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LOK S ABHA DEBATES (English Version)
Second Session (Tena Lok SaUui)
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[Tenth Series. Vol. VI. Second Session. 1991/1913 (Sakan
No. 6. Thursday. November 28,1991/Agiahayana 7,1913 (Saka)
CouLJMie
Oral Answers to Questions 1-32
*StamBd Question Nos. 102 to 105
Written Answers to Questions 32-325
Starred Question Nos. 101.10610120 32-70
Unstarred Question Nos. IllS to 1136,1138 to 1164 71-325 1166t01168.1170 to 1224 1226to 1259,1252 to 1294 1296to 1319,1321 to 1346
Announcement by Speaker Televising of Lok Sabha Proceedings 325-360
Election to Committee Joint Committee on Offtees of Profit 360
Business Advisory Committee 361-362
Eighth Report
Matters Under Rule 377 363-368
(i) Need to provMe a double 363 track on Bangatore-Tumkur Railway line
Shrl C.P. Mudala GIriyappa
(li) Need to set up a full fledged 363-364 TV centre at Sambalpur and tow power transmitters at Deogarh and Paliahara In Orissa
ShriSribaliavPanigrahi
(ill) Need to set up sugar mills at 364 NawabganJ and Meerganj. Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Shrl Santosh Kumar Gangwar
* The Sign marked above the name Of a MenrtbortaKilcatM that the questton was actually asked on the ftoor of the Hosue by that Member. Cquumnb
(iv) Need to f 09d STD cods No. 062731 3 6 4 ^ in the Coinpuler to provide proper STD factty bellmen DeM and Jhai^harpur
Stwi Devendra Piasad Yadav
(V) Need for early sotuHon to 365 Jharkhand problem
ShriSun4Mandal
(vQ Need to «dend local trains run Iqr 365-366 the Western Railway in Bombay upto Dabanu Road in Maharashtra
Shri Momshwar Save
(vii) Need to recognise Madabar Rebellion 366 of 1921 as Freedom struggle and to provide freedom ftghters* pension to those who participaied in that movement
ShrlE.Ahamed
(MO Need to take steps for overall davslopment 367 of Orissa State
ShrfKP. Singh Deo
(ix) Need to review the decision of aflowfcig 367-366 prlvaie sector ki Defence productton
ShriJagalVir Singh Drona
Waler (Pmvenlkin and control of Poiiitfon) 3 6 6 ^ Cess (Amendment) Bfll
Motion 10 oonsldBr
StalKamalNath 368-382
Clauses2toSand1 382-392
MotionioPaM
Shrl Kama! Nath 385-386
ShrlMolwnslngh 392-393
ShrlRamNafc 386-387 m
Oia uaew
Tea Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of 395 Sid( Tea Units) Amendment Bifl 3 9 6 ^
Motion to consider 4Z7-432
Shrl Salman Khurshaed 396
Shri Kat)lndra PuitcayastlM 396-400
Sfiri Bgoy Kristina Handique 40(M03
Stiri Jltendra Natli Das 403-406
Stiri Mumtaz Ansari 40&406
Stiri SudhirSawant 406-413
Siiri Basu Deb Adiaria 413-417
StufFtajagoiMlNaidu 417-416
Shfi Amar Roypradhan 416-421
Shri Srtoaliav Panigrahi 421-423
Re. Nation wide t>andli on 29Hi Novennter, 1991 423-427
Shri Dwatfca Math Das 430-432
Shri Pius TWwy 432
LOKSABHA DEBATES
LOKSABHA 1990-91 and 1991 •92; and
(b) the amount actually released to each StateAJnionTenitory duringthe above Thursday, November28,1991/ period? Agrahaya va 7.1913 (Saka) THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) The The Lok S M ta met at Government of India are implementing two Eleven of the Clock schemes for the development of fruit trees:
IMR. SPEAKER in the Chaii] i) Establishment of nutritional gardens in rural areas; ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ii) Central Sector Scheme on lEnglish] integrated development of Tropical and Arid Zone fruits. Funds For Plantation of fniH B«aringTra«s The funds earmarked under these two schemes during 1990-91 and 1991-92 are *102 SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Rs. 132.41 lakhs and Rs. 369.34 lakhs Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE t)e respectively. pleased to state: (b) Statement I and II showing statewise (a) the funds earmarked by the Union funds releasedduring 1990-91 andaltocatton Government for plantation of fruit bearing of funds during 1991 -92 is laid on the Tat>le trees in the rural areas of the country during of the Sabha.
STATEMENT* I
Statewise m l e ^ of funds during 1990-91 for Developmera of fniit Trees in various schemes of Centtaf Government
S.No. Name of the StateAJT Amount released (Rs. in lakhs)
1. Andhra Pradesh 7.110
2. Bihar 4.030
3. Goa 0.298
4. Gujarat 4.030 3 OttiAnsmers NOVEM BER 28.1991 O n lA im m n 4
SLMdl NamoltheStaleAJT Amount nieased (R$. in U(hs)
s Hsvyana 1.910
6. Karnataka 5.200
7. Keraia 0.298
B. Madhya Pradesh 4.030
9. Maharashtra 9.810
10. Orissa 5.110
11. Tamil Nadu 11.030
12. Ultar Pradesh 22.435
ia Wtat Bengal 1.920
14. Punjab 2.134
15. Jammu & Kashmif 1.125
16. Riqasthan 2.388
17. Arunachai Pradesh 0.513
1& Assam 0.513
19. Meghatava 0.513
20. Manipur 0.513
21. MizoramUK-mnmnmwm 0.513
22. Nagaland 1.026
23. SHdm 0.513
24. Tripura 1.026
2Sl Indian AgrL Research Institute New Delhi 2.201*
26. Indbn AgrL Reseaich Institute Kama!, Haryana 2.201*
27. Konkan KrisM Vidyapeeth, OapoN. Maharashtra 4.402*
96.792
' for nwl|ilcatton at ^afls of f rull trees 5 OnriAnswBTS AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA) Oh^Ansmrs 6 STATEMEKM
State-wise Allocation of funds Ouring 1991-92forDevelopmafaoflhiH Tress In various schemes of Central Government
&No. Nameof&ateAJT Amount sHocaied (Ps.Makhs)
1. Andhra Pradesh 32.361
2. Bihar 35.391
3. Goa 1.441
4. Gujarat 18.810
5. Haryana 8.460
6. Karnataka 20.310
7. Kerala 10.691
8. Madhya Pradesh 27.560
9. Maharashtra 30.111
10. Orissa 15.960
11. Tamil Nadu 26.810
12. Uttar Pradesh 52.111
13. West Bengal 26.426
14. Punjab 8.519
15. Jammu & Kashmir 2.000
16. Rajasthan 15.519
17. Arunachal Pradesh 2.301
18. Assam 10.551
19. Meghalaya 2.551
20. Mizoranv 2201
21- Nagaland 2.301
22. SMdm 2.151
23. Tripura 4.852 7 Oral Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 OralAnswers 8
S.No. Name Of State/UT Anmunt allocated (RsJnlakhs)
24. Manipur 2.551
25. Himachal Pradesh 1.750
26. Andaman & NIcobar 0.100
27. Chandiggarh 0.100
28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 0.100
29. Delhi 0.100
30. Daman Diu 0.150
31. Lakshdweep 0.100
32. Pondicheny 0.100
33. Konkan Krishi Vkfyapeeth, Maharashtra 4.405*
TOTAL 369.344
*for supply of grafts of fruit trees. **Release during 1991-92 wiii depend upon utilisatton by the State Governments.
ITransk^oiH Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to relate the present position In Delhi. The total area SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Mr. of Delhi is 1496-1500 Sq. kms. If 50-60 Speaiter, Sir. many other issues are related percent of the totaltrees recorded on papers to the question that has t>een raised. Even as planted during the last ten years are trees are of different types- some are fruit taken as dead, even then the entire area of bearing trees and others are ornamental Delhi should have been covered by trees. As trees. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would I8(e to make perthe figure shown in the documents, there asubmisston in regard to irregularities being shoukl have been trees even underthls roof committed in respect of planting trees. Will where we are occupying these chairs. theGovemmenthoUenquiiy Into the matter? SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: And Mr. Speaker, Sir. I woukl like to know as instead of sitting in the Chairs, each one of to how much amount is earmarked in the us wouM have been sitting on the branches Budget for planting and maintaining these of those trees. trees separately. The Central Government shouU select a state as atest case and find SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Where out the nunrtber of trees planted there during there is a will, there is a way. Mr. Speaker, the last 6-10 years. Supposing that 50-60 Sir, I woukJ like to know whether the percent is the rate of mortality of these Governmentpi^sestoexaminethe matter plants, even then the nuntber of surviving In a particular State taking it as a test case? trees shown in the records is a matter to be The most significant factor In it is to find out investigated. the number of surviving trees as also the 9 Oral Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) OralAr)sweis 10 rea sons why the rate of survivalis low, and separate scheme. It contains the record of whether the staff is utlized property or not. the eaming and also expenditure. Only those Has any criterion been laid down to ascertain persons who have interest in horticulture the percentage of the surviving trees? What and grow fmit bearing trees will be able to are the reasons forthe low percentage? Will fumish such record. The Government want the hon. Minister furnish information in this to take measures for their benefit. The regard? Government are aware that this scheme would be more beneficial as compared to SHRIBALRAM JAKHAR; Mr. Speaker. growing conventional crops. Only if proper Sir, Shri Khurana is a close friend of mine. attention is paid to H. Hence, I would liw to That is why I did not consider it proper to pay special attention to horticulture. Interrupt him. When he raised the question, he should have specified the type of trees he SHRI ARVINO NETAM; Mr. Speaker, was referring to. He referred to fruit bearing Sir, earlier, fruit bearing trees were grown on trees and not to afforestation. He should asK both skies of roads, but that practk» seems a separate question forthat purpose. Grants to have been given up; if at all trees are are given for planting fruit bearing trees, the grown, only ornamental trees are grown whole question concerns the same. Had he there. I would like to know from the hon. asked question ontree plantation in general, Minister whether the Government propose I woukJ have given the reply accordingly and to collaborate with PWD in States to give removed all his doubts on this score. incentives to the people for this purpose?
SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Mr. SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Mr. Speaker, Speaker, Sir, my second supplementary Sir, he has given a good suggestion. I woukJ question is whether any survey has been write to the PWD on your behalf, you too conducted to find out the average amount should do the same. Ihey may take up this spent on the maintenance of each fruit work. bearing treeand the income therefrom during the last 4-5-years? PROF. PREM DHUMAL: Mr. Speaker. Sir, before I went through the detaHedrigures SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR; Mr. Speaker, given by the hon. Minister I thought that Sir, the scheme was Introduced in 1990-91. Himachal Pradesh woukJ top the list... It was started to provkle nutrittonal food to a common man who cannot afford to but MR. SPEAKER: Hon. Member, it is the fruits. The average percaplta utrittonal intake questton of the whole country. in ourcountry isjust 40 gms as connpared to 140 gms lakl down as the minimum health PROF. PREM DHUMAL; I am drawing standard in other countries. It was for this the attentnntowards the same, in the Budget, reason that this scheme was introduced so forthe year 1990-91, the name of Himachal that those who neither possess much land Pradesh do not figure at all because no nor each much are benefited. However the funds have been granted to the State. In scheme is meant only forthe people of rural 1991-92. the State got just Rs. 1.750 lakh. I areas and not the urbanites who live in woukl like to know from the hon. Minister the concrete houses andflats. Provision of grant funds earmarked for Himachal Pradesh of Rs. 5f- for planting 10 trees has been against State Government's demand for made so that rural people devetop a tove for subskfy to the apple growers? How much Is trees. The Government had chalked out the total productton of this crop in the Stale another plan for the resurrection of the and how much of It the Centre propose to gardens which have outlined their life. Extra purchase? grant wouM be sancttoned per hectare for that purpose; for instance Rs. 1200/- for SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Your mango trees, Rs. 2200 for dtrus and a supplementary Is not relenanttothequestkm. similar amount forguava trees. But that Isa Earlierthe subsidy was being given on 50:50 11 O n iA n s m n NOVEMBER 28.1991 OnlAm m an 12 bas is If avaUabls. I wiV ghw th* complete strong. H these are channelised via details....(lnteiTuptlons)....Jamfnu and pandMQfats,throu(^ I^DPorindspendent^, Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh too gro«m apple then perhs^akMig with income genwratlon, crop in good measure and no State is some amount of emptoyment wouW alto be discriminated. generated. WouU you conskier such a scheme? [EfVfcAi MaSPEAKER:Thislsalteadylnduded SHRI P.O. CHACKO: Sir. the IMnister in the Jawahar Rozgar Ypiana. has explained two schemes on the fruM tiearing trees and the amount eamiarlted of SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: This has to each State. Considering that the mount be thou{^ out by PWO but this is a good earmaiiced for each Stsrte is a very meagre suggestion. amount and it is not likely to have an impact on the l»sis of the amount earmailied, win [riansfatfoi4 the Government allow the State Govemments and the forest departments to It wWyieU double benefiL include fruit bearin trees in theiraffoiestation programme? Sir. lamnotasidngaquestlon- [Engfm about afforestation. Underthesodalforestry scheme, which is financed by the World I appreciate that. I have seen in other Bank, now the norms arethatonV Eucalyptus countries also. They plant such trees. Why family tree can be grown. It is consuming lot cannot we also do it? That has to be done. of water and makes the soil useless. In view I will try to promote this scheme with thent. of this, will the Govemment please conskler I think we can do this in social forestry also including frutt bearing trees also, instead of and I have a sdieme lor that; I am going to trees of Eucalyptus family the social forestry do something at>out t and see whether and afforestation schemes. peopte can be emptoyed or not This much of trees, this much of pay, this much of SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Last year, Interest and profB after five years, etc. can the alocatkm was Rs. 132 lakhs but the be calculated and can be done. TMs wn be expenditura was only Rs. 96 lakhs and this something very interesting to protect the year, we have been provided with Rs. 369 environment also in this country. lakhs orsomething. Kthey provide us withal the expendtture data and statistics, then we iriansMfof^ can say that much can be done and we want thstt much more progress shouM be made. KUMARI LIMA BHARTI: Mr. speaker. There is no binding or limit on that About the Sir. from the figures of aitocatton of funds as other scheme, we have the same facts. shown in rsply to ttie main questkm, I find that the funds altocated for States Hke SHRINRMALKANTICHATTERJEE:l Madhya Pradesh are Ike a drop ki the want to know whether thte scheme can be ocean. Six dtetfidseach of Madhya Pradesh utilised for addittonai employment. As and Ultw Radesh comprise BundeMwnd Khuransyi vwy sharply drew your attentkm, rsgton. A part of .ftiansi district and a p»t of even 50peroenl of thefndtbMvIng trees are oB«ici'-wnicn is my consuHjoncy not kept alwe. V indMduals are MSigned a also^ Madhya Pradesh....The sol of that bunch ol trees along the nnal roads or area is also MeaAy sukad for raising frul anywhere and are alowed to gamer the huarinn twifiTT haive)^ then addMonal enptoynfwrtt and inconie can be generated. I know that under But no bioefltives have yet been ghMm the WH3P scheme In the country side, such tothese two areas. twKHiidntetoknow from projects are there and particulaily in West the hon. MbtMarwtfietheraspedattfoeallan Berigai where panch^(«t system is very wMbemadstorsuchbackwatdareas, wfiere 13 O ralA ttsm n AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) OralAnsifms 14 the land isfeitite enough togrowfiuit bearing level We are ready to provkto what we from trees? here.
SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: Even last Scheme for Mentlfieatktn of non* year^ alocsdion has not been utMsed fttlly. bTigaiedland Last year, the aNocadon was Rs. 4 lakhs and this year. It was Rs. 27 lakhs. If she can M03. SHRI PHOOL CHANO VERMA: make more efforts, I am with her and wiH Wa ttw Minister of WATER RESOURCES provide mors funds. be pleased to state:
SHRI ANKUSHRAORAO SAHEB (a) whether the Government have TOPE: The Government of Maharashtra formulated any scheme to conduct survey has launched such a scheme for which a for kientificatton of the non-inlgaied land In provision of Rs. 100 crores has been made various States; and byfhem. The StateGovemment isprovMing 50 per cent subskiy to the marginal fanners (b) if so. the details thereof? for this work, wni the Central Government also launch such a scheme so tat more fnjit THE MINISTER OF WATER bearing trees couM be grown? RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) and (b). The Ministry of SHRI BALRAlylJAKHAR:lhave already Agriculture, Department of Agriculture & congratulated the people and the Cooperatton is publishing on year to year Government of Maharashtra for showing basis Land Use Statistics which Inter-aHa the way. Under the irrigatkm scheme, they include the Stale-wise details of irrigated are provkling 50 per cent subskiy for drip lands, total cropped area, total culturable irrigatkMi and sprinkler brigatkm. We have area. According to the latest avaiiable Land made the largest contribution for that Use Statistcs forthe year1987-88, out of the scheme. Mr. Speaker, Sir. I used to be the gorss sown area of 172881 thousand Speaker of Lok Sabha at that time. I have hectares, gross inlgated area is 52216 also made contribution to that scheme. It is thousand hectares which Is about 33% of necessary that we all shouM contribute for the gross sown area. The remaining area is proper implementation of that scheme. I am un-inlgated. making every effort In this regard. [TranslaOorii SHRI RAJENORA AGNIHOTRI: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government scheme for SHRI PHOOL CHANO VERMA: Mr. planting fruHGovammentschemeforplanting Speaker. Sir. the hon. Minister has stated in fruit bearing trees in rural areas for which his reply that the Ministry of Agricutture. survey worit was done by the department is Department of Agriculture and Cooperatton very ineffective. Schemes are launched for is publishing land use statistics on year to growing fruit bearing trees in plaoes where year basis. I am distressed to say that the the chances of growing trees are remote. I figures given here by the Minister related to wouMlketoknowwhethercentreswouMbe 1987-88. Actually, he shouU have given the opened at dIvMonal level In every state for figurBsforl990-9l. Ifttiey werenotavalable, rearing trait trees and for surveying the he shouU have given the figures for 1989- areas where such trees couM be grown? 9a Aocordingtothefigutes,thehon. Minister has said that there is 33 per cent gross SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR: The State irrigated area in the country. I have asked Governments are my resources. I want to about the unirrigMed land in the country. reach the people through them. It depends The hon. Minister has replied.. on them as to how much worit they can extract from their Agriculture iyHnistry and MR. SPEM
MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Minister, what are SHRIMATI KESHARBAI SONAJi the reasons for decrease in the peroentage KSHIRSAGAR: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in our of Irrigation in Chottanagpur. State Maharashtra the irrigated area Is even less than 20 percent In the mral and hIVy SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Mr. areas It Is even less than 2 per cent. Keepbtg Speaker. Sir. the Issue of Bihar Is a unk^ue such circumstances in view, whether In ItseH In the whole country. So. certainly I Govemment propose to conduct a special wouMtiytofindoutthe reasonsfordecrease survey there? in the percentage of irrigation in that area despite inplementatton of newpn^ects there. MR. SPEAKER: In view of the lack of In regard to the second questton put t>y the irrigation facility in Maharashtra do you hon. Memtwr I wouM llte to say that this is propose toconduct any special sunny there? not conect that the Central Government sancttons very iitiie account as grants to the S m i VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: On State Government, due to whk:h State the basis of the question put by the hon. Govemment is facing dffficuity in executton Member I wHI try to find out the facts and V of those projects. found necessary certainly a special survey win be conducted. SHRI BRISHIN PATEL: Mr. Speaker. Sir. In reply to this questton It has been SHRI NITISH KUMAR: Mr. Speaker, stated t>y the Govemment that the figure Sir. the hon. Minister in his reply to a regarding irrigation is prepared after supplementary question staled that they excluding 25 percent in the command areas consMer only 75 percent of command areas or the Irrigated areas. It means that the to be dependable irrlgalton areas. In reply to Govemment itself admits that 25 per cent another supplementary questton he saki lands of the command areas remain that as far as the questton of waiving ot unlrrlgated. So I wouW ■ » to know whether irrigatton cess is concerned I is a stale the Govemmeirt wouM conskler to waive of sutiject and Geotral Govemment has nothing the irrlgatkm cess or revenue levied on that to do with It It Is decWed aocordlng to the 25 percent unlrrlgated land? agreement reached between farmers and the State Government which provkies [E n g m irrigatton facHittos. Sir, since inigalton is a s u t ^ In the concurrent list through you. I MR. SPEAKER: Irrlgattoncess Is levied wouM Hke to know from the hon. Minister as t>y the State Government. to whether the Central Govemment wouW consWer to Issue some directives and SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: He is guWelines to the State Governments for asking about the general policy. provklingrBflefsandbeneflls to the peasants of the command areas in general and those ITranslatkH^ of the unirrigated areas In partlcuiar and for making such agreement under which I wouU not Ike to comment on this revenue couW be ooHeded only from the because csss is levied by the State irrigated land-hoMers not from those of GovmMnent Hiere aieceitain provisions in unkrigated land and agreement between the agreement made with the fanners or the farmers and State Govemment shouki also cuMvaUifri in the oommmd area, which ere belMsedonit required to be foOowed. I think wherever such agreement is made there are Irrigation SHRI VDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Mr. Panchayatsandeverythinglsdone according Speaker, Sir. brigalton Is not a subject in the 21 OnlAnswav AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Onti Answers 22 concufient 1st. K the hon. Member makes (Tonk^ln Rajasthan has been approved by his efforts to t>ring it into the concunent iist, the Union Government; then 1 1^1 do my best whstover he wants in this regard. (b) If not, the reasons therefor; lEngKstH (c) whether environmental survey of this project has been conducted; SHRIVUAYNAVALPATIL:Ontheone side we are fighting for Cauveiy waters in (d) if not, the reasons therefor; three States and on the otherside the water is not available there. The water of Tapti (e) whetherthe UnkmGovemment have river is not being fuHy utilised and the normal accorded approval to the use of land for the practice Is to construct dams near the State con,..tructk>n of roads for the project; where the river starts. On Tapti river it is the reverse case. The dam built on Ts^ti river is (f) whether the Government have near Kaiurapara because of some poltticai received some complaints regarding the reasons and the dam which was proposed In project; and Khanjaguti and navathahas not been started. (g) if so, the details thereof? MR. SPEAKER: This isabout unirrigated land in the entire country, not about a THE MINISTER OF WATER particular dam as such. RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYA CHARAN SHUKLA): SHRI VUAY NAVAL PATIL: I want to Itnow the policy of the Central Government (a) and (b). No. Sir. The modified about dams which are Involved In inter-State Bisal|9ur Project Report estimated to cost financing. Khanjagutland Navatha are having Rs. 328 crores comprising water supply and Inter-State financing. inlgation components has been received only In November. 1991 in Central Water Mm. SPEAKER: What is the policy of Commisstonfortechno-economicappraisaL the Government of India, wHh respect to the financing of inter-State projects? (c) and (d). The State Government has entrusted the work of preparatkm of status SHRIVUAYNAVALPATILTheMadhya report and action plan for environment and PiadeshGovemmentsaysthatlisbofderi^ ecology to the Centre for Management seven Stales and that is why it is not able to studies. Harish Chand Mathur Rajasthan contributeforthe oonstnjction of Khanjaguti bistitute of Pubik: Administratton. and Navatha profads. (e) As the project is executed by the SHRI VIOYACHARAN SHUKLA: Inter State Govemment, proposalsforaoquisitkM) state projects are taicen up normally alter an of land are not raquhed to be kx)ked into by agreement between the States concerned the Unton Goverrfment and V there is agreement we take up such useful projects and complete them in time. (f) No, Sir.
(rwMtaMN^ (g) Does not aries. WVnpur FrOf9CI m WM|Hn»n SHRI RAM BADAN: Sir. the hon. *104 SHRI RAM BAOAN: WIU the Mnister's repels not satisfactoiy.ThispiQiect Minister of WATER RESOURCES be wastobeconpietedby June 1991 Le.infive pleased to stato: years. Its estimated cost was Rs. 52 crore in the begirming. But upto now Rs. 55 crore (a) whMherthe ongoliiB Btsatpurproject and 8 lakhs have been wcpended and even 23 Oral Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 OralAnswers 24 one fourth part of its construction has not sAn»...{lnterruptk)tts) been completed yet. According to a new estimates now. it will cost Rs. 450 crore and MR. SPEAKER: No, not like this. is expected to be completed by June 1995. Even on the basis of the cunent figures the {IntBrrt^jltons) State Government will have to bear the additional loss of Rs. 400 crore due to this delay. Had it been completed in time, there MR. SPEAKER: The supplementary would have been an income of Rs. 200crore questton shouM be relevant to the questton. from the irrigation point of view. Thus, the State Government has incurred a total loss [Translatlori[ of Rs. 600crore. Hence, I would like to know about the report which had been soughtfor? SHRI RAM NARAIN BERWA: Mr. Speaker, Sir, In the reply to a questkm It has SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Mr. been stated that the revised report of the Speaker, Sir, we cannot initiate any actton in Bisalpur Project was received in November this regard unless and until we get 1991. But is it not a fact that the preliminary satisfactory report. report regarding that project was submitted many years ago for the approval of the SHRI RAM BADAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Central Govemntent and since then It has the hon. Minister has stated that according been pending? to the report we have received Rs. 15 laKh have been spent but what are the reasons SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Mr. that the environmental report has not been Speaker, Sir, the actton had already been received as yet? taken on the original report in the early 80’s and even 50 per cent work was completed lEngKstH but later on some defect was detected in It. So a revised estimate and report was sought, S m i VIDYACHARAN SHUKU: Sir, I which we have received this month. did not say that the report has not come. It Whatever action has bran taken on this will is not satisfactory. Therefore, it was delayed. sen/e both the purposes, supply of drinking Unless it is done in a satisfactory manner, water to the town and Inlgation to the f iekls. we wouM not undertake to do any work We shall try to complete this soon after there. studying the revised report submitted by the Rajasthan Government this month. IT n m s Is ^ ] PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: Mr. SHRI AYUB KHAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Speaker, Sir. basically the Bisa|pur Project as you knowthere is acute shortage of water is meant for supplying drinking water to in Rajasthan. We have full confkience that Ajmerctty, Byawar. Naseerabad, vyay Nagar being an able Minister we wiH get his full co and Kekrl. As the Central Government KseH operation in regard to supply water to shows a great concern over the probteim of Rajasthan. Iwouidiiketoknowfromthe hon. drinking wal6r In Rajasthan and Its solutton. Minister whether water from Indira Gandhi So. I wouU lOte to ask the hon. Minister Canal wiH be supplied to Jhun Jhunu and whether the Central Government after Sikar through the sawa scheme in conskleifng this report sympathetically woukJ Rajasthan...(/r}tsm(pftons) send it to Rajasthan Government soon and also give green signal from environment MR. SPEAKER: Thisquestion is related point of viewsothatthis project Is compleled toBlaspur Project of Rsyasthan.Thlscannot at the earliest and thereby the' problem of 116 duoma. drinking water may be solved in ttw State? Woukl he provkto financial akJ also for this SHRI AYUB KHAN: But water is the purpose? 25 Oral Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA) O n lA im m n 26 SHRI VIDYA CHARAN SHUKU: We such statements being made, what are the will do whatever we can. specific measures which have been discussed bythe two foreign Secretaries? I {E n g m also want to know whether the Minister is aware that the Governor of Kashmir has Talks between Prime Minister of made a statement that about 2500 militants India and Paldetan at Harare are waiting to enter the Kashmlrborderand as a result of that, there has to be aselecthra, *105 SHRIIMATI »4ALINi re-depkiyment of Army In Kashmir. Now, of BHATTAChiARYA: course, as a precautionaiy measure, such SHRI MOHAN SINQH: military acttonshavetotwtakensofar as the re deployment of Army is concemed. But Will the Minister of EXTERNAL since the people of Pakistan and India have AI7AIRS tw pleased to state: no interest in being hostile to each other in t>eing unfriendly to each other, may I know, (a) whetherthe Prime Ministers of India apartf romthe mlHtary measures, what other and {Pakistan during their visit to Harare for measures are being contemplated by the the Comnionweaith Heads of Government Government? meet held talcs on various bilateral matters including the issue of supply of arms and SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: It is true encouragement to the militants t>y Paidstan that the Pakistani teaders have off and on in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab; and and always been making these statements andthat is thelrpositlon that they will provUe (b) if so, the outcome thereof and the political and
SHRIMATI MALINI BHATTACHARYA: [English] It is true that it has been agreed by such countries that matters between India and SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: Sir, the Pakistan relating to Kashmir and Punjab answeris 'Yes'. The Prime Minister in Harare shoukJ be bilaterally settled. But I would like when he met his counterpart from Pakistan, to know whether or not by recommending dkJ raise this issue and mentioned that this Pakistan Prime Mlnistei'sproposal regarding is the major obstacle really to normalisatton the nuclear non proliferation treaty to India, of relatk>ns with Pakistan. This was followed- US Government Is trying to Influence the up and is foilowed-up at all meetings and bilateral negotiattons. If that is so, how are subsequent meetings which he has we going to face this kind of an interference. mentioned and it is really a major obstacle.
SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: Our SHRI JASWANT SINGH: Mr. Speaker. position on this Is well-known to the House. Sir, I seek one re-conciliation and one We are for peace globally, we are for peace ciarificatton from the hon. Minister of State. In this region and we will do alt in this context Post Harare, the Prime Minster was good which safeguards the nattonal security and enoughtodescribehistalks with Mian Nawaz national Interests. Sharief, the hon. Prime Minister of Pakistan, In extremely eulogistic terms and As far as any sort of a regional he categorised them as *Very satisfactory”. airangement for a nuclear free zone, it Almost simultaneously, the Defence concerned, our views are well-known. By Minister expressed his great concern about Pakistan’s continued assistance in the very nature of nuclear weapons, the Jammu and Kashmir, in Punjab to terrorists approach has to be gkibal. A regtonal etc. Therefore, would the Government r*> approach wni not do. ooncile Its stand? Is the Prime Mlnislsi'a Now when your are speaking about the satisfaction with Harare talks with iBoentvislloftheraprBsentaUMtfromUnlled Main Nawaz Sharif the Qovemment's States Administratton and when you are stand or Is the Defence Minister's •paiidng about the views of United States expression of concern about Pakistan's AdmMstratipn, the view Is that they support continued assistance Is the Qovemment 29 OralAnswen AQRAHAYANA7,1913 (SAK4) O n iA n n m s 30 sta nd? That is one reconciliation. excha.nged on 27th Febmary, 1991. Pakistan still has some reservations reganiing Joint The second clarification that I seek Is. border patrolling. A military delegation from this. The hon. Minister himself introduced India visited Pakistan from September 24 to the aspect of Foreign Secretaries level 27....{Intem^ions) discussions at the end of October. What are the components of the confidence building MR. SPEAKER: I think it need not be measuresthat werediscussed, what are the read out fully. various confidence building measures; and is there any progress on any of those SHRIEDUERDOFALEIRO: If you want. confidence buHding nwasures? Sir, I can lay it on the Table of the House.
SHRi EDUAROO FALEIRO: Sk, the SHRi JASWANT SINGH: I seek your hon. Memberseeks areconciiiation between inaulgence. Sir. the statement of the Prime Minister and the statement of the Defence Minister. In MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: No.there are substance, the reconciliation that the hon. other Members also who want to ask Member seeks is between the words of the questions on this. Pakistani leadership and the deeds on the ground and that is precisely whatthe problem SHRI ANANDGAJAPATI RAJU Is. WhHe at the political level, at the official POOSAPATI: Sir, we find that Pakistan Is In level they keep on harping on this that we a bind because of the Pressler Amendment must startanew era of cooperation and they which has not been brought in and the wiR stop and they will not support ten’orism; certification by the United States* President on theground the reality Is different and from that Pakistan is non-nuclear. So, what they all evidence the support to terrorism are trying to do is to put India in a bind by, ca continues. one side, saying that they want a nuclear- free zone In south Asia and, at the same SHRIJASWANTSINGH:Thatisnotmy time, asking India to sign the NPT. Thus, questton. they are compelling India in a bind So, I wouk) like to know what are the steps the MR. SPEAKER: He has answered very Govemment Isgoingtotaketoseethat India ably. Is not put in a bind by the proposal of Nawaz Sharif to make South Asia a nudear-Free SHRIEDUERDOFALEIRO:Thesecond Zone and by the American effort to make us point the hon. Member wanted to find out is sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty. what is the nature of the confidence building measures. What has been achieved out of SHRI EDUARDO FAL£iRO: Sir, our the discusstons on the components of position Is and has been that we are for confidence bulkJing measures Is the disarmament and spedfk»lly for nuclear following: disarmament But we feel and we believe and It is true that by the very nature of ‘Agreements have been worked out on nuclear weapons, their reach and impact is notif IcatkMi of mIRtary exercises, and on global. In this context, at the special prevention of airspace violation by conference of the United Nations on mililaryalicrafL’ disannament. our late Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi, who attended the special Since January 1 ,1991, the Directors- conference, had made a speclic proposal '^ffieral of Military Operations of the two forgk>baldtearmament. Which Is veiyreaistic dmintries have Initiated regular weekly and very ^propriate. We have made tt dear oontact Instrument^ of ratification of the to everyone concerned, therefore, that Agreement on prohfeRkMi of attack against whether It is the Pakistani proposal or any nuclear Installattons and facilKles were other such proposal • because they are 31 OrslAnsm rs NOVEMBER 28.1901 MMtjWAwwws 32 mgkMmI while nuclear weapons are global distinguished from nuclear disarmament and the nuclear question is global In Its which is a broader question swears by the nature and Impact • that proposal will not be Shlmla Agreenrtent • this Is the October leally workable. position which Is the latest • and feels th£d B must be solved bilaterally and peacefully. SHRI HARI KISHORE SINGH: Mr. speaker. Sir, since the hon. Minister is fresh SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: lliat Is from his SAARC visit, I wouM like to know precisely what I was referring to as an what are the concrete results of the various achievement of our diplomatic efforts. More dipkxnatic, polttksri and, of course, economto and more countries are actually coming Initiatives whteh he has taken that we got around and have come around to this precisely three votes in the United Nattons position. and our traditional friends Soviet Unk>n, Ukraine and Bylorussia also voted against SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV: Sir. I us as proposal put forward at the Pakistan's will ask a very small question. I thii^ that initiative was passed by the United Nations China is also an important factor in the General Assembly by 103:3 votes. Does this relattonship between Imfia and Pakistan. I Government consider this as the am straight away asking the hon. Minister, achievement and does this Govemment whether the Govemment will use the conskler that Pakistan will not supply arms opportunity of the visit of Chinese Premierto and not extend otherfacilitiestotheten’orists India and take up this issue bilaterally so that In Punjab and Kashmir? I woukl also like to some moral or diplomatic pressure Is put on know what has happened during the talk Pakistan? which the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Minister had with their new-found SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: We have common patron, the State Department of noted your suggestion for actton and we win the Govemment of America. conskler iL
SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: Sir, my illustrious predecessor is obviously speaking WRirrEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS about the Soviet vote, particularty on the questton of Pakistani proposal. [fiVOA]
SHRIHARIKISORESINGH: Itis 103:3. Salting up of an Oil Refinery in Orlaaa
SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: Yes. of *101. SHRI ANADICHARAN DAS: course. They were there during my DR.KARTiKE^ARPATRA: colleague’s time and others’time also. Now, Sir, what It shows is that they are for nuclear Win the Minister of PETROLEUM AND disarmament and they see regional NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: arrangements, perhaps In their own perceptton, as woniMilile....(/r)tom{ptton^ (a) whether the Government have sought any foreign coUaboratkm for setting SHRI JASWANT SMGH: We are not up an Oil Refinery In Orissa; and tovere of such a strange choice of words, Sir. The Government of India has expressed (b) If so, the details thereof and the its anguish. This is no way to express place where this refinery Is Ikely to be Mt discontent to a foneign country. up?
