provide a base frame of population for preparing various public welfare schemes. During updation of NPR 2020, the Aadhaar number is being collected on voluntary basis. Presence of Aadhaar number in the NPR database will facilitate its integration with other databases and will also help in cleaning of various databases. NPR database may be shared with Central and State Governments to prepare Public Welfare oriented schemes. Further, the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) was based on NPR 2010 database and based on the SECC data, a number of Government welfare schemes like Ujjwala Scheme, PMAY, MNREGA and Ayushman Bharat schemes etc. are being implemented. Few States like Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Mizoram, West Bengal, etc. were also given NPR 2010/2015 database for implementation of welfare programmes.

3.9.8 When asked about the significance of Aadhaar and proposals to link Aadhaar with other databases, the Ministry responded that there are many important databases created by the Government e.g. Aadhaar, Voter ID (with Election Commission of India), Birth & Death Register, NPR, driving license and Passport. There may be many spurious and incorrect entries in such databases. These databases do not communicate with one another as there is no common key/ identifier among them. The collection of Aadhaar number (though on voluntary basis), Voter ID, Passport number and driving license number during updation of NPR 2020 will facilitate communication among these databases, subject to the existing laws. Aadhaar number can act as a common link among these large databases. With Aadhaar number as the unique identifier, it may be possible to clean all the databases by de-duplication and make them more credible. This will also save lots of resources of the Government in various programme implementation and future updation process. Regarding the expansion of Aadhaar in future, the Ministry submitted that it is possible to link Birth and Death database with NPR, which will facilitate the way for register based Census in future, as is the case in many developed countries. This will also help the Government to know the real time population of the country for better programme implementation and policy making. By integrating the Aadhaar and mobile number with NPR, facility for online updation of NPR can be provided to public in future.

3.9.9 The Committee while discussing DFG (2020-21) for MHA on 18th February, 2020 observed that there is a lot of dissatisfaction and fear among the people regarding the upcoming NPR and Census. The Committee also feels that these apprehensions should have been duly ventilated in the media. The MHA must consider some way out so that the Census goes smoothly. Otherwise, there is quite a chance of the entire process being stymied in many States.

3.9.10 The Committee also observed that huge amount has already been spent on data collection under Aadhaar. But in BE 2020-21, Rs. 4568 crore has been allocated for RGI (census 2021). The Committee is of the view that Aadhaar data should be used in the upcoming Census to reduce the duplicacy and wastage of expenditure.

3.9.11 The Committee sought to know about the new parameters or new questions that have been put in upcoming NPR whether the States have been consulted or not and whether any effort has been made to build a national consensus in the changed parameters. The Ministry submitted that during the updation of NPR 2020, it is proposed to collect data on some additional items like Place

of last residence, Mother tongue, Aadhaar number (voluntary), Mobile number, Passport number (if Indian Passport holder), Voter ID Card number, Driving License Number, Date and Place of Birth of Father and Mother. Besides, the Date & Place of Birth of Parents were collected in NPR 2010 as well for all parents who were enumerated within the household. For parents living elsewhere or expired at the time of enumeration, only the names of parents were collected. To facilitate back end data processing and making the data items of date and place of birth complete for all household, the details of parents are being collected in a more comprehensive manner in NPR 2020.

3.9.12 Regarding consulting all States and building national consensus on the changed parameters of NPR 2020, the RGI replied that the Census is the major activity as usual. Last time, NPR was done in 2010 along with the census exercise. Then, in 2015, few fields were updated. Further, all the State Governments who are now raising their concerns have re-notified the intention of the Central Government to conduct the Census as well as NPR. Moreover, RGI has held meetings with State Government officials, and they have notified the intention to update NPR. In addition to that, a pilot project was conducted in all the States in which more than 30 lakh people from different States have participated.

3.9.13 The Committee notes the submission of MHA on the upcoming Census and NPR. The Committee is not quite convinced with the reply of the Ministry that the Aadhaar is an individual data and in order to create a family database, NPR exercise has been undertaken. The Committee is of the opinion that the Aadhaar is not just an individual’s data but it is also tied up with ration card, pan card, etc. Aadhaar metadata also includes entire family’s surname, address, etc. Therefore, the Committee fails to understand as to why this should be treated as individual data only. In view of the same, the Committee would like the MHA to explore the feasibility of using the Aadhaar metadata for the Census and updation of NPR in 2020-21. Further, the Committee recommends that all the States/UTs should be fully convinced on various issues pertaining to the NPR which commences in April to have a national consensus so that there is absolute clarity and no apprehension among remaining people across the country which will help in conducting these exercises in a smooth manner.

3.10 Home Guards

3.10.1 The Home Guards is a voluntary force raised by the States and UT Administrations under a broad pattern and policy laid down by the Ministry of Home Affairs. They are utilized to supplement the State/UT police force for maintaining law and order, traffic control, protection of public property, guarding borders and election-related work. The provision is meant for providing central assistance to states for raising, training & equipping of Home Guards. The revenue and capital allocation granted under this Head for the year 2020-21 are given below:- Table 3.15 (Rs.in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 25 26 74.53 25.01 Capital 0 0 0 0 Total 25 26 74.53 25.01

3.10.2 The Ministry informed the Committee that an increase in the provision at RE 2019-20 stage over BE 2019-20 was due to receipt of large claims from the State Governments in this regard.

3.10.3 The Committee sought the details of all the States that have implemented the Supreme Court directive on increasing the duty allowance of Home Guards via questionnaire, which was sent to the Ministry. The MHA replied that as per information received from States / UT Governments, ninteen States / UTs, namely, A&N Island, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, NCT of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Telangana, Tripura and Uttarakhand had implemented the Supreme Court Order and remaining States are in the process of taking the approval of the authorities concerned.

3.10.4 The Committee is extremely disappointed to note that the State Governments/UTs are blatantly and willfully not implementing the Supreme Court judgment and despite repeated reminders by the Ministry of Home Affairs, only nineteen States/UTs have implemented the judgment. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should issue a strong message to those States/UTs, which are yet to implement the judgment of the Supreme Court and direct them to implement the judgment without any further delay. The Committee reiterates its recommendation made in the Para 3.8.5 of the 209th Report on Demands for Grants (2018-19) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

CHAPTER -IV

DEMAND NO. 48 - POLICE

4.1 Overview

4.1.1 Demand No. 48 - Police, contains budgetary provisions for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Departmental Accounting Organisation of CAPFs, National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), Delhi Police, Intelligence Bureau, Bureau of Immigration, Narcotics Control Bureau, National Investigation Agency, and other Central Police Organisations, as well as for certain schemes administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, such as infrastructure projects of Central Armed Police Forces(CAPFs) and Delhi Police, development of border infrastructure and management & coastal security, Mission Mode Project on Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT), Schemes for Safety of Women financed from Nirbhaya Fund, Grants-in-aid to States for raising and maintaining India Reserve Battalions and the Centrally Sponsored Schemes viz. Umbrella Scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) and Border Area Development Programme (BADP). Provision under this Grant is also for Welfare Grants of CAPFs, research, etc.

4.1.2 As far as the Police Grant is concerned, the allocations under the 'Revenue Head' are predominantly meant for salaries, cost of ration, travel expenses and other office running expenses of the CAPFs, CPOs, Delhi Police and other organizations and Grants-in-aid to States/UT Governments under various schemes, etc.

4.1.3 Under the 'Capital Head', budgetary provisions are meant for the construction of residential and non-residential buildings by the police forces and other organizations, procurement of motor vehicles, machineries and equipments, creation of infrastructure for securing India's International Borders viz Border Outposts, Border Roads, Flood Lighting and Fencing, etc.

4.2 Allocation, Projections, Variations and Expenditure Trend

4.2.1 The data for the preceding four years under Grant No. 48-Police, furnished by the Ministry is as follows: Table 4.1 Grant No.48 (Police) - Allocation & Expenditure Trend (Rs. in crore) Year BE RE Actual % Utilisation (RE)

2016-17 70724.58 73968.00 73749.73 99.70

2017-18 78723.30 82894.98 82518.72 99.55

2018-19 88378.25 93780.29 93307.84 99.50 2019-20 99533.46 104493.9 89097.5 85.27

*Expenditure figures as on 18.2.2020

4.2.2 The Committee was informed that for the last three financial years (2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20) the Ministry has been getting enhanced allocations at RE stage. The fund utilization is 85.27% in the year 2019-20 of RE (as on 18th February, 2020) and has been quite satisfactory during the previous years. The allocation of funds and variations at BE 2019-20, RE 2019-20 and BE 2020-21 are as follows:

Table 4.2 (` in crore)

Heads of Actuals BE RE Variation between BE Accounts 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 BE and RE 2020-21 2019-20

Revenue 82208.59 87411.95 93454.58 6.91 % 95397.97 Capital 9484.48 10790.28 9747.65 -9.66 % 9846.37 TOTAL 91693.07 98202.23 103202.23 5.09 % 105

4.2.3 The Committee notes that the allocation under the Capital Head during 2019-20 has been reduced by 9% at the RE stage. The Committee understands that the Central Armed Police Forces have huge capital requirements and several projects such as border fencing and floodlighting also require an adequate amount of capital funds. The Committee expresses its displeasure on this reduction and recommends that the Ministry must undertake necessary measures to improve its capital expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year.

4.2.4 The Committee also takes note of the increase of Rs. 2042.11 crore in BE 2020-21 (Rs. 105244.34) crore as compared to the RE 2019-20 (Rs. 103202.23 crore) i.e. a meager increase of 2% under Demand No. 48 (Police) which becomes negligible considering inflationary effect and does not seem to be in sync with the tasks of the Police. It will eventually lead to delays in the acquisition of critical capabilities. The Committee believes that the modernization and technology up-gradation is a continuous process necessitating keeping of adequate budgetary allocation. Further, the expenditure made on capital outlay during peacetime is like building a block for the Forces which builds a strong Force/organization in the long run.

4.2.5 The allocation of funds and the variations at RE 2019-20 and BE 2020-21 on various Schemes/Heads under Demand No. 48 are detailed as under:

Table 4.3 (Rs. in crore)

Sl. Scheme/Head BE RE Variation of BE Variation of No. 2019-20 2019-20 RE 2019-20 2020-21 BE 2020-21 over BE 2019- over 20 RE 2019-20 1 Central Armed Police Forces 71713.90 76169.33 6.21% 77886.52 2.25% 2 Intelligence Bureau 2384.10 2445.78 2.58% 2575.2 5.29% 5 3 NATGRID 50.82 43.77 -13.87% 52.17 19.19% 4 Special Protection 535.45 540.16 0.87% 592.55 9.69% Group(SPG)

5 Delhi Police 7496.10 8083.88 7.84% 8242.4 1.96% 6 6 Central Police 930.95 924.80 -0.66% 957.19 3.50% Organisations 7 Education, Training & 334.52 288.95 -13.62% 323.88 12.08% Research 8 Criminology Forensic 80.94 82.82 2.32% 81.02 -2.17% Science 9. IVFRT (Immigration, 77.00 77.00 0.00% 77.00 0.00% Visa and Foreigners Registration and Tracking) 10. BSF Airwing, Aircrafts, 179.03 131.61 -26.48% 149.30 13.44% Riverboats and Helibase 11. Border Infrastructure 2128.93 2128.47 -0.02% 1996.5 -6.19% 1 12. Police Infrastructure 4756.77 4478.51 -5.84% 4134.6 -7.67% 1 13. Narcotics Control 8.00 8.00 0.00% 5.00 37.50% Bureau 14. Women Safety Schemes 891.23 851.75 -4.42% 855.23 0.41% 15. Indian Cyber Crime 100.0 46.75 -53.25% 79.80 70.69% Coordination Centre 16. Land Port Authority of 250.42 400.42 59.89% 462.55 15.51% India 17. India Reserve Battalions 130.30 116.11 -10.89% 126.30 8.77% and Reimbursement to States for deployment of Battalions 18. Welfare Grant & Misc. 246.95 245.92 -0.41% 206.38 -16.07% 19. Research 2460.00 1960.00 -20.32% 2495.0 27.29% 0 20. Modernization of Police 3462.30 4155.01 20.00% 3161.9 -23.90% Forces 1 21. Border Area 0.00% 783.71 -4.99% Development 824.94 824.94 Programme POLICE TOTAL 4.98% 10660 2.02% 99533.46 104493.98 9.57 ^The above data excludes recovery.

4.2.6 There has been a reduction in allocation in BE 2020-21 over RE 2019-20 under Criminology Forensics and Science, Border Infrastructure, Police Infrastructure, Modernization of Police Forces, Border Area Development Programme and Welfare Grant and Misc.

4.2.7 The actual expenditure incurred by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Head-wise shortfall, if any are as follows:

Table 4.4

(Rs. in crore) Sl. Scheme/Head BE RE Expenditure Expenditure BE BE Shortfall No. 2019-20 2019-20 as on 31.1.20 as percent (2020-21) 2020-21 (Rs. in crore) of RE* (Projected) (Granted) 1 Central Armed Police Forces 1.01 CRPF 23963.66 25647.24 23073.85 89.96% 27951.00 26259.41 -1691.59 1.02 NSG 1119.67 1090.91 867.50 79.52% 1381.00 1190.06 -190.94 1.03 BSF 19650.74 20387.60 18363.31 90.07% 21618.68 20952.49 -666.19 1.04 ITBP 6018.69 6627.41 5656.91 85.35% 7013.99 6522.10 -491.89 1.05 CISF 9155.11 9986.60 8764.13 87.75% 10934.20 10179.61 -754.59 1.06 AR 60001.47 5779.62 4937.86 85.43% 6440.29 6061.87 -378.42 1.07 SSB 5687.21 6532.52 5505.61 84.28% 7875.50 6599.95 -1275.55 1.08 DAO 117.35 114.43 99.12 86.62% 140.41 121.03 - 19.38 Total CAPFs 71713.90 76169.33 67268.29 88.31% 82255.07 77886.52 -4368.55 1. IB 2384.10 2445.78 2086.99 85.33 2831.86 2575.25 -256.61 3. NATGRID 50.82 43.77 23.93 54.67% 283.29 52.17 -231.12 4. SPG 535.45 540.16 369.89 68.47 714.53 592.55 -121.98 5. Delhi Police 7496.91 8083.88 7069.43 87.20% 12413.36 8242.46 -4170.90 6. CPOs 930.95 924.80 732.65 79.22% 991.17 957.19 - 33.98 7. Education, Trg. 334.52 288.95 209.01 72.33% 426.03 323.88 -102.15 and Research 8. Criminology 80.94 82.82 62.90 75.94% 84.62 81.02 -3.59 and Forensic Science Total Establishment 83527.59 88579.49 77823.09 87.85% 101099.92 90711.04 -10387.98 Expenditure A. Central Sector Schemes/Projects 9. IVFRT 77.00 77.00 73.76 95.79% 409.10 77.00 -332.10 10. BSF Airwing, 179.03 131.61 96.28 73.15% 149.30 149.30 -9.86 Aircrafts, Riverboats and Helibase 11 Border 1590.54 74.72% 4363.62 1996.51 -2367.11 Infrastructure 2128.93 2128.47 12. Police 3116.78 70.26% 5553.14 4134.61 -1418.53 Infrastructure 4756.77 4478.51 13 NCB 4.77 59.62% 5.00 5.00 0.00 8.00 8.00 14. Women Safety Schemes Women safety Schemes 554.58 65.11% 855.23 855.23 0.00 (Safecity Projects etc.) 851.75 891.23 Financed 50.00 0.00% 863.23 855.23 -8.00 From Nirbhaya Fund 50.00 50.00 Nirbhaya Fund Transfer

15. Indian Cyber 6.47 13.83% 79.80 79.80 0.00 Crime 100.00 46.75

Coordination Centre Total CSS/Projects 8878.45 69.62% 18935.05 12098.30 -6836.75 12478.00 12752.04 B. Other Central Sector Expenditure Autonomous Bodies 16 LPAI 187.70 46.87 % 569.67 462.55 -107.12 250.42 400.42 17. India Reserve 111.95 96.41% 130.30 126.30 -4.00 Battalions and 130.30 116.11 Rimbursement 18. Welfare Grant 138.52 56.32% 212.88 206.38 -6.50 and Misc. 246.95 245.92 19. Research 989.07 50.46% 3018.37 2495.00 -523.37 2460.00 1960.00 Total Other Central 1427.32 52.42% 3931.22 3290.23 640.99 Sector Expenditure 3087.67 2722.45 Transfer to States/UTs Centrally sponsored Schemes 20. Modernization of Police Forces 20.01 MoPF and 532.64 56.67 1031.03 784.53 -246.50 CCTNS 959.80 939.79 20.02 SRE and SIS for 2219.14 69.01 4162.60 2377.38 -1785.22 LWE areas 2502.50 3215.22 Total MoPF 2571.79 61.89 5193.63 3161.91 -2031.72 3462.30 4155.01 21. BADP 633.48 76.79 1463.00 783.71 -679.29 824.94 824.94 Total Centrally sponsored 3205.27 64.41 6656.63 3945.62 -2711.01 Schemes 4287.24 4975.95 Grand Total 88493.89 84.68% 124476.19 106609.57 -17866.62 99533.46 104493.98 ^ These figures do not include the recoveries under Grant No. 48

4.2.8 The Committee is disappointed to observe that the expenditure in year 2019-20 under some schemes, NATGRID, Border Infrastructure, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Police Infrastructure, MoPF, CCTNS, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), has been sub- optimal. The Committee strongly disapproves of the under utilization of funds under these schemes and recommends that the Ministry must undertake necessary measures to improve the absorption capacity of the implementing agencies to ensure optimal utilization of such funds in the upcoming fiscal year.

4.3 Central Armed Police Forces

4.3.1 This provision is meant for meeting the expenses relating to establishment charges of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), viz. Central Reserve Police Force, National Security Guards, Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Central Industrial Security Force, Assam Rifles and Sashastra Seema Bal. The Assam Rifles, Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Sashastra Seema Bal are known as Border Guarding Forces and have been entrusted with the responsibility of securing India's international borders with Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, Nepal and Tibet. National Security Guards is an elite security agency specializing in Counter-Terrorism operations. Central Reserve Police Force is the premier police force deployed in various States and supplements the State police forces for general law & order duties, and for maintenance of law and order during elections, etc.; its specialized battalions of

Rapid Action Force (RAF) are mandated for maintaining communal harmony in the country; its commando force, Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA), are deployed for Counter Insurgency and Anti-Naxal operations in LWE affected areas, J&K and other places. The Central Industrial Security Force is deployed on security duties at most of the Airports in the country, offices /factories of Public Sector Undertakings, Central / State Government agencies and other installations as decided by the Government of India based on security threat assessment.

4.3.2 The allocation for infrastructure projects of CAPFs has been made under the Head: Police Infrastructure. The budgetary provision for CAPFs for the year 2020-21 is given in the following Table: Table 4.5

(Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 66512.85 70174.91 74687.22 76413.93 Capital 1172.2 1539.00 1482.11 1472.59 Total 67685.05 71713.9 76169.33 77886.52

4.3.3 The Ministry informed the Committee that the provision under 'Revenue Head' includes provision for salaries, cost of ration and office running expenses in respect of all the CAPFs and the Departmental Accounting Organisation attached to these CAPFs. The major increase in allocation in RE 2019-20 was mainly on account of „Salaries‟ and payment of „Cost of Ration‟ at enhanced rates to the personnel of CAPFs and an increase in BE 2020-21 was attributed to the increase in establishment related expenditure, including salaries of CAPFs.

4.3.4 Both Revenue and Capital provisions includes outlay for essential items specific to Armed Forces, i.e. Arms & Ammunition, Clothing & Tentage, and IT equipments under the Revenue head and provisions for Motor Vehicles and Machineries & Equipment under the Capital head (collectively referred to as 'Provisioning Items'). An amount of Rs. 1539.00 crore was provided for these provisioning items in BE 2019-20; it was reduced to Rs. 1482.11 crore in RE 2019 -20 and the amount thas been further reduced to Rs.1472.59 crore in BE 2020 -21.

4.3.5 The Sanctioned & Actual strength in various ranks of police personnel in the States/UTs as on 01.01.2019 are:- Table 4.6

Sl.No. Rank Sanctioned strength Actual strength 1. DGP/Spl. DGP 113 142 2. Addl. DGP 326 377 3. IGP 639 469 4. DIG 593 476 5. AIGP/SSP/SP/Comn. 3,478 2,938 6. Addl.SP/Dy. Comn. 2,919 2,448 7. ASP/Dy.DP 14,714 11,166 8. Inspector 45,516 36,508

9. SI 1,76,920 1,26,907 10. ASI 1,61,166 1,16,351 11. Head Constable 4,84,078 4,00,598 12. Constable 16,73,109 13,44,538 13. Others, if any 31,864 24,324 Grand Total 25,95,435 20,67,270 Source : BPR&D

4.3.6 The details of sanctioned strength and posted strength in CAPFs as on 1st January, 2020 is as under:- Table 4.7

Force Sanctioned Strength Posted Strength

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 324340 299410 Border Security Force (BSF) 265173 237750 Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) 89567 83337 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 162541 141829 Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) 97244 78777 Assam Rifles (AR) 66408 60803 Total 10,05,273 9,01,906 Source: PRS, analysis of budget (2020-21), MHA

Vacancies in CAPFs ( as on January, 2019) Table 4.8

CAPFs % of vacancies AR 7% BSF 8% CISF 8% CRPF 7% ITBP 7% NSG 4% SSB 18% TOTAL 11%

4.3.7 The Committee sought to know about the steps taken for filling up the total 1,03,367 i.e. 11% vacancies in the CAPFs. The Ministry informed the Committee that vacancies arise in the forces due to retirements, voluntary retirements, death etc as well as due to creation of new posts including posts created through cadre reviews. Government has been taking expeditious steps to fill up the vacancies through recruitment as well as promotions in CAPFs & AR and this is a continuous process. Further, for Constable (GD) 2018 Exam, 60,210 vacancies were intimated to SSC. The results are expected to be declared by March 2020. In addition, 1356 vacancies are to be filled up from 22 Districts of J&K and Ladakh Regions through special recruitment rally. For

SI/GD Exam, 2018, 1094 vacancies have been reported to SSC and the vacancies for the year 2020 are being intimated to SSC for conducting examination for recruitment of Constables in CAPFs. 4.3.8 The Committee takes note of the measure taken by the Ministry to fill up vacancies and recommends that the recruitment process be devised in such a way that the recruitment agencies are informed well in time of all the existing and anticipated vacancies. The Committee also recommends that due representation be given to the youths from tribal and remote areas.

4.3.9 The Committee again reiterates its recommendation given at Para 3.4.10 of its 215th Report on working conditions in non-border guarding central armed police forces (CISF, CRPF, NSG) that "the SSC conducts recruitment exams for a large number of posts throughout the year for various Government services. The recruitment process for CRPF takes approximately two years to be completed. The Committee believes that this period can be reduced to around one year by streamlining the recruitment process. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry may request the recruitment agencies to undertake necessary technological measures to reduce the timeframe within which various tiers of recruitment examinations are conducted".

4.3.10 The Committee enquired about the representation of SCs, STs and women in the CAPF and measures taken to improve their representation. The Ministry replied that the overall representation of SCs and STs in CAPFs is 17% and 11.02% as against the prescribed percentage of 15 and 7.5 percent respectively. The representation of SCs, STs and Women in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) as on 1.1.2020 is as under: Table 4.9

Force Sanctioned Posted Representation strength strength SC % wrt ST % wrt Women % wrt posted posted posted strength strength strength AR 66408 60803 6690 11.00 10851 17.85 900 1.48 BSF 265173 237750 42746 17.98 26145 11.00 5215 2.19 CISF 162541 141829 24929 17.58 14458 10.19 8629 6.08 CRPF 324340 299410 51233 17.11 30190 10.08 8209 2.74 SSB 97244 78777 13083 16.61 9701 12.31 2056 2.61 ITBP 89567 83337 14628 17.55 8039 9.65 2067 2.48 Total 1,005,273 901,906 153,309 17.00 99,384 11.02 27,076 3.00

4.3.11 The Ministry also submitted that it has been decided to reserve 33% posts at Constable Level for women in CRPF and CISF to begin with and 14-15% posts at Constable Level in Border Guarding Forces i.e. BSF, SSB and ITBP.

4.3.12 While appreciating the fact that SCs and STs are well represented in CAPFs more than the prescribed percentage, the Committee observes that there are 27,076 women personnel in CAPFs which is around 3% of the posted strength of the CAPFs. The Committee, therefore, recommends that extra measures need to be taken to provide prescribed representation to women in the CAPFs.

4.3.13 The Committee sought to know the measures taken by the Ministry to address the problem in communication as the soldiers of CAPFs are posted in far-flung/ high altitude/ remote areas due to

which it is difficult for them to communicate with their families. The Ministry replied that the Digital Satellite Phone Terminals (DSPTs) were sanctioned by MHA to CAPFs to enable their personnel to communicate with their family members from far-flung/inaccessible areas of the country. These DSPT sites are provided subsidy from the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), Department of Telecom (DoT). However, DSPT services completely stopped functioning wef 13.05.2019 due to satellite shutdown. As a stop-gap arrangement, I-Sat phones were provided to CAPFs, but the number of I-Sat phones were less than the number of DSPTs.

4.3.14 Further, to find out a permanent solution to the problem, a meeting was convened in the Department of Telecom (DoT) on 21st January, 2020 which was attended by officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence, Army HQ, DCPW and Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL). During the meeting the following decisions have been taken: (i) As a permanent solution to re-activate the connectivity to these locations, BBNL has been authorized to take up the work by diverting V-SAT terminals from the ongoing Bharat Net Satellite GP coverage scheme;

(ii) Providing voice call facility using voice calling over Internet/WiFi. MHA has examined the security implications for using voice over internet calls with the help of smartphone and provided its inputs to the DoT.

4.3.15 As requested by DoT, the MHA has provided the list of reconfirmed DSPTs in respect of all CAPFs.

4.3.16 The Committee notes that the problem of poor mobile connectivity persists in areas of deployment of CAPFs personnel especially of Border Guarding Forces at Border out Posts. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should make efforts to strengthen mobile and internet connectivity, if not by the State-owned service providers, then by providing for the presence of private mobile service providers in such difficult areas so that regular mobile and internet services can be availed by every jawan on their own mobile phone devices. The proposal for providing Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) connectivity to all Border Out Posts (BOPs) by connecting all villages through National Optical Fiber Network must be considered on priority. Further, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should periodically coordinate with the Ministry of Defence, DoT, Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. (BBNL) and other concerned agencies to address technical glitches, bottlenecks and delay in providing communication facilities to the CAPFs personnel particularly for them who are posted at borders. The Committee also desires to be apprised about the progress made in the ongoing proposal of diverting V-SAT terminals from Bharat Net Satellite GP Coverage Scheme and voice call facility using voice calling over the Internet/WiFi.

4.3.17 The Committee while discussing DFG (2020-21) of the MHA on 18th February, 2020, enquired about the service conditions and benefits to CAPFs vis-à-vis Army jawans deployed in tough areas. The Ministry replied that after 7th CPC, the existing rates of Risk and Hardship Allowances were revised vide MHA‟s OM dated 31st July, 2017. As per this OM, concurrent admissibility of allowances, applicable to Defence personnel, shall remain unaltered and its applicability will be extended mutatis mutandis to CAPF personnel posted in field areas. Further, Government on 22.02.2019 enhanced the Risk & Hardship Allowances to the personnel deployed

in J&K and LWE affected districts for Anti-Naxal operations. The increase in allowances varies from Rs.2987/- p.m. to Rs.11987/- p.m. for officers and from Rs.2231/- p.m. to Rs.9831/- p.m. for PBORs, depending on the areas of deployment. Further, continuous efforts are being made to improve the living conditions of the CAPF personnel deployed in hard areas, including enhancing the level of their housing satisfaction. CAPF personnel deployed in hard areas are provided with barrack accommodation with cook house, dining hall and toilet blocks. CAPFs personnel deployed in such areas are entitled to various allowances which, inter-alia, include Risk & Hardship Allowances. Besides, Medical facilities, Air Courier Services, free air travel from Jammu to Srinagar and back on duty/leave and also from Delhi to Srinagar and back on duty, dedicated rail coaches in some major trains, facilities of Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar, recreation and transit camp facilities are also available to the personnel deployed in hard areas.

4.3.18 The Committee observes that just like Army Personnel, the CAPF personnel are also posted in the treacherous, mountainous and snowy terrains. Therefore, CAPFs personnel needs to be given the Risk and Hardship allowance as admissible to Army personnel. The Committee is of the opinion that parity on the payment of such allowances should be maintained between troops that are deployed in similar areas. This will go a long way in boosting the morale of the deployed CAPF personnel in tough condition and areas.

4.3.19 The Committee is aware of the several cases relating to service condition including stagnation and other issues of CAPFs are pending in the Courts. The total strength of the CAPFs is approximately nine lakhs, and if each family consists of four-five members, then, there are 30 or 40 lakh people approximately, who are going to be affected adversely. The Committee therefore is of the view that some dispute resolution mechanism outside administration of CAPFs needs to be developed to reduce Court cases in such matters. Further, there are cases when CAPFs personnel posted in the borders don't get leave on time. In the Army, two months leave is compulsory but CAPFs personnel are not getting leave when they need it. So, there is dissatisfaction, suicides, fratricides, etc. Therefore, the Committee recommends that there is an urgent need to address the issue of leave management of the CAPFs.

4.4 Delhi Police

4.4.1 Delhi Police is primarily responsible for maintaining law and order, prevention of crime and providing security to VVIPs/ dignitaries in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The allocation for FY 2020-21 is as follows:- Table 4.10 (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 7132.62 7274.28 7866.55 8019.83 Capital 200.11 222.63 217.33 222.63 Total 7332.73 7496.91 8083.88 8242.46

4.4.2 The Ministry submitted that against the projected demand of Rs.12318.48 crore for FY 2020-21, the allocation made for the Delhi Police is Rs. 8242.46 crore in BE 2020-21. Further, the

increase of Rs.745.55 crore in BE 2020-21 with reference to BE 2019-20 allocation is under the heads salary (Rs. 688.20 crore) for the payment of salary to Delhi Police including new recruits and Cost of Ration (Rs.57.35 crore) due to increase in the rate of Ration Money. The target fixed and achieved during 2019-20 under various budget heads of Delhi Police are as under: Table 4.11

Sl. No Name of the Scheme Targets fixed Targets Achieved Upto 31.01.20 A Revenue 1 Administrative Section 7258.28 6911.86 2 Road Safety Cell 16.00 9.50 B Capital 1 Office Building 234.87 106.84 2 Residential Building 55.32 55.32 3 Public Private Partnership (PPP) 94.67 74.93 4 Signals & Blinkers 4.50 1.56 5 Capacity Building 2.12 0.99 6 Intelligent Traffic Management System 5.30 0 7 Motor Vehicles 65.50 41.47 8 Machinery & Equipment 145.21 108.12 C Scheme for Safety of Women (Financed from Nirbhaya 11.09 6.78 Fund) There is no new Scheme proposed to be undertaken in the fiscal year 2020-21.

4.4.3 The Delhi Police apprised the Committee about the steps taken to modernize the Police Force and increase the use of technology in policing in Delhi. The following steps have been made by Delhi Police for modernization purpose:-

(i) Red Light Signal and Speed Violation Detection with Vehicle Registration Number Plate Recognition System having Radar Based Technology has been installed at 24 intersections in Delhi for use by Traffic Police at a total cost of Rs. 20.79 crore. The system is capable in detecting red light signal violation and over speed violation of vehicles. The challans are automatically generated and sent to the server installed in Traffic Police Headquaters in Todapur, New Delhi. The SMSs to the traffic violators are automatically being sent on their registered mobile number available with the Transport Department. (ii) Automatic Over Speed Violation Detection with Vehicle Registration Number Plate Recognition and Prosecution System (Gantry/ Cantilever Mounted) having Radar Based Technology has been installed at 100 locations in Delhi for use by Traffic Police at a total cost of Rs.27.41 crore. The system is capable in detecting over speed violation of vehicles. The challans are automatically generated and sent to the server installed in Traffic Police Headquaters in Todapur, New Delhi. The SMSs to the traffic violators are automatically being sent on their registered mobile number available with the Transport Department. (iii)Besides above, at 10 Intersections in Delhi, Red Light & Speed Violation Camera

Detection system has been installed as per Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Project through M/s. Maruti Suzuki Ltd. and the same are functional since 26.2.2019. The SMSs to the traffic violators are automatically being sent on their registered mobile number available with the Transport Department. (iv) 2 Nos. Face Recognition Systems have been purchased for use in Crime Branch at a total cost of Rs. 1.02 crore. The system is capable to detect/ identify culprits/suspects from the crowded places by matching the face of the culprits/suspects. (v) 03 Nos. GSM GeO Locators have been purchased at a cost of Rs. 7.08 crore for use by Special Cell, Crime and EoW of Delhi Police. GeO Locators are used to check the location of any suspect/culprit by tracking the GSM Mobile of the suspect/culprit within a specific area. (vi) Advanced Mobile Forensic Lab, Damaged Hard Disk Mobile Forensic Lab and Malware Forensic Lab have been installed in Cyber Crime Cell, Spl. Cell, Delhi. The labs are used by Cyber Prevention and Detection Centre (CyPad) Unit of Delhi Police to retrieve the data available in Mobiles, Laptops and Computers etc. being used by the offenders. (vii) E-Academy in the form of e-LMS (e-Learning Module System) including software/ hardware and other related accessories has been installed at PTS/Dwarka at a total cost of 96 lakh. The said module contains various orders/instructions with regard to investigations etc. to enhance the knowledge of Delhi Police personnel in the related fields. (viii) 435 Motorcycles have been refurbished with 13 equipments for use in Police Stations of Delhi Police. These Modified motorcycles are being used under Raftaar Project for patrolling in the streets and roads to detect any crime. (ix) Out of 1874 Motorcycles sanctioned, supply order for purchase of 1549 Nos. Motorcycles have been issued by Delhi Police and for 325 Nos. Motorcycles, order will be issued within 10-15 days. The supply is likely to be received within March, 2020. The Motorcycles will be used in Police Stations for patrolling in streets and roads. (x) All the Police Stations and Police Posts/Chowkies have been covered with CCTV Cameras. (xi) 4036 Nos. CCTV Cameras have already been installed at various market places and border check posts in Delhi Police to keep a vigil on miscreants. (xii) 1000 Nos. Hand Held Devices for e-challaning have been procured through NIC on three years turnkey basis and the same have been provided to the field staff. The system is functioning since June 2019. (xiii) 110 Nos. Laser Speed Guns have been purchased and being used in field. Through this equipment also the automatic e-challaning is being done. (xiv) Delhi Police has also increased surveillance of dark areas with no/insufficient lighting in the city which are potential areas of crimes especially against women. Firstly, mapping of the potential crime spots is done and after that careful selection of crime- prone hot-spots is done and higher visibility of Police in those areas is ensured. Women PCR vans are stationed in vulnerable areas. Regular liaison is kept by Delhi Police with civic agencies for the removal of dark patches. To improve women's safety, based on the Crime Mapping Study, vulnerable points were identified within the jurisdiction of 44 Police Stations and approval was accorded in August 2019 for the installation of 6,630 CCTV cameras in the vulnerable points. (xv) There are 15 All Women PCR Mobile Patrol Vans (MPV) operating in Delhi. These were inducted into PCR MPV Fleet in different phases. These 15 MPVs are deployed at

specified locations in Delhi having high footfall of women travelers. The women staff deployed on these MPVs are trained to provide all possible help, support and guidance to the women in need. It has been observed that women are more comfortable in interacting with all women PCR MPVs staff wherever need arises. In addition to the above, the All Women PCR MPVs are conducting regular patrolling in the area.

4.4.4 Regarding traffic management in Delhi, the Commissioner, Delhi Police informed the Committee that they have started an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for the management of traffic in Delhi. A pilot project has been launched under the ITMS project covering some junctions and some stretches where over-speed violation detection cameras have been placed. It will also include artificial intelligence input for automatic signals and other aspects. Most of these junctions would be covered by red light violation detection cameras and over speed cameras. The progress made by Delhi Police for implementation of ITMS projects are as follows:

(i) Estimated Cost of Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) : Rs.948.00 crore. (ii) Estimated cost of Hiring of Consultant : Rs.40.00 crore.

Progress Made for Hiring of Consultants for ITMS

4.4.5 „In-principle‟ approval of the project has been received from MHA on 03.08.2018. The Terms of Reference for hiring consultants has also been approved by MHA vide letter dated 01.11.2018.

(i) Earlier, Expression of Interest (EoI) was floated and opened on 12th February, 2019 but during examination of the documents none of the firms qualified for 2nd stage (RfP stage), therefore, the EoI was scrapped. (ii) Fresh EoI floated on 13th May, 2019 and Pre-bid meeting held on 10th June. 2019. (iii) EoI was opened on 16th July, 2019. After examination of the EoI, Four firms have been qualified for Stage-2 for providing of RfP (Request for Proposal). (iv) RFP uploaded and Pre-bid meeting was held on 14th November, 2019. RfP was scheduled to be opened on 22nd January, 2020 but in the meantime, some queries from 3 firms were received for which a Joint meeting of Purchase & Technical Committee was held on 13th January, 2020 for examination and to reply to the queries. (v) After approval of competent authority, now the RfP is scheduled to be opened on 16th March, 2020.

Timelines:

(i) Hiring of Consultant for ITMS project by May 2020 (ii) Preparation and approval of Detailed Project Report (DPR) by September 2020 (16 weeks for finalization of DPR). (iii) Finalization/signing of contract with System Integrator (after approval/acceptance of the DPR by Competent Authority) – April 2021 (30 weeks from date of approval/acceptance of DPR). (iv) Phase-wise implementation of the Project:

 Phase-I - Upto July, 2021  Phase-II - August, 2021 to October, 2022

 Phase-III - November, 2022 to July, 2023

4.4.6 The Committee enquired about the coordination mechanism and managing the traffic in Delhi which involves multiple agencies. The Additional Secretary, MHA replied that there are committees at the Chief Secretary level which review them. The Lt. Governor reviews them very frequently; almost once every 15 days. The Transport Commissioner of Delhi and the Urban Development Secretary in Delhi are the main implementing authority. The Home Secretary reviews it about every four months. In total, three to four meetings in a year are held at Home Secretary's level. So, whatever plans are made, are reviewed at Home Secretary level and implemented not only by the Delhi Police but by other agencies which include DDA, the Transport Department, MCDs, Metro and other agencies.

4.4.7 The Committee reiterates its following recommendations made in its 222nd Report on The management of Worsening Traffic Situation in Delhi:

(i) with the increasing population and increasing number of vehicles in Delhi, it has become very difficult to regulate the flow of traffic manually and therefore, the Committee strongly supports incorporation of Intelligent Traffic Management systems (ITMS) for better management of traffic (Para 4.6.6). (ii) The Committee observes that the computer-based Area Traffic Control System is operational in many Southeast Asian countries for the last three decades but is anguished to learn that Delhi, the capital of India, does not have any computer-based system for managing the traffic on the Roads. For example in the Philippines, for traffic management, a computer-based induction and sensor-based intersection system were installed around 30 years ago. (Para 4.6.7). (iii) The Committee feels that although ITMS projects have finally been envisaged for Delhi, the Committee is deeply concerned at the very slow pace of progress being made in devising the project and taking up just the pilot project. (Para 4.6.8).

4.5 Intelligence Bureau

4.5.1 The allocation made under the sub-head Intelligence Bureau or the FY 2020-21 is as follows: Table 4.12

(Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE

2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 2078.68 2275.60 2376.09 2491.75 Capital 30.09 108.50 69.69 83.50 Total 2108.77 2384.10 2445.78 2575.25

4.5.2 Intelligence Bureau is the premier Intelligence organization mandated with the collection of intelligence on various security-related issues and providing intelligence inputs to police forces and other concerned agencies.

4.5.3 The Ministry submitted that the additional allocation at RE 2019-20 stage was mainly on account of „Salaries‟ and payment of „Cost of Ration‟ at enhanced rates and the additionality at BE 2020-21 stage is mainly to meet additional requirement of funds under the head „Salaries‟.

4.5.4 The Director, Intelligence Bureau informed the Committee about the Cyber Coordination Centre (CyCOD), Integrated Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) which was launched last year and Cyber Safe, whose idea is that if one set of equipment or one SIM Card has been used to commit a fraud, then same SIM can't be used for committing another fraud, which means that after one crime it gets blocked. This platform includes payment gateways, payment banks, telecom service operators; almost all the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), etc. So, the general public has just to report and this platform blocks that SIM.

4.5.5 The Committee notes that on Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) portal, anybody can register a complaint irrespective of the jurisdiction and the portal passes on the complaint to the concerned police station. The Committee recommends that there should be a support system and a three-digit helpline/emergency line, if somebody's credit card is stolen and the fraud is committed, he can dial that number and give the details to speed up blocking process. There is also a need to spread awareness about this portal among the people all across the country by adequately publicizing the portal and number via media and internet.

4.5.6 The Committee further observed that the contribution from the State agencies that have been made over the years is lower in the overall inputs that have been received at the Multi-Agency Centre. The Committee enquired about the organization and functioning of the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) and contribution of State agencies in providing intelligence inputs to the MAC. The Director, IB replied that the Multi-Agency Centre is a very critical component of India's whole counter-terrorism grid and it has been functioning very well. There is a Multi-Agency Centre in Delhi and about 28 organizations are members of that Centre. Every organization which is in any way involved in the counter-terrorism effort is a member of this Centre. Then, all the States have a subsidiary multi-agency centre which is called SMAC. It is there in all State capitals and there also the representative components of all these 28 agencies are members. Their presence is there in that State capital as well. Now, the Ministry along with IB is thinking of extending the connectivity of this SMAC to the district level. So, IB is picking up districts in a phased manner because there is an issue of connecting them with the lease line, encryptors, etc. Further, At the MAC level, the meeting of all these agencies is convened almost every day where Intelligence of the last 24 hours is brought on to the table, discussed and follow-up action is devised or agreed upon. In addition to that, there is a Focused Group Meeting at the MAC platform where specific information on a specific theatre is discussed and therefore only those agencies which are directly involved with that theatre are called and discussed. Further, these meetings are held through video conferencing and connect all across the country.

4.5.7 When asked about the state agencies bringing their Intelligence to the MAC, he responded that most of the States share their Intelligence inputs with the MAC because the matter pertains to the concerned State also. But, there have been few instances where some state agencies have hesitated to share their intelligence inputs with this MAC.

4.5.8 In addition to the MAC platform, there is a weekly meeting, at the level of the National Security Advisor, where intelligence and related issues of the past seven days are discussed. Moreover, IB has a quarterly conference with the Director General of Military Intelligence (DGMI) particularly for issues related to border areas. Apart from the above measures, some critical Intelligence is also developed in coordination with foreign associates.

4.5.9 The Committee notes that there are multiple agencies like IB, RAW, CAPFs, Army, State agencies, etc. in India which are collecting the intelligence inputs, This may be necessary keeping in view the size and political structure of the country. The biggest challenge, however, is how to coordinate, create and act upon the inputs/information gathered by these agencies. At times, due to lack of coordination, distrust amongst the intelligence agencies, timely action to prevent terrorist incidents could not be taken. Therefore, the Committee recommends that MHA should act as the focal point to coordinate amongst those intelligence agencies; device mechanism for collating intelligence inputs and sharing it on real-time basis through Multi- Agency Centre (MAC) to avoid any delay in taking necessary action on the ground level. The Committee further recommends for developing an effective mechanism to conduct validity checks on information obtained by the MAC from other agencies. As we are living in a globalized world which is inter-connected and inter-dependent, our intelligence agencies should strive for increased coordination and cooperation not only at District, State and Regional level but also at International level with friendly foreign counterparts in developing and sharing intelligence to mitigate and nullify threats.

4.6 Police Infrastructure

4.6.1 This provision is for construction of Residential and Office Buildings by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), CAPF-Institute of Medical Sciences, National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), Intelligence Bureau (IB), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Police Training Institutes, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL) and Delhi Police. The details of the allocations are as under:

Table 4.13

(Rs. in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21

Capital 5084.52 4756.77 4478.51 4134.61

4.6.2 The Ministry informed the Committee that the allocation was reduced in RE 2019-20 over BE 2019-20, due to less disbursement of funds by the executing agencies for CRPF and

SSB under „Residential Buildings‟ and for CAPF-IMS (Central Armed Police Forces – Institute of Medical Sciences) under the head „Office Buildings'. The allocation has further been reduced in BE 2020-21 due to less disbursement of funds as per the assessment of various construction projects.

4.6.3 Details of Budget Estimates and Expenditures as on 31st January, 2020 for the Police Infrastructure Scheme (including Delhi Police) is as below: Table 4.14

(Rs. in crore) Budget Head BE RE Expenditure as on BE 2020-21 2019-20 2019-20 31.01.2020 Police Infrastructure 4756.77 4478.51 3116.79 4134.61

4.6.4 These are used for the construction of various office buildings and residential buildings by various CAPFs and CPOs such as Administrative blocks, Officers Mess, Quarter Guards, Motor Transport Garages, Barracks, etc and also purchase of land. During the next financial year 2020-21, it is proposed to construct 93 barracks, 137 office buildings, 16 hospitals, 7161 residential quarters as well as construction of Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) including 450 occupancy barracks and 451 family, residential and community centre at NIA headquarters Delhi, Kochi, Jammu & Raipur and of office complex at NIA Raipur,

4.6.5 The fund utilization and activities are undertaken under sub-head Delhi Police during 2019- 20 (till 31st January, 2020) are as follows:-

(i) Delhi Police Building Programme: Under this sub-scheme, 08 Projects are under construction and 19 Projects are at the Planning Stage. Funds will be required to complete the construction work of these projects. The following projects are under construction:- Table 4.15

(Rs. in Crore)

S.No. Name of Project Approved cost 1. Security Police Lines at Bapudham 78.99 2. PTS-I/JharodaKalan (Classrooms and Barrack) 137.78 3. PS Pandav Nagar 5.95 4. DCP/Office & 48 Staff Qtrs. at Dabri 31.37 5. PS & 63 Staff Qtrs. at Shahdara 32.96 6. Police Housing at Sector 19 Dwarka (198 Qtrs.) 65.01 7. DCP/Outer Office & 20 Staff Qtrs. at Sec.05 Rohini 29.03 8. Police Housing at Mandoli (360 Qtrs) 96.50

(ii) Residential Building Programme: Residential complex at Dheerpur is being done under PPP mode. The financial closure is yet to be achieved by the concessionaire. Once, the

construction work of redevelopment of residential Complex at Dheerpur starts, the two installments of lumpsum payment will be made to the concessionaire. After completion of the project, the annuity of Rs.125.00 crore per year will be paid to the concessionaire for 15 years.

4.6.6 The Committee recognizes the paramount need for good infrastructure and facilities for police forces to enhance the quality of policing. The Committee observes that given the massive infrastructural requirements of Police as elaborated above by the Ministry particularly the ongoing eight Projects under construction and ninteen Projects in Planning Stage under Delhi Police Building Programme which needs huge allocation. Further, the Committee also observes that only Rs. 3116.79 crore has been utilized till 31st January, 2020 against the Rs. 4478.51 crore allocated in RE 2019-20 which is around 70% of the funds allocated under this Head at RE stage. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry should focus on timely and expeditious utilization of allocated funds and take remedial measures against factors responsible for low utilization. The Committee further recommends that the Ministry should take up the issue with the Ministry of Finance for higher allocation under this head in RE 2020-21.

4.7 National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

4.7.1 The NATGRID has been set up to facilitate better coordination of intelligence inputs among various Intelligence and Security Agencies by creating a comprehensive network for intelligence inputs and access. The budgetary provision made for NATGRID is given in the following Table: Table 4.16

(Rs. in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE

2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21

Revenue 23.15 30.6 27.07 31.95

Capital 0.26 20.22 16.7 20.22

Total 23.41 50.82 43.77 52.17

4.7.2 The Ministry in a reply to the questionnaire submitted that the Projected Demand for NATGRID was Rs. 283.29 crore but Rs. 52.17 crore has been allocated for the same in BE 2020- 21. The Ministry further submitted about the proposal to utilize the allocation of Rs. 52.17 crore at BE 2020-21 for operationalization of NATGRID. The major amount is on account of expenditure is towards the NATGRID software solution. Other major expenditure includes the balance expenditure for building infrastructural works of NATGRID office, Data Centre, etc. at Delhi and Bengaluru. The building works are almost completed and work of internal furnishings is underway. The projections for BE 2020-21 are within the overall budget approvals for the NATGRID project by CCS. Secondly, the solutions to be implemented by NATGRID are technology-intensive and in greenfield areas. These involve multiple stakeholders and an ever-evolving ecosystem. This

necessitated changes in implementation strategy over the years, which resulted in the inconsistent allocation and part utilization of funds in some of the past years. NATGRID is expected to become operational in the current financial year and thereafter the allocation and expenditure of NATGRID are expected to become consistent.

4.7.3 The Committee notes that the allocation of Rs. 50.82 crore granted in BE 2019-20 was cut down to Rs. 43.77 crore in RE 2019-20. Out of the reduced allocation of Rs. 43.77 crore in the RE 2019-20, only 54.67% has been utilized up to 31st January, 2020. The Committee finds it difficult to comprehend the projection of Rs. 283.29 crore made in BE 2020-21 when the allocated budget of Rs. 43.77 crore in the RE 2019-20 could not be utilized fully. An effective coordination mechanism was needed to utilize the funds fully and for operationalization of NATGRID. The Ministry should now therefore, closely monitor the fund utilization under NATGRID and ensure that the funds are not surrendered during the fiscal year 2020-21. The Committee also desires to be apprised about the reasons for huge gap between the projected demand under this Head to the tune of Rs. 283.29 crore and Rs. 52.17 crore that has been allocated in BE 2020-21.

4.8 Central Police Organizations

4.8.1 This provision is meant for establishment related expenditure as well as for capital expenditure of the following six Central Police Organizations:

(i) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), (ii) Bureau of Immigration (BOI), (iii) Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), (iv) National Investigation Agency (NIA), (v) Directorate of Coordination - Inter State Police Wireless, (vi) Tear Smoke Unit (TSU)

4.8.2 The overall budgetary provision made for the above Organisations is given in the following Table: Table 4.17 (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE

2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21

Revenue 779.85 877.18 878.91 923.7

Capital 12.67 53.77 45.89 33.49

Total 792.52 930.95 924.80 957.19

4.8.3 The Ministry informed the Committee that the net total increase of Rs.32.39 crore in BE 2020-21 over allocation of Rs. 924.80 crore in RE 2019- 20 has been made to fulfill the requirement of funds for establishment related expenditure of the Central Police Organizations. The Ministry submitted that in the ensuing financial year, additional funds have been provided to the Bureau of Immigration, Narcotics Control Bureau, National Investigation Agency and Tear

Smoke Unit under the Revenue Section essentially for meeting expenditure on Salaries and other office running expenses. A statement showing the details of allocations and expenditure is given below:- Table 4.18

(Rs. in crore)

BE Expdr. BE Division 19-20 31.1.2020 20-21

Narcotic Control Bureau 89.27 74.66 104.38 Bureau of Immigration 462.28 395.27 486.94 National Investigation Agency 127.85 101.73 139.62 Police Wireless (DCPW) 106.73 77.83 88.28 National Crime Record Bureau 87.88 40.52 78.71 Tear Smoke Unit 56.94 42.61 59.26 Total 930.95 732.62 957.19

4.8.4 The Committee notes that the NCRB was allocated Rs. 87.88 crore in BE 2019-20. But, the expenditure incurred by NCRB till 31st January, 2020 is only 46.10 % (Rs. 40.52 crore) which is abysmally low. Therefore, the Committee, recommends that the NCRB should focus on timely and optimal utilization of allocated funds and take remedial measures against factors responsible for poor utilization.