SHRI EDUARDO FALEIPO: However, THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND Sir. tte point Is that the Soviet Unkm. as far NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. as the Kashmir question is concerned - as SHANKARANAND): (a) No. Sir. 33 Written Antwers AQRAHAYANA7.1913 (SAKA) Written Answara 34 (b) D o n not ariM. came to the eonduston on Novemt)er 6 that the Sixth Summit coukJ not be heU on PestpofMmanl of Sixth SAARC SummR schedule as Bhutan would not be represented at the Head of State or M06. SmiCP.MUDALAGIRIYAPPA: Government level At the same time, he SHRISANATKUMAR MANDAL: expressed the hope that after further consultations in the near future, the Heads Will the Minister of EXTERNAL of State/Qovemment of the SAARC Member AFFAIRS tw pleased to state: States may be able to agree on fresh dates for the Sixth SAARC SummlL (a) whether tho sixth SAARC Summit scheduled to take place at Colombo had to Following this advice. President tw postponed; Oayoom has already initiated consuitatkMis with Heads of State/Govemment on the (b) if so, the reasons therefor; possbiilty of convening a short, functtonal Summtt in CokHnbo, perferabiy during the (c) the alternate date fixed for the current calender year. For this purpose, he Summit; sent his Foreign Minister, Mr. Fathulla Jameel,to India from 19to 21 Novemberas (d) whether India was consulted before his Special Envoy to consult with^AM and the postponement; PM on this question. We conveyed t ^ im our hope that It wouki be possible to hoU a (e) If so. the details thereof: Summit Meeting on the Kind proposed during the year. (f) whether Sri Lanka held India responsible for tite postponement of th The President of the MaMives In his ITimtslaVofU otpaotjf as Chairman of SAARC. canrled out oonsidtattons with other Heads of State/ Oil and NMurai Qas Reeerves In BSiar Heads of Government on thte Sumit. After SMngcam(i;rtthought to the views expressed *107. SHRI KAMLA MiSHflA to him by Heads of State^ovemment, he MADHUKAR: Will the Minister of 35 WMen Answers NOVEMBER 26, 1991 Written Answers 36 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be [Translation] pleased to state: Allotment of PetroiOiesd Itolall (a) whether the Oil and Natural Gas outlets and LPG Agendas to SC/ST Commission has discerned great prospects of oil and natural gas reserves in areas of •109. SHRIMRUmJNJAYANAYAK: Madhubani. Purnia, East and West SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Champarvi districts of Bihar; and Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the scheme proposed to be fonmiilatedby the Government for exploring (a) the total number of petrol/diesel the oil and natural gas in those areas? retail outlets and LPG agencies in thecountiy. State-wise and Unton Territory-wise; THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. (b) the number out of t h ^ allotted to SHANKARANAND) ; (a) and (b). No, Sir. the persons belonging to Scheduled Castes However, exploration for hydrocarbons is in and Scheduled Tribes; progress in various parts of Bihar. (c) whether the altotment made to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes is in conformity with their reservation quota; and Price go Pouttry, Eggs (d) if not, the reasons therefor? M08. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD SINGH: Win the Minister of AGRICULTURE THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND be pleased to state: NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b). Ason 1 -10- (a) whether the price of poultry eggs in 91, there were 15077 petrol diesel retail thecountiy is higherthan the price prevailing outlets and3999 LPGtlistritHitorships in the in International Market; country, of which 980 retail outlets and 651 distributorships pertained to persons (b) if so. the details thereof and the belonging to Scheduled Castes and reasons therefor; and Scheduled TrBaes. (c) the steps taken by the Government (c) and (d)«The prescribed percentage to bring down the price? resenradkin for different categories including SC/ST is maintained by the oil industry for each StateAJnion Territory on the ttasis of a THE MMISTER OF AGRICULTURE 100 point roster adopted on a roiling basis (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) No. Sir. while preparing the marketing plans. (b) and (c),Do not arise. The progress is monitored. 37 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7,1913(SAM) Written Answers 38 ^ - | 9gS^28l8|5tg 111 Wimon Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 W im n A n sm is 1 9 5 ! 8 § i « | 8 fO CO <0 § 1 1 41 WittonAnswers AGRAHAYANA7,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 42 IB ig im THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN ftoduetion In prioas of Patrol and SHUKLA): (a) to (c). No separate funds the Patrolaum Produeta schemes to control waterlogging in Bihar as Identified by the Task Force, have been *110. SHRIKARIAMUNDA: sanctioned by the Union GovemmenL The SHRIBALRAJPASSI: woik Is to be canled out by the State from their Plan funds. Assistance Is given to the Wn the Minister of PETROLEUM AND States as block grants and is n(M tied to any NATURAL GAS to be pleased to state: specific sector Including flood sector. (a) whether the Qovemnient propose (d) No. Sir. to reduce the prices of diesel, petrol and petroleum products raised during the Gulf [English] war; and Enhancement In Viaa Fee (b) if so, the details thereof? *112. SHRIV.S.VUAYARAGHVAN: THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND SHRI BHUVNESHWAR NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. PRASAD MEHTA: SHANKARANAND): (a) No, Sir. Will the Minister of EXTERNAL (b) does not arise. AFFAIRS be pleased to state: [Thms/affon] (a) whether the Government have decided to enhance the visa lee recently; CaiMtBl Funda for control of Water Logging In Bihar (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, *111. SHRISHHEDIPASWAN: SHRI RAM TAHAL (c) whether this will affect our tourism CHOUDHARY: indust^ adversely; Will the Minister of WATER (d) whether the Government propose RESOURCES to be pleased to state: to reconsMer its decision particularly In regard to tourists; (a) the funds sancUqned by the Union Government for control of water-kigging In (e)wh«heranyrepresentatk)n has been Bihar,throughthespedalTasKForce,during received by the Indian Embassies In the last two years; Singapore and Malaysia on this issue; and (b) whether the fuH amount has been (f) K so, the details thereof and the released; action taken thereon? (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the THE MWISTER OF STATE IN THE amount actually released for that purpose; MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRl and EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes, Sir. (d) whether the Government propose (b) Visafee whtoh priorto NovemberSI to Increase the amount of Centrelgrents and was different for different RatkMnlUes and loans In view of the severity of water-logging differed for singla/ldouMaArlple/muitipla In the State? entries has bean IWW latkmalised. R now 43 WrUen Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 44 dep ends upon duration of its validity. Minister of WATER RESOURCES be Reamns for increase in visa fee are: pleased to state: (i) in 1990 the visa regime was (a) whether funds have been obtained liberalised and the duration of fromthe European Economic Community or visa was extended upto 5 years other international institutions for the but the visa fee was not implementation of the Command Area appropriately increased. Development Programme in the Mnkon region of Maharashtra; (II) The recent devaluation of Indian rupee made it imperative to revise (b) If so, the details thereof; and the visa fee upwards. (c) the steps taken to ensure proper (iH) Indian visa fee was reduced utilisation of such funds? unnaturally in favour of nationals of UK, USA. FRG, France, Spain, THE MINISTER OF WATER Italy and Netherlands. But these RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN countries did not reciprocate to SHUKLA): (a) Yes, Sir. our action. (b) An Agreement was signed inOctober (iv) Increasing local cost of running 1988 with European Economic Community consular and visa services at for assistance of 15 million ECU (Rupees Mission Post abroad. Twenty two crares)fordevelopment of water control system for diversification of crops In (v) Mobilisingfundsforproperstafflng Konlcan region of Maharashtra. and modemisation of Consular Section in our Mission abroad, (c) Govemment of Maharashtra has for further improving the quality been advised to provide additional staff and of services. additional funds, and to prepare additional new schemes according to a specified time (c) Visa fee is a very small fraction of schedule. total expenses incunfed by a tourist. The I4>ward revision of visa fee therefore, may Foreign Collaboration for not materially affect the tourism industry Exploitation of Natural Gas adversely. Tourists are not attracted so much by low visa fee as by internal peace *114. SHRI SHANKERSINH and tranquillity, tourist value of a country, VAGHELA: tourist infrastructure, expeditious special DR. A.K. PATEL; services to tourists etc. Will the Mbiister of PETROLEUM AND (d) Government policies are reviewed NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: from time to time. (a) whether there is any proposal for (e)and (f),Yes, Sir. Afew representations collaboration of Oil and Natural Gas have been received by Indian Embassies in Commission/Gas Authority of India with Singapore and Malaysia. Details are awaited. France for providing technology for exploitatton of natural gas available in South , Funds for Command araa India; (Isvaiopmsnt Programme In llBhsrasM n (b) if so, the details thereof; and *113. s m \ SUDHIR SAWANT; WiNtlw (c) th« time by witich the proposal is 45 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7.1913(SAK4) Written Answers 46 expected to be finalised? Hills. The impact of this earthquake was felt more severely in Garhwal Region of Uttar THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND Pradesh. Its impact was also felt in the NATURAL GAS(SHRI B. States of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal SHANKARANAND): (a) No. Sir. Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Delhi. India Meteorological (b) and (c). Do not arise. Department’s seismoiogical Observatory at Delhi has recorded 56 aftersiiocks till 17th ITianslation] November, 1991. Dam age caused by Earthquake (b) and (c) Though the impact of this earthquake was also felt in the States of *115. SHRI SIMON MARANDI: Punjab, Haryana, Jammu Kashmir and Union SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR Territory of Delhi but no damage is reported SHASTRI: to have taken place in these States/Unton Tenitories. The State of Himachal Pradesh Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be reported the death of one person, injury to pleased to state: six persons and damage to three houses only. The exact details of the damage caused (a) the States/Union Territories rocked by earthquake in Garhwal Region of Uttar bythe earthquake on October 20,1991 and Pradesh are still being assessed by the after shocks thereafter; State Govemnrent. The details of damage so far reported by the State Government of (b) the estimated toss caused by the Uttar Pradesh are at statement betow. earthquake to property, crops, livestock; (d) The State of Uttar Pradesh, where (c) the number of persons kiHed, injured extensive damage has been caused by tiie and rendered homeless in each affected earthquake, are yet to submit a State/Union Ten-itory; memorandum seeking Central assistance over and above the amount available in the (d) the Central assistance sought by State Calamity Relief Fund for 1991 -92. The each such State/Union Territory and the question of seeking assistance by other amount actually released; States/Union Tenitories does not arise, since no damage had taken place in the States of (e) the State/Union Territory visited by Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir and the Central Team (s) in this regard; Union Territory of Delhi. Himachal Pradesh Govemment also did not seek any Central (f) the follow up taken by the Unton assistance as the damage caused by Government on the report of the Central earthquake was insigniftoant. Tean»(s): (e) and 9)- Under the existing scheme (g) the total aid received from vartous of Financing the Relief expenditure, the sources for the relief of the e^^hquake earlier procedure of sending the Central victinf)s; and ' Teams to the States in the wake of natural calamities has been done away with from (h) the relief measures taken by various 1.4.1990. The Central Teams ate deputed voluntary organisations and the to the States only when a State seeks Government? assistance over and above the amount available underthe Calamity Relief Fund by THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE treating a particular Calamity as a calamity (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR) :(a) An of rare severity. In the wake of recent earthquake oocurrsd In the very early hours earthquake only Central Reconnaissance of0dober20,1991 inthewestUttarPiadesh Team visited earthquake affected aroas in 47 MMtanMnsNDSfs NOVEMBER 28 .1M1 HWBHWAWW W 48 Qar tiwal Regional to have first hand Uttar Pradesh and their Own channeii. The Informalion about the impact of earthquake, details of assistance b e ^ provided by the refief measures being undertaken by the various sources for the relief of the State Govemnwnt of Uttar Pradesh and the earthquake victims are, therefore, not bnmediate assistance required by them. The report submitted by the Fteconnalssance available at one place. The detaRs of the Team was preliminary in nature. asslstanceprovUedbytheCentrriMinMifes/ Department so far are at statement and ttw g|)and(h). Non-Govemmentalagencies relief measures being taken by the State are routingthe relief material through Indian Government of Uttar Pradesh are at Red Cross Society, State Government of statement below. WriltmiAngwm Amt^M4k7.m9iSAK^ SO S|2 % CO •&] I S' I CM «o I S UJ s . SSS 555 ss CM 's: CM in d CO ■ ■ CM £0. I • • 51 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 52 STATEMENTH l3evslopment Bank and Rs.10.00 crores to HUIXO as a part of Details of the Assistance provided assistance of Rs. 30.00 crores by various Central Government proposed to be provided to State Department Govt, of UP for undertaking reconstruction of houses in 1. Ministry of Food allocated affected areas. additional 5,000 tonnes each of wheat and rice. 9. Ministry of Rural Development released Rs. 6.51 crores under 2. AirForcemadeavaiy}le6Chetak JRY forthe three affected districts and 2 MIT helicopterB for rsllef of UttarkashI, Tehri and Channoii. and rescue operations. In addition, Rs. 5.80 crores were also released as additional 3. Border Road Organisation assistance under Indira Avas repaired thedamaged roads under Yojana for constructton/repair of. their cha^e and made them houses in the earthquake effected motorable on priority t>asis. areas. 4. Ministry of Communication 10. Ministryofpowerundeitookrepab’ |>rovided STD .facilities to of damaged transmission lines UttarkashI, Tehrl and Chamoli and made them functional on districts on emergency basis. priority basis. They also repaired ali the nine damped telephone exchanges 11. A sum of Rs. 8.00 lakhs has been and made operational by 2nd sanctionedtothe StateGovtfrom Novenfiber,l99l. Indian People's Natural Calamity Trust. 5. Ministry of Heatth maintained clos6 liasion with the state health 12. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural authorities to ensure nrtedlcal aid Gas assured adequate availability to the affected people. Relief of petroleum products in the articles comprising of blankets, affected areas. woolen garments, milk powder, high protein t>iscuits, polythene STATEMENT III sheets and C.l. sheets for roofing material etc. valued at Rs. 67.05 Details of the Relief measures lakhs got despatched through undertaken by Government of Uttar Indian Red Cross Society with Pradesh In the earthquake affected assistance from Prime Minister's areas. National Relief Fund, other sources and the Society. Commissioner, Meerut and District Magistrate, Dehradun 6. Rs. 80.00 lakhs were sanctioned have been nominated as Nodal to the State Govt, from Prime Officers to coordinate relief Minister's Nattonal Relief Fund. measures with other Departments and Agencies. 7. Rs. 25.00 crores were released as ways and Means advance to Control Rooms are functioning the State Government. round the clock at the State headquarters as well as 6. Nattonal Housing Bank released Dehradun, Uttaritashi, Tehri Rs. 10.00 crores to UP Land Gartiwal and ChanwH districts. 53 Written Answers AQRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 54 Concerned District Magistrates have been authorisedto draw the Assistance as house subskly, amount needed for relief wori( gratuitous relief and ex-gratIa form Government Treasury. payment has been provided amounting o Rs. 269.16 lakhs in State Government has allocated Uttar Kashi, Rs. 107.03 lakhs In Rs. 332.70 lakhs to Uttarkashi, Tehri and Rs. 94.15 lakhs in Rs. 162.17 lakhs to Tehri, Rs. Chamoii. 92,60 lakhs to Chamoll, Rs. 7.70 lakhs to Dehradun and Rs. 4.60 Kerosine, flour, Rtee, And Salt lakhs to Pauri Garhwal for also being distributed. immediate relief. 33,605 numbers of Tarpaulines An amount of Rs. 747.00 lakhs supplied to the affected districts. allocated to various Departments for repairs/reconstruction of 67,354 numbers of Blankets damaged properties. supplied to the affected distrksts. 7 mobile vehicles of essential lEnglish} commodities are deputed in different affected areas. Commonwealth Heads of Government meet at Harare 232 Medical Teams are working in these areas. *116. SHRIDILEEPSINGHBHURIA; SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR 15 relief camps in Uttaikashi, 4 in SHARMA: Tehri and 5 in Chamoii have been opened. Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: 20 Kg. of foodgrains distributed tree of costtoeach affectedf amily. (a) the subjects discussed at the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 20,000/ (CHOGM) at Harare; - in case of each of death, Rs. 5,000/- in case of each seriously (b) the decision arrived at; injured person and Rs. 2,000/- in case of each minor injuredperson. (c) the part played by the Indian delegation; Rs. 20,000/- for each of fully damaged house and Rs. 5,000/- (d) whetherthe issuessuch as linking of for each o partially damaged economicaklto human rights anddenmcratic houses are undertaking repairs/ reforms were also raised atthe meeting; and reconstruction work. The assistance of Rs. 20,000/- (e) If so the stand taken by India on consists of Rs. 10,000/- cash, Rs. these issues and the recommendattons made 3.000/-fortin-shed'and Rs.7,000/ by the CHOGM? -for timber. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE State Forest Departntent has MIN!STRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI distributed 534 Sq. Metres wood EDURDO FALEIRO): (a) to (e). A to Uttarkashi, 471 Sq. Metres to Commonwealth Heads of Govemnwnt Tehriand22Sq. MetrestoChamoli Meeting (CHOGM) was heki at Harare from for Its use in buHding the houses. October 16-22. The Central theme of the 55 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 56 Mee ting was the'Role of the Commonwealth Limited have approached the Union In the 1990s and tMyoncT. Other ms^or Government for revision in the price of steel; s u t ^ s discussed were: Global political trends in the light of recent changes in (b) if so. the details thereof; and international relations, South Africa, disarmament, Uruguay Round, Environment (c)thededsion taken bytheGovemment and Commonweath Functional Cooperation. in this regard? The Harare Declaration reaffirms THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE traditional emphasis on such issues as the MINISTRY OF STEEL(SHRI SONTOSH struggle against and cooperation for MOHAN DEV): (a) Steel Authority of India development; at the same time it stresses has fonvarded the proposal for revision of the importance of democratic institutions, steel prices to the Ministry of steel. Tata Iron human rights and the rule of law. & Steel Company has fonvarded the same to Chairman, Joint Plant Committee (JPC). On South Africa, the CHOGM endorsed the rscommendations of the New Delhi (b) It is not in the public interest to meeting of the Commonwealth Committee disclose the details. of Foreign Ministers for a programmed management' and phased easing of (c) The proposals areunderexaminatton sanctions. by the JPC. The Indian delegation led by the Prime Drought in Iteharashtra and Minister, and which included the External Gujarat Affairs Minister, played an active and constructive part. As a lead spealter on *118. SHRI SHARAD DIGHE: Global Political Review, the Prime Minister SHRI RAM NAIK: put across the perspective of the developing countries on the challenges of a changing Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be world. The Indian Delegation contributed to pleased to state: securing a balanced declaration in line with our view of the future priorities of the (a) whether Maharashtra and Gujarat Commonwealth. arefacing unprecedented drought condittons at present; The issues such as linking of economic aid to human rights were raised by some (b) if so, the details thereof; countries. Many countries, including India, do not consider such linkages appropriate. (c) whether these. States have sought The CHOGM Communique does not contain additional assistance from the Union any reference to such linkages. Govemment to tadde the situation; and Revision in Price of Steel (d) if so, the response of the Unton Govemment thereto? *117. SHRI CHETAN P.S. CHAUHAN: THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE SHRIMATI BHAVNA (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): and (b). The CHIKHLIA; State Govemment of Maharashtra reported thatdroughtconditk>nshaveaffected12607 ■ WWthe Minlsterof STEELbe pieasedto villages in19districts 141.47lakhpopulatk>n state: and cropped area of 58.6 lakh hectares. (a) whetherthe Steel Authority of India Government of Gujarat has reported Ltd. and the Tata Iron & Steel Company that about 10,000 villages m 16 dstilcts are 57 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) WMen Answers 58 facing drought conditions. agricultural universities have sent their comments so far. They have generally (c) and (d). The State Government of agreed with the broad framework of the Maharashtra submitted a Memorandum policy and have made suggestions which seeidng additionai Centrai assistance of Rs. are mostly in the nature of specific 576.58 crores for 1991-92 and Rs. 212.83 programmes relating to geographicai and crores for 1992-93 for meeting expenditure functional areas. on management of drought. Request of the State Government has been considered in (c) State Govemments/Agrteuitural the light of existing policy forfinandng relief Universities have been t^ain remined to expenditure and it was felt that no additional send their comments immediately. Central assistance can be provided for this purpose at this Jucture. The State Further actton on the draft Agrksulturai Govemment of Maharashtra has been Policy Resolution wBI be taken after the advised to meet the expenditure on receipt of comments from the State management of the drought out of the corpus Governments. of the Calamity Relief Fund. Ministry of Rnance has been requested to release the [TranslatiorU fourth installment of the Central share of the Calamity Relief Fund amounting to Rs. 8.25 Irrigation Projects and Dams in crores in advance which in normal course Uttar Pradesh would have been released in January, 1992. The State Government of Gujarat has *120. SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV: writtento this Ministryon23.11.1991 seelcing SHRI HARIKEWAL PRASAD: additional Central assistance of about Rs. Will the Minister of WATER 600.00 croras for drought relief operations. RESOURCES be pleased to state: The request of the State Govemment of Gujarat is being examined in the light of the (a) the details of the inlgation projects existing policy forfinandng relief expenditure. and dams in Uttar Pradesh pending clearance with the Unton Govemment; Draft National Policy on Agrieutture (b) whether some of these proposals pertain to the distrtets of Bundekhand region *119. SHRIGEORGEFERNANDES; in Uttar Pradesh; SHRIR. SURENDER REDDY: Wilt the Minister of AGRICULTURE be (c) if so, the details thereof; pleased to state: (d) the reasons for delay in according (a) whether all the State Governments/ clearance to these projects and the time by Union Territories and Agricultural Universities which they are Ikely to be cleared; have fonvarded their comments tothe Union Govemment on the Draft National Policy on (e) whether some of the ongoing projects Agriculture; in the state aie running behind schedule; (b) if so, the broad details thereof; and (f) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and ^ (c) the likely date by which the ^em m ent propose to introduce this poncy (g) the extent of cost esdatkm as a and the salient features thereof? result of delay? THE MINISTER OF WATER THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (SHRI BALRAM JAKHAR): (a) and (b). SHUKLA): (a) to (g). A Statement 18. II are Fourteen StatesAJnion Tenltories and nine laid on the Table of the House. 59 W r ^ Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answen 60 !-S »;'5 -c c S I § 5- £ iI § S s S i S § s s K CO o>T— CM S K2 s r>; 00 I «0 % % OI T-I 91 S N. 00 I CM 55 rS 8 8 8 8 <6 ▼— I CO l A S 8 8 I & £ I «M ^ iVrhten NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 64 § III o ,§ 8 *o 8 CO I a 65 Written Answ^_ iiGRAHAYANA7. 1913(SAK;4) Written Answers 66 S 8 8 S S S 8 I «* 5f 55 § a CO 8 ff 28 S !§ $ 8 IS 8 S i i t t ^ >S Si S SS O s $ St S S IS ? X = = > > > I CM lifiiillili «^o32co^ir$ SI s s s s o <0 d 00 <0 O N II ▼- id. 8 s c5 s s Si (D % s T“ Si % CM 8 » 8 8. . J 81 S S 8 S S O' cS i S »T m > > 1 > U> S s k. 1 to1 (O s CVI ss OI s s si oi CO >>>>>>>>>g>>> i I s s 5 •5 B m ■s I CM I I Iiif I 0> Oi Si W rmn Answers fM3RAHAYANA7,1913(S4K») Written Answers 70 9 S 8 8 S 8 8 CO d €0 CM* • cm’ ^ SSSS88 §S|ri«8 «®g®r«CM T - S S 8 8 « 1 S 8 Ri Si •o >>>>> >>>>>> "S 1 § 8 S § 12 S d ^ d 3 •s g % > > > CM cvi CO tr> CO 71 Written Answers NOVEMBB)28,1991 VIMttenAnsims 72 lEngKslii the Mlnisler of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: Dmial of Visa by Pakistan to Indian Pilgrims (a) whether there Is a gap between the creation and utilisation of Inlgatlon potential 1115. SHRISRIBALLAV PANK3RAHI: in the country under major, medium and WIN the Minister of EX TE R I^ AFTAIRSbe minor inigatton projects; and pleased to state: (b) If so, the break-up thereof during the (a) whether tiie Government are aware last three years, year-wise? of recent reports on Pakistan's refusal to grant visas to 400 Indian pilgrims to visit THE MINISTER OF WATER Katasraj in that country: RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (b) if so. whetherthe Government have SH UKU): (a) Yes, Sir. taken up the matter with Pakistan; (b) The cumulative gap in utKlsatton of (c)lf so,the details and outoomethereof; irrlgatton potential at the end of the last three years was an under- (d) whether any memorandum of (HiwH^nha.) understanding was signed with Pakistan to aHow such visits to vartous places In tioth the 1988-S9 1989-90 1990-91 countries; and Major & 4.75 4.10 4.09 (e) If so, the details thereof? Irrigation THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Minor Irrigation 3.06 3.18 3.48 MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI EDURDOFALEIRO):(a)to(e).The Protocol Aequlsltton of Land by Public Sector on vistts to ReHglous Shrines, signedbetween Steel Plants kKlla and Pakistan In September, 1974. provktes for pilgrims from either country to 1117. SHRISYEDSHAHABUDDIN:WIII vIsH specified shrines in the othercountry. At the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: the meeting of the India-Pakistan Joint Commission in July 1989. it was further agreed that there would be two visits to (a) the area of land acquired for public Katasraj every year, with each visiting group sector steel plants, plant-wise; comprising 200pilgrims. One such visit was scheduled for 20-25 October, 1991. On (b)theareaof land actually being utilized October 15,1991, Governnwnt of Pakistan at present and the area unutilized In each infornted us that the proposed dates for the plant; visit to Katasraj were coincMIng with those proposed for another visit by Indian pilgrims (c) the ultimate purpose for whk:h the to Hayat PitafI, and that tt was difficult to plant concerned proposes to make use of organise two visits at the same time. Since the unutilised land; and the late cancellatkm woukl have caused inconvenience to the Intending pilgrims, at (d) whetherthe plants propose to utilise Government’s request the Govemment of these landsfor any other productive purpose, Pakistan subsequently agreed to the visit. directly or indirectly, during the Interim Due to the short time available, however, period? on^^pilgrimscouklundert^ the journey. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE iWllsatlon of irrigation Potential MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). The details are 116. SHRI K.V. THANGKABALU: Witt as given below: 73 vmtonAnswars AGRAHAYANA7.1913(SWC4) wmenAn$timB 74 o o o s 1 5 o 8 S CO d O O CM CO ^ o CO CO g :: S 5 52 O) CM CO (D 0> T- CO CO CM I s i : c4 CO ^ U) (d 00 CM CO 75 HMItefl 4nsM«fS h»VEMBER28,1991 Written Answas 76 (c) and (d). Individu^ steel plants of 6. VIsveswaraya Iron and Steel Co. Ud: SAIL have plans to use the unutilised Out of 2211 acres of land acquired by VISU acquired lands for further expansion 192 acres of land has been sold to programmes as and when resources permit. Government Departments/SSI, etc. and 466 Details aieglven statement below, bt respect acres of land is under dtepute. Hence, the of Vijayanagar Steel Plant, the land acquired net land in possession of VISL Is 1552acres. has remained unutilised as an investment Unused land of 150 acres are required for decision on this project is awaited. construction of houses for employees. STATEMENT Supply of Coal by Coal India Limited to Steel Industries; 1. Bhilai Steel Planf: The vacant land of 3436.54 acres Is proposed to be utilised for 1118. SHRIVUAY NAVAL PATIL: future expansion of the plant and expansion SHRI C.P. MUDALA- (4 township facBities. QIRIYAPPA: 2. Durgapur Steel Plant: The vacant Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to land of5608acres is proposed to l)e usedfor state: expansion of plant, expansion of township, ancllliary Industries, aforestatlon, (a) whether the Coal India Limited Is environmental parks, etc. able to meet the requirement of coal for the steel sector, 3. Rourkela Steel Plant: Out of 19,785.22 acres of land acquired by RSP, (b) If not, the reasons therefor, 3788.06 acres is in the process of being handed over the State Government. So the (c) whetherthe quality of coal supplied land with RSPis 15,997.16acres. Out of this to them was also not upto the required unutilised land, 1887.06 acres Is covered standard; under lagoons, hills. naHahs. sewerage line, buffer Zone for railway track, air tunnel for (d) the steps taken/being taken for abport belt. Area already eroded by rivers adequate supply of coal to steel sector/coal and area required for ring road and green based Industries; and belt are also covered under this. Thus, the balance land is only 2,958.10 acres. Out of (e) the foreign exchange spent on the this, 1172.25 acres is available in the plant import of coal during the last two years? Zone and 1785.85 acres in the township zone, which are requiredforf uture expansion THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE and modemisatton schemes of the piantand MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. for expansion of township respectively. NfAMAGOUDA): (a) to (c). The entire coal demand of steel sector could not be met by 4. Indian Iron and Steel Company: The Coal India Ltd. for the following main acquired but unutilised land of 316.18acres reasons:- is meant for nwdernisation of liSCO whtoh woukf consist of .adding additional units Hke (i) The capacity of existing cooking ookeovens. Blast Furnaces, Sinter F*lant, coal mines is depleting; Steel Melting Shop, Railway yards, Materials storage yards, dumping yards, etc. whkdi will be built on the entire acquired (II) Some of the newly ktontified land. mines are afflk»ted by fires, surface stmctures, etc., and will 5. Salem Steel Plant: The land acquired have a long gestation period for Salem Steel Plant is being utilised in bef ore reachingtheir full capacity; stages to suit the progressive expansion of the plant (iH) DuetopartexptoKadonofsupertor 77 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7,1913(S4K4) Wrttlen Answers 78 grade seams, the overall quality (b) In orderto strengthen bilateral ties, of coal currently tseing mined has we agreed to give a grant of Rs. 1.5 crores come down.Thusthe indigenous to be used, at the Cambodian request, for cooking coal is not at>ie to meet medtoines. Commercial credit of Rs. 1.5 the quality parameters of steel crores has also been extended. Items Industries. requested by the Cambodians under the grant and credit are being supplied. This is (d) Some of the steps tielng^ taken to in additton to the ongoing assistance for the increase the supply of cooking coal to steel Angkor Wat Restoration project and sector are; humanttarian assistance including artifkdal llmbfitment camps. In response to an appeal (i) Enhancement of production of relief supplies worth Rs. 5 lakhs are being existing mine by increasing despatched to Cambodia for flood victims. capacity utilizatton, At the request of the UN, we have (ii) Faster development of newly contributed civil and military personnel to unktontified mines, the UN Advance Misston In Cantbodia. We have also conveyed our willingness to (iii) Taking action to control under participate in the UN Transittonal Authority groundf ires in coking coal mines, in Cambodia (UNTAC). (e) According to informatton given by 1120. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Wi« the Ministry of Steel, the approxiate cost of the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased imports of cooking coalfor steel industries in to state: last 2 years has been as follows: (a) the capacity utilisation of the Delhi Approximate cost of imported coal Milk Scheme and the Mother Dairy Plants in Muding freight (Rs. In crores). Delhi during the last three years, year-wise; and 1989-90 533.64 (b) the profit/loss of the Mother Dairy 1990-91 705.04 and DMS during the last three years? Bilateral relationship with THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Kampuchea MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. LENKA): (a) the capacity utHisatton during 1119. SHRIGOPINATHGAJAPATHI: the last three years is as foHows:- WHitheKAinisterof EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbe pleased to state: Year Mother Dairy D M S. (a) whether the Government are taking 1988-89 97.98% 95.5% any steps to strengthen furtherthe bilateral raiationship with Kampuchea; and 1989-90 89.75% 107.1% (b) if so. the details thereof? 1990-91 88.39% 110.7% THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRi (b) The profit (-i-^oss (•) during the last EDUARDO FALEiRO); (a) Yes, Sir. three years is as follows:- 79 WrUen Answers NOVEMBER 2S, 1991 Writtan Answers 80 (a)whetherthe Union Government have YearemSng MotherDaby DMS. conducted any survey to identify the (As. in croies) avaHabHlty of ground water In drought-prene areas of Rajasthan; and 1988-89 (-) 11.71 (-) 18.88* 1989-90 (+)0.16 (-) 16.51* (b) If so, the details and the outconw thereof? 1990-91 (+) 0.31 {-) 15.38* THE MINISTER OF WATER * provisional. RESOURCES (SHRI VIOYACHARAN SHUKLA}:(a)Yes,Sir. (T/ans/atfon] (b) Based on the results of 8 urv0y of Grouitd Water ResourcM in Hydrogeological surveys and Sddfltlfic (tajasthan exploration, the ground water resources of drought prone areas of Rajasthan have 1121. SHRI DAU OAYAL JOSHI; Willbeen estimated at 5.67 cubic kilometers. the Minister of WATER RESOURCES t>e Districtwise details are given in statement pleased to state: below. 81 WiUen Answers AGRAHAYANA7.1913(S4K4) Witten Ansimrs 82 I o d d ^ 8! 8 8 IS i 3 S 2 § I ii S R! Ii g 11 § § § ^ O T - oodddddd II U J CO T- ▼- O O CM I I 'S I T“ CMco^iricdN»c() 83 Wrttton Answers NOVEMBER 26.1991 Written Araym s 84 Control of Floods In Andhra reached with our neighbouring countries Pradesh during the last one yean m m (c) whether any talks are going to be heU In the nearfufure with the neighbouring 1122. SHRIDHARMABHIKSHAM: Willcountries for tftis purpose; and the Mmeier of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state; (d) If so, details thereof? (a) whether the Union Govemnient had THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Issued any instructions to the Government MINISTRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI of Andhra Pradesh regarding controlof floods EDUARDO FALEIRO):(a) to (d). We are in the State, especially floods caused by continuing to accord the highest priority to Moosi river; and strengthening our relations with our neighbours in South Asia on a bilateral basis (b) if so, whether the Government of as well as through the South Asian Andhra Pradesh acted in accordance with Association for Regional Cooperation those instructions? (SAARC). THE MINISTER OF WATER We have wek»med the establishment REOURCES (SHRi VIDYACHARAN of a democratically elected Government in SHUKLA): (a) and (b). The Government of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Foreign India has issued Guidelines and Instructions Minister vistted India in August 1991 at our to all the State Governments for the invitation. Wide ranging discussions were implementation of the recommendation of hekJ on bilateral issues and it was agreed the Rashtriya Barh Ayog in September, that the two skies would seek to resolve 1981. Central Water Conmission has also them through diatouge. Issued general guidelines for preparation of detailed Project Reports for irrigation and The emergence of multi-party Multipurpose Projects which include democracy in Nepal woukl further strengthen guidelines for flood control and drainage the unk^ue ctoseness of our bilateral ties. aspects. No flood control scheme in respect We aretooking fonvardtotheformatting vistt of Moosi River has been received in Central * to India of the Prime Minister of Nepal which Water Commission for techno-economic will preceded by the meeting In New Delhi of appraisal. The State Governments are not the Indo-Nepai Joint Commission for required to submit the flood control scheme ^omoting cooperation between the two costing less than Rs. 100 lakhs individually countries in the areas of economk:, trade, to the Centrefortechno-economlc appraisal transit, industrial, multiple uses of water and investment clearance. resources and other mutually agreed matters. During the then Prime Minister's Solution of Bilateral Problems with visit to Nepal In February 1991, numerous Neighbouring Countries steps for speedy Intensifk^atton of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation were agreed 1123. SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: Willupon including a high level task force to the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be prepare a comprehensive programme of pleased to stale: bllateralcooperatton, which will be submitting tts report very soon. (a) the major developments in finding solution to bilateral problems with out Our dose relations and cooperatton neighbouring countries during the last one with Bhutan are being further consolidated year; and strengthened and this has been highlighted by the recent visits of the King of (b) the important areas of agreement Bhutan. On these occasions detailed 65 Written Answms AGRAHAYANA7,1913(S4K>«) Written Answers 86 discussions on all issues of mutual interest improvement in relations between India- were held. Chlna has been notable. A Trade Protocol for 1991-92 and a Cultural Exchange Our close and friendly relations with Programme for 1991 -93 were signed earlier Maldives have been strengthened by a this ye V. The two countries have also agreed number of high level visits including visits in In principle to reopen their Consulates January, June and August this year of the General In Shanghai and in Bombay and President of Maldives. also to resume border trade. The two sMes have recently hekJ the Third Meeting of the ThevisittoColomt>oinJanuary1991 by India-China Joint Working Group set up to the then Extemal Affairs Minister was deal with the boundary questton. successful In re-establishing communication with Sri Lanka Government and restoring a [Translation] worldng relationship with H. On the ethnic issue. It Is our view that the Indo-Sri Lanka Oil Exploration In Ganga Valley Agreement provkies available t>asis for and reasonablesettlementof theproblem. While 1124. SHRIGOVINDf^ONIKAM: there were differences between the two SHRIRABI RAY: countries on the ethnk: issue, efforts were made by us to strengthen bilateral ties with Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND Sri Lanka. This led to the singing of the NATURAL GAS be pleased to state; Agreement on 29th July 1991 to establish the Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Commission, the (a) whether the Oil India Limited have first session of whteh is likely to be heM in struck oil in the Ganga Valley; Delhi in January 1992. Meanwhile the Sub- Commisston on Culturefinalisedthe Cultural (b) if so, the places where exploration Exchange Programme and the Sub- work was undertaken; Commission on Trade discussed measures for mutual expansion of trade and for (c) the names of the wells where oil has stimulating investment In selected areas. been struck; With Pakistan we have been making (d) whether the Government propose efforts for a tension-free, cooperative and to undertake further exptoratlon work in this good-neighbouring realttonshlp. Even while area; and Pakistan is involved in violating canons of conducting inter-state relations and the basic (e) if so, the details thereof? provisions of the Simla Agreement, we are engaged In a diatogue with that country for THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND buikiing confkJence and for making progress NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. In resolving bilateral issues. However, SHANKARANAND): (a) No, Sir. Pakistan’s support to secessionists and terrorists in Punjab and In Jammu and (b) Seismicsuiveys are being conducted Kashmir and its propaganda campaign in Western Uttar. Pradesh in Ganga Valley against India and efforts to Intemattonalise Basin by Oil India Umlted. the subject of Kashmir in vtolatton of the Simla Agreement stands In the way of (c) Does not arise. normalisation of relations between our two countries. (d) Yes, Sir. We are now tooking forward to wek»me (e) In addition to seismic surveys being to India next month Prime Minister Li Peng conducted/planned by the OIL and ONGC, of China. Since the visit of late Shrl Rajiv one well is also being drilled by ONGC at Gandhi to China in December 1988 Kadamaha in West Champaran District of 87 W r^M Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 WiUenAnstms 88 Bihar. Seven blocks from this area have PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be been offered by the Government of India for pleased to state thequantity of Kerosene Oil exploration in the IVth the Round of Bidding. aliocated to States and Union Territories during July and August. 1991. State-Wise [English] and Union Tenltoiy-wise? Allocation of Kerosene Oil to THE MINISTEROFPETROLEUMAND States NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. 1125. SHRI ASHOK ANANDRAOSHANKARANAND): As per statement DESHMUKH: Wiii the Minister of attached. STATEMENT (Figs. in Tonnes) STATES j U L r m i AUGUST1991 Andhra Pradesh 46440 46440 Assam 19541 19541 Bihar 39297 39297 Gujarat 60887 61277 Haryaria 12397 12397 Kimachai Pradesh 3071 3071 Jammu & Kashmir 5061 5061 Karnataka 35838 35638 Keraia 21529 21529 Madhya Piadesh 29504 29504 Maharashtra 122058 122058 Manipur 1508 1508 Meghalaya 1246 1246 Mizoram 345 345 Nagaland 762 . 762 Orissa 12671 12671 Punjab ' 27258 2725b Rajasthan 21118 21118 89 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 90 STATES J U L V m i AUGUST1991 SM(im 384 384 Tamil Nadu 53464 53464 Tripura 1436 1436 Uttar Pradesh 76441 76441 West Bengal 57410 57410 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 312 312 Arunachal Pradesh 679 679 Chandigarh 1697 1697 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 312 312 Delhi 18779 18779 Goa 2337 2337 Pondicherry 1068 1068 Lakshdweep 71 71 Daman & Diu 239 239 Total 674960 675350 Foreign Technology and exploitation work Is IHwlyto be started? forExploritation of Gold at Kolar Gold Mines THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM 1126. SHRIG. I^ADEGOWDA: Will the SINGHYADAV);(a)No,Sir. IMinister of l\4INES be pleased to state: (b) and (c) Does not arise. (a) whetherthere Is any proposal under consloeration of the Government for Exploration of Minerals In Andhra Importing foreign technology for exploration ^ exploitation of the gold ore at Kolar Gold Mines, Karnataka; 1127. SHRI GANGADHARA SANIPALLI; WIN the Minister of MINES be (b) if so, the details thereof alongwlth pleased to state: the names of the countries from which the technology is being inported; and (a) whether any surveys has been conducted for exploratton of minerals in (c) the time by which the exploration AnantpuF District of Andhra Pradesh during 91 Written J^ w a rs NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answms 92 the last three years; (Gujarat); and (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) If so, the details thereof? (c) whetherthe Union Government have THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND formulated any scheme for exploitation of NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. Rme and Iron-ore in Anantpur District; and SHANKARANAND): (a) No, Sir. (d) if so, the details thereof and the time (b) Does not arise. by which it is likely to be started? Allocation to Kerala under THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE intensive Paddy Production Scheme MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir. 1129. SHRI T.J. ANJALOSE: WIB the Minster of AGRICULTURE be pleased td (b) Gold: Preliminary explorations for state the amount alkxsated to Kerala under gold have established low-grade mineralised ‘Intensive Paddy Production Scheme’ during zones inthe Jubital, Kottapalle, Penukonda 1991-92? blocks of Ramagari schist belt arid minor gokJ mineralisation in Penakecheria -Kudur THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE btockalso. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE{ SHRI MULLAPPALLYRAMACHANDRAN):Thete Drilling indicated reserves of GoM ore is no such Scheme. However, there is a of 23,734 tonnes with an average grade of Scheme namely 'Centrally Sponsored 3.84 gA. 10,700 tonnes with £0 m. in Integrated Programme for Rice Bhadrampalle block. In f^maputam block a Devetopment.' The amount allocated to reserve of 1.53 lakh tonnes of gokJ are as Kerala under this Scheme is Rs. 153.33 saying 1.88 g/t was indicated upto 70 m. lakhs, out of which the Central Share is Rs. depth. 115.00 lakhs and State share is Rs. 38.33 lakhs. Diamond: Investigation for demand in Kimbertite pipe rocks of Anantpur district World Bank assistance for coal indicated incklence of 0.33 to 0.50 carats for projects 100 tonnes in Lattavaram pipes and 8.52 carats in Kimberllte rock and 48.23 carats in 1130. KUMARI VIMLA VERMA: Will the over burden for 100 tonnes in the the Minister of COAL be pleased to state: venkatampalle ptpe. (a) whether funds were sancttoned for (0) No. Sir. the development of some coal projects In the country during 1990-91; (d) Does not arise. (b)if so.the details thereof,projectwlse; Supply of HOS Qas to Waghria and Industrial A ra n of Barada (Ou)arat) (c) the details of the coal projects 1128. KUMARIDIPIKACHIKHliA: Wfll propo^ to be developed with the Woild theMinistaror PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL Bank assistanceduring the Eighth Five Year GAS be pleased to state: Plan doing with the costs thereof? (a) whether the Government have any THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE p r o p ^ to supply HDS Qas through HDS MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. pipeline to Waghrtalndustrialtown of Baroda NYAMAGOUDA); (a) to (c). The list of new 93 Wrttton Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Written A h s v ^ 94 coal projects and Revised Cost Estimates The undermentioned coal projects are sanctioned bythe Government during 1990- being implemented with the assistance of 91 Is given in the Statement below: the World Banic Project Company Amount of World Bank loan (US $ million) Dudhichua CC NCL 109.0 Block-ll CC BCCL 57.7 Sonepur Bazari CC SECL 114.8 Gevra CC SECL 65.2 The following coal projects/schemes to be Rs. 497.32 crores. have been sent to the World Bank for consideration for loan assistance:- 3. K.D. Hesaiong Expansion CCP, CCL- Total investment of this project is expected to be about Rs. 156 crores. 1. Improvement in productivity of underground mines (34) of Coal India Ltd. - 4. Jambad CCP of ECL- The sanctioned Tota; estimated investment on this is cost ot the project is Rs. 210.55 crores. expected to be Rs. 655.73 crores. 5. Dealing with coalfied fires in Jharia- 2. oidhichua Phase IICCP of NCL -The Total investment on this scheme would t>e total investment on this project is expected around Rs. 250.00 crores. 95 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 96 . § S D; S S S ^ S fe 8 1 :^oo^oeoT--r-oioo 9 /97 WrllU0.Ans¥tms AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAM) Wiittan Answers 98 Inigalien Pro|«ct* In Andhra bedeared? PndMh THE MINSTER OF WATER 1131. SHRIJ. CHOKKA RAO: WiH the RESOURCES (SHRI VIOYACHARAN Minister of WATER RESOURCES be SHUKLA): (a) and (b). A statement giving pleased to state: the details of irrigation p rq ji^ In Andhra Pradesh received for appiai^ is endoeed. (a)thedetaas of the irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh pending with the Union Government; (c) The time by which the pnHects can be cleared depends upon how soon the (b) since when those are pending alongState Government complies with the with the reasons therefor; and obsen^ations of Central Appiaisltig Agencies, get inter-state issues resolvad and obtains (c) the tinw by which those are likely to environmental and/or forest dearance. 99 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers ^00 § •s 8 * ssgo g | S 2 1 e-5 l l 'S. 0 > 00 in o> SS ss 1 ^ GO 00 00 *o CM f - j r 3 « C O o > CM C O in P T- 5 CO § s CD s !5 II CM = CM 8 5 § •S (!) CM I I CM CO Si 101 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7,1913(SA/M) Written Answers ^02 10 c 8 li o !|S 2 , If C O O ) o > op eq flo IP- CO 00 2f5 0 Oi 0 1 CO CO 8 Ic5 I «M I cm' CO* 103 Written Ans¥ms NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Anavmrs ^04 [TiwislatmH THE MINSTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. LPG connaetlon priority to SHANKARANAND):(a) and (b): The Profit aftertax of ONGC in 1990-91 was Rs. 1048 crores against Rs. 1624 crores in 1969-90. 1132.SHRIKESRILAL-WilltheMinister The reduction in profit was mainly on account of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be of higher exchange toss, cost of dry wells pleased to state: written off, depreciation/depletion and operational expenditure. Working of ONGC (a) whether the Government are is reviewed on a continuous basis. extending thefacility of priority quota of LPG connections for 1991 to the Members of the (c) Planning Commission has notformed Tenth Lok Sabha who were also the any working Group for this propose. Members in the Ninth Lol< Sabha: Quality control cell for coal (b) if so, the details thereof; and 1134. SHRI P.M. SAYEED: Will the (c) if not, the reasons for not allotting Minister of COAL be pleased to state: gas connections on the recommendations of such members of the Tenth Lok Sabha? (a) whether the Union Government propose to set up a quality control cell to THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND ensure quality coal to the consumers; NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND):(a)to(c). The Members (b) if so, by what time the deciston is of 10th Lok Sabha. who were also members likely to be taken in this regard; of 9th Lok Sabha will begiven 48connectlons minus the connectnns availed by them as a (c) whether the Government also member of 9th Lok Sabha. This will be propose to invite prTvate sector for setting up restricted to 12 connecttons per quarter per of coal washeries; and MP. (d) if so, the details thereof? lEngSsHi THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Profit of ONGC MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B.NYAMAGOUDA): (a) and (b). Coal India 1133. SHRI BHUWAN CHANDRALtd. already has independent Quality Control KHANDURI: Wilt the Minister of cells functioning in all its subsidiaries, who PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be closely supervise and monitorquality of coal pleased to state: supplies . These cells are being further strengthened by CIL (a) whether there has been a declinu.^ (c) and (d) No proposal to invite private trend in the profit earning by ONGC due to sectorfor setting upcoal washeries is under shortfall in production and rising operation the consideration of the Govemment as on costs; date. (b) If so, whether the Government Import of Petroleum products by propose to review the wortdng of Of^lGC; Indian Oil Corporation and 1135.SHRIMATIVASUNDHARARAJE: (c) the details of the recommendations Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND of the Working Group of Planning NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Commission for improving the productton and profit of ONGC? (a) whether the Indian Oil Corporatton 105 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SA/C4) Wrinm Answas 106 has been importing petroleum products; are 20 petrol/diesel retail outlets and 11 LPG distributorships in Kangra and Chamba (b) if so, the amount spent on such districts of Himachal Pradesh. Import during the last three years; (b) to (d)j Retail outlets and L I^ (c) whether the Government have dlstributorrshlps are opened as per Maiteting proposal to reduce the import of Petroleum Plans and policy in force from time to time. products during 1991-92'; and Poliey reforms in Steel Industry (d) if so, the total amount spent on import so far? 1138. SHRI SOMJIBHAIDAMOR; WiH the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. (a) whether the policy reform in Steel SHANKARANAND): (a) Yes, Sir. Industry is long overdue; (b) Year Amount in Rs./ (b) whether existence of the Joint Plant Crores Committee has been a serious impediment in growth of Steel industry; 1988-89 1482 (c) if so, whetherthere is any proposal 1989-90 2202 fordisbanding of the Joint Plant Committee; 1990-91 4555 (d) if so, the details thereof and time by which the proposal is liitely to be implemented; • (c) No. Sir. (e) if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) Does not arise. (f) whether the Govemmnt propose to Petrol/Diesel Retail outlets and have a national consensus in this regard? LPG Agencies In Himachal Pradesh THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 1136. SHRI D.D. KHANORIA: Will the MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH kAinister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL MOHAN DEV): (a) Review of Policies in the GAS be pleased to state: Steel is a continuous process. (a) the number of petrolAJiesel retail (b) No, Sir. outlets and LPG agencies in Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh; (c) No, Sir. (b) whether the Gpvemment propose (d) to (f),Do not arise. to allot more such agencies in the above districts; Dual Pricing Poliey of Fertilizers (c) if so, the details thereof, district- 1139. SHRI MORESHWAR SAVE; wise; and SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: (d) if not, the reasons therefor? Will the Minister of AGRICULTUFtE be pleased to state: THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B.. (a) whether the Government has SHANKARANAND): (a) As on date, there revelved representation for reviewing the 107 Wiittm Answers NOVEMBER 28 ,1991 Wman Answers ^06 dual pricing policy on fertilizers; Limited as a holding company. There is no proposal to modify the status of Coal India (b) if so. the reaction of the Qovemnient as a holding company for the present thereto and the action taken by the Govemnient thereon; and (b) Does not arise. (0) the number of small and marginal Setting up of Steel Plants In OriMa farmers in each State benefited after the with Private Collaboratloiw implementation of this policy? 1141. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: WU T>1E MH4ISTER OF STATE IN THE the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) (a) whether the Government of Orissa Yes, Sir. has entered into an agreement with Swaraj Paul and Hindujas for setting up of steel (b) Union Ministry of Agriculture have plants In Oiissa. and? framed quidelines in consultation with the stage Oovemments about the preparation (b) so. the details thereof and the time and implementation of a scheme to ensure by which the steel plants are likely to be set thesiq)piyoffettiilsers tosmaH and marginal up there? farmers, at the pre2Sth July, 1991, revised prices. In view d the difficulties expressed THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE by various States, flexbiOty has been i(ept in MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH the guidelines to ensure that the States MOHAN DEV): (a)and (b). Accordbig to implement the scheme, with In the available informalkxi receivedf romthe GovL of Orissa, funds. the Slate Govt, has on 1st November. 1991 entered into a Memorandum of (c) The guidettnes of the scheme were understending (M'OU) with Dr. Swaraj Paul oommunicaled to the States on 14th August. of the Capro Group to set up an Integrated 1991. The State Governments are in the steel plants in Orissa. The Board of process of implementing the scheme. At this management of the Steel plant will beformed stage of implementation, K is not possible to by the Capro Group in consullatton with the ascertain the number of small and marginal Govt of Orissa. It has been Indicated that farmers who have benefited under this the Capro Group wW arrange a financial scherne In different Slates. pacta^ieincludingforsigncunencyandn^pee components. The time for oomptoting the RastnKiting of CoallndIa Limited steel plant has not been decktod. Though the broad outlines have been Incorporated' 1140. SHRI MUKUL BALKRISHNAin the MOU, details are to be worked out and WASNH<: wni the Minister of COAL be H necessary, the terms of the MOU wil be pleased to state: modified and detailed In an agreement in due course. (a) whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Union Government for Agricultural Seminars restructuring the Coal India Limited; and 1142. SHRIMATI GEETA (b) N so. the details thereof? MUKHERJEE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be ptoased to state the TH6 DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE number of Seminkrs organised, directly and MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. indiredly, by his Ministry during 1991 and NYAMAGOUDA): (a) Persumably the the expenditure incurred fliereon? Hon’bte Member is ref errir>g to any proposed modWcations in the stahis of Coal India THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 109 \Afrittdn Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (S4K4) Writton Answers 110 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHANKARANAND): (a) The constructton MULUPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): work of the depot at Aonia will commence During the year 1991 so far 25 setnirtars/ after the land is acquired and physical conferences/ workshops have been possession is made over to Indian Oil organised directly or Indirectly and an Cooperation by the Uttar Pradesh expenditure of approxiately Rs. 14.85 lakhs Govemment. has t)eett incun«d. (b) The estimated cost of the project Is [TranslaOorii Rs. 19.57 crores. The depot Is expected to be completed In 36 months after taking Opening of more LPQ Agencies in phystoal possesston of the land from the Trans Yamuna Area In Delhi State Govemment. 