4.8.5 There was allocation of Rs 89.27 crore for Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in 2020-21 out of which Rs. 74.66 crore has been spent up to 31st January, 2020. The data of drug seizures, arrest and destruction of illicit crops in last three years are as follows:

Table 4.19

All India Drug Data from 2017 to 2019

a) Seizure of Drugs

Drug 2017 2018 2019* Opium (in kg) 2551 4307 7317 Morphine (in Kg) 449 20 102

Heroin (in kg) 2146 1258 2448 Ganja (in Kg) 352,539 391,275 250,208 Hashish (in Kg) 3218 3911 2137 Cocaine (in Kg) 69 35 58 Methaqualone (in Kg) 124 101 387

Ephedrine (In kg) 2990 337 2604

Acetic Anhydride (in Kg) 25 9717 218

ATS (in kg) 95 431 250

b) Destruction of Illicit Crops

2017 2018 2019* Poppy (Acre) 7602 10819 9980 Cannabis (Acre) 8515 8476 15410 *Provisional data as reported to this Bureau

4.8.6 The Committee sought to know about the proposal to oraganize Special Task Force by NCB to check smuggling of drugs. The Ministry submitted that as of now, NCB has no proposal to organize permanent Special Task Force/ Common Task Force to check smuggling of drugs especially on the International Border in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. However, NCB periodically carries out state wise assessment of drug trafficking and its vulnerability. Recently, in 2019, NCB had constituted and deployed a Special team of 47 officers/officials comprising one Zonal Director, four Assistant Directors, two Superintendents and 40 other officials under over all supervision of a DDG rank officer along with the resources in the state of Punjab and adjoining border areas to curb the drug menace. This manpower and resources were in addition to deployed manpower of Chandigarh Zone and Amritsar Sub zone.

4.8.7 During this special drive, NCB had also approached the Director General of Police of seven States of Northern Region, i.e. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi to assist this Special team of NCB deployed in Punjab. Further, NCB had also approached Drugs Controller General of India and BSF for rendering their cooperation and assistance to the special team for carrying out intensive operational drives against drug trafficking in Punjab. Further, appreciating the inadequate presence of NCB in the states for field operations, an expansion proposal of NCB by enhancing the presence of hotspots in these areas are also on the anvil.

4.8.8 Besides, in order to ensure effective coordination amongst all the drug law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders, and also to provide a common platform for the implementation of Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) related matters, the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism has recently been revamped by MHA to create a 4-tier structure. The new structure includes the Apex level Committee and the executive committee at the central level. The Apex Committee is headed by Union Home Secretary whereas the members consist of Secretaries of all stake holder Ministries and Chief Secretaries of all drug-affected states. Further, committees at the State and District level for down the line have also been constituted to tackle field-level issues.

4.8.9 The Committee notes the increase in drug seizure for the past three years. But this has not decreased illicit trafficking of narcotics. Moreover, with the increasing popularity of crypto-currencies, "darknet" markets have grown where drug traffickers are using encryption software to protect their communications, data and money which makes it difficult to track and seize drugs. Therefore, the Committee strongly recommends that efforts should be made to take effective measures against the Dark Net and ToR kind of software. Further, critical analysis of intelligence inputs on drug trafficking routes should also be done and officers of the NCB should be imparted requisite knowledge and skills through befitting training to prevent, investigate and disrupt drug trafficking. The Committee observes that as the types of drugs trafficked and the routes used are constantly evolving, it is essential to develop cooperation and information-sharing mechanism between regional, national and international law enforcement agencies. The Committee, accordingly, recommends that the NCB should be provided with sufficient and sophisticated infrastructures, personnel, and coordinated enforcement mechanisms to combat the growing and fast-changing activities of drug traffickers especially on the International Borders.

4.8.10 In response to the query on the status of Marine Immigration check posts and a list of all such posts in India, the Ministry informed the Committee that there are 31 authorized Seaport ICPs. Out of 31 ICPs, 10 ICPs are under the control of Bureau Of Immigration/MHA. The five seaports ICPs are provided with e-landing facility viz. Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Cochin and Mangalore. Table 4.20

S.No. Name of the ICP Type Remarks 1. Alang (Guj) Seaport Under State Govt. 2. Agati and Minicoy Island Seaport -do- Lakshadweep UT 3. Bedi Bunder (Jamnagar) Seaport -do- 4. Bhavnagar (Guj.) Seaport -do- 5. Calicut (Kerala) Seaport Under BOI 6. Chennai Seaport -do- 7. Cochin (Kerala) Seaport -do- 8. Cuddalore (Chennai) Seaport Under State Govt. 9. Kakinada (AP) Seaport -do- 10. Kolkata Seaport Under BOI 11. Kandla (Gujarat) Seaport Under State Govt. 12. Mandvi (Kutch) Seaport -do- 13. Mormagoa Harbour (Goa) Seaport Under BOI 14. Mumbai Seaport Seaport -do- 15. Mangalore (Karnataka) Seaport -do- 16. Nagapattinum (Chennai Seaport Under State Govt. 17. Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) Seaport Under BOI 18. Paradeep (Orissa) Seaport Under State Govt. 19. Porbander (Gujarat) Seaport -do- 20. Portblair Seaport -do- 21. Tuticorin (TN) Seaport -do- 22. Vishakapatnam (AP) Seaport -do- 23. Vallarpadam (kerala) Seaport Under BOI 24. Vizhinjam (Kerala) Seaport -do- 25. Mundra (Gujarat) Seaport Under State Govt. 26. Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) Seaport -do- 27. Dhubri (Assam) Riverport -do-

28. Silghat (Assam)/Nagaon Riverport -do- 29. Karimganj (Assam) Riverport -do- 30. Pandu (Assam) Riverport -do- 31. Kattupalli (Tamil Nadu) Seaport -do- 4.8.11 The following check posts in the North-Eastern states of India are in the pipeline which may be notified as authorized immigration check posts (ICPs) for carrying immigration functions if States provide land, building &manpower:- Table 4.21 Sl. Location State Type of ICP Border No. 1 Darranga Assam Foreigners Check Post Indo-Bhutan Border 2 Mathanguri Assam Foreigners Check Post Indo-Bhutan Border 3 Bhairabkund Assam Foreigners Check Post Indo-Bhutan Border 4 Deosiri Assam Foreigners Check Post Indo-Bhutan Border 5 Rangiya Assam Land Check Post Indo-Bhutan Border 6 Saralpara Assam Land Check Post Indo-Bhutan Border 7 Golakganj Assam Land check Post Indo BD Border 8 Pangsau Pass Arunachal Land Check Post Indo-Myanmar Border Pradesh 9 Nischintapur Tripura Rail Check Post Indo BD Border

4.8.12 The Ministry further informed the Committee that all seaport ICPs face problems of poor infrastructure facilities, electrical fittings and poor upkeep of space allotted to BOI. For sophisticated equipment and Information Technology infrastructure of BOI a dust free and temperature controlled environment is desired and has been requested by MHA to the Ministry of Shipping and various Port Trusts. Inadequate office space is provided to BOI for conducting immigration function, that too in open jetties far away from the main Port office complex. Passengers are brought to jetties away from the main establishment of port and immigration is asked to set up ad-hoc counters where installation of equipment & leased line for connectivity is not feasible.

4.8.13 Further, it is also observed that various ports regularly raise bills to BOI for payment of License fees, Electricity bills, water Charges & penal interest, etc. without considering the fact that Immigration is a sovereign function and have been exempted from the same. The MHA has also taken up the issue with the Ministry of Shipping but still, the issue remains unresolved with the Port Trusts.

4.8.14 The Committee is astonished to note that the majority of the Marine Immigration Posts lack adequate infrastructure facilities like building space, electricity/ water connections, monitoring screens, canopy, etc. Further, in four river port based immigration Check posts (ICPs) on Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam viz. Dhubri, Pandu, Karimganj and Nagaon, there is no infrastructure available. The Committee recommends that the MHA should take up the matter on a priority basis at highest level with the Ministry of Shipping and various Port Trusts and other concerned agencies to prepare a time-bound plan with projected outlays for the infrastructure development of the Marine ICPs. Modernization and development of infrastructure available at marine ICPs is necessary and that should be done to bring them at par with the best Marine ICPs of the world. The Committee is of the considered view that the MHA should make adequate budgetary provision in order to

support them. Therefore, increased allocation be made at the Revised Estimates stage and the Committee also desires to be apprised about the progress made in this regard.

4.9 Modernization of Police Forces

4.9.1 The revised and revamped Centrally Sponsored Umbrella Scheme "Modernization of Police Forces" has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security on 27th September, 2017 and the implementation has started during the current year itself. The revised Scheme seeks to bring under its fold many smaller schemes primarily aimed at facilitating and assisting the various State Police Forces, both in terms of finances and infrastructure up-gradation, in their efforts in combating various kinds of criminal activities and counter-insurgency operations, etc.:

4.9.2 The provision for the Umbrella Scheme 'Modernization of Police Forces of States and UTs' comprises allocations for the following sub-schemes/ components:

(i) Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS); (ii) Implementation of the scheme on e-prisons; (iii) Assistance to States for Modernisation of Police; (iv) Assistance to States for Special Projects/programmes for up-grading police infrastructure; (v) Assistance to Central Agencies for LWE Management; (vi) Civic Action Plan (CAP); (vii) Media Plan (Advertising and Publicity); (viii) Special Central Assistance (SCA) to 35 worst affected LWE districts; (ix) Security Related Expenditure (SRE) [LWE - Central and State Sectors]; (x) SRE (J&K): Relief and Rehabilitation; (xi) SRE (J&K): Security Environment; (xii) SRE (J&K): Police; (xiii) SRE (NE); (xiv) Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) along with the construction of 250 fortified Police Stations in LWE affected States; and (xv) Reimbursement to States for t h e administration of Central Acts and Regulations

4.9.3 The umbrella scheme contains two verticals comprising 17 sub-schemes as below:

Vertical I: Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) of States & UTs

(i) Central Sector Sub schemes . Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and System (CCTNS). . Projects under Inter-State Police Wireless. . Implementation of e-prisons. (ii) State Sector Sub schemes . Assistance to States for Modernization of Police. . Assistance to States for Special Projects /programmes for upgrading Police infrastructure [Forensic Laboratories &Institutes and equipment].

Vertical II: Security Related Expenditure (SRE) for Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) /North East(NE) / Left Wing Extremism(LWE)

(i) Central Sector Sub schemes . Assistance to Central Agencies & others for LWE Management. . Civic Action Plan (CAP) for LWE areas. . Media plan (Advertising & Publicity) for LWE areas. . Special Central Assistance(SCA) to 35 worst LWE affected districts . SRE (LWE) (Central Sector). . SRE (J&K): Relief &Rehabilitation. . SRE (J&K): Security Environment.

(ii) State Sector Sub schemes . SRE (J&K) - Police. . SRE (NE). . SRE (LWE). . Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) along with the construction of 250 fortified Police Stations in LWE affected States. . Reimbursement to States for the administration of Central Acts & Regulations.

4.9.4 The salient features of the Umbrella Scheme are as below:

(i) A Central budget outlay of Rs. 10,132 crore has been earmarked for internal security-related expenditure for Jammu & Kashmir, the North-Eastern States and Left Wing Extremism affected States. (ii) Scheme of Special Central Assistance (SCA) for 35 worst LWE affected districts has been introduced with an outlay of Rs.3,000 crore to tackle the issue of underdevelopment in these districts. (iii) An outlay of Rs.100 crore has been earmarked in the North Eastern States for police infrastructure up-gradation, training institutes, investigation facilities, etc. (iv) Implementation of this scheme would bolster the Government's ability to address challenges faced in different theatres such as areas affected by LWE, Jammu and Kashmir and North East effectively and undertake development interventions which will catalyze in improving the quality of life in these areas and help combat these challenges effectively at the same time. (v) New initiatives are being introduced to assist States for up-gradation of police infrastructure, forensic science laboratories, institutions and the equipment available with them to plug critical gaps in the criminal justice system. Integration of Police Stations to set up a national database of crime and criminals' records and integration of police data with other pillars of the criminal justice system such as prisons, forensic science laboratories and prosecution offices.

4.9.5 The Details of allocation made for the Modernization of Police Forces are as under:

Table 4.22

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 3260.13 3462.30 4155.01 3161.91 4.9.6 The Committee sought to know the reasons for the significant reduction in the allocation to MoPF Scheme from Rs. 4155.01 crore in RE 2019-20 to Rs. 3161.91 crore in BE 2020-21. The Ministry replied that in BE 2019 – 20 allocation for this Scheme was Rs.3462.30 crore. Enhanced RE for 2019-20 was due to increased demand for security-related expenses for J&K, LWE & NE (approx 713 Crores). Further, the total earmarked funds in respect of two sub-components of the scheme, viz. „Assistance to states for Special Projects / Schemes for upgrading Police Infrastructure‟ (with an allocation of Rs.100.00 crores in BE 2019 - 20) and 'Implementation of e- Prisons' (with an allocation of Rs.33.00 crores in BE 2019 – 20) have been completed during the year 2019-20 and these schemes are not being continued in BE 2020-21.

4.9.7 Further, during the year 2018-19, under the scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces assistance was provided to the States to strengthen equipment & police infrastructure by way of modern weaponry, communication equipment, forensic set-up, etc. and other initiatives such as training institutes. During 2018-19, the actual allocation was Rs. 769 crore out of which Rs. 768.8265 crore was released to various states. The States have undertaken various activities such as the acquisition of improved and advanced weaponry to maintain internal security, enhanced training facilities with latest training gadgets, improved communication network and computerization of police officers to increase their operational efficiency, investigation skills and improved service delivery.

4.9.8 The Committee observes that a total of Rs. 3,161.91 crore has been allocated for the modernization of police forces in BE 2020-21, which is 24 percent less than the Rs. 4155.01 crore in RE 2019-20. Besides, the C&AG in its Report has observed lapses in the implementation of modernization schemes in various States.

4.9.9 Presently, the modernization involves the acquisition of new state-of-the-art platforms, technologies and weapon systems to upgrade and augment capabilities. The Committee is of the opinion that the modernization in the present context must be defined and should include developing people friendly attitude of police. The Committee is aware of the fact that the modernization of Police Forces through the induction of new equipments, training and technological up-gradation of capabilities is important. Police Forces should be sufficiently equipped to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. Therefore, the Committee, recommends that more budget is required for the modernization of the State police forces. Unfortunately, a major share of the modernization budget is going for improving the infrastructure of the police forces but training State Police Forces in relation to its behavior to public is essential to improve its image as modern day police forces. The Committee recommends that it should be mandatory for the State police forces to spend the allocated budget for giving better training to all police personnel. Further, the ministry should devise a

mechanism to ensure that equipments purchased under modernization Programme are well maintained for their continuous use.

4.10 Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)

4.10.1 When asked about the budgetary allocation that is to be set aside for the Sub-Head Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) in the upcoming fiscal year, the MHA responded that it has proposed to allocate Rs. 31.00 crore for implementation of CCTNS. CCTNS is presently deployed in 15,152 police stations in the country. Furthermore, 3.90 crore legacy FIRs and records from the previous ten years have been digitized. All States/ UTs are sharing crime data on CCTNS and currently, 22.49 crore records are available for search and query by Law Enforcement Officers in the States/ UTs. All States/UTs have launched their respective State Citizen Portals, 4.66 crore citizen requests have been received from citizens. Further, under the CCTNS, all States /Union Territories have commenced State Citizen Services Portal which facilitates citizens to file online complaints, status of their complaints, copies of FIR, details on case, arrested persons, details of stolen/recovered vehicles, file verification requests for purpose of employment, passport, registration of senior citizens, etc. Similarly, for Cybercrimes, a central portal „cybercrime.gov.in‟ has been launched by MHA for Citizens to register their complaints, which are then sent to nodal officers in the respective States/Union Territories for further action. A total of 4.63 crore FIRs have been digitized on CCTNS. Moreover, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have developed an online module under CCTNS for filing FIRs directly on theft of property and vehicle, especially in cases where accused are unknown. The States/Union Territories are competent to introduce this facility on their own in their respective jurisdiction.

4.10.2 The Committee appreciates the efforts in linking around fifteen thousand police stations under CCTNS which will help in creating a comprehensive and integrated system for effective policing through e-governance. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should consider and check the feasibility of an effective and robust online complaint management system for different categories of cases. The Committee further recommends that the MHA should coordinate with State Police and encourage them to move towards the online registration of complaints so that the cases can be registered from anywhere and investigation can begin without any delay and procedural requirements.

4.11 Security Related Expenditure (SRE) and Special Infrastructure Scheme for LWE areas

4.11.1 Regarding allocation towards Sub-Head Security Related Expenditure (SRE) and Special Infrastructure Scheme for LWE areas, the Ministry Submitted that under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme - Rs. 340.50 crore were allocated at RE stage to LWE Division and 100% of the allocated funds are utilized. Under this scheme, funds are provided to the States covered under SRE Scheme for reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the States on counter LWE operations and infrastructure, training, weaponry & hiring of vehicles, etc. In Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) - against the total allocation of Rs. 104.00 crore, Rs. 56.505 crore has been utilized until now and 100% utilization of funds is expected by March-2020. Under this scheme, funds are provided to the States for reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the States for filling critical gaps of Special forces and support to Special Intelligence branches and construction of 250 police stations in LWE areas.

4.11.2 The Committee made a query regarding the number and modernization status of the police stations in the LWE districts. The MHA submitted that it has been supporting the States in their capacity building to address LWE effectively. In this endeavour, construction / strengthening of 400 Fortified Police Stations (FPS) was approved in 2010 under the Fortified Police Stations Scheme, at a cost of Rs.2 crore for each FPS. Of these, 399 have been constructed till now. Subsequently, the Cabinet has approved „Special Infrastructure Scheme including construction of 250 Fortified Police Stations in LWE affected States‟, at a cost of Rs. 2.50 crore per FPS in 27th September, 2017, which is under progress.

4.11.3 The Committee takes note of the allocation made towards Security Related Expenditure (SRE) and Special Infrastructure Scheme for LWE but also feels that more efforts needs to be taken to end the menace of LWE from the country. The Committee is of the view that the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) can't substitute the State Police Force as their deployment is to meet the emergency situation/crisis in states for maintaining law and order. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the concerned States develop their own capabilities to face/handle such situation on permanent basis. Further, the requests for extension of deployment and increase in the quantum must also be examined and linked to the development of state police capabilities.

4.11.4 Some Members of the Committee raised the issue of delay in construction of roads and rehabilitation of surrendered extremists in most of the LWE affected districts along Telangana and Chhattisgarh border. The Committee notes that the funds have been allocated for extremist-infested district roads in the border areas of Telangana and Chhattisgarh but, the construction of roads is still pending in most of these districts. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the construction of the pending road-works should be completed without any further delay. The Committee also observes that some extremists have also surrendered over the years. But most of them are living below the poverty line on account of which they are deprived of basic education, housing and health facilities. The Committee feels that the extremism has arisen on account of real and perceived neglect, deprivation and disaffection, mainly towards the downtrodden. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should devise a robust surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy for LWE affected states so that education, gainful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities could be provided to the surrendered extremists and they are encouraged to remain in the mainstream.

4.12 Border Infrastructure & Management

4.12.1 This provision is meant for maintenance of border infrastructures along India-Bangladesh, Indo-Pakistan and Indo-China borders, various construction activities at India's International Borders with its neighboring countries, Construction of Border Out Posts and Coastal Security. The allocation made under the Head Border Infrastructure & Management is as under:

Table 4.23 (`in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 292.09 247.09 247.09 208.14 Capital 1806.35 1881.84 1881.38 1788.37

Total 2098.44 2128.93 2128.47 1996.51

4.12.2 The borders on which construction activities are undertaken are mentioned below:

(i) India-Bangladesh Border Works (ii) India-Pakistan Border Works (iii) India-China Border Works (iv) India-Myanmar Border Works (v) India-Nepal Border Works (vi) India-Bhutan Border Work

4.12.3 The construction activities include:

(i) Erection of Barbed Wire Fencing (ii) Construction of Roads (iii) Construction of O.P. Towers (iv) Flood Lighting (v) Induction of Hi-Tech Surveillance (vi) Development of Infrastructure

4.12.4 The Committee notes the reduction in allocation under Maintenance and Border Check Post-sub-head from Rs. 247.09 crore in BE 2019-20 to Rs.208.14 crore in BE 2020-21. The Ministry responded by submitting that the allocation of budget for 2020-21 has been provided based on the pace of expenditure and absorption capacity of implementing agencies. The requirement of funds will be reviewed at the Revised Estimates stage and projected accordingly.

4.12.5 The Committee asked the Ministry about the measures taken to check infiltration across the international Borders. In response to this, the Ministry submitted that the Government has adopted a multipronged approach to check infiltration by patrolling; sharing of intelligence and conduct of joint operations; erection of border fencing; installation of border floodlights; use of watercrafts/boats and floating Border Out Posts (BOPs) for domination of riverine area of the border; liaison with police, intelligence agencies, local government agencies; laying nakas; establishment of observation posts and using surveillance equipments like Night Vision Devices (NVDs); Hand-Held Thermal Imagers (HHTIs); Long Range Recce Observation Systems (LORROS), etc for effective technical surveillance. Additionally, Mobile Vehicle Check Posts (MVCPs), Area Domination Patrols (ADPs), short and long-range patrols along the border are being launched on a regular basis and review of vulnerability mapping of BOPs from the point of infiltration are carried out.

4.12.6 When asked about the fencing at India-Bangladesh Border and an update on the installation of BOLD-QIT (Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique) under the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) across Indo-Bangladesh Border, the Ministry replied that about 85% of the 4096.7 Km border length along Indo-Bangladesh border has been covered with fencing. The remaining portion will be covered by fencing and technological

solutions in the form of a Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS). BSF has undertaken an in-house pilot project (BOLD-QIT) for the deployment of technological solutions in Dhubri (61 Km), Assam which is under progress.

4.12.7 The details of the ongoing and new schemes/projects likely to be undertaken on the priority basis under the Border Infrastructure and management are:-

Table 4.24

Name of Location Date of grant Date of Dated of Bottlenecks ICP of approval beginning Completion/ construction Operationalizati on

Attari Punjab 06.11.2008 03.02.2010 13.04.2012 The construction of ICP as a greenfield project was taken up for Agartala Tripura 06.08.2010 30.08.2011 17.09.2013 the first time in the country. New problems were encountered in Petrapole West 06.11.2008 03.09.2011 12.02.2016 addition to the delay in land Bengal acquisition. The problems and issues Raxaul Bihar 06.11.2008 09.04.2010 03.06.2016 were compounded as the locations of the projects were not only at the Jogbani Bihar 14.01.2010 28.06.2010 15.11.2016 border of the country but also having a tense working atmosphere and Moreh Manipur 06.11.2008 13.08.2014 04.01.2019 difficult terrain. The availability of man and material to construct the infrastructure at the border was a challenge in itself.

In some instances, work had to be stopped due to objections by Border Guarding Forces (BGF) of the neighboring countries. Further at some of the sites, adverse weather conditions impacted the timely completion of work.

Dawki Meghalaya 04.02.2016 30.09.2016 Work terminated. The contract has been terminated by Retendered RITES under Clause-3 of the contract agreement on 17.01.2019 on account of very slow progress of the work. The contractor had filed a writ petition in Meghalaya High Court at Shillong against termination of the contract on 11.02.2019. The writ petition of contractor "dismissed" by the High Court in its judgement

dated 9th Sept, 2019.

The re-tendering action for remaining works is initiated.

UPCOMING ICPs

Name of ICP Location Date of grant Date of Dated of Completion/ Remarks of approval beginning Operationalization construction

Sutarkandi Assam 17.1.2.2018 -- -- Land Acquisition in progress

Sunauli Uttar 17.1.2.2018 -- -- Land Acquisition in progress Pradesh

Rupaidiha Bihar 17.1.2.2018 -- -- Work has been approved in February 2020.

4.12.8 The Committee notes that upcoming ICPs have received approval in 2018, but land acquisition is still going on for the two ICPs. The Committee also notes that even after a year of grant of approval, the project has not started yet which is very important to facilitate the legitimate cross-border movement of people and goods while preventing unauthorized passage. The Committee recommends that the land should be acquired within stipulated time and construction should commence immediately after land acquisition so that the project is completed on time without cost overruns. The Committee desires to be updated on the progress made in this regard in Action Taken Replies.

4.12.9 The Committee notes that the allocations made for Border Infrastructure and Management is low. The Committee observes that the only Rs. 1996.51 crore has been allocated under this Head at BE 2020-21 which is only 54.24% of the projected demand of Rs. 4363.62 crore. The Committee further notes that due to shortage of funds, construction and maintenance of bridges & roads, resurfacing works and other developmental activities get affected. Therefore, the Committee recommends that considering the geo-political scenario of India with the neighboring countries and importance of border infrastructure in border security, we must prioritize our spending and develop infrastructure and roads so that our forces can ensure effective mobility of men and machine upto the last post of the border. Therefore, the Committee also recommends that the allocations made in BE 2020-21 to the tune of Rs. 1996.51 crore should be optimally utilized.

4.13 Schemes for Safety of Women

4.13.1 This provision relates to the expenditures slated to be incurred from the Nirbhaya Fund in the Public Account on such schemes which are aimed primarily at ensuring the safety of women. A small outlay is allotted to Delhi Police for their schemes in the national capital and the rest are administered by the Ministry through releases to State/ UT Governments for certain identified

projects such as National Emergency Response System (NERS) and Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC).

4.13.2 Regarding the fund utilization for Schemes for Safety of Women, the Ministry informed the Committee that it is implementing a total of 12 Nirbhaya Fund projects. Of these, 6 projects with a total cost of Rs.647.68 crore are ongoing projects sanctioned before FY2018-19. In FY 2018-19, 4 new projects were sanctioned at a total cost of Rs.3164.11 crore. In FY 2019-20, two new projects at a cost of Rs.200 crore has been approved. Earlier, MHA's contribution to the Nirbhaya Fund corpus was Rs. 50 crores annually. However, with new projects having been commenced by MHA in the FY 2018-19, for which funding would be required, a provision of Rs.855.23 crore has been earmarked for transfer to Nirbhaya Fund corpus. The primary expenditure from this allocation is proposed for the implementation of Safe City Projects (Rs.748.26 crore) strengthening of State Forensic Labs (Rs.30 crore) and CCPWC (Rs.29.50 crore).

4.13.3 The Committee sought the reasons for the reduction of allocation from Rs. 891.23 crore in BE 2019-20 to Rs. 855.23 crore in BE 2020-21 under the sub-head National Emergency Response System and Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children. The Ministry submitted that funds have been sought for various projects under the Nirbhaya Fund being implemented by the MHA, after taking into account the projected expenditure for the year. Further, the Project on Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) has been implemented in 28 States/UTs and is likely to be completed in all the States/UTs in the FY 2020-21. The projected fund requirement for FY 20-21 for this project is Rs. 24.11 Crores as against funds earmarked in BE 2019-20, which was Rs.33.01 crore. Likewise, the requirement of Rs.29.50 crore for the CCPWC project for FY 2020- 21 as against the BE provision of 79.00 crore for 2019-20 is as per the requirement for various activities projected for this financial year. Hence, the overall requirement for the financial year 2020-21 is as per the actual requirement. Further, a total of Rs. 848.66 crore was released for implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), Cyber Crime Prevention against Women, and other Nirbhaya projects. In FY 2019-20 a total of Rs.547.01 crore has been spent till 31st January 2020.

4.13.4 Besides, some of the important achievements of Nirbhaya projects being undertaken by MHA so far include operationalization of ERSS services in 28 States/UTs, a Cyber Crime Portal for reporting crimes has been made functional, 8405 officers have been trained in handling cybercrime cases, 9 States have set up Cyber Forensic Training Laboratory, 5717 self-defense programmes covering 12.06 lakhs girls has been completed. 327 gender sensitization programmes for 1.07 lakh participants including Police have been held, a state-of-the-Art DNA Analysis facility at Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Chandigarh has been operationalized on 23rd December 2019, and a total of 7538 Officers have been trained by Bureau of Police Research &Development (BPR&D) and National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Crime (NIC&FS) in collection, handling and transportation of forensic evidence in sexual assault cases. 3120 Sexual Assault DNA Evidence Collection Kits (SAECK) were distributed to States/UTs. The details of the allocation made under this Head are as follows:

Table 4.25 (Rs. in crore)

Actuals BE RE BE 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 Revenue 837.86 863.29 823.81 842.73

Capital 10.80 27.94 27.94 12.50

TOTAL 848.66 891.23 851.75 855.23

4.13.5 The Committee notes that the Ministry is implementing the twelve schemes for which Rs. 855.23 crore has been allocated in BE 2020-21 under the Nirbhaya Fund. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should hold periodic consultations with the States and Union Territory Governments and Delhi Police regarding the implementation status of various schemes under this Head and the Ministry should take all necessary steps to overcome the bottlenecks which hamper faster implementation and consequently leads to under-utilization of allocations for Schemes meant for the safety of women. The Committee further recommends to extend the Safe City Project to all the major cities including Capitals of all States/UTs in Phase II and some new schemes needs to be started.

CHAPTER - V

DEMAND NO. 49 TO 55 - UNION TERRITORIES

5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 The Demands for Grants (Nos. 49-56) relate to the country's eight Union Territories (UTs). Of these, five relate to UTs without Legislature, namely Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Demand No. 49), Chandigarh (Demand No. 50), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Demand No. 51), Ladakh (Demand No.52) and Lakshadweep (Demand No. 53). The remaining three Grants relate to UT with Legislatures, Transfer to Delhi (Demand No. 54), Transfer to Jammu & Kashmir (Demand No. 55) and Transfer to Puducherry (Demand No. 56). The following table indicates variation, in percentage terms, between BE 2019-20 and RE 2019-20 and also between BE 2020- 21 and RE 2019-20: Table 5.1 (`in crore)

Demand B E R E Variation R E B E Variation 2019-20 2019-20 (in %) 2019-20 2020-21 (in % age)

49 - Andaman and Nicobar 4887.58 5029.16 2.89 5029.16 5234.36 4.08 Islands

50 - Chandigarh 4753.12 4868.99 2.43 4868.99 5138.10 5.52

51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1184.89 1188.24 0.28 1188.24 3520.52 8.34 and Daman and Diu (DNH) (DNH) (DNH) 1918.48 (DD) 2061.27 7.44 2061.27 (DD) (DD) 52 -Ladakh - 4367.77 0.00 4367.77 5958.00 36.40

53 - Lakshadweep 1303.49 1324.61 1.62 1324.61 1376.46 3.91

TOTAL - UTS (Without 14047.56 18840.04 34.11 18840.04 21227.34 12.67

Legislature) 54 - Transfers to Delhi 1112.00 1037.00 -6.74 1037.00 1116.00 7.61

55 – Transfers to J & K - 10191.47 0.00 10191.47 30757.00 201.79 56- Transfers to Puducherry 1601.00 1601.00 0.00 1601.00 1703.02 6.37

TOTAL - UTS (With 2713.00 12829.47 372.8 12829.47 33576.02 161.71 Legislature)

5.1.2 The overall Budget Estimate and Expenditure (as on 19th February, 2020) for the year 2020-21 pertaining to the five UTs without legislature have been given in the following table:

Table 5.2 (` in Crore)

Name of the Grant BE RE Expenditure as % of RE BE 2019-20 2019-20 on 10.02.20 2020-21

49 - Andaman and Nicobar 4887.58 5029.16 4062.49 80.77% 5234.26 Islands

50 - Chandigarh 4753.12 468.99 4128.12 84.78% 5138.10

51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1184.89 1188.24 878.30 73.92% and Daman and Diu (DNH) 3520.52 1918.48 2061.27 1593.70 77.32% (DD) 52 – Ladakh - 4367.77 - - 5958.00

53 - Lakshadweep 1303.49 1324.61 1082.55 81.73% 1376.46

TOTAL 14047.56 18840.04 11745.16 62.34% 21227.34

5.1.3 Further, the details of the Budgetary Grants allocated for these UTs during the fiscal year 2020- 21 have been given in the following table:

Table 5.3

(` in Crore)

Name of Grant Revenue Capital Total

49 - Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4611.90 622.36 5234.26

50 – Chandigarh 4643.96 494.14 5138.10 51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli and 2768.10 752.42 3520.52 Daman and Diu

52 – Ladakh 2331.72 3626.28 5958.00

53 – Lakshadweep 1174.84 201.62 21227.34

TOTAL 15530.52 5696.82 21227.34

5.1.4 The Home Secretary, apprised the Committee that the Union Territories, are administered in accordance with the provisions of Articles 239 to 241 of the Constitution. They are administered by an Administrator who is appointed by the President of India. The UTs without Legislature do

not have their own Consolidated Fund. So, all the expenditure of these UTs are booked and revenue receipts credited to the Consolidated Fund of India. On the other hand, UTs with Legislature have their own Consolidated Fund and every year, Annual Financial Statements are prepared and laid before the respective Legislative Assembly. Further, the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the UT of Daman and Diu have been merged. It has become one UT w.e.f. 26th January, 2020. Two new UTs of J&K and Ladakh have also been created since 31st October, 2019. The Ministry of Home Affairs always endeavors to enhance delegation of financial and administrative powers to the Administrators of UTs to expedite the implementation of schemes and projects. In that regard, financial powers for approving projects/schemes has been increased up to Rs.100 crore and sanction of works have been increased up to Rs. 50 crore for the UTs. Moreover, the Ministry make effort to implement some of the Central Government schemes in the Union Territories in a manner that becomes a showcase for all other States also.

5.2 Demand No. 49 - Andaman and Nicobar Islands

5.2.1 The demands projected by the UT of A&N Islands for the year 2020-21 for its different scheme/ activities, under Demand No. 49 and the expenditure incurred during 2019-20 are given in the following table: Table No. 5.4

Statement showing Projection and Allocation in BE 2020-21 Sl. Head of the Account BE 2019-20 RE 2019-20 Provis. Exp BE 2020-21 BE 2020-21 No. till 31.01.20 (projected) (Granted)

Schemes of UT 1. Welfare of Tribal and Other 0.62 0.62 0.25 0.68 0.76 Backward Classes

2. Disaster Management 20.57 2.82 1.91 26.89 19.62 3. Agriculture and Allied 19.29 16.66 9.10 30.15 20.70 schemes

4. Water Supply and Sanitation 63.47 72.26 58.19 93.94 62.51

5. Rural Development 84.43 79.40 71.47 81.80 83.90 6. Power 495.04 628.78 547.01 786.33 546.40 7. Forestry and Wildlife 29.75 29.82 19.19 37.33 30.63 8. Civil Supplies -7.69 -6.97 5.76 4.87 0.17 9. Medical and Public Health 136.06 106.84 65.90 167.91 111.81

10. Education, Sports, Arts & 72.48 73.20 52.92 94.18 69.92 Culture

11. Social Welfare 74.42 90.72 63.16 139.88 92.03 12. Village and Small Industries 3.41 4.73 3.01 7.36 7.77

13. Information and Publicity 2.65 2.80 2.34 4.21 2.38

14. Labour and Employment 3.75 5.50 3.64 11.28 2.30 15. Road Transport 29.58 33.10 25.55 39.50 28.53 16. Roads and Bridges 189.21 175.09 138.94 238.40 187.20

17. Port and Light Houses 81.90 115.20 83.75 139.89 106.69

18. Shipping 567.31 556.90 317.88 948.60 580.30

19. Civil Aviation 75.01 87.20 61.53 109.01 75.01 20. Tourism 12.64 13.47 7.64 25.39 11.09 21. Public Works 22.78 39.17 44.44 83.72 13.45 22. Housing 26.30 21.13 14.75 40.80 26.60 23. Urban Development 233.80 168.44 128.40 239.20 245.77 24. Police & Fire Control 17.15 16.37 9.14 39.57 14.40 25. Hiring of Transponder 100.00 120.00 100.00 185.00 128.00

26. Other Social Security and 0.87 0.49 0.26 0.93 0.87 Welfare Programme

Total -Schemes of UT 2354.80 2453.74 1836.13 3576.82 2468.81

5.2.2 The Committee observes that the UT of A&N Islands has not been able to achieve optimal utilization of funds under some heads such as Disaster Management, Agriculture and Allied Activities, Rural Development, Medical and Public Health, Social Welfare, Roads and Bridges, Shipping, Housing and Urban Development. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the UT Administration should ascertain the reasons for the under- utilization of funds and re-orient its focus towards resolving the bottlenecks for expeditious and prudent expenditure management and enhance the absorption capacity of the implementing agencies of the on-going projects.

Disaster Management

5.2.3 The Committee sought to know the reasons for the drastic decrease in the allocation under the Disaster Management head from Rs. 20.57 crore in BE 2019-20 to Rs. 2.82 crore in RE 2019- 20. The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Committee that the fund was under-utilized due to non-finalization of tender by BSNL for the installation of Tsunami Sirens. Besides, a provision of Rs. 17.92 crore in BE 2020-21 has been made for the same.

5.2.4 The Committee notes that the delay in the installation of Tsunami sirens due to nonfinalisation of tender by BSNL. The Committee recommends that the process of finalization of tender by BSNL for the installation of Tsunami Sirens be expedited. This will help to improve the response time in case of a Disaster and strengthen early warning and emergency communication system be installed on priority basis. The Committee also desires to be updated about the completion status of the same.

Connectivity of the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands with the mainland

5.2.5 In response to the inquiry regarding the projects/proposals undertaken for improving the connectivity of UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands with the mainland, the Ministry submitted that the Administration of A&NI entered into an agreement with M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd. on Make in India programme for construction of 2 x 1200 pax-cum-1000 ton cargo vessel for better connectivity between mainland-island. The delivery is likely in April 2021 and June 2022. Further, A&NI Administration had operated weekly one chartered flight between Port Blair- Chennai and Port Blair –Kolkata to improve Island -Mainland air connectivity and for providing affordable air travel to the Islanders, especially to the weaker section during the year 2019-20. The A&NI Administration now intends to underwrite few seats on daily basis in commercial airline flights operating between Port Blair-Chennai, Kolkata & Vishakhapatnam sectors to replace the arrangement of chartered flights, for which a tender has been floated on 6th February, 2020 for selection of airline to underwrite seats.

5.2.6 Regarding civil aviation in A&N Islands, the Ministry informed that the Port Blair is connected with Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Vishakapatnam, Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Altogether 11,495 flights operated to and fro Port Blair during 2018-19 and 8918 flights up to 15th January, 2020. Port Blair receives 17 flights a day as on date.

5.2.7 Following initiatives were taken during the last two years to improve connectivity/provide modern amenities in mainland-island & inter-island sectors and to introduce international connectivity:- (i) Civil operation at Shibpur in Diglipur- All facilities required for civil operations in Shibpur Airport are ready. MoCA is in the process of UDAN(4.1) and bidding to invite private airline operations.

(ii) Seaplane connectivity to tourism potential Islands – The Ministry of Civil Aviation has awarded the contract to Spice Jet airlines to operate seaplane from Port Blair to Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep and Long Island.  Tender for the wet lease of a single engine is under finalization by UT Administration, which will be floated shortly.  Seadromes at Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep, Long Island and Hut Bay- Survey in progress.

(iii) Greenfield Airport at Port Blair  AAI has been engaged as a consultant for the OLS and LIDAR survey and will submit a report by February, 2020.

(iv) Greenfield Airport at Campbell Bay  The Consultant engaged to carry out the digital mapping and OLS survey of the Shashtri Nagar site.

(v) Underwriting of seats in Port Blair – Chennai, Kolkata and Vizag sector  Out of 34,584 islanders (17247) traveled by ship and chartered flights (17337) during 2018-19.

 The Average cost per passenger in ship works out to Rs.21,145/- for travel from Port Blair to Chennai/Kolkata/Vizag.

 The Tender has been floated for the underwriting of seats and is to be opened on 6th March, 2020.  Approximately Rs.60 crore will be saved and at the same time islanders will benefit from subsidized air services.

(vi) International Terminal Building at Port Blair –  A new terminal building is under advanced stages of construction, which will be dedicated in June 2021.

(vii) International Connectivity - Port Blair - Singapore or Kuala Lumpur sector – VGF model  Tender floated on 27th December, 2019  Pre-bid meeting held on 7th January, 2020.  Scheduled to be opened on 18th march, 2020

5.2.8 The Committee appreciates the initiative taken to improve intra-island and inter- island connectivity. The Committee recommends that timelines fixed for various projects may be adhered to.

Power

5.2.9 The UT of A&N Islands has been allocated Rs. 546.40 crore in BE 2020-21 under this Head. On being enquired by the Committee about the measures taken to increase power generation and harnessing the renewable sources of energy in the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Ministry replied t hat the project/schemes have been taken to increase the Power Generation as detailed below:

Conventional:- A&NI Administration has a proposal to install 0.8 MW capacity containerized DG set at Baratang which will fulfill the long pending demand of Baratang and Kadamtala. On a long term basis, National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC) will establish 50MW Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power plant at Hope Town, South Andaman. The LNG being a clean source of energy shall help to achieve the target of 60% de- dieselization of these islands with the clean and green source of energy in the power sector. The LNG Power Plant with the Floating Storage Regasification Unit(FSRU) will be one of its kind on the eastern coast of India. The work of power plant and gas supply/infrastructure shall be awarded by NTPC by March 2020 and this project is expected to be completed by April 2020.

Renewable:- 17.5 MW Solar Power Plant is under installation along with 16 MWp, 6 MWhr by NLC, expected to be commissioned by March 2020. The grid-connected 1- 50KWp capacity Rooftop Solar PV power plants with hybrid/ordinary inverter and battery energy storage system in the residential/commercial/Industrial sector at various locations in A & N Islands under Net Metering Policy. The RE plan for Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been considered by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the meeting

held on 27.08.2019 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Government of India, MNRE. The ongoing projects in the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) sector are as follows:

(i) The tenders for 4MWp floating Solar at Kalpong with 1 MWh BESS will be floated by 1st week of January 2020. (ii) The A&N Administration is in the process of signing of MoU with SECI for setting up 11.7 MW with 11.5 MWhr battery storage at various locations of A&N Islands. (iii) Floating of tender for the installation of 1.7MWp Solar Plants with 1 MWh BESS for Swaraj Dweep (1.0MWp) and ShaheedDweep (0.7 MWp) by SECI is on the way ahead. (iv) Setting up of 6 MWp Solar Power Plant with 9 MWh BESS in Middle Andaman and RE Power Plants in Little Andaman is under finalization with SECI. (v) SECI/NLC has also been requested to re-visit and explore the possibility of establishing 4 MWp Floating Solar at Dhanikhari Reservoir.

5.2.10 The Committee notes that the A&N Islands still have to depend on the conventional sources of energy for power generation. The Committee is of the considered view that the Diesel generated power must be minimized as it pollutes the serene environment and the use of solar energy for power generation be intensively promoted taking into account the weather conditions of the Islands. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the UT Administration must undertake requisite measures to ensure the installation of roof-top solar power plants in all the buildings in the Islands beginning with all government buildings. The UT administration may also consider giving subsidies to its locals. The Committee also recommends that the ongoing work pertaining to the floating solar plants must be completed expeditiously. The Committee also urges the UT administration to carry out a feasibility study of wind farms for power generation.

Medical and Public Health

5.2.11 On being asked by the Committee about the reasons for the reduction under subhead 'Medical and Public Health' from Rs. 136.06 crore in the BE 2019-20 to Rs.111.81 crore in the BE 2020-21, the Ministry replied that during the FY 2019-20, an amount of Rs. 26.20 crore was surrendered under Grant-in-Aid heads due to the availability of the unspent amount with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIMERS). Accordingly, only an amount of Rs 31 crore has been allocated under BE 2020-21 under Grant-in-Aid to ANIMERS against the allocation of Rs 49 crore in BE 2019-20.

5.2.12 Further as per the progress of works under the Capital head, an amount of Rs. 21.70 crore has been allocated during 2020-21 as against the allocation of Rs. 29.15 crore during 2019- 20. During the year 2020-21 up-gradation of CHC Diglipur to Sub District Hospital For extending better health care to the population of North Andaman and procurement of Medical equipment for GB Pant Hospital & other Hospitals has also been proposed.

5.2.13 The Committee appreciates the plans to upgrade the Community Health Centre (CHC), Diglipur to Sub District Hospital for extending better health care to the population of North Andaman and procurement of medical equipments for GB Pant Hospital and other Hospitals. The Committee, however, is displeased to note the under-utilization of fund by the

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIMERS) and reduction of allocation under capital head for FY 2020-21 as compared to FY 2019-20. The Committee, therefore, recommends to increase and improve the utilization of funds for the health care. The UT administration should also ascertain the reasons for under-utilization and take appropriate remedial measures to obviate the same in the future.

Roads and Bridges

5.2.14 Against the projected demand of Rs 238.40 crore under the sub-head „Roads and Bridges‟ for BE 2020-21, the granted allocation is Rs. 187.20 crore. The allocation made for the same was Rs. 195.32 crore in BE 2018-19 and Rs. 189.21 crore in BE 2019-20. In a reply to the questionnaire, the Ministry submitted that there has been under-utilization of funds under this head for both 2018-19 and 2019-20 due to non-utilization of previous grants.

5.2.15 The Committee is constrained to express its displeasure over continuous under- utilization of grants under 'Roads and Bridges'. For an allocation of Rs. 175.09 crore under ‘Roads and Bridges’ in RE 2019-20, only Rs.138.94 crore ha been spent till 31st January 2020 for the intended purpose. Therefore, the Committee recommends to fastrack the projects for construction of Roads and Bridges. The Committee also desires to be apprised about the reasons for the continuous under-utilization of funds under this head.

Shipping

5.2.16 The allocation under the sub-Head „Shipping‟ is Rs. 580.30 crore in BE 2020-21 which is Rs 368.30 crore less than the projected demand. Further, an allocation of Rs 567.31 crore and Rs. 556.90 crore was made under this head in BE 2019-20 & RE 2019-20 respectively and only Rs. 317.88 crore has been utilized up to 31st January, 2020. The Ministry in reply to a questionnaire submitted that due to the underutilization, cargo and vessel-related charges are outstanding and due to the shortfall of allocation, operational expenses, stevedoring, crew wages, port dues of mainland- Island vessels will be affected.

5.2.17 The Committee notes that the cargo and vessel-related charges are outstanding and reduced allocation will affect the operational expenses, crew wages, etc. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs must take up the matter of higher allocation to the UT of A & N Islands with the Ministry of Finance at RE Stage to meet the fund requirement and settle the outstanding dues.

5.2.18 The ongoing projects in the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to complete/achieve the target of the following during 2020-21:- (i) Acquisition of 02 Nos High-Speed Emergency Response Vessels. (ii) Continuation of Satellite bandwidth of 4.448 Gbps for maintaining redundancy for the Chennai Andaman and Nicobar Islands-Submarine Optical Fiber Cable project. (iii) Conversion of Energy Meter into Smart Energy Meter. (iv) Fourth Stage Payment of 1x1200 Pax-cum-1000 Ton Cargo Vessel. (v) Fifth Stage Payment of 2x500 pax-cum-150 ton cargo vessel. (vi) Laying of Submarine pipeline from Pongi Balu to Rutland for transportation of water.

5.2.19 The Committee takes note of the ongoing infrastructure projects in the UT and recommends for completion of the projects within the stipulated time and without cost overrun. The Committee also desires to be updated about the completion status of the ongoing projects.

Tourism

5.2.20 The administration of the UT of A&N Islands informed the Committee that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of the most sought after tourist destinations of India. The islands are famous for its serene, white sandy beaches characterized by sparkling blue waters. Tourism is the major industry in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In 2019 about 5.05 lakh tourists including 16000 foreign tourists visited Andaman and Nicobar. All-out efforts are being made to promote tourism in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Some of the recent initiatives in this direction are as under:- i) Improved Connectivity a) Civil aviation operation at Shibpur in Diglipur – Airport is ready. Operators to be encouraged through UDAN 4.1. b) Seaplane connectivity to tourism potential Islands – MoCA awarded three destinations to Spice Jet. c) Greenfield Airport at Port Blair – Survey is in progress. d) Greenfield Airport at Campbell Bay – Survey is in progress. e) Modernization of existing helicopter fleet and capacity addition – Proposal has been sent to MHA. f) International connectivity between Port Blair-Singapore or Kulalumpur sector in the VGF model – Tender floated. g) Floating jetties at North Bay, Carbyn‟s Cove and Aberdeen Jetty have been completed. h) Floating jetty at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (Ross Island) Island is under progress. i) Yacht Marina - Final study report has been received from the Indian Port Association and placed before PMB‟s Board meeting held on 2nd August, 2019. The Board has approved the Yacht Marina project. The first phase will be taken up under the State Sector Plan (SSP) funding. Tendering is under process. ii) Review of Restricted Area Permit for promoting tourism - 30 islands have been excluded from the RAP regime for promoting tourism vide Notification dated 29th June, 2018 and 17th September, 2018 respectively. The Requirement of mandatory registration of foreigners arriving in these islands within 24 hours has also been removed. The flow of foreign tourists is likely to increase in the coming years. iii) e-Visa facility for Tourists - The Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 6390(E) and S.O 6391(E) dated 31st December, 2018 has declared the Port Blair Airport of Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as an Authorized Immigration Check Post for entry into/exit from India with valid travel documents for all classes of passengers. iv) Development of Support Services and Infrastructure – Following support services/tourism infrastructure are under various stages of progress under “Swadesh Darshan”:-

a. International standard public convenience at 29 tourism sites – In progress. b. Setting up of SCUBA diving centre at Port Blair-completed c. Retro-reflective road signage boards for Neil Islands -completed d. Retro-reflective road signage boards for Havelock Island - completed e. Bharathpur/Laxmanpur beach at Neil Island, Baludera (Raman Bagicha) at Rangat, Ram Nagar at Diglipur, Lalaji Bay at Long Island & Kalaphatar Beach at Swaraj Dweep- Work completed. f. Improvement of seating gallery for light and sound show inside national memorial jail at Port Blair – Work completed. g. Up-gradation of tourist facilities at National Memorial Cellular Jail – Work Completed. h. Provided illumination of the façade of National Memorial Cellular Jail at Atlanta Point, Port Blair – Work completed. i. Provided illumination of the façade of Andaman Club Port Blair – In process. j. New Tourist Information Centres at Swaraj Dweep and Diglipur have been opened. k. 10 No. E-Auto Rickshaw procured and operated as a shuttle service at Swaraj Dweep. v) Cruise Tourism- Cruise Tourism Policy for A&N Islands has been formulated in 2019 where Port Management Board has been made a single window for receiving applications and getting all permissions from departments within 7 days. Port charges have also been reduced by 15% for single entry and 25% for multiple entries to incentivize incoming cruise.

5.2.21 Apart from the initiatives listed above, the following major eco-tourism projects are underway. While formulating these ready to take projects, due care has been taken as to environmental, tribal and security concerns.

Four Eco-tourism PPP projects of Long Island, Aves Island, Smith Island and Shaheed Dweep

5.2.22 Islands Development Agency (IDA), an apex body has taken forward the holistic development of the Islands. IDA has mandated NITI Aayog to coordinate and provide guidance for developing a holistic master plan and support infrastructure in A & N Islands. Accordingly, in the first phase, four tourism projects for setting up beach resorts in Long Island, Aves Island, Smith Island and Shaheed Dweep have been identified. As per the decision of the Islands Development Agency (IDA) in its meeting held on 24th April, 2018, Andaman and Nicobar Island Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) is assigned with the task of implementation of the project as Project Management Unit.

5.2.23 The Committee notes that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of the most sought after tourist destinations of India and therefore, there is a need to formulate a Tourism Policy for the UT. This will lead to the growth, promotions and sustenance of tourism and related activities in the A&N Islands. The Tourism Policy should give equal opportunities to all the stakeholders involved in the tourism-related activities like the local people, private sector and NGOs. It should include provisions to promote effective communication and greater intra-coordination within various Islands of A&N Islands. As tourism is mainly a private sector driven industry, it is important for the administration of the A&N Islands to act as a facilitator for tourism. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should pursue with the Ministry of Tourism and administration of A&N Islands and prepare a Tourism Policy for the UT at the earliest. The

Committee further recommends that the UT Tourism Policy, upon release, must be placed in the public domain to gain wider publicity and promotion. The Committee further recommends that four tourism projects for setting up beach resorts in Long Island, Aves Island, Smith Island and Shaheed Dweep Islands as identified by Island Development Authority (IDA) should be completed on priority.

5.2.24 The Committee also notes that Restricted Area Permit has been removed from certain areas to promote tourism. The Committee recommends that MHA should take up the issue with the administration of the UT of A&N Islands to consider the aspects related to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage i.e. eco-sensitive areas and tribal culture while making proposals for the development of tourism in the UT.