1143. SHIR B.LSHARMA PREM: Will Allotment of LPG Ageneiea at theMlnisterof PETROLEUM AND NATURAL blodciw el GAS be pleased to state: 1145. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: WUI the (a) whether there are very few LPG Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATUIRAL agencies In trans Yamuna area of Delhi due GAS be pleased to state: to whtoh consumers have to face a tot of Inconvenience; (a) whether the Government had formulatedascheme to altotLP.G. agencies (b) if so. whether the Govemment at the Development Block Level; propose to open more LPG agencies in this area; and (b) if so, the progress made In this regard so far; and (c) if so, the detail of the agencies likely to be opened during 1991-92? (c) if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND THEMINISTEROFPETROLEUMAND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND); (a) to (c). LPG SHANKARANAND): (a) to (c) As per the distributorships are opened in different towns present poHcy new LPG agencies are being as per Marketing Plans and polteies in force set up a phased manner depending upon from time to time. economic vlabiiity and product availability of 20,000 and above (as per 1981 census). Construction of Indian Oil Depot at Aonia World Bank Assistance fpr Bihar Public Tubewelis P c o ^ 1144. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL 1146. SHRI RAM SHARAN YADAV : GAS be pleased to state: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:' (a) the time by which the construction of the sfjproved depot of the Indian Oil at Aonia (a) whether the financial assistance .Is Ikaly to be started; and receivedfromthe utiiisedin accordance with the terms and condittons of the agreemertt; (b) the estimated expenditure to be and Ineuned thereon and the time by which the depot is expected to be completed? (b) If not, the rteasons therefor? THEMINISTEROFPETROLEUMAND THE MINISTER OF WATER NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN I l l Wi^tmAnswms NOVEMBER28.1991 WrtttanAnswmsm SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Except for delays in allocated In Madhya Pradesh during the last implementation the financial assistance one year, receivedfiomthe World Bank Is being utWsed according to terms amd conditions of tite (b) whether the Government propose agreement. Slow progress Is attrftxjtable to aHot more LPG agencies in Madhya largely to delays in procurement of Civil Pradesh; and Works, submersbie pumps, installatton of dedicated feeder lines and budgetary (c) If so, the number thereof and the resources. place kJentified for that purpose? [EngSsHl THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. Pakistan Minister’s address to SHANKARANAND) : (a) Five LPG General Assembly regarding Jammu distributorships were aitotted in Madhya andKairiimir Pradesh during the year 1990-91. 1147. SHRISHRAVAN KUMATPATEL: (b) and (c) LPG distributorships are WHIthe Ministerof EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbe opened as per mariceting Plans and policy pleased to state: from time to time. (a) wfiettier the Minister of State for Pakistan Prime Minister's Speech Foreign Affiars of Pakistan in his recent on Kashmir Issue at CokHnbo address to the United Nations General Assembly btter-alia reffered to the Kashmir 1149. SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: issue; and SHRI ANNA JOSHI: (b) if so. the details thereof and the Will the Minister of EXTERNAL reaction of the Government in this regard? AFFAIRS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a)whetheraltentk)noftfieGoveminent MINISTRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI has been drawn tothenewsllemcaptkmed EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes, Sir. ‘ Pak rakes up J-K issue m CokMnbo’ appearing in the Indian Express dated (b) The Pakistan Minister in his address November 9,1991; to the UN General Assembly on September, 30,1991 had made a number of references (b) if so, the reaction of theGovemment and allegattons against ftidia in the context thereto? (rfthe situatton in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian representativerespondedonthesame day and effectively countered all charges. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE He also highlighted Pakistan’s open MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI inteiferenoe in Imfia’s internal affairs and EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes. Sir. suppoittoterrorismln Jammu and Kashmfa’. (b) Govemment’s regret and conoem LPG Agenclee in Itadhya Pradesh was conveyed to the Government of Sri Lanka for permitting its soU to be used for 1148. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR riieetoric against India. The Government of SINGH THAKUR; Will the Minister of Sri Lanka have informed us that whie they PETROLEUM&NATURALQASbepleased couM not have antidpaled the remarics that to state; ( the visiting Pakistani Prime Minister wouW madte. they had duly noted the conoem (a) the number of LPG agencies expTMsed by the Government of India. 113 Wttam Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 114 Construction of Dam* In Garltiral (b) whether the Government are aware Himalayas of the reservations voiced against the construction of big dams in the area; 1150. SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR (c) if so. the reasons for constructing a SHARMA: number of big dams in the region; SHRI SONTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR: (d) whether the Government propose SHRI BHUWAN CHANDRA to review the construction of those dams In KHANDURI; view of the recent earthquake in the region and If so. the details thereof; and Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (e) whether there is any proposal to replace the big dams in such franiie areas (a) the names of msyor and medium by run-of the riverdams and if so, the details damstwing continutedorcontructedinthe thereof? Qarhwal Himalayas and the adjoming areas THE MINISTER OF WATER indicating separately their height, estimated RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN cost, present stage, time schedule, the area SHUKU): (a) Two dams as detailed below of land to be submerged and the number of are under construction in the Garhwai people to be affected thereby; region:- Prolect Estkrated Height FamHles Submer Likely cost of dam daplxxd gence date of (Rs. croresj (m) (NO.S) (ha.) conpletton Tehri Dam on 1974 260.5 14639 5200 1996-97 river Bhagirathi Srinagar dam on 372.3 85 32 340 1996-97 river Alaknanda In addttion It is also proposed to take up (d) During techno-economic approval construction of 103.5 metre high Koteshwar of proj^sail reievantfactors are considered dam atacost of displacement of460famiiles. including adequacy of design to counter seismic forces. Only those projects are The Government of Uttar Pradesh are accepted that meet with the relevant also investigating 7 new major and medium standards and guidelines laki down for the storage projects. These are in the early purpose. The information from the recent stages of invesHgation and detailed project earthquake has n(tf so far brought out any nsports indicating heighteof dams, attendant features that are not already taken care of In submergence of land and displaoement of the prescribed standards and codes of people are yet to be prepared. practk»s and has not indicated any need for review. (b) Yes, Sir. (e) Run of river schentes are not able to (c) Storage dans are necessaiy for fuH provMethefullbeneftts as available from the utUiSittton of the surplus waters of the itver storage schemes. Hence It Is not proposed Ganga available during monsoons for to replace the storage schemes by run of the meeting round the year requirement of river schemes, for utilising the regulated irrigatton. power-and drinking water for a water released Into the river channel from targe regkm Including cttles like DelhL the storage schemes. 115 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Ansmms 116 [Transla^Soril further meetings on the Tulbal Navigatton project, boundary in Sir Creak area, and to Fifth Round of Talks botween exchange before 1 January, 1992 the foreing secretariss of India and coordinates of theirnuclear Installations and Pakistan facilities in pursuance of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attack Against Nuclear 1151. SHRIMATI SUMITRA installations and Facilities signed in MAHAJAN: December 1988. SHRIBARAELALL JATAV: SHRI GOPINATH (c) and (dy/Vhile expressing satisfactton GAJAPATHI: at the outcome of Secretary level talks on SHRICHITTABASU: these issues hekl earlier in the month. It was SHRI AMAR RAJYRADHAN; agreed to hoM another round of talks before SHRI SANAT KUMAR the next meetings the Foreign Secretaries. MANDAL; [£ng//sA] Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS tje pleased to state: Modernisation of ilSCO (a) ttie bllaterral issues that figured at 1152. SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: the fifth round of talks held between the SHRI HARADHAN ROY: foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan; SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: SHRICHITTABASU: (b) the outcome thereof; Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased (0) whether the issues of sir Creek in to state: Rann of Kutch and Tulbul Water barrrange in Kashmir also figured in the talks; and (a) whetherthe Unton Govemment have taken anyfinaldecisionfornHXlemisation of (d) tl so, ttie result thereof? IlSCO; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof and the time MIN»STRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI by whteh the modernisation work Is likely to EDUARDO FALEIRO): be started; and (a) during the Wthe round ol talks held (c) the expenditure likely to be incuned at'Isletmabad on 30-31 October 1991, the thereon? Foregin Secetaries of India and Pakistan discussed the entire range of bilateral issues THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE biduding, Interalia, the questkxi of PadistarAs MINISTRY OF STEEL(SHRI SONTOSH support to terrorism, disarmament and MOHAN DEV):(a) No, Sir. measures to cany the bilateral diak>gue fonvard. (b) and (c) Do not arise. (b)Both skies agreed to conskler issuing L.P.G. connections In Chandigarfi a Joint declaratton on chemtoal weapons, and to convene a meeting of experts of the 1153.SHRIPAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: twosklesonmutuallyconvenientto exchange Will the Minister of PETROLEUM.AND views on a bilateral agreement to ban the NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: ' developn^nt, production, deptoyment and use of chemical weapons. It was also agreed (a) the number of applicants on the to resume the diak)gue on Siachen, to hold waiting list for LPG connections in 117 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 118 Chandigarh; and Ganganagar Districts. (b) the time by which LPG connections (b) 57 wells have been drilled In are lil(eiy tobe issued to ail the applications? Rajasthan, and as on 1.10.91, gas/oll has been discovered in 25 wells. THE MINI9TEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. (c) OIL and ONGC an^nge for rigs as SHANKARANAND): (a) About 0.64 lakhs per requirement and availability. (b) Efforts are on to give LPG (d) to (f) Exploration is still going on in connections to as many applicants as early Rajasthan. as possible. [EngUsh] [TranslaUon] Closure of Gold Minm at Kolar Exploration of Oil and Natural Gas In Rajasthan 1155. SHRI RAM KAPSE: SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA: 1154. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA: Will the Minister of Will the Minister of MINES be pleased PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be to state: pleased to state: (a) whether the Bharat Gold Mines (a) the districts In Rajasthan where Limited has taken any decision to close Seismic survey was conducted to empiore down the gold mines at Kolar; oil and natural gas and when such sun/ey was conducted; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; ^ (b) the number of places where drilling (c) the number of gold mines ctosed work was undertaken and the number of down or proposed to be closed down in the wells in whtoh oil and natural gas has been near future; found; (d) the anticipated toss, in terms of (c) whether ONGC and 0\L have quantity o1 goM; and adequate nuni>er of rigs which can driU to the maximum depth and if not, whether they (e) the number of woikers rendered propose to anrange more rigs; likely to be unemployed as a resuK thereof? (d) whether according to experts there THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE are a number of places in Rajasthan where MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM on and natural gas can^be found; SINGH YADAV): (a) to (d). Due to depletton of gokJ ore, ultra-deep mining operattons, (e) if so, whether there is proposal to tower grade of goto ore arid high costs of conduct survey fn regard to find out such productton, gold mining at Kolar has become places for the purpose of expioratton of oil uneconomtoandthe Company has sustained and natural gas; and tosses of over Rs. 118.16 crores in the last 5 years. (f) If so, the detaHs thereof? Government have deckledto phaseout THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM ANd the uneconomic mining at Mysore, Champton NATURAL GAS (SHRI 8. and Nundydroog mines whilesbnuRaneously SHANKARANAND): (a) Since 1958, in exptoring the posstollty of economto mining Jafeabner, Barmer, Jalore, Bkaner and at shallow levels in Kolar Gokl Fields. There 119 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Ans¥lf»rs^20 is marginal shortfall in quantity due to lower Ministerof EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbepleased production of gold ora, poor grade of ore and to state: phasing out of mines. (a) whether some Indian natmnals are (e) No worker has as yet been languishing in the jails of Kuwait and other retrenched. Over 1000 persons have come Gulf countries; fonword to avail a Voluntary Retirement Scheme for workers t>eing implemented by (b) if so, the steps taken or proposed to Bharat OokJ Mines Limited. be taken by the Government for their early ralease; and Consumption of Petroleum Products (c) the number of Non-ResMent Indian killed during the Gulf war? 1156. SHRISUKH DEV PASWAN:Will the MinisterofPETI%)LEUM AND NATURAL THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE GAS be pleased to state; MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) There are some (a) the average monthly growth rate or Indian nationals in the jails of Kuwait and jonsumptton of petroleum products since other Gulf contries. the beginning of 1991 as compared to the corresponding period in the previous (b)Embassyoffidalshavebeenmeetlng yean 990; Indians k)dged in jails and taking up Issues relating to their treatment and release with ({>) the basis and assumpttons on which host Government on merits of each case. the statistics are based; General advtee is also tendered to such Indian nationals about kx»l legal proceedings (c) whether the Oil Coordination with a view to assist them. Committee has recommended substantial reduction in the supplies of oil products; and (c) The information is being collected. (d) if so, the details thereof and the ICrishi Vlgyan Kendras decision. If any, taken by the Government thereon? 1158. PROF. PREM DHUMAL: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND stale; NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND); (a) The consumption (a)whethertheUnk>nGovemmenthave from January, 1991 to October, 1991 was rsceived any proposal for opening of Krishi 1.2% less than the consumplton during the Vigyan Kendras in Bitaspur, Una, Hamirpur conesponding period of 1990. and Dehra Tehsll of Kangra district In Himachal Pradesh; (b) These are based on figures as reported by the Oil Companies. (b) If so, the time by which the Krishi Vigyan Kendras are Hkely to be opened at (c) No, Sir. the aforesak) places; and (d) Does not arise. (c) if not, the reasons thensfor? (Tiansiatfofij THE MINSTER OF STATE IN THE / MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI Indians in KuwaiU Jails K.C.LENKA): (a) Yes, Sir. 1157. SHRI BARE LAL JATAV: WIHthe (b) and (c) No dedskm in this regard 121 W rt^Aim im s AGRAHAYANA7,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 122 has been taken. projects In Kerala; (b) the progress niade thereon so far; [EngSslii and On^aoing Irrigation Projects in (c) the time by which those are likely to Kerala be completed? 1159. SHRI P.C.THOIMAS; Will the THE MINISTER OF WATER »4inlster of WATER RESOURCES be RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN pleased to state: SHUK1.A): (a) to (c). A statement giving details of on-goIng major and medium (a) the details of the on-going inlgation Irrigation (Projects in Kerala is enclosed. NOVEMBER 28; 1S91 Written Answers 124 S S Si 8 § d cm’ 5 5g « i5 § S S? ^ ^ ^ js B S S I 5 JS 8 iI] r : |i| s a s s ^ $ == E = E s s I CM £ li i -• ci ri ^ ui «> is: 125 WrtttM Answers AGRAHAYANA7,1913(SAK4) Written Answers 8 : CO O) S S S S 8 CO in d 8 S 10 §0 0 i C O ?C D Si > > > > > CM CO oi d "S cvi 127 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 128 [T/ans/atfon] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI Dem and for Opening of Petrol/Diesel MULLAPPALLYRAMACHANDRAN):(a).No Retail Outlets In Mandeaur and Ratlam State has reported any stanration death ' In Madhya Piadesh during the last six months. 1160. DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEY: (b) to (d). Do not arise. Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS t>e pleased tO state: Cancellation of Petrol Pumps (a) whether the Government have 1162. SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA: Wllithe received representations for the allotment Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL of petrol/ diesel rerali outlets from Mandsour GAS be pleased to state: and Ratlam districts of Madhya Pradesh; and (a) the number of persons to whom petroiAliesei retail outlets were sanctioned (b) if so, the action tal THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND (b) the number of Scheduled Castes NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. and Sheduied Tribes among them; SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b). The representations recived in this regard have (c) whether most of the sanctions have been fonvarded to the Oil cmpanyfor suitable been cancelled later on due to insularities action. in the procedure of sectioning; and lEng^h] (d) if so, the details thereof? Starvation Deaths THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI. B. 1161. SHRIJEEVANSHARMA: SHANKARANAND): (a). 34 SHRICHnTABASU; SHRI RABI RAY: (b)5 SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE: (c) No, Sir. SHRI SHRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: (d) Question does not arise. SHRI GOVINDRAO NIKAM: Maiwi Cattle Research Cum Btrseding WH the Minister of AGRICULTURE be Centre in Madhya Pradesh pleased to state: 1163. SHRI DIGVUAYA SINGH; WW (a) whether several stanrartion deaths the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased have been reported In the country during the to state: last six months; (a) whetherthe Jawahartal Nehru Krlshl (b) H so, the (tetails thereof. State-wise; Vishwa Vidyalaya (M.P.) has fonwarded a proposal for setting up a Research cum j(c)thecifcumstanoe8/reasons forthese Brse THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF WATER MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN LENKA): (a) Sir, no such proposal has been SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Govemment of Bihar received In the Indian Council of AgricuKural has reported that no amount has been Research. withdrawn from the constiuctlon work on Westem Kosi Canal Project. However, due (b) and (c). Does not arise. to financial stringency, works have been curtailed, substentlaliy during the financial Tenders for Dehrlonsone Coal year 1991-92 as has been done for other Stockyard Projects. 1164. SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGH (c) The sheduled date of completton Is YADAV:Will the MlnisterofCOALbe pleased June, 1995. to state: Waiting List for LPG Connections (a) whetherthe tenders were invited for setting up of coal stodcyard at Dehrlonsone; 1167. SHRI PANKAJ CHOWDHARY: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (b) if so, whenthetenders were finalised; NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: and (a) whether the Government are (c) the time by which the woik is iiiteiy to formulating any scheme for meeting the be started there? demand of LPG connections; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. NYAMAGOUDA); (a) to (c). Yes, Sir. Coal (c) if not, the total number of persons on India Ltd. had invited tenders for Dehri-on- the waiting list In Delhi and various parts of son stockyard atongwith stockyards on other the country specially in Uttar Pradesh seeking k)catlons. The tenders have not yet been LPG connections and the time by which they finalised because the poltey on operations of are IKtely to be given LPG connecttons? Stockyards Is presently under review by the Under Govemment. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. [Translation] SHANKARANAND): (a)to (c). Efforts are on to provide LPG connections to as many Western KosI Canal Project persons and as early as possible. This will, however, be subject to product availability, 1166. SHRI BHOGENORA JHA: Willpending waiting lists with the distributors the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be and annual programme for enrolment of pleased to state: customers. (a) whether the amount allocated for LP.G. Connections In Rural Areas of the construction of the branch canals of the U.P. Westem Kosi Canal Project has been withdrawn; 1168. SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR RAWAT: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM (b) if so, the reasons there-for; and AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (c) the time by which the construction of (a) whether the Govemment have the main canal and the branch canals is formulated any scheme to provkie LPG 131 Writtan Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 W/ittBh Answers 132 connections in rural areas of Agra. Aiigarh and Bliaratpur in Uttar Pradesli; (b) the average production cost of one tonne, of domestic crude on the (b) If so. the details thereof; corresponding dates; (c) the dates upto which the registered (c) the administered prices of Petrel, applicants are twing given the connections; diesel, kerosene and avlatlon-grade fuel, and permetrictonne and the retail prlcesper litre of those items in different States on the (d) the criteria adopted by the corresponding dates; and Government forprovMIng LPG connections in new areas? (d)thenumber of times the administered prices have been revised in the THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND corresponding period and the rationale NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. behind these inceases? SHANKARANANO): (a) to (d). As per the existing policy LPG facility is being provided THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Jn a phased manner to places with a NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. population of 20,000 and above which offer SHANKARANANO): (a) The landed cost of viable distributor ships, sul>|ect to overall crude oil varies from port to port and also availability of the product. Efforts are, with the source of supply. however, on to give LFK3 connections to as many applicants as early as possible. (b) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. [English] (c) The requisite information is given in Cost of Crude ON the attached statement. 1170. SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN: Will theMlnisterofPETFKXfUMANDNATURAL (d) Twice between 1.1.1989 and GAS be pleased to state: 1.1.1991. Any change in the prices of petroleum products is made by the (a) the landed cost of crude oil, per Government, keeping in view supplies, metric tonne, in Indian Ports as on January, growth in demand and othersocio-economic 1,1989,1990 and 1991; factors. 133 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7.1913 (SAK4) Written Answers 134 s T* ■ • n I Pi XT Mi s i yr~ IT) o 5 CO o s r - 1 8 § 1 fc s £ •S> I S I 1 s 1 8 S S 1 CM $ S3 s (0 I s I f 4 I I I J v » S I 1 135 Wr^ten Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Wrilton Answms ^^6 Supply of Coal to State Electricity and Cany system alt consumere. Including tfosrcis State Electricity Boards and Power Utilities, will haveto pay ooal price in advance, before 1171 SHRI DHARMANNA coal is despatched to them. The scheme MONDAYYA SAOUL: Wi!! tha Minister of has been Introduced with effect from COAL be pleased to staio: 1.10.1991. In orderto prevent any possible dffffteultles toconsumers. ail Coal Companies (a) whetherthe Union Government have have been advised to ensure proper taken any decision in regard to supply of coal weighment and quality of coat despatched to State Electricity Boards only against to consumers. advance payments by them; Indo-Pak Clash in UN Over Kashmir (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and 1173. SHRIM.V.CHANDRASEHARA (c) the reaction of the Electricity Boards MLIRTHY* thereto? SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI. S.B. Will the Minister of EXTERNAL NYAMAQOUDA): (a) to (c). A number of AFFAIRS be pleased to state: State Electricity Boards had been making continuous default had risen to a level of (a) whether attentk>n of theGovemment over Rs. 1900 Crores as on 30.9.91. A has been drawn to a news item capttoned ‘ situation was reached where it became Indo-Pak Clash in UN over Kashmir* difficult for the coal companies to continue appearing in the Hindustan Times dated their operations for want of funds. As such a October 10,1991, and decision had to be taken to supply coal to State E lectricity Boards only against advance (b) ifso,thereactk>noftheGovemment payments with efiecl from 1.10.1991. The thereto? Electrtoity B o ^ s have since been making advance payments as requested by the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Coal Companies. MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI DUARDO FALEIRO): (a). Yes Sir. New System for Sale of Coal by Coal India Limited (b) The news Item refers to statements by Pakistan and India at the United Nations. 1172. SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: Will the India has categorically and effectively Minister of COAL be pleasd to state: rebutted the allegations made by Pakisthan concerning Jammu and Kashmir. (a) whether the Union Government propose to introduoethe ‘CASH and CARRY Target of Oil Exptonrtlon for Eighth * system for the sale o1 coal from Coal India Fhra Year Plan Liniited; 1174. SHRI CHfTTA BASU: Will the (b) If so. the details thereof and the time Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL by whch It is likejy to be introduced; and GAS be pleased to state: (c) the measure pi^posedto be taken to (a) whether the Govemment have prevent misuse of the new system? decided to reduce the target set for exptoration of oil for the Eighth Five Year TV« DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Plan; MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. mAMAGOUDA):(a)lo(c):Underthe-Cas0 (b) if so, the reasons therefor; 137 Written Answers AQRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 136 (c) the steps the Government propose GAS be pleased to state; to take for ste(H>ing up of production of Indigenous crude; (a) whether the Government have allocated additional natural gas to Gujarat; (d)whetherthe Government are decided to re d i^ the exploration activities by the (b) if so, the quantum of natural gas ‘ ONGC in West Bengal; and allocated to Surat during last three years and Hscorresponding demand in those years; (e) If so, the reasons therefor? and THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUMAND (c) if not, the reasons therefor? NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND): (a). The Eighth Five THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUMAND Year Plan is stilt to be finalised. NATURAL. GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND): (a) to(c). Allocations of (b) Does not arise. gas are made on the basis of availability. All natural gas produced onshore in Gujarat (c) A number of new projects are being has been altocated to various consumers in implemented to augment indigenous supply Gujarat Itself. An alkx»tion of 0.3 nnillton of crude oil. standard cubk: metres of gas per day has been made to Gujarat Gas Company for (d) and (e). The exploration programme distribution in Surat City. A further request in different areas will depend on the for allocating 0.7 million standard cubk: requirements and resource availability. metres of gas per day has beed made. Ken Irrigation Project lEr^lism 1175. KUMARIUMA BHARTI: Will the Expulsion of Colombo Correspondent Mlnistei of WATER RESOURCES be of Air From Sri Lanka pleasedtorefertothe reply given toUnsterred Question No. 3972 on August 22,1991 and 1177. SHRI HARI KISHORE SINGH: state the details of steps taken by the Unton Will the Ministerof EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbe Govemmentto obtain the nwdif led report on pleased to state: Ken Irrigation Project from the Government of Madhya Pradesh for the techno-economk: (a) whethertheCokvnbo correspondent appraisal in Central Water Commission? of All India Radio(AIR) was recentlyexpelled from ^ Lanka; THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (b) if so, the reasons therefor; SHUKLA):Since UttarPradesh and Madhya Pradesh could not reach agreement on (c) whether the Govemment have quantum of water available at the dam site, lodged any protest with Sri Lanka in this the Central Water Commlsston is assisting regard; and National Water Development Agency in finalising yieM of river Ken at GreaterGangau. (d) the steps taken by the Govemment to reinstate the AIR correspondent at [Transla^rii . Colorrtx)? Allotment of Additional Natural Gas to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Gujarat MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) and (b). Shri 1176. SHRI KA^IRAM RANA: Will the Karuppaswamy, All India Radio political Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL correspondent in Colombo, was served a 139 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 140 notice by the Sri Lanka Government on 16 (a) whetherNational Dairy Development October 1991 and asked to leave Colombo Board has any proposal to set up a National by 21 October 1991 on the ground of mls- Oilseeds Grki; reportihg. The charge of mis-reporting referred to his report on 15 October 1991 (b) if so, the details thereof; and that the Sri Lankan Speaker of Parliament Mr, MM Mohamed had submitted his (c) whether the Interests of the oil seed resignation. It was learnt later that this was growers are adequately taken care in the not the case. proposed set up? (c) and (d). On 17 October 1991. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Government took up the matter regarding MINISTRY OF AGRICULTRUE (SHRI expulsion of the AIR con-espondent with Sri MULLAPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) Lanka Government through our Mission in National Dairy Development Board has a Colombo. Government expressed regret at proposal to set up a National Oil Grid. the expulsion order served on Shri Karuppaswamy inspite of the tact that both (b) The objective of the National Oil Grid AIR and Doordarshan immediately retracted is to link the major oilseeds producing areas their earlier report about the resignation of with the demand centres which help in the Sri Lankan Speaker. Notwithstanding reducing wide fluctuations in the prices oils our demarche, the Sri Lanka Government over seasons and regions. The proposal went through with Shri Karuppaswamy’s envisages: expulsion. No action has yet been taken to replace the AIR correspondent. (i) creation of oil storage capacity at strategic locations;' National Research Centre for Oil Palm (ii) establishing packaging 1178. SHRIMATI stations across the country to BASAVARAJESWARI: Will the Minister of pack edible oils; AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (ill) developing an economical (a) whether the Government have transport system to move identified the location for setting up of the oilseeds and oil from surplus National Research Centre for Oil Palm in to deficit zones. Karnataka; (c) Yes. Sir. The proposal also envisages (b) if so. the details thereof; and linking the above facilities with the already established oilseed processing refining and (c) the time by which the above Centre other infrastructure under the NDDB financed is likely to be set up? oilseed Growers* Cooperative Project thereby benefiting member farmers. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. Development of Fisheries In Andhra LENKA): (a) No Sir. Pradesh (b) and (c). Does not arise. 1180. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased National Oilseeds Grid to state: 1179. SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA (a) whether any team from Australia/ RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of World Bank visited Andhra Pradesh to survey AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: the availability of fishery resources in the 141 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 142 state; THE MINISTER OF WATER (b) if so, the details tliereof; and RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) The National Water (c) tlie addhionai financiai assistance Development Agency has taken up studies given to Andhra Pradesh for development of forthe Peninsularand Himalayan Component fisheries In the State ? of the National Perspective Plan for Water Resources Development. Sofarprefeaslbllity THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Reports for Seven Water Transfer Links of MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI the Peninsular Comp'onent have been MULLAPALLY RAMACHANDRAN) (a) Yes. completed and Survey and Investigation for Sir. three of these links are under progress. Studies forthe Himalayan Component were (b) A FAO/World Bank Project initiated from the current year. Preparation Mission visited some selected States including Andhra Pradesh for (b) National Water Development preparing a report for development of Agency has drawn up a time schedule for brackishwater shrimp and reservoirfisheries completing the studies and field in the State, during May-June, 1990. The investigations for both the Peninsular and project was appraised by a World Bank Himalayan component by the year2000AD. Mission in June-Juiy. *91. Actual progress will depend upon the availability of required funds and staff. An Australian Team from Australian International Development Assistance (c) Nineteen Water transfer links have Bureau visited India including Andhra been identified under the Himalayan Pradesh in early 1991 for conducting a Component for pre-feasibility studies. Five feasibility study for establishment of a fish of these links areproposedtobe investigated processing Project. in detail during 1994-95 to 1996-97 and the remaining during 1997-98 to 1999-2000. (c) During 1991 -92, an outlay of Rs.720 lakh was allocated for fisheries development National Research Stations in In Andhra Pradesh, as against an approved Andhra Pradesh original outlay of Rs. 600 lakh for 1990-91 which was subsequently increased to Rs. 1182. PROF. UMMAREDDY 825 lakh during March. 1991. VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: National Persective Plan (a) whetherthe Government of Andhra 1181. SHRI BUOY KRISHNA Pradesh/Andhra Pradesh Agricultural HANDIOUE: Will the Minister of WATER University have submitted proposal to the RESOURCES be pleased to state: Union Government for setting up of National Research Stations in the State; (a) the progress made under the National Perspective Plan for water (b) if so. tne details thereof; and resources development in the country; (c) the propsed locations where these (b) whetherthereisanytinne-schedule stations are likely to be set up? for completion of the investigation of the Himalayan component of the grid tor THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE constructing storages on the main Ganga MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. and Brahmaputra rivers; and LENKA): (a) No. Sir. (c) it so. the details thereof? (b) and (c). Does not arise. 143 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 144 [TranslatlorU likely to be allotted? Irrigation Projects of Madhya Pradesh THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. 1183. SHRIARVIND NETAM: Will the SHANKARANAND). Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a)to (c). Newpetroi/dlesel dealerships are opened In different places as per (a) thenumberofproposalsforirrigation Marketing Plans, availability of products, presets submitted by the Government of etc. Madhya Pradesh to the Union Government during the last and a half years; Indian Embassies AlMttad (b) thenumberof proposalsoutofthem 1185. SHRIYASHWANTRAOPATIL* approved so far; and WOltheMlnisterof EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbe pleased to state: (c) the number of such proposals still pending alongwith the reasons therefor? (a) the countries where Indian Embassies/Missions do not exist; and THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (b) the countries where Indian SHUKLA): (a) Only one proposal namely Embassies are likely to be opened atongwith modified report for the Sindh River Project the probable dates thereof? Pha§e-jl at an estimated cost of Rs. 607.67 croresto iirigate annually an area of 120,000 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE hectares has been received at the Centre in MINISTRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI December, 1990. EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Out of the mendber countries of the UN, India does not (b) and (c). While the water availability have diplomatic representation either and sedimentation studies of the project through a resident Mission or through have been finalised, the State Government concun«nt accreditation In the foltowing: is required to sort out the issues regarding design, floods, irrigatton planning, ground 1. Domink»n Republic water, cost estimates, rehabilitatton and resettlement. The State Government is also 2. Fiii-ck)sedirtig89 to obtain forest clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 3. Haiti Allotment of Petroimiesel Retell 4. Honduras Outlets In Rural Areas of Maharashtra 5. Israel 1184. SHRI VILASRAO NAGNATH RAO GUNDEWAR; Will the Minister of 6. Liechtenstein PETROLEUM & NATURALGASbe pleased to state: 7. Papua New Guinea* (a) whether the Government propose 8. Soloman Islands* .to altot petrol/diesel retail outlets in rural >areas of Maharashtra; 9. South Africa (by if so, the details thereof; and 10. Vanuatu* , (c) the time by which such outlets are 11. Lithuania 145 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Writtm Answms 12. Estonia estimatedto be about Rs.2000crores (April. 1991 prices). 13. Latavia [Translation] 14. Mogadishu - Temporarily closed Marlcet Intervention Scheme for Apples 15. Micronesia 1187. SHRI ICD. SULTANPURI: WBI 16. Marshall Islands the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state the amount released to Himachal (‘Concurrently accredited from our Pradesh underMaifcet Inten/ention Scheme resident Mission in Fiji till 1989} during last two years for the purchase of Apples. Pears and Chenies? (b) Steps are t>eing undertal(en to establish India’s Diplomatic representations THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE through concurrent accreditation in the MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI following countries in near future. MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): No amount has been released to Himachal 1. Lithuania Pradesh for purchase of Apples under the Marlcet Intervention Scheme which was 2. Estonia launched for the first time in Himachal Pradesh during 1990-91. Govemment of 3. Latavia India has to share 50% of losses under the schenra with the State Govemment on lEngUsh] production of audited accounts of the operations which are yet awaited. There has Kama! Refinery Project been no market intenrention iperation with Himachal Pradesh In Pears and Cherries so 1186. DR. C. SILVERA: WHithe Minister far. of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state; Sutle^Yamuna Link Canal Project (a) whether the Government have 1188. SHRI NARAIN SINGH permitted the Indian Oil Corporation to CHAUDHRI: Will the Minister of WATER implement its Kamal Refinery Project on its RESOURCES be pleased to state: own or as a joint venture; (a) whether the construction work (b) if so. the details thereof; relating to the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal project in Punjab has been entrusted to the (c) the amount iilfely to be spent on this Border Roads Organlsatton; and project; and (b) the time by which the project is llwly (d) the progress made so far and the to be completed? time by whfeh It is likely to be completed? THE MINISTER OF WATER THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHUKLA); (a) and (b). The Sutlej Yamuna SIHANIO^ANAND):(a)to(d). It has been Link Canal Project is underconstructkm with decided that Kamal Refinery is to be set up the Govemment of Punjab. Necessary tqr Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Its own. actions for entrusting the work to an As per detailed feasDHity report submitted a^jproprlate new agency/agsndes ana under by IOC which is under ttw consideration of conskleration of that Govemment. The time Govemmerrt. the cost of this project Is schedule for completing the project wM 147 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 148 dep end upon the nature and capacity of the availability etc. new agency/agencies to be engaged by the Government of Punjab. [TranslaUon] lEngSstH Mining at Pathakhera Coai 6eK, Klaharashtra Allocation of Kerosene to Kerala 1190. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA 1189. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the VERMA: Will the Minister of COAL be Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL pleased to state: GAS be pleased to state: (a) whether clearance has been given (a) the quantity of kerosene allocated forextractlon of coal in the Pathakhera coal- to Kerala during the last one year; belt, Maharashtra; (b) whether there is any request to (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith increase the quota of Kerosene to Kerala; expenditure incun-ed and its production and capacity; (c) if so, the action taken thereon? (c) whether extraction work has been started there and if so, the details thereof; THEMINISTEROFPETROLEUMAND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. (d) if not, the reasons therefor and the SHANKARANANO) tim> by whtoh It is likely to be started; and (a) The quantity of Kerosene allocated (e) the names of places where the new to Kerala during 1990-91 was 265052 coal washeries have been set up/t>roposed Tonnes. tobesetuptoprovkiecoaltopower stations? (b) and (c). Requests have been received from Kerala as well as from other THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE State Government forenhancement of SKO MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. allocation. Requests, whenever received, NYAMAGOUDA): (a) to (d). There are four are consktered and decisions taken keeping sanctioned projects working in Pathakhera in view various factors including products coaifiekJ. The details are given betow 149 Written Answers AQRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 150 1 1 1 it CO CM c O l A CM ( D 3 ! ? e i o - d c II —' e- 1 1 s a I til 111 IS III IP o | I Hi s ^ s CM T - o o o £li! 3 J i t ? 4 | III o- "g S ^ • E "III 151 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Mswers 152 Fishes Affected by Unknown (a) whethertheGovemmenthavedrawn Disease in Kerala any plan to increase the production of LPG, and [English] (b) if so, the main features thereof? Fishes Affected by Unknown Disease In Kerala THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. 1191. SHRIMATI SUSEELA SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b). It is GOPALAN proposed to increase the LPG production in SHRITJ. ANJALOSE: the country through setting up of new production units and augmenting the Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be production In the existing units. pleased to state; Prices of Petrol and Petroleum (a) whether the Fish disease experts Products have klentified the unknown disease which has affected the fish species in Vembanad 1193. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: lake the canals and ponds sun-ounding the Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND lake in Kerala; NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (b) ifso,thecauseforthisdisease;and (a) the number of times the prices of petrol and other petroleum products have (c) the estimated lossduetothis disease been increased during the last two years; and the remedial measures taken so far and and further steps proposed to be taken to eradksde this disease? (b) the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN); (a) SHANKARANAND): (a) The prices of petrol and (b). The Central Inland Capture Fisheries and some other petroleum products have Research Instt., Barrackpors and Central been increased three times during the last Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture, two years. Madras have kJentified the fish disease in Kerala backwaters as Epizootk: Uk»rative (b)Any change in the prices of petroleum Syndrome (E.U.S.). The causative factors products is made by the Govemment, of this disease are suspected to be bacterial, keeping in view supplies, growth in demand viral and fungal in origin, associated with and other socio-economk: factors. environmental degradatton in the affected area due to pollution. (c) Government of Kerala have Diamond Processing Units estimated a loss of about Rs. 19.8 crores. Various measures suggested to contain the 1194. SHRI GOPINATHGAJAPATHI; disease are (i) treatment of the affected Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to managable water areas with lime and salt, (ii) Treatment of affectedf ish with potassium state: permagnate and (Hi) to maintain hygenk; condition in open waters; (a) the numberof Diamond processing Production of LPG units in the country both in private and put)lic sector, 1192. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES; Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (b) whether some of those units are In NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: a deptorable condition at present; Answers AGRAHAYANA7,1913(S4AC4) IV/ttWi>lmNWSl54 (c) V SO, the reasons therefor, and of these measures. (d) the steps taken to remove the Mines and Metal Plants In Maharashtra bottlebeck in th^se units? 1196. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: WiB THE MINiSTER OF STATE OF THE the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV): (a) to (d). The information (a) the details of the mines in is being collected and will be laid on the Maharashtra andthenumberofmetalplants Table of the House. already set up there; Implementation of Indira Sagar Project (b) whether the Union Govemnh. . propose to expand these plants; and 1195. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be (c) if so, the time bound programme pleased to state: thereof? (a) whether some prominent THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE environmental scientists have advised the MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM Government to stop the implementation of SINGH YAOAV): (a) As per information the Indira Sagar Project; and received from Govt, of Maharashtra, there are 280 mining leases for major minerals in (b) if so, the details thereof and the the State of Maharashtra. The details are reaction of the Government thereto? given in the Statement attached. THE MINISTER OF WATER Alotal of 10 metal plants have been set RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN up in the State of Maharashtra, out of these, SHUKLA); (a) and (b). Voluntary 6 plants are for production of ferro-alloys organisations, including environmentalists, and 1 is a sintaring plant for producing have been protesting against the manganese sinters from fines. construction of the Narmada Sagar Project, minly on grounds of rehabilitation and (b) and (c). Expansion of three ferro- environmental issues. The State manganess units has already beentaken up Government, which is implementing the in the recent past. Proposals are being project has drawn up a detailed programme worked out for expansion of the ferro for environmental safeguard measures and manganese plant of Maharashtra Electro for rehabilitation of the project affected smelt Limited during 9th Plan. There is no people. Narmada Control Authority has been plan at present for expansion of the directed to monitor the progress in respect manganese sintering plant. List of mining leases forntajor minerals existing in the State of Maharashtra SI. No. Mineral No. of Mining Leases 1. Manganese ore 38 2. Coal 34 3. Iron ore 38 4. Limestone 42 5. Bauxite 8 IXUihttefiAnsmB/s NOVEM Bi 29.1991 m No.olMMigUam SLNo. MlnemI 47 6. ^caSand 7. Chromite 4 8. KyanHe/Sllllmanlte 17 9. PyrophyUHe 1 10. Dotomhe 6 11. White dayA'ellow Ochre/Red Ochre 11 12. China Clay 1 13. FiraCiay 4 14. Felspar 1 15. Wolfram 1 16. Barytes 4 17. Sand for stowing 11 18. Sand 1 19. Mica 3 20. Shale 1 21. QuartzX}uar-tzlte 6 22. Fluorite 1 Total 280 Participation In activities of Asia (c) the capacity In which India Is lilcely to Pacifle Economic Cooperation participate if Invited to APEC? 1197. SHRISRIBALLAV PANIQRAHI: WHthe Mlnlsterof EXTEIWAL AFFAIRS be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE pleased to state: MINISTRYOFE)CTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes, Sir. (a) whethertheQovemment had sent any communication to the Government of South Korea regarding partldpatton In the (b) The Government had approached activities of the Asia Pacific Economic the Government of the Republic of Korea in CooperaUon(APEC); its capadty as the then Chairman of APEC if so, the details thereof and the rsacnon of the member countries of APEC; seeldng participation In APECactivltles.The and Joint Statement issued after the condusion AQRAHAyMM7.i813(S4K4) of the reooit APEC MtoMsrW Confeiwios prap srmvfcaling policy; in Seoul has noted the intere«lexpressedby a number of countries and organisatkms in (b) f so, whetherthe CoallndiaLtd. has participating in or associating themselves kioonsuttallanwkh the Government of W«8t with APEC. The Ministers of the ntember Bengal explored the wa]« for improving the countries have requested thejr Senior maikeflng of coal gas from Dankuni, where Officials to further conskJer the issue of ffluchofthe6asisnotl)eingutRisedprasen^ additk>nalpaiticipatkm.reafnroing that APEC and considerat)le quantity of gas is being is an open andevolving process. The Sentor« burnt at the plant every day; and Offkdals will report back to the fourth APEC Ministerial Meeting in Thailand in 1992. (c) if so, the details thereof? (c) This wn be based on the dedslons THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE taken atthefourth APEC Ministerial Meeting MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. in Bangkok in 1992. NYAMAGOUDA): (a) Yes. Sir. Danlwni Coal Complex project of Coal India Limited Assistanoe from Netherlands to Tap in fully ready to produce and supply 7 million Ground WMer In Andhra Pradesh eft of coal gas. 1196. SHRI0HARMABHIKSI4AM: (b) and (c). Coat India Limited is WIN the Minister of WATER RESOURCES constantly in touch with the Govt, of West be pleased to state: Bengal and Greater Calcutta Gas Supply Corporation for improving off-tal(e of Dankuni (a) whether the Union Govemment gas. Programme has been drawn up by the have sought assistance from the Govt, of West Bengal and GCGSC to Govemment «f Netherlands to tap ground gradually increase thegasconsumpttonfrom water in Andhra Pradesh; and the present level of 1 million eft per day to 7 million eft per day. In a recently hekJ (b) if so, the details thereof? discusstons between CIL and the Govt, of West Bengal, CIL has offered a rebate on THE MINISTER OF WATER the ex-works price of gas. This rebate will t>e RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN linked with increased off-take of gas and SHUKLA):(a)Yes,Sir. more consumers are expected to come forward to buy gas. (b) The project envisages constnjctton and commissioning of 4,000 bore wells. 100 Impact of India’s Crude Oil Imports shallowti^-weHs,300deeptube-weHs 100 due to Shortfall In Soviet OH Deihreries inf iitratk>n wells. The revised project cost is Rs. SScroresanditisproposedto implement 1200. SHRI SANAT KUMAR the project over a period of three years. MANDAL; Wnithe Ministerof PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Marketing policy of coal gas from Dankuni (a) whether any assessment has been made of the frnpa^ on India's cnide ol 1199. SHRI SANAT KUMAR imports consequent on a severs shortfall in MANDAL: Will the Minister of COAL be Soviet Oil deliveries: pleased to state: (b) If so. the outcome thereof; (a) whether the consunption of coal gas from the Dankuni coal complex of Qoal (c) the quantity of crude oO that is bdng India Ltd. (CIL)cOuklgo upto 7 mlltkMi cubk: purchased by India in spot market to meat feat (CF1) a day from the pmsetM volume of the shortfaH and the foreign exchange a Wtle over one mMton CFT a day with a eimwitt fcivolvad flwrain; and 158 W M ^ A nsm n NOVEMBER 28.1991 MMMW A im w s 160 (d) the stopa tak»n to ensure regular of the recent eaithqutdw; and SMpplies to consumere? (b) H not, the time by which the project THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND IsNkBlytobecompletedakMigwlththedelailB NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. of progress made theron so far? SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b).Yes, Sir. There has been a shortfall in the supplies THE MINISTER OF WATER fromU.S.S.R. RESOURCES (SHRI VIOYACAHRAN SHUKLA): (a) No, Sir. The worir on the dam (c)and (d). The shortfall Is t)elng made has not started. The reoommendattons of good by making additional imports from Department of Earthquake Engineerii^, alternate sources to the extent reqursd so University of Roorkee have been obtained that regular supplies to consumers are forgukJance in formulatton of detalleddeaigns maintained. of the dam to msdce It earthquake reslstent. [Translation] (b) Jamrani Dam Project Is envisaged undertwo stages. In Stage-1, constructton Resumption of Closwl Mea Mines abarragenear Kathgodamin District Nainltat atong with the modernisatton of irrigatton 1201. SHRI BHUVNESHWAR system have almost been completed. Under PRASAOMEHTA; WHItheMinisterof MINES Stage-ll, a dam of 131 metre height Is be pleased to state: proposed upstream, of the barrage on the Gola river. In May 1989, the Advisory (a) whether after the setting up of Committee has cleared the project techno- MITCO and taking over of mica industry by economically subject to Its approvalfromthe the Government, a large number of mica Ministry of Environment and Forests. An mines have been closed down andthousands estimated expenditure of Rs. 16.97 crores of labourers engaged in mica mines and has been incurred against the estimated mtea dealers have been rendered jobless; cost of Rs. 144.84 crores (1987 price level) The project is scheduled to apill over to (b) if so, the details thereof; Ninth Plan. (c) whether any scheme has been fprmulated by the Govemment for restarting Issues Raised at Commonwealth these mica mines and provide jobs to the Heads of Govemment Meet (CHOGM) jobless labourers; and atHarar* (d) if not, the reasons therefor? 1203. SHRI SIMON MARANDI: SHRISRIBALLAVPANIGRAHi: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF M » « S (SHRI BALRAM Will the Minister of EXTERNAL SiNQH YAOAV): (a)to (cQ. The iirfonnatton AFFAnS be pleased to state: is being collectod aMl .\llini be lakJ on the Table of the House. (a)whethertherecommandatk>nsmade t^theConvnon-wealth Finance Mbilslere at Jamrani Dam Project Kualalanpur were taken up the recent ComnxMiwealth Heads dGovemment meet 1202. SHRI BALRAJ PASS!: WIN (CHOGM) at Harare; the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleasfid to state: (b) ff so. the details thereof and the i results achieved In this regard; (a) whettwrthe Governineflt propose foabandontheJaowaniOniiPraiactlnviaw (c) whether any report was pwpawd 181 Wi^lm Answers AQRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 162 and presented by 'Appraisal Group* (b) the steps talwn by the Government consisting of the Heads of Qovmment of ton to achieve the target and to malw Indian |ule member countries during the summit; competitive hi the^lobal market? (d) if so, the d ^ i s thereof and the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE stand talcen by India thereon; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULLAPALLYRAMACHANDRAN):(a)The (e) whather Paidstan raised Kashmir production target of raw jute for the year issue during the meet; and 1991-92 has been fixed at 91 lakh bales of 180 kg. each. (f) if so, what was the reaction of the Government of India thereto? (b) In order to achieve the productkm taiget. Government of India is impiementing THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE a CentraHy Sponsored Scheme of Special MINISTRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI Jute Devek>pment Programme inSOselecled EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) and (b). The Districts of 8 majoute/mesta^unnhemp Common-health Finance Ministers meeting growing states of Andhra Praclseli Assam, in Kuala Lumpur had recommended to- Bihar, Meghalaya, Orissa, Tripura. Uttar CHOGM that steps should be taicen to Pradesh and West Bengal Under the encourage consideration at a high political scheme Government of India is provUbig level of a number of developmental issues. finandai assistance on produetton and Identified inaCommonweatth Experts Group THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (I) if so, the details the -reof; and MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.. B. NYAMAGOUDA): (a) to (b). The proposal (j) the measures being contemplated for setting up of a new sut»kiiary coal by the Govenemnt for protecting the company of Coal India Limited in Orissa is Himalayan regton from earthquakes? under conskleration. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE [Tfansftitton] MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV); (a) Yes, Sir. i^edietton of Earthquakes (b) Yes, Sir. 1207. SHRI MOHAN SINGH: SHRI V. SREENIVASA (c) No, Sir PTMSMk SHW M.V. (d) Earthquake science has not CHANDRASEKHARA devek>ped to the extent that scientists can MURTHYr forecast or predict earthc^idces. SHRIiiimADDIGHE: sHiir-' c.p. (e) Seismic potential of ttte regton has MiMlAGIRIYAPPA: been taken iitio oonaktoratkin for safe SHRIK.H.MUNIYAPPA: designing of the Tehrl Oara ABSW in^ Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers ^66 ^ No. Sir, because this is not available thereto? where also. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Does not arise. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE {SHRI K.C. LENKA):(a) No, Sir. (h)&(i). Earthquake is anaturaldlsaster. Various Ministries of the Government (b)and(c). Does not arise. concerned with scieritific studies of earthquaiws & disaster management taiw Import of Copper Nickel Pip* Fitting* appropriate action. byO N G C d) Earthqualw is a natural phenomenon. 