5.3 Demand No. 50 - Chandigarh

5.3.1 The demands projected by the UT of Chandigarh for its various scheme/activities, for the year 2020-21, under Demand No. 50 and the expenditure incurred during 2019-20 are given in the following table:

Table No. 5.5

Amount in Crore Name of the BE RE Expen BE 2020- BE 2020-21 Scheme/Head 2019-20 2019-20 31.01.2020 21 Projected Granted

Revenue 01 - Salaries 1923.00 1923.00 1736.46 2026.04 2011.25 02 - Wages 260.03 272.22 222.24 300.15 300.15 03 - Overtime 11.00 16.00 8.48 12.00 12.00 Allowance 05 - Rewards. 0.69 0.69 0.39 0.69 0.69 06 - Medical 23.45 23.49 18.03 23.60 23.62 Treatment 11 - Domestic Travel 3.19 3.10 1.81 3.06 3.06 Expenses 12 - Foreign Travel 0.80 0.80 0.00 0.80 0.80 Expenses 13 - Office Expenses 114.91 110.61 73.67 119.12 114.12 14 - Rent Rates and 18.01 24.51 14.73 18.39 18.39 Taxes 16 - Publications 2.26 2.25 1.33 2.26 2.26 20 - Other 4.59 5.84 3.24 4.41 4.41 Administrative 21 - Supplies and 897.67 909.10 830.52 918.07 915.57 Material 22 - Arms and 3.00 1.40 0.09 3.00 3.00 Ammunition 24 - P.O.L. 54.00 54.00 43.43 54.00 54.00 25 - Clothing and 3.11 0.86 0.17 1.31 1.31

Tentage 26 - Advertising and 1.35 1.58 1.31 2.41 2.41 Publicity 27 - Minor Works 97.86 76.94 47.82 89.58 79.59 28 - Professional 14.58 14.64 9.01 14.05 12.05 Services 30 - Other Contratual 8.67 8.59 4.23 8.60 8.60 Services 31 - Grants-in-aid - 552.98 627.17 546.82 1078.57 727.05 General 33 - Subsidy 0.04 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.00 34 - Scholarships\ 6.08 10.20 2.31 5.63 5.63 Stipends 36 - Grants-in-aid - 107.00 107.00 81.72 128.40 120.00 Salaries 41 - Secret Service 1.00 1.40 0.80 1.50 1.50 43 - Suspense 23.15 21.54 15.53 22.73 22.73 50 - Other Charges 219.07 185.41 120.17 199.74 199.79 TOTAL : Revenue 4351.49 4402.36 3784.33 5038.13 4643.96 Capital 51 - Motor Vehicles 20.02 25.41 16.63 36.31 30.31 52 - Machinery and 29.15 29.15 16.72 30.78 23.86 Equip 53 - Major Works 334.83 394.83 235.05 538.05 424.68 54 - Investments 3.23 3.14 2.14 2.91 2.91 60 - Other Capital 14.40 14.10 9.52 12.05 12.38 Expenditure TOTAL : Capital 401.63 466.63 280.06 620.10 494.14 GRAND TOTAL : 4753.12 4868.99 4064.39 5658.23 5138.10

5.3.2 The Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh, informed the Committee that the entire money of the UT is deposited and appropriated from the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI). In 2016-17, the UT received Rs. 4,268 crore and gave Rs. 3,904 crores to CFI. In 2017-18, the UT received Rs. 4,692 crore had gave Rs. 4,121 crore to CFI. Last year, the UT received Rs. 4,536 crore from the Government of India and its revenue contribution to CFI was Rs. 4,589 crore which is a surplus of Rs. 52 crore. But, there is still a requirement of funds in the UT because 13 villages have been added to the Municipal Corporation of the UT and infrastructure development is badly needed there. Moreover, the devolution of money to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh is guided by the Delhi Finance Commission. As per their calculation, Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh is asking Rs. 1,400 crore as per their formula and the Administration of the UT of Chandigarh has been able to give them only Rs.375 crore.

5.3.3 He, further informed the Committee that the UT of Chandigarh has been allocated Rs. 5,138 crore in BE 2020-21 out of which 50 per cent would go towards salary and wages, Rs. 1,000 crore for purchase of power and medicine, Rs. 800 crore for grant-in-aid to municipalities, schools and colleges, purchase of buses, vehicles, etc. Therefore, an extra allocation is needed for the development of 13 villages that have been added to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh.

5.3.4 The Committee notes that the UT of Chandigarh has been allocated Rs. 5138.10 crore in the BE 2020-21 which is 520.13 crore less than the projected amount of Rs. 5658.23 crore. The Committee is of the firm view that this significant shortfall would adversely affect the development of the thirteen transferred villages to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the shortfalls in budgetary allocation at Budget Estimates stage must be favorably looked into at the Revised Estimates stage.

Municipal Corporation

5.3.5 The administrator of UT of Chandigarh informed the Committee that the thirteen villages have been transferred to Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh in March 2019 for the operation and maintenance of various services. The infrastructure for the services like drinking water supply, sewerage system, stormwater drainage system was laid in these villages about 15-20 years back. As these villages are in the vicinity of Chandigarh, they have attracted population and accordingly, the population in these villages has increased enormously, due to which the capacity of the infrastructure has become inadequate. The drinking water supply needs augmentation to bring its level at par with the urban norms. Some roads need recarpeting, street lights are to be provided and the existing conventional street lights are also required to be replaced by LED lights. Chandigarh UT Administration is preparing a proposal for the up-gradation of civic amenities in these villages.

5.3.6 The Committee was further informed that Chandigarh is a small Union Territory of 114 square kilometres with approximately 12 lakh population, landlocked by Punjab and Haryana. The Union Territory cannot be developed as an industrial hub. To preserve the architectural heritage of Le Corbusier, many restrictions have been imposed, due to which the city cannot get much revenue from commercial expansion, advertisement, housing, etc. Therefore, more allocation is required to ensure proper development of the Union Territory in all the areas.

5.3.7 The Committee notes the condition of infrastructure in the 13 villages that have been added to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh in 2019. The Committee feels a sense of urgency in allocating more funds to the UT of Chandigarh for proper infrastructure development of these 13 villages i.e. to provide drinking water, sewerage system, stormwater drainage system, street lights, roads, horticulture works, etc. The Committee, therefore, recommends the MHA to take up the matter of increasing the allocation to the UT of Chandigarh with the Ministry of Finance at RE Stage.

Power

5.3.8 The administrator of the UT of Chandigarh informed the Committee that the Empowered Committee of National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) in its meeting held on 31st July, 2018 has technically approved the project for an amount of Rs.241.49 crores for installation of approx. 2,00,000 Smart meters in Chandigarh. 70% of the total cost i.e. Rs.169.04 crores will have to be borne by the Chandigarh Administration and the balance 30% i.e. Rs.72.45 crore will be borne by National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), Ministry of Power, Government of India. Further, NITI Aayog has supported the proposal. The proposal is under consideration in consultation with concerned agencies/ Deptt. in the Govt. of India for administrative approval of the Project.

5.3.9 The Empowered Committee, under the chairmanship of Secretary (Power), Government of India, has decided that the project be awarded by 31st March, 2020, failing which it would be deemed as canceled. The Chandigarh Administr ation has already requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to expedite the administrative approval/ expenditure sanction of the Smart Grid Project of Chandigarh. The meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of MHA may be called soon.

5.3.10 The Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh, informed the Committee that the additional grant may be provided to the UT of Chandigarh during the financial Year 2020-21 to bear 50 per cent of the Smart Grid Project.

5.3.11 The Committee understands the importance of the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) which would serve the need of an electrical grid with automation, communication and smart meters that can monitor power flows from the point of generation to the point of consumption and ensure control of power flow or curtailment of loads matching generation on a real-time basis. This is a very positive move for the conservation and efficient use of power. The Committee, therefore, recommends the MHA to expedite the administrative approval/ expenditure sanction of the Smart Grid Project of Chandigarh so that the project can be awarded at the earliest.

Roads and Transport

5.3.12 There has been an increase in allocation for 'Road and Transport head' from Rs. 39.83 crore in BE 2019-20 to Rs. 49.10 crore in BE 2020-21. The Ministry informed the Committee that additional funds have been allocated for purchase of new buses during 2020-21 to improve the Public Transport System, construction of New Bus Stand at Raipur Kalan, World Bank Schemes (Intelligent Traffic Management System), procurement of buses, computerization, development works of Bus Stand- Sector 17 & 43, their workshops at Depot No. 1,2 & 3, etc.

5.3.13 The Committee while discussing DFG 2020-21 for Demand No. 50 (Chandigarh) in its meeting held on 19th February, 2020 sought status on the approach Road to Chandigarh Airport. The Advisor to the UT of Chandigarh replied that the Chandigarh Airport has become an International Airport and the present runway is continuing. The connectivity to the Airport is from the Punjab side, which is at a distance from the city of Chandigarh as well from Panchkula and its extension in the State of Haryana. The long- distance to Airport is causing inconvenience to the commuters. Therefore, the shortest possible approach to the Airport is being explored. The matter was taken up by the Chandigarh Administration in the Inter-state Coordination meeting for the Integrated Development of Chandigarh and its Region, with the Chief Secretaries of Haryana and Punjab.

5.3.14 The Advisor of the administrator of the UT of Chandigarh further informed the Committee that in the meeting of the Inter-state Regional Plan for Chandigarh Region, it was informed by Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh Administration that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been appointed as a Consultant by Airport Authority of India for conducting feasibility study for construction of underpass to provide connectivity to the International Airport. In the report submitted by DMRC, it has been mentioned that the total length of the road connectivity is 6.41 km approx. including approaches and clover leaves. Out of this, 3.458 km is at

grade, 1.88 km is underground and 1.072 km is elevated. Further, other options for the shortest route are also being explored with the surrounding States.

5.3.15 The Committee enquired about the construction of a small patch towards the Chandigarh airport which is about to be completed and the Government of India is in talks with the Government of Punjab. The Advisor to the Administrator, Chandigarh informed the Committee that the Punjab Government is not keen on opening the entrance to the Chandigarh side because the Aero city is being developed. Besides, the Air Force do not want two entries citing that in between two entries there is some strategic location in which they don't want the civilians to travel. But the work on seven- kilometre stretch, which will reduce the distance to the airport will be completed soon.

5.3.16 The Committee is aware that the short approach road towards Chandigarh airport was functional in the past. But now, around extra 30 kms needs to be covered while traveling to Chandigarh airport because the entry has changed to the other side and approaching the same is time-consuming. A huge amount has been invested in this international airport. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Home Ministry should conduct a meeting with the Advisor of Administrator, Chandigarh, the Chief Secretaries of Punjab, Haryana and the Secretary, Civil Aviation and resolve the issue of seven kilometre stretch towards the Chandigarh airport. If need be, it may be taken up at Home Ministry level with the concerned Chief Ministers.

Zirakpur-Tribune Road

5.3.17 Regarding the progress of the flyover at Tribune Chowk in Zirakpur, the Advisor of Administrator of the UT of Chandigarh submitted that the work has been approved by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, vide letter dated 11th February, 2019 amounting to Rs.183.74 crore. Accordingly, the bids for the work were invited by the Engineering Department, Chandigarh Administration. The tender was approved in favour of the lowest bidder by the committee constituted for the technical / financial evaluation of the bids. Subsequently, the letter of acceptance was issued to the lowest agency M/s DRAIPL-DMR Builders (JV) amounting to Rs. 137.40 Crores. Meanwhile, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Hon‟ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana regarding the cutting of trees.

5.3.18 The Committee is aware that the matter of Zirakpur-Tribune Road is Sub-Judice with the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana. The Committee reiterates its recommendation in para No. 5.14.4 in 209th Report on Demand for Grants (2018-19) on the submission made by the Advisor, UT Administration of Chandigarh regarding better traffic management in and around Chandigarh and improving connectivity to the City. The Committee was given to understand that the UT Administration, in coordination with NHAI, is working on a new project from Zirakpur to Tribune Chowk road section for better traffic management in and around Chandigarh. The Committee, however, recommends that all new project/projects undertaken must be completed expeditiously.

5.4 Demand No. 51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

5.4.1 The demands projected by UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for its different scheme/activities under Demand No. 51 for the year 2020-21 have been furnished in the following table: Table 5.6

(Rs. in crore) Name of the Scheme/Head BE RE 2019- Expenditure BE 2020-21 BE 2019-20 20 2019-20 (Projected) 2020-21 (Granted) President, Vice President/Governor, 2012 2.28 2.28 1.07 2.29 2.31 Administrator of Union Territories 2014 Administration of Justice 5.36 5.36 4.58 6.44 5.78

2029 Land Revenue 2.68 2.68 2.28 3.09 2.95

2030 Stamps and Registration 1.06 1.06 0.91 0.88 0.88

2039 State Excise 6.02 6.02 4.56 6.72 8.11

2040 Taxes on Sales, Trade etc. 3.3 3.3 1.78 3.24 3.12

2041 Taxes on Vehicles 4.2 4.2 3.14 4.72 4.53

2052 Secretariat-General Services 10.72 10.72 6.63 11.16 10.86

2053 District Administration 7.7 7.7 6.55 8.72 8.15

2054 Treasury and Accounts Administration 4.41 4.41 3.70 4.92 4.94

2055 Police 75.98 75.98 71.89 105.22 85.23

2056 Jails 1.28 1.28 0.82 1.4 1.29

2058 Stationery and Printing 1.97 1.97 1.29 0.5 0.5

2059 Public Works 13.32 13.32 11.48 15.81 13.26

2070 Other Administrative Services 18.23 18.23 16.46 30.25 22.24

2202 General Education 232.61 220.61 179.18 261.24 236.73

2203 Technical Education 17.35 17.35 15.56 22.77 20.07

2204 Sports and Youth Services 4.57 4.57 2.98 7.12 4.66

2205 Art and Culture 1.72 1.72 0.75 1.93 1.77

2210 Medical and Public Health 137.68 137.68 114.24 164.37 145.49

2211 Family Welfare 2.01 2.01 1.06 2 2

2215 Water Supply and Sanitation 9.22 9.22 7.57 12.35 9.67

2216 Housing 3.04 3.04 1.98 3.01 2.95

2217 Urban Development 169.57 161.75 89.03 342.07 229.83

2220 Information and Publicity 1.71 1.71 0.44 1.93 1.72 Welfare of Scheduled Castes, 2225 Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward 5.07 5.07 0.62 4.73 5.27 Classes and Minorities Labour, Employment and Skill 2230 9.57 9.57 6.35 10.21 9.76 Development 2235 Social Security and Welfare 7.7 7.7 6.31 18.55 8

2236 Nutrition 0.5 0.5 0.32 0.8 0.7 Relief on account of Natural 2245 1.91 1.91 0.69 2.12 1.95 Calamities 2401 Crop Husbandry 4.88 4.94 3.36 6.52 5.98

2402 Soil and Water Conservation 1.72 1.72 1.40 1.58 1.65

2403 Animal Husbandry 6.62 6.74 3.32 7.42 6.67

2404 Dairy Development 3.08 3.08 1.86 5.59 3.37

2405 Fisheries 1.86 1.86 1.08 1.89 1.89

2406 Forestry and Wild Life 22.41 22.41 21.06 31.48 28.48

2408 Food Storage and Warehousing 8.44 8.44 5.53 8.45 8.44

2425 Co-operation 0.88 0.88 0.54 1.1 0.87

2435 Other Agricultural Programmes 0.08 0.08 0.01 0.1 0.09

2515 Other Rural Development Programmes 425.27 400.27 275.56 446.5 394.75

2702 Minor Irrigation 2.86 2.86 2.09 2.51 2.71

2711 Flood Control and Drainage 1.89 1.89 1.69 1.6 1.95

2801 Power 1123.45 1326.45 1102.08 1364.42 1362.76

2810 New and Renewable Energy 0.34 0.34 0.15 0.38 0.35

2851 Village and Small Industries 11.18 11.18 3.03 11.53 11.22

2852 Industries 8.87 1.25 1.04 9.04 9.03

3051 Ports and Light Houses 1.57 1.57 0.74 1.58 1.57

3053 Civil Aviation 23.5 13.9 9.97 45.31 38.44

3054 Roads and Bridges 13.54 13.54 10.92 14.95 14.56

3425 Other Scientific Research 1.28 1.28 0.64 1.35 1.3

3435 Ecology and Environment 0.5 0.5 0.31 0.5 0.5

3451 Secretariat-Economic Services 0.01 0.01 0.00 0 0.01

3452 Tourism 13.61 13.61 7.53 13.75 13.42

3454 Census Surveys and Statistics 1.16 1.16 0.94 1.3 1.3

3456 Civil Supplies 1.69 1.69 0.76 1.7 1.65

3475 Other General Economic Services 0.4 0.4 0.34 0.44 0.42

Total Revenue 2443.83 2584.97 2020.17 3041.55 2768.1

4055 Capital Outlay on Police 4.89 4.89 2.08 9.78 7.66 Capital Outlay on Staionery and 4058 0.27 0.27 0.00 0 ... Printing 4059 Capital Outlay on Public Works 53.38 53.38 44.97 94.37 60.23 Capital Outlay on Other 4070 6.3 6.3 2.18 14.1 8.1 Administrative Services Capital Outlay on Education, Sports, 4202 89.47 89.47 45.97 114.93 101.95 Art and Culture Capital Outlay on Medical and Public 4210 137.58 137.58 62.23 220.71 147.92 Health Capital Outlay on Water Supply and 4215 29 29 10.87 18.7 18.75 Sanitation 4216 Capital Outlay on Housing 3.2 3.2 0.69 3.75 3.75

4217 Capital Outlay on Urban Development 15.21 15.21 0.04 0.15 0.16 Capital Outlay on Welfare of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, 4225 0.2 0.2 0.00 0 ... Other Backward Classes and Minorities Capital Outlay on Social Security and 4235 0.00 0 Welfare 4250 Capital Outlay on other Social Services 0.45 0.45 0.05 0.45 0.45

4401 Capital Outlay on Crop Husbandry 0.4 0.4 0.17 0.81 0.75

4403 Capital Outlay on Animal Husbandry 0.68 0.68 0.14 0.58 0.58

4405 Capital Outlay on Fisheries 3 3 0.05 4.9 4.9 Capital Outlay on Forestry and Wild 4406 9.62 9.62 5.11 14.33 11.83 Life 4425 Capital Outlay on Co-operation 1.25 1.25 0.00 5 2.5

4701 Capital Outlay on Medium Irrigation 1 1 0.00 1.5 1 Capital Outlay on Command Area 4705 2 2 0.97 2 2 Development Capital Outlay on Flood Control 4711 2 2 0.00 2.04 2.04 Projects 4801 Capital Outlay on Power Projects 50.51 50.51 35.09 112.4 34.66 Capital Outlay on New and Renewable 4810 3 3 1.24 25 5 Energy Capital Outlay on Village and Small 4851 0.48 0.48 0.17 0.5 0.48 Industries

Other Capital Outlay on Industries and 4885 0.1 0.1 0.00 0.6 0.6 Minerals Capital Outlay on Ports and Light 5051 13.7 13.7 0.94 10.2 10.2 Houses 5053 Capital Outlay on Civil Aviation 10.51 10.51 0.01 45.51 36.51

5054 Capital Outlay on Roads and Bridges 177.34 177.34 144.92 289.14 228.39 Capital Outlay on Other Scientific and 5425 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 Environmental Research 5452 Capital Outlay on Tourism 43.54 48.54 35.25 56.43 61.95 Capital Outlay on Other General 5475 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.05 0.05 Economic Services 6401 Loans for Crop Husbandry 0.4 0.4 0.38 0 ... Total Capital 659.54 664.54 393.52 1047.94 752.42

Total Gross 3103.37 3249.51 2413.69 4089.49 3520.52

5.4.2 The Committee observes that the reasons for amalgamation of the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was to strengthen administrative efficiency and fast track development. However, the budgetary allocation for the UT is Rs. 3520.52 crore in BE 2020-21 which is only about thirteen percent more than the allocation of Rs. 3103.37 crore in BE 2019-20 of both the UTs put together. The Committee feels that more funds are needed to cater to the overall development of the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The Committee, therefore, recommends that additional funds should be sought at an appropriate stage to give pace to the development of the UT.

Tourism

5.4.3 The Committee sought to know whether the fund allocation for Tourism during the F.Y. 2020-21 is adequate to meet the requirement of the execution and promotion of the Tourism Projects. The administrator of the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu replied that the expenditure of the F.Y. 2019-20 of 3452-Minor Works was Rs.1.21 crore. The demand for grant for Tourism Department for F.Y. 2020-21 is Rs.1.51 crore. As the new projects like extension of beach cleaning and maintenance project, Road cleaning and maintenance project, e-toilet project etc. is to be executed, additional grant of Rs.3.12 crore may be required during the F.Y. 2020-21 at RE stage to meet the requirement of execution and promotion of the Tourism Projects.

5.4.4 Moreover, some of ongoing major projects of capital nature under tourism section are as follows:- (i) Beautification & Extension of Moti Daman Fort Front Development project and Development of Children Memorial Garden, Jetty Garden and Amphitheater at Moti Daman estimating Rs.14.03 crore and provision of Rs.12.00 crore. is kept for F.Y. 2020-21. (ii) Development & Beautification of Moti Daman Fort at behind Post Office, DMC Garden, Outer Periphery from Jay Resort up to Main Entrance Gate estimating Rs.15.00 crore. and provision of Rs.15.00 crore is kept for the F.Y. 2020-21.

(iii) Development of Chhapli Sheri Beach &Moti Daman Fort Front at Daman estimating Rs.32.97 crore and provision of Rs.5.00 crore is kept for F.Y. 2020-21. (iv) Improvement, Beautification, Landscaping and Development of Devka Garden, Nani Daman estimating Rs.13.00 crore and provision of Rs.11.00 crore. is kept for F.Y. 2020-21. (v) Development and beautification of Moti Daman fort estimating Rs.15.00 crore and provision of Rs. 15.00 crore is kept for F.Y. 2020-21.

5.4.5 The Committee takes note of the measures taken by the Administration of the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and recommends to formulate a comprehensive Tourism Policy to develop and promote in the UT in a organised way. The Committee further recommends that the tourism potential in the UT may also be assessed and adequate funds may be allocated for fast infrastructural development like roads, resorts, beaches, etc. that will boost tourism in the UT needs to be met.

Demand for Mini-Legislative Assembly

5.4.6 The Member of Parliament, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu enquired about the feasibility of establishing a Mini Assembly/ Vidhan Sabha in the UT. The administration of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu submitted that the UT is a Small Union Territory having only three Districts viz. Daman, Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The total population of Daman District as per the 2011 census is 1,91,173 with an area of 72 sq Km., of Diu District is 52,074 with an area of 40 sq. Km. and the population of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 3,43,709 with an area of 491 sq. Km. The total area of the UT is 603 Sq. Km. and the total population is 5,86,956.

5.4.7 Further, the citizens residing in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu have an adequate share in participatory democracy. The will of the people of the UT is represented in the Parliament (Lok Sabha) through its Members of Parliament. As per the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, 1992, this UT has two-tier Panchayats- Village and District Level in Rural Areas and in the Urban Areas of all three Districts, there are Municipal Councils namely Silvassa Municipal Council, Daman Municipal Council and Diu Municipal Council. All the Municipal Councils and District Panchayats have public representatives as its President, Vice-President and Councillors / Members, which are elected by the people directly through elections. The President and Vice-President of the Council / Panchayat are elected from the Councillors / Members. The Public Representatives of the Municipal Councils / District Panchayats ensures to improve quality of life, provide social and community welfare amenities with the public, private participation, environmental improvement, cleaning & greening campaigns, etc. in the functioning of the Union Territory. Hence, considering the above, the establishment of Mini Assembly/Vidhan Sabha in the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is not feasible at this stage.

5.4.8 The Committee is of the opinion that the Legislative Assembly do provide due representation particularly to the various tribal communities and women and their participation in the administration. The Committee also notes the point that there are elected representatives at the local/district level. Keeping all this in view, the Committee is of the opinion that the MHA may reconsider the proposal for establishment of a mini-legislative assembly that will lead to a broader representation and participation of elected representatives on various policies/plans that will fulfil the aspirations of the people of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

5.5 Demand No. 52 –Ladakh

5.5.1 The Committee notes that an amount to the tune of Rs. 5958 crore has been allocated for UT of Ladakh in BE 2020-21. The Committee sought to know the UT Administration's plans to utilize this allocation in the upcoming fiscal year. The Ministry replied that the Union Territory of Ladakh would be spending a major share of the Budget 2020-21 for infrastructure development of new UT. The major projects would be construction of Secretariat, Residential building for the officers and staff, construction of Rajniwas, repair and maintenance of the existing infrastructure. Besides this, agriculture, horticulture and tourism sector would be the focus areas so that the livelihood of the people of Ladakh can be substantially enhanced. The approximate distribution of the Budget between important sectors of Infrastructure, Social Sector and Individual beneficiaries is as under:

Table 5.7

Sector Rs. in Crores

Infrastructure Development, UT Secretariat 1100 Roads and Bridges, Kargil Airport

Social Sector, Education, Ladakh University 1000 Health, Tribal Affairs

Incentive Based Projects, Agriculture 800 Horticulture, Tourism, Tribal Affairs

5.5.2 The Member of the Parliament of the UT of Ladakh asked that why only 4% of Budgetary allocation at RE stage to the UT of Ladakh has been spent in the current Financial year of 2019-20. The administrator of the UT of Ladakh replied that all allocations to the UT of Ladakh have been made after October when the winter season sets in and due to extreme temperatures, construction work could not be carried out. Further, the roads from J&K and Himachal Pradesh are also closed due to which movement of material for various construction work is not possible. For the year 2020-21, all departments have been asked to finalize their tendering process before the 15th March, 2020 to save crucial working time.

5.5.3 The following are the main proposals projected by the administration of the UT of Ladakh for the fiscal year 2020-21: (i) Tourism Publicity/ Promotion outreach capacity/ Building Digital Communication and E- Platforms/Winter Tourism Events/ Ice Hockey and Polo. (ii) Trekking and adventure sports institutes in Ladakh. (iii) Development work in Tourism Development Corporations in Zanskar/Leh and Kargil. (iv) Promotion of Eco-Tourism including Home-stays and related activities.

(v) Façade Makeover and Underground Cabling etc: Kushok Bakula Airport to Leh market/ and Kargil Old market. (vi) Development of Heritage Sites in Leh and Kargil/Documentation/catalog (vii) Indus River Front, Suru River Front and Sangam River Front (viii) Convention Centre at Leh and Kargil. (ix) Project consultancy/Hiring of Consultant/Operation & Maintenance.

Power

5.5.4 The allocation of Rs. 54.07 crore has been made under this Head for the year 2020-21. The Administrator of Ladakh submitted that it faces the problem of severe power shortage during the winter seasons and the old infrastructure of the department needs augmentation. The proposed budget utilization for the power generation in Ladakh during the financial year 2020-21 is as under:

Table 5.8

Amount Activity (Rs. In Crore) Hydel Generation: 26.93 8 Nos. of HEPs with installed capacity of 10.56 MW are under operation and generate power during the summer period from April to November.

Some projects are proposed for RMU as the machines have lived their useful life. Dha and Hanu HEPS, 9 MW each are scheduled for full commissioning during the current financial year 2020-21 and will add 18 MW to the total Hydel Power and will shut down about 5 Nos. of DG sets in the adjoining villages of the projects.

Diesel/Gas Generation: 0.16

To meet the minimum load demand in the area which is not connected to the Grid/Hydel Projects, 58 Nos. of DG sets with the installed capacity of 7.93 MW are being run and power is being provided for 8 hours.

A Sufficient amount of fund is required for the operation and maintenance of these Diesel Generating Stations.

Transmission and Distribution: 26.88

66/11kV with total rating of 99.3 MVA receiving stations with 340.61 KMs of 66kV line length are in operation for transmission of power from NHPC owned HEPs and 220 kV Grid Stations. About 1000 Nos. of Distribution transformers along with 2700 KMs of 11kV line and 3100 KMs of LT Lines are in operation for power distribution to meet the power demand of about 53000 consumers spread in the whole length and breadth of the Union Territory of Ladakh within the twin districts of Leh and Kargil.

Following the supply of power through the national grid, the demand for power supply has increased manifold during the last few years requiring augmentation of distribution

transformers, HT/LT lines, segregation of lines, improvement of sub-stations, laying of new lines to meet the requirement of power supply.

TOTAL AMOUNT 53.97

5.5.5 Further, Ladakh has a huge potential for power generation from various sources such as Hydel, Solar and Geo-thermal. Present Power generation in Ladakh is as under: Table 5.9

(in MW)

SUMMER WINTER

LEH KARGIL TOTAL LEH KARGIL TOTAL

47 46.35 93.35 12.0 5.9 17.90

GAP BETWEEN DEMAND AND AVAILABILITY (MW) IN WINTERS DEMAND SLTS AVAILABILITY GAP Shortage LEH KARGIL TOTAL Supply

28 22 50 18 32 10 22

(i) Two new Hydel Power Projects at Dah and Hanu in Leh district, with a capacity of 9 MW each, are at a completion stage. (ii) At present Grid Power is not being supplied to villages up to Zanskar, Nubra and the Changthang areas of Ladakh and Power requirements of these villages are being met through DG Sets installed at different villages. (iii) Under Solar Power projects, a 7.5 GW (5 in Leh and 2.5 in Kargil) project is approved by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the initial tendering process is on. (iv) Work of 220 KV D/C Line between Zainakot to Alusteng is complete and Ladakh can draw about 20 MW of power from the Northern Grid. (v) Under the Prime Minister‟s Development Package (PMDP), approved projects the UT of Ladakh has signed an MoU with SECI for purchase of 15 MW of power (7.5 for Leh and Kargil each). The projects would be commissioned in Leh and Kargil respectively.

5.5.6 The Committee takes note that Ladakh faces shortage of 22 MW of power during the winter seasons and the old infrastructure in the power sector needs augmentation. Further, sufficient funds are required for operation and maintenance of the Diesel Generating Stations. The Committee also understands that Ladakh has a huge potential for Hydel, Solar and Geo-thermal power. But, there has been an allocation of only Rs. 54.07 crore for the

power sector which is quite low for installation of power plants in the UT. Therefore, the Committee recommends that additional funds may be provided to the UT at RE stage to increase its power generation capacity. Further, existing infrastructure in the power sector should be upgraded to maintain continuity of power supply.

Connectivity

5.5.7 On connectivity of Ladakh with the rest of the country, the Ministry apprised the Committee that the roads connecting the UT of Ladakh to the state of Himachal Pradesh and to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir are National highways and are managed by the Border Road Organization (BRO).

5.5.8 Regarding air connectivity, the Ministry informed that it is key to the economic growth of Ladakh. An increase in air connectivity also spurs tourism. Ladakh is one of the popular tourist destinations in the country. The topography, area and climatic conditions of Ladakh are very tough and unique, as it remains cut off from rest of the country for almost 6 months. Air connectivity throughout the year in Ladakh is the basic necessity for both tourists and the local populace. The Union Territory of Ladakh presently has three Airports viz Leh, Thoise (Nubra) and Kargil. At Leh Airport, almost all commercial Airlines operate their flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Jammu and Srinagar. Further, Kargil district has one small Airport where presently the Indian Air Force operates AN-32 aircraft for the civilian passengers. Under Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAAN), the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India has approved Kargil and Thoise (Nubra Valley) airports for operation of civil aircraft, but these have not started yet. The expansion of the Kargil airport is under consideration. Moreover, Civil Helipads at a few sub-divisions of UT of Ladakh are functional where Helicopters (Rotary Wing Aircrafts) operate. But, the UT Administration requires helipads at all the Sub Divisions, Tehsils and Blocks of the UT of Ladakh. At present, the UT Administration has to rely on the Indian Air Force for the evacuation of emergency patients, besides airlifting of the passengers of Zanskar and Kargil.

5.5.9 To improve the connectivity of UT of Ladakh with the rest of the country and far-flung areas with Ladakh, the UT of Ladakh immediately requires Helicopter and fixedwing aircraft. The Civil Aviation Department of Ladakh proposes to use the allocated budget for the following:

Tourism

5.5.10 The Committee desired to know about the the allocation of Rs. 47.50 crore and for which schemes/programme/projects will it be used for the development and promotion of tourism in the newly formed UT of Ladakh. The Ministry replied that the Department of Tourism is promoting sustainable development of Tourism in the Union Territory of Ladakh through Eco-tourism, Home- Stays and Astro Tourism. Emphasis is also being laid on employment generation among the youth of Ladakh. The main areas on which the budget 2020-21 would be spent are as under:

(i) Tourism Publicity/ Promotion outreach capacity/ Building Digital Communication and E- Platforms/Winter Tourism Events/ Ice Hockey and Polo (ii) Trekking and adventure sports institutes in Ladakh (iii) Development work in Tourism Development Corporations in Zanskar/Leh and Kargil (iv) Promotion of Eco-Tourism including Home-stays and related activities

(v) Façade makeover and underground cabling etc : Kushok Bakula Airport to Leh market/ and Kargil Old market (vi) Development of Heritage Sites in Leh and Kargil/Documentation/catalog (vii) Indus River Front, Suru River Front and Sangam River Front

(viii) Convention Centre at Leh and Kargil (ix) Project consultancy/Hiring of Consultant/Operation & Maintenance

5.5.11 The Committee understands that the Ladakh region offers multiple tourism options that cater to the taste of a vast array of tourists from varied groups and the development of tourism is integral to the holistic development of Ladakh. Further, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should coordinate with the administration of UT of Ladakh to ensure that sufficient funds and due publicity are given for the promotion of tourism in the Ladakh region. The Committee recommends that an elaborate tourism development plan should be conceived for Ladakh which should focus on promotion of rural, theme-based and adventure tourism. Besides, new destinations for the tourists and film industry needs to be opened. The Committee also recommends the Ministry to coordinate with Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Finance to provide adequate budgetary support for the development and expansion of Kargil and Thoise (Nubra Valley) airports to begin the operation of civil aircraft from there.

Education

5.5.12 The administration of the UT of Ladakh apprised the Committee about the proposals for the development of central educational institutions in Ladakh;

(i) Ladakh does not have any central professional institute and students from Ladakh have to go out to pursue higher professional studies after school. (ii) Ladakh has the potential to be a hub of higher Central educational institutes like IIT/ IIMs or a Central University. (iii) Feasibility studies may be carried out by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. (iv) A provision of Rs 5 crore has been kept in the Budget 2020-21 for a Tribal Research Institute, A detailed feasibility study about Tribal Research Institute and its organic linkage with Tribal Research Institute in Shillong would be carried out by the University of Ladakh.

5.5.13 The advisor to the Lt Governor of the UT of Ladakh also informed the Committee about the measures for developing cultural heritage institutions in Ladakh: (i) Construction of New Archives Repository. (ii) Purchase of airtight fumigation chamber for cleaning of the records. (iii) An amount of Rs.20.00 crore has been projected for the development of heritage sites in Leh and Kargil to preserve the ancient monuments.

5.5.14 The Committee feels that there is need to promote education as its serene beauty is ideal for educational institutions and students from all across the country can come to Ladakh to pursue various courses. The Committee is of the view that this will not only help

Ladakh to impart quality education at an affordable rate but will also connect Ladakh with the rest of the country-psychologically, culturally and educationally. 5.5.15 The Committee recommends the MHA to establish a tribal research institute in Ladakh. The Committee further recommends that the MHA should engage with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and endeavour to create an organic relationship among various tribal research institutes of the country in the form of institutional exchange or linkage to enrich the research on tribal culture and their development.

Administration

5.5.16 The Member of the Parliament of the UT of Ladakh stated that there are only two Secretaries in Ladakh, looking after fifteen departments each. Therefore, there is a need for more Secretary level officers in the UT of Ladakh. The Home Secretary responded that when the division was done, a Committee was set up and they have divided a lot of assets, resources and manpower also. There are the District Councils and some departments have been transferred to them.

5.5.17 The Committee feels that in order to accelerate the pace of development in the newly carved UT of Ladakh, a strong and effective administration is required. Therefore, MHA should expedite the process of setting up of new administrative institutions and related infrastructures.

5.6 Demand No. 53 - Lakshadweep

5.6.1 An allocation of Rs. 1349.71 crore has been made for the UT of Lakshadweep in BE 2020- 21. The details of major projects proposed to be undertaken in 2020-21 under various Sectors in the UT of Lakshadweep are as given below. Table No. 5.10

I. Education & Allied Activities Allocation Programme/ Activity proposed in BE 2020-21 (Cr.) Construction of school buildings and its maintenance 10.00 Scholarship to students 9.35 Running & maintenance of Calicut University Centres 5.10 Grant to Panchayat for running and maintenance of schools like the purchase of books, purchase of furniture, conducting of the educational tours, conducting other events, etc. 26.50 Conducting various sports and games events and participation of UTL teams in national events 4.40 Organizing arts events and maintenance of libraries 0.45

Construction of Sports stadia and library buildings 3.20 Grant Total 59.00

II. Agriculture and allied activities Allocation Programme/ Activity proposed in BE 2020-21 (Cr.) Grants to DP for implementation of farmer welfare programmes under Crop Husbandry 7.00 Grants to DP for implementation of land reclamation and irrigation programmes under Soil and Water Conservation 0.70

Construction of buildings for Agriculture 0.40 Grants to DP for implementation of farmer welfare programmes under Animal Husbandry 15.00 Construction of buildings for veterinary hospital, poultry farms, etc. and maintenance 1.03 Grants to DP for implementation of fishermen welfare programmes under Fisheries and by Department 5.20 Construction of buildings for Fisheries 0.50 Purchase of Ice Plants, Workshop equipment, etc. 1.00 Schemes for supporting cooperative societies 2.38 Construction of buildings for Cooperation 0.75 Loans to Cooperative Societies 0.10 Grant Total 34.06

II. Energy Security & Allied Activities Allocation Programme/ Activity proposed in BE 2020-21 (Cr.) Purchase of HSD for power generation 90.00 Repair and maintenance of DG sets and equipment 9.00 Maintenance of power generation and distribution networks 1.22 Grants to LEDA for implementation of renewable energy programmes 1.50 Maintenance of street lights 0.55 Purchase of DG sets, Transformers and other equipment & instruments 12.00 Construction of powerhouse and allied buildings 1.00 Grant Total 115.27

Tourism and allied activities Allocation Programme/ Activity proposed in BE 2020-21 (Cr.) Maintenance of tourist builds 0.20 Capacity building training for existing staff and training of local students in tourism courses 0.40 Procurement of water sports instruments, furnishing items, health club equipment, etc. 0.50 Participation of fairs and festivals, Printing of publicity materials, advertisement of Lakshadweep Tourism 3.50 Repair of Departmental crafts 0.05 Hiring of manpower for implementation of schemes 0.15 Beach beautification 0.05 Construction of Tourist Cottages/ Huts 5.00 Purchase of Water scooters, Dive boats, etc. 0.75 Purchase of Equipment and Machineries/ Floating jetties, etc. 0.75 Investment in LTDC 0.50 Grant Total 11.85

Export of Tuna Fish and fixing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for purchase of Dry Fish and Tuna Fish

5.6.2 The Administrator of the UT of Lakshadweep informed the Committee that the Coconut & Fish play the most important role in the life of every citizen in Lakshadweep. The total catch of all fisheries in the calendar year 2019 was 22928 tonnes (Tuna verities constituting 19444 tonnes). Further, the U.T. of Lakshadweep has recently issued guidelines (20th December, 2019) for issuing NOC for collecting fresh fishes (Tuna & Tuna like fishes) from Lakshadweep to the mainland. This has enabled the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) registered Exporters to collect fish & allied products from Lakshadweep. Three such exporters have visited, explored and send samples of fresh Tuna & Dried Tuna to Japan, Sri Lanka and USA. One exporter has set-up a small office in Agatti for the purchase of Yellow Fin Tuna (much in demand in Japan). Some of his international buyers have already visited the islands.

5.6.3 Regarding Dried Tuna (Massmeen), the Administrator of the UT of Lakshadweep submitted that traditionally, the only method of preservation of tuna known to the islands is drying the same. The dried product is Massmeen, which is the only way of preservation for transportation and trade and hoarding for rainy seasons. This primitive method of drying the fish is laborious, time- consuming and uneconomical. Therefore, there is a need to train them and establish centres for packing of fresh catch for export. This transition may take time. Slowly, it is proposed to phase out the drying method because Lakshadweep has modern technology that can help in exporting fresh tuna. Till such time, there is a need to give a minimum support price for producing Massmeen (dried fish). There is a market for the same in Japan & Sri Lanka. Besides, a Committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Secretary (Fisheries) with Member of Parliament, President cum Chief Counselor, District Panchayat and other officers for fixing an MSP for Massmeen. The above mentioned Committee has discovered that minimum cost production of Massmeen is Rs.456/- per kg and recommended a support price of Rs.400/- per kg. The department proposes to the same and sells the product through Lakshadweep Co-operative Marketing Federation. It is also proposed to give GAP funding to the Lakshadweep Co-operative Marketing Federation and for that, the UT of Lakshadweep may need a budget provision of Rs. 12 crore to support the scheme.

5.6.4 The Committee takes note of the huge potential of fish production in Lakshadweep. The Committee, therefore, recommends that a scientific approach for development and modernization of the fisheries sector in Lakshadweep may be adopted at all stages from fish catching and its subsequent handling to its storage, processing and packaging. The Committee also recommends that better fishing equipments and training should be provided to the fishermen and better deep freezing plants, canning facilities and fish processing units be established on a priority basis. The Committee observes that Lakshadweep has tremendous potential for fish export, especially Massmeen but concrete measures are required to harness this potential. The Committee, in this connection, recommends that the Ministry along with the administration of the UT of Lakshadweep must chalk out a detailed strategy, in consultation with the Marine Products Export Development Authority, for developing the export potential of marine produce of Lakshadweep which would improve the economy of Lakshadweep. The Committee further recommends the Ministry to take up the matter with the Ministry of Finance for allocation of a sum of Rs. 12 crore as projected by the UT, for procuring Massmeen at MSP on a priority basis.

Tourism

5.6.5 The steps being taken for improving Tourism in UT of Lakshadweep are as follows:

(i) Islands Development Agency (IDA), an apex body has taken forward the holistic development of the Islands. IDA has mandated NITI Aayog to coordinate and provide guidance for developing a holistic master plan and support infrastructure in Lakshadweep Islands. The Lakshadweep Administration has been pursuing to develop high-end Eco-Tourism projects at Kadmat, Minicoy and Suheli Islands through PPP mode and is in the final Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. Evaluation of applications submitted at Request for Qualification (RfQ) stage has already been completed. And in the second stage, five islands namely Agatti, Chethlat, Bitra, Kadmat and Kalpeni have been identified for the development of eco-tourism projects.

(ii) The Department of Tourism, UTLA is in the process of permitting the development and operation of private tourist homes for the islanders, in various islands such as Agatti, Kavaratti, and Androth.

(iii) Construction of 32 eco-friendly wooden huts at Bangaram Resort (Flagship of Lakshadweep Tourism) is going to be completed by April 2020 and the department of tourism has initiated the process for developing luxury tents at Thinnakara Island and resort tents at Kiltan, Chethlat, and Bitra islands of Lakshadweep.

(iv) Draft guidelines for the promotion of film shooting as well as for the opening of dive centres in Lakshadweep are ready and these guidelines will be finalized by March 2020.

(v) The Lakshadweep Administration is in the process of updating and finalizing a Tourism Policy which will take care of all aspects of promoting high-end eco-tourism in the islands of Lakshadweep.

5.6.6 The Committee reiterates its recommendation made in para (2.1.8) of its 204th Report on Administration and Development of Union Territory of Lakshadweep that the growth of tourism in Lakshadweep is highly desirable as it would not only generate employment opportunities but also bring foreign exchange to Lakshadweep. However, reckless and unsystematic growth may prove to be counter-productive by harming the fragile ecosystem of the Islands. Hence, the Committee feels that the tourism plan of the UT Administration must strike a balance between the realization of tourism potential and the ecological sustainability of the Islands. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs must strive to develop the tourism in Lakshadweep on the development model adopted by Maldives and Mauritius, both of which focus on high-end and low-volume luxury tourism, along with continuing the current cruise-based tourism approach which would certainly help to regulate the number of visitors to the Islands and to generate substantial amount of revenue.

5.7 Demand No. 54 - Transfers to Delhi

5.7.1 An amount of Rs. 1116 crore has been allocated to the UT of Delhi in BE 2020-21. The demands projected by the NCT of Delhi for its different scheme/activities under Demand No. 54 for the year 2020-21 have been furnished in the following table: Table 5.11 (`in crore) Name of the Scheme/Head BE RE Funds received BE BE 2020-21 and Expenditure granted 2019-20 2019-20 (up to 2020-21 31.01.2019) projected

Central Assistance to Union 472.00 472.00 354.00 1650.00 626.00 Territories

Grants in lieu of share in 325.00 325.00 243.75 8150.00 325.00 central taxes & duties

Compensation to 1984 riot 10.00 10.00 0.00 10.00 10.00 victims

Grants towards contribution 5.00 5.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 to Union Territory Disaster Response Fund

Additional Central Assistance 300.00 225.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 for EAP - WTP of Chandrawal

Additional Central Assistance - - - 90.00 0.00 for EAP - WTP of Wazirabad

Total 1112.00 1037.00 747.75 10055.00 1116.00

5.7.2 Under the Grant, the funds are allocated and released to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi as share in Central taxes and Duties and Central Assistance for the financing of their projects/schemes. No projects/schemes specific fund has been allocated to GNCTD under this Demand. The funds allocated for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi are utilized to meet their revenue expenditure as well as funding of their projects/schemes.

5.7.3 The Ministry in its reply to the Committee furnished head-wise and scheme-wise utilization status of allocations made during the financial year 2019-20 as below: Table 5.12 (`in crore) Name of the BE RE Expenditure Reasons for BE RE Expenditure Reasons for Scheme/Head 2018- 2018- 2018-19 underutilization 2019-20 2019-20 2019-20 underutilization 19 19 (upto 31.01.2019) Central 449.99 449.99 449.99 Fully utilized 472.00 472.00 354.00 Fully utilized Assistance to

Union Territories Grants in lieu 325.00 325.00 325.00 Fully utilized 325.00 325.00 243.75 Fully utilized of share in central taxes & duties Compensation 10.00 10.00 6.25 -- 10.00 10.00 0.00 Utilization to 1984 riot certificate has victims not been submitted by GNCTD. Grants towards 5.00 2.50 0.00 For finalizing 5.00 5.00 0.00 For finalizing contribution to of the of the Union accounting accounting Territory procedure for procedure for Disaster DDRF is DDRF is Response pending with pending with Fund GNCTD. GNCTD. Additional 0.01 80.00 80.00 Fully utilized 300.00 225.00 150.00 Being utilized Central Assistance for EAP - WTP of Chandrawal Total 790.00 867.49 865.58 1112.00 1037.00 747.75

5.7.4 The Committee observes that under the Sub-Head 'Contribution to Delhi Disaster Response Fund' the Expenditure for the FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 up to 31st January, 2020 has remained nil. The reason furnished for the same is that the pendency of accounting procedure for Delhi Disaster Response Fund with Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). The Committee is very disappointed over the long delay in finalization of accounting procedure and therefore; recommends that the Ministry must pursue with the GNCTD again on a priority basis to finalize the accounting procedure.

Water Treatment Plant

5.7.5 The Committee sought to know the reasons for halving the sub Head “Additional Central Assistance for Externally Aided Project (Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant) to Rs. 150 crore in BE 2020-21 against the allocation of Rs. 300 crore in BE 2019-20. The Ministry informed the Committee that the project of Chandrawal is divided into 06 packages and on each occasion concurrence of JICA is required so there is a delay in award of work. During the current financial year, only one work of construction of WTP could be awarded therefore, an allocation of Rs. 225 crore was made at the RE 2019-20 and accordingly provision of Rs. 150 crore has been proposed in the BE 2020-21, which can be increased in RE 2020-21 based on the pace of expenditure of the project.

5.7.6 The Principal Secretary, Finance, GNCT of Delhi informed the Committee that the Wazirabad project is funded 70 percent from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan and 30 percent cost is borne by the GNCTD. The agreement with the ADB is likely to be fructified in March, 2020, and after that, funding will start. The Delhi Jal Board has already given the tender for package 1 and 2. These packages are also ready. They had requested that some notional amount

should have been kept for this particular project which has been nil in BE 2020-21. So, 30 percent of the fund for the project will be borne by GNCT of Delhi. The Additional Secretary, MHA, apprised the Committee that the MHA has not assigned any fund for the Wazirabad WTP because the demand made by the GNCTD for Wazirabad WTP has been duly projected to the Finance Ministry. But the Finance Ministry, given the overall resource envelop, may cut wherever they think that they don‟t have enough resources. In this particular matter, the reason why it was not funded in the 2020-21 Budget was that the bilateral formalities between the ADB and the GNCTD were pending. As and when they get completed, at the RE stage, MHA will again request the Finance Ministry to consider it.

5.7.7 The Committee notes that the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) projects in Delhi are being funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Committee hopes that once bilateral formalities between NCT of Delhi and ADB about this project are completed, the MHA should make a request to the Ministry of Finance for allocation of funds for this project at RE stage.

Landfill sites at Bhalswa and Ghazipur

5.7.8 The Committee is aware of the lingering issue of waste dumping and collection at the landfill sites of Bhalswa and Ghazipur.The Committee opines that there are twin challenges in the Landfill sites, i.e. removal and valorisation (recycling or compositing wastes) and management and treatment of the continuous flow of fresh waste per day at these places.

5.7.9 The Committee is surprised to note that the GNCTD has not able to address the issues of two landfill sites in the national capital. The Committee firmly believes that there is an urgent need to find a permanent solution to the issue of landfills at Bhalswa and Ghazipur. Therefore, the Committee recommends that a concrete plan should be chalked out in the matter. Further, periodic consultation/review should be carried out between the MHA, GNCTD, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and foreign experts groups and effective/regular monitoring to ensure the waste handling and management at these sites.

5.8 Demand No. 55 - Transfers to Jammu & Kashmir

5.8.1 An amount of Rs. 30757 crore has been allotted to the UT of J&K in BE 2020-21. The Committee sought to know the Administration‟s Plans to utilize the allocation Rs. 30757 crore in the upcoming fiscal year. The Administrator of the UT replied that the amount is in addition to the resources raised by the UT and will be spent on various items including 7th CPC allowances and LTC, for meeting the salary, pension, gratuity etc., for disaster management projects and financing of projects implemented by rural and urban local bodies and for financing the projects and schemes of UT of J&K. Additional requirements, if any, will be reviewed at RE stage and projected accordingly. The demands projected by the UT of J&K for its different scheme/activities under Demand No. 55 for the year 2020-21 have been furnished in the following table:

Table No. 5.13

(Rs. in crore) Disaster Response Fund for meeting 279 unforeseen eventualities as per the guidelines

of the Disaster Response Fund. For meeting 7th CPC Allowance and LTC as 4800 per commitments of Hon'ble Prime Minister and Hon'ble Home Minister For meeting the salary, pension and other 22000 revenue component deficit For the financing of projects implementation 1248 in rural and urban local bodies for one year For financing UTs projects/Schemes. 2430 Grand Total 30757

5.8.2 The details of the Sector-wise Revenue being generated in the last 03 years:

Table No. 5.14

(Rs. In crore) Sector 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 (Actuals) (Actuals) (Actuals) (BE) (7 Months + 5 Months)  Revenue Receipts

AOwn. Tax Revenue aGST:. (SGST/IGST/COMPENSATION) 0 2611 5134 8051 bSales. Tax/ VAT 6012 4493 1757 1500 cExcise. Duty/ Toll 569 1616 2151 2450 dLand. Revenue, Stamps & Registration 1238 816 784 1220 Fee, MST & Others TOTAL( OWN TAX REVENUE) 7819 9536 9826 13221 BNon. - Tax Revenue 4072 4363 4188 4468

GRAND TOTAL 11891 13899 14014 17689

Special Package to the J&K

5.8.3 The Chief Secretary of the UT of J&K informed the Committee that the special package namely Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP) to the tune of Rs.80,000 crore was announced in the year 2015. The package is a combination of various ongoing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and some specific projects belonging to J&K. The package continues in the year 2020-21. The latest status of the package is as under: Table No. 5.15

I Amount allocated: Rs. 58,627 crore II Number of projects: 54 i. Projects executed by GoI/Agencies: 19 (Rs.27,121 crore) ii. Projects executed by GoJK/Agencies: 35 (Rs.31,506 crore) III Status of projects: i. Projects completed/ substantially completed: 14 ii. Ongoing/ work in progress: 32

iii. Slow moving: 3 iv. At DPR satge: 4

v. Not taken-off: 1 IV Sanctioned cost of the projects: Rs. 45,407 crore V Funds released Rs. 29984.11 crore VI Funds utilized: Rs. 28170.97 crore

5.8.4 When asked about the completion status of the PM‟s Special Developmental Package for Kashmir (PMDP), 2015, the Chief Secretary informed the Committee that PMDP as on December, 2019, forty six percent of that has been spent and the projects of two AIIMS, one at Jammu and one at Srinagar; railway lines; National Highways, etc are going on. Seven projects have already been completed. By the end of the financial year 2020-21, 75 percent of the expenditure will be incurred and by the end of 2021, 90 percent will be spent. Further, the PMDP, which is Rs.80,000 crore, is a separate allocation and is reflected in the individual Department's budget.