1210. SHRI PHOOL CHAND Sdentificstudlesforbetterunderstanding of VERMA: WttI the Minister of PETROLEUM the seismetectonlcs of the Hbnalayan region AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: are continuing. (a) whether the Oil and Natural Gas [English] Commisskm has been importing various kinds of pipe fittings of copper nickel metals Dynamite Rshing In Kerala from abroad; and 1206. SHRI V.S. (b) if so, the value and quantity of such VUAYAFIAGHAVAN: WiH the Minister of fittings imported during 1990-91 ? AGRICULTURE be pleased to state; THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND (a) whether dynamite fishing is stiH NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. continuing In ICerala; SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b). The Inf ormatk>n Is being collected and will be lakl (b) If so, the details thereof; and on the Table of the Sabha. (c) the steps taken by the Government [Translatkxq to stop this method of fishing? Allotment of LPG Agencies and PelroV THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Diesel Pumps In Utlar Pradesh MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACIHANDRAN): (a) 1211. SHRI RAM BADAN: WHI the No. Sir. Minister of PETROLEUM &NATURALGAS 1)e pleased to state: (b) and (c). Do not arise. (a) the number of LP.G. agencies and Iffilk Processing Plant in Kerala petrol/dieset pumps proposed to be altotted by the Government during 1992 in Uttar 1209. SHRI V.S. Pradesh; VUAYARAGHAVAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (b)the details ofthe places where these are Hkely to be opened, district-wise and (a) whether Government of Kerala has Company-wise; and submitted any proposal to the Union Govemmentforsetting up of Milk Processing (c) the number of the applnations Plants in ttte State; pending in regard to alitotment of aforesaid sondes, distrid-wise? (b) if so, the d^ails thereof; and THEMINISTEROFPETROLEIMAND (c)thededsionofthe UnkmGovemment NATUF lEngKsti (b) If so, the details thereof? Loss due to Imavy rains In Karnataka THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1212. SHRI C. P. lUlUDALAMINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI GIRIYAPPA; Will the Minister of MLN.LAPPALLY RAkAACHANDRAN): (a) AGRICULTURE be ^ased to state: and (b)Jhe State Government of Karnataka has reported the folk>wing damage due to (a) whether any assessment has been rains in October, 1991 i) No. of districts affected . - 6 f Si) hto. of houses fully damaged - 24362 w) No. of houses partially damaged - 78285 V) rto. of ifvestock lost - 1099 vO Cropped area affected (in lakh hectares) - 0.45 vH) Public properties damaged (Rs. in crores) - 22.18 be) Total estimated toss (Rs. in croras) • 55.12 lM|u1ty Re. over Reporting of Coal at Consultative Committee of Parliament for Ballarpuraraa the then Ministry of Energy had repoded extensive shortages in pithead stocks of 4213. SHRI RAMASHRAY coal in WCL CBI has been requested to PRASAD SINGH: WIB the Mnister of COAL investigate into these shortages. The enquiry be pleased to state: has not been completed. (a) whether the inquiry regarding the In the meantime the coal company has over reporting of coal at BaUarpur under intimated departmental a«tk>n against four Western Coalfields Limited has been Sub-Area Managers of Hindustan Lelpeth, completed; Ballarpur, SastI and Dhi^itala Sub-Areas. Besktos, the managers of Chandrapur and (b) if so, tfte findings ttmeof; and Ballarpur areas have been transferred. (c) if not, the reasons for the delay? Emptoyment to Local poopte bi mbMS of Chhota Nagpur tK E DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 1214. SHRI KARIA MUNDA: W i MINI^RY OF COM. (SHRI S. B. NYMyiA the Minister 01 COAL be pleased to state: GOUDA): (a) to (c). SMi Narash PugaNa, M.P. as a member of the Sub-OonKnMM of whether tite Govemment prapoae im m urniAnswrns AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Writtea Answofs 170 to give more emptoyment in coal mines to [Trmslatioiii the local people of Chhota Nagpur in Bihar and also give coal agencies to the poor Durgavatl Reservoir Project people of that area; and 1216. SHRICHHEDIPASWAN:Wiii the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be (b) R so. the details thereof? pleased to state: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) the present stage of construction of, M IN IF Y OF COAL (SHRI S. B. NYAMA the Durgavatl Reservoir Project In Bihar, GOUDA): (a) to (b). As per prescribed 1 procedure, requlstitions forfflflng up vacant (b) the expenditure Ikely to be incunedj posts, if any.are sent to the local em^yment on the project; and exchange of Chhota Nagpurfor sponsoring sultat>le candidates to be considered on (c) the time by which it is Hteiy to be merit. In case the local employment completed? exchange has no candidates to sponsor, THE MINISTER OF WATER resort to open advertisement is made. Actual RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN extent of employment of local people, SHUKLA): (a) and (b). The woik on earth however, depends on the available vacant dam has been nearfy complied except for posts. river portion and the portion ad^lning the spillway and irrigation sluices. The worit on Coal India Limited does not have any spillway, spill channel and deep diversion poHcyforgivIng coal agencies to individuals. channel is in preHminaiy stage. The progress of earth work on the right and left main Distribution and sale of Aluminium canals is about 25 percent. An expendlure of Rs. 69 crores has been Incuned upto 1215. SHRI KARIA MUNDA: WillMatch, T991 against the latest estimated cost of Rs. 147.40 crores. the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: (c) The project is scheduled for (a) whether the Union Govememnt compietton In VIII Plan. propose to undertake the distribution and sale of aluminium of all the aluminium Coal deposits in Blliar companies; 1217. SHRICHHEDIPASWAN:WIH (b) If so. the detaUs thereof: and the Minister of COAL be pleased to state: (c) If not. the reasons therefor? (a) theestimatedcoai deposits In Bihar, district-wise; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) the coal projects started during the MINISTRY OF MINES(SHRI BALRAM last two years and those which are under SINQHYAOAV):(a)No,Sir. conskieratkm at present; (b) Does not arise. (c) the progress mads In the ongoing prqfBCts; (c)Govemmentdonotprqpoafetoconlrol dtatilMjilon and sale of ahjminiumas there Is (d) whether the progress Is in adequate avaOabfllty of aluminium in the aocoidanoe with the programme formidaled GOUt^. In this regard; and ^7^ W/mnAnswers NOVEMBER 28.1991 \Mmen Answers ^72 (e) if not, the reasons therefor? 64063.85 mRion tonnes of coal has been estimated upto adepth of 1200 nteters In the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE different coalfields of Bihar. District-wise MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. t)reak-up of coal reserves of the state of NYAMAGOUDA):(a) A total reserves of Bihar is furnished beiow:- (Figures in nation tonnes) SI. No. District Coalreserves 1. Hazarlbagh 22343.21 2. Plamu 3765.26 3. Ranchi 700.53 4. Dhanbad 21396.00 5. Deogarh 399.85 6. Girklih 5054.86 7. Godda 6643.89 8. Dumka 3710.25 9. Bhagalpur 50.00 Total 64063.85 (b) 13 coal mining projects were (a) the total investment made and prof H sanctioned during 1989-90.12 in 1990-91 . eamedbythevariouscoalcompanlesduring and 3 more till October, *91 in 1991-92 in the each of the last three years; State of Bfliar. 10 new coal mining projects are under appraisal and scrutiny at the (b) whether sonw companies have Government level for approval. sufferred losses during the above period; (c) to (e). There are at present 73 coal (c) if so, the reaso;w therefor; and mining proje^. each costing Rs. 2.00 crore and stome. under implementation in the (d) the steps taken the Govemnnent State of Bihar. 42 of these projects are on to improve their production? schedule and 31 projects are delyed in implementation. M^or reasons for delay in implementation are. delay in land acquisition THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE and rehabnitalion of affected persons, delay MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. in supply of equipments, difficult geo-mining NYAMAGOUDA): (a) The total Investment com^ions. shortage of funds etc. and posWoh of working results bythe various subsidary doal companies of Coal India Prvfltfiom of cotf companie* Limited and Singareni CoHieries Company ofCoailncNaLinttedfttidSingareniCoHeites 1218. CHHEQI PASWAN; WHI Compaiy Umttedduringthe yean 1988-01 the MMstor d COAL b« piMsed t o ^ : year wisa are given briow:- 173 Wim«n Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAM ) Written Ansvms 174 € o CO lO p o> S S CO 8 CM s CM I I I 2 I 1 175 Wrtaen Arawms NOVEMBER 28.1991 VWtMen ^M>rfi8176 ( D O I IS s a ♦ ” + + 2 Rf + • 8 CM * •: f i 1 3 2 1 177 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 178 (b) Eastern Coalfields Limited and has submitted any proposal to the Unton Bharat Coking Coal Limited have been Government for the.constructton of the continuously making high losses, before Chaliyar Inigatton Project; considering coal price retention account adjustments (b) If so. the details thereof; and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (c) whether therS; is any proposal to has also been incurring k)ss. Include this project In the eighth Five Year Plan? . (c) The main reasons for losses in both KCL and BCCL are predominance of high THE MINISTER OF WATER cost underground mines, difftoult mining RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN conditions, exhaustion of reserves and large SHUKLA):(a) to (c). The State Government work-force. SCC: Higher percentage of have indk^ted th^ they have a proposal to productton from the conventional UG mines formulate the Chaliyar major project on the which are labour intensive, low productivity basis of detailed topographical and and high wage cost; OC mines having high geotognai investigattons for submisston to stripping ratio; industrial relations problems, the Central Water Coi^misston for appraisal and law and order situation. by March, 1992. ■» (d) Following steps are being taken for [Translation] improving performance and raducing the losses of Eastern Coalfiekis LimKed and Production of Oilseeds Bharat Coking Coal Limtted: 1220. SHRI SIMON MARANDI; Will 1. Rationalisation of manpower. the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 2. Redeployment of manpower. (a) whetherthe country is facing edible 3. Training for skill upgradation. oil crisis dur to increase in the prices of oil seeds and shortfall in oilseeds; 4. Voluntary retirement scheme. (b) if so, the reasons therefor; 5. Productivtty improvement. (c) the production of oilseeds during the 6. Increasing production of superior current year and the.last year; and grades of coal, wherever possible. (d) the steps taken to increase the 7. Intensive monitoring of kJentified production of oilseeds in the country? mines. 8. Seqreqation of feeder lines for THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE unintenupted power supply. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULUPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and lEngKshi (b). Despite considerable increase in Indigenous oilseeds productton in the recent Chaliyar Irrigation Project past, edible oil prtoes have tendedtobe high during the current year because the demand 1219. SHRI V.S. VIJAYA supply gap couM not be adequately filled by RAQHAVAN: Will the Minister of WATER imports. The positton Is not critical and with RESOURCES be pleased to state: the kharif ollsee Statement of Paldstan of Babri Masjid 1222. SHRICHETANP.S.CHAUHAN; Issue SMT. BHAVNA CHIKHLIA: 1221. SHRI KULEEP SINGH Will the Minister of MINES be pleased BHURIA: to state: SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA: (a) whetherattentionoftheGovemment DR. A.K. PATEL; has t>een drawn to the news item capttoned SHRI P.M. SAYEED: *HCL supply delay hits copper consuming SSIs of the South*appearing in the Economic Will the Minister of EXTERNAL Times of September 23,1991; AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the reasons for the delay In (a) whetherattentionottheGovernment supply of copper rods to small scale units; has been drawn to a recent statement issued and by the Foreign Office of the Govemment of Pakistan on the sRuatton In Ayodhya and (c) the actton taken or proposed to be BabrI Masjid; taken in the matter? (b) If so, the reaction of the Govemment thereto; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM (c) whetherthe Govemment have taken SINGH YAOAV):(a) Yes, Sir. any steps to safeguard the interests of mdbn natkmals and theirshrfcies Iri Pakistan; (b) Due to non-avaUablittyoffree foreign and exchange, Import of copper cathodes couW not be ananged, whk:h very adversely (d) if ttie details thereof? affected the production of copper rod in the Tatoja Plant of Htadustan Copper Ltd. (HCL). t h e ’MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Coupled «vith the rMtrlctedproductton at the MINISTRYOFE)CrERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI Talqja Copper Rod Plant, a consignment of 181 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 182 abo ut2000tonnesofcontinuouscastcopper state: wire rods returned after toll smelting of copper concentrates at>road arrived at (a) whether the Union Government Madras port in a sligtitiy fire danrtaged have approved opencast mining projects at condition. Due to ail these unforeseen Ananta and Khadia; reasons HCL could not fulfil its commitment, to the customers. (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) HCL has tai^en steps to meet the (c) the total expenditure iiicely to lie commitments from its own production. incunwJ on each of those projects; and (d) the time t>y which the production is Opencast mining projects at Ananta iiiteiy to t>e started In those projects? and Khadia THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 1223. SHRICHETANP.S.CHAUHAN: MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRi S.B. SHRIMATI BHAVNA NYAMAQOUDA):(a) to (d). Yes, Sir. Both CHIKHLIA: these projects have been sanctioned by the Government Some of salient details are Wiil the Minister of COAL be pleased to given below:- Item Ananta OCP Khadia OCP Company SECL NCL Capital cost (Rs. creores) 156.49 538.75 Capacity 4 mtpa 4 mtpa Mineable reserves 68.68 mt 88.00mt Average stripping 0.51 cu. 4.08 cu. ratio m.per tonne m.per tonne Grade of Coat F E O.M.S. 12.38 tonnes 10.00 tonnes Both these mines are expected to than its maritet value; and contribute to coal production during the cun'ent year (1991-92). (b)the steps tai(en/proposed to betal(en by the Government in this regard? Gold Mines THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 1224. SHRI SHARAD DIGHE: WillMINISTRY OF MINES (SHIR BALRAM the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: SINGH YADAV):(a) The details of highly uneconomic gold nrtines which belong to (a) the names of the gold mines where Bharat Gold Mines Limited and the Cost of the cost of extracting gold is much higher extracting gold Is given below: 183 Wrfttan Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 164 OnRi^)ees) Name ol Mines Year-Wise cost of fMmbtctlon of 10 gram ofgoU 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 Mysore 11.778 )( Mine )( 9.078* 10.904* Champion 5.092 )( Reef Mine )( Nundydmog 4.534 9.479 10.588 Mine *The tow mines were amalgamated In 1989-90 and is operating as an amalgamated mine. (b) Adedsion has already been taiten in SHRI HARl KEWAL PRASAD: November. 1987 to phase out the above SHRIKASHIRAMRANA: mines over a period of 7 years. Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND Permanent Cell to OMB at Drug NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Trafficking (a) the action taken against the petrol/ 1226. SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: diesel retail outlets and LPG agencies, which wntheMinisterof EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be were found induiging.in blackmarketing of pleased to state: petroleum products during the last three (a) whether India had made any years in different States, State-wise; proposal f orthe creation of a permanent cell in the Commonwealth to help member (b) the number of such cases In Uttar countries in combating the menace of dmg Pradesh, dtetrict-wlse; and trafficking; and (c) the number of licences cancelled in (b)tfso, the reactton of the other member the State, (fistrict-wise? countries thereto and the present status of the proposal? THEMINISTEROFPETROLEUMAND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARA- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE NAND): (a) to (c). The Informatton is being MiNISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI coBected and win be laM on the Table of the EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) No. Sir. House. (b) Does not arise. Grants to Agricultural UnfvwsKles in U.P. 1228. SHRI ARJUN SINGH Blackniaifceting of Pelroleum Product* YADAV: wntheMinlslerof AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 1227. SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV: (a) ttte total number of AgricuRurai ^HRiSRIKANTAJENA: UniversMes in Uttar Pradesh; and SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGH YADAV: the quantum of asslstanoe sougfit 185 Writtm Answers AGRAHAYANA7,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 186 and the amount leleased to each of these LENKA): (a) Sir, there are three Agtteultural Universfties durbig each of the last thtee Universities in Uttar Pradesh. years? (b) The details of asisistance provided THE MINISTER OF STATE IN TKE isythe Indian Council of Agricultural Research MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (aSRI K.C. are as follows: fin lakhs) Nameofthe Year Amount Amount University demanded released G.P. Pant 1988-89 11.8 10.00 U.A. & T. 1989-90 13.34 13.44 Pantnagar 1990-91 77.63 30.00 C.S. Azad 1988-89 84.82 25.00 U.A.&T. 1989-90 17.00 17.00 Kanpur 1990-91 30.00 30.00 N.D. Uni. of 1988-89 15.85 15.70 AgrL&Tech. 1989-90 27.34 27.37 Faizat>ad 1990-91 95.00 30.00 LPG Coimeetions in Trans-Yamuna Allotment of Petrol/Diesel outlets and I of Delhi LPG agencies 1230. SHRIB.LSIWtMAPREM:Win 1229. Si«IB.LSHARMAPREM:WiU the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL the Minister of PETROLEUM AND GAS be pleased to state: I^TURAL GAS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have (a) whether people living in the trans- formulated a new sdieme for the allotment Yamuna area of Delhi have not been issued of petroi/diesei retail outlets and LP.G. gas connections even after a lapse of five agencies; and years; (b) if so, the details thereof? (b) if so. the reasons therefor; and ThE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (c) the action being taicen by the NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARA- NAND): (a) No, Sir. Government to ensure early release of gas connections to them? (b) The question does not arise. lEngim TheMMISTEROFPETROLBJMANO NATURAL GAS { ^ R l B. SHANKARA- Augmenting Supply of DMS MNk NAND): (a) tp (c). While efforts are being made to gh» as many LPG connections as 1231. SHRI RAJNATH SCMOCAR early as possfeiethedearance of the watting SHASTRI: Will the Minister of Usts depends on various factors such as AGRrcU.TURE be pleased to slate: product availal)Wly, number of persons on the waiting lists ala wh^wr the Mother D e ^ carries 187 MMtaoAnswBis NOVEMBER 28. 1991 Wiittan Answers m oUregularcheciisonthe quality andquantlty unemptoyed graduates pending with the of n * soU through Is booths; Ministry for the aitotijient of petrol pumps and LPG agencies tiR date; and (b) H so. the details thereof; (e) the steps taken to expecfite the (c) whetherspiOed over mik are resold action thereon? byDMS; THE MiNISTEl\OF PETROLEUM AND (<0 ff so, the reasons therefor; and NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARA- (e) the steps talten to augnient the 10 petrolAJiesel retai} outlets^and 9 LPG supply of DMS milk in the evenings? distributorsh^ were allottedto Unemployed Graduates. T»E MMISTEB OF STATE IN THE MmiSTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. (c) Petrol/Diesel retail outlets - 229 LEMO^:(a)and(b). Yes. Sr.On an average LF’G distributorships -103 per month about 2500 samples are tested lor checking the quality and about 10.500 (d) and (e). No such records are samples aietestedforcheddng the quantity maintained by the Govemment. of nflc s(Ai tluough the Buk MHk Vending Booths of Mother Dairy. {Translation] (c) No. Sir. Support Price for Agricultural (d) The question does not arise. Commodities (e) Signiicant augmentatnn of the 1233. SHRI BALRAJ PASSI: supply of DMS mile in the evening wouM be SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHi: possible after the proposed capacity SHRiSOBHANADREESWARA expansion during the Eighth Five Year Plan RAOVADDE: materialises. SHRI HARIKEWAL PRASAD: AHobnent of Petrol Pumps, LPG Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be Agencies to Unemployed Youth pleased to state: 1232. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR (a) whether the Govemment have SHASTRt WHtheMinisterof PETROLEUM announced the minimum support price for SNAlURALGASbepleasedto refertothe sugarcan'e and other agricultural reply ghiento StarredQuestk>n No. 165on commodities for 1991 -92 season; January 8.1991 and state: (b) if so. the details thereof; and (a) whether the information regarding the number of unemptoyed graduates who (c) the date by which the revised support werealollBdpatTolpunps and LPG agencies price win come into effect? during the last one year has been collected; If so. the details thereof; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) the number of SCs/STs who were MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI alolMpelrol pumps and agencies during MULLAPPAUY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to the lasf three years; (c). The Government have announced minimum support prices for the 1991-92 (d) the dMals of the requests of the marl«eting season asperdetallsglven bekw: ^89 Written A- S8RS882!S5«g^cotn incMCMCMco^coco § SSSSSSiSSSilS£ix:££ii:iLOu:i££>*fiQii. I 11 *^«sico 'rfiri«dN:«>o5 191 Written Answors NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 192 C 0 JUt 1 I s 3? ■5 E 2 *e I I to M cy sz $ lO S I -9^ F I S SS '■B 193 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 194 Fopslgn Assistance for Earthquake of assistance received from such countries Victims in Uttar Kashi country-wise? 1234. SHRI BAlJtAJ PASSI: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE pleased to state; MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO); (a) Yes. Sir. (a)' whether the Government have received any foreign assistance for the (b) ThedetaHsof rediefsuppliesracelved earthquake victims in Uttar Kashi; and fromforeigncounttlesloreatthquake victims of Uttar Kashi, as available with the Ministry, (b) ifso.thedetailsofquantamandkind are as follows: BHUTAN Rs. 10 lakhs in cash. PEOPLE’S r e p u b l k ; Relief assistance worth US $ 50,000 OF CHINA approximately to the Indian rsd Cross S(^etyin kind as follows: Acrylic 40< 680 Kg. pullovers (1200 pieces) Cotton Blankets 75 cases 2850 Kg. (1500 pieces) Biscuits lOOcases 640 Kg. (3200 sacks) Milk Powder lOOcases 2270 Kg. (5000 sacks) Fruit Powder 50 cases 600 Kg. (1200 bottles) PAKISTAN Thrse plane loads of relief supplies consisting of blankets and tents to Indain Red Cross Society. USA US $ 25v000 by the US Embassy in New Delhi. UK Pounds 25,000 in form of cheque to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. FRANCE ContrftHitton of 2 lakhfreneh#ranee announce arkl womtf bd In font) of a cheque as doriiHbuttdtt to the Mirilsiet*# Rdlef Furid. POLAND Fis. 1052 donated by some prtVate imflvidui|is1n'Po>iartd 195 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 196 Indian Peace Keeping Force for togrowmopefoodgrains during Rabi season Kampuchea In each State to meet the demand of foodgrairis? 1235. SHRIBALRAJ PASSI: SHRI PRITHVIRAJ D. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CHAVAN: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULLAPALLYRAMACHANDRAN): (a) The Will the Minister of EXTERNAL final estimates of kharif foodgrain crops for AFFAIRS be pleased to state: 1991 -92 have not yet become due f lom the States. However, as per the current (a) whether the Government have assessment, the kharif foodgrain production decided to send a peace keeping force this year is IHwiy to fall short of the targetted under UN command to Kampucha; level of 103 million tonnes. (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) The reason for decline in kharif foodgrain production during 1990-91 is on (c) whether any agreement has been account of long dry spells and aberrant entered into with that country in this regard? weather conditions prevailing particularly in the north-western parts of the country THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE including the States of Bihar, Haryana, MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh. Uttar EDUARDO FALEIRO) (a) and (b). At the Pradesh, Rajasthan etc. request of the UN Secretary-General, Government of India has decided to (c) To make up the shortfall in the contribute personnel to the United Nations production of kharif foodgrains, strategy for Advance Mission in Cambodia (UNAMIC). the rabi season of 1991 -92 has been drawn Three military liaison officers have so far in consultation with the State Govemments been selectfi'i f o' the UNAMIC. The UNAMIC during the National Conference on wiii be by the United Nations Agriculture for Rabi Compaign. These include Transitioiisi /vuihority in Camt)Odia(UNTAC) contingency croppirig, larger area coverage which will assist the Supreme National under rabi/summer rice, wheat, rabi^ummer Council of Cambodia to administer the maize, pulses etc., bringing additional area country and hold free and fair elections. under irrigation from major and medium schemes. These steps are in addition to the (c) No, Sir. Our participation in the UN implementation of the ongoing Peace Keeping Operations isbyanangement developnrantal programmes tike Special with the Untted Nations. Foodgrains Production Programme (SFPP) and National Putees Devetopment Project [Engfislfi (NPDP). Foodgrains Production Foreign Firms in Refining of Crude Oil 1236. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: 1237. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND pleased to state: NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: the extent to which the kharif (a) whethertheGovemment have taken prodiictibh was less than the target set anydecistontoalkwforeignfinns in refining during the current year; of crude oil, the reasons for the shortfall; and (b) if so, the drtalls thereof: and (c) the steps taken by the Government (c) the reactton of the foreign fbm 197 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.19 13 (SAKA) Written Answers 198 thereto? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF T tE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND MOHAN DEV):(a) to (d). The informatton is NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. being collected and wVi be lakl on the Table SHANKARANAND) (a) No newdecision has of the House. t>een taken. Linkage of Southern fUvara (b) and (c). Do not arise. 1240. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR [TianslatlorU PATEL: SHRI K.H. MIMIYAPPA: Production and Demand of SHRI C. P. MUDALA Aluminum GIRIYAPPA: SHRIB.DEVARAJAN: 1238. SHRi RAM SHARAN YADAV: Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to Will the Minister of WATER state: RESOURCES be pleased to stale: (a) whetherthe production of aluminium (a)whethertheUnk>nGo«wmmenlhawe in the countiy is far short of its demand; conductedthefeasiblfity study reganftigthe linkage of southern rivers such as MahanadL (b) if so, the quantum of shoft-fall and Godavari, Krishna and Caubeiy; the reasons therefor; and (b) if so, the estimated cost of the (c) the steps proposed to be talcen to project; meet the demand? (c) whetherany technkal help has been THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE soughtfrom Israel inthis regard andiso, the MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM details thereof; SINGH YADAV): (a) No, Sir. (d) whether any assistance from the (b)and(c). Do not arise. Worid Bank is Ikely to be received for the project and if so. the details ttieteof; [English] (e) whether the WorU Baidc has also Closure of Rolling Mills In Bihar conducted thefeasbility study ofthe project; and 1239. SHRI RAM SHARAN YADAV: (f) whether thepioject is Ikelyto resolve WiH the Minister of STEEL be pleased to the Cauvery Wefter Dispute or any other state: water dispute and if so. the details thereof? (a) the rolling mills ^ng closed in Bihar THE MINISTER OF WATER and since when; RESOURCES(SFffil C. VIDYA(»1ARAN SHUKLA):(a) NatkxialWaterDevetopmenl (b) the reasons for their closure; Agency has compietedpie-leasfan^iepaits for seven water transfer links inckidbig (c) the total investment made in those Mahanadi (Manibhadra)- Gottevarl nrills and the number of persons rendered (Dowlaiswaram) Link.Godavari(PoiaMaian4 unemployed due to theb’ closure; and - Krishna (V^yawada) Link and Godavari (InchampaUi)- Krishna (Pulchintal^'lJnk. (d) the steps bebig taken to restart these mMs and the time by which these are (b) E^bnaledcoslof antheMBfannii« likely to be started? part of ttie preposed MahanadKwwwy 199 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written ^sw e rs 200 links has not been worked out as yet National Water Developmant Agency sue as Estimated cost for the links for which pre fblk)w«: feasibility reports have been prepared by (1) Mahanadi(Manibhadra)- Godavari(Dowiaiswaram) Link Rs. 3616 Crores. (2) Godavari(Polavaram)-Krishna(Vijayawada) Link Rs. 1123 Crores. (3) Godavari(lnchampaili)-Krishna(Pulichintala) Unk Rs. 2700 Crores. (c) No. Sir. (d) If so, the details thereof and the position taken by the Union Government (d) At present there is no such proposal. thereon; (e) No. Sir. (e) whetherthe Union Government are aware of the increasing Incklents of firing by (f) The concept of inter linking of rivers Sri Lankan Navy of the Indian fishermen off as envisaged in the National Perspectives of the coast of Katchativu; and water resources development is fortransfer of water from surplus to water short areas (f) if so, thedetails thereof andthe steps and will help in resolving water scarcity and taken by the Govemment in this regard? flood inundation problems. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Retreival of Katehathhru Island MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI from Sri Lanka EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) and (b> Govemment regardthe delimitation of Indo- 1241. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR Sri Lanka Madtime Boundary through the PATEL: Agreements of 1974^d 1976 as a settled SHRIMATI SUMITRA matter. MAHAJAN: SHRIOATTATRAYBANDAflU: (c) and (d)Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in SHRI ANNA JOSHI: herlndependenceOayaddresson 1 SAugust PROF. UMMAREDDV 1991 is reported to have called on the VENKATESWARLU; Centre to take acUon for the rettteval of SHRI V.S. Kaachathivu from Sri Lanka. VIDAYARAGHAVAN; In terms ofthe Indo-Srt Lanka Maritime Will the Minister of EXTERNAL Boundary Agreements of 1974 and 1976, AFFAIRS be pleased to state the Island of Katchathlvu lies on the Sri Lankan skle of the Inteinational Boundary (a) whether the Government propose Line. ThereisnochangelntheGovemmenrs to hoM talks with the Government of Sri position in this-regard. Lanka on the issueof retrievaiofKatdiathivu island from Srf Lanka; (e) Yes (b) if not, the reason therefor; ^ Altreportedeasesaf iTostUeactton by SriJankanNsn^againttourflsh' tnen were (c) Whetherthe CMtf Minister of taken ufrstrongly^l^Govmiment with Sd Nadu has made any demandforthe tatiteval LankftGbvenmiBflt wtmfiaweiiBen askedto oftheteiand; deed with' tt in » leg^ and^ftumanemainner. 201 WrtOen Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 202 Ptoa In UN General Assembly against adequate quantities and at reasonable •tale sponsorad terrorism prices? 1242.SHRISHRAVANKUMARPATEL; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE wnithe Mlnisterof EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE ( SHRI pleased to state: MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b). The estimated production of cotton (a) whether he pleaded at the recent in the country forthe previous three years is 46th Session of the UN General Assembly as foliows:- against the State sponsored tetrorism such as abetment to terrorism by Pakistan in Year LMtbalesof Jammu and Kashmir and^unjab; and 1701^. each (b) if so, the response of the UN General 1988 87.44 Assembly and major member countries thereto? 1989-90(revised) 114.22 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1990-91 (final) 97.59 MINISTRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI roUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes. Sir. The final estimates of production ot cottonforthecurrentyeari.e. 1991-92 have (b) There is growing concern about not yet become due from the States. terrorism in the international conununRy as However, as per the current assessment, evidenced in the discussions at the United the production of cotton during 1991-92 is Nations. The General Assembly has adopted expected to be higher than that of the year aiesolution on 'Intemationaitenortsm'which, 1990-91. inter-alia, urges all States to prevent the preparation and organisation in their (c) Thef ail in production of cotton during respective territories, of terrorists and 1990-91. as compared to previous year, subversive acts directed against other States was on account of pest (heliothis sMack at and their citizens. the flowering stage of the crop in the major growing districts of Punjab, Haryana and Cotton Production Rajasthan. 1243.SHRISHRAVANKUMAR PATEL: (d) Cotton is not used directly by Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be Hemdioom and Powerloom weavers. pleased to state: Government has taken a number of conective measures including suspendng (a) wh^her there has been a sharp export of cotton yam and by persuading the decline in cotton production this year; spinning mills in the Cooperative, f>rlvate and State Sectors to s u p ^ Hank yam to (b) if so, the number of bales of cotton Handkxtm weavers at pre-budget prices. produced in the country during the cunent yiear and the comparative figures for the [fians/atfon] previous three years; Treatment of Agriculture at par (c) the reasons for such shaif^ fall in withlndusliy ooliim production; and 1244. SHRI RAM VILAS PASVWAN; ((Qthestepetakentoensurethatcotton DR. VISWANIHAM KANHHI: «id- cotton yam are made avalisdJte to Handloom aid powertoom weavers in Win the Minister of AGRICULTURE be 203 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 WmnAnsw0rs2O4 pleased to state: wheat and paddy; (a) whether an Advisory Committee. (b) the reasons for disparity Will t^e Minister of AGRICULTURE be Oil Exploration In Central Areas pleased to state: 1246. SHRt GIRDHARI LAL (a) the procurement prices fixed for BHARGAVA; Will the Minister of 205 Wrfflen Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 206 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be (b) if so, the remedial measures being pleased to state: taken in this regard? (a) wh^her most of the Gas Supply THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE areas are either non-hilly areas in the West MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI or In Tripura and Assam in the East; MULUPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b). The necessary infonnnation is being ,(b)the expenditure Involved In supply of collected from the State Government and gasfrQm these areas to areas llte Rajasthan will be laid on the table of the Sabha on its etc. In Central India; receipL (c)whetheranyschemehasbeendrawn Diversion of Funds of Land to supply gas to these areas through gas I}8velopment Programmes to Minor pipelines; if so, the details thereof; and Irrigation projects (d) whether keeping1246. in view SHRI the GIRDHARI LAL excessive expenditui'e involved, the BHARGAVA: Will the Minister of WATER Government propose to accelerate the RESOURCES be pleased to state: process of oil exploration woik in central areas? (a) whether the Government of Rajasthan has sought the approval of the THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUMAND Union Government for diverting the amount NATURAL GAS(SHRI B. SHANKARA- allocatedforlanddevetopment programmes NAND): (a) Gas has been located in these in the implementation of minor irrigation areas amongst othera such as Western projects; and Offshore, etc. (b) if so, the reaction of the Union (b) The expenditure Involved in supply Government thereto? of gas through pipeline depends of factors such as quantity of gas, the distance to be THE MINISTER OF WATER traversed, pressure at which gas is to be RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN delivered, etc. SHUKLA); (a) Yes, Sir. Government of Rajasthan had sought such a permission (c) Gas is being supplied in this area from the Ministry of Agriculture. through HBJ pipeline. (b) No decision has yet been taken for (d) Exploration is an ongoing process, want of desired information from Govemment which is carried out on the basis of of Rajasthan. If the State Govemment requirement, priorities and availability of furnishes the desired information their resources. request can be considered. Land Development Programmes Wafting List for LPG connections 1247. ^HRI GIROHARI LAL BHARGAVA: Will the Minister of 1249. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL AGRICULTURE be pleased td state: BHARGAVA; Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be (a) whether due to continuous drought pleased to state: in Ri^asthan small and marginal farmers are not taking interest in Land Devek>pment (a) the total number of persons on the programntes despite availat>lllty of loan and waiting list for tho LPG connecttons in the grants; and country. State-wise; 207 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 208 (b) the number of new connecttons SHANKARANAND): (a) A statement is being issued every year; enclosed. (c) whetherthe Government propose to dispose of ttie long watting list of Jaipur on (b) New LPG connections are released priority basis; and depending upon product availability. (d) if so, ttie time by which the persons on the waiting list in Jaipur are likely to get (c) No, Sir. gas connections? (d) Efforts are on to give LPQ THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM connections to as many applicants as early AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. as possible. STATEMENT S. A/0. States Total 1 2 3 1. Andhra Pradesh 3.20 2. Arunachai Pradesh 0.06 3. Assam 0.91 4. Bihar 1.57 5. Goa 0.36 6. Gujarat 5.40 7. Harayana 2.67 8. Himachal Pradesh 0.25 9. Jammu & Kashmir 0.29 10. Karnataka 2.62 11. Kerala 2.23 12. MladhyaPradteh 3.36 13. Maharashtra 11.61 • 14. Manipur 0.13 15. M^h^aya 0.10 16. Mizoram 0.06 17. Nagaland O'lO 209 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7, 1913{SAKA) Written Answers 210 S.No, States Totai 1 2 3 18. Orissa 0.45 19. Punjab 3.71 20. Rajasthan 3.40 21. Sikkim 0.02 22. Tamilnadu 6.14 23. Tripura 0.17 24. Uttar Pradesh 9.05 25. West Bengal 5.13 Total 63.03 UNION TERRITORIES 1. Andaman & Nicobar 0.03 2. Chandigarh 0.78 3. Dadar & Nagar Haveli 0.01 4. Delhi 5.54 5. Daman 0.03 6. Lakshadweep 0.00 7. Pondichen 7 0.16 8. Silvasa 0.00 9. Diu 0.00 TOTAL 6.55 GR.TOTAL 69.58 [English] the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Offer by Foreign Companies for Petroleum Exploration (a) the particulars of the off-shore and on-shore blocks for which the Govemmen! 1250. SHRIS YED SHAHABUODIN: Will have Invited offers for petroleum exploitation, 211 Written Answers NOVEM BER 28. 1991 Written Answers 212 (b) the names of the foreign companies which have made offers by the closing date; (a) since when the work on the Chandl irrigation Project in Bihar has been going on; (c) the target date for the consideration of the offers and allotment of blocks to the (b) the estimated cost of the project and successful bidder; the cost escalation resulting from the delay in execution thereof; and (d) the time frame for the commencement and completion of (c) the time by which the project is exploration; and scheduled to by completed? (e) whether the terms offered Include THE MINISTER OF WATER preferential claim of the country on the oil RESOURCES(SHRI VIDYACHARAN and gas produced and if so, whether the SHUKLA): (a) Chandil Dam is a component price applicable will be the then prevailing of the Subemarekha multipurpose project of world price? Bihar whtoh was started in the year 1979-80 THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND (b) the originally sanctioned estimated NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARA- cost of the project was Rs. 480.90 Crores NAND): (a) 39 offishore and 33 onshore and the revised estimated cost based or blocks have boen offered. 1990 schedule is Rs. 1428.82 crores. The revision has taken place due to various (b) The last date for receipt of bids is reasons like cost escalation, increased 29.2.1992. liabilities on rehabilitation and resettlement and landaquisition and major changes in the (c) No target has been fixed. design of dam. (d) This would be decided at the time of (c) The Project Is scheduled to spill over signing of the contracts. beyond VIII plan (e) Yes. Sir. The price payable for crude Aiiocation made for Soil Conservation oil is at the prevailing international price. Scheme However, the. prk:e payable for natural gas would not exceed the price paid to the 1253. SHRITAHAL CHOUDHARY: Will producer national oil companies (exclusive the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased of cess, taxes and royalty). to state the amount allocated for soil conservation schemes to each State during [Trans/at/on] the Seventh Plan and the Eighth Plansofar? Chandil Irrigation Project in Bihar THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1252. SHRI RAM TAHALMINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of WATER MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): The RESOURCES be pleased to state; information is given in the statement below: 213 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913(SAKA) Written Answers 214 o § s T— s I gO) O O § »o s (d S s s s s s CO S COs? s 200 Oi m i n 00 R S g S CM CM s s 5 s 5 CM CM CM s i n i n S i ! § s ^ o CO o> ir> i n s ? i S £5 S § s CM s (O I n fs. CD r - 00 I CNi CO to «> 1^ 0> O -r- CM 215 Writ(0n Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers S 5 !$ !?18 § 55 F: CO w 2 8 S S S 8 8 CMS CO i CM I in S S o o 8 8 8 8 8 8 lo (D CD CO d S i p) T— CO S oi 00 8 8 § § o o o S o }2 CO 8 8 d 00 * cx) ir> in ' 00 00 in CO in 10 CO S CO CO S 81 CO § CO n in S 8 CO in s s s CM S 217 Wmen Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 218 S ? u i o i 8 P s O o 8 lO oj o o o s § in cvi CO 5 to O) § § S S 00 r - CM i5 CM I I s ~ I* rt 219 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 220 Los§ due to Natural Calamities Ginger Cultivation 1254 SHRi RAM TAHAL 1256. SHRI P. C. THOMAS: Will the CHOUDHARY: Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to SHRIDATTATRAYBANDARU: state: SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: (a) the annual production of Ginger during the last three years. State-Wise; Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state the value of crops and (b) whether Ginger growing farmers are property damaged due to flood, drought, facing problems; cyclone, hailstorm and other natural calamities, separately during the last three (c) if so. the details thereof; and years. State-wise? (d) the steps taken by the Government THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to encourage cultivation of Ginger and to MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE( SHRI increase its support price? MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): The information is being collected and will be laid THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE on the table of the House. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI MULLAPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) The [English] State-wise estimates of production of ginger available for the last three years (1988-89 to Shortfall in production of Central 1990-91) aregiven in the statement attached. Coalfield Limited (b) to (d). In the event of crash in prices, 1255. SHRI RAM TAHALin order to avoid distress sale of ginger. CHOUDHARY: Will ttie Minister of COAL be Market Intervention Scheme is implemented pleased to state: on receipt of proposal from the State Governments. NAFED has, however, (a) whether the target of production purchased 470 tonnes of green ginger In fixed for Central Coalfield Limited during the Wynad District of Kerala during the current last three years has been achieved; and season. (b) If not. the reasons therefor and the For encouraging the cultivation of ginge remedial action taken by the Govemment in the measures undertaken are:-i) Production this regard? of foundation seed material of ginger; ii) Scheme for laying demonstration-cum-Seed THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Multiplication plots of ginger. These are MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S. 8. being implemented during 1991-92 with an NYAMAGOUDA) (a) Yes Sir. outlay of Rs. 7.50 lakhs under the Central sector Integrated Programme for (b) Does not afise. Development of Sptees. 22^ Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7 1913(S4K4) WrUton Answers 222 mcMoocoT-tf> coioi^a> ^'^dddd cvi^cvio o CNi inoeocor-inT-^0901^ S i CO j d d d d CO *n CM d I i I I III «M I I If ^ oi CO lo p o f v . C O o 8 2 ^ O OMO«D«-CO 0 » C O r v r - sg 0 ^ o CO CM < o i 01Oft O ^ O CO* CD 111 CMA^lda>|s: (b) the new plans to step up oil THE IIMBTER OF STATE M H E production; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULLAi>PALLY RAMACHMOlAiq: (a) (c) the anwunt being spent on oR import No, Sir, No piDposaihas boon recolwid ly at present and the time by which the oounliy theDepartmantolAoricuiuBBftCooperJ iDn. is likely to become self sufficient in this regard; (b) Does not aiiseL (d) whether there Is also a proposal to [TiansbOoii explore for oil production at Lakshadwoop; and OivGolnB Ifi^grten Pw|eclB and P— « (e) if so, the details thereof? 12S9 SHRI SRKANTAJBiA: Withe TIEMINISTEROFPETROLEUMAND Minister of WATER RESOURCES be NATURAL QAS (SHRI B. SHANKARA- pleaaed to stale: NAND):(a)and(b).Anumberofnewprejecls are being devekiped whfeh will lead to fa)fwdelaisof«ieaiHiaingiR^|tfM increased producUon of olL prajeds and dams in Orissa; (c) During 1990-91. crude ol and 0>) whaOier some of those prafeds aro Petroleum products valued at about lunniig Deraniit i n l l M r f scneouB, ■ i ll II ifc-*__ Rs.10778ctores were Imported. Theoourtiy is not rikely to be self sufficient in the (c) I so. ■ « dMals theiwit and to foreseeable future. reasons fherelor and t o coat escalaba lesuttig ttenftam; and (d) and (e). A number of bkidcB m Lakshadwaao area has baon offered in Ihe (d)teftne by which toseanliB^rtD Fourtt) Round of bkMbig for expkxaNon becompielBd? Teaching Attowance to FMiIng Technology Staff Tie MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN 1258. SHRI P.M. SYEED: WU the SHUKU^a) to {d|. A sMemart g M « KHinlster of AGRICULTURE be pleased to dMals of on going ma^or and madum state: imgalian pniaclB in Orissa H dtached 227 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 228 8 5! § 8 8 S 8 8 § Si - g C; ^ 5t in o h- CO CO o> « > cx> (d cx> CM GO CNJ 5! S § lU to IS . O CD iO s § s s s s 2 S fii o> •S I I > > > > s > > I •f s a § «M CO f i i csi CO in CD ^ < ! 229 Written Answers AGRAhAYANA 7.1913 {^AKA) Written Answers 230 o o o o m o p p p p CM in ci CM CM s .. _ 8 s s » ^ o o CM COs !§ f: CO CJ> O) ai CO O) l i •s CO c s > > > > I ■s CM bS i m o> o ^ T - S CM ( 35 231 WrStan Answers NOVEMBER 26.1991 Writtei) Answers 232 Complaints under ColilMy Control (b) If so, when and If not. the reasons Order1945. therefor? 1260 SHRI RAM UKHAN SINGH THE MINISTER OF STATS IN THE YADAV:WllltheMlnisterofCOALt)epleased MINISTRYOF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K. C. to state: LENKA): (a) No Sir. (a) the number of complaints received (b) In U.P. there are already 3 State t>y the Controller of Coal under Colliery Agricultural Universities. In addition, there is Control Order, 1945 during the last three also an Institute of Agricultural Sciences in years, category-wise; and the Banaras Hindu University and S5 agricultural colleges affiliated to genet?' (b) the number of employees/otflcers universities in the state. found guilty in the cases and the nature of punishment awarded to them? Flaring of Gas at Bombay High THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 1262 SHRI MORESHWAR SAVE: WIN MINISTRY OF COAL(SHRI S. B. theMinisterof PETROLEUM AND NATURAL NYAMAGOUDA):(a) The number of quality GAS be pleased to state: complaints received by the Coal Controller, Calcutta under Coiliety Control Order, 1945 (a) the total amount of gas being flared during the years 1989-90 to 1991-92 (26th at Bombay High per year; November, 91) are given below: (b) the total amount of gas being used Year No. of Comp/aints at Bombay High at present annually; 1989-90 4 (c) whether the Government have approved a World Bank Project to tum the 1990-91 91 present “Flaring situation* to a ‘zero flaring situation*? 1991-92 110 (d) if so, the details of the project; and (b) the office of the Coal Controller only has the furisdlction to down grade the coal (e) the time by which the project is lilteiy seams against which complaints are to be completed? received. Accordingly, the number of coal seams down-graded during 1989-90 and THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND 1990-91 were 3 and 27 respectively, the NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARA- current years complaints are under NAND): (a) 4050 million standard cubic Investigation meters, during 1990-91. lEngSshJ (b) 10032million standard cubic meters, during 1990-91. Agricultural UnWerslty In Qartiwal (Uttar Pradesh) (c) to (e). The World Bank have approved a loan of US $ 450 million for the 1261 SHRI BHUWAN CHANDRAGas Flaring Reduction Project, which KHANDURI: Will the Minister of consists of the NOP and SHG process AGRICULTURE be pleased to state; platfomis, the South Bassiento HazlraTnink Pipeline, the expansion of the Hazira (a) whether the Goverranent propose Terminal and the ICPHeera Trunk Pipeline. to set up an Agricultural University in Garhwal All these are expected to be Implemented by region of Uttar Pradesh; and 1994-95. 233 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 234 Shorttell in Production of Oil & Natural of oil and gas during the last three years; and Gas (d) the step& taicen by the Government 1263. SHRI K«ORESHWAR SAVE: Willto make up shortfall In the output of the oil the Ministero(PETnOLEU»A AND NATURAL and gas? GAS t>e pleased to state; THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND (a) whether there Is shortfall In the NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARA- production of oil and gas compared to the NAND) (a) and (b). The crude oil production taigets set therefor in the current financial was estimated to be 35.06 million tonnes. year by the Oil and Natural Gas Commission Including 1 million tonnes of NGL. However, (ONGC): for various reasons, this is not likely to be achieved. (b) If so, the reasons thereof; (c) The production of oil and gas during (c)the comparative figures of production last three years has been as under- 1988-89 1989’90 1990-91 Crude oil (in MM) 32.06 34.69 33.00 Gas (Prodn)(ln MMM3) 13214 16989 17998 (d) A number of projects are being control fire in Jharia CoaifieM. implemented to aument indigenous production of crude oil. (b) The team has since come tiack and have Indicated that one or more of the Control of Rre In Jharla Coalfields, following technologies could be deal with Bihar Jharia Coaifiekj fires: 1264. SHRI MORESHWAR SAVE: Will I) Use of hydro monitors for the Ministor of COAL be pleased to state: quenching the fire followed by excavation of heated debris and (a) wheitter a team of coal experts coal; visited the United States to finalise technologies ofi«red by themto control coal II) Drilling under high temperature fires In the Jharia CoatfiekJs (Bihar): conditions; (b) If so, the details of the technologies ill) Infusion of foams tl trough bore and the time by which the coal fire Is likely to holes; be controlled; and Iv) Use of expanded cement-sluny (c) the quantity and value of cooking mix for sealing of there cracks coal destroyed due to fire so far? and stabiislngthe area. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE The applicability of one or more of the MINISTRY OF COAL(SHRI S.B. above technologies for control of fire in NYAMAGOUDA) (a) Yes, Sir. Ateam of four Jharia CoalfieM and the time schedule by mining engineers from the Bharat Cooking whtoh the fites can be effectively controlled Coal Limited and Central Mine Planning and will have to be worked outthrough adetailed Design Institute Limited was deputed to visit Action Plan, which will be prepared by the U.S.A., to examine available technologlesto team with the assistance of other experts in 235 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 236 the field. (c) The extent of foreign exchange required wilt depend on the final volume of (c) It isdifficultto make precise estimates imports and the international prices from of loss of coal reserves caused by fires in time to time. Jharia Coalf ieid. However, the coal company has estimated that coal reserves to an extent of about 37 million tonnes valued at Rs. 1110 Payment of Royalty on Minerals to crores at current prices might have been States damaged in these fires. 1266. SHRI MANMOHAN SINGH: [Translation] SHRIDAUDAYALJOSHi: Requirement, Production and import of petroleum products Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: 1265 SHRIMANMOHAN SINGH: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL (a) whether the rate of royalty accrued GAS be pleased to state: to States from various minerals has been fixed. (a)the quantity of petroleum products required to nfieet the domestic demands; (b) whether full payment of royalty has (b) the extent of demand met out of the been made to all the States till date; domestic production and the names and quantity of the petroleum products being (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and imported for meeting the rest of the domestic demand; and (d) the time by which the States are likely to get their full share of royalty? (c) the extent of foreign exchange lil Nsane Quantity (d) Income from royalty accnies wholly to the State Governments and the Central SKO 3635 Government has no share In the same. In order to increase the revenues of the State HSD 5089 Govemments, a revision in the races of Others 881 royalty on minerals other than coal, lignita and sand for stowing Is under active Total 9628 consideration of the Government. 237 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913(SAKA) Written Answers 238 [Bngtish] gas from foreign countries; Privatisation of Coal Mines (d) if so, the quantity and rate thereof alongwith the countries from where it is 1267. SHRI MOHAN SINGH: being imported; SHRIPIUSTIRKEY: SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD (e) whether the Government propose SINGH: to take any concrete steps to restrict Its import; and Will the Minister of COAL t>e pleased to state: (f) if so, the details thereof and if not. the reasons therefor? (a) whether there Is any proposal to privatise some of coal mines in the country THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND to improve the production during the Eighth NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. Five Year Plan; SHANKARANAND): (a)to (f)Jhe production of LPG during 1990-91 was about 1244 (b) if so. the details thereof; and Thousand MTs. The production is not adequate to meet the full demand and (c) the losses suffered by the sick coal therefore, LPG is also imported. During mines during the last three years alongwith 1990-91, about 329 TMT LPG valued at the reasons therefor? about Rs. 160 crores was imported. The imports in the spot market are not always THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE relatable to specific countries. Efforts are MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S. B. being make to increase the Indigenous NYAMAGOUDA): (a) No. Sir. At present production from existing units and by there is no proposal to privatise some of the commissioning of new units. coal mines in the country in orderto improve the production during the Eighth Five Year Review of Production, Import and Plan. Prices of LPG (b) Does not arise. 1269. SHRI PANKAJ CHOWDHARY: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (c) The information is being collected NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: and to the extent available will be laid on the Table of the House. (a) whether the Government are reviewing the production, import and prices [Translation] of LPG; Requirement, Production and Import of (b) If so, the reasons therefor; L.P.G. (c) the details of the decisions taken so 1268. SHRI PANKAJ CHOWDHARY: far; and Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (d) if not, the time by which a decision Is likely to be taken In this regard? (a) the annual production of LPG at present; THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. (b) the reasons for not meeting the LPG SHANKARANAND): (a) to (b). The demand in full from the LPG production; production and the import of LPG Is regularty reviewed with a viewto maximise Indigenous (c) whetherthe Govemment also import production. At present, there is no proposal 239 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 240 to review the price of LPG. (c)whether Member of Parliament can sanction all the LPG connections In one Visit of Deputy Chairman of the month at a time? Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs of Sweeden THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUMAND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. 1270 SHRI SHiV SHARAN VARfVIA: SHANKARANAND); (a) and (b). A second WiUthe Mlnisterof EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbe cylinder is released to LPG consumers In a pleased to state: planned manner subject to product availaliility and backlog in LPG supplies. (a) whetherthe Deputy Chairman of the parliamentary Committee on Extemal Affairs (c) As per policy 12 LPG connecttons of Sweden visited India recently; are released every quarter on the recommendations of a Member of (b) if so, the details of the bilateral Parliament. issues that figured in his talks with the Indian leaders and the outcome thereof; Setting up of oil refinery in Nagaland (c) whetherthe Bofors issue also figured in the tailts; and 1272. SHRI SOMJIBHAT DAMOR: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (d) if so, the details thereof? NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the Government propose MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS {SHRI to set up an oil refinery in Nagaland; and EDUARDO FALEIRO): (b) if no, the details thereof? (a) Mr. Par Granstedt a member of the Swedish Parliament visited India from Oct THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM 31 to Nov 2,1991. AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANDARANAND): (a) There is no such (b) Mr. Granstedt had a meeting with proposal. the Deputy Chairman of the planning Commission with whom he discussed (b) Does not arise. economic matters. Joint Venture offer for Paredip (c) No Sir. Refinery (d) Does not arise. 1273. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: WiH the Mlnisterof PETROLELMAhO NATURAL [EngOshl GAS be pleased to state: L.P.G. CONNECTIONS (a) whether offer has been recehrad by the Govemment for the joint venture with 1271. SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA Indian Oil coiporatlon to Implement the MUNDA: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM prosesed Paradip Refinery In Orissa; and AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof? (a) whether sanction double bottle connections are sanctioned on priority basis; THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. (b) if so, the details thereof; and SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b). Some 241 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913(SAKA) Written Answers 242 par ties have shown interest to participate in THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE a refinery in Orissa. MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes. Sir. AgrieuHurai Production in Delhi (b) The reason for increasing the 1274. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: Will passport fee is the steep escalation in cost the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased of providing passports and the inability of to state: Government to provide better services, through increase in the number of Passport (a) whether there has been a decline in Off toes and streamlining/computerisatton of agricultural production in Delhi; passport servtoesduetofinandal constraints, tt is proposed to increase the fee as early as (b) if so, the reasons therefor; possible. (c) the percentage of population in (c) Fee for issue of a fresh India Delhi dependent on agriculture; and International Ordinary passport is Rs. 50/*. (d) the steps taken to increase the Supply of Crude Oii by Kuwait agricultural production in Delhi? 1276. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: Will THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI GAS be pleased to state: MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) No Sir. (a) whether Kuwait has offered to supply curde oil to India; (b) Does not arise. (b) if so, the response of the (c) About 15to 20 percent of population Government thereto; in Delhi is directly or indirectly dependent on agricuKure. (c) the terms and conditions on which crude oil is likely to be imported; and (d) The steps taiten to increase the agriculture production include cultivation ef (d) the other countries from which high yielding varieties of various crops, cnjde oil is imported? production of short duration crops like vegetables, multiple cropping, transfer of THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND agriculture production technologytofarmers NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. and supply of quality inputs including seeds, SHANKARANAND): (a) to (c). Yes. Sir. The fertilizers, pesticides etc. proposal is under conskleration of the Government. increase In Passport Fee (d) Crude oil is being imported under 1275. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: Will term contracts with Nattonal Oil Companies the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be of USSR. Iran. Malaysia, Saudi Arabia. UAE pleased to state: and through spot purchases. (a) whether the Government propose Increase in import of crude oii to increase the passport fee; 1277. SHRI K.P. UNNIKRiSHNAN: (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND time by which it is likely to be introduced; and NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (c) the existing passport fee? (a) whetherthere has been an increase 243 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28, 1991 Written Answers 244 imports of crude oil this year; restraint in consumption of petroleum and related products and tried to create an (b) if so, the reasons therefor; awareness of conservation; and (c) the actual quantity of crude oil (e) if so, the steps taken In this regard? Imported during the last three years and the average prices paid and the names of major countries of origin; THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. (d) whetherthe Government have urged SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b). At present upon the bulk consumers and other Government have approved the Import of Government organisations the need for 20.3 MMT crude oil for 1991-92. (C) Year Quantity in million tonnes Average price Rs./MT 1988-89 17.815 1606 1989-90 19.490 2098 1990-91 20.699 2956 Term purchases of crude oil were from Imported in different categories during 1986- USSR. Saudi Arabia. Iran. Malaysia, UAE. 87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90 and 1990- Iraq, KuwaiFetc. 91; and (d) and (e). Efforts are being made to (b) the quantity of Steel proposed to be create awareness about conservation of imported In major categories, and petroleum products through publicity approximate value In the current financial campaigns, promotion of fuel efficient year? devices, energy audits etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Import of Steel MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) The Requisite information 1278, SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN: Is given in statement below. Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (b) Actual quantity of Imports of steel and their value for the period April to (a) the total quantity and value of steel September, 1991 Is as follows: Qty VOO tonnes Value Rs. in crores Import of Steel (Aprll-September, 199iy Production Description Qty. Value 1. Ingots & Other primary forms of iron & steel 26.8 20.11 II. Iron & Steel bars, rods, angles, shapes and sections 25.3 49.16 IIL Plates & Sheets & Other flat products of Iron & steel 463.7 525.92 IV. Rails & Railway track construction materials 69.3 110.93 Source: DCl&S, Calcutta (Imports through major ports) 245 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7, 1913f^AKA) Written Answers 246 rs. o fO s 00 LO o> 1 ▼- s ▼“ »- LO o> m § O 1^' n! I CNJ (D CVI o O) § £i i n o CD 00 O) c\i c\i CO KOJT— 00 00 o> CD d oi c5 o •1—8 CO Ift g '2 COP! T- CD CD fi! o> s i 'd‘‘ GO £s CO CVJ CD CO O CD GO s O r— Si CO SCO CD s s O) CVJ T— CD s in s CO CO . 25 03 O 25 I 2 8 I 247 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 248 Requi rement of LPG for cooking THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND purposes NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND): (a) During 1990-91 the 1279. SHRI K.P. UNNIKRISHNAN: consumption of LPG In various sectors Is as Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & under- NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: Domestic Non Domestic Figs in (a) the requirement of LPG In the (OOOMT) domestic sector and for bu Ik consumers like Total the Hotel sector, for cooking purposes in different regions; 2102.0 315.00 2417.0 (b) the production of LPG in quantitative (b) The actual bottling done at various terms on standard cylinders as on September LPG bottling plants In the country from April 30.1991; *91 to September '91 was 799.58 lakhs cylinders. (c) the number of units Statewise with capacity of LPG cylinder filling units; (c) A Statement is given below. (d) whether there has been shortage of (d) and (e). Generally there Is no LPG in many areas during the last few shortage in supply of LPG refills. Whenever months; and marginal backlogs have developed In the recent past due to any unforeseen (e) if so, the reasons thereof and steps circumstances effort are made to bring the taken to rectify the situation? market supplies back to normal. STATEMENT SI. No. State Bottling Plant Capacity (TMTPA) two shift operation 1 2 3 4 1. Delhi Tikrikalan 132.00 2. Shakurbasti 15.00 3. Shukirbasti 34.00 4. Piyala 132.00 5. Haryana Karnal 44.00 6. Hissar 10.00 7. Jind 22.00 8. Punjab Jutlunder 34.00 9. Lalru 88.00 10. Hoshiarpur 5.00 249 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 250 SI, No. State Bottling Plant Capacity (TMTPA) two shift operation 1 2 3 4 11. Ludhiana 3.00 12. Uttar Pradesh Kanpur 64.00 13. Mathura 88.00 14. Allahabad 34.00 15. HaldwanI 10.00 16. Hardwar 10.00 17. Bareilly 10.00 18. Lucknow 10.00 19. Kasna 5.00 20. Unnao 5.00 21. Gorakhpur 13.00 22. Varanasi 44.00 23. Rajasthan Swainiadhopur 64.00 24. Ajmer 10.00 25. Jaipur 10.00 26. Jodhpur 18.00 Sub Total 27. J&K Jammu 20.00 28. Srinagar 7.00 29. Himachal Pradesh BaddI (Paapyano) 10.00 30. Bihar Jamshedpur 44.00 31. Barauni 15.00 32. Orissa Balasore 44.00 251 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 252 SI, No, State Bottling Plant Capacity fTI^TPA) two shift operation 1 2 3 4 33. Khurda 10.00 34. Khurda Road 44.00 35. West Bengal Kalyani 44.00 36. Durgapur 44.00 37. Haldia 20.00 38. Paharpur 12.00 39. Assam Bongaigaon 22.00 40. Gauwahati 5.00 41. Oil Duliajan 25.00 42. Madhya Pradesh Bhopal 44.00 43. Bhiton (Jabalpur) 44.00 44. Manglia (Indore) 34.00 45. Raipur 44.00 46. Gujarat Rajkot 34.00 47. Hazira 44.00 48. Surat 12.00 49. Gandhi Nagar 5.00 50. Koyali 102.00 51. Maharashtra Bombay 156.00 52. Jaigaon 22.00 53. Sholapur 22.00 54. Bombay 65.00 55. Aurangabad 22.00 253 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913{SAKA) Written Answers 254 Si No. State Bottling Plant Capacity (TMTPA) two shift operation 1 2 3 4 56. Chandrapur 22.00 57. Maharashtra KhaprI 34.00 58. Pune 20.00 59. Miraj 22.00 60. Mahul 25.00 61. Goa Goa 22.00 Sub Total 22.00 62. Karnataka. Bangalore 34.00 63. Bangalore 34.00 64. Mysore 22.00 65. Hubli 22.00 66. Andhra Pradesh Cheralapally 78.00 67. Vijayawada 22.00 68. Tadepally 12.00 69. Visakha 44.00 70. Vijayawada 10.00 71. Tamilnadu Coimbatore 34.00 72. Mangalore 22.00 73. Tuticorin 10.00 74. Madras 75.00 75. Salem 34.00 76. Kerala Cochin 25.00 77. Trivandrum 22.00 255 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 256 Per mission and Soutli African Criclcet The decision of the Comnnonwealth Summit Team to lift people sanctions was supported by the African National Congress and, specifically 1280. SHRI KP. UNNIKRISHNAN: in a letter addressed to our Prime Minister, Willthe Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be by Dr. Nelson Mandela, President of the pleased to state: ANC. Apart from India, the other countries party to the above decision include, among (a) whether his Ministry was consulted others, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and its approval obtained before permitting Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana. Uganda. the recent visit of the South African Cricket Kenya and Namibiya. Team to India; (e) No. Sir. (b) it so, the details thereof ; (f) The Commonwealth Summit in (c) whether such permission would be Harare decided that * ...... economic extended to otherteams and sporting events sanctions, including trade and investment in general and also to cultural delegations as measures, should be lifted when appropriate well; transitional mechanisms have been agreed which enable all the parties to participate (d) the rationale behind this departure fully and effectively in negotiations...* India is from our foreign policy on apartheid; party to the above decision. (e) whether the Government have High Resoiution Aero-Magnetic Survey proposed to lift economic sanctions on trade, in Orissa commerce and industrial collaboration with South Africa; and 1281. SHRI GOPI NATHGAJAPATHI: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES (f) if so, the details thereof? be pleased to refer to the reply given to Unstarred Question No. 605 on July 25. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1991 and state: MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes. Sir. (a) whether Phase-1 of the project on High Resolution Aero-Magnetic Survey in (b) The Ministry of Extemal Affairs was Orissa has since begun; and consulted before an invitation was extended to the South African Cricket team to visit (b) if so, the details of the work proposed India. Thi^T4inlstFy*s approval was given in to be done under the Project? consonance with the decision taken by the Commonwealth Summit in Harare. THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (c) In conformity with the decision of the SHUKLA): (a) No. Sir. Acceptance has not Commonwelath Summit, the Indian yet been received from the Australian side. Govemment wouW also extend permission to other sporting disciplines whk:h have (b) Does not arise. been integrated mutti-racially and whk:h have l3een readmitted to the relevant intemational Production of Gold governing body. The cultural boycott has also been lifted by the Harare Commonwealth 1282. SHRI GOPi NATH GAJAPATHI: Summit. Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: (d) There has been no departure from India* traditional polk:y of whole-hearted (a) the approximate annual production support to the Anti-apartheid Movement. of goki in the country, gold-fiekl/gold-mine 257 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 258 wise; below. (b) whetherthere is any proposal under (b) and (c). Conduct of investigations consideration of the Govemmentto increase by Geological Survey of India and other gold production; exploration agenciesforf inding new deposits of minerals including that for gold is a (c) if so, the steps taken by the continuous process. Government also Government in this regard; and propose to increase gold production by under-taking treatment of gold tailings and (d) the target fixed for the production of exploration of shallow deposits within next gold in the Eighth Plan? 2-3 years. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM (d) Subject to investnnent decision SINGH YADAV): (a) The Infornnation on based on economic viability, target for gold mine-wise annual production of gold during production during 8th Plan will be fixed after the last 3 years is given in the statement Plan allocations have been finalised. 037 Qkbmm^g;glp^kl KLSBJ?BO06,/77/ Qkbmm^g;glp^kl04. n .. # C C \ Ib Z8 km O P [ ~< Q+ yk , LQ 8C # _ F P ^ L' LQ , N, dP d @3 / àz, , àb â 4 L , Q< P n n , 261 Written Anm ers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913(SAKA) Written Answers 262 [Translatton] Minister of COAL be pleased to state: Red uction in quota of Coal to (a) whetherthere is any proposal under Industries consideration of the Union Government for taking austerity measures in Coal India 1283. SHRI DHARMANNA Limited; I^NOAYYA SADUL: Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state: (b) if so, thedetalls thereof andthe time bound programme thereof; (a) whether fifty per cent cut in the quota of Coal of a nunnber of industries (c) whether the Coal India Limited has including ceremic units from April, 1991 a number of small aircrafts; and onwards has adversely affected the functioning of such units; (d) if so, the details thereof and the expenditure incurred on their repairs and (b) if so, the reasons for such cut in the maintenance during the last three years? quota; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) whether even this reduced quota MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. has not been supplied to those units; NYAMAGOUDA]:(a)and(b). Theeconomy measures suggested by Ministry of Finance (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and have been communicated to Coal India Limited (CIL) for compliance. CIL has (e) the steps taken/proposed to be planned to improve coal production during taken to make available full quota of coal to 1991-92 from the level of previous year by such units during the remaining part of the 13.4 million tonnes, the planned growth current financial year? being 7%. Improvement in productivity (output per man shift) is planned to increase THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE from the present level of 1.29 tonnes to a MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. level of 1.37 tonnes, the growth being 6%. NYAMAGOUOA): (a) to (e). Due to Reduction in administrative expenses on insufficient supply of coal to consumers In items other than salaries and wages has non-core sector, itwasdecktedin July, 1991 been planned to the tune of approximately that atleast 50% of the linked quantity of coal 10% and the savings are estimated at Rs. n%'st be supplied to all non core sector 8.3 crores. consumers either by rail or road. These instructions were implemented. Butforthese (c) CIL has the foltowing aircrafts: & 5- instructions the level of satisfaction of non passenger sealer aircraft-1 core sectors wouM have been even lower. The shortfall in supply to these consumers (d) 4 passenger seater aircraft-1 occurred because of high priority movement Helicopter (recently purchased)-1 to core sectors like power, cement and steel According to the report furnished by etc. However, with improved productkm of Coal India Limited, the expenditure incunned coal in all coal companies leading to better on repair and maintenance of aircrafts for availability, effons are being made to meet the last three years has been as under: full requirements of all the consumers. Year Amount (Rs.) [Enp/fe/j] 1990-91 12.56.100.95 Austerity msnures In Coal India LbnHed 1989-90 7,00,588.00 1284. SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: Will the 1988-89 9.55,258.08 263 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 264 Supply of Coiail to brick-kilns of Jammu sponsorees are lifting theiraltocation of coal & Kashmir through authorised representatives. 1285. SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: Will the (g) No informatton Is available either Minister oi COAL be pleased to state: with the Government or Coal Company regarding Commisstons pakl to the agents (a) whether Coal is being supplied to by their principals. the brick-kilns of Jammu and Kashmirby the Central CoalfieMs Ltd. (CCL); Tenders for middling coal from GiddI (A) Project of COL (b) if so, the year-wise and brick-kiln wise details thereof during the last three 1286. SHRI PIUS TIRKEY: Will the years; Minister of COAL be pleased to state: (c) the criteria being followed in this (a) whether tenders were invited regard; recently for the ailocatton of mkWling coal extractedfromtheGkWi (A) Project of Central (d) whetherthere is any provision In the CoalfleMs Ltd.; roles for appointment of an agent by the owner of brk:K-klln for the disposal of this (b) If so, the details thereof including wori<; the number of tenders received; and (e) If so, the details thereof; (c) the time by which these tenders are likely to be cleared? (f) the year-wise details of Coal supplied through agent during the last three years; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE and MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. NYAMAGOUDA): (a) and (b). As reported (g) the percentage of commission given by CIL, tenders were floated on 10.1.1991 to agents as per rules? inviting offersforbuik purchase of MkMiings/ Rejects/Slurry/Dirty Sluny from the Coal THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE washeries of Central Coalfields Ltd., Bharat MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. Coking Coal Ltd., and Westem Coalfields NYAMAGOUDA); (a) Yes Sir. Limited. In response to this tender nottee, 106 offers were received from 94 tenderers (b) The information is being obtained for washery products of Gkldi, Kathara, and to the extent possible will be iakj onjhe kargall & Nandan Washeries. 46 offers were Table of the House. receivedforGkldi Washery, and of these 32 offers were found to be vaiki. (c) Coal is released to the Brick Kilns on the basis of sponsorsh^Vitoense issued by (c) Tenders were opened on 4.3.91 at the Director/Dy. Director, Food and Supplies CIL headquarters, Cateutta and tender Department, Government of Jammu & recommendations were finalised. Offer Kashmir. letters have t>een issued to 64 tenderers including 32 for GIddI Middlings, directing (d)to (f). Coal Company releases coal them to comply with further requirements of diree^tothespensoreeaspersponsorship the tender. All those who have complied with issued by the Government of J & K and not the full requirements have been allowed to in the name of any agent. However, actual lift the materials. consumers do appoint middlemen/agents as their authorised representatives for Teesta barrage Project handtoBtheir despatch. The CoalCompany does not have details of how many 1287. SHRI CHITTA BASU: Will the 265 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913{SAKA) Written Answers 266 Minister of WATER RESOURCES be (c) If so, the reasons therefor? pleased to state; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) tiie broad features of the Teesta MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI Barrage Project and the benefits likely to be MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) derived therefrom; The estimated production of wheat In the State of Punjab during the last three years is (b) the expenditure incurred on the as under: project so far; and (c) the share of the Union Government (laid) tonnes) therein? 1988-89 115.8 THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ISHBl VIDVACHARAN 1989-90 116.8 SHUKLA): (a) The Teesta Barrage Project (First sub-stag^ of Stage-1) comprises of 1990-91 121.6 three barrages across the Teesta. the (Final) Mahananda and the Dauk rivers and Teesta- Mahananda link canal alongwith Mahananda, (b) No. Sir. Dauk-Nagar, Nagar-Tangon, Teesta- Jaldhaka Main Canals supported by (c) Question does not arise. extensive distribution system. It also envisages generation of 67.5 Mega Watt [Translation] hydro-power from the canal falls on the Mahananda Main Canal. The planned Irrigation potential of the project is about Production of Natural Gas 5.27 lakh hectares to benefit the districts of Jalpalgurl. Darjeeling. West DInajpur. Cooch 1289. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: Will Bihar and Malda. the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (b) An expenditure of about Rs. 352 crores have been incurred upto the end of (a) whether the Government have a June. 1991 against the late estimated cost plant to increase the production of natural of Rs. 695 crores of the project. gas to meet the demands of various States; (c) There is no share of Union (b) If so, the details of the quantity of Government in the Project, however, special Central Assistance of Rs. 5 crores during natural gas produced during the last three 1983-84 and advance plan assistance of years and the quantity of natural gas supplied Rs. 15 crores during 1986-87 and Rs. 10 to various States, State-wise; and crores during 1987-88 was provided for the project. (c) the extent of quantity of natural gas the Government propose to increase for Production of Wheat supply to Gujarat? 1288. KUMARIUMA BHARTI: Will the THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. state: SHANKARANAND): (a) Yes, Sir. (a) the production of wheat during the last three years in Punjab, year-wise; (b) The gas produced in the year 1088- 89,1989-90 and 1990-91 is 13214,16989 (b) whether there is a decline in and 17938 million cubic metres respectively. production; and Statewise use is as follows:- 2S7 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 268 m 2 0 > i r - CM CO GO ^ W *o d ^ o o - - 5f I fs. T- S R CO CO t o o o o in -r- «N 5 P CO cj» in O CM CM 55 S 1 I I & ci CO tfj d ed 269 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 270 (c) The entire gas being produced in IB^ttsh] Gujarat, along with substantial quantities of offshore gas, havebeencomnnittedto various World Bank Assistance for Sri consuniers in Gujarat. Further allocation Ramsagar Project would depend on various factor including production and availability of gas. 1291. SHRIDHARMABHIKSHAM:Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be Conversion of Ligno-Batgeminus Into pleased to state: Gas (a) whether any assistance from the 1290. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: Will WorM Bank has t>een receh^ed for the the Minister of COAL be pleased to state; Implementatton of the Sri RamsagarProject in Andhra pradesh; and (a) whether the Union Government have undertaken any project in Gujarat for (b) if so, the details thereof? the conversion of ligno-buteminus reserves into gas at the depth of more than 800 THE MINISTER OF WATER meters; and RESOURCES (SHRI ViOYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Sri RamsagarProject (b) if so, the details thereof and the is a sub-project of the Work) Bank assisted progress made so far in this regard? Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Project-ll. Under Andhra Pradesh Irrigation project-ll, uptill THE DEPUTY K^INISTER IN THE September 1991, an amount of $ 27.688 MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. millton has been received from the World NYAMAGOUDA); (a) and (b). The Oil and Bank in the form of reimbursement of Natural Gas Commission is acting as nodal expenditure incurred. agency with regard to a pilot R & D project on In-situ Gasification at Mehsana (Gujarat). Irrigation Projects In Andhra Pradesh The R & D work done so far is indicated Involved In Inter-State Dispute below:- 1292. SHRI DHARMABHIKSHAM: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be 1. Preparation of technical study pleased to state: reports; (a) the details of imgation projects in 2. Drilling of two information wells; Andhra Pradesh involved in Inter-State water disputes; and 3. 3D Seismic survey of pilot area for preparation of geological (b) the steps taken by the Union model; Government to resolve them? 4. Laboratory testing of rock and THE MINISTER OF WATER coal samples collected form RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN informatton wells; SHUKLA): (a) Telugu Ganga Project envisaging conveyance of 15 Thousand 5. Subsidence studies commenced Millton Cubic feet (TMC) Krishna waters to to obtain backward pretest meet drinking water requirements of madras, parameters; dtyand29TMCofKrishnawaterforin1gatk)n enroute in Andhra Pradesh couM not be 6. Mentification of major equipment cleared due to non resolution of issues and surface facilities required for regarding availability of water between the the R & D pilot project Krishna Basin States of Andhra Pradesh. 271 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 272 Karnataka and Maharashtra. THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (b) A meeting of the Chief Ministers of SHUKLA): (a) to (c). Investigations for Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka and Bagmati. Kamla and Kosi need to be candied Maharashtra was convened by the then out for preparation of project reports. For Minister of Water Resources on 5.4.1991 Karnall remaining studies are to be but the same 6\6 not materialise because completed. However no formal agreennent the Chief Minister of Karnataka Informed has been reached so far. that they would themselves resolve the issues relating to sharing of Krishna waters. (d) to (f). The maintenance of KosI The three Chief Ministers have met twice in Project Including the antl-eroslon works Is 1990 and are scheduled to meet again for done by Bihar, the beneficiary State out of consideration of thefourtentatlve alternative their own funds. As It was becoming difficult proposals that emerged during their second to meet the expenditure. State Government meeting. requested Centre to provide funds. They were advised to submit a scheme In the form [Translation] of a project proposal. This is awaited. Indo-Nepal Talks on Multi-Purpose Proiects [English] 1293. SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGH Water Resources Projects In West YADAV: Bengal SHRI HARI KISORE SINGH: 1294. SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: Will Wilt the Minister of W ATER the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be RESOURCES be pleased to state: pleased to state: (a) the outcome of the latest round of (a) whether some Members of talks hekj between the offrclal delegates of Parliament from West Bengals put forward Nepal and India regarding multi-purpose certain suggestions before the Union projects on bagmati. Kamla. Kosi and Karnall Government relating to water resources rivers; projects In the State; (b) whether an time-bound agreement (b) if so. the broad details of such has been reached on the execution of these suggestions; projects; (c) the details of suggestions proposed (c) If so. the details thereof; to be Implemented by the Government; and (d) whether the expenditure on Kosi (d) the time by which .the Governnnent project especially on antl-soll erosion work is propose to implement them and the steps being incun'ed by the Government of Bihar taken in this regard so far? whereas It was to be incun^ed by the Union Government; THE MINISTER OF WATER (e) if so. whether the Union Govemment RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN propose to compensate the Government of SHUKLA): (a) to (d). A statement regarding Bihar in this regard; and suggestions put forward by some Members of Parliament from West bengal to Union (f) if so. the details thereof and if not. the Government relating to Water Resources reasons therefor? Projects is attached. 273 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913(SAKA) Written Answers 274 STATEMENT islands from 29th to 30th October, 1991, in pursuance of the suggestion made. In the meeting taken with meml)ers of Parliament from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Nat ionalised Banks at Bangalore from West Bengal on 8th August 1991 at New Delhi, the Members had laid emphasis 1296. SHRI G. MADE GOWDA; Will on Teesta Bandage Project to be declared as the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be National Project and fully runded by the pleased to state: Centre in the VIIU Plan for its early completion the other allied issues as brought fonvard (a) whether there is any proposal to were approval to Upper Venkateshwar Issue passport applications through post Project, early clearance of Vidyadhar Flood off tees and nationalised banks at Bangalore; Control Scheme early clearance of and Subarnarekha Project, Kangsabati Modernisation Project, left bank^nal of (b) if so, the details thereof and the time Teesta Barrage through forest area, by which such facility is likely to be expeditious completion of on-going projects, introduced? dredging of Ganga in its lower reaches, antierosion works to be taken up as National THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Project to be funded by the centre. A MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI suggestion was made that Centre should EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) and (b). The send an Expert team for assessment of on possibility of sale of passport application going devastation due to erosion in Sagar forms through Post Offices and Banks is and Ghoramare islands of Sunderban area being explored. of 24 paraganas (South) and further, this to be taken up as a National project for saving Flood Control Projects In Kerala these islands from further erosion. It was also suggested to constitute a National Apex 1297. SHRI T.J.ANJALOSE: Will the Body on Water management policy for Minister of WATER RESOURCES be surface and sub-surface utilisation of pleased to state: resources like national Flood Commissiion. (a) the details Including the estimated While Teesta Bandage Project has been cost of the flood control projects in Kerala recommended to the Planning Commission pending with the Union Government; lor consideration as National Project and its funding by the Centre, the concept and (b) the time by which those are likely to criteria for national projects have to be be cleared; and concurred by the Planning Commission. For expendltious completion of the irrigation (c) the details of Central assistance projects, State Gvoernment has also to provided to Kerala for control of floods in the make sizeable increase in the irrigation State during the last three years? sector. The Central Water Commission has taken upspecialdrivetogetthe observations/ THE MINISTER OF WATER clarifk:ations fulfilled through meetings with RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN State offk:ials forcompleting project appraisal SHUKLA): (a) There Is no flood control formalities. For obtaining clearance/approval project of Government of Kerala pending of irrigation projects, the State Government techno-economic appriasal with Central is required to comply with the observations Water Commission. of Central Water Commission, Technteal Advisory Committee (TAC ) and the (b) Does not arise. concerned Ministries at the Centre. (c) While no Centrla assistance was The Central team visited Ghoramare provkjedforcontrol or Hoods Inkeraladuring 275 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 276 the last three years, the Centre has been report to the management and to the Director extending Central Loan Assistance for anti General of Mines Safety. sea erosion works to State Government from 1972-73. The Central Loan Assistance (c) and (d). Environment Management given during the last three years for anti sea Plans now form an integral part of coal erosion works is as under:- projects to ensure adequate environment protection after obtaining expert advice on Year f?s. in crore modern technology. In the matter of safety, the new technology of roof-bolting is being 1988-89 2.50 adopted increasingly to prevent accidents through fall of roof-side and fresh survey 1989-90 2.37 plans are being got prepared in collaboration with the Survey of India to safeguard against 1990-91 2.05 inundation of mines. Safety Measures for Coal Mining Fresh Water Aquaculture 1298. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA 1299. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA RAJE: Will the Minister of COAL be pleased RAJE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government (a) whether the Government have have formulated any scheme to provide launched fresh water aquaculture scheme adequate safety in the coal mines; in some States as part of anti-poverty drive; (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) if so. the details thereof; (c) whether any modern technology is (c) whetherthe Government have made proposed to be adopted to improve safety any assessment on the success of that anti- and environment aspects of coal mining; poverty drive; and and (d) if so. the details thereof? (d) if so. the details thereof and the time by which the said scheme is expected to be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE implemented? MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE and (b). Government have launched Fresh MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. Water Aquaculture Scheme for increasing NYAMAGOUDA): (a) and (b). The mining fish production, generating employment and operations In coal mines including the safety Income and diversifying agriculture. aspects are regulated by the Mines Act. 1952 and the rules and regulations framed (c) and (d). Underthe scheme of Fresh thereunder. There is a regular system oS Water Aquaculture. 365 Fish Farmers nrK3nitoring and reviewing the safety situation, Development Agencies (FFDAs) have so far through Pit Safety Committees (including been sanctioned covering potential districts workers* representatives) atg unit level, in all the States. The FFDAs have brought tripartite committees at the Area and about 2.82 lakh hectares ponds and tanks Company levels. Safety Board at Coal India under fish culture and trained about 3.31 and the Standing Committee on Safety in lakh fish farmer in improved practices of fish coal mines at Govt, level. Periodical Safety farmihg. The average productivity of ponds Conference also lay down guidelines for and tanks under FFDA programme has improving safety in mines. Workmen gone up from 50kg/ha./year In 1973-74 to Inspectors are appointed in all mines, who 1005 kg/ha./year in 1990-91. 277 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913{SAKA) Written Answers 278 Employment to Local People in and the current year (Apr *91-Nov’91) Visakhapatnam Steel Plant respectively. 1300. SHRIJ. CHOKKA RAO: Will the District-wise allocation is made by the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state the concemed state Governments. number of local persons enrployed in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and their There are no immediate proposals to percentage to the total persons employed increase the quotas to the Staets of UTs. there? Compensation to Families of ONGC THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Employees Killed by ULFA Militants MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): The required information is 1302. KUMARI DIPIKACHIKHLIAiVV : not available becuase statistics based on the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL regional origin of the enrpioyees are not GAS be pleased to state: maintained. (a) the details of the ONGC employees Supply of Kerosene to Orissa killed by ULFA militants since September 1, 1991 to date; 1301. DR. KARTIKESWAR PATRA: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (b) the compensation paid or proposed NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: to be paid by the Government to each of the families of the deceased; and (a) the details of the demand and supply position of kerosene in orissa, district- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be wise, during the last year and the current taken to control such anti-social activities of year; the ULFA militants? (b) whether the Government propose THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND to increase the quota of kerosene in orissa; NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. and SHANKARANAND): (a) Two officers ot ONGC, namely, Sh. B.S. Raju, Assistant (c) if not, the reasons therefor? Executive Engineer (Production) and Sh. P.P. Srivastava, Superintending Engineer THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (Drilling) have been killed. NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND): (a) to (c). 153466 and (b) Details of the compensation paid to 99520 tonnes of kerosene were allocated to the next of kin of S/Sh. Raju and Srivastava orissa during the last year (Apr '90-Mar ’91) are given below:- (In Rupees) Workmen's Addl. Financial Ex-gratia compensation benefit Sh. B.S. Raju 85,428 2,00,000 5,00,000 Sh. P.P. Srivastava 59,868 2,00,000 5,00,000 (c) Security measures have been and even army have been deployed in aid of tightened In different parts of the country. civil cauthorities in certain sensitive areas to Additional companies of para-military forces tackle the situation. An off k:er of the rank of 279 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 2B0 1.0. has been posted as Director (Security) Capabilities and Needs in Asia,* forecasts in O.N.G.O. in the North-East region. that there is likely to be a stagnancy In marine catch atong the coastline in inshore Control of Water Hyacinth area; 1303. SHRISOBHANADREESWARA (b) Ifso.thereacttonoftheGovemment RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of thereto; and AGRICULTURE be pleased to state; (c) the steps the Govemment propose (a) whether water hyacinth weed could to take to tackle this situation be effectively controlled by releasing Neochatina Weevils; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE: (SHRI (b) if so, ti)e details thereof; and MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b). The Worid Bank Report has not yet (c) the steps taken by the Government come to the nottee of the Govemmer;t. to popularise this technique to control the However there has been a steady growth in water hyacinth which block several inrigation the production of fish from coastal waters in canals? recent years. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) However, Govemment are taking MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI steps to extend the range of operation of the MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) fishing vessels to off shore waters by Yes, Sir. motorisation of traditional craft. Introduction of off shore peiagk; fishing boats, etc. (b) and (c). Central integrated Pest Management Centres underthe Directorate Request for Participation of Oil India of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage Limited In Gas Cracker Project have demonstrated succeessful control of water hyacinth by releasing Neochatin 1305. SHRI BUOY KRISHNA weevils in the an area of ^8 6 ha. in the HANDIQUE: Will the Minister of States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar pleased to state: Pradesh and West Bengal. (a) whether the Govemment of Assam Similar promosing results have been has requested the Union Govemment to achieved by the institutk>ns underthe Indian allow Oil India Limited to participate in a Gas Council of Agricultural Research and Kerala cracker Project with a substantial equity Agrbuiturai University. hoMing; and As for imgation canals, some releases (b) if so, the action taken thereon? have been made wherever request has been received from the concerned THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND authorities. NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND): (a) Yes, Sir. World Bank Report on Rsherles (b) The request is underconskleratlon. 1304. SHRI BUOY KRISHNA HANDIQUE: Will the Minister of [TranslatiorU AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: TIssus Culture Technique (a) whether the Worid Bank Report titled “Fisheries and Aqua culture Research 1306. PROF. UMMAREDDY 261 WrmMAnsweis AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 282 VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of the Minister of STEEL be pleas^ to stale: AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the numberof personsdisplaoedas (a) whether tissue culture techniques a result of land acquisition for the are widely used in the country to boost VIsakhapatnam Steel Project; agricultural production; b) thecrlteria adopted infixingtheprice (b) If so. the details thereof and of land to the land oustees; achievements made so far; (c) the compensation pakJ to them; (c) whether this technique has also been introduced on commercial scale; and (d) whethersomecasesarependingin the court; and (d) If so, the details thereof? (e) if so, the number thereof? THE il«INISTER OF STATE IN THE h^lNISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE LENKA): (a) and (b). Sir, Tissue culture MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH techniques are being used only on a limited MOHAN DEV): (a) As a result of land scale for increasing agricuHura' production acquisition of VIsakhapatnam Steel Project in propagation of elite plant material of crops (VSR) 14,688persons have been displaced. IIKe ornamental foliage plants, orchids, banana, sugarcane and cardamom. Tissue (b) Compensation for lands acquired culture technique is also being used for for VSR has been pakf at the folkming rates: conservation of germplasm of crops propagated through vegetative means and (I) Dry land • Rs. 17,000 per acre forgenerating newgenetic variations in crop plants. (il) Wetland - Rs. 20,000 per acre (c) Yes. (ill) Village site • Rs. 6/7 per sq. yard (d) Tissue culture technique is being (iv) State land - Rs. 1270 per acre used on commercial scale in orchids, foliage plants, small cardamom and banana. (c) An amount of Rs. 27.75 crores has [EngKsNl been paid to GovL of Andhra Pradesh towards payment of compensation for the Acquisition of Land for lands acquired for VSP. VIsakhapatnam Steel Project (d) and (e). Yes. Sir. The details of 1307. SHRI »«.V.V.S. MURTHY: Will cases pending in courts are given betow:- (i) Original petition cases U/S 18(1) of LA. Act. 1894 etc. 157 (ii) Appeals filed by Govt, of Andhra Pradesh against orders of the Lower court and pending In the High Court 57 (ill) Appeals pending In Supreme Court 34 National Fishing Harltour Authority the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 1308. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: Will (a) whetherthere is any proposal to set 2Sa MUenAnsims NOVEMBER 28,1991 WfMten Af»w9fs 284 up a NalionalFishing HartourAuthority; [TranslaKon] 0>) K so. the detatts thereof; and Adulteration of Petrol at Petrol Pumpa (c) if not, the reasons therefor? 1310. SHRI V/LASRAO NAGNATHRAO GUNDEWAR; Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI GAS be pleased to state; MULLAPALLYRAMACHANDRAN): (a) Yes Sir. as a Central Fishery Haitwur Authority. (a) whether there is any agency to check the adulteration of petrol at various (b) and (c). Government have petrol pumps in the country; conmissioned so far four major fishery hartraurs at Roychowli (West Bengal), (b) if so, the number of petrol, diesel Visalchapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Madras pumps chedted by the concerned agency (Tairil Nadu) and Cochin (Kerala). Two and its branches during the last year and the more major hartxxjrs are underconstruction. current year; and The maintenance and management of these harbours are not satisfactory at present. (c) the outcome thereof and the action Government are incurring a lot of expenditure taken against the persons found guilty? annualyfortheir maintenance. The feasibility of establishing Central Fishery Harbour THEMINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND Authorityfordeveiopment, management and NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. maintenance of major fisfiery hartrours SHANKARANAND): (a) Regular/surprise presently under the charge of Major Port and Joint Inspections are being conducted Trusts, is therefore b e i n g explored. by the Oil Cos. Powers have also been delegated the Civil Supplies Authorities and Taking over of SingarenI Collieries by other enforcement agencies of State Cod India Umitsd Government to check the adulteration. 1309. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: Will (b) Petrol, diesel pumps checked by the the Minister of COAL be pleased to state: Oil Cos. are as follows; (a) wfhether there is any proposal to Year Inspection bring the Singareni CoHieries in Andhra conducted Pradesh under the Coal India Limited; and April’90 to March'91 61312 (b) I so, the details thereof ? April '91 to August '91 28375 THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. Figuresw.r.t. inspectlonsconductedby NYAMAGOUDA): (a) There is no such each State/UTs are not available. proposal for the present (c) ActionstakenbytheOilCost against (b) Does not arise. the persons found guilty are as follows;- Action April'90 to Aprayito March VI August '91 (i) TerminatkMi 4 6 («) Continued suspenskm of supplies 99 26 fii) Temporary suspension 326 97 285 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 286 [English] utilized by the Government? Production of Gold THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM 1311. SHRI VILASRAO SINGH YADAV): (a) The total production of NAGNATHRAO GUNDEWAR: Will the gold in the various mines of the country Minister of MINES be pleased to state: during the last three years is given in the Statement below. (a) the total production of gold in various gold mines of the country during the last (b) Gold produced in the country is sold three years; and in the open market, which Is mainly used in making ornaments and in other Industrial (b) the purpose for which the gold was uses like Watch making. Jari making etc. 287 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 288 Qi m S So CM S s s s s ? s }5 ^ ^ ^ p* I S o o 8 § I fl! 8 S 2 S § CM g R g g I • I I £ o “ « S p o w I I 289 Writton Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 290 ReleaM of Kerosene to Karnataka State; and 1312. SHRIG. MADE GOWDA: Will (c) the steps taken to meetthe demand the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL of kerosene of the State in full? GAS be pleased to state; (a) the total quantity of iterosene THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND demanded by the Government of Kamatalo NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. during January to June, 1991; SHANKARANAND);(a)to(c). Thedetallsof allocation and release of kerosene made to (b) the quantity of kerosene actually Kamatakafrom January to June, 1991 are released by the Union Govemment to the asunder; (Figs. In Tonnes) Month Allocation Release January, 1991 40633 44289 February, 1991 40611 40494 March, 1991 35181 35144 April, 1991 34256 33826 May. 1991 34256 34437 June. 1991 34256 37375 SKO is allocated to States/Union Territories on a historical basis subject to that availability of the product. Identification of Nationally Important (e) if so, the details thereof; and Water Resources Projects (f) the total estimated Central outlay on 1313. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN;such projects during the Eighth Five Year Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES Plan? be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF WATER (a) whether the Government have RESOURCE (SHRI VIDYACHARAN ktentifled projects of national importance in SHUKLA): (a) Yes, Sir. the field of water resources development and management; (b) ThecriteriawoikedoutforkJentifying projects as national projects are: (b) if so, the criteriaforsuch tetentif kation; (i) International proje^s with potential (c) the names of the projects so far of 1 lakh hectares and above; klentified; (ii) Inter-Sate projects with potential of (d) whether the Union Govemment 1 lakh hectares and above; propose to bear a fixed part of the cost of such projects; (iii) Projects having international asp^s; 291 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 292 (iv) Projects having interstate aspects; Government propose to provide special and Central assistance for the completion of these projects which is not tied to any (v) Other projects of national particular aspect of the Projects. importance. (c) A list is given in statement below. (f) The estimated Central outlay of these projects proposed during the Eighth (d) and (e). No, Sir. The Union Five Year Plan is Rs. 750 crores. 293 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAM) WWfef7AnsMWS294 I i n ? « s CM o o o c5 o> r- 0 (M CO▼—s CM00 01 o so o o O 8 s 8 8 8 8 m' O CM g' 8 8 8 8 8 S o «M 8 8 8 8 8 s o in CO o s o s $ S % s s o o» CO o> S 8 g s 5 8 s o CM ? 8 s 'S'S = s > S. § £ ID & % I I * II I 073Qkbmm^g;glp^kl KLSBJ?BO06,/77/ Q*f^g;glp^g-41 .. h z P ^8 X H C W ÁĀ 8LT &Y& M &=& _ je FQ+( 0 /3 \g L gL +na @L c( ^ z P OL P 6 z 3 N i 6 oj .< Q+ @KG z \ 6 0 @L 8CU6C8C8BTCCCC oj 8H>CC8C8C@C8CCCC 6 | di n n ^s< D , [ = {n= : : :8 F ;' _ 1 $ <<<<<<<3 ; 3 &. P, j GGI y , , nb Pd 297 Written Answers AQRAHAYANA 7.1913(SAKA) Written Answers 298 CO o o CM CM o GO 0 0 CO t o CO q o o CO CO i n d d d 0 0 o o r ^ CM o o CO (O CM q o o flo ' 00* i n d d d § 8 S 8 d I T ) CNI 0 0 Si CM CO CM 8 8 8 s i n d 00 s ^ CM < i- T- s 8 8 8 g d CM d s S in S 5 s d E 2 a 8 I O) 5 at s § Oi o d IF -' d CM 9 S CO CO < <• D D I I I oc I sf CM I CMCO i n C O i:99 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 300 CO 15 i a: CO to 8 Oi 8 00 8 COI O o in 8 s Q. CO E e CM 1 Si 301 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 302 Transfer of LPG Connections of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 1314. DR. C.SILVERA:Willthe Minister (a) whether mid-term evaluation of of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be Operation Flood-Ill has been conducted; pleased to state; (b) if so, the details thereof and (a) whetherthe practice of presentation objectives behind this evaluation; and of ration card or any other proof for transfer of LPG connection from one place to another (c) the composition of the evaluation in the same city has been abolished long team? back; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if so, the action proposed to be MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. taken against such LPG retailers who are LENKA): (a) A mid-term Evaluation Misston still insisting for such proofs at present; and of European Economic Community Is cun-ently conducting evaluation of Operation (c) if not, the reasons therefor? Flood-Ill. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (b) The aim of the Mid-Term evaluation NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. is to provide the Commission of European SHANKARANAND): (a) to (c). Proof of Communities with a detailed review to alk>w residence is needed to tw given. an assessment of the implementation of the programme and consideration of the need Evaluation cl Operation Flood-Ill to improve it. Programme (c) The composition of the team Is as 1315. DR.C.SILVERA:Willthe Minister follows:- 1. Mr. P.Mc Neili Team Leader 2. Mr. N. Palmvang Milk Sector Economist/Market Analyst. 3. Mr. T. Robb Livestock expert 4. Mr. P. Kristensen Dairy Technologist 5. Mr. O. Gersten Financing and Account Specialist [Translation] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI S.B. Supply of Coal to Himachal Pradesh NYAMAGOUDA): (a) The quantity of coal supplied to Himachal Pradesh during past 2 1316. SHRI KRISHAN DUTTyears Is given below: SULTANPURh Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state: (in '000 tonnes) (a) the quantity of Coat altocated and 1989-90 135 supplied to Himachal Pradesh during last one and a half yei^rs. month-wise; and 1990-91 220.4 (b) theprocedurefollowedforallocation (b) The following procedure is folkiwed of coal to Himachal Pradesh? for allocation of coal: 303 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 304 (1) Competent authorities in he State out by Central Water Commission are not Government sponsor coal yet complete. demand of the consumers. World Bank Assistance for Narmada (2) On the basis of this sponsorship Sagar Project and an enquiry the industrial consumers are sanctioned 1318. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA linkage clearance by Coal India VARMA: Will the Minister of WATER Ltd. for the size, grade, source, RESOURCES be pleased to state: and mode of supply of obtaining coal. (a) whether some fresh initiatives have been taken by the Government to obtain (3) Railways earmark wagon ceiling financial assistance from the World Bank for limit for movement of coal by rail the Narmada Sagar Project; and to each State. The competent sponsoring authorities in the (b) if so. the details and the outcome State sponsor the Rail-loading thereof? requirements of consumers with the consent of coal companies, THE MINISTER OF WATER within the approved ceiling. RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Yes. Sir. During (4) Road supplies are an^anged to discussions held recently with the World the consumers as per regular Bank on possible pipeline of Irrigation road linkage, or against rail Projects for World Bak Assistance, it was shortfalls, or for meeting distress indicated that assistance for Narmada Sugar requirements. Project could be considered after the outcome of the Independent Review (5) Coal supplies are also arrange Commissioned by the World Bank, was by road to Brick-Kiln consumers known. Further the Govemment of Madhya in each State, for which CIL offers Pradesh was requested to make available:- monthlyquantltiesforeach State, and Coal Companies release (I) A realistic financial plan; coal as per recommendation of the Sponsoring Authority in the (ii) An environmental impact State. assessment study, and; Availability of Water in River Narmada (ill) A comprehensive plan for rehabilitation and re-settlement 1317. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA of project affected persons. VARMA: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: Petroleum Reserves in Raigarh, (a) whether the Uhion Government Madhya Pradesh have recently conducted a study to determine the quantum of water flowing in the river 1319. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA Narmada; and VARMA: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (b) if so. the details and the outcome thereof? (a) whether any survey has been conducted to find out Petroleum reserves In THE MINISTER OF WATER Raigarh Distrfct of Madhya Pradesh; and RESOURCE^ (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Studies being earned (b) If so. the outcome thereof? 305 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Written Answers 306 THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Production of Benzene in Cochin NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. Refinery SHANKARANAND): (a) Yes, Sir. 1322. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the (b) As the surveys were of preliminary Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL nature it Is too early to comnient on the GAS be pleased to state: petroleum prospects of the area. (a) whether the Govemment of Kerala [English] has requested for increasing the production of Benzene In Cochin Refineries; and Difficulties Faced by Traditional Fishermen (b) if so, the action taken by the Union Government in this regard? 1321. SHRI PALAI K.M. MATHEW: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND pleased to state; NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. SHANKARANAND): (a) Yes. Sir. (a) whether the conflicts between the traditional fishermen and the trawlers over (b) Proposal of Cochin Refinery Limited the area of fishing in Kerala and Tamil Nadu for augmenting the production of benzene is have been resolved; underthe consideration of the Government. (b) if so, the details thereof; LPG Connections In Kerala (c) whether the Government propose 1323. SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA: to restrict the area of fishing for the trawlers Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND in the^e two States; and NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof? (a) the number of gas connections allotted from January 1.1991 to September THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 30.1991 in Kerala; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) (b) the number of applications pending The conflicts between traditional fishermen for gas connections upto September 30, and trawlers in Kerala have been resolved. 1991; and The Government have no reports about conflict between traditional fishermen and (c) the steps taken by the Govemment trawlers in Tamil Nadu. of expedite the release of gas connections? (b) to (d). On the basis of the guidelines THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Issued by the Govt, of India, the Kerala NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. Government has Issued a notification under SHANKARANAND): (a) About 28120. the Kerala marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 according to which the mechanised (b) About 121520. boats are authorised to fish only beyond 30m. depth from Paravoor-Poozhikkara to (c) Efforts are on to give LPG Killangode and beyond 20m. depth from connections to as many applicants as early Paravoor Poozhlkkara to Manjeswaram. as possible. Tamil Nadu Government also has enacted similar legislation demarcating the area Rood Control Projects in Bihar extending upto 3 nautical miles from the coast line exclusively for traditional 1324. SHRI SURYA NARAYAN fishermen. YADAV: Will the Minister of WATER 307 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 308 RESOURCES be pleased to state: [English] (a) t he details of projects for control of Natural Gas in Gujarat floods In Bihar, especially north Biharpending with the Union Govemnnent; 1326. SHRI HARIN PATHAK: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL (b) the progress made thereon so far; GAS be pleased to state: and (a) whether the natural gas reserves (c) the time by which those are likely to have been found in Gujarat;. be cleared? (b) if so. the details thereof and whether THE MINISTER OF WATER there is any proposal to appoint an RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN independent body to explore oil and natural SHUKLA): (a) Out of 14 flood management gas in Gujarat; schemes costing Rs.. 97 crores received for clearance from Bihar, 11 schemes costing (c) if so, by when; and Rs. 61 crores pertain to North Bihar. (d if not. the reasons therefor? (b) and (c). Observation of Ganga Flood Control Commission on alfechemes. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND except two received recently (1 of North NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. Bihar) have been sent for compliance to the SHANKARANAND): (a) Yes. Sir. State government. The time for clearance of tese schemesdepends mainly onthe prompt (b) to (d). So far. geological reserves to submission of satisfactory replies to the the extent of approximately 192 billion cubic observations. meters of gas havet>een established in the Cambay Basin of Gujarat. At present all ITrans/ation] exploration in Gujarat is being carried out by the O.N.G.C. Jute Research Centres in Bihar ITrans/ation] 1325. SHRI SURYA NARAYAN YADAV.WilltheMlnisterof AGRICULTURE Sale of Double Toned Miilc by Mother be pleased to state: Dairy (a) whether the Government propose 1327. SHRI SURYA NARAYAN to open new Jute Research Centres in Bihar; YADAV: Will the Ministerof AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (b) rf so. the number of such Centres proposed to be opened alongwith their (a) whether the Mother Dairy is still locations; and selling double toned milk even when there is for more production of milk these days; and (c) if not. the reasons therefor? (b) It so, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE LENKA): (a) No. Sir. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI K.C. LENKA): (a) Mother Dairy. Delhi, at present (b) and (c). A Research Centre under is selling double toned milk and standardised All India Coordinated Research Project on milk. Jute&Allied Fibres is already under operation al Katihar (Bihar). (b) Although with the onset of Hush 309 Written Answers AGBfiJHAYAmi, 1913 ISAKA) Written Answers 3W sea son there has been some improvement SHRI SURYA NARAYAIN in milk supply to Mother Dairy by the YADAV: cooperative Federations, the overall availability of milk fat is not. as yet, adequate Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND for switching over to toned milk. NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: [English] (a) whether the Government have any proposal for utilisation of waste gas which is Pamba-Achencovil-Valgai Link Project burning in Bombay High; 1328. SHRIPALAK.M. MATHEW: Will (b) Whethher any proposal from the the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be Government of Kerala has been received in pleased to state; this regard; and (a) whether the teasibility study (c) rt so, the reaction o1 the VJn\on regarding Pamba-Achencivil-Vaigai Link Government thereto? Project has since been complete; THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (b) if so, the details thereof; and NATURAL GAS (SHR» B. SHANKARANAND): (a) to (c). A tetter has (c) the stepstaken in this regard so far? been received from the Government of Kerala for laying a pipeline from Bombay THE MINISTER OF WATER Offshore to Kerala. The question of setting RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN up a Southern Gas Grid is being examined SHUKLA): (a) to (c). The National Water by an Inter-Ministerial Group. Development Agency has completed pre feasibility report of Pamba-Achankovil-Vaiai Rise in Price of Stainless Steel Link Project. The project envisages construction of one dam each on Pamba 1330. DR. SHRIMATI K.S. and achankovil in Keraia. The two dams will SOUNDARAM: Will the Minister of STEEL be interlinked by a 12 Km. long tunnel. A lift be pleased to state: varying from 15 metre to 60 metre is involved for pumping the water from Achankovil to (a) whetherthe price of Stainless Steel the link canal. Thereafter a 233 Km. long produced by the SalemSteel Rolling Mill has canal for taking 664 million cubic metre of alarmingly gone up; water to Vaippar and Vaigai basins is proposed to be constructed. The pre (b) If so, the reasons therefor; feasibility report prepared by the Agency has been sent to the Governments of Kerala (c) the norms adopted for fixing the and Tamil Nadu for their comments. The price; report was also discussed in the 15th meeting of the Technical Advisory committee of the (d) whether the Union Governnnent Agency held on 14.6.1991 and the propose to reduce the stainless steel price; Govemment of Tamil Nadu was requested and to take up the Inter-State aspects with the Government of Kerala for arriving at a (e) if so, the details thereof? consensus for implementation of this project. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Utilisation of Waste Gas in Bombay MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH High MOHAN DEV): (a) to (c). The price of Stainless Steel produced by Salem Steel 1329. SHRI RAMESH Plant was revised upward with effect from CHENNITHALA: 26.7.1991 taking into consideration several 311 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 312 factors like increase in tiie production cost [TranslaUorii owing to general elation , adjustments in ttie foreign exchange parity rates of Rupee Indira Gandhi Nahar Project and impact of interest on letter of credit margin money, maritet prices, etc. The price 1332. SHRIANANDRATNAMAURYA: rise is in the range of Rs. 11.500 per tonne Win the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state; to Rs. 32,200 per tonne depending oathe grades of material. (a) the present ppsitton of the Indira Gandhi Nahar Project In Rajasthan; (d) and (e). Stainless Steel Items are not subjectto any price or distribution control (b) whether assistance from other of the Government of India. Ministries is being sought for the implementation of the Project; Bauxtte Deposits in Kerala (c) if so, the details thereof; 1331. SHRIMATI SUSEELA GOPALAN: Will the Minister of MINES be (d) the estinfiated cost of the project and the expenditure likely to be Incuned thereon pleased to state: during 1991-92; and (a) whether the Government have (e) whether the Government propose conducted any exploration work for k>cating to make lump sum proviston for the project Bauxite in Kasargode and Kannoor districts in order to limit the plan expenditure? of Kerala; THE MINISTER OF WATER (b) if so, the details thereof; and RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) The Indira Gandhi Nahar (c) if not, the time by which the Project Is being Implemented In two stages. exploration work Is likely to be started there? Stage I of the project with an irrigatton potential of 5.78 lakh hectares has been completed and potential alnmst fully utilised. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE The main canal of the ^age II has been MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM completed and work on the distribution SINGH YADAV): (a) Geological Survey of system is in hand. Against the design India (GSI) carried out preliminary potential of 8.10 lakh hectares, a potential of investigations Including drilling for bauxite in 1.86 lakh hectares has been created till Kasargode and Kannoor districts of Kerala March, 1991. during 1967 to 1974. (b) No. Sir. (b) Total resen/es of 10.661 million tonnes of bauxite with alumlne 40 to 59 per (c) Does not arise. cent and siHca 1 to 9 per cent were estimated. Deposit wise jieak-up tieing 0.44 MT in (d) The approved cost of the Stage I Anantapur-gudda, 1.83 MT in Kumbla and project is Rs. 931.24 crores covering c^al 0.70 MT in Narayanamangalam taluk of works and unlined watercourses. The State Kasargode district and 0.71 MT in Government have not submitted the revised Kanhangad, 6.1 MTin NIieshwar and 1.52 estimate with updated canal costs and area MTinTallparar|i)ebk)Cksof Kannoordlstrict. devetopment works including lined water courses. An outlay of Rs. 78.70 crores has (c) Does not arise. been proposedbyihe StateGovemrmntfor 313 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Written Answers 314 Sta ge II Canal works during 1991-92 and grants are provided by the Central Rs. 81.43 crores for the area developnient Government. However, liberal Cenetral works. assistance has been extended from time to (e) The project Is being executed under time for canal and area development work the State Plan for which block loans and as below: During VII Pian 1990-91 (Rs. in Crores) - For Water Courses under Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Command Area Development. 45.60 19.99 - For Canal Worics (i) Advanced Plan Assistance 45.00 (ii) Border Area Development Grant 60.70 28.60 (iii) Drought relief Assistance 20.00 - Total Canal Wori^s 125.70 28.60 [English] (relerred to in the question) during the recent visit of the Bangladesh Foreign Minister to Talks with Bangladesh on Bilateral India and the follow-up action thereon are Issues indicated below: 1333. SHRI DATTATRAYA (I) Regarding the question of BANDARU: Chakma refugees, we hope that SHRI ANNA JOSHI: following recent discussions the SHRI YASHWANTRAO PATIL: Bangladesh Government will SHRIARVINDTRIVEDI: take necessary and effective measures which would give the Will the Minister of EXTERNAL refugees the confidence to return AFFAIRS be pleased testate: to their homes in Chakma Hill Tracts voluntarily and at the * * (a) the outcome oftalks held on bilateral earliest. Issues of repatriation of Chakma refugees, (ii) On Tin Bigha, steps are being Tin Bigha and sharing of Ganga waters taken to Implement the lease as during the recent visit of the Bangladesh soon as possible. Foreign Minister to India; and (iii) On the sharing of Ganga waters. (b) the followup action taken thereon? Secretary level talks were held In New Delhi in October. 1991 and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE there is likely to be a meeting of MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI the Joint Rivers Commission at EDUARIX) FALEIRO): (a) and (b) The the Ministerial level in the near outcome of talks held on the bilateral issues future. 31:;) Written Answers NOVEMBER 28, 1991 Written Answers 316 [ Translation] computerization in order to enable the Government to transmit the information on LPG Agencies in Chatra, Bihar a consolidated basis tothe liN compensation Fund. Which is to pay compensation. India, ~334. SHRIUPENDRANATHVERMA: as a member, has taken an active part in the Wil! the Minister of PETROLEUM AND deliberations of the Governing Council of NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: the Commission. (a) whether the Government propose Visit by Prime Minister to Various 10 open LPG agencies in the District Countries Headquarter of Chatra in Bihar: and 1336. SHR CHANDRESHPATEL:Will (b) if so. the time by which it is like:y to the Minister of EXTF.:RNAL AFFAIRS be be opened? pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF PETROtEurJI AND (a) the ioreign countries visited by the NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. Prime Minister durinq the pericdfromJanuary SHANKARANAND): (a) and (0). There is no 1, :0 November 10, 1991; and' proposal at present. (b) the purpose of these visits and the [English] outcome thereof? Compensation Claims for Lost THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Property During uulf War MI~~IS iRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI EDUARDOFALEIRO): (Cl) Duringtheperiod 1335. SHRI PRITHVIRAJ D. CHAVAN: from january 1, to November 10, 1991, the Will the Ministerof EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be Prime Minister visited Nepal (February 13- pleased 10 state: ~5, 1991), Bangladesh (May 12, 1991), Federal Republic of Germany (September (a) whether a large numberof people of 5-7,1991) and Zimbabwe (October 14-19, Indian origin living in Kuwait and other GUlf 1991 ).. countries had submitted their claims for compensation in respect of their lost property (b) The purpose of these visits and the during the Gull war: outcome thereof is given below:- (b) if so, the total numberof such claims NEPAL:- The visit to Nepal was an and the amount involved; and official visit during which the Prime Minister had detailed, cordial and candid talks with (c) the steps taken by the Government Nepalese leaders and numerous steps .or in this regard? speedy intensifications of mutually beneficial cooperation were agreed upon. These THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE include the establishment of a high-level MINISTRYOF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI Task Force to prepare a comprehensive EDUARDOFALEIRO):(a)and(b). Yes,Sir. programme of bilateral economic Approximately 100,000 claims have been cooperation in sectors such as water received and the amount involved is being resources development, health care, computed. railways, civil aviation, education and social welfare which are of direct benefit to the (c) The Government of India gave people of the two countries. appropriate publicity to the mechanism established by the UN Security council to BANGLADESH:- The purpose of the pay compensation claims and the data on short visit of couple of hours was to express the claims received are under solidarity with the people of Bangladesh on 317 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA) Writton Answers 318 the tragic loss of life and destruction caused (b) whetherthe Government had taken by the cyclone that hil Bangladesh on April up the matter with that country; and 29-30, 1991. (c) if so, the outcome thereof? FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY:- The visit was essentially a goodwill visit, the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE main purpose of which was to inqugurate, MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI along with Chancellor Koh, the Festival of EDUARDOFALEIRO): (a) Government are India. The visit provided an opportunity for aware of reports of assistance given by Sri extensive exchanges with German leaders Lanka Government tu LTIE against IPKF on bilateral and international issues including prior to its de-induction in March 1990. Indo-German economic and commercial relations. The visit provided a fresh impatus (b) Yes, Sir. to Indo-German co-operation. (c) Sri Lanka Government maintains ZIMBABWE:- The visit to Zimbabwe that its assistance to LTTE was not directed was to attend the Commonwealth Heads of against iPKF but to enable LTTE to confront Government meeting. The Prime Minister rival Tami! groups. also met a number at Commonwealth leaders, and discussed bilateral and Issue of Passports by RPOs international questions. 1339. SHRI PAWAN KUMAFi Setting up of Aluminium Factory in BANSAL: Chhota Nagpur, Bihar SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA: 1337. SHRI KARIYAMUNDft.: Will the SHRI A. CHARLES: Minister of MiNES be pleased to stale: SHRI PALA K.M. MATHEW: (a) whether the Union Government Will the Minister of EXTERNAL propose too set up an Aiuminium plant in AFFAIRS be pleased to state: Chhota Nagpur, Bihar; and (a) the number of passport applications (b) if so, the details thereof? rerceived and disposed of between August 1, 1991 and October 231, 1991 by each THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Regional Passport Office in the cO;lfntry; MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV): (a) No, Sir. (b) the reasons for delay in disposing of the remaining appiications: lmd (b) Does not arise. (c) the steps taken by the Government Assistance Provided to LTIE by Sri to start a Passport Office at Trivandrum? Lankan Government THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1338. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MANDAL: EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) and (b). SHRI MORESHWAR SAVE: Information is being col/ected. Will the Minister of EXTERNAL (c) It has been decided to upgrade the AFFAIRS be pleased to state: Passport Liaison Office at Trivandrum to a full-fledged Passport Office. Requirements (a) whether the Government are aware of staff, accommodation, furniture and of the assistance provided by the equipment for proposed Passport Office Government of Sri Lanka to flight the IPKF; Trivandrum are presently being assessed in 319 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28,1991 Written Answers 320 consultations with Passport Offices at EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes, Sir. Cochin, Kozhil^ode andthe Passport Liaison Office atTrivandrum. Redistribution of posts, (b) The Government has welcomed the furniture's and equipment among offices at Middle East Peace Conference. It has Cochin, Kozhikode and Trivandrum is being expressed the hope that the process of organised. negotiations Initiated by this meeting will culminate In the achievement of a just ad [Translation] comprehensive settlement of the Middle East problem and the Palestinian Issue and Scholarships to Foreign Studies in will usher in an era of regional aity, peace India and cooperation. 1340. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA: Wiii Production of Crude Oil the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to stale: 1342. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR SHASTRI: (a) the number of foreign students SHRI ARVIND TRIVEDI: being nominated and granted scholarships by the Government for undergoing studies Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND in India, country-wise; and NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (b) the number of such students from (a) whetherthere has been substantial Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and other shortfall in the indigenous production of neighbouring countries who have been crude; granted scholarships during the last three years? (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps taken to increase its production; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI (c) the quantity of crude produced EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) and (b). during 1989<90, 199a-91 and 1991-92 so Information is being collected from various far? Ministries/Departments and will be laid on the Table of the House. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI B. [English] SHANKARANAND): (a) and (b). Against a target of 35.9 million tonnes set for 1990-91, West Asia Peace Conference 33 million tones of crude oil was produced. The shortfall has been due to leakage from 1341. SHRI HARIKISHORE SINGH: certain subsea pipelines, reservoir DR. C. SILVERA: considerations (pressure decline, increase in GOR and water cut). Officers’s strike, and Will the Minister of EXTERNAL delays in implementation of certain schemes. AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (c) The crude oil production in 1989-90 (a) whether a peace conference on the and 1990-91 has been 34.69 million tonnes problems of West Asia was hekf recently at and 33.00 million tonnes, respectively. In Madrid; and 1991-92, upto September 1.326 million tonnes of crude oil was produced. (b)rif so, the reaction of the Government towards Its outcome? Alleged Attacks on Fiji Shrines h THE'm in ister OF STATE IN THE 1343. SHRI CHETAN P.S. MINISTRYOFEXTERNALAFFAIRS(SHRI CHAUHAN: 321 Written Answers AGRAHAYANA 7.1913(SAKA) Written Answers 322 SHRIMATI BHAVNA Commonwealth Heads of Government CHIKHLIA: nneetlngs as well as in bilateral meetings with concerned countries such as Australia, Will the Minister of EXTERNAL New Zealand, France. UK, USA and AFFAIRS be pleased to state; Mauritius. India will continue to oppose the re-entry of Fiji Into the Common Wealth. (a) whether attention ottheGovernnfient has been drawn to the news-item captioned Production of Soyabean ‘‘Attacks on Fiji Shrines continue” appearing in the 'Patriot' dated October 17 J 991; and 1344. DR, LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: Will the Minister of (b) if so, the reaction of the Government AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: thereto and the steps proposed to be taken in the matter? (a) the quantity of Soyabean produced In various States, State-wise; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI (b) whether the Government have any EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) Yes. Sir. special incentive scheme for Soyabean growers In order to promote Soyabean (b) The Government of India are production; and concerned about the racial discrimination being practised against the people of Indian (c) if so, the details thereof? origin in Fizi and the violation of Human Rights of citizens of Fiji by that Govemment. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Ihdia has been vigorously pursuing the matter MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI of racial discrimination and Human Rights MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) violations in Fiji at concerned UN the estimated State-wise production of organisations. Human Rights Bodies. soyaben during 1990-91 was as follows: SI. No. State Production 1 2 3 1. Assam 16 2. Bihar 10 3. Gujarat 13 4. Karnataka 5 5. Madhya Pradesh 2003 7. Orissa 189 8. Rajasthan 160 9. Uttar Pradesh 32 10. Others 11 Total 2440 323 Written Answers NOVEMBER 28.1991 Written Answers 324 (b) a nd (c). Yes Sir. Soybean has been After receipt of final report and its careful included under Oilseeds Production study, follow up action and planning of Programme (OPP). Under this programme seismctectonk: studies will be done for better cultivation of soybean is encouraged by understanding of geological processes and providing assistance for production and possible causes of earthquakes In the region. distribution of seed, demonstrations, plant protection measures, sprinkler sets, Visit of Ethiopian Delegation Improved Implements, rhyzolum culture distribution of seed, demonstrations, plant 1346. SHRI P.M. SAYEED: Will the protection measures, sprinkler sets, Ministerof EXTERNAL AFFAIRSbepleased improved implements, rhyzobium culture to state: distribution and other items. An amount of Rs. 77.5 crores has been provWed under (a) whether the Ethiopian delegation OPP for all the major oilseed crops including recently visited India and invited the Indian soybean. The soybean programme covers publfe and private entrepreneurs to extend a thirteen States. helping hand in the reconstruction of Ehtiopia’s infrastructure damaged In the civil Studies on Impact of Earthquakes war; 1345. KUMARIUMA BHARTI: Will the (b) if so. the reaction of the Union Minister of MINES be pleased to state: Government thereto; (a) whether tii» Geological Survey of (c) whether' the Government have India has taken upe^hquake impact studies received any proposals for setting up of and post earthquake survey in the manufacturing or exploration projects in earthquake affected region of Uttar Pradesh; Ethiopia; and ^ the details thereof, and (d) if so, the details thereof and the decision taken thereon? (cj the action taken by the Union Government on the study report? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE EDUARDO FALEIRO): (a) An Ethiopian MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM delegation headed by their Minister for SINGH YADAV): (a) Yes. Sir. Housing and Construction visited India from 30.10.91 to2.11.1991. the Ethiopian Minister (b) Geologtoal Survey of India (GSI) carried a special message from the new are currently carrying on post earthquake President of Ethiopia lor our Prime Minister. scientifk: studies in the earthquake affected Healsocalledon our External Affairs Minister areas of Uttar Pradesh. These studies cover and the Ministerof Urban Development. The survey and assessment of damages and the ethioplan Minister addressed a press pattem of impact on houses, roads, land. conference on 31.10.91, during whteh he brk:lges. rivers and engineering structures invited public and private entrepreneurs to and assessment of consequent damages extend help in the reconstruction of Ethiopia’s and their pattem of impact on settlements devastated economy. and dwellings. The studies seek to delineate and determine epicentral trrcts and (b) India has been extending assistance isoseismalboundariesso that t-selsnr)lc naps to Ethiopia in the sectors of agriculture, can be prepared for further studies. water resources management and small scale industries. However, programmes in (c) ;'A preliminary report of the these sectors had been disrupted on account earthqudce Impact study carried out by GSI of the recent civil unrest in that country. teams has been receivedby theGovernment. These would be resumed as soon as the 325 Announcement by SpeakerAGRAHAYAm 7,1913 {SAKA) Televising of Lo/f 326 Sa^ha Proceedings situation stabilised. keeping with the decorum of the House may not be televised. (0) No. Sir. (vl) that a trial for televising the (d) Does not arise. proceedings may be heki on any day as may be decided by the 12.00 hrs. Speaker. ANNOUNCEMENT BY SPEAKER (vii) that the actual televising of the Question Hour may be started TELEVISING OF LOK SABHA on a day as may be decided by PROCEEDINGS the Preskiing Offrcer. [English] (viii) that, as and when necessary, the matters pertaining to it may MR. SPEAKER: Honourable Members, be considered in the Business the question of televising the proceedings of Advisory Committee. the House was discussed with the Leaders of the Parties and Groups, the Ministers of (Ix) that since the time available at Parliamentary Affairs and Information and the inriial stages Is limited, the Broadcasting, the concerned officers of the televising has to be done to fit in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the available slot. the CPWD and the Lok Sabha Secretariat. The matter was briefly and informally (X) that the telecasting may be done discussed at the meeting of the Leaders of on an experimental basis. Parties and Groups also. It has been considered by the General Purposes (xl) that further necessary steps in Committee.of Lok Sabha. It has also been this regard may be taken on the considered at a joint meeting of the General basis of the experience in this Purposes Committees of Lok Sabha and respect. Rajya Sabha on 26 November. 1991. The consensus arrived in these meetings was as I hope these arrangements will receive follows: the approval of this House. (i) thattheproceedingsintheHouse SEVERAL HON. MEMBERS: Yes. may be televised. (Interrapfion) (ii) that, at the Initial stage, the SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE- Question Hour may be televised. (Dum Dum): Sir, t am afraid, more and more utterances will be declared unpariianr^ntary, (ill) that, at laterstages. proceedings than otherwise... (Interruption).,, relating to legislation «id the financial and other important [Translation] matters may be televised. SHRI MOHAN SINGH (Deoria): Sir. the (iv) that tbe detailed modalities in Zero Hour is tfie nnost important period, what this regard may be worked out do you propose to do abo*>t that?... by the agencies concerned and {Inten^upiion).,. a ^^ve b y the Presiding Offwer. (V) that the matters which are held SHRI RAM ViLAS PASWAN (Rosera): by the Presiding Officer as Sir. who Witt be the contrdlll^ authority? Win unparliamentary and not In it be the Governnfmnt or Ijeglbfatur^^ 327 Announcement by Speaker NOVEMBER 28.1991 TelevisktgofLok32B Sabha Proceedings MR. SPEAKER: ttwillbethe Legislature. televising it. ...(Interruptions)... [English] SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV MR. SPEAKER: Shrl MoiBshwar Save. (Azamgarti): Sir, who will edit the portion when you say something is unparliamentary? [Translation] (Intorruptlon) SHRI MORESHWAR SAVE I want to l SW IMUKUL BALKfilSHNA WASNIK SHRI M.R. KADAMBUR (BuMana): Nirmaljf, today we are not JANARTHANAN (Tirunelvell): Sir, through 329 /^nouncernentbySpeskerNSmWfMik 7.1913 {SAKA) Televising ofLdOSO Sabha Proceedings you I would like to draw the attention of the [TranslatloiH Railway Ministry to the decision of the Government to remove the existing age old SHRI RAM V IU ^ PASWAN (Rosera): metre guage line from maniyachi junction to Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wouki like to draw your Madurai Junction, thereby a great injustice attention in brief to the problems of the Adivasis living In various parts of the country. Is done to the entirely people of southern Today, the most distressing situation is that districts of Tamil Nadu. These people will ise the condition of the Adivasis has become deprived of theirtraveiing right straight to the miserable to an extent that they are reported State Capital, Madras, so far enjoyed from to be dying of starvation at several places. the British days. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I visited Karnataka on So, under the pretext of conversion of the 20th. There Is as Gopal Gowda Katta B.G. line, the existing M.g. line should not be colony in Dadadaii village in Mysore district rsmovedtheB.G. line,from KarurtoTuticorin, where eight Adivasi boys and a woman died the new project, should be a parallel line to of starvation during the period from June 22 the existing M.G. line thereby giving the to July 22. They were rehabilitated In the facility of the new B.G. project to have a new colony there from forest. But no road leads direct link with northern parts of our country to that place. We walked three kilometres to without removing the existing M.G. line direct reach there with a joumaiist. They have not link to Madras, thereby justk» will be done means of livelihood. They wori( from dawn to to the people of the southem districts of dusk in fields as daily wage-eamers only for Tamii Nadu. three months. The daily wages of Rs. fourto a woman and Rs. five to a man 9re paM. SHRI G.M.C. BALAYOGI (Amalapuram): Sir, the recent heavy rains I am saying ail this for bringing It on andfloods in Andhra Pradesh caused heavy record. The Govemment shouM investigate damage to standing crops. The estimated whether it Is true or not. The name of the toss of crops is about Rs. 200 crorss. The woman who died is Kulamma. She was 45. Konaseema area, particularly my The chiklren who died were in the age group constituency Amalapuram in East Godavari of 2 to 5. Their names are Basava. Ratna, DIstrtot, considered to be the Rice Bowl of Mahadevi, Rajappa, Chelavi and Mara. Andhra Pradesh, faced the brunt of these These eight chiklren died of stan^atton. The heavy rains. Thousands of acres of day we reached there, we found that there agrkuiitural land were submereged in river was no school what to speak of health. They and rain waters. Many people who took drink water from a nearby pond. They have loans for purchasing fertilisers are facing tot no means of theiriivelihood. lhave just cited of problems in repaying the loans. an example here. Similariy wherever there are tribal areas in anyState,thelrplfght is the same even after 45 years of Independence. I draw the attentipn of the hon. Minister They are out ot the mainstream. This Is not for Agriculture tosee that the FCI is instructed merely a state issue. Therefore, I urge the to purchase the discoloured paddy. Government of India that it Is not a matter of Secondly, seeds pesttoktes and fertilisers any State but it is a matter of the tribais for may be supplied at subskllsed rates to the whom the Govemment shoukl chalk out farmers in the area and prOpercompensatlon programmes for their employment for the preservation of their culture and for saving may be given to the farmers to recoverfrom them from starvatton. Ail the State Chief th« toss. The proposed crop insurance should Ministers shoukl t>e Invited to discuss the be made availabto on the basis of survey severe problem of Adivasis seriously and nunrtbers of their individual land holdings, anriounce the amount of compensation to not taking district as a unit. Then only the the starvation victims. But programmes crop Insurance or toan Insurance can t>e shoukl also be chalked out to previsnt the useful to the farmers. further spread of starvation. 33^ Announcement by Speaker NOVEMBER 28.1991 Televising ofLx)kS32 Sabha Proceedings [English] Andhra Pradesh also. We have already referred to the starvation deaths in Tripura In SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE the House, Dr. Ram Chandra Dome had (Dum Dum): Mr. Speaker, Sir. since 1947 raised it last week. But there has been no we are taking prkje that 1943 famine of action, no response. Therefore, now you Bengal will not take place any nnore; it was have made this obsen/atlon. I hope, the not taking place. If the situation has turned Govemment woukitake it seriously in respect to this position that people are dying t>ecause of these starvation deaths all over India. We of starvation and that too at that end of the have also raised It. spectrum, then the tribals, woe will befall us. So, the Govemment of India must do These important matter were raised. I something about it. We cannot just allow find. Shri Arjun Singhji generally responding. these things to happen. It is shocking to hear This a very serious matter. Probably he was that even today the people are dying because not here. Others were probably dozing. But they cannot have food and because they something shouki be done. {Interruption) donot have income. Are we going back to pre-1947 days? The Government must “ MR. SPEAKER: This is not correct. respond to this matter. That is my humble Allow him to speak. request through vou. SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: Neither MR. SPEAKER: It starvation deaths the State Government nor the Central have taken place whether of Adlvasis or Govemment has taken any step to save the other persons, it is a grave matter. Let us lives of the people in Tripura. first of all know what is the fact and if it is a fact, then proper remedial measures should SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA betaken by the State Government as well as (Andaman-Nicobar Islands): The hon. the Central Government after ascertaining Member, Shri Nirmal Chatterjee has rightly the reality and the facts. spoken that after 1943 we had taken a pledge that there would be no starvation SHRI BASU DEV ACHARIA (Bankura): deaths. And the Congress Party and the Sir. in Tripura. a number of people have died CongressGovemniient, after independence, of starvation. The State Govemment has ail these years, have pursued-this polfcy. taken no steps to save the lives of tribai That is why, Sir, it is absolutely necessary people of Tripura. that when some starvation death reports are coming in. the Central Government should MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Acharia, if you enquire whether it is really starvation death have understood what I have said, then you or some other diarrhoea death or some would not have raised it again. other disease-related death. The twenty- point progranrvne andthe other programmes SHRI LAL K. ADVANI (Gandhi Nagar): which are there are nneant for the poor Mr. Speakers. Sir, it should not be confined people. By persuasion, through Jawahar only to Karnataka. Just as the Tripura inckJent Rozgar Yojana, IRDP etc., everywhere the has been pointed out, there has been a very Government has ensured that there Is no long, disturbing and harrowing article in stan/ation death. Frontline about starvation deaths In Andhra Pradesh. Therefore. the Govemment of India If there Is anything reported so far should come to Parliament with a whether It Is in the tribal area or no -tribal comprehensive scheme. area, this shouki be eqnuired into by the Government properly and they shouW report SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE it to Parliament so that once for all, it should (Bolpur); Speakers, Sir, Ram Vilasji has be clear that there is no politically motivated raised this nfiatterand he referred particularly kind of insinuation against the Govemment. to Karnataka and news has come about (interruption) 333 Announcement by Spe?a/cerAGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Televising of Lol< 334 Sabha Proceedings SHRIBASU DEB ACHARIA: Starvation indicate what kind of agency should be there death has been reported in Andhra Pradesh, for proper enquiry. in Karnataka and in Tripura. In spite of that, the Government is silent. {Interruption) MR. SPEAKER: I am not enquiring Into It. MR. SPEAKER: When important issues are raised and if ail the members stand up SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: Let there and speak, the importance of the issue is be a House Committee which will enquire lost. into. We do not know what to do in the SHRI LOKANATH CHOUDHURY matter. That is why. when it was pointed out. (Jagatslnghpur): Whenever the question of from the Chair I said, let us find out and let starvation death is raised, either this us take the measures. Even after that if you Government or any other Government have insist and persist in saying things. I do not denied it. Therefore, the whole fact of know what Is going to conne out of it. And if starvation deaths remains underthe carpet. you want to speak on that, I have no objection, This has been the habit in this country for but I am allowing Shri Sontosh Mohan Dev. several years. You already commented that it is a grave matter and that it shouW be SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: enquired into. We want the Government to Whatever charges have come, let there be set up an independent mechanism by which an enquiry and let the Government come it should ascertain the facts wherever again and report. starvation deaths take place. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Whatever MR. SPEAKER: Shri Arjun Singh is charges have conne. let there be an enquiry responding on behalf of the Government. and let the Government come again and Let him respond. report. THE MINISTER OF HUMAN SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Who will RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI inquire? (Interruption) This was raised in ARJL«N SINGH): Sir. I am very grateful to this House during the Budget Session. The you that in consonance with the wishes Government did not make any enquiry. iVhat expresses by the hon. Members, you were enquiry wr>uld you mako? kind enough to give a direction and I would assure you that direction will be carried out SHRI CHITTA BASU (Ba. as at): are fi'Mv. Now on the baste question of these happy to note that you have >?iurselt made incidents happening and how to ascertain certain remarks. the tacts and then apply the remedies, I must confess my own experience in the MR. SPEAKER: I have not made any matter Is that there is lot of difffculty in derogatory remarks! coming to the truth and I wouki like to join the House In this effort that in cases of such SHRI CHITTA BASU: The pertinent lamentable lapeses where people die of question is. who will hold the enquiry. Does starvation, as is alleged, there must be the Government propose to let the enquiry some machinery in which every one has a to be gone into by the State Government or stake. It Is not a question of my coming to any other agency? Therefore, there Is grave you with a report that I get from any State, doubt becuase the State Government i am glad that the hon. Leader of the generally do not accept their fault. Therefore, Opposition has put the entire issue in the purpose for which we have made the perspective that this does not relate to a remark will be defeated. particular State. This Is not a political issue. But the fact remains that if an allegation like Therefore, I would request you to kindly this is made, one must go to the root of the 335 Announcement by Speaker NOVEMBER 28,1991 Televising of Lok 336 Sabha Proceedings [Shri Arjun Singh] got up and said that he would certainly do it and he would try to evolve a method which matter and any lapse on account of anybody will not leave any doubt in such matters. must be addressed to immediately with Afterthat also, if you continue doing that, will whatever consequences may follow and In it be all right? this respect, I would like to assure through you the House that I will take up this matter SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV with the hon. Home Minister and also with (Azamgarh): Sir, I want to raise one matter. the Prime Minister and, if necessary. I will request them to talk to some of the Senior SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO (Dhenkanal): In Members of the House to evolve such the case of Orissa, 5000 people died of machinery so that on such issues there is no starvation. Even the Deputy Speaker had to controversy In the House and then we can get up In the House and say that the white say what has to be done. paper was misnomer. I request through you the Leader of the House to take it up with the [Translation] Leader of the Opposition and with the Prime Minister, this case of 5,000 tribals dying of SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: I could starvation in Orissa, Koraput district which have spoken about the whole nation but 1 was denied and the Deputy Speaker of the have cited an example of the place which I Orissa Assembly had to put the record visited myself on the 20th and took stock of straight. the situation. It should be inquired into and then I may be informed. MR. SPEAKER: I think hunger, life and death should be treated above politics and SHRI ARJUN SINGH: This is what I this matter should be dealt with in that have stated. manner only, wherever It takes place. In this State orthat State. Sht3 Advaniji has said the SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: It is a fact same thing and the hon. Leader has said the but you are talking of making a law. The hon. same thing. It should be. death within that Members have mentioned about such manner and if there is scope for reports according to their information. I have improvement, certainly let us apply our mind cited an example about one place only. The and evolve a method to see that such things hon. Member is citing example about Tripura. do not happen. It should be Inquired Into the report laid on the Table of the House. (Interruptions) SHRI ARJUN SINGH: I have not said SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA (Midnapore); that information wilt not be collected on what Sir, the starvation deaths, when they are Shri Paswan has stated. The information reported or alleged, may shake our would rather be collected first on that. conscience a bit, no doubt. But the point is that there are vast numbers of people in this SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: The country who are living In conditions of chronic Government should made a statement starvation. Everyday they may not be dying whether it would inform the House in this but they are living In conditions of chronic connection. Through you, we have raised starvation. With a daily wage of Rs. 4/- that the Issue. the woman was earning, what do youexpect her to eat or to give her children to eat? [EnglistH Therefore, a much rnore basic question Is involved. MR. AKER: You raised the matter. lalJowed Members to speaks. I asked MR. SPEAKER: That is exactly the the Government to look into it and to take problem that we will address to. Certainly we rennedial measures. The leader of the house willdiscuss it when We discuss the economic 337 Announcement by Spea^orAGRAHAYANA 7.1913 {SAKA) Televising of Lok 338 Sabha Proceedings situation. Bihar. Moreover. he was a close associate of Shri Jai Prakash Narayan. Geography, SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV: When history, turn of events and civilisation bind are you going to discuss It? both these countries together. It would be suicidal if these factors are ignored. Nature, MR. SPEAKER: We are going to fix the mountains and rivers have built a bridge time. between the two countries. We may utilize these sources very convenientlyforbringing SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV; We about basic changes in the living standards must give priority to this Issue. of the citizens of both the nations. The World Bank has estimated that nearly ten thousand MR. SPEAKER; We will fix the time. mega wait hydroelectricity can be generated as a boon from the Himalayas in Nepal. {Interruptions) Similarly, certain Indian rivers originate from Himalayas ranges in Nepal. These rivers are [Translation] as good as life line for North Bihar and North- East Uttar Pradesh. These rivers may prove SHRI HARI KISHORE SINGH very beneficial with the mutual cooperation (Sheohar): Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is a matter of of these two friendly countries. happiness that the Prime Minister of our neighbouring country Nepal Hon*bte Shri [English] Girija Prasad Koirala is likely to visit India on his first foreign tour very shortly. His visit is MR. CHAIRMAN: Shri Hari Kishore significant for these two neighbouring Singh, it Is Zero Hour, you cannot make a countries. In NepaFs democratic history, the speech now. Please conclude. contribution of Koirala family has been unique. [Translation] Not only Shri Matrika Prasad Koirala or SHRI HARI KISHORE SINGH: Mr. Late Shri Bisheshwar Prasad Koirala, but Chairman. Sir, my constituency is on the also their family members have been the Indo-Nepal border. The river Baghmatl source of inspiration for Nepal and for the whose origin are the golden crests of snow long democratic struggle of people of Nepal capped Himalayas. When it enters the plains but they also participated actively in India’s on its serpentine way touching the holy feet freedom struggle. of Lord Pashupatinath and pours down large amounts of water not only in the area in my 12.27 hrs. constituency but In my village Chamanpur also which sometimes proves as a boon and [SHRI P.M. SAYEED in the Chaii] sometimes as bane for the lives of the citizens of the plains of these two nations. Late Shri Bishweshwar Prasad Koriala Therefore. I would like to urge the and his elderbrother Shri Matrika Babu had Govemment to discuss decisively all the been put into Indian jails of the British points relating to the river-group of Baghmati, imperialists during decisive moments of Adhwara, Kamala Balan and Koshi and India’sfreedomstruggle. Late Bishweshwar Pancheshar and Karnali projects with the Prasad Koirala was called the Gandhi, the Hon. Prime Minister of the friendly country Jawahar and the Jai Prakash by the people Nepal during his visit to India so that both the there. nations may benefit equally in accordance with the SAARC spirit. Late Shri Bishweshar Prasad Koirala was closely associated with India's Socialist Mr. Chairman, Sir, on this occasion. I Movement. He was a pronninent offk:e bearer would like to welcome the new High of the Congress Socialist Party in my state Commissioner of Nepal. His ExceUency Shri 339 Announcement by Speaker NOV/EMBER 28,1991 Televising of Lok 340 Sabha Proceedings [Shri Haii Kishore Singh] from Punjab and Assam to kerala. The KeralaGvoernmentisfacingagreat crisis to Chakra Vastoiami and wish that during his distribute adequate quantities of rice. I tenure the friendship between India and request that the Government of India should Nepal will be strenghened further. take Immediate action to make available sufficient number of wagons as well as to •SHRI V.S. VIJAYARAGHVAN take all steps in this regard to make available (Palakkad): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I draw the sufficient quantities of rice for distribution in attention otthe House to the serious situation Kerala. arising out of the spread of Cholera in the Palakkad district of Kerala, it has already Also the Andhra boiled rice whrch is clainned to lives and is spreading to many preferred in Kerala is to be distributed there. parts of the district. The industrial belt of Kerala Government has, in fact. Increased Kanjikode. Chittur. alakkadtaluqs are badly the ration and is giving fifty kilograms of rice affected. The main reason is that there is per head, per month at a stage when the shortage of drinking water and people drink cost has gone up. I woukj urge upon the contaminated water. During Rajiv’s period, Government to give support to the Kerala we were give a technology mission for Government in this regard and to take providing drinking water in Palakkad. But the immediate measures in this regard. previous CPM Govt, did not implement and {Interruption) thus, the people did not get the benefit of the mission. [Translation] None that thisf atal epidemic is spreading SHRI SURAJ MANDAL: I may also immediate steps should be taken to arrest it. move to that side since you are not calling The centre nrTust send a study team my name. {Interruption) immediately to Kerala to find out the cause of the recurrence of Cholera, and also MR. CHAIRMAN: His name is there in suggest measures to wipe out this nnenance. the list. He has given notice. Also, the technology mission should be furtherextand and funds should be provkJed {Interruptions) so that the object of this mission could be achieved....(/nferri/pf/or?).... SHRI SURAJ MANDAL: You are not giving me an opportunity. {Interruption) [English] [English] SHRI P.C. THOMAS (Mavattupuzha): The situation In Kerala is such that it will face MR. CHAIRMAN: Ail those hon. a great crisis. Members who have given their names to the Speaker and whose names the Speaker has {Interruptions) admitted. I am only going through that list. There is no addition from my side. MR. CHAIRMAN: If your name is there I wilt call you. {Interruptions) {Interruptions) SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA RAJE (Jhalawar): 1 want to bring to the notk:e of the SHRI P.C. THOMAS; Centre has to House something which is of great take Immediate action in this regard because importance and which was reported In the of the scarcity to get wagons tor taking rice *Indian Express’three days ago. It conforms * * Translation of the mention originally made in Malayalam • 341 Announcement by SpeakerAGRAHAYAhlA 7.1913(SAKA) Televising of 342 Sabha Proceedings the exchange of hardco<^e militants for the released." release of hostages, a particular case which happened in Rajasthan Recently the Home These are quotes from the letter. Minister Shri S.B. Chavan had lambasted the National Front Government when Shri MR. CHAIRMAN: Yesterday Shri Buta Mufti Mohammed Sayeed*s daughter singh was not allowed to refer to this Rubaiya was released in exchange of some controversial matter. Kindly keep it in mind. ten'orists. But he himself has written to the Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhairon Singh SHRIMATI VASUNDARA RAJE: I have Shekhawat for the release of two harris;ore taken the permission from the Speaker. I Punjab terrorists. These were supposed to shouki be allowed to finish it because it is t>e exchanged in lieu of a relative of Shri Buta very very important. Singh, in fact, a nephew of Shri Buta Singh. The two militants whose release the tenrorists MR. CHAIRMAN: I know that; but you had demanded are under detention under should not bring in the controversial aspect the TADA Act in Rajasthan. Shri Shekhawat of It. turned down the Union Home Minister’s request because our party categorically SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA RAJE: I refuses to succumb to any pressure from have done it with the penmission of the militants. However, the hostage Shri Ranjrl Speaker. Singh w»"0 is Shri Buta Singh’s niece’s son was freed last week afterthe Centre took up MR. CHAIRMAN: I don’t think the the issue with the Punjab administration. Speaker has given you permission to bring in some controversial matter. Please avoid In a letter on 31st August 1991 to Shri such matters. Yesterday he had objected to Shekhawat the Home Minister wrote: this matter. “It is understood that the kidnappers SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA RAJE: Shri are demanding release of twoterrorists Rajendria Shekhar was asked to enquire into who are under detention of the State the matterby ShriShekhawatandthe names Government of Rajasthan for the of the two terrorists Gurnal Singh alias Ajeet release of the t>oy.’' and Dharampal Singh alias Dharma came up. Shri Shekhar told us that the two MR. CHAIRMAN: Please be brief. detainees had been involved In a daring gun-running operation. The duo were part of SHRIMATIVASUNDHARA RAJE: Yes a gang of 11 who hid arms secured from Sir. But it is very important. Pakistan in salt bags, which they then carried in trucks from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan into He says:"Kindly Instruct the poitee authorities Punjab. The report stated that it has come for expediting the release of the out of interrogation that the two terrorists t>oy from the captivity of the were active In suing the international border ten'orists of Punjab." at Jaisalmer to smuggle arms and ammunition, and that a section of the local On 29th August, Shri Buta Singh had population were provkitng support to them. written to the Home Minister saying that: Because of this Shri Shekhawat turned down the Unk>n Home Minister's request. "I talked to Shri Shekhar, DG. Rajasthan Police, who informed me We wouki like to remind the House that that these two tenx)rists were detained at the time when the Janta Government was under TADA for their alleged under pressure to release Mufti Mohammed Involvement in arms smuggling. The Sayeed*s daughter, there was a huge hue kkfnappers have threatened to kill the and cry by the Congress Party about a boy unless these two tenrorists are particular polrcy laid down. The Congress 343 Announcement by Speaker NOVEMBER 28,1991 Televising of Lok3U Sabha Proceedings [Shrimati Vasundhara Raje] MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Khurana, you must know that when I am on my legs, you cannot do that. If you do not conskjer the argued then that the ruling National Front ruling given by the Chair, how can I do It? I was putting pressure and was putting have called the fomner Speaker to speak personal Interest above the national interest. and you cannot disturb him like this, now, I wonder about this kind of dual policy. Shri RabI Ray. Because this is a very very serious matter concerning Rajasthan where two very major [Translation] terrorists are involved, I would like to know whether, with this kind of duality of poircy. SHRI RABI RAY (Kendrapada): Mr. Whether they will be able to cany out what Chairman. Sir, I woukJ like to raise an issue they profess. So. I would like your direction whteh Is not on^ of national but of international on this. Sir. importance. House has already expressed its unanimous opinion on the issue but it is [Translation] a matter of deep concern that Aung San Suu who is recipient of Nobel Peace Prize and a SHRi MADAN LAL KHURANA (South citizen of our neighbouring Country Burma Delhi): Mr. Chairman. Sir, I'tp&ve also given and who is likely to become Prime Minister a notice. What I want to say is that it has or Head of State after elections, is still appeared in the Indian Express and it is a languishing in jail. Through you. I would like very serious matter. I support whatever has to submit that Government had remained been said now. silent about her release till she was awarded [English] Nobel Prize but it is a matter of hapiness that now the Prime Minister has issued a statement pleading for her release. SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA (Pall): Ask the Home Minister to make a statement. Mr. Chairman, Sir, through you I would like to draw the attention of the House as well MR. CHAIRMAN: You cannot go on like as of the whole country^lo the fact that her this. husband Shri Michael Aris, a visiting {Interruptions) Professor in harvard University has issued a statement to the effect that he had not MR. CHAIRMAN: You are not allowed received any con-espondence from his wife to speak like this. Kindly take your seats. Shrimati Aung San Suu for the last sixteen Even in Zero Hourthere is a procedure to be months. I would like to know from the followed. Please resume your seats. Government whether Prime Minister considers it enough to issue a statement in {Interruptions) favour of her release? Countrymen have so far no knowledge about her release. Sir. you MR. CHAIRMAN:Pleasedon*tinterrupt. must be knowing that as to how the Army Junta Government has violated all human- {Interruptions) rights in Burma and though Aung San Suu’s party won the majority in the elections but MR. CHAIRMAN: You cannot t^lk like she was not allowed to come in power. We that. Kindly be seated when 1 am on my legs. all know as also the whole world that U.S. There is a procedure to be followed even Govemment Is supporting her. Even though during Zero Hour. The Speaker has already Aung San Suu |s being backed by U.S. laid downsome policy and you have to adopt Government even then military junta ft. Please t>e seated. You are not allowed to Government has not yet released her. dolikethat(< \ Mr. Chairman, Sir, we all know that {Interruptions) China is supporting Military Junta. Therefore, 345 AtmouneBmentbySpeakerfilSMHAyMiA 7.1913 (SAKA) Televbkig ofLokSAB Sabha nvceeOngs through you, I would like to appeal to the festivity in Tamil Nadu. Central Government to wake up from Its deepsiumtorandkeeping in view the cordial it is high time the Gkwemment of India relaQonsthatbothcountries had been having think In temre of increasing the rice quota to tor centuries, the Government, the people tide over the food problem in the State and the parliament of this country should caused by the floods. At least the take InRlative In Its own interest In seeking Gtovemment of India should maintain the the release of Aung ;San Suu so that present level of allocation of 81,000tonnes. democracy is once again restored there. It is a must If not at least increasing It. Therefore, I wouM liketosubmitto the Prime Through you, I would urge upon the Minister that he shoukJ not remain content Government to give an assurance to the just with issuing a statement seeking here people of Tamil Nadu that rice quota will not release but shouki use diptomatte: pressures be diminished and it should be increased. so that she may became Head of the State. It Is a matter of concern that a Nobel Prize MR. CHAIRMAN: Shree Sidnal. recipient is not being released. Our Govemment shouM take positive steps to {Interruptions) secure here release particularly at a time when the Prime Minister of China is to pay a SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY visit to this country in near future and China (Katwa); Kindly look to this side. is supporting the Military junta there. At this (Interruptions) Kindly alk>w me some time. juncture Prime Minister can take up this llnterrufAtons) issue with the Chinese Prime Minister so that both can demand her release. This is a MR. CHAIRMAN: You are going to question of intemattonal importance and the reduce the time. whole House is demanding her release. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: Sir, lEngKsfa it is a very important matter. We are saying that we have not raised this matter properiy SHRI K.V. THANGKABALU to create international opinion to secure the (Dharmapuri): Honourable Chairman, Sir, release of the Burmese leader who is In jail. this is a veiy serious matter affecting three Now It is really painful to see that. poorpeopie of Tan^l Nadu. Majority of people In Tamil Nadu get their rice through public MR. CHAIRMAN: You wffl get the time. distribution system. Unterruptkms) The Central Government has now SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: No, communicated to the Tamil Nadu no. (Interruptions) What Is that? We have a Govemment its deciston to cut down the duty. We have a moral Responsibility. We Central rice quota from December, 1991 are a democracy. from the present level of 81,000 tonnes to 65,000 tonnes. At a time when more than 3 MR. CHAIRMAN: Who denies that, Mr. lakh hectares of standing paddy c n ^ have Saifuddin Choudhury? been washed away by therscentflobds, this cut in rice quota woukl seriously affect the SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY:That Is what you are going to do. poor and connmon man. MR. CHAIRMAN: We are calling in an The tiarvest festival Pongal is to be orderiy manner. celebrated in Tamil Nadu In January and w ^ no hanrest due to the ftoods and with SHRI SAIFl^DIN CHOUDHURY: You this cut in rice quota, there woukl be no aretakingothernHmersalso. {MmupUons) 347 Aim ounom w ai^ Speaker NOVEMBER 28,1991 Tele¥Mtg of Lok 346 S3bhB ProcGGdinos {^rtSaifuddlnChoudhury] SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: No. (IntenvpUon^ Let it continue. What it is coming out of that? [bitrnnpOons) MR. CHAIRMAN: Please stt down. MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Salfuddln (Intem^ions) Choudhury, this is Zero Hour, it has also t)een regulated here. You know it. SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE: May I point out to you. Sir, that you are not SHRi SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: You bound by any list when you are on the Chair? are a wise man. You know that matter Is YoucanappiyyourdiscretkMi. {IntenupOon^ Important SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: You MR. CHAIRMAN: ido notknowwhether are the speaker now. [Intenuption^ i am wise or not. ' SHRI LAL K. ADVANI: I think. Sir, this {Intempttons) does merit yourkindattentionthough it is not on the schedule. A matter has been raised MR. CHAIRMAN: You see, this is by the f o ^ r Speaker, Shri Rabi Ray. It is arranged in an orderly manner. I am going an important matter on whteh the whole accordingly. House feels agitated. {Interruptions) Therefore, Mr. Somnath Chatterjee or Mr. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE Saifuddin Choudhury or I would like to (Bolpur): There are some issues on which all associate myself wtth the views expressed skies wish to respond. This is one of the by Shri Rabi Ray because a military junta issues, Sir. We want to support that. It has been there in spite of the fact that the should tie made known to the Government people have elected some representative. and to the people. (IntenufAions) This is a Andthey are indetention. If the whole House common issue. That is what I am saying. associates, thenthatwouM also have effect So, we wouM like to know the Governmenf s MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Chatterjee, in the stand. morning, you might have met the Hon'ble Speaker. Zero Hour is also accordingly MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Advani, what I regulated. He has ghren most of the names. suggested was this. Since I called another What I am calling here is according to his hon. member, lethimfinish. Idldnotsaythat judgment. I am not calling on my own. I am I will not give any chance. To that extent my only calling according to the order given. friend Mr. Saifuddin Choudhury Oould not {bitanupttons) have patience and that is the whole trouble. Now, when I have called him, let jiim finish. SI«ISAIFUDDINCHOUDHURY:Even I am also like you, a Member here for long. in the past. It had happened that even I knowthe mood of the House. Accordingly, names were not there. But on an important we will go ahead. issue, other Members are alknved. (Intempliohs) MR. CHAIRIMAN: That is true. SHRI S.B. SiimAL (Belgaum): Sir, It Is (tntem^Mons) leamt that the trade untonists will be gobig on strike tomomm because of the mis M R CHAIRMAN: Do you mean to say that those matters whksh are now detailed conceived kJea about the pubik: sector and here ar^'less important? its poUcy. Despite the darffkation ghmn by responsible persons of the Government of (kttUTUpttoo^ bKfla, it may not create any impact on the 349 Xnnoufwemsnf ty S^)ea>(eiAORAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA) Televtoktg ofLokSSO SablaProoeeiMttgs strike of the tiade unions caBed on all-india the matter remained shelved for ten kMig basis. This strMce is estimated to cause a years. It was again consktored in 1989-90. loss of Rs. 300Cfores. This ioss is too heavy I raised this issue again and again. The then for the country to afford at this juncture. I Railway Minister assured me that the survey request the hon. Speaiter to appeal, on was being conducted and theywere thinking behalf of the House, to the trade unionists to onposHlve lines. Thlsrailway lineisproposed call off the stiilce Immediately and come to to t>e laM down from Lalitpur to SIngraully in the negotiatton table to talk with the SIdhI district. I have heM talks with 0ie Government to save the heavy loss. concerned officials. Many assurances have (tntem^itions) been given both verbally and In writing but no survey has yet been started. [Trans/iatfon] Hon. Chairman, Sir, since both these SHRI MUMTAZ AISISARI (Kodarma): districtsfall under my constituency, therefore, Mr. Chairman, Sir, the international Trade on behalf of the people of my constituency, Fair, which is oiganized every year in Pragati I wouM like to draw the attention of the Maldan, has Its own importance. People Govemment to this problera Here I woukl from all parts of the country as also from the like to emphasis thatformer Railway Minister wortd visit the Fair. In Himachal Pradesh had given me assurances to the effect that Pavilion apple juice, the date of use of which the survey would be conducted and Rad explored was sokl as a result of which Govemment was thinking on positive lines people contracted various diseases and had about the project. Therefore, through you I to be hospitalised A complaint to this effect wouM like to inform the Govemment that we was lodged in the nearest polk»-statlon but woukido our besttoget budgetary allocattons It was disclaimed by the police authorities this year for Lalitpur-Singraully line even if that they had any information in this regard we have to resort to agttationforthispurpose. whereas a copy of the complaint was We will get this line at any cost. We woukf available with the complainant. This is very adopt do or die attitude. (InierrupOons) bad on the part of the Home Ministry. West Bengal has enacted a legislation to the SHRI PHOOL CHAND VARMA effect that if some food artksles are found to (Shajapur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, if a debate be contaminated the person responsible starts on this topte other matters will renain shall be liable to life-imprisonment. Similar undiscussed. WouM we g ^ any chance to law should be enacted here so as to speak? safeguard the life and property of the people. Otherwise, it wHI give a bad impression MR. CHAIRMAN: This is not a jdebate. about the country to the foreigners who win You please be seated. I have assured you get a negative i^ u re of this country. Our that you woukJ get an opportunity. Govemment is maintaining silence towards such an incfclents insoMng Intemationai [EngHst^ Trade Fair. I wouM liw to draw the attention of the whole country to such incidents. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: I Govemment shouM take stringent actions think you for giving me time, and including against the poKce officers responsible for me, other Members also wUi be interested in showing laxity in this case and also ensure associating themselves wlththlsv6iy serious that the name of Intemationai Trade Fair Is matter that has been raised by hori. Shif not spoiled. Rabi Ray. Burma is a country in our neighbourhood and asademocratlccountry, KlA«ARi UMA BHARTI (Khajuraho): we are concerned that the elected Mr. Chakman, Sir, a survey was conducted mpresentah/es them, are given their due forlq^Lallpur-SingrauHiailwaylineduring power. The Military Junta usurped power the iBgbne of Janta Party in 1979-80. Then and the people's leader is In jail, suffering a 351 Announoement by Speaker NOVEMBER28,1991 TetavlsingjXLakSSZ SaUte PneoodhtQS tShil Saiffuddin Choudhury] of internal affairs. ttyouaHowmetosiqfM. It relates to the flagrant vtolqHon of human loL How can we help the people of Burma? rights and human rights have nofronUerB of It IB not a question of interfering in the affairs their own. It relates to the blatant negatkm of of another country, it has a got a universal the people's mandate and tt relates to the aspect. As a democratic country, we cannot denial of the bask: principle of parfiamentary remain slient when denucracy is being aBmocracy. butchered in another country. We can play a role in terms of creating an intemationai 13.00 hrs. opinion. We can also make thaintemationai community more active in really ensuring Therefore, Sir, it Is notthequestton of... that the Military Junta is defeated and the people are given back their power, in this MR. CHAIRMAN: We are notdiscussbig Sir.asaieadingcountryofdenrocracy, India the whole Issue. The hon. Member has has a big role to play. Though a statement suggested something and you can make has comefrom our Prime Minister, Ithink we some points only because other Members shouki really make ouroplnlon felt in a nwre also want to speak on this. vigorous way In the Intemattonal community and In other for a and ensure the people of SHRI CHITTA BASU: This Parfiament Burma get a democratto governance to certainly wants to uphokl the human rights, deckle their destiny the fundamental principles of pariiamentary democracy and the principle of peoples' ,SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV mandate. Therefore, Sir, it is an appropriate (Azamgarh): It Is natural that the House is case that this Parfiament expresses Its expressing Its concern. Out Govemment’s opinion and demands the release of Suukyi poltey has also been veiy well known that we and restoration of democracy In Burma by are in favour of a derpoei^toally elected allowing the elected representatives to House and we desire that the people's resume the Parilanl^nt. representatives shouMtoaltowedtofunction freely. I will suggest one thing. L«t the hon. [TranslaUorii Speaker call a meeting of the leaders of all political parties and let our House really SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Mr. express Its unaninraqsopintononthis. Since Chairman. Sir, i wouM Hke to associate the elected House Is ^ot being allowed to myself and m/ party with the sentiments function in Burma, it wHIbe goodlf an appeal expressed by the former Speaker In this fromthis House goesthere and it will certafaily House. Prime Minister has also .expressed have a greater weightage. This Is my his views In this regard. We are of the view suggestion and if the Govemment has no that if we convey our feelings by passing a ob]ectk>n, this can be the unanimous opinion resolutton in this House It wouM not be of this House. (Interruption^ conshJered interference Inthls intemataffalrB of any country. The Govemment has been SHRICHITTA BASU (Barasat): I think eleded there. Therefore, It is a questkin of the last year's Report of the External Affairs- Democracy and Human righlsandthe House Ministry of our Govemment has mentioned is unanimous on these pi^ts; I wouM llte to onlythedevetopments In Burma. It is not the submit that it wouM be agood indfeathMi. if questkin of interference in the Internal affairs we pass a resolutkm in tt)ls House. (rf any foreign country. As we do not want that t h ^ shouki be any interference from {E n g m any sources into Ourintemai affairs, naturally we also |do not want to interfere in the SHRIBHCX£NDRAJHA(MadhtA»ni): Internal srififairs of other countries. But Sir, S |r. I wouU Hke to associate my party, the theevents Bumnarenotmeretyaquestton Communist !>artyoflnda,wttithesentknents 353 6y ^ma«r«MQRAHAYANA 7.1913 (S4K4) T^evfaktg o/LokSS* SaU)a Proceedings expressed by my friend Shrl Rai>i Ray. Mrs. with the people of Burma as far as the Aiqnsaon S u u l^ father was along with situation in that country is concerned. But me in 1'940 at Ramgarh because before we must proceed with the caution twcause 1937 we were under the same rule. So, we we have a long twrder with Burma. We have have got that heritage also. Loitanaya Tiiait insurgency for so many years in the States wrote Gita Rahasya in Mandeiay Jail and bordering Burma. Bahadur Shah Zaffar was In prisoned there. We havegotaH these relations with them. In But as far as they are concern^ we addition, demociacy or the murder of it has must see that whatever actton we take we Itschain maction. We have always preferred shouM not partteipate actton which will democratic nile. So. wherever there is an damagethe nattonal interest {bttem^nOon^ assault on the democracy-whether we gain or lose we must stand fortt. You must, as the SHRi SUDHIR SAWANT: Are you presiding officer of the House today, take asking for a speclfte actton? the unanimous opinion of the House and this should be made iuiown to the countries of , SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Not the world. We want her release and action. restoration of the democratic rule in Burma. SHRi SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: SHRI MAI40RANJAN BHAKTA: Sir, I Dipiomatk: actton. fully endorse and associate myself with the hon. former Speaker of this House. He has SHRI SUDHIR SAWANT: As far as the raised a ve^ inportant issue. Sir, India has House and the people are concemed, we always expressed its solidarity for the agree that we must express our solkiarity. democratki people of the worid, wherever It But we shoukl not take any actton which may be and more so for the people of wouM precipitate and affect our nattonal Burma. Interest Sir, I come from a place which is very MR. CHAIRMAN:JtwouM request the near to Burma. I wouki like to infomn the Parliamentary Affairs Minister to react to House that in recent days when many this. incidents had taken place wiwre the people of Burma weie repressed by the Burmese THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE military. Junta, Iknow how the Government MINISTRYOFPARLIAMENTARYAFFAIRS of India expressed its sympathies for these AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LAW. JUSTICE AND COkXPANYAFFAnS(SHRIRANQARAJAN Sir. that Is why I wouU Hke to request KUMARAMANGALAM); Mr. Ohaimran, Sir. that In these conditkms, the Government wedefiniteiy join b) the sentiments e>q)ressed and particuiaiiy the hon. Speaker shoukl by the whole House unaninmusly on the formulateaRasohilkMi and the entire House questton thata country which was really a can unaninwusly adopt It. It shoukl go to al part (rf us before independence, with urtiom over the worid flnt the-Indian people have we have ail fought, many of our sentor expressed thek- soUdarity for the peq>le of freedom fighters came from that country Burma for the resoratton of democracy in and to see that the elected representatives that country. are real^ not altowed to do their du^ in a democratic form is rather unfortunate. But SHRI SUDHn SAWANT (Rs^pur): I howexadiythe Resoiwtton shoukl bedradtod fuVy agree wlHi the hon. Members that the b) a unanimous form and whether It shoukl situation in Burma is of a very serious come from the Chair or whether It shoukl concern, lajsoagrsethat this Houseandthe come from the Government which is people of Indta should express soiMarlty something which we shoukl discuss. If ^AnnouncementbySpe^ NOVEMBER28.1991 te lemngotU^SSa SaMa Proceedings [ShriRangarajan Kumaramangalam] Supreme Court has also rejected the appeal of the management against it. Even then possible, in the Speakers' Chamber and we management is not following the orders of can definitely move a Resolution. I am sure the Supreme Court. the Leaders will agree, I would like to urge the Government to MR. CHAIRMAN: I think we will leave at give up its rigki attitude and accept the that. In the Speaker’s Chamber, the Leaders demands of the employees in Public interest of allthe Parties will assemble andthen draft so that the printing of notes may start again. a Resolution and the House can adopt It I would like the Govemment to take actton unanimously. against the management for violating the orders of the High Court and the Supreme {Interruptions) Court and the demands of the employees shouki be accepted immediately with a view SHRIMUKUL BALKRISHNA WASNIK: to end the strike. My notice was tor a ditterent question. (Interruptions) I have given a notice for a [English] different question. {Interruptions) SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE [Translation] (Bolpur): An hon. ment>er from the Ruling Party has made certain observationb SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: regarding the strike whkdi is going to take (Shajapur); Mr. Chairman, Sir, through you, place tomorrow, industrial strike. And it has I woukj like to draw the attention of the been commented that It Is not in the national Government to a matter of urgent public interest. I want to make the position very importance. The printing of notes in Bank clear. Note Press, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh has been suspended frequently. During the last MR. CHAIRMAN: You want to say that month of September printing work rernained it is the national interest suspended tor twenty nine days as the employees went on strike. This press prints SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: It is the notes of higher denomination of Rs. 50/ in the national interest because the policy - Rs. 100/- and Rs. 500/-. In both the shifts against which this industrial strike has been about 2500 employees are worthing. called and Is going to be hekJ is against the interest of this country. There Is a total sell At present printing of notes has suffered out;thereisatotalsurrenderoftheeconomk 2 set back due to the strike restored to by the independence of the country to the supervisors w.e.f. 10.11.91. Only 15 lakh multinationals and the IMF. {Interruptions) notes are being printed daily instead of sixty lakh notes. At represent sale and purchase Unemployment is increasing; inflation of Soyabean and cotton is in full swing in is rising in this country. Factories have been Malwa region and a» a result of shortage of closed down. Stekness is increasing in big notes, bank-offidials and traders are industries. So far as prices are concemed, facing great difficulties. they are soaring. Nothing has taken place except this country's dignity has been I would like to know from Government mortgaged td the foreign countries and the the reason for not accepting the demands of IMF. the employees? Why are they forced to resort to strike again and again? Madhya I would appeal through you to the Pradesh High Court has ordered that Government that they shouki see reason overtime allowance be paid at double rates and change and withdraw this dangerous, under section 51 of Factories Act and anti people, anti-national policy so that the 357 Announcement by SpeakerAGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAM) Televising ofLok 358 Sabha Proceedings strike can be averted and the people of this SHRI RANGARAJAN country can at least have a little stake in the KUMARAMANGALAM; Mr.Chairman, lam country's future and the progress. What is sure, tomorrow, they would have again happening today? {Interruptions) another replay. (Interruptions) MR. CHAIRMAN; You have taken more SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: We than one minute. must give effect to the voice of the people outside; we must express their views In this SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: The House. You are a minority Govemment; working class and the common people of don't forget that. You do not represent this country are under a serious challenge majority of people in this House. (Intenvption) and threat and they will fight and fight till the end until they are victorious. (Interruption) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MR. CHAIRMAN; I will not allow you to DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF convert this issue into a debate. Will you YOUTH AFFAIRS ANDSPORTSANDTHE kindly be seated? DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT) (KUMARI MAMATA (Interruptions) BANERJEE): You ask them what they have done In Bengal. They have finished SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA; The everything. Now they want to finish the wori(lng-class does not want this strike. It is whole country. (Interruptions) a political strike; It is motivated by political parties; it Is to malign the Government. The SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE: wori^ing-class is not against this Industrial The prfces have gone up by 20 per cent. poltey; they do not want to go on strike; It is (Interruptions) This is what is happening in the political parties which want it; it is their India. You will agree that it is an insult to our manoeuvring; they want to take a political country and it is against that insult that we leverage out of it. (/nterrupf/ons) The Eastem are going on strike on the 29th. Europe have seen how the entire ecconomic system has been broken down because of (Interruptions) the sO’Cailed progressive policies? (Interruptions) MR. CHAIRMAN: Will you kindly listen? MR. CHAIRMAN: This matter is also SHRI RANGARAJAN not going to be debated. Now the hon. KUMARAMANGALAM: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I Minister wants to react to It. am a little surprised that those who talk of democratic norms do not believe in allowing (Interruptions) free right of expression. I find that I have just now been strangled by loud voices of senior MR. CHAIRMAN; This is Zero Hour. At members on the other skie. This is a very One O' clock, we ought to have adjourned serious matter, the matter which has been the House for lunch, but we are continuing raised by Shri Somnath Chatterjee. I think it foranother matter which was brought before is necessary to draw the attention of the the House by the former Speaker. Therefore, House through you that when we came to every section of the House expressed its Government the economk: situation of the opinion. We have taken a decision also. Let country was dire. We had a situation where us not convert this issue to be a matter to be the balance of payments position was crltk^al. discussed by every section of the House. SHRI SRIKANTA JENA (Cuttack): That Now. the Minister is on his legs. Let us is because of the wrong polteles pursued for hear him whatever he wants to say. the last ten years. 359 A nnouncemmt by Speaker NOVEMBER 28.1991 Etodfon to CofflmttMJoM 360 Comm/ttee on Offices of Profit SHRI RANGARAJAN MR. CHAIRMAN: Now, Motion for KUMARAMANGALAM: I do not want to Election to Comntlttee. blame anyone at this moment, who was at fault and who is not at fault, statistics and (kiierruption^ history wHi speak of it But as at the moment, we have made it extremely dear, the Prime Minister has, and so has every otberMlnister concerned, that there is no attempt eltherto ELECTION TO COMMITTEE de-natlonalise the put>licsectororto privatise it. (kitem^tons) 13.19 hrs. MR. CHAIRMAN: Please let him say Joint Committee on Offices of Profit whatever he wants to say. [Engum SHRI NIRMAL KANTICHATTERJEE; Today there is a report on ITDC. SHRI CHIRANJI LAL SHARMA (Kamai): I beg to move: (Intem^ions) MR. CHAIRMANa MR. CHAIRMAN: No running MR. CHAIRMAN: The questton is: commentary, please. That the members of this House do SHRI RANGARAJAN proceed to elect in the manner required KUMARAMANGALAM: All I am saying is. by sub-rule (3) of Rule254of the Rules that it is in the interest of the public sector, of Procedure and Conduct of Business it is in the interest of industry, in the interest in Lok Sabha, one member from of woikingdassesthat you do not encourage among themselves, to serve as a or support the proposed strike tomorrow, because the strike tomorrow will only memberof Joint CommitteeonOfftees strengthen the hands of those who are of Profit for the unexplrad portion of campaigningconsciousiyagainstthe working the term of the Committee vibe Shri classes and against the pubik: sector. If you C.K. Kuppuswamy resigned from the wartt to and if you are interested in ensuring Committee.’ effteiency, all that we are saying is that unviabie .units must be made viable. We are The rrwOon was adopted not saying that they shouM be closed down. (Interrufriions) 361 a A a Report AORAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) B.A.C. Report^KS. 13.20 hn. K It Is not mentioned In the Revised List of Business. It should come tomorrow. BUSINESS ADVISORY CX3MMITTEE EigMRoport MR. CHAIRMAN: It was aUoyrad by the Speaker. You will not be losing your r^ht [E n g m (Internpttons) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRYOFPARLIAMENTARYAFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHRI RANGARAJAN MINISTRY OF LAW. JUSTICE AND KUMARAMANGALAM: Histly. I would Hke COMPANY AFFAIRS(SHRIRANQARAJAN to clarify that the Business Advisory KUMARAMANGALAM): Sir, I beg to move: Committee Motion nwvedelthert^ me or by one of the other members of the Business That this House do agree with the Advisory Comintttee is normally put In the Eighth Report of the Business Advisory ListofBusinessbytheLokSabhaSecietarlaL Committee presented to the House on It Is a fact that ft Is not put In the Revised Ust the 27th November. 1991.’ of Business. I did also notice It oiginally. But the Speedwrdid agree thatthis Is an oversight MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: and then permitted It. Hovvever, since the That this House do agree with the Meinbdrs feel that they would like to have Eighth Report of the Business Advisory prior nottee. it may be put again tommorrow. Committee presented to the House on There Is no problem In that the 27th November. 1991.' MR. CHAIRMAN: It is ail right. SHRI RAM NAIK(Bombay-North): Mr. Chairman. Sir I am on a point of order. Now the House stands adjourned to meet again at 2.30 p.m. MR. CHAIRMAN: What is yourpoint of order? 13.23 hrs. SHRI RAM NAIK: Sir. this item is not in the Revised List of Business. Ttw lok S M a then ad^umed tor Lunch MR. CHAIRMAN: This is an additional t i t thirty rn in u iB S past Fourteen of the Item. This has been pennlttedbytheSpealwr. Clock {htterruf^ions) SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE The Lok Saliha re-assembled t^ t e r U i^ (Dum Dum): Sir, it has not been mentioned at thirty-five irUnutes past Fourteen of the In the Revised List of Business. Suddenly. It Ctock croppedup. It is happening almost everyday. TTils cannot be put today. This Is a routine matter and it ought to have been mentioned [MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER In the In the List of Busin9ss..(kttem^>tk>ns) Chan SHRI RAM NAIK: Sir. we have to give [Engtsh] notice for Vt\eL..(Mem4Mon^ MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE: win now take up Matters under Rule 377. 36a Ma tters Under Ruh NOVEMBER 28, 1991 Matters Under Rule 364 1AJ3SM2 hrs. spite of the assrance of the concerned authority, the Doordarshan facilities MATTERS UNDER RULE 377 withdrawn from Sambalpur have not yet been restored, in addition to restoring these (i) Neod to provicto a doublo track facilities, immediate steps should be taken on Banglore Tumkur Railway to establish a full fledged TV Centre at line Sambalpur Including studio facility and low powertransmltters be set up one at Deogarh lE n g m and another at Pallahara without delay. SHRI C.P. MUDAU GIRIYAPPA: Sir, [Translation] Bangalore-TumkurRailway linetis one of the most Important lines in Kamataka State. (III) Need to set up sugar units at Holy Shrine ‘Siddaganga' Mutt is in Tumkur. Nawabgan] and Meergan], HMT Factory and many other industries are Bareilly Uttar Pradesh. situated there. Tumkur Is also an important centre of Educatiori and culture. There are many educational institutions including an [TranslaUon] engineering college and three B.Ed. Colleges. Many Government employees as SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR well as businessmen who live in Tumkur (Bareilly): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, BareiHy depend upon this railway route. is a leading sugarcane producing area. The demand to issue letters of Intent for setting More than ten pairs of Express and up of sugar-mllis In Nawabgan] Is long Passenger Trains are running dally on this standing one I have written letters to many Bangalore-Tumkur Single line and doubling Ministers of Central Government in this of this vital line Is pending forthe last several regard. At preesent the sugar-mills are only years. lnfact,traln]oumey between Banglore consuming twenty percent of the total and Tumkur Is Inconvenient due to heavy sugarcane yiekf of Bareilly district. Since rush in compartments andfrequent crossing sugar-cane Is the chief cropof Bareilly sothe of trains. The railway department Is not able farmers of Bareilly suffer financial loss. to introduce any new train on this line either Approvals have already been accordes for from Bangalore to Mangalore of from setting up sugar-mllis In private sector and Bangalore to Dhanwar. Uttar Pradesh Government has sent their recommendations to the Central The length of this line between Bangalore Government in this regard. and Tumkur Is only 34 kms and the total expenditure does not exceed 30 crores of Keeping in viewthe needs of thefarmers rupees. of the region I would like to uige the hon. Industiy Ministerto accord priority to issuing I, therefore, urge upontheGovemment do letters of intent for setting up on sugar to take up this worit during the current mills there. financial year and to complete it at the earliest (hr) Need to feed STD Code No. 062731 In the computer to (II) NeedtosetupafullfledgedT.V. provide proper STD facility Centre at Sambalpur and low between Delhi and Jhanjharpur power Transmitters at Deogarti In Madhubanl distriet, Bihar and Pallahara in Orissa SHRI DEVENDRA PRASAD SHRI SRIBil^LLAV PANIGRAHI YADAV(Jhan]haipur): Mr. Deputy Speaker. (Deogarh): Sir, it is a matter of regret that in Sir, with the installation of Telephone 365 /Matters UndarRulo AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Matters Und^Ruto 366 Exchange In the Jhanjharpur sutKllvislon of The local trains of Bombay, run by the Madhubani district of Bihar since May 1991, Westem Railway, presently run up to only S.T.D. faciiities have become avaiiabie in Virar. As such, the prople living beyond Virar Jhanjhatpuf. But this f aciiity is avaiiabie oniy and up to Dahanu Road have to suffer a k>t. one way. The S.T.D. Code Number for Large number of workers who cannot afford Jhanjharpur is 062731 from Deihi and other to leave in the metropolitan city of Borrt>ay places. This number has not yet been fed in are living In these areas and thelroniy mode the computer. As a result, S.T.D. contact on of transport Is the rail. However, in the telephones to Jhan]haipuris missing causing absence of local trains, they have to spend great Inconvenience to the reprresentatives three to four hours daily commuting to their of the people, officials and general public. place ofwork and back. Sometimes they are stuck up for even more time. Therefore, I, therefore, urge uponthe Govemment there is urgent need for the extension of tofeed immediately S.T.D.CodeNo.062731 k)cal trains run by the Westem Railway In in the Computer to provide proper S.T.D. Bombay up to Dahanu Road for mitigating facility between Delhi and other places to the sufferings of the common man. Jhanjharpur keeping in view the public interest. (vll) Need to recognise Malabar Rebellion of 1921 as Freedom (v) Need for early solution to Struggle andtoprovlde freedom Jharkhand problem fighters pension to those who participated In that movement SHRI SURAJ MANDAL (Godda): Mr. Deputy Speai Finance Minister has given some economic Sir, one of the very Important Issues incentives to fly-ash units. raised here was that of noise pollution. I entirely agree with the Members that this Is SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHEFUEE: It perhaps on^ area of pollution which Is most should be Implemented quickly In Kolaghat. suffered and least perceived. Noise can irritate, annoy, interrupt sleep. Increase SHRI KAMAL NATH: O.K. The Ganga stress, disrupt concentration and even Action Plan was started in February. 1985. damage one's health. It affects all of us in This problem of pollution of rivers was one way or the other. While nrx)st people accept that this is a very grave problem, perceived and felt very strongly by our late noise is one of the biggest polluters, it is very Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi and it was difficult to mitigate this pollution. We have under his Chainmanship that the Central Ganga Authority was set up. The object of notified standards and gukjelines have been the Ganga Action Plan is to intercept and framed by us. I have personally written to the divert the wastage flowing into the river with Chief Ministers to enforce the provisions particularly In the vicinity of hospitals, schools a view to improve the water quality and and residential areas. I am aware that convert it into a resource for sciculture loudspeakers blare, out all night with no irrigation and methane gas production for concern f orthe average pubik:. Govemment energy generation. It Is also aimed at ensuring the biotic diversity of the nverto augment its Is prepared to consider even more stringent production particularly, the fish resources. measures. I shall be looking'at even more stringent measures of noise pollution because Ithinkwe have to haveconskieratlon Under the Ganga Action Plan. Phase I. tor other members in the neighborhood as 25 major towns were taken up for pollution members of society. abatement works. These towns were selected on the basis of population. The SHRI MUKUL BALKRISHNA prk>ritisation of Phase II of the Ganga Action Plan will be done on scientific criteria WASNIK(Buldana): In fact will this law be depending upon pollution loads and applicable to Parliament also? requirements of designated best-use quality of river water. SHRI KAMAL NATH: It Is for the Parliament to decide. I certainly have with me notes of what the Members* suggestions are with regard SHRI E. AHAMED (Manjerl): This law to what they have stated on where the shoM also be applrcable during the time of Ganga Action Plan should be extended to elections \oo.{tnterruptions) and, more than anything, I am very acutely aware that this needs to be done and we SHRMATII VASUNDHARA RAJE would extend the same strategy which we (Jhalawar): A pertinent point was raised have in Phase I to other rivers and water about noise pollution. But you just mentioned bodies in our River Action Plan as distinct that you will be discussing this with the State from the Gange Action Plan and I assure the Chief Ministers»What about Delhi Itself? in t e r s that Government will give highest Place like Ashram Chowk. Ring Road and conskleration to their suggestions. various other places also are prone to this. I think In this House itself It was nnentioned In Phase I. there are very detailed at one time. The hon. Minister Shri Jagdish figures. There is improvement in the water Tytler saki that he was making great efforts quality and in the water standards where this to see that traffk: wouki be diverted in such Plan went into operation. I have the figures. a way that this noise pollution would be If any Member wants. Iwill give him. Butlwlll dropf^. He also sakI certain safeguards 377 Wator(Pmvwitkm and AGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA) Contml oT PtOtMm) 378 Cess (Amendment) B it would be used. I would like to know If you of Central andStataPoflutionContioiBoaidB. would l>e able to get this thing going and Suggestions have been made and rightly so going soon because the level of pollution - • that eminent sdentists be nontinated to noise and otherwise hasgrown beyond beHef these Boards. Iwrtshtoinfomithe MentMrs tti Delhi Itself. that already we have several sdentists and technocrats on these boards, but i shall bear SHRI KAMAL NATH: Undoubtedly, It the suggestions of the Mentwrs In mind, has grown very much In Delhi itself. As I said and if necessary, we shaU reconstlttde the earner, I had written to all Chief Ministers Central Pollution Control Board to malw It induding the U. Governor of Delhi. There mors effective In the changed context today are certain really noisy areas in Delhi. One In meeting thechallenges of the newpoOdes of the areas was mentioned by the hon. and implementing the strategy i^ich I have Member. Noise poHution has grown very outlined. Similarly, advice will be given State acutely in these places. As I said, I am willing Pollution Control Boards. Just yesterdsy. ib make It even more stringent. Further, we have concluded a national-level noise pollution Is covered underr the consultation of State Environment Enviroriment Protection Act. There are Secretaries and Chairman of the State certain inherent like manlages and religious Pollution Control Boards and we have functions where loudspeakers are put on. discussed many of these Issues. Idid inform We have to have a norm forthat. Before we them of the views of my colleagues on the set up such norms, I will have wider floor of the House. We are aware that there consuhation with all people. But with regard to specific points of Delhi, I shall take them is greater need of strengthening the up with the Lt. Governor again to see that implementation machinery at the field level, ' something is done there. My initial thrust and in certain araas, it needs reorgalrrisation. was in abating the noise pollution near in certain areas tt needs strengthening and hospitals, outskto the Institute of Medical we are working In that direction. Sciences etc. You find loud and heavy trucks moving outskJe the colleges, outskle major Coming to the BUI, the main Import of resklential areas where no noise shouM be this Amendment Bin Istoensure that industry there. I am taking up this matter with the does not consume ascarcce leesource Ike people concerned. This issue shall be given water. We must understand thatt water is priority. not an unlimited resource. Water Is ascaice resource. Waer is a community resource SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA RAJE: There Is anotherthlng. I wouM like to mention and thus there is no waste in this, it is not about vehicular pollution. Vehteles emitting merely a question of raising the oess or funds are increasing more and more. raising the tax. The queskm is that the Cunrently, this problem had grown in Delhi industry must be contained in this. The rates itself twyond bnaginatton. So, something which I popose to increase are being has to be done about vehlculartrafficexhaust increased after 12 years of the Act being in from the tnicks and buses. force. An important feature of this Amendment is a tw o ^r oess stiucture SHRI KAMAL NATH: I think that the which Is being created ffor the first ttrne • a hon. Member Is not aware that I mentioned tower triff for industries whtoh conform to that this is a severe problem. Delhi is the optimum water standards, optimum water fourth most polluted with and certain ^ndards have been set, which have to consumption annd a higher tariff for :;Npme Into force. Probably, she dkJ not hear those industries whkih oonthme to use weariier. waterlnexctessoftheseopOmumslandaRb, We have to make a distinction and Several Members have raised the Issue that Is why. I have created a twomer 379 Water (PtmenUon and NOVEMBER 28,1991 Control of PM M m ) 380 Cess (Amendment) BU (ShriKamalNath] are to make good the extra cost of the cess. There is lot of water which is wasted by municipalities. All of us are seeing water structure. going waste. Now they will conserve that water to get extra revenue arising out of the Furthermore, the tmint of increase Is sale of water. being madetofallon industries thatgenenate pollutants that are ioxic and non- [SHRIMATIMALINIBHATTACHARYA A) bk)degradat>le. As may be seen from the thechaU] cess structure which I am proposing the brunt of it Is falling on Industries which generate pollutants that are non- When water is so scarce a commodity, biodegradable and are toxic. This is the Ifeel it iscriminalonthe part of the munksipal charge on community that industry to bodies to be negligent In supply and operate, must compensate community and distributton. society. That is the concept. I would also like to point out another This Bill just does not seek to augment aspect with regardtodomesticconsumption. resources. That is one of the objects. The This will not be a burden on mral populatton. thnjst is in a different direction. It does seelt Thisshall not be a burden on rural populatton. in one of its measures to augment the This shall not be a twrden on the on the resources of the state Pollution Control urban poor because they get their water Boards which have to be strengthened and from hand-pumps, from puijiic standposts. which do need the funds. The expected rise This will apply to those who draw metered in this cases collection will not merely be water supply. The poor do not get metered there because of the increase in rates, but water supply. They don’t have water metere because there shall be better identification in their houses. It shall not be affecting the of polluting industries and the built-in njrai poor, it shalFnot be affecting the rural disincentive for industries using wasteful people at all and it shall not be affecting the technology. I have tried to create a the urt>an pooi^because they are not getting disincentive for those industries using the metered water supply. wasteful techonology. I have definitely considered the suggestions made by SHRI RAM NAIK(Bont)ay-North): Even Members about the domestic rates. I would the urban poor get metered water supply. Hke to point our to hon. Memt>ers that the SHRI KAMAL NATH: I am talking about increase In rates lor domestic consumption those who do not have metered supply. Not shall t>e very negligible. It is estimated that many of the urban poor have water meters forahousehokithe increase will be 12 paise in their houses. I am talking about them. per month perfamily. We have calculated it. I share with you the basis of ourcateulation. PROF. PREM OHUMAL(Hamiipur): But For a family which consumes 200 litters of how will you regulate them? water per day in one month the impact on that family will be 12 paise for the entire SHRI KAMAL NATH: This applies to family for the entire month.(A7(em/pf«7/>s) k)cal bodies. It applies to the poor also who Let me complete. I am open to suggestions. have metered supply. But the inpact is 12 But let mecomplete what my objective is. On paise per month and thte impact also is Just the other hand, when we k>ok at the other not a revenue resource, this impact sMe of it, there is urgent need for munkdpal streamlines many other things, provkles bodies to streamline their water distributton incentives through many other things, this system. That is vety important. The increase impact also is a motivatton to the muntoipal In cess would be an incentive for bodies. When IhoMtheseaspectstogether. municipalities to cut down on waste and Ithought 12paise permonth was not a mador ensuresupply of waterto househoMS, If they Impact forthe urban people who are drawing 381 W a»r(PrBV0ntlon and AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA) Contml of Potutkm) 382 C^(Aimndment)BfK met ered water supply. Those who are not environment. drawing svetakingfromthepubHcstanci^posts. in rural areas, in the villages they are not WKh these words. J seek the support of getting metered water supply. So it will not all the hon. Members ih the House for {he tw affecting the njral people in the villages; amendment Bill whksh I have moved. Thank tt shall not t>e affecting the urt>an poor who you very much. are not drawing metered water supply. A totalexemptionforthedomesticsectorwould MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: I think send a wrong message. We want people to realise this. As I said, the intent of “That the Bill to amend the Water the Bill is that the people must realise water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) is a scarce resource; it is a community Cess Act. 1977, be taken Into resource; it is not an unlimited resource and conskteratton'. It should t>e treated as such. 77ie motion was adopted My Ministry would very like to play a role - promotional, catalytk; and an awareness MR. CHAIRMAN: The House shall now raising role • in a spirit of humility. We are take up Clause-by-Clause consideration of conscious of the special situation of the Bill. developing countries like ours with the rapkily increasing population and equally increasing The question is: legitimate aspirations of the people. All my Ministry endeavours to do is to point to the “That Clauses 2 to 4 stand part of the sustainable path which does not take water Bill*. . or natural resources Including fauna and flora as free gifts to be drawn upon at will The motion was adopted regardless of the diminutton In quantity and quality. The user should keep in mind and Clauses 2 to 4 were added to the Bill also took to the requirement of generations to come. Hencethethrustwehavehadison Clauses dean air and water and in cleaning up polhJtton sources as much as our resources, SHRIE. AHAMED: I beg to move: technotogy will allow us. It is in this process that my Ministry and the organs of the State page 2,- Government try their best to use a carrot omtt lines 35 and 36 (1) i and stkdt policy. It is my endeav to make our the camottastierratherthan the stkdc harder. page 2, line 39,- But I would like to hasten to reassure the fofa* subsf/fufe“any* (2) hon. Members that no conskieratton other than sustainable development, sustainable Madam Chairman, I want to speak on utilisation of our resources, as scientificatly my amendments. In Clause 5, there is an assessed will govern our actions. If, in the amendmentto Section? of the Prin c^ Act process, we are seen at times as being I move my amendment to delete this. The negative in outlook, t wouM submit that this reason for the amendment is this. The hon. Mlni^tiy must be seen in the wktercontext of Minister has just sakJ that he has the policy thcTfact requirements of our environment. of V;arrot and stek'. But, he is only using thei The stress isonthethatthe responsibilityfor stick without giving canx>t, for the persons the protection of environment is not of a who will be doing something good for the - jMbiistfy here a State Government there; but purpose of pollutton control. May I read -of all of us and I wouM plead. Madam, for Sectton 7 of the Princ^al Act? greater understanding of the balancing role lequlred In the process of development and “Where any person or local authority. 383 Wal0r(Prawntk)n and NOVEMBER 28.1991 CoiamlatPoMk)n)aM Cess (Amendment) Bn ^hri E. Ahamed] MR. CHAIRMAN: j request you to be brief, Mr. Ahamed: SHRIE. AHAMED tw entitled to a rebate’ is correct. But In the Kable to pay the cess under this Act, proviso. It is stated that: bistals any plant for the treatment of '..local authority shaH not be entitled to sewage or trade effluent, such person a rebate.’ or locatauthorlty shall, fromsuch person or local authority shaH, from such date If I may say, it shouM be: as may be prescribed, be entitled to a ‘...shall not be entitled to any rebate* rebate of seventy per cent of the cess payable by suoh person or as the case and not ‘a*. I would request the Minister may bes local authority*. to accept both the amendments. The hon. Mlnjster has brought an SHRI KAMAL NATH: Madam, with amendment reducing that 70 per cent tc 25 regard to the 70 per cent rebate, I wouM Ike percent I would Ike to ask the hon. Minister to Infomithe House andthe Hon’bie Member as to what Is the reason to reduce this rebate that It Is not merely a question of installing of 75 percent fordoing something good for the pollution control equipment. What we the purpose of the pollution control? We have found from experience is that this have to penalise those who are violating the should be graded down, it is not just a statutory provisions of the Pollution Act and measure of reducing the rebate. It has been other rules. But, as a matter of fact, the brought to my notk» by some of the Members Principal Act has given some concession - a also in the Consultative Committee meetings ret>ate - of 75 per cent for the installation of and It has come to our notice otherwise tha( treabnentplant. This is being reduced to 25 much of the pollution equipment, which is i>er cent fof*np reason whatsoever, for no being installed, is not up to the mark. fault of theirs. Titeie is also no such provision Secondly, when lt..is there, it Is not being to the effect that if there is any violation, it will used. It is not being run. So, I do not want to t>e reduced. Even the policy thatthe Minister get into the aspect of mere instailatton of It. has enunciated here in the House is that It shoukl t>e run. It should produce the those who are following the rules will be desired results. Now with this two-tiersystem, given concession and encouragement. So, if It is working, in any case, they get a great those who are installing the treatment plant advantage, there is an incentive. The effect should tw allowed to continue the same of that is being met in the graded structure rebate of 75 per cent. That is why, I have of the cess. Whenever there is a toad- given my Amendment No. 1. shedding, the first thing whk;h is done is they shut off the equipment. Although, When an Amendnrtent No.2 is a very small inspection, is held, they show that it is there. amendment. I hope that the Minister will find That is not enough. I am going into the effect no difficulty to accept it. I do not thinly that it of that equipment. If that equipment is there is a grammatical mistake. In the amending and it is working, they have an advant£H)e. Bll whtoh the hon. Minister moved here, in That is why, I have brought it down to 25 per Clause 5, sub-dause(b), there is a new cent. I shall request the hontile Member to proviso. May I just quote it here? withdraw this and to look at It from this point of view. *F>nivktodthataperson or tocal authority shall hot be entitled to a rebate, if he or it-....’ With regard to his second amendment, whtoh he has moved, whteh is from ‘a’ to I move that in the proviso, "a* shoukl t>e 'any'. It does" not make any substantial substituted by the word ‘any*, ‘a’ has been change. I am inclined to accept his second used ih the principal Act which is for a amendment from 'a' to ‘any*. positive action by the person. I must just quote here. SHRI E. AHAMED: I seek leave dflw 385 WalBrfPnmnllOnmia AQRAHAYANA7.1013(SMK») Control of PoKMoi^3M Con (Ammdmua) BM House to withdraw my amendment No. 1. ft>r*Sevenand a half paise" subcMuto— *Nine and a half palse* (4) MR. CHAIRMAN: Has hon. Member leave of the House wllhdrawthe amendment. Madam, I would Uke to explain why this came up at the last stage. This BIN was SHRIE. AHAMEO: Yes. introduced in the last session of Parliament There were some suggestions after Amondment No.1 was, by leave, introduction. One of the suggestions which wthdrawn. I thought was very valM was that there shouM be a distinction between easHy MR. CHAIRMAN: I shall now put bkxtograd^le and non-biodegradable and Amendment No.2 movedby Shrl E. Ahamed toxic. It Is because of ttiese suggestions to the vote of the House. whteh I got, Ideckle to makethlsdistinction. Some ktembers also gave me suggesttons The question is: that there is a differenoe between the industries whose pollutants are easily Page 2, line 39.- biodegradable and those who are not easily for "a" siO)stitute “any" (2) btodegradabie but also toxic. So, I moved this amendment There is a tot of sense and The motion was adopted wisdom in It. And since I have brought In the concept of economic incentive and MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: disincentive, I .thought that I should at this point make adistlnction between categories That Clause 5, as amended, stand part 3 and 4. specially in the c ^ of those of the Bin.* industries which are not following the prescrtt)ed standards. I not done so in The motion was adopted those industries who a(« foik>wirtg the prescribed standards as wM be seen, lhave Clause 5, as amended, was added to donettonlyinthecaseofnon-btodegradable the Biff. and toxic ones and those who are not foltowing the prescribed standards. So, to MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: create a distinction, I have moved an amendmentto raise ttfrom seven and a had That Clauses 6 and 7 stand part of the patee to none and a half palse. BW.* The hon. Member raised a point that it The motion was adopted was so casually drafted and. not thought of earlier. It was thought of before. This Bill had Clauses .6 and 7 were added to the very wide consultations before I had BMI introduced it in the last SMsion of Partiament and I am happy that ^ere was a time gap Clauses between introductton and conskleration. There were some suggesttons also. This SHRI E. AHMAD: Madam, in the light of was one of the very valkl suggestions which the Minister’s reply. I would not like to move I had received. There was a two monthsgap my amendment. since the last session ended. I am suns that U the Bill had come up for consietoration In SHRI KAMAL NATH: I beq to move: that session itself, I would have definitely done it immediately. So, this Is the ot^eet Page 3. line 31. in column(3) under the and reason for my moving this amemftment. heading ‘Maximum rate under sut>-section (2A) of section 3’.— SHRI RAM NAlk: Though I am not 3S7 WalBr(PrevmUonand NOVEMBER 28,1991 CoiamlofPoMk>n)3Ba Cess (Amendment) BiK IShri Ram Nalk] Yes Madam. I beg to move: moving my amendment No.5 to Clause 8 .1 Page 3, line 23 and 24, In column (3) would llw to speak on this. The only relevant under the heading ‘Maximum rate under peMlsthls.Whylhaveot)jecledtheMinl8tei^ sub-section(2A) of section 3*.- amendment is tliat R sliould liave come on tiie first day of ttie discussion. Then i would ftvTwo and one-fourth paise* have appredated the arguments advanced subsMure Tw o paise* (8) the Minister. Page 3, Ones 25 in column (3) underthe SHR! KAMAL NATH: I would iiite to heading ‘ Maximum rate under sub* clarify this point with yourpennission. I had section(2A) of SectionS*,- intended to move it on the very first day. But there was certain procedure I had to go for “Three paise*subsf/lt(/te Two and a through. The paper wori< had started on it, half paise’O) much before. There was cemeUn procedure with regard to the approvals, with regard to Page 3, lines 27 in column (3) underthe the President’s assent and so on. This was heading ‘Maximum rate under sub-sectton in motion and that was why I could not do it (2A)ofsectk>n3*,- on the first day. fer'Seven and half paise* MR. CHAIRMAN; First let us take up substituta'Sevm paise* (10) other amendments of this Clause. Mr. Bhargava, are you moving your SHRI RAM NAIK: Madam, allow me to amendments? concktde. The Minister has rightly explained why there has been a delay in coming to the SHRI GIRIDHARI LAL House. I wanted to point out exactly the BHARGAVA(Jaipur): Yes Madam I bet to same aspect As the Minister has explained, move: I take his explanatton In proper spirit and hence I do not wish to nwve my amendment Page 3, line 25, in colmumn (3) under No. 5 to Clause 8. But hereafter the the heading Government shouM be nwre careful. *Maximum rate under sub-section (2A) MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Bhargava. You of Sectton3’.- wanted to speak. for*Thrae paise* substltuta- [TranslaUorii Two and one fourth paise* (6) SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA: Madam Chairman, I am very happy that the Page 3, line 31, in column (3) underthe hon. Minister accepted one of my heading *Maxlmum rate under sub- suggesttons regarding air-pollution. I woukf sectk)n(2A) of seectton 3*,- like to request him further to control the noise pollution often caused during the zero for "Seven and a half paise* hour In the House....(//>tom4o£b/i5) substftute^’Seven paise*(7) SHRI MUKULBALKRISHNA WASNIK: It is caused by you people MR. CHAIRMAN: Prof. Rawat, are you ohty.„{bttonvfM>ns) moving your amendments 8. 9 and 10 to Claus^87 SHRI KAMAL NATH: We wiU not have any hesitation If the Environment Protectton PROF. RASA.SINGH RAWAT(Aimer): Act comes into force after the consent and 389 WalBr(Pmmitkmand AGRAHAYANA7, ^9^3^SAKA) Control of PoMhn) 390 Cess (Amen IgtOnStSulOfqrTWwimfi^ff II 111 “Page 3, lines 31 in column (3) under the heading ‘Maximum rate under sut>- The hon. Meihbers* sul>missk>n8 wM sedton (2A) of sectton 3V oertainlybeconskJered and more strict action wil be taiwn. As far as raising the ce ^ on ft>r*Seven and half palse* domastfc water is concerned, i have sakJ It subsfffufe "Nine and half palse* (4) earSer. perhaps the hon. Member was not present hereat that time, that it will not affect The motion was adopted the rural peoptou It win not affect even the mban poors who take water from water- posts.twliaffectonlythose who are getting MR. CHAIRMAN: The queslton Is: water through metnd-«upply system. They That Clause 8. as amended, stand part toowM be least affected from it as there-te of the Bill." onlydnerenoeof 12paisepernx>nth ineach The motion was adopted family. I do not think it wlli cause much inconvenience. Our main purpose and Clause 8, as amended, wasaddedto sentiment behind this Is: theBM [Englsli MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is: That Clause 1, Enacting Formula and Wewanttotreatwateras ascarce resource. the Long Title stand part of the BUI. We want to treat water as community property. The motion was adopted* [Tfsnsfattofl] Clause 1. Enacting Fommla and the IjongTm wenaddedto theBU.- R Is not going to affect the rural people SHRI KAMAL NATH: I beg to mow: and the urtMn poor who take water from the stand posL K wM affect only those who get That the BHI, as amended, be passed.* water through metred supply system and tfwre wH be dWerenoe of only 12 palse per MR. CHAIRMAN: Motkm moved: month perfamUy- So i wouM ilw to submit that ttie hon. Meni>ere shouU not press for That the Bin. as amended by passed.’’ this smal cess which is confined only to a particular group and to p ^ Jh is Bill. {kitemipOontli ITranslatlori iB t s m M^. CHAIRMAN: I shall now put SHRIMOHANSINGH(Deorla):Madam Amencirnefits number 6 to 10 nxwed by Shri chaliperson, I have heard both the hon. GiRliaiilal Bhaigawa and Prof. Rasa Sbigh Minister's reply and all the amendments Rawai tothe vote of the House. made in this regard. The hon. Minister has 393 IVater (Pmvantion and AGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (S4M ) Control of Pollution) 394 Cess (Amendntont) BUI left two points in his speech. It has been said SHRi SRIKANTA JENA (Cuttack): It is that there is much pollution on the sea- just a third reading. The hon. Members who tieach of the culture According to my are here want to malte some ciarifications knowledge the five star and three star hotels and the Minister must respond to these are being frequently constructed on the sea- clarifications. beach between Puri and Konark due to some vested Interest. That Is an Important SHRI RANGARAJAN beach of the country, whteh Is valuable from KUMARAMANGALAM; I want to respond the tourist’s point of view alSo. Once the here. I am on a point of order. Even at the former Prime Minister, SmL Indira Gandhi third reading stage, if you want to have a took a decision that no big hotels could be clarificatton, you should have given a nottoe established along the sea-beach upto the in advance. You cannot jump like this and range of 500 meters. A difference had ask anything from the Minister. You do not erupted also between a Cabinet Minister know the rules. (kiterrupOons) and Minister of state on this issue. But now as I have come to know that the permission SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: The Members is being granted to contract a hotel even have a right to seek ciarif ksations. The hon. within the range of 100 meters from the sea- Minister should clarify the points raised by beach. the hon. Member. He has not replied to them. There is a precedent and we will raise Madam, as has been mantioned eariier points. If you want to avoid answering the that due to pollutton, fishes and otheraquatic points raised by the hon. Member, that is a creature are now available at a far distance different matter. The hon. Ministeris avoMIng of 14-15 kilometers, is the Government K. conskfering to remove sea-pollutton and not to permit hotei-constructk>n along the sea- SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL beach? My second point relates to the sound (Chandigarh): You cannot raise new points; pollution. I have already referred to this point you can raise to points arising out of the in my speech, the engine not of a motor- Minister’s reply. cax...(lntorruptlons) SHRI KAMAL NATH: Two points have [Translattofii t ^ n made. One point Is with regard to some hotel in the beach in the Konarakpuri area. SHRI MOHAN SINGH: Madam, I would There Is a Notifkatkin to that effect laying like to say a few words regarding the sound down what the consklerations are, what are pollutton also. I had menttoned it in my the rules and reguiattons In this regard. speech also. A vehicle bearing not a motor engine but a pumping set engine carry the The State Government of Orissa have people. That engine creates more noise made certain representattons regarding this. than the hom. Isthe Government considering This has not yet been considered; no view to control this sort of things also wh ich create has been taken. I do not know of any case sound - pollution? It is a very common is of any spedfto hotel; it is notto my knowledge. thing In the country. But the State Govemment has mooted this concept and they have saM that this 500- So, I would , like to know tha hon. metre clause Is not in order; it shoukJ be Minister's reply overthese two points. I have relaxed. We have asked them for some already supported this Bill. more informatton. Tills will be examined $cientifk:ally; and this shall be examined in {EngHstii all details; it shall not apply only to one area but shall be a policy issue. SHRI RAM NAIK: Madam, I want to raise a point of order. {Intant^Mons) SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Just Hke Goa. 395 Wtmr (Pmmntlon and NOVEMBER 28.1991 Tea Cmpanles (AapilslOonaae Cess (AimndmBnt) BU and Transfer of Sick Tea Units) Amendknent BU SHRi KAMAL NATH: It is a question of 16.00 hn. policy; It Is not a question of one area. TEA COMPANIES (ACQUISITION SHRI FtAM NAIK: I had raised one AND TRANSFER OF SICK TEA UNITS) policy matter Issue which was not lepiied. It AMENDMENT BILL pertabis to the introduction of the new cess or new taxes from the new accounting year [EngHstii orttie now financial year.) have suggested that whatevernew tax or new cess is levied, THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE they should start from the First of April. So, MINISTRY OF COMMERCE(SHRI this Act orthisBlllwhlch has adause saying SALMAN KHURSHEED): On behalf of Shri that "the Bill will come Into force by P. ChkJambaram, I beg to move: Notification’*, I would suggest that this Bill, after it is passed, after it is assented by the "That the Bill to amend the Tea President, should come Into froce from the Companies(Aoquisitk)nandTransferofSkdc F i^ of April, which is a new financial yearso/ Tea Units) Act, 1985, t>e taken in into that everybody will be prepared for proper conskieratton.’’ .adjustment of the accounts; and that is easy from the administrative point of view also. MR. CHAIRMAN: Motion moved, On this point, the Minister has not datified. "That the Bill to amend the Tea SHRI KAMAL NATH: This really has no Companies (Aoquisitton andTransferof Sick linkage withtheBudget;thisisnotabudgetary Tea Units) Act, 1985, be taken into proposal. I thini< the hon. Member is conskferatton.” suggesting that just IPw other things start fromthe financial year, fromthe First of April [TransaiaSori\ like the Budget, this shouM also start from the Rrst of April. I doni think we shoukl link SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA this up with the Budget at alL This will come (Jaipur): Mr. Chairman, Sir. I beg to move: Into force from the date of the Notification; and we will conskler when this shoukl be "That the BiH be circulated for eliciting notified In consultation with the States’ oplnton there on by 24th February.1992." Pollutton Control Boards, because we are (1) also In a huny to strengthens them. There Is a certain amount of revenue which is going PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT(A|meO: to come up out of this. We have to drive the Mr. Chairman. Sir, I beg to nrwve: message home about the whole object of the Bill, as I saki, it to drive the message That the BUI be circulated for eliciting home to industry about the concept of the opinion thereon by 26th February, water, from that point of view, there is a little 1992.” (3) bit of huny. But I shall conskler the views of the hon. Men«>ers and wHitake adecislon on [Engtetfi this. I cannot take a view right now. SHRI KABINDRA PURKAYASTHA (Siichar): Madam Chairperson, I rise to MR. CHAIRMAN;Thequestk>n is: "That speak on the Tea companies (Acquisition the BIN, as amended, be passed.” andTransferof Sfc:kTea Units) Amendment Bin, moved by the Commerce Minister for The motton was attopted. consktoratkm and passing by Parliament whk:h is essentially required. The Minister, iwm. CHAIRMAN: We shall now take in the Statement or Objects and Reasons of up the next Hem. the Baimenttoned that underthe Act of 1965 397 Tea Companies (AcqtaslUonfiiGMiWfmK 7.1913 (SAKA)and Transfer of S icK m Tea Units) Amendment BU at four sick units were nattonalised and there unfortunate. wasscopetofulfiltheclaims of the employees and ex-employees of those sick tea units, In Assam, there are 750 tea gardens in which were taken over by the Government, total at present and plantation done in Assam thosefoursick units were, Pashok, Looksan, Tea gardens cover 2,20,000 hectares. The Vah-Tukvarand Potong. total production, at present. Is 790 lakhs s. of tea. At that time it was also accepted by the Govemnwnt that when those tea units were When 5,10,000 workers were working taken over by the Government, prolonged in the tea gardens the total production were dlsturt>ances were there in the area and 1.61.000 hectares. But, at present the normal working was disrupted. Normal number of workers has come down to woiking in the teagardens was totally stopped 4.10.000 and the plantation area has grown and because of the disturbances the fromi ,61,000hectares to2,20,000hectares emptoyees of the tea units had to go away in 1980. It is very unfortunate that the to other places and take shelter and as a productton of the plantation area has been result they could not submit their claims increased but the number of wortters has before the date that was given by the been reduced. Now, the managements do Government for submission of the claims. not absorb more regular workers but they Out of them 3,285 employees and ex- absorb only casual workers. If tfiey employ emptoyees could not submit their claims casual workers, then they need not give duty and as a result their coukj not be settled, other facilities to them. As a result , the and hence from the sMe of the Government, management gains but the jabourere suffer. it was consktered that those who could not submit their claims duly because'of the These labourers who are working as disturbances and other difficulties shouM casual lat>ourers work occasionally and also be given an opportunity to file their periodk»ily and they are not getting other claims. That is why it was considered that benefits as is being given to the regular the Amendment should be brought for workers. As a result, the casual labourere, fulfilling their claims. who are employed for regular work, do not show interest in their work. And such Is the Madam Cliairperson, I dully support case with the other workers also. As a result, this Bill and this has to be done In the the working condltton in the tea gardens has Interests of the emptoyees andex-employees weakened. of these four sick units. There is discriminatton also. In Assam In this connection I like to just mention there are two vaiieys-Brahmaputra valley some other things. Wherefrom does the and Barak valley. In Brahmaputra valley, question of sick units come? This is the every tea garden labourer gets Rs. 2.16 question that has to be consktered by the more than what the labourer gets In Barak House and also by the Government. Why do valley. This is going on for the last many the tea gardens become stok? years. And for this, many movements were taken place and many discussions took This has become aprobiem throughout place. But nothing has been done in this thecountryand partknilarly in Assam, where - regard. This discrimination is still going on tea industry is the only Industry, whkih earns and there is no satisfaction anwng the foreign exchange. And because of tea labourers, if the managements expect the industry, lakhs and lakhs of workejis are labourers to work satisfactorily, then they getting employment and they are earning must give all amenities to them. their livelihood, it is notk»dthattheproductk>n in the tea gardens is gnming but the tea In 70 percent of the tea gardens, there gardens have become sick, it is very is no doctor in the hospitals. In90peioentof 399 Tea Companies (AoquisUon NOVEMBER 28.1991 and Tranter of SkkAOO Tea LMts) Amendment BK [Shri Kabindra Purkayastha] present, this tea garden is on the verge of closure especially when the management is the tea gardens, there is no specified quarter in the hands of the GovemmenL I am sorry torthe workers. Intheyear1972,the Central to say that the management of other tea Government gave loans to then the tea gardens takes the pleas that when the tea garden managements for construction of gardens taken over by the Government the quarters. gradually ck>se down or are on the verge of ck)sing down, they are helpless in reviving All this money was diverted to other their own tea gardens. side and the quarters forthe labourers were not constructed. As a lesuK, the growth in Then, what willbetheposHion of the tea tea industry is being hampered and a sense industry.This wiH be the fate of the tea cX dis- satisfaction or resentment is there in gardens or tea industry throughout the the tea Industry. country not to talk of Assam or the North East. This is one of the most important Not only this. Thera are 8 Boards which industry in the country, partk»jlarly in the are there for the betterment of the industry North East. as well as the labour like Minimum Wages AcVisory Board, Standing LabourCommittee So, in this connection, I must say that I for other Plantation. Workers, Medical am supporting this Amendment Bill in the Advisory Board for Plantation Workers, consideration of the fate of the employees Implementation Committee, Housing Board, and ex-employees of the four sick tea etc. It is unfortunate that all these Boards gardens which were taken over by the have not yet been constituted. They are Govemment. At the same time, I want to there on the paper only. So the rules and remind the Govemment that the fate of the regulations or plans and programmes are teagardens should be made brighterandfor not being implemented. With the result, that the diff ieuities which are being faced tqr proper working is hampered. And definitely the tea gardens orteaindustry,those areto there is every likelihood of some sort of be kx)ked into and proper measure shoukJ unrest in the tea gardens. This is what is beadoptedforbetterfstteofthe tea industry. happening in the tea gardens of Assam. This is my submisston. It is unfortunate that tea gardens are SHRI BUOY KRISHNA HANOIOUE becoming sick. Previously teagardens were (Jorhat): Madam Chairman, I riseto support known as tea estates. Those have now been the Tea Companies (Aoquisitton and Transfer named as tea and industry. So the of Sick Tea-Units) Amendment BIN. 1991. management do not invest the profit that they gerfrom the tea industry for the The objectives of the BIN is very limited devetopment of teagardens, but it is diverted and there is not much room for discusston to other industries which are not even since only four gardens are involved and connected with the tea industry. So thattooforspecMc reasons. TheGovemment developmental scheme in tea gardens are have rightly handled the problems of the ncA implemented properly. Perhaps,there is employees of the tea gardens on some hkle and seek policy for which this tea compehsstonate grounds shce the jilimate industry In Assam is .gradually decaying. of working was distuit>ed and disrupted due toprotongedturmoil in the areas. Yet. there are certain bask: issues kivolved in the take There are several tea gardens which over in general and while we are discussing were taken over by the Government owned the s u t ^ , I think, the House should reifer Assam Tea Corporatton. The fate of these to those problems too. teagardens isfarfromsatisfactory. There is a tea g a ^ n in my area whk:h was taken It is, however, interesting to note that in over by the Government of Assam. At the present case, even though the gardens 401 Tea Companies (AcquisiUonAGFiMiAyAHA 7,1913 {SAKA)and Transit of SicMOZ Tea Units) Amendment BU were taken over In 1985, the Issue of garden workers. privatisation Is so much in air today that It shouM though retrospectively, gives some Things, however, looked up in 1984-85 relief and a reminder to those who are when some concrete measures were taken, obsessed with the night mare of privatisation. but slumped back to the mess again with the So, then, the Government sometimes do change of Government In 1986. It is pul3ik:-sectorise private sector too. heartening to note that for the last two years, things have started improving after a good Our experience of having taken over chunk of investment and right managerial sk:kgardens and gardens remaining long in drive. Eventhenthe TeaTradIng Corporalfon the sale list of big conrpanles over the of India which has taken over these four tea decades is not a happy one. The tea gardens gardens named in the Bill, have no record i^main sick, are still sick even after taking worth the name to boast of. over. For only stokness Is blended so well into the total bleakness of the overall financial I am afraid, for doctoring. Government position that it does not come to view on the acquisition is ineffective Economy viability surface. Sickness would not go unless the is the only criterion. Here it is not the factors causing the sickness are tackled and commercial aspect alone but the social are removed. The common causes of this security of the workers and employees are sk:kness are poor finance, inadequate Inputs, at stake. Public or private, there will be lack of additional landfor extended plantation industrial unrest if wages and other amenities and managerial deficiency. A Government were not fully assured. The case of these Corporation or a Board is no megic touch four gardens is. however, different as there Unless these factors are tackled property for are compelling circumstances. We, however, finding a way out whether they are in public must not forget that tea Is the major foreign or private sector, things would not improve. exchange earner for the country and any measure that adversely affects the In Assam in 1974. quite flourising and production is detrimental to the national prosperous tea gardens, of course, with interests, for. production is the first casualty staggering overheads on expenditure list of mismanagement. were bought by a Govemment organisation called Assam Tea Corporation. So. acquisition as a doctoring venture without the necessary gears, does not cure To them were added a number of sick the sickness and rather runs the risk of gardens whk^h were taken over not from eating up all the resources whtoh, if not commercial point of view but from the point adequately pumped in. goes waste. of view of social security to the wori^ers and the employees. A few tea gardens which We should bear in mind that we are still had defaulted in provkJent fund obligations far behind the targeted figure of production enlarged the size of acquisitions as If the of 875 million kgs. of tea by 2000 A.D. That more the merrier. But with what result? Is the target we have set. On the other hand, Within a span of five years, it is not just the with rapkl industrialisation in the country individual gardens butthe whole Corporation which raises the rate of domestic was afflicted with sickness and the woriters consumption of tea, a situation may arise and employees had to go on strike as the when the total crop may eventually be corporation was hard set to pay the wages consumed with in the country and there may and provide other statutory amenities. There not be any surplus left for export. Unless was even a time when even the Tea production is Increased. The targeted Corporation had no money to buy tea chests production figure of 875 million kgs. of tea, and allowed the made tea to deteriorate on according to an estimate, would meet the the fk)or and ultimately had to be sokJ at a internal demand without jeopardising the throw away prk)e. to salvage whatever was export obligations. So, our primary concem left and mainly to pay wages to the tea is to increase the productton, and stekness 403 Tea Conpanhs (Aapibitlon NOVEMBER 28,1991 and Tnm ^ofSkk404 Tea Units) Amendment 0ff [Shrl BiJoy Krishna Handique] Govemment is very good and there is no doubt in it. But the Govemment often fails to is one of the chronic constraints in achieving implement their Ideas in practtee. I submit this ot>jective. K the Govemnient is not in a that the tea industry is a very important position to improve things in ailing tea industry of our country. We can earn a tot of gardens by taking them over, then they foreign currency by exporting tea. have to provide adequate facilities to those ailing gardens so that they become viable I had earlieran opportunity to taikto the units and the cause of production and that of Minister incharge of this issue and invited economic security of the workers are both him to visit the Liksan Tea garden. He sen/ed well. Strict monitoring and vigilance agreed to visit the same on his visit to and pressure by Government on the owners Assam but he failed to keep his promise and of such ailing companies will achieve the could not visit the factory. However, I am desired result. Since this is the cause of again inviting him to visit the gardens just to . security for so many people, the private see with his own eyes the deplorable conditton sector garden cannot escape the social of the gardens and pathetic condition of the responsibility andcannot be allowedto ignore wori Since the question of privatisation is In the year 1976 the Central nwoted, Isubmitthatthls is highly essential. Government, under some unwarranted I believe that the hon. Minister wilt look into circumstances, took over the charge of the this problem and see that the level of four sick tea gardens, namely Luksan, production is increased, whether in public Pashok, Potang andVah-Tukvargardens in sector or In private sector. At the same time West Bengal. They were eariler managed social and economic security forthe workers and organised by some private concern. and emptoyees must be assured. No private Soon after the taking ove, the Govemment sectorgarden can escape the responsibility handed over these gardens to the Tea saying that they have nothing to do with the Trading Corporation of India to look after Govemment. Government can pressurise and maintain them. But the T.T.C.I. failed them. Govemment can see that the level of completely to maintain the gardens as they productton is maintained. Whatever inputs have no capacity to make any expenditure and facilities that are required, will have to forthe purpose of devetopment of the garden. be provided by the Govemment But at the They met only the recurring expenditure, same time it is more important that the necessaiy to maintain the productton of the security of theworitereandemployees must garden. They paid on attention to the be protected. development of these gardens. With these words, I support the Bill. Consklering the deptorable condition and deteriorating situation of these tea SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS gardens, the Government enacted the the (Jalpaiguri): Thank you Madam for giving Tea Companies (Acqulsitton andTransferof the opportunity. IsupporttheTeaCompanies Sick Tea Unte) Act, 1985. (Acquisitton and Transfer of Sick Tea Units) Amendment Bin brought by the hon. Minister. Just after the low was enacted, they There is nothing to oppose in the Bill. But nationalised all these gardens and handed while extending my support, I would like to them over to the TTCi again for the drsM the attention of the Govemment to development and management Thai is to certain important point. The kiea of the pour oM wine in the new bottles— the TTCI 405 Tea Companies (AcqufsitionAGRAHAYAUA 7,1913 (SAKA)and Transfer of SitiMOB Tea Units) Amendment BfU is again asked to develop and manage all The TTCI will have to change their those gardens. At that time a Commissioner attitude, as I have mentioned before. I think was appointed bytheGovemnrient to make the problem to improve these sick gardens the paynnent due to the employees of these will not be solved only by considering the stek gardens. Here, a Tughlaki decision had Category-1 claims of these employees, but t>een taken at that time that after 27th June also the difficulties faced by the workers of 1989 noclalm would be entertained from the these gardens are to be solved side of the employees of these gardens. As Immediately. While considering all this, I urge a result. hCige claims amounting to more upon the Govemment to look into the matter than Rs. one crore were remaining and to go deep into the matter. The unaccepted in the light of this decision. On Govemment and the TTCI should come the other hand, the aggregate loss in the together to save all these gardens which are gardens begins to increase day by day. Now on the verge of closure. it Is 1991. Allthese sickgardens have become more sick. They are at the point of closure. SHRI MUfi^TAZ ANSARI( Kodarma) : I am Sony to say that whereas all the Mr. Chairman. Sir. there is nothing in this Bill neighbouring tea gardens are blooming with just to oppose or to support to a greater prosperity, there the TTCI managed gardens extent. But srckness in industrial units or tea are incurring heavy losses day by day. I think gardens, whatever it may be. it has beconne this is due to the indifferent and callous a continuous process. So. this is not only a attitude of the TTCI.The TTCI is mainly a question of taking over or transfer of tea trading organisation. They have got no units, but rather it is very much important knowledge about the management of these and a pertinent question to go into the details tea gardens and they have no infrastructure. anu the reasons responsible for such So. to inprove these gardens, the TTCI will sickness in tea units. So. that is why I have have to change their outlook and attitude. gone into the details of the sickness and I find that there are certain factors which are I had an opportunity to point out some responsible for such sickness which are difficuitles faced by the workers of these partly man made and partly artifk^ial and gardens in the Zero Hour of the Parliament they may be factual also to some extent. Session held on 4.9.91. In these gardens there is want of gunny bags, paucity of water The first factor responsible for the including drinking water, want of tractors, sk:kness among the tea units ortea gardens irregular payment to workers, in^eguiar is that they are not being looked after with deposition of P.F. money and non -payment much care and caution and that is why such of PF and qratuity nrK>ney to the retired problems are cropping up. The second most employees, low rates of bonus to the Important factor whk:h Is responsible for the employees in comparison with that in other sickness of the units is that the whole neighbouring gardens. For the proper management has become inefficient, management and to make these gardens unmanageable or unwieldy. That Is why It is viable, huge capital expenditure, capital better to point out the inefficiency or investment is needed. All these are leading deficiency on the part of the management the workers of these gardens in a dangerous rather than to only acquire and just transfer position. the assets and liabilities of such sick units. The third factor whk:h Is responsible for the Again. 60 percent of the trees are above srckness of the tea units is that the welfare 50 years of age. Therefore, increasing yield measures and the social security measures and quality tea are not possible from these are also not being Implemented fully and to sk:k gardens. I want to explain again that a satisfactory extent for the amelioratton here the new plantation and the extension and betterment of the labourers who are programme are to be undertaken working In the tea gardens. So. this is also Immediately in all these gardens. partly responsible for the sickness in tea 407 Tea Companies (Acqulsmn NOVEMBER 28.1991 ami Transfer of Sick ^ Tea Units) Amendment BK {Sh. Mumtaz Ansarl ] employment also. units or tea gardens and the next factor My suggestion Is, once such units are which is responsible primarilyforthesickness taken over by the Government or are of such units is thsa generally funds are also lh)uidated or are amalgamated, the fate of diverted from such type of tea gardens or the employees must not hang in balance. plantations to other sources of earing Those employees who are iOceiy to be thrown Income. This te very much alarming and this out of employment must be absort>ed should also be stopped with all efforts. somewhere orsome alternative anxmgement must be made. Similarly, there Is some sort of social and political unrest in certain parts of the Similarly, If there is any chance or country, especially speaking, in Assam, there possibility, such type of stek units must be is political instability andthere is political and revived at the earliest or all efforts in hand social unrest. This is also causing a lot of must be made in order to revive such units troubles to the enterpreneurs or to those and to expand such industries so that those persons who are engaged in tea producing units may provide greater and greater units. So, these are the causes or factors employment to a large number of people. which are responsible for sickness in tea units. Simiiarly, such acquisition or transfer may not give any inspiration ortemptation to Now, I wouki llte to suggest that before othertea units whteh are tempt to be sick on going into the liquMatton of such sick units, one pretext or the other. it is better to ponder over the factors whteh are responsible for stekness of such tea L ^ t but not the least, the prof it and loss units, becauselhese tea units are not only account or the balance sheet of such units domestic industries, but rather these are shoukl not be the only conskleratton while industries of tremendous importance and transferring assets and liabilities of such are eaming a lot of foreign exchange from units. Ratherthe social aspects orthe social foreign countries. Once this process of responsbilities orsocial object of such units sickness of such tea units is allowed to must also be taken Into conskteration while continue, this will tell upon the foreign making acquisition and transfer of such sick exchange eaming also. units. This will also persuads otherunits tofaH These are my humble suggesttons to to this trap. So.bef ore goingtothelh)ukJation the Minister concerned. of such sfck units, Iwoukllfltetosuggestthat once the assets and Sabilities of such stek SHRI SUDHIR SAWANT( Rajapur): units are being acquired or transferred or Mr.Chairman, Sir, I rise to support the taken over bythe Government, the amending Bill to the Tea Companies Government must pay attention to the fact (Acquisition andTransferof Sick Tea Units) that those thousands of employees who will Act, 1965. Though the amendment is quite be thrown out of employn^nt nust be limited in its content, it is related to a wider absorbed adequately, appropriately at issue. This Tea Companies Act, 1985 was various levels. Tliis Is also the questton of enacted to nattonalise four tea companies. emphiyment. AHthetlme weareciying atthe Before this, in 1976, the management of tea top of voice in the House for giving units was taken overby the GovemmenL At employment to a large number of that time, the pre-take over liability of this unemployed persons in the country. But concern was Rs.1.65 and hadatotal negative when such sk:k units, on the ]ust pretext of net worth of rupees one crores. The skikness; are closed down, those units will management of these four companies was throw a large nunrber of people out of totally Inadequate and It was mismanaged 409 Tea Companies (AcquisitionAGRAHAYANA 7,1913 {SAKA)and Transfer of SkM^O Tea Units) Amendment Bill and these companies were run down by the back to light. We must rememberthatteaas managennent. Hence the Government had a commodity is ond of the top foreign to inten/ene as the future of 3.000employees exchange eamers and hence tea Is not was at stake at that time. However, at that merely the Issue of North or South where it time when the tea companies were is grown but this is a national Issue affecting nationalised, the Govemment had Intended the economy of the country. That Is why, we to do massive investment to bring these should be very serious about it. companies back to life. But what the position is as on today is not known. The infrastructure There Is a major shortfall In production of these tea companies has further of tea. In 1990. 716 million KG of tea was deteriorated.The problem of 3,000 workers produced in this country against a target of has not been resolved in spite of having 670 million KG. nationalised these companies in 1985 and six years having passed. The export has stagnated at the level of 200 million KG for the last five years where Basically, the workers of these tea the target today Is 285 million KG. companies are from backward communities and from tribals and their condition is In fact, there has been a demand from extremely bad. The workers of the tea the industry to Import tea so that we can companies have traditionally been exploited export. over the ages and , that is why, having nationalised the companies, they have not The question is of domesttoconsumption been able to do justice to these workers who which is around 600 million tea cups a day. have been employed. One fundamental The domestk: consumption Is rising at the reason is that these tea companies were rate of 4.8% per year where as the rate of given to the TTCI which is a trading concern growth of production of tea is contained and not a management concern. Basically around 3.8%. Hence the question will come they had no experience of managing tea tomon^ow whether we can export tea at all. conrpanlesandthat is why. theteacompanies Having identified it as one of the top ten were totally mismanaged. Now after 1985till foreign exchange eamers. tomonrow we can 1991. six years have passed andthe situation come to a situation where we cannot export has completely changed and when we view tea at all because of the domestic the situation in the context of the policy of consumption and therefore, something has liberalisation which is adopted by the to be done drastk^ally and some drastk: Government and from the point of view of action has to be taken Immediately. the subsequent policy of "Export of perish**, if you take this into account, what is the Another factor is the export of tea. This future of this Act? That Is the question. Are has been decling over a period of time. Mind we going to continue with the nationalisation you. India was one of the majorteaproducing or whether the Govemment is formulating andteaexporting countries. But this position some other schemes so that the sick tea is no more in existence now. companies can be revised and justice is done to the workers who are employed In In the international tea trade in 1980, these tea companies. our percentage of export is 26%. SHRISRIKANTAJENA(Cuttack):Agaln In 1985. it came down to 22%. privatise. Again back to the same old thing. In 1990. It has come down further to SHRI SUDHIR SAWANT: I have not 18% whereas if you take China. It produces suggested privatisation as yet. But the very 80% of tea of what we produce but it has fact is this policy is related to the exported 209 million KG of tea in 1990 i.e., govemmental polcy of bringing the economy 9 mfllion KG more than India. 411 Tea Compmlaa (Actp^Uon NOVEMBER 28,1991 and Tianstor of Sck 412 Tea Untts) Amendment BK ^hii Sudhir Sawant] the tea estates orcompanles which arewel managed. This is one good suggestton. But We have lost ourposition to Africa. The the Main problem has not been touched at African tea is now being exported to the U.K. aU. The main problem Is the rate of taxation. and accepted in U.K. We should not be With the rise in domestic consumption, tea satisfied that Sri Lanlo has also gone down has become a necessity of life in India. The in this trade. Soniething has to be done consunner has to pay heavy price and the about this thing also. That is why there is no tea Industries are also sick because of the time to lose. Something has to be done to taxatton. There has to be tax reform so that bridge the gap between the rise in domestic the tea production Is Increased and the consumption and the rate of growth of domestic consumer may also get it at a production. What has been done? price; which he can afford. Will this be made as part of the Pubik: Distribution System? Sir, in this connection I would like to say That has also got to be examined as on date. thattwo years ago. the Tea Board has come outwithastatuspaperwhich suggestedthe The second aspect is that we have to causes of the present situation which we are bring more land underthe bush. There Is no facing. The causes that were given by the chioce to that. For that, we will have to Tea Board were many. One was about the deploy funds. We will have to deploy management deficiencies, whcih Is a facL investment plus technok>gy plus expertise Most of the tea companies which are sick so that more land is brought underthe bush. today are due to management defkdencles Soiiconservatton measurestocontrol floods or aggressive trade unkmism. So, we have must be under taken. These are some to do something to rectify the situation. important steps that we will have to undertake. The next cause Istherinandal stringency because tea requires heavy investment and Apart from this, there Is delay In this Investment has not been forthcoming so deployment of devek>pment funds Into the far. The third reason was lack of technical tea industry. The teacompanies are rspairing know-how. Now, the per hectare production large profits and these profits are not of tea in this country Is around 16.50 kgs ptoughed t>ack towards development of the maybe 17kgs, I may be wrong. But with the tea estates and this is one of the reasonsfor improved technology we can certainly the sk:kness of the tea Industry and the tea inprove and increase the tea productton to estates. around 3000 kgs. This is one factor which we have tokeep in mind, what are they doing Now. I am coming to the fa^ end of my about this fact? speech. But what is to be seen is that whateverprofttsaocurefromtheteabuslness The next cause Is that of ftood and soil forthe tea estates, they have to be ptoughed eroston. Steps have to be taken to Improve back. For that, you have to again do some this condltkNi. Further, there are ownership tax reforms so thatthesefundsaredeptoyed (fisputes and IMgatkms in the Courts whk:h In a proper manner. have to be resolved. Moreover, there is lack of developmental actton. These are some of Sir, the hon. Minister Shri Salntan Khursheed has extended support to all the reasons given by the Tea Board for the these issues when he has spoken Just a little continued sickness of the Tea industry and whHe before. I am sure thatthe Government the shortfall In praductkm. Against this, when is seized of this problem and wHI take firm the Congress G ^m m ent has come to actkm to retrieve the situatkm. There are powir, the Government has initiated some some measures which we have to think of steps. One of the steps was that the CeMre and Implement the policy In this regard. One has asked the Tea Board to persuade trie is more land is to be brougM under lea owners of the sick tea unis to give them to cultivatkM). 413 Tea CompanlBS (XcquisWanAGRAHAYANA 7.1913 (SAKA)md TraiaferofSchiU Tea UiOs) Amendment BM Then we have to explore areas which and it was mainly set up for export of tea. are not traditional like Uttar Pradesh, Ttiis company incurred huge losses in Joint Himachal Pradesh and some otherportions venture and althaltlmetheOtairmanofthe in the country where tea can Im grown. This company entered into a contract witli the has to tw promoted. The Agriculture Ministiy fom^n tea companies of Lit>ia, Iran and so has to now think of promoting this In areas on. And when the then Chairman IM the where tea has never been thought of being company, thecompany incunred huge losses cultivated. But the condittons shouM be amounting to more than Rs. 9 crores only suitable. because of entering into foreign contract The second factor is the increasing per These four sick garden companies were hectare yiekJ of tea. The thiid is the tax taken overand handedovertothiscompany. refomns which we have to undertake so that But at that time, this company had no we can promote this industry. And then we expertise to manage tea gardens. And require massive investment subsequently, intheyear1985,this Act was enacted and thesegardens were nattonalsed There are ntany sk:k tea companies, and ail these tea companies were handed what are we going to do about that? That Is overtoTTCL anotherquestion which we have to address whether we are satisfied with nattonalising 17.00 hrs these fourtea companies or whether we are going to privatise tt. This is the questton The company is incurring losses for a today and the Government wiH, I am sure, number of years. It is not because of the come with the answer. mismanagement of the gardens; but it is a glaring example as to how a public sector We must see one thing that the welfare company has been deltt>rateiy made stek. of the labour force employed in the tea The stek gardens were handed overtoTTCI; gardens has to be ensure and at no stage but what was to be done to make these shouki we contemplate ctosure of a tea gardens viable and the steps whteh had to estate or tea gardens. We must rejuvinate be taken to revive these gardens were not them, bring themto life so that production of taken at that time. Even Investment was not teals Increased. Wecan have some amount made. of tea for domestic consumption as weH as for maximum export. I visited one of the gardens, TESO. The quality of tea of thatgarden is veiy good. We With this. I woukf also request that the also purchased Maya and Animal Bar tea quantity of tea in the ParNament shoukJ also fromTTCI. It isavery good quality oftea. But Improve. I wouM urge upon the Government if you visit the garden, you wHI find the to take stock of the entire situation and take difference between the garden of the TTCt firm actkm so that tea Industry is brought and the garden of Birfas. These two gardens back to life, it vibrates and we earn maximum are skto by skle. How Birtas invest and how foriegn exchange possible. their tea plants are maintained is seen to be believed. But in TTCI garden, even the SHRIBASU DEB ACHARIA(Bankura): wom-out machinery is there and this is not Chairman, Sir, This Tea Companies replaced. (Acquisition and TransfSr of Sick Tea Units) Amendment BiH has been necessitated In the beginning of this year one actton because the time forpaymentof dues to the plan was submitted to this Ministry by the workers had to be extended. This Is asimple TTCIfor revamping of thosegardens. Some Bffi. But stiH we can discuss the number of suggesttons werp made to bring new areas aspects of this Tea Trading CoiporatkMi of under tea plantsaton and to replace those lndia(TTCI). It is a public sector company machineries, i have seen those old 415 Tea Companies (Acquisition NOVEMBER28,1991 and Transfer of Sick 4W Tea Units) Amendment BiH (Shri Basudev Acharia] SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: My Lunch is that the Govemment is not taking steps machineries andhowthe processing Is done to revive this company, notgiving any money in TESO tea garden. Outnwded nwthod is for revamping the garden. Although it is a still there in those gardens. So suggestions fact that it had no infrastructure at the time were nrtade to replace those machineries. when the Management of the garden was One suggestions was made fromthe Ministry handed over to the TTCI, even at that time. also. As funds wiH not be available , they If the steps had been taken and if take thought where from the funds will come. So soggesttons in the actton plan whteh was the Ministry asked the management to sell submitted by the Management had been out one of the gardens to find resources for accepted, these gardens couki have been the revamping, for the replacement of the made viable now. The tea gardens in West machinery. Bengal, in my distrk:t Purulia and in Keonghar, Orissa also are prodsucing the best covered The case Is with the Supreme Court underundertea plantation, whythiscompany because the erstwhile owner went to the should incur loss is my main point. For a Calcutta t^ighCourt. In allcases, the Calcutta n u n ^r of years, there was no Chairman, no High Court give Judgement in favour of the Managing Director. There was only a part private owners. In that case also the Calcutta time Managing Director. The Vk» Chairman High Court gave judgement to restore the of Tea Board was there to look after TTCI. garden to the erstwhile owner and the The Vice Chairman of Tea Board was company went to the Supreme Court. I have entrusted with the work of the TTCI. a part with me one letter to show as to how a time job. There was no full time Managing member of the Council of Ministers can write Director, fulltime Chairman of the company. to another memberof the Council of Ministers How can it function unless the management recommending for selling out or handing is strengthened? Now you are blaming the over of the gardens to the erstwhile owner. public sector company that it is incuning losses and the' garden should be handed Shri Kalp Nath Rai, Minister of Power over to the erstwhile owner. And now, one and Non-Conventional Energy has written Minister is writing to another Ministerthat he to the Minister of Commerce, Shri P. should conskJer the proposal to hand over Chidambaram to consider that proposal. I the garden to the erstwhile owner, since the have got the letterandlcanevenauthenticate TTCI cannot manage. tt. There are other nationalised garden. SHRI P. C. THOMAS (Mavattupuzha): So, why should all those gardens not be Mr. Chairman, Sir, I am on a point of order. brought under one umbrella? All those If it is an allegation which the Member is nationalised gardens shoukj be brought going to make and if it is against a Minister underthe umbrella, under oneorganisatton. who is a Member of this House, it shoukj be In West Bengal, the stek tea gardens, under the rules. abandoned by the erstwhile owners, were taken over by the State Govemment-Tea SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: It is not an development Corporation. Then, Tea Devetopment Corporation was formed. If aOegatkm; I am just citing an example, citing Tea Development Corporation of West acasetoshowasto howa Minister is writing Bengal can eam profit, why cannot the to another Minister recommending that the TTCI? I urge upon the Minister to think over garden be handed over to the erstwhile it and enlighten us about the proposals that owner. the Govemment wouM take to revive those gardens. Is the Govemment thinking on ;SHRI P. C. THOMAS: If it is not an those Unesorto sell out one of the gardens? •Ne^km. we can conskter it as his own views. MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Acharia, Kindly 417 Tea Companies (AcquisitionAGWKHAYAHA 7.1913 {SAKA)and Transfer of SickA^Q Tea Units) Amendment Bill, wind up. only to their employees. The labourers in the tea plantations are forgotten. They are the SHRIBASU DEB ACHARI A: The Birias basic wortcers in tea production. Therefore, and Tatas are after these gardens because all tea companies must be made to earmark tea business is now a very profitable aportion of their profitsforexgratia payment business. All are coming to the tea business. to plantation labourers. So, I urge upon the Minister to ponder over this. I hope he will reply to our points and also Mostly women are employed in tea enlighten this House about the steps the plantations. During pregnancy and during Government is going to talce to revive, lactation time, they should be given four revamp and to make the TCCI a viable months'leave with wages. Owners of company. With these words I conclude and plantations should be compelled to set up I thank you very much for giving me this creches for taking care of the children till opportunity. they grow. SHRI RAJAGOPAL NAIDU 1 had seen that the children of the RAMASWAMY (periyakulam): Mr. plantation labour are the most neglected, Chairman, Sir, I thank you for giving me an there are no schools no by the plantations opportunity to participate in this discussion thus obstructing the spread of education. on Tea Companies Bill. Steps should be taken mandatorily to set up a school nearby every tea plantation. The Bill seeks to extend the period by which claimats for compensation can file Tea dust causes respiratory diseases. their claims pursuant to takeover of four sick Special care hospitals must be set up In tea units. This is essential in the interest of every plantation so that tea plantation natural justice. I support the measure on labourers are constantly under medical behalf of AIADMK. attention. I woukj like to take this opportunity to Sir, the wages paki to the labourers are say af ew more words aboutthe tea plantation very poor. Tea export is earning a lot of labour in the country. I had seen with my foreign exchange. The Government should eyes the plight of tea plantation labour create a fund for formulating and especially in Meghamalai in my Periyakulam implementing a special scheme of cheap constituency in Uttampalayam taluk. I was housing for the tea plantation labourers. toM that the conditions were those in Assam and other areas. As the labourer in tea plantations are prone to specificdisorder, the Centre should They are not being paid their statutory provkJe an insurance scheme to all the minimum wages. Their wages should be plantation labourers so that a bit of financial increased and they shouki be relieved from advantage flow to their families. the clutches of thekedars. These thekedars exploit the poor tea leave pickers. All kinds I hope hon. Minister woukiconskler the of constract labour systems should be above suggestions and reply to them. abolished and Labour Commissioners must inspect the plantations on weekly basis to With these words, I support this Bill. see that there are no contract labourers. Offenders must be severely punished. All MR. CHAIRMAN; Mr. Ramaswamy has employees on casual terms in tea plantations given very good suggestions and I am sure and tea conrpanies for the past three years that the Minister will take note of them. Shri must be regularised. Amar Roy Pradhan. Presently.theteacompanlespaydivided SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN (Cooch 419 Tea Companies (Acqt^sWon NOVEMBER 28.1991 and Transfer of Sick 420 Tea UnHs) Amendment BU [Shri Amar Roy Pradhan] tea? There is a tot of good win in the name of Darjeeling tea. But if it is misused, that Bihar): Mr. Chairman, Sbr, this is a very good will woukl be destroyed and the entire simpie Bill. I lend my best support to the Bill. export business wiH be at a great toss. As regards the working dass dues, about one crore and twenty six laiths are due. Sir, we have got enough scope to Naturally, it cannot be paid Just now. If you improve our productton. We can do a tot of attend to this, I lend my support. Improve our posltton Inthe worW market. We are produdng 6.85 lakh metrto tonnes and Mr. Chairman Sir, through you, I would our production per hectare is 1712 on an liketoknowthe position of otherteagardens average. On the other hand in China the fromthe hon. Minister. An alarming situatton productton is 5.92 lakh metric tonnes but is there in tea gantens. if administratton their yieM per hectare is only 428. But they goes on in this way fn the tea gardens, then, are taking a tot of trouble to produce more. I think, in the- riear future so many tea On an average, India is producing 28 to 29 gardens wHIbe sick. Firstly, the Government percent and China is produdng 23 percent does not take care of these tea gardens. We Next to China, Sri Lanka produces 8.36 per export tea and we are earning about 1000 cent, Kenya 7.31 per cent and the Soviet crores of rupees of foreign exchange every Union 5.78 percent. In anyway, we do have year. Even then, it is with the Commerce a lot of scope to produce more if only we take Department atone. It Is an agro Industry. some special care. I say this because in Though it te an agro industry, it is neither with China the per hectare productton is only agriculture nor with industry. It is with the 428.But even they are produdng more. But Commerce Department because it is very in India, k is the other way. Even though we much interested in trade atone. This trade have the scope, we are not producing much. department do not know the difference between the leaves of various kinds of tea if you go through the reports, you will and the difference between two leaves and find the toith. As pointed out by Shrl Basu a bud. Dai^eeling tea is so famous. We are DebAchariathere aresome vested interests exporting so much of teatoforeigncountries who are trying to scuttle the non conventtonal like Russia, London andsomeothercountries methods of tea produdton.There Is a lot of and even then, there is a strong lobby insMe scope in Orissa. Meghalaya and In the this country and we are very much in the Ayodhya Hills of West Bengal to produce tea hope of Importing tea either from Kenya or through these non conventional methods. Sri Lanka. Why is It so? It is because the But the Tea Board Is not helping in any way. Commerce Department do not care for the Your machinery works only threugh this Tea tea bushes. They only lice to have more Board and the TCCI which in my opintonare leaves and nrma weight in termsofkitograms. white elephants. If you are really interested They import tea from Kenya and Sri Lanka in increasing the tea produdton in the and they are exporting Darjeeling tea to country, you must come f onward with some foreign countries so that they can earn concrete measures instead of the proposals that you have put forth through the TCCL money. MR. CHAIRMAN: Please come nearto But H you leave the tea bushes in such the mike. The Members are nor able to hear a manner, ultimately, you wil not be able to properly. earn any foreign money. Have you gone through the records and found out as to how SHRIAMARm>YPRADHAN:lwonder much tea is being sold in the name of why my voice has become so weak. Though DaijeeHng tea and how much tea Is actually I am growing old. I am young and energetic being produced in the Darjeeling tea at heartl plantattons? And who are the people that are teHbig the tea in the name of Darjeeling MR. CHAIRMAN: That is the result of 421 Tea Companies (AapjisMonAGTWHAyAHA 7,1913 (SAKA)m d Transfer of SkMSZ Tea Units) Amendment BK Darjeeling tea. I think! SHRIAMAR ROYPRADHAN: You did not give any publicity. {Interruf^lons) SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN: I was pointing out what Shri Basu Deb Acharia has SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: There said with regard to certain lobby which Is are some reasons like dismanagement, large working against the interests of the non scaleabsentlai and so on. And, if Amart>asu conventtonal tea producing areas. These says so then I woukJ say that to some extent non conventional methods have already it is responsility of the peoples’ been started in Orissa and Meghalaya It representatives to educate them to file has also been started in the far west of West papers In time. Bengal, in theAyodhya Hills in Pumlia District, just ac^cent to the State of Bihar. So, what Anyway,there are still about328Scases I am saying is that there is ample scope for pending. the non conventtonal methods of producing tea. In aH these areas, we have got a good SHRI AMAR ROY PRADHAN: Sir, i do prospect of producing better tea. not know what is the responsibility of the peoples’ representatives in this regard. We are earning a lot of foreign exchange from it. We can have gokJ from this foreign SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: Our exchange. So, I wouM like to request the responsibility lies in every area. Some times hon. Minister, the Prime Minister, please do we find the cases pending even after a not depend only on the Tea Board and the decade. As I can say with regard to the TTCIInstead you chalkout some programme ChowkMar abolitton in Orissa. and implement it. My request is thiat you shouki not only take the conventtonai areas So, I was saying that about3200cases but non conventtonat areas also because If are still pending Involving a sum of Rs. you have more areas underproduction you 12833622. So, I congratulate the can have more product. In this way there is Government that although late, they have a greate scope for export and thus to earn realised this and come out with this piece of more foreign exchange. legislatton. With these words I support this Bill. Of Course, there is a lot of talk about privatisation. But this is a Bill which relates SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI to the nattonalisatlon of sick units. There is (Deogarh): Mr. Chabman, Sir, I have the nothing much In this Bill and It enjoys support pleasure tosupportthls Bill. As stated earlier form all skies. We are all interested to help by the speakers from both the skies of the the employees and at same time, tea House, there is absolutely no controversy productton needs greater attentnn of the overthis Bill. As you know. Sir, this BiU bears Government. It is causing anxiety. I was ample evidence, ample tesitmony to the rather disturbed to learn that once upon a pro-labour attitude of this Government. This time we were the top tea producing country BIN itself is a fitting reply to the Oppositnn of the worid. It is one of our top ten foreign who were only yesterday accusing the exchange earning items. Interms of quantity, Government of adopting a very caltous and quality and export, we were first In the woiW. indifferent attitude towards the dismissed But we do not enjoy that posSkm today. emptoyees. They were making the aUegatton Now, Sii Lanka occupies the first positkwt. that the Government Is anti-labour. But I Now. again.our neighbouring country, that emphatteally say that this BIN Itself is a Is China has dislodged was from the second befitting reply. The last day forfbialisatton of position and pushed us to the third position the ctebns of the emptoyees of the Tea by exceeding our export target. We are now Estates which were natk>nalised k>ng t>ack exporting 200 mHHon l^s. of tea. China has In 1985 was up to the 28tth day of AprH... surpassed us and they are exporting 205 423 Re. Nation wide bandh on NOVEMBER 28,1991 29th Nov. 1991424 million Kgs. of tea. This is causing anxiety. any notk» and if so what actton has been taken by the Govemment? 17.32 hrs. Whether there are any negotiations RE NATION WIDE BANDH ON 29TH going on with the trade unions; and whether NOVEMBER. 1991 the trade unions are responding in a responsive manner. The Leaderof the House [English] is here. With Your permission, I woukl like to seek clarification from him on these points. SHRI A . CHARLES (Trivandrum): I would lil 8HRIARJUN SINGH: AR these trade MR. CHAIRMAN: This is not the plaoe unions the Government, the trade unions for the t.eaderto make a commitment Now and the kidustry. this matter is dosed and nothing will be recorded. SHRIBASUOEBACHARIA(Bankura): * Adedsk>nwastakenlongback,twomonths {kilemjptkmslir «^,lnaconventk)nwhereaO naUonaltrade unkms Including MTUC were present in that MR CHAIRMAN: lam Sony, this Is not ■ Not Recorded. 427 Tea Conpanhs (AcqtOsWon NOVEMBER 28.1991 andTransterofSkk42B Tea UhUs) Amendment Btt the time to got an assurance from the Leader shouM sit in the Prime Minister's seat of the House on that issue. Let us preoeed according to njles.Howdoyouexoept himat MR. CHAIRMAN: I am sure that when this time togive an assurance that the policy you are in a posKton to occupy that seat, you wil not tM implemented? I am sonry. can sit there. Shrl Charles, Please sit down. SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: In China where the production of tea is about Shri Panigrahi, wW you please continue your 80 per cent oonpared to our production speech? You better wind up now. figure it is improving steadily its share of global tea experts. It has increased from 12.5 per cent In i r ^ h r s . 19^ to 14.27 per cent in 1985andfurther to 46.77 per cent in 1990. India’s export TEA COMPANIES (ACQUISITION AND position has dropped from 26 per cent in TRANSFER OF SICK TEA UNITS) 1980 to 22 percent in 1985 and furtherto 18 AMENDMENT BILL (Contd.) percent in 1990. And as I understand, it is now as tow as 14 percent lEngtisH It is therefore required to raise both our SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: I will only production and productivity. How can we do tai(e two minutes more. I was stating that in that? We have to increase the araa of the India, which is the number one country in plantation and at the same time we have to re sp^ of tea production how has the sort of ' go in for more advanced technology and situation been created. management methods. MR. CHAIRMAN: You have already Out of the total number of 13,570 tea dealt with it adequately. estates in our country, there are'about 145 weak and stok units and only about four or SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: Our very little number we have taken over. domestic production is growing steadily, at the rate of more than 4.8 per cent peryear, hithisconnecttonlwoukJIIwtomentkm rate of Growth of production is as low as 3.1 that WestBengalisaprominentteagrowing per cent. About 600 milion cups of tea are State. When the hon.. Iiteni)er8 from West being consumed in India daly whereas the Bengal took part in ttie SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN:'K is the SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA: You hand convention of the House that nobody else over these gaidens to the West Bengal Tea 429 r«a Companies f/tcqufefttonAGRAHAYANA 7,1913 (SAKA)m d Transfer la SteM30 Tea Units) Amendment BK Development Corporation. . It provides an opportunity tor a general discussion. I request the hon.Minister to SHRISRIBALUVPANIGRAHI: iwouM take advantage of tiie suggestions that are «ay that it is a good suggestion, if there are given to promote tea industry f uittier in the interested to taite charge of the sldt units, country. then there should be negotlation..(lntsfnftf in this regard, only the Centre couM Karim Ganj, I visited two tea gardens- come forward to its rescue. SinghlacherraTea Estate and Maguiacherra Tea Estate. When I visited, I saw these two Monopoly of Assam tea in the worid gardens under injunction t>ecause of maket has gone down in recent years ownersNpdispute. But. lam ieast concerned because of IndHference on the part of the with the ownersh^dispute what is surprising Centra and kwapablllty on the part of the is that the piudcing was stopped for months State. I mean the State of Assam. A realistic together and i felt. You win also agree with approach to solve this glgantk: problem Is me. that this is sheer wastage and a national expected soon from the Qovemntent of ioss. At the same time, these latx>urers are India. not getting wages and as a result they have to starve. These sort of things are going on With this. Iconclude my speech with the unat>ated. hope that the Centre win make all out efforts to revitalise the sick tea gardens of Assam. The acreage of plantation is no doutjt Thank You. Sir. growing in some cases iMit engagement of iatMurers is dwindHng Le. less ir^Mit. more MR. CHAIRMAN: Shri Plyus Tiraky. output at the cost of iat)ourers. And as a resuitthere islayoffcieatlngtheprot>lemof An hon. Member It is six o'clock. Sir. huge ex-tea garden iatwuiers. They are How can he speak unless the time of the unfortunate in every sense as t)ecause they IHouse is extended? are nottfllers of land nor iatMurers of gardens. In my tNxJget speech, I have mentioned that M R .C H A IR i^: Let him start so that there should be aH Inclusive welfare schenw he can continue tomorrow. to save these personsfrom starvation andto draw out them from sub human condition. [Translattofi As regards, sidt tea gardens, condition SHRI PIUS T I I ^ Y (AUpurduars): Mr. of Border District of KarimGanj is the worst. Chairman. Sir. though I support the BiU. yet The gardens there are the safe hide-out of I wouM say that it is a very unfortunate step. the infiltrators aiongwiththeirencroachment Some mentkm has been made about the notoriety and unlawful habitation. This welfare of the woriwrs and the Govemment unlawful habitation is being continued is thinking to make payment to the woricers. because of narrow poliiicai motivailon and in near future K would not be surprising that lEngHsNi some prosperous tea estates win lose their MR. CHAIRMAN: Genttemen, the existance and tum into unwanted human House stands adjourned to meet tonKMTOw habitation. at 11 o'ctock. Shri Tiraky is on his feet and The State Government of Assam is not win continue tomonow when the House at ail in a posttion to save such sid( gardens takes up this itera because of trouble sofTis condition prevailing ttiere or took after the weH bel^ of the 18.01 hre. labourers, lamof theopinionthattorevitalise these sick ganiens of Assam particulariy of TheU^SMathenacSoumedtaBeven Karimgaril Districi, there shouM be one of tfte CloGif on Friday, the 29t!t comprahenshw scheme andto undertake a November. 1991/Agraitayana 8, 1913 thnxH^swvey of the whole of the estates so ( ^ ) . that this lop-riKwt natkmai industry couW regain its prosperity. Printed at: S. Nanyan « Sons, OeM-110006. oi ^^ddddcxj^csi dd