Investment

5.8.5 Jammu and Kashmir is a promising investment destination, with an investor-friendly economic niche. Jammu and Kashmir presents a vast untapped potential both in the secondary as well as the tertiary sector. J&K tops in the production of Saffron, Apple, Walnut and the second largest producer of Wool in the country.

5.8.6 In this backdrop, the following fourteen Focus Sectors have been identified for investment: (i) Manufacturing Sector (ii) IT & ITES Sector (iii) Agro and Food Processing (iv) Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals (v) Infrastructure and Real Estate (vi) Film Tourism Industry (vii) Herbal and Medicinal Plants (viii) Milk Poultry and Wool Production (ix) Education and Skill Development (x) Tourism and Hospitality (xi) Horticulture and post-harvest management (xii) Renewable Energy (xiii) Handloom and Handicrafts (xiv) Agriculture, Mulberry and Production of Silk

5.8.7 Jammu and Kashmir has a vast potential to cater to a diverse group of Tourists. Efforts are being made to revive Kashmir as the most favoured film shooting destination. Investments in Film Production, Film Studios, Film Cities and Multiplexes has a huge potential.

5.8.8 Being the largest producer of Apple, Walnut, Cherry and Almond in India, there is a huge scope for the food processing sector. Currently, the production of Apple has touched 19.801 Lakh MT, 2.7 Lakh MT in the case of Walnut, 35 MT Saffron. This sector is mostly unexplored hence presenting huge investment potential.

5.8.9 Jammu and Kashmir presents a promising scope in Milk, Fish, Poultry & Wool Production. With Wool production of 7,218 MT and 600 MT of Trout Fish production; investments in Fish Farming, Wool Processing Plants and Cold Store Chain presents a sector of great scope.

5.8.10 J&K is one of the finest quality silk producers worldwide. Though 31000 families are involved in this field, yet a very low level of value addition due to lack of adequate reeling units takes place. Currently, more than 70% of the raw cocoon is exported outside the UT.

5.8.11 With 300 medicinal plant species found in J&K, there is a diverse Agro-Geo climate for high altitude medicinal plants present in the region. Unexplored treasure of Ayurveda presents a possibility of establishing Mandi of Medicinal Plants on PPP Mode, Specialized AYUSH Wellness centres, Cluster mode cultivation of Medicinal and herbal plants.

5.8.12 Health Sector provides scope for the establishment of Pharma, Park, Medi City, Super Speciality Hospitals. Likewise, sectors of Infrastructure, IT, Renewable Energy, Education and Handicrafts present a promising opportunity.

5.8.13 More than 48000 Kanals (6000 Acres) of Government land in J&K has been found feasible for establishing new Industrial Estates for expanding the existing Industrial Estates, besides, creation of Infrastructural facilities.

5.8.14 Various Incentives, besides support in the shape of infrastructure and facilities, are being provided by the Government of J&K and GoI in the form of incentives both in the manufacturing and service sectors.

5.8.15 Government has taken several reformative measures in departments like Health & Drug Controller, Agriculture, Pollution Control Board, Labour, Forest, Power Development, Fire, Excise & Taxation, High Courts, Housing & Urban Development, Industries and Commerce in areas like labour, property registration, single-window clearance system and central inspection framework have been implemented under State-level BRAP, leading to a smoother regulatory ecosphere.

5.8.16 The Committee notes that there exists a huge potential that can be explored in terms of exotic agrarian products, tourism and hospitality, industrial estates, handloom and handicrafts. But to realise this potential, there is a need to improve the connectivity of J&K with the rest of India.

5.8.17 To improve air connectivity, the Committee recommends that necessary measures must be taken to keep the airfares for J&K under a reasonable limit. The Committee also recommends that the number of flights from Srinagar to Leh and from Srinagar to Kargil may be increased. Given the mountainous terrain and the frequency of landslides in the region, the Committee recommends that helicopter services may be further augmented by putting additional helicopters into service for tourist facilitation. Lesser-known and far flung destinations like Gurez, Bangus, Kishtwar, etc. should remain connected throught these additional helicopter services. Tourist schemes should also be devised efficiently so as to connect Srinagar with other major cities, especially in the peak tourist season.

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5.8.18 The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs along with the J&K Government should engage with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India, to facilitate the operation of international flights from Sheikh ul-Alam Airport, Srinagar. The Committee also recommends that the infrastructure provided at Srinagar Airport must be improved for the same.

5.8.19 To boost handicraft industry in J&K, the Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should take up with the Ministry of Finance seeking some exemption to handloom and handicrafts under the implementation of GST to ensure a market for the handloom and handcrafted products which are presently underperforming due to competition with cheap imports. The Committee recommends that the State Government may introduce skilled craft in the curriculum in order to educate children about the rich traditional handloom and handicrafts heritage of the UT. This will also go a long way in ensuring livelihood in the UT, whilst ensuring the longevity of these prized handloom and handicraft skills.

5.8.20 The Committee emphasizes the need for proper physical and social infrastructures like land, capital, storage, roads, railways, air connectivity, communication, power, skilled workforce to attract new industries and entrepreneurs into J&K. The Committee also recommends setting up a Planning Board and investment promotion agency in J&K in a stipulated time to formulate investment plans and coordinate with the industries from various sectors and countries to increase investment in J&K. The MHA should also hold periodic meetings with the Planning Board for guidance and addressing the issues with the concerned Ministries of the Government of India.

Employment

5.8.21 The Committee sought to know about the initiatives/ schemes proposed to employ the people for the UT and a proposal for the reservation of seats to the ST, SC, OBC, women and differently-abled persons. In reply, the Ministry submitted that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has collected details of vacancies at Gazetted, Non-Gazetted and Class IV levels. The available data indicates vacancies of 22078, 54375 and 7552 at Class IV, Non-Gazetted and Gazetted level respectively. The details are further being scrutinized and after finalization of the exact vacancies available for direct recruitment, the Class IV and Non-Gazetted vacancies shall be referred to the Service Selection Board and Gazetted vacancies to the Public Service Commission for selection. Simultaneously, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has undertaken various reforms to bring transparency in the selection process. Selection Committees for selection of Class IV posts have been abolished and the task for conducting the selection of Class IV posts has been assigned to the Service Selection Board. The selection shall now be conducted solely based on written tests to be conducted by the Service Selection Board. Similarly, in respect of Gazetted and Non-Gazetted posts, the relevant rules have also been modified providing therein that the selection shall be made based on written tests to be conducted by the recruiting agency and oral test.

5.8.22 The Committee notes that there are vacancies of 22078, 54375 and 7552 at Class IV, Non-Gazetted and Gazetted level, respectively and their recruitment will be done by the Staff Selection Board. The Committee recommends to expedite the recruitment process and fill the vacancies in a time bound manner.The Committee further recommends to reserve seats for

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the local youth so that they can get due share in the Government jobs of the UT. The Committee also recommends the administration of the UT of J&K to assess the requirement of manpower after being established as a UT and notify it on a priority basis.

5.9 Demand No. 56 - Transfers to Puducherry

5.9.1 An amount of Rs 1703.02 crore has been allotted to the UT of Puducherry in BE 2020-21. The Ministry in its reply furnished the details of grants/projected demand/schemes/projects and expenditure incurred on the UT of Puducherry for the FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 as detailed below: Table 5.16 (`in crore) Name of the BE RE Expenditure BE BE Scheme/Head 2019-20 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 (Projected) (Granted) Central Assistance to 1539.98 1539.98 1539.98 2805.00 1698.00 Puducherry Contribution to 05.00 05.00 05.00 05.00 5.00 Puducherry Disaster response fund

EAP for Coastal Disaster 56.01 56.01 56.01 0.01 0.01 Risk Deduction Project

EAP for water supply 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 project

Total 1601.00 1601.00 1600.99 2810.02 1703.02

5.9.2 Under this Demand, the funds are allocated and released to the Government of Puducherry to meet revenue deficit and Central Assistance for the financing of their projects/schemes. The fund allocated under the Demand is untied. No projects/schemes specific funds are allocated for the Government of Puducherry. All the funds allocated for the Government of Puducherry will be utilized to meet revenue expenditure as well as funding for projects/schemes.

5.9.3 The Chief Secretary, Puducherry, informed the Committee that in the Seventh Pay Commission, they received one-time assistance from the Central Government. After that, they have not received anything. As a UT, they are bound to apply central norms as far as salary and pension are concerned. He further informed the Committee that till two years back, the CSS funding pattern was 90:10, like UT but subsequently it was changed and Delhi and Puducherry have been put in one block and the funding pattern under Centrally Sponsored Scheme is now 60:40 rather than 90:10, So, the UT of Puducherry desires that the funding system should be restored to 90:10 pattern for enhancement of the financial resources for the development of the UT.

5.9.4 The Committee takes note of the optimal utilization of funds by the UT of Puducherry in FY 2019-20. The Committee notes that against the projected demand of Rs. 2810.02 crore in 2020-21 only Rs. 1703.02 crore has been granted to the UT. The Committee, therefore, recommends that MHA must pursue with the Ministry of Finance, citing the healthy trend of

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expenditure by the UT, for allocation of adequate funds under the projected demand of the Government of Puducherry. The Committee, further recommends the MHA to consider the restoration of 90:10 pattern for CSS in the UT of Puducherry as it is in the sensitive coastal region and has constituent districts in three States and therefore, needs more funds for development and administration of districts and preservation of eco-sensitive zone.

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RECOMMENDATIONS/OBSERVATIONS—AT A GLANCE

Allocations, Projections and Variations

The Committee notes that the MHA has been allocated Rs. 1,67,250.63 crore in BE 2020-21. This is around 37% higher than the Budgetary allocation of last year that was Rs. 1,22,018.68 crore. This increase has been mainly due to the allocation of Rs. 5958 crore to the UT of Ladakh and Rs. 30757 crore to the UT of J&K, following the reorganization of the State of J&K into two Union Territories. Of the total allocation to the MHA, around 63% is for Police (Including CAPFs and Delhi Police), around 32% to the UTs and remaining 5% for the disaster management, census, rehabilitation of refugees and migrants, etc. Further, there has been allocation of Rs. 4568 crore in BE 2020-21 for conducting Census of India 2021 and updating National Population Register.

(Para 2.2.5)

The Committee also notes that there has been allocation of Rs. 105244.34 crore for the Police (Demand No.48) at BE 2020-21 that is around 7% more than last year’s allocation of Rs. 98202.23 crore in BE 2019-20. The allocation made under the Revenue Head for the Police (Demand No.48) is Rs. 95397.97 crore at BE in 2020-21. The allocation made under the Capital Head for the Police (Demand No.48) is Rs. 9846.37 crore at BE in 2020-21 which is around 9% less than the allocation of Rs. 10790.28 crore under the capital head for the Police in BE 2019-20. This may hamper the creation of assets and negatively impact their capabilities. The Committee further observes reduction in allocation for the Border Infrastructure, Police Infrastructure, and Modernization of Police Forces in BE 2020-21 over BE 2019-20. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry should reconsider the requirements of the funds for the Police and Union Territories and pursue with the Ministry of Finance for increased allocation at the Revised Estimates stage.

(Para 2.2.6)

The Committee notes that the total allocation for the Union Territories in BE 2020-21 is Rs. 52863.91 that is divided in to two parts. i.e. Union Territories (without legislature) is Rs. 19287.89 crore and Union Territories (with legislature) is Rs. 33576.02 crore. The Committee notices that the total allocation for the Union Territories has been increased substantially mainly due to the allocation for the two newly created Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Further, for the Union Territories (without legislature), the allocation under the Revenue Head is Rs. 13787.02 i.e. 71.48% of total allocation to the UTs and Capital Head is Rs. 5536.57 i.e. 28.51% of the total allocation to the UTs. The Committee believes that the allocation under the Capital Head for the Union Territories (without legislature) should be increased for creation of assets particularly infrastructure, at a rapid rate and at the same time ensuring that the developmental projects of the UTs does not gets hampered due to shortage of funds. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry must review the capital requirements of these UTs in the first half of the next fiscal year, expedite the developmental projects in the UTs and project a higher demand for allocation to the Ministry of Finance at RE stage. (Para 2.2.7)

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The Committee notes that up to 30th January, 2020 the Ministry was able to spend only 59.79 percent of the total allocation granted under the combined Capital Head of Demand Nos. 46 and 48 in RE 2019-20. This was despite a reduction in allocation from Rs. 11129.62 crore in BE 2019-20 to Rs. 10096.27 crore at RE stage under the combined Capital Head of Demand Nos. 46 and 48. The Committee fails to understand the reasons for this poor capital expenditure and wonders as to how the Ministry would be able to spend around the remaining 40 percent of the allocation under the Capital Head in limited days remaining in the current financial year. The Committee feels that a large sum of capital funds may have to be surrendered by the Ministry and it may subject them to further cuts. The Committee expresses its displeasure at this sub-optimal capital expenditure by the Ministry. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should try to remove all operational bottlenecks and undertake corrective measures to address the issues underlying the poor capital expenditure specially under demand No. 48 (Police).

(Para 2.2.9)

The Committee notes that the UTs without legislature (excluding Ladakh) have utilized around 79% of the total allocation made to them in RE 2019-20. The Committee is aware that the Union Territories have been pleading for more funds every fiscal year for the developmental activities like construction of roads and bridges, disaster management, generation, transmission and distribution of power, urban development, etc. The fund utilization made by the UTs depicts that developmental projects are being executed in the UTs. The Committee is of the opinion that the Union Territories should always maintain strong fund utilization credentials so that they can get their projected allocations from the Ministry of Finance. The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs may review the fund utilization status of every UT regularly and proactively and take corrective measures if found necessary. (Para 2.2.11)

Demand No. 46 - Ministry of Home Affairs

The Committee observes that the expenditure incurred by the Ministry during 2019- 20 under several heads viz. Relief and Rehabilitation for migrants and repatriates, National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project, Census, Survey and Statistics/ Registrar General of India, Other Disaster Management Schemes, infrastructure for Disaster Management and Other Central Miscellaneous Expenditure is quite less than allocation at RE stage. The Committee expresses its displeasure at the failure of the Ministry to ensure full fund utilization and recommends that the Ministry needs to monitor the expenditure closely under these heads to achieve full utilization during the next fiscal year. ( Para 3.2.2)

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

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assessment of damages and casualties months after the occurrence of disaster and by the time that teams reaches the disaster-affected area, the signs of disaster are on the verge of diminishing. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Study Teams should make a preliminary visit to the disaster affected areas, within a week of the disaster for quick and initial assessment of the damage. Further, if preliminary damage assessment is done jointly with the concerned State Governments then chances of differences in assessment of damage is likely to be minimized. (Para 3.4.8)

The Committee appreciates the work done by NDRF for disaster management in the country. The Committee also takes note of the efforts made by the MHA in setting up disaster management teams. The Committee recommends possession of adequate manpower and infrastructure in the regional response centres for the swift movement of the troops in case of a disaster. (Para 3.4.10)

The Committee understands that vagaries of nature cannot be controlled through policy but sound policy can be evolved so that loss of lives, livestock and property can be minimized by taking timely steps to remain prepared for the disaster. However by taking adequate repair/compensation measures rehabilitation of the victims can also be done. The Committee notes that rehabilitation and infrastructure restoration, etc., has to be done by the concerned departments of the Central Government and the State Governments which creates compartmentalization of reaction to the disasters. Therefore the Committee recommends that the MHA needs to strengthen its role to coordinate amongst all the agencies both in the States or in the Centre, who are involved in restoration and rehabilitation work, so that the relief measures are taken within a fixed time frame. (Para 3.4.11)

The Committee takes note of the above measures and feels the need to prepare and engage communities to deal with all phases of a Disaster: preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. To build disaster resilient communities, the communities need to be empowered first so that it can cope with the adverse effects of natural hazards. This is the most sustainable approach in dealing with disaster risks. The Committee strongly recommends that in the pattern of National Cadet Corps (NCC), a Disaster Management Training Corps (DMTC) can be initiated in schools and colleges not only to play the role of a strong civilian corps to support the Disaster Management Teams but also to disseminate the practices in disaster management at the community level. (Para 3.4.13)

Helicopter Services in (a) North Eastern Region and (b) Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh

The Committee takes note of the helicopter service in North East Region and Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The Committee further notes that around 40% of the area of the UT of Ladakh remains snow clad throughout the year. Therefore, the Committee

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recommends that the MHA should pursue this matter with the Administration of UT of Ladakh and facilitate Helicopter Services in the UT of Ladakh so that the region is not cut off from the rest of country because of heavy snow. (Para 3.5.3)

Relief and Rehabilitation for Migrants and Repatriates

The Committee observes that living conditions in the 849 transit accommodations are not good and therefore, the Committee recommends that MHA should send a team to visit the transit accommodation and take necessary steps to provide adequate living conditions including floor space, hygienic food, water supply , sanitation and other basic amenities. The Committee also recommends that the MHA should fastrack the construction of new transit accommodations so that the burden on the existing accommodation may be eased.

(Para 3.6.7) National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP)

The Committee appreciates the commissioning of Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and expects that now the EWDS will bolster pre-cyclone preparedness in these States which are severely and frequently hit by cyclones every year. Regarding Phase-II of National Seismic Risk Mitigation Program NCRMP), the Committee observes that it was commenced in 2015, but even after 5 years the implementation of most of the works are either under tendering stage or the construction is yet to begin. Therefore, the Committee recommends that all the stages of processing needs to be expedited and construction work should commence at the earliest. The Committee feels that any further delay in the commencement of these projects may have adverse effects in these States during the cyclonic season. (Para 3.8.9) Census, Survey and Statistics/ Registrar General of India

The Committee while discussing DFG (2020-21) for MHA on 18th February, 2020 observed that there is a lot of dissatisfaction and fear among the people regarding the upcoming NPR and Census. The Committee also feels that these apprehensions should have been duly ventilated in the media. The MHA must consider some way out so that the Census goes smoothly. Otherwise, there is quite a chance of the entire process being stymied in many States. (Para 3.9.9)

The Committee also observed that huge amount has already been spent on data collection under Aadhaar. But in BE 2020-21, Rs. 4568 crore has been allocated for RGI (census 2021). The Committee is of the view that Aadhaar data should be used in the upcoming Census to reduce the duplicacy and wastage of expenditure. (Para 3.9.10)

The Committee notes the submission of MHA on the upcoming Census and NPR. The Committee is not quite convinced with the reply of the Ministry that the Aadhaar is an individual data and in order to create a family database, NPR exercise has been undertaken.

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The Committee is of the opinion that the Aadhaar is not just an individual’s data but it is also tied up with ration card, pan card, etc. Aadhaar metadata also includes entire family’s surname, address, etc. Therefore, the Committee fails to understand as to why this should be treated as individual data only. In view of the same, the Committee would like the MHA to explore the feasibility of using the Aadhaar metadata for the Census and updation of NPR in 2020-21. Further, the Committee recommends that all the States/UTs should be fully convinced on various issues pertaining to the NPR which commences in April to have a national consensus so that there is absolute clarity and no apprehension among remaining people across the country which will help in conducting these exercises in a smooth manner.

(Para 3.9.13) Home Guards

The Committee is extremely disappointed to note that the State Governments/UTs are blatantly and willfully not implementing the Supreme Court judgment and despite repeated reminders by the Ministry of Home Affairs, only nineteen States/UTs have implemented the judgment. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should issue a strong message to those States/UTs, which are yet to implement the judgment of the Supreme Court and direct them to implement the judgment without any further delay. The Committee reiterates its recommendation made in the Para 3.8.5 of the 209th Report on Demands for Grants (2018-19) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). (Para 3.10.4)

4.2 Allocation, Projections, Variations and Expenditure Trend

The Committee notes that the allocation under the Capital Head during 2019-20 has been reduced by 9% at the RE stage. The Committee understands that the Central Armed Police Forces have huge capital requirements and several projects such as border fencing and floodlighting also require an adequate amount of capital funds. The Committee expresses its displeasure on this reduction and recommends that the Ministry must undertake necessary measures to improve its capital expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year.

(Para 4.2.3)

The Committee also takes note of the increase of Rs. 2042.11 crore in BE 2020-21 (Rs. 105244.34) crore as compared to the RE 2019-20 (Rs. 103202.23 crore) i.e. a meager increase of 2% under Demand No. 48 (Police) which becomes negligible considering inflationary effect and does not seem to be in sync with the tasks of the Police. It will eventually lead to delays in the acquisition of critical capabilities. The Committee believes that the modernization and technology up-gradation is a continuous process necessitating keeping of adequate budgetary allocation. Further, the expenditure made on capital outlay during peacetime is like building a block for the Forces which builds a strong Force/organization in the long run.

(Para 4.2.4)

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Central Armed Police Forces

The Committee takes note of the measure taken by the Ministry to fill up vacancies and recommends that the recruitment process be devised in such a way that the recruitment agencies are informed well in time of all the existing and anticipated vacancies. The Committee also recommends that due representation be given to the youths from tribal and remote areas. (Para 4.3.8)

The Committee again reiterates its recommendation given at Para 3.4.10 of its 215th Report on working conditions in non-border guarding central armed police forces (CISF, CRPF, NSG) that "the SSC conducts recruitment exams for a large number of posts throughout the year for various Government services. The recruitment process for CRPF takes approximately two years to be completed. The Committee believes that this period can be reduced to around one year by streamlining the recruitment process. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry may request the recruitment agencies to undertake necessary technological measures to reduce the timeframe within which various tiers of recruitment examinations are conducted". (Para 4.3.9)

While appreciating the fact that SCs and STs are well represented in CAPFs more than the prescribed percentage, the Committee observes that there are 27,076 women personnel in CAPFs which is around 3% of the posted strength of the CAPFs. The Committee, therefore, recommends that extra measures need to be taken to provide prescribed representation to women in the CAPFs. (Para 4.3.12)

The Committee notes that the problem of poor mobile connectivity persists in areas of deployment of CAPFs personnel especially of Border Guarding Forces at Border out Posts. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should make efforts to strengthen mobile and internet connectivity, if not by the State-owned service providers, then by providing for the presence of private mobile service providers in such difficult areas so that regular mobile and internet services can be availed by every jawan on their own mobile phone devices. The proposal for providing Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) connectivity to all Border Out Posts (BOPs) by connecting all villages through National Optical Fiber Network must be considered on priority. Further, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should periodically coordinate with the Ministry of Defence, DoT, Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. (BBNL) and other concerned agencies to address technical glitches, bottlenecks and delay in providing communication facilities to the CAPFs personnel particularly for them who are posted at borders. The Committee also desires to be apprised about the progress made in the ongoing proposal of diverting V-SAT terminals from Bharat Net Satellite GP Coverage Scheme and voice call facility using voice calling over the Internet/WiFi. (Para 4.3.16)

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needs to be given the Risk and Hardship allowance as admissible to Army personnel. The Committee is of the opinion that parity on the payment of such allowances should be maintained between troops that are deployed in similar areas. This will go a long way in boosting the morale of the deployed CAPF personnel in tough condition and areas.

(Para 4.3.18)

The Committee is aware of the several cases relating to service condition including stagnation and other issues of CAPFs are pending in the Courts. The total strength of the CAPFs is approximately nine lakhs, and if each family consists of four-five members, then, there are 30 or 40 lakh people approximately, who are going to be affected adversely. The Committee therefore is of the view that some dispute resolution mechanism outside administration of CAPFs needs to be developed to reduce Court cases in such matters. Further, there are cases when CAPFs personnel posted in the borders don't get leave on time. In the Army, two months leave is compulsory but CAPFs personnel are not getting leave when they need it. So, there is dissatisfaction, suicides, fratricides, etc. Therefore, the Committee recommends that there is an urgent need to address the issue of leave management of the CAPFs.

(Para 4.3.19) Delhi Police

The Committee reiterates its following recommendations made in its 222nd Report on The management of Worsening Traffic Situation in Delhi:

(iv) with the increasing population and increasing number of vehicles in Delhi, it has become very difficult to regulate the flow of traffic manually and therefore, the Committee strongly supports incorporation of Intelligent Traffic Management systems (ITMS) for better management of traffic (Para 4.6.6). (v) The Committee observes that the computer-based Area Traffic Control System is operational in many Southeast Asian countries for the last three decades but is anguished to learn that Delhi, the capital of India, does not have any computer-based system for managing the traffic on the Roads. For example in the Philippines, for traffic management, a computer-based induction and sensor-based intersection system were installed around 30 years ago. (Para 4.6.7). (vi) The Committee feels that although ITMS projects have finally been envisaged for Delhi, the Committee is deeply concerned at the very slow pace of progress being made in devising the project and taking up just the pilot project. (Para 4.6.8).

(Para 4.4.7)

Intelligence Bureau

The Committee notes that on Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) portal, anybody can register a complaint irrespective of the jurisdiction and the portal passes on the

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complaint to the concerned police station. The Committee recommends that there should be a support system and a three-digit helpline/emergency line, if somebody's credit card is stolen and the fraud is committed, he can dial that number and give the details to speed up blocking process. There is also a need to spread awareness about this portal among the people all across the country by adequately publicizing the portal and number via media and internet.

(Para 4.5.5)

The Committee notes that there are multiple agencies like IB, RAW, CAPFs, Army, State agencies, etc. in India which are collecting the intelligence inputs, This may be necessary keeping in view the size and political structure of the country. The biggest challenge, however, is how to coordinate, create and act upon the inputs/information gathered by these agencies. At times, due to lack of coordination, distrust amongst the intelligence agencies, timely action to prevent terrorist incidents could not be taken. Therefore, the Committee recommends that MHA should act as the focal point to coordinate amongst those intelligence agencies; device mechanism for collating intelligence inputs and sharing it on real-time basis through Multi- Agency Centre (MAC) to avoid any delay in taking necessary action on the ground level. The Committee further recommends for developing an effective mechanism to conduct validity checks on information obtained by the MAC from other agencies. As we are living in a globalized world which is inter-connected and inter-dependent, our intelligence agencies should strive for increased coordination and cooperation not only at District, State and Regional level but also at International level with friendly foreign counterparts in developing and sharing intelligence to mitigate and nullify threats.

(Para 4.5.9) Police Infrastructure

The Committee recognizes the paramount need for good infrastructure and facilities for police forces to enhance the quality of policing. The Committee observes that given the massive infrastructural requirements of Police as elaborated above by the Ministry particularly the ongoing eight Projects under construction and ninteen Projects in Planning Stage under Delhi Police Building Programme which needs huge allocation. Further, the Committee also observes that only Rs. 3116.79 crore has been utilized till 31st January, 2020 against the Rs. 4478.51 crore allocated in RE 2019-20 which is around 70% of the funds allocated under this Head at RE stage. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry should focus on timely and expeditious utilization of allocated funds and take remedial measures against factors responsible for low utilization. The Committee further recommends that the Ministry should take up the issue with the Ministry of Finance for higher allocation under this head in RE 2020-21.

(Para 4.6.6) National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

The Committee notes that the allocation of Rs. 50.82 crore granted in BE 2019-20 was cut down to Rs. 43.77 crore in RE 2019-20. Out of the reduced allocation of Rs. 43.77 crore in the RE 2019-20, only 54.67% has been utilized up to 31st January, 2020. The Committee finds it difficult to comprehend the projection of Rs. 283.29 crore made in BE 2020-21 when the

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allocated budget of Rs. 43.77 crore in the RE 2019-20 could not be utilized fully. An effective coordination mechanism was needed to utilize the funds fully and for operationalization of NATGRID. The Ministry should now therefore, closely monitor the fund utilization under NATGRID and ensure that the funds are not surrendered during the fiscal year 2020-21. The Committee also desires to be apprised about the reasons for huge gap between the projected demand under this Head to the tune of Rs. 283.29 crore and Rs. 52.17 crore that has been allocated in BE 2020-21.

(Para 4.7.3)

Central Police Organizations

The Committee notes that the NCRB was allocated Rs. 87.88 crore in BE 2019-20. But, the expenditure incurred by NCRB till 31st January, 2020 is only 46.10 % (Rs. 40.52 crore) which is abysmally low. Therefore, the Committee, recommends that the NCRB should focus on timely and optimal utilization of allocated funds and take remedial measures against factors responsible for poor utilization.

(Para 4.8.4)

The Committee notes the increase in drug seizure for the past three years. But this has not decreased illicit trafficking of narcotics. Moreover, with the increasing popularity of crypto-currencies, "darknet" markets have grown where drug traffickers are using encryption software to protect their communications, data and money which makes it difficult to track and seize drugs. Therefore, the Committee strongly recommends that efforts should be made to take effective measures against the Dark Net and ToR kind of software. Further, critical analysis of intelligence inputs on drug trafficking routes should also be done and officers of the NCB should be imparted requisite knowledge and skills through befitting training to prevent, investigate and disrupt drug trafficking. The Committee observes that as the types of drugs trafficked and the routes used are constantly evolving, it is essential to develop cooperation and information-sharing mechanism between regional, national and international law enforcement agencies. The Committee, accordingly, recommends that the NCB should be provided with sufficient and sophisticated infrastructures, personnel, and coordinated enforcement mechanisms to combat the growing and fast-changing activities of drug traffickers especially on the International Borders.

(Para 4.8.9)

The Committee is astonished to note that the majority of the Marine Immigration Posts lack adequate infrastructure facilities like building space, electricity/ water connections, monitoring screens, canopy, etc. Further, in four river port based immigration Check posts (ICPs) on Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam viz. Dhubri, Pandu, Karimganj and Nagaon, there is no infrastructure available. The Committee recommends that the MHA should take up the matter on a priority basis at highest level with the Ministry of Shipping and various Port Trusts and other concerned agencies to prepare a time-bound plan with projected outlays for the infrastructure development of the Marine ICPs. Modernization and development of infrastructure available at marine ICPs is necessary and that should be done

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to bring them at par with the best Marine ICPs of the world. The Committee is of the considered view that the MHA should make adequate budgetary provision in order to support them. Therefore, increased allocation be made at the Revised Estimates stage and the Committee also desires to be apprised about the progress made in this regard.

(Para 4.8.14) Modernization of Police Forces

The Committee observes that a total of Rs. 3,161.91 crore has been allocated for the modernization of police forces in BE 2020-21, which is 24 percent less than the Rs. 4155.01 crore in RE 2019-20. Besides, the C&AG in its Report has observed lapses in the implementation of modernization schemes in various States. (Para 4.9.8)

Presently, the modernization involves the acquisition of new state-of-the-art platforms, technologies and weapon systems to upgrade and augment capabilities. The Committee is of the opinion that the modernization in the present context must be defined and should include developing people friendly attitude of police. The Committee is aware of the fact that the modernization of Police Forces through the induction of new equipments, training and technological up-gradation of capabilities is important. Police Forces should be sufficiently equipped to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. Therefore, the Committee, recommends that more budget is required for the modernization of the State police forces. Unfortunately, a major share of the modernization budget is going for improving the infrastructure of the police forces but training State Police Forces in relation to its behavior to public is essential to improve its image as modern day police forces. The Committee recommends that it should be mandatory for the State police forces to spend the allocated budget for giving better training to all police personnel. Further, the ministry should devise a mechanism to ensure that equipments purchased under modernization Programme are well maintained for their continuous use. (Para 4.9.9)

Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)

The Committee appreciates the efforts in linking around fifteen thousand police stations under CCTNS which will help in creating a comprehensive and integrated system for effective policing through e-governance. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should consider and check the feasibility of an effective and robust online complaint management system for different categories of cases. The Committee further recommends that the MHA should coordinate with State Police and encourage them to move towards the online registration of complaints so that the cases can be registered from anywhere and investigation can begin without any delay and procedural requirements. (Para 4.10.2)

Security Related Expenditure (SRE) and Special Infrastructure Scheme for LWE areas

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efforts needs to be taken to end the menace of LWE from the country. The Committee is of the view that the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) can't substitute the State Police Force as their deployment is to meet the emergency situation/crisis in states for maintaining law and order. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the concerned States develop their own capabilities to face/handle such situation on permanent basis. Further, the requests for extension of deployment and increase in the quantum must also be examined and linked to the development of state police capabilities. (Para 4.11.3)

Some Members of the Committee raised the issue of delay in construction of roads and rehabilitation of surrendered extremists in most of the LWE affected districts along Telangana and Chhattisgarh border. The Committee notes that the funds have been allocated for extremist-infested district roads in the border areas of Telangana and Chhattisgarh but, the construction of roads is still pending in most of these districts. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the construction of the pending road-works should be completed without any further delay. The Committee also observes that some extremists have also surrendered over the years. But most of them are living below the poverty line on account of which they are deprived of basic education, housing and health facilities. The Committee feels that the extremism has arisen on account of real and perceived neglect, deprivation and disaffection, mainly towards the downtrodden. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should devise a robust surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy for LWE affected states so that education, gainful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities could be provided to the surrendered extremists and they are encouraged to remain in the mainstream.

(Para 4.11.4) Border Infrastructure & Management

The Committee notes that upcoming ICPs have received approval in 2018, but land acquisition is still going on for the two ICPs. The Committee also notes that even after a year of grant of approval, the project has not started yet which is very important to facilitate the legitimate cross-border movement of people and goods while preventing unauthorized passage. The Committee recommends that the land should be acquired within stipulated time and construction should commence immediately after land acquisition so that the project is completed on time without cost overruns. The Committee desires to be updated on the progress made in this regard in Action Taken Replies. (Para 4.12.8)

The Committee notes that the allocations made for Border Infrastructure and Management is low. The Committee observes that the only Rs. 1996.51 crore has been allocated under this Head at BE 2020-21 which is only 54.24% of the projected demand of Rs. 4363.62 crore. The Committee further notes that due to shortage of funds, construction and maintenance of bridges & roads, resurfacing works and other developmental activities get affected. Therefore, the Committee recommends that considering the geo-political scenario of India with the neighboring countries and importance of border infrastructure in border security, we must prioritize our spending and develop infrastructure and roads so that our forces can ensure effective mobility of men and machine upto the last post of the border.

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Therefore, the Committee also recommends that the allocations made in BE 2020-21 to the tune of Rs. 1996.51 crore should be optimally utilized.

(Para 4.12.9) Schemes for Safety of Women

The Committee notes that the Ministry is implementing the twelve schemes for which Rs. 855.23 crore has been allocated in BE 2020-21 under the Nirbhaya Fund. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should hold periodic consultations with the States and Union Territory Governments and Delhi Police regarding the implementation status of various schemes under this Head and the Ministry should take all necessary steps to overcome the bottlenecks which hamper faster implementation and consequently leads to under-utilization of allocations for Schemes meant for the safety of women. The Committee further recommends to extend the Safe City Project to all the major cities including Capitals of all States/UTs in Phase II and some new schemes needs to be started. (Para 4.13.5)

Demand No. 49 - Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Committee observes that the UT of A&N Islands has not been able to achieve optimal utilization of funds under some heads such as Disaster Management, Agriculture and Allied Activities, Rural Development, Medical and Public Health, Social Welfare, Roads and Bridges, Shipping, Housing and Urban Development. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the UT Administration should ascertain the reasons for the under- utilization of funds and re-orient its focus towards resolving the bottlenecks for expeditious and prudent expenditure management and enhance the absorption capacity of the implementing agencies of the on-going projects. (Para 5.2.2) Disaster Management

The Committee notes that the delay in the installation of Tsunami sirens due to nonfinalisation of tender by BSNL. The Committee recommends that the process of finalization of tender by BSNL for the installation of Tsunami Sirens be expedited. This will help to improve the response time in case of a Disaster and strengthen early warning and emergency communication system be installed on priority basis. The Committee also desires to be updated about the completion status of the same. (Para 5.2.4) Connectivity of the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands with the mainland

The Committee appreciates the initiative taken to improve intra-island and inter- island connectivity. The Committee recommends that timelines fixed for various projects may be adhered to. (Para 5.2.8) Power

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Diesel generated power must be minimized as it pollutes the serene environment and the use of solar energy for power generation be intensively promoted taking into account the weather conditions of the Islands. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the UT Administration must undertake requisite measures to ensure the installation of roof-top solar power plants in all the buildings in the Islands beginning with all government buildings. The UT administration may also consider giving subsidies to its locals. The Committee also recommends that the ongoing work pertaining to the floating solar plants must be completed expeditiously. The Committee also urges the UT administration to carry out a feasibility study of wind farms for power generation.

(Para 5.2.10) Medical and Public Health

The Committee appreciates the plans to upgrade the Community Health Centre (CHC), Diglipur to Sub District Hospital for extending better health care to the population of North Andaman and procurement of medical equipments for GB Pant Hospital and other Hospitals. The Committee, however, is displeased to note the under-utilization of fund by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIMERS) and reduction of allocation under capital head for FY 2020-21 as compared to FY 2019-20. The Committee, therefore, recommends to increase and improve the utilization of funds for the health care. The UT administration should also ascertain the reasons for under-utilization and take appropriate remedial measures to obviate the same in the future.

(Para 5.2.13) Roads and Bridges

The Committee is constrained to express its displeasure over continuous under- utilization of grants under 'Roads and Bridges'. For an allocation of Rs. 175.09 crore under ‘Roads and Bridges’ in RE 2019-20, only Rs.138.94 crore ha been spent till 31st January 2020 for the intended purpose. Therefore, the Committee recommends to fastrack the projects for construction of Roads and Bridges. The Committee also desires to be apprised about the reasons for the continuous under-utilization of funds under this head.

(Para 5.2.15)

Shipping

The Committee notes that the cargo and vessel-related charges are outstanding and reduced allocation will affect the operational expenses, crew wages, etc. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs must take up the matter of higher allocation to the UT of A & N Islands with the Ministry of Finance at RE Stage to meet the fund requirement and settle the outstanding dues.

(Para 5.2.17)

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overrun. The Committee also desires to be updated about the completion status of the ongoing projects. (Para 5.2.19) Tourism

The Committee notes that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of the most sought after tourist destinations of India and therefore, there is a need to formulate a Tourism Policy for the UT. This will lead to the growth, promotions and sustenance of tourism and related activities in the A&N Islands. The Tourism Policy should give equal opportunities to all the stakeholders involved in the tourism-related activities like the local people, private sector and NGOs. It should include provisions to promote effective communication and greater intra-coordination within various Islands of A&N Islands. As tourism is mainly a private sector driven industry, it is important for the administration of the A&N Islands to act as a facilitator for tourism. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should pursue with the Ministry of Tourism and administration of A&N Islands and prepare a Tourism Policy for the UT at the earliest. The Committee further recommends that the UT Tourism Policy, upon release, must be placed in the public domain to gain wider publicity and promotion. The Committee further recommends that four tourism projects for setting up beach resorts in Long Island, Aves Island, Smith Island and Shaheed Dweep Islands as identified by Island Development Authority (IDA) should be completed on priority. (Para 5.2.23)

The Committee also notes that Restricted Area Permit has been removed from certain areas to promote tourism. The Committee recommends that MHA should take up the issue with the administration of the UT of A&N Islands to consider the aspects related to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage i.e. eco-sensitive areas and tribal culture while making proposals for the development of tourism in the UT. (Para 5.2.24)

5.3 Demand No. 50 - Chandigarh

The Committee notes that the UT of Chandigarh has been allocated Rs. 5138.10 crore in the BE 2020-21 which is 520.13 crore less than the projected amount of Rs. 5658.23 crore. The Committee is of the firm view that this significant shortfall would adversely affect the development of the thirteen transferred villages to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the shortfalls in budgetary allocation at Budget Estimates stage must be favorably looked into at the Revised Estimates stage.

(Para 5.3.4) Municipal Corporation

The Committee notes the condition of infrastructure in the 13 villages that have been added to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh in 2019. The Committee feels a sense of urgency in allocating more funds to the UT of Chandigarh for proper infrastructure development of these 13 villages i.e. to provide drinking water, sewerage system, stormwater drainage system, street lights, roads, horticulture works, etc. The Committee, therefore,

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recommends the MHA to take up the matter of increasing the allocation to the UT of Chandigarh with the Ministry of Finance at RE Stage. (Para 5.3.7) Power

The Committee understands the importance of the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) which would serve the need of an electrical grid with automation, communication and smart meters that can monitor power flows from the point of generation to the point of consumption and ensure control of power flow or curtailment of loads matching generation on a real-time basis. This is a very positive move for the conservation and efficient use of power. The Committee, therefore, recommends the MHA to expedite the administrative approval/ expenditure sanction of the Smart Grid Project of Chandigarh so that the project can be awarded at the earliest. (Para 5.3.11) Roads and Transport

The Committee is aware that the short approach road towards Chandigarh airport was functional in the past. But now, around extra 30 kms needs to be covered while traveling to Chandigarh airport because the entry has changed to the other side and approaching the same is time-consuming. A huge amount has been invested in this international airport. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Home Ministry should conduct a meeting with the Advisor of Administrator, Chandigarh, the Chief Secretaries of Punjab, Haryana and the Secretary, Civil Aviation and resolve the issue of seven kilometre stretch towards the Chandigarh airport. If need be, it may be taken up at Home Ministry level with the concerned Chief Ministers. (Para 5.3.16)

Zirakpur-Tribune Road

The Committee is aware that the matter of Zirakpur-Tribune Road is Sub-Judice with the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana. The Committee reiterates its recommendation in para No. 5.14.4 in 209th Report on Demand for Grants (2018-19) on the submission made by the Advisor, UT Administration of Chandigarh regarding better traffic management in and around Chandigarh and improving connectivity to the City. The Committee was given to understand that the UT Administration, in coordination with NHAI, is working on a new project from Zirakpur to Tribune Chowk road section for better traffic management in and around Chandigarh. The Committee, however, recommends that all new project/projects undertaken must be completed expeditiously. (Para 5.3.18)

5.4 Demand No. 51 - Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

The Committee observes that the reasons for amalgamation of the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was to strengthen administrative efficiency and fast track development. However, the budgetary allocation for the UT is Rs. 3520.52 crore in BE 2020-21 which is only about thirteen percent more than the allocation of Rs. 3103.37 crore in BE 2019-20 of both the UTs put together. The Committee feels that more funds are

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needed to cater to the overall development of the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The Committee, therefore, recommends that additional funds should be sought at an appropriate stage to give pace to the development of the UT.

(Para 5.4.2) Tourism

The Committee takes note of the measures taken by the Administration of the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and recommends to formulate a comprehensive Tourism Policy to develop and promote in the UT in a organised way. The Committee further recommends that the tourism potential in the UT may also be assessed and adequate funds may be allocated for fast infrastructural development like roads, resorts, beaches, etc. that will boost tourism in the UT needs to be met. (Para 5.4.5)

Demand for Mini-Legislative Assembly

The Committee is of the opinion that the Legislative Assembly do provide due representation particularly to the various tribal communities and women and their participation in the administration. The Committee also notes the point that there are elected representatives at the local/district level. Keeping all this in view, the Committee is of the opinion that the MHA may reconsider the proposal for establishment of a mini-legislative assembly that will lead to a broader representation and participation of elected representatives on various policies/plans that will fulfil the aspirations of the people of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

(Para 5.4.8) 5.5 Demand No. 52 –Ladakh

The Committee takes note that Ladakh faces shortage of 22 MW of power during the winter seasons and the old infrastructure in the power sector needs augmentation. Further, sufficient funds are required for operation and maintenance of the Diesel Generating Stations. The Committee also understands that Ladakh has a huge potential for Hydel, Solar and Geo-thermal power. But, there has been an allocation of only Rs. 54.07 crore for the power sector which is quite low for installation of power plants in the UT. Therefore, the Committee recommends that additional funds may be provided to the UT at RE stage to increase its power generation capacity. Further, existing infrastructure in the power sector should be upgraded to maintain continuity of power supply. (Para 5.5.6)

Tourism

The Committee understands that the Ladakh region offers multiple tourism options that cater to the taste of a vast array of tourists from varied groups and the development of tourism is integral to the holistic development of Ladakh. Further, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should coordinate with the administration of UT of Ladakh to ensure that sufficient funds and due publicity are given for the promotion of tourism in the Ladakh region. The Committee recommends that an elaborate tourism development plan

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should be conceived for Ladakh which should focus on promotion of rural, theme-based and adventure tourism. Besides, new destinations for the tourists and film industry needs to be opened. The Committee also recommends the Ministry to coordinate with Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Finance to provide adequate budgetary support for the development and expansion of Kargil and Thoise (Nubra Valley) airports to begin the operation of civil aircraft from there. (Para 5.5.11)

Education

The Committee feels that there is need to promote education as its serene beauty is ideal for educational institutions and students from all across the country can come to Ladakh to pursue various courses. The Committee is of the view that this will not only help Ladakh to impart quality education at an affordable rate but will also connect Ladakh with the rest of the country-psychologically, culturally and educationally. (Para 5.5.14)

The Committee recommends the MHA to establish a tribal research institute in Ladakh. The Committee further recommends that the MHA should engage with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and endeavour to create an organic relationship among various tribal research institutes of the country in the form of institutional exchange or linkage to enrich the research on tribal culture and their development. (Para 5.5.15)

Administration

The Committee feels that in order to accelerate the pace of development in the newly carved UT of Ladakh, a strong and effective administration is required. Therefore, MHA should expedite the process of setting up of new administrative institutions and related infrastructures. (Para 5.5.17)

5.6 Demand No. 53 - Lakshadweep

The Committee takes note of the huge potential of fish production in Lakshadweep. The Committee, therefore, recommends that a scientific approach for development and modernization of the fisheries sector in Lakshadweep may be adopted at all stages from fish catching and its subsequent handling to its storage, processing and packaging. The Committee also recommends that better fishing equipments and training should be provided to the fishermen and better deep freezing plants, canning facilities and fish processing units be established on a priority basis. The Committee observes that Lakshadweep has tremendous potential for fish export, especially Massmeen but concrete measures are required to harness this potential. The Committee, in this connection, recommends that the Ministry along with the administration of the UT of Lakshadweep must chalk out a detailed strategy, in consultation with the Marine Products Export Development Authority, for developing the export potential of marine produce of Lakshadweep which would improve the economy of Lakshadweep. The Committee further recommends the Ministry to take up the

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matter with the Ministry of Finance for allocation of a sum of Rs. 12 crore as projected by the UT, for procuring Massmeen at MSP on a priority basis.

(Para 5.6.4) Tourism

The Committee reiterates its recommendation made in para (2.1.8) of its 204th Report on Administration and Development of Union Territory of Lakshadweep that the growth of tourism in Lakshadweep is highly desirable as it would not only generate employment opportunities but also bring foreign exchange to Lakshadweep. However, reckless and unsystematic growth may prove to be counter-productive by harming the fragile ecosystem of the Islands. Hence, the Committee feels that the tourism plan of the UT Administration must strike a balance between the realization of tourism potential and the ecological sustainability of the Islands. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs must strive to develop the tourism in Lakshadweep on the development model adopted by Maldives and Mauritius, both of which focus on high-end and low-volume luxury tourism, along with continuing the current cruise-based tourism approach which would certainly help to regulate the number of visitors to the Islands and to generate substantial amount of revenue. (Para 5.6.6)

5.7 Demand No. 54 - Transfers to Delhi

The Committee observes that under the Sub-Head 'Contribution to Delhi Disaster Response Fund' the Expenditure for the FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 up to 31st January, 2020 has remained nil. The reason furnished for the same is that the pendency of accounting procedure for Delhi Disaster Response Fund with Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). The Committee is very disappointed over the long delay in finalization of accounting procedure and therefore; recommends that the Ministry must pursue with the GNCTD again on a priority basis to finalize the accounting procedure.

(Para 5.7.4) Water Treatment Plant

The Committee notes that the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) projects in Delhi are being funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Committee hopes that once bilateral formalities between NCT of Delhi and ADB about this project are completed, the MHA should make a request to the Ministry of Finance for allocation of funds for this project at RE stage. (Para 5.7.7)

Landfill sites at Bhalswa and Ghazipur

The Committee is surprised to note that the GNCTD has not able to address the issues of two landfill sites in the national capital. The Committee firmly believes that there is an urgent need to find a permanent solution to the issue of landfills at Bhalswa and Ghazipur.

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Therefore, the Committee recommends that a concrete plan should be chalked out in the matter. Further, periodic consultation/review should be carried out between the MHA, GNCTD, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and foreign experts groups and effective/regular monitoring to ensure the waste handling and management at these sites.

(Para 5.7.9) Demand No. 55 - Transfers to Jammu & Kashmir

The Committee notes that there exists a huge potential that can be explored in terms of exotic agrarian products, tourism and hospitality, industrial estates, handloom and handicrafts. But to realise this potential, there is a need to improve the connectivity of J&K with the rest of India. (Para 5.8.16)

To improve air connectivity, the Committee recommends that necessary measures must be taken to keep the airfares for J&K under a reasonable limit. The Committee also recommends that the number of flights from Srinagar to Leh and from Srinagar to Kargil may be increased. Given the mountainous terrain and the frequency of landslides in the region, the Committee recommends that helicopter services may be further augmented by putting additional helicopters into service for tourist facilitation. Lesser-known and far flung destinations like Gurez, Bangus, Kishtwar, etc. should remain connected throught these additional helicopter services. Tourist schemes should also be devised efficiently so as to connect Srinagar with other major cities, especially in the peak tourist season.

(Para 5.8.17)

The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs along with the J&K Government should engage with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India, to facilitate the operation of international flights from Sheikh ul-Alam Airport, Srinagar. The Committee also recommends that the infrastructure provided at Srinagar Airport must be improved for the same.

(Para 5.8.18)

To boost handicraft industry in J&K, the Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should take up with the Ministry of Finance seeking some exemption to handloom and handicrafts under the implementation of GST to ensure a market for the handloom and handcrafted products which are presently underperforming due to competition with cheap imports. The Committee recommends that the State Government may introduce skilled craft in the curriculum in order to educate children about the rich traditional handloom and handicrafts heritage of the UT. This will also go a long way in ensuring livelihood in the UT, whilst ensuring the longevity of these prized handloom and handicraft skills. (Para 5.8.19)

The Committee emphasizes the need for proper physical and social infrastructures like land, capital, storage, roads, railways, air connectivity, communication, power, skilled

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workforce to attract new industries and entrepreneurs into J&K. The Committee also recommends setting up a Planning Board and investment promotion agency in J&K in a stipulated time to formulate investment plans and coordinate with the industries from various sectors and countries to increase investment in J&K. The MHA should also hold periodic meetings with the Planning Board for guidance and addressing the issues with the concerned Ministries of the Government of India.

(Para 5.8.20) Employment

The Committee notes that there are vacancies of 22078, 54375 and 7552 at Class IV, Non-Gazetted and Gazetted level, respectively and their recruitment will be done by the Staff Selection Board. The Committee recommends to expedite the recruitment process and fill the vacancies in a time bound manner.The Committee further recommends to reserve seats for the local youth so that they can get due share in the Government jobs of the UT. The Committee also recommends the administration of the UT of J&K to assess the requirement of manpower after being established as a UT and notify it on a priority basis.

(Para 5.8.22) Demand No. 56 - Transfers to Puducherry

The Committee takes note of the optimal utilization of funds by the UT of Puducherry in FY 2019-20. The Committee notes that against the projected demand of Rs. 2810.02 crore in 2020-21 only Rs. 1703.02 crore has been granted to the UT. The Committee, therefore, recommends that MHA must pursue with the Ministry of Finance, citing the healthy trend of expenditure by the UT, for allocation of adequate funds under the projected demand of the Government of Puducherry. The Committee, further recommends the MHA to consider the restoration of 90:10 pattern for CSS in the UT of Puducherry as it is in the sensitive coastal region and has constituent districts in three States and therefore, needs more funds for development and administration of districts and preservation of eco-sensitive zone.

(Para 5.9.4